a British Thoroughbred racehorse and sire, died on February 19, 2026, at the age of 17. British-bred and initially trained in France, he won two minor races in the spring of 2011 before defeating a strong field to take the… · 19 February 2026 · February 2026
a Norwegian Olympic handball player, died on February 19, 2026. He was born in Oslo on 15 March 1944 and represented Oppsal IF. A wing-player, Hverven competed for Norway at the 1972 Summer Olympics, where the national team finished ninth.… · 19 February 2026 · February 2026
an American mosaic artist based in Philadelphia, died on February 19, 2026, at age 86. He completed more than 200 murals, mainly in mixed media and primarily in or around Philadelphia’s South Street. Born in Philadelphia on March 18, 1939,… · 19 February 2026 · February 2026
an Indian politician and member of the 18th Lok Sabha, died on February 19, 2026. He represented the Shillong constituency in Meghalaya as a member of the Voice of the People Party (VPP) and served as the party’s general secretary.… · 19 February 2026 · February 2026
a Tunisian politician and businessman, died on February 19, 2026, at the age of 87. Born in Kairouan, French Tunisia, on April 22, 1938, he was a member of the Socialist Destourian Party and later the Democratic Constitutional Rally. He… · 19 February 2026 · February 2026
a Nigerian politician, died on February 19, 2026. Born in 1961, he was from Rivers State and served in the Nigerian House of Representatives, representing the Eleme/Tai/Oyigbo constituency. He was first elected to the lower house in 2011 and was… · 19 February 2026 · February 2026
an Italian supercentenarian, died on February 19, 2026. Italian supercentenarians are citizens, residents or emigrants from Italy who have attained or surpassed 110 years of age. As of January 2015, the Gerontology Research Group had validated the longevity claims of… · 19 February 2026 · February 2026 · Other
the German footballer and manager best known for coaching the Denmark national team, died on February 19, 2026. Born Josef Emanuel Hubertus Piontek on March 5, 1940, in Breslau, he played as a full-back for Werder Bremen between 1963 and… · 19 February 2026 · February 2026
an American jazz radio host best known for The Art of Jazz, died on February 19, 2026. KNKX is a public radio station licensed to Tacoma, Washington, and serving the Seattle metropolitan area with a jazz and news format. A… · 19 February 2026 · February 2026 · Other
a Ukrainian football player and manager, died on February 19, 2026. He was known for his roles with Prykarpattia Ivano-Frankivsk and LUKOR Kalush. The information provided identifies him as Mykola Semenovych Prystay, a Soviet football player and Ukrainian coach, who… · 19 February 2026 · February 2026
a Malaysian jurist and former Chief Justice of Malaysia, died on February 19, 2026, at the age of 83. Born on April 18, 1942, in Kepala Batas, Penang, then part of Japanese-occupied Malaya, he served as the 5th Chief Justice… · 19 February 2026 · February 2026
a Moroccan politician and diplomat, died on February 19, 2026. Born in Wazan in 1934, he joined the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 1959. In 1964 and 1965, he served as director of the office of Prime Minister Ahmed Bahnini.… · 19 February 2026 · February 2026
an English professional footballer who played as a centre half, died on February 19, 2026. He was 83. Ellam was born in Hemsworth on 13 January 1943 and played in the Football League for Bradford City, Huddersfield Town and Leeds… · 19 February 2026 · February 2026
an American physicist, died on February 19, 2026. He was an astrophysicist at the Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian who initiated and participated in multiple observation programs. In 1962, he joined the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory and the Harvard… · 19 February 2026 · February 2026
an American painter, died on February 19, 2026. He was known as a painter and printmaker in Florence and Barga, Italy, and his work was held in private collections and galleries around the world, as well as in the Prints… · 19 February 2026 · February 2026
