Recent necrology, May 2025

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Some well-known people who have died recently

  • Joe Don Baker, 1936-2025
    American actor known for playing tough guy characters
  • Bob Brockie, 1932-2025
    New Zealand cartoonist, scientist, columnist and graphic artist
  • Aidan Chambers, 1934-2025
    English author of children’s and young adult novels

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  • Bob Jones, 1939-2025
    New Zealand businessman and politician
  • George Wendt, 1948-2025
    American actor, best known for his role in Cheers

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