an American Methodist minister and human rights activist associated with the Gwangju Uprising, died April 16, 2026. His work was linked to religious ministry and human rights advocacy · South Korea · 16 April 2026 · April 2026 · Capricorn
a Guinean arms dealer and politician, died on April 16, 2026, at the age of 66. Born in Boké on January 25, 1960, he became wealthy after being among several people given large amounts of rice by the government to… · 16 April 2026 · April 2026
an American politician and former lieutenant governor of Virginia, died on April 16, 2026, in Wakefield, Virginia, at age 47. A Democrat, he served as Virginia’s 41st lieutenant governor from 2018 to 2022 and was the second African-American elected statewide… · Suicide By Gunshot · 16 April 2026 · April 2026
Japanese politician and mayor of Higashine since 1998, died on April 16, 2026, at the age of 82. He served as mayor of Higashine, Yamagata Prefecture, for seven terms, and died in office. Born in Higashine on October 25, 1943,… · 16 April 2026 · April 2026 · Seigo
a Slovenian diplomat and librarian, died on April 16, 2026, at the age of 86. He served as Slovenia’s ambassador to the Vatican and as Chancellor of the Order of the Holy Sepulchre. Born in Maribor on October 7, 1939,… · Croatia · England · Germany · France · Russia · Italy · Spain · 16 April 2026 · April 2026 · Iván
an Australian politician and Western Australia MLA from 1983 to 1996, died on April 16, 2026, aged 82. He was a Labor Party member of the Legislative Assembly of Western Australia from 1983 to 1996 and served as a minister… · 16 April 2026 · April 2026
an Indian sports administrator and president of the Indian Olympic Association from 2014 to 2017, died on April 16, 2026, aged 77. He was also an Indian squash and triathlon administrator and served as president of the World Squash Federation,… · 16 April 2026 · April 2026
a Japanese politician, died on April 16, 2026 · 16 April 2026 · April 2026
a British politician and barrister, died on April 16, 2026, aged 93. Known as Reginald Patrick Ground QC, he served as a Conservative councillor on the London Borough of Hammersmith from 1968 to 1971, representing the Parson's Green ward. He… · 16 April 2026 · April 2026
an Italian politician and sociologist, died on April 16, 2026, at the age of 92. Born in Padua on November 30, 1933, she graduated from the University of Padua in 1956 with a degree in sociology and later studied at… · 16 April 2026 · April 2026
an American Methodist minister and human rights activist associated with the Gwangju Uprising, died on April 16, 2026. Harvey was known for work in both ministry and human rights activism · 16 April 2026 · April 2026
a Japanese legal scholar and academic, died on April 15, 2026, at the age of 94. He specialized in administrative law and served as an honorary professor at the University of Tokyo. Shiono was also a member of the Japan… · 15 April 2026 · April 2026
the American-born German businessman and emerging markets fund manager, died on April 15, 2026, at age 89. Born Joseph Bernhard Mark Mobius in Hempstead, New York, he founded Mobius Capital Partners LLP and spent more than three decades at Franklin… · Taiwan · 15 April 2026 · April 2026
an American politician and lawyer who served in the Washington Senate from 2005 to 2011, died on April 15, 2026. He represented the 23rd legislative district as a Democrat, serving communities including Bainbridge Island, Keyport, Poulsbo, Kingston, Hansville, Silverdale and… · 15 April 2026 · April 2026
Lithuanian composer of classical music and diplomat, died on April 15, 2026. He was 88. Balakauskas was born on December 19, 1937, in Miliūnai and graduated from Vilnius Pedagogical University in 1961. After mandatory service in the Soviet Army from… · 15 April 2026 · April 2026
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
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
an American politician and mayor of Arlington, Texas, from 2003 to 2015, died on April 14, 2026, at the age of 87. Born Robert Nance Cluck Jr. in Cisco, Texas, on March 20, 1939, he served two terms on the… · 14 April 2026 · April 2026
a Czechoslovak-born Israeli author, psychologist and former lawmaker, died on April 14, 2026. He was 89. Born in Bratislava, Czechoslovakia, in 1936, Breznitz served as a member of the Knesset from 2006 to 2007. He was also a former professor… · 14 April 2026 · April 2026
the French football administrator who served as president of the French Football Federation from 2005 to 2010, died on April 14, 2026, at the age of 90. Born Jean Pierre Edmond Escalettes on May 29, 1935, he won the federation… · 14 April 2026 · April 2026
