Notable Figures in Diplomacy, Music, and Politics Pass Away

This week saw the loss of influential individuals who shaped Middle East policy, Motown music, and civil rights activism.

Martin S. Indyk, former U.S. ambassador to Israel, played a key role in Middle East peace efforts.
Abdul 'Duke' Fakir, the last original member of the Four Tops, contributed to the iconic Motown sound.
John Mayall, British blues musician, mentored future rock icons through his band, the Bluesbreakers.
Sheila Jackson Lee, a prominent advocate for racial and gender equality, served nearly three decades in Congress.
Bernice Johnson Reagon, co-founder of the Freedom Singers, used music to advance civil rights and social justice.