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Prince Philip - The Vanuatu tribes mourning the death of their

Prince Philip - The Vanuatu tribes mourning the death of their 'god'

As Britain grieves his death, so do some Pacific tribes people who revere him as a spiritual figure. For decades, two villages on the Vanuatuan island of Tanna have revered the Duke of Edinburgh as a god-like spiritual figure.
Takuo Aoyagi, an Inventor of the Pulse Oximeter, Dies at 84

Takuo Aoyagi, an Inventor of the Pulse Oximeter, Dies at 84

Takuo Aoyagi, a Japanese engineer whose pioneering work in the 1970s led to the modern pulse oximeter, a lifesaving device that clips on a finger and shows the level of oxygen in the blood and that has become a critical tool in the fight against the novel coronavirus, died on April 18 in Tokyo
John Conway Solved Mathematical Problems With His Bare Hands

John Conway Solved Mathematical Problems With His Bare Hands

Legendary mathematician, who died on April 11, 2020 due to COVID19 was curious and one of the greatest problem-solvers of his generation. John Conway made major contribution to knot theory. Refining the Alexander polynomial, invention of the Conway polynomial, which is now a basic tool learned by every knot theorist.
Gene Deitch, Tom & Jerry, Munro and Popeye Animator, Dies Age 95

Gene Deitch, Tom & Jerry, Munro and Popeye Animator, Dies Age 95

American animation director and producer Gene Deitch has died at age 95. The beloved artist passed away in Prague, where he lived with his wife and fellow animator Zdenka Najmanova. Munro won the Oscar for Animated Short Film in 1961, becoming the cartoon produced outside the U.S. to earn the honor.
Austrian F1 legend Niki Lauda dies at 70

Austrian F1 legend Niki Lauda dies at 70

Lauda, who won for Ferrari in 1975 and 1977 and McLaren in 1984, underwent a lung transplant in August. For many, he will be remembered for his remarkable recovery and return to racing after being badly burned in a crash in the 1976 German Grand Prix.
Stan Lee, Marvel Comics

Stan Lee, Marvel Comics' Real-Life Superhero, Dies at 95

The feisty writer, editor and publisher was responsible for such iconic characters as Spider-Man, the X-Men, Thor, Iron Man, Black Panther and the Fantastic Four — 'nuff said.
Mama Winnie’s memorial moved to Orlando Stadium

Mama Winnie’s memorial moved to Orlando Stadium

Dlamini-Zuma said the original venue was changed due to the size of the venue.
Stephen Hawking, renowned scientist, dies at 76

Stephen Hawking, renowned scientist, dies at 76

Stephen Hawking, the brilliant British theoretical physicist who overcame a debilitating disease to publish wildly popular books probing the mysteries of the universe, has died, according to a family spokesman. He was 76.
Ingvar Kamprad, Founder of Ikea and Creator of a Global Empire, Dies at 91

Ingvar Kamprad, Founder of Ikea and Creator of a Global Empire, Dies at 91

The Swedish entrepreneur practiced thrift and diligence, and he portrayed those traits as the basis for Ikea’s success.
Stanislav Petrov, Who Saved the World from Nuclear Holocaust, Died in May

Stanislav Petrov, Who Saved the World from Nuclear Holocaust, Died in May

Not a single media outlet reported on his death until last week.
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