Author Archives: LSE Internal Communications

Dec 10 2018

Alan Day

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With great sadness, we announce the death of Alan Day on 2 December aged 94 after a long period of ill-health. The School owes a huge debt of gratitude for his pivotal role in heading off an existential threat when … Continue reading

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Dec 6 2018

Lord Jeremy Heywood

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Jeremy Heywood, who passed away on 4 November 2018, was the outstanding civil servant of his generation and the indispensable advisor to four prime ministers.  He was also a friend of 33 years since we met as students at LSE … Continue reading

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Oct 25 2018

Marion O’Brien

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It is with enormous sadness that we report the sudden death of Marion O’Brien on 21 October, who worked for the School for 33 years until 2010. She supported academics and the Convenor of the Economics Department from 1976-84, then worked as … Continue reading

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Aug 13 2018

Vic Harvey

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Vic Harvey, who died on the 13 July aged 83, was a dedicated servant of the School over many years. No-one was more loyal. His period of service lasted from 1983 until his retirement in 2002. Vic performed a whole … Continue reading

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Jul 18 2018

Dr John Lane

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We regret to announce the death of Dr John Lane, who passed away in Singapore earlier this year. John gained his PhD at Stanford University, and joined the LSE Department of Economics as a lecturer in 1971. He also held visiting … Continue reading

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