E. A. Rajendran Malayalam cinema, theatre, television dead at age 71
E. A. Rajendran, an Indian actor and stage director,
died on March 26, 2026. He was 71 and died in the early hours of that day in Kollam, Kerala. Rajendran…
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Barret Robbins American football player dead at age 52
Barret Robbins, an American football player who spent nine seasons as a center for the Oakland Raiders,
died on March 26, 2026, at age 52. Born in Houston, Texas, in…
Ross the Boss American guitarist, complications from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis dead at age 72
Ross the Boss, the American guitarist known for his work with Manowar and the Dictators,
died on March 26, 2026, of complications from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Born Ross Friedman in…
Jean Sagols French actor, screenwriter and television director, cerebral haemorrhage dead at age 87
Jean Sagols, the French actor, screenwriter and television director,
died on March 26, 2026, of a cerebral haemorrhage. He was 87. Born in 1938, he worked in film and television…
Michael Sather Canadian politician, MLA dead at age 78
Michael Sather, a Canadian politician who served as MLA for Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows in British Columbia,
died on March 26, 2026. He was a member of the British Columbia New…
Rosa Salikhova Russian volleyball player, Olympic champion dead at age 81
Rosa Salikhova, a Russian volleyball player and Olympic champion,
died on March 26, 2026. Born on September 24, 1944, in Nizhny Tagil, Sverdlovsk Oblast, in the Russian SFSR, Soviet Union,…
Nana Akuoko Sarpong Ghanaian traditional ruler and politician, MP, secretary for health and interna…
Nana Akuoko Sarpong, a Ghanaian traditional ruler and politician,
died on March 26, 2026, aged 87. He was the Omanhene of the Agogo Traditional Area and served as a member…
Giuseppe Savoldi Italian footballer dead at age 79
Giuseppe Savoldi, the Italian footballer who played for Bologna, Napoli and the Italy national team,
died on March 25, 2026. A forward who played in the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s,…
Tordis Ørjasæter engagement in culture and literature for children dead at age 99
Tordis Ørjasæter, a Norwegian literary critic,
died on March 25, 2026. She was also a biographer, professor of educational science and novelist, and was particularly engaged in culture and literature…
Ken Clay American baseball player, heart and kidney issues dead at age 71
Ken Clay, an American baseball player who pitched for the New York Yankees, Texas Rangers and Seattle Mariners,
died on March 25, 2026. He was 71. Clay, whose full name…
Nikolai Liutsianovich Orlov Studies of Southeast Asian herpetofauna, especially northern Annam dead…
Nikolai Liutsianovich Orlov, a Russian herpetologist,
died on March 25, 2026, at age 73. He was a Soviet and Russian researcher of Southeast Asian herpetofauna, particularly that of northern Annam.…
Abdikalyk Akmatov Kyrgyz actor dead at age 71
Abdikalyk Akmatov, a Kyrgyz actor and theatre personality,
died on March 25, 2026. Born in 1955 in Ak-Bulak, in the Nookat district of the Osh region, he began his career…
John Andreassen Norwegian television producer dead at age 82
John Andreassen, a Norwegian television producer,
died on March 25, 2026, at the age of 82. He worked with the Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation from 1964 and was behind a number…
Esther Roord Actress dead at age 61
Esther Roord, a Dutch actress,
died on March 25, 2026. She was 61. Born in Bussum, Noord-Holland, Netherlands, on January 25, 1965, she graduated from the Academy of Theatre and…
Dash Crofts American musician and songwriter, complications from heart surgery dead at age 87
Dash Crofts, the American musician and songwriter best known as one half of Seals & Crofts,