a Spanish politician and senator from 1979 to 1993, died on April 14, 2026, at the age of 87. Born on August 24, 1938, in Sella, Spain, he was a lawyer and a member of the Spanish Socialist Worker's Party.… · 14 April 2026 · April 2026
a Tanzanian Roman Catholic prelate and bishop of Kondoa since 2011, died on April 14, 2026, at the age of 64. Born on April 1, 1962, in Arusha, then Tanganyika, he was ordained a priest for the Diocese of Dodoma… · 14 April 2026 · April 2026
an American politician, died on April 14, 2026, at the age of 91. Born in Wewoka, Oklahoma, in 1934, he graduated from the University of Oklahoma College of Law. Howell served in the Oklahoma Senate from 1970 to 1986, representing… · 14 April 2026 · April 2026
the American politician who served as a Dallas city councillor from 1969 to 1973, died on April 13, 2026. She was 100. Martinez was the first Mexican-American member of the Dallas City Council, winning election in 1969 and serving four… · 13 April 2026 · April 2026 · Martínez
an American politician, diplomat and attorney, died on April 13, 2026, at age 86. He was born on December 6, 1939, in Rosenberg, Texas, and attended public schools there before graduating from Lamar High School. Schechter earned a bachelor’s degree… · 13 April 2026 · April 2026
Australian politician and senator for the Northern Territory from 1998 to 2013, died on April 13, 2026, of a heart attack. Born Patricia Margaret Crossin in Melbourne on March 21, 1956, she was educated at Deakin University, where she graduated… · 13 April 2026 · April 2026
a Mexican politician and agricultural engineer who served as a deputy from 1997 to 2000, died on April 13, 2026, at the age of 73. Born in Monclova, Coahuila, on September 1, 1952, he was elected in the 1997 mid-term… · 13 April 2026 · April 2026
an American Presbyterian minister and author, died on April 13, 2026, at the age of 75. He served as a Presbyterian reverend for more than 50 years and wrote more than 20 books. Crotts also served as director of the… · 13 April 2026 · April 2026
a Mexican politician and agronomic engineer who served as a deputy from 1997 to 2000, died on April 13, 2026, at the age of 73. Born on September 1, 1952, in Monclova, Mexico, he was a member of the Party… · 13 April 2026 · April 2026
a Japanese politician, died on April 13, 2026, of a heart attack. He was 83. Fujii was a former member of Japan’s House of Councillors in the Diet, the national legislature. A native of Shirakawa, Gifu, he was born in… · 13 April 2026 · April 2026
a Ghanaian politician and member of parliament from 2017 to 2021, died on April 12, 2026, aged 60. He represented the Salaga South Constituency in the Northern Region in the Seventh Parliament of the Fourth Republic of Ghana on the… · 12 April 2026 · April 2026
a Bangladeshi lawyer and former minister of law, justice and parliamentary affairs, died on April 12, 2026, at the age of 88. He served as Bangladesh’s minister for law, justice and parliamentary affairs from 2009 to 2013. Born on July… · Britain · 12 April 2026 · April 2026
a Polish politician and engineer who served as minister of transport, navigation and communications from 1987 to 1989, died on April 12, 2026, at the age of 92. Born in Siedlce, Poland, on November 13, 1933, he was a member… · 12 April 2026 · April 2026
an American politician who served on the Cleveland City Council from 1990 to 2001 and in the Ohio House of Representatives from 2011 to 2018, died on April 12, 2026, at age 80. Born in Cleveland on February 13, 1946,… · 12 April 2026 · April 2026
an American diplomat and president of Refugees International from 1990 to 2001, died on April 11, 2026, of cancer. He was 82. Born in New Rochelle, New York, in 1943, Rosenblatt graduated from Harvard College and attended Stanford Law School… · Sri Lanka · 11 April 2026 · April 2026
an American politician and member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from 1993 to 1999, died on April 11, 2026. He was 93. Born Jan. 15, 1933, in Wilson, Wisconsin, Otte graduated from Oostburg High School and served in the United… · 11 April 2026 · April 2026
a Mexican politician and lawyer, died on April 11, 2026, at the age of 94. He served twice in the Chamber of Deputies, was a senator from 1991 to 1992, and served as governor of Tabasco from 1992 to 1994.… · 11 April 2026 · April 2026
a South Korean politician and former member of the National Assembly, died on April 11, 2026, at the age of 89. Born on September 6, 1936, in Gimje, Korea, Japan, he was a member of the Democratic Justice Party and… · 11 April 2026 · April 2026
an American lobbyist, died on April 11, 2026, at the age of 79. Born in Washington, D.C., on September 14, 1946, he graduated from the University of Notre Dame in 1968 and served in the United States Navy from 1968… · 11 April 2026 · April 2026
