Kazue Sawai, a Japanese koto player and musician, died on February 17, 2026. Born in Kyoto on January 1, 1941, she began studying the koto at age eight with Michio Miyagi and later graduated from the Tokyo National University of… · 17 February 2026 · February 2026
Doug Moe, an American basketball coach who led the Denver Nuggets, died on February 17, 2026, at age 87. Born Douglas Edwin Moe on September 21, 1938, in New York City, he was a star small forward at North Carolina,… · Italy · 17 February 2026 · February 2026
Scott Tinsley, an American football coach, died on February 17, 2026, at the age of 62. He served as head football coach at West Virginia State University in Institute, West Virginia, from 1992 through 1994 and at West Virginia University… · 17 February 2026 · February 2026
Bob Howes, a Canadian football player who was an offensive lineman in the Canadian Football League, died on February 16, 2026, at age 83. He played 14 seasons in the CFL, mainly for the Edmonton Eskimos, and was part of… · 16 February 2026 · February 2026
Bobby Henrich, an American baseball player who played for the Cincinnati Redlegs and Reds, died on February 16, 2026. Robert Edward Henrich was a Major League Baseball shortstop who played parts of three seasons, from 1957 until 1959, for the… · 16 February 2026 · February 2026
Dwight "Bo" Lamar, an American basketball player, died on February 16, 2026, at age 74. Born April 7, 1951, in Columbus, Ohio, he was raised there and attended East High School before playing at the University of Southwestern Louisiana, now… · 16 February 2026 · February 2026
Serhiy Petrov, a Ukrainian footballer, died on February 15, 2026. Serhiy Volodymyrovych Petrov was a Ukrainian professional footballer who played as a forward. Born on 21 May 1997, he attended several Sportive youth schools in Volyn Oblast. He made his… · 15 February 2026 · February 2026
Goran Sukno, a Croatian water polo player, died on February 15, 2026, in Dubrovnik, Croatia, at the age of 66 after an ongoing illness. He was born in Dubrovnik on April 6, 1959, and won Olympic gold as a member… · 15 February 2026 · February 2026 · Göran
La Voz (Mexican TV series) season 8, identified in the provided information as a Bolivian singer and a contestant on The Voice of Mexico, died on February 15, 2026. The eighth season of La Voz premiered March 12, 2019 on… · 15 February 2026 · February 2026 · La.
Melitón Sánchez Rivas, a Panamanian Olympic athlete, finance manager and sports official, died on February 15, 2026. Born on November 8, 1934, he played baseball and softball and served as a certified public accountant. He founded and managed Sánchez Rivas… · 15 February 2026 · February 2026
Bruno Cipolla, an Italian rowing coxswain, died on February 15, 2026, at the age of 73 in Oderzo, Italy. He had his best achievements in the coxed pairs with Renzo Sambo and Primo Baran, winning a European title in 1967… · 15 February 2026 · February 2026
Neal Dahlen, an American football administrator who worked for the Denver Broncos, died on February 15, 2026. He was 85. Dahlen worked for the San Francisco 49ers from 1979 to 1996 and for the Broncos from 1996 to 2003. He… · 15 February 2026 · February 2026
Tre' Johnson, an American football player who was an offensive guard in the National Football League for the Washington Redskins and Cleveland Browns, died on February 15, 2026, at age 54. Born Edward Stanton Johnson III in New York City… · 15 February 2026 · February 2026
Michael Harry Page, an English cricketer who played first-class cricket for Derbyshire, died on February 15, 2026, aged 84. Born in Blackpool on 17 June 1941, he began his career with Nottinghamshire and Lancashire at Second XI level before signing… · 15 February 2026 · February 2026
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Nurcan Çelik, a Turkish footballer and coach, died on February 14, 2026. She played as a goalkeeper and represented Turkey at under-19 level before joining the senior national team. Çelik later founded and served as president of Akdeniz Nurçelik Spor.… · 14 February 2026 · February 2026
Green Vigo, the South African rugby footballer who played for Wigan Warriors, died on February 14, 2026, aged 75. Born in Saldanha Bay, Cape Province, South Africa, in 1950, Green Gregory Vigo played rugby union in the 1970s and 1980s… · 14 February 2026 · February 2026
John Fraser, an Australian tennis player and medical doctor, died on February 14, 2026, aged 90. Born in Melbourne on August 1, 1935, he attended St Kevin’s College before studying medicine at Melbourne University, graduating in 1958. He later completed… · 14 February 2026 · February 2026
Trevor Wilson, an Australian rules footballer who played with Richmond and Footscray in the Victorian Football League (VFL), died on February 14, 2026, aged 75. Born on December 10, 1950, Wilson was a VFL player whose career included time with… · 14 February 2026 · February 2026
Joe Stowell, an American basketball player and coach for the Bradley Braves, died on February 14, 2026, at age 99. Stowell attended Bradley University and played on its basketball team from 1947 to 1950 before returning as an assistant coach… · 14 February 2026 · February 2026
Joseph Rudolph Nossek, an American baseball player, coach and scout for the Minnesota Twins, died on February 14, 2026. He was 85. Nossek played Major League Baseball as an outfielder, throwing and batting right-handed. Born on November 8, 1940, he… · 14 February 2026 · February 2026
Frans Van Vlierberghe, a Belgian professional racing cyclist, died on February 13, 2026, at the age of 71. Born on March 28, 1954, in Belsele, Belgium, he rode in two editions of the Tour de France and won a stage… · 13 February 2026 · February 2026
