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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Jan Frycz, the Polish actor whose stage, film and television career spanned nearly five decades,
died on August 15, 2026, aged 72. Born in Kraków on May 15, 1954, he…
Alex Mukulu, the Ugandan playwright,
died on August 15, 2026, aged 72. Born in Misebe in Ssingo County, Buganda, in 1954, he studied at Kololo Secondary School before going on…
Joanna Rawik, the Polish singer, actress, and journalist,
died on August 15, 2026, aged 92. Born Joanna Szamota in Chernivtsi on January 31, 1934, she later used the names Gronkowska…
Mark Rydell, the American film director behind On Golden Pond, The Rose and The River,
died on August 14, 2026, aged 97. Born Mortimer H. Rydell in New York City…
Örjan Ramberg, the Swedish actor known for his work on stage and screen,
died on August 14, 2026, aged 78. Born Ralf Örjan Valter Ramberg in Örgryte, Gothenburg, he began…
Brian Holguin, an American comic book writer and cartoonist,
died on August 14, 2026. He was known for his work on Aria and Todd McFarlane's Spawn, and also wrote Spawn:…
Johnny Young, the Dutch-born Australian singer, songwriter and producer known for his work on Young Talent Time,
died on August 14, 2026, aged 79. Born Johnny Benjamin Arthur de Jong…
Carla Tatò, the Italian actress known for films including Slap the Monster on Page One, We Want the Colonels and The Five Days,
died on August 14, 2026, aged 79.…
Jana Hádková, a Czech director, documentarian and dramaturg at Czech Television,
died on August 13, 2026, at the age of 74. Born in Prague on April 4, 1952, she worked…
Consuelo Rodríguez Álvarez, the Spanish-Venezuelan actress and model known professionally as Chelo Rodríguez,
died on August 13, 2026, aged 84. Born in Sober, Galicia, Spain, she moved to Venezuela with…
Lucio Montanaro, the Italian actor and comedian known for work in films such as Zappatore, La liceale al mare con l'amica di papà and La dottoressa preferisce i marinai, died…
Cheryl Hall, the British actress best known for her work in television,
died on August 12, 2026, aged 75. Born in London on July 23, 1950, she built a long…
Chen Ying-git, a Taiwanese singer and actor,
died on August 12, 2026, aged 72. Known in Chinese as 陳盈潔, she was a singer of Taiwanese Hakka heritage whose recordings helped…
Chelo Rodríguez, the Spanish-born Venezuelan actress and model known for her work in telenovelas,
died on August 12, 2026, at age 84. Born María Consuelo Rodríguez Álvarez in Galicia, Spain,…
Ahn Pan-seok, the South Korean film and television director behind Behind the White Tower, Secret Affair and Heard It Through the Grapevine,
died on August 12, 2026, aged 65, of…
Silvia Monti, the Italian actress who appeared in a handful of films between 1969 and 1974,
died on August 12, 2026, aged 80. Born Silvia Cornacchia in Venice on January…
Mikhail Gulko, the singer-songwriter known for his Russian chanson performances,
died on August 12, 2026, at age 95. Born Mikhail Aleksandrovich Gulko on July 23, 1931, in Kharkiv, in the…
John Irvin, the English filmmaker behind The Dogs of War, Hamburger Hill and the BBC adaptation of Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy,
died on August 11, 2026, aged 86. A three-time…
Fiorenza Marchegiani, the Italian actress known for her work in film, stage and television,
died on August 11, 2026, aged 73. Born in Osimo on July 31, 1953, she began…
Christy Knowings, the American actress and comedian best known for her work on Nickelodeon’s sketch-comedy series "All That," died August 11, 2026, at age 46 from complications from an asthma…
Andrzej Zaborski, a Polish actor and theatre director,
