a Brazilianfootballer who played for Vasco da Gama, Bologna and the national team, died on May 18, 2026, of organ failure. He was 62. A midfielder, he began his career at Desportiva Ferroviária before moving to Vasco da Gama… · 18 May 2026 · May 2026 · Aries
a Slovak footballer and 1964 Olympic silver medalist, died on May 17, 2026, aged 88. A goalkeeper for VSS Košice, he made 336 appearances in the Czechoslovak First League between 1959 and 1975. He competed for Czechoslovakia at the 1964… · 17 May 2026 · Sagittarius · May 2026
the Englishcricketer who played for Leicestershire, Warwickshire and England, died on May 17, 2026, aged 92. Born Michael John Knight Smith on 30 June 1933 in Westcotes, Leicestershire, he was educated at Stamford School and St. Edmund Hall, Oxford,… · 17 May 2026 · May 2026 · Cancer
2026. He was a Frenchfootballer who played for RC Paris, Angoulême and the national team. His death was announced in obituary notices without further detail · 17 May 2026 · May 2026 · Cancer · May 17
Australiancricketer who played for Queensland and the national team, died on May 16, 2026, aged 80. Born in Herston, Queensland, on April 27, 1946, John Alexander Maclean played four Test matches and two One Day Internationals in 1978 and… · 16 May 2026 · May 2026 · Taurus
a South Korean-born Mexican taekwondo practitioner, died on May 16, 2026, at age 83. Known as the Father of Mexican Taekwondo, he introduced the sport to Mexico in 1969. Moon was born in Duk Hap, a village 200 kilometers south… · 16 May 2026 · May 2026 · Cancer
an American former professional football player who was a defensive end for the Houston Oilers, died on May 16, 2026, at age 86. Born in Perry, Oklahoma, on February 4, 1940, he played six seasons with the Oilers in the… · 16 May 2026 · Aquarius · May 2026
an Argentinefootballer, died on May 15, 2026. He was 77. Raúl Osvaldo Castronovo Zanón was born in Rosario, Santa Fe, and played as a striker. He began his career with Rosario Central in 1968 before moving to Peñarol in… · 15 May 2026 · Capricorn · May 2026
2026. He was an Americanfootball player for the Toronto Argonauts and New York Jets and later coached for the Green Bay Packers. Lewis was known for his work in both playing and coaching roles in professional football · Canada · 15 May 2026 · May 2026 · Cancer · May 15
a Germanfootballer who played as a goalkeeper for Eintracht Frankfurt, died on May 15, 2026, at the age of 95. Born on May 14, 1931, he began his senior career with TSV 04 Schwabach near Nuremberg and later moved… · 15 May 2026 · May 2026 · Taurus
the Englishfootballer who played for Bristol City, Barnsley and Doncaster Rovers, died on May 15, 2026. He was 73. Born James Arthur Mann in Goole, Yorkshire, in 1952, he began his career at Leeds United before joining Bristol City… · 15 May 2026 · Sagittarius · May 2026
a Belgian racing cyclist, died on May 15, 2026, after being diagnosed with Ewing sarcoma. Born on January 5, 2007, she won the Belgian National Road Race Championships in the rookie category in 2022 and the second-year category in 2023.… · 15 May 2026 · Capricorn · May 2026
a Romanianfootballer who played for Rapid București and the national team, died on May 14, 2026, at the age of 85. Born in Târgoviște on 22 October 1940, he began his senior career in 1959 with Metalul Târgoviște in… · 14 May 2026 · May 2026 · Libra
a Honduran footballer who played for Mallorca, Alavés and the national team, died on May 14, 2026, at the age of 79. Jorge Alberto Urquía Elvir, nicknamed Indio, played for Olimpia in Honduras and Mallorca in Spain during the 1970s.… · India · 14 May 2026 · May 2026 · Virgo
the Frenchfootballer who played for Olympique Lyonnais, Montpellier and the national team, died on May 13, 2026, aged 83. A striker, he was one of the leading forwards in Division 1 in the 1960s and 1970s and remains Lyon’s… · 13 May 2026 · May 2026 · Taurus
the Englishfootballer who played most of his career as a defender with Arsenal, died on May 13, 2026, at the age of 81. Born in Gorleston-on-Sea, Norfolk, he joined Arsenal’s groundstaff in 1960, signed as an apprentice in October… · 13 May 2026 · Capricorn · May 2026
