Famous People Who Died of Heart Disease

Obituaries for public figures whose deaths were linked to heart disease or cardiac events. Over 100 obituaries link to obituary pages with biographical details and source information where available.

Phil Ryan, died aged 80

Phil Ryan, the American Texas Ranger and three-term sheriff of Wise County, Texas, died on February 25, 2026, at age 80. Ryan entered law enforcement in 1966 as a police…

Eddie Harty, died aged 88

Eddie Harty, the Irish Olympic equestrian and National Hunt jockey who competed at the 1960 Summer Olympics, died on February 11, 2026, at the age of 88. Born in Dublin…

Lynn Bolles, died aged 76

Augusta Lynn Bolles, an American anthropologist, died on February 8, 2026. She was 76. Bolles was professor emerita of women’s studies and affiliate faculty in anthropology, African American studies, American…

Ivan R. Schwab dies at 77

Ivan R. Schwab, an American ophthalmologist and professor of ophthalmology at the University of California Davis School of Medicine, died on December 13, 2025. He completed his undergraduate degree at…