a Japanese politician, died on March 5, 2026. A member of the Liberal Democratic Party, he served in the House of Councillors from 1983 to 1989 and again from 1992 to 1998. Urata was born on June 20, 1925, and… · 05 March 2026 · March 2026
a Polish politician, died on March 5, 2026, at the age of 88. Born Jerzy Marian Józefiak on December 1, 1937, in Bydgoszcz, Poland, he was a member of the Polish Social Democratic Union and served in the Sejm from… · 05 March 2026 · March 2026
an American librarian and former president of the American Library Association, died on March 5, 2026, at age 86. Known as Mitch Freedman, he was recognized for his advocacy for socially responsible cataloging and library technologies, and for championing intellectual… · 05 March 2026 · March 2026
a Spanish politician, died on March 5, 2026, following a long illness in Aínsa, Spain, at the age of 51. Palacín, a leader of the Chunta Aragonesista, served in the Cortes of Aragon from 2011 to 2026. Born in Huesca… · 05 March 2026 · March 2026 · Joaquin
an American aviation executive who led the Cessna Aircraft Company for three decades and later served as president of Textron’s Aviation Sector, died on March 5, 2026. Meyer transformed American Aviation Corporation into Grumman American before becoming chairman and chief… · 05 March 2026 · March 2026
French politician and former mayor of Ploudalmézeau, died on March 5, 2026. Born Marguerite Arzel on June 12, 1956, she served as mayor of Ploudalmézeau from 2001 until her resignation in 2025. She was a member of the National Assembly… · 05 March 2026 · March 2026
an American mathematician and university administrator, died on March 5, 2026, at age 89. She served as interim chancellor of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln for six months before becoming president of the University of New Hampshire, a post she held… · 05 March 2026 · March 2026
a Hungarian educator and politician, died on March 5, 2026. He was 74. Born on February 19, 1952, in Csongrád, Hungary, Vincze served as a member of the National Assembly for Csongrád (Csongrád County Constituency IV) from 1998 to 2014.… · 05 March 2026 · March 2026
a Serbian writer, died on March 5, 2026. He was born in Bácsfeketehegy on April 11, 1943, to László Fehér and Julianna Vranyó. From 1974 to 1983, he served as deputy editor-in-chief of Novi Sad Television, and from 1983 to… · 05 March 2026 · March 2026
the American football executive who served as president of the Green Bay Packers for 19 years, died on March 5, 2026, at age 89. Harlan also held the titles of chairman of the board and chief executive officer for the… · 05 March 2026 · March 2026
an Italian footballer who played for Napoli and Udinese, died on March 5, 2026, at the age of 72. He was Napoli’s second goalkeeper from 1977 to 1984 and made 13 appearances across six seasons, serving as the deputy to… · 05 March 2026 · March 2026
American civil rights activist, died on March 5, 2026, at age 85. Also known as Bernard LaFayette Jr., he was a civil rights organizer and Baptist minister who was a leader in the Civil Rights Movement. He played a leading… · 05 March 2026 · March 2026
an American politician, died on March 4, 2026, in New York City at age 95. Born Roslynn Myers in Manhattan on January 30, 1931, she was also an activist, businesswoman and television host. Eldridge earned a political science degree from… · 04 March 2026 · March 2026
a South African politician and activist, died on March 4, 2026, in Johannesburg at the age of 77. He was a South African anti-apartheid revolutionary for the African National Congress and served jail time with Nelson Mandela from 1985. Lekota… · 04 March 2026 · March 2026
an Indian journalist and diplomat who was editor of the Hindustan Times, died on March 4, 2026, aged 88. Born Hari Krishan Dua on July 1, 1937, in Sargodha, Punjab Province, British India, he served as editor of the Hindustan… · 04 March 2026 · March 2026
a Chinese politician and Communist revolutionary, died on March 4, 2026. He was a member of the Politburo Standing Committee and was considered the last living member of the second generation of CCP leadership. Born on April 24, 1917, in… · 04 March 2026 · March 2026
a French doctor and politician, died on March 4, 2026. Born Hélène Roujon in Sumène on October 4, 1935, she graduated from the University of Montpellier School of Medicine with a diploma in occupational medicine. In the 1970s, she joined… · 04 March 2026 · March 2026
a Ukrainian political activist and former People’s Deputy of Ukraine of the 1st convocation, died on March 3, 2026. Born on 10 August 1946, she was an Honored Doctor of Ukraine and served as chief physician of Novopetrivtsi District Hospital… · 03 March 2026 · March 2026
