Memorials & famous biographies

Polish-American endocrinologist and Nobel laureate whose research unveiled the brain's control over hormones and led to advanced prostate cancer treatments.

American actress and comedian known for her versatility, winning eight Emmys and an Academy Award for roles like Frau Blücher and Phyllis Lindstrom

American biochemist and Nobel laureate who, with colleagues, discovered ubiquitin-mediated protein degradation

American economist, historian, and political theorist who founded anarcho-capitalism and was a central figure in the libertarian movement

American economic historian and Nobel laureate who revolutionized historical research by applying quantitative methods and challenged long-held beliefs about slavery and economic development

American author and screenwriter known for "I Am Legend" and numerous "Twilight Zone" episodes, who profoundly influenced horror and science fiction

American particle physicist, mountaineer, and advocate who won the Nobel Prize for his co-discovery of quarks

American economist and financial advisor best known for his nearly two-decade tenure as the 13th chair of the Federal Reserve

American stage and film actress who won an Academy Award, Golden Globe, and Tony, celebrated for roles in 'Hud,' 'The Day the Earth Stood Still,' and 'Breakfast at Tiffany's'

Danish nuclear physicist and Nobel laureate who discovered the connection between collective and particle motion in atomic nuclei, contributing significantly to the understanding of their non-spherical geometry

American jazz saxophonist, bandleader, and composer, recognized as one of the most influential figures in jazz and 20th-century music

American stand-up comedian and actor known for his distinctive insult comedy and roles in films like Casino and TV series such as C.P.O. Sharkey

American physicist and neurobiologist who won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1960 for inventing the bubble chamber

American businessman, magazine publisher, and editor-in-chief of Playboy magazine, known for blending sexualized content with serious journalism and extending the brand into a network of clubs

American comedian, actor, and film director known as the 'King of Comedy' who entertained for seven decades and dedicated his life to humanitarian causes

American poet and writer known for his central role in the Beat Generation and outspoken views against militarism and sexual repression

American guitarist, singer, and songwriter who pioneered rock and roll, famous for hits like "Johnny B. Goode" and his influence on subsequent rock music

American novelist whose 1960 novel To Kill a Mockingbird won the 1961 Pulitzer Prize and became a classic of modern American literature

Australian dramatic coloratura soprano known for revitalizing the bel canto repertoire in classical opera

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

Canadian filmmaker known for directing impactful films on social and political issues, earning multiple Oscar nominations and the Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award

Japanese association football player who proudly represented his nation as a member of the Japan national team

Uruguayan and Italian footballer who achieved lasting fame for his decisive role in the 1950 World Cup final, and was the last surviving player of that squad

Swiss-American psychiatrist who developed the five stages of grief and pioneered near-death studies