died on March 25, 2026, from complications from heart surgery. Born Darrell George Crofts…
Catherine Saunders Broadcaster dead at age 83
Catherine Saunders, New Zealand broadcasting personality, public relations executive and radio producer,
died on March 25, 2026, in Auckland, New Zealand, aged 83. Born Catherine Rosaleen Dowling in Dunedin on…
Wilson Bombarda Brazilian Olympic basketball player dead at age 95
Wilson Bombarda, a Brazilian basketball player who competed in the men's tournament at the 1956 Summer Olympics,
died on March 25, 2026, at the age of 95. Born on October…
Harold Ellis Surgeon dead at age 100
Harold Ellis, an English surgeon,
died on March 25, 2026, aged 100. Born in Stepney Green on January 13, 1926, he was a professor of surgery at the University of…
Pat Steir Painting, printmaking dead at age 87
Pat Steir, an American painter and printmaker,
died on March 25, 2026, at age 87. Born Iris Patricia Sukoneck in Newark, New Jersey, she was known for work loosely associated…
Jaysinghrao Pawar Indian historian dead at age 84
Jaysinghrao Pawar, an Indian historian,
died on March 25, 2026. He was an authority on Maratha and Kolhapur history and worked for more than three decades as a professor. Born…
Imre Taveter Estonian Olympic sailor dead at age 58
Imre Taveter, an Estonian Olympic sailor who competed in the Finn class at the 2000 and 2004 Games,
died on March 25, 2026, aged 58. Born in Keila in 1967,…
Paula Hollinger politician, nurse, educator dead at age 85
Paula Hollinger, an American politician and former Maryland state senator,
died on March 25, 2026, at age 85. A Democrat, she represented Maryland’s 11th district in the state Senate from…
József Varró Hungarian Olympic equestrian dead at age 82
József Varró, a Hungarian equestrian who competed at the 1972 and 1980 Summer Olympics,
died on March 25, 2026, at the age of 82. Born in Kóka, Hungary, on March…
Alexander Kluge German author and film director dead at age 94
Alexander Kluge, the German author, film director, academic and founder of a television production company,
died on March 25, 2026, at the age of 94. Born in Halberstadt in 1932,…
David Winnick British politician, MP dead at age 92
David Winnick, the British Labour Party politician who served as a Member of Parliament from 1966 to 1970 and from 1979 to 2017,
died on March 25, 2026, aged 92.…
Dolors Lamarca Spanish philologist and librarian, pneumonia dead at age 82
Dolors Lamarca, a Spanish philologist and librarian,
died on March 25, 2026, of pneumonia. Born in Granollers, Catalonia, in 1943, she led the Service of Libraries and Bibliographic Heritage of…
William Lukuvi Tanzanian politician and presidential adviser, MP and minister of lands, heart attac…
William Lukuvi, a Tanzanian politician and presidential adviser who served as a Member of Parliament from 2015 and as minister of lands from 2015 to 2022,
died on March 25,…
Burchell McPherson Jamaican Roman Catholic prelate, bishop of Montego Bay dead at age 74
Burchell McPherson, a Jamaican Roman Catholic prelate and bishop of Montego Bay from 2013 to 2023,
died on March 25, 2026, in Kingston, Jamaica, at the age of 74. Born…
Peter Messent Academic dead at age 79
Peter Messent, a British academic and professor of American Studies at the University of Nottingham,
died on March 24, 2026, aged 79. Born in Wimbledon, London, he attended Wimbledon College…
Chime Rinpoche Tibetan lama and teacher dead at age 84
Chime Rinpoche, a Tibetan lama and teacher,
died on March 24, 2026, in London, England, at the age of 84. Born near Jyekundo, Kham, Tibet, on October 8, 1941, he…
Bob Rossell American racing driver dead at age 89
Bob Rossell, an American racing driver and pioneering driver of modified stock cars,
died on March 24, 2026, at age 89. Born in Wrightstown, New Jersey, he began his career…
Loana Petrucciani public figure dead at age 48
