The Intelligence from The Economist All she wrote: our obituaries editor reflects on 2021
Dec 30, 2021
Anne Rowe, Obituaries editor for The Economist, shares her insights on significant figures who passed in 2021, from Prince Philip to Desmond Tutu. She highlights the incredible stories of a war surgeon who dedicated his life to saving civilians and an Ethiopian boy who turned personal struggles into a philanthropic legacy, transforming his community through education. The conversation delves into both celebrated personalities and unsung heroes, reflecting on their lasting impacts and the lessons we can learn from them.
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Prince Philip's Passing
- Prince Philip, husband of Queen Elizabeth II, passed away in 2021.
- Known for his long service to the Queen, family, and Commonwealth.
Contrasting Leaders
- Kenneth Kaunda, Zambia's founding president, and F.W. de Klerk, South Africa's last apartheid president, died in 2021.
- De Klerk posthumously acknowledged apartheid's wrongness.
Desmond Tutu's Legacy
- Desmond Tutu, anti-apartheid activist, also passed away in 2021.
- He consistently spoke against oppression, regardless of who held power.