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Patricio Etcheverry, a Chilean Olympic javelin thrower,
died on February 12, 2026. Born Patricio "Pedro" Etcheverry Etchevers on March 6, 1943, in Santiago, Chile, he competed in the men's javelin…
Pat Collins, an American football coach and the seventh head football coach for Northeast Louisiana University in Monroe, Louisiana,
died on February 12, 2026. He was 84. Born on August…
Vangie Labalan, a Filipino actress, comedian, acting coach and voice actress,
died on February 12, 2026. Born Maria Cristina Bonghanoy in Bago, Negros Occidental, on January 20, 1943, she worked…
Gordon Brown, the English rugby league player and coach who represented Great Britain and played for Leeds and Keighley,
died on February 12, 2026, aged 95. Born in the Leeds…
Roy Face, the American baseball player best known for his career with the Pittsburgh Pirates,
died on February 12, 2026. A right-handed relief pitcher in Major League Baseball from 1953…
Liane Engeman, a Dutch racing driver,
died on February 12, 2026, at the age of 81. Born in Haarlem on March 24, 1944, she worked for her father's taxi company…
Danny Hale, the Northern Irish footballer who played as a forward,
died on February 12, 2026. Born Daniel Hale on 1 July 1941, he was a prolific goalscorer in the…
Viktor Zaporozhets, a Ukrainian Olympic boxer who competed at the 1968 Summer Olympics,
died on February 11, 2026, at the age of 78. Born Viktor Konstiantynovych Zaporozhets on May 23,…
Marc van Belkum, a Dutch water polo player,
died on February 11, 2026, at the age of 61. Born in Leiden in 1965, he competed for the Netherlands at the…
Michael Proctor, an American football player and quarterback in the Arena Football League, World League of American Football and Canadian Football League,
died on February 11, 2026. Nicknamed "the General,"…
Peter Meyer, a German footballer who played as a striker,
died on February 11, 2026. Born on 18 February 1940, he spent eight seasons in the Bundesliga with Fortuna Düsseldorf…
Jocelyn Wardrop-Moore, a British Olympic alpine skier,
died on February 11, 2026, at the age of 93. Born in Sevenoaks, Kent, England, on April 29, 1932, she competed in two…
Alifereti Dere, a Fijian rugby union player and coach,
died on February 11, 2026. He played as a flanker and represented Fiji at international level, making his first cap against…
Eddie Harty, the Irish Olympic equestrian and National Hunt jockey who competed at the 1960 Summer Olympics,
died on February 11, 2026, at the age of 88. Born in Dublin…
Peter Meyer
died on February 11, 2026. He was a German footballer associated with Fortuna Düsseldorf. His death was announced without additional details. Peter Meyer may refer to: Tags Athletes,…
Nambatingue Toko, a Chadian footballer,
died on February 10, 2026. Nambatingue Tokomon Dieudonné, known as Nambatingue Toko, was a professional striker who spent his entire career in France. Born in…
Eve Uusmees, the Estonian Olympic swimmer,
died on February 10, 2026, at the age of 89. Born in Tallinn in 1936, she was an Estonian breaststroke swimmer who won silver…
Iosif Szakács, the Romanian footballer and manager known as Iosif Szakács I,
died on February 10, 2026. He grew up in Șimleu Silvaniei and later played for Flamura Roșie Arad,…
Mark Smith, an American football player who played defensive tackle in the National Football League and for the Arizona Cardinals,
died on February 10, 2026, at age 51. Born in…
Serge Stresser, a French Olympic weightlifter,
died on February 10, 2026, at the age of 72. Born in Haguenau, France, on September 28, 1953, he competed in the men's bantamweight…
Beka Gotsiridze, a Georgian footballer who played as a forward,
died on February 9, 2026. He was born in Tbilisi, Georgian SSR, Soviet Union, on February 21, 1988. Gotsiridze began…
Victor Sarusi
