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Darth Vader actor dies at 85

Darth Vader actor dies at 85

David Prowse played Darth Vader in the original Star Wars films.
Late football legend Maradona was a champion of Latin America's left

Late football legend Maradona was a champion of Latin America's left

Maradona supported leftist leaders such as Cuba's Fidel Castro, Venezuela’s Hugo Chavez and Bolivia’s Evo Morales

Argentina soccer legend Maradona dies of heart attack

Argentina soccer legend Maradona dies of heart attack

The 60-year-old who won the World Cup in 1986 is widely regarded as one of the game’s greatest ever players.

Ex-minister Mokhtar Hashim passes away

Ex-minister Mokhtar Hashim passes away

Mokhtar's political career ended after he was convicted of murdering a fellow Umno leader.

Sinar Harian group editor-in-chief dies

Sinar Harian group editor-in-chief dies

Baharom Mahusin passed away after developing a bacterial infection while in hospital for gallstones.

Gerik MP dies of heart attack

Gerik MP dies of heart attack

Hasbullah Osman died in Raub, Pahang.

Former England goalkeeper Ray Clemence dies aged 72

Former England goalkeeper Ray Clemence dies aged 72

He was part of the dominant Liverpool side of the 1970s, winning three European Cups and five English league titles.
Ex-national unity minister Zaleha Ismail passes away

Ex-national unity minister Zaleha Ismail passes away

The Umno veteran died at the age of 84, at the Tawakal Hospital in KL.

Palestinian negotiator Erekat dies after contracting Covid-19

Palestinian negotiator Erekat dies after contracting Covid-19

He died following multiple organ failure after being hospitalised for three weeks in Jerusalem's Hadassah Medical Centre.
Former James Bond actor Sean Connery dies aged 90

Former James Bond actor Sean Connery dies aged 90

UPDATED 11.32PM | He will be remembered first as British agent 007, the character created by novelist Ian Fleming.

Literary icon Salleh Ben Joned passes away, but his legacy lives on

Literary icon Salleh Ben Joned passes away, but his legacy lives on

Friends, former students and Malaysians pay tribute to both the person and his poetry.

COMMENT | Cardinal Fernandez will long be remembered for subtle defiance

COMMENT | Cardinal Fernandez will long be remembered for subtle defiance

He showed it when the Special Branch told him his church was harbouring Marxists.

Malaysia's first Cardinal Soter Fernandez passes away

Malaysia's first Cardinal Soter Fernandez passes away

He was first Malaysian to be appointed Cardinal in Nov 2016.

Lee Kun-hee, who made Samsung a global powerhouse, dies at 78

Lee Kun-hee, who made Samsung a global powerhouse, dies at 78

The company did not specify the cause of death and declined to comment on whether Lee left a will.
Former minister and Mahathir's ex-political secretary dies

Former minister and Mahathir's ex-political secretary dies

Former rural and regional development minister Abdul Aziz Shamsuddin passes away yesterday at 82.
S'wak timber tycoon Ting Pek Khiing passes away

S'wak timber tycoon Ting Pek Khiing passes away

He passed away at his home in Kuching at age 75.

Jakim DG Paimuzi Yahya dies, remains will be buried in Kuang

Jakim DG Paimuzi Yahya dies, remains will be buried in Kuang

He passed away of heart and lung complications at 1pm today at Sungai Buloh Hospital.

Johnny Nash, famed for ‘I Can See Clearly Now’ hit, dies at 80

Johnny Nash, famed for ‘I Can See Clearly Now’ hit, dies at 80

He died of natural causes, his son says.

Eddie Van Halen, guitar god in rock band named after him, dies at 65

Eddie Van Halen, guitar god in rock band named after him, dies at 65

His death was announced on Twitter by his 29-year-old son Wolfgang.
Japanese fashion designer Kenzo Takada dies from Covid-19

Japanese fashion designer Kenzo Takada dies from Covid-19

COVID-19 | Kenzo brand pays tribute to his use of colour, says the label is still inspired by his zest for life and optimism.
Liew Vui Keong - A man whose mission was cut short

Liew Vui Keong - A man whose mission was cut short

60-year-old was working on decriminalising suicide and drug addiction, as well as police and human rights reforms.

Legendary Indian singer SP Balasubrahmanyam dies

Legendary Indian singer SP Balasubrahmanyam dies

The 74-year-old tested positive for Covid-19 in early August, was deemed critical on Sept 23.

Former T'ganu MB Wan Mokhtar dies at age 88

Former T'ganu MB Wan Mokhtar dies at age 88

He served as Terengganu MB for 25 years from 1974 to 1999.

Iban war hero Awang Raweng to be accorded state funeral

Iban war hero Awang Raweng to be accorded state funeral

The former member of the elite Iban trackers during the British colonial era died at about 2.15pm yesterday.