Death Note

Peter Barrett, a leading figure in Antarctic science in New Zealand and internationally, has died. Colleagues describe him as a legend in the field, noting that even in death he left behind a list of tasks and challenges, reflecting his lifelong commitment to Antarctic research and climate issues. Tributes have come from across Aotearoa and the wider scientific community.

Christa Pike remains alive after an attempted execution, with reports noting loud snoring could be heard following the procedure. Pike, a death row inmate in the United States, was the subject of the failed execution attempt, prompting renewed debate about capital punishment methods and botched executions.

Laeticia Hallyday and Laura Smet, the widow and daughter of the late French rock star Johnny Hallyday, have each shared tributes connected to Celine Dion, briefly bringing the long-feuding family members back into the same conversation. French media note the two were reunited by the singer's gesture, though each paid homage on her own side, underlining the distance that still separates them years after Johnny Hallyday's death.

Former White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany ridiculed a statement from Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps asserting that the slogan 'Death to America' expresses no ill will toward the American people. The IRGC also urged Americans to turn against the Trump administration. McEnany responded sarcastically, writing that it was silly to interpret the slogan any other way, and noted that American elections have consequences.

Beatrice Luzzi paid tribute to actor Paolo Calissano on the Rai programme 'La volta buona', recalling him as 'perhaps the most vital person I ever knew'. She said she used to meet him at the gym in recent years and that 'he was no longer recognisable', suggesting his decline. Her words add a personal note to the tributes following Calissano's death.

A running list marking notable people born or died on September 30 across history includes author Ta-Nehisi Paul Coates, born September 30, 1975. The list explicitly notes that Coates is alive and well, distinguishing living figures from historical ones being commemorated on the date. The item highlights how September 30 birthdays and deaths span fields from literature and film to sports and Black history.

Charles of Blois-Châtillon became Duke of Brittany through his marriage to Joan of Penthiève, also known as Joan the Lame, holding the title from 1341. His rule ended with his death on this day in 1364, during the era of the Breton War of Succession. History and travel enthusiasts are marking the anniversary with notes about sites around Mont Saint-Michel and Saint-Malo.

Ebussuud Efendi, the prominent Ottoman jurist who died on this day in 1574, is being remembered. He served as a judge before Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent promoted him to supreme judge of the empire, a role in which he shaped Ottoman religious and legal life. The anniversary is noted alongside historical travel content about Turkey, including Konya.

Mrs. Lindy Sue Martin Brumbelow, age 90, of Garden Lake, has passed away, according to a local notice reported by Coosa Valley News. The announcement shares her name, age, and community but offers no further details about her life, family, or services. Readers in the area are noting the death of a longtime Garden Lake resident.