Maybe not a celebrity for many but a childhood hero of mine died yesterday. Niki Lauda had been sick for some time.
One of the greatest drivers ever, Lauda and his 1976 championship dual with James Hunt was the subject of Ron Howard's movie Rush, one of the best racing films ever. After being severely burned in a crash in the 1976 German GP, he went from being given the last rights to back in a race car in six weeks. Up until his latest illness, Lauda served as a team mentor for the Mercedes team, chiefly, Lewis Hamilton. He also got around to starting three airlines. A legend of the sport and one of a kind.