an American former Major League Baseball pitcher for the Minnesota Twins, died on April 7, 2026. He was 83. Born Charles Bassett Nieson in Hanford, California, on September 24, 1942, he attended Fresno State University and threw and batted right-handed.…
an Australian footballer and music director, died on April 7, 2026. He was 92. Smale played for Collingwood in the Victorian Football League (VFL) and was a forward for the town team in Warracknabeal, where he won the Wimmera Football… · 07 April 2026 · April 2026
an American football player who was a quarterback for the Oregon Ducks, died on April 7, 2026, at the age of 90. Crabtree played at Excelsior High School in Norwalk, California, before attending San Bernardino Junior College and the University…
2026. He was a Brazilian footballer who played for Jabaquara and Grêmio and was also part of the national team · 06 April 2026 · April 2026 · April 6 · Juárez
the Canadian swimmer and 1976 Olympic bronze medalist, died on April 6, 2026. Born in Halifax, Nova Scotia, in 1961, she won two bronze medals at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal in the 100-metre backstroke and 200-metre backstroke. At… · 06 April 2026 · April 2026
2026. He was a Chilean footballer who played for Santiago Morning and the national team · 05 April 2026 · April 2026 · April 5 · Adan
an American football player who played for the Cincinnati Bengals, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Boston Breakers, died on April 5, 2026, of complications from Parkinson's disease. His career included time in professional football with those teams · 05 April 2026 · April 2026
a Cuban baseball player and Olympic champion, died on April 5, 2026, of intestinal blockage. He was 2004 Olympic champion · 05 April 2026 · April 2026
2026. He was a German Olympic alpine skier who competed in the 1960, 1964, and 1968 Winter Games. His career included appearances across three Olympics, marking him as a long-serving figure in the sport · 05 April 2026 · April 2026 · April 5
an Italian rugby union player, died on April 5, 2026, at the age of 87. Known as Francesco "Franco" Zani, he played as a lock and spent time with Fiamme Oro Rugby before joining SU Agen, where he played from… · France · 05 April 2026 · April 2026
an American professional football cornerback, died in April 2026 at the age of 73. Born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, in 1952, he played in the National Football League for the Washington Redskins, San Francisco 49ers and St. Louis Cardinals. Williams…
2026. He was an American baseball player · 04 April 2026 · April 2026 · April 4
2026, in a traffic collision. He was an American basketball player who played for the Cleveland Cavaliers, Indiana Pacers, and New York Knicks. His death was reported as the result of the collision · 04 April 2026 · April 2026 · April 4
an American football player who played for the Saskatchewan Roughriders and BC Lions, died on April 4, 2026. His death was reported without further details. Ekstran was known for his time in professional football · 04 April 2026 · April 2026
the French footballer and manager who played as a goalkeeper and coached Gazélec Ajaccio, died on April 4, 2026, at the age of 84. Orsatti played professionally from 1959 to 1977, including spells with Bastia and Paris FC, and won… · 04 April 2026 · April 2026
a South Korean Go player, died on April 4, 2026. He was 83. Born on September 19, 1942, Yun won the Guksu title twice, in 1971 and 1972. He resigned as a professional Go player in 2009 following a controversy… · 04 April 2026 · April 2026
a Russian martial arts coach, died on April 3, 2026 · 03 April 2026 · April 2026
2026. He was an American lacrosse player who played on the national team
an American professional wrestler known as "Flying" Fred Curry, died on April 3, 2026, at age 82. Born Fred Thomas Koury Jr., he competed in the NWA and NWF and was a prominent wrestling star in the Midwest United States… · Lebanon · 03 April 2026 · April 2026
