Ten famous celebs who died in 2013

New Delhi: In 2013 we lost many celebrities, who have been idols for people in their respective work fields. Though they are no more, but this world will never be able to forget them.Three of the world's four fastest-rising search requests on Google were triggered by the deaths of famous men.The list includes former South African President Nelson Mandela, followed by “Fast & Furious” movie star Paul Walker. We pray their souls rest in peace.Here is the list:1.Nelson Mandela: Dec 5,2013 Nelson Mandela, the former South African President and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, has died following prolonged troubles from a recurring lung infection. Famously imprisoned for 27 years between 1964 and 1982 for attempting to overthrow the African government who at the time supported apartheid, Mandela dedicated himself to freedom for the struggling African people and become a symbol of the anti-apartheid movement. After being freed from prison, Mandela resumed his post as leader of the African National Congress and, in South Africa's first multi-racial elections in 1994, was voted the first black President in a landslide victory.2. Paul Walker: Nov 30,2013 Paul Walker , star of the Fast & Furious movie series, has died in a car accident in Valencia, a town about 30 miles north of Hollywood. Walker was the passenger in a Porsche being driven by his friend and racing team partner Roger Rodus, who also died in the crash.3. Margaret Thatcher: April 8, 2013She was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1979 to 1990 and the Leader of the Conservative Party from 1975 to 1990.Following several years of poor health, Thatcher died on the morning of 8 April 2013 at the age of 87 after suffering a stroke.4. Eiji Toyoda: September 17, 2013He was largely responsible for bringing Toyota Motor Corporation to profitability and worldwide prominence during his tenure as president and later, as chairman.Five days after his 100th birthday, Toyoda died of heart failure in the Toyota Memorial Hospital on 17 September 2013.5. Hugo Chavez: March 5, 2013 He was the President of Venezuela from 1999 until his death in 2013. He was a cancer patient. He died from a massive heart attack, and his cancer was very advanced when he died.6. Chris Kelly:May 1,2013Chris Kelly, half of the rap duo Kris Kross, has died of an apparently drug-related incident involving a combination of speed and heroin. The duo's greatest success came with the release of 1992's “Jump”, a single which spent eight weeks atop the Billboard Hot 100 chart.7. Peter Toole: Dec 14,2013Peter O'Toole, most well known for his Academy Award nominated role in Lawrence of Arabia, has died at 81 after suffering from a long illness. His agent confirmed the news the morning after his passing. O'Toole was nominated for 8 Academy Awards in his long and prestigious acting career, all for Best Actor in a Leading Role. 8. Ronnie Biggs: December 18, 2013Ronnie Biggs, a carpenter and petty crook who became an international celebrity for his role in one of Britain's most famous crimes, the Great Train Robbery of 1963, and for the decades he spent afterward eluding a worldwide manhunt by Scotland Yard, died in London. He was 84.9. Eleanor Parker: Dec. 9, 2013Parker, who was nominated for Academy Awards three times for her portrayals of strong-willed women and played a scheming baroness in “The Sound of Music,” died Dec. 9, 2013 due to complications from pneumonia. She was 91.10. Hiroshi Yamauchi: September 19, 2013He was a Japanese businessman. He was the third president of Nintendo, joining the company in 1949 until stepping down on May 31, 2002, to be succeeded by Satoru Iwata.He was Japan's wealthiest person with a fortune at that time estimated at $7.8 billion.At the time of his death, Yamauchi was the largest shareholder at Nintendo.

Ten famous celebs who died in 2013

New Delhi: In 2013 we lost many celebrities, who have been idols for people in their respective work fields. Though they are no more, but this world will never be able to forget them.Three of

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