a Serbianfootball player and manager, died on May 13, 2026. He was 86. Known as Sele, Milošević played primarily for Red Star Belgrade in Yugoslavia during the 1960s and also played abroad for the Oakland Clippers, Red Star FC… · 13 May 2026 · May 2026 · Aries
a Serbianfootball player and manager, died on May 13, 2026, at the age of 86. Known as "Sele," he played primarily for Red Star Belgrade during the 1960s and also played abroad for the Oakland Clippers and Red Star… · 13 May 2026 · May 2026 · Aries
an American organic chemist known as the “Father of Prohormones,” died on May 12, 2026, at age 59. Born in 1966 in Guilford, Connecticut, he was identified in available reports as the chemist who introduced androstenedione, 1-androstenediol and methylhexanamine into… · 12 May 2026 · May 2026 · Cancer
an American college football coach, died on May 12, 2026, at age 80. He was born in New Iberia, Louisiana, on September 8, 1945. Keasler served as head football coach at McNeese State University from 1990 to 1998 and at… · 12 May 2026 · May 2026 · Virgo
an Ethiopian long-distance runner, died on May 12, 2026, at the age of 36. Born in Addis Ababa on April 18, 1990, she placed second at the 2015 Chicago Marathon. In 2016, at the 43rd Chevron Houston Marathon, Melese ran… · 12 May 2026 · May 2026 · Aries
a Hall of Fame Americanfootball player who played tight end for the San Francisco 49ers and Philadelphia Eagles, died on May 12, 2026, at age 75. Born in Fresno, California, on February 5, 1951, Young played college football for… · 12 May 2026 · Aquarius · May 2026
an Americanfootball player who was a punter for the Baltimore Colts, died on May 11, 2026, at age 82. Born in Shreveport, Louisiana, and raised in Minden, Lee played college football for the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs before joining the… · 11 May 2026 · May 2026 · Scorpio
an Australian Olympic rower, died on May 11, 2026, aged 87. Born in Western Australia on 8 January 1939, he competed in the men's eight event at the 1960 Summer Olympics. Gamble's senior club rowing was with Edith Cowan University… · 11 May 2026 · Capricorn · May 2026
the Australiantennis player, died on May 11, 2026, at the age of 91. Born Malcolm James Anderson in Theodore, Queensland, on March 3, 1935, he was active from the mid-1950s to the early 1970s. Anderson won the singles title… · 11 May 2026 · May 2026 · Pisces
the Uruguayanfootballer known as Daniel Gregorio Rodríguez Lima, died on May 11, 2026, aged 60. He played as a forward and began his career with Peñarol in Uruguay, making his debut at 15. He also played for Deportivo Morón… · 11 May 2026 · Capricorn · May 2026
a Brazilianfootballer known as Silva, died on May 11, 2026. He was 67. A forward, Silva emerged in Botafogo’s youth system and played for the club in the early 1980s. He also had successful spells on loan with América… · America · 11 May 2026 · May 2026 · Leo
an Americanbaseball player who pitched for the New York Mets and Atlanta Braves, died on May 11, 2026, at age 78. Born Lee William Capra on October 1, 1947, he played in Major League Baseball from 1971 to 1977.… · 11 May 2026 · May 2026 · Capră · Libra
an Americangolfer and 1975 U.S. Open champion, died on May 11, 2026, at age 88. Born Louis Krebs Graham in Nashville, Tennessee, on January 7, 1938, he began playing golf at age seven. He attended Father Ryan High School… · 11 May 2026 · Capricorn · May 2026
a Nigerianactor, 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
a Canadian-Americanbasketball player for the Memphis Grizzlies, died on May 11, 2026, at the age of 29. Born in Vancouver, British Columbia, on September 19, 1996, Clarke played college basketball for San Jose State and Gonzaga before being selected… · 11 May 2026 · May 2026 · Virgo
an American professional golfer, died on May 10, 2026, at the age of 85. Born in Elizabeth, New Jersey, on March 9, 1941, he attended Kansas State University, where he finished second in the NCAA golf championships in 1964 and… · 10 May 2026 · May 2026 · Pisces
