The oldest was 108, the youngest 13. These are some of the UK’s coronavirus victims, among them doctors, councillors, a D-day veteran, a diplomat, a comedian and an academic. In several cases, family members and medical professionals have been keen to emphasise that victims’ lives were cut short. Even if they had underlying health conditions, they would otherwise have been expected to live for many years. Here are some of the stories of more than 160 of those who have died so far in the UK, and those connected to the country. The Stranglers’ keyboard player Dave Greenfield died on the evening of 3 May at the age of 71 after contracting the coronavirus. Greenfield, originally from Brighton, tested positive for the virus following a prolonged stay in hospital for heart problems. A long-standing member of the influential punk band, Greenfield, who is survived by his wife, Pam, was known for his distinctive sound and playing style, using instruments such as the harpsichord and Hammond electric organ. The Stranglers’ bass player Jean-Jacques Burnel paid tribute to Greenfield as a “musical genius” on the band’s website. He said: “On the evening of Sunday 3 May, my great friend and longstanding colleague of 45 years, the musical genius that was Dave Greenfield, passed away as one of the victims of the Great Pandemic of 2020. All of us in the worldwide Stranglers’ family grieve and send our sincerest condolences to [his wife] Pam.” Melvin Gwanzura, 43 Melvin Gwanzura, the former head of psychology at St Charles Catholic sixth form college in Kensington, London, died on 23 April after contracting Covid-19. He was 43. Gwanzura was described as a devoted teacher and passionate volleyball player who had amassed a wealth of trophies and medals from tournaments around the UK. Born in Harare, Zimbabwe, he moved to London 20 years ago. He leaves behind a loving family in the UK and in his homeland; his younger brother, his found family of loyal and loving friends, and his devoted partner and soulmate of 15 years. James Jones, 91 James Jones died at Royal Blackburn hospital last month aged 91 after contracting coronavirus. Jones grew up brought up in Withnell and left school at the age of 14. He worked as a joiner, working for a number of local employers throughout his life; Nightingale Signs, Boothman’s, Henry Boot Construction, Sheerglaze and Ultraframe. In a moving tribute sent to the Lancashire Telegraph, his daughter Charlotte Compton said: “He has always been there for everyone; family, neighbours, colleagues, teammates and his many friends.” Derek George Belmont, 75 Derek George Belmont, 75, died on Saturday 28 March at St Peter’s hospital in Chertsey, Surrey, after contracting coronavirus. The former plumber had lived in Englefield Green his whole life. Derek had undergone a major heart operation at St George’s hospital, Tooting, at the end of February when Covid-19 was beginning to hit the UK. He was discharged as it was safer to recover at home. The family were not aware Belmont had contracted coronavirus until the week before his death. “My mum Beryl, myself and and my wife Emma stood in silence as the chaplain told us how calm and accepting of his fate Dad had been. He broke down as he told us Dad just asked about how the weather was, whilst processing the fact he probably wouldn’t live to see another morning,” his son Ryan said. “He was so selfless towards the end, that stories of his positivity and kindness has been a huge comfort, but we all miss him dearly and feel how this virus has robbed us of a lovely husband, father, grandfather and friend. I hope this story will show that by being selfless and helping others in this terrible time, that we will get through this. Dad taught me that throughout his life.” Maxine Frieze, 79 Maxine Carol Frieze (née Hughes) born 6 April 1941, in Daglish, Western Australia, died on 26th April, from complications arising from Covid-19, in West Middlesex hospital. Frieze was described as a “beloved wife” and “loved” mother and grandmother. She was a secretary, starting work at The Guild for Undergraduates, University of Western Australia, Perth, where she met her husband Paul. Her last job was with the 737 Chief Pilots team for British Airways. It was the highlight of her career as it allowed her to indulge her love of travel including taking Paul on a surprise birthday trip to New York on Concorde. Her daughter, Andrée Frieze, said: “She was beloved and she loved us back. She also loved her garden, clothes, a