Butch Wilson American football player, cancer dead at age 84
Butch Wilson, an American football player who played for the Baltimore Colts and New York Giants,
died on April 3, 2026, of cancer. He was 84. Wilson, whose full name…
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Bettina Cirone American photographer dead at age 92
Bettina Cirone, an American photographer and former Ford model,
died on April 3, 2026, at age 92. Cirone was known for photographing celebrities, including actors, musicians, artists and politicians, among…
Terry Schreiber American theater director, heart attack dead at age 89
Terry Schreiber, an American theater director,
died on April 3, 2026, of a heart attack at the age of 89. Born in Winona, Minnesota, on March 7, 1937, he directed…
Col Ratcliff dead at age 96
Col Ratcliff, an Australian rugby league footballer,
died on April 2, 2026, aged 96. Born in Temora, New South Wales, on June 23, 1929, he played rugby league in the…
Geoffrey Smith dead at age 82, American-born British radio presenter, author and musician
Geoffrey Smith
died on April 2, 2026. He was a radio presenter. Tags Journalists, Musicians, Writers, 02 April 2026, America, Britain, Geoffrey, Smith, April 2, April 2026
Louis Besson French politician dead at age 88
Louis Besson, the French politician and member of the Socialist Party,
died on April 2, 2026, at the age of 88. He was a leading figure in French housing policy…
Gilbertson Sangma Indian footballer dead at age 70
Gilbertson Sangma, an Indian footballer who played as a forward,
died on April 2, 2026. He received his early football lessons at the Assam Police Reserve in Dergaon. Sangma began…
Kristian Gerner Swedish historian and author dead at age 83
Kristian Gerner
died on April 2, 2026. He was a Swedish historian and author. Kristian Gerner, 83, Swedish historian and author. Tags Scientists, Writers, 02 April 2026, Gerner, Kristian, Sweden,…
Neville Glover Australian rugby league player dead at age 70
Neville Glover, the Australian rugby league player who represented Parramatta Eels, Penrith Panthers and Australia,
died on April 2, 2026, aged 70. Neville Kenneth Glover OAM was born in Sydney…
Jean-Claude Lozac’hmeur French linguist, historian, and academic dead at age 85
Jean-Claude Lozac'hmeur
died on April 2, 2026. He was a French linguist, historian, and academic. His work in those fields formed the basis of his professional life. Jean-Claude Lozac'hmeur, 85,…
Peter Neumeyer German-American academic dead at age 96
Peter Neumeyer, a German-American academic, literary scholar, poet, and educator,
died on April 2, 2026. He was 96. Born in Munich, Germany, on August 4, 1929, he emigrated to the…
Javier López Marcano Spanish politician, member of the Parliament of Cantabria and three-time regio…
Javier López Marcano, a Spanish politician and member of the Parliament of Cantabria,
died on April 2, 2026, of a heart attack. He was 71. A member of the Regionalist…
Vittorio Messori Italian journalist dead at age 84
Vittorio Messori, an Italian journalist,
died on April 2, 2026. He was also a Christian writer and, according to Sandro Magister, a Vaticanist, was regarded as the most translated Catholic…
Misua Filipino crossdresser dead at age 27
Jason Elvie Go Ty, a Filipino drag performer and graphic designer known by the stage name Misua,
died on April 2, 2026, at the age of 27. He was best…
Ronald Eddy Farmer, administrator dead at age 95
Ronald Eddy, a Canadian politician and former Ontario MPP and mayor of the County of Brant,
died on April 2, 2026. Eddy was a Liberal member of the Legislative Assembly…
Yoshihisa Kishimoto Japanese video game developer dead at age 64
