a Finnish Olympic skier and Nordic combined competitor, died on May 26, 2026. He was born on November 21, 1939, in Mikkeli, Finland. Klinga competed in the Nordic combined events at the 1964 Winter Olympics and the 1968 Winter Olympics.… · 26 May 2026 · May 2026 · Scorpio
an Indonesian politician who served as a member of the House of Representatives from 2004 to 2009, died on May 26, 2026. He was 84. A member of the National Mandate Party, Toha was born on April 29, 1942, and… · 26 May 2026 · May 2026 · Taurus
the Nigerian footballer who played for Royal Antwerp, Southampton and Dynamo České Budějovice, died on May 26, 2026. He was 21. Udoh, also known as Victor Akaniyene Udoh, was a forward born on January 1, 2004. He moved from Hypebuzz… · Belgium · 26 May 2026 · May 2026
the American football player who played for the Miami Dolphins, died on May 26, 2026. He was 79. Born in Oakland, California, on July 3, 1946, Fernandez was a defensive lineman for eight seasons with Miami and appeared in three… · 26 May 2026 · Fernández · May 2026
an American boxer, died on May 26, 2026. He was 71. Duarte was a professional super bantamweight who turned pro in 1973 and retired in 1989 after losing to Daniel Zaragoza in a WBC super bantamweight title challenge. He finished… · 26 May 2026 · May 2026
a Serbian politician and former president of the chamber of citizens of the Federal Assembly of Yugoslavia from 2000 to 2003 and of the Assembly of Serbia and Montenegro from 2003 to 2004, died on May 26, 2026. He was… · 26 May 2026 · May 2026 · Cancer
a Taiwanese conglomerate industry executive, died on May 26, 2026, at the age of 75. He was a businessman best known as the founder of the Tang Prize and as chairman of Ruentex Financial Group. Yin also served as president… · China · 26 May 2026 · May 2026
a Japanese film director, screenwriter and special effects artist, died on May 25, 2026. He was 59. Born on April 1, 1967, in Taitō-ku, Nishimura worked predominantly in the horror genre and began his career in 1995. He was known… · 25 May 2026 · May 2026 · Aries
Brazilian politician and physician who served as mayor of São Paulo and later as a deputy, died on May 25, 2026. He was 98. Curiati was born in Avaré on February 13, 1928, and held office as mayor of São… · 25 May 2026 · May 2026 · Antonio · Cancer
an Indian archaeologist, died on May 25, 2026. She was 82. Ratnagar’s work focused on the Indus Valley civilization, and she wrote several books and academic textbooks. She studied at Deccan College, University of Pune, and later at the Institute… · 25 May 2026 · May 2026
the Burkinabé general who served as head of state in 2014, died on May 25, 2026. He was 68. Traoré was the interim head of state of Burkina Faso for one day, from October 31 to November 1, 2014, following… · 25 May 2026 · May 2026 · Cancer
an English politician, died on May 25, 2026, aged 88. Known as a Liberal Democrat politician, she represented the Fortune Green ward on Camden Council for 35 years before retiring in 2021. Born Felicity Marion Peel Corbin on May 21,… · 25 May 2026 · May 2026
the American jazz saxophonist known for "Airegin," "Oleo" and "Doxy," died on May 25, 2026, at age 95. Born Walter Theodore Rollins on Sept. 7, 1930, in New York City, he was a musician, composer and bandleader whose work spanned… · 25 May 2026 · May 2026
2026. He was an Italian astrophysicist · 25 May 2026 · May 2026 · May 25
an Indian archaeologist, died on May 25, 2026. She was 82. Ratnagar’s work focused on the Indus Valley civilization, and she wrote several books and academic textbooks. She studied at Deccan College, University of Pune, and later at the Institute… · 25 May 2026 · May 2026
the Burkinabé general who served as head of state in 2014, died on May 25, 2026. He was 68. Traoré was the interim head of state of Burkina Faso for one day, from October 31 to November 1, 2014, following… · 25 May 2026 · May 2026 · Cancer
an English politician, died on May 25, 2026, aged 88. Known as a Liberal Democrat politician, she represented the Fortune Green ward on Camden Council for 35 years before retiring in 2021. Born Felicity Marion Peel Corbin on May 21,… · 25 May 2026 · May 2026
the American jazz saxophonist known for "Airegin," "Oleo" and "Doxy," died on May 25, 2026, at age 95. Born Walter Theodore Rollins on Sept. 7, 1930, in New York City, he was a musician, composer and bandleader whose work spanned… · 25 May 2026 · May 2026
the American politician who served in the Massachusetts House of Representatives from 1995 to 2017, died on May 25, 2026. He was 92. Swan represented the 11th Hampden District in the Massachusetts House from 1995 to 2016. Born in Belzoni,… · 25 May 2026 · May 2026 · Cancer
a French politician and member of parliament since 2022, died on May 24, 2026, of cancer. She was 59. Bellamy served in the National Assembly for Vendée’s 2nd constituency from 2022 until her death. She was a member of Horizons… · 25 May 2026 · May 2026 · Cancer · May 25 · Libra
the Greek footballer who played for Skoda Xanthi, Olympiacos and the national team, died on May 25, 2026, from complications of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. He was 49. Antzas was a former professional defender whose career began with Pandramaikos in 1993.… · 25 May 2026 · May 2026
2026, from complications of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. He was an Australian footballer. The death was confirmed in the record as relating to that illness · 25 May 2026 · Aquarius · May 2026 · May 25
the Swedish politician who served as minister for foreign trade from 1983 to 1986 and minister of agriculture from 1986 to 1991, died on May 24, 2026. He was 84. A Social Democratic politician, Hellström also held other senior public… · 24 May 2026 · Capricorn · May 2026
2026. He was an Indian Olympic archer who represented India at the 1988 Summer Olympics. Meena was 61 · 24 May 2026 · May 2026 · Cancer · May 24
the Canadian Hall of Fame Thoroughbred racehorse trainer, died on May 24, 2026. He was 92. Rowntree was one of the most successful trainers in Canadian Thoroughbred racing history. He began his racing career as a jockey in Toronto, riding… · 24 May 2026 · May 2026
2026. He was a Spanish cartoonist and animator · 24 May 2026 · May 2026 · May 24
2026. He was a Russian politician who served as mayor of Nalchik since 2018 · Pulmonary Artery Thrombosis · 24 May 2026 · May 2026 · Cancer · May 24
Italian professional wrestler · 24 May 2026 · May 2026 · Cancer · May 24
a Polish politician and member of the Sejm from 2011 to 2019, died on May 23, 2026. He was 67. Born Piotr Mieczysław Pyzik on January 1, 1959, in Puławy, he was a member of Law and Justice and served… · 23 May 2026 · Capricorn · May 2026
the French costume designer, died on May 23, 2026. He was 95. Wolsky was known for work in film and on stage, with a career that included costume design for Broadway and motion pictures. He received seven Academy Award nominations… · 23 May 2026 · May 2026
an American performance artist, died on May 23, 2026. She was 82. Schloss was known for performance art, video and film art, sound poetry, directing and curating, and for A's, her interdisciplinary loft space in New York City. Her work… · 23 May 2026 · May 2026
the American pianist and composer, died on May 23, 2026, at age 77 of pneumonia. Born in Havre, Montana, in 1949 and raised in Chester, he began performing with local bands as a teenager. He later won a Leonard Bernstein… · 23 May 2026 · May 2026
