Canadian Chekhov who compressed the epic complexity of the novel into just a few pages
An apostle of noise fascinated by the dark side of human behaviour
Prolific author who combined formal experimentation with popular appeal and was a fixture of the New York literary scene
Former UK labour minister eschewed tribalism and held out the promise of a more collaborative style of politics
Artist whose fight to establish her identity conflicted with devotion to a driven family
His pioneering theoretical work helped us understand what made the universe possible
One of the first ‘postmodernist’ writers, he delighted in rearranging traditional literary conventions
An accidental invader of economics, his insights changed the discipline forever
The father of Damilola channelled dignity, fortitude and hope after his son was killed
Wall Street power broker pioneered the model of the diversified ‘financial supermarket’
His work led to a landmark shift in the centre of corporate power, from company management to boards
At his peak, the maverick promoter owned some of London’s best-known venues and was involved in its most famous festivals
Architect of disastrous dotcom-era media merger was once renowned as the visionary behind HBO
The ‘geriatric starlet’ helped decorate the homes of nine US presidents before finding fame in her eighties
The dynamic investor and collector made his presence felt, in both business and the art world
One of the sport’s greatest all-rounders who was denied a long Test career because of his country’s apartheid system
Human rights champion who secured the death penalty’s abolition in his country and advised on Yugoslavia’s break-up
Most prominent opponent of President Vladimir Putin campaigned for ‘beautiful Russia of the future’
The taoiseach who led his country into an economic boom time was known for his intellectual bent and his distinctive laugh
Her roles in ‘West Side Story’ and ‘Chicago’ made her a name-above-the-title musical theatre legend
Though transformation was his speciality, in both gardens and the City, the financier never rushed
Wales star who inspired the nation was as strong on attack as in defence
The colourful Kids Company founder lobbied fervently on behalf of disadvantaged children and teenagers
As the strongest European Commission president yet, he relentlessly drove forward his goal of creating a united Europe
A towering figure of postwar European politics who played defining roles in reunification and the eurozone crisis
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