FREDDIE ROSS HANCOCK, aged 92
A publicist and agent to the stars, she fell in love with a famous comedian. A turbulent and violent relationship followed – until a tragic death ended it all.
IRMA CAPECE MINUTOLO, aged 87?
A beauty queen who had a controversial relationship with an exiled monarch and playboy. She became a failed – then ultimately, a highly successful opera singer.
PAL ENGER, aged 57
A professional footballer who could not resist the call of the criminal world, he stole one of the most famous paintings in the world.
LEON GAUTIER, aged 100
Originally he signed up for the Free French before becoming a marine and part of the only French unit to fight at D-Day. He later became an advocate for peace.
JOSS NAYLOR, aged 88
Injury prone young farmer who took up fell running to recover and became the greatest ever in his sport, setting many records and achieving incredible feats.
BREN ORTON, aged 29
A brilliant young kayaker, he represented his country and achieved many amazing feats and helped younger people take up the sport – before meeting a tragic end.
ANGELES FLOREZ PEON, aged 105
Spurred into socialism by the murder of a brother, she was one of the few women to be actively involved in the Spanish Civil War, being imprisoned and tortured.
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