Notable deaths this month: Over 600 obituaries with additional info, news, and memorial pages.
Darrell Hickman, an American jurist and justice of the Arkansas Supreme Court,
died on August 20, 2026, at age 91. Hickman served on the state’s highest court from 1977 to…
Hasib Quway Markaz, an Afghan military commander,
died on August 20, 2026, aged 34. Known also as Hasib Panjshiri and Hasib Qoway Markaz Panjshiri, he served as the military leader…
Cédric Sbirrazzuoli, a Monegasque racing driver,
died on August 20, 2026, aged 39. Born in Monte Carlo, he became a familiar figure in sportscar racing and competed for AF Corse…
Nancy Kissinger, an American philanthropist and longtime Rockefeller aide,
died on August 20, 2026, at age 92. Born Nancy Sharon Maginnes in Manhattan, she was educated at The Masters School,…
Michele Sensi-Contugi, an Italian-born Ecuadorian politician and businessman,
died on August 19, 2026, aged 44, in a helicopter crash in Kenya. Known also as Michele Sensi-Contugi Ycaza, he was born…
Tsuri Sagi, an Israeli military officer who served as a senior commander in the 35th Paratroopers Brigade,
died on August 19, 2026, aged 92. Born Tsuri Sheinkin in Herzliya in…
Thomas Freienstein, the German Olympic cyclist who competed at the 1984 Summer Games,
died on August 19, 2026, aged 66. Born in Fulda on March 9, 1960, he built his…
Sylvie Groulx, a Canadian filmmaker and documentary director from Quebec,
died on August 19, 2026, at age 73. Born in Montreal on June 25, 1953, she began her career in…
Robert Mouynet, a French footballer,
died on August 19, 2026, aged 96. Born in Toulouse on March 25, 1930, he played as a defender and was also an association football…
Antal Rizmayer, a Hungarian Olympic wrestler,
died on August 19, 2026, aged 86. Born in Budapest on September 5, 1939, he competed for Hungary at the 1960 Summer Olympics and…
José Cusí, the Spanish Olympic sports shooter who competed at the 1968 Summer Olympics,
died on August 19, 2026, aged 92. Born in Barcelona on January 12, 1934, he was…
Anne Thily, the Belgian magistrate,
died on August 19, 2026, aged 88. Born in Hannut on October 13, 1937, she studied mathematics before turning to law at the University of…
Ricardo Pachón, the Spanish music producer, arranger and composer who helped shape modern flamenco,
died on August 19, 2026, aged 88. Born in Seville in 1937, he was widely regarded…
Michele Pinto, the Italian politician who served as minister of agriculture in the Prodi I Cabinet,
died on August 19, 2026, aged 95. Born in Teggiano on January 2, 1931,…
José Suárez, an American broadcaster who led several Telemundo stations,
died on August 19, 2026, at age 55 in a helicopter crash in Samburu County, Kenya. Suárez served as president…
Bérangère Bonvoisin, the French film director and actress known for The Adolescent, Les Égouts du paradis and Hôtel du Paradis,
died on August 19, 2026, aged 73. Born in Rabat…
François Patriat, the French politician who represented Côte-d'Or in the Senate and led the Senate group of Renaissance,
died on August 19, 2026, aged 83. Born in Semur-en-Auxois on March…
Tudor Chiriac, the Moldovan composer,
died on August 19, 2026, aged 77. Born in Ciuciuleni, Moldova, on March 21, 1949, he became a professor doctor and was a member of…
Chutima Sidasathian, a Thai investigative journalist,
died on August 19, 2026, aged 44. Known professionally as “Oi” and Chutima “Oi” Sidasathian, she worked for Phuketwan, the English-language newspaper in Phuket,…
Shmuel Harlap, the Israeli businessman who chaired the Colmobil Group,
died on August 19, 2026, aged 81. He was known as an investor in startup companies and held a doctorate…
Ġorġ Mallia, a Maltese communications academic, author and cartoonist,
died on August 19, 2026, aged 68. Born in Malta on November 9, 1957, he built a career in communications, instructional…
Elaine Cheris, an American Olympic fencer,
died on August 19, 2026, at age 80. Also known as Elaine Gayle Cheris, she was born in Dothan, Alabama, and became a foil…
Stephany Hollihan, an Ecuadorian fashion designer and founder and chief executive of the label Sensi Studio,
died on August 19, 2026, in a helicopter crash in Samburu County, Kenya, aged…
Ray MacDonald, the Thai actor known for Fun Bar Karaoke and Phobia 2,
died on August 19, 2026, aged 49. Born in Thailand on May 21, 1977, he built a…
Bishnu S. Atal, an Indian physicist and engineer whose work helped shape modern speech coding,
