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"Died: A Tribute to Lives Lost in Extraordinary Moments" In 1845, the HMS Erebus and HMS Terror embarked on a treacherous journey

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1958 German Grand Prix. Nurburgring, Germany. 1-3 August 1958. Mike Hawthorn leads Peter Collins (both Ferrari Dino 246's) on lap 4

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Formula One World Championship
Roger Williamson (GBR) March 731. Williamson was killed on the eighth lap of the race, when a suspension or tyre failure sent his car into the guardrail

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Formula One World Championship
The shocking remains of the Hill GH1 of Rolf Stommelen (GER) sit on the wrong side of the Armco following his massive accident - triggered by a broken rear wing whilst leading the race on lap 26

Background imageDied Collection: 1967 Monaco Grand Prix

1967 Monaco Grand Prix. Monte Carlo, Monaco. 4th - 7th May 1967. Chris Amon (Ferrari 312), 3rd position, passes the wreckage of team-mate Lorenzo Bandini (Ferrari 312), who suffered fatal injuries

Background imageDied Collection: Formula One World Championship, Rd3, San Marino Grand Prix, San Marino, Italy, 1 May 1994

Formula One World Championship, Rd3, San Marino Grand Prix, San Marino, Italy, 1 May 1994
Roland Ratzenberger (AUT) Simtek S941 was tragically killed in a crash during the Saturday qualifying session. Formula One World Championship, Rd3, San Marino Grand Prix, San Marino, Italy

Background imageDied Collection: 1967 Monaco Grand Prix

1967 Monaco Grand Prix. Monte Carlo, Monaco. 4-7 May 1967. Lorenzo Bandini (Ferrari 312) leads John Surtees (Honda RA273). Bandini later crashed suffering fatal injuries. Ref-3/2801

Background imageDied Collection: MOURA, Cristobal of (1538-1613). English politician at the service of Spain. Engraving. SPAIN

MOURA, Cristobal of (1538-1613). English politician at the service of Spain. Engraving. SPAIN. ARAGON. Zaragoza
CUL4860211 MOURA, Cristobal of (1538-1613). English politician at the service of Spain. Engraving. SPAIN. ARAGON. Zaragoza

Background imageDied Collection: Two wounded Irish dragoons hold off the enemy at a farmhouse after the retreat from Mons (litho)

Two wounded Irish dragoons hold off the enemy at a farmhouse after the retreat from Mons (litho)
3252908 Two wounded Irish dragoons hold off the enemy at a farmhouse after the retreat from Mons (litho); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDied Collection: St Cecilia (Cecile) died c180 AD(?), patron saint of Music. French 19th century (woodcut)

St Cecilia (Cecile) died c180 AD(?), patron saint of Music. French 19th century (woodcut)
535020 St Cecilia (Cecile) died c180 AD(?), patron saint of Music. French 19th century (woodcut); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageDied Collection: Mlle. Cabel as Elvire in 'le Muletier de Tolede' at the Theatre Lyrique

Mlle. Cabel as Elvire in "le Muletier de Tolede" at the Theatre Lyrique
5855483 Mlle. Cabel as Elvire in "le Muletier de Tolede" at the Theatre Lyrique.; (add.info.: Mlle. Marie Cabel as Elvire in Adolphe Adam's "Le Muletier de Tolede" at)

Background imageDied Collection: Death of Sir Philip Sydney', c.1815 (engraving)

Death of Sir Philip Sydney', c.1815 (engraving)
538495 Death of Sir Philip Sydney', c.1815 (engraving); (add.info.: Death of Sir Philip Sydney'. Philip Sidney (1554-1586) English soldier, statesman poet

Background imageDied Collection: The house in Valladolid, Spain, in which Christopher Columbus died in 1506

The house in Valladolid, Spain, in which Christopher Columbus died in 1506
2915329 The house in Valladolid, Spain, in which Christopher Columbus died in 1506. From the book Life of Christopher Columbus by Clements R. Markham published 1892.; Photo © Hilary Morgan.