an American political candidate and politician, died on March 3, 2026, at age 48. Greene was the Democratic Party's nominee in the 2010 United States Senate election in South Carolina, where he was defeated by incumbent Republican Sen. Jim DeMint.… · 03 March 2026 · March 2026
a Russian politician, died on March 3, 2026, at the age of 89. A member of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union, he served in the Soviet of the Union from 1979 to 1984. Shcherbakov was born on May… · 03 March 2026 · March 2026
a Russian politician, died on March 3, 2026, in Chelyabinsk, Russia, at the age of 97. A member of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union, he served as chairman of the executive committee of the Jewish Autonomous Oblast from… · 03 March 2026 · March 2026
an Indian politician and writer who served as a Union minister and parliamentarian for the Vatakara constituency, died on March 3, 2026. He was 89. Born on September 20, 1936, in Coimbatore, then in Madras Presidency, British India, he was… · 03 March 2026 · March 2026
a Filipino physician, educator and public official, died on March 3, 2026. Also known as Alfredo R. A. Bengzon, he served as vice-president for the Professional Schools of Ateneo de Manila University, dean of the Ateneo School of Medicine and… · 03 March 2026 · March 2026
an Indonesian politician and army general who served as the sixth vice president of Indonesia, died on March 2, 2026, at the age of 90. Born in Surabaya, Dutch East Indies, on November 15, 1935, he graduated from the Army… · 02 March 2026 · March 2026
a Lebanese politician, died on March 2, 2026. Born in Beirut on August 22, 1955, he was a member of parliament representing the Nabatieh District and led Hezbollah's political wing, the Loyalty to the Resistance Bloc, in the Lebanese parliament.… · 02 March 2026 · March 2026 · Ra'ad
an Indian educationist and politician, died on March 2, 2026. He was 91. Waghmare served as a Member of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha from Maharashtra and was also president of the Latur Municipal Council. He was the founder vice… · 02 March 2026 · March 2026
an American diplomat, died on March 2, 2026. Corr was born on August 6, 1934, in Norman, Oklahoma. He received a B.A. from the University of Oklahoma in 1957 and an M.A. from the same university in 1961. He served… · 02 March 2026 · March 2026
a Russian businessman and politician, died on March 2, 2026, at the age of 67. Of Chechen descent, he served as the representative to the Federation Council of Russia from the executive body of the Chechen Republic from 2004 to… · 02 March 2026 · March 2026
a Japanese politician and former leader of the Democratic Party for the People and the Democratic Party, died on March 2, 2026. A native of Nagoya, Aichi, he attended Waseda University and received a Ph.D. in fiscal and monetary policies… · 02 March 2026 · March 2026
Iranian spouse of the president from 1981 to 1989, died on March 2, 2026. Born around 1947 in Mashhad, Iran, she was the widow of Ali Khamenei, whom she married in 1964. The couple had six children. She maintained a… · 02 March 2026 · March 2026
an American politician who served as a Republican member of the Kansas House of Representatives for the 121st district from 2017 to 2026, died March 2, 2026, in Olathe, Kansas, at the age of 70. Born in Passaic, New Jersey,… · 02 March 2026 · March 2026
an Italian politician, died on March 2, 2026, at the age of 92. Born in Pozzallo, Italy, on June 1, 1933, he was a member of the Italian Socialist Party and served in the Chamber of Deputies from 1979 to… · 02 March 2026 · March 2026
an American politician and jurist who served as a United States district judge for the Western District of Oklahoma, died on March 2, 2026, at age 86. Born in Beaver, Oklahoma, on January 22, 1940, he earned a Bachelor of… · 02 March 2026 · March 2026
a German businessman and politician, died on March 1, 2026. Born Gerhard Anton Meinl on September 5, 1957, in Kempfenhausen, Upper Bavaria, he lived in Geretsried from childhood and later studied law and philosophy in Munich and Fribourg. After completing… · 01 March 2026 · March 2026
Icelandic politician and the longest-serving prime minister of Iceland, died on March 1, 2026, at age 78. He served as prime minister from 1991 to 2004, as foreign minister from 2004 to 2005, and as chairman of the Independence Party… · 01 March 2026 · March 2026
an Italian politician and former mayor of Cento and member of the Chamber of Deputies, died on March 1, 2026. Born in Cento on March 29, 1952, he worked as a civil servant before entering national politics through the Italian… · 01 March 2026 · March 2026
