Late Fernando Botero Obit by Colombian Congress

Late Fernando Botero Obit by Colombian Congress

Colombian Congresswoman Piedad Cordoba dies at 68 after a heart stroke in Medellin, Colombia January 20, 2024. Photo shows Cordoba walking towards Fernando Botero's coffin as Colombian congress hosted an obit to late Colombian artist Fernando Botero, on September 2023 days after his death. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Colombian Congresswoman Piedad Cordoba Dies at 68

Colombian Congresswoman Piedad Cordoba Dies at 68

Colombian Congresswoman Piedad Cordoba dies at 68 after a heart stroke in Medellin, Colombia January 20, 2024. Photo shows Cordoba walking towards Fernando Botero's coffin as Colombian congress hosted an obit to late Colombian artist Fernando Botero, on September 2023 days after his death. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Late Fernando Botero Obit by Colombian Congress

Late Fernando Botero Obit by Colombian Congress

The casket of Fernando Botero covered by a Colombian flah is seen in the eliptic room of the Capitol as Colombian congress hosts an obit to late Colombian artist Fernando Botero, in Bogota, Colombia on September 22, 2023. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Late Fernando Botero Obit by Colombian Congress

Late Fernando Botero Obit by Colombian Congress

Colombians visit the casket of artist Fernando Botero as the Colombian congress hosts an obit to late Colombian artist Fernando Botero, in Bogota, Colombia on September 22, 2023. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Late Fernando Botero Obit by Colombian Congress

Late Fernando Botero Obit by Colombian Congress

Colombian congress working staff watches the obit ceremony to late Colombian artist Fernando Botero, in Bogota, Colombia on September 22, 2023. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Late Fernando Botero Obit by Colombian Congress

Late Fernando Botero Obit by Colombian Congress

Presidential guards are seen as Colombian congress hosts an obit to late Colombian artist Fernando Botero, in Bogota, Colombia on September 22, 2023. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Late Fernando Botero Obit by Colombian Congress

Late Fernando Botero Obit by Colombian Congress

Colombia's former president Juan Manuel Santos and his wife Tutina de Santos (L) speak to the sons of Fernando Botero; Fernando Botero Zea and Lina Botero as Colombian congress hosts an obit to late Colombian artist Fernando Botero, in Bogota, Colombia on September 22, 2023. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Late Fernando Botero Obit by Colombian Congress

Late Fernando Botero Obit by Colombian Congress

Colombia's former president Juan Manuel Santos and his wife Tutina de Santos (Out of frame) speak to the sons of Fernando Botero; Fernando Botero Zea and Lina Botero as Colombian congress hosts an obit to late Colombian artist Fernando Botero, in Bogota, Colombia on September 22, 2023. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Late Fernando Botero Obit by Colombian Congress

Late Fernando Botero Obit by Colombian Congress

Fernando Botero Zea son of late artist Fernando Botero seen as Colombian congress hosts an obit to late Colombian artist Fernando Botero, in Bogota, Colombia on September 22, 2023. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Late Fernando Botero Obit by Colombian Congress

Late Fernando Botero Obit by Colombian Congress

Colombians visit the casket of artist Fernando Botero as the Colombian congress hosts an obit to late Colombian artist Fernando Botero, in Bogota, Colombia on September 22, 2023. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Late Fernando Botero Obit by Colombian Congress

Late Fernando Botero Obit by Colombian Congress

Colombians visit the casket of artist Fernando Botero as the Colombian congress hosts an obit to late Colombian artist Fernando Botero, in Bogota, Colombia on September 22, 2023. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Late Fernando Botero Obit by Colombian Congress

Late Fernando Botero Obit by Colombian Congress

Colombia's former president Juan Manuel Santos and his wife Tutina de Santos (Out of frame) speak to the sons of Fernando Botero; Fernando Botero Zea and Lina Botero as Colombian congress hosts an obit to late Colombian artist Fernando Botero, in Bogota, Colombia on September 22, 2023. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Late Fernando Botero Obit by Colombian Congress

