Respects

Celebrating lives well lived. Daily respects given to extraordinary people.

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Respects to Stephen Hawking, who died on this day (14th March) in 2018. A greatly celebrated Astrophysicist, cosmologist and author, and despite living with crippling MND for 55 years, he made significant contributions to science and wrote the bestselling: A Brief History of Time

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Respects to Murray Walker, who died on this day (13th March) in 2021. A motorsports commentator and journalist, he was greatly loved for his enthusiasm, authoritative voice and comical blunders. Go! Go! Go! Murray 🤍

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Respects to Terry Pratchett, who died on this day (12th March) in 2015. A bestselling fantasy fiction author, he was best known for his Discworld series of novels that combined comedy, satire, and absurdity to critique real-world society, politics and human nature. RIP Terry 🤍

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Respects to Michel Roux, who died on this day (11th March) in 2020. A chef and restaurateur, his 'The Gavroche' restaurant became the first restaurant in Britain to achieve 3 Michelin stars. He became a household name through numerous TV and radio appearances.

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Respects to John Surtees, who died on this day (10th March) in 2017. He remains the only person in history to win both the Motorcycle World Championship and the F1 Driver's Championship. A true legend of motorsport, we remember you today 🤍

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Respects to Christopher Wallace, aka The Notorious B.I.G., aka Biggie Smalls, who died on this day (9th March) in 1997. Rooted in east coast hip-hop and gangsta rap traditions, he is considered to be one of the greatest rappers of all time. RIP Biggie 🤍

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Respects to Max von Sydow, who died on this day (8th March) in 2020. In a career spanning 70 years, he appeared in over 150 films with numerous iconic performances: The Seventh Seal, The Greatest Story Ever Told, The Exorcist, Conan the Barbarian, and The Force Awakens.

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Respects to Stanley Kubrick, who died on this day (7th March) in 1999. Widely regarded as one of the most influential directors in the history of cinema, his works include 2001: A Space Odyssey, A Clockwork Orange, The Shining, and Full Metal Jacket. His films are loved today 🤍

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Respects to Ayn Rand, who died on this day (6th March) in 1982. As a Russian-American writer and philosopher, she is best known for fictional books such as 'Atlas Shrugged' and for developing a philosophical system called Objectivism.

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Respects to Patsy Cline, who died on this day (5th March) in 1963. As one of the most influential singers of the 20C, Patsy was one of the first country music artists to successfully crossover into pop music and wide acclaim.

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Respects to Shane Warne, who died on this day (4th March) in 2022. Shane made 145 test appearances for the Australian cricket team, taking a then world record 708 wickets. Widely regarded as one of the best leg-spin bowlers in cricket history he left us too early 🤍

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Respects to Ralph McQuarrie, who died on this day (3rd March) in 2012. Best known as the concept artist on the original Star Wars trilogy he also worked on Battlestar Galactica, E.T. and Cocoon (for which he won an Oscar). RIP Ralph 🤍

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Respects tp Philip K Dick who died on this day (2nd March) in 1982. As a science fiction writer, he published 45 novels and 121 short stories. His posthumous influence on cinema has been gigantic with his stories becoming Bladerunner, Total Recall, and Minority Report.

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Respects to Ian St John, who died on this day (1st March) in 2021. He was a Scottish international footballer, coach and broadcaster. Playing for Liverpool, he won two league titles and an FA Cup, in which he scored the winning goal. RIP Ian 🤍

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Respects to Freeman Dyson, who died on this day (28th February) in 2020. Freeman was a physicist and mathematician renowned in the fields of quantum field theory, astrophysics and nuclear physics, who became professor emeritus at the Princeton Institute of Advanced Studies.

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Respects to Spike Milligan, who died on this day (27th February) in 2002. He was a comedian, writer, musician, poet, playwright and actor, best known as co-creator, main writer and principal cast member of The Goon Show. Keep laughing Spike 🤍

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Respects to Earl Lloyd who died on this day (26th February) in 2015. He was the first African American to play in the NBA, 31st October 1950 and was critical in winning the NBA Championship in 1955 for the Syracuse Nationals. Today we remember you Earl 🤍

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Respects to Donald Bradman who died on this day (25th February) in 2001. He was an Australian cricketer, widely regarded as the best batsman of all time. His career test batting average of 99.94 is considered by some to be the greatest sporting achievement in history. RIP Don 🤍

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Respects to Katherine Johnson who died on this day (24th February) in 2020. Famously, she was a mathematician whose calculations of orbital mechanics were critical to the first and subsequent U.S. crewed spaceflights. Today we remember you 🤍

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Respects to Stan Laurel, who died on this day (23rd February) in 1965. Instantly recognisable in his trademark hats and squiffy bow tie, Stan appeared in 107 movies, shorts and cameos with his comedy partner Oliver Hardy. RIP Stan 🤍