Deaths Famous Dead Journalists
David J. Halberstam dead at age 74, American sports broadcaster and producer
American sports broadcaster and producer · 02 June 2026 · June 2026 · June 2 · Libra
Lyuben Dilov Jr. dead at age 61, MP, complications from a heart attack
MP, complications from a heart attack · Bulgaria · 02 June 2026 · June 2026 · Scorpio · June 2 · Sofia
Dame Dove Hepburn dead at age 46, known as the editor for Epic Rap Battles of History, suicide.[bet…
2026. She was an Egyptian-British musician known as the editor for Epic Rap Battles of History. No further details were immediately available · 01 June 2026 · June 2026 · June 1
Steve Barrow dead at age 80, co-founder of Blood and Fire
the British reggae producer and historiographer who co-founded the Blood and Fire record label, died on May 30, 2026, at the age of 80. Born on September 29, 1945, Barrow was also a journalist, critic, writer and archivist whose work… · 30 May 2026 · May 2026 · Libra
Jutta Zilliacus dead at age 100, journalist and author
a Finnish-Estonian politician, journalist and author, died on May 30, 2026, at the age of 100. Born Jutta Armelle Zilliacus in Helsinki on July 25, 1925, she worked in the Swedish language and built a career that combined journalism and… · 30 May 2026 · May 2026 · Leo
Sanda Țăranu dead at age 87, journalist, translator, radio and television announcer
2026. She was a Romanian actress, journalist, translator, and radio and television announcer · 29 May 2026 · May 2026 · May 29 · Țaranu
Marcia Lucas dead at age 80, Taxi Driver, American Graffiti), Oscar winner, cancer
the American film editor who won an Academy Award for her work on Star Wars, died on May 27, 2026. She was 80. Born Marcia Lou Griffin in Modesto, California, on October 4, 1945, she began her career in 1968… · 27 May 2026 · May 2026 · Cancer · Cancer · Libra
Donald Newhouse dead at age 96, lymphoma
the American businessman and publisher who led Advance Publications, died on May 26, 2026, at the age of 96, according to the family company. Born in New York City on July 1, 1929, he was the son of Samuel Irving… · 26 May 2026 · Lymphoma · May 2026 · Cancer
Robert Daley dead at age 96, journalist, and New York City Police Department officer
the American writer, journalist and New York City Police Department officer, died on May 26, 2026. He was 96. Daley, born in New York City on May 10, 1930, graduated from Fordham University in 1951 and served in the Air… · 26 May 2026 · May 2026 · Taurus
Martine Prenen dead at age 62, Expeditie Robinson), pancreatic cancer
the Belgian former model and television presenter known for Supertalent in Vlaanderen and Expeditie Robinson, died on May 26, 2026, of pancreatic cancer. She was 62. Prenen, born in Wilrijk on February 25, 1964, was also identified in official biographical… · 26 May 2026 · May 2026 · Pisces
Beverly Afaglo dead at age 42, Ghanaian actress
a Ghanaian actress, died on May 24, 2026. She was 42. Afaglo was known for her work in The Game, A Northern Affair and Sidechic Gang. She was also identified in reports as an actress, beauty therapist and TV presenter… · 24 May 2026 · May 2026
Liu Zaifu dead at age 84, Chinese writer and poet
a Chinese writer, poet and academic known for Farewell to Revolution, died on May 24, 2026, at the age of 84. He was also known for his work on Reflections on Dream of the Red Chamber, an analysis of the… · 24 May 2026 · May 2026
Ann Fox Chandonnet dead at age 83, American poet
an American poet, died on May 23, 2026, at age 83. She was also known as a journalist, book reviewer, and culinary historian. Born Ann Alicia Fox in Lowell, Massachusetts, on July 2, 1943, she grew up in Dracut, Massachusetts.… · England · 23 May 2026 · May 2026 · Cancer
William W. Parmley dead at age 90, American cardiologist
an American cardiologist, died on May 23, 2026, at age 90. He was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, on January 22, 1936, and was also known as William Watts Parmley. Parmley studied at Harvard University and Johns Hopkins School… · 23 May 2026 · Aquarius · May 2026
Thérèse Liotard dead at age 80, French actress
