And when did the elder George Bush become a "universally loved figure"?
The second to die was the woman who nursed her, another much loved figure.
The then king, Birendra, was a much loved figure, above the rough and tumble of Nepal's tumultuous politics.
He was a dearly loved figure, treasured for his generosity and quiet, gentlemanly charm, and for his unique contribution to the making of the town.
A founding member of the Merce Cunningham Dance Company and a much loved figure of the experimental dance scene, Charlip wrote and illustrated children's books and created whimsical dance miniatures, improvisations based on simple instructions, drawings, and odd situations.
Yes, if you remember the Civil Rights movement and the real Martin Luther King, seeing MLK turned into a cuddly, universally loved figure, celebrated in airline magazines, is a bit disturbing.
Pacquiao is a universally loved figure in his country and is already a congress man - he is hoping to secure a seat in the senate at the next elections.
If the FA had accepted Robson's resignation, he may not have become the widely loved figure he is nowadays and he might not have ended up managing PSV, Barcelona and Porto.
Lesley Hinds, Edinburgh City Council's transport convener, said: "Commissioned to mark the birthplace of his creator Arthur Conan Doyle, the magnificent statue of Sherlock Holmes has been a much loved figure on Picardy Place since 1991.
