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Phillip Knightley, journalist, 1929-2016
Five-term state chief minister inspired adoration but was twice jailed for corruption
An explorer of music at its most minimal who developed the practice of deep listening
McDonald’s franchisee created signature burger that became symbol of US capitalism
Audacious guerrilla leader transformed into autocratic one-party socialist dies
Literary lion who fought for authors with a quiet fervour
Artist with reputation for bleakness whose work centred on love, death and religion
Tenure under Clinton administration was marked by several high-profile prosecutions
An assiduous seeker of harmony between Jews, Christians and Muslims became
Radical student leader who married Jane Fonda
Astute hotelier who staved off a debt calamity for Trump
Last of the coup leaders whose Athens rule lasted seven years
Monarch seen as semi-divine unifier ruled turbulent nation for 70 years
Idol of the far left lambasted country’s political establishment and antagonised the Catholic church
The matriarch who nurtured her Napa Valley vines to fruitful finesse
Founder of New World Development and Chow Tai Fook jewellery chain
‘Grumpiest boss’ whose bluster belied a subtler side
The two-time prime minister and Nobel peace laureate remained vocal on issues of regional peace
American hard-hitter took a monochrome game and splashed it with colour
Innovator who found business a vast fresh source of funds
Witty writer who was unafraid to draw ire
Politician played a crucial role in stabilising Italy’s economy and democratic institutions
Smart scientist of the scalp who revivified star follicles