a French actress known for Viens chez moi, j'habite chez une copine, My Father's Glory and My Mother's Castle, died on May 23, 2026. Born in Lille, Nord, France, on May 6, 1946, she made her French television debut as… · Britain · England · 23 May 2026 · May 2026 · Taurus
Parviz Ghelichkhani dead at age 80, Iranian footballer
the Iranian footballer who played for Taj and Persepolis and captained the national team, died on May 23, 2026. He was 80. Ghelichkhani was an Iranian-French player who was based in France and later worked as the editor and publisher… · 23 May 2026 · May 2026
Judith Chalmers dead at age 90, public figure
the English television presenter best known for Wish You Were Here...?, died on May 22, 2026, aged 90. Born Judith Rosemary Locke Chalmers in Gatley, Cheshire, on October 10, 1935, she began broadcasting for the BBC at 13 after being… · 21 May 2026 · May 2026 · May 21 · Libra
Manny Nosowsky dead at age 94, American crossword puzzle creator
an American crossword puzzle creator, died on May 20, 2026. Also known as Emanuel Ezra Nosowsky, he was a medical doctor by training who retired from a San Francisco urology practice and began creating crossword puzzles in 1991. His work… · 20 May 2026 · May 2026
Aglaia Kremezi dead at age 79, Greek food writer and journalist
Greek food writer and journalist, died on May 19, 2026, in Athens at the age of 79. Born in Athens on May 4, 1947, she was often considered one of Greece’s foremost cooking authorities. She lived on the island of… · 19 May 2026 · May 2026 · Cancer · Cancer · Taurus
Sally Head dead at age 79, Prime Suspect, Jeeves and Wooster), cancer
the British television producer behind Cracker, Prime Suspect and Jeeves and Wooster, died on May 18, 2026, of cancer. She was 79. Head began her career as a television script editor before moving into production, mainly for the BBC. Her… · 18 May 2026 · May 2026 · Cancer
Marideth Sisco dead at age 82, American author and musician
an American author and musician, died on May 18, 2026, at the age of 82. Also known as Marideth Ann Sisco, she was an American storyteller, folklorist, singer-songwriter, author and journalist whose work focused largely on folklore related to her… · 18 May 2026 · May 2026
Patrick Sookhdeo dead at age 79, British activist, founder and director of Barnabas Aid
a British activist and founder and director of Barnabas Aid from 1993 to 2015, died on May 18, 2026, at the age of 79. Born in British Guiana in 1947, he later moved to England and converted to Christianity in… · 18 May 2026 · May 2026 · Pisces
Huguette Bouchardeau dead at age 90, French politician, minister of the environment
French politician and minister of the environment from 1984 to 1986, died on May 18, 2026, at the age of 90. Born in Saint-Étienne, Loire, France, on June 1, 1935, she was a socialist politician, publisher, essayist and biographer. Bouchardeau… · 18 May 2026 · May 2026 · Gemini
Mohamed Ali Hafez dead at age 88, Served on the World Scout Committee of the World Organization of…
a Saudi Arabian scouting executive and journalist, died on May 17, 2026. He was an official of the Federation for Scouts and Girl Guides and served on the World Scout Committee of the World Organization of the Scout Movement from… · 17 May 2026 · Capricorn · May 2026
Altaf Hassan Qureshi dead at age 94, Pakistani journalist
a Pakistani journalist, author and editor-in-chief of monthly Urdu Digest, died on May 16, 2026, at the age of 94. Born on March 3, 1932, in Hisar district, British India, he migrated to Pakistan in 1947 and settled in Lahore.… · 16 May 2026 · May 2026 · Pisces
Tony Zappone dead at age 78, American journalist and radio personality
an American journalist and radio personality, died on May 15, 2026, at the age of 78. Born Anthony Nicholas Zappone on October 9, 1947, in Tampa, Florida, he built a career in journalism and broadcasting that also included work as… · 15 May 2026 · May 2026 · Libra
Jane Healy dead at age 77, American journalist
an American journalist, died on May 15, 2026, at the age of 77. Born in Washington, D.C., on May 9, 1949, she was the daughter of Paul and Connie. She graduated from Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School in 1967 and earned… · 15 May 2026 · May 2026 · Taurus