an American diplomat who served as U.S. ambassador to Belarus, died on February 19, 2026. Born in Chicago on March 3, 1942, he served as chargé d'affaires before his appointment as ambassador in 1992, a new position. He held the… · 19 February 2026 · February 2026
Mexican composer and music arranger · 17 February 2026 · February 2026 · February 17 · Fernández
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an American underwater photographer, died on February 18, 2026, of complications from Parkinson’s disease. Born on June 12, 1954, she began her career as a printer before turning to photography with an underwater Instamatic camera. She learned to scuba dive… · Parkinson's Disease · 18 February 2026 · February 2026
the English guitarist and songwriter best known for his work with Showaddywaddy, died on February 18, 2026, aged 79. Born Trevor Leslie Oakes in Leicester on September 9, 1946, he was a member of the glam rock band from 1973… · 18 February 2026 · February 2026
a South African futurist, scenario planner, business executive and author, died on February 18, 2026, aged 81. Born Christopher Louis Clem Sunter on 8 August 1944 in Suffolk, England, he is best known for developing the High Road/Low Road scenarios… · 18 February 2026 · February 2026
a Canadian goldsmith and metalsmith, died on February 18, 2026, at age 94. Larson was also an art educator who played a central role in developing professional jewellery education in Canada. He served as head of jewellery departments at the… · 18 February 2026 · February 2026
a German politician, died on February 18, 2026, at the age of 79. A member of the Social Democratic Party, she served in the Landtag of Baden-Württemberg from 2001 to 2011. Queitsch was born in Lindau, Bavaria, on June 12,… · 18 February 2026 · February 2026
an Iraqi politician and civil servant who served as minister of youth from 1977 to 1982, died on February 18, 2026, in Amman, Jordan, at the age of 83. Born in Baghdad on June 9, 1942, he was a member… · 18 February 2026 · February 2026
a Canadian Roman Catholic prelate, died on February 18, 2026, in Quebec City, Quebec, at the age of 89. Born in Saint-Hilarion, Quebec, in 1936, he was ordained to the priesthood for the Archdiocese of Quebec in 1962. He later… · 18 February 2026 · February 2026 · Eugene · Other
an American politician and attorney in Florida, died on February 18, 2026, at the age of 88. Chester Earl Clem Jr. was born in Sanford, Florida, on December 28, 1937. He attended the University of Florida and was admitted to… · 18 February 2026 · February 2026
a Norwegian poet, novelist, short story writer, translator and essayist, died on February 18, 2026, at the age of 79. Born in Lurøy, Helgeland, on 5 May 1946, he made his literary debut in 1984 with the poetry collection Thanatos.… · 18 February 2026 · February 2026
an American politician who served in the New York State Senate from 1995 to 2018, died on February 18, 2026, at age 83. A Republican, he represented the 5th district, covering parts of Nassau and Suffolk counties on Long Island.… · 18 February 2026 · February 2026
a French composer, died on February 18, 2026, at the age of 62. Born Béatrice Loustalan in Auch, France, on July 26, 1963, she produced a variety of songs in the 1990s alongside her husband, Thierry Ardisson, whom she divorced… · 18 February 2026 · February 2026 · Cancer
a Congolese politician and schoolteacher, died on February 18, 2026, in Orléans, France, at the age of 74. A member of the Congolese Party of Labour (PCT), he served as Minister of Energy from 2002 to 2004, Minister of Posts… · 18 February 2026 · February 2026
the Dutch chess grandmaster who was one of the world's leading players from the late 1970s to the early 1990s, died on February 18, 2026, at the age of 74. Born in Amsterdam on December 14, 1951, he earned the… · 18 February 2026 · February 2026
an American football player who was a safety for the Pittsburgh Steelers, died on February 18, 2026, at age 76. Wagner played 10 seasons with the Steelers in the National Football League after being selected by the team in the… · 18 February 2026 · February 2026
a Swiss-born Mexican painter and artist, died on February 18, 2026, at age 92. Born in Zurich in 1933, he studied at the Kunstgewerbeschule under Johannes Itten and held his first solo show in Switzerland in 1956. He came to… · 18 February 2026 · February 2026
