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In her career oncologist and Jilin Cancer Hospital diector Cheng Ying received the Chinese Physician Award and named Outstanding Hospital President. Photo: Handout
Science

Top Chinese oncologist and director of Jilin Cancer Hospital, Cheng Ying, dies

Cheng was a pioneer in clinical trials for tumour diseases, especially small-cell lung carcinoma.

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Hong Kong society

Hong Kong mourns loss of 2 stars of film and television, Chow Chung and Suet Nei

Hong Kong society

Leading Hong Kong forensic pathologist Philip Beh dies after battle with cancer

Fame and celebrity

Michael Madsen, Reservoir Dogs and Kill Bill star, dies at 67

The actor was a regular in Quentin Tarantino films and had a career spanning over 300 credits.

Michael Madsen a gala in Toronto in September 2015. Photo: AP
English Premier League

Diogo Jota: the small guy with big dreams who became a Premier League champion

Husband, father, Premier League champion, Diogo Jota died on Thursday at the age of 28.

United States

Jimmy Swaggart, US televangelist undone by prostitute scandal, dies at 90

The fire-and-brimstone preacher had a global audience of around 200 million before his career came crashing down in the 1980s.

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Food and Drinks

Opinion | How Hong Kong culinary icon Chua Lam inspired a generation

From his food journalism to bawdy erotic tales, Lam was a larger-than-life figure in the culinary world, one whose legacy will long live on.

Interview with food critic writer Chua Lam at Luk Yu Tea House, Central. 21JUN08
Hong Kong society

Obituary | Renowned Hong Kong-based food critic Chua Lam dies at age 83

His death was announced on Facebook, with social media post saying he died peacefully at Hong Kong Sanatorium and Hospital.

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Cinema

Mission: Impossible composer Lalo Schifrin dead at 93

The Argentine musician was considered one of the most influential film composers of his generation.

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Americas and the Caribbean

Violeta Chamorro, who brought peace to Nicaragua, dead at 95

The first woman to be elected president in the Americas, Chamorro ended the civil war between the Contras and the Sandinista government.

Nicaraguan former president Violeta Chamorro waves as she arrives for the inauguration of President-elect Daniel Ortega in Managua in January 2007. Photo: AFP
Music

Beach Boys founder Brian Wilson, surf rock poet, dies at 82

The pop visionary crafted hits that rivalled The Beatles throughout the 1960s, making the Beach Boys into America’s biggest selling band.

Brian Wilson performing with the Beach Boys in New York’s Central Park in 2012. File photo: Reuters
Thailand

Ex-Thai PM Suchinda Kraprayoon, who cracked down on 1992 protests, dies at 91

He became one of the country’s most reviled politicians after 52 people were killed in the infamous ‘Black May’ episode.

Fame and celebrity

Sly Stone, frontman for Sly and the Family Stone, dead at 82

Funk visionary’s groundbreaking sound shaped generations of artists from Prince to OutKast.

Books and literature

The Day of the Jackal author Frederick Forsyth dead at 86

The former journalist and pilot wrote over 25 books and sold over 75 million copies worldwide.

Novelist Frederick Forsyth in 2016. File photo: PA Wire via dpa
France

Abortion pill inventor Etienne-Emile Baulieu dies aged 98

The French scientist helped create mifepristone, which provided a safe and inexpensive alternative to surgical abortion for millions.

French biochemist Etienne-Emile Baulieu poses in his office at the Kremlin-Bicetre hospital outside Paris in March 2023. Photo: AFP
United States

Bernard Kerik, New York police chief through 9/11, dead at 69

Bernard Kerik led the NYPD before going to prison and a getting a pardon by Donald Trump.

Africa

Kenya author Ngugi wa Thiong’o, one of Africa’s literary greats, dead at 87

His decision to stop writing in English and use only his native Kikuyu made him a powerful symbol of postcolonial African identity.

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Americas and the Caribbean

Sebastiao Salgado, award-winning Brazilian photographer, dies at age 81

One of the world’s most famous artists, his signature black-and-white images were marked by a deep interest in impoverished communities.

Brazilian photographer Sebastiao Salgado poses for a portrait in London in April 2024. Photo: AFP
Fame and celebrity

Yuri Grigorovich, Bolshoi ballet’s artistic powerhouse, dies aged 98

Credited with revitalising male dance, Yuri Grigorovich ruled Moscow’s Bolshoi Theatre with an iron fist as its lead choreographer.

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Americas and the Caribbean

Uruguay’s former leader, ‘world’s poorest president’, dies aged 89

Leftist leaders from across Latin America and Europe paid tribute to a president who gave away much of his salary and lived a simple life.

US-China relations

How will China remember US scholar Joseph Nye, the father of ‘soft power’?

Observers say that while Nye’s ideas were widely praised in China, his attitude towards Beijing was not as friendly as believed.

The late Joseph Nye, shown here at a meeting in New Delhi in 2011, is remembered as one of Beijing’s favourite American academics, despite his sometimes outspoken criticism of Chinese leaders. Photo: AFP
United States

Joseph Nye, who coined the term ‘soft power’, dead at 88

Nye, a prominent scholar of international relations, had served in roles under presidents Carter and Clinton.

Joseph Nye in 2011. File photo: AFP
Fame and celebrity

RuPaul’s Drag Race star Jiggly Caliente dies from infection after leg amputation

Philippines-born Caliente immigrated to US 20 years ago. In 2018 she released a hip-hop album that includes track where she raps in Tagalog.

Singapore

Obituary | Puan Noor Aishah, wife of Singapore’s first president, dies aged 91

Tributes have poured in for Puan Noor Aishah, the widow of Yusof Ishak, remembered for her grace, humility and dedication to Singapore.

Hong Kong economy

‘Fitness King of Hong Kong’ Eddie Phillips dies of lung cancer aged 74

Daughter says co-founder of health and beauty chain Phillip Wain in Hong Kong, Southeast Asia, died on March 14 at his home in Australia.

Edwin (Eddie) John Phillips, co-founder of Phillip Wain. Photo: Handout
Fame and celebrity

Val Kilmer, star of Batman Forever, Tombstone and Top Gun, dead at 65

Once one of Hollywood’s most prominent leading men, Kilmer also had a reputation for being difficult to work with.

Val Kilmer in 2011. File photo: EPA
American cinema

Obituary | Tributes for martial artist and stuntman Richard Norton, who’s died aged 75

Tributes pour in for actor who starred opposite Jackie Chan, Chuck Norris and Sammo Hung and trained stars from Will Smith to Margot Robbie.

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Fame and celebrity

Richard Chamberlain, star of Shogun, Dr Kildare, and The Thorn Birds, dies at 90

Richard Chamberlain’s career spanned theatre, films and TV miniseries.

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