Bas Westerweel dead at age 62, Dutch radio and television presenter
2026. He was a Dutch radio and television presenter, known for Het Klokhuis. His work in radio and television formed the basis of his public profile · 15 May 2026 · May 2026 · May 15
Sophie Garel dead at age 84, French media presenter and singer
the French media presenter and singer, died on May 14, 2026, at the age of 84. Born Lucienne Gabrielle Garcia in Oran, French Algeria, on April 22, 1942, she was a radio and television personality who performed under the stage… · 14 May 2026 · May 2026 · Taurus
Alan Rothwell dead at age 89, public figure
the English actor and television presenter known for Coronation Street, Brookside and Heartbeat, died on May 14, 2026, aged 89. Born in Oldham, Lancashire, on 9 February 1937, he played David Barlow in Coronation Street as a regular from 1960… · 14 May 2026 · Aquarius · May 2026
Mark Fuhrman dead at age 74, American detective, cancer
an American detective known for his role in the O. J. Simpson murder case, died on May 12, 2026, at the age of 74 from cancer. He was a former Los Angeles Police Department detective who was primarily associated with… · 12 May 2026 · Aquarius · May 2026 · Cancer
Rex Reed dead at age 87, American film critic and journalist
an American film critic and journalist, died on May 12, 2026, at age 87. Born Rex Taylor Reed on Oct. 2, 1938, in Fort Worth, Texas, he was raised throughout the American South and educated at Louisiana State University. He… · 12 May 2026 · May 2026 · Libra
Miriam Gonczarska dead at age 53, Polish spiritual leader and journalist
a Polish spiritual leader and journalist, died on May 12, 2026, at the age of 53. Born in Warsaw in 1972, she was a Jewish spiritual leader who received her Semikhah in 2015 as the first European and first Polish… · 12 May 2026 · Sagittarius · May 2026
Vladimir Molchanov dead at age 75, Russian television host and journalist
the Russian television host and journalist, died on May 12, 2026, at the age of 75. Born in Moscow on October 7, 1950, he was a Soviet and Russian TV and radio host, speaker and journalist. Molchanov was a writer… · 11 May 2026 · May 2026 · May 11 · Libra
Didier Pillet dead at age 77, French journalist, editor-in-chief of Ouest-France
a French journalist and editor-in-chief of Ouest-France from 1991 to 2005, died on May 11, 2026, at the age of 77. Born in Rouen on September 9, 1948, he was also editor-in-chief of La Provence from 1989 to 1991. From… · 11 May 2026 · May 2026 · Virgo
René Cárdenas Nicaraguan sportswriter and announcer dead at age 96
a Nicaraguan sportswriter for La Prensa and announcer for the Los Angeles Dodgers, died on May 10, 2026, in Houston, Texas. Born in Managua, Nicaragua, on February 6, 1930, he was a sports journalist and announcer who joined the Dodgers… · Spain · 10 May 2026 · Aquarius · May 2026
Bianca Gambino dead at age 52, radio announcer and television presenter
2026. She was a Colombian journalist, radio announcer and television presenter. Known as Bianca Georgina Gambino Rosero, she worked in Colombian media and was described as a journalist and presenter. She died in Bogotá · 10 May 2026 · May 2026 · Cancer · May 10
Rainer Nitschke dead at age 79, German radio and television presenter
a German radio and television presenter, died on May 10, 2026. No cause of death was stated in the available information · 10 May 2026 · May 2026
John Barbour dead at age 93, Canadian actor, comedian, and television presenter
a Canadian actor, comedian and television presenter, died on May 10, 2026, at the age of 93. Born Jonathan Barbour in Toronto, Ontario, on April 24, 1933, he worked extensively in the United States after moving there in the early… · 10 May 2026 · May 2026 · Taurus
Anne Cohen dead at age 85, Australian politician
an Australian politician, died on May 10, 2026. She was the Liberal member for Minchinbury and later Badgerys Creek in the New South Wales Parliament from 1988 to 1995. Born in Inverell, New South Wales, Cohen worked as an editor… · 10 May 2026 · May 2026
Kevin Ndjomo dead, Sports journalist