an American football player who played for the Baltimore Colts and New York Giants, died on April 3, 2026, of cancer. He was 84. Wilson, whose full name was George Marvin Wilson, was a tight end for seven seasons in… · 03 April 2026 · April 2026
Norwegian Olympic alpine skier, died on April 2, 2026, at the age of 93. Born in Voss Municipality on April 13, 1932, he competed in alpine skiing at the 1956 Winter Olympics in Cortina d’Ampezzo, where he raced in downhill.…
a Uruguayan footballer, died on April 2, 2026 · 02 April 2026 · April 2026 · Nicolas
a New Zealand cricketer who played for Otago, Central Districts and Central Otago, died on April 2, 2026, aged 68. Born in Dunedin on June 30, 1957, Ian Alexander Rutherford played for Central Districts and Otago between 1974 and 1984,… · 02 April 2026 · April 2026
an Indian footballer who played as a forward, died on April 2, 2026. He received his early football lessons at the Assam Police Reserve in Dergaon. Sangma began his senior career in 1973 in the Inter District Football Championships, representing… · 02 April 2026 · April 2026
the Australian rugby league player who represented Parramatta Eels, Penrith Panthers and Australia, died on April 2, 2026, aged 70. Neville Kenneth Glover OAM was born in Sydney on July 22, 1955, and played as a wing in the 1970s… · 02 April 2026 · April 2026
a Uruguayan footballer who played for Liverpool Montevideo, Rampla Juniors and Peñarol, died on April 2, 2026, of pancreatic cancer. He was 51. Biglianti, whose full name was Nicolás Fernando Biglianti Ruiz, played as a goalkeeper in a 17-year professional… · 02 April 2026 · April 2026 · Nicolas
a Sri Lankan cricketer who played for Oxford University, Marylebone and the national team, died on April 2, 2026, aged 89. Born in Colombo in 1937, he studied at St Thomas' College before going to Keble College, Oxford. He made… · 02 April 2026 · April 2026
a New Zealand cricketer, died on April 1, 2026, aged 95. Born in Christchurch on July 14, 1930, he was a right-arm medium pacer who played one first-class match for Canterbury in the Plunket Shield competition, against Wellington at Lancaster… · 01 April 2026 · April 2026
an American chef, died on April 1, 2026, at age 67. He was executive chef at Jockey Hollow Bar and Kitchen in Morristown, New Jersey, and owner and executive chef of Oxbow Tavern on Manhattan’s Upper West Side. Valenti also… · 01 April 2026 · April 2026
2026. He was a Canadian ice hockey player and coach who played for the Johnstown Jets, New Westminster Royals and Pittsburgh Hornets. His career included work as both a player and a coach in the sport · 01 April 2026 · April 2026 · April 1
an American football player and coach who played for the San Diego Chargers and later coached the Williams Ephs, died on April 1, 2026, at age 79. Farley played professionally as a defensive back for the San Diego Chargers of… · 01 April 2026 · April 2026
an Australian footballer who played with Melbourne and Carlton, died on April 1, 2026, aged 78. Born in Brunswick, Victoria, on September 22, 1947, Peter Victor Smith played Australian rules football in the Victorian Football League with Melbourne and Carlton.… · 01 April 2026 · April 2026
the Russian handball player and coach who was an Olympic champion in 2000 and a bronze medalist in 2004, died on March 31, 2026. Born in Krasnodar on November 4, 1975, he played as a left winger and represented Russia… · 31 March 2026 · March 2026
the Bulgarian football player and administrator who served twice as president of the Bulgarian Football Union, died on March 31, 2026, in Sofia, Bulgaria, from complications of a stroke. He was 63. A goalkeeper, Mihaylov played for Levski Sofia and… · 31 March 2026 · March 2026
an American football player who played for the Ohio State Buckeyes, died on March 31, 2026, at age 65. Atha, born in Marietta, Ohio, played college football as a placekicker, punter and quarterback. From 1978 to 1980, he served as… · 31 March 2026 · March 2026 · Cancer
