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Obituaries

Topol, pictured in 2015, was just 30 when he first played Tevye (Picture: AP Photo/Ariel Schalit)

Scotsman Obituaries: Topol, Israeli star of Fiddler on the Roof

Willie Milne parlayed his love of golf into an experiences company
Willie Milne parlayed his love of golf into an experiences company

Scotsman Obituaries: Willie Milne, Scottish golfer and businessman

Ainslie Thin joined Thin’s on Edinburgh’s South Bridge in 1958
Ainslie Thin joined Thin’s on Edinburgh’s South Bridge in 1958

Obituaries: Ainslie Thin, bookseller who devoted his life to James Thin Ltd

The gentlemanly Duncan Hendry was a major figure in Scotland’s cultural life
The gentlemanly Duncan Hendry was a major figure in Scotland’s cultural life

Scotsman Obituaries: Duncan Hendry, visionary promoter and theatre executive

Derek Bateman guest at YES Linlithgow
Derek Bateman guest at YES Linlithgow

Derek Bateman (1951-2022): Scotland on Sunday's former political editor

Tom Sizemore's career was blighted by personal demons (Picture: Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
Tom Sizemore's career was blighted by personal demons (Picture: Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Scotsman Obituaries: Tom Sizemore, actor best known for tough guy roles

Prof Ronald E Asher was known for his astonishing range of expertise
Prof Ronald E Asher was known for his astonishing range of expertise

Scotsman Obituaries: Ronald E Asher, respected Edinburgh University linguist

Away from academia, Alison McCleery loved music, art and French culture
Away from academia, Alison McCleery loved music, art and French culture

Scotsman Obituaries: Alison McCleery, ​Scottish expert in development issues

Obituary: Barrett Strong, singer-songwriter behind Motown's first hit

Willie Blair pictured at his retirement in 1998
Willie Blair pictured at his retirement in 1998

Scotsman Obituaries: Willie Blair MBE, Scottish livestock auctioneer​

Captain Peter Ramsay came from a family of seafarers
Captain Peter Ramsay came from a family of seafarers

Scotsman Obituaries: Captain Peter Ramsay, Scottish merchant seaman

Producer Walter Mirisch arrives at a Hollywood event in 2007 (Picture: Stephen Shugerman/Getty Images)
Producer Walter Mirisch arrives at a Hollywood event in 2007 (Picture: Stephen Shugerman/Getty Images)

Scotsman Obituaries: Walter Mirisch, Oscar-winning Hollywood film producer

Sir Bernard Ingham talks to Baroness Thatcher at the 1998 Television and Radio Industry Club Awards in London (Picture: PA)
Sir Bernard Ingham talks to Baroness Thatcher at the 1998 Television and Radio Industry Club Awards in London (Picture: PA)

Scotsman Obituaries: Sir Bernard Ingham, press secretary to Margaret Thatcher

Gilbert Price loved the outdoors, bagging many a Munro
Gilbert Price loved the outdoors, bagging many a Munro

Scotsman Obituaries: Gilbert Price, Scottish teacher with a love of theatre

Lady Boothroyd was fearless in her protection of MPs’ rights (Picture: PA)
Lady Boothroyd was fearless in her protection of MPs’ rights (Picture: PA)

Scotsman Obituaries: Baroness Betty Boothroyd, first female Commons Speaker

John Motson, pictured in his trademark sheepskin coat, provided the soundtrack to some of football's most memorable moments
John Motson, pictured in his trademark sheepskin coat, provided the soundtrack to some of football's most memorable moments

Obituaries: John Motson, legendary football commentator

​Juliet Boobbyer turned down a place at Oxford to join the MRA movement
​Juliet Boobbyer turned down a place at Oxford to join the MRA movement

Obituaries: Juliet Boobbyer, artist, writer and peace campaigner

Diarmaid Douglas-Hamilton remained a proud Scot
Diarmaid Douglas-Hamilton remained a proud Scot

Obituaries: Diarmaid Hugh Douglas-Hamilton, physicist, pilot and mountaineer

Raquel Welch pictured in London in 1965 in front of a poster promoting One Million Years BC
Raquel Welch pictured in London in 1965 in front of a poster promoting One Million Years BC

Obituaries: Raquel Welch, iconic Hollywood actress and sex symbol

Fans carry golfing legend Stuart Murray off the course after a famous victory
Fans carry golfing legend Stuart Murray off the course after a famous victory

Scotsman Obituaries: Stuart Murray, Scottish amateur golfer turned professional

Among the positions held by Alastair Campbell was Islay Herald of Arms Extraordinary
Among the positions held by Alastair Campbell was Islay Herald of Arms Extraordinary

