an American author and children's writer, died on April 26, 2026. He was 99. Slote was known for his numerous sports and space novels, including Finding Buck McHenry, which was adapted into a 2000 television film. His writing was described… · 26 April 2026 · April 2026 · Virgo
an Indian spiritual teacher and author, died on April 25, 2026, at the age of 87. He was the head of the Narayana Gurukula Foundation, a philosophical and educational organisation inspired by the teachings of Narayana Guru. Born in Kerala… · 25 April 2026 · April 2026
an American politician who served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1967 to 1976 and in the Senate from 1976 to 1995, died on April 24, 2026, at age 88 of cardiac arrest. Born in Flint, Michigan, on February… · 24 April 2026 · April 2026
an Albanian writer and politician, died on April 23, 2026, at the age of 89. He was a novelist, poet, social critic, literary critic and professor at the University of Prishtina. Qosja was a prolific literary critic and literary historian… · 23 April 2026 · April 2026
French art dealer and writer, died on April 23, 2026, at the age of 73. Born in Tunis, Tunisia, on February 14, 1953, she opened her first art gallery in 1981 and became known for supporting young artists. In 1983,… · 23 April 2026 · April 2026
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
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
a French comic book author and illustrator, died on April 23, 2026, at the age of 53. Born in Grenoble on January 29, 1973, he worked as a graphic designer before starting a comics blog in 2010. He went on… · 23 April 2026 · April 2026
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
the Australian writer, died on April 22, 2026, at the age of 92. Born in Brisbane on March 20, 1934, he was a novelist, short story writer, poet, playwright and librettist. He lectured at the University of Queensland and the… · 22 April 2026 · April 2026
a British poet, died on April 22, 2026, at the age of 89. Jeremy Halvard Prynne was closely associated with the British Poetry Revival and was a key figure in the Cambridge group among its poets. He grew up in… · 22 April 2026 · April 2026
a British occultist and writer, died on April 22, 2026, at the age of 72–73. Born in England in 1953, he was one of the originators of chaos magic theory, a cofounder of the Illuminates of Thanateros, and the founder… · 22 April 2026 · April 2026
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
the French storyteller and author, died on April 22, 2026, at the age of 71. Born in Pau, France, on June 13, 1954, he graduated from Bordeaux Montaigne University. L'Homond was best known for the Périgord accent in his stories… · 22 April 2026 · April 2026
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
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
a Spanish writer and politician, died on April 21, 2026, at the age of 95. Born Xosé Carlos Mella Villar on August 13, 1930, in A Estrada, Spain, he was a member of the Union of the Democratic Centre and… · 21 April 2026 · April 2026
the Argentine film director, producer and screenplay writer, died on April 21, 2026, at age 80. Born in Buenos Aires on Feb. 19, 1946, he worked mainly in the cinema of Argentina and also worked in the United States. He… · 21 April 2026 · April 2026
a Bolivian politician and writer, died on April 21, 2026, in La Paz at the age of 92. Born in Cochabamba on December 11, 1933, he was a member of the Academia Boliviana de la Lengua and served as Bolivia’s… · 21 April 2026 · April 2026
a German writer, died on April 20, 2026, at the age of 77. Born in Landau an der Isar, Bavaria, on September 2, 1948, he wrote historical fiction and, from the 1980s, novels often set in Bavaria and concerned with… · 20 April 2026 · April 2026
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
an American paranormal writer and media personality, died on April 20, 2026, by suicide by gunshot. He was 53. Wilcock was born in Rotterdam, New York, on March 8, 1973, and studied psychology at the State University of New York… · 20 April 2026 · April 2026
the French historian and literary critic, died on April 19, 2026. He was 93. Born in Marseille in 1932, Benrekassa was a longtime professor at Paris Diderot University. He specialized in the 18th century, with particular attention to the works… · 19 April 2026 · April 2026 · Carpentras · Capricorn
Algerian academic and politician who served as minister of higher education and scientific research in 2020, died on April 19, 2026, at the age of 81. He was an Algerian scholar, researcher and author who took office as minister of… · 19 April 2026 · April 2026
2026. He was a Russian artist, painter, and writer. His death was reported without additional details. Shinkaryov's work spanned visual art and writing · 19 April 2026 · April 2026 · April 19