Yoshihisa Kishimoto, a Japanese video game developer,
died on April 2, 2026. Yoshihisa Kishimoto, 64, Japanese video game developer. Tags Other, 02 April 2026, Japan, Kishimoto, Yoshihisa, 2026-04-02, April 2,…
George Plafker American seismologist dead at age 97
George Plafker, an American geologist and seismologist,
died on April 2, 2026, at the age of 97. His research focused on subduction, tsunami, and the geology of Alaska. After prolonged…
Nick Savva Greyhound trainer dead at age 91
Nick Savva, Cypriot-born British greyhound trainer and breeder,
died on April 2, 2026, aged 91. Born in British Cyprus in 1934, he later moved to London, where he worked in…
Jerrold Zar American biologist dead at age 84
Jerrold Zar, an American biologist and academic,
died on April 2, 2026, at age 84. He was Professor Emeritus at Northern Illinois University and had been elected a Fellow of…
Mahinda Wijesekara Sri Lankan politician, minister of fisheries and MP dead at age 83
Mahinda Wijesekara, a Sri Lankan politician and former minister of fisheries and member of Parliament,
died on April 2, 2026, at the age of 83. Born in Devinuwara, British Ceylon,…
Tahir Jalil Habbush Police officer Intelligence officer dead at age 75
Tahir Jalil Habbush, an Iraqi intelligence official who served as director of the Iraqi Intelligence Service from 1995 to 2003,
died on April 2, 2026, in Erbil, Iraq, at the…
Oleh Avdieiev Ukrainian Olympic luger, stabbed dead at age 52
Oleh Avdieiev, a Ukrainian Olympic luger who competed at the 1998 and 2002 Winter Olympics,
died on April 2, 2026, after being stabbed. He was 52. Avdieiev was born in…
Tariq al-Sawah public figure dead at age 68
Tariq al-Sawah, an Egyptian citizen held at the U.S. Guantanamo Bay detention camps in Cuba,
died on April 2, 2026, at age 68. Also spelled Tarek El Sawah, he was…
Nicolás Biglianti Uruguayan footballer, Rampla Juniors, Peñarol), pancreatic cancer dead at age 51
Nicolás Biglianti, a Uruguayan footballer who played for Liverpool Montevideo, Rampla Juniors and Peñarol,
died on April 2, 2026, of pancreatic cancer. He was 51. Biglianti, whose full name was…
Bo Lueders public figure dead at age 39
Bo Lueders, an American guitarist for Harm's Way,
died on April 2, 2026. He was 39. Lueders was associated with the Chicago hardcore punk band Harm's Way, which formed in…
Nicolás Biglianti Uruguayan footballer dead at age 51
Nicolás Biglianti, a Uruguayan footballer,
died on April 2, 2026. Nicolás Biglianti [es], 51, Uruguayan footballer. Tags Athletes, 02 April 2026, Biglianti, Uruguay, 2026-04-02, April 2, April 2026, Nicolás
Machana Shamukuni Politician dies
Machana Shamukuni, a Motswana politician,
died on April 2, 2026. He served as Minister of Justice from the department’s creation in 2022 until 2024 and was a Member of the…
Robert Pal Russian poet, translator and writer dead at age 87
Robert Pal
died on April 2, 2026. He was a Russian poet, translator and writer. Robert Pal [ru], 87, Russian poet, translator and writer. Tags Writers, 02 April 2026, Pal,…
Ian Rutherford New Zealand cricketer dead at age 68
Ian Rutherford, a New Zealand cricketer who played for Otago, Central Districts and Central Otago,
died on April 2, 2026, aged 68. Born in Dunedin on June 30, 1957, Ian…
Fernando Ríos Palacio Argentine singer dead at age 87
Fernando Ríos Palacio
died on April 2, 2026. He was an Argentine singer. Fernando Ríos Palacio [es], 87, Argentine singer. Tags Musicians, 02 April 2026, Argentina, Fernando, Palacio, 2026-04-02, April…
Aron Shai Israeli historian dead at age 83
Aron Shai, an Israeli historian,
died on April 2, 2026. Aron Shai [he], 83, Israeli historian. Tags Scientists, 02 April 2026, Aron, Israel, Shai, 2026-04-02, April 2, April 2026
