Dr Acer Nethercott: Olympic rowing cox and noted academic

Obituary of Dr Acer Nethercott in The Independent by Marcus Williamson

Toyo Shibata: Poet who published her first collection at the age of 98

Obituary of Toyo Shibata in The Independent by Marcus Williamson

Aaron Swartz: Campaigner for internet freedom

Obituary of Aaron Swartz in The Independent by Marcus Williamson

Nagisa Oshima: Film director best known for the controversial 'In the Realm of the Senses'

Obituary of Nagisa Oshima in The Independent by Marcus Williamson

David R Ellis: Stuntman who went on to direct 'Snakes on a Plane'

Obituary of David R Ellis in The Independent by Marcus Williamson

N Joseph Woodland: Inventor of the barcode

Obituary of N Joseph Woodland in The Independent by Marcus Williamson