Necrology – a list of notable people who have died recently. Now a regular feature on our blog.
- Robert Anderson, 1917-2009
Author of Tea and Sympathy which proved a hit for Deborah Kerr both on Broadway and the big screen - Geoff Moon, 1915-2009
New Zealand naturalist and photographer who has produced many award winning books, particularly on New Zealand birds. - Anne Brown, 1915-2009
Original star of Porgy and Bess who turned her back on the US, claiming racial discrimination - Natasha Richardson, 1963-2009
Actress who escaped the shadow of her thespian dynasty to become a star in her own right - Eric Simms, 1921-2009
Naturalist who became a familiar voice on the BBC and created a nature reserve on the A1 - Alan Stripp, 1924-2009
Wartime codebreaker who later lifted the lid on his secret work in books of both fact and fiction - Donald Trounson, 1905-2009
Diplomat and amateur ornithologist who attempted to complete an index of Australian birds - James Whitmore, 1921-2009
Award-winning actor with a social conscience and the tough guy looks and style of Spencer Tracy