died on February 9, 2026. He was an Israeli footballer who played for Maccabi Netanya. No further details about his death were provided. Victor Sarusi (Hebrew: ויקטור סרוסי;…
Chris Gilbert, an American college football player for the Texas Longhorns,
died on February 9, 2026, at age 79. Born in Houston, Texas, in 1946, he ran for 3,231 yards…
Eddy Antoine, a Haitian footballer,
died on February 9, 2026. He played as a midfielder and represented the Haiti national team at international level. Antoine also played for Racing CH…
Tracy Scroggins, an American football player who spent his entire 10-year career with the Detroit Lions,
died on February 9, 2026, at age 56. Scroggins played as a defensive end…
Phil Krueger, an American racing driver,
died on February 9, 2026. Phillip Eugene Krueger competed in the CART Indy car series over nine seasons from 1981 to 1986, in 1988…
Gary Blaylock, an American baseball player and right-handed pitcher who played for the St. Louis Cardinals and New York Yankees,
died on February 9, 2026. Born Gary Nelson Blaylock in…
Frans Verhaegen, a Belgian professional racing cyclist,
died on February 8, 2026, at the age of 78. Born in Pulle, Belgium, on January 22, 1948, he rode in the 1976…
Dave Ellis, a Canadian long-distance runner who competed in the men's 5000 metres at the 1968 Summer Olympics,
died on February 8, 2026, at the age of 88. Born in…
Tadao Yasuda, a Japanese rikishi and professional wrestler who competed in New Japan Pro-Wrestling,
died on February 8, 2026, at age 62. Born in Tokyo on October 9, 1963, he…
Sander Severino, a Filipino chess player and FIDE Master,
died on February 7, 2026. Born on June 30, 1985, in Silay, Negros Occidental, he competed in the 2018 and 2022…
Sunil Thapa, a Nepalese actor,
died on February 7, 2026, in Kathmandu, Nepal, at the age of 68. He appeared in Nepali, Bollywood and Bhojpuri films, beginning his career with…
Pierangelo Belli, an Italian professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper,
died on February 7, 2026. He spent six seasons in Serie A, making 51 appearances for A.C. Milan and…
Tommy McMillan, the Scottish footballer who played for Aberdeen and Falkirk,
died on February 7, 2026, at the age of 81. Born in Paisley on June 26, 1944, he played…
Terrance Gore, an American professional baseball outfielder who debuted in Major League Baseball with the Kansas City Royals,
died on February 7, 2026. He was 34. Gore also played for…
Pentti Lindegren, a Finnish ice hockey player and commentator,
died on February 7, 2026. Born in Hauho on December 18, 1939, he played in Finland for HIFK, in the Finnish…
Manolín Bueno, the Spanish footballer Manuel "Manolín" Bueno Cabral,
died on February 7, 2026, at the age of 86. Born in Seville, Andalusia, on February 5, 1940, he played as…
Stasys Baranauskas, a Lithuanian retired football midfielder,
died on February 7, 2026, at the age of 63. He played as a midfielder and earned 14 caps for the Lithuania national…
Adriano Lima, the Brazilian Paralympic swimmer,
died on February 7, 2026, of bone cancer in Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil, at the age of 52. Born in Natal on…
Vardan Khachatryan, an Armenian politician,
died on February 6, 2026. He was an Armenian former footballer who played as a defender and appeared for the Armenia national football team. Khachatryan…
Damien Byrne, an Irish professional footballer,
died on February 6, 2026. He was 71. Byrne’s career spanned 20 seasons, during which he won player of the year awards in both…
Bruno Parma, a Slovene journalist and chess player,
died on February 6, 2026, at age 84. Born in Ljubljana on December 30, 1941, Parma first played in the World Junior…
Sonny Jurgensen, the Hall of Fame football player and longtime radio color commentator,
died on February 6, 2026, at age 91. Christian Adolph Jurgensen III was a quarterback for 18…
Vince Fawcett, an English professional rugby league footballer,
