The obituaries pages of The Times have a long and distinguished history and remain one of the most widely read sections of the newspaper.
Like any year, 2012 produced its share of deaths of notable people. From Neil Armstrong to Eric Sykes, Sir Bernard Lovell to Robin Gibb, Eric Hobsbawm to Andy Williams, The Times published obituaries of these and hundreds of others during the year.
But Times obituaries are not just about familiar and famous faces. Frequently the most remarkable life stories are those of people who have lived out of the public eye. The obituary pages provide a rich mix of characters and personalities and are the place where readers continue to find military leaders alongside scientists, academics next to pop stars and politicians next to pioneers in medicine.
In this e-book - part of our 2012 year in review series - we are publishing again some of the best obituaries to appear in The Times during the past 12 months. It features all the names mentioned above and many more besides.
Like any year, 2012 produced its share of deaths of notable people. From Neil Armstrong to Eric Sykes, Sir Bernard Lovell to Robin Gibb, Eric Hobsbawm to Andy Williams, The Times published obituaries of these and hundreds of others during the year.
But Times obituaries are not just about familiar and famous faces. Frequently the most remarkable life stories are those of people who have lived out of the public eye. The obituary pages provide a rich mix of characters and personalities and are the place where readers continue to find military leaders alongside scientists, academics next to pop stars and politicians next to pioneers in medicine.
In this e-book - part of our 2012 year in review series - we are publishing again some of the best obituaries to appear in The Times during the past 12 months. It features all the names mentioned above and many more besides.
