Zhang Yaodong 48-year-old actor mourns father’s death at 81
Actor Zhang Yaodong, 48, announced his father’s death at 81 in an Instagram tribute, praising his simple, hardworking life and quiet sacrifices.
Category: Tributes
Geoff Burrow, father of Rob Burrow and MND campaigner, dies
Geoff Burrow, father of late rugby star Rob Burrow, has died aged 74. Leeds Rhinos paid tribute to his tireless campaigning for motor neurone disease sufferers.
Bob Franke, folk songwriter, remembered after fatal crash
Bob Franke, 74, the beloved Boston-area folk singer-songwriter, died in October after being struck by a motorcycle in Guatemala. A tribute concert is set for April 4.
Cleve Twitchell, Mail Tribune food critic, dies at 88
Cleve Twitchell, longtime Mail Tribune editor and beloved food critic, died March 14 at 88 from pneumonia complications. He wrote his own obituary.
Michel Rolland dies, famed flying winemaker of modern wine
Michel Rolland, the most prominent ‘flying winemaker,’ has died. He advised more than 150 wineries in 20 countries and helped shape an international style.
Louis Tomlinson honors late Liam Payne with ‘Dark to Light’
Louis Tomlinson opened his tour in Hamburg and performed ‘Dark to Light’ in tribute to late One Direction singer Liam Payne, who died after a fall in Argentina.
Jürgen Habermas, philosopher, critical theorist, dies at 96
German philosopher Jürgen Habermas, leading critical theorist, has died aged 96. He shaped debates on democracy, moral universalism and religion.
James ‘Jimmy’ Gracey, UA student, found dead in Barcelona
James “Jimmy” Gracey, 20, was found off Barcelona’s Port Olímpic; Spanish police say no foul play is suspected. Family has requested privacy.
Sonya Lennon makes rare outing after mum Deirdre’s death
Designer Sonya Lennon made a rare public outing with her partner days after her mother Deirdre, who had battled dementia, died on March 8. Sonya called it fitting.
Jurgen Habermas Dies at 96 — Philosopher Who Defended Israel
Jurgen Habermas, 96, the German philosopher and former Frankfurt School leader, died on Saturday. He was known for defending Israel’s right of self‑defense and public debate.
Rob Reiner honored at Oscars after director’s murder
Rob Reiner received an emotional tribute at the 2026 Oscars after the December 2025 murders of a legendary director and his wife, Michele.
Teresa Gillis, mother of Jack White, dies at 95 in 2026
Teresa Gillis, mother of musician Jack White, has died at 95. Her son announced her passing on Instagram and shared photos from his shows.