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When Robert Redford died in his sleep on 16 September, 2025, at the age of 89, he left behind a…

Stephen Hawking was one of the most recognisable scientists in the world, not just for his groundbreaking work in cosmology…

Nelle Harper Lee was born on 28 April 1926 in Monroeville, Alabama, United States. She would go on to become…

Katherine Coleman Goble Johnson was born on 26 August 1918 in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia, United States. She became…

Gregory Peck, born Eldred Gregory Peck on 5 April 1916 in La Jolla, California, was one of Hollywood’s most celebrated…

Margaret Thatcher, born Margaret Hilda Roberts on 13 October 1925 in Grantham, Lincolnshire, England, remains one of Britain’s most significant…

James Earl Jones was one of the most celebrated actors of his generation. Known for his rich, resonant voice and…

Richard Pryor, one of the most groundbreaking and influential comedians of all time, was born on 1 December 1940 in…

Shirley Temple, the cherubic child star whose dimples and curls became iconic, remains one of the most enduring figures in…

Patrick Swayze, a beloved figure in Hollywood, was born on 18 August 1952 in Houston, Texas. Known for his versatile…

Sending a twangy birthday shout-out to the legendary Waylon Jennings! Born on June 15th, 1937, this Texan singer-songwriter wasn’t just…

Today marks the birthday of American politician and diplomat George Herbert Walker Bush, who was born on June 12th, 1924.…

Joan Rivers, born Joan Alexandra Molinsky on June 8th, 1933, in Brooklyn, New York, was a comedic force who broke…

Charlton Heston, born John Charles Carter on the 4th of October, 1923, in Evanston, Illinois, was a titan of American…

Henry Alfred Kissinger, a German-born American diplomat and political scientist, was pivotal in shaping US foreign policy during the Cold…

Anne Celeste Heche, a versatile American actress who found success on stage and screen, was born on May 25th, 1969,…