a Cameroonian sports journalist with Cameroon Radio Television, died on May 9, 2026. Born in Kumba in British Cameroons, he attended St. Joseph's College, Sasse. He entered journalism shortly after Cameroon’s independence, joining Cameroon Radio Television and helping develop English-language… · 09 May 2026 · Bafoussam · May 2026 · Cancer
Margareta Waterman dead at age 93, American poet and publisher
an American poet and publisher, died on May 9, 2026, at age 93. Born in Boston on December 8, 1932, and raised in New York City, she attended New York public schools before studying at Connecticut College, Hunter College and… · 09 May 2026 · Sagittarius · May 2026
Karin Spaink Dutch journalist and feminist activist dead at age 68
a Dutch journalist, writer and feminist activist, died on May 8, 2026, at age 68. She wrote a regular column for Het Parool from 1992 to 2022 and previously contributed to De Groene Amsterdammer from 1994 to 2003. Spaink was… · England · 08 May 2026 · May 2026
Philip Caputo American author and journalist dead at age 84
an American author and journalist best known for the memoir A Rumor of War, died on May 7, 2026, at age 84. Born in Westchester, Illinois, in 1941, he attended Loyola University Chicago and graduated with a B.A. in English… · 07 May 2026 · May 2026
Pat Caputo American sportswriter and broadcaster, pancreatic cancer dead at age 67
an American sportswriter and broadcaster, died on May 7, 2026, of pancreatic cancer. He was 67. Caputo was based in Southeast Michigan and worked as an on-air host and sports columnist for WXYT-FM in Detroit. He also occasionally appeared on… · 07 May 2026 · May 2026
Joni Lamb American Christian broadcaster, co-founder and president of Daystar Television Network, c…
the American Christian broadcaster who co-founded and led Daystar Television Network, died on May 7, 2026, of complications from a spinal injury. She was 65. Born Joni Trammell on July 19, 1960, in Greenville, South Carolina, she was involved with… · 07 May 2026 · May 2026
Giovanni Cervetti Italian politician dead at age 92
an Italian politician, died on May 7, 2026 · 07 May 2026 · May 2026 · Milan · Virgo
Judith Barnard dead at age 94, American writer, heart failure
the American writer known as Judith Michael, died on May 6, 2026, of heart failure. She wrote under the name Judith Michael · 06 May 2026 · May 2026 · Cancer
Georgy Golitsyn dead at age 91, Russian scientist
a Russian scientist known for his work in atmospheric physics, died on May 6, 2026. He was a full member of the Academy of Sciences of the USSR and later of Russia from 1987, served as editor-in-chief of Izvestiya, Atmospheric… · 06 May 2026 · Aquarius · May 2026
Aryeh Stern Israeli rabbi dead at age 81
an Israeli rabbi and the Ashkenazi chief rabbi of Jerusalem, died on May 6, 2026, at the age of 81. He was a member of the Chief Rabbinate Council of Israel and served as chief editor of the Halacha Brura… · 06 May 2026 · May 2026
Manuela Hoelterhoff German-born American cultural journalist, cancer dead at age 77
a German-born American cultural journalist who was executive editor of Muse, the arts and culture section of Bloomberg News, died on May 6, 2026, of cancer. She was 77. Hoelterhoff won the Pulitzer Prize for Criticism in 1983. Born in… · 06 May 2026 · May 2026 · Manuëla
Peter Ferrara dead at age 71, American lawyer and policy analyst
an American lawyer and policy analyst, died on May 5, 2026, at the age of 71. He was also a columnist and served as an analyst for The Heartland Institute. Ferrara was formerly general counsel for the American Civil Rights… · 05 May 2026 · May 2026
Dante Ang dead, Filipino journalist and newspaper owner
a Filipino journalist and chairman emeritus and owner of The Manila Times, died on May 5, 2026. He was born on June 27, 1942. Ang was known as Dante Ang Sr. and Dante Ang I. He bought The Manila Times… · 05 May 2026 · May 2026
Soledad Gallego-Díaz Spanish journalist, editor of El País dead at age 75
the Spanish journalist and former editor of El País, died on May 5, 2026. Born in Madrid in 1951, she studied at the Official School of Journalism of Madrid and worked for Pyresa and Cuadernos para el Diálogo before joining… · 05 May 2026 · May 2026
Robert A. Stebbins dead at age 87, American-born Canadian sociologist