died on February 6, 2026, aged 55. Born in Leeds on November 13, 1970, he played in the 1980s and 1990s at…
Alberto Bourdillón, an Argentine swimmer who competed in the men's 4 × 100 metre medley relay at the 1964 Summer Olympics,
died on February 6, 2026, at the age of…
Barry Wilburn, an American football player who played cornerback in the NFL and CFL,
died on February 6, 2026. Born in Memphis, Tennessee, on December 9, 1963, he played college…
Thanasis Skourtopoulos, a Greek basketball player and coach,
died on February 5, 2026, at the age of 60. Born in Athens in 1965, he played professionally for Dafni Dafniou, Pagrati…
Lloyd Monsen, an American soccer player,
died on February 5, 2026. A forward and baseball pitcher, he spent eleven seasons in the American Soccer League and also played in the…
Ray Handley, an American football coach best known for leading the New York Giants,
died on February 5, 2026, at age 81. Handley was the Giants’ head coach from 1991…
Damian Ball, a British rugby league footballer and coach,
died on February 5, 2026. Born on July 14, 1975, he played as a loose forward and could also operate at…
Michael Opitz, a German footballer who played as a defensive midfielder for Schalke 04,
died on February 5, 2026. He made 158 Bundesliga appearances and 66 appearances in the 2.…
Ron Teasley, an American baseball player who played for the New York Cubans,
died on February 4, 2026. Ronald Teasley Sr. was born on January 26, 1927, and was a…
John Virgo, the English professional snooker player and broadcaster,
died on February 4, 2026, aged 79. Born in Salford, Lancashire, on March 4, 1946, he turned professional in 1976 after…
Mohammad Abdul Latif, a Bangladeshi cricket player and manager,
died on February 4, 2026, at the age of 86. Also known as Mohammad Abdul Latif Khan and M. A. Latif,…
Lajos Ódor, a Hungarian rower who competed in the men's single sculls at the 1980 Summer Olympics,
died on February 4, 2026, at the age of 65. Born in Székesfehérvár…
Mickey Lolich, the American baseball player best known as a left-handed pitcher for the Detroit Tigers,
died on February 4, 2026. He played in Major League Baseball from 1963 until…
Vangelis Petrakis, a Greek footballer who played as a goalkeeper,
died on February 3, 2026. Born on September 7, 1938, he began his career at Aris Ptolemaida before moving to…
Ruben Rodriguez, an American football punter who played in the National Football League,
died on February 3, 2026, at age 60. Rodriguez played for the Seattle Seahawks, Denver Broncos and…
Jim Morrison, a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman, coach and scout who played for the Toronto Maple Leafs, Pittsburgh Penguins and Boston Bruins,
died on February 3, 2026, at age…
Rick Renick, an American baseball player who played for the Minnesota Twins,
died on February 3, 2026. Renick, whose full name was Warren Richard Renick, had a 14-year professional playing…
Gladys Erbetta, an Argentine sprinter,
died on February 2, 2026, at the age of 97. Born Gladys Ivonne Erbetta Huri, later Mordini, on September 28, 1928, in Santo Tomé, Santa…
Ranjit Das, a Bangladeshi football player and manager,
died on February 2, 2026. Born on October 29, 1932, he represented the East Pakistan football team from 1955 to 1961 and…
Frankie Cain, the American professional wrestler known as James Ault,
died on February 2, 2026, at age 93. Born in Columbus, Ohio, on August 13, 1932, he wrestled under the…
Valentin Balakhnichev, a Russian engineer and athletics coach,
died on February 2, 2026. Born on April 23, 1949, in Lutsk, Soviet Union, he was a former athlete for the Soviet…
Robert W. "Bud" Moore, an American college football player and coach,
died on February 2, 2026, at age 86. Moore played at the University of Alabama under Bear Bryant from…
Józef Gąsienica-Sobczak, a Polish biathlete,
