Some weeks feel like history itself is saying goodbye. In just a few days, we lost legends whose voices, faces, and art defined entire generations. This week’s tributes include:

Diane Ladd (89) — The beloved actress and mother of Laura Dern, who passed peacefully in her daughter’s arms.

Prunella Scales (93) — The unforgettable Sybil Fawlty of Fawlty Towers, gone after a long battle with dementia.

Björn Andrésen (70) — The “Most Beautiful Boy in the World,” remembered for Death in Venice.

Donna Jean Godchaux-MacKay (78) — The soulful voice of the Grateful Dead.

Jack DeJohnette (83) — Jazz legend who turned rhythm into poetry.

Klaus Doldinger (89) — The German composer behind The NeverEnding Story.

Peter Watkins (90) — Rebel filmmaker of The War Game.

Maria Riva (100) — Daughter of Marlene Dietrich a ...