the Taiwanese businessman who founded Giant Manufacturing Co. Ltd., died on February 16, 2026, at the age of 91. Born in central Taiwan on July 2, 1934, Liu worked for his father’s trading and food manufacturing business before investing in… · China · 16 February 2026 · February 2026 · Other
American entertainment lawyer · 14 February 2026 · February 2026 · February 14
Israeli translator · 14 February 2026 · February 2026 · February 14 · Other
the American film production company co-founded by James G. Robinson and Joe Roth, died on February 15, 2026. Founded in 1987, the studio released a string of box-office hits including Young Guns, Dead Ringers, Major League, True Romance, Ace Ventura:… · 15 February 2026 · February 2026
an American scenic and lighting designer, died on February 15, 2026, in Essex, Connecticut. He was the founding artistic director of the National Theatre of the Deaf and worked over a five-decade career that included scenery and lighting design for… · 15 February 2026 · February 2026 · Other
the Scottish multiple worker who was known for holding 14 jobs over 31 years on the Isle of Gigha, died on February 15, 2026, aged 88. Born James Alexander Graham McSporran on Gigha on January 9, 1938, he began working… · 15 February 2026 · February 2026 · Other
an American businessman, computer programmer and philanthropist who co-founded the Aldus Corporation, died on February 15, 2026, at age 78. In 1984, he helped establish Aldus, which released PageMaker, the first consumer-use desktop publishing software. Brainerd coined the term "desktop… · 15 February 2026 · February 2026 · Other
an American medical historian, died on February 15, 2026, at the age of 93. Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on April 28, 1932, he wrote numerous books, including "Driven by Fear: Epidemics and Isolation in San Francisco's House of Pestilence."… · 15 February 2026 · February 2026
a Moroccan painter and engraver, died on February 15, 2026, in Paris, France, at the age of 75. Born in Casablanca on December 25, 1950, he studied at the School of Arts of Tetouan from 1967 to 1969 before continuing… · 15 February 2026 · February 2026
an American football administrator who worked for the Denver Broncos, died on February 15, 2026. He was 85. Dahlen worked for the San Francisco 49ers from 1979 to 1996 and for the Broncos from 1996 to 2003. He served as… · 15 February 2026 · February 2026
a Ghanaian soldier and politician, died on February 15, 2026, aged 95. He was a member of the Armed Forces Revolutionary Council (AFRC), which ruled Ghana for a few months in 1979. At the time of the 4 June 1979… · 15 February 2026 · February 2026
an American museum owner and philanthropist, died on February 15, 2026, at the age of 85. Born George Warren Barber Jr. on September 11, 1940, he was an Alabama businessman and real estate developer. Barber served as chairman of Barber… · 15 February 2026 · February 2026 · Other
an English cricketer who played first-class cricket for Derbyshire, died on February 15, 2026, aged 84. Born in Blackpool on 17 June 1941, he began his career with Nottinghamshire and Lancashire at Second XI level before signing a professional contract… · 15 February 2026 · February 2026
an American actor, filmmaker, and producer best known for his later-20th-century Hollywood roles, died on February 15, 2026, at age 95. Born in San Diego, California, he began acting professionally on stage in 1952 at the Gateway Playhouse in Bellport… · 15 February 2026 · February 2026
an American politician who served as a Democratic member of the Delaware House of Representatives for District 26, died on February 15, 2026. Elected in 1998 after defeating incumbent Republican Richard F. Davis, he later served as majority whip in… · 15 February 2026 · February 2026
a Brazilian politician and physician, died on February 15, 2026, at the age of 83. Born in Ubaíra, Bahia, on February 22, 1942, he was national president of the Communist Party of Brazil from 2001 to 2015. In 1965, he… · 15 February 2026 · February 2026
an American football player who was an offensive guard in the National Football League for the Washington Redskins and Cleveland Browns, died on February 15, 2026, at age 54. Born Edward Stanton Johnson III in New York City on August… · 15 February 2026 · February 2026
a Norwegian anthropologist and writer, died on February 15, 2026. Born on December 25, 1949, he was professor of cultural studies at the University of Tromsø – The Arctic University of Norway and a researcher on interethnic relations in Northern… · 15 February 2026 · February 2026
a French far-right activist, died on February 15, 2026, from brain injuries sustained two days earlier in Lyon, France, after being beaten in an altercation involving alleged far-left individuals. He was 23. Deranque was present to provide security for the… · England · 15 February 2026 · February 2026 · Other
