Deaths Famous Dead Actors
Salim Kumar dead at age 56, Adaminte Makan Abu), liver disease
Adaminte Makan Abu), liver disease · India · 06 June 2026 · June 2026 · June 6 · Libra
Julio Jung dead at age 84, El regalo, And Suddenly the Dawn) and radio announcer
El regalo, And Suddenly the Dawn) and radio announcer · Chile · 06 June 2026 · June 2026 · June 6 · Aries
Anthony Head dead at age 72, Ted Lasso, Merlin), complications from pneumonia
Ted Lasso, Merlin), complications from pneumonia · England · 05 June 2026 · June 2026 · June 5 · Pisces
Christiane Cohendy dead at age 86, The Horseman on the Roof, The Passerby)
The Horseman on the Roof, The Passerby) · France · 05 June 2026 · Capricorn · June 2026 · June 5
Patrick Godfrey dead at age 93, The Count of Monte Cristo, Doctor Who)
The Count of Monte Cristo, Doctor Who) · Britain · England · 04 June 2026 · June 2026 · Aquarius · June 4
Pahlaj Nihalani dead at age 76, Shola Aur Shabnam)
Shola Aur Shabnam) · India · 04 June 2026 · June 2026 · June 4
Chunchuna Villafañe dead at age 92, The Official Story, I Never Been in Vienna)
The Official Story, I Never Been in Vienna) · Argentina · 04 June 2026 · June 2026 · June 4 · Aries
Chung King-fai dead at age 89, My Family, Welcome to the House)
My Family, Welcome to the House) · China · 03 June 2026 · June 2026 · June 3 · Aries
Angela Morant dead at age 84, Claudius, Brookside, Dixon of Dock Green)
Claudius, Brookside, Dixon of Dock Green) · Britain · 03 June 2026 · Capricorn · June 2026 · June 3
James Handy dead at age 81, Arachnophobia, Jumanji), stabbed
Arachnophobia, Jumanji), stabbed · America · 03 June 2026 · Capricorn · June 2026 · Stabbing · June 3
Min Htin Ko Ko Gyi dead at age 65, poet and political prisoner
poet and political prisoner · 02 June 2026 · Capricorn · June 2026 · June 2
Daniel Costelle dead at age 90, Apocalypse: World War I)
Apocalypse: World War I) · France · 02 June 2026 · June 2026 · June 2 · Taurus
Knut Husebø dead at age 80, Julia Julia, Apprentice to Murder)
Julia Julia, Apprentice to Murder) · Norway · 01 June 2026 · June 2026 · June 1 · Taurus
Wei Zongwan dead at age 87, Romance of the Three Kingdoms)
Romance of the Three Kingdoms) · China · 01 June 2026 · Sagittarius · June 2026 · Shanghai · June 1
Larisa Zhukovskaya dead at age 88, Anna Karenina, The Black Monk)
Anna Karenina, The Black Monk) · Russia · 01 June 2026 · June 2026 · June 1
Suman Kalyanpur dead at age 89, Laagi Nahi Chhute Ram, Vidhana Naach Nachawe)
the Indian playback singer known for songs in Bidesiya, Laagi Nahi Chhute Ram and Vidhana Naach Nachawe, died on May 31, 2026. She was 89. Born Suman Hemmadi on January 28, 1937, in Dhaka, then in British India, she began… · 31 May 2026 · Aquarius · May 2026
Josefina Molina dead at age 89, screenwriter and television producer
the Spanish film director, screenwriter and television producer, died on May 30, 2026. She was 89. Born in Córdoba, Spain, on November 14, 1936, Molina became one of the first female directors in Spain after beginning her career in 1966.… · 30 May 2026 · May 2026 · Scorpio
Kelly Curtis dead at age 69, American actress
an American actress known for her role in The Devil's Daughter, died on May 30, 2026. Born Kelly Lee Curtis on June 17, 1956, in Santa Monica, California, she was the daughter of actors Tony Curtis and Janet Leigh and… · 30 May 2026 · May 2026 · Gemini
Geoff Keating dead at age 88, British musician
the British musician best known for his work with the vocal group The Master Singers, died on May 29, 2026, at the age of 88. He was part of the four-man ensemble that emerged in the 1960s and specialised in… · 29 May 2026 · May 2026
Lau Shun dead at age 87, Hong Kong actor
2026. He was a Hong Kong actor · 29 May 2026 · May 2026 · May 29 · Aries
Sanda Țăranu dead at age 87, journalist, translator, radio and television announcer
2026. She was a Romanian actress, journalist, translator, and radio and television announcer · 29 May 2026 · May 2026 · May 29 · Țaranu
