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  • Saturday, 2 May, 2026
    Ruth Slenczynska
    Ruth Slenczynska, pianist, 1925-2026

    The American child prodigy honed her skills under the tutelage of Sergei Rachmaninov

    Ruth Slenczynska plays a grand piano onstage, focused intently on the keys with her hands positioned to play.
  • Friday, 1 May, 2026
    Visual Arts
    Georg Baselitz, German artist, 1938-2026

    The painter and sculptor challenged his nation’s recollections of — or unwillingness to recall — its traumatic recent history

    Georg Baselitz seated in front of a large abstract painting, wearing a dark blue collared shirt and sweater.
  • Saturday, 25 April, 2026
    Robert Skidelsky
    Robert Skidelsky, economic historian, 1939-2026

    The biographer of Keynes straddled disciplines and political parties in a lengthy and often controversial career

    Robert Skidelsky in a suit and tie, seated in front of shelves filled with bound volumes of The Economist
  • Friday, 24 April, 2026
    Music
    Michael Tilson Thomas, conductor and composer, 1944-2026

    His musical open-mindedness and gift for communication made him the natural heir to Leonard Bernstein

    Michael Tilson Thomas conducts with one hand raised, wearing a tuxedo, in a concert setting.
  • Wednesday, 22 April, 2026
    Music
    Max Loppert, classical music critic, 1946-2026

    The South African’s magisterial reviews were a mainstay of FT arts coverage for more than a decade

  • Saturday, 18 April, 2026
    Asha Bhosle
    Asha Bhosle, Bollywood singer, 1933-2026

    Her voice soothed, seduced and helped define the Indian nation over an eight-decade career

    Asha Bhosle singing into a microphone, wearing a patterned sari and beaded necklace.
  • Saturday, 11 April, 2026
    Alexander Kluge
    Alexander Kluge, German intellectual, 1932-2026

    The writer and filmmaker posed uncomfortable questions about the country’s past

    Alexander Kluge holds a cigarette and looks thoughtful in a close-up black and white portrait from 1971.
  • Saturday, 4 April, 2026
    Sport
    Jeff Webb, father of cheerleading, 1949-2026

    His vision of high-octane competition turned the sport into a multibillion-dollar business

    Jeff Webb smiles at the opening night of "Bring It On: The Musical," wearing a black suit and patterned tie.
  • Saturday, 28 March, 2026
    Robert Mueller
    Robert Mueller, lawyer and former FBI director, 1944-2026

    A long public career found its zenith with his investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election

    Robert Mueller speaks at a podium in front of an FBI seal during a news conference.
  • Thursday, 19 March, 2026
    Jürgen Habermas
    Jürgen Habermas, master thinker of postwar Germany, 1929-2026

    The philosopher and social theorist thought deeply about the foundations of liberal democracy

    Black and white photo of Jurgen Habermas surrounded by students in the auditorium of the philosophical faculty of Frankfurt University in 1969
  • Thursday, 19 March, 2026
    Books
    Len Deighton, writer, 1929-2026

    He reframed the spy novel genre with gritty cold-war thrillers but possessed an extraordinary range of talents, from graphic designer to historian

    Len Deighton smiles while seated in front of shelves filled with books and papers.
  • Tuesday, 10 March, 2026
    Financial Times
    Roger Matthews, FT journalist, 1941-2026

    In a business filled with oversized egos, former Middle East editor appeared to have none

    Roger Matthews, FT journalist, smiling outdoors with buildings and rocky hills in the background.
  • Saturday, 7 March, 2026
    Wine
    Dan Duckhorn, winemaker, 1938-2026

    Known as ‘Mr Merlot’, he successfully championed the grape in the US

    Dan Duckhorn smiles while standing in front of stacked wine barrels, wearing a plaid shirt.
  • Sunday, 1 March, 2026
    Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
    Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s supreme leader, 1939-2026

    Hardline cleric who led Islamic republic since 1989 projected power across the region and suppressed protests at home

    Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran on February 19, 2026
  • Friday, 27 February, 2026
    Music
    Willie Colón, musician, 1950-2026

    The virtuoso trombonist led urban salsa music with a gangster swagger

    Willie Colón sings into a microphone on stage, wearing sunglasses and a suit, with a trombone visible in front of him.
  • Tuesday, 17 February, 2026
    Film
    Robert Duvall, actor and director, 1931-2026

    The chameleonic star of ‘Apocalypse Now’ and two ‘Godfather’ films brought a steely integrity to his roles

  • Tuesday, 17 February, 2026
    Jesse Jackson
    Jesse Jackson, US civil rights leader, 1941-2026

    Baptist minister who made two bids for the presidency after working with Martin Luther King

    Reverend Jesse Jackson sits at his desk with hands clasped, surrounded by papers and framed awards in his office.
  • Saturday, 14 February, 2026
    James Van Der Beek
    James Van Der Beek, actor, 1977-2026

    As the star of the television drama ‘Dawson’s Creek’, he captured the hearts of teenagers the world over

    James Van Der Beek in 2018. With his tousled golden hair and Disney prince looks, the actor rocketed to heart-throb status
  • Friday, 30 January, 2026
    Visual Arts
    Marian Goodman, gallerist, 1928-2026

    The pioneering New York art dealer was a champion of modern European artists

  • Saturday, 17 January, 2026
    Hong Kong
    David Webb, Hong Kong corporate governance activist, 1965-2026

    The polymath investor single-handedly took on the city’s financial establishment

    David Webb speaks to the audience during a farewell fireside chat at the Foreign Correspondents' Club in Hong Kong.
  • Saturday, 10 January, 2026
    Molly Parkin
    Molly Parkin, artist and fashion editor, 1932-2026

    A style icon of striking candour and wit, she embodied the radical spirit of the 1960s

    Molly Parkin smiles, wearing a bright red hat with black trim and a matching scarf, in front of colorful backgrounds.
  • Sunday, 28 December, 2025
    Brigitte Bardot
    Brigitte Bardot, actress, 1934-2025

    French film star who inspired debate over the role of women and sex appeal in gender politics

  • Tuesday, 16 December, 2025
    Film
    Rob Reiner, director and actor, 1947-2025

    Filmmaker who made some of the most beloved comedies of all time and worked successfully across many genres

  • Monday, 8 December, 2025
    Photography
    Martin Parr, photographer, 1952-2025

    His supersaturated images won him fame and membership of Magnum Photos — but not without controversy

    An older man with gray hair sits at a desk in a cluttered home office filled with books, papers, and personal items.
  • Saturday, 6 December, 2025
    Banks
    Hans-Jörg Rudloff, banker, 1940-2025

    A kingpin of European finance, his competitive spirit and sincere faith in capitalism transformed the eurobond market

    Hans-Joerg Rudloff speaks at an event, wearing a suit and glasses, with a blue background behind him.
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