Memorials & famous biographies

American actress known for her memorable roles in films like Jerry Maguire and her partnership with John Travolta

American fiction writer and essayist known for his distinctive narrative style and the novel <i>Infinite Jest</i>

American bass guitarist who brought a groundbreaking lead bass style and unique musicianship to Metallica

Japanese association football player who excelled as a midfielder for Nippon Kokan, Yomiuri, and the Japan national team

British-naturalised Russian defector, ex-KGB agent, and FSB lieutenant-colonel known for his criticism of Vladimir Putin and coining the term 'mafia state'

American astronaut and aerospace engineer, known as the first woman of Indian origin to fly to space

Australian zookeeper, conservationist, and TV personality widely known as the "Crocodile Hunter" and regarded as one of the greatest conservationists of all time