Public Figures & Cultural Luminaries

Jean Metellus

Switzerland

c. 1938 – 2014 (76 years old)

Jean Métellus was a Haitian neurologist, poet, novelist and playwright.. Celebrated internationally for distinguished contributions to literature.

Geneva, Switzerland

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Sciences & Discovery

Statesmanship & Statesmen

Shirley Winifred Jeffrey was an Australian marine biologist and naturalist, who researched biochemical separation techniques, specialising in micro-algal research; her discovery, isolation and purification of chlorophyll c allowed for the evaluation of oceanic microscopic plant biomass and photosynthesis. Celebrated internationally for distinguished contributions to sciences.

Canberra, Australia

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Irving Fishman

United States

c. 1922 – 2014 (92 years old)

Irving Fishman was an American lawyer and politician.. Celebrated internationally for distinguished contributions to leadership.

Washington, D.C., United States

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Philosophy & Thought

Robert E. Lee Chadwick

United States

c. 1931 – 2014 (83 years old)

Robert E. Celebrated internationally for distinguished contributions to philosophy.

Washington, D.C., United States

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George Wilson

Australia

c. 1921 – 2014 (93 years old)

George Patterson Wilson was an Australian rules footballer who played with Collingwood and St Kilda in the Victorian Football League (VFL).. Celebrated internationally for distinguished contributions to sports.

Canberra, Australia

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Božidar Stanišić

Switzerland

c. 1937 – 2014 (77 years old)

Božidar "Cikota" Stanišić was a water polo player from Montenegro. Celebrated internationally for distinguished contributions to sports.

Geneva, Switzerland

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Salvador Lo Presti

Argentina

c. 1923 – 2014 (91 years old)

Salvador Lo Presti was an Argentine weightlifter. Celebrated internationally for distinguished contributions to sports.

Buenos Aires, Argentina

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Albert Calland

Great Britain

c. 1930 – 2014 (84 years old)

Albert Calland was an English professional footballer who played as a centre forward in the Football League for Torquay United. Celebrated internationally for distinguished contributions to sports.

London, United Kingdom

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Eric Barnes

Great Britain

c. 1938 – 2014 (76 years old)

Eric Barnes was an English professional footballer who played for Crewe Alexandra between 1957 and 1970.. Celebrated internationally for distinguished contributions to sports.

London, United Kingdom

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Alicia Rhett

United States

c. 1916 – 2014 (98 years old)

Mary Alicia Rhett was an American actress and portrait painter who is best remembered for her role as India Wilkes in the 1939 epic film Gone with the Wind. Celebrated internationally for distinguished contributions to arts.

Washington, D.C., United States

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László Helyey

Switzerland

c. 1949 – 2014 (65 years old)

László Helyey (1949–2014) was a distinguished Hungary public figure recognized for outstanding contributions in arts.

Geneva, Switzerland

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Phil Everly

United States

c. 1940 – 2014 (74 years old)

Phillip Everly was an American musician, who was one half of the duo The Everly Brothers alongside his older brother Don.. Celebrated internationally for distinguished contributions to arts.

Washington, D.C., United States

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Statesmanship & Statesmen

Guillermo Arriaga Fernández

Mexico

c. 1927 – 2014 (87 years old)

Guillermo Arriaga Fernández was a Mexican dancer, choreographer and composer.. Celebrated internationally for distinguished contributions to arts.

Mexico City, Mexico

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Statesmanship & Statesmen

Larry Vognild

United States

c. 1933 – 2014 (81 years old)

Larry Lee Vognild was an American firefighter and politician.. Celebrated internationally for distinguished contributions to leadership.

Washington, D.C., United States

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Jennie Robak

United States

c. 1933 – 2014 (81 years old)

Genevieve "Jennie" Hayek Robak was an American politician who was a member of the unicameral Nebraska Legislature.. Celebrated internationally for distinguished contributions to leadership.

Washington, D.C., United States

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Humanitarian & Peace

Resistance & Human Rights

R. Crosby Kemper Jr.

United States

c. 1928 – 2014 (86 years old)

Rufus Crosby Kemper Jr. Celebrated internationally for distinguished contributions to humanitarian.

Washington, D.C., United States

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