good NZ Sauvignon Blanc (pref Villa Maria), travelling, art, movies and to dance. Most of all she loved my dad, Paul, beyond measure.” Frieze leaves her husband Paul and children, Anthony and Andrée. Edna Smith, 86 Smith died on Thursday 23 April at Linden House in Blackburn after contracting coronavirus. The 86-year-old was in the late stages of dementia and had chest infections. Her grandaughter, Tracey Merrett, told the Lancashire Telegraph: “We were told she was not well on Sunday and on Monday she was OK, but by Tuesday she was in a bad state. “On Wednesday I got a phone call from the doctor that her breathing was very shallow and that she would not live long.” Following her grandmother’s death, Merrett started a campaign to donate radios to the care home. Hamish Wilson, 77 Wilson, who died after contracting the coronavirus, was described as a leading radio producer and “gifted character actor with a lightness of touch”. Wilson was born in Glasgow in 1942 and studied at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama. He graduated and went on to play a number of roles on TV and theatre, including The Borderers (1969), Boy Meets Girls (1969), Adam Smith (1972), and The View from Daniel Pike (1972). He became Radio Forth arts and drama producer in 1975 before joining the BBC in 1989, where he went on to produce a number of plays and series for Radio Scotland, Radio 3 and Radio 4. “Though dogged in his work, he was an affable, genial, unassuming man who was happy to help others and enjoyed reading and war-strategy games,” Toby Hadoke wrote in Herald Scotland. Laura Turner-Hewitt, 31 Turner-Hewitt is thought to be one of the youngest people in Norfolk to die from coronavirus. The 31-year-old was described as a lovely young woman with “a kind nature who always thought of other people first”. Turner-Hewitt, who had a learning disability and some underlying health conditions, lived at Bowthorpe community village, an assisted accommodation in Norwich. She was taken to Norfolk and Norwich university hospital on Easter Sunday, where her condition rapidly deteriorated and she died over a week later. Her mother, Rachel Turner-Hewitt, said: “She lived at home until she was 28 when she was given the opportunity to move into housing with care. She blossomed into an independent, confident young lady.” She said it was particularly hard to receive her daughter’s belongings from the hospital. “It was so hard not being able to visit her. Every other time she’s been in hospital, I’ve always been with her all through it.” Earl Dolphy, 71 Dolphy, who was described as an “amazing husband and father”, died on Sunday 19 April after contracting coronavirus. The father of seven’s death came a couple of months after he walked his youngest daughter down the aisle. The 71-year-old, who lived in Walthamstow, worked for Transport for London as an accomplished engineer and retired after 41 years in 2012. Before his death he requested a video call with his youngest daughter, in which he told her: “I hope to see you again”. Speaking after his death, she said: “The pain I feel is unreal, there was no way for me to see my father. He will be sincerely missed by all his family and friends.” Dolphy leaves behind his wife, seven children, and five grandchildren. Margaret Blyth, 66 Margaret Blyth, known as Margie, died in hospital after contracting coronavirus. The 66-year-old had worked at North East Autism Society for 18 years and was described as a “much-loved and dedicated” colleague. The charity’s chief executive, John Phillipson, described Blyth as a “local hero”, adding: “In losing her, we have lost a significant member of our team and a friend. We’ve lost one of our own, and she will be greatly missed.” News of her death coincided with International Workers’ Memorial Day on 28 April, with people across the world holding a minute’s silence at 11am to remember health, care and other key workers who have died from coronavirus. Betty Hill, 72, and Ken Hill, 69 Betty Hill, 72, and her husband Ken, 69, died within 24 hours of each other having contracted the coronavirus virus. The “proud East Enders”, who were together for more than 40 years, were lifelong West Ham fans and described as “local heroes” by the mayor. Rokhsana Fiaz, the Newham mayor, said: “The couple had been together for 40 years, and were well known to us at the council, because Ken was the secretary of the East Ham branch of the Royal British Legion and we worked with him to organise the