2026, at the age of 88. He was a Dutch footballer who played for PSV Eindhoven, GVAV and the Netherlands national team. Renders appeared in five matches for the national side between 1959 and 1962 · 23 May 2026 · May 2026 · May 23
a Czech historian, anti-communist dissident and Holocaust survivor, died on May 23, 2026. He was 97. Brod was born in Prague on January 18, 1929, to an assimilated Jewish family. Before World War II, he considered himself Czech, but the… · 23 May 2026 · May 2026
Dame Jools Topp, the New Zealand musician and comedian known as one half of the Topp Twins, died on May 23, 2026, aged 68. A performer active from 1975 to 2026, she built a long career with her twin sister… · 23 May 2026 · May 2026 · Cancer · Cancer
an American politician, died on May 23, 2026, at age 94. She served as the sponsor of the 1977 Human Rights Ordinance in Miami-Dade County, Florida, and was elected to the Metro-Dade County Commission in 1976, 1978 and 1982. After… · 23 May 2026 · May 2026
the English opera director, died on May 23, 2026, at the age of 87. He was known as one of the leading television directors specializing in opera and classical music. Born in London in 1939, he studied at the Royal… · Czechia · 23 May 2026 · May 2026
the English footballer who played for Walsall and Lincoln City, died on May 23, 2026, at the age of 82. A midfielder, he made 110 Football League appearances during his career, beginning in non-league football with Darlaston. He joined Lincoln… · 23 May 2026 · May 2026
the Japanese humanitarian who served as president of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies from 2009 to 2017, died on May 23, 2026. He was 87. Konoe also served as president of the Japanese Red Cross… · 23 May 2026 · May 2026 · Cancer
the Iranian footballer who played for Taj and Persepolis and captained the national team, died on May 23, 2026. He was 80. Ghelichkhani was an Iranian-French player who was based in France and later worked as the editor and publisher… · 23 May 2026 · May 2026
2026. He was a Brazilian bodybuilder and influencer. His death was noted by sources identifying him as 22 years old · 23 May 2026 · May 2026 · May 23 · Leo
a Canadian politician and former Toronto city councillor, died on May 23, 2026. He was 86. Moscoe served on Toronto City Council from 1978 to 2010 and represented Ward 15 in the western part of Eglinton-Lawrence. A member of the… · 23 May 2026 · May 2026 · Cancer
a Bangladeshi politician and former member of parliament from 1973 to 1979, died on May 23, 2026. He was elected to parliament from Barisal-4 in 1973 as a Bangladesh Awami League candidate. The Wikipedia summary identifies him as a former… · 23 May 2026 · May 2026 · Scorpio
an American mathematician, died on May 23, 2026. He was known for his work in mathematical optimization and iterative methods for nonlinear problems, with more recent research focused on algorithms for constrained optimization and interior point methods for linear and… · 23 May 2026 · May 2026 · Aries
the Norwegian footballer and manager associated with Lillestrøm SK and the national team, died on May 23, 2026, aged 75. A striker, he spent his entire playing career with Lillestrøm, helping the club rise from the third division to the… · 23 May 2026 · May 2026 · Virgo
2026. He was a Russian football player and manager, known for his time with Spartak Moscow and the Soviet Union national team. Rozhkov later worked as a manager · 23 May 2026 · Aquarius · May 2026 · May 23
a French actress known for Viens chez moi, j'habite chez une copine, My Father's Glory and My Mother's Castle, died on May 23, 2026. Born in Lille, Nord, France, on May 6, 1946, she made her French television debut as… · Britain · England · 23 May 2026 · May 2026 · Taurus
2026. He was an Albanian actor known for Përrallë nga e kaluara, The Man with the Cannon and Slogans. News of his death was reported at age 84. His work included roles in Albanian film, where he was identified with… · 23 May 2026 · May 2026 · May 23
the Czech engineer and rector of VSB – Technical University of Ostrava, died on May 22, 2026, at the age of 83. He led the university during two periods, from 1990 to 1997 and again from 2003 to 2010. Čermák… · 22 May 2026 · May 2026 · Cancer · Čermak
an American lawyer and counsel, died on May 22, 2026. He was 95. Jones was the former personal counsel, adviser, draft speech writer and close friend of Martin Luther King Jr., and later served as a scholar in residence at… · 22 May 2026 · May 2026
an American politician and civil rights activist, died on May 22, 2026, at the age of 98. She was an activist from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and a member of the Black Panther Party. Berrien was the first African-American to run for… · 22 May 2026 · May 2026
an American architect, died on May 22, 2026, of complications from Parkinson's disease. He was 90. Foote's work was associated with the preservation movement in the United States, and he founded Jonathan L. Foote and Associates, Inc., an architecture firm… · 22 May 2026 · May 2026
the British politician who served as a Member of Parliament from 1983 to 1997, died on May 22, 2026, aged 80. Born Jeremy James Hanley on 17 November 1945, he represented Richmond and Barnes in the House of Commons and… · 22 May 2026 · May 2026 · Scorpio
a Dutch activist and founder of Urgenda, died on May 22, 2026, at age 59 after breast cancer. Born on October 28, 1966, in Wormerveer, Netherlands, she was raised in Amsterdam. Minnesma held a degree in international law on climate… · 22 May 2026 · May 2026 · Scorpio
an Israeli architect and urban designer, died on May 22, 2026. Born in Haifa in 1934, he studied architecture at the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology and graduated from Tichon Hadash high school in Tel Aviv. Goodovitch created modernist… · 22 May 2026 · May 2026 · Cancer
an American actor best known for his recurring role on NBC’s "30 Rock," died on May 22, 2026. He was 52. Born Grizzwald Chapman in Brooklyn, New York, on April 16, 1974, he was active in television from 2006 and… · 22 May 2026 · May 2026 · Aries
the American rapper best known as one half of Rob Base & DJ E-Z Rock, died on May 22, 2026, of cancer. He was 59. Performing under the stage name of Robert Ginyard, he was part of the Harlem, New… · 22 May 2026 · May 2026 · Cancer · Bäse
a Paraguayan footballer who played for Olimpia, Guaraní and the Paraguay national team, died on May 22, 2026, at the age of 82. Sosa Ovelar played 48 matches for Paraguay from 1968 to 1977 and was part of the squad… · 22 May 2026 · May 2026 · Aries
Chilean politician and senator, died on May 22, 2026, at the age of 97. Born in Santiago on January 2, 1929, she served in the Senate of Chile from 1969 to 1973 and again from 1993 to 1998. Carrera was… · 22 May 2026 · Capricorn · May 2026 · Maria
an English footballer who played for Portsmouth and Gillingham, died on May 22, 2026. He was 92. Albury, whose full name was William Frederick Albury, made his debut for Portsmouth at 16 in a Midweek League match against Tottenham Hotspur… · 22 May 2026 · May 2026 · Leo
the English saxophonist known for his work with Pink Floyd, died on May 22, 2026, at the age of 83. Born Richard Parry in Kentford, Suffolk, on December 22, 1942, he began his career in the mid-1960s with The Soul… · 22 May 2026 · Capricorn · May 2026
an Italian boxer and 1960 Olympic champion, died on May 22, 2026, at the age of 88. Born in Campalto, Italy, on November 29, 1937, he won the gold medal in the heavyweight division at the 1960 Summer Olympics in… · 22 May 2026 · Sagittarius · May 2026