died on February 2, 2026, at the age of 91. Born in Kościelisko, Poland, on July 9, 1934, he competed at the 1956, 1960, 1964…
Nicolas Giani, an Italian professional footballer who played as a centre-back,
died on February 2, 2026. Born on March 13, 1986, he began his career at Inter Milan. In August…
John MacDonald, a Hong Kong racing car driver and motorcycle racer,
died on February 2, 2026. Born in England on 27 May 1936, he began his career racing motorcycles and…
Marian Kasprzyk, the Polish welterweight boxer who won Olympic gold and bronze medals,
died on February 2, 2026. Born Marian Krzysztof Kasprzyk on September 22, 1939, he competed at three…
Mostafa Kamal, a Bangladeshi volleyball and football player and coach,
died on February 1, 2026. He was 88. Born in Companiganj Upazila of Noakhali District in Bengal Province, British India,…
Tony Pigott, the English cricketer who played for Sussex and Surrey and appeared in one Test for England in 1984,
died on February 1, 2026, aged 67. Born in Fulham,…
Manne Liimatainen, a Finnish cross-country skier,
died on February 1, 2026, at age 82. Born on March 31, 1943, in Kannonkoski, Finland, he competed in the men's 15 kilometre event…
Bertie Higgins, the Scottish amateur footballer known for his time with Queen's Park,
died on February 1, 2026. Born Cuthbert Edward Higgins on January 26, 1945, he played in the…
Slovenian Olympic skier (1992
Died on Saturday January 31st 2026
Canadian ice hockey player (Montreal Canadiens
Died on Saturday January 31st 2026
Bulgarian football player (Lokomotiv Sofia
Died on Saturday January 31st 2026
Kuwaiti footballer (Al-Tadamon
Died on Saturday January 31st 2026
Len Pavy, an Australian cricketer,
died on January 31, 2026, aged 89. Born Leonard Pavy in Boulder, Western Australia, he played seven first-class matches for Western Australia in 1954 and…
Wally Maxwell, a Canadian ice hockey player who played for the Toronto Maple Leafs,
died on January 31, 2026, at the age of 92. Born Wallace David Maxwell on August…
Chilean footballer
Died on Saturday January 31st 2026
American football player (Dallas Cowboys)
Died on Friday January 30th 2026
Romanian rower
Died on Friday January 30th 2026
American-Dutch Olympic swimmer
Died on Friday January 30th 2026
Romanian tennis player
Died on Friday January 30th 2026
Mark Edward Marquess, an American college baseball coach who led the Stanford Cardinal from 1977 to 2017,
died on January 30, 2026, at age 78. Born in Stockton, California, he…
Bruce Bentley, an Australian footballer who played for Carlton in the Victorian Football League (VFL),
died on January 30, 2026, at the age of 81. Bruce Edward Bentley was born…
John Heneghan, an Irish Gaelic footballer and selector,
died on January 30, 2026, at the age of 79. Born in 1946 in Ballymahon, County Longford, he played club football with…
Geraldine Barniville, an Irish squash and tennis player,
died on January 30, 2026, at the age of 83. A native of Birr in County Offaly, she came from a prominent…
Bruno Zorzi, an Australian footballer who played for Fitzroy in the Victorian Football League,
died on January 30, 2026, aged 88. Bruno John Zorzi was born on December 10, 1937,…
Wolfgang Pfeifer
died on January 30, 2026. He was a German footballer who played for Einheit Dresden, Dynamo Dresden and the East Germany national team. Wolfgang Pfeifer (3 July 1935…
American martial artist and sumo wrestler
Died on Friday January 30th 2026
South Korean hapkido martial artist
Died on Friday January 30th 2026
Scottish footballer (Greenock Morton
Died on Thursday January 29th 2026
German Olympic water polo player (1968
Died on Thursday January 29th 2026
Canadian football player (Toronto Argonauts
Died on Thursday January 29th 2026
Scottish cricketer
Died on Thursday January 29th 2026
Australian field hockey player (national team) and coach (India)
Died on Thursday January 29th 2026
