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Nottingham Ballet Teacher's Enduring Legacy

Sissie Smith, a Nottingham ballet teacher born in 1914, opened her own school in 1929 after a successful career as a dancer, significantly impacting generations of dancers through her rigorous yet loving teaching style and inspiring her daughter and granddaughter to become RAD scholars; she died in ...

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Cult Novelist Tom Robbins Dies at 92

Tom Robbins, a cult novelist known for works like "Even Cowgirls Get the Blues", died at age 92; his unique writing style, blending humor and myth, defied easy categorization, and his impact on literature continues.

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Quality Education
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Farewell to Manchester United Legend Denis Law

Thousands of fans are expected to attend the funeral of Manchester United and Scotland football legend Denis Law at Manchester Cathedral today, following his death aged 84 on 17 January; his cortege will leave Old Trafford at 13:10 GMT.

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Reduced Inequality
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Bestselling Author Tom Robbins Dies at 92

Tom Robbins, a bestselling author celebrated for his whimsical and unconventional novels such as "Even Cowgirls Get the Blues" and "Still Life With Woodpecker," died at age 92, leaving a lasting impact on counter-culture literature.

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No Poverty
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Novelist Tom Robbins Dies at 92

Tom Robbins, a celebrated novelist known for works like "Jitterbug Perfume" and "Even Cowgirls Get the Blues," died at age 92 at his Washington home; his fantastical stories often subtly addressed social and environmental issues.

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Responsible Consumption and Production
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Jos Acket (1932-2024): Business Force Behind North Sea Jazz

Following the sale of their music magazines in 1974, Paul and Jos Acket established the North Sea Jazz Festival in 1976, initially attracting 5,000 attendees in The Hague; Jos, who died this week at 91, managed the business side while Paul focused on artistic direction, showcasing a mix of establish...

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Death of Pioneering Grime Producer Terror Danjah

Terror Danjah, born Rodney Pryce, a pioneering grime producer and influential figure in UK bass music, died after suffering a stroke in 2019; his innovative production style and extensive network significantly impacted the genre and beyond.

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Grime Pioneer Terror Danjah Dies

Grime producer Terror Danjah, born Rodney Price, died; his death was confirmed by a label representative, but the cause and age remain undisclosed. His contributions to grime and collaborations with notable artists like Kano and Dizzee Rascal established him as a pioneer of the genre.

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No Poverty
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Melbourne Radio Legend Phil Brady Dies

Melbourne radio legend Phil Brady died on Tuesday after a battle with pancreatic cancer; his career spanned decades at GTV 9 and 3AW, notably hosting "Remember When" since 1990.

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Good Health and Well-being
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Death of Finnish Postmodern Furniture Designer Yrjö Kukkapuro at 91

Finnish furniture designer Yrjö Kukkapuro, known for his postmodern chairs in museums worldwide and public spaces across Finland, died at age 91 on Saturday at his home outside Helsinki; his most famous design, the Experiment chair, is now being re-produced.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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Novelist and Satirist Tom Robbins Dies at 92

Tom Robbins, a renowned novelist and satirist known for his wildly imaginative and absurdist works like "Even Cowgirls Get the Blues," died at age 92 on Sunday morning, as confirmed by his friend and publishing executive Craig Popelars.

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Death of Philosopher Wolfgang Kersting: Impact on German Politics

Philosopher Wolfgang Kersting, a prominent critic of the welfare state, died on February 5th in Kiel at age 78; his ideas, emphasizing individual liberty over state intervention, are reflected in the current German political slogan, "The state is not your guardian.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions

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