His relentless dedication to conflict resolution, disease prevention, and the promotion of democracy earned him the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002. Moreover, Carter's commitment to Habitat for Humanity, where he actively participated in building homes for the less fortunate, underscored his enduring ...
Known for his love of improvising, he won eight Grammy awards and like Crosby was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame twice. In 2022, he released a collaborative album with his friend Johnny Depp, who was one of the many varied performers - including Luciano Pavarott...
His work on the latter won him the Nobel Peace Prize in 1973, though it was a controversial award due to the ongoing hostilities. Post-public service, Kissinger continued to wield influence in international affairs as a geopolitical consultant, author, and speaker. His writings, including books ...
05 – Toni Morrison, Novelist/editor/professor – won the Pulitzer Prize for novel “Beloved” (1987) also a Nobel Prize in Literature (1993) – age 88 11 – Barbara March, Actress (CA) – played Star Trek character Lursa, one of the Duras sisters – age 65 (cancer) 13 – Kip Addo...
The Nobel Prize winner died on August 5 at the age of 88. Morrison’s family confirmed her passing in a statement to Princeton University. “It is with profound sadness we share that, following a short illness, our adored mother and grandmother, Toni Morrison, passed away peacefully last nig...
Tutu, the former Archbishop of Cape Town, won the 1984 Nobel Peace Prize for his work in trying to reconcile warring communities during apartheid. Promoted Stories He is probably the best known figure internationally to oppose apartheid, along with Nelson Mandela. ...
Joe Biden, Donald Trump and More Pay Tribute to Jimmy Carter: “An Extraordinary Leader, Statesman and Humanitarian” politics Jimmy Carter, Former U.S. President and Nobel Peace Prize Winner, Dies at 100 Sports Charles Dolan, HBO Founder and Pioneering Cable TV Mogul, Dies at 98 Netfl...
Supreme Court; and Dianne Feinstein, California’s long-serving U.S. senator, was an unyielding gun control champion. The nation’s diplomatic corps will miss former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, who received the Nobel Peace Prize, and negotiator Bill Richardson, who brought 'em home ...
ActorChristopher Plummerwas best known for playing Captain von Trapp in The Sound Of Music, but had more recently starred in Knives Out, The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo and A Beautiful Mind. Amongst the most decorated in his field, he won an Oscar, two Primetime Emmys, tw...
13 – Louise Glück (80): Nobel Prize-winning poet celebrated for poetry collections like “The Triumph of Achilles” and “The Wild Iris.” Her career spanned 50 years, during which she published 15 volumes of poetry and received the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2020. Piper Laurie (1953)...