Turkish politician and acting president in 1993, died on April 11, 2026, at the age of 92. He was twice a member of Turkey’s Grand National Assembly and served as its speaker from 1991 to 1995. Born in İzmir on… · 11 April 2026 · April 2026
2026. He was an Italian film literary critic, writer and politician. No further details about his death were provided · 11 April 2026 · April 2026 · April 11
a Cameroonian politician and president of the Senate from 2013 to 2026, died on April 11, 2026. He was 91. Born in Bangangté on 26 October 1934, he also served as mayor of Bangangté from 2002 to 2007. A member… · 11 April 2026 · April 2026
Czech politician and surgeon who served as a member of the Chamber of Deputies from 2008 to 2017, died on April 10, 2026, at the age of 75. Born on September 12, 1950, in Ivančice, Czechoslovakia, he represented the South… · 10 April 2026 · April 2026
2026. He was an American politician and a member of the Missouri House of Representatives from 2005 to 2013 · 10 April 2026 · April 2026 · April 10
a German politician and former teacher, died on April 10, 2026, at the age of 98. Born in Frankfurt on January 8, 1928, he was a member of the Social Democratic Party and served in the Landtag of Hesse from… · 10 April 2026 · April 2026
a Syrian novelist and poet, died on April 10, 2026, at the age of 95. Born in 1931 in Bab Tuma, Damascus, she was also a writer, academic and politician. Khoury graduated from Damascus University with a bachelor’s degree in… · France · 10 April 2026 · April 2026
a Mexican politician and former mayor of Benito Juárez Municipality, died on April 10, 2026, at the age of 71. She served as mayor from 1999 to 2002 and was a member of the Chamber of Deputies from 1991 to… · 10 April 2026 · April 2026 · Solis
an American politician and member of the U.S. House of Representatives from 1989 to 2021, died on April 10, 2026, at the age of 79. A Democrat, he represented parts of the north Bronx and southern Westchester County in New… · 10 April 2026 · April 2026
the British civil servant who served as Permanent Secretary to the Lord Chancellor’s Office from 1998 to 2003, died on April 10, 2026, aged 83. Sir Gerald Hayden Phillips was born on February 9, 1943. He was educated at Cambridgeshire… · 10 April 2026 · April 2026
2026. He was an Estonian politician who served as minister of the environment from 1994 to 1995 and as a member of parliament from 1995 to 2003 · 10 April 2026 · April 2026 · April 10
an Italian politician and teacher, died on April 10, 2026, in Cassano Magnago at the age of 87. She served in the Chamber of Deputies from 1972 to 1979 and in the Senate of the Republic from 2006 to 2008.… · 10 April 2026 · April 2026
an Iranian reformist politician and diplomat, died on April 9, 2026, at the age of 81. Born in Tehran in 1944, he served as Iran’s foreign minister from 1997 to 2005 and later was an advisor to Supreme Leader Ayatollah… · 09 April 2026 · April 2026
a Tajik politician and chairman of the Communist Party of Tajikistan, died on April 9, 2026, at the age of 77. Born in Langar-kalon in Mu'minobod District, Khatlon Region, Tajik SSR, on August 15, 1948, he graduated from the Pedagogical… · 09 April 2026 · April 2026
a Russian sports activist and six-time Deaflympics wrestling gold medalist, died on April 9, 2026, at the age of 78. Born on January 18, 1948, in Rybinsky District, Krasnoyarsk Krai, he studied at deaf schools in Novokuznetsk and Odessa. Rukhledev… · 09 April 2026 · April 2026
2026. He was a Russian physicist and politician who served as a people's deputy of the Soviet Union from 1989 to 1991 · 09 April 2026 · April 2026 · April 9
a Pakistani politician who served as governor of Punjab in 1999 and as a senator from 2012 to 2018, died on April 9, 2026. He was 90. Khosa was born on October 20, 1935, in Bahadurgarh, Dera Ghazi Khan District,… · Britain · 09 April 2026 · April 2026
an Italian politician and senator, died on April 9, 2026, at the age of 95. Born in Postioma, Italy, on November 17, 1930, he was a member of Christian Democracy and served in the Senate of the Republic from 1979… · 09 April 2026 · April 2026
a Canadian politician, died on April 9, 2026, at the age of 75. A retired politician, he was a former mayor of Ville-Marie borough in Montreal, Quebec. Forcillo, who had Italian ancestry and held a degree from the École nationale… · 09 April 2026 · April 2026
an American jurist and judge who served on the International Court of Justice from 1981 to 2000, died on April 9, 2026. He was vice president of the court from 1994 to 1997 and president from 1997 to 2000. Schwebel,… · 09 April 2026 · April 2026