Loana Petrucciani, a French reality television personality known for her work on the television series Loft Story,
died on March 24, 2026. She was 48. Petrucciani was born on 30…
José Maria Ricciardi Portuguese banker dead at age 71
José Maria Ricciardi, a Portuguese banker,
died on March 24, 2026. He was a Portuguese economist and banker who earned a degree in Sciences Economiques Appliqués from the Institute of…
Mel Schilling Australian television presenter, colon cancer dead at age 53
Mel Schilling, the Australian television presenter and psychologist best known for appearing as one of the dating experts on Married at First Sight,
died on March 24, 2026, at the…
The Bridewell Taxis English singer dead at age 57
The Bridewell Taxis, an English singer and Leeds-based indie rock group associated with the Madchester scene,
died on March 24, 2026. The band, later known as The Bridewells, was active…
Esteri Tebandeke Ugandan filmmaker, actress, and visual artist dead at age 41
Esteri Tebandeke, a Ugandan filmmaker, actress and visual artist,
died on March 24, 2026. Born Esther Brenda Apolot in Kampala on May 16, 1984, she was also a dancer and…
Toumba Diakité Guinean politician and convicted criminal, peritonitis dead at age 57
Toumba Diakité, a Guinean politician and convicted criminal,
died on March 24, 2026, of peritonitis. Also known as Aboubacar Sidiki Diakité, he served as aide-de-camp to President Moussa Dadis Camara…
Western Dreamer American Standardbred racehorse, Pacing Triple Crown winner dead at age 32
Western Dreamer, an American Standardbred racehorse and 1997 Pacing Triple Crown winner,
died on March 24, 2026. Foaled in Georgetown, Kentucky, he won the U.S. Pacing Triple Crown in 1997.…
Makarios Djan Ghanaian Olympic sprinter dead at age 70
Makarios Djan, a Ghanaian sprinter and Olympic competitor,
died on March 24, 2026, at the age of 70. Born on June 3, 1955, he competed in the men's 4 ×…
Manuel Estella Spanish politician, president of the Cortes of Castile and León dead at age 86
Manuel Estella, a Spanish politician and president of the Cortes of Castile and León from 1991 to 2003,
died on March 24, 2026. Estella Hoyos was a deputy in the…
Theodore L. Brown American scientist and author dead at age 97
Theodore L. Brown, an American scientist and author,
died on March 24, 2026. Born in Green Bay, Wisconsin, on October 15, 1928, he was known for research, teaching, and writing…
Pavlo Fedorenko Ukrainian academic and mining engineer dead at age 89
Pavlo Fedorenko, a Ukrainian academic and mining engineer,
died on March 24, 2026. He was born on October 8, 1936, in Kryvyi Rih, Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, then in the Ukrainian SSR,…
Janusz Jasiński Polish historian dead at age 97
Janusz Jasiński, a Polish historian,
died on March 24, 2026. Born in Wołomin on September 4, 1928, he completed an undergraduate degree in history at the Catholic University of Lublin…
Geoff Vowden English footballer dead at age 84
Geoff Vowden, the English footballer who played for Birmingham City, Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest,
died on March 24, 2026. Born Geoffrey Alan Vowden on 27 April 1941 in Barnsley,…
Gino Paoli Italian singer-songwriter, deputy dead at age 91
Gino Paoli, the Italian singer-songwriter behind "Il cielo in una stanza," "Senza fine" and "Sapore di sale,"
died on March 24, 2026, at the age of 91. Born in Monfalcone…
Jerome Dhas Varuvel Indian Roman Catholic prelate, bishop of Kuzhithurai, complications from dement…
Jerome Dhas Varuvel, Indian Roman Catholic prelate and bishop of Kuzhithurai from 2014 to 2020,
died on March 24, 2026, from complications of dementia and Parkinson's disease. He was born…
Biruté Galdikas Study of orangutans, conservation dead at age 79
Biruté Galdikas, the Canadian primatologist, conservationist and author known for her work with orangutans and as founder of the Orangutan Foundation International,
