Obituary

Frank Auerbach lived and worked in Camden Town for 70 years and has died at the age of 93.

'One of the greatest painters of our age' Frank Auerbach dies at 93

Anna Lee, former president of the Globe Lawn Tennis Club, in Belsize Park, has died

Anna Lee, former president of the Globe Lawn Tennis Club, in Belsize Park, has died

Tennis club president packed art, reporting and a celebrity dog into amazing life

Roger Robinson, 'Camden legend' and 'Labour stalwart' has died

Roger Robinson, 'Camden legend' and 'Labour stalwart' has died

Death of 'Camden legend' Roger Robinson

Hampstead School of Art patron Alan Gouk with Principal Isabel Langtry

Hampstead School of Art patron Alan Gouk with Principal Isabel Langtry

'Hugely charismatic' art school patron Alan Gouk dies at the age of 85

Father Francis Wahle has died at the age of 95. Image: Pic credit: Rev. Francis Wahle/AJR

Father Francis Wahle has died at the age of 95. Image: Pic credit: Rev. Francis Wahle/AJR

Kindertransport survivor who became a Catholic priest dies aged 95

Hella Pick who lived on Haverstock Hill and was a pioneering journalist and Holocaust survivor has died in her mid 90s. Image: AJR/Dr Bea Lewkowicz

Hella Pick who lived on Haverstock Hill and was a pioneering journalist and Holocaust survivor has died in her mid 90s. Image: AJR/Dr Bea Lewkowicz

Holocaust survivor and pioneering journalist Hella Pick dies

Music entrepreneur and king of festivals Vince Power has died at the age of 76

Music entrepreneur and king of festivals Vince Power has died at the age of 76

Legendary music promoter and 'king of festivals' Vince Power dies

Jillian McDonough, 1937-2024

Jillian McDonough, 1937-2024

Westminster Council

Jillian McDonough: journalist who uncovered council vote-rigging scandal

Holocaust survivor and children's mental health pioneer Isca Salzberger-Wittenberg

Holocaust survivor and children's mental health pioneer Isca Salzberger-Wittenberg

Holocaust survivor who became mental health pioneer dies aged 100

David Soul, who lived variously in Maida Vale, Highgate and Hampstead for two decades, has died at the age of 80.

David Soul, who lived variously in Maida Vale, Highgate and Hampstead for two decades, has died at the age of 80.

Starsky and Hutch actor David Soul dies at 80

Kids Company founder Camila Batmanghelidjh who lived in West Hampstead has died at the age of 61

Kids Company founder Camila Batmanghelidjh who lived in West Hampstead has died at the age of 61

Kids Company's Camila Batmanghelidjh 'a force of nature whose legacy will live on'

Eddie Linden, founder of poetry magazine Aquarius, has died aged 88

Eddie Linden, founder of poetry magazine Aquarius, has died aged 88

Literary world mourns influential poet and Aquarius magazine publisher Eddie Linden

(Left) Vivian Baron Cohen, (top right) with his wife Judy on their honeymoon voyage to Montreal on the ship the Queen Elizabeth I, (bottom right) with his parents and grandparents and brother Gerry in Cardiff

(Left) Vivian Baron Cohen, (top right) with his wife Judy on their honeymoon voyage to Montreal on the ship the Queen Elizabeth I, (bottom right) with his parents and grandparents and brother Gerry in Cardiff

Hampstead Garden Suburb

Vivian Baron Cohen: Clothing chain owner turned kids writer who loved kibbitzing

Anna Scher fostered the talents of scores of stars at her theatre school including Daniel Kaluuya who thanked her in his BAFTA acceptance speech. Picture: PA

Anna Scher fostered the talents of scores of stars at her theatre school including Daniel Kaluuya who thanked her in his BAFTA acceptance speech. Picture: PA

Inspirational drama teacher helped generations of working class stars into acting

Sir Michael Gambon and Eileen Atkins in All That Fall at Jermyn St Theatre in 2012.

Sir Michael Gambon and Eileen Atkins in All That Fall at Jermyn St Theatre in 2012.

Former Highgate schoolboy Michael Gambon's contribution to theatre was 'immeasurable'

Film critic and Crouch End resident Derek Malcolm has died at the age of 91. Picture credit: Cinema For All

Film critic and Crouch End resident Derek Malcolm has died at the age of 91. Picture credit: Cinema For All

Film critic and 'modest tennis player' Derek Malcolm dies at 91

Session bass guitarist Mo Foster played on numerous albums and toured with big names during a five decade career.

