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Udo Kier, German actor who played eccentric villains and monsters, dies at 81

Udo Kier at the Palm Springs International Film Festival Awards Night Gala in California on Jan 5, 2023.
Udo Kier at the Palm Springs International Film Festival Awards Night Gala in California on Jan 5, 2023.

South Korea’s beloved ‘grandfather’ Lee Soon-jae dies at 91 after lifetime on stage and screen

Lee Soon-jae continued acting into his 80s, remaining active until late 2024 and becoming the oldest recipient of the KBS Drama Awards in 2024.
Lee Soon-jae continued acting into his 80s, remaining active until late 2024 and becoming the oldest recipient of the KBS Drama Awards in 2024.

Dharmendra dies at 89: Six decades, 300 films and a legacy that shaped Bollywood

Dharmendra Kewal Krishan Deol made his film debut in 1960.
Dharmendra Kewal Krishan Deol made his film debut in 1960.

Irish fashion designer Paul Costelloe, who dressed Princess Diana, dies aged 80

Irish designer Paul Costelloe appearing at his Spring and Summer 2026 catwalk show during London Fashion Week, in London, on Sept 19.
Irish designer Paul Costelloe appearing at his Spring and Summer 2026 catwalk show during London Fashion Week, in London, on Sept 19.

Juan Ponce Enrile, architect of Philippine martial rule and savvy political survivor, dies at 101

Former defence minister and senator Juan Ponce Enrile was one of the Philippines' most enduring and controversial political figures.
Former defence minister and senator Juan Ponce Enrile was one of the Philippines' most enduring and controversial political figures.

Malaysia media magnate behind company that owns Sin Chew Daily and Ming Pao dies at 91

Tan Sri Tiong Hiew King was a major figure in Malaysia’s Chinese-language media scene.
Tan Sri Tiong Hiew King was a major figure in Malaysia’s Chinese-language media scene.

Japanese actor Tatsuya Nakadai, who starred in Ran, dies at 92

Tatsuya Nakadai first rose to fame when he appeared in the anti-war trilogy The Human Condition, which was released in the late 1950s and early 1960s.
Tatsuya Nakadai first rose to fame when he appeared in the anti-war trilogy The Human Condition, which was released in the late 1950s and early 1960s.

Lee Tamahori, director of Once Were Warriors and James Bond movie Die Another Day, dies aged 75

New Zealand-born director Lee Tamahori dies at 75. 

New Zealand director Lee Tamahori poses during a photocall for 'Mahana' (The Patriarch) at the 66th annual Berlin International Film Festival, in Berlin, Germany, 13 February 2016. The movie is presented in the official Competition program (out of competition) at the 'Berlinale' that runs from 11 to 21 February.
New Zealand-born director Lee Tamahori dies at 75. 

New Zealand director Lee Tamahori poses during a photocall for 'Mahana' (The Patriarch) at the 66th annual Berlin International Film Festival, in Berlin, Germany, 13 February 2016. The movie is presented in the official Competition program (out of competition) at the 'Berlinale' that runs from 11 to 21 February.

James Watson, Nobel prize-winning DNA pioneer, dies aged 97

James Watson was co-discoverer of DNA’s double-helix structure, with Francis Crick.
James Watson was co-discoverer of DNA’s double-helix structure, with Francis Crick.

Singapore jazz singer Marina Xavier dies of stomach cancer at 68

Singapore singer Marina Xavier started singing in local clubs and was later based in Paris.
Singapore singer Marina Xavier started singing in local clubs and was later based in Paris.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2025 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.