an Australian basketball coach and player, died on March 15, 2026, aged 82. Born Kenneth Frank Cole in Sydney on October 15, 1943, he represented Australia in the men’s basketball tournament at the 1964 Summer Olympics. He later coached in… · 15 March 2026 · March 2026
a Japanese sumo wrestler, died on March 15, 2026. Born Mutsuo Hidaka on January 12, 1957, in Nakatane, Kagoshima, he reached the rank of ōzeki and won two top-division yūshō championships. He joined Futagoyama stable in March 1975 after completing… · 15 March 2026 · March 2026
an Australian rules footballer, died on March 15, 2026, aged 83. Born in Birdum, Northern Territory, on March 17, 1942, he played for Darwin in the Northern Territory Football League and for West Perth in the Western Australian National Football… · 15 March 2026 · March 2026
a Saudi footballer who played as a forward, died on March 15, 2026. Born on July 1, 1982, he joined Al-Nassr in 1996 through Mr. Abdulla Al-Howaishel. Fifteen days later, he was recalled by trainer Yousef Khamis to Al-Nasr’s Under-17… · 15 March 2026 · March 2026
an American soccer coach, died on March 15, 2026. He was known for coaching Lane United and Tucsom. Born in Walnut Creek, California, Galas moved with his family to Switzerland at age six and returned to the United States four… · 15 March 2026 · March 2026
a Turkish football player and coach, died on March 15, 2026. Known as Küçük Orhan, he played as a forward and had stints in the Süper Lig with Adanaspor, Trabzonspor and Kocaelispor. He graduated from Adanaspor and joined its first… · 15 March 2026 · March 2026
a Scottish football player and manager, died on March 15, 2026. A centre half, he began his professional career with Norwich City, making one appearance before joining Ayr United, where he stayed for six years. He later played for Clyde… · 15 March 2026 · March 2026
a Norwegian poet, journalist and television producer, died on March 15, 2026. He was born in Strinda, now Trondheim, on December 27, 1934, the son of Eilif Asbjørn Nilsen and Borgunn Alvilde Iversen. Nilsen graduated with examen artium from Strinda… · 15 March 2026 · March 2026
English rugby union player (Coventry R.F.C.) · 13 March 2026 · March 2026 · March 13
an Indian footballer and Olympic player, died on March 14, 2026. He played as a forward and represented India at the 1960 Summer Olympics, where he was the youngest player in the squad at 19. Hamid was also part of… · 14 March 2026 · March 2026
a Bosnian slalom canoer and Olympic canoeist, died on March 14, 2026. He competed in the mid-1990s and finished 41st in the K-1 event at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta. Karabašić was 59 · 14 March 2026 · March 2026
a Nigerian footballer and manager, died on March 14, 2026. Henry Onyemanze Nwosu spent his career at home with New Nigeria Bank of Benin City and African Continental Bank of Lagos, and also played for ASEC Mimosas FC of Ivory… · 14 March 2026 · March 2026
a German boxer and East German Olympic champion, died on March 14, 2026, at the age of 73. Born in Sülte, East Germany, on December 17, 1952, he represented his native country at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal, where… · 14 March 2026 · March 2026
an American football defensive back in the National Football League, died on March 13, 2026, at age 76. He was selected by the New York Jets in the sixth round of the 1971 NFL draft and played nine NFL seasons,… · 13 March 2026 · March 2026
an American professional baseball right-handed pitcher who played for the Philadelphia Phillies and Boston Red Sox, died on March 13, 2026. Gary Edward Wagner was born June 28, 1940, and was a native of Bridgeport, Illinois. He graduated from Bridgeport… · 13 March 2026 · March 2026
the Northern Irish footballer, died on March 13, 2026, at the age of 81. He played as a right winger for Sunderland, Dundee, Motherwell, Hamilton Academical and Northern Ireland. Campbell was also player-manager of Linfield · 13 March 2026 · March 2026
