Memorials & famous biographies

French actress known for her roles in François Truffaut's films and her international career, dubbed "French cinema’s little sweetheart"

American actor celebrated for his iconic role as Norm Peterson on the sitcom Cheers and his work in film and on Broadway

American singer known as the "Queen of Disco," famous for her global influence in the 1970s dance and pop music scenes

Indian actress and Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu who served for six terms, leaving a significant mark on post-independence Indian politics

Canadian and American actress and activist, widely known for her role as Lois Lane in the Superman films and her extensive work across five decades

English actor known for his BAFTA, Golden Globe, and Emmy-winning performances, as well as two Academy Award nominations

English rock drummer known for his powerful, innovative drumming with Led Zeppelin, regarded as one of the greatest drummers in history

Swedish football manager celebrated for winning 18 club trophies across Sweden, Portugal, and Italy, including the UEFA Cup, and reaching the European Cup final

Pakistani musician, singer, and composer recognized as the "Shahanshah-e-Qawwali" for his powerful performances of Sufi devotional music and for introducing qawwali to the world stage

The English musician and television personality dubbed "Prince of Darkness," known for pioneering heavy metal with Black Sabbath and an extensive solo career

Mexican singer and actor known as "El Príncipe de la Canción," whose influential vocal style shaped Latin pop music for over four decades

Iconic Mexican singer and actor known as "El Príncipe de la Canción" whose vocal style influenced Latin pop for over four decades

American fitness instructor, television personality, and promoter of weight-loss programs, known for Sweatin' to the Oldies and The Richard Simmons Show

American actor and former professional football player known for iconic roles like Apollo Creed and Greef Karga

Swedish crime writer, children's author, dramatist, and human rights activist best known for creating Inspector Kurt Wallander

English and Australian singer-songwriter and actress who sold over 100 million records worldwide and became the highest-selling female Australian recording artist of all time

Japanese singer and voice actor, affectionately known as 'Aniki,' who recorded over 1,200 songs for anime and tokusatsu, and founded the anison band JAM Project

English fantasy author, humorist, and satirist, celebrated for the Discworld series and co-authoring the apocalyptic comedy novel Good Omens