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Conchita Bustinduy
Spanish racquet player · 28 February 2026 · February 2026 · February 28
Claude Lacaze French rugby union player dead at age 85
a French rugby union player, died on February 28, 2026, at the age of 85. Born in Pontacq, Pyrénées-Atlantiques, on March 5, 1940, he played as a fullback. Lacaze played for FC Lourdes, SC Angoulême and Racing Club de Nice… · 28 February 2026 · February 2026
Ray Glastonbury Welsh rugby union and league player (Workington Town dead at age 87
the Welsh rugby union and rugby league player who represented Cardiff RFC and Workington Town, died on February 28, 2026, aged 87. Born in the Bedwellty district of Wales on December 11, 1938, he played rugby union for Cardiff RFC… · 28 February 2026 · February 2026
Wayne Granger American baseball player dead at age 81
an American baseball player who pitched for the Cincinnati Reds, died on February 28, 2026. He was a major league relief pitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals, Cincinnati Reds, Minnesota Twins, New York Yankees, Chicago White Sox, Houston Astros and… · 28 February 2026 · February 2026
Roberto Castrillo Cuban Olympic sport shooter (1972 dead at age 84
a Cuban sport shooter and Olympic medalist, died on February 28, 2026, at the age of 84. Born in Guanajay, Cuba, on June 30, 1941, he won a bronze medal in skeet shooting at the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow.… · 28 February 2026 · February 2026
Denis Wilson (footballer) English footballer dead at age 89
the English footballer who played as a full-back for Stoke City in the Football League, died on February 28, 2026, at the age of 89. Born in Bebington, Cheshire, on April 30, 1936, he began his football career in Wrexham’s…
Marco Tolama
Mexican racing driver and sportscaster · 27 February 2026 · February 2026 · February 27 · Other
Sandro Munari Italian rally driver dead at age 86
the Italian rally driver nicknamed Il Drago, died on February 27, 2026, aged 85. Born Alessandro Munari on March 27, 1940, in Cavarzere, Italy, he began rallying in 1965 and won the Italian Rally Championship in 1967 and 1969. He… · 27 February 2026 · February 2026
Sonny Gibbs American football player (Dallas Cowboys dead at age 86
an American football player who was a quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys and Detroit Lions, died on February 27, 2026, at age 86. Born Guy Gilbert Gibbs Jr. on October 25, 1939, in Graham, Texas, he played college football for… · 27 February 2026 · February 2026
Candan Dumanlı Turkish football player (Ankaragücü dead at age 87
2026. Dumanlı was a Turkish football player associated with Ankaragücü. No further details about his life or career were provided in the available information · 27 February 2026 · February 2026 · February 27
John H. Caldwell Promotion of cross-country skiing in the United States dead at age 97
an American Olympic skier and author, died on February 27, 2026, at age 97. Caldwell competed in the 1952 Winter Olympics in Nordic skiing and later became a cross-country ski coach and authority on the sport. He wrote a series… · 27 February 2026 · February 2026
Robin Jefferson New Zealand cricketer dead at age 84
a New Zealand cricketer and lawn bowls player, died on February 26, 2026, aged 84. Born in Christchurch in 1941, he made his representative debut for Southland in the 1965–66 season before playing first-class cricket for Otago later that season.… · 26 February 2026 · February 2026
Ken Smith (rugby union) Scottish rugby union player (South of Scotland District dead at age 96
a Scottish international rugby union player and former president of the Scottish Rugby Union, died on February 26, 2026, aged 96. Born in Edinburgh on June 2, 1929, he played at flanker and was educated at George Watson’s College. Smith… · 26 February 2026 · February 2026
Giampiero Branduardi Italian Olympic ice hockey player dead at age 89
an Italian ice hockey player who competed at the 1956 and 1964 Winter Olympics, died on February 26, 2026, at the age of 89. Born in Milan on August 28, 1936, he represented Italy in the men’s tournaments at both… · 26 February 2026 · February 2026
Vladimir Veber Moldovan footballer and manager dead at age -1