annual Remembrance Day event in East Ham’s Central Park.” West Ham Football Club also paid tribute in a statement. “Ken was a respected member of the club’s supporter advisory board at both grounds, and also a pillar of the local community. “Both loyal and popular fans, Ken was chairman and Betty served on the committee of the West Ham United Supporters’ Club in Castle Street, Upton Park, where the annual Hammer of the Year award was first presented in 1957-58 and for many years afterwards.” Henry Kavanagh, 94 Henry Kavanagh, a popular pub owner who has been pulling pints for more than 70 years, died after contracting coronavirus. Kavanagh, described as a “loving” great-grandfather, ran Rostrevor pub Fearon’s, or Henry’s, as it is known by locals. Kavanagh was born in east Belfast and joined the Merchant Navy during the second world war as a communications officer. He married Bronagh Fearon in 1950 and the couple took over Fearon’s, which had been in Bronagh’s family since 1820. He kept working after his wife died 25 years ago until the coronavirus pandemic forced pubs to close. Family friend Damian Goodman told the Belfast Telegraph: “I kept taking him out on the boats up until the summer of 2018. He was always very active with walking and swimming. “His grandson Sean and I had driven him down quite recently to look at a boat. At 93 he asked if he could climb on to it. I told him we were only supposed to be looking at it, but he was still trying to get the foot up and it was hilarious. He was great guy, I must say, and an absolute gentlemen.” Mozadul Hussain, 63 Mozadul Hussain, a father-of-seven, died in Newport after contracting coronavirus. The former Liberal Democrat city councillor was only allowed five people at his funeral. His son Kamal Hussain told ITV News: “He was liked by everyone, he left a good impression with anyone he spoke to and was always sharing his knowledge to family and friends.” “He was a family-orientated man, but he also had a lot of time for his community and he dedicated time to his charities.” Hussain was one of three of Hussain’s children who attended the “difficult” funeral. He was joined by his cousin and Mr Hussain’s brother-in-law, along with an imam from the mosque. David Mitchell, 89 Mitchell was a retired music teacher and print maker who campaigned for older people and gay rights. He was a long-standing trustee of Age UK Camden and helped to set up a Opening Doors London, which supports the older LGBT+ community. He was named national trustee of the year in 2016 by the Charity Staff Foundation, and Age UK trustee of the year in 2017. Mary Burd, the chief executive of Age UK Camden, said: “David was immensely proud of these awards, although in his self-deprecating way, slightly bemused that he had been chosen. We will miss him terribly.” He died on 4 April. He is survived by David Hass, his husband and partner for 60 years. Sohrab Baghri, 63 Baghri was a civil engineer, campaigner and charity worker who specialised in supplying water and sanitation projects in developing countries. He was a former adviser to the development charity Plan International at its headquarters in Woking, Surrey. He died on 8 April. His daughter Linda said he travelled to over 65 countries and worked with several humanitarian charities. She said: “He was a character and believed in standing up for what’s right even if this meant going on a hunger strike. Our dad was a man of principles and stood against injustices.” She added: “Not being able to hold you close before your last breath will really stay with me forever. You were a man of principles with high moral standards. Amongst all the great things you have achieved, you were the best dad and granddad to my children.” Elsie Hunt, 88 Hunt left school at 16 and combined working for the Inland Revenue with duties as a vicar’s wife. Her son John said his mother “did her share of comforting and consoling in the many urban parishes that my father served in”. She died in Singleton hospital in Swansea on 11 April after contracting coronavirus in a hospice. John said: “Already gravely ill, Covid-19 robbed her of being consoled by her family in her last days. In the hospice, no one wore masks. Even when mum developed a classic dry cough and fever, and was moved to a single room, staff only wore simple paper masks, and no eye protection. I’m forever grateful for the humanity of the people who cared for her, helping her to FaceTime us, so we could at least be, in some way, together.”