Roy Hattersley dead at age 93
Roy Hattersley, the British politician, author and journalist who served as a Labour MP from 1964 to 1997 and sat in the House of Lords from 1997 to 2017, died…
Famous Dead Journalists: Recent Journalist Deaths and Obituaries
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Behrouz Razavi dead at age 78, Iranian voice actor, radio and television presenter, and actor
Behrouz Razavi
died on June 14, 2026. He was an Iranian voice actor, radio and television presenter, and actor. Razavi was known for his work in Iranian media and performance.…
François Gall dead at age 103
François Gall, the French film director and author behind the long-running television series "Amazing Train Journeys,"
died on June 13, 2026. He was 103. Born in Saint-Germain-en-Laye on November 9,…
Görel Hanser dead at age 76
Görel Hanser, a Swedish record company executive and talent manager known for her work with ABBA,
died on June 13, 2026. She was 76. Born Görel Kristina Johnsen on June…
Roger Cook dead at age 83
Roger Cook, the New Zealand-born British investigative journalist and television broadcaster known for The Cook Report,
died on June 13, 2026, aged 83. Born on April 6, 1943, he was…
María Granata dead at age 102, Argentine author, poet, and politician
María Granata, the Argentine author, poet and politician,
died on June 12, 2026, at the age of 102. Born in Buenos Aires on September 3, 1923, she began writing as…
David Gamble dead at age 70
David Gamble, a British film editor whose work included Shakespeare in Love, Veronica Guerin and Shopgirl,
died on June 12, 2026. He was 70. Born on June 24, 1955, in…
Gene Shalit dead at age 100
Gene Shalit, the American journalist, film and book critic, and television personality who became a familiar presence on NBC’s “Today,”
died on June 12, 2026, at age 100. Born in…
Jane Yolen dead at age 87, Writer, poet
Jane Yolen, an American author and editor best known for The Devil’s Arithmetic,
died on June 11, 2026, at age 87. Born Jane Hyatt Yolen in New York City on…
Shirley Lord dead at age 93
Shirley Lord, an English-born American journalist and former beauty editor and director of Vogue,
died on June 10, 2026, at the age of 93. Born Shirley Florence Stringer in London…
David Cayley dead at age 80
David Cayley
died on June 10, 2026. Tags Journalists, Writers, 10 June 2026, Canada, Cancer, Cayley, David, June 10, June 2026
John Sanders dead at age 83
John Sanders, an American sports broadcaster who spent more than 25 years calling Major League Baseball games, died June 10, 2026, at age 83. A Kansas native, Sanders worked at…
Wolfgang Gust dead at age 91
Wolfgang Gust, a German journalist and author,
died on June 9, 2026, at the age of 91. Born in Hanover on January 1, 1935, he worked for Spiegel-Verlag and spent…
Patrizia Caselli dead at age 66
Patrizia Caselli, an Italian actress known for City Limits,
died on June 9, 2026, at age 66. Born in Udine on May 13, 1960, she began her career in the…
Bruno Turner dead at age 95
Bruno Turner, a British musicologist,
died on June 9, 2026, aged 95. Born in London on February 17, 1931, he devoted much of his career to early music, with a…
Alain Schifres dead at age 87
Alain Schifres, a French journalist who worked for Réalités and Le Nouvel Observateur,
died on June 8, 2026, at the age of 87. Born in Montmorency on February 14, 1939,…
Arvi Lind dead at age 85
Arvi Lind, the Finnish television news presenter best known for his long career with Yle TV1,
died on June 7, 2026, at the age of 85. Born Arvi Kullervo Lind…
Jürgen Kesting dead at age 85
Jürgen Kesting, the German journalist, music critic and author,
died on June 7, 2026, at the age of 85. Born in Duisburg on January 1, 1940, he studied German and…
Karel Tejkal dead at age 88
Karel Tejkal
died on June 7, 2026. He was a Czech radio journalist and publicist. His death was announced on that date. Tags Journalists, 07 June 2026, Czechia, Karel, Tejkal,…
Richard Scolyer dead at age 59
Richard Scolyer, an Australian pathologist and melanoma researcher,
died on June 7, 2026, at age 59. Born in Launceston in 1966, he became a senior staff specialist in tissue pathology…
Stacey King dead at age 59
Stacey King, the former Chicago Bulls center who later became a television announcer,
died on June 7, 2026, at age 59. Born Ronald Stacey King in Lawton, Oklahoma, on January…
Alan Riding dead at age 82, Journalist, author
Alan Riding, a British journalist and author who spent much of his career with The New York Times,
died on June 6, 2026. He was 82. Born in Rio de…
Hans Chrunak dead at age 76
Hans Chrunak, the Swedish swimming coach who led the national swim team for nearly a decade,
died on June 6, 2026, after battling cancer. He was 76. Born in 1950…
Manoa Rasigatale dead at age 78
Manoa Rasigatale, a Fijian politician and historian,
died on June 5, 2026, at age 78. Born on July 11, 1947, he also worked as a journalist, musician and television personality.…