Session bass guitarist Mo Foster played on numerous albums and toured with big names during a five decade career.

Belsize Park bass guitar legend Mo Foster dies at 78

Tributes have been paid to Glenda Jackson

Tributes have been paid to Glenda Jackson

'She leaves a space that can never be filled': Tributes pour in for Glenda Jackson

Declan Gallagher

Declan Gallagher

Hampstead Heath

Hampstead Heath manager's 'legacy will live on' in the place he cared for

Cllr Julie Davies, cabinet member for communities and civic life at Haringey Council, has died aged 67

Cllr Julie Davies, cabinet member for communities and civic life at Haringey Council, has died aged 67

Haringey Council

Haringey councillor Julie Davies: 'an unstoppable force' who fought for the community

A self-portrait taken by Dorothy Bohm in 1942 at the age of 18. She had escaped Lithuania in 1939 and settled in Hampstead in 1956.

A self-portrait taken by Dorothy Bohm in 1942 at the age of 18. She had escaped Lithuania in 1939 and settled in Hampstead in 1956.

Photographer and Holocaust survivor Dorothy Bohm dies at 98

Ruth Gorb has died at the age of 89

Ruth Gorb has died at the age of 89

Obituary: Hampstead's 'elegant champion' Ruth Gorb dies

The author and screenwriter Fay Weldon has died at the age of 91

The author and screenwriter Fay Weldon has died at the age of 91

Former Hampstead and Primrose Hill novelist Fay Weldon dies aged 91

Martin Humphery has died aged 93

Martin Humphery has died aged 93

'Mighty champion for animals' Martin Humphery dies aged 93

Former Ham&High editor Matthew Lewin

Former Ham&High editor Matthew Lewin

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'Immense, quiet charm': Former Ham&High editor Matthew Lewin dies aged 78

'Dapper' and 'enthusiastic' born and bred Hornsey man dies aged 93

'Dapper' and 'enthusiastic' born and bred Hornsey man dies aged 93

'Dapper' and 'enthusiastic' Hornsey man dies aged 93

James Roose-Evans who founded Hampstead Theatre has died at the age of 94

James Roose-Evans who founded Hampstead Theatre has died at the age of 94

Hampstead Theatre founder James Roose-Evans dies aged 94

Eamonn McCabe at The Mono Group exhibition in 2017

Eamonn McCabe at The Mono Group exhibition in 2017

Eamonn McCabe: 'A fantastic guy, always generous, always willing to help'

Angela Lansbury in 1955

Angela Lansbury in 1955

London-born Dame Angela Lansbury dies aged 96

Campaigning former British Medical Association chair dies aged 97

Ruby in 1942 and a young Elizabeth in 1947

Ruby in 1942 and a young Elizabeth in 1947

'Two lives: The Queen and my grandmother'

The coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, is carried on a horse-drawn gun carriage of the King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery, during the ceremonial procession from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Hall, London, where it will lie in state ahead of her funeral on

The coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, is carried on a horse-drawn gun carriage of the King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery, during the ceremonial procession from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Hall, London, where it will lie in state ahead of her funeral on

Live: Thousands gather for Queen's lying in state in London

Queen Elizabeth II at Paddington station during a visit to the Elizabeth Line in May 2022

Queen Elizabeth II at Paddington station during a visit to the Elizabeth Line in May 2022

Live: North London tributes to Queen Elizabeth II

From left, Maria Wilson, Keeping Up Appearances actress Josephine Tewson, Ian Jackman, Ann Frances Barlow and Josephine Kelly at a Swiss Cottage coffee morning for Macmillan Cancer Support. Picture: Dieter Perry

From left, Maria Wilson, Keeping Up Appearances actress Josephine Tewson, Ian Jackman, Ann Frances Barlow and Josephine Kelly at a Swiss Cottage coffee morning for Macmillan Cancer Support. Picture: Dieter Perry

