George LeBlanc, a Canadian politician who served as mayor of Moncton, New Brunswick, died on February 3, 2026, in Moncton, New Brunswick, at the age of 71. Born in Moncton on January 4, 1955, he was elected mayor in the… · Corticobasal Syndrome · 03 February 2026 · February 2026
Kazuhiko Hasegawa, a Japanese film director and screenwriter, died on January 31, 2026, at the age of 80. Born in Kamo District, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan, on January 5, 1946, he began his career in film at Nikkatsu in the early… · 31 January 2026 · January 2026
Christa Lang, the German-American actress and screenwriter known for films including What’s Up, Doc?, Alphaville and The Big Red One, died on January 30, 2026, at age 82. Born in Winterberg on December 23, 1943, she moved to France at… · 30 January 2026 · January 2026
Shirley Raines, an American non-profit founder and community activist, died on January 27, 2026, at age 58. She founded Beauty 2 the Streetz, a nonprofit that provided hair and makeup services, food, clothing, hygiene and safety items to thousands of… · 27 January 2026 · January 2026 · Other
James Petras, an American sociologist and academic, died on January 17, 2026. He was the Bartle Professor emeritus of sociology at Binghamton University in Binghamton, New York, and an adjunct professor at Saint Mary’s University in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Petras… · 17 January 2026 · January 2026
Mark Robert Jones, an American screenwriter, film director and producer, died on January 16, 2026. He wrote and directed the 1993 film Leprechaun, which launched the horror franchise of the same name. Jones also directed and co-wrote the horror film… · 16 January 2026 · January 2026
Chris Krug, an American Major League Baseball catcher who played for the Chicago Cubs and San Diego Padres, died on January 16, 2026. Born Everett Ben Krug on December 25, 1939, he was signed by the St. Louis Cardinals as… · 16 January 2026 · January 2026
Paul Grist, the Welsh actor, car racer and restorer, died on January 13, 2026, aged 86. Born in Glamorgan, Wales, on January 18, 1939, he trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, where he was taught by Peter Barkworth… · 13 January 2026 · January 2026
Barbara Lawrence, an American talent manager, died on January 2, 2026, in New York City. Born Barbara Deitchman on January 10, 1943, in Forest Hills, Queens, New York City, she was the daughter of Gertrude Lawrence and Bernie Lawrence. She… · 02 January 2026 · January 2026 · Other
Pasha Kasanov, a Ukrainian football player and manager, died on December 31, 2025, at the age of 72. Known as Pasha Namazovych Kasanov, he played for Nyva Vinnytsia and Metalurh Zaporizhzhia and later worked as manager of Nyva Vinnytsia. He… · 31 December 2025 · December 2025
Monique Tepe, an American early childhood educator, was shot dead on December 30, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio. She and her husband, Spencer Tepe, were found dead inside their home after Spencer failed to report to work and a welfare check… · 30 December 2025 · December 2025
Monique Tepe, an American dentist, was shot dead on December 30, 2025, alongside her husband, Spencer Tepe, in their Columbus, Ohio, home. The couple were found after Spencer failed to arrive for work and a welfare check was requested. Their… · 30 December 2025 · December 2025
Ray Lamb, an American baseball player who pitched for the Cleveland Indians and the Los Angeles Dodgers, died on December 25, 2025. Raymond Richard Lamb was a former Major League Baseball pitcher for two teams and later became a highly… · 25 December 2025 · December 2025
Joel Gougeon, an American politician and Republican member of the Michigan Senate from 1993 to 2002, died on December 21, 2025, at the age of 82. He represented the 34th district, covering Ogemaw, Arenac, Bay, Tuscola and Huron counties, after… · 21 December 2025 · December 2025
Cynthia Mailman, an American painter and educator, died on December 19, 2025, in New York City at age 82. She was known for figurative and landscape works done in a "cool, pared-down" style. Her early paintings were presented from inside… · 19 December 2025 · December 2025
Roger Ewing, an American actor best known for his role as Thad Greenwood on the western television series Gunsmoke, died on December 18, 2025. Born Roger Lawrence Ewing in Los Angeles, California, on January 12, 1942, he worked in film… · 18 December 2025 · December 2025
Kim Mi-sub, a South Korean Olympic modern pentathlete, died on December 15, 2025, in Carrollton, Texas, at the age of 52. Born in Suncheon, South Korea, on December 24, 1972, he competed in the men's individual event at the 1996… · 15 December 2025 · December 2025 · Other