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1935 – 2025David Lodge (1935-2025)Died 1 January 2025, aged 89English novelist and critic best known for his satires of academic life, above all the Campus trilogy.
20252025: Lando NorrisMcLarenBritish driver Norris won his first World Championship at the age of 26, clinching the title by just two points from Max Verstappen at the season finale in Abu Dhabi. He became the eighth McLaren driver to win the Drivers' Championship.
2025A Savage Art DocumentaryThe documentary A Savage Art: The Life & Cartoons of Pat Oliphant was released, chronicling his career across five decades and ten US presidents.
2025Vagabond MemoirPublished Vagabond, his memoir, which became an instant New York Times bestseller and a USA Today bestseller. The book was a celebration of his life's work and a testament to his impact on the entertainment industry.