Brian James (1955–2025), founding guitarist for the Damned

Brian James was the founding guitarist and a songwriter for the Damned, who went on to co-found the Lords of the New Church.

Marianne Faithfull (1946–2025), As Tears Go By singer

Marianne Faithfull was a singer and actress who became a pop icon in the 1960s thanks to a string of successful singles and movies, as well as a romance with Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger.

Lynn Ban (2025), Bling Empire: New York star

Lynn Ban was a jewelry designer to the stars and owner of Lynn Ban Jewelry, who came to wider attention as a cast member of the reality show “Bling Empire: New York.”

Olivia Hussey (1951–2024), Romeo and Juliet star

Olivia Hussey was an actress best known for her starring performance as Juliet in filmmaker Franco Zeffirelli’s “Romeo and Juliet.” 

Peter Sinfield (1943–2024), co-founder of King Crimson

Peter Sinfield was a poet and songwriter best known as co-founder and lyricist for influential progressive rock band King Crimson, penning the lyrics on their acclaimed debut LP, “In the Court of the Crimson King.” 

Lily Ebert (1923–2024), Holocaust survivor and author

Lily Ebert was a Holocaust survivor and author who became a social media sensation when she took her quest to find the soldier who rescued her from a concentration camp to TikTok.

Maggie Smith (1934–2024), star of Downton Abbey and Harry Potter

Maggie Smith was an Oscar, Emmy, and Tony-winning actress known for roles in “Downton Abbey” and the “Harry Potter” series, along with dozens of other notable movies, television shows, and stage performances.

David Graham (1925–2024), voice of the Daleks in Doctor Who

David Graham was a British voice actor best known for his work on “Doctor Who,” where he voiced the Daleks; for voicing Grandpa Pig on “Peppa Pig;” and for playing several characters on the “Thunderbirds” shows and films.

Edna O’Brien (1930–2024), Irish author of The Country Girls

Edna O’Brien was an Irish author whose acclaimed books included her groundbreaking 1960 debut novel, “The Country Girls.” 

Mary Wells Lawrence (1928–2024), legendary advertising exec

Mary Wells Lawrence was a groundbreaking advertising executive who founded Wells Rich Greene and was known for quotable ad slogans like “I ♥ NY” and “Plop, plop, fizz, fizz.” 

Lynne Reid Banks (1929–2024), The Indian in the Cupboard author 

Lynne Reid Banks was an author known for such books as “The L-Shaped Room” and the bestselling children’s novel “The Indian in the Cupboard.”

Edward Bond (1934–2024), socially-conscious playwright and director

Edward Bond was a playwright and theater director whose often socially conscious work included “Saved,” “Narrow Road to the Deep North,” “Lear,” and “The Sea.” 

Jacob Rothschild (1936–2024), financier and philanthropist

Jacob Rothschild was a financier and philanthropist from the Rothschild banking dynasty who walked away from his family’s empire to forge his own path.

Pamela Salem (1944–2024), Miss Moneypenny in Never Say Never Again

Pamela Salem was a British actress best known for her work alongside in “The First Great Train Robbery” and the unofficial James Bond film “Never Say Never Again,” and for her appearances on the TV science fiction show “Doctor Who.”

Del Palmer (1952–2024), longtime Kate Bush collaborator 

Del Palmer was a musician and sound engineer best known for his long collaboration and romantic relationship with songwriter Kate Bush. 

David Soul (1943–2024), Starsky & Hutch star

David Soul was an actor and singer known for his starring role in “Starsky & Hutch” and his hit single “Don’t Give Up on Us.”

Tom Wilkinson (1948–2023), The Full Monty star

Tom Wilkinson was an English actor whose performances in “Michael Clayton” and “In the Bedroom” earned him two Academy Award nominations and who is arguably best known for his work in “The Full Monty” and “Shakespeare in Love.”

Benjamin Zephaniah (1958–2023), poet, author, and Peaky Blinders actor

Benjamin Zephaniah was a celebrated British poet, author and playwright who regularly appeared on the period crime drama “Peaky Blinders.” 

Dr. David Shaffer (1936–2023), expert in child and teen suicide 

Dr. David Shaffer was a psychiatrist who did pioneering studies on child and teen suicide that led to more effective prevention methods. 

Ben Helfgott (1929–2023), Holocaust survivor and Olympian

Ben Helfgott was a Holocaust survivor who went on to compete in the Olympics as a weightlifter, then spent his life advocating for and supporting his fellow survivors.

Glenda Jackson (1936–2023), Oscar-winning actress and politician 

Glenda Jackson was a British actress who won Academy Awards for Best Actress for her performances in “Women in Love” and “A Touch of Class” before being elected to Parliament.