died on March 24, 2026. She was 79.…
Larry Kennedy Family physician / Politician dead at age 76
Larry Ronald Kennedy, a Canadian politician and family physician,
died on March 24, 2026, at the age of 76. Born in Perth-Andover, New Brunswick, on November 8, 1949, he studied…
Tracy Kidder American writer, Pulitzer Prize winner, lung cancer dead at age 80
Tracy Kidder, the American writer whose nonfiction books included The Soul of a New Machine and Mountains Beyond Mountains, died March 24, 2026, of lung cancer. He was 80. Kidder…
Manuel Escudero Economist, politician, professor dead at age 79
Manuel Escudero, a Spanish economist and politician who served as deputy from 2003 to 2004 and as ambassador to the OECD from 2018 to 2024,
died on March 23, 2026.…
Mai Murdmaa Estonian choreographer, ballerina, and ballet master dead at age 87
Mai Murdmaa, the Estonian choreographer, ballerina, and ballet master,
died on March 23, 2026. Born Mai-Ester Murdmaa in Tallinn on March 31, 1938, she graduated from the Tallinn Ballet School…
Chip Taylor American singer and songwriter, cancer dead at age 86
Chip Taylor, the American singer and songwriter known for writing "Angel of the Morning" and "Wild Thing,"
died on March 23, 2026, at age 86. Born James Wesley Voight in…
Marica Vilcek Art historian dead at age 89
Marica Vilcek, an American art historian and philanthropist,
died on March 23, 2026. Born on October 13, 1936, in Ivanka pri Dunaji, Czechoslovakia, she worked with museums and arts institutions…
Valerie Perrine Actress dead at age 82
Valerie Perrine, an American actress,
died on March 23, 2026, from complications of Parkinson's disease. She was best known for portraying Honey Bruce in the 1974 film Lenny, a role…
Gaspare Russo Lawyer dead at age 98
Gaspare Russo, an Italian politician and lawyer who served as mayor of Salerno from 1970 to 1974 and president of Campania from 1976 to 1979,
died on March 23, 2026,…
Carlo Russolillo Italian Olympic boxer dead at age 69
Carlo Russolillo, an Italian boxer who competed in the men's lightweight event at the 1980 Summer Olympics,
died on March 23, 2026, at the age of 69. Born in Genoa…
Nkosentsha Shezi South African politician, MP dead at age 50
Ntandoyenkosi Nkosentsha Shezi, a South African politician and member of Parliament for the uMkhonto weSizwe Party,
died on March 23, 2026. He was 50. Shezi, born on March 22, 1976,…
Yury Shvytkin Russian politician, deputy dead at age 60
Yury Shvytkin, a Russian politician and deputy in the State Duma,
died on March 23, 2026. He was 60. Born in Krasnoyarsk on May 24, 1965, Shvytkin served at the…
David Sklansky American poker player and author, heart failure dead at age 78
David Sklansky, an American professional poker player and author,
died on March 23, 2026, in Las Vegas, Nevada, of heart failure. He was 78. Born in Teaneck, New Jersey, on…
Reg Weaver American labor leader dead at age 86
Reg Weaver, an American labor leader who served as president of the National Education Association,
died on March 23, 2026. Weaver was born in Danville, Illinois, on August 13, 1939.…
Wu Dexin Chinese materials scientist, member of the Chinese Academy of Sciences dead at age 89
Wu Dexin, a Chinese materials scientist and member of the Chinese Academy of Sciences,
died on March 23, 2026, at the age of 89. Born in Laoting County, Hebei, on…
Stan Berry American politician, member of the Arkansas House of Representatives dead at age 71
Stan Berry, an American politician and member of the Arkansas House of Representatives,
died on March 23, 2026. A Republican, he represented Arkansas' 44th House district at the time of…
Gerson Brenner Brazilian actor, multiple organ failure dead at age 66
Gerson Brenner, a Brazilian actor and model,
died on March 23, 2026, in São Paulo, Brazil, of multiple organ failure. Born Gerson dos Santos Oliveira on December 22, 1959, in…