an English footballer who played as a goalkeeper, died on March 13, 2026. Born on April 27, 1991, she began her youth career in Arsenal’s academy in 2005 before moving to Chelsea’s academy in 2006, where she won the Centre… · 13 March 2026 · March 2026
the Northern Irish footballer who made more than 250 appearances for Arsenal and was capped 10 times for Northern Ireland, died on March 13, 2026. Born in Carrickfergus, he first played for Portadown before joining Arsenal in 1958 for £5,000.… · 13 March 2026 · March 2026
an American professional football player who played for the BC Lions, died on March 13, 2026. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio, on March 23, 1992. Ontko played college football for the Wisconsin Badgers before transferring to California Polytechnic State… · Canada · 13 March 2026 · March 2026
an American football coach and player, died on March 13, 2026, at age 88. Shively was head coach of the Arizona Wranglers of the United States Football League in 1983, when he compiled a 4-14 record. He also served as… · 13 March 2026 · March 2026
an American professional football player and guard for the BC Lions, died on March 12, 2026, at age 89. Brown played college football for the Minnesota Golden Gophers and won the Outland Trophy in 1960 as the nation’s best lineman.… · Canada · 12 March 2026 · March 2026
a Romanian weightlifter, died on March 12, 2026, at the age of 59. He won a silver medal at the 1984 Olympics as a lightweight before moving up to the middleweight division, where he earned nine medals at the world… · 12 March 2026 · March 2026
a German professional footballer and goalkeeper, died on March 12, 2026. Born on 29 September 1949, he began playing football at the age of nineteen with 1. FC Köln. He also played for KSV Hessen Kassel, VfB Gießen and TuSpo… · 12 March 2026 · March 2026
the English footballer who played as a striker for Birmingham City, Huddersfield Town, Millwall and Wimbledon, died on March 12, 2026, at the age of 78. Born Philip Ernest Summerill in Erdington, Birmingham, he spent much of his professional career… · 12 March 2026 · March 2026
the Italian boxer also known as Tonino Puddu, died on March 12, 2026. Born in Cagliari, Sardinia, on 8 May 1944, he won bronze at the 1963 Italian Championships in Pesaro in the super-lightweight division after yielding by abandonment in… · 12 March 2026 · March 2026
a New Zealand Test cricketer and wicket-keeper, died on March 12, 2026, aged 96. Born in Wellington on November 8, 1929, he played five Test matches for New Zealand between October 1955 and February 1956. McMahon studied engineering at Wellington… · 12 March 2026 · March 2026
a Welsh footballer who played as a winger for Wrexham and Tranmere Rovers in the Football League, died on March 12, 2026, at the age of 83. He died in Wrexham · England · 12 March 2026 · March 2026
the Scottish football player and manager, died on March 12, 2026. A forward, he began his career with Montrose in 1961 before playing for Raith Rovers, Dundee and Dundee United. A native of Dundee, he was named Scottish Football Writers’… · America · 12 March 2026 · March 2026
the Irish Olympic runner who won gold in the 1500 metres at the 1956 Summer Olympics, died on March 11, 2026, at the age of 91. Ronald Michael Delany was an Irish athlete who specialised in middle-distance running and was… · 11 March 2026 · March 2026
a New Zealand rugby union player, died on March 11, 2026, aged 91. Born Ian Neven MacEwan in Auckland on May 1, 1934, he was educated at Nelson College, where he played in the 1st XV in 1951 and 1952.… · 11 March 2026 · March 2026
a Venezuelan sprinter, died on March 11, 2026, at the age of 60. Jesús Rafael Malavé Paredes, born on October 24, 1965, specialized in the 200 and 400 metres and represented Venezuela at the 1987 World Championships, where he did… · 11 March 2026 · March 2026