Jan Hraběta dead at age 86, Czech actor
2026, at the age of 86. He was a Czech actor, according to the announcement of his death. No further details were immediately given · 28 May 2026 · May 2026 · May 28
S. Sathyendra dead at age 64, Indian actor and film director
an Indian actor and film director, died on May 28, 2026. He was 64. Known also as an actor in Tamil and Kannada cinema, he began his screen career with the Kannada films Rishyasringa in 1977 and Grahana in 1978.… · Germany · France · 28 May 2026 · May 2026 · Gemini
An Yunwu dead at age 78, Chinese peking opera actor
2026. He was a Chinese Peking opera actor. Born on January 1, 1948, An was known for his work as a performer in Chinese opera · 28 May 2026 · Capricorn · May 2026 · May 28
Klaus Emmerich dead at age 82, Trokadero)
a German film director and screenwriter known for The First Polka and Trokadero, died on May 27, 2026. He was 82. Born in Freital on August 10, 1943, Emmerich began his career in 1971 and worked in film and television… · 27 May 2026 · May 2026 · Berlin · Leo
Anik Dutta dead, Ashchorjyo Prodeep, Meghnad Badh Rahasya), fall
the Indian film director behind Bhooter Bhabishyat, Ashchorjyo Prodeep and Meghnad Badh Rahasya, died on May 27, 2026, after a fall. He was a Bengali filmmaker whose directorial debut came with Bhooter Bhabishyat in 2012. Dutta also worked as a… · 27 May 2026 · May 2026
Howard Storm dead at age 94, Once Bitten, Mork & Mindy)
an American actor and director known for work on "Take the Money and Run," "Once Bitten" and "Mork & Mindy," died on May 26, 2026. He was 94. Born in Manhattan on December 11, 1939, Storm worked as a film… · 26 May 2026 · Sagittarius · May 2026
Pierre Deny dead at age 69, Emily in Paris), complications from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
a French actor known for The African Woman and Emily in Paris, died on May 25, 2026, from complications of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. He was 69. Born on July 12, 1956, in France, Deny studied at the Institut national supérieur… · 25 May 2026 · May 2026 · Cancer
Robin Hurlstone dead at age 68, The Grand Budapest Hotel) and art dealer
a British actor and art dealer known for roles in Fantastic Mr. Fox and The Grand Budapest Hotel, died on May 25, 2026, aged 68. Born Robin Alastair Hurlstone on March 19, 1958, in London, he built a screen career… · 25 May 2026 · May 2026 · Pisces
Yoshihiro Nishimura dead at age 59, Mutant Girls Squad, Vampire Girl vs. Frankenstein Girl), cirrho…
a Japanese film director, screenwriter and special effects artist, died on May 25, 2026. He was 59. Born on April 1, 1967, in Taitō-ku, Nishimura worked predominantly in the horror genre and began his career in 1995. He was known… · 25 May 2026 · May 2026 · Aries
Beverly Afaglo dead at age 42, Ghanaian actress
a Ghanaian actress, died on May 24, 2026. She was 42. Afaglo was known for her work in The Game, A Northern Affair and Sidechic Gang. She was also identified in reports as an actress, beauty therapist and TV presenter… · 24 May 2026 · May 2026
Linda Masarira dead at age 43, Zimbabwean politician and human rights activist
a Zimbabwean politician and human rights activist, died on May 24, 2026, at the age of 43. She was known for her work in human rights activism and political advocacy in Zimbabwe, and served as a spokesperson for a smaller… · 24 May 2026 · May 2026
Jordi Amorós dead at age 82, Spanish cartoonist and animator
the Spanish cartoonist and animator known for satirical comics and pioneering work in adult animation, died on May 24, 2026. He was 82. Born Jordi Amorós i Ballester in Barcelona on April 7, 1944, he also used the name Ja.… · 24 May 2026 · May 2026 · Aries · Vic
Jordi Amorós i Ballester dead at age 82, autor de còmic, director de cinema, guionista
2026. He was a Spanish cartoonist and animator. Born in Barcelona on April 7, 1944, he worked as a comic author, film director and screenwriter. He was also known as Ja, Jordi Amoros · 24 May 2026 · May 2026 · May 24 · Aries · Vic
