Obituaries

Felix Franks

After writing seven volumes on the physical chemistry of aqueous solutions, Felix Franks, who has died aged 90, became an entrepreneur who developed innovative preservation technologies, notably freeze-drying.

Stars’ tributes 
to Andrew Sachs

Tributes have been paid to Andrew Sachs, one of Britain's best-loved comedy actors, who recently died at the age of 86.

Obituary: Fred Hellerman

Obituary: Leonard Cohen

'I’m junk but I’m still holding up this little wild bouquet/Democracy is coming to the USA. To the USA'

Simon Baron-Cohen: My Special sister Suzie

Obituary: Emanuel Rackman

Born Albany, New York, June 24, 1910. Died New York, December 1, 2008, aged 98.

Obituary: Conor Cruise O’Brien

Born Dublin, November 3, 1917. Died Howth, County Dublin, December 18, 2008, aged 91.

Obituary: George da Costa

Born Ramsgate, February 1, 1923. Died Broadstairs, October 14, 2008, aged 85.

Obituary: Benny Hantman

Born Newcastle, May 5, 1922. Died London, September 28, 2008, aged 86.