the American rapper, singer and songwriter born Janarious Mykel Wheeler, died on February 18, 2026, at age 25. A native of Jacksonville, Florida, he rose to prominence with his 2018 song "Purple Hearts." He was also known for "Eternal Living"… · 18 February 2026 · February 2026
an Italian footballer and coach, died on February 18, 2026. Born in Avellino, Campania, on March 3, 1987, he began his career with A.C. Cesena in Romagna. He later moved to Bellaria – Igea Marina after leaving Cesena’s under-20 reserve… · 18 February 2026 · February 2026
a Greek university professor and politician, died on February 18, 2026, at the age of 81. Born in Thessaloniki on May 23, 1944, he studied law at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and received a doctorate in law from the… · 18 February 2026 · February 2026
a Palestinian diplomat and the first woman ambassador of Palestine, died on February 18, 2026. Born in Beirut in 1949, she represented the Palestine Liberation Organization in Ireland in 1989 and in the Netherlands in 1990. She later served the… · 18 February 2026 · February 2026
an Italian journalist, died on February 18, 2026. Domenico Liguoro was born in Torre del Greco on July 16, 1941, and was known for serving as chief editor and host of TG2 from 1982 to 1995 and TG3 from 1995… · 18 February 2026 · February 2026
a German professional footballer, died on February 18, 2026. Born on February 25, 1938, he spent ten seasons in the Bundesliga with Borussia Dortmund and VfL Bochum. In the 1965–66 Bundesliga season, he scored both goals in Borussia Dortmund’s away… · 18 February 2026 · February 2026
a Bosnian Serb politician who served as the 4th Serb member of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina from 2003 to 2006, died on February 18, 2026, in Doboj, Bosnia and Herzegovina. He was born in Kostajnica, near Doboj, on… · Serbia · 18 February 2026 · February 2026
an American academic who served as president of Xavier University of Louisiana, died on February 18, 2026, at age 94. He led the university from 1968 to 2015, becoming its first Black and first lay president and the second African… · 18 February 2026 · February 2026
a Congolese politician, died on February 18, 2026. He served as Deputy Prime Minister for Civil Service, State Reform, Labour and Social Security from 2017. A long-time associate of President Denis Sassou Nguesso, Ayessa held several senior posts at the… · 18 February 2026 · February 2026
a Luxembourgish actor and writer, died on February 18, 2026, at the age of 95. Born in Walferdange on April 8, 1930, he was also a dramatist. Greisch won the Servais Prize in 1993 for several plays, including Äddi Charel,… · 18 February 2026 · February 2026
an American electrical engineer, died on February 7, 2026, at the age of 99. He worked with GE Power and Maughan Engineering Consultants in Schenectady, New York. In 2016, he was named a Fellow of the Institute of Electrical and… · 18 February 2026 · February 2026 · February 18 · Other
Algerian sport commentator · 16 February 2026 · February 2026 · February 16
Algerian sport commentator · 16 February 2026 · February 2026 · February 16
a Finnish organ builder, died on February 17, 2026, at the age of 97. Born Veikko Armas Virtanen in Helsinki on June 14, 1928, he built organs through his company, Urkurakentamo Veikko Virtanen OY, which was based in Espoo. The… · 17 February 2026 · February 2026 · Other
the American author best known for his nature and travel writing, died on February 17, 2026, at age 93. Born Edward Morley Hoagland in Manhattan, New York City, on December 21, 1932, he attended Deerfield Academy and Harvard University. He… · 17 February 2026 · February 2026
an American writer and author of Is There No Place on Earth for Me?, died on February 17, 2026. Born Susanna Maria Sachsel in Vienna, Austria, on August 24, 1937, she won the 1983 Pulitzer Prize for General Nonfiction for… · 17 February 2026 · February 2026
the Japanese musician best known as the drummer of Luna Sea, died on February 17, 2026, at age 56 of cancer. Born in Hadano, Kanagawa, on January 13, 1970, he was also a media personality and businessman. He played with… · 17 February 2026 · February 2026
