Beloved British boxer Ricky Hatton, a two-weight world champion whose ferocious fighting style and larger-than-life personality captivated fans worldwide, has died aged 46.

Late-blooming Hollywood legend Gene Hackman rose from a troubled childhood to become a two-time Oscar winner, delivering unforgettable performances in classics from The French Connection to Unforgiven.

Joe Bugner, one of the world’s top heavyweights of the 1970s, went the distance with legends like Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier, cementing his place among Britain’s greatest boxing champions.

Garth Hudson, the last surviving founding member of The Band, shaped the group’s distinctive sound with his haunting organ work and musical ingenuity, leaving an enduring mark on rock history.

Dame Joan Plowright, the acclaimed stage and screen actress and widow of Sir Laurence Olivier, enjoyed a distinguished six-decade career that earned awards, an Oscar nomination, and a lasting place among Britain’s theatrical greats

Charismatic and unpredictable, Val Kilmer rose to fame as Jim Morrison and Batman but built a career defined by remarkable range, memorable supporting roles, and an enigmatic screen presence.

Satirist, songwriter, and mathematical prodigy Tom Lehrer captivated mid-20th-century audiences with razor-sharp humour and dazzling piano performances, skewering everything from nuclear war to everyday absurdities.

Ozzy Osbourne, the pioneering voice of Black Sabbath and one of rock’s most notorious figures, helped define heavy metal with his haunting vocals, wild stage antics, and a larger-than-life persona that captivated generations.

Once hailed as ‘the most beautiful man in the world,’ Terence Stamp rose to fame in the 1960s and forged a remarkable career playing enigmatic, often haunting characters, from arthouse provocateurs to blockbuster villains.

Oscar-nominated actor Graham Greene, celebrated for his portrayal of Kicking Bird in Dances with Wolves, brought dignity, wit, and authenticity to decades of roles that helped foreground Indigenous stories on screen.

Actor, director, and activist Robert Redford was a towering figure of American cinema, whose charisma, intelligence, and lifelong commitment to storytelling and social causes shaped both Hollywood and generations of filmmakers.

Oscar-winning actress Diane Keaton, beloved for Annie Hall and a career that effortlessly bridged comedy and drama, charmed generations with her singular style, intelligence, and unforgettable screen presence.

John Lodge, the resonant bass voice of the Moody Blues, helped shape progressive rock’s grand, orchestral sound and guided the band to more than 70 million album sales with timeless songs that captivated fans across generations.

Dame Joan Plowright, one of Britain's most celebrated stage and screen stars and the widow of Sir Laurence Olivier, has died at the age of 95.

Denis Law is one of the greatest footballers to ever come out of Scotland. An instinctive finisher, capable of scoring all types of goals; an excellent team player, who was as unselfish as he was deadly inside the penalty box; and with the heart of a lion as bold as the rampant on the Scotland crest.

David Lynch once said he was inspired to become a filmmaker when, while painting, he inexplicably heard a gust of wind and saw the artwork move on canvas. The moment defined his obsession with "seeing paintings move", but also his flair for the bizarre - twisting realities on the small and big screen for almost 40 years.

Garth Hudson, the last remaining founder member of the Band, has died aged 87.

John Sykes, a beloved guitarist who performed with Thin Lizzy and Whitesnake in the 1980s, has died at age 65 from cancer.

Hackman acted in about 80 movies. Many were dire, and Empire magazine once described him as “the master of the art of rotten career moves”