DEATHS

Ronnie Spector

American singer who defined the sound of mid-century girl groups as the frontwoman of the Ronettes. She died on 12 January, aged 78.

Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta

President of Mali from September 2013 to August 2020, when he was forced to resign in a coup. He also served as Mali’s prime minister from February 1994 to February 2000. He died on 16 January, aged 76.

Jean-Jacques Beineix

French film director who achieved international fame with the arthouse classics Diva and Betty Blue. He died on 13 January, aged 75.

Maria Ewing

American opera singer noted for intense performances. She died on 9 January, aged 71.