Obituaries5 days agoDolly Parton: Life of the music legend whose songs touched millionsThe singer, songwriter and actress is known for timeless hits including Jolene and I Will Always Love You.5 days ago29 Nov 2025Sir Tom Stoppard: Witty and playful writer who took ideas seriouslyHe was an award-winning playwright whose works delighted generations.29 Nov 202511 Jun 2025Brian Wilson obituary: Troubled genius who wrote most of The Beach Boys' hitsOne of the most innovative and creative music artists of the 20th century.11 Jun 202527 Sept 2024Dame Maggie Smith obituary: A formidable star on stage and screenOne of Britain's best loved performers who was as much at home with comedy as with drama.27 Sept 20249 Sept 2024James Earl Jones: From a childhood stammer to the unmistakable voice of Darth VaderJames Earl Jones was a successful actor who became known for voicing Star Wars villain Darth Vader.9 Sept 202420 Jun 2024From villains to lovers - Donald Sutherland played them allThe Canadian actor had a prolific screen career that included roles in Don't Look Now and The Hunger Games.20 Jun 202424 Apr 2024Frank Field: Reformer, thinker and maverickThe Labour MP who regarded Margaret Thatcher and Enoch Powell as friends.24 Apr 202427 Dec 2023Jacques Delors: EU heavyweight whose ideas faced stiff oppositionHe passionately believed in an ever-closer European Union but his dreams were not universally shared.27 Dec 202330 Nov 2023Pogues' Shane MacGowan: Famed for his music and excessesCharismatic Pogues frontman who successfully mixed punk with traditional Irish songs.30 Nov 2023...
