“For my generation,this is probably the biggest shock death that I’ve experienced.”
The former One Direction star has died in the Argentine capital Buenos Aires. Here’s what we know.
The British musician’s death at 31 came hours after he posted to Snapchat about his trip in Argentina,talking about riding horses and playing polo.
George Negus,one of the founding members of the 60 Minutes team,has died aged 82 after battling Alzheimer’s.
George Negus was gutsy,strong-willed,armed with a wicked sense of humour and an opinion on everything. Especially on his abiding passion – politics.
“Gutsy,strong-willed,armed with a wicked sense of humour”:60 Minutes colleague and friend Ian Leslie remembers the legend of Australian journalism.
Progeria,also known as Hutchinson–Gilford syndrome,causes people to age rapidly,leading them to appear older than they are.
The “utterly extraordinary” artist – and muse to painter and husband Charles Blackman – was surrounded by family,friends and music at the end.
The star of Wombat and It’s A Knockout’s death comes after three-year battle with motor neurone disease.
The country superstar wrote several classics,such as ‘Sunday Mornin’ Comin’ Down’,and ‘Help Me Make it Through the Night’. But many of his best known songs were performed by others.
As a rare embodiment of English poise,human complexity and a formidable bearing,Dame Maggie Smith had captivated stage,screen and television audiences for decades.