JOANNA SIMON, aged 85 and LUCY SIMON, aged 82
Three successful sister musicians. One was an opera singer and TV reporter, another a Broadway producer and score writer – the survivor became a pop superstar.
POPE.L, aged 68
From a poor background he became America’s finest performance artist with many exhibitions, often very controversial and addicted to crawling the streets.
MUTHONI WA KIRIMA, aged 92
Joining the Mau Mau in her native Kenya, to fight against colonial oppression, she rose to become Field Marshal, noted for her bravery and skill in battle.
JULIE GREEN, aged 60
Artist and university lecturer, she started an artistic protest at the death penalty in the United States by painting the last meals chosen by prisoners on Death Row.
JOHN ARTIS, aged 75
Framed for murder alongside famous boxer Rubin Carter, he spent many years trying to prove his innocence
EDWARD D. SHAMES, aged 99
Part of the ‘Band of Brothers’ he fought in many significant battles in the Second World War, liberated Dachau concentration camp and captured Hitler’s lair , the Eagles Nest.
TEMPEST STORM, aged 93
Born Annie Blanche Banks in Eastman, Georgia she became the first millionaire stripper, changing her name to Tempest Storm, and retiring aged 67.
LEONARD CROW DOG, aged 78
A member of the Lakota Sioux, Leonard pursued equal rights for all Native Americans. In return he was persecuted and suffered miscarriages of justice.
PENELOPE LAINGEN, aged 89
An American diplomat’s wife, Penelope fought for the rights of the spouses of diplomats. She became internationally famous when her husband became a hostage in the Iran Crisis and was the scourge of two American presidents.
DON POYNTER, aged 96
Ever felt the need for a talking toilet seat? Or a walking golf ball? Or a mystery light bulb that illuminates in your hand? Then Don Poynter is your man.
YVONNE POPE SINTES, aged 90
She always wanted to fly but faced an uphill struggle to achieve her aims. She became Britain’s first female air traffic controller and then the first woman commercial pilot. She was a ‘Trailblazer in Flight’.
GILBERT SELTZER, aged 106
Later to be an accomplished architect, Gilbert’s war service was particularly unusual. He belonged to a military unit that officially never existed: The Ghost Army.
DAVID LASLEY, aged 74
Backing singer who worked with many famous artists and performed on many well-known songs – yet who was unsuccessful in his solo career. You have heard him – without realising it.
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