Yoshihisa Uchida dead at age 101
Yoshihisa Uchida
died on June 5, 2026. He was a Japanese politician and journalist. Born on January 5, 1925, Uchida studied at Meiji University. Tags Journalists, Politicians, 05 June 2026,…
Norman Balon dead at age 89
Norman Balon, the British publican who spent more than six decades as landlord of the Coach and Horses in Soho,
died on June 4, 2026. Born in Ilford on January…
Jane Idleman Smith dead at age 88
Jane Idleman Smith, an American scholar of Islam and former Harvard University professor,
died on June 4, 2026, at age 88. Born in Park Ridge, Illinois, she devoted her career…
Ned Jarrett dead at age 93
Ned Jarrett, the American racing driver who won two NASCAR Cup Series championships,
died on June 4, 2026, at age 93. Born on October 12, 1932, in Conover, North Carolina,…
Jim Wooten dead at age 88
Jim Wooten, an American journalist who worked for ABC News and wrote books,
died on June 4, 2026, at age 88. Born in the United States, he joined ABC News…
Marita Monteleone dead at age 68
Marita Monteleone
died on June 3, 2026. She was an Argentine announcer and singer, known for her work in broadcasting and music. Born in Buenos Aires on September 12, 1957,…
James Blood Ulmer dead at age 86
James Blood Ulmer, the American guitarist and singer whose playing helped shape jazz, free funk and electric blues,
died on June 3, 2026. He was 86. Born Willie James Ulmer…
Reha Muhtar dead at age 66
Reha Muhtar, a Turkish anchorman, columnist and television reporter,
died on June 3, 2026, at age 66. Born in Istanbul on July 21, 1959, he began his career as a…
Margriet Hermans dead at age 72, Belgian singer, presenter, and politician
Margriet Hermans, the Belgian singer, presenter and politician who served as a senator from 2007 to 2011,
died on June 3, 2026, at the age of 72. Born Margareta Maria…
Eugène Attigan dead at age 55
Eugène Attigan, a Togolese journalist and television presenter with Togolese Television,
died on June 3, 2026, at the age of 55. Born in Lomé on December 20, 1970, he worked…
Josep Maria Cadena dead at age 90
Josep Maria Cadena
died on June 2, 2026. He was a Spanish journalist and art critic. Cadena was born in Barcelona on September 6, 1935, and died in the same…
Lyuben Dilov Jr. dead at age 61
Lyuben Dilov Jr., the Bulgarian writer, journalist and lawmaker,
died on June 2, 2026, from complications of a heart attack. He was 61. Born in Sofia on November 19, 1964,…
David J. Halberstam dead at age 74
David J. Halberstam, an American sports broadcaster and producer,
died on June 2, 2026, at age 74. Born October 7, 1951, he served as executive vice president and general manager…
William Willard Gibson Jr. dead at age 94
William Willard Gibson Jr., an American lawyer and legal scholar,
died on June 1, 2026, at age 94. Born in Amarillo, Texas, on March 5, 1932, he earned a B.A.…
Richard Mettler dead at age 56
Richard Mettler
died on June 1, 2026, of cancer. He was a French-born American film editor whose credits included "Desert Warrior," "Anthropoid" and "I.S.S.". Tags Journalists, 01 June 2026, America,…
Souleymane Diallo dead at age 80
Souleymane Diallo, a Guinean journalist and founder of the satirical newspaper Le Lynx,
died on June 1, 2026, at the age of 80–81. Born in 1945, he helped establish the…
Héctor Maseda Gutiérrez dead at age 83
Héctor Maseda Gutiérrez, a Cuban nuclear engineer and journalist,
died on May 30, 2026, at age 83. Born in Havana on January 18, 1943, he worked as a nuclear engineer…
Speight Jenkins dead at age 89
Speight Jenkins, the American music director and critic who guided Seattle Opera for more than three decades,
died on May 30, 2026, at age 89. Born in Dallas, Texas, on…
Steve Barrow dead at age 80
Steve Barrow, 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,…
Jutta Zilliacus dead at age 100
Jutta Zilliacus, 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…
Sanda Țăranu dead at age 87, Romanian actress, journalist, radio and television announcer
Sanda Țăranu
died on May 29, 2026. She was a Romanian actress, journalist, translator, and radio and television announcer. Tags Actors, Journalists, 29 May 2026, Romania, Sanda, May 2026, May…
Marcia Lucas dead at age 80
Marcia Lucas, 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…
Donald Newhouse dead at age 96
Donald Newhouse, 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…
Robert Daley dead at age 96, American writer, journalist
Robert Daley, 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,…
Martine Prenen dead at age 62
Martine Prenen, 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…
Beverly Afaglo dead at age 42
Beverly Afaglo, 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…
Parviz Ghelichkhani dead at age 80
Parviz Ghelichkhani, 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…
Ann Fox Chandonnet dead at age 83, Poet, journalist
Ann Fox Chandonnet, 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…