an Australianfootballer who played for Fitzroy and Collingwood, died on May 10, 2026, aged 79. He began his VFL career with Collingwood in 1966 and played mostly as a centre half-forward, including in the 1966 VFL Grand Final, which… · 10 May 2026 · May 2026 · Aries
a South Africancricketer who played for Transvaal, died on May 9, 2026, aged 77. A native of Pretoria, he was educated at Johannesburg's King Edward VII School and played for Transvaal from the 1966/67 season to 1986/87. He appeared… · 09 May 2026 · May 2026 · Cancer
the Americanfootball player best known for his time with the Denver Broncos, died on May 9, 2026, at age 83. Born in Flint, Michigan, on February 5, 1943, Morton was a quarterback in the National Football League for 18… · 09 May 2026 · Aquarius · May 2026
a Germanfootballer, died on May 9, 2026, at the age of 69. He played as a forward or midfielder and made more than 300 appearances for Erzgebirge Aue in the DDR-Oberliga. Mothes also won one cap for East Germany.… · 09 May 2026 · May 2026
the Hall of Fame former Major League Baseball player and manager, died on May 9, 2026. Robert Joe Cox was 84. He played for the New York Yankees and managed the Atlanta Braves and Toronto Blue Jays. Cox was a… · America · 09 May 2026 · May 2026
a Brazilian Olympic handball player, died on May 9, 2026, at age 54. Known as Agberto Correa de Matos, he was born on April 8, 1972, in Santos, São Paulo, Brazil. He played as a left back for the Brazil… · 09 May 2026 · May 2026
the Canadian ice hockey coach best known for leading the New Westminster Bruins, died on May 8, 2026. Born Ernest John Vincent McLean on November 3, 1932, in Estevan, Saskatchewan, he coached the Bruins to four consecutive President's Cup titles… · 08 May 2026 · May 2026 · Scorpio
the Germanfootballer who played as a forward, died on May 8, 2026, aged 88. He began his career with 1. FC Köln, where he won two championships, before moving to Belgian club Standard Liège in 1964. After one season… · 08 May 2026 · Sagittarius · May 2026
004 receiving yards, 12.7 yards per catch and eight touchdowns. Senser ranks third in Vikings history among tight ends with 165 receptions and 16 touchdowns. A serious knee injury caused him to miss the 1983 season, and he returned in… · America · 07 May 2026 · May 2026 · May 7
the American baseball pitcher who played for the Boston Red Sox, died on May 7, 2026. Born Richard Allen Kreuger on November 3, 1948, he appeared in Major League Baseball from 1975 through 1978 for the Red Sox and the… · India · 07 May 2026 · May 2026 · Scorpio
an Italianfootballer who played for Brescia, Inter Milan and Sampdoria, died on May 6, 2026, of complications from a cerebral hemorrhage. He was 69. A midfielder from Brescia, he began his career with his hometown club in 1972 and… · 06 May 2026 · May 2026
Hungarianfootball player and coach, died on May 6, 2026, at the age of 78. Born on 15 October 1947, he played the third most international games for the Hungary national team and represented his country at the 1968 Summer… · 06 May 2026 · May 2026
an American Virgin Islander Olympic sprinter, died on May 6, 2026, at the age of 71. Born in Frederiksted, U.S. Virgin Islands, on June 10, 1954, he represented the United States Virgin Islands in sprinting and competed in the 100… · 06 May 2026 · May 2026
a Finnishfootballer, died on May 6, 2026, at the age of 81. He played 42 matches for the Finland national football team from 1964 to 1976 and spent more than 20 seasons with Lahti-based clubs, בעיקר with Reipas Lahti.… · 06 May 2026 · May 2026
a Serbianbasketball player and sports administrator, died on May 6, 2026, at age 84. He was the honorary president of Crvena zvezda and spent his entire playing career with KK Crvena zvezda, where he played for 13 seasons. With… · 06 May 2026 · May 2026
a Peruvian football defender who played for Defensor Arica, Sporting Cristal and the national team, died on May 6, 2026, at the age of 77. Navarro, whose full name was José Mercedes Navarro Aramburu, earned 30 caps for Peru between… · 06 May 2026 · May 2026
