ENOCH WILLIAMS, aged 80
Came to Britain as part of the Windrush generation and worked hard to become a successful, innovative hairdresser in London and New York. Made a TV appearanceafter his death.
HILAREE NELSON, aged 49
An American skiier and mountaineer, she set many climbing and descending records. Known for her fearlessness, she met a tragic end.
DENNIS LOTIS, aged 97
A South African crooner he became a music superstar and a terrible actor. He was involved in a pioneering TV moment and sold eggs to the stars.
JAMES BUTLER, aged 90
A noted sculptor he worked with the Queen, for the Royal Mint, the Royal Shakespeare Company, Wolverhampton Wanderers and for the military – his statues are to be found in diverse places.
TRAUTE LAFRENZ, aged 103
A medical student, she joined the White Rose Movement, protesting about the Nazis. Betrayed, she survived the concentration camps to become a doctor and teacher.
RICHARD ZOBEL, aged 81
A computer pioneer working for the University of Manchester, he was key in the information technology revolution – and invented the e-mail.
EILEEN SHERIDAN, aged 99
She took up cycling late but went on to hold all 21 women’s cycling records simultaneously. Many of her achievements have never been bettered, but she remains largely unknown.
GEORGE DYER, aged 67
Came over from Jamaica as a boy he was present at one of musics most famous moments. Then went on to be the tailor to the stars, a fashion icon.
HAANAH PICK GOSLAR, aged 93
She grew up in Amsterdam, a close friend of Anne Frank. They ended up in the same concentration camp but she survived to tell Anne’s story.
DAME BERYL GREY, aged 95
A talented young dancer she was making solo appearances as a teenager. Taught by top ballerinas she danced in forbidden places – and fell out with Rudolf Nureyev.
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