a Moldovan footballer and manager, died on February 26, 2026. Born on July 20, 1941, he was a goalkeeper who played for several teams, including Moldova Chișinău. After his playing career, he coached clubs and national teams in Syria and… · Russia · 26 February 2026 · February 2026
Devonta Lee American football player dead at age 27
an American football player, died on February 26, 2026, at age 27. Lee was an American college football player who played wide receiver for the LSU Tigers and the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs. He joined LSU in 2019 and appeared in… · 26 February 2026 · February 2026 · Cancer
Loredana Simonetti Italian athlete dead at age 95
the Italian middle-distance runner who won nine national championships at the senior level between 1949 and 1954, died on February 26, 2026, at the age of 95. She was a multiple national champion in the 800 meters and in cross-country… · 26 February 2026 · February 2026
Ilhan Mustafa
Romanian footballer (Farul Constanța) · 24 February 2026 · February 2026 · February 24 · İlhan
Boško Đorđević Serbian footballer dead at age 72
a Serbian footballer who played as a forward, died on February 25, 2026. Born on August 22, 1953, he was best known for his five and a half seasons with FK Partizan from 1974 to the winter of 1979. During… · 25 February 2026 · February 2026
Mansour Diagne Senegalese Olympic basketball player dead at age 93
a Senegalese basketball player who competed in the men's tournament at the 1968 Summer Olympics, died on February 25, 2026, at the age of 93. Born in Dakar on January 21, 1933, he represented Senegal at the Olympic Games in… · 25 February 2026 · February 2026
Jeff Galloway American Olympic runner dead at age 80
an American Olympic runner and author, died on February 25, 2026. He was 80. Born John Franks Galloway in Raleigh, North Carolina, on July 12, 1945, he competed for the 1972 U.S. Olympic Team in the 10,000 meters. A lifetime… · 25 February 2026 · February 2026
Conchita Bustindui Spanish pelotari dead at age 98
a Spanish pelotari known for playing professional basque pelota in Spain and Mexico, died on February 25, 2026, at the age of 98. Born Conchita Bustindui Garate in Berriatua, Biscay, Spain, on December 2, 1927, she was described by Mundo… · 25 February 2026 · February 2026
Moustafa Reyadh Egyptian footballer (Tersana dead at age 84
the Egyptian footballer who played as a forward for Tersana and the Egypt national team, died on February 25, 2026. Born Ibrahim Mohammed Reyadh on April 5, 1941, he was the fourth all-time scorer in the Egyptian Premier League with… · 25 February 2026 · February 2026
Horst Schnoor German footballer dead at age 91
the German football goalkeeper who played for Hamburger SV, died on February 25, 2026. Born in Hamburg on April 11, 1934, he was Hamburger SV's first-choice goalkeeper for much of the period from 1952 to 1967 and made 507 competitive… · 25 February 2026 · February 2026
Dick Absher American football player (New Orleans Saints dead at age 81
an American football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League, died on February 25, 2026. Born in Washington, D.C., on April 19, 1944, he played college football for the Maryland Terrapins before being selected by the Philadelphia… · 25 February 2026 · February 2026
Claudio González (Argentine footballer) Argentine footballer (Club Atlético Patronato dead at age 49
an Argentine professional footballer, died on February 25, 2026, at the age of 49. He played as a forward for clubs in Argentina and Chile. González was identified in the provided material as an Argentine footballer associated with Club Atlético… · 25 February 2026 · February 2026 · Cláudio
Burnie Payne Australian footballer dead at age 86
an Australian footballer who played for Hobart and St Kilda, died on February 25, 2026, aged 86. Born Burnet Thomas Payne on 8 May 1939, he made his TANFL debut at 16 and was a member of Hobart's 1959, 1960… · 25 February 2026 · February 2026
Maria O’Brien (actress) American actress and acting coach dead at age 75
an American actress and acting coach, died on February 24, 2026, at age 75. Born in Los Angeles on August 14, 1950, she was the daughter of actors Edmond O'Brien and Olga San Juan and the sister of voice actor… · 24 February 2026 · February 2026
Carl Samuelson (swim coach) American swim coach dead at age 94