a Spanish businessman and politician, died on February 17, 2026. Born in Llucmajor, Mallorca, in 1938, he spent his early career as an entrepreneur and businessman on the island. In 1962, he opened the first gas station in Llucmajor and… · 17 February 2026 · February 2026
an Austrian-born American academic and founding director of the Liechtenstein Institute on Self-Determination at Princeton University, died on February 17, 2026. He taught at Princeton’s Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs and the Department of Politics from 1988,… · 17 February 2026 · February 2026
an American musician, died on February 17, 2026, at age 77. Born Raymond Everett Reach Jr. in Birmingham, Alabama, he worked as a pianist, vocalist, guitarist, composer, arranger, music producer and educator. He performed and recorded in jazz, classical, pop,… · 17 February 2026 · February 2026
the British-Australian journalist and author known as Anna Maria dePeyster, died on February 17, 2026, at age 81. Born Anna Maria Torv in Glasgow, Scotland, on June 30, 1944, she later became the second wife of media mogul Rupert Murdoch… · 17 February 2026 · February 2026
the Tibetan tulku and politician known as Tenzin Choegyal, died on February 17, 2026, at the age of 79. Born in Lhasa in March 1946, he was the younger brother of the 14th Dalai Lama. He was recognized as the… · 17 February 2026 · February 2026
the Belgian bass-baritone known internationally for his work in opera, died on February 17, 2026, at the age of 85. Born Joseph Van Damme in Ixelles, part of Brussels, on August 25, 1940, he studied at the Royal Conservatory of… · France · 17 February 2026 · February 2026
an American diplomat and senior policy scholar at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars in Washington, D.C., died on February 17, 2026, at age 89. Born in Bisbee, Arizona, and raised in Sacramento, California, he received an A.B. from… · 17 February 2026 · February 2026
the Czech singer and accordionist born František Horáček, died on February 17, 2026, at the age of 69. Born in Prague on February 25, 1956, he was known for writing ballads based on East Slavic folklore, as well as for… · 17 February 2026 · February 2026
an Argentinian Thoroughbred racehorse and winner of the 2019 Breeders' Cup Distaff, died on February 17, 2026. Born in 2013, she made her first and only start as a two-year-old on May 30, 2016, at Hipódromo Argentino de Palermo, where… · 17 February 2026 · February 2026 · Other
an American Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Knoxville from 2009 to 2023, died on February 17, 2026. Born Richard Frank Stika on July 4, 1957, in St. Louis, Missouri, he resigned as bishop at the request of… · 17 February 2026 · February 2026 · Other
an American football coach, died on February 17, 2026, at the age of 62. He served as head football coach at West Virginia State University in Institute, West Virginia, from 1992 through 1994 and at West Virginia University Institute of… · 17 February 2026 · February 2026
a Canadian philosopher from Québec, died on February 17, 2026. Born in Leuven in 1934, he studied at Oxford, Université Laval and Freie Universität Berlin. He taught at the University of Notre Dame from 1960 to 1964 in the United… · 17 February 2026 · February 2026
an American basketball coach who led the Denver Nuggets, died on February 17, 2026, at age 87. Born Douglas Edwin Moe on September 21, 1938, in New York City, he was a star small forward at North Carolina, where he… · Italy · 17 February 2026 · February 2026
a Russian writer, literary critic and journalist, died on February 17, 2026. Born in Chelyabinsk on January 19, 1969, he graduated from Chelyabinsk State University in 1993 and completed post-graduate studies in foreign literature there in 1996. Bavilsky worked as… · 17 February 2026 · February 2026
an Irish republican and socialist from Cork, died on February 17, 2026. Born James Anthony Lane in 1938, he was a central figure in left-wing politics in Cork city from the 1960s to the late 1980s and was involved in… · 17 February 2026 · February 2026 · Other