Zeudi Araya dead at age 75, Hearts and Armour, The Sinner) and film producer
the Eritrean actress and film producer known for Mr. Robinson, Hearts and Armour and The Sinner, died on May 24, 2026, at the age of 75. Born on February 10, 1951, in Dekemhare, she won the Miss Eritrea contest in… · Italy · 24 May 2026 · Aquarius · May 2026
Lucienne Hamon dead at age 95, Ho!, Birgitt Haas Must Be Killed)
a French actress known for her roles in The Lovers, Ho! and Birgitt Haas Must Be Killed, died on May 23, 2026, at the age of 95. Hamon was born on August 22, 1930, in Montrouge, France. A stage and… · Couilly-pont-aux-dames · 23 May 2026 · May 2026 · Leo
Birçe Hasko dead at age 84, The Man with the Cannon, Slogans)
2026. He was an Albanian actor known for Përrallë nga e kaluara, The Man with the Cannon and Slogans. News of his death was reported at age 84. His work included roles in Albanian film, where he was identified with… · 23 May 2026 · May 2026 · May 23
Thérèse Liotard dead at age 80, French actress
a French actress known for Viens chez moi, j'habite chez une copine, My Father's Glory and My Mother's Castle, died on May 23, 2026. Born in Lille, Nord, France, on May 6, 1946, she made her French television debut as… · Britain · England · 23 May 2026 · May 2026 · Taurus
Brian Large dead at age 87, English opera director
the English opera director, died on May 23, 2026, at the age of 87. He was known as one of the leading television directors specializing in opera and classical music. Born in London in 1939, he studied at the Royal… · Czechia · 23 May 2026 · May 2026
Dame Jools Topp dead at age 68, New Zealand musician and comedian, breast cancer
the New Zealand musician and comedian known as one half of the Topp Twins, died on May 23, 2026, aged 68. A performer active from 1975 to 2026, she built a long career with her twin sister Lynda as part… · 23 May 2026 · May 2026 · Cancer · Cancer
Grizz Chapman dead at age 52, American actor
an American actor best known for his recurring role on NBC’s "30 Rock," died on May 22, 2026. He was 52. Born Grizzwald Chapman in Brooklyn, New York, on April 16, 1974, he was active in television from 2006 and… · 22 May 2026 · May 2026 · Aries
Charles Cioffi dead at age 90, Shaft, Klute)
an American actor known for Get Christie Love!, Shaft and Klute, died on May 22, 2026. He was 90. Born in New York City on October 31, 1935, Cioffi studied at Michigan State University and began his career in 1968.… · 22 May 2026 · May 2026 · Scorpio
Peter Helm dead at age 84, Canadian-American actor
the Canadian-American actor known for Inside Daisy Clover, The Andromeda Strain and The Longest Day, died on May 21, 2026. Born Peter John Helm Jr. on December 22, 1941, in Toronto, Ontario, he was a film and television actor whose… · 21 May 2026 · Capricorn · May 2026
Jeffrey Lane dead at age 71, American television writer and playwright
an American television writer and playwright, died on May 20, 2026, at age 71. He wrote for the television series Ryan's Hope and Mad About You, and was also known for writing the book for the Broadway musical Dirty Rotten… · 20 May 2026 · May 2026 · Leo
Péter Scherer dead at age 64, Hungarian actor
a Hungarian actor, died on May 19, 2026, at the age of 64. Born in Ajka on November 16, 1961, he studied at the Budapest University of Technology and Economics, graduating in 1987. He was a member of the Arvisura… · 19 May 2026 · May 2026 · Scorpio · Peter
George Eastman dead at age 83, Italian actor and screenwriter
an Italian actor and screenwriter, died on May 20, 2026, at the age of 83. Born Luigi Montefiori in Genoa in 1942, he was known for his acting roles in Antropophagus and Rabid Dogs and for writing the screenplay for… · 19 May 2026 · May 2026 · May 19 · Leo
Jacqui Chan dead at age 91, Trinidadian actress, dancer and singer