an Iranian politician who served as president of Iran from 2005 to 2013, died on March 1, 2026. He also served as mayor of Tehran from 2003 to 2005 and was a member of the Expediency Discernment Council. Ideologically a… · 01 March 2026 · March 2026
a Bulgarian politician, died on March 1, 2026, in Sofia at the age of 50. Born on October 8, 1975, in Sofia, he was a member of Revival and served in the National Assembly from 2023 to 2026 · 01 March 2026 · March 2026
an American academic administrator and the thirteenth president of St. Augustine's University, died on March 1, 2026, at age 80. Born in Tyler, Texas, on February 1, 1946, she was the daughter of Mary and Otis Johnson. She attended Emmett… · 01 March 2026 · March 2026
an American activist and long-term elected official in Broward County, Florida, died on March 1, 2026. She was 86. Gunzburger served as a Broward County commissioner and worked as a social worker and teacher. She was known for supporting environmental… · 01 March 2026 · March 2026
an Iranian military officer, died on February 28, 2026, at the age of 62. He served as Iran’s minister of defence from 2024 to 2026, after previously holding the post of deputy chief of staff for the Iranian Armed Forces… · 28 February 2026 · February 2026 · killed
a Kenyan politician and member of the Parliament of Kenya, died on February 28, 2026, aged 53. He was born on December 12, 1972, in Narok County, Kenya, and later attended Mogondo Primary School, Maseno National School, and the Taras… · 28 February 2026 · February 2026
a Swiss politician, died on February 28, 2026, at the age of 91. Born in Neuchâtel on March 11, 1934, he was a member of the Swiss Liberal Party (PLS). He studied at the University of Neuchâtel and the École… · 28 February 2026 · February 2026
the English clothing chain executive who founded and led River Island, died on February 28, 2026. Born Bernard Pokrasse on February 10, 1926, he was educated at the Jewish Free School and Northern Polytechnic Institute. He helped in his parents’… · 28 February 2026 · February 2026
an Iranian brigadier general and fighter pilot in the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force, died on February 28, 2026, during the 2026 Israeli–United States strikes on Iran. He served in various command roles within the Iranian military, including as… · 28 February 2026 · February 2026 · Airstrikes
an American politician who served in the West Virginia House of Delegates, died on February 28, 2026, at age 78. He represented district 94 from 2022 until his death, and previously served in the chamber from 2010 to 2014 and… · 28 February 2026 · February 2026
an Iranian military official and former director of the Organization of Defensive Innovation and Research, died on February 28, 2026, at the age of 66–67. Born in Isfahan in 1959, he also served as deputy defence minister and as dean… · Israel · 28 February 2026 · February 2026 · killed
an American military officer and politician, died on February 27, 2026, at age 87. Born James Gordon Gritz in Enid, Oklahoma, he served as an officer in the United States Army Special Forces during the Vietnam War. After leaving the… · 27 February 2026 · February 2026
a Bangladeshi politician and lawyer, died on February 27, 2026. He was a Bangladesh Awami League politician and served as a Jatiya Sangsad member for Tangail-8 from 2019 to 2024. Born on 12 February 1956 in Tangail, Bangladesh, he was… · 27 February 2026 · February 2026
an American politician, died on February 27, 2026. A Republican, he was elected to two full terms in the New Jersey General Assembly and served from 1985 to 1990, representing the 21st Legislative District. Genova entered the Assembly in a… · 27 February 2026 · February 2026
an Argentine politician, journalist and cultural promoter, died on February 27, 2026, at the age of 61. Born in Buenos Aires in 1964, he served as Argentina’s Secretary of Culture and Communications from 1999 to 2001, Secretary of Culture of… · 27 February 2026 · February 2026 · Dario
a Scottish politician and the first woman to serve as Lord Provost of Aberdeen, died on February 27, 2026. Born in Aberdeen as Margaret Burnett on 14 March 1930, she was educated at Broomhill Primary, Ruthrieston Secondary School and Webster's… · 27 February 2026 · February 2026
an Indian sociologist, died on February 26, 2026. Also known as Tharailath Koshy Oommen, he was Professor Emeritus at the Centre for the Study of Social Systems, Jawaharlal Nehru University. He was an author and teacher and served as the… · 26 February 2026 · February 2026
the Italian academic, economist and politician who served as Minister of Treasury from 1992 to 1994, died on February 26, 2026, in Florence, Italy, at the age of 92. Born in Florence on 29 June 1933, he earned a bachelor’s… · 26 February 2026 · February 2026