a Russian Khanty poet, died on February 15, 2026, at the age of 89. Born Maria Kuzminichna Voldina on December 28, 1936, near the village of Yuilsk in the Berezovsky District of the Ostyak-Vogul National Okrug of the Russian SFSR,… · 15 February 2026 · February 2026
an Ecuadorian politician, died on February 15, 2026. Born in Quito on December 2, 1942, he began his career in radio in 1984 on the program "Nuestra realidad." In 1988, he became campaign manager for Rodrigo Paz Delgado, the Popular… · 15 February 2026 · February 2026
an Italian rowing coxswain, died on February 15, 2026, at the age of 73 in Oderzo, Italy. He had his best achievements in the coxed pairs with Renzo Sambo and Primo Baran, winning a European title in 1967 and an… · 15 February 2026 · February 2026
a Togolese politician, died on February 15, 2026, at the age of 84. Born on December 31, 1941, in Bassar, French Togoland, French West Africa, he was a member of the Rally of the Togolese People and served as minister… · 15 February 2026 · February 2026
a Panamanian Olympic athlete, finance manager and sports official, died on February 15, 2026. Born on November 8, 1934, he played baseball and softball and served as a certified public accountant. He founded and managed Sánchez Rivas Associates and held… · 15 February 2026 · February 2026
identified in the provided information as a Bolivian singer and a contestant on The Voice of Mexico, died on February 15, 2026. The eighth season of La Voz premiered March 12, 2019 on Azteca Uno, with Lupillo Rivera, Belinda, Yahir,… · 15 February 2026 · February 2026 · La.
an American mathematician, died on February 15, 2026. He worked on orthogonal polynomials and introduced the Al-Salam–Chihara, Brenke–Chihara and Chihara–Ismail polynomials. Chihara earned his PhD from Purdue University, where his thesis advisor was Arthur Rosenthal. He was the brother of… · 15 February 2026 · February 2026
a Croatian water polo player, died on February 15, 2026, in Dubrovnik, Croatia, at the age of 66 after an ongoing illness. He was born in Dubrovnik on April 6, 1959, and won Olympic gold as a member of the… · 15 February 2026 · February 2026 · Göran
an Egyptian politician, died on February 15, 2026, at the age of 90. Born in Alexandria in January 1936, he served as Cairo University president from 1993 to 1997. He later held several government posts, including minister of higher education… · 15 February 2026 · February 2026
a Ukrainian footballer, died on February 15, 2026. Serhiy Volodymyrovych Petrov was a Ukrainian professional footballer who played as a forward. Born on 21 May 1997, he attended several Sportive youth schools in Volyn Oblast. He made his debut for… · 15 February 2026 · February 2026
a Greek lawyer, politician and academician, died on February 15, 2026, at the age of 91. Born in Exarcheia, Athens, on December 12, 1934, she obtained a PhD from the University of Bonn, joined the Athens Bar Association and taught… · 15 February 2026 · February 2026
the American guitarist associated with the Orlando garage rock band We the People, died on February 15, 2026. The band formed in late 1965 and was professionally active from 1966 to 1970, drawing members from several Orlando-based garage groups. Although… · 15 February 2026 · February 2026
the Italian actor and voice actor born Giuseppe Colizzi, died on February 15, 2026, at the age of 88. Born in Rome in 1937, he began acting on stage at 17 and later graduated from the Accademia Nazionale d'Arte Drammatica… · 15 February 2026 · February 2026
Iranian actor, died on February 15, 2026, at age 80. A veteran performer, he was active from 1965 to 2026 and appeared in more than 170 plays over six decades of artistic work. He was widely known for playing antihero… · 15 February 2026 · February 2026
the directly elected head of the Timaru District Council in New Zealand, died on February 15, 2026. The office is the local government authority for the Timaru District and controls it as a territorial authority. There have been 40 mayors… · 15 February 2026 · February 2026
Mexican actor (Los Motivos de Luz · 14 February 2026 · February 2026 · February 14 · Loza
Russian botanist · 13 February 2026 · February 2026 · February 13 · Other
Czech Catholic priest · 13 February 2026 · February 2026 · February 13 · Adamec · Czech · Other
Tajikistani footballer · 13 February 2026 · February 2026 · February 13
age unknown · 13 February 2026 · February 2026 · February 13 · Edgar · Other
an Australian tennis player and medical doctor, died on February 14, 2026, aged 90. Born in Melbourne on August 1, 1935, he attended St Kevin’s College before studying medicine at Melbourne University, graduating in 1958. He later completed three years… · 14 February 2026 · February 2026
