SBS looks back at some of the personalities who passed away in 2021

It was another year of deep loss as COVID-19 continued to spread around the world. Some of those to have passed away this year brought Australia and the world together, in celebration of their extraordinary lives.

The Royal Navy cap sits on top of the coffin during the funeral of Britains Prince Philip Saturday April 17, 2021. (Leon Neal/Pool via AP) Source: Pool Getty