a Trinidadian actress, dancer and singer, died on May 19, 2026, at the age of 91. Born Jacqueline Chan in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, on July 15, 1934, she was a Chinese-Trinidadian performer who became a principal dancer… · 19 May 2026 · May 2026 · Cancer
Tom Kane dead at age 64, American voice actor, complications from a stroke
an American voice actor known for work in The Powerpuff Girls, Star Wars and The Wild Thornberrys, died May 18, 2026, of complications from a stroke. He was 64. Kane worked in animation and video games from 1977 to 2022,… · 18 May 2026 · May 2026 · Aries
Roberto Malenotti dead at age 86, Italian filmmaker
2026. He was 86. The Italian filmmaker was born in Pisa on June 6, 1939. Malenotti worked as a film director, screenwriter and producer · 18 May 2026 · May 2026 · Gemini · May 18
Sally Head dead at age 79, Prime Suspect, Jeeves and Wooster), cancer
the British television producer behind Cracker, Prime Suspect and Jeeves and Wooster, died on May 18, 2026, of cancer. She was 79. Head began her career as a television script editor before moving into production, mainly for the BBC. Her… · 18 May 2026 · May 2026 · Cancer
Caitlin O’Heaney dead at age 73, American actress
the American actress best known for her lead role in the television adventure series "Tales of the Gold Monkey," died on May 18, 2026, at age 73. Born Kathleen Heaney in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, she grew up in Whitefish Bay and… · 18 May 2026 · May 2026
K. Rajan dead at age 85, Indian film producer and director, suicide by jumping
an Indian film producer and director, died on May 17, 2026, at the age of 85 after suicide by jumping. He worked on Tamil films and began his career as a producer with Brammacharigal (1983), starring Suresh. He later directed… · 17 May 2026 · May 2026 · Pisces
Dennis Locorriere dead at age 76, American singer and guitarist, kidney disease
the American singer and guitarist best known for his work with Dr. Hook, died on May 16, 2026, of kidney disease. He was 76. Born Dennis Michael Locorriere in Union City, New Jersey, on June 13, 1949, he was a… · 16 May 2026 · May 2026 · Gemini
International Journal of Comic Art dead at age 90, founder of the International Journal of Comics A…
the American comics scholar who founded the International Journal of Comics Art, died on May 16, 2026. John A. Lent established the biannual journal in 1999 while at Temple University, creating a new venue for scholars to publish academic work… · Fall Injuries · 16 May 2026 · May 2026
Angelica Domröse dead at age 85, public figure
the German actress known for Love's Confusion, The Adventures of Werner Holt and The Legend of Paul and Paula, died on May 15, 2026, at the age of 85. Born in Berlin on April 4, 1941, she was discovered in… · 15 May 2026 · Angélica · May 2026
Jean Harlez dead at age 101, Belgian film director
the Belgian film director, died on May 15, 2026, at the age of 101. Born in Erquelinnes, Belgium, on December 31, 1924, he worked as a filmmaker from 1955 to 2026. He was the first assistant to Charles Dekeukeleire from… · France · 15 May 2026 · Capricorn · May 2026
André Laliberté dead at age 79, Canadian marionette puppeteer
a Canadian marionette puppeteer, died on May 15, 2026, at the age of 79. From Quebec, he was best known as the cofounder and longtime artistic director of Théâtre de l’Œil, which he launched with Francine Saint-Aubin in 1973. He… · 15 May 2026 · May 2026 · Cancer
Jill Curzon dead at age 87, public figure
an English actress, died on May 15, 2026. Born in 1938, she was best known for her film and television work in the 1960s, including Daleks' Invasion Earth 2150 A.D., in which she played Louise, the niece of Dr. Who,… · 15 May 2026 · May 2026 · Libra
Krzysztof Piesiewicz dead at age 80, public figure
a Polish lawyer, screenwriter and politician, died on May 14, 2026, at age 80. Born in Warsaw on October 25, 1945, he studied law at Warsaw University and began practicing in 1973. He served in the Polish Senate from 1991… · 14 May 2026 · May 2026 · Scorpio