Baron Beecham, a British politician and member of the House of Lords from 2010 to 2021, died on April 9, 2026, aged 81. Born in 1944, he was a British Labour politician and a senior figure in English local government.… · 09 April 2026 · April 2026
Peruvian politician and former deputy, died on April 9, 2026, at the age of 98. Born in Rioja, Peru, on March 29, 1928, he served in the Congress of the Republic from 1963 to 1968 and again from 1980 to… · America · 09 April 2026 · April 2026
an American baseball player who appeared for the Kansas City Athletics, New York Yankees and Washington Senators, died on April 9, 2026, at age 87. William Ronald Bryan was born in Morgan, Georgia, on December 4, 1938, and was a… · 09 April 2026 · April 2026
3rd Viscount Bridgeman, a British businessman and politician and member of the House of Lords since 1983, died on April 9, 2026, aged 95. Born Robin John Orlando Bridgeman on December 5, 1930, he was a hereditary peer and sat… · 09 April 2026 · April 2026
an Australian politician and Queensland MLA, died on April 8, 2026, aged 44. James Anthony Sullivan served as the member for Stafford in the Queensland Legislative Assembly from 2020 until his death. He was promoted to Assistant Minister for Justice… · 08 April 2026 · April 2026
a Turkish diplomat, died on April 8, 2026, at the age of 71. Born in Istanbul on October 22, 1954, he earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from Boğaziçi University in 1977 and later received a master’s degree in… · 08 April 2026 · April 2026
an Austrian lawyer and politician, died on April 8, 2026. He was 93. Born in Vienna on October 25, 1932, he studied law and received a doctorate in 1958. By 1965, he was a lawyer. Ofner began his political career… · 08 April 2026 · April 2026
an Indian politician who served as an MP from 2006 to 2024 and as minister of health and family welfare from 2012 to 2014, died on April 8, 2026, at age 88. Born on January 12, 1938, in Malda, West… · 08 April 2026 · April 2026
an Indian politician and twice-elected member of Parliament who served as minister of health from 1984 to 1986 and minister of urban development from 1986 to 1989, died on April 8, 2026, at the age of 94. She was born… · Britain · 08 April 2026 · April 2026
a Russian politician, died on April 8, 2026, at the age of 83. Born on July 24, 1942, in Shekpeer, in the Tuvan People's Republic, he was a retired politician who led Tuva for 21 years, from 1986 to 2007.… · 08 April 2026 · April 2026
a Pakistani politician and member of the Provincial Assembly of the Punjab since 2024, died on April 8, 2026. He was elected to the assembly as a candidate of the Pakistan Muslim League (N) from Constituency PP-83 Khushab-III in the… · 08 April 2026 · April 2026
Canadian politician and lieutenant governor of Saskatchewan from 2012 to 2018, died on April 8, 2026, at age 82. Born in Regina on October 25, 1943, she was appointed as the province’s 21st lieutenant governor in 2012, succeeding Gordon Barnhart,… · 08 April 2026 · April 2026
an American politician who served on the Chicago City Council, died on April 8, 2026. He was 87. Gabinski represented the 32nd Ward on the Chicago City Council from 1969 to 1998 and served as the ward’s Democratic committeeman from… · 08 April 2026 · April 2026
a Togolese politician and senator since 2025, died on April 8, 2026. He was 63. Kaboua was a member of the Movement of Centrist Republicans (MRC), which he founded and led as its inaugural president. Born on April 27, 1962,… · 08 April 2026 · April 2026
a funeral home director and Democratic politician who served in the Florida House of Representatives from 2000 to 2002, died on April 8, 2026, at the age of 77. Born in the Bronx in New York City, he moved to… · America · 08 April 2026 · April 2026
Norwegian politician and minister of trade and shipping from 1990 to 1991, died on April 8, 2026, at the age of 83. A member of the Labour Party, she was born in Skien and served as personal secretary to the… · 08 April 2026 · April 2026
a Marshallese politician who served as president from 2020 to 2024, died on April 8, 2026, of cancer. He was born in Majuro in 1951 and represented Wotho Atoll in the Legislature of the Marshall Islands from 2008. Kabua also… · 08 April 2026 · April 2026
an Uzbek politician and economist who served as minister of economy from 2005 to 2006, died on April 7, 2026, in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, at the age of 75. Born in Tashkent on March 30, 1951, he held the post of… · 07 April 2026 · April 2026
a Russian politician and lawyer who served as a member of the State Duma from 2000 to 2007, died on April 7, 2026, at the age of 77. Born Valentina Borisovna Savostyanova on September 21, 1948, in Donetsk in the… · Ukraine · 07 April 2026 · April 2026