a Kazakh poet and politician who served as a member of parliament from 2004 to 2007, died on April 19, 2026, at the age of 83. Born on July 2, 1942, in Otrar, Chimkent Oblast, in the Kazakh SSR, Soviet… · 19 April 2026 · April 2026
English zoologist, ethnologist and surrealist painter, died on April 19, 2026, at the age of 98. Born Desmond John Morris in Purton, Wiltshire, on January 24, 1928, he was also a popular author in human sociobiology. He is best known… · 19 April 2026 · April 2026
French science fiction author, died on April 19, 2026, at the age of 82. Born in Romans-sur-Isère, France, on March 16, 1944, he studied law in Lyon and Paris. Douay worked with publishing houses including La Découverte, Éditions Denoël and… · 19 April 2026 · April 2026
an Indian diplomat and former ambassador to Kyrgyzstan, died on April 19, 2026. He was 67. Stobdan served as India’s ambassador to Kyrgyzstan from 2010 to 2012. He also served in the National Security Council Secretariat, was a senior fellow… · 19 April 2026 · April 2026
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
Greek actor and politician who served as an MP from 1989 to 1990, died on April 18, 2026, at the age of 97. He was known for his work in film, theater, radio, and television, including Dead Man’s Treasure. Linaios… · 18 April 2026 · April 2026
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
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
an American football player and College Football Hall of Fame inductee, died on April 15, 2026, at the age of 89. He played college football for the Army Cadets from 1957 to 1958 as a guard and linebacker. In 1958,… · 15 April 2026 · April 2026
the British historian, economist and life peer who sat in the House of Lords from 1991, died on April 15, 2026, aged 86. Known as a British economic historian and author, he was best known for his three-volume biography of… · 15 April 2026 · April 2026
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
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
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
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
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
the British science fiction author of The Jonah Kit, Chekhov's Journey, Queenmagic and Kingmagic, died on April 13, 2026, at the age of 82. Born on April 20, 1943, he was a British science fiction writer who lived in Gijón,… · England · France · 13 April 2026 · April 2026
an American author, died on April 13, 2026, at the age of 97. Known as "Mama Lee," she was also a long-term cruise ship passenger who lived full time on the Crystal Serenity from 2008 after earlier cruising with her… · 13 April 2026 · April 2026
a French writer and teacher, died on April 13, 2026, in Dijon, France. He was 87 or 88. Born in Paris in 1938, Eliade was best known for teaching foreign students in Drancy and for adopting teaching techniques used by… · 13 April 2026 · April 2026
a French artist and author, died on April 11, 2026, at the age of 88. Born in Clichy, France, on August 8, 1937, she graduated from the École nationale supérieure des arts appliqués et des métiers d'art and spent her… · 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
2026. He was an Italian film director, screenwriter and playwright. Russo worked in film and theater, writing and directing across both forms. His death was announced on that date · 11 April 2026 · April 2026 · April 11
the English jazz pianist and composer, died on April 11, 2026, at the age of 90. Born Michael John David Westbrook in High Wycombe in 1936 and raised in Torquay, he studied painting in Plymouth after a spell in accountancy… · 11 April 2026 · April 2026
the English jazz pianist and composer, died on April 11, 2026, at the age of 90. Born Michael John David Westbrook in High Wycombe in 1936 and raised in Torquay, he studied painting in Plymouth after a spell in accountancy…
an Indian writer and journalist, died on April 10, 2026, at age 88. Born in Bangalore on October 29, 1937, he also worked as a biographer, social activist and environmentalist. He authored more than 50 books and thousands of articles… · England · 10 April 2026 · April 2026
the Canadian puppeteer and television writer behind H.R. Pufnstuf, Land of the Lost and Sigmund and the Sea Monsters, died on April 10, 2026. He was 96. Born in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, on July 30, 1929, Krofft worked as a… · 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
the Japanese mangaka and writer behind the PopoloCrois fantasy media franchise, died on April 10, 2026. PopoloCrois began as a manga series in 1977 in the Asahi Student Newspaper and later grew into a wider franchise that included role-playing video… · France · Italy · 10 April 2026 · April 2026 · Yôsuke
