"This special show takes a look back at some important and influential people who passed away in 2025, leaving behind their legacies. They include Pope Francis, Kenyan politician Raila Odinga, the world's oldest Olympian Ágnes Keleti, the 49th Aga Khan Muslim spiritual leader, photographer Sebastião Salgado and legendary musicians like Lebanon's Ziad Rahbani, Honduras' Aurelio Martínez and Ghana's Daddy Lumba."
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Pope Francis died in 2025, marking the loss of a major Catholic leader with broad international influence. Kenyan politician Raila Odinga passed away, ending a significant political career in Africa. Ágnes Keleti, the world's oldest Olympian, died, remembered for her athletic achievements and longevity. The 49th Aga Khan, a Muslim spiritual leader, passed away, closing an important chapter in Ismaili religious leadership. Photographer Sebastião Salgado died, leaving a powerful body of documentary work. Musicians Ziad Rahbani, Aurelio Martínez, and Daddy Lumba passed away, each leaving notable musical legacies in Lebanon, Honduras, and Ghana.
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