a Russian tennis player, died on March 11, 2026, at the age of 104. Born on September 26, 1921, in Petrograd, Russian SFSR, she was a Soviet tennis player and Master of Sports of the USSR. Vetoshnikova won the USSR… · 11 March 2026 · March 2026
a Spanish basketball player, died on March 11, 2026. Born on 17 May 1947, he played as a small forward for Real Madrid from 1966 to 1977 and for the Spanish national team from 1967 to 1977. He also represented… · 11 March 2026 · March 2026
a Polish football player and manager, died on March 10, 2026. A goalkeeper, he played for Cracovia and made one appearance for the Poland national team in 1965. Stroniarz also managed Stal Mielec. He was 89 · 10 March 2026 · March 2026
a Romanian rugby union player and coach, died on March 10, 2026, at the age of 85. Born in Bucharest on November 3, 1940, he began playing rugby at a young age with the junior ranks of Grivița Roșie. His… · 10 March 2026 · March 2026
a Uruguayan footballer, died on March 10, 2026. Mauricio Daniel Nanni Lima was a goalkeeper who played for the Uruguay under-20 national team at the 1999 FIFA World Youth Championship, serving as back up to Fabián Carini. He also capped… · 10 March 2026 · March 2026 · Maurício
a Russian football player, died on March 10, 2026. He was 53. Nekrasov, whose full name was Sergei Vladimirovich Nekrasov, played as a defender and midfielder. He made one appearance for Russia, in a friendly against Brazil on November 11,… · 10 March 2026 · March 2026
an American football player who was a fullback for the New York Jets, died on March 10, 2026. He was 84. Snell played college football for the Ohio State Buckeyes and was the Jets' first major acquisition under owner Sonny… · 10 March 2026 · March 2026
a Czech basketball player and coach, died on March 10, 2026, at the age of 79. He was a guard for NHKG Ostrava in the first division of the Czech Republic basketball league from 2009 to 2013, and he also… · 10 March 2026 · March 2026
and returned to Southend United on a permanent basis in December 1971 · England · 09 March 2026 · March 2026 · March 9
a Russian former football player and defender, died on March 9, 2026. He was 56. Born Eduard Ivanovich Apalkov on January 30, 1970, he is identified in the available record as a Russian footballer who played as a defender. Additional… · 09 March 2026 · March 2026
a Turkish football manager and player, died on March 9, 2026. Born on June 11, 1970, he was described as a Turkish footballer and manager. Fırat signed a head coaching contract with Sepahan after reaching an agreement with Ali Daei… · 09 March 2026 · March 2026
an American Go player, author, publisher and college math instructor, died on March 9, 2026, at age 90. He co-founded Ishi Press and was the founding publisher of Kiseido Publishing Co., which produced Go books in English. Bozulich worked with… · Japan · 09 March 2026 · March 2026
an Italian footballer and Napoli goalkeeper, died on March 9, 2026, at the age of 72. He was the second goalkeeper for Napoli from 1977 to 1984, playing 13 matches in six seasons and serving as the deputy to Luciano… · 09 March 2026 · March 2026
a French footballer, died on March 9, 2026. He was born in Saint-Esprit on November 17, 1938. Kabile played as a midfielder for Nîmes Olympique from 1964 to 1979 and also appeared for the Martinique national team. He was 87 · 09 March 2026 · March 2026
a Bolivian footballer who played as a goalkeeper, died on March 9, 2026. He made 20 appearances for the Bolivia national team between 1957 and 1965 and was part of Bolivia's squad that won the 1963 South American Championship. López… · 09 March 2026 · March 2026 · Lopez
a Finnish ice hockey player and 1964 Olympic competitor, died on March 9, 2026, in Tampere at the age of 84. Born in Tampere on March 3, 1942, he played in the men's ice hockey tournament at the 1964 Winter… · 09 March 2026 · March 2026