Scotsman Obituaries: Alastair Campbell of Airds, soldier and historian

Hugh Hudson filmed Chariots Of Fire's most famous scene in St Andrews (Picture: Stuart Wilson/Getty Images)
Hugh Hudson filmed Chariots Of Fire's most famous scene in St Andrews (Picture: Stuart Wilson/Getty Images)

Scotsman Obituaries: Hugh Hudson, Oscar winning director of Chariots of Fire

Burt Bacharach performing on The Pyramid Stage at the Glastonbury Festival in 2015 Yui Mok/PA Wire
Burt Bacharach performing on The Pyramid Stage at the Glastonbury Festival in 2015 Yui Mok/PA Wire

Obituaries: Burt Bacharach, legendary composer of string of pop songs

Tom Verlaine performing at Carnegie Hall in New York in 2008 (Picture: Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images)
Tom Verlaine performing at Carnegie Hall in New York in 2008 (Picture: Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images)

Scotsman Obituaries: Tom Verlaine, frontman with pop legends Television

Rugby hero Bill Relph
Rugby hero Bill Relph

Scotsman Obituaries: Bill Relph, Scotland rugby internationalist and businessman

Leslie Deans, pictured at his office in St Patrick's Square (Picture: Sandy Young)
Leslie Deans, pictured at his office in St Patrick's Square (Picture: Sandy Young)

Scotsman Obituaries: Leslie Deans, Edinburgh lawyer and Chairman of Hearts FC

Kit Hesketh-Harvey was a regular performer at Edinburgh Festival (Picture: COBJ Management/PA)
Kit Hesketh-Harvey was a regular performer at Edinburgh Festival (Picture: COBJ Management/PA)

Scotsman Obituaries: Kit Hesketh-Harvey, writer and cabaret performer

Sylvia Syms had the looks of a Hitchcock blonde but never sought Hollywood fame (Picture: Picture Post/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Sylvia Syms had the looks of a Hitchcock blonde but never sought Hollywood fame (Picture: Picture Post/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Scotsman Obituaries: Sylvia Syms, star of classics Ice Cold in Alex and Victim

Sandy Wilkinson was unusual in combining the Sheriff's role with a career in academia
Sandy Wilkinson was unusual in combining the Sheriff's role with a career in academia

Scotsman Obituaries: Sheriff A B Wilkinson KC, advocate and academic

Angus Wolfe Murray was a giant in Scottish arts circles
Angus Wolfe Murray was a giant in Scottish arts circles

Scotsman Obituaries: Angus Wolfe Murray, co-founder of Canongate Books

Veronica McTernan had a passion for people and politics
Veronica McTernan had a passion for people and politics

Scotsman Obituaries: Veronica McTernan, ​respected Labour Party activist

David Crosby on stage in Los Angeles, California, in 2013 (Picture: Mike Windle/Getty Images for IMF)
David Crosby on stage in Los Angeles, California, in 2013 (Picture: Mike Windle/Getty Images for IMF)

Obituaries: David Crosby, ​pop legend with The Byrds, and Crosby, Stills & Nash

Ken Scotland receives the Melrose trophy on behalf of 1960’s Cambridge University invitation side
Ken Scotland receives the Melrose trophy on behalf of 1960’s Cambridge University invitation side

Scotsman Obituaries: Ken Scotland, gentleman of Scottish rugby who won 27 caps

The nattily dressed Dr Roddy Macleod always had a quick wit and a twinkle in his eye
The nattily dressed Dr Roddy Macleod always had a quick wit and a twinkle in his eye

Scotsman Obituaries: Roderick Macleod, Army doctor turned respected local GP​

Alan Rankine handled instrumental duties in The Associates (Picture: Big Gold Dream, director Grant McPhee)
Alan Rankine handled instrumental duties in The Associates (Picture: Big Gold Dream, director Grant McPhee)

Obituaries: Alan Rankine, one half of legendary Scotpop duo The Associates

Gina Lollobrigida as Marietta in La Legge (The Law) in 1959. (Picture: Keystone Features/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Gina Lollobrigida as Marietta in La Legge (The Law) in 1959. (Picture: Keystone Features/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Scotsman Obituaries: Gina Lollobrigida, Italian actress and sculptor

George Taylor had a gift for helping students tap their talents
George Taylor had a gift for helping students tap their talents

Scotsman Obituaries: George Taylor, inspirational music teacher

Jeff Beck performs at Wembley Stadium in 2014 (Picture: Charlie Crowhurst/Getty Images)
Jeff Beck performs at Wembley Stadium in 2014 (Picture: Charlie Crowhurst/Getty Images)

Scotsman Obituaries: Jeff Beck, British guitar great

Lisa Marie Presley performing in Florida in 2005 (Picture: Alamy/PA)
Lisa Marie Presley performing in Florida in 2005 (Picture: Alamy/PA)

