Really Interesting People from the UK
ROSE HANKS, aged 86
Riding in a sidecar, alongside her brother-in-law, she was the first woman ever to appear on the podium of the Isle of Man TT races but never repeated the feat.
PATRICIA DAWES, aged 84
A career in the Diplomatic Service took her around the world, before she became a Press Officer at a British Embassy fending off difficult questions.
VERA FRANCES, aged 95
An overheard conversation led to a brief but successful film career before she moved into dance – yet she remained a great fan favourite.
MOLLY BAYFIELD, aged 92
Living all her life in Norfolk, she was the inspiration behind the biggest hit of the Singing Postman – and received unexpected local recognition.
Really Interesting People from Europe
PRINCESS IRENE of GREECE and DENMARK, aged 83
A princess in exile, she returned to her native country before a coup removed her. A professional musician, she supported her sister, a queen, in all her duties
RUTH POSNER, aged 96
Surviving the Holocaust due to her acting skills, she had a number of lucky escapes. Later she became an actor and dance teacher as well as a Holocaust educator
SJOUKJE DIJKSTRA, aged 82
The greatest figure skater of her time, she won the Netherlands first gold at the Winter Olympics before becoming a world-famous performer in the circus.
THE KESSLER TWINS, aged 89
Escaping East Germany, they were Europe’s hottest stars, performing with the greats. They were inseparable spending every moment together – in life and death.
Really Interesting People from the World
ALLAN ‘SKILL’ COLE, aged 74
Jamaica’s most talented footballer, he played in the USA and Brazil. He was also Bob Marley’s closest friend and manager – and a bit of a rascal.
ENA COLLYMORE-WOODSTOCK, aged 108
From Jamaica she joined the ATS and was a radar operator in the war. She then became a barrister and judge, achieving many firsts for West Indian women.
KEVIN MITNICK, aged 59
An expert computer hacker who went on the run, he became the FBI’s Most Wanted criminal, he never made any financial gain from his illegal activities.
BILL MOYES, aged 92
A man who knew no fear and who regularly cheated death (just), he is credited with making hang-gliding a popular sport worldwide – The Australian Birdman.