an Australian jockey and horse trainer, died on March 9, 2026. Born in Port Fairy in 1941, he rode from 1956 to 1990 and recorded 2,382 winners, including 30 at Group 1 level. He is best known for riding What… · 09 March 2026 · March 2026
an American football player who played offensive lineman for the Dallas Cowboys and Washington Redskins, died on March 8, 2026, at age 84. Born Raymond Frederick Schoenke on September 10, 1941, in Wahiawā, Hawaii Territory, he played college football for… · 08 March 2026 · March 2026
a Romanian rugby union player, died on March 8, 2026. Better known as Mao, he was a Romanian rugby union coach and academic. Born in Plevna village, Călărași County, on October 7, 1937, Constantin was recognized as a prolific coach… · 08 March 2026 · March 2026
a Kuwaiti footballer, died on March 8, 2026, at the age of 33. Fahad Abdulaziz Al-Mejmed was also a military officer in the General Directorate of Land Border Security. A centre-back, he played for Al Qadsia SC until 2019 and… · 08 March 2026 · March 2026
an English footballer who played as a defender, died on March 8, 2026. He made more than 250 Football League appearances for Birmingham City, Peterborough United and Walsall. At Birmingham, he was used as Trevor Smith’s deputy at centre half… · 08 March 2026 · March 2026
an American actor and former football player, died on March 8, 2026, at age 76. Born in St. Louis, Missouri, on June 24, 1949, he played fullback in the National Football League for the San Diego Chargers. Scarber played college… · 08 March 2026 · March 2026
a Kuwaiti footballer and military officer, died on March 8, 2026, at the age of 33. Al-Mejmed, a centre-back, played for Al Qadsia SC until 2019 and spent part of that period on loan at Al-Salmiya SC, beginning in January… · 08 March 2026 · March 2026
an Indian footballer and forward, died on March 8, 2026, at the age of 85. He played for India at the 1960 Summer Olympics and was a member of the national team that finished runners-up in the 1964 AFC Asian… · 08 March 2026 · March 2026
a Romanian rugby union player, died on March 7, 2026, at the age of 60. He played as a lock and earned 40 caps for Romania between his debut in 1990 and his final appearance in 1996. Cojocariu scored two… · 07 March 2026 · March 2026
the Spanish football player and manager, died on March 7, 2026. Born on May 24, 1938, Camps played for FC Barcelona and RCD Espanyol, and won the Copa del Generalísimo with Barcelona in 1963. He also made one appearance for… · 07 March 2026 · March 2026
a Canadian football player for the Montreal Alouettes and Toronto Argonauts, died on March 7, 2026, at the age of 90. He played 12 seasons in the Canadian Football League, starring as a defensive back for Montreal from 1959 to… · 07 March 2026 · March 2026
an Australian Olympic weightlifter, died on March 7, 2026, in Melbourne at the age of 79. Born in Militello in Val di Catania, Italy, on February 21, 1947, he competed in the men's middle heavyweight event at the 1972 Summer… · 07 March 2026 · March 2026
Australian cricketer for Victoria, died on March 7, 2026, aged 87. Born Edward Philip Illingworth in Fairfield, Victoria, on November 27, 1938, he played five first-class matches for Victoria between 1962 and 1964 as a right-arm medium pace bowler. He… · 07 March 2026 · March 2026
the American college basketball coach who led the Tennessee Lady Volunteers, died on March 7, 2026. Warlick served as head coach of the Lady Volunteers from prior to the 2012–13 season through the end of the 2018–19 season, after replacing… · 07 March 2026 · March 2026
an English former rugby union and rugby league footballer, died on March 7, 2026, aged 49. Born in Greenwich, London, and educated at St Dunstan's College in London, he played rugby union and professional rugby league in the 1990s and… · 07 March 2026 · March 2026
a Canadian professional ice hockey centre and former Chicago Blackhawks player, died on March 7, 2026, at age 63. Born in Calgary and raised in St. Albert, Alberta, he was selected by the Blackhawks 57th overall in the 1980 NHL… · 07 March 2026 · March 2026
