“I’m aware that I’m not eternal. That doesn’t bother me at all. This revolution has been made, no-one can destroy it." Cuban revolutionary leader Fidel Castro dies at 90.
He declared, “I am the greatest” and taunted his opponents with, “What’s my name, fool?” But his enigmatic style and impressive oratory skills would mean no-one would ever forget the charismatic king of boxing.
She’s the model who went to Hollywood and found fame through one of TV’s most groundbreaking shows. And as she turns 70 this month, the actress is as self-effacing – and successful – as ever. By Helen Gent