Orazio Russo, an Italian professional football player and coach, died on February 13, 2026. Born in Misterbianco, near Catania, he spent most of his career with Sicilian club Catania. Russo began with S.S. Battiati in Sant'Agata li Battiati, became the… · 13 February 2026 · February 2026
Brian Westlake, an English footballer who played as a forward in the Football League, died on February 13, 2026. He was 82. Westlake played for Colchester United, Doncaster Rovers, Halifax Town and Tranmere Rovers during his Football League career. · 13 February 2026 · February 2026
Tatjana Ječmenica, a Serbian tennis player and former captain of the Serbia Fed Cup team, died on February 13, 2026, at the age of 47. Ječmenica-Jevtić was a professional player who captured six singles and three doubles titles on the… · 13 February 2026 · February 2026
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 Irish League and the League of Ireland, becoming top scorer… · 12 February 2026 · February 2026
Ömer Kaner, a Turkish football player and coach, died on February 12, 2026, at the age of 74. A forward, he played for Eskişehirspor, Fenerbahçe and Karagümrük. He also served as head coach of the Turkey national futsal team and… · 12 February 2026 · February 2026
José Luis Russo, a Uruguayan footballer who played as a defender, died on February 12, 2026. Born in Montevideo, Uruguay, he played for clubs in Uruguay, Chile, Brazil and Colombia. After retiring, Russo coached children in Valencia, Spain, and Miami,… · 12 February 2026 · February 2026
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 throw at the 1964 Summer Olympics. His personal best in… · 12 February 2026 · February 2026
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 20, 1941, Collins graduated from Louisiana Tech before becoming a… · India · 12 February 2026 · February 2026
Elly Idris, an Indonesian football player and manager, died on February 12, 2026, at the age of 63. A midfielder, he made 15 appearances for the Indonesia national team. Idris died at Cinta Kasih Hospital in Ciputat, South Tangerang. · 12 February 2026 · February 2026
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 district in 1930, Brown was a World Cup-winning professional rugby… · 12 February 2026 · February 2026
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 in film and television from 1964 to 2026. She was… · 12 February 2026 · February 2026
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 to 1969, he spent almost his entire career with Pittsburgh… · 12 February 2026 · February 2026
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 in Zandvoort and was driving by age 15. She was… · Britain · 12 February 2026 · February 2026
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, 1947, in Volchansk, Sverdlovsk Oblast, in the Russian SFSR, Soviet… · 11 February 2026 · February 2026
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 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, where the team finished ninth.… · 11 February 2026 · February 2026
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 and Borussia Mönchengladbach. He also made one appearance for Germany,… · 11 February 2026 · February 2026
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," he played college football for the Murray State Racers, where… · 11 February 2026 · February 2026
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 events at the 1956 Winter Olympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy.… · 11 February 2026 · February 2026
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 Wales in Suva on March 31, 1986. He was part… · 11 February 2026 · February 2026
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 on June 10, 1937, Harty took part in two events… · 11 February 2026 · February 2026 · Heart Failure
Peter Meyer died on February 11, 2026. He was a German footballer associated with Fortuna Düsseldorf. His death was announced without additional details. · 11 February 2026 · February 2026
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 Fort-Lamy, French-ruled Chad, now N'Djamena, he is best remembered for… · 10 February 2026 · February 2026
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 in the 4×100 m medley relay at the 1958 European… · 10 February 2026 · February 2026
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, with whom he won the Romanian title in 1954. He… · 10 February 2026 · February 2026
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 Vicksburg, Mississippi, he played college football for the Auburn Tigers… · 10 February 2026 · February 2026
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 event at the 1976 Summer Olympics. He died in Schweighouse-sur-Moder,… · 10 February 2026 · February 2026
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 Clarkton, Missouri, he appeared in Major League Baseball during the… · 09 February 2026 · February 2026
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 his career at FC Zestaponi in Georgia's Umaglesi Liga before… · 09 February 2026 · February 2026
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. · 09 February 2026 · February 2026
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 in 29 games at the University of Texas from 1966… · 09 February 2026 · February 2026
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 and 1989, and again in 1991, making 23 career starts.… · 09 February 2026 · February 2026 · Krüeger
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 and New Jersey Brewers, and later spent time in the… · 09 February 2026 · February 2026
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 and linebacker for the Lions in the National Football League.… · 09 February 2026 · February 2026
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 Tour de France. · 08 February 2026 · February 2026
