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.
By John Bowers QC
Tributes have been paid to Andrew Sachs, one of Britain's best-loved comedy actors, who recently died at the age of 86.
'I’m junk but I’m still holding up this little wild bouquet/Democracy is coming to the USA. To the USA'
By Gloria Tessler
By Simon Baron-Cohen
Born Albany, New York, June 24, 1910. Died New York, December 1, 2008, aged 98.
By Anonymous
Born Dublin, November 3, 1917. Died Howth, County Dublin, December 18, 2008, aged 91.
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Born Ramsgate, February 1, 1923. Died Broadstairs, October 14, 2008, aged 85.
Born Newcastle, May 5, 1922. Died London, September 28, 2008, aged 86.
Born London, April 16, 1951. Died December 2, 2008, Toronto, Canada, aged 57.
Born Rosenberg, October 24, 1927. Died London, November 10, 2008, aged 81.
Born Tallinn, Estonia, November 19, 1916. Died London, October 19, 2008, aged 91.
Born Montreal, November 29, 1923. Died Montreal, October 17, 2008, aged 85.
Born London, November 3, 1925. Died Harrogate, October 1, 2008, aged 82.
Born Berlin, March 13, 1923. Died Sheffield, October 28, 2008, aged 85.
Born London, March 9, 1974. Died London, October 17, 2008, aged 34.