Notable Figures Die in Same Week: Sass Jordan, Canadian rock singer
💡 Why it matters
These passings remove influential voices from Canadian music, American politics, British literature, film scoring, and Irish dance, leaving gaps in their respective industries.
Sass Jordan, Canadian rock singer and Canadian Idol judge, died at 65; former US House Speaker Dennis Hastert at 84; author Jeffrey Archer at 86; composer George Fenton at 76; and dancer Niamh O'Brien at 52, all within days of each other.
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The Guardian
Sass Jordan, Canadian rock singer-songwriter, dies aged 65
14h ago
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The Guardian
Dennis Hastert, former House speaker disgraced by molestation allegations, dies aged 84
9h ago
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BBC News
Author and former politician Jeffrey Archer dies aged 86
3h ago
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BBC News
Blue Planet and Gandhi composer George Fenton dies aged 76
3h ago
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irishtimes.com
Niamh O’Brien, Irish dancer and wife of Michael Flatley, dies aged 52
3h ago
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The Guardian
Jeffrey Archer, former Conservative politician and novelist, dies aged 86
3h ago
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