Scotsman Obituaries: Lisa Marie Presley, singer-songwriter daughter of Elvis

Rita Rusk – the stylist’s stylis and a hairdreser’s hairdresser
Rita Rusk – the stylist’s stylis and a hairdreser’s hairdresser

Obituaries: Rita Rusk, Scottish hairdresser with a global reputation

Jockey Derek Fox pictured at Aintree with Bruce Jeffrey after winning the 2017 Randox Grand National on One For Arthur
Jockey Derek Fox pictured at Aintree with Bruce Jeffrey after winning the 2017 Randox Grand National on One For Arthur

Obituaries: Bruce Jeffrey, popular jockey's agent with a heart of gold

Dawson Murray made art that continued to evolve, deepen, mature and grow
Dawson Murray made art that continued to evolve, deepen, mature and grow

Obituaries: Dawson Murray, accomplished artist and inspirational teacher

Vivienne Westwood walks the runway during her show at Paris Fashion Week in 2014 in Paris
Vivienne Westwood walks the runway during her show at Paris Fashion Week in 2014 in Paris

Obituaries: Dame Vivienne Westwood, iconoclastic punk fashion designer

Margaret Runcie's Rosslyn Stud produced a stream of champion riding ponies, notably Sweet Repose
Margaret Runcie's Rosslyn Stud produced a stream of champion riding ponies, notably Sweet Repose

Scotsman obituary: Margaret Runcie, champion pony breeder and exhibitor

Prof John Radford was widely respected as an inspirational motivator
Prof John Radford was widely respected as an inspirational motivator

Scotsman Obituaries: Prof John Radford, dental lecturer at University of Dundee

Paul Kitching knew instinctively what a dish would taste like – and how it should look
Paul Kitching knew instinctively what a dish would taste like – and how it should look

Obituary: Paul Kitching, Michelin-starred chef-proprietor of 21212 in Edinburgh

Stephen Wilkie. Picture: Lisa Ferguson
Stephen Wilkie. Picture: Lisa Ferguson

Obituary: Stephen Wilkie, Scotsman journalist, a towering newsroom figure

Frank McGarvey pictured on the day he signed for Celtic in March 1980
Frank McGarvey pictured on the day he signed for Celtic in March 1980

Obituary: Frank McGarvey, former Celtic striker who won every major medal in Sco...

The former Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger had never wanted to be Pope
The former Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger had never wanted to be Pope

Obituary: Pope Benedict XVI, pontiff who will be remembered for resignation

Mike Hodges poses at the 2004 Sundance Film Festival (Picture: Carlo Allegri/Getty Images)
Mike Hodges poses at the 2004 Sundance Film Festival (Picture: Carlo Allegri/Getty Images)

Scotsman Obituaries: Mike Hodges, director of Get Carter

George Cohen poses in his 1965 Fulham strip (Picture: Don Morley/Allsport/Getty)
George Cohen poses in his 1965 Fulham strip (Picture: Don Morley/Allsport/Getty)

Scotsman Obituaries: George Cohen, member of 1966 England World Cup team

As a schoolboy, Geoffrey Elborn made a cold call to film star Brigitte Bardot
As a schoolboy, Geoffrey Elborn made a cold call to film star Brigitte Bardot

Scotsman Obituaries: Geoffrey Elborn, biographer of Edith Sitwell

Fionna Duncan photographed in 2001 (Picture: Paul Graham)
Fionna Duncan photographed in 2001 (Picture: Paul Graham)

Scotsman Obituaries: Fionna Duncan, 'the first lady of Scottish jazz'

Terry Hall of The Specials performs at the Glastonbury Festival in 2009 (Picture: Jim Dyson/Getty Images)
Terry Hall of The Specials performs at the Glastonbury Festival in 2009 (Picture: Jim Dyson/Getty Images)

Scotsman Obituaries: Terry Hall, lead singer and songwriter with The Specials

Composer Angelo Badalamenti at a Twin Peaks event in Los Angeles, California in 2014 (Picture: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)
Composer Angelo Badalamenti at a Twin Peaks event in Los Angeles, California in 2014 (Picture: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)

Scotsman Obituaries: Angelo Badalamenti, composer of haunting Twin Peaks theme

The Rev Cllr Alexander Murray pictured at an event in 1992
The Rev Cllr Alexander Murray pictured at an event in 1992

Obituaries: Alexander Murray, Moderator of Free Presbyterian Church of Scotland

Mickey Kuhn at a 2009 event celebrating Gone With The Wind (Picture: Vince Bucci/Getty)
Mickey Kuhn at a 2009 event celebrating Gone With The Wind (Picture: Vince Bucci/Getty)

Scotsman Obituaries: Mickey Kuhn, last living cast member of Gone with the Wind

Mervyn Knox-Browne turned his back on a life of privilege to become a shepherd
Mervyn Knox-Browne turned his back on a life of privilege to become a shepherd

Scotsman Obituaries: Mervyn Knox-Browne MBE, hill farmer and weather recorder

Ruth Madoc at an awards event in 2019 (Picture: Jeff Spicer/Getty Images)
Ruth Madoc at an awards event in 2019 (Picture: Jeff Spicer/Getty Images)

Scotsman Obituaries: Ruth Madoc, actress best known for sitcom Hi-De-Hi!