an American-born Canadian sociologist, died on May 4, 2026. He was 87. Stebbins was professor emeritus at the University of Calgary and served as associate editor for Leisure and Voluntaristics Review: Brill Research Perspectives. He published more than 300 research… · 04 May 2026 · May 2026
Derek Conway English politician dead at age 73
an English politician and television presenter, died on May 4, 2026, aged 73. A member of the Conservative Party, he served as Member of Parliament for Shrewsbury and Atcham from 1983 to 1997 and for Old Bexley and Sidcup from… · 04 May 2026 · May 2026
Brendan O’Brien Irish journalist dead at age 82
Irish journalist, died on May 4, 2026, at the age of 82. He worked for RTÉ from 1974 until 2002 and was a journalist on RTÉ One's Prime Time current affairs programme. In 1983, he won a Jacob's Award for… · 04 May 2026 · May 2026
Herman Branover Russian-Israeli physicist dead at age 94
a Russian-Israeli physicist and Jewish educator, died on May 4, 2026, at age 94. He was known in the scientific community as a pioneer in magnetohydrodynamics and in the Jewish world as an author, translator, publisher, and educator. Born in… · 04 May 2026 · May 2026
Cândido Mota Portuguese radio announcer, television presenter, and actor dead at age 82
Portuguese radio announcer, television presenter, and actor, died on May 3, 2026, at the age of 82. Born Cândido Soares Pinto da Mota on September 28, 1943, he began working in radio at 17 at Rádio Clube Português and later… · 03 May 2026 · May 2026 · Candido
Yair Garbuz Israeli visual artist, writer, and opinion journalist dead at age 80
an Israeli visual artist, writer, and opinion journalist, died on April 29, 2026, at the age of 80. Born in Givatayim, Mandatory Palestine, on September 29, 1945, he studied painting under Raffi Lavie while living at Kibbutz Kfar HaHoresh and… · 29 April 2026 · April 2026
Volker Hage German journalist, author and literary critic dead at age 76
the German journalist, author and literary critic who worked for Der Spiegel, died on April 29, 2026, at the age of 76. Born in Hamburg in 1949, he began his career in 1975 as an editor in the literature section… · 29 April 2026 · April 2026
Sirisumana Godage Sri Lankan entrepreneur and book publisher dead at age 90
Sri Lankan entrepreneur and book publisher, died on April 29, 2026, at the age of 90. He was the chairman of Godage International Publishers, one of Sri Lanka's major book publishers, and served as proprietor of Godage International Publishers (Pvt.)… · 29 April 2026 · April 2026
Enayatollah Atashi Iranian basketball coach and commentator dead at age 81
an Iranian basketball coach and commentator, died on April 28, 2026, at the age of 81. He coached the Iranian national basketball team and worked as a basketball commentator for IRIB Varzesh and IRIB TV3, two Iranian television channels. Atashi… · 28 April 2026 · April 2026 · Leo
John Garrett public figure dead at age 74
a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender and television sports commentator, died on April 28, 2026. He was 74. Born in Trenton, Ontario, Garrett played in the World Hockey Association from 1973 to 1979 and in the National Hockey League from… · America · 28 April 2026 · April 2026
Dan McLean dead at age 78, Canadian journalist and news anchor
a Canadian journalist and news anchor, died on April 28, 2026, at age 78. He was a longtime broadcaster who latterly worked for Mix 106.5 FM in Owen Sound, Ontario, after serving as a senior news anchor for CHCH-TV in… · 28 April 2026 · April 2026 · Libra
James Valentine Australian radio and television presenter, assisted suicide dead at age 64
an Australian radio and television presenter and musician, died on April 23, 2026, by assisted suicide. He was 64. Born in Ballarat, Victoria, Valentine worked as a saxophonist and was a member of Jo Jo Zep, Models and Absent Friends.… · 23 April 2026 · April 2026
Aleksey Pimanov Russian television presenter, journalist and film director dead at age 64
2026. He was a Russian television presenter, journalist and film director, known for Eleven Silent Men. His work spanned television, journalism and film directing · 23 April 2026 · April 2026 · April 23