a Sri Lankan-born Australian cricketer, died on March 31, 2026, aged 86. Born in Negombo, British Ceylon, in 1939, he played for Ceylon from 1964 to 1971 as a batsman and slip fielder. He made his first-class debut for a… · 31 March 2026 · March 2026
an Italian professional footballer who played for Reggiana, Chieti and Torres, died on March 30, 2026. Cherubini was born on 28 February 1974 and played for four seasons in Serie A with A.C. Reggiana 1919 and A.S. Roma. In 2006,… · Cerebral Aneurysm · 30 March 2026 · March 2026
a German football player and manager best known for his long association with Dynamo Dresden and the East Germany national team, died on March 30, 2026. He spent his entire career with Dynamo Dresden, scoring 127 goals in 234 DDR-Oberliga… · 30 March 2026 · March 2026
a Chilean footballer known as a forward, died on March 30, 2026. Better known by his nickname Pititore, he was one of the most prolific goalscorers in Chilean football history. Cabrera was part of Chile’s Selección Joven, coached by Luis… · 30 March 2026 · March 2026 · Victor
a Dutch footballer who played as a left-back, died on March 30, 2026, at the age of 94. Born Cornelis Johannes Kuijs on 4 October 1931, he made 43 appearances for the Netherlands national team from 1955 to 1962. At… · 30 March 2026 · March 2026
a Ukrainian and Soviet footballer who played as a defender, died on March 30, 2026, at the age of 79. Born Mykola Ivanovych Pinchuk on July 25, 1946, he played his only match for the USSR on June 29, 1972,… · Russia · 30 March 2026 · March 2026
a Greek basketball player who played for Panellinios, AEK and Ilysiakos, died on March 30, 2026, at the age of 79. Known during his career as "The Emperor," he was a member of the FIBA European Selection team in 1974.… · 30 March 2026 · March 2026
a Canadian ice hockey player and coach, died on March 29, 2026, of cancer. Born in Amherst, Nova Scotia, on September 20, 1950, he played 139 NHL games for the Washington Capitals and Winnipeg Jets between 1974 and 1980. Riley… · 29 March 2026 · March 2026
an American Hall of Fame wrestler and coach, died on March 29, 2026. Known as J Robinson, he competed in the 1972 Summer Olympics as a middleweight Greco-Roman wrestler. He also finished fourth at the 1970 World Championships in Edmonton… · 29 March 2026 · March 2026
the English footballer who played as a goalkeeper for Chelsea, Peterborough United and West Bromwich Albion, died on March 29, 2026. Born Anthony Leonard Godden on 2 August 1955, he began his career with Ashford Town before joining West Bromwich… · 29 March 2026 · March 2026
a Soviet athlete and Russian Olympic discus thrower, died on March 29, 2026, at the age of 94. He competed in the men's discus throw at the 1956, 1960, and 1964 Summer Olympics. Bukhantsov later coached Faina Melnik and Ehsan… · 29 March 2026 · March 2026
a Scottish footballer who played as a defender, died on March 29, 2026. Born William Watson on 4 December 1949, he signed with Manchester United in 1970 and made limited appearances for the club. He went on loan to the…
the French footballer who played as an attacking midfielder, died on March 28, 2026. He made 345 appearances and scored 51 goals in Ligue 1 between 1978 and 1992 for Lille, Bastia, Brest, Nice, Toulon and Nantes. Henry, who was… · 28 March 2026 · March 2026 · Joel
an American football player who played safety for the Minnesota Vikings and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, died on March 28, 2026, at age 65. Browner played for the Vikings from 1983 to 1991 and for the Buccaneers in 1992. He played… · 28 March 2026 · March 2026
an Australian rugby league and rugby union player, died on March 28, 2026, aged 83. Born in Mackay, Queensland, O'Neill was an Australian rugby union international who represented Australia in two Test matches. He also played rugby league for the… · New Zealand · 28 March 2026 · March 2026