Claudine Longet dead at age 84, public figure
a French-American singer and actress, died on May 14, 2026, at age 84. Born Claudine Georgette Longet in Paris on January 29, 1942, she was active from 1963 to 1975 and was known as a vocalist and actress associated with… · 14 May 2026 · Aquarius · May 2026
Alan Rothwell dead at age 89, public figure
the English actor and television presenter known for Coronation Street, Brookside and Heartbeat, died on May 14, 2026, aged 89. Born in Oldham, Lancashire, on 9 February 1937, he played David Barlow in Coronation Street as a regular from 1960… · 14 May 2026 · Aquarius · May 2026
Nikolay Tsaturyan dead at age 81, Armenian theatre director
the Armenian theatre director, died on May 14, 2026, in Yerevan. Born in Yerevan on January 8, 1945, Tsaturyan was also an actor and playwright and was named a People’s Artist of Armenia in 2011. He served as artistic director… · 14 May 2026 · Capricorn · May 2026
Takahiro Fujiwara dead at age 43, Japanese voice actor
2026. He was a Japanese voice actor known for his work on My Hero Academia, Berserk, and Captain Earth. His death was reported in a neutral notice that identified him by these roles · 14 May 2026 · May 2026 · May 14
Dileep Raj dead at age 47, Indian actor, heart attack
an Indian actor, died on May 13, 2026, of a heart attack. He was 47. Known for his work in Kannada cinema and television, he appeared in films including Milana, U Turn and Mahanadi. Raj made his film debut as… · 13 May 2026 · May 2026 · Virgo
Luna Jordan dead at age 25, German actress
a German actress, died on May 13, 2026 · 13 May 2026 · May 2026
Kamel Zerara dead at age 59, Algerian actor
2026. He was an Algerian actor · 13 May 2026 · May 2026 · May 13
Kamal Zarara dead at age 59, Algerian actor
2026. He was an Algerian actor · 13 May 2026 · May 2026 · May 13
Ed Finlan dead at age 78, Filipino actor and television director
2026. He was a Filipino actor and television director · 13 May 2026 · May 2026 · May 13
Stanisława Celińska dead at age 79, Polish actress
a Polish actress and voice actress, died on May 12, 2026, at the age of 79. Born in Warsaw on April 29, 1947, she debuted in theatre in 1968 and graduated the following year from the Aleksander Zelwerowicz National Academy… · 12 May 2026 · May 2026 · Taurus
Al Gregg dead at age 62, actor and screenwriter
the English musician, actor and screenwriter best known for his work with punk band The Wall and appearances in ScreenPlay and Doctor Who, died on May 12, 2026, aged 62. Born in West Brompton, London, on June 9, 1963, he… · 12 May 2026 · May 2026 · Gemini
Barry W. Blaustein dead at age 72, American screenwriter and film director, pancreatic cancer
an American screenwriter and film director, died on May 12, 2026, of pancreatic cancer. He was 72. Blaustein was best known for writing on Saturday Night Live and for the screenplays for Coming to America, Coming 2 America and The… · 12 May 2026 · May 2026 · Virgo
Jack Taylor dead at age 99, American actor
an American actor known for roles in Succubus, Conan the Barbarian and The Ninth Gate, died on May 12, 2026, at age 99. Born George Brown Randall in Oregon City, Oregon, on October 21, 1926, he began acting as a… · Spain · 12 May 2026 · May 2026 · Libra
Donald Gibb dead at age 71, Actor
an American actor known for Revenge of the Nerds, Bloodsport and 1st & Ten, died on May 12, 2026, at age 71. Gibb, whose full name was Donald Richard Gibb, was born in New York City and was raised in… · 12 May 2026 · May 2026 · Leo
Alexander Held dead at age 67, German actor
a German actor known for roles in Der Untergang, Sophie Scholl - Die letzten Tage and Der Baader Meinhof Komplex, died on May 12, 2026, at age 67. Born in Munich on October 19, 1958, he trained at the Otto… · 12 May 2026 · May 2026 · Libra
Ataur Rahman Bangladeshi actor dead at age 84
