Deaths in the 1970s

Neville Cardus

1888–1975 (age 87)

Golders Green Crematorium

Sheree Winton

1935–1976 (age 41)

Golders Green Crematorium

Sheree Winton's bright screen presence and heartfelt kindness continue to be remembered with fondness.

Ted Ray

1905–1977 (age 72)

Golders Green Crematorium

Val Parnell

1892–1972 (age 80)

Golders Green Crematorium

Val Parnell's bold stewardship of the music hall and variety circuit helped to define British entertainment for a genera...

Victor Silvester

1900–1978 (age 78)

Golders Green Crematorium

Denis Goodwin

1929–1975 (age 46)

Golders Green Crematorium

Denis Goodwin's clever pen brought welcome levity to British comedy and left a legacy of wit.

Miriam Sieff

1894–1971 (age 77)

Golders Green Crematorium

Gwendolyn Violet van Raalte

1893–1975 (age 82)

Golders Green Crematorium

Gwendolyn Violet van Raalte's gentle devotion to her loved ones remains a cherished memory.

Jack Hawkins

1910–1973 (age 63)

Golders Green Crematorium

John Gollan

1911–1977 (age 66)

Golders Green Crematorium

John Gollan's steadfast commitment to labour ideals ensured his voice remained central to the debates of his time.

Keith Moon

1946–1978 (age 32)

Golders Green Crematorium

Julian Huxley

1887–1975 (age 88)

Golders Green Crematorium

Julian Huxley's luminous intellect helped guide the public understanding of evolution and humanism.

Adeline Genée

1878–1970 (age 92)

Golders Green Crematorium

Janet Munro

1934–1972 (age 38)

Golders Green Crematorium

Janet Munro's luminous performances continue to be celebrated for their heart and grace.

Benjamin Frankel

1906–1973 (age 67)

Golders Green Crematorium

Marc Bolan

1947–1977 (age 30)

Golders Green Crematorium

Marc Bolan's soulful voice and glittering presence made him a defining figure of glam rock.

Richard Addinsell

1904–1977 (age 73)

Golders Green Crematorium

Morris Abraham Cohen

1887–1970 (age 83)

Blackley Cemetery

Morris Abraham Cohen is remembered for his steadfast presence within his Manchester community.

Ernst Wiesner

1890–1971 (age 81)

Allerton Cemetery

Rory Storm

1938–1972 (age 34)

Anfield Cemetery

Rory Storm's dynamic performances and charismatic leadership made his band a Liverpool staple before the Beatles' rise.

Mervyn Butler

1913–1976 (age 63)

Aldershot Military Cemetery

Ronald Bramwell Davis

1905–1974 (age 69)

Aldershot Military Cemetery

Ronald Bramwell Davis's steady leadership and dedication to service earned him respect throughout his military career.

William Davidson Bissett

1893–1971 (age 78)

Aldershot Military Cemetery

Ian Ramsey

1915–1972 (age 57)

Auckland Castle

Ian Ramsey sought to bring together faith and reason in service of the church.

Agnes Bell Annan

1875–1976 (age 101)

Auld Aisle Cemetery

Richard Nathaniel Curzon, 2nd Viscount Scarsdale

1898–1977 (age 79)

All Saints Church, Kedleston

Richard Nathaniel Curzon, 2nd Viscount Scarsdale, remained a steadfast steward of his family's heritage.

Ian Campbell, 11th Duke of Argyll

1903–1973 (age 70)

Chapel of St Fyndoca, Inishail

Robert Gerhard

1896–1970 (age 74)

Ascension Parish Burial Ground

Robert Gerhard's pioneering compositions bridged Catalan traditions and modern European idioms.

Ebenezer Cunningham

1881–1977 (age 96)

Ascension Parish Burial Ground

Denis William Brogan

1900–1974 (age 74)

Ascension Parish Burial Ground

Denis William Brogan illuminated Anglo-American and French politics through his scholarship.

Geoffrey Bushnell

1903–1978 (age 75)

Ascension Parish Burial Ground

Stanley Stubbs

1906–1976 (age 70)

Ascension Parish Burial Ground

Stanley Stubbs remains cherished for his quiet generosity and dedication to his parish community.

Herbert Wilcox

1890–1977 (age 87)

City of London Cemetery and Crematorium

Waldo Williams

1904–1971 (age 67)

Clynderwen

J.E. Ruxton

1888–1973 (age 85)

Eastfield

Agatha Christie

1890–1976 (age 86)

Cholsey

Agatha Christie penned ingenious mysteries that continue to enchant readers worldwide.

Max Mallowan

1904–1978 (age 74)

Cholsey

Sir Gyles Isham

1903–1976 (age 73)

Church of All Saints, Lamport

Sir Gyles Isham graced stage and screen with a refined talent that honored both the craft and its heritage.

Dennis Douglas Pilkington Smyly

1913–1979 (age 66)

Church of All Saints, Trull

Patrick Balfour, 3rd Baron Kinross

1904–1976 (age 72)

Dean Cemetery

Baron Kinross interpreted pivotal historical figures with clarity and grace.

D. Alan Stevenson

1891–1971 (age 80)

Dean Cemetery

Sydney Goodsir Smith

1915–1975 (age 60)

Dean Cemetery

Sydney Goodsir Smith voiced the heart of Edinburgh through bold, lyrical verse.

Rosalie Emslie

1891–1977 (age 86)

Croydon Cemetery

Stanisław Albrecht Radziwiłł

1914–1976 (age 62)

Fawley Court

Stanisław Albrecht Radziwiłł upheld a tradition of diplomatic service with grace and quiet resolve.

Georgi Markov

1929–1978 (age 49)

Church of St Candida and Holy Cross, Whitchurch Canonicorum

E. M. Almedingen

1898–1971 (age 73)

Church of St James, Ashwick

E. M. Almedingen wrote with warmth and moral insight, bridging cultures through literature.

Robert Peel Waller

1895–1978 (age 83)

Church of St Swithin, Ganarew

Robert George Allan

1879–1972 (age 93)

Dean Cemetery

Robert George Allan applied scientific rigor to agriculture, improving practice for many communities.

Bernard Fitzalan-Howard

1908–1975 (age 67)

Fitzalan Chapel

Eric Shipton

1907–1977 (age 70)

Fonthill Lake

Eric Shipton pursued Himalayan exploration with a careful eye and a respectful heart.