an American swim coach, died on February 24, 2026, at age 94. He coached Williams College from 1966 to 1999 after swimming freestyle at Springfield College. During his tenure, Williams won 14 Men’s New England Championships and 13 Women’s New… · 24 February 2026 · February 2026
Jim Donnelly (snooker player) Scottish snooker player dead at age 79
the Scottish snooker player and coach, died on February 24, 2026, aged 79. Born in Edinburgh on June 13, 1946, he won the Scottish Amateur Snooker Championship in 1978, beating Eddie McLaughlin 6–4 in the final. He was accepted as… · 24 February 2026 · February 2026
Daryl Cumming Australian footballer dead at age 74
an Australian footballer who played for Richmond, died on February 24, 2026, aged 74. Born on 15 May 1951, he played in the VFL during the 1970s for Richmond, Melbourne, North Melbourne and South Melbourne. Cumming was part of a… · 24 February 2026 · February 2026
Arthur Gooch (footballer) Australian rules footballer dead at age 94
an Australian rules footballer who played in the Victorian Football League (VFL), died on February 24, 2026, aged 94. Gooch played for Collingwood between 1950 and 1956 and was a member of the club’s 1953 premiership team against Geelong. He… · 24 February 2026 · February 2026
Gianluigi Jessi Italian Olympic basketball player dead at age 80
an Italian basketball player, died on February 24, 2026, at the age of 80. Born in Padua on July 7, 1945, he was part of the Italian team that finished eighth at the 1968 Summer Olympics. Jessi died in Padua · 24 February 2026 · February 2026
Ruben Castillo (boxer) American boxer dead at age 68
an American boxer who fought in the featherweight division, died on February 24, 2026. He was 68. Born in Billings, Montana, and raised largely in Bakersfield, California, Castillo began his professional career on January 24, 1975, with a fourth-round knockout… · 24 February 2026 · February 2026 · Rubén
Rab Nawaz Pakistani cricketer and umpire dead at age 85
a Pakistani cricketer and umpire, died on February 23, 2026. He was 85. Born in Lahore on October 17, 1940, he stood in two One Day Internationals between 1982 and 1984. His umpiring debut came in a Pakistan-Sri Lanka match… · Prolonged Illness · 23 February 2026 · February 2026
Rupert Roopnaraine Author, politician, cricket player dead at age 83
a Guyanese politician, cricketer and writer, died on February 23, 2026, in Georgetown, Guyana, at the age of 83. Born in Kitty, Georgetown, British Guiana, on January 31, 1943, he played first-class cricket for Cambridge University from 1964 to 1966… · 23 February 2026 · February 2026
Lucien Ghellynck Belgian footballer (Gent dead at age 82
a Belgian footballer who played as a midfielder, died on February 23, 2026. He played almost his entire career with Gent and won the Belgian Cup with the club in 1964. Ghellynck received one call-up to the Belgian national team… · 23 February 2026 · February 2026
Birte Christoffersen Danish-Swedish diver dead at age 101
the Danish-Swedish diver who won an Olympic bronze medal, died on February 23, 2026, at the age of 101. Born in Copenhagen in 1924, she competed for Denmark in the 3 m springboard and 10 m platform at the 1948… · 23 February 2026 · February 2026
Bobby Douglas American Olympic wrestler (1964 dead at age 83
an American Olympic wrestler and coach, died on February 23, 2026. Born Robert Edward Douglas on March 27, 1942, in Bellaire, Ohio, he competed as a featherweight at the 1964 and 1968 Olympics, placing fourth in 1964. He won silver… · 23 February 2026 · February 2026
Maurie Raper Australian footballer dead at age -1
an Australian rugby league footballer who played for Penrith and Cronulla-Sutherland, died on February 22, 2026. He played as a five-eighth in the 1960s and 1970s in the NSWRL premiership. Raper was an inaugural Penrith player and took part in… · 22 February 2026 · February 2026
Serge Lajeunesse Canadian ice hockey player dead at age 75
a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who played for the Detroit Red Wings and Philadelphia Flyers, died on February 22, 2026, at age 75. Born in Montreal, Quebec, Lajeunesse played 103 games in the National Hockey League between 1970 and… · 22 February 2026 · February 2026
Yaroslav Cherstvy Russian Olympic rower dead at age 92