the English-New Zealand motorcycle speedway rider who competed for Wimbledon Dons, Cradley Heathens and the New Zealand national team, died on May 22, 2026, aged 90. Born in Edmonton, London, on October 27, 1935, Andrews was capped 21 times by… · Britain · 22 May 2026 · May 2026 · Scorpio
a Danish diplomat, died on May 21, 2026. Born on January 1, 1942, he was Denmark’s ambassador to Algeria. Olsen worked for Denmark’s Foreign Ministry from 1969 and served in Morocco, Algeria, Saudi Arabia, Rwanda, Chile and Peru. He was… · 21 May 2026 · Capricorn · May 2026
a German diplomat and author, died on May 21, 2026, at the age of 100. Known as Wendi von Staden, she wrote the 1979 memoir "Darkness Over the Valley: Growing Up in Nazi Germany," in which she recalled her youth… · 21 May 2026 · May 2026 · Gemini
the Canadian-American actor known for Inside Daisy Clover, The Andromeda Strain and The Longest Day, died on May 21, 2026. Born Peter John Helm Jr. on December 22, 1941, in Toronto, Ontario, he was a film and television actor whose… · 21 May 2026 · Capricorn · May 2026
Gerald M. Pomper, an American political scientist, died on May 21, 2026. He was 91. Pomper specialized in American elections and politics and was the Board of Governors Professor Emeritus of Political Science at the Eagleton Institute of Politics at… · 21 May 2026 · May 2026 · Aries
Dan Newman, a Canadian politician, died on May 21, 2026. He was 63. Newman was born in Toronto and served as a Progressive Conservative member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1995 to 2003. He was a cabinet minister… · 21 May 2026 · Capricorn · May 2026
an American astronaut and Air Force officer, died on May 21, 2026, at age 87. Born John McCreary Fabian on January 28, 1939, in Goose Creek, Texas, he flew two Space Shuttle missions and worked on the development of the… · 21 May 2026 · Aquarius · May 2026
the stage name of Ivorian singer and artist Koffi Kouakou Elias, died on May 21, 2026. Born in Ivory Coast, he also worked as a coupé-décalé artist and became known in the 2020s for social media videos that combined music… · 21 May 2026 · May 2026 · Cancer
the Finnish politician who served as an MP from 1991 to 1995 and as an MEP from 1996 to 2009, died on May 21, 2026, at the age of 82. Born in Kauhava on April 4, 1944, he represented the… · 21 May 2026 · May 2026 · Aries
a Polish chess player, died on May 21, 2026, at the age of 82. Born in Warsaw on November 11, 1943, he won the Polish Chess Championship in 1982 and was awarded the International Master title in 1976. Adamski placed… · 21 May 2026 · May 2026 · Scorpio
the English television presenter best known for Wish You Were Here...?, died on May 22, 2026, aged 90. Born Judith Rosemary Locke Chalmers in Gatley, Cheshire, on October 10, 1935, she began broadcasting for the BBC at 13 after being… · 21 May 2026 · May 2026 · May 21 · Libra
2026. He was an Italian footballer · 21 May 2026 · May 2026 · May 21
an Italian footballer, died on May 21, 2026 · 21 May 2026 · May 2026
a New Zealand Māori academic, rugby union player and public servant, died on May 21, 2026. Born in Ruatoria in 1936, he served as secretary of the Department of Maori Affairs from 1983 to 1989, and was involved in the… · 21 May 2026 · May 2026 · Cancer
the Italian gastronomist and founder of Slow Food, died on May 21, 2026, at age 76. Also known as "Carlìn," he was an Italian activist and author who founded the International Slow Food Movement and the Terra Madre festivals. Born… · 21 May 2026 · May 2026 · Cancer
Howard Fendrich died on May 21, 2026, of cancer. He was an American sports writer for The Associated Press. His death was reported in connection with the illness.
an American writer and activist, died on May 21, 2026, at age 77. Born Julienne Eden Schultz in Eugene, Oregon, in 1948, she was known for her role in the 1976 hijacking of TWA Flight 355, when she was arrested… · 21 May 2026 · May 2026 · Virgo
an American race car driver and team owner, died on May 21, 2026, at age 41. Born in Las Vegas, Nevada, on May 2, 1985, he competed full-time in the NASCAR Cup Series and part-time in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck… · 21 May 2026 · May 2026 · Taurus
an American environmentalist, died on May 21, 2026, of lung cancer. He was 79. Pomerance was a Distinguished Senior Arctic Policy Fellow of the Woodwell Climate Research Center. Beginning in the late 1970s, he played a key role in raising… · 21 May 2026 · May 2026 · Cancer
the British radio personality best known for his work on Gardeners' Question Time, died on May 21, 2026, of cancer. He was 65. Biggs was a professional gardener for more than 25 years, having studied at Pershore College of Horticulture… · 21 May 2026 · May 2026 · Cancer
an Italian mobster associated with the Sicilian Mafia, died on May 21, 2026, at the age of 56. Born in Catania, Sicily, on June 2, 1969, he was commonly known as Enzo and was the eldest son of Benedetto Santapaola… · 21 May 2026 · May 2026 · Gemini
an Irish camogie player and former 27th president of the Camogie Association, died on May 21, 2026. Howard was from Deerpark, Carrick-on-Suir, County Tipperary, and was the daughter of Limerick hurler Garrett Howard and Josephine Howard, née Barry, from Newtown,… · 21 May 2026 · May 2026 · Cancer
2026. She was a German politician who served as treasurer of the SPD from 1991 to 2007. She was a member of the Landtag of Lower Saxony from 1972 to 1990 and of the Bundestag from 1990 to 2005 · 20 May 2026 · May 2026 · May 20
an American crossword puzzle creator, died on May 20, 2026. He was 94. Born in January 1932 in San Francisco, California, Nosowsky was a medical doctor by training and later retired from a San Francisco urology practice. Beginning in 1991,… · 20 May 2026 · May 2026
an American army nurse, died on May 20, 2026, at the age of 79. She served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War and later founded the Vietnam Women's Memorial Foundation, which established the Vietnam Women's Memorial at… · 20 May 2026 · May 2026
an American jazz guitarist, died on May 20, 2026, at the age of 77. Also known as Ronald Patrick Escheté, he was a seven-string jazz guitarist whose career began in the 1970s. Born in Houma, Louisiana, he started playing guitar… · 20 May 2026 · May 2026
a Russian boxer, died on May 20, 2026, at the age of 67. Galkin competed at the 1983 European Amateur Boxing Championships, where he won the gold medal in the welterweight event. He died in Kopeysk, Russia · 20 May 2026 · May 2026
an American television writer and playwright, died on May 20, 2026, at age 71. He wrote for the television series Ryan's Hope and Mad About You, and was also known for writing the book for the Broadway musical Dirty Rotten… · 20 May 2026 · May 2026 · Leo
a Hungarian Olympic cyclist, died on May 20, 2026 · 20 May 2026 · May 2026 · Pisces · Gera
Romanian politician and engineer, died on May 20, 2026, at the age of 88. Born in Târgu Secuiesc, Romania, on May 8, 1938, he was a member of the Democratic Union of Hungarians in Romania. He served in the Chamber… · 20 May 2026 · May 2026 · Taurus
an American mathematician and computer programmer known for MATLAB and MathWorks, died on May 20, 2026, at age 86. He specialized in numerical analysis and was one of the authors of LINPACK and EISPACK, Fortran libraries for numerical computing, in… · 20 May 2026 · May 2026 · Clève · Leo
Raz Adam, an Israeli basketball player, died on May 20, 2026.