died on August 19, 2026, aged 93. Born in India in 1933, he studied at…
Lazar Radović, a Montenegrin footballer who played for Budućnost Titograd, Partizan and the Yugoslavia national team,
died on August 19, 2026, aged 88. Born in Podgorica on November 13, 1937,…
Glória Menezes, the Brazilian actress known for films and television work including O Pagador de Promessas, Irmãos Coragem and Rainha da Sucata,
died on August 18, 2026, aged 92. Born…
Charles Walker, an American politician and former state senator in Georgia,
died on August 18, 2026, aged 78. A Democrat from Augusta, he was first elected to the Georgia Senate…
G. Wallace Caulk Jr., an American politician and member of the Delaware House of Representatives,
died on August 18, 2026, at age 85. Known as Wally Caulk, he was born…
Tawfique Nawaz, a Bangladeshi lawyer and senior advocate of the Bangladesh Supreme Court,
died on August 18, 2026, of complications from a stroke. He served as director of Transparency International…
B. C. Nagesh, an Indian politician and Karnataka MLA,
died on August 18, 2026, aged 67. Also known as Bellur Chandrashekharaiah Nagesh and B C Nagesh, he represented Tiptur in…
Juan Tamariz, the Spanish magician and television presenter,
died on August 18, 2026, aged 83. Born Juan Tamariz-Martel Negrón in Madrid on October 18, 1942, he became one of Spain’s…
Ollie Waldron, the Irish rugby union player,
died on August 18, 2026, aged 83. Born Cornelius Oliver Waldron in Cork, he went on to represent Ireland at international level and…
Vladek Lacina, a Czech Olympic rower,
died on August 18, 2026, aged 77. Born in Prague on June 25, 1949, he represented Czechoslovakia in three Summer Olympics, competing in 1972,…
P. E. Easterling, the English classical scholar and expert on Sophocles,
died on August 18, 2026, aged 92. Born Patricia Elizabeth Fairfax in Blackburn on March 11, 1934, she studied…
Bill Rasmussen, the American television executive and co-founder and president of ESPN and ESPN Inc.,
died on August 18, 2026, at age 93. Born William F. Rasmussen in Chicago on…
Constantine Tsoucalas, the Greek sociologist, academic and politician,
died on August 18, 2026, aged 89. Born in Athens on August 5, 1937, he taught at universities in Greece, the United…
Varenne, the Italian Standardbred racehorse who
died on August 18, 2026, aged 31, died of a heart attack. Foaled in Copparo, Italy, on May 19, 1995, the dark bay trotter…
Igor Akhba, an Abkhaz diplomat and politician who served as the first ambassador of the Republic of Abkhazia to Russia,
died on August 18, 2026, aged 77. Born in Sukhumi…
Samir Radwan, the Egyptian economist and politician who served as minister of finance in 2011,
died on August 18, 2026, aged 83. Born in Koum Hamada in Beheira Governorate, he…
Constantine Tsoucalas, the Greek sociologist, academic and politician,
died on August 18, 2026, aged 89. Born in Athens on August 5, 1937, he taught at universities in Greece, the United…
Phyllida Law, the British actress,
died on August 18, 2026, aged 94. Born in Glasgow in July 1932, she trained at Badminton School and began her career in 1958, working…
Yvette Roudy, the French politician who served as Minister of Women's Rights,
died on August 18, 2026, aged 97. Born in Pessac in 1929, she went on to build a…
Cándido Cárdenas Villalba, the Paraguayan Roman Catholic prelate who served as bishop of Benjamín Aceval from 1998 to 2018,
died on August 18, 2026, aged 84. Born in Sapucaí on…
Fulvio Lucisano, the Italian film producer behind Night of the Sharks, Notte prima degli esami and Many Kisses Later,
died on August 18, 2026, aged 98. Born in Rome on…
Satish Chandra Roy, a Bangladeshi politician and former member of parliament,
died on August 18, 2026, aged 84. A member of the Bangladesh Awami League, he served as state minister…
Vereslav Eingorn, a Ukrainian chess grandmaster, coach and author,
died on August 18, 2026, aged 69. Born in Odesa in 1956, he earned the grandmaster title in 1986 and became…
Flavia Lattanzi, an Italian lawyer and scholar of international law,
died on August 18, 2026, aged 85. Born in Addis Ababa in 1940, she studied law at Sapienza University of…
Vedrana Rudan, a Croatian journalist and novelist,
died on August 18, 2026, aged 76. A native of Rijeka, she was born in 1949 and built a career across Croatian media…
Tamisuke Watanuki, the Japanese politician who served as speaker of the House of Representatives from 2000 to 2003,
