DIANA MELLY, aged 87
She met a series of husbands in nightclubs before marrying a famous jazz singer and becoming his manager and helper. It was a very unconventional marriage.
BRIAN SHERRIFF, aged 94
A designer of women’s underwear, he became a beekeeper after going bust and designed a revolutionary suit to protect people from bee stings.
DAPHNE SELFE, aged 97
A model and actress, she retired when she married. In her seventies she made a comeback and became an international sensation – the oldest model in the world.
PAT ARROWSMITH, aged 93
FOUNDER MEMBER OF CND Born Margaret Patricia Arrowsmith, into a fundamentalist Protestant family in Leamington Spa, she was always known as ‘Pat’. Her mother, Margaret Kingham, had been brought up in the Plymouth Brethren movement, […]
MIKE SADLER, aged 103
The last surviving original member of the SAS he was their desert navigator, leading daring raids against the enemy before working in intelligence after the war.
JOHN DONALD, aged 94
A young goldsmith and designer he came to prominence when patronised by the Royal Family. His jewellery was innovative and original – and very expensive.
GEORGE WEISS, aged 81
An eccentric who stood for Parliament on many occasions, befriended celebrities and was a participant at a significant moment in British electoral history.
VAL ROBINSON, aged 80
A PE teacher who is regarded as the greatest ever British hockey player. She won many medals and held many records but never played at the Olympics. A Superstar
EDDIE SPENCE, aged 91
Learning his trade as a baker he created many cakes for Royal occasions and was the world expert in royal icing. Many of his royal weddings ended in divorce.
TREV HAYSOM, aged 81
Eleventh generation of a family of stone masons from Dorset, he was the world expert on Purbeck Marble. He worked on all the main cathedrals and many castles.
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.
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.
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