2026. He was a South African actor known for Project Shadowchaser II and The Challenger Disaster, as well as a dramatist and poet. His work spanned acting and writing, and his name is associated with both screen and literary arts · 10 April 2026 · April 2026 · April 10
a Norwegian psychologist and essayist, died on April 9, 2026, at the age of 100. Born in Bergen on November 23, 1925, she also worked as a novelist and children's author. Ramm was married twice, first to Wilhelm Ernst Ramm… · 09 April 2026 · April 2026
a Welsh poet, died on April 9, 2026 · 09 April 2026 · April 2026
a German-born Israeli mathematician and geophysicist, died on April 9, 2026. He was 97. Born in Berlin on November 4, 1928, he was a professor of mathematics and geophysics at the Weizmann Institute of Science from 1964 and also served… · 09 April 2026 · April 2026
2026. He was a Vietnamese poet · 08 April 2026 · April 2026 · April 8 · Nguyen · Mầu
the German actor and writer known for Major Dundee, Short Night of Glass Dolls and Fedora, died on April 8, 2026, at age 95. Born in Zürich, Switzerland, in 1930, he was active from 1954 to 2026 and appeared in… · 08 April 2026 · April 2026
a Tunisian-born French creative writer and journalist who wrote for El Watan and Jeune Afrique, died on April 8, 2026. She was 65. Born Leyla Zineb Mechentel in 1960 in Djerba, Tunisia, Marouane worked as a journalist for Horizons and… · Germany · 08 April 2026 · April 2026 · Leila
the Australian fantasy author best known for the Ranger's Apprentice series, died on April 7, 2026, at the age of 81. Born John Anthony Flanagan in Sydney, Australia, on May 22, 1944, he was also a novelist and screenwriter. He… · 07 April 2026 · April 2026
2026, from complications from motor neuron disease. He was an Irish actor and writer known for My Left Nut · 07 April 2026 · April 2026 · April 7
an American documentary filmmaker and producer, died on April 7, 2026, at age 90. Born Barbara Sue Loeb in Miami Beach, Florida, on December 19, 1935, she graduated from Barnard College in 1956 and went on to work in television… · 07 April 2026 · April 2026
2026. He was a Bulgarian singer and poet · 06 April 2026 · April 2026 · April 6
2026. He was a Turkish socialist writer, economist and historian. Küçük was known for his work across writing, economics and history, and his death was noted on that date · 06 April 2026 · April 2026 · April 6
2026. He was an Italian writer, poet, and journalist who worked for L'Unità and La Repubblica. His writing appeared across those outlets, where he was known for his work in journalism and literature · 06 April 2026 · April 2026 · April 6
a Bulgarian singer, songwriter and poet, died on April 6, 2026, at the age of 79. Born in Sofia on August 13, 1946, he also worked as a director. Belchev studied for four years at the High Mining and Geological… · 06 April 2026 · April 2026
a Spanish film director, screenwriter and actor, died on April 5, 2026. He was 92. Born in Madrid in 1934, he directed Veinte pasos para la muerte, El refugio del miedo, La amante ingenua, Juventud sin freno and Andalucía chica.…
an Armenian writer, died on April 5, 2026 · 05 April 2026 · April 2026
2026. He was a Bosnian writer and politician · 05 April 2026 · April 2026 · April 5
Spanish poet and author, died on April 5, 2026 · 05 April 2026 · April 2026
2026. He was an Italian journalist, writer and publisher. No further details were provided · 05 April 2026 · April 2026 · April 5
the Dutch film director, screenwriter, and author, died on April 5, 2026, at the age of 71. Born in Utrecht on April 21, 1954, he worked across film and writing. He received a Crystal Film award in 2015 for Erbarme… · 05 April 2026 · April 2026 · Ramón
2026, from complications from cancer. He was a Canadian screenwriter whose credits included Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie, Cop and a Half, and All Dogs Go to Heaven 2 · 04 April 2026 · April 2026 · April 4
an Italian poet, died on April 4, 2026, at the age of 86. Born in Carcare, Liguria, on April 10, 1939, he was also a novelist, essayist and playwright. He debuted as a poet in 1954 and went on to… · 04 April 2026 · April 2026
2026. He was an Italian historian and writer · 04 April 2026 · April 2026 · April 4
2026. He was an English music journalist, author and broadcaster. Perry wrote for Select, Q and Mojo, and also worked as a broadcaster and author. His work was part of the music press across several decades · 03 April 2026 · April 2026 · April 3
2026. He was a Russian poet, translator and writer · 02 April 2026 · April 2026 · April 2
a German-American academic, literary scholar, poet, and educator, died on April 2, 2026. He was 96. Born in Munich, Germany, on August 4, 1929, he emigrated to the United States with his family in 1936. Neumeyer earned degrees from the… · 02 April 2026 · April 2026
