Born and died in 2014

German-born actress who became the first person to win multiple Academy Awards and first to win back-to-back Oscars

British singer known for his gritty, bluesy voice, dynamic stage performances, and iconic interpretations of songs like "Feelin' Alright" and "You Are So Beautiful"

Austrian singer and composer who won the Eurovision Song Contest 1966, composed nearly 1,000 songs, and sold over 104 million records

Italian actress renowned for her extensive career in film, including award-winning performances in international productions like 'La Reine Margot'

French mathematician, born in Germany, who became the leading figure in modern algebraic geometry and is considered the greatest mathematician of the twentieth century

Australian politician and jurist who served as the 21st Prime Minister of Australia, known for leading a reformist and socially progressive government

Japanese association football player who played for the Japan national team

German author of celebrated novels, short stories, and essays, recognized with the Goethe Prize and International Nonino Prize

Haitian politician who served as President of the Republic of Haiti from 1971 to 1986, succeeding his father François Duvalier

Celebrated British actor, film director, and producer known for winning two Academy Awards for directing and numerous other accolades, and for iconic roles in films like Jurassic Park

American actor and comedian known for his improvisational skills, versatility in drama and comedy, and numerous awards including an Academy Award and six Golden Globe Awards

South African writer and political activist, Nobel Laureate in Literature (1991) who explored complex social issues and advocated for human rights