a Russian politician and farmer, died on April 7, 2026, at the age of 75. He was a member of the Soviet of the Union from 1987 to 1989 and belonged to the Communist Party of the Soviet Union. Dolmatov… · 07 April 2026 · April 2026
a Ukrainian diplomat and Minister of Finance of Ukraine from 1997 to 2001, died on April 7, 2026, at the age of 73. Born in Kyiv on September 27, 1952, he graduated from Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv in… · 07 April 2026 · April 2026
a Canadian politician and former Nunavut MLA, died on April 7, 2026, at age 73. He represented Amittuq from 2004 to 2013 after winning the seat in the 2004 Nunavut election. Tapardjuk served on the Executive Council of Nunavut as… · 07 April 2026 · April 2026
a French politician, died on April 7, 2026 · 07 April 2026 · April 2026
an Irish architect and urban designer, died on April 7, 2026, aged 79. Born in Dublin on July 13, 1946, he studied architecture at University College Dublin, graduating in 1970, and later earned a master’s degree in urban design at…
an American politician and member of the West Virginia House of Delegates, died on April 7, 2026. He was 80. Pyles served in the House from the 51st district from 2016 to 2020. In 2018, Democrats including Pyles won all… · 07 April 2026 · April 2026
an Azerbaijani politician and member of parliament from 1991 to 2000, died on April 7, 2026, at the age of 76. Born on May 20, 1949, in Horavar, Azerbaijan SSR, Soviet Union, he also worked as a legal advisor. Mutallimli… · 07 April 2026 · April 2026
an American Reformed Baptist minister, died on April 7, 2026, at the age of 91. Born Albert Newton Martin in Alexandria, Virginia, on April 11, 1934, he served as pastor of Trinity Baptist Church in Montville, New Jersey, from 1962… · Spain · 07 April 2026 · April 2026
a German trade unionist and former president of the Building and Construction Union, died on April 6, 2026, at the age of 96. Born in Fürth on January 20, 1930, he completed an apprenticeship as a carpenter and joined both… · 06 April 2026 · April 2026
an Italian magistrate, died on April 6, 2026, at the age of 86. Born in Pace del Mela, Italy, on December 28, 1939, he graduated from the University of Messina. Calogero was responsible for the arrest of numerous militants of… · 06 April 2026 · April 2026
a Japanese politician and former member of the House of Councillors, died on April 6, 2026. He was a member of the Democratic Party of Japan and served in the House of Councillors, the upper house of Japan’s national legislature,… · 06 April 2026 · April 2026
2026. He was an Irish politician and TD, serving in the Dáil from 1981 to 2002 and again from 2007 to 2020. Barrett was minister of education from 1986 to 1987 and served twice as minister of defence · 06 April 2026 · April 2026 · April 6 · Sean
the Scottish sports administrator who served as president of the World Anti-Doping Agency from 2014 to 2019, died on April 6, 2026, aged 84. He was vice-president of the International Olympic Committee from 2012 to 2016 and chairman of the… · Britain · 06 April 2026 · April 2026
Austrian-born German politician and former minister of post and telecommunications and High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina, died on April 6, 2026. He was 95. Schwarz-Schilling served as minister of post and telecommunications from 1982 to 1992 and as High… · 06 April 2026 · April 2026
2026. He was a Chinese politician who served as chairman of the Tibet Autonomous Regional Committee of the CPCC from 1984 to 1986 · 06 April 2026 · April 2026 · April 6
a South Korean politician and lawyer who served as minister of justice from 1982 to 1985, died on April 6, 2026, at the age of 93. He was born on November 8, 1932, in Changwon, Japanese-occupied Korea. Bae’s death was… · 06 April 2026 · April 2026
Argentine military officer, academic and historian, died on April 6, 2026, at the age of 86. Born in Rosario on December 1, 1939, he served in the Argentine Navy, reaching the rank of Comodoro. He was an academic and later… · 06 April 2026 · April 2026
2026, by suicide. He was a Thai politician who served as a member of parliament from 2019 to 2023. His death was reported with limited details · 05 April 2026 · April 2026 · April 5
a New Zealand diplomat and ambassador to France from 1988 to 1992 and to Italy from 1994 to 1998, died on April 5, 2026, aged 90. Born in Hāwera on August 30, 1935, she worked at the Ministry of Foreign…
2026. He was a Bangladeshi politician and served as a member of parliament from 2008 to 2014. His death was announced without further details · 05 April 2026 · April 2026 · April 5
2026. He was a Bosnian writer and politician · 05 April 2026 · April 2026 · April 5