Benjamin Clement Eghan Ghanaian civil servant dies
Benjamin Clement Eghan, a Ghanaian civil servant,
died on March 23, 2026. He served as Ghana’s High Commissioner to Malaysia from 2013 to 2017 and was Secretary to the Cabinet…
Edna Foa Israeli psychologist dead at age 88
Edna Foa, an Israeli psychologist and professor of clinical psychology at the University of Pennsylvania,
died on March 23, 2026. She served as director of the university’s Center for the…
François Morlaes French rugby union player dead at age 82
François Morlaes, a French rugby union player who played as a scrum-half,
died on March 23, 2026. Born in Pau, German-occupied France, on October 6, 1943, he won the 1968–69…
Jean-Bernard Racine Swiss geographer and academic dead at age 85
Jean-Bernard Racine, a Swiss geographer and academic,
died on March 23, 2026, at the age of 85. Born in Neuchâtel on April 29, 1940, he was a professor of geography…
José Bengoa Anthropologist, historian, professor dead at age 81
José Bengoa, a Chilean historian and anthropologist,
died on March 23, 2026, at the age of 81. Known in Chile for his study of Mapuche history and society, he was…
Marcos Leite Brazilian Olympic basketball player dead at age 73
Marcos Leite, the Brazilian basketball player and coach known as Marquinhos Leite,
died on March 22, 2026. He was 73. Leite represented Brazil at three Summer Olympics and four FIBA…
Daniel Karaba public figure dead at age 77
Daniel Karaba, a Kenyan politician and former senator for Kirinyaga County,
died on March 22, 2026. He represented Kirinyaga County in the Kenyan Senate from 2013 to 2017 as a…
Phạm Minh Mẫn Vietnamese Roman Catholic cardinal, coadjutor bishop of Mỹ Tho and archbishop of Ho C…
Phạm Minh Mẫn, the Vietnamese Roman Catholic cardinal who served as coadjutor bishop of Mỹ Tho from 1993 to 1998 and archbishop of Ho Chi Minh City from 1998 to…
Datta Meghe Indian politician, MP and four-time Maharashtra MLC dead at age 89
Datta Meghe, an Indian politician and former Member of Parliament,
died on March 22, 2026. He was a leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party and a former senior member of…
Ed Blaine American football player dead at age 86
Ed Blaine, an American football player who played guard for the Green Bay Packers and Philadelphia Eagles,
died on March 22, 2026, at age 86. Born Edward Homer Blaine in…
Sylvia Kersenbaum Argentine pianist, composer and teacher dead at age 84
Sylvia Kersenbaum, an Argentine pianist, composer and teacher,
died on March 22, 2026. Born in Buenos Aires on Dec. 27, 1941, she was known for performing the complete cycle of…
Sergio Ojeda Uribe Politician dead at age 83
Sergio Ojeda Uribe, a Chilean politician and deputy in the Chamber of Deputies of Chile,
died on March 22, 2026, at the age of 83. Born in Riachuelo on March…
Andrew Pawley Linguist dead at age 84
Andrew Pawley, an Australian linguist and academic,
died on March 22, 2026, at the age of 84. Andrew Kenneth Pawley was an Australian–New Zealand linguist who served as a professor…
Helen Rankin American politician, member of the Ohio House of Representatives dead at age 89
L. Helen Rankin, an American politician who served in the Ohio House of Representatives from 1978 to 1994,
died on March 22, 2026. She was 89. Rankin was the first…
David Simon American real estate developer, CEO of Simon Property Group, cancer dead at age 63
David E. Simon, the American real estate developer and chief executive officer of Simon Property Group,
died on March 22, 2026, at age 64. He was chairman and CEO of…
Michael Aaron Rockland American writer dead at age 90
Michael Aaron Rockland, an American writer, journalist and academic who was professor of American Studies at Rutgers University,
died on March 22, 2026. Born in The Bronx, New York City,…
