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
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
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
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
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
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, 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… · 23 May 2026 · May 2026 · Cancer · Cancer
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
the American comics scholar and founder of the International Journal of Comics Art, died on May 16, 2026. Established in 1999 by John A. Lent at Temple University, the biannual journal was created as a venue for scholars to publish… · 16 May 2026 · May 2026
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
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
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
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
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
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
an Armenian theatre director, died on May 14, 2026, at the age of 81. Tsaturyan was also an actor and playwright and was named a People's Artist of Armenia in 2011. He served as Artistic Director of the Vardan Ajemian… · 14 May 2026 · May 2026
Takahiro Fujiwara died on May 14, 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
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
2026. He was a Filipino actor and television director · 13 May 2026 · May 2026 · May 13
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
a German actress, died on May 13, 2026 · 13 May 2026 · May 2026
Kamel Zerara died on May 13, 2026. He was an Algerian actor. · 13 May 2026 · May 2026
2026. He was an Algerian actor · 13 May 2026 · May 2026 · May 13
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Vasile Zgardan, a Moldovan actor, died on May 11, 2026. · 11 May 2026 · May 2026
Viorel Zgardan died on May 11, 2026. He was a Moldovan actor. · 11 May 2026 · May 2026
Alexx Ekubo, 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… · Kidney Cancer · 11 May 2026 · May 2026 · May 11 · Aries
2026. He was an Egyptian actor · 11 May 2026 · May 2026 · May 11 · Pisces
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
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
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
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
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
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
2026 · America · 09 May 2026 · May 2026 · Gemini · May 9
2026, of a heart attack. He was a Romanian actor · 09 May 2026 · May 2026 · May 9
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
2026, after a head injury from a fall. He was a Russian actor known for Kin-dza-dza!, The Woman who Sings, and We Are from Jazz. His work included roles in several noted films, and his name was associated with those… · 08 May 2026 · May 2026 · May 8
a Moroccan composer and performer, died on May 8, 2026, at the age of 85. Born in Fes on Jan. 2, 1941, he was one of 13 children in a conservative family. At age 18, he went to Rabat in… · 08 May 2026 · May 2026
a Norwegian television producer and writer known for Mot i brøstet, died on May 8, 2026, at the age of 79. Born on December 30, 1946, he was a revue and television writer who worked behind several sitcoms aired on… · 08 May 2026 · May 2026
a Moroccan filmmaker and playwright, died on May 7, 2026. He was 81. Born in 1945 in Fes, Morocco, Lahlou was also a theater director, author and actor. He studied theater in Paris at the Académie du Théâtre de la… · France · 07 May 2026 · May 2026
the English actor, director and writer who co-founded the English Shakespeare Company, died on May 10, 2026, aged 82. Born in Cambridge on June 7, 1943, he was known on screen for his role as Moff Jerjerrod in Return of… · 07 May 2026 · May 2026 · Gemini · May 7
the American media proprietor who founded CNN, WTBS and TNT, died on May 6, 2026, at age 87. Born Robert Edward Turner III on November 19, 1938, in Cincinnati, Ohio, he was an entrepreneur, television producer, media proprietor and philanthropist… · 06 May 2026 · May 2026
a Japanese actor and stuntman, died on May 6, 2026, at the age of 71. Born Kenji Takahashi in Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture, Japan, he was known professionally as Kenji Ohba and had an acting career that lasted from 1965 to… · 06 May 2026 · May 2026
British actor, model and reality television star known for The Only Way Is Essex, died on May 6, 2026, at the age of 35 after sustaining a head injury. Born Jake James George Hall on August 20, 1990, in Tower… · 06 May 2026 · May 2026