Background imageDied Collection: 1955 Le Mans 24 hours

1955 Le Mans 24 hours. Le Mans, France. 11-12 June 1955. The aftermath of the worst tragedy in motor racing history. After 2 hours of the race "Pierre Levegh" crashed into the crowd

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Formula One World Championship
The immediate aftermath of the multi-car accident at the start of the race: Ronnie Peterson (SWE) Lotus (Yellow overalls) lies in the track having been pulled from his shattered, burning, Lotus 78

Background imageDied Collection: 1955 Le Mans 24 Hours

1955 Le Mans 24 Hours. Le Mans, France. 11-12 June 1955. The aftermath of the worst tragedy in motor racing history. After 2 hours of the race "Pierre Levegh" crashed into the crowd killing

Background imageDied Collection: The Last Hours of Marshal Duroc (23 May 1813), fatally wounded at the Batle of Bautzen 20-21 May

The Last Hours of Marshal Duroc (23 May 1813), fatally wounded at the Batle of Bautzen 20-21 May 1813
543837 The Last Hours of Marshal Duroc (23 May 1813), fatally wounded at the Batle of Bautzen 20-21 May 1813, Duroc died on 23 May. French victory of Prussian and Russian army

Background imageDied Collection: Sir George Carew, Admiral in the Royal Navy under King Henry VIII

Sir George Carew, Admiral in the Royal Navy under King Henry VIII, died in the sinking of the Mary Rose at the Battle
FLO4638374 Sir George Carew, Admiral in the Royal Navy under King Henry VIII, died in the sinking of the Mary Rose at the Battle of the Solent, 1545

Background imageDied Collection: The Deluge', 1866 (engraving)

The Deluge', 1866 (engraving)
535392 The Deluge', 1866 (engraving); (add.info.: The Deluge'. The last frantic attempts to cling to life. And all flesh died that moved upon the earth.... Genesis 7.22)

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Formula One World Championship
Gilles Villeneuve (CDN) tries his hand at photography while wife Joanne Villeneuve looks on amused.

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Formula One World Championship
The aftermath of the fatal accident suffered in pre-racing testing the week before the GP by Peter Revson (USA) in his Shadow DN3

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Formula One World Championship
The aftermath of the fatal accident suffered in pre-racing testing the week before the GP by Peter Revson (USA) in his Shadow DN3

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Formula One World Championship
The aftermath of the fatal accident suffered in pre-racing testing the week before the GP by Peter Revson (USA) in his Shadow DN3

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Formula One World Championship
The aftermath of the fatal accident suffered in pre-racing testing the week before the GP by Peter Revson (USA) in his Shadow DN3

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Formula One World Championship
Dan Gurney (USA) BRM P48 crashed at the hairpin after suffering brake failure and killed a spectator who was standing in a prohibited area. Dutch Grand Prix, Zandvoort, Holland, 6 June 1960.

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Formula One World Championship
Race leader Ronnie Peterson (SWE) Lotus 72E, who retired with gearbox and engine trouble on lap 67 (Left), laps race retiree Chris Amon (NZL) Techno PA123 as Roger Williamson (GBR)

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Formula One World Championship
Rolf Stommelen (GER) Hill is carried away with serious leg injuries following his massive accident that stopped the race and tragically killed five spectators

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Formula One World Championship
Piers Courage (GBR) was tragically killed when his De Tomaso 505 overturned and caught fire. Dutch Grand Prix, Zandvoort, 21 June 1970.

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Formula One World Championship
(L to R): Seventh placed John Miles (GBR) Lotus 72B makes a move down the main straight on Piers Courage (GBR) de Tomaso 505 who would suffer a tragic fatal accident on lap 23

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Formula One World Championship
Francois Cevert (FRA) Tyrrell 006 was tragically killed in an accident during the Saturday morning practice session. United States Grand Prix, Watkins Glen, 7 October 1973. BEST IMAGE

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Formula One World Championship
(L to R): Seventh placed John Miles (GBR) Lotus 72B makes a move down the main straight on Piers Courage (GBR) de Tomaso 505 who would suffer a tragic fatal accident on lap 23

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Formula One World Championship
Ronnie Peterson (SWE) Lotus 79 (Shown during practice) suffered severe leg injuries in an accident at the start of the race

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Formula One World Championship
Barrier repairs take place on the circuit following the tragic fatal accident suffered by Francois Cevert (FRA) during practice. United States Grand Prix, Rd 15, Watkins Glen, USA, 7 October 1973

Background imageDied Collection: 1967 Monaco Grand Prix

1967 Monaco Grand Prix. Monte Carlo, Monaco. 4-7 May 1967. Lorenzo Bandini (Ferrari 312) leads John Surtees (Honda RA273) and Bruce McLaren (McLaren M4B BRM)

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Formula One World Championship
(L to R): Max Mosley (GBR), FIA President and former part-owner of Simtek Research watches the Simtek S941 of David Brabham (AUS) being prepared in the pits

