Terry Anderson, journalist held for six years by Hezbollah in Lebanon, died 21 April, aged 76.
Sir Andrew Davis, one of Britain’s greatest conductors, died 20 April, aged 80.
Daniel Dennett, cognitive scientist and philosopher, died 19 April, aged 82.
Diana Edwards-Jones, ITN director and pioneer in male-dominated TV news, died 14 April, aged 91.
Lord (Frank) Field of Birkenhead, long-time Labour MP and minister, died 23 April, aged 81.
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