Abdelbaset al-Megrahi, the only person convicted over the 1988 Lockerbie bombing above Scotland which killed 270 people, has died at his home in the Libyan capital Tripoli.

Points for AT, BD & SH

John Demjanjuk, who was found guilty for his role as a guard at a Nazi death camp in World War II, has died aged 91, German police say.

10 points for SS.  -  unfortunate initials!

Northern Irish comedian Frank Carson, who was best known for the catch phrases “It’s a cracker” and “It’s the way I tell ‘em”, has died aged 85.

SH gets him with 14 points

Guinea-Bissau’s President Malam Bacai Sanha has died in hospital in Paris, according to a statement from his office read over national radio.

Mr Sanha was elected president in 2009 after years of unrest and coups.

Maximum Points for SG

Bob Holness, former host of daytime quiz show Blockbusters, has died at 83.

PW’s pick for 14pts.