Late Fernando Botero Obit by Colombian Congress

Colombian congress hosts an obit to late Colombian artist Fernando Botero, in Bogota, Colombia on September 22, 2023. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Late Fernando Botero Obit by Colombian Congress

Late Fernando Botero Obit by Colombian Congress

Colombian congress hosts an obit to late Colombian artist Fernando Botero, in Bogota, Colombia on September 22, 2023. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Late Fernando Botero Obit by Colombian Congress

Late Fernando Botero Obit by Colombian Congress

Colombian congress hosts an obit to late Colombian artist Fernando Botero, in Bogota, Colombia on September 22, 2023. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Late Fernando Botero Obit by Colombian Congress

Late Fernando Botero Obit by Colombian Congress

Colombian congress hosts an obit to late Colombian artist Fernando Botero, in Bogota, Colombia on September 22, 2023. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Late Fernando Botero Obit by Colombian Congress

Late Fernando Botero Obit by Colombian Congress

Colombian congress hosts an obit to late Colombian artist Fernando Botero, in Bogota, Colombia on September 22, 2023. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Late Fernando Botero Obit by Colombian Congress

Late Fernando Botero Obit by Colombian Congress

Colombian congress hosts an obit to late Colombian artist Fernando Botero, in Bogota, Colombia on September 22, 2023. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Late Fernando Botero Obit by Colombian Congress

Late Fernando Botero Obit by Colombian Congress

Colombian congress hosts an obit to late Colombian artist Fernando Botero, in Bogota, Colombia on September 22, 2023. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Late Fernando Botero Obit by Colombian Congress

Late Fernando Botero Obit by Colombian Congress

Colombian congress hosts an obit to late Colombian artist Fernando Botero, in Bogota, Colombia on September 22, 2023. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Late Fernando Botero Obit by Colombian Congress

Late Fernando Botero Obit by Colombian Congress

Colombian congress hosts an obit to late Colombian artist Fernando Botero, in Bogota, Colombia on September 22, 2023. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Late Fernando Botero Obit by Colombian Congress

Late Fernando Botero Obit by Colombian Congress

Colombian congress hosts an obit to late Colombian artist Fernando Botero, in Bogota, Colombia on September 22, 2023. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Late Fernando Botero Obit by Colombian Congress

Late Fernando Botero Obit by Colombian Congress

Colombian congress hosts an obit to late Colombian artist Fernando Botero, in Bogota, Colombia on September 22, 2023. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

N. Korea says it successfully put satellite into orbit

N. Korea says it successfully put satellite into orbit

PYONGYANG, North Korea - Pyongyang citizens applaud as they watch a TV news program, aired by Korean Central Television, reporting North Korea successfully launched the ''Kwangmyongsong-2'' experimental communications satellite and put it into obit. The U.S. military denied the report, saying, 'No object entered orbit and no debris fell on Japan.'

N. Korea says it successfully put satellite into orbit

N. Korea says it successfully put satellite into orbit

PYONGYANG, North Korea - Pyongyang citizens applaud as they watch a TV news program, aired by Korean Central Television, reporting North Korea successfully launched the ''Kwangmyongsong-2'' experimental communications satellite and put it into obit. The U.S. military denied the report, saying, 'No object entered orbit and no debris fell on Japan.' (Kyodo)

Petr Kellner, death, gathering, tribute, condolences

Petr Kellner, death, gathering, tribute, condolences

People can pay Petr Kellner a last farewell and sign a condolence book in the building of PPF Gate in Prague, Czech Republic, March 30, 2021. Czech billionaire Petr Kellner died in a helicopter accident in Alaska on Saturday, the New York Times writes and PPF spokeswoman confirmed. Kellner, the richest Czech businessman, was the PPF's majority owner. The police of Alaska said a man from the Czech Republic, 56, named Petr Kellner was among the victims of the air crash. Also, there is another Czech, 50, named Benjamin Larochaix among them. Another three people died in the accident, including the pilot. One person is in a serious, but stabilised condition in the hospital in Anchorage. (CTK Photo/Vit Simanek)