Tin Myint Aung Burmese football player and manager dead at age 58
Tin Myint Aung, a Burmese football player and manager,
died on March 22, 2026. He was associated with Finance and Revenue F.C. and the Myanmar national team. Born on March…
Celeste M. Stiehl American politician, member of the Illinois House of Representatives dead at age…
Celeste M. Stiehl, an American politician and member of the Illinois House of Representatives from 1975 to 1983,
died on March 22, 2026. Born Celeste Sullivan in Belleville, Illinois, on…
Ronnie Bowman Musician dead at age 64
Ronnie Bowman, an American bluegrass musician,
died on March 22, 2026, in a traffic collision. Bowman, born William Franklin Bowman on July 9, 1961, was a singer and composer known…
Leonard Swidler American academic dead at age 97
Leonard Swidler, an American academic,
died on March 22, 2026. He was professor of Catholic Thought and Interreligious Dialogue at Temple University in Philadelphia, where he taught from 1966 to…
Jerry Hanlon American football player and coach dead at age 96
Jerry Hanlon, an American football player, coach and radio broadcaster,
died on March 22, 2026. He was a halfback on Miami University teams from 1953 to 1955 that won two…
The Cold Crush Brothers American rapper dies
The Cold Crush Brothers, an American hip-hop group,
died on March 22, 2026. Formed in the Bronx, New York City, in 1978, the group was known for routines that combined…
Rómulo Berruti Journalist dead at age 88
Rómulo Berruti, an Argentine journalist and film critic,
died on March 22, 2026, in Buenos Aires at the age of 88. Born in Buenos Aires on October 23, 1937, he…
Per Hegna Norwegian tennis player dead at age 80
Per Hegna, a Norwegian professional tennis player,
died on March 22, 2026, at the age of 80. A native of Oslo, he played out of the Berg Tennisklubb and won…
Hermann Huppen Belgian comic book creator dead at age 87
Hermann Huppen, the Belgian comic book creator known for Jeremiah,
died on March 22, 2026, at the age of 87. Better known by the pen name Hermann, he was born…
The Pillows Japanese rock drummer, esophageal cancer dead at age 61
The Pillows, a Japanese rock drummer with the band The Pillows,
died on March 22, 2026, of esophageal cancer. The Pillows were a Japanese alternative rock band formed in Hokkaido…
Nancy W. Cook public figure dead at age 89
Nancy W. Cook, an American politician who served in the Delaware Senate for the 15th district from 1974 to 2010,
died on March 22, 2026. A Democrat, she was first…
Lionel Jospin French politician, prime minister, minister of national education, and member of the…
Lionel Jospin, the French politician who served as prime minister from 1997 to 2002,
died on March 22, 2026, at age 88 from complications from surgery. He was minister of…
Peter Stead Welsh writer dead at age 83
Peter Stead, Welsh writer, broadcaster and historian,
died on March 22, 2026. Born in Barry, Wales, in 1943, he attended grammar schools in Barry and Gowerton and studied history at…
Michael Lyster Sports broadcaster dead at age 71
Michael Lyster, the Irish television and radio broadcaster best known for presenting The Sunday Game Live,
died on March 21, 2026, aged 71. He worked for RTÉ and mainly covered…
Desmond Barrit Actor dead at age 81
Desmond Barrit, British actor best known for his stage work,
died on March 21, 2026, aged 81. Born Desmond Brown in Morriston, near Swansea, Wales, on October 19, 1944, he…
Ralph Metcalf Farmer, manager dead at age 90
Ralph Edward Metcalf, an American politician and member of the North Dakota House of Representatives from 1998 to 2012,
died on March 21, 2026, in Lisbon, North Dakota, at the…
Timeline of the 2026 Iran war Iranian Basij Shiraz commander, airstrike dies
Timeline of the 2026 Iran war, described as an Iranian Basij Shiraz commander,
died on March 21, 2026, in an airstrike. The war timeline covers the period since Feb. 28,…