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The bomb-disposal mastermind died (peacefully) on September 19th, aged 93
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The literary agent died on January 18th, aged 97

They include campaigners and playwrights, plus a pope and a president

The world’s most innovative architect died on December 5th, aged 96

Sarah Perry focuses on the last nine days of her father-in-law’s life

Britain’s most challenging playwright died on November 29th, aged 88

The veteran BBC reporter and writer died on January 25th, aged 90