2026, following a stroke. She was a Canadian musician known for her work with Lime · 20 May 2026 · May 2026 · May 20
an Estonian historian and academic, died on May 20, 2026, at the age of 70. Born on September 25, 1955, he graduated from Tartu State University’s Faculty of History in 1979. He worked as a researcher and director of the… · 20 May 2026 · May 2026 · Libra
an American rhythm and blues singer best known for "Steal Away," died on May 20, 2026, at the age of 88. Born Jimmy J. Hughes on February 3, 1938, he was raised in Leighton, Alabama, and began singing in a… · 20 May 2026 · Aquarius · May 2026
an American Roman Catholic prelate and bishop who led the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee from 1997 to 2007 and served as an auxiliary bishop of Baltimore from 1984 to 1997, died on May 20, 2026, at age 86. Born in New… · 20 May 2026 · May 2026 · Pisces
a Tunisian politician and civil servant, died on May 20, 2026, at the age of 81. He was a member of the Socialist Destourian Party and later the Democratic Constitutional Rally. Cheikhrouhou served as Minister of Social Affairs from 1987… · 20 May 2026 · Sagittarius · May 2026
Ladislav Jindra, a Czechoslovak-born American World War II veteran, died on May 20, 2026. He was known for his service during the war. No further details were immediately available. · 20 May 2026 · May 2026
a French Roman Catholic priest, died on May 20, 2026, of pancreatic cancer. Born in 1955, he entered the École navale and graduated in 1976, then served in the French Navy until 1982. He later joined the Community of St.… · 20 May 2026 · May 2026 · Cancer
Leroy Dean McGill, an American convicted murderer and arsonist, died on May 20, 2026, by lethal injection. He was 63, according to the supplied summary. McGill was convicted in Arizona Superior Court in connection with the July 13, 2002, killing… · 20 May 2026 · May 2026 · Pérez
an American professional wrestler, died on May 20, 2026, at the age of 79. Born in Jackson, Tennessee, on October 4, 1946, he debuted in 1974 with the Tennessee-based NWA Mid-America promotion. Hickerson became best known for his tag team… · 20 May 2026 · May 2026 · Libra
2026. He was a Russian epidemiologist · 20 May 2026 · May 2026 · May 20
a Welsh rugby union player and electrician, died on May 20, 2026, aged 84. Born Arthur John Llewellyn Lewis in Crumlin, Caerphilly, Wales, on September 26, 1941, he played international rugby for Wales and toured New Zealand with the British… · Ireland · 20 May 2026 · May 2026 · Libra
a professional football player and coach, died on May 20, 2026. He was 60. Born in Oswestry, England, he played for Berwick Rangers, Mansfield Town, Halifax Town, Heart of Midlothian, Celtic and Leicester City. A defender who could also operate… · 20 May 2026 · May 2026 · Gemini
a Fijian chief and politician, died on May 20, 2026. She served briefly in Fiji’s House of Representatives in 2006 as the member for Yasawa Nawaka, representing the Fiji Labour Party. In the same year, she was appointed Minister for… · 20 May 2026 · May 2026
American cartoonist ("Archie") · 20 May 2026 · May 2026 · May 20
an American attorney and jurist who served on the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court, died on May 21, 2026. She was 75. Born in Queens, New York, on December 2, 1950, she was appointed associate justice of the court in 2011… · 19 May 2026 · Sagittarius · May 2026 · May 19
a French politician and cabinetmaker, died on May 19, 2026, at the age of 95. He served as mayor of L'Île-Saint-Denis from 1965 to 1971 and as a member of the General Council of Hauts-de-Seine from 1973 to 2004. Sotura… · 19 May 2026 · May 2026 · Cancer
a Trinidadian actress, dancer and singer, died on May 19, 2026, at the age of 91. Born Jacqueline Chan in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, on July 15, 1934, she was a Chinese-Trinidadian performer who became a principal dancer… · 19 May 2026 · May 2026 · Cancer
an American political activist, died on May 19, 2026, at the age of 89. Born Robert Leon Woodson on April 8, 1937, in Philadelphia, he was a civil rights activist, community development leader, author and founder and president of the… · 19 May 2026 · May 2026 · Aries
a German jazz multi-instrumentalist and composer, died on May 19, 2026, at the age of 88. Born in Göttingen on Aug. 31, 1937, he was a jazz musician whose work included vibraphone, clarinet, saxophones, piano and flute. He became dedicated… · 19 May 2026 · May 2026 · Günter · Virgo
the Canadian author best known for The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie, died on May 19, 2026, at the age of 87. Born in Toronto in 1938, he was a mystery writer known for the Flavia de Luce… · 19 May 2026 · May 2026 · Cancer
2026. She was a Czech writer and translator · 19 May 2026 · May 2026 · May 19
Greek food writer and journalist, died on May 19, 2026, in Athens at the age of 79. Born in Athens on May 4, 1947, she was often considered one of Greece’s foremost cooking authorities. She lived on the island of… · 19 May 2026 · May 2026 · Cancer · Cancer · Taurus
the American politician who served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1981 to 2013, died on May 20, 2026, at age 86 of congestive heart failure. A Democrat, he represented Massachusetts in Congress and served as chairman of the… · 19 May 2026 · May 2026 · May 19 · Aries
an Italian actor and screenwriter, died on May 20, 2026, at the age of 83. Born Luigi Montefiori in Genoa in 1942, he was known for his acting roles in Antropophagus and Rabid Dogs and for writing the screenplay for… · 19 May 2026 · May 2026 · May 19 · Leo
an American singer-songwriter, died on May 19, 2026, at age 66. Born Alberto Nelson Sanchez Jr. in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on October 30, 1959, he was known professionally as Al Hurricane Jr. and as "El Godson" of New Mexico music.… · Spain · 19 May 2026 · May 2026 · Scorpio
a Canadian football player with the Saskatchewan Roughriders, died on May 19, 2026. He was 84. West played defensive back for the Roughriders from 1962 to 1968 after attending the University of Arizona, the University of Saskatchewan and the University… · 19 May 2026 · May 2026 · Cancer
a Russian hieromonk, poet, and singer, died on May 19, 2026, at the age of 71. Born Alexander Ivanovich Matyushin on November 16, 1954, he was a Russian poet, singer-songwriter, and hieromonk of the Russian Orthodox Church. He was born… · 19 May 2026 · May 2026