an Americanfootball player and coach, died on May 6, 2026. He was 88. Watts spent much of his career in coaching, serving as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at Central Michigan University until his retirement in 2016. He previously… · 06 May 2026 · Aquarius · May 2026
an Americanbaseball player, died on May 6, 2026, at age 88. Born Richard Henry Hughes on February 13, 1938, he pitched in three seasons for the St. Louis Cardinals of Major League Baseball. In his rookie season in 1967,… · 06 May 2026 · May 2026
an American Olympic decathlete, died on May 6, 2026, at the age of 86. Born in Roscoe, New York, in 1939, Hodge was a track and field athlete who competed in the decathlon at the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo,… · 06 May 2026 · May 2026
a Canadianice hockey player who appeared in 103 National Hockey League games with the Pittsburgh Penguins and Toronto Maple Leafs between 1981 and 1984, died on May 5, 2026, at the age of 64. Born in Toronto on May… · 05 May 2026 · May 2026
an Americanfootball player who was a quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys, died on May 5, 2026, in Canton, Ohio, at age 78. Belden was born in Canton on June 20, 1947, and played college football for the Notre Dame… · Ireland · 05 May 2026 · May 2026
a Puerto Rican basketball player for Atléticos de San Germán, Cangrejeros de Santurce and the national team, died on May 5, 2026, at age 62 of colorectal cancer. Born in Aibonito in 1963, Ortiz was a former professional player who… · 05 May 2026 · May 2026
a Russianfootballer and defender, died on May 5, 2026, at the age of 58. Born Valeri Nikolayevich Zhabko on August 18, 1967, he made his professional debut in the Soviet Second League in 1985 for Torpedo Volzhsky. He later… · 05 May 2026 · Volgograd · May 2026 · Leo
the South Africancricketer and cricket administrator who represented Eastern Province, died on May 4, 2026, aged 90. Born Geoffrey Frank Dakin on August 13, 1935, in Port Elizabeth, he made his first-class debut for Eastern Province in 1952–53 at… · 04 May 2026 · May 2026 · Leo
Paraguayan football player and manager, died on May 4, 2026, at the age of 84. He played for Huracán, Unión Española and the Paraguay national team, including at the Copa América 1963. Zárate also played in clubs in Paraguay, Argentina… · 04 May 2026 · May 2026
an Americanbaseball player and manager, died on May 4, 2026, at age 94. Robert Ralph Skinner played 12 seasons in Major League Baseball for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Cincinnati Reds and St. Louis Cardinals from 1954 to 1966. He later… · 04 May 2026 · May 2026
the Italianracing driver and paracyclist, died on May 2, 2026, at the age of 59. Born Alessandro Zanardi in Bologna on October 23, 1966, he won the CART championship in 1997 and 1998 and had 15 wins in the… · Brazil · 02 May 2026 · May 2026
an Argentinefootballer who played for Newell's Old Boys, Huracán and the Argentina national team, died on May 2, 2026, at the age of 80. Avallay, whose full name was Roque Alberto Avallay, began his career with Deportivo Maipú in… · 02 May 2026 · May 2026
a Greek professional footballer and later manager, died on May 1, 2026. Born on May 21, 1951, in Agrinio, he played as a midfielder. Tsamis began his football career in the youth team of Panetolikos in 1967 and later moved… · 01 May 2026 · May 2026 · Gemini
the Russianrower and Olympic silver medallist, died on May 1, 2026. Born in Moscow on April 5, 1956, he competed for the Soviet Union at the 1976 Summer Olympics and the 1980 Summer Olympics. In 1976, he was a… · 01 May 2026 · May 2026 · Aries
an Americanbasketball player who played for the San Antonio Spurs, died on May 1, 2026. He was 63. Hughes was selected by the Spurs in the first round, 14th overall, of the 1985 NBA draft after playing college basketball… · 01 May 2026 · May 2026 · Cancer
a Maltese footballer, died on May 1, 2026, at the age of 82. Born on February 15, 1944, he learned to play football in the streets of Valletta and began organized soccer at age 10 with the Valletta Lilywhites in… · 01 May 2026 · May 2026
