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At 92, Asterix’ co-creator Albert Uderzo passed away

March 26, 2020

Alberto Aleandro Uderzo, French comic book artist, scriptwriter, the co-creator and caricaturist of the “Asterix and Obelix” comics passed away at 92.
He took birth on April 25, 1927 in Fismes, France.

Country music icon & 3 times grammy winner Kenny Rogers passed away at 81

March 22, 2020

Kenneth Ray Rogers, longtime star of country music, passed away at the age of 81 in Colbert, Georgia, US (United States).
He was born on August 21, 1938, in Houston, Texas, US.

Former world champion boxer Roger Mayweather passes away

March 20, 2020

Former world boxing champion Roger Mayweather passed away. He won titles in the category of 130 and 140 pounds in his 18-year career that started in 1981.
He won his first 17 career fights and clinched the world title in World Boxing Association junior lightweight and earned the World Boxing Council junior welterweight title in 1987.

Noted Marathi actor Jairam Kulkarni passes away

March 18, 2020

Noted Marathi Actor Jairam Kulkarani passed away. He was brought up in Barshi tehsil in Solapur district, Maharashtra.
He had acted in more than 150 films, including ‘Chal Re Laxya Mumbaila’, ‘Ashi Hi Banwabanwi’, ‘Thartharat’, ‘Rangat Sangat’.

Veteran poet Puthussery Ramachandran passes away

March 17, 2020

Veteran poet and Malayalam scholar Puthussery Ramachandran passed away. ‘Onnanthyakkuttam’ was his debut poem which was published in 1944.
His poetry works were mainly concentrated on an in-depth study of the early and medieval Malayalam language along with the early history of Kerala.

Bollywood actor Imtiaz Khan passes away

March 17, 2020

Bollywood actor Imtiaz Khan passed away. He starred in movies such as Yaadon Ki Baraat, Dharmatama, Dayavan and Noor Jahan among more.
He was an actor and director and linked with popular films such as Hulchul, Pyaara Dost, and Procession of Memories.
He was the brother of late Bollywood star Amjad Khan’s.

Former Olympic javelin champion Dana Zatopkova passes away

March 14, 2020

Former Czechoslovak Olympic javelin champion Dana Zatopkova passed away.
She was an Olympic javelin champion won gold in the Helsinki Olympics in 1952 and won the Olympic silver in Rome in 1960.

Veteran Bengali actor Santu Mukhopadhyay passes away

March 13, 2020

Veteran Bengali actor Santu Mukhopadhyay passed away. He was famous for his roles in films like ‘Sansar Simante’ and ‘Bhalobasa Bhalobasa’. His other popular films includes Raja, Ganadevata and Byapika Biday. Kolkata born actor also acted in TV Serials like Isthi Kutum, Jol Nupur and Andarmahal.

Swedish actor Max von Sydow passes away

March 11, 2020

Max von Sydow, the Swedish actor who was selected for two Oscars during his career passed away. The actor featured in various films and TV series. Max Von Sydow was nominated for Oscars as best actor in 1988 for Pelle the Conqueror. He was also nominated for Academy awards in the category of best supporting actor for his role in movie “Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close”.

Former Union Minister Hans Raj Bhardwaj Passes Away

March 10, 2020

Former Union Law Minister and Congress veteran Hans Raj Bhardwaj passed away because of a cardiac arrest. Hans Raj Bhardwaj was 83. Hans Raj Bhardwaj was born in Garhi Sampla village in Rohtak district of Haryana. He was a Rajya Sabha member for five terms from April 1982 to June 2009.

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