Away from law, Duncan MacPhee gave to the community and enjoyed craft work
Away from law, Duncan MacPhee gave to the community and enjoyed craft work

Scotsman Obituaries: Duncan MacPhee, Highland lawyer who specialised in crofting

Doddie Weir in action during a Rugby World Cup Sevens match against Argentina at Murrayfield in 1993 (Picture: Mike Hewitt/Allsport/Getty Images/Hulton Archive)
Doddie Weir in action during a Rugby World Cup Sevens match against Argentina at Murrayfield in 1993 (Picture: Mike Hewitt/Allsport/Getty Images/Hulton Archive)

Scotsman Obituaries: Doddie Weir, Scottish rugby legend and MND campaigner

Frank Whaling believed different faith communities should sit down together
Frank Whaling believed different faith communities should sit down together

Scotsman Obituaries: Frank Whaling, founder of Edinburgh Interfaith Association

Sir Ian Grant served on numerous public bodies and committees
Sir Ian Grant served on numerous public bodies and committees

Scotsman Obituaries: Sir Ian Grant, former NFU President

Kirstie Alley at a film premiere in 2010 in New York (Picture: Bryan Bedder/Getty Images)
Kirstie Alley at a film premiere in 2010 in New York (Picture: Bryan Bedder/Getty Images)

Scotsman Obituaries: Kirstie Alley, star of TV sitcom Cheers

Christine McVie performs at Radio City Music Hall in New York in 2018 (Picture: Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images)
Christine McVie performs at Radio City Music Hall in New York in 2018 (Picture: Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images)

Scotsman Obituaries: Christine McVie, singer songwriter with Fleetwood Mac

Jimmy O'Rourke at Easter Road before the Hibs v Dundee football game in August 1971 Picture: Stan Warburton
Jimmy O'Rourke at Easter Road before the Hibs v Dundee football game in August 1971 Picture: Stan Warburton

Scotsman Obituaries: Jimmy O'Rourke, Hibs legend who scored 122 goals for club

Dr Karin McPherson speaking to students at the University of Edinburgh in 1993
Dr Karin McPherson speaking to students at the University of Edinburgh in 1993

Scotsman Obituaries: Dr Karin McPherson, expert in East German literature

Sandy Stephen loved the sea all his life
Sandy Stephen loved the sea all his life

Scotsman Obituaries: Sandy Stephen, Scottish shipbuilder and yachtsman

Graham Duncan was a courteous man of many talents
Graham Duncan was a courteous man of many talents

Obituary: Graham Duncan, former Executive Director of Planning for Edinburgh Cit...

Willie Donald played for Scotland 58 times, including captaining his country at Lords
Willie Donald played for Scotland 58 times, including captaining his country at Lords

Obituary: Willie Donald, former Scotland cricketer and President of Cricket Scot...

Irene Cara as Coco Hernandez performing at a graduation ceremony in a scene from Fame (Picture: United Artists/Archive Photos/Getty Images)
Irene Cara as Coco Hernandez performing at a graduation ceremony in a scene from Fame (Picture: United Artists/Archive Photos/Getty Images)

Obituary: Irene Cara, Oscar-winning singer and actor who sang Fame and Flashdanc...

Wilko Johnson at an event in 2013 in London (Picture: Jo Hale/Getty Images)
Wilko Johnson at an event in 2013 in London (Picture: Jo Hale/Getty Images)

Obituaries: Wilko Johnson, musician who went from Dr Feelgood to Game of Thrones

David Reith overcame an early bout of TB to live a full and happy life
David Reith overcame an early bout of TB to live a full and happy life

Scotsman Obituaries: David Reith, NHS administrator with a taste for adventure

Sir David Butler was the UK's foremost election analyst for decades
Sir David Butler was the UK's foremost election analyst for decades

Scotsman Obituaries: Sir David Butler, father of modern election science

Doddie Weir with his painting in the Scottish National Portrait Gallery (SNPG)
Doddie Weir with his painting in the Scottish National Portrait Gallery (SNPG)

Doddie Weir: Scotland’s gentle giant who never lost his positive outlook

Archbishop Mario Conti served the Roman Catholic Church for more than six decades
Archbishop Mario Conti served the Roman Catholic Church for more than six decades

Scotsman Obituaries: Archbishop Mario Conti, Scottish-Italian churchman

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