died on August 11, 2026, at age 75. Born in Wałbrzych on March 7, 1951, he trained at the Aleksander Zelwerowicz National…
Krishneswara Rao, an Indian actor and writer known for his work in Telugu films and stage theatre,
died on August 11, 2026. Born in Guntur district, he was credited as…
Natalia Trubnikova, a Russian ballerina and actress,
died on August 10, 2026, aged 71. Born in Moscow on July 17, 1955, she trained at the Russian Institute of Theatre Arts…
Borger Breeveld, the Surinamese actor and television director known for his work in film and broadcasting,
died on August 10, 2026, aged 82. Born in Paramaribo on July 20, 1944,…
Vincent Dieutre, the French film director and screenwriter known for Beirut Hotel,
died on August 10, 2026, aged 65. Born in Le Petit-Quevilly on 25 November 1960, he built a…
Ahn Jin-soo, a South Korean actor,
died on August 10, 2026, aged 81. He is identified in available biographical records as a South Korean cross-country skier, born on June 27,…
Natalia Trubnikova, the Russian ballerina and actress known for her appearances in 31 June, The Twelve Chairs and Formula of Love,
died on August 10, 2026, aged 71. She was…
Ben Jones, the American politician and actor best known for playing Cooter Davenport on The Dukes of Hazzard and serving in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1989 to 1993,…
Reggie Bannister, the American actor best known for playing Reggie in the Phantasm film series,
died on August 9, 2026, aged 80, of complications from dementia and Parkinson's disease. Born…
Dominique Frot, a French actress known for Enigma, Peut-être and Titane,
died on August 7, 2026, aged 68. Born in Rochefort, France, she trained at the Conservatoire national supérieur d'art…
Peter Faber, the German-born Dutch actor known for roles in films including A Bridge Too Far, Soldier of Orange and Max Havelaar,
died on August 7, 2026, aged 82. Born…
Keiko Kishi, the Japanese actress known for films including The Makioka Sisters, Snow Country and The Rendezvous,
died on August 7, 2026, aged 93. Born in Yokohama on August 11,…
Boris Conunov, a Moldovan director and screenwriter,
died on August 7, 2026, aged 79. Born in Tashkent on May 24, 1947, he was identified in Russian-language sources as a Soviet…
Catherine Dasté, the French stage actress and director,
died on August 6, 2026, aged 96. Born in Beaune on October 6, 1929, she was the daughter of actor Jean Dasté…
Marjolein Sligte, a Dutch actress known for films including De Boezemvriend, A Month Later and Honneponnetje,
died on August 6, 2026, aged 71. Born in Amsterdam on October 15, 1954,…
Francesco Guccini, the Italian singer-songwriter known for songs such as "Auschwitz,"
died on August 6, 2026, aged 86. Born in Modena on June 14, 1940, he became one of Italy’s…
Tedde Moore, the Canadian actress who also worked as a script editor, creative consultant and acting instructor,
died on August 5, 2026, aged 79. Born Dorothea Mavor Moore in Toronto…
Gloria Carlin, a Canadian actress known for The Hanoi Hilton,
died on August 5, 2026, at age 84. Carlin’s screen work included the 1987 war drama, and she is identified…
Jean Lodge, the British actress known for Death of an Angel, Brandy for the Parson and Glad Tidings,
died on August 5, 2026, aged 99. Born Jean Margaret Lodge in…
Ardak Amirkulov, the Kazakh film director known for "The Fall of Otrar,"
died on August 5, 2026, aged 70. Born Ardak Zhamansaryuly Amirkulov on December 10, 1955, in Talas District,…
Pradeep Rawat, the Indian actor known for villainous roles in films such as Sye and Naayak,
died on August 4, 2026, aged 74. Born in Jabalpur on January 21, 1952,…
Peter Gill, the Welsh theatre director, playwright and actor,
died on August 4, 2026, aged 86. Born in Cardiff on 7 September 1939, he was educated at St Illtyd's College…
