David Dalaithngu has died at 68. When he appeared in the 1971 film Walkabout, his name was misspelt in the credits. He won international acclaim as an actor, becoming a household name.
Steve Kekana in 2020 in Johannesburg, South Africa.
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Obituaries tend to play down any negative aspects of character. Over time, they reveal what we value in life.
President Pierre Nkurunziza arrives to inaugurate Burundi’s Chinese-built state house on September 27, 2019.
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Lord May was an illustrious scientist, a towering figure in the British establishment, and a quintessential Aussie. His theories help explain everything from complex ecosystems to financial markets.
Street vendors sell their wares beneath a mural of musical great Victor Olaiya in Lagos.
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The Monty Python star was also a highly respected author on Chaucer and the writer of a series of children’s history books.
A United Nations staff member pays tribute to Kofi Annan during a ceremony at the European headquarters of the UN in Geneva, Switzerland.
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An analysis of obituaries for Islamic State and Australian soldiers shows some alarming similarities, not the least of which is the idea that their deaths should be given meaning by further conflict.
There are many reasons why those who laugh and can make others laugh are attractive mates.
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