an Indian actress, died on February 17, 2026, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, at the age of 60 from blood cancer. She worked mainly in Marathi and Hindi films and television shows from 2008 to 2026. Deshpande was known for her… · 17 February 2026 · February 2026
a German-born American businessman and former senior vice president of Microsoft, died on February 17, 2026. He ran Microsoft’s division selling operating software to PC manufacturers for 15 years and later wrote Resolve and Fortitude: Microsoft’s "Secret Power Broker" Breaks… · 17 February 2026 · February 2026
a Lebanese journalist and politician, died on February 17, 2026, at the age of 92. A member of the Progressive Socialist Party, he served as minister of agriculture and minister of defense in the 1990s. He was also a long-term… · 17 February 2026 · February 2026
an American civil rights activist and politician, died on February 17, 2026, at age 84. Born Jesse Louis Burns in Greenville, South Carolina, he was an ordained Baptist minister and a protégé of Martin Luther King Jr. and James Bevel… · 17 February 2026 · February 2026
an American actress, died on February 17, 2026. Grand Cayman: Secrets in Paradise was an American reality television series that premiered on April 9, 2024, on Freeform. The series had been ordered by Hulu on December 7, 2023, before moving… · 17 February 2026 · February 2026
a Japanese koto player and musician, died on February 17, 2026. Born in Kyoto on January 1, 1941, she began studying the koto at age eight with Michio Miyagi and later graduated from the Tokyo National University of Fine Arts… · 17 February 2026 · February 2026
Czech musician and pedagogue · 15 February 2026 · February 2026 · February 15 · Czech
a Canadian astronomer and astrophysicist, died on February 16, 2026, after being fatally shot outside his home in Llano, California. He was 67. Grillmair was a research scientist at the California Institute of Technology from 1997, where he studied exoplanets,… · 16 February 2026 · February 2026
a German biochemist, crystallographer and academic, died on February 16, 2026, at the age of 86. He was known for his pioneering contributions to nucleic acid crystallography and structural biology over a scientific career spanning more than four decades. Saenger… · 16 February 2026 · February 2026
an American Navy commander and naval historian, died on February 16, 2026. He was born in Greenwich, Connecticut, on June 5, 1930, and was commissioned through NROTC in 1952. During 23 years of Navy service, he commanded two destroyers on… · 16 February 2026 · February 2026
an American historian who was involved in the preservation of African American history in West Virginia, died on February 16, 2026, at age 95. Born in Huntington, West Virginia, on July 4, 1930, she earned a bachelor’s degree in English… · 16 February 2026 · February 2026
an American author and screenwriting consultant, died on February 16, 2026, at age 80. Best known for her books on screenwriting, she was born in Peshtigo, Wisconsin, and grew up there. Seger earned an undergraduate degree from Colorado College in… · 16 February 2026 · February 2026
a Belgian politician and schoolteacher, died on February 16, 2026, in Arlon, Belgium, at the age of 78. A member of the Reformist Movement (MR), he taught Latin and Greek at the secondary school level and served in the Parliament… · 16 February 2026 · February 2026 · Gerard
a Ukrainian psychiatrist and human rights activist, died on February 16, 2026, at the age of 79. Born in Kyiv on September 10, 1946, Gluzman graduated from the Kyiv Medical Institute in 1968 and became known for his struggle against… · Russia · 16 February 2026 · February 2026
a Canadian football player who was an offensive lineman in the Canadian Football League, died on February 16, 2026, at age 83. He played 14 seasons in the CFL, mainly for the Edmonton Eskimos, and was part of five Grey… · 16 February 2026 · February 2026
a Cameroonian television presenter and businessman, died on February 16, 2026, in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, at the age of 65. Born in Yaoundé on January 13, 1961, he became a prominent figure in the Cameroonian and Ivorian media landscapes in… · 16 February 2026 · February 2026
