Bernard Roizman, Virologist Who Demystified Herpes, Dies at 96

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/04/science/bernard-roizman-dead.html

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Bernard Roizman, Virologist Who Demystified Herpes, Dies at 96

He mapped the herpes simplex virus genome, revealing how it invades cells. His work also helped lay the groundwork for potential vaccines and gene therapies.

The New York Times

Oscar-nominated Persepolis author Marjane Satrapi dies aged 56

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Marjane Satrapi: Oscar-nominated Persepolis author and director dies aged 56

The French-Iranian author and illustrator was known for her graphic novel series and Oscar-nominated film.

Marjane Satrapi: Oscar-nominated Persepolis author and director dies aged 56

The French-Iranian author and illustrator was known for her graphic novel series and Oscar-nominated film.

Fergus Slattery: Ireland and Lions great dies aged 77

Blackrock College announce the death of former Ireland and British and Irish Lions back row Fergus Slattery at the age of 77.

BBC Sport
Eye For Film: Marjane Satrapi passes away at 56

Marjane Satrapi Dies: Iranian-French ‘Persepolis’ & ‘Radioactive’ Director Was 56
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https://deadline.com/2026/06/marjane-satrapi-dead-iranian-french-persepolis-56-1236940629/

Marjane Satrapi Dies: Iranian-French ‘Persepolis’ & ‘Radioactive’ Director Was 56

Marjane Satrapi Dies: Iranian French 'Persepolis' & 'Radioactive' Director Was 56

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Calgary Second World War veteran, former CPS member dies at 105
Calgary police officers, transit officers and members of the fire department lined Memorial Drive Wednesday to honour the life of Second World War veteran Henry (Hank) Jackson, who died May 24 at the age of 105.
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Sir Alex Younger, former head of MI6, dies aged 62

Sir Alex held a career in British intelligence that spanned almost three decades after joining the service in 1991.

Ruth Shack, Early Champion of Gay Rights in Miami, Dies at 94

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/03/us/ruth-shack-dead.html

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Ruth Shack, Early Champion of Gay Rights in Miami, Dies at 94

She sponsored one of the nation’s first anti-discrimination ordinances for gays and lesbians and later helped make Miami a global arts center.

The New York Times