Petr Kellner, death, gathering, tribute, condolences

Petr Kellner, death, gathering, tribute, condolences

People can pay Petr Kellner a last farewell and sign a condolence book in the building of PPF Gate in Prague, Czech Republic, March 30, 2021. Czech billionaire Petr Kellner died in a helicopter accident in Alaska on Saturday, the New York Times writes and PPF spokeswoman confirmed. Kellner, the richest Czech businessman, was the PPF's majority owner. The police of Alaska said a man from the Czech Republic, 56, named Petr Kellner was among the victims of the air crash. Also, there is another Czech, 50, named Benjamin Larochaix among them. Another three people died in the accident, including the pilot. One person is in a serious, but stabilised condition in the hospital in Anchorage. (CTK Photo/Vit Simanek)

Petr Kellner, death, gathering, tribute, condolences

Petr Kellner, death, gathering, tribute, condolences

People can pay Petr Kellner a last farewell and sign a condolence book in the building of PPF Gate in Prague, Czech Republic, March 30, 2021. Czech billionaire Petr Kellner died in a helicopter accident in Alaska on Saturday, the New York Times writes and PPF spokeswoman confirmed. Kellner, the richest Czech businessman, was the PPF's majority owner. The police of Alaska said a man from the Czech Republic, 56, named Petr Kellner was among the victims of the air crash. Also, there is another Czech, 50, named Benjamin Larochaix among them. Another three people died in the accident, including the pilot. One person is in a serious, but stabilised condition in the hospital in Anchorage. (CTK Photo/Vit Simanek)

The richest Czech Petr Kellner died

The richest Czech Petr Kellner died

Czech billionaire Petr Kellner died in a helicopter accident in Alaska on Saturday, the New York Times writes and PPF spokeswoman confirmed in Prague, Czech Republic, March 29, 2021. ***FILE PHOTO*** PPF's main shareholder Petr Kellner, left, is seen during the equestrian CET Prague Cup, CSIO Grand Prix, in Prague, Czech Republic, August 23, 2020. (CTK Photo/Roman Vondrous)

The richest Czech Petr Kellner died

The richest Czech Petr Kellner died

Czech billionaire Petr Kellner died in a helicopter accident in Alaska on Saturday, the New York Times writes and PPF spokeswoman confirmed in Prague, Czech Republic, March 29, 2021. ***FILE PHOTO*** PPF's main shareholder Petr Kellner, left, is seen during the equestrian CET Prague Cup, CSIO Grand Prix, in Prague, Czech Republic, August 23, 2020. (CTK Photo/Roman Vondrous)

The richest Czech Petr Kellner died

The richest Czech Petr Kellner died

Czech billionaire Petr Kellner died in a helicopter accident in Alaska on Saturday, the New York Times writes and PPF spokeswoman confirmed in Prague, Czech Republic, March 29, 2021. ***FILE PHOTO*** PPF's main shareholder Petr Kellner, left, is seen during the equestrian CET Prague Cup, CSIO Grand Prix, in Prague, Czech Republic, August 23, 2020. (CTK Photo/Roman Vondrous)

The richest Czech Petr Kellner died

The richest Czech Petr Kellner died

Czech billionaire Petr Kellner died in a helicopter accident in Alaska on Saturday, the New York Times writes and PPF spokeswoman confirmed in Prague, Czech Republic, March 29, 2021. ***FILE PHOTO*** PPF's main shareholder Petr Kellner smiles during the equestrian CET Prague Cup, CSIO Grand Prix, in Prague, Czech Republic, August 23, 2020. (CTK Photo/Roman Vondrous)