the New Zealand-born British businessman who served as chief executive of easyJet from 1996 to 2005, died on February 14, 2026, aged 79. Born Raymond Douglas Webster in Greymouth, New Zealand, on 9 July 1946, he was the first managing… · 14 February 2026 · February 2026 · Other
a French painter who specialised in figurative art, died on February 14, 2026, at the age of 89. Born Richard Dumouchel de Prémare in Casablanca, in the French protectorate in Morocco, on May 6, 1936, he attended the Académie Charpentier… · 14 February 2026 · February 2026
an American social worker and educator, died on February 14, 2026. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, on September 15, 1937, she was the first African American woman to graduate from the University of Maryland, College Park. Coates later worked as a… · 14 February 2026 · February 2026
a Polish politician, died on February 14, 2026, at the age of 73. Born on February 18, 1952, in Czajęcice, Poland, he served in the Sejm from 1989 to 1991 as a member of the Parlamentarny Klub Lewicy Demokratycznej · 14 February 2026 · February 2026
a French actor, died on February 14, 2026, at the age of 89. Born in Tarare, France, on September 13, 1936, he grew up in a family of grocery store owners. He earned his Baccalauréat from the Institut des hautes… · 14 February 2026 · February 2026
the Italian model, singer and actress, died on February 14, 2026, at the age of 84. Born in San Benedetto del Tronto, Italy, on January 21, 1942, she was named Miss Europe 1960, becoming the second Italian woman to win… · 14 February 2026 · February 2026
the American-French political and social scientist, activist and writer, died on February 14, 2026. Born Susan Vance Akers on June 29, 1934, in Akron, Ohio, she wrote on global social justice, Third World poverty, underdevelopment and debt. She was president… · 14 February 2026 · February 2026
an Australian rules footballer who played with Richmond and Footscray in the Victorian Football League (VFL), died on February 14, 2026, aged 75. Born on December 10, 1950, Wilson was a VFL player whose career included time with both clubs.… · 14 February 2026 · February 2026
an American actor, director and screenwriter, died on February 14, 2026, at age 74. He was best known for playing Francis Dollarhyde in Manhunter, Frankenstein's Monster in The Monster Squad, Cain in RoboCop 2, The Ripper in Last Action Hero,… · 14 February 2026 · February 2026
a Swiss mask maker, died on February 14, 2026, in Paris, France, at the age of 85. Born in Zurich on May 9, 1940, Stiefel was named a master of mask design in 2000 and was regarded as a leading… · 14 February 2026 · February 2026 · Other
an American psychologist and academic, died on February 14, 2026. He was professor of psychology and Gowen Professor in the social sciences at the University of Rochester, where he also directed the Human Motivation Program. Deci was known for his… · 14 February 2026 · February 2026
a Canadian chemist and science communicator, died on February 14, 2026, at age 89. He was an award-winning university professor and held the Tomlinson Chair in Science Education at McGill University. Born in Albany, New York, on January 20, 1937,… · America · 14 February 2026 · February 2026
the South African rugby footballer who played for Wigan Warriors, died on February 14, 2026, aged 75. Born in Saldanha Bay, Cape Province, South Africa, in 1950, Green Gregory Vigo played rugby union in the 1970s and 1980s before switching… · 14 February 2026 · February 2026
an American literary critic and broadcaster who hosted the nationally syndicated radio program Bookworm, died on February 14, 2026, at age 73. He presented the show from 1989 to 2022 on KCRW, the Los Angeles public radio station, and recorded… · 14 February 2026 · February 2026
a German installation artist, died on February 14, 2026, at the age of 41. Born in Zwickau, East Germany, in 1984, she became known for her furniture installations, often made from wall units from the 1990s. Her work examined the… · 14 February 2026 · February 2026
a Canadian radio personality, journalist and author, died on February 14, 2026. He was 89. Green was best known as the host of The Lowell Green Show, a conservative morning talk show on Ottawa radio station CFRA, and earlier hosted… · 14 February 2026 · February 2026
an American basketball player and coach for the Bradley Braves, died on February 14, 2026, at age 99. Stowell attended Bradley University and played on its basketball team from 1947 to 1950 before returning as an assistant coach in 1956.… · 14 February 2026 · February 2026
an Albanian politician and journalist, died on February 14, 2026, at the age of 87. Born on November 3, 1938, in Maqellarë, Dibër, Albania, he was a member of the Albanian Workers' Party (PPSh). He studied philosophy in Moscow and… · 14 February 2026 · February 2026