a Russian rower who represented the Soviet Union, died on February 22, 2026, at the age of 92. Born on 7 May 1933, he competed at the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne in the men's coxed four, where his crew… · 22 February 2026 · February 2026
Jim Parsons (rugby union) English rugby union player (Oxford dead at age 82
an English rugby union player, died on February 22, 2026, aged 82. Michael James Parsons was born in Chipping Norton, England, on 13 March 1943 and died in Oxford. Educated at The King’s School, Canterbury, he was an Oxfordshire farmer… · 22 February 2026 · February 2026
Bill Glen Scottish rugby union player dead at age 93
a Scottish international rugby union player, died on February 22, 2026, aged 93. Born William Sutherland Glen on 13 March 1932, he was educated at Merchiston Castle School in Edinburgh, where he captained the rugby team. He went on to… · 22 February 2026 · February 2026
Rondale Moore American football player (Arizona Cardinals dead at age 25
an American football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League and played for the Arizona Cardinals, died on February 21, 2026. He was 25. Moore was selected by the Cardinals in the second round, 49th overall,… · 21 February 2026 · February 2026
Adam Sandurski Polish heavyweight freestyle wrestler dead at age 72
a Polish heavyweight freestyle wrestler, died on February 21, 2026, at the age of 73. He competed at the 1980 and 1988 Summer Olympics, winning a bronze medal in 1980. Between 1979 and 1986, Sandurski won three silver and six… · 21 February 2026 · February 2026
Ronyell Whitaker American football player dead at age 46
an American football player who played as a cornerback in the National Football League and for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, died on February 21, 2026. He was 46. Whitaker played college football for the Virginia Tech Hokies and entered the… · Canada · 21 February 2026 · February 2026
Kara Braxton American basketball player (Detroit Shock dead at age 43
an American professional basketball player who competed in the Women's National Basketball Association from 2005 to 2014, died on February 21, 2026, at age 43. Born in Jackson, Michigan, Braxton played for the Detroit Shock and won two WNBA championships… · 21 February 2026 · February 2026
Phil Sobocinski American football player dead at age 80
an American football player who was a center for the Atlanta Falcons, died on February 21, 2026, at age 80. Born in South Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on December 6, 1945, he played college football for the Wisconsin Badgers and appeared in… · 21 February 2026 · February 2026
Bill Mazeroski American Hall of Fame baseball player dead at age 89
the American Hall of Fame baseball player who spent his entire Major League Baseball career with the Pittsburgh Pirates, died on February 21, 2026. A second baseman known for his defensive play, he was a 10-time All-Star and an eight-time… · 21 February 2026 · February 2026
Guyle Fielder American-born Canadian ice hockey player dead at age 95
an American-born Canadian professional ice hockey centre known for his time with the Seattle Totems and in the Western Hockey League, died on February 21, 2026, at age 95. Born in Potlatch, Idaho, on November 21, 1930, he moved to… · 21 February 2026 · February 2026 · Stroke
Alessandro Pesenti-Rossi Italian racing driver dead at age 83
an Italian racing driver, died on February 21, 2026, at the age of 83. Born in Bergamo on August 31, 1942, he competed in four Formula One World Championship Grands Prix in 1976 with a privately entered Tyrrell. He scored… · 21 February 2026 · February 2026
Johnny Johns American figure skater and coach dead at age 74
an American figure skater and coach, died on February 20, 2026, at age 74. Johns competed in ice dancing with Mary Campbell, winning the 1973 U.S. national title and placing sixth at the 1973 World Championships. He later competed as… · 20 February 2026 · February 2026
Frank Booker (basketball, born 1964) American basketball player (Bowling Green Falcons dead at age…
the American basketball player who starred at Bowling Green State University and later gained prominence in Iceland, died on February 20, 2026. Frank Alonzo Booker was 61. Born in Augusta, Georgia, in 1964, he played college basketball for Bowling Green… · 20 February 2026 · February 2026