a Brazilian jurist and legal philosopher, died on May 19, 2026, at age 70. Born João Maurício Leitão Adeodato on March 12, 1956, he was born in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, and moved to Pernambuco during childhood. He earned his… · 19 May 2026 · May 2026
a Gibraltarian historian, died on May 19, 2026, at the age of 95. Also known as Mesod Benady MBE, he was of Sephardic Jewish descent and specialised in the local and military history of Gibraltar. He was involved in local… · 19 May 2026 · May 2026
2026. He was an Austrian Olympic racing cyclist who competed at the 1972 and 1976 Games · 19 May 2026 · May 2026 · May 19 · Virgo
a Hungarian actor, died on May 19, 2026, at the age of 64. Born in Ajka on November 16, 1961, he studied at the Budapest University of Technology and Economics, graduating in 1987. He was a member of the Arvisura… · 19 May 2026 · May 2026 · Scorpio · Peter
the former mayor of Wilmington, Delaware, died on May 19, 2026. He was 80–81. Purzycki served as Wilmington’s 56th mayor from 2017 to 2025. Born in Newark, New Jersey, in 1945, he graduated from Seton Hall Preparatory School in 1963… · America · 19 May 2026 · May 2026 · Cancer
the Canadian industrialist and co-CEO of J.D. Irving, died on May 19, 2026, at the age of 71 after cancer. Based in Moncton, New Brunswick, he was responsible for several businesses within the Irving Group of Companies with operations across… · 19 May 2026 · Sagittarius · May 2026 · Cancer
a Dutch game designer and mathematician, died on May 19, 2026, in Enschede, Netherlands, at the age of 79. Born in Enschede on February 1, 1947, he was a retired mathematics teacher known for inventing abstract strategy games including Dameo,… · 19 May 2026 · Aquarius · May 2026
the Indian politician who served as chief minister of Uttarakhand and as minister of road transport and highways, died on May 19, 2026, at the age of 91. He led Uttarakhand as chief minister from 2007 to 2009 and again… · 19 May 2026 · May 2026 · Libra
the Australian Anglican bishop who served as archbishop of Brisbane from 1989 to 2001 and as governor-general of Australia from 2001 to 2003, died on May 19, 2026, aged 91. Born in Adelaide on April 10, 1935, he was appointed… · 19 May 2026 · May 2026 · Aries
an Indian politician and former chief minister of Uttarakhand, died on May 19, 2026. He served as chief minister from 2007 to 2009 and again from 2011 to 2012, was minister of road transport and highways from 2000 to 2004,… · 19 May 2026 · May 2026 · Libra
a Japanese businessman and former CEO and president of 7-Eleven, died on May 18, 2026, at the age of 93. Suzuki was a longtime executive who had been involved in business since the early 1970s. He brought the 7-Eleven franchise… · Heart Failure · 18 May 2026 · May 2026
an American author, died on May 18, 2026, at the age of 49. Better known by the pseudonym Piper J. Drake and also writing as PJ Schnyder, she was a Thai American author and podcast personality. She began her writing… · 18 May 2026 · May 2026
an American basketball player, died on May 18, 2026, at the age of 63. Born in Brooklyn, New York, on December 4, 1962, he was a 6-foot-7 small forward from Long Island University. Scurry played three seasons in the NBA… · 18 May 2026 · Sagittarius · May 2026
French politician and minister of the environment from 1984 to 1986, died on May 18, 2026, at the age of 90. Born in Saint-Étienne, Loire, France, on June 1, 1935, she was a socialist politician, publisher, essayist and biographer. Bouchardeau… · 18 May 2026 · May 2026 · Gemini
a Lithuanian composer and academic, died on May 18, 2026, at the age of 91. Born in Alytus on October 7, 1934, he studied violin at the Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre, where he became a professor in 1991.… · 18 May 2026 · May 2026 · Libra
a French paediatric psychologist and psychoanalyst, died on May 18, 2026, in Paris, France, aged 88. Born in Benghazi, Italian Libya, on Dec. 22, 1937, he came from a Libyan Jewish family and was the tenth child of his illiterate… · 18 May 2026 · Capricorn · May 2026
Serigne Ibrahima Mahmoud Cissé, a Senegalese teacher and religious guide, died on May 18, 2026. He was 73–74. Born in 1952, Cissé taught traditional Arab and Islamic traditions in Senegalese schools in a role known as daara. He served as… · 18 May 2026 · May 2026 · Cancer
an American politician who served as chairman of the South Carolina Republican Party from 1958 to 1961, died on May 18, 2026. He was 101. Born on June 27, 1924, in Belmont, Massachusetts, he attended Boston University and served in… · 18 May 2026 · May 2026 · Cancer
a Mexican judge and minister of the Supreme Court, died on May 18, 2026, at the age of 89. He served as a minister of the court from 1985 to 1994 and was its president from 1991 to 1994. Born… · 18 May 2026 · May 2026 · Aries
a Norwegian Olympic sprint canoeist, died on May 19, 2026, at the age of 81. Born in Asker on 11 November 1944, he competed mainly in four-man events and represented Norway at the 1968 and 1972 Olympic Games. Berger won… · 18 May 2026 · May 2026 · Scorpio · May 18
the Scottish footballer who played for Dundee United, Middlesbrough and Barrow, died on May 18, 2026, aged 85. Irvine, who was a forward, appeared in the Scottish Football League for Dundee United and Heart of Midlothian and in The Football… · 18 May 2026 · May 2026 · Leo
an American tennis player, died on May 18, 2026, at age 88. Born in Atlanta, Georgia, on May 30, 1937, he was a high school tennis standout in Georgia, winning the state championship each year from freshman through senior and… · 18 May 2026 · May 2026 · Gemini
a British activist and founder and director of Barnabas Aid from 1993 to 2015, died on May 18, 2026, at the age of 79. Born in British Guiana in 1947, he later moved to England and converted to Christianity in… · 18 May 2026 · May 2026 · Pisces
a French-Israeli peace activist and diplomat, died on May 18, 2026, in Paris, France, from complications of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. He was 69. Born in Beersheba, Israel, on March 27, 1957, he spent his childhood in Israel before moving… · Palestine · 18 May 2026 · May 2026 · Aries
Abomé l'Éléphant, an Ivorian singer and rapper, died on May 18, 2026, at the age of 33. Born Anassin Boris Médard on June 22, 1992, in Marcory, Ivory Coast, he began his musical career with the group Fiesta Parade before… · Cardiac Arrest · 18 May 2026 · May 2026
Swiss politician and civil servant, died on May 18, 2026, at the age of 78. She served on the Grand Council of Vaud from 1978 to 1985 and again from 1989 to 1997. She then served on the Council of… · 18 May 2026 · May 2026 · Cancer