a Canadian-American animator known for her work on Who Framed Roger Rabbit, died on February 16, 2026, in Van Nuys, California, at the age of 91. Born Jane Maureen Shattuck in Winnipeg, Manitoba, on October 30, 1934, she worked in… · 16 February 2026 · February 2026 · Other
the English Labour politician who served as the party’s Member of Parliament for North East Derbyshire, died on February 16, 2026, aged 89. Born in Easington, County Durham, on 22 July 1936, he was educated at Ruskin College in Oxford… · 16 February 2026 · February 2026
a Swiss politician and doctor, died on February 16, 2026, at the age of 90. Born in Häggenschwil on October 1, 1935, he studied medicine at the University of Fribourg and the University of Basel. Zäch founded the Schweizer Paraplegiker-Zentrum… · 16 February 2026 · February 2026 · Zach
a Brazilian politician, died on February 16, 2026, at the age of 88. Born Lélio Miguel Antunes de Souza on September 29, 1937, in Rosário do Sul, Rio Grande do Sul, he was a member of the Brazilian Democratic Movement… · 16 February 2026 · February 2026
an Argentine film director, screenwriter and cinematographer, died on February 16, 2026, at the age of 88. Born in Buenos Aires on January 15, 1938, he worked in Argentine film across those three occupations. Desanzo died in Buenos Aires · 16 February 2026 · February 2026
an Indian politician, died on February 16, 2026, at the age of 79. She was active in Odisha politics with the Biju Janata Dal and was elected to the Odisha Legislative Assembly from the Sambalpur constituency in the 2014 election.… · 16 February 2026 · February 2026
an American politician and activist in Oregon, died on February 16, 2026. She was 79. Gordly was born in Portland on February 13, 1947, and became the first African-American woman elected to the Oregon State Senate in 1996, serving from… · 16 February 2026 · February 2026
an American filmmaker, died on February 16, 2026, at age 96. Born in Boston in 1930, he worked as a documentarian, theater director, editor, actor, producer, director and writer from 1963 to 2025. His films focused on American institutions and… · 16 February 2026 · February 2026
a Canadian social activist, died on February 16, 2026. He was from Africville, Nova Scotia, where he became known for protesting the destruction of the small, mainly Black Halifax community in the 1960s as part of an urban renewal project… · 16 February 2026 · February 2026 · Other
an American songwriter known for "Like a Virgin," died on February 16, 2026, at age 75. Born William Endfield Steinberg in Fresno, California, he achieved his greatest success in the 1980s with songwriting partner Tom Kelly. Together they wrote or… · 16 February 2026 · February 2026
an American basketball player, died on February 16, 2026, at age 74. Born April 7, 1951, in Columbus, Ohio, he was raised there and attended East High School before playing at the University of Southwestern Louisiana, now the University of… · 16 February 2026 · February 2026
an American baseball player who played for the Cincinnati Redlegs and Reds, died on February 16, 2026. Robert Edward Henrich was a Major League Baseball shortstop who played parts of three seasons, from 1957 until 1959, for the Cincinnati Redlegs.… · 16 February 2026 · February 2026
the Greek-French Byzantologist and academic known formally as Hélène Glykatzi-Ahrweiler, died on February 16, 2026, in Athens, Greece, at the age of 99. Born in Athens on August 29, 1926, to a family of Greek refugees from Bursa, she studied… · 16 February 2026 · February 2026
an American politician and attorney who served in the United States House of Representatives, died on February 16, 2026. He was 97. A member of the Democratic Party, Ottinger represented New York in the House from 1965 to 1971 and… · 16 February 2026 · February 2026
the Italian singer and bassist associated with the pop rock group Homo Sapiens, died on February 16, 2026. The group, sometimes spelled Gli Homo Sapiens, was mainly successful in the 1970s. Formed in the late 1960s as I Tarli, it… · 16 February 2026 · February 2026
an Israeli creator and producer best known for co-creating and producing the Apple TV+ espionage series Tehran, died on February 16, 2026. She was 52. Born on September 3, 1973, Eden joined her father’s company, Dana Productions, in 1996 and… · 16 February 2026 · February 2026