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Uday Kiran

India

c. 1981 – 2014 (33 years old)

Vajapeyajula Uday Kiran, better known as Uday Kiran was an Indian actor who primarily worked in Telugu cinema and has acted in some Tamil films. Celebrated internationally for distinguished contributions to arts.

New Delhi, India

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Alicia Rhett

United States

c. 1916 – 2014 (98 years old)

Mary Alicia Rhett was an American actress and portrait painter who is best remembered for her role as India Wilkes in the 1939 epic film Gone with the Wind. Celebrated internationally for distinguished contributions to arts.

Washington, D.C., United States

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László Helyey

Switzerland

c. 1949 – 2014 (65 years old)

László Helyey (1949–2014) was a distinguished Hungary public figure recognized for outstanding contributions in arts.

Geneva, Switzerland

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Phil Everly

United States

c. 1940 – 2014 (74 years old)

Phillip Everly was an American musician, who was one half of the duo The Everly Brothers alongside his older brother Don.. Celebrated internationally for distinguished contributions to arts.

Washington, D.C., United States

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Guillermo Arriaga Fernández

Mexico

c. 1927 – 2014 (87 years old)

Guillermo Arriaga Fernández was a Mexican dancer, choreographer and composer.. Celebrated internationally for distinguished contributions to arts.

Mexico City, Mexico

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Jay Traynor

United States

c. 1944 – 2014 (70 years old)

John "Jay" Traynor was an American singer.. Celebrated internationally for distinguished contributions to arts.

Washington, D.C., United States

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Thomas Kurzhals

Germany

c. 1954 – 2014 (60 years old)

Thomas Kurzhals was a German keyboardist, composer and rock musician, best known as a member of the bands Stern-Combo Meißen and Karat.. Celebrated internationally for distinguished contributions to arts.

Berlin, Germany

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Elaine Usher

Great Britain

c. 1933 – 2014 (81 years old)

Elaine Usher was an English actress. Celebrated internationally for distinguished contributions to arts.

London, United Kingdom

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Juanita Moore

United States

c. 1915 – 2014 (99 years old)

Juanita Moore was an American film, television, and stage actress.. Celebrated internationally for distinguished contributions to arts.

Washington, D.C., United States

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Billy McColl

Great Britain

c. 1952 – 2014 (62 years old)

William Collins, better known by his stage name Billy McColl, was a Scottish actor.. Celebrated internationally for distinguished contributions to arts.

London, United Kingdom

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Milan Horvat

Switzerland

c. 1920 – 2014 (94 years old)

Milan Horvat (1920–2014) was a distinguished International public figure recognized for outstanding contributions in arts.

Geneva, Switzerland

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Lazhar Hakkar

لزهر حكار

Algeria

1945 – 2013 (67 years old)

Master painter and sculptor from Khenchela whose powerful totemic sculptures and mixed-media paintings celebrated the ancestral resilience and visual heritage of the Aurès.

Khenchela, Algeria

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Amidou

حميدو بنمسعود

Morocco

1935 – 2013 (78 years old)

Pioneering Moroccan actor who broke into international cinema, starring in masterpieces by Claude Lelouch and Hollywood blockbusters including 'Ronin' and 'Rules of Engagement'.

Rabat, Morocco

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Tewfik Saleh

توفيق صالح

Egypt

1926 – 2013 (86 years old)

Intellectual pioneer of Arab political cinema whose adaptation of Ghassan Kanafani's Men in the Sun into the film The Dupes (Al-Makhdou'un) won the Tanit d'Or at the 1972 Carthage Film Festival.

Cairo, Egypt

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Mohamed Chebaa

محمد شبعة

Morocco

1935 – 2013 (78 years old)

Pioneering Moroccan modernist painter, graphic designer, and educator whose integration of architecture, Arabic typography, and carved wood sculpture defined the Casablanca School.

Casablanca, Morocco

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Cheb Akil

الشاب عقيل

Algeria

1974 – 2013 (38 years old)

Beloved romantic Rai singer and composer known for his warm velvet voice, polished arrangements, and timeless pan-Arab anthems such as Mazal Mazal.

Tipaza, Algeria

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Mohamed Benbrahim

محمد بنبراهيم

Morocco

1949 – 2013 (64 years old)

Brilliant Moroccan character actor whose spontaneous improvisation, gravelly voice, and unforgettable presence enriched landmark films like Casanegra and Kharboucha.

Meknes, Morocco

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Mohamed Majd

محمد مجد

Morocco

1940 – 2013 (73 years old)

Internationally acclaimed Moroccan actor whose unforgettable, weathered face and emotional gravitas illuminated masterpieces including Le Grand Voyage, Mille Mois, and Syriana.

Casablanca, Morocco

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