Canadian broadcasting icon Lloyd Robertson died in 2026 at age 92 after a long career as a news anchor. The announcement prompted widespread reflection on a year filled with notable passings and challenges. The editorial takes the position that such losses underscore the cumulative weight of difficult events.
life after death
Jun
23
2026
Zapiro created this tribute illustration of Abdullah Ibrahim following the South African jazz pianist's death in 2026. The drawing shows Ibrahim at the keyboard with titles of his well-known works arrayed around him, including Mannenberg, District Six, Soweto Is Where It's At, African Suite, and others drawn from his discography spanning decades of performances rooted in Cape Town and broader African musical traditions.