Tributes paid to Keeping Up Appearances sitcom star

Former Labour politician Giles Radice

Former Labour politician Giles Radice

'Wise and kind': Tributes to Labour politician Giles Radice

Olivia Newton-John in 1996

Olivia Newton-John in 1996

Olivia Newton-John: From West Hampstead to worldwide fame

British theatre director Peter Brook has died aged 97

British theatre director Peter Brook has died aged 97

St John's Wood theatre critic pays tribute to Peter Brook

Songwriter and composer Alan Blaikley has sadly died

Songwriter and composer Alan Blaikley has sadly died

Elvis Presley songwriter and former Ham&High columnist dies aged 82

Peace keeper Bruce Kent

Peace keeper Bruce Kent

Tributes pour in for Haringey 'peace hero' Bruce Kent who has died

Portrait of Paula Rego, 2021

Portrait of Paula Rego, 2021

Artist Dame Paula Rego dies aged 87

Malcolm and Linda Grove at their home in Belsize Lane under the wisteria they planted together.

Malcolm and Linda Grove at their home in Belsize Lane under the wisteria they planted together.

Tributes paid to Belsize 'man of many talents' who co-founded Abacus school

A memorial will be held at Hampstead Theatre to celebrate the life of inspirational drama teacher Brian Astbury who founded South Africa's pioneering The Space Theatre

A memorial will be held at Hampstead Theatre to celebrate the life of inspirational drama teacher Brian Astbury who founded South Africa's pioneering The Space Theatre

Inspirational drama teacher and theatre pioneer remembered

Mark in the summer of 2020.

Mark in the summer of 2020.

Exhibition to remember teacher and artist who fled Hong Kong during the war

Tributes paid to 'generous' Hampstead actor and businessman

Helen Paiba ran Muswell Hill's the Children's Bookshop from 1974 until 1994, and is remembered for her depth of knowledge and passion for children's stories

Helen Paiba ran Muswell Hill's the Children's Bookshop from 1974 until 1994, and is remembered for her depth of knowledge and passion for children's stories

Tributes paid to ‘inspirational’ founder of famous Muswell Hill bookshop

Cllr Anthony Finn represented Hendon for over 30 years, and was described by Barnet Council leader Dan Thomas as

Cllr Anthony Finn represented Hendon for over 30 years, and was described by Barnet Council leader Dan Thomas as

Ex-mayor of Barnet and ‘committed councillor’ dies aged 75

Sanjiv Talwar, who lived in Shepherds Hill in Highgate, was highly regarded for his strengths as a businessman, which included his work at ebookers with current Lib Dem politician, Dinesh Dhamija

Sanjiv Talwar, who lived in Shepherds Hill in Highgate, was highly regarded for his strengths as a businessman, which included his work at ebookers with current Lib Dem politician, Dinesh Dhamija

Tributes paid to ‘kind and gentle’ Highgate businessman

Pamela Jefferys

Pamela Jefferys

'Remembering Muswell Hill's irreplaceable campaigner Pamela Jefferys'

Tony Padman wrote for the Ham&High as well as nationals such as The Guardian, Daily Mail and The Times

Tony Padman wrote for the Ham&High as well as nationals such as The Guardian, Daily Mail and The Times

‘One-off’ Maida Vale journalist and lecturer dies aged 64

Edward and Pearl Bowman

Edward and Pearl Bowman

'Major figure' in Hampstead photography Eddie Bowman dies aged 91

Valentine Palmer appeared regularly on TV and the West End, cast in shows including The Sweeney, The Professionals, and Emmerdale

Valentine Palmer appeared regularly on TV and the West End, cast in shows including The Sweeney, The Professionals, and Emmerdale

Prolific actor, writer and voice coach Valentine Palmer dies aged 86

Audrey Jancovich sat at the top of the stairs in her home

Audrey Jancovich sat at the top of the stairs in her home

'Staunch and fascinating' activist and intellectual Audrey Jancovich dies aged 87

Sally Ann Howes, who has died aged 91, pictured at the Royal world premiere of the film 'Chitty Chitty Bang Bang' at the Odeon, Leicester Square.

Sally Ann Howes, who has died aged 91, pictured at the Royal world premiere of the film 'Chitty Chitty Bang Bang' at the Odeon, Leicester Square.

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang actress Sally Ann Howes dies aged 91

Peter Cuming with other Friends of Talacre Gardens

Peter Cuming with other Friends of Talacre Gardens

Obituary: 'Selfless' community worker and family man Peter Cuming