The South African’s magisterial reviews were a mainstay of FT arts coverage for more than a decade
Her voice soothed, seduced and helped define the Indian nation over an eight-decade career
The writer and filmmaker posed uncomfortable questions about the country’s past
His vision of high-octane competition turned the sport into a multibillion-dollar business
A long public career found its zenith with his investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election
The philosopher and social theorist thought deeply about the foundations of liberal democracy
He reframed the spy novel genre with gritty cold-war thrillers but possessed an extraordinary range of talents, from graphic designer to historian
In a business filled with oversized egos, former Middle East editor appeared to have none
Known as ‘Mr Merlot’, he successfully championed the grape in the US
Hardline cleric who led Islamic republic since 1989 projected power across the region and suppressed protests at home
The virtuoso trombonist led urban salsa music with a gangster swagger
The chameleonic star of ‘Apocalypse Now’ and two ‘Godfather’ films brought a steely integrity to his roles
Baptist minister who made two bids for the presidency after working with Martin Luther King
As the star of the television drama ‘Dawson’s Creek’, he captured the hearts of teenagers the world over
The pioneering New York art dealer was a champion of modern European artists
The polymath investor single-handedly took on the city’s financial establishment
A style icon of striking candour and wit, she embodied the radical spirit of the 1960s
French film star who inspired debate over the role of women and sex appeal in gender politics
Filmmaker who made some of the most beloved comedies of all time and worked successfully across many genres
His supersaturated images won him fame and membership of Magnum Photos — but not without controversy
A kingpin of European finance, his competitive spirit and sincere faith in capitalism transformed the eurobond market
The globetrotting ‘starchitect’ created some of the world’s best-known buildings, from the Bilbao Guggenheim to LA’s Walt Disney Concert Hall
On stage and screen, the writer turned the weightiest of topics into dazzling, humane drama
Renowned for his pure tenor voice, he also starred in Jamaica’s first film, 1972 crime thriller ‘The Harder They Come’
At Petersham Nurseries and Spring, she brought style and beauty to seasonal cooking
