Obituaries

'Lion man' Archie Hull has died aged 85.

Sheffield's 'lion man' bought Hitler's boat in 'extraordinary' life

Carole Pickering

Sheffield woman who knitted for babies and homeless dies aged 84

Sheffield Star obituaries June 2025

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Andsrew Nolkfolk pictued during his time working in South Yorkshire. Photo: National World

Journalist who exposed Rotherham child grooming scandal dies aged 60

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Martin Lewis highlights essential way to register your will for free

Loved ones lost from among The Star's death notices this week

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A popular former councillor who served as the Mayor of Sheffield in 1986, Frank Prince, has died aged 86.

Mayor of Sheffield and 'housing hero' dies aged 86

George Webster at The Limit opening

A Final Tribute: Celebrating George Webster and the legendary legacy of The Limi...

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Elizabeth Garcia and her cat Chloe's ashes are scattered in space. Inset: Elizabeth Garcia

Former beauty queen's ashes launched into space alongside her cat

Celebration time for Belfast against Sheffield last season

Giant challenge for Steelers title hopes

Pictured is deceased former Sheffield United player Ernie Oliver, of Hackenthorpe, Sheffield, who sadly died aged 73. Picture courtesy of widow Diane Oliver.

Sheffield United pays tribute to deceased former player Ernie Oliver

Pictured is much-loved former Sheffield United player Ernest Oliver, of Hackenthorpe, Sheffield, who sadly died aged 73 after he suffered a stroke following a courageous battle with terminal cancer.

Proud widow of ex-Sheffield United player tells of final touching honour

Pictured is former Sheffield Morning Telegraph reporter and retired BBC Match of the Day football commentator John Motson who has died aged 77. Courtesy of PA Images/PA Wire.

Match of the Day commentator John Motson never forgot his Sheffield roots

Karen and Audrey on the road again

Sidecar enthusiasts will gather to celebrate the life of Audrey Stanger

Sheffield-born, Richard Reid, has tragically died in a car accident in Louisville, Kentucky.

Sheffield-born man killed in USA car accident

Lynda Baron with her co-stars Ronnie Barker and David Jason on set in Doncaster

Doncaster-filmed Open All Hours actress Lynda Baron dies aged 82

Tom Collier, who died in a car crash on his way to play in a football match in Sheffield, with his younger brother Joe, who posted this picture with a moving tribute to his "best mate and big brother" on Instagram

Tributes pour in for popular footballer killed in crash

The Keith Peters Big Band on stage

Much-loved big band leader Keith Peters dies, aged 91

The Keith Peters Big Band on stage

Much-loved big band leader Keith Peters dies, aged 91

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Honour guard lays to rest Sheffield navy man Eddie as Last Post sounds

Frank White with his famous 1964 white twin neck Gibson guitar - the first of its model to be shipped from the States Picture Chris Etchells

Fans mourn death of Sheffield music legend Frank White

David Mellor and Fiona MacCarthy in the library/workroom of their home in Hathersage in the 1990s.

Acclaimed writer who interviewed John Lennon and was the widow of famous Sheffie...

Steven Millington outside Fortnum & Mason. Picture: Thom Barnett/Mamnick

Artist behind shop signs and illustrations dies

Mark Thomas pictured with wife Vicki and sons Bailey and Harley

Wife of Sheffield Steelers legend Mark Thomas loses battle with cancer

Legendary landlady Olga Marshall at the Wapentake

Farewell to Sheffield's heavy metal legend, Olga Marshall

Tributes paid to “true gentleman” Derrick French

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