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
a Norwegian politician, died on February 26, 2026. He was born in Stavanger on January 2, 1965, and was a member of the Progress Party. Bjørheim was elected to the Norwegian Parliament from Rogaland in 1989 and was not re-elected… · 26 February 2026 · February 2026
a Canadian writer, died on February 26, 2026, at age 83 from complications of Alzheimer's disease. Born in Montreal on March 6, 1942, he was a member of the Académie des lettres du Québec and was nominated for a Governor… · France · 26 February 2026 · February 2026
a German politician and trade unionist, died on February 26, 2026, at the age of 93. A member of the Social Democratic Party, he served in the Landtag of Hesse from 1973 to 1974. He was born in Frankfurt on… · 26 February 2026 · February 2026
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
an American politician who served in the Alaska House of Representatives, died on February 26, 2026, at the age of 72. Born in Kermit, Texas, in 1953, he was elected to the House in 2006 and first served from 2007… · 26 February 2026 · February 2026
an Australian-born American academic and politician who served as president of Maharishi University of Management in Fairfield, Iowa, for 36 years and was a founder of the Natural Law Party, died on February 26, 2026, at age 76. Born in… · 26 February 2026 · February 2026
a Canadian politician, died on February 25, 2026. He represented Ward 7 York West on Toronto City Council from 2000 to 2018 and previously served as the Ontario New Democratic Party member for Yorkview in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario… · Italy · 25 February 2026 · February 2026
a Canadian National Hockey League referee and former vice-president, died on February 25, 2026, at age 95. Born in Montreal on April 22, 1930, he played junior hockey in Quebec before becoming a referee in junior and senior amateur leagues.… · 25 February 2026 · February 2026
an American politician and retired educator, died on February 25, 2026. He served as a Democratic member of the North Carolina Senate from 1994 to 2013, representing the 33rd and later the 38th district, which included constituents in Mecklenburg County.… · 25 February 2026 · February 2026
an American Navajo politician and writer who served as Vice President of the Navajo Nation, died on February 25, 2026, at age 63. Born in 1962 in Rock Point, Arizona, he served as a Navajo Council Delegate and held office… · 25 February 2026 · February 2026
an Indonesian politician who served as governor of South Sumatra from 2008 to 2018, died on February 25, 2026. He was 75. Born in Palembang, South Sumatra, on 9 September 1950, Noerdin also served as regent in Banyuasin for two… · 25 February 2026 · February 2026
an Indian politician and senior leader of the Communist Party of India, died on February 25, 2026. He served as the State Secretary of the Communist Party of India in Tamil Nadu from 1992 to 2005. Born in Tiruvaikuntam, in… · 25 February 2026 · February 2026
a Nauruan politician who twice served as president of Nauru, died on February 25, 2026, aged 77. He also served as Speaker of Parliament five times between 2000 and 2016. Scotty was first elected to Parliament for Anabar in 1983.… · 25 February 2026 · February 2026
a Greek author, scenic designer, costume designer and folklorist, died on February 25, 2026. Born in Athens on January 7, 1936, she was the founder and president of the Peloponnesian Folklore Foundation in Nafplio and received the 1981 European Museum… · 25 February 2026 · February 2026
the Spanish lieutenant colonel and failed coup leader behind the 1981 Spanish coup attempt, died on February 25, 2026, in Alzira, Spain, at the age of 93. A Guardia Civil officer, he was the most prominent figure in the failed… · 25 February 2026 · February 2026
a Canadian politician and investment manager, died on February 24, 2026. He was 92. Saunderson was a Progressive Conservative member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1995 to 1999 and served as a cabinet minister in the government of… · 24 February 2026 · February 2026
an American politician and attorney who served in the Utah House of Representatives and Utah State Senate, died on February 24, 2026, at age 100. A Republican, he attended Emporia State University, Brigham Young University and the University of Utah.… · 24 February 2026 · February 2026
a Swiss politician, died on February 24, 2026, at the age of 91. Born in Basel on June 15, 1934, he began his political career in 1966 with his election to the Zofingen Residents’ Council. He served in the Grand… · 24 February 2026 · February 2026
