Memorials & famous biographies

American actress known for her Academy Award-winning performance in Written on the Wind and her starring role in Peyton Place

American computer scientist who led the team that created FORTRAN, the first widely used high-level programming language, and invented the Backus–Naur form (BNF)

American actress who broke barriers with her dignified portrayals of Black women across seven decades in film, television, and theater

American actress known for her powerful, transformative performances on stage, screen, and television

American film composer and conductor known for iconic scores like "The Pink Panther Theme" and "Moon River"

American politician, the first black woman elected to the U.S. Congress, known for her advocacy for civil rights and women's rights, and for expanding food and nutrition programs for the poor

American economist who won the Nobel Prize for his foundational work on economic growth and the Solow–Swan model

American actor known for his hardboiled "tough guy" characters, bass voice, and prematurely white hair, a decorated United States Marine

American director, producer, and screenwriter known for realistic New York dramas tackling social injustices and questioning authority

American novelist, screenwriter, and playwright regarded as a founder of New Journalism, celebrated for works like "In Cold Blood" and "Breakfast at Tiffanys"

American actress, spokesperson, and writer celebrated as one of the last major stars from the Golden Age of Hollywood cinema, recognized by the American Film Institute

41st President of the United States, vice president, naval officer, and diplomat who guided the nation through the end of the Cold War and the Persian Gulf War

American politician and humanitarian who served as the 39th president of the United States from 1977 to 1981 and was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his decades of global peace and human rights efforts

Japanese association football player who proudly represented his nation on the Japan national team

Japanese politician who served as the 74th Prime Minister of Japan from 1987 to 1989

American actor and stand-up comedian known for his iconic roles as Barney Fife on The Andy Griffith Show and Ralph Furley on Three's Company, earning five Emmy Awards

Leader of Turkish Cypriots, founding President of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, author, lawyer, and politician

Former Ethiopian President and seasoned politician who served as head of state from 2001 to 2013

An iconic Indian playback singer celebrated for his unmatched versatility and ability to embody diverse emotions through his voice, earning him recognition as one of the greatest singers of the Indian subcontinent and influencing generations of musicians

Austrian-born philosopher of science known for his extensive academic career across prominent universities, including three decades at the University of California, Berkeley

Guinea-Bissauan and Cape Verdean politician, agricultural engineer, writer, and one of Africa's foremost anti-colonial leaders

Soviet and Russian writer, singer, poet, and novelist known as a founder of the "author song" genre, celebrated for his poetic lyrics and unique musical style

British comedian, actor, writer, and musician best known for 'The Benny Hill Show', merging slapstick, burlesque, and innuendo

Swiss singer who won the first Eurovision Song Contest in 1956 and was known for her hit 'O mein Papa'