an American veteran and social media personality, died on May 18, 2026, at age 84 of lung cancer and congestive heart failure. Born Kenneth Jary on January 29, 1942, in St. Paul, Minnesota, he was a retired United States Navy… · Cuba · 18 May 2026 · Aquarius · May 2026
the Danish lama known for providing Mahamudra teachings in the Karma Kagyu school of Tibetan Buddhism, died on May 18, 2026, at age 85. Born in Copenhagen on March 19, 1941, he began touring the world in the early 1970s… · 18 May 2026 · May 2026 · Pisces
an American author and musician, died on May 18, 2026, at the age of 82. Also known as Marideth Ann Sisco, she was an American storyteller, folklorist, singer-songwriter, author and journalist whose work focused largely on folklore related to her… · 18 May 2026 · May 2026
a Brazilian footballer who played for Vasco da Gama, Bologna and the national team, died on May 18, 2026, of organ failure. He was 62. A midfielder, he began his career at Desportiva Ferroviária before moving to Vasco da Gama… · 18 May 2026 · May 2026 · Aries
an Italian politician who served as mayor of Belluno from 1990 to 1993, deputy from 1996 to 2018, and senator from 2018 to 2022, died on May 18, 2026. Born in Belluno on January 16, 1956, he also served several… · 18 May 2026 · Capricorn · May 2026
an Australian guitarist and songwriter with Crow, died on May 18, 2026. His death was announced without further details. Archer was known for his work with the band Crow · 18 May 2026 · May 2026
Belgian diplomat and civil servant who served as European commissioner from 1977 to 1985, died on May 18, 2026, at age 93. Born in Budapest on October 4, 1932, he received a doctorate in law from the Catholic University of… · 18 May 2026 · May 2026 · Libra
a Ukrainian politician who served as first deputy prime minister from 2016 to 2019 and as chairman of the National Bank in 2014, died on May 18, 2026. He was 64. Kubiv also served as acting chairman of the National… · 18 May 2026 · May 2026 · Pisces
an American voice actor known for work in The Powerpuff Girls, Star Wars and The Wild Thornberrys, died May 18, 2026, of complications from a stroke. He was 64. Kane worked in animation and video games from 1977 to 2022,… · 18 May 2026 · May 2026 · Aries
a Latvian-American physicist and inventor, died on May 17, 2026, at age 90. Born in Riga, Latvia, on May 7, 1936, he was a pioneer in holography and is known as a co-inventor of the field. After fleeing Latvia with… · 17 May 2026 · May 2026 · Taurus
a Mexican physicist, died on May 17, 2026, at the age of 95. Born in Mexico City in 1931, he studied mechanical-electrical engineering at ESIME of the National Polytechnic Institute and began his professional career designing audio systems. He taught… · 17 May 2026 · May 2026 · Cancer
an American civil rights campaigner, died on May 17, 2026. She was 81. Travis was an African American veteran of the Civil Rights Movement from McComb, Mississippi, whose imprisonments for protesting a segregated bus station and taking part in a… · 17 May 2026 · May 2026 · Pisces
British management scientist and academic, died on May 17, 2026, at the age of 95. He was an emeritus professor of systems at Lancaster University and developed soft systems methodology, or SSM, a systems-thinking approach to complex problem situations. Born… · 17 May 2026 · May 2026
Toyabali Ahmadali, a Surinamese politician, died on May 17, 2026, at the age of 95. Born on January 21, 1931, he was a member of the Progressive Reform Party and served as minister of social affairs from 1969 to 1973.… · 17 May 2026 · Aquarius · May 2026
the Colombian singer known for work in cumbia, bullerengue, porro and tambora chalupa, died on May 19, 2026, at age 85. Born Sonia Bazanta Vides on August 1, 1940, in Talaigua Nuevo, Bolívar, Colombia, she was of Afro-Colombian and Indigenous… · 17 May 2026 · May 2026 · May 17 · Toto · Leo
French politician and former mayor of Bagnols-sur-Cèze, died on May 17, 2026, aged 89. A member of the Socialist Party, he served as mayor of Bagnols-sur-Cèze from 1995 to 2001 and as a deputy in the National Assembly from 1997… · 17 May 2026 · May 2026 · Gerard · Aries
a South Korean politician and former member of the National Assembly, died on May 15, 2026, at the age of 70. Born on July 15, 1955, in Hongcheon County, South Korea, he served as an MP from 1992 to 1996… · 17 May 2026 · May 2026 · Cancer · May 17
2026. He was a French footballer who played for RC Paris, Angoulême and the national team. His death was announced in obituary notices without further detail · 17 May 2026 · May 2026 · Cancer · May 17
the English cricketer who played for Leicestershire, Warwickshire and England, died on May 17, 2026, aged 92. Born Michael John Knight Smith on 30 June 1933 in Westcotes, Leicestershire, he was educated at Stamford School and St. Edmund Hall, Oxford,… · 17 May 2026 · May 2026 · Cancer
a Slovak footballer and 1964 Olympic silver medalist, died on May 17, 2026, aged 88. A goalkeeper for VSS Košice, he made 336 appearances in the Czechoslovak First League between 1959 and 1975. He competed for Czechoslovakia at the 1964… · 17 May 2026 · Sagittarius · May 2026
2026. He was an Italian footballer who played for Savona, Lecce and Como. Teneggi was 90 · 17 May 2026 · May 2026 · May 17
an American computer science researcher, died on May 17, 2026, at age 93 from complications from a fall. He worked on the Multics operating system in the 1960s and edited the RISKS Digest columns for ACM Software Engineering Notes and… · 17 May 2026 · May 2026 · Virgo
a Saudi Arabian scouting executive and journalist, died on May 17, 2026. He was an official of the Federation for Scouts and Girl Guides and served on the World Scout Committee of the World Organization of the Scout Movement from… · 17 May 2026 · May 2026
a French educator and cultural promoter, died on May 17, 2026, at the age of 76. He was known for his work promoting Indian languages and culture in Guadeloupe, an overseas region of France in the Caribbean. Born in Guadeloupe… · 17 May 2026 · May 2026 · Gemini
Scottish rugby union player and sports commentator, died on May 17, 2026, aged 61, in Edinburgh, Scotland, of non-Hodgkin lymphoma. He was a Scotland international and played for Watsonians, Edinburgh District and, later, Edinburgh Rugby when the provincial side turned… · Britain · Ireland · 17 May 2026 · Sagittarius · May 2026
