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10 Unique Royal Burial Sites from Around the World

Since ancient times, royalty has been synonymous with spectacular wealth, sacred traditions and extraordinary displays of power and dominance.

Tributes flow as World Cup hero dies

The man who was responsible for firing Italy to the 1982 World Cup glory has died at the age of 64, prompting an outpouring of grief.

Humble Aussie pilot awarded American Purple Heart

An Australian pilot who flew 201 missions in the Korean War but couldn’t drive a car.

A tribute to Bob Hawke

On what would have been his 90th birthday, we look back at the extraordinary life of 'the people's PM’, Bob Hawke.

Stage and screen legends lost in 2020

Legends of the stage and screen live on forever in the hearts of their fans for the impact they have on the arts and on people's lives.

Olley surrounded herself in still life art

She worked in a chaotic maze of colour and clutter, creating her beautiful artworks.

Fridge king establishes Taronga Park Zoo

When Edward John Lees Hallstrom had a passion for something, he threw everything at it.

Sporting legends lost in 2020

Sporting legends live on forever in the hearts of their fans for the impact they have on the sport and on people's lives.

Australian Legends Lost in 2020

As 2020 has come to a close, My Tributes celebrates the lives of notable Australians who passed in 2020.

Dave Prowse, the actor behind Darth Vader, dead at 85

Star Wars actor Dave Prowse who played Darth Vader has died, his agent confirmed on Sunday morning.

‘Troubled genius’ Diego Maradona dead at 60

Diego Maradona was a world-beating player whose life and career scaled the most dazzling heights but also plumbed the darkest depths.

A tribute to Charles Schulz

Comic strips were a large part of Charles M. Schulz’s life from when he was just a newborn baby

A tribute to Freddie Mercury

From humble beginnings, the charismatic performer changed the world with his incredible stage presence and life story.

A tribute to Ray Clemence

After his passing earlier this week, we look back at the extraordinary career of Ray Clemence.

A tribute to Malcolm and George Young

There are few families that have had such an immense impact on Australian music as the Young Family. We look back at the legacy of two of the Young brothers.

Canadian woman has the last word in her hilarious obituary

A grandmother has left the world laughing after publishing a hilarious obit in which she jokes about finally having a ‘smoking hot body’ — post-cremation.

A tribute to Clark Gable

Clark Gable’s iconic performances and romances, both on and off screen, are a perfect reflection of the Golden Age of Hollywood.

A tribute to Grace Kelly, Princess of Monaco

Grace Kelly knew from a young age that she was destined to be an actress. Little did she know, however, how bright her star would shine.

Remembrance Day: Ipswich hero praised for his bravery

When 2nd Lieutenant Samuel John Morgan signed up to fight in the Great War, he would receive his promotion to Captain...

Beloved Aussie entertainer Jeanne Little dies aged 82

Lisa Wilkinson opens up about her former colleague Jeanne Little who died aged 82 on the weekend.