Robert Stone obituary

One of the most important novelists to emerge from 1960s America

Brian Clemens obituary

Writer and producer of popular TV shows such as The Avengers, The Professionals and The Persuaders!

Andraé Crouch obituary

One of the greatest gospel singers of his generation, known for his choral work with Michael Jackson and Madonna

Yolande Donlan obituary

American-born actor who brought a touch of glamour to British films of the 1950s

Bernard Kay obituary

Stalwart actor who appeared in several popular TV series such as Colditz, Z-Cars and Doctor Who

David Ryall obituary

Character actor with a distinguished stage, TV and film career that included a Harry Potter cameo

Joe Cocker obituary

Sheffield-born rock star with a raucous vocal style whose 1968 version of With a Little Help from My Friends became his unofficial theme tune

Billie Whitelaw obituary

Actor whose compelling presence inspired new works by Samuel Beckett and made her a chilling nanny in The Omen

Philip Seymour Hoffman remembered by David Bar Katz

David Bar Katz wrote this prose poem for his friend Philip Seymour Hoffman, with whom he used to have coffee every morning after dropping off their children

Bob Hoskins remembered by Helen Mirren

Helen Mirren, who first worked with Bob Hoskins on The Long Good Friday, recalls a vital presence, a magnetic actor fizzing with energy, and a true mensch

Lauren Bacall remembered by Terry Hands

Director Terry Hands recalls working with the Hollywood star, who ‘seemed impervious to the demands of vanity’, in a UK theatre production in 1995