List of Famous people who died in 2004

Geoffrey Nigel Laurence Rushton, better known under the pseudonyms John Balance or the later variation Jhonn Balance, was an English musician, occultist, artist and poet. His early work and wide-ranging collaborations made him one of the most influential figures in the industrial, experimental minimalist and neofolk music scenes.

Annie Sidonie Goossens OBE was one of Britain's most enduring harpists. She made her professional debut in 1921, was a founder member of the BBC Symphony Orchestra and went on to play for more than half a century until her retirement in 1981.

Serge Adda was the president of the French television station TV5.

Estelle Axton was an American record executive and co-founder of Stax Records, along with her brother Jim Stewart.

Robert Milo Leicester Devereux, 18th Viscount Hereford was a member of the House of Lords and Premier Viscount of England.