The World Mourned: 10 Deaths That Made Global Headlines

Dec 31, 2024 Komal Das

Dame Maggie Smith Dame Maggie Smith, famed for Harry Potter and Downton Abbey, passed away on September 27, 2024. A two-time Oscar winner and four-time Emmy recipient, she was knighted in 1990

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Ebrahim Raisi Ebrahim Raisi, Iran's president since 2021, died in a helicopter crash on May 19, 2024, at 63

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Ratan Tata Ratan Tata, former chairman of Tata Sons, died on October 9, 2024. Renowned for leading the Tata Group and his philanthropic work, Tata left a lasting legacy

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Liam Payne Liam Payne, former One Direction star, died on October 16, 2024, after falling from a hotel in Buenos Aires. He was laid to rest in London on November 20

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John Prescott Former UK Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott passed away on November 20, 2024, at 86. He was instrumental in Tony Blair's 1997 victory

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Quincy Jones Music legend Quincy Jones, known for "Thriller" and "We Are the World," passed away on November 3, 2024. He won 28 Grammys and shaped pop music for over 65 years

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Sitaram Yechury Sitaram Yechury, CPM General Secretary, passed away on September 12, 2024, after battling pneumonia. He was 72

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Baba Siddique Baba Siddique, former Maharashtra minister and NCP leader, was shot dead on October 24, 2024, outside his son’s office in Mumbai

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Zakir Hussain Tabla legend Zakir Hussain passed away on December 16, 2024. A global icon, he won multiple Grammy Awards and Padma honors, leaving a lasting musical legacy

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Former PM Manmohan Singh Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh died on December 26, 2024. Known for his role in India's economic reforms, he served as PM from 2004-2014

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