an American football player who spent his entire 11-year NFL career as a linebacker for the Minnesota Vikings, died on March 28, 2026. He was 75. Siemon played college football for Stanford, where he was a middle linebacker on two… · India · 28 March 2026 · March 2026
a North Korean basketball player and sports administrator, died on March 28, 2026. He was born on July 5, 1938, and served as president of the International Taekwon-Do Federation from 2002 to 2015, later becoming its honorary life president. Chang…
a Spanish Olympic track cyclist, died on March 27, 2026, after a long illness. Born in Madrid on December 11, 1976, Cabrero competed in two events at the 2000 Summer Olympics. He was 49 · 27 March 2026 · March 2026
an American college tennis coach who led the North Carolina Tar Heels women’s tennis team, died on March 27, 2026. Katherine Gordon Harrison coached the Tar Heels from 1976 to 1998, and at the time of her retirement she was… · 27 March 2026 · March 2026
an American football player and radio host, died on March 27, 2026. He was 91. Price was a resident of Honolulu and was known for his work as co-host of the locally popular "Perry & Price" on KSSK-FM alongside Michael… · 27 March 2026 · March 2026
the British track and field athlete and 1964 Olympic champion, died on March 27, 2026, aged 86. Born Mary Denise Bignal in Wells, Somerset, England, she excelled at jumping, hurdles and the pentathlon. She won the long jump at the… · 27 March 2026 · March 2026
a Scottish footballer who played for Hibernian, Aston Villa and the Scotland national team, died on March 26, 2026. Born in Aldershot, Hampshire, and raised in Edinburgh, he was a midfielder who began his career with Hibernian. He was part… · 26 March 2026 · March 2026
an American football player who spent nine seasons as a center for the Oakland Raiders, died on March 26, 2026, at age 52. Born in Houston, Texas, in 1973, he played college football for the TCU Horned Frogs at Texas… · 26 March 2026 · March 2026
a Russian volleyball player and Olympic champion, died on March 26, 2026. Born on September 24, 1944, in Nizhny Tagil, Sverdlovsk Oblast, in the Russian SFSR, Soviet Union, she played for the Soviet Union and was part of the women’s… · 26 March 2026 · March 2026
a Surinamese-Dutch mixed martial artist, died on March 26, 2026, at the age of 60. Born in Paramaribo, then in Dutch Guiana, on October 24, 1965, he was a world champion kickboxer, boxer and mixed martial artist. Wiet’s career ran… · Thailand · 26 March 2026 · March 2026
a Brazilian basketball player who competed in the men's tournament at the 1956 Summer Olympics, died on March 25, 2026, at the age of 95. Born on October 7, 1930, in Lins, São Paulo, Brazil, he represented Brazil at the… · 25 March 2026 · March 2026
an American baseball player who pitched for the New York Yankees, Texas Rangers and Seattle Mariners, died on March 25, 2026. He was 71. Clay, whose full name was Kenneth Earl Clay, was born in Lynchburg, Virginia, and played in… · Heart And Kidney Issues · 25 March 2026 · March 2026
the Italian footballer who played for Bologna, Napoli and the Italy national team, died on March 25, 2026. A forward who played in the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s, he began his Serie A career with Atalanta in 1965 before moving… · 25 March 2026 · March 2026
the English footballer who played for Birmingham City, Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest, died on March 24, 2026. Born Geoffrey Alan Vowden on 27 April 1941 in Barnsley, Yorkshire, he was raised in Jersey before moving to England at 18… · America · 24 March 2026 · March 2026
a Ghanaian sprinter and Olympic competitor, died on March 24, 2026, at the age of 70. Born on June 3, 1955, he competed in the men's 4 × 100 metres relay at the 1984 Summer Olympics · 24 March 2026 · March 2026
an American racing driver and pioneering driver of modified stock cars, died on March 24, 2026, at age 89. Born in Wrightstown, New Jersey, he began his career in 1958 at what is now New Egypt Speedway with an old… · 24 March 2026 · March 2026