an English cricketer who played for Derbyshire, died on March 7, 2026. Born in Glossop on 3 July 1950, he played first-class cricket for Derbyshire in 1971 and 1972. Wilde began with Derbyshire in 1969, appearing for the junior sides… · 07 March 2026 · March 2026
a New Zealand runner, died on March 6, 2026. He specialised in the 3000 metres steeplechase and cross country, won three national titles, and represented New Zealand in the steeplechase at the 1974 British Commonwealth Games. Healey also won a… · 06 March 2026 · March 2026
a Hungarian water polo player, died on March 5, 2026, at the age of 88. Born in Budapest on February 20, 1938, he competed in the 1960 Summer Olympics. In the Olympic tournament that year, he was a member of… · 05 March 2026 · March 2026
a Brazilian footballer who played as a forward, died on March 5, 2026, in Salvador at the age of 53 after cardiorespiratory arrest complicated by kidney disease. Reinaldo de Aleluia Silva was born on January 31, 1973, and played for… · 05 March 2026 · March 2026
a Latvian film director and screenwriter, died on March 5, 2026, at the age of 89. Born in Preiļi, Latvia, he was also an artist. His 1991 comedy film The Child of Man was Latvia's submission for the Academy Award… · 05 March 2026 · March 2026
the American football executive who served as president of the Green Bay Packers for 19 years, died on March 5, 2026, at age 89. Harlan also held the titles of chairman of the board and chief executive officer for the… · 05 March 2026 · March 2026
an Italian footballer who played for Napoli and Udinese, died on March 5, 2026, at the age of 72. He was Napoli’s second goalkeeper from 1977 to 1984 and made 13 appearances across six seasons, serving as the deputy to… · 05 March 2026 · March 2026
an American actor and acting coach, died on March 5, 2026, in Memphis, Tennessee, at age 60. Born in New York City on July 8, 1965, he committed to acting full time after high school and was a member of… · 05 March 2026 · March 2026
a Polish basketball player, died on March 4, 2026, at the age of 76. Born in Gdańsk on April 6, 1949, he competed in the men's tournament at the 1972 Summer Olympics · 04 March 2026 · March 2026
the Australian sports commentator and former Australian rules football player and coach, died on March 4, 2026, aged 76. Born in Geraldton, Western Australia, on March 26, 1949, he worked in sports broadcasting for 51 years and was known for… · 04 March 2026 · March 2026
an American professional golfer who played on both the PGA Tour and the Senior PGA Tour, died on March 4, 2026, at age 88. Born Jacky Douglas Cupit on February 1, 1938, in Longview, Texas, he was raised there and… · 04 March 2026 · March 2026
a Kyrgyzstani football player and manager, died on March 4, 2026. Born Boris Petrovich Podkorytov on May 3, 1948, he began his professional career with Lokomotiv Moscow in 1969. From 1970 to 1975, he played for Alga Frunze as a… · Russia · 04 March 2026 · March 2026
a Finnish hurdler and sprinter who competed in the 1972 Summer Olympics, died on March 4, 2026. Born on January 20, 1947, he set Finnish records in both the 110 metres hurdles and the 400 metres hurdles. Salin won his… · 04 March 2026 · March 2026
2026. He was an Italian footballer with Inter Milan · 04 March 2026 · March 2026 · March 4
a German professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper, died on March 4, 2026. Born in Bergisch Gladbach, he began his career at amateur club SpVgg Erkenschwick before moving to Fortuna Düsseldorf in January 1992. He was initially understudy to… · 04 March 2026 · March 2026
the American college football coach who led Notre Dame from 1986 to 1996, died on March 4, 2026, at age 89. Born in Follansbee, West Virginia, Holtz served as head coach at the College of William & Mary, North Carolina… · Ireland · 04 March 2026 · March 2026