William W. Parmley dead at age 90
William W. Parmley, 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…
Thérèse Liotard dead at age 80
Thérèse Liotard, 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,…
Judith Chalmers dead at age 90
Judith Chalmers, 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…
Manny Nosowsky dead at age 94
Manny Nosowsky, 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…
Aglaia Kremezi dead at age 79
Aglaia Kremezi, 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…
Sally Head dead at age 79
Sally Head, 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…
Marideth Sisco dead at age 82
Marideth Sisco, 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,…
Patrick Sookhdeo dead at age 79, British activist, founder and director of Barnabas Aid
Patrick Sookhdeo, 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…
Huguette Bouchardeau dead at age 90, French politician, minister of the environment
Huguette Bouchardeau, 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…
Mohamed Ali Hafez dead at age 88
Mohamed Ali Hafez, 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…
Altaf Hassan Qureshi dead at age 94
Altaf Hassan Qureshi, 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…
Jane Healy dead at age 77
Jane Healy, 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…
Bas Westerweel dead at age 62
Bas Westerweel
died on May 15, 2026. He was a Dutch radio and television presenter, known for Het Klokhuis. His work in radio and television formed the basis of his…
Tony Zappone dead at age 78
Tony Zappone, 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…
Alan Rothwell dead at age 89
Alan Rothwell, 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,…
Miriam Gonczarska dead at age 53
Miriam Gonczarska, 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…
Mark Fuhrman dead at age 74, American detective, cancer
Mark Fuhrman, 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…
Rex Reed dead at age 87
Rex Reed, 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…
Didier Pillet dead at age 77, French journalist, editor-in-chief of Ouest-France
Didier Pillet, 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,…
Vladimir Molchanov dead at age 75
Vladimir Molchanov, 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…
Anne Cohen dead at age 85
Anne Cohen, 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…
René Cárdenas Nicaraguan sportswriter and announcer dead at age 96
René Cárdenas, 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,…
Bianca Gambino dead at age 52
Bianca Gambino
died on May 10, 2026. She was a Colombian journalist, radio announcer and television presenter. Known as Bianca Georgina Gambino Rosero, she worked in Colombian media and was…
Rainer Nitschke dead at age 79
Rainer Nitschke, a German radio and television presenter,
died on May 10, 2026. No cause of death was stated in the available information. Rainer Nitschke [de], 79, German radio and…
John Barbour dead at age 93, Canadian actor, comedian, and television presenter
John Barbour, 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…
Kevin Ndjomo dead
Kevin Ndjomo, 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…
Margareta Waterman dead at age 93
Margareta Waterman, 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…
Karin Spaink dead at age 68
Karin Spaink, 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…
Pat Caputo dead at age 67
Pat Caputo, 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…
Joni Lamb dead at age 65
Joni Lamb, 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…
Giovanni Cervetti Italian politician dead at age 92
Giovanni Cervetti, an Italian politician,
died on May 7, 2026. Giovanni Cervetti [it], 92, Italian politician. Tags Politicians, 07 May 2026, Cervetti, Giovanni, Italy, 2026-05-07, May 2026, May 7
Philip Caputo dead at age 84
Philip Caputo, 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,…
Aryeh Stern dead at age 81
Aryeh Stern, 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…
Manuela Hoelterhoff dead at age 77
Manuela Hoelterhoff, 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…
Judith Barnard dead at age 94, American writer, heart failure
Judith Barnard, the American writer known as Judith Michael,
died on May 6, 2026, of heart failure. She wrote under the name Judith Michael. Judith Barnard, 94, American writer (Judith…
Georgy Golitsyn dead at age 91
Georgy Golitsyn, 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…
Peter Ferrara dead at age 71
Peter Ferrara, 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…
Dante Ang dead
Dante Ang, 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…
Soledad Gallego-Díaz dead at age 75
Soledad Gallego-Díaz, 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…
Robert A. Stebbins dead at age 87
Robert A. Stebbins, 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…