2026. He was an Italian journalist, television writer and radio personality. His work spanned journalism, television writing and radio, according to the information provided · 02 April 2026 · April 2026 · April 2
an Italian journalist, died on April 2, 2026. He was also a Christian writer and, according to Sandro Magister, a Vaticanist, was regarded as the most translated Catholic writer in the world. Messori had a secular upbringing and later said… · 02 April 2026 · April 2026
2026. He was a Swedish historian and author · 02 April 2026 · April 2026 · April 2
a Japanese film director and screenwriter, died on April 2, 2026, at the age of 64–65. He was best known for his work in the cyberpunk genre and for the films "964 Pinocchio," "Rubber's Lover" and "S-94." Born in 1961,… · 02 April 2026 · April 2026
an Indian Catholic priest and composer, died on April 2, 2026, at the age of 90. Also known as Fr. Justin, he was a priest of the Discalced Carmelite congregation and worked as a music composer, writer, theologian and lyricist.… · 02 April 2026 · April 2026 · Manjummel · Leo
an American chef, died on April 1, 2026, at age 67. He was executive chef at Jockey Hollow Bar and Kitchen in Morristown, New Jersey, and owner and executive chef of Oxbow Tavern on Manhattan’s Upper West Side. Valenti also… · 01 April 2026 · April 2026
the Israeli violinist, singer and lyricist who was a member of Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band from September 1974 to March 1975, died on April 1, 2026, at age 74. Born Tzruya Lahav on July 16, 1951, in Ayelet HaShahar,… · 01 April 2026 · April 2026
a Canadian film director and screenwriter best known for the Les Boys franchise of hockey comedy films, died on April 1, 2026. Born on May 25, 1950, he began his career as a theatrical director and became known for the… · England · 01 April 2026 · April 2026
a Mexican writer and cultural functionary, died on April 1, 2026, at the age of 79. Born on an ejido in the municipality of Matamoros, Coahuila, on July 31, 1946, he studied geological engineering at the National Autonomous University of… · 01 April 2026 · April 2026
the Canadian politician and diplomat who served as an Ontario MPP from 1963 to 1978, died on March 31, 2026, of cancer. He was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Ontario in 1963 and led the Ontario New Democratic Party… · 31 March 2026 · March 2026
an Italian musicologist and essayist, died March 30, 2026 · 30 March 2026 · March 2026
an Indian actor and writer, died on March 29, 2026, after drowning. He worked primarily in Bengali films and television series and was known for roles in Chirodini Tumi Je Amar, Pati Parameshwar and Zulfiqar. Born Arunoday Banerjee in Calcutta… · 29 March 2026 · March 2026
a Polish novelist and playwright, died on March 29, 2026. He was 94. Born on March 25, 1932, in Dwikozy, Poland, he was raised in Ćmielów and later studied philology at the Catholic University of Lublin, graduating in 1956. Myśliwski… · 29 March 2026 · March 2026
a Hungarian linguist, teacher and poet, died on March 29, 2026, at the age of 79. Born in Budapest on February 15, 1947, he taught linguistics at the Faculty of Humanities of Eötvös Loránd University from 1972 to 2018 and… · 29 March 2026 · March 2026 · Adam
the Italian singer-songwriter, actor and writer, died on March 29, 2026, at age 73. Born in Florence on June 10, 1952, he began his career in the mid-1970s as a member of the musical ensemble Collettivo Victor Jara. He made… · 29 March 2026 · March 2026
an Indian Santali writer and school principal, died on March 28, 2026, following a traffic collision. He was also a translator, social worker and government school teacher from Jharkhand. Born on October 5, 1966, in Fufardi Baredih village in what… · 28 March 2026 · March 2026 · Murmu
a Norwegian novelist, died on March 28, 2026. Born in Trondheim on May 16, 1946, he grew up in a heavily forested part of Trøndelag. He worked as an army employee until he was 30, and later as a metalworker… · 28 March 2026 · March 2026
an Indonesian diplomat and politician who served as ambassador to the United Kingdom from 2003 to 2004 and as minister of education and twice as minister of defense, died on March 28, 2026. He was 84. Born on March 5,… · 28 March 2026 · March 2026
the Italian journalist, biographer and essayist, died on March 27, 2026, in Rome, at the age of 90. Born in Naples on March 10, 1936, he served as president of the Rome Quadriennale from 2002 to 2011. He wrote biographies… · 27 March 2026 · March 2026
an American football player and radio host, died on March 27, 2026. He was 91. Price was a resident of Honolulu and was known for his work as co-host of the locally popular "Perry & Price" on KSSK-FM alongside Michael… · 27 March 2026 · March 2026