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2015 was a year full of surprises, happiness as well as some sad losses. There were way too many incidents that broke our heart there were also some very eminent personalities we lost this year. Various important figures from different fields ranging from Cricket to Entertainment and Politics were lost and as the year comes to an end we like to remember them in our hearts. Here are 16 of the many valuable gems and eminent personalities that moved on to a better place this year.
1. Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam
Former President and world renowned scientist Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam demise on July 27 sent shockwaves to the entire nation. The 83-year-old was giving a lecture in IIM Shillong when he suddenly collapsed due to major cardiac arrest and later passed away the same day.
2. Jagmohan Dalmiya
This India cricket administrator and businessman headed the BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) as well as the Cricket Association of Bengal. His sudden loss was a huge blow to BCCI as well as the entire nation. ALSO READ: Foolish Rahul Gandhi, camera-obsessed Narendra Modi and sexy Hardik Patel: Top 10 viral videos of 2015
3. R. K. Laxman
This legendary Indian cartoonist, illustrator and humorist inspired millions and his cartoon strips and redefined political cartooning in India. His creation, The Common Man still stands relatable to millions.
4. R. R. Patil
This Indian politician and member of the National Congress Party was an important and influential leader of Maharashtra. He was the home minister of Maharashtra twice, and succumbed to a long battle with oral cancer.
5. Suzette Jordan
This prominent women’s right activist who came out and spoke about her survival story after the Kolkata Park Street Rape was sadly better known as the Park Street Rape victim. She won her battle against her rapists in December after two years but did not live to see her victory. She was suffering from meningoecephalitis and died at a young age of 40. ALSO READ: Narendra Modi, Salman Khan, Aamir Khan, Arvind Kejriwal: Top 15 newsmakers of 2015.
6. Sadhana Shivdasani
This famous Indian actress who reigned Bollywood’s golden era took her last breath in Mumbai in December. Although her illness was not officially revealed it is evident that she fought a long battle.
7. Aadesh Shrivastava
Indian music composer Aadesh Shrivastava died after tough battle with cancer on September 5. He was in critical condition and undergoing treatment at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital for cancer, a day after he turned 51. Aadesh Shrivastava had been diagnosed with cancer five years ago.
8. Sudha Shivpuri
Veteran actress, Sudha Shivpuri, who was popularly known for playing the role of ‘Baa’ in Ekta Kapoor’s Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi passed away on May 20 at the age of 79. She was not keeping well since 2013.
9. Saeed Jaffrey
86-year-old veteran actor Saeed Jaffrey passed away on November 15. He starred in as many as 100 Hindi films, including acclaimed projects like Satyajit Ray’s Shatranj Ke Khiladi opposite Sanjeev Kapoor. He also received huge recognition at the international platform including a BAFTA nomination for My Beautiful Laundrette.
10. M. S. Viswanathan
This Indian music director and composer who reigned the music industry down south India succumbed to age related illness. The composer was an active part of the music industry till 2014 and his loss was a huge blow to the industry. ALSO READ: International newsmakers 2015: Top 10 personalities who stirred the global media.
11. Manorama
This South Indian actress was one of the pioneer female comedians and holds the Guinness World Record for acting in more than 1000 films. She died due to multiple organ failure at 78.
12. Brijmohan Lall Munjal
This Indian Business tycoon who founded the Hero group of companies was one of the richest Indians. He died in South Delhi after battling an illness for a short amount of time.
13. Ravindra Jain
This Indian music composer and lyricist who overcame blindness and worked with some of the most notable people like Kishore Kumar and Mohammed Rafi succumbed to multiple organ failure.
14. Frank Tyson
This notable Australian cricketer who was nicknamed Typhoon Tyson met a peaceful end after a full life of 85 years. A role model to fast bowlers with records still unbroken, his loss was hugely felt by cricket fans all over.
15. Jonah Lomu
New Zealand rugby great Jonah Lomu died unexpectedly at the age of 40 due to cardiac arrest on November 18. Lomu, who scored 37 tries in 63 matches for his side between 1994 and 2002, has had a long battle with kidney problems and underwent a life saving kidney transplant in 2004.
16. Aarthi Agarwal
Telugu actress Aarthi Agarwal passed away in a private hospital here on Saturday due to cardiac arrest, her manager said. She was 31. According to the reports, her manager said, “Aarthi was battling obesity and pulmonary illness. She was undergoing treatment and due to some complications, she suffered a cardiac arrest and passed away.”
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