Roberto Arditti Italian journalist, television writer and radio personality dead at age 60
Roberto Arditti
died on April 2, 2026. He was an Italian journalist, television writer and radio personality. His work spanned journalism, television writing and radio, according to the information provided.…
Shozin Fukui Japanese film director and screenwriter dead at age 64
Shozin Fukui, a Japanese film director and screenwriter,
died on April 2, 2026, at the age of 64–65. He was best known for his work in the cyberpunk genre and…
Erzsébet Illés Hungarian astronomer dead at age 89
Erzsébet Illés, a Hungarian astronomer,
died on April 2, 2026, at the age of 89. She was also a space researcher and planetologist, and served as an emerita researcher at…
Dan Piachaud Sri Lankan cricketer dead at age 89
Dan Piachaud, a Sri Lankan cricketer who played for Oxford University, Marylebone and the national team,
died on April 2, 2026, aged 89. Born in Colombo in 1937, he studied…
Reda bin Mohammed Saeed Obeid Saudi academic and civil servant, member of the Consultative Assembly…
Reda bin Mohammed Saeed Obeid, a Saudi academic and civil servant and member of the Shura Council of Saudi Arabia from 1994 to 1998,
died on April 2, 2026. Born…
Justin Panakkal dead at age 90
Justin Panakkal, an Indian Catholic priest and composer,
died on April 2, 2026, at the age of 90. Also known as Fr. Justin, he was a priest of the Discalced…
PSD dead at age 51
PSD
died on April 1, 2026. Tags Musicians, 01 April 2026, America, April 1, April 2026, PSD
Kiril Ampov Bulgarian composer and pop singer dead at age 77
Kiril Ampov
died on April 1, 2026. He was a Bulgarian composer and pop singer. Kiril Ampov [bg], 77, Bulgarian composer and pop singer. Tags Musicians, 01 April 2026, Ampov,…
Peter V. Smith Australian footballer dead at age 78
Peter V. Smith, an Australian footballer who played with Melbourne and Carlton,
died on April 1, 2026, aged 78. Born in Brunswick, Victoria, on September 22, 1947, Peter Victor Smith…
Jacques Michon Canadian literary historian and academic dead at age 80
Jacques Michon, a Canadian literary historian and academic,
died on April 1, 2026, in Sherbrooke, Quebec. He was 80. Born in Montreal on May 12, 1945, Michon was a professor…
Fuze Russian rapper dead at age 46
Fuze, a Russian rapper, died April 1, 2026. Fuze [ru], 46, Russian rapper. Tags Musicians, 01 April 2026, Fuze, Russia, 2026-04-01, April 1, April 2026
Francisco Holgado Spanish bank teller dead at age 82
Francisco Holgado, a Spanish bank teller,
died on April 1, 2026. Francisco Holgado [es], 82, Spanish bank teller. Tags Other, 01 April 2026, Francisco, Holgado, Spain, 2026-04-01, April 1, April…
Angelo Marcello Cardani Italian civil servant and economist dead at age 76
Angelo Marcello Cardani
died on April 1, 2026. He was an Italian civil servant and economist. No further details were provided about his life or career. Angelo Marcello Cardani [it],…
Peter Kuh public figure dead at age 74
Peter Kuh
died on April 1, 2026. Peter Kuh, 74, American-born British furniture maker. (death announced on this date) Tags Other, 01 April 2026, America, Britain, Kuh, Peter, 2026-04-01, April…
Mike Chaplin British artist, mesothelioma dead at age 82
Mike Chaplin
died on April 1, 2026. He was a British artist and died of mesothelioma. Mike Chaplin, 82, British artist, mesothelioma. Tags Artists, 01 April 2026, Britain, Chaplin, Mesothelioma,…
Sergey Selemenev Russian theatre actor and director dead at age 64
Sergey Selemenev, a Russian theatre actor and director,
died on April 1, 2026. Sergey Selemenev [ru], 64, Russian theatre actor and director. Tags Actors, 01 April 2026, Russia, Selemenev, Sergey,…