an Indian former basketball player who participated in the 1972 Summer Olympics, died on May 17, 2026, aged 72, of cancer. She captained the Indian national basketball team in 1982. Paes, née Dutton, also accompanied her husband, field hockey player… · 17 May 2026 · May 2026 · Cancer
an Indian film producer and director, died on May 17, 2026, at the age of 85 after suicide by jumping. He worked on Tamil films and began his career as a producer with Brammacharigal (1983), starring Suresh. He later directed… · 17 May 2026 · May 2026 · Pisces
an American academic, writer and Mormon leader, died on May 16, 2026. He was 99. McKay was born on October 30, 1926, and was raised in Huntsville, Utah. He served in the United States Marine Corps during the last year… · 16 May 2026 · May 2026
a German-born British information systems researcher, died on May 16, 2026, at the age of 97. Born Frank Landsberger in Berlin in October 1928, he was the first United Kingdom professor of information systems and an emeritus professor in the… · 16 May 2026 · May 2026
Australian cricketer who played for Queensland and the national team, died on May 16, 2026, aged 80. Born in Herston, Queensland, on April 27, 1946, John Alexander Maclean played four Test matches and two One Day Internationals in 1978 and… · 16 May 2026 · May 2026 · Taurus
the American comics scholar and founder of the International Journal of Comics Art, died on May 16, 2026. Established in 1999 by John A. Lent at Temple University, the biannual journal was created as a venue for scholars to publish… · 16 May 2026 · May 2026
an American guitarist and vocalist best known for his work with Frank Zappa, died on May 17, 2026, of prostate cancer. He was 70. Born Isaac Willis in St. Louis, Missouri, on November 12, 1955, he played guitar from the… · 16 May 2026 · May 2026 · Scorpio · Cancer · May 16
an American jazz trombonist, died on May 16, 2026, from injuries sustained in a traffic collision. He was 46. Based in Los Angeles, Porter was a founding member of the West Coast Get Down jazz collective and a longtime collaborator… · 16 May 2026 · May 2026 · Leo
a Belgian politician and civil servant, died on May 16, 2026, at the age of 71. A member of the Socialist Party (PS), he served in the Chamber of Representatives from 2004 to 2007, replacing Claude Eerdekens, and later sat… · 16 May 2026 · Aquarius · May 2026
an Azerbaijani politician and member of the Supreme Soviet from 1991 to 1995, died on May 16, 2026, at the age of 87. Born on August 1, 1938, in Lankaran, Azerbaijan SSR, Soviet Union, he was a member of the… · 16 May 2026 · May 2026 · Leo
a Canadian academic and physical education and kinesiology professor, died on May 16, 2026, at the age of 96. Hayden was born in Windsor, Ontario, on January 11, 1930, and later lived in Burlington and Oakville. He earned a Bachelor… · 16 May 2026 · Capricorn · May 2026
an American televangelist, died on May 17, 2026, at age 82, according to an announcement of his death. He was also a pastor, theologian, and author, and founded and served as president of the Christian relief organization Life Outreach International.… · 16 May 2026 · May 2026 · May 16 · Libra
the American singer and guitarist best known for his work with Dr. Hook, died on May 16, 2026, of kidney disease. He was 76. Born Dennis Michael Locorriere in Union City, New Jersey, on June 13, 1949, he was a… · 16 May 2026 · May 2026 · Gemini
a Canadian Cree cellist and composer, died on May 16, 2026, in a traffic collision. She was 45. Derksen was a Juno Award-nominated musician from Northern Alberta, Canada, known for blending classical music with traditional Indigenous music in a style… · 16 May 2026 · May 2026 · Cancer
South African politician and premier of the North West from 2021 to 2024, died on May 16, 2026. He was 68. Maape also served as a member of the North West Provincial Legislature from September 2021 until May 2024. A… · 16 May 2026 · May 2026 · Leo
the Spanish soil scientist who was a pioneer in the study of soils in the humid temperate zone of Spain, died on May 16, 2026. She was recognized for her work in soil science and for research related to forest… · 16 May 2026 · May 2026
a Barbadian bodybuilder, died on May 16, 2026, at the age of 95. Born in Barbados on July 14, 1930, he later immigrated to London and became a former IFBB pro bodybuilder and Mr. Universe. In the mid-1960s, Beckles won… · Britain · 16 May 2026 · May 2026 · Cancer
an American former professional football player who was a defensive end for the Houston Oilers, died on May 16, 2026, at age 86. Born in Perry, Oklahoma, on February 4, 1940, he played six seasons with the Oilers in the… · 16 May 2026 · Aquarius · May 2026
a South Korean-born Mexican taekwondo practitioner, died on May 16, 2026, at age 83. Known as the Father of Mexican Taekwondo, he introduced the sport to Mexico in 1969. Moon was born in Duk Hap, a village 200 kilometers south… · 16 May 2026 · May 2026 · Cancer
a Pakistani journalist, author and editor-in-chief of monthly Urdu Digest, died on May 16, 2026, at the age of 94. Born on March 3, 1932, in Hisar district, British India, he migrated to Pakistan in 1947 and settled in Lahore.… · 16 May 2026 · May 2026 · Pisces
a Serbian political caricaturist, died on May 16, 2026, at the age of 92. Born on June 15, 1933, in Gornja Gorevnica near Čačak, then in the Kingdom of Yugoslavia, he worked as a political caricaturist from 1950 onward. He… · 16 May 2026 · May 2026 · Gemini
a Rwandan financier and génocidaire, died on May 16, 2026. He was 93. Born on March 1, 1933, in Muning, Mukarange, Byumba, Ruanda-Urundi, Kabuga was a Rwandan businessman who played a major role in the run-up to the Rwandan genocide.… · 16 May 2026 · May 2026 · Pisces
a Bangladeshi politician and former member of parliament, died on May 16, 2026. He was 83. A Bangladesh Nationalist Party politician, Sinha represented Munshiganj-2 in the Jatiya Sangsad from 1996 to 2006. He completed his M.A. from the University of… · 16 May 2026 · May 2026 · Leo
Japanese politician and governor of Hokkaido from 1995 to 2003, died on May 16, 2026, of cancer. He was 90. Hori was born in Tomakishi, Karafuto, on Nov. 22, 1935, and graduated from Hokkaido University’s Department of Agriculture in 1958.… · 16 May 2026 · May 2026
an English-born Canadian bishop, died on May 16, 2026, at the age of 89. Born John Christopher Richard Williams on May 22, 1936, he was educated at Manchester Grammar School and Manchester University and ordained in 1960. He began his… · 16 May 2026 · May 2026