died on August 18, 2026, aged 99. Born in Inami, Toyama Prefecture,…
Laura Cardoso, the Brazilian actress whose career spanned cinema, theater and television,
died on August 18, 2026, aged 98. Born Laurinda de Jesus Cardoso in São Paulo on September 13,…
Cindy Denby, an American politician and member of the Michigan House of Representatives, died August 18, 2026, aged 70. A Republican from Michigan, she served in the state House from…
Eduardo Maglioni, the Argentine football striker who starred for Independiente and Huracán,
died on August 18, 2026, aged 80, from complications from heart surgery. Born in Reconquista on April 14,…
Jean-Louis Brunaux, the French archaeologist and historian known for excavations at the sanctuaries of Gournay-sur-Aronde and Ribemont-sur-Ancre,
died on August 18, 2026, aged 72. Born in Lachelle in 1953, he…
Shaul Mishal, the Israeli political scientist who studied Arab and Palestinian politics,
died on August 18, 2026, aged 81. Born in Baghdad in 1945, he later made aliyah with his…
Wanda Traczyk-Stawska, a Polish psychologist, social activist and participant in the Warsaw Uprising,
died on August 18, 2026, aged 99. Known by the pseudonyms “Pączek” and “Atma,” she was born…
Abdelaziz Guerda, the Algerian actor and stage director,
died on August 17, 2026, aged 79. Born on December 2, 1946, in the Casbah of Algiers, he built a career in…
Paul Shaw, a Canadian Olympic sport shooter,
died on August 17, 2026, aged 77. Born in Collingwood, Ontario, on April 20, 1949, he represented Canada in the men's trap event…
O. J. Brigance, an American football player who competed in the Canadian Football League and the National Football League,
died on August 17, 2026, at age 56 from complications of…
Sylvie Rimbert, the French geographer and cartographer,
died on August 17, 2026, aged 99. A graduate of Strasbourg I University, she became a pioneer in the use of computer tools…
Frank Beard, the American Hall of Fame rock drummer best known for his long run with ZZ Top,
died on August 17, 2026, aged 77. Born Frank Lee Beard in…
Mike Bailey, the English footballer and manager who played for Charlton Athletic, Wolverhampton Wanderers and England,
died on August 17, 2026, aged 84, following complications from dementia. Born in Wisbech…
Mile Korun, the Slovenian theatre director,
died on August 17, 2026, aged 97. Born in Ljubljana on October 30, 1928, he worked across several theatre disciplines, including direction, сценography, costume…
Nick Glennie-Smith, the English film composer behind scores for The Rock, The Man in the Iron Mask and We Were Soldiers,
died on August 17, 2026, aged 74. Born Nickolas…
Klaus Törnudd, the Finnish diplomat and researcher,
died on August 17, 2026, aged 94. Born in Helsinki on December 26, 1931, he studied at the University of Helsinki and later…
Johnny Schuth, the French football goalkeeper known for his time with Strasbourg and Metz,
died on August 17, 2026, aged 84. Born Jean Schuth in Saint-Omer on December 7, 1941,…
Stanislas Lalanne, the French Roman Catholic prelate who served as bishop of Pontoise from 2013 to 2024,
died on August 17, 2026, aged 78. Born Stanislas Marie Georges Jude Lalanne…
Javier Lasagabaster, a Spanish politician and lawyer,
died on August 17, 2026, aged 93. Born Javier José Luis Lasagabaster Echarri in Pasaia on January 5, 1933, he served as Minister…
Alex Fiorio, the Italian rally driver,
died on August 17, 2026, aged 61, after being diagnosed with stomach cancer. Born Alessandro Fiorio in Turin on March 10, 1965, he made…
Nicolas Altmayer, a French film producer,
died on August 17, 2026, at age 61 in a car crash. Born on September 8, 1962, he worked in partnership with his brother…
Andrey Sobolyev, a Russian political figure,
died on August 17, 2026, aged 71. Born Andrey Nikolayevich Sobolev on December 1, 1954, in Ostrovnoy, he served as a member of the…
Fritz Schramma, the German politician who served as mayor of Cologne,
died on August 17, 2026, aged 78. Born in Cologne on August 27, 1947, he built his career in…
Liu Jiyuan, a Chinese space engineer,
died on August 17, 2026, aged 93. Born Chen Jiyuan on August 1, 1933, he was from Xing County in Shanxi Province and became…
Frank Beard, the American Hall of Fame rock drummer best known for his long tenure with ZZ Top,
died on August 17, 2026, aged 77. Born Frank Lee Beard on…
