Georges Wolinski: Cartoonist who became one of the most revered figures in French journalism

Obituary of Georges Wolinski in The Independent by Marcus Williamson

Mario Cuomo: Popular Governor of New York known for his steadfast liberal values and dynamic, charismatic speech-making

Obituary of Mario Cuomo in The Independent by Marcus Williamson

Debbie Purdy: Campaigner who fought tirelessly for clarification of assisted suicide laws

Obituary of Debbie Purdy in The Independent by Marcus Williamson

Jeremy Lloyd: Actor and writer who teamed up with David Croft for two comedy classics, 'Are You Being Served?' and ''Allo 'Allo!'

Obituary of Jeremy Lloyd in The Independent by Marcus Williamson

Jane Bown: Photographer who joined 'The Observer' in 1949 and was hailed for her ability to get under her subjects' skin

Obituary of Jane Bown in The Independent by Marcus Williamson

Dave West: Businessman who became a trailblazer in the booze-cruise market then expanded into PR and lap-dancing clubs

Obituary of Dave West in The Independent by Marcus Williamson

Scot Young: Entrepreneur who accumulated a vast fortune but who had claimed to be broke in a bitter legal battle with his ex-wife

Obituary of Scot Young in The Independent by Marcus Williamson

Dame Mary Glen Haig: Fencer and health administrator who competed at four Olympic Games and went on to be a member of the IOC

Obituary of Dame Mary Glen Haig in The Independent by Marcus Williamson

The Duchess of Alba: Flamboyant aristocrat, the world's most ennobled person, who scandalised Spain with her marriages to younger men

Obituary of The Duchess of Alba in The Independent by Marcus Williamson

Sonia Rolt: Grande dame of Britain's canals who worked tirelessly conserving waterways and the nation's industrial heritage

Obituary of Sonia Rolt in The Independent by Marcus Williamson

Michael Alsbury: Experienced and respected pilot who died during a test flight for Richard Branson's 'SpaceShipTwo' vessel

Obituary of Michael Alsbury in The Independent by Marcus Williamson

Warren Anderson: Chief executive of Union Carbide at the time of the catastrophic gas leak at their plant in Bhopal, India

Obituary of Warren Anderson in The Independent by Marcus Williamson

Michael Sata: Tough-talking politician who rose through the ranks to become the fifth President of the independent Zambia

Obituary of Michael Sata in The Independent by Marcus Williamson

Christophe de Margerie: Business executive who was warned against joining Total but helped make it one of the world's biggest oil producers

Obituary of Christophe de Margerie in The Independent by Marcus Williamson

Andrew Kerr, writer and festival organiser: The man who helped make Glastonbury Festival a stunning success

Obituary of Andrew Kerr in The Independent by Marcus Williamson

Sheila Tracy: Trombonist who became Britain's first woman newsreader before presenting 'Truckers Hour' and 'Big Band Special'

Obituary of Sheila Tracy in The Independent by Marcus Williamson

King Robbo: Painter who fought a spray-can battle with Banksy and who helped bring graffiti art into popular culture’s mainstream

Obituary of King Robbo in The Independent by Marcus Williamson

Robin Williams: Comedian and actor

Obituary of Robin Williams in The Independent by Marcus Williamson

Robert Halmi Sr: Prolific television producer who won more than 130 Emmy Awards

Obituary of Robert Halmi Sr in The Independent by Marcus Williamson

Patrick Woodroffe: Fantasy artist who illustrated science-fiction books and album covers

Obituary of Patrick Woodroffe in The Independent by Marcus Williamson