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Richard Williams

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Richard Williams is a former chief sports writer for the Guardian

September 2026

  • Sandro Mazzola being tackled by Carlos Alberto of Brazil in the World Cup final at the Azteca Stadium, Mexico City, in 1970.

    Sandro Mazzola obituary

    Outstanding footballer who won two European Cups with Internazionale and a World Cup runners-up medal with Italy

August 2026

  • Janie Bradford with members of the Oak Ridge Boys at the American Song festival, 1974.

    Janie Bradford obituary

    Songwriter who contributed to the first record made at Motown’s Detroit studio and co-wrote many of the label’s hits
  • "The Chantels" Portrait Session In NY1957: (L-R) Sonia Goring, Jackie Landry, Rene Minus and Arlene Smith of the R&B vocal group "The Chantels" pose for a portrait session in 1957 in New York City, New York. (Photo by Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)

    Arlene Smith obituary

    Singer with one of the first ‘girl groups’, the Chantels, whose 1950s hit Maybe sold more than a million copies
  • Brian Case

    Other lives
    Brian Case obituary

    Other lives: Much admired writer on music and the arts for the NME, Melody Maker and Time Out

July 2026

  • Franco Baresi in blue and Romario in yellow compete for the ball during a World Cup match

    Franco Baresi obituary

  • Central Avenue BreakdownLincoln Center Jazz Orchestra presents "Los Angels: Central Avenue Breakdown" at Rose Theater on Thursday night, February 23, 2006.This image:Plas Johnson on tenor sax with the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra. (Photo by Hiroyuki Ito/Getty Images)

    Plas Johnson obituary

  • April 1984 Cambridge v Newcastle United Football 1980s Division Two Football Player Kevin KeeganBHWYDF April 1984 Cambridge v Newcastle United Football 1980s Division Two Football Player Kevin Keegan

    Kevin Keegan obituary

  • Antonio Rattín, centre, arguing with officials after being sent off by the referee Rudolf Kreitlin during the World Cup quarter-final between England and Argentina, 23 July 1966.

    Antonio Rattín obituary

June 2026

  • Philippe Gras / Le Pictorium - Abdullah Ibrahim (Dollar Brand) - 24/11/2022 - France / Ile-de-France (region) / Paris - Abdullah Ibrahim (Dollar Brand), Dollar Brand Concert, Bouffes du Nord, 14 October 19772M7YW86 Philippe Gras / Le Pictorium - Abdullah Ibrahim (Dollar Brand) - 24/11/2022 - France / Ile-de-France (region) / Paris - Abdullah Ibrahim (Dollar Brand), Dollar Brand Concert, Bouffes du Nord, 14 October 1977

    Abdullah Ibrahim obituary

    South African jazz pianist, composer and improviser who cast a spell on audiences all over the world

April 2026

  • The Ronettes pop group posing in matching blue outfits, 1964

    Nedra Talley Ross obituary

    Singer with the Ronettes girl group who renounced show business for gospel music
  • Mike Westbrook 

    Mike Westbrook obituary

    Acclaimed musician, composer and bandleader who was one of the most significant figures in the history of British jazz
  • Gadson behind the drum kit, performing at the Mayan in Los Angeles, 2017.

    James Gadson obituary

    Drummer who brought an irresistible melting pot of styles to hits by Marvin Gaye, Gloria Gaynor and the Jackson 5

January 2026

  • Hans Herrmann competing in the German grand prix at the Nürburgring in 1969.

    Hans Herrmann obituary

    Grand prix driver who survived spectacular crashes and was victorious at endurance races including Le Mans and Daytona

December 2025

  • Gerald Donaldson signing posters at an auction of motor sport memorabilia at the Eight Bells Inn, Chipping Campden, in 2015. He visited the Cotswolds each summer.

    Gerald Donaldson obituary

  • Steve Cropper & Dave Mason In Concert - Pasadena, CAPASADENA, CA - SEPTEMBER 28: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Steve Cropper, founding member of Booker T. & the MG's and the Blues Brothers Band, performs onstage at The Rose on September 28, 2018 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Scott Dudelson/Getty Images)

    Steve Cropper obituary

June 2025

  • Brian Wilson performing with the Beach Boys in Central Park, New York, 2012.

    Brian Wilson obituary

    Leader of the Beach Boys who found fame with hymns to California beach culture and developed into a musician of outstanding range and imagination

May 2025

  • Jochen Mass in his McLaren M23 Ford during the Spanish Grand Prix at Montjuïc in 1975.

    Jochen Mass obituary

    Racing driver who won many endurance races, including the 24 Hours of Le Mans, but only one grand prix, at Barcelona in 1975

February 2025

  • King Crimson Percussionist<br>Scottish drummer Jamie Muir, of British progressive rock group King Crimson, 14th December 1972. (Photo by Michael Putland/Getty Images)

    Jamie Muir obituary

    Percussionist best known for his work with King Crimson and his delight in exploring the boundaries of improvisation
  • Jerry Butler on stage in Chicago in 1980.

    Jerry Butler obituary

    Singer nicknamed ‘the Iceman’ whose hits included Only the Strong Survive and Hey, Western Union Man
  • Photo of Howard RILEY<br>UNSPECIFIED - JANUARY 01: Photo of Howard RILEY (Photo by David Redfern/Redferns)

    Howard Riley obituary

    Pianist and composer with a distinct improvisational style who played a key part in the development of European jazz
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