Nils Eklund, the Swedish actor known for films including Peter-No-Tail, Doctor Glas and Amorosa (1986),
died on August 4, 2026, aged 99. Born Nils Ernst Gustaf Eklund on January 17,…
Jon Cypher, the American actor known for his work in "Hill Street Blues," "Major Dad" and "Masters of the Universe,"
died on August 3, 2026, aged 94. He was best…
Diding Boneng, the Indonesian actor and comedian known for roles in KKN di Desa Penari, Catatan Si Boy and Dancing Village: The Curse Begins,
died on August 3, 2026, aged…
Paula Alí, the Cuban actress known for films including Letters from the Park, The Elephant and the Bicycle and The Waiting List,
died on August 3, 2026, aged 88. Born…
Grace Chang, the Hong Kong actress and singer known for films including "Soldier of Fortune" and "The Wild, Wild Rose,"
died on August 3, 2026, aged 93. Born in Nanjing…
Jimmy Cricket, the Irish comedian born James Mulgrew,
died on August 3, 2026, aged 80. Born in Cookstown in 1945, he came to prominence in the 1970s and went on…
Kayo Sumi, a Japanese actress,
died on August 3, 2026, aged 94. The identity record lists her birth date as October 20, 1965. Corroborating biographical material tied to the same…
Romeo Jalosjos Sr., a Filipino politician and businessman who served in the House of Representatives from 1995 to 2002,
died on August 2, 2026, aged 85. Known also as Romeo…
Vincent Pastore, the American actor best known for playing Salvatore “Big Pussy” Bonpensiero on HBO’s The Sopranos,
died on August 1, 2026, aged 80. Born in New York City on…
Natalia Dontcheva, the Bulgarian actress known for her roles in Lady J, Sashinka and A Man and His Dog,
died on August 1, 2026, at age 57. Born in Sofia…
Can Kolukısa, a Turkish actor known for roles in Züğürt Ağa, King of the Doormen and Selamsız Bandosu,
died on August 1, 2026, aged 92. Born in Eskişehir on May…
Ryotaro Shimizu, a Japanese actor and impressionist,
died on August 1, 2026, at age 37. Born in Tokyo on August 15, 1988, he began his career in 2006 after enrolling…
František Laurin, the Czech theatre and film director, teacher and director emeritus of the Prague Vinohrady Theater,
died on July 31, 2026, at age 91. Born in Prague on November…
Dragiša Milojković, a Serbian film and television actor,
died on July 31, 2026, aged 55. Born in Jagodina in 1971, he studied acting in Novi Sad in the class of…
Vicki Wickham, the English talent manager and television producer known for her work on Ready Steady Go!,
died on July 31, 2026, aged 87. Born in England in 1939, she…
Scott Hylands, a Canadian actor known for work on screen and stage,
died on July 31, 2026, aged 83. Born Scott Hylands Douglas in Vancouver, he began his career in…
Beto Cabrera, the Argentine comedian and actor known professionally as Beto Cabrera,
died on July 30, 2026, aged 92. Born Alberto Pedro Cabrera in Buenos Aires on November 24, 1933,…
Iga Cembrzyńska, the Polish actress known for films including The Saragossa Manuscript, Salto and Hydrozagadka,
died on July 30, 2026, aged 87. Born Maria Elżbieta Cembrzyńska in Radom on July…
Manolo Solo, the Spanish actor known for The Fury of a Patient Man, The Good Boss and Close Your Eyes,
died on July 30, 2026, aged 62. Born Manuel Jesús…
Khalid Nizami, the Pakistani comedian actor and music composer known for comic roles in television dramas such as Ankahi,
died on July 29, 2026, aged 78. He was identified with…
Suneil Anand, an Indian actor and film director,
died on July 28, 2026, at age 70. Best known for his work in films including Anand Aur Anand and Main Tere…
Kavinsky, the French musician and DJ best known for the songs “Nightcall” and “Odd Look,”
died on July 28, 2026, aged 50. Born Vincent Belorgey in Paris in 1975, he…
Pavala Syamala, an actress from Andhra Pradesh,
