Obituary

Obituary: Stephen Sondheim

Composer-lyricist who “broke new ground, new sky, new water, new flesh and new spirit”

Obituary: Ed Asner

American actor whose portrayal of a hard-nosed newspaper editor epitomised the best of journalism

Obituary: Professor Anthony Luder

Dignified and caring doctor who helped improve healthcare for children in Israel’s Upper Galilee

Obituary: Lionel Blair

Inner rhythm of a razzle-dazzle dance man who gave his all for a twirl

Obituary: Leslie Kleinman BEM

Survivor who re-discovered his lost Yiddishkeit and taught love, not hate

Obituary: Alan Bilgora

Singer, reviewer and collector of recorded operatic legacy

Obituary: Geoffrey Wilson, OBE

Creative property developer whose vision changed the business face of London

Simon Baron-Cohen: My Special sister Suzie