Born and died in 2012

Italian neurobiologist and Nobel laureate who co-discovered nerve growth factor, a key molecule for cell development and survival

Indian sitar virtuoso and composer who globalized Indian classical music, influencing countless artists and receiving India's highest civilian honor, the Bharat Ratna

American singer, songwriter, and businesswoman known as the top-selling female artist in regional Mexican music

Brazilian architect known for designing civic buildings for Brasília and his influential exploration of reinforced concrete aesthetics

Indian Prime Minister (1997-1998), diplomat, and independence activist known for his regional diplomacy approach in South Asia

British actor best known for his iconic portrayal of Lance Corporal Jones in the beloved BBC sitcom Dad's Army, and a singer and writer

Brazilian recording artist, television host, actress, and singer known as the 'Queen of Brazilian Television'

American actor known for his commanding presence and acclaimed performance as John Coffey in The Green Mile

American astronaut, test pilot, and university teacher who, as commander of the Apollo 11 mission, became the first person to walk on the Moon

Ethiopian politician and former rebel militant commander who served as President and Prime Minister of Ethiopia for over two decades

British film director and producer known for action and thriller films like Top Gun, Beverly Hills Cop II, and Man on Fire

Ghanaian politician and legal scholar who served as the 11th President of Ghana from 2009 until his death in 2012, making him the first head of state to die in office