Some well-known people who have died recently
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David Austin, 1926-2018
Doyen of British rose growers
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Wendy Beckett, 1930-2018
English cloistered nun and art historian, internationally known for her presentation of BBC documentaries in the 1990s
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George Bush, 1924-2018
Former US president who triumphed in Iraq before suffering electoral defeat
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Justin Cartwright, 1945-2018
British novelist, originally from South Africa
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Gordon Copeland, 1943-2018
New Zealand politician and businessman
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Julie King, 1945-2018
New Zealand art historian
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Vivian Lynn, 1931-2018
New Zealand artist and teacher
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Galt MacDermot, 1928-2018
Canadian-American composer, pianist and writer of musical theatre, best known for Hair
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Geoff Murphy, 1938-2018
New Zealand producer, director and screenwriter
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Hiwi Tauroa, 1927-2018
Former Race Relations Commissioner and Māori All Black
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June Whitfield, 1925-2018
English actress whose career included musical theatre, films, radio and television
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