16/04/2026
Norwich, GB 16 C
Researching and reporting on the lives of some really interesting people (RIP)

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.

GENE LeBELL, aged 89

A judo champion, a professional wrestler and a boxer, he became a Hollywood stuntman appearing in many famous films and popular television programmes.

ELINOR OTTO, aged 104

Making her contribution to the war effort, she signed on as a riveter – and continued work until she was 95. The last of the Rosie the Riveters.

MAGDA SALEH, aged 79

After being trained with the Bolshoi ballet she became Egypt’s prima ballerina and first decorated woman. She became a doctor, teacher and artistic director.