The richest Czech Petr Kellner died

The richest Czech Petr Kellner died

Czech billionaire Petr Kellner died in a helicopter accident in Alaska on Saturday, the New York Times writes and PPF spokeswoman confirmed in Prague, Czech Republic, March 29, 2021. ***FILE PHOTO*** PPF's main shareholder Petr Kellner, left, is seen during the equestrian CET Prague Cup, CSIO Grand Prix, in Prague, Czech Republic, August 23, 2020. (CTK Photo/Roman Vondrous)

The richest Czech Petr Kellner died

The richest Czech Petr Kellner died

Czech billionaire Petr Kellner died in a helicopter accident in Alaska on Saturday, the New York Times writes and PPF spokeswoman confirmed in Prague, Czech Republic, March 29, 2021. ***FILE PHOTO*** PPF's main shareholder Petr Kellner is seen during the equestrian CET Prague Cup, CSIO Grand Prix, in Prague, Czech Republic, August 23, 2020. (CTK Photo/Roman Vondrous)

The richest Czech Petr Kellner died

The richest Czech Petr Kellner died

Czech billionaire Petr Kellner died in a helicopter accident in Alaska on Saturday, the New York Times writes and PPF spokeswoman confirmed in Prague, Czech Republic, March 29, 2021. ***FILE PHOTO*** PPF's main shareholder Petr Kellner is seen during the equestrian CET Prague Cup, CSIO Grand Prix, in Prague, Czech Republic, August 23, 2020. (CTK Photo/Roman Vondrous)

Ladislav Mrkvicka, actor

Ladislav Mrkvicka, actor

People read the announcement about death of Czech actor Ladislav Mrkvicka at the National Theatre in Prague, Czech Republic, December 28, 2020. Actor Ladislav Mrkvicka, who won the 2020 Czech Lion award for the best supporting actor in the Czech film Old-Timers (Starici) and the 2019 Thalia award for outstanding contribution to Czech drama, died at the age of 81. (CTK Photo/Katerina Sulova)

Kim Ki-duk

Kim Ki-duk

South Korean filmmaker Kim Ki-duk (pictured) presents movie Poetry by South Korean director Lee Chang-dong during the 50th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival in Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic, July 10, 2015. Kim Ki-duk, who won the top award at the Venice Film Festival in 2012, has died in Latvia. He was 59. (CTK Photo/Vit Simanek)

Kim Ki-duk

Kim Ki-duk

South Korean filmmaker Kim Ki-duk (pictured) presents movie Poetry by South Korean director Lee Chang-dong during the 50th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival in Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic, July 10, 2015. Kim Ki-duk, who won the top award at the Venice Film Festival in 2012, has died in Latvia. He was 59. (CTK Photo/Vit Simanek)

Kim Ki-duk

Kim Ki-duk

Korean director Kim Ki-duk poses during the 46th International Film Festival in Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic, July 3, 2011. Kim Ki-duk, who won the top award at the Venice Film Festival in 2012, has died in Latvia. He was 59. (CTK Photo/Vit Simanek)

Kim Ki-duk

Kim Ki-duk

South Korean filmmaker Kim Ki-duk presents movie Poetry by South Korean director Lee Chang-dong during the 50th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival in Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic, July 10, 2015. Kim Ki-duk, who won the top award at the Venice Film Festival in 2012, has died in Latvia. He was 59. (CTK Photo/Vit Simanek)

Kim Ki-duk

Kim Ki-duk

South Korean filmmaker Kim Ki-duk (pictured) presents movie Poetry by South Korean director Lee Chang-dong during the 50th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival in Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic, July 10, 2015. Kim Ki-duk, who won the top award at the Venice Film Festival in 2012, has died in Latvia. He was 59. (CTK Photo/Vit Simanek)

Kim Ki-duk

Kim Ki-duk

Korean director Kim Ki-duk poses during the 46th International Film Festival in Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic, July 6, 2011. Kim Ki-duk, who won the top award at the Venice Film Festival in 2012, has died in Latvia. He was 59. (CTK Photo/Vit Simanek)