an Australian rugby union player and leading sport scientist, died on May 15, 2026, aged 91. Born in Queanbeyan, New South Wales, on September 10, 1934, he attended Canberra High School. A winger, Morton was the top try scorer in… · New Zealand · 15 May 2026 · May 2026 · Virgo
a Swiss psychiatrist and academic, died on May 15, 2026, at the age of 99. Born in Zurich on December 11, 1926, he completed his medical and psychiatric training there under Professor Manfred Bleuler. Angst served as Professor of Clinical… · 15 May 2026 · Sagittarius · May 2026
a Canadian marionette puppeteer, died on May 15, 2026, at the age of 79. From Quebec, he was best known as the cofounder and longtime artistic director of Théâtre de l’Œil, which he launched with Francine Saint-Aubin in 1973. He… · 15 May 2026 · May 2026 · Cancer
2026. He was a Japanese linguist · 15 May 2026 · May 2026 · May 15
an American judge, died on May 15, 2026, at age 79. He was a senior United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Western District of Tennessee. McCalla was born in Memphis, Tennessee, on February 16,… · 15 May 2026 · Aquarius · May 2026
Jilke Michielsen, a Belgian racing cyclist, died on May 15, 2026, at the age of 19 after a battle with Ewing sarcoma. Born on January 5, 2007, she won the Belgian National Road Race Championships in the rookie category in… · 15 May 2026 · Capricorn · May 2026
a German footballer who played as a goalkeeper for Eintracht Frankfurt, died on May 15, 2026, at the age of 95. Born on May 14, 1931, he began his senior career with TSV 04 Schwabach near Nuremberg and later moved… · 15 May 2026 · May 2026 · Taurus
the Belgian film director, died on May 15, 2026, at the age of 101. Born in Erquelinnes, Belgium, on December 31, 1924, he worked as a filmmaker from 1955 to 2026. He was the first assistant to Charles Dekeukeleire from… · France · 15 May 2026 · Capricorn · May 2026
a Canadian academic and philosophy professor at Carleton University, died on May 15, 2026, at the age of 88. He specialized in the study of propaganda and was known for his work on the ethics of persuasion. Born in Washington,… · 15 May 2026 · Aquarius · May 2026
2026. He was an American football player for the Toronto Argonauts and New York Jets and later coached for the Green Bay Packers. Lewis was known for his work in both playing and coaching roles in professional football · Canada · 15 May 2026 · May 2026 · Cancer · May 15
the English soprano, died on May 15, 2026, aged 79, after a reported illness with cancer. Born in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, on May 8, 1947, she studied piano from age 5, played violin and began singing lessons at 12. She studied… · France · 15 May 2026 · May 2026 · Cancer · Taurus
an American economist and 2006 Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences laureate, died on May 16, 2026. He was 92. Born in Evanston, Illinois, on July 26, 1933, Phelps was known early in his career for research at Yale’s Cowles… · 15 May 2026 · May 2026 · May 15 · Leo
2026. He was a Dutch radio and television presenter, known for Het Klokhuis. His work in radio and television formed the basis of his public profile · 15 May 2026 · May 2026 · May 15
a Zambian Roman Catholic prelate and former Archbishop of Lusaka, died on May 15, 2026, at the age of 78. Born on May 21, 1947, in Kopeka, Mpulungu District, Zambia, he served as coadjutor bishop of Lusaka from 2004 to… · 15 May 2026 · May 2026 · Gemini
a Palestinian Islamic militant and commander of Hamas in the Gaza Strip since 2025, died on May 15, 2026, in an airstrike. Also known by the nom de guerre Abu Suhaib, he was born in Gaza in 1970 and joined… · 15 May 2026 · May 2026
an Argentine footballer, died on May 15, 2026. He was 77. Raúl Osvaldo Castronovo Zanón was born in Rosario, Santa Fe, and played as a striker. He began his career with Rosario Central in 1968 before moving to Peñarol in… · 15 May 2026 · Capricorn · May 2026
Portuguese architect, painter and cartoonist, died on May 15, 2026, at the age of 98. Born in Lisbon on Jan. 29, 1928, he graduated in architecture from the Lisbon Higher School of Fine Arts in 1951. He was the son… · 15 May 2026 · May 2026
an American journalist, died on May 15, 2026, at the age of 77. Born in Washington, D.C., on May 9, 1949, she was the daughter of Paul and Connie. She graduated from Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School in 1967 and earned… · 15 May 2026 · May 2026 · Taurus
a Russian mathematician and member of the Russian Academy of Sciences, died on May 15, 2026, at age 95. Borovkov was born in Moscow on March 6, 1931. He received his Russian candidate degree in 1959 under Andrey Kolmogorov at… · 15 May 2026 · May 2026
2026. He was an Indian psychopathologist, writer and playwright. His death was reported without further details · 15 May 2026 · May 2026 · May 15
the English footballer who played for Bristol City, Barnsley and Doncaster Rovers, died on May 15, 2026. He was 73. Born James Arthur Mann in Goole, Yorkshire, in 1952, he began his career at Leeds United before joining Bristol City… · 15 May 2026 · Sagittarius · May 2026
an American documentary filmmaker, died on May 15, 2026, at age 65. He was associated with documentaries on addiction, incarceration, mental illness and police brutality. His films included Lost Angel: The Genius of Judee Sill, which premiered at DOCNYC and… · Progressive Supranuclear Palsy · 15 May 2026 · Aquarius · May 2026
the German actress known for Love's Confusion, The Adventures of Werner Holt and The Legend of Paul and Paula, died on May 15, 2026, at the age of 85. Born in Berlin on April 4, 1941, she was discovered in… · 15 May 2026 · Angélica · May 2026
a Swedish jazz drummer, composer and producer, died on May 15, 2026, at the age of 83. Born in Stockholm on August 31, 1942, Berger studied north and south Indian music from the 1960s with Pandit Taranath Rama Rao and… · 15 May 2026 · May 2026 · Virgo
an English actress, died on May 15, 2026. Born in 1938, she was best known for her film and television work in the 1960s, including Daleks' Invasion Earth 2150 A.D., in which she played Louise, the niece of Dr. Who,… · 15 May 2026 · May 2026 · Libra
a São Toméan poet known for A Dolorosa Raiz do Micondó, died on May 15, 2026, at the age of 64. Born Maria da Conceição de Deus Lima on December 8, 1961, in Santana, São Tomé, she studied journalism in… · 15 May 2026 · Sagittarius · May 2026
a Pakistani politician and Punjab Member of the Provincial Assembly, died on May 15, 2026, at the age of 72. He served as an MPA from 1997 to 1999, then again from 2008 to May 2018 and from August 2018… · 15 May 2026 · May 2026 · Leo