Recent necrology, September 2024

Some well-known people who have died recently:

• Garry Arthur, 1936-2024
  Christchurch artist and author

• Tito Jackson, 1953-2024
  American musician. He was a founding member of the Jackson 5. Read interviews and reviews about the Jackson 5 in Rock's Backpages

• James Earl Jones, 1931-2024
  American actor known for his roles in film roles and theatre

• Will Jennings, 1944-2024
  Award winning American lyricist

• Kris Kristofferson, 1936-2024
  Singer, songwriter and actor. Read interviews and reviews about Kris Kristofferson in Rock's Backpages

• Sergio Mendes, 1941-2024
  Brazilian pianist, composer and arranger. Read about Sergio Mendes in Rock's Backpages

• Steve Silberman, 1957-2024
  American science journalist

• Peb Simmons, 1935-2024
  Christchurch biographer, poet and essayist

• Maggie Smith, 1934-2024
  One of Britain's most recognisable and prolific actresses