the Australian television presenter and psychologist best known for appearing as one of the dating experts on Married at First Sight, died on March 24, 2026, at the age of 53. Schilling, born Melanie Jane Schilling in Melbourne on April… · 24 March 2026 · March 2026 · Cancer
an Italian boxer who competed in the men's lightweight event at the 1980 Summer Olympics, died on March 23, 2026, at the age of 69. Born in Genoa on March 17, 1957, he represented Italy in the lightweight division at… · 23 March 2026 · March 2026
an American professional poker player and author, died on March 23, 2026, in Las Vegas, Nevada, of heart failure. He was 78. Born in Teaneck, New Jersey, on December 22, 1947, Sklansky was an early writer on poker strategy and… · 23 March 2026 · March 2026
a French rugby union player who played as a scrum-half, died on March 23, 2026. Born in Pau, German-occupied France, on October 6, 1943, he won the 1968–69 French Rugby Union Championship with CA Bègles. Morlaes died in Mont-de-Marsan, France,… · 23 March 2026 · March 2026
the Brazilian basketball player and coach known as Marquinhos Leite, died on March 22, 2026. He was 73. Leite represented Brazil at three Summer Olympics and four FIBA World Cup competitions, including the 1972, 1980 and 1984 Olympics. A center… · 22 March 2026 · March 2026
a Burmese football player and manager, died on March 22, 2026. He was associated with Finance and Revenue F.C. and the Myanmar national team. Born on March 25, 1967, he established his playing career at Yangon University and was a… · 22 March 2026 · March 2026
an American football player, coach and radio broadcaster, died on March 22, 2026. He was a halfback on Miami University teams from 1953 to 1955 that won two Mid-American Conference championships under Ara Parseghian. Hanlon later served as an assistant… · 22 March 2026 · March 2026
an American football player who played guard for the Green Bay Packers and Philadelphia Eagles, died on March 22, 2026, at age 86. Born Edward Homer Blaine in Farmington, Missouri, on January 30, 1940, he played college football for the… · 22 March 2026 · March 2026
a Norwegian professional tennis player, died on March 22, 2026, at the age of 80. A native of Oslo, he played out of the Berg Tennisklubb and won 26 national championships, including eight outdoor and six indoor singles titles. His… · Sweden · 22 March 2026 · March 2026
an American professional wrestler best known for his appearances with the Continental Wrestling Association, Jim Crockett Promotions and World Championship Wrestling, died on March 20, 2026, at age 76. Born Dennis Noel Condrey in Florence, Alabama, on February 1, 1950,… · 20 March 2026 · March 2026
an American football coach and athletic director, died on March 20, 2026, at the age of 82. He was born in Pineville, Louisiana, on January 20, 1944. Goodwin served as head football coach at Southern Arkansas University from 1979 to… · 20 March 2026 · March 2026
the English cricketer and media executive, died on March 20, 2026, of pneumonia. Born in Bombay, British India, on December 4, 1934, he was a right-handed batsman who bowled slow left-arm orthodox. Leach made his first-class debut for Warwickshire against… · 20 March 2026 · March 2026
an Argentine football player and manager, died on March 19, 2026. Born in Quilmes on December 9, 1942, he was a forward known for his technical ability. He played in Argentina and abroad, including for Chacarita Juniors and Estudiantes de… · 19 March 2026 · March 2026
an Indonesian banker, electronics and cigarettes industry executive, and bridge player who founded Polytron and co-owned Djarum since 1963, died on March 19, 2026. He was 86. Hartono was an Indonesian billionaire heir and businessman who, with his brother Robert… · 19 March 2026 · March 2026
an Australian rugby league footballer who played for the Balmain Tigers, died on March 19, 2026, aged 81. Born in 1944 or 1945, he played in the 1960s and 1970s and was a prop-forward for Balmain. Leo attended Fort Street… · 19 March 2026 · March 2026