Rosemary Kurtz American politician, member of the Illinois House of Representatives dead at age 95
Rosemary Kurtz
died on April 1, 2026. She was an American politician and served as a member of the Illinois House of Representatives from 2001 to 2005. Rosemary Kurtz, 95,…
Dick Farley American football player and coach dead at age 79
Dick Farley, an American football player and coach who played for the San Diego Chargers and later coached the Williams Ephs,
died on April 1, 2026, at age 79. Farley…
Dick Roberge Canadian ice hockey player and coach dead at age 91
Dick Roberge
died on April 1, 2026. He was a Canadian ice hockey player and coach who played for the Johnstown Jets, New Westminster Royals and Pittsburgh Hornets. His career…
Jean-Michel Tesu French politician, deputy dead at age 88
Jean-Michel Tesu
died on April 1, 2026. He was a French politician who served as a deputy from 1981 to 1986 and again from 1988 to 1993. Jean-Michel Tesu, 88,…
Suki Lahav Israeli violinist, singer and lyricist dead at age 74
Suki Lahav, the Israeli violinist, singer and lyricist who was a member of Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band from September 1974 to March 1975,
died on April 1, 2026, at…
Maribel Flores Spanish politician, member of the Parliament of Andalusia and senator dead at age 75
Maribel Flores, a Spanish politician and former member of the Parliament of Andalusia and the Senate of Spain,
died on April 1, 2026. A member of the Spanish Socialist Workers'…
Dalia Nausheen Singer dead at age 71
Dalia Nausheen, a Bangladeshi Nazrul Sangeet singer,
died on April 1, 2026, of cancer. Born in 1954 or 1955, she was among the artists who participated in the Swadhin Bangla…
Tom Valenti American chef dead at age 67
Tom Valenti, an American chef,
died on April 1, 2026, at age 67. He was executive chef at Jockey Hollow Bar and Kitchen in Morristown, New Jersey, and owner and…
Louis Saia Canadian film director and screenwriter dead at age 75
Louis Saia, a Canadian film director and screenwriter best known for the Les Boys franchise of hockey comedy films,
died on April 1, 2026. Born on May 25, 1950, he…
Jean-Michel Testu French politician, deputy dead at age 88
Jean-Michel Testu, a French politician and teacher who served as a deputy from 1981 to 1986 and again from 1988 to 1993,
died on April 1, 2026, at the age…
Fuze Russian rapper, traffic collision dead at age 46
Fuze, the Russian rapper known for his work with KREC,
died on April 1, 2026 in a traffic collision. He was identified publicly by the name Fuze and was associated…
Birgit Collin-Langen German politician, MEP dead at age 69
Birgit Collin-Langen, a German politician and Member of the European Parliament from 2012 to 2019,
died on April 1, 2026, at the age of 69. Born in Trier, Rhineland-Palatinate, West…
Jack Harliwich New Zealand cricketer dead at age 95
Jack Harliwich, a New Zealand cricketer,
died on April 1, 2026, aged 95. Born in Christchurch on July 14, 1930, he was a right-arm medium pacer who played one first-class…
Andreas Engel Swiss biologist dead at age 82
Andreas Engel, a Swiss biologist,
died on April 1, 2026, at the age of 82. He was a structural biologist and co-founder of the Maurice E. Müller Institute for Structural…
L. P. E. Parker British classical scholar dead at age 93
L. P. E. Parker, the British classical scholar known especially for her work on the metres of ancient Greek poetry,
died on April 1, 2026, at the age of 93.…
Salvador Castañeda Álvarez Mexican writer dead at age 79
Salvador Castañeda Álvarez, a Mexican writer and cultural functionary,
died on April 1, 2026, at the age of 79. Born on an ejido in the municipality of Matamoros, Coahuila, on…