From Sandra Day O’Connor to Sinead O’Connor: 2023’s notable deaths
A special episode of the daily podcast reviewing old acquaintances not forgot
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Only at the end of the year can a full appraisal be made of the figures—and landmarks—that the world has lost. From Harry Belafonte to Henry Kissinger, from Silvio Berlusconi to the Sycamore Gap tree, we review the lives and legacies laid bare in our obituaries. Runtime: 26 min
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