Obituaries
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Writer whose acrobatic wit defied gravity and solemnity and who epitomised literary fame in an age of glitz and hype
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Bassist with the Smiths whose distinctive melodic style was central to the band’s sound
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Documentary-maker who accompanied Michael Palin on his television travels and helped establish the template for celebrity adventures
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Other lives: Anthropologist whose work proved influential in studies of West African kingship
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Other lives: Pioneer in weight-loss surgery who argued that severe obesity is a disease requiring medical intervention and psychological support
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Other lives: Biology teacher at Manchester Grammar school who gave his students an international outlook
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Paediatrician and geneticist determined to save the lives of children in countries where malaria is endemic
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Conservative Northern Ireland secretary who played a key role in initiating peace talks
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Other lives: Sculptor and painter who co-founded Poussin Gallery and the website abstract critical
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Ken Westbury obituary