a Samoan jurist and politician, died on February 14, 2026. Born in November 1963, he was a lawyer, politician and high chief (matai) who served as Samoa’s minister of justice and courts administration from 2016 to 2021. He was also… · 14 February 2026 · February 2026
an American politician in New Hampshire and Republican member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives, died on February 14, 2026, in Boston, Massachusetts, at the age of 71. Born in Laconia on December 5, 1954, he had a high-school… · 14 February 2026 · February 2026
a Nepalese politician, died on February 14, 2026. He was regarded as a key figure in the early days of Nepal’s Panchayat system and was seen as one of its architects. Thapa served as the first chairman of the Rastriya… · 14 February 2026 · February 2026
the American rock drummer for the Atlanta indie rock band Manchester Orchestra, died on February 14, 2026. The band formed in 2004 and was led by singer, songwriter and rhythm guitarist Andy Hull, with lead guitarist Robert McDowell and bassist… · 14 February 2026 · February 2026
a Brazilian political scientist, died on February 14, 2026, after drowning at Itamambuca Beach in Ubatuba, on the north coast of São Paulo. Born in Campinas on September 4, 1945, he was a full professor of political science at the… · 14 February 2026 · February 2026
the Peruvian rock and roll band formed in 1971, died on February 14, 2026. The group composed songs in English and Spanish and was known for “Carry On Till Tomorrow,” a cover of the Badfinger song, as well as “Hey… · 14 February 2026 · February 2026
a Japanese businessman and engineer, died on February 14, 2026. Sega Corporation, headquartered in Tokyo and a subsidiary of Sega Sammy Holdings, is a Japanese video game company known for franchises including Sonic the Hedgehog, Angry Birds, Football Manager, Phantasy… · 14 February 2026 · February 2026 · Other
a Spanish drag queen and performer known professionally as David Parra, died on February 14, 2026. Born on October 24, 1997, Parra won the first season of Regias del Drag España and was known for work as a seamstress and… · 14 February 2026 · February 2026 · Other
an American guitarist associated with the band Merauder, died on February 14, 2026. Merauder was an American metalcore band from New York City, formed in 1990. The group established itself on the New York hardcore and metal scene through frequent… · 14 February 2026 · February 2026
a Bangladeshi insurance executive and businessman, died on February 14, 2026. He was president of the Bangladesh Insurance Association and also served as president of the Association of Private Universities of Bangladesh. Born in Gopalganj on 3 February 1942, he… · 14 February 2026 · February 2026
the Italian multinational manufacturer of branded chocolate and confectionery products, died on February 14, 2026, at age 87. Headquartered in Alba, Piedmont, Ferrero was better known as Ferrero Group and was the second largest chocolate producer and confectionery company in… · 14 February 2026 · February 2026 · Other
a Turkish footballer and coach, died on February 14, 2026. She played as a goalkeeper and represented Turkey at under-19 level before joining the senior national team. Çelik later founded and served as president of Akdeniz Nurçelik Spor. After ending… · 14 February 2026 · February 2026
the Hungarian visual artist associated with conceptual art and geometric abstraction, died on February 14, 2026. Born in Budapest in 1937, she worked across drawing, printmaking, photography, film, painting, installation, and performance over a career spanning more than five decades.… · 14 February 2026 · February 2026
an American baseball player, coach and scout for the Minnesota Twins, died on February 14, 2026. He was 85. Nossek played Major League Baseball as an outfielder, throwing and batting right-handed. Born on November 8, 1940, he attended Ohio University… · 14 February 2026 · February 2026
American philanthropist and local historian · 12 February 2026 · February 2026 · February 12 · Anderson
a Mexican folk artist known for her small clay figurines called muñecas, died on February 13, 2026. Born Margarita Josefina Aguilar Alcántara in Ocotlán de Morelos, Oaxaca, on February 22, 1945, she learned the art from her mother and grandmother.… · 13 February 2026 · February 2026
a French artist, designer and perfumer, died on February 13, 2026. He served as artistic director of perfume at Comme des Garçons Parfums, where he worked with Rei Kawakubo on unconventional scents that challenged traditional notions of perfume. He also… · Poland · 13 February 2026 · February 2026
a Canadian politician who served in the Senate of Canada representing Manitoba, died on February 13, 2026. Born Terrance Richard Stratton in Winnipeg, Manitoba, on March 16, 1938, he served in the Senate from March 25, 1993, until March 16,… · 13 February 2026 · February 2026