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Formula One World Championship
Roger Williamson (GBR) was tragically killed following an accident on lap eight that saw his March 731 overturn and burst into flames; the incompetent

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Formula One World Championship
Mark Donohue (USA) Penske Racing Cars March 751, suffered a massive crash following a tyre failure at the Hella Licht Curve during practice

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Formula One World Championship
Mark Donohue (USA) Penske Racing Cars March 751, suffered a massive crash following a tyre failure at the Hella Licht Curve during practice

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Formula One World Championship
Mark Donohue (USA) Penske Racing Cars March 751, suffered a massive crash following a tyre failure at the Hella Licht Curve during practice

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Formula One World Championship
Mark Donohue (USA) Penske Racing Cars March 751, suffered a massive crash following a tyre failure at the Hella Licht Curve during practice

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Formula One World Championship
The remains of the Penske Racing Cars March 751 of Mark Donohue (USA) are removed following his massive crash at the Hella Licht Curve during practice

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Formula One World Championship
The remains of the Penske March 751 of Mark Donohue (USA) after he crashed heavily at the Hella Licht during the Sunday morning warm-up session are cleared away

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Formula One World Championship
Mark Donohue (USA) Penske Racing Cars March 751, suffered a massive crash following a tyre failure at the Hella Licht Curve during practice

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Formula One World Championship
Mark Donohue (USA) Penske Racing Cars March 751 suffered a massive crash following a tyre failure at the Hella Licht Curve during practice

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Formula One World Championship
Wolfgang von trips (GER) Ferrari 156 was involved in a horrific crash on the approach to the Parabolica that tragically killed him and fourteen spectators

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Formula One World Championship
The immediate aftermath of the multi-car accident at the start of the race: Ronnie Peterson (SWE) Lotus (Yellow overalls) lies in the track having been pulled from his shattered, burning, Lotus 78

Background imageDied Collection: 1955 Le Mans 24 hours

1955 Le Mans 24 hours. Le Mans, France. 11-12 June 1955. "Pierre Levegh"/John Fitch (Mercedes-Benz 300SLR). After 2 hours of the race "Levegh" crashed into the crowd killing

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1955 Le Mans 24 hours
Le Mans, France. 11-12 June 1955. The aftermath of the worst tragedy in motor racing history. After 2 hours of the race "Pierre Levegh" crashed into the crowd killing himself

Background imageDied Collection: 1967 Monaco Grand Prix

1967 Monaco Grand Prix. Monte Carlo, Monaco. 4-7 May 1967. Lorenzo Bandini (Ferrari 312) leads John Surtees (Honda RA273). Bandini later crashed suffering fatal injuries. Ref-3/2815



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"Died: A Tribute to Lives Lost in Extraordinary Moments" In 1845, the HMS Erebus and HMS Terror embarked on a treacherous journey, forever etching their names into history. Little did they know that their fateful expedition would end in tragedy. Edmund Hillary and Tensing conquered the mighty Everest, defying all odds. But amidst their triumph, lies the memory of those who perished along the way. Captain Francis Crozier of HMS Terror led his crew fearlessly through icy waters. Yet, fate had other plans for them as they succumbed to the unforgiving Arctic cold. The 1967 Monaco Grand Prix witnessed Lorenzo Bandini's momentary glory before tragedy struck. His fatal crash serves as a stark reminder of the risks involved in chasing dreams at high speeds. Captain Noel Godfrey Chavasse earned himself a place among heroes with his courageous acts during World War I. However, he paid the ultimate price for his valor. Pheidippides' legendary run from Marathon to Athens ended tragically when he collapsed after delivering his message of victory. His sacrifice lives on as an inspiration for endurance and determination. The ill-fated Everest 1924 Group set out with aspirations reaching new heights but were met with an untimely demise amid harsh mountain conditions. The Enterprise and Investigator found themselves trapped within icy confines off Barrow Strait—a haunting reminder of nature's power over man-made vessels. Emily Davison fought relentlessly for women's suffrage until her final act at Epsom Derby cost her life—an indelible symbol of dedication to a cause greater than oneself. A gravestone stands solemnly in Winchester Cathedral's graveyard—its inscription telling tales of lives once lived and now lost; a poignant reminder that death is an inevitable part of our human journey. Saartje Baartman endured exploitation and objectification throughout her life as The Hottentot Venus—a tragic reminder of the injustices faced by marginalized communities.