Dick Stevens, an American football player who spent five seasons as an offensive tackle with the Philadelphia Eagles,
died on August 17, 2026, aged 78, from complications of dementia and…
Kenneth Chen, a Singaporean architect and politician who served as a Member of Parliament from 1992 to 2001,
died on August 17, 2026, aged 86. Born Kenneth Chen Koon Lap…
Sofia Södergård, a Swedish dancer, choreographer, drag performer and actor,
died on August 17, 2026, aged 39. Born Hanna Sofia Charlotta Södergård Treichl in Selångers församling in Sundsvall, she trained…
Paul Cranis, an American tennis player,
died on August 16, 2026, aged 91. A left-hander from New York, he was a late starter who did not take up tennis until…
Franklin Kury, an American politician who served in the Pennsylvania General Assembly,
died on August 16, 2026, aged 89. Kury served in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from 1966 to…
Venus, the American tortoiseshell cat known for her unusual coloring,
died on August 16, 2026, at age 17. Widely recognized as Venus the Two-Faced Cat, she was noted for a…
Barry Pearson, an American football player who spent four seasons as a wide receiver in the NFL,
died on August 16, 2026, at age 76. Born Barry Lynn Pearson in…
Marcos Rodríguez Pantoja, a Spanish herder and the subject of the film Among Wolves,
died on August 16, 2026, aged 80. Born in Añora in 1946, he became known as…
Marcelle Benoit, the French musicologist and music historian,
died on August 16, 2026, aged 104. Born Marcelle Andrée Madeleine Benoit in Lille on 17 December 1921, she graduated from the…
Wally Sykes, the British Olympic sports shooter,
died on August 16, 2026, aged 83. Known also as Wallace Sykes, he competed at the 1984 Summer Olympics and represented England at…
Durga Lal Shrestha, the Nepali poet and lyricist who wrote in Nepal Bhasa and Nepali,
died on August 16, 2026, aged 91. Born in Kathmandu in July 1935, he was…
Asish Banerjee, an Indian politician and former associate professor at Rampurhat College,
died on August 16, 2026, aged 74. He represented the Trinamool Congress and served as the 13th deputy…
Raja Sen, the Indian film director known for Damu and Desh,
died on August 16, 2026, aged 70. Born in Kolkata on November 10, 1955, he built a career as…
Hayden Panettiere, the American actress known for roles in Heroes and Nashville,
died on August 16, 2026, aged 36. Born Hayden Lesley Panettiere in Palisades, New York, she began appearing…
Takeshi Fukuda, a Japanese politician and former mayor of Kanuma in Tochigi Prefecture,
died on August 16, 2026, aged 105. Born in Tochigi, he studied at Utsunomiya Middle School, Keio…
Rex A. Wade, an American historian who wrote extensively about the 1917 Russian Revolution,
died on August 16, 2026, aged 89. Known also as Rex Arvin Wade, he taught Russian…
John Niland, an American football player who starred as an offensive guard for the Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles,
died on August 15, 2026, aged 82. Born John Hugh Niland…
Baek In-chun, a South Korean baseball player and manager,
died on August 15, 2026, aged 83, after cardiac arrest from cerebral infarction. He played for the Lotte Orions and Sammi…
Peggy Webber, an American actress known for work in Dragnet, Macbeth and The Smurfs,
died on August 15, 2026, aged 100. Born in Laredo, Texas, on September 15, 1925, she…
Claude Antonini, the French singer-songwriter,
died on August 15, 2026, at age 80. Born in Belfort on April 11, 1946, she became known for drawing on the styles of Paol…
Marcel Neven, a Belgian politician and sports executive,
died on August 15, 2026, aged 82. Born in Visé on August 27, 1943, he was a member of the Reformist Movement…
Neville Callam, a Jamaican Baptist minister and theologian who served as general secretary emeritus of the Baptist World Alliance,
died on August 15, 2026, aged 125. Born in Jamaica into…
Milena Zupančič, the Slovenian actress,
died on August 15, 2026, aged 79. Born in Jesenice in 1946, she began her career in 1970 and became one of Slovenia’s best-known stage…
Randal C. Picker, an American legal scholar and expert in antitrust law and intellectual property law,
died on August 15, 2026, aged 66. He was the James Parker Hall Distinguished…
Dariya Alioshkina, a Ukrainian sculptor and traditional handicrafts artist,
died on August 15, 2026, aged 44. Born in Kyiv on March 5, 1982, she was the daughter of noted Ukrainian…