the Dutchfootballer who played for Helmond Sport, died on May 1, 2026. He was 39. Born on April 17, 1987, in Gemert, North Brabant, Paardekooper was a centre-back who came through the youth system at VV Gemert before being… · 01 May 2026 · May 2026 · Aries
the Australian rules footballer and former Casey City Council member, died on April 29, 2026, aged 71. Born Geoffrey Norman Ablett on March 13, 1955, he played in the Victorian Football League during the 1970s and 1980s. Ablett spent most… · 29 April 2026 · April 2026 · Pisces
an Americanracing driver, died on April 29, 2026, at age 82 of complications from a stroke. Born June 9, 1943, in Tinley Park, Illinois, he was the second oldest member of the Bettenhausen racing family and the son of… · 29 April 2026 · April 2026 · Gemini
the Australian Olympic high jumper who competed at the 1964 Summer Olympics, died on April 29, 2026. She was 82. Woodhouse was born in New South Wales on July 26, 1943, and won the gold medal in high jump at… · Britain · 29 April 2026 · April 2026 · Leo
an Iranian basketball coach and commentator, died on April 28, 2026, at the age of 81. He coached the Iranian national basketball team and worked as a basketball commentator for IRIB Varzesh and IRIB TV3, two Iranian television channels. Atashi… · 28 April 2026 · April 2026 · Leo
a Bulgarianfootballer who played for Spartak Varna, Kaliakra Kavarna and Dobrudzha Dobrich, died on April 28, 2026. He was 37. Born on July 24, 1988, in Varna, Boev was raised in Spartak Varna’s youth teams and made his A… · 28 April 2026 · April 2026 · Leo
an Australianfootballer who played for Geelong, died on April 28, 2026, aged 62. Christensen played 17 games for the Geelong Football Club in the Victorian Football League. After his playing career, he coached the Geelong Falcons, Williamstown and the… · 28 April 2026 · April 2026 · Libra
a Canadianice hockey player who appeared in 56 National Hockey League games with the Columbus Blue Jackets, died on April 28, 2026. He was 48. Born in Flin Flon, Manitoba, on August 9, 1977, Davidson played right wing and… · America · 28 April 2026 · April 2026
the American basketball coach who led the Albany Great Danes, died on April 27, 2026. Born Richard Sauers on April 3, 1930, he coached Albany from 1955 to 1997, with the exception of the 1987–88 season, a span of 41… · 27 April 2026 · April 2026 · Aries
the Australian Olympic swimmer who competed at the 1956 Summer Olympics, died on April 27, 2026, aged 88. Born in Muswellbrook, New South Wales, on February 12, 1938, he represented Australia in the men's 200 metre butterfly at the Melbourne… · Britain · 27 April 2026 · April 2026
a Russianfigure skater, died on April 27, 2026, at the age of 94. Born in Leningrad on May 1, 1931, she was a Soviet figure skater who competed in singles and pairs. With her partner Igor Moskvin, she won… · 27 April 2026 · April 2026 · Taurus
the Australianfootballer who played for Geelong, died on April 27, 2026. He was 80. Born on April 19, 1946, Crawford played Australian rules football for Geelong in the Victorian Football League, now known as the Australian Football League. He… · 27 April 2026 · April 2026 · Aries
the South Africansoprano, died on April 27, 2026, aged 93. Born Maria Sophia Coertse in Durban on June 12, 1932, she matriculated at Helpmekaar Girls High School in Johannesburg and began vocal studies in South Africa in 1949. Her… · 27 April 2026 · April 2026
an Americanfootball player and coach, died on April 26, 2026, at age 68. He played 16 seasons as a linebacker with the Washington Redskins from 1979 to 1994 and later served as head football coach at the University of… · 26 April 2026 · April 2026
a Puerto Rican baseball player and coach for the Cleveland Indians, died on April 26, 2026, at age 79. A catcher in the minor leagues from 1962 through 1979, he batted and threw right-handed and was known for his large,… · 26 April 2026 · April 2026
an American diver and diving coach, died on April 25, 2026. He was 91. A native of Rochester, Minnesota, Kimball was the Minnesota high school diving champion four straight years from 1952 to 1956 and won the NCAA springboard title… · 25 April 2026 · April 2026