an American actor known for Sleepaway Camp, died on May 5, 2026, at age 60. Tiersten portrayed Ricky Thomas in the 1983 cult film Sleepaway Camp and later reprised the role in the 2008 sequel Return to Sleepaway Camp. He… · 05 May 2026 · May 2026
a Ukrainian film director, died on May 5, 2026. He was 88. Born in Kyiv on May 7, 1937, he worked as a director of animated films in the Soviet and Ukrainian film industries. Sivokon won numerous Soviet, Ukrainian and… · 05 May 2026 · May 2026 · Taurus
a Ukrainian film director, died on May 5, 2026, at the age of 88. Born in Kyiv on May 7, 1937, he was a Soviet and Ukrainian director of animated films. He won numerous Soviet, Ukrainian and international festivals. By… · 05 May 2026 · May 2026 · Taurus
Crystal R. Emery, an American film director and producer, died on May 5, 2026, in New Haven, Connecticut. She was 65. Emery was also a filmmaker, playwright and theatre director, and founded URU The Right To Be, Inc., a nonprofit… · 05 May 2026 · May 2026
an Indian film producer, died on May 5, 2026, in a traffic collision. He was the founder of the production company Super Good Films and worked in several film industries, predominantly Tamil and Telugu, along with a few films in… · 05 May 2026 · May 2026
Santhosh K. Nayar, an Indian actor, died on May 5, 2026, in a traffic collision. He appeared in Malayalam cinema and acted in more than 100 films between 1982 and 2025, taking on roles as villain, hero, second hero and… · 05 May 2026 · May 2026
2026. He was a Malaysian actor, singer and producer, known for his work in film and entertainment. No cause of death was given · 04 May 2026 · May 2026 · May 4
an Irish actor, died on May 3, 2026, at the age of 61. He was known for his roles in The Banshees of Inisherin, The Clinic and Pure Mule. A British-Irish stage and screen actor, Lydon was born in England… · 03 May 2026 · May 2026
the Egyptian singer, actor and composer, died on May 3, 2026, at age 73. Born Hany Abdel Aziz Shaker in Cairo on December 21, 1952, he began his musical career at an early age, learning the piano as a child.… · 03 May 2026 · May 2026
Portuguese radio announcer, television presenter, and actor, died on May 3, 2026, at the age of 82. Born Cândido Soares Pinto da Mota on September 28, 1943, he began working in radio at 17 at Rádio Clube Português and later… · 03 May 2026 · May 2026 · Candido
the French actress known for La Cage aux Folles, Amélie and A Bad Son, died on May 3, 2026, at the age of 97. Born Odette-Michelle-Suzanne Agramon in Céret, Pyrénées-Orientales, France, on March 27, 1929, she began acting in small… · 03 May 2026 · May 2026
an American poet, critic and literary historian, died on May 2, 2026, at age 91. He was also a ballet historian and performer, and his work spanned poetry, essay, short story, fiction and solo performance. Born in New Bedford, Massachusetts,… · 02 May 2026 · May 2026 · Cancer
the Egyptian belly dancer and actress known for her work in "Cairo 30," died on May 2, 2026. She was 81. Born Suheir Zaki Abdullah in Mansoura, Egypt, on January 4, 1945, she began her career as a wedding dancer… · 02 May 2026 · May 2026
an American television writer and producer and film director, died on May 2, 2026, at age 68. He worked on television series including "Boy Meets World" and "Growing Pains," and also directed the 2005 film "Dirty Deeds." Kendall's credits also… · 02 May 2026 · May 2026
2026. He was an Indian actor known for Saranga, Bharosa and Gopi, and also worked as a film producer. His death was reported at age 95 · 01 May 2026 · May 2026 · May 1
Maria Menado, an Indonesian actress and model known for her role in "Pontianak," died on April 30, 2026, at the age of 94. Born Liesbet Dotulong on February 2, 1932, in Tondano, Manado Residency, Dutch East Indies, she was also… · Malaysia · 30 April 2026 · April 2026
Bharat Kapoor, an Indian actor, died on April 27, 2026, at the age of 80. He had been active in film and television since 1972 and appeared in productions including Sone Pe Suhaaga, Balidaan and Meenaxi: Tale of Three Cities.… · 27 April 2026 · April 2026
Gerry Conway, an American comic book writer, screenwriter and television producer, died on April 27, 2026, at age 73. He wrote for titles including The Amazing Spider-Man, Justice League and The Punisher, and was known for co-creating Marvel’s vigilante antihero… · 27 April 2026 · April 2026
Len Strazewski, an American comic book writer, died on April 27, 2026, at the age of 71. He worked on DC Comics titles including Starman, The Flash, Justice Society of America, Phantom Lady and The Fly. He also wrote a… · 27 April 2026 · April 2026