Jack Bass American author and journalist dead at age 91
an American author and journalist, died on April 23, 2026, at age 91. He was born in Columbia, South Carolina, in 1934 and grew up in North as the youngest of seven children. Bass graduated from the University of South… · 23 April 2026 · April 2026
Musa Akhmadov Russian playwright, poet and writer dead at age 70
2026. He was a Russian playwright, poet and writer. No other details about his life or work were provided · 23 April 2026 · April 2026 · April 23 · Aquarius
Edward Lozzi American publicist dead at age 77
an American publicist, died on April 22, 2026, at the age of 77. He was also a political consultant, former White House Press Advance staffer and writer. Lozzi founded Edward Lozzi & Associates, a Beverly Hills public relations company, in… · 22 April 2026 · April 2026
Amal Khalil Lebanese journalist, airstrike dies
a Lebanese journalist and reporter for Al-Akhbar, died on April 22, 2026, when she was killed in an Israel Defense Forces airstrike in Southern Lebanon while covering the Israel-Hezbollah war. She died in a house where she had taken cover… · 22 April 2026 · April 2026
Kenneth Roman American advertising executive, chairman of Ogilvy dead at age 95
an American advertising executive and chairman of Ogilvy from 1985 to 1989, died on April 22, 2026, at the age of 95. Born in Boston on September 6, 1930, he graduated from Dartmouth College in 1952, where he was editor-in-chief… · 22 April 2026 · April 2026
Barrie Tomlinson British comic book editor and writer dead at age 88
a British comic book editor and writer, died on April 21, 2026, at the age of 88. Born in St Albans, England, in February 1938, he began his career at IPC Magazines in 1961 after responding to a job advertisement… · 21 April 2026 · April 2026
Hayat Al-Fahad Kuwaiti actress dead at age 78
a Kuwaiti actress, writer, broadcaster and producer known for Um Harun, died on April 21, 2026, at the age of 78. Born in Sharq, Kuwait, she was active from 1970 to 2026. Al-Fahad was best known for her Kuwaiti plays… · 21 April 2026 · April 2026
Elisabeth Kirkby Australian actress, politician and radio broadcaster, New South Wales councillor d…
the Australian actress, politician and radio broadcaster known for Number 96, died on April 20, 2026, aged 105. Born in Bolton, Lancashire, England, in 1921, she began her career as an assistant stage manager before working in theatre, radio, television… · 20 April 2026 · April 2026
Rita Mulier Belgian feminist author and economist dead at age 91
the Belgian feminist author and economist, died on April 20, 2026, at the age of 91. Born in Kortrijk in 1934, she studied law and economics at Leuven University and was the only female editor of the student newspaper, writing… · 20 April 2026 · April 2026
Jan Donkers Dutch journalist and radio presenter dead at age 82
a Dutch journalist and radio presenter, died on April 19, 2026. No other details were provided · 19 April 2026 · April 2026
Dean Schwarz dead at age 88, ceramic artist, painter, writer, teacher, publisher, historian
an American ceramic artist, died on April 18, 2026. Dean Lester Schwarz was also a painter, historian, writer, publisher and teacher, and he co-founded the South Bear School in 1970, where he helped promote a tradition of functional studio pottery.… · 18 April 2026 · April 2026 · Aquarius
Balbir Punj Indian journalist and politician, MP dead at age 76
an Indian journalist and politician who served as a member of Parliament from 2000 to 2006 and again from 2008 to 2014, died on April 18, 2026, aged 76. Born on October 2, 1949, in Lalowal, East Punjab, India, he… · 18 April 2026 · April 2026
Txumari Alfaro Spanish naturopath and television presenter dead at age 73
2026. He was a Spanish naturopath and television presenter · 18 April 2026 · April 2026 · April 18
Zulmansyah Indonesian journalist, secretary general of the Indonesian Journalists Association, hear…
2026, after a heart attack. He was an Indonesian journalist and had served as secretary general of the Indonesian Journalists Association since 2023. His death was reported on April 18, 2026 · 18 April 2026 · April 2026
