Galina Vishnevskaya obituary

Striking Russian opera singer and wife of Mstislav Rostropovich, she was made an 'unperson' during the Soviet era

Patrick Edlinger obituary

French climber nicknamed 'Le Blond' who was known for his wild, individualistic streak

Other lives: Public relations expert who led the way in NHS communications

Brilliant photographer whose portraits were loved by international film stars

Actor known for his roles as clergymen, favourite uncles and tragic-comic characters

Outstanding actor of stage and screen who made his name as Bri in A Day in the Death of Joe Egg

Champion of Native American rights across five decades

Singer, dancer and theatrical agent who represented Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton

Italian artist at the forefront of popular illustration in the 1960s and 70s

Other lives: Equestrian correspondent for the Guardian for more than 30 years

Marine conservationist and film-maker who started out by hunting sharks and ended up defending them

American actor best known for his film role as the gentle giant in The Green Mile

Lyricist behind some of the greatest pop hits of the 20th century

Wildlife film-maker and natural history broadcaster who worked for the BBC