Obituaries
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Lino Lacedelli: Mountaineer whose ascent of K2 in 1954 was shrouded in controversy
Lino Lacedelli's story is one more proof of the often-quoted 15th century proverb "Truth will out". It is a story of triumph and of a truth concealed for more than 50 years – to be at last revealed.
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Elisabeth Söderström: Soprano admired in Britain for her interpretations of Richard Strauss
Tuesday, 24 November 2009
The Swedish soprano Elisabeth Söderström had a career, at home and internationally, that lasted over 40 years. Without forcing her lyrical voice she managed to sing a wide repertory that included many roles outside that category.
Ali Kordan: Former Iranian Interior Minister
Tuesday, 24 November 2009
Ali Kordan, who died of heart failure on 22 November aged 51, was a former Iranian Interior Minister who was dismissed after being accused of faking a law degree from Oxford.
Antonio de Nigris: Globe-trotting footballer
Tuesday, 24 November 2009
Antonio de Nigris, who died of a suspected heart attack on 16 November aged 31, was a globe-trotting footballer who played in six different countries, representing 12 clubs in nine years.
Teddy Darvas: Award-winning film editor who worked with David Lean and Vittorio De Sica
Monday, 23 November 2009
An award-winning film editor, Hungarian émigré and friend of Alexander Korda, Teddy Darvas was a dedicated film enthusiast who worked with David Lean, the Boulting Brothers and Vittorio De Sica.
Ted Jackson: Barrister and inspirational pioneer in the coaching of young cricketers
Monday, 23 November 2009
Ted Jackson was a man of remarkable creative energy. Even while working as a successful London barrister he found time to travel hair-raisingly around the City streets on his moped, dressed in crash helmet, gauntlets and cricket whites – because Jackson's passion was the game of cricket.
Pierre Harmel: Former Belgian foreign minister
Monday, 23 November 2009
Pierre Harmel, who died on 15 November aged 98, was a former Belgian foreign minister who authored a 1967 strategy that led the Nato allies to seek detente with the Soviet-led Warsaw Pact.
James R. Lilley: CIA operative and US ambassador
Monday, 23 November 2009
James R. Lilley, who died on 19 November aged 81, was a long-standing CIA operative and later the United States ambassador to China during the time of the Tiananmen Square crackdown.
Ray Charnley: Footballer who was Blackpool's leading scorer for nine consecutive seasons in the First Division
Saturday, 21 November 2009
There have been Blackpool footballers who have played more games for the club than Ray Charnley; and there have been men who have contributed more league goals to the Bloomfield Road cause than the tall, rangy Lancastrian centre-forward. But on both counts, from faithful fans of the Seasiders whose memories stretch back half a century and beyond, there would have to come the heartfelt and grateful rider: not many.
Ken Wlaschin: Film historian and festival organiser who brought the best of world cinema to London
Saturday, 21 November 2009
As programme director of the National Film Theatre and organiser of the London Film Festival for more than 15 years, the American Ken Wlaschin became a highly influential figure in British cinema.
Irving Kriesberg
Saturday, 21 November 2009
Irving Kriesberg, who died in New York City on 11 November aged 90, was an American painter who combined intense abstract colours with human and animal elements.
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