Beatriz de Moura Brazilian-born Spanish publisher and translator dead at age 86
a Brazilian-born Spanish publisher and translator, died on April 17, 2026. She was born in Rio de Janeiro in 1939, grew up in a family of diplomats and traveled often in her youth, and studied at the University of Geneva.… · France · 17 April 2026 · April 2026
Bob Kevoian American radio presenter, stomach cancer dead at age 75
an American radio presenter best known for The Bob & Tom Show, died on April 17, 2026, at age 75, of stomach cancer. Born Robert James Kevoian in Los Angeles on December 2, 1950, he was a 1973 graduate of… · 17 April 2026 · April 2026
Andy Kershaw English broadcaster and radio DJ, cancer dead at age 66
the English broadcaster and radio DJ, died on April 16, 2026, after being diagnosed with cancer. He was 66. Born Andrew J. G. Kershaw in Littleborough, Lancashire, on 9 November 1959, he worked predominantly in radio from 1981 to 2026.… · 16 April 2026 · April 2026
Pip Wedge British-born Canadian broadcaster dead at age 97
a British-born Canadian broadcaster, died on April 15, 2026 · 15 April 2026 · April 2026
Kevin Klose American broadcast executive, president of NPR, complications from Alzheimer’s disease…
the American broadcast executive who served as president of National Public Radio from 1998 to 2008, died on April 15, 2026, of complications from Alzheimer’s disease. He was 85. Klose also worked as a journalist, author and academic administrator. Born… · Russia · Alzheimer's Disease · 15 April 2026 · April 2026
Rico Rizzitelli French journalist, complications from diabetes dead at age 64
a French journalist, died on April 15, 2026, in Santiago, Chile, from complications from diabetes. He was 64. Rizzitelli reported for So Foot, Libération and L'Équipe, and served as correspondent in Chile · 15 April 2026 · April 2026
Lou Zocchi American gaming distributor and publisher dead at age 91
an American gaming distributor and publisher, died on April 15, 2026, at age 91. Born Louis Joseph Zocchi in Chicago on February 16, 1935, he was a gaming hobbyist, game distributor and publisher, and maker and seller of polyhedral game… · 15 April 2026 · April 2026
Erik Kruskopf Finnish art critic dead at age 95
a Finnish art critic, died on April 14, 2026, at the age of 95. He was also an art historian and writer and was a member of Finland’s Swedish-speaking community. Kruskopf served as director of the Nordic Art Centre near… · 14 April 2026 · April 2026
Sophie Flamand Belgian writer and journalist dead at age 61
a Belgian writer and journalist, died on April 14, 2026, at the age of 61. Born in Liège on November 6, 1964, she studied at the Université libre de Bruxelles and later became deputy director of the cultural center in… · 14 April 2026 · April 2026
Gigi Reggi Italian journalist, television writer and producer dead at age 91
2026. Reggi was an Italian journalist, television writer and producer. No further details were provided about the circumstances of death · 14 April 2026 · April 2026 · April 14
Dave McGinnis American football player and coach dead at age 74
an American football player and coach, died on April 13, 2026, at the age of 74. He played as a defensive back at Texas Christian University, where he was a three-year starter and graduated in 1973 with a degree in… · 13 April 2026 · April 2026
Julio Ricardo Argentine sports journalist dead at age 87
an Argentine sports journalist, died on April 13, 2026 · 13 April 2026 · April 2026
Jacques Witt dead at age 67, Sipa Press)
a French journalist and photographer who worked for Dernières Nouvelles d’Alsace and Sipa Press, died on April 11, 2026. He was born in Strasbourg in 1958 and attended Lycée Kléber. Witt joined Dernières Nouvelles d’Alsace in 1980, freelanced for Sipa… · 15th Arrondissement Of Paris · 11 April 2026 · April 2026 · Aries
Sonja Barend Television talk show host dead at age 86
the Dutch television presenter and talk show host, died on April 11, 2026, in Amsterdam. Born in Amsterdam on February 29, 1940, she worked in television from 1966 and from the late 1970s presented her own weekly VARA talk show,… · 11 April 2026 · April 2026