a Bangladeshi stage and television actor, died on May 12, 2026. He was 84. Rahman was also a director and writer, and was known by the sobriquet Monchosharothi. Born on June 18, 1941, in Noakhali District in what was then… · Britain · 12 May 2026 · May 2026 · Gemini
Rex Reed dead at age 87, American film critic and journalist
an American film critic and journalist, died on May 12, 2026, at age 87. Born Rex Taylor Reed on Oct. 2, 1938, in Fort Worth, Texas, he was raised throughout the American South and educated at Louisiana State University. He… · 12 May 2026 · May 2026 · Libra
Bassek Ba Kobhio dead at age 69, Cameroonian writer and filmmaker
a Cameroonian writer and filmmaker, died on May 12, 2026, at age 69. Born in Nindjé, French Cameroon, in 1957, he worked as a film director, producer, writer and diplomat. He was known for The Great White Man of Lambaréné… · 12 May 2026 · Capricorn · May 2026
Alexx Ekubo dead at age 40, Nigerian actor, kidney cancer
a Nigerian actor, died on May 12, 2026, at the age of 40. He was known for his roles in Weekend Getaway, Lagos Cougars and The Bling Lagosians. Ekubo was active in film from 2003 to 2026 and appeared in… · Kidney Cancer · 11 May 2026 · May 2026 · May 11 · Aries
Abdul Rahman Abu Zahra dead at age 92, Egyptian actor
2026. He was an Egyptian actor · 11 May 2026 · May 2026 · May 11 · Pisces
Vasile Zgardan Moldovan actor dies
a Moldovan actor, died on May 11, 2026 · 11 May 2026 · May 2026
Viorel Zgardan Moldovan actor dies
2026. He was a Moldovan actor · 11 May 2026 · May 2026 · May 11
Günther Maria Halmer dead at age 83, German actor
a German actor, died on May 10, 2026, at the age of 83, according to reports that said he died of cancer. Born in Rosenheim, Germany, on January 5, 1943, he was known for his work in 21 Hours at… · 10 May 2026 · Capricorn · May 2026 · Cancer
J. J. Barrie dead at age 92, Canadian singer, songwriter and comedian
a Canadian singer, songwriter and comedian known for “No Charge,” died on May 10, 2026, at age 92. Born Barry Jackson Authors in Oshawa, Ontario, on July 7, 1933, he was active from the 1960s through the 1980s and worked… · 10 May 2026 · May 2026 · Cancer
Anja Breien Norwegian film director dead at age 85
a Norwegian film director and screenwriter, died on May 10, 2026, at the age of 85. She was among the leading figures in the Norwegian film industry and one of the first women to rise to prominence as a writer-director… · France · 10 May 2026 · May 2026 · Cancer
Rosemarie Bergmans dead at age 82, Belgian actress
2026. She was a Belgian actress known for Pauline and Paulette. Bergmans’ work was identified with that film, and her death was noted in her 82nd year · 10 May 2026 · May 2026 · May 10
John Barbour dead at age 93, Canadian actor, comedian, and television presenter
a Canadian actor, comedian and television presenter, died on May 10, 2026, at the age of 93. Born Jonathan Barbour in Toronto, Ontario, on April 24, 1933, he worked extensively in the United States after moving there in the early… · 10 May 2026 · May 2026 · Taurus
David Burke dead at age 91, public figure
the English actor known for his roles in "Sherlock Holmes," "Reilly, Ace of Spies" and "The Love School," died on May 14, 2026, aged 91. Born in Liverpool on May 25, 1934, he trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic… · Britain · 10 May 2026 · May 2026 · Gemini · May 10
Ioan Isaiu dead at age 56, heart attack
a Romanian actor, died on May 9, 2026, of a heart attack. Born in Hunedoara on August 25, 1969, he trained at Babeș-Bolyai University in Cluj, where he graduated from the Theater Department of the Faculty of Philology in 1995.… · 09 May 2026 · Bucharest · May 2026 · Virgo
Jennifer Harmon American actress dead at age 82
an American actress known for her work in How to Survive a Marriage and One Life to Live, died on May 9, 2026, at age 82. Born in Pasadena, California, on December 3, 1943, she made her Broadway debut in… · 09 May 2026 · Sagittarius · May 2026