an Italian professional basketball player, died on March 3, 2026, at age 87. Born in Mestre on May 6, 1938, he played for Olimpia Milano and was inducted into the Italian Basketball Hall of Fame in 2011. Vianello was also… · 03 March 2026 · March 2026
an Australian Olympic pole vaulter who competed in 1976, died on March 3, 2026. Born Donald George Baird on 29 May 1951, he was coached by Walter Chisholm and set a personal best of 5.53 metres on 16 April 1977… · 03 March 2026 · March 2026
the German fencer and Olympic bronze medalist, died on March 3, 2026, at the age of 87. Born in Berlin on February 24, 1939, he represented the United Team of Germany at the 1960 and 1964 Summer Olympics and West… · 03 March 2026 · March 2026
a footballer who played as a winger and represented England at senior international level, died on March 2, 2026, aged 71–72. She spent most of her career at Southampton Women's F.C., where she made her debut in a 9–0 victory… · 02 March 2026 · March 2026
a Scottish footballer with Falkirk, died on March 2, 2026 · 02 March 2026 · March 2026
an American racing driver, died on March 2, 2026, at age 42. He competed in the NASCAR Xfinity, Truck and ARCA Series and was the grandson of two-time NASCAR Cup Series race winner "Tiger" Tom Pistone. Born in Charlotte, North… · 02 March 2026 · March 2026
an American stock car driver, died on March 2, 2026, at age 96. Rafter, born William F. Rafter in Clarence Center, New York, was a champion stock car driver and a pioneer of the sport. He began racing in 1948… · 02 March 2026 · March 2026
a Canadian Olympic runner who competed in the 1956 and 1960 Games, died on March 2, 2026, at age 90. Born Charles Terence Tobacco in Cumberland, British Columbia, on March 2, 1936, he first drew attention at 15 after winning… · 02 March 2026 · March 2026
the English professional rugby league footballer and coach, died on March 2, 2026, aged 81. He played in the 1960s and 1970s and coached in the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s. As a hooker, he played at representative level for Great… · 02 March 2026 · March 2026
American football player (University of Colorado) Automobile crash · 01 March 2026 · March 2026 · March 1
a Malaysian martial artist, died on March 1, 2026, aged 81. Born in 1944, he was the grandmaster in the tradition of the mythical Southern Shaolin Monastery in China, distinct from the more commonly known Shaolin Monastery in Henan Province.… · 01 March 2026 · March 2026
a Russian ice hockey administrator, coach and civil servant, died on March 1, 2026, at age 91. Born in Moscow on June 6, 1934, he worked for the State Committee for Sports and Physical Education and the All-Union Council on… · 01 March 2026 · March 2026
a Russian track and field coach and athletics administrator, died on March 1, 2026. Born Vadim Borisovich Zelichenok on January 14, 1956, he graduated from SCOLIPE in 1977. From 1977 to 1983, he was a coach and senior coach of… · 01 March 2026 · March 2026
an Italian footballer and manager, died on March 1, 2026. Born on June 11, 1937, he played as a midfielder and was from San Giuliano Milanese. He began his career with Fanfulla in 1955 and went on to play for… · 01 March 2026 · March 2026
a Bulgarian footballer and manager, died on March 1, 2026. Nicknamed Johnny, he was a goalkeeper who was named Bulgarian Footballer of the Year in 1981. Velinov played for Dunav Ruse, Cherno More and CSKA Sofia, where he spent much… · 01 March 2026 · March 2026
a Chilean professional footballer who played as a forward, died on March 1, 2026, from complications from liver cancer. Born on 8 December 1960, he came through the Deportes La Serena youth system and was promoted to the first team… · 01 March 2026 · March 2026
the Scottish cricketer, died on March 1, 2026, aged 59. Born in Edinburgh on March 30, 1966, he was a right-handed batsman and right-arm medium-pace bowler who made his Scotland debut in 1987 against Ireland, scoring 79 in the first… · 01 March 2026 · March 2026