a Moldovan politician, died on February 24, 2026, at the age of 90. Born on November 7, 1935, in Caragaș, he was a signatory of the Declaration of Independence on August 27, 1991, and served as a deputy in the… · 24 February 2026 · February 2026
an American editor and publisher who was president of Random House and founder of Penguin Press, died on February 24, 2026, at the age of 76. Born Ann Leslie Godoff in New York City on July 22, 1949, she moved… · 24 February 2026 · February 2026
an Indian politician, died on February 23, 2026, at the age of 71. A politician from West Bengal, he served as a Minister of State in the Shipping Ministry and later in the Ministry of Railways during the second UPA… · 23 February 2026 · February 2026
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
an American politician who served in the Florida Legislature, died on February 23, 2026, at age 86. A Republican, he served in the Florida Senate from 2007 to 2016, first representing the 3rd District and later the 5th District, which… · 23 February 2026 · February 2026
a Togolese historian and politician, died on February 23, 2026, at the age of 98. He was a member of the Democratic Convention of African Peoples (CDPA) and a founding member of the party. Born on January 16, 1928, in… · 23 February 2026 · February 2026
a Thai politician, died on February 22, 2026, at the age of 92. An independent, he served in the National Legislative Assembly from 1991 to 1992 and in the Senate from 1992 to 2000. Born in Bangkok on October 19,… · 22 February 2026 · February 2026
a Latvian painter and performance artist, died on February 22, 2026. He was 77. In the early 1970s, he and Līga Purmale, his wife at the time, helped start a new trend of photorealism in Latvian painting. In the early… · 22 February 2026 · February 2026
an American academic and former president of the University of Arizona, died on February 22, 2026, at the age of 90. He served as president from 2011 to 2012 after the resignation of Robert N. Shelton, and was appointed to… · 22 February 2026 · February 2026
an American sociologist and professor of sociology at Ohio State University, died on February 22, 2026. Born on October 17, 1925, in Bluffton, Ohio, she taught at the University of Notre Dame from 1967 to 1971 and later joined the… · 22 February 2026 · February 2026
a Canadian politician and Manitoba MLA from 1981 to 1990, died on February 22, 2026, at age 89. Born Maureen Lucille Miller in Grand Forks, British Columbia, on January 26, 1937, she served in the cabinet of NDP Premier Howard… · 22 February 2026 · February 2026
a Canadian hotelier and politician who served as a senator, died on February 22, 2026, at age 85. Born in Laurierville, Quebec, on July 19, 1940, he became in 1977 the first French Canadian chief executive officer of the Ritz-Carlton… · 22 February 2026 · February 2026
an Algerian politician, died on February 21, 2026 · 21 February 2026 · February 2026
a Polish politician and civil servant, died on February 21, 2026. Born on June 24, 1936, in Rogawka, Poland, he served as mayor of Białystok, as a councillor in the Podlaskie Voivodeship Sejmik from 1998 to 2001, and as a… · 21 February 2026 · February 2026
a Peruvian teacher and politician, died on February 21, 2026. She was 67. Vásquez served as a member of Congress from 2021 until her death. Born in 1958, she remained in office until February 21, 2026 · 21 February 2026 · February 2026
a Polish politician and lawyer, died on February 21, 2026, at the age of 82. Born on February 11, 1944, in Łomazy, General Government, he was a member of the Obywatelski Klub Parlamentarny and served in the Sejm from 1989… · 21 February 2026 · February 2026
a Serbian diplomat and politician who served as Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, died on February 21, 2026, at the age of 92. Born in Žitni Potok on June 9, 1933, he completed high school… · 21 February 2026 · February 2026
an American politician from Kansas, died on February 21, 2026, at the age of 69. A Democrat, she represented the 89th district in the Kansas House of Representatives from 2005 through 2013. Before her election to the House, she served… · 21 February 2026 · February 2026
a Belgian politician and civil servant, died on February 21, 2026, at the age of 92. Born in Kapellen on January 5, 1934, he studied law at the Catholic University of Leuven from 1952 to 1957. A member of the… · 21 February 2026 · February 2026
a German-born American politician who served in the Connecticut House of Representatives from the 49th district from 1999 to 2009, died on February 21, 2026, at the age of 77. Born Vladyslaw Marion on February 8, 1949, in Oberlahnstein, Rhineland-Palatinate,… · 21 February 2026 · February 2026 · Cancer