Aron Stewart American basketball player dead at age 75
an American college basketball player for the Richmond Spiders, died on February 20, 2026. Stewart played for Richmond from 1972 to 1974, appearing in 44 games and scoring 1,237 points. He averaged a school-record 28.1 points per game for his… · 20 February 2026 · February 2026
Cliff Hucul Canadian racing driver dead at age 79
a Canadian racing driver who competed in the Indianapolis 500, died on February 20, 2026. He raced in USAC and the CART Championship Car series from 1977 to 1981, making 24 combined career starts. His appearances included the 1977, 1978… · 20 February 2026 · February 2026
Roger Bofferding Luxembourgish Olympic sprinter dead at age 92
a Luxembourgish Olympic sprinter, died on February 20, 2026, at the age of 92. Born in Luxembourg City on February 17, 1934, he competed in the men's 200 metres at the 1960 Summer Olympics · 20 February 2026 · February 2026
František Mašlaň Czech Olympic ice hockey player dead at age 93
a Czech ice hockey player who competed in the 1960 Winter Olympics, died on February 20, 2026, one day after his 93rd birthday. Born in Chornice, Czechoslovakia, on February 19, 1933, he represented Czechoslovakia at the 1960 Winter Olympics · 20 February 2026 · February 2026
Roy Ellam English footballer (Bradford City dead at age 83
an English professional footballer who played as a centre half, died on February 19, 2026. He was 83. Ellam was born in Hemsworth on 13 January 1943 and played in the Football League for Bradford City, Huddersfield Town and Leeds… · 19 February 2026 · February 2026
Mykola Prystay Ukrainian football player and manager (LUKOR Kalush dead at age 71
a Ukrainian football player and manager, died on February 19, 2026. He was known for his roles with Prykarpattia Ivano-Frankivsk and LUKOR Kalush. The information provided identifies him as Mykola Semenovych Prystay, a Soviet football player and Ukrainian coach, who… · 19 February 2026 · February 2026
Sepp Piontek German footballer (Werder Bremen dead at age 85
the German footballer and manager best known for coaching the Denmark national team, died on February 19, 2026. Born Josef Emanuel Hubertus Piontek on March 5, 1940, in Breslau, he played as a full-back for Werder Bremen between 1963 and… · 19 February 2026 · February 2026
Derrick Clark (American football) American football player dead at age 54
an American football player who was a running back for the Denver Broncos, died on February 19, 2026, at age 54. Born in Apopka, Florida, on May 4, 1971, he played college football for the Evangel Valor before moving on… · 19 February 2026 · February 2026
Roger Hverven Norwegian Olympic handball player dead at age 81
a Norwegian Olympic handball player, died on February 19, 2026. He was born in Oslo on 15 March 1944 and represented Oppsal IF. A wing-player, Hverven competed for Norway at the 1972 Summer Olympics, where the national team finished ninth.… · 19 February 2026 · February 2026
Reliable Man British Thoroughbred racehorse dead at age 18
a British Thoroughbred racehorse and sire, died on February 19, 2026, at the age of 17. British-bred and initially trained in France, he won two minor races in the spring of 2011 before defeating a strong field to take the… · 19 February 2026 · February 2026
Mike Wagner American football player dead at age 76
an American football player who was a safety for the Pittsburgh Steelers, died on February 18, 2026, at age 76. Wagner played 10 seasons with the Steelers in the National Football League after being selected by the team in the… · 18 February 2026 · February 2026
Jan Timman 74 dead at age -1
the Dutch chess grandmaster who was one of the world's leading players from the late 1970s to the early 1990s, died on February 18, 2026, at the age of 74. Born in Amsterdam on December 14, 1951, he earned the… · 18 February 2026 · February 2026
Reinhold Wosab German football/soccer player dead at age 87
a German professional footballer, died on February 18, 2026. Born on February 25, 1938, he spent ten seasons in the Bundesliga with Borussia Dortmund and VfL Bochum. In the 1965–66 Bundesliga season, he scored both goals in Borussia Dortmund’s away… · 18 February 2026 · February 2026