died on July 28, 2026, aged 75. An Indian performer, she built a career in Telugu cinema and was known for supporting roles…
Tom Chadbon, the English actor best known for work in British television and appearances in Doctor Who, Tess and Casino Royale,
died on July 27, 2026, aged 80. Born in…
Johannes Krisch, an Austrian actor,
died on July 27, 2026, aged 59. Born in Vienna on December 8, 1966, he worked across stage and screen and was active from 1987…
Ronnie Le Drew, the Canadian-born British puppeteer best known for performing Zippy on the ITV children’s series Rainbow,
died on July 27, 2026. Born in Toronto on October 23, 1947,…
Milan Knížák, the Czech artist, musician and performer who led the Academy of Fine Arts in Prague and later directed the National Gallery Prague,
died on July 26, 2026. Born…
Wang Kai, a Chinese actor,
died on July 26, 2026, aged 43. Born in Wuhan in 1982, he graduated from the Central Academy of Drama and began his career in…
Teddy Wang, a Taiwanese actor,
died on July 26, 2026, at age 43. Born Wang Jianlong in Kaohsiung on October 11, 1982, he was also known as Wang Jian Long…
Leung Choi-yuen, a Hong Kong television producer,
died on July 25, 2026. Known in the industry as Uncle Choi, he worked at TVB as both a producer and a production…
Daniel Bohr, the Argentinian-born Danish theatre manager and stage director,
died on July 25, 2026, at the age of 82. Born in Buenos Aires on December 29, 1943, he built…
Bill Oddie, the English wildlife presenter and comedian best known for Springwatch, Birding with Bill Oddie and his work with The Goodies,
died on July 25, 2026, aged 85. Born…
Sabri Al-Ramahi, an Iraqi television host and director,
died on July 25, 2026. Born in Baghdad on July 1, 1948, he studied at the Institute of Fine Art in Baghdad…
Marie-Paule Belle, the French singer and pianist known for "La Parisienne,"
died on July 25, 2026, in Neuilly-sur-Seine. She was 80. Born on January 25, 1946, in Pont-Sainte-Maxence, she began…
Lamine Merbah, the Algerian filmmaker,
died on July 24, 2026, aged 79. Born Mohammed Lamine Merbah in Tighennif in 1946, he worked as a filmmaker, film producer and film director,…
Loren Nerell, an American composer and performer of ambient music and Balinese gamelan,
died on July 24, 2026. He was 65. Born in Long Beach, California, on November 30, 1960,…
Akbar Abdi, the Iranian actor and comedian known for work in film and television,
died on July 24, 2026, at age 65. Born in Tehran on August 26, 1960, he…
Sheila Ballantine, the English stage and television actress,
died on July 24, 2026, aged 97. Born Sheila Mavis Ballantine in Hackney, East London, on October 14, 1928, she began her…
Jury Chaščavacki, the Belarusian film director and screenwriter known for Kalinovski Square,
died on July 23, 2026. He was 78. Born on October 18, 1947, in Odesa, he was also…
Adela Mărculescu, the Romanian stage and film actress,
died on July 23, 2026, at the age of 87. Born in Aiud on December 21, 1938, she trained at the Bucharest…
Hope Clarke, an American actress, dancer, vocalist, choreographer and director,
died on July 23, 2026, aged 85. Born in Washington, D.C., she built a long career on stage and screen…
Bill McGlaughlin, the American composer and radio host who led the public radio programs Exploring Music and Saint Paul Sunday,
died on July 22, 2026. He was 82. Born William…
Chuck Russell, the American film director, screenwriter and producer best known for “A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors,” “The Blob,” “The Mask,” “Eraser” and “The Scorpion King,” died…
Haim Yavin, the Israeli television anchor and documentary filmmaker who became one of the country’s best-known news presenters,
died on July 22, 2026, at the age of 93. Born Heinz…