Cliff Fletcher dead at age 90, general manager of the Atlanta Flames, Calgary Flames, Toronto Maple…
general manager of the Atlanta Flames, Calgary Flames, Toronto Maple Leafs, and Phoenix Coyotes · Canada · 05 June 2026 · June 2026 · June 5 · Leo
Deaths from Canada
Francine Villeneuve dead at age 61, Canadian thoroughbred jockey and racing pioneer
Canadian thoroughbred jockey and racing pioneer · 05 June 2026 · June 2026 · Cancer · June 5
Gerry Meehan dead at age 79, Canadian ice hockey left winger and executive
Canadian ice hockey left winger and executive · 05 June 2026 · June 2026 · June 5 · Virgo
Robert Parizeau dead at age 90, Canadian businessman
Canadian businessman · 02 June 2026 · June 2026 · Montreal · Scorpio · June 2
Margaret Commodore dead at age 93, Yukon MLA
Yukon MLA · Britain · Canada · 01 June 2026 · June 2026 · Cancer · June 1
Dennis Hull dead at age 81, Detroit Red Wings)
a Canadian ice hockey player who spent most of his NHL career with the Chicago Black Hawks and also played for the Detroit Red Wings, died on May 30, 2026, at age 81. Born Dennis William Hull on November 19,… · 30 May 2026 · May 2026 · Scorpio
Claude Lemieux dead at age 60, Montreal Canadiens, Colorado Avalanche)
the Canadian ice hockey player who starred for the New Jersey Devils, Montreal Canadiens and Colorado Avalanche, died on May 28, 2026, at age 60. Born Claude Percy Lemieux on July 16, 1965, in Buckingham, Quebec, he played 21 NHL… · 28 May 2026 · May 2026 · Cancer
Forbes Kennedy dead at age 90, Toronto Maple Leafs, Boston Bruins)
the Canadian ice hockey player who played for the Philadelphia Flyers, Toronto Maple