Prof. Zeng–Zhao Feng (also known as Z.Z. Feng or Z–Z. Feng in publications) passed away at 20:50 Hrs (Beijing Time) on 5th January, 2023 in Beijing, China. He was the Initiator of the International Society of Palaeogeography (ISP). He was also the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Palaeogeography (JoP) both English and Chinese Editions. An extensive list of his publications is included. Prof. Z.Z. Feng was a geoscientist with many talents. He was a researcher, innovator, initiator, author, editor, educator, mentor, organizer, and above all was a great human being! Even at the age of 97, just two weeks before his passing, he was full of energy and enthusiasm in screening manuscripts for the Journal of Palaeogeography. He left a great void in Journalism. We all will miss him as an iconic sedimentologist!