Michael Keating, an English actor known for Blake's 7, EastEnders and Doctor Who, died on May 21, 2026, at the age of 79. Born Michael Frank Keating in Edmonton, Middlesex, England, on 10 February 1947, he began his acting career… · 26 April 2026 · April 2026 · April 26 · Aquarius
2026. He was an American actor known for his role in "The Shawshank Redemption." · 26 April 2026 · April 2026 · April 26 · Leo
Dick Matena, a Dutch comics writer and cartoonist, died on April 26, 2026, at the age of 83. He was known for his work on Storm and for cartooning on Tom Puss and Panda. Born in The Hague on April… · 26 April 2026 · April 2026
Adolfo Aristarain, the Argentine film director and screenwriter known for Martín (Hache), Time for Revenge and Common Ground, died on April 26, 2026, in Buenos Aires. He was 82. Born in Buenos Aires on October 19, 1943, Aristarain worked as… · 26 April 2026 · April 2026
Lev Shimelov, a Russian director and actor, died April 26, 2026. · 26 April 2026 · April 2026
Matt DeCaro, an American actor, died on April 25, 2026, at age 70. He was known for roles in Richie Rich, U.S. Marshals and The Wise Kids. DeCaro also appeared in the television series Prison Break as Correctional Officer Roy… · 25 April 2026 · April 2026
Benoît Rousseau, a Canadian actor, died on April 24, 2026, at the age of 66. He was best known for providing the Quebec voices of Austin Powers, Dr. Evil and Mini-Me in the Quebec versions of the Austin Powers film… · 24 April 2026 · April 2026
Mary Grech died on April 24, 2026. She was a Maltese actress. · 24 April 2026 · April 2026
Biplab Dasgupta died on April 24, 2026. He was an Indian actor known for his work in Baishe Srabon, Gumnaami and Zulfiqar. Dasgupta’s death was announced on that date. His name was associated with these films in reports of his… · 24 April 2026 · April 2026
Jean-Benoît Meybeck, a French comic book author and illustrator, died on April 23, 2026, at the age of 53. Born in Grenoble on January 29, 1973, he worked as a graphic designer before starting a comics blog in 2010. He… · 23 April 2026 · April 2026
Aleksey Pimanov died on April 23, 2026. He was a Russian television presenter, journalist and film director, known for Eleven Silent Men. His work spanned television, journalism and film directing. · 23 April 2026 · April 2026
Karina Duprez, a Mexican actress and television director, died on April 22, 2026, at the age of 79. Born Karina Julia Descalzó Guzmán in Mexico City on December 23, 1946, she worked as an actress from the 1960s to 1990… · 22 April 2026 · April 2026
Ricardo de Pascual, a Mexican actor and comedian known for roles in El Chavo del Ocho, Senda de gloria and Camaleones, died on April 21, 2026, at the age of 85. Born in Mexico City on August 21, 1940, he… · 21 April 2026 · April 2026
Luis Puenzo, the Argentine film director, producer and screenplay writer, died on April 21, 2026, at age 80. Born in Buenos Aires on Feb. 19, 1946, he worked mainly in the cinema of Argentina and also worked in the United… · 21 April 2026 · April 2026
Elsie Kelly, an English actress known for Benidorm, The Famous Five and Crossroads, died on April 21, 2026, aged 89. Born in Dovecot, Liverpool, in 1936, she began her television work with Crossroads in 1979, playing cleaner and gossip Mrs… · 21 April 2026 · April 2026
Lena Maria Gårdenäs, the Swedish singer and actress, died on April 21, 2026, at the age of 79. Born in Brännkyrka, a suburb of Stockholm, in 1947, she moved to Helsingborg at the age of five. She began her career… · 21 April 2026 · April 2026
Barrie Tomlinson, a British comic book editor and writer, died on April 21, 2026, at the age of 88. Born in St Albans, England, in February 1938, he began his career at IPC Magazines in 1961 after responding to a… · 21 April 2026 · April 2026
Hayat Al-Fahad, a Kuwaiti actress, writer, broadcaster and producer known for Um Harun, died on April 21, 2026, at the age of 78. Born in Sharq, Kuwait, she was active from 1970 to 2026. Al-Fahad was best known for her… · 21 April 2026 · April 2026
Elisabeth Kirkby, the Australian actress, politician and radio broadcaster known for Number 96, died on April 20, 2026, aged 105. Born in Bolton, Lancashire, England, in 1921, she began her career as an assistant stage manager before working in theatre,… · 20 April 2026 · April 2026
Luis Brandoni, the Argentine actor and politician who served as a deputy from 1997 to 2001, died on April 20, 2026, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, of complications from a fall. He was 86. Born Adalberto Luis Brandoni in Dock Sud… · 20 April 2026 · April 2026