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 Louth, Lincolnshire, England, on April 25, 1937, Ellis represented Canada… · 08 February 2026 · February 2026
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 made his professional sumo debut in 1979 under the shikona… · 08 February 2026 · February 2026
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 Asian Para Games. Severino was crowned the first IPCA Online… · 07 February 2026 · February 2026
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 the Bollywood film Ek Duuje Ke Liye. Thapa was known… · 07 February 2026 · February 2026
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 Hellas Verona. Born on July 29, 1944, he was 81. · 07 February 2026 · February 2026
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 as a central defender and began his career with Johnstone… · 07 February 2026 · February 2026
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 the Chicago Cubs, Los Angeles Dodgers, Atlanta Braves and New… · 07 February 2026 · February 2026
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 Championship series for Karhu-Kissat and in the I division for… · 07 February 2026 · February 2026
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 a forward and began his career with Cádiz CF in… · 07 February 2026 · February 2026
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 team, scoring one goal. Baranauskas was born on May 7,… · 07 February 2026 · February 2026
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 June 21, 1973, he competed in international elite competitions and… · America · 07 February 2026 · February 2026
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 made his international debut on October 14, 1992, in a… · 06 February 2026 · February 2026
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 Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, the only man… · 06 February 2026 · February 2026
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 Chess Championship in 1959, sharing second place, and won the… · 06 February 2026 · February 2026
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 seasons in the National Football League with the Philadelphia Eagles… · America · 06 February 2026 · February 2026
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 club level for Leeds, Workington Town, the Parramatta Eels, Oldham… · 06 February 2026 · February 2026
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 82. Born in Paraná, Entre Ríos Province, Argentina, on March… · 06 February 2026 · February 2026
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 football for the Ole Miss Rebels and was selected by… · Britain · Canada · 06 February 2026 · February 2026
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. Bundesliga for the club. Opitz was 63. · 05 February 2026 · February 2026
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 and AEK Athens, and was a member of the AEK… · 05 February 2026 · February 2026
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 German American Soccer League and National Soccer League of New… · 05 February 2026 · February 2026
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 to 1992, a two-season tenure that was marked by turmoil.… · 05 February 2026 · February 2026
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 second row. Ball was captain at Halifax from 2006 and… · 05 February 2026 · February 2026
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 native of Detroit, Michigan. He attended Northwestern High School and… · 04 February 2026 · February 2026
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 success as an amateur and won four professional titles, including… · Britain · 04 February 2026 · February 2026
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, he was a first-class cricketer for East Pakistan, a senior… · 04 February 2026 · February 2026
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 on February 10, 1960, he represented Hungary in that Olympic… · 04 February 2026 · February 2026
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 1979, almost entirely for Detroit, and was a three-time All-Star.… · 04 February 2026 · February 2026
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 Aris in 1957. With Aris, he won the Macedonia FCA… · 03 February 2026 · February 2026
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 New York Giants. He was selected by the Seahawks with… · Mexico · 03 February 2026 · February 2026 · Rubén
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 94. Born in Montreal on October 11, 1931, Morrison played… · America · 03 February 2026 · February 2026
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 career from 1965 to 1978 and appeared in all or… · 03 February 2026 · February 2026
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 Olympic Games and made his biggest mark on that stage.… · 02 February 2026 · February 2026
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 Fe, she competed in the women's 200 metres at the… · 02 February 2026 · February 2026
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 also served as captain of the Chittagong Division team. Das… · 02 February 2026 · February 2026
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 ring name Great Mephisto for most of his career and… · 02 February 2026 · February 2026
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 1958 to 1960, earning three varsity letters. He later coached… · 02 February 2026 · February 2026
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 Union and later became president of the All-Russia Athletic Federation… · 02 February 2026 · February 2026
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 and 1968 Winter Olympics. · 02 February 2026 · February 2026