Christian Jidayi Italian footballer dead at age 38
an Italian footballer and coach, died on February 18, 2026. Born in Avellino, Campania, on March 3, 1987, he began his career with A.C. Cesena in Romagna. He later moved to Bellaria – Igea Marina after leaving Cesena’s under-20 reserve… · 18 February 2026 · February 2026
Kazue Sawai Japanese musician dead at age 85
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 Fine Arts… · 17 February 2026 · February 2026
Doug Moe American basketball coach dead at age 87
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, where he… · Italy · 17 February 2026 · February 2026
Scott Tinsley (American football coach) American football coach (West Virginia State Yellow Jackets…
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 Institute of… · 17 February 2026 · February 2026
Bobby Henrich American baseball player dead at age 87
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 Cincinnati Redlegs.… · 16 February 2026 · February 2026
Bo Lamar American basketball player (San Diego Conquistadors dead at age 74
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 the University of… · 16 February 2026 · February 2026
Bob Howes Canadian football player (Edmonton Eskimos dead at age 83
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 five Grey… · 16 February 2026 · February 2026
Bruno Cipolla Italian rower dead at age 73
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 and an… · 15 February 2026 · February 2026
Neal Dahlen American football administrator dead at age 85
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 served as… · 15 February 2026 · February 2026
Tre’ Johnson American football player (Washington Redskins dead at age 54
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 on August… · 15 February 2026 · February 2026
Michael Page (cricketer) English cricketer dead at age 84
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 a professional contract… · 15 February 2026 · February 2026
Serhiy Petrov Ukrainian footballer dead at age 28
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 debut for… · 15 February 2026 · February 2026
Goran Sukno Croatian waterpolist dead at age 66
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 of the… · 15 February 2026 · February 2026 · Göran
La Voz (Mexican TV series) season 8 Bolivian singer dead at age 27
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 Azteca Uno, with Lupillo Rivera, Belinda, Yahir,… · 15 February 2026 · February 2026 · La.
Melitón Sánchez Rivas Panamanian Olympic athlete dead at age 91
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 Associates and held… · 15 February 2026 · February 2026
Suleiman Bobokalonov
Tajikistani footballer · 13 February 2026 · February 2026 · February 13
Trevor Wilson (footballer) Australian rules footballer (Richmond dead at age 75
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 both clubs.… · 14 February 2026 · February 2026
Joe Stowell American basketball player and coach dead at age 99
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 in 1956.… · 14 February 2026 · February 2026
Joe Nossek American baseball player and coach dead at age 85
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 attended Ohio University… · 14 February 2026 · February 2026
Nurcan Çelik Turkish footballer and coach dead at age 46
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. After ending… · 14 February 2026 · February 2026
Green Vigo South African rugby footballer dead at age 75
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 before switching… · 14 February 2026 · February 2026
John Fraser (tennis) Australian tennis player dead at age 90
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 three years… · 14 February 2026 · February 2026
Orazio Russo Italian football/soccer player dead at age 52
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 senior team… · 13 February 2026 · February 2026
Brian Westlake English footballer (Halifax Town dead at age 82
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 Serbian tennis player dead at age 47
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 ITF Circuit.… · 13 February 2026 · February 2026
Frans Van Vlierberghe Belgian racing cyclist dead at age 71
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 of the 1979… · 13 February 2026 · February 2026