Menahem Pressler (1923–2023), Beaux Arts Trio pianist 

Menahem Pressler was a co-founder and the longtime pianist of the acclaimed Beaux Arts Trio, beloved around the world for their chamber music.

Herb Douglas (1922–2023), oldest living U.S. Olympic medalist

Herb Douglas was a track and field star who won a bronze medal in long jump at the 1948 Summer Olympics in London.

Murray Melvin (1932–2023), The Phantom of the Opera actor

Murray Melvin was a stage and screen actor who performed in “The Phantom of the Opera,” “A Taste of Honey,” and “Barry Lyndon.” 

Mary Quant (1930–2023), pioneering miniskirt designer

Dame Mary Quant was a British fashion designer who pioneered 1960s styles including the miniskirt and hotpants.

Anne Perry (1938–2023), Thomas Pitt and William Monk crime novelist 

Anne Perry was a bestselling author of British crime novels whose own crime, committed when she was a teen, was dramatized in the movie “Heavenly Creatures.” 

Keith Reid (1946–2023), founding member of Procol Harum 

Best known for penning the lyrics to “A Whiter Shade of Pale,” Keith Reid was a founding member of the English rock band Procol Harum and its sole lyricist through 2003. Reid’s position was an unusual one: he did not play or perform with them on stage or in the studio. Rather, he was an observer duringrecording sessions and performances, writing all of Procol Harum’s song lyrics with the exception ofthe 2017 album, Novum. Reidalso wrote for other musicians, including John Farnham’s 1986 hit, “You’re the Voice.”

Lynn Seymour (1939–2023), renowned ballerina

Lynn Seymour was an acclaimed ballerina with London’s Royal Ballet, hailed as one of the greatest of her time.

Hugh Hudson (1936–2023), Chariots of Fire director

Hugh Hudson was an English filmmaker whose films included “Chariots of Fire” and “Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes.”

Anton Walkes (1997–2023), soccer player with Charlotte FC

Anton Walkes was an English soccer player with the U.S. Major League Soccer (MLS) clubs Charlotte FC and Atlanta United.

Constantine II (1940–2023), last king of Greece

Constantine II was the last king of Greece, who ruled until the monarchy was abolished in 1973.

Vivienne Westwood (1941–2022), fashion designer who styled the punk movement

Vivienne Westwood was an influential fashion designer who shaped the look of punk and new wave with her designs for bands including the Sex Pistols.

David Warner (1941–2022), “The Omen,” “Titanic” actor

David Warner was an English actor known for roles in many movies and TV shows including “The Omen,” “Titanic,” and “Time Bandits.”

Peter Brook (1925–2022), Tony Award-winning theater and film director

Peter Brook was a British theater and film director known for his innovative work.

Paula Rego (1935–2022), award-winning artist

Paula Rego was a Portuguese-British artist known for her feminist paintings.

Alan Ladd Jr. (1937–2022), producer who greenlit “Star Wars”

Alan Ladd Jr. was a producer and movie executive who greenlit “Star Wars” and produced “Braveheart.”

MF DOOM (1971-2020), masked rapper & master lyricist

Daniel Dumile, most widely known by the stage name MF DOOM, was one of the most influential rap lyricists of the 2000s.

Tony Elliott (1947–2020), founder of Time Out magazine

Tony Elliott was the founder of Time Out, the print and online magazine that offers entertainment and dining recommendations in cities across the world.

Stirling Moss (1929–2020), legendary British racecar driver

Stirling Moss was a top Formula One racer called "the greatest driver never to win the World Championship," though he was runner-up four times.  

Emily Hartridge (1984–2019), YouTube celebrity and TV presenter

Emily Hartridge, also known as Emily Hart, was an English YouTube celebrity and television presenter.

Peter Mayhew (1944–2019), Chewbacca in “Star Wars”

Beloved as the loyal friend and co-pilot of Han Solo.

Geoff Emerick (1945–2018), Beatles chief sound engineer

The man behind the board for “Revolver,” “Abbey Road,” and “Sgt. Pepper’s.”

Danny Kirwan (1950–2018), former Fleetwood Mac guitarist

Fleetwood Mac band member from 1968 until 1972.

Doreen Tracey (1943–2018), original Disney Mouseketeer

One of the original Mouseketeers on "The Mickey Mouse Club" who also worked as publicist for Frank Zappa.

Roy Dotrice (1923 – 2017), British actor played Leopold Mozart in "Amadeus"

He portrayed Hallyne the Pyromancer in “Game of Thrones”…

Grenfell Tower Fire Victims

Dozens died in London high-rise blaze.

London Terrorist Attack Victims

8 people were killed in a terrorist attack in London.

Toby Smith (1970–2017), Jamiroquai co-founder

Editor's note: Smith's date of death was later clarified to have been April 11, 2017.

London Attack Victims

Five people killed in London...