More than a colleague, librarian was a friend with a generous heart
John Langdon was a much-loved and admired colleague contributed to the quality of The Age for 37 years
Obituaries
Thunderbird lady was an early heart-throb
Co-creator of TV puppet series Thunderbirds
African author helped to reclaim his continent from Western literature
Chinua Achebe caught the world's attention at 28 with his first novel, Things Fall Apart.
Marcia Mackie: dedicated to social work
Marcia Mackie 1925–2016
Sinatra's son followed absent father
FRANK SINATRA JUNIOR: Never matched his father's super-stardom
A stats boffin the world knew as Mr Martingale
PETER HALL Developed some of the most difficult and influential theory in modern statistics.
Design flair put Bond's exploits on grand stage
Ken Adam 1921–2016
The Rockford Files mainstay Joe Santos dies at 84
Joe Santos, a sturdily built, unpretentious character actor who had a memorable role as the overworked detective Dennis Becker on the popular 1970s drama "The Rockford Files", died on Friday in Santa Monica, California. He was 84.
Philosopher with restless intellect likened to Aristotle
In the world of contemporary philosophers, Hilary Putnam was known for the breadth of his thinking, the vividness of his provocative arguments, and his penchant for self-questioning and willingness to change his mind.
The man who made the button-down shirt a mass-market must
The Gants transformed the button-down shirt into a mass-market must.
Jan Djan Billycan – an unlikely art star
Jarran Djan Billycan c1930–2016
Brookner will stifle no more emotions
Novelist Anita Brookner specialised in exploring the hidden pressures, ethical dilemmas and repressed emotions that shape ordinary lives, and won the 1984 Booker Prize for her fourth novel, Hotel du Lac.
Last 'Citizen Kane' actor bows out
KATHRYN POPPER Orson Welles' PA became a 'Citizen Kane' extra
Teaching was in the genes for this school principal
FAY THOMAS
Shunning awards, historian set his own true course
JOHN HIRST A public commentator and controversialist
'Workaphile' professor had a 25-hour day
GRAHAM
TV writer kept South Africa glued to the set
There were shades of Shakespeare in John Cundill's skill with words and profound understanding of human foibles.
Nobel winner matched market supply and demand
Lloyd Shapley was an American researcher of strategic decision-making called game theory who shared the 2012 Nobel Prize in economics.
The man who put 007 into the ejector seat
Visionary production designer was responsible for many iconic film sets.
A multitude of skills and interests – and 103 years to enjoy them
Pioneering dentist became a mentor to generations as one of Melbourne University's oldest members.
Leading father-son doctors die within three days
KEITH and son IAN TORODE Veteran Colac GP, top orthopaedic surgeon.
Gallery guide inspired a vision for the arts
While Denise Frost was secretary for the Newcastle Art Gallery Guides, she was so efficient a colleague joked they might receive the minutes before a meeting closed.
Livestock expert made a world of difference in international aid
Robert Ayre-Smith made major contributions to the farming industry in more than 30 countries during a remarkable career in veterinary science.
Fanfare for a common man with a masterful touch
Pioneer of progressive rock Keith Emerson brought outlandish showmanship and technological wizardry to world stage.
Death sentence fanned Daddy Cool guitar ace’s creative flame
Ross Hannaford 1950–2016
He was the buzz behind the modem
He was the buzz behind the modem
Ross Hannaford, the Salvador Dali of Australian rock
Ross Hannaford 1950–2016
English history lesson
If Jon English had concentrated on just one aspect of his energetic assault upon Australian entertainment his place in the upper echelons of our cultural fabric would be assured.
In Passing
In Passing
George Martin - "the Fifth Beatle"
Sir George Martin 1926–2016