a French philosopher, died on February 13, 2026, at the age of 92. Born in Paris on December 24, 1933, he was of Corsican origin. He earned his agrégation in 1959 and his doctorate in 1970. Grimaldi spent most of… · 13 February 2026 · February 2026
a Belgian essayist and academic, died on February 13, 2026, at the age of 99. Born in Verviers in 1926, she fled to London at the onset of World War II and earned a bachelor’s degree from King’s College London… · 13 February 2026 · February 2026
a Canadian population biologist and university administrator, died on February 13, 2026. He served as the 17th Principal and Vice-Chancellor of Queen’s University in Kingston from 1994 to 2004, becoming only the second scientist to hold the position. Earlier, he… · 13 February 2026 · February 2026
a German actor, died on February 13, 2026, at age 85. Best known for his stage work, he also appeared in film, television, musicals, and as a dubbing actor. Trained at the Schauspielschule Bochum, he was often cast as villains… · 13 February 2026 · February 2026
a Polish politician, died on February 13, 2026, at the age of 89. Born Ignacy Marian Guenther on February 1, 1937, in Nowy Dwór, Poland, he was a member of the Obywatelski Klub Parlamentarny and served in the Sejm from… · 13 February 2026 · February 2026
an Israeli-born American computer scientist and professor at Cornell University, died on February 13, 2026, at age 72. Born in Israel in 1953, he studied mathematics at the University of Toronto, earning a B.S. in 1975, and later received a… · 13 February 2026 · February 2026
a British music producer, DJ, remixer and electronic musician, died on February 13, 2026, aged 63. Born in London, he was predominantly known for his 1988 hit "Bass (How Low Can You Go?)". Harris began as a mobile DJ in… · 13 February 2026 · February 2026 · Simón
a French convicted terrorist, died on February 13, 2026, at the age of 47. Born in Mantes-la-Jolie in 1978, he was convicted of terrorist-related offences. In the early 2000s, he regularly travelled to Belgium and became close to the organisation… · 13 February 2026 · February 2026
a Belgian professional racing cyclist, died on February 13, 2026, at the age of 71. Born on March 28, 1954, in Belsele, Belgium, he rode in two editions of the Tour de France and won a stage of the 1979… · 13 February 2026 · February 2026
a Serbian tennis player and former captain of the Serbia Fed Cup team, died on February 13, 2026, at the age of 47. Ječmenica-Jevtić was a professional player who captured six singles and three doubles titles on the ITF Circuit.… · 13 February 2026 · February 2026
a Mexican voice actress, died on February 13, 2026, in Mexico City at age 107. Born María Dolores Muñoz Ledo Ortega in Mexico City on April 14, 1918, she worked as a voice actress from 1944 to 1992. In 1944,… · 13 February 2026 · February 2026
the Mexican rapper, producer and composer known professionally as MLKMN, died on February 13, 2026. Born Óscar Botello on April 11, 1989, he was born in Monterrey, Mexico and raised in Laredo, Texas. In 2014, he released the single "El… · 13 February 2026 · February 2026
an American documentary filmmaker best known for Stranger with a Camera, died on February 13, 2026. She documented Appalachia and Eastern Kentucky through her work at Appalshop and served as the founding director of the Appalshop Archive. Barret died at… · 13 February 2026 · February 2026 · Other
an English footballer who played as a forward in the Football League, died on February 13, 2026. He was 82. Westlake played for Colchester United, Doncaster Rovers, Halifax Town and Tranmere Rovers during his Football League career · 13 February 2026 · February 2026
an Italian professional football player and coach, died on February 13, 2026. Born in Misterbianco, near Catania, he spent most of his career with Sicilian club Catania. Russo began with S.S. Battiati in Sant'Agata li Battiati, became the senior team… · 13 February 2026 · February 2026
the Belgian literary theorist and academic, died on February 13, 2026. He was Professor Emeritus of Literature at the Université de Liège and was born in Liège in 1933. Dubois developed the concept of the Literary Institution, following the work… · 13 February 2026 · February 2026
a South African traditional ruler and the traditional leader of the Valoyi area in Limpopo, died on February 13, 2026. Also known as Hosi Phylia Tinyiko Lwandlamuni Nwamitwa II and Tinyiko Nwamitwa-Shilubana, she was appointed chief of the area in… · 13 February 2026 · February 2026 · Other
an American poet, died on February 13, 2026. Born Alissandru Francesco Caldiero in Licodia Eubea, near Catania, Sicily, in 1949, he immigrated to the United States at age nine and was raised in Manhattan and Brooklyn. He attended Queens College… · Italy · 13 February 2026 · February 2026