Kim Ki-duk

Kim Ki-duk

South Korean director Kim Ki-duk poses during the 46th International Film Festival in Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic, July 3, 2011. Kim Ki-duk, who won the top award at the Venice Film Festival in 2012, has died in Latvia. He was 59. (CTK Photo/Vit Simanek)

Kamila Mouckova

Kamila Mouckova

***OCTOBER 28, 2013, FILE PHOTO*** Broadcaster Kamila Mouckova died in today, on Tuesday, November 24, 2020, at the age of 92. Mouckova was the first broadcaster announcing the invasion of the Warsaw Pact armies of Czechoslovakia on August 21, 1968, ending the era of liberalisation reforms known as the Prague Spring. (CTK Photo/Roman Vondrous)

Kamila Mouckova

Kamila Mouckova

***NOVEMBER 15, 2019, FILE PHOTO*** Broadcaster Kamila Mouckova died in today, on Tuesday, November 24, 2020, at the age of 92. Mouckova was the first broadcaster announcing the invasion of the Warsaw Pact armies of Czechoslovakia on August 21, 1968, ending the era of liberalisation reforms known as the Prague Spring. (CTK Photo/Katerina Sulova)

Kamila Mouckova

Kamila Mouckova

***APRIL 8, 2013, FILE PHOTO*** Broadcaster Kamila Mouckova died in today, on Tuesday, November 24, 2020, at the age of 92. Mouckova was the first broadcaster announcing the invasion of the Warsaw Pact armies of Czechoslovakia on August 21, 1968, ending the era of liberalisation reforms known as the Prague Spring. (CTK Photo/Roman Vondrous)

Kamila Mouckova

Kamila Mouckova

***FEBRUARY 7, 1969, FILE PHOTO*** Broadcaster Kamila Mouckova died in today, on Tuesday, November 24, 2020, at the age of 92. Mouckova was the first broadcaster announcing the invasion of the Warsaw Pact armies of Czechoslovakia on August 21, 1968, ending the era of liberalisation reforms known as the Prague Spring. (CTK Photo/Jovan Dezort)

Kamila Mouckova

Kamila Mouckova

***NOVEMBER 15, 2019, FILE PHOTO*** Broadcaster Kamila Mouckova died in today, on Tuesday, November 24, 2020, at the age of 92. Mouckova was the first broadcaster announcing the invasion of the Warsaw Pact armies of Czechoslovakia on August 21, 1968, ending the era of liberalisation reforms known as the Prague Spring. (CTK Photo/Katerina Sulova)

ANGELA MERKEL, RUDOLF ZAHRADNIK

ANGELA MERKEL, RUDOLF ZAHRADNIK

***FILE PHOTO*** German Chancellor Angela Merkel meets her former teacher Rudolf Zahradnik, Czech physical chemist and former chairman of the Academy of Sciences, within her one-day visit to Czech Republic in Prague, Czech Republic, August 25, 2016. Former president of the Czech Academy of Sciences (CAV), one of the founders of Czech quantum chemistry, Rudolf Zahradnik, died at 92 today, on Saturday, October 31, 2020, the CAV has announced at its webpage. Zahradnik was also a founding member and chairman of the Learned Society of the Czech Republic. In the 1980s, he was a mentor of future German Chancellor Angela Merkel. (CTK Photo/Michal Dolezal)

Sean CONNERY, film Liga vyjimecnych - premiera

Sean CONNERY, film Liga vyjimecnych - premiera

***FILE PHOTO*** British actor Sean Connery arrives at Prague's Slovansky Dum cinema on Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2003, to attend the European premiere of his latest film, The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen. Scottish actor Sean Connery, considered by many to have been the best James Bond, has died aged 90 on Saturday October 31, 2020, according to an announcement from his family. (CTK Photo/Michal Dolezal)