an Iranian wrestler and member of the country’s national wrestling team, died on March 19, 2026, in Qom, Iran, at the age of 19. Born in Saveh and raised in Qom, he began training in freestyle wrestling before moving to… · 19 March 2026 · March 2026
the American martial artist, actor and author known for Walker, Texas Ranger, Missing in Action and The Way of the Dragon, died on March 19, 2026, at the age of 86. Born Carlos Ray Norris on March 10, 1940, in… · Brazil · 19 March 2026 · March 2026
a Russian cross-country skier and Paralympic champion, died on March 19, 2026, at the age of 71. Born on August 22, 1954, in Aleksandrovskoye in the Mozhginsky District of the Udmurt ASSR, she competed at the 1992 and 1994 Winter… · 19 March 2026 · March 2026
a Portuguese football player and coach, died on March 18, 2026. Known simply as Silvino during his playing career, he was a goalkeeper who represented Vitória de Setúbal, Benfica and Portugal. Born in Setúbal, he began his professional career with… · 18 March 2026 · March 2026
a Polish cyclist who competed at the 1964 Summer Olympics, died on March 18, 2026, at the age of 88. Beker rode in the team time trial at the Tokyo Games and won the Tour de Pologne in 1965. He… · 18 March 2026 · March 2026
an American athletics coach, died on March 17, 2026, at age 82. He coached football, wrestling and track and field, and was head football coach at Millikin University from 1982 to 1995 and at McKendree University from 1996 to 2012.… · 17 March 2026 · March 2026
a Croatian water polo player and coach, died on March 17, 2026. Born in Zagreb on November 29, 1938, he was of Slovenian origin and played for the Yugoslav team that won a silver medal at the 1964 Olympics after… · 17 March 2026 · March 2026
a Spanish footballer who played as a defensive midfielder for Athletic Bilbao, died on March 17, 2026. Born Manuel González Etura on February 21, 1933, in Sestao, Biscay, he spent 13 seasons in La Liga with Athletic after joining from… · 17 March 2026 · March 2026
a Polish footballer who played as a forward, died on March 17, 2026, at the age of 84. He spent his entire career with Pogoń Szczecin and remains the club's leading all-time league goalscorer with 113 goals. Kielec made one… · 17 March 2026 · March 2026
Italian footballer (Sampdoria · 15 March 2026 · March 2026 · March 15
an American baseball player who played for the Chicago Cubs, died on March 16, 2026. Balsamo, whose full name was Anthony Alred Balsamo, was 89. He attended Fordham University, where he pitched on the baseball team. In 1959, the Chicago… · 16 March 2026 · March 2026
a Czech professional ice hockey player, died on March 16, 2026, at the age of 78. Born in Jihlava, Czechoslovakia, on June 7, 1947, he played in the Czechoslovak First Ice Hockey League between 1977 and 1981 with HC Vítkovice… · 16 March 2026 · March 2026 · Vladimir
an American baseball player who appeared for the Kansas City Athletics, New York Mets and San Diego Padres, died on March 16, 2026. Larry Floyd Stahl, born June 29, 1941, was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from… · 16 March 2026 · March 2026
a Norwegian footballer, died on March 16, 2026. He played as a forward in the Norwegian top league for Bryne and Viking in the 1980s. Originally from Bømlo, he played for Bremnes before joining Bryne in 1979. Mæland spent seven… · 16 March 2026 · March 2026
an American racing driver and racing team owner, died on March 16, 2026. Born Robert Charles Tullius in Rochester, New York, on December 7, 1930, he was active in racing from 1961 to 1986. Before his racing career, he considered… · 16 March 2026 · March 2026
an American baseball player and coach who played for the Los Angeles Dodgers and Washington Senators, died on March 16, 2026. He was 89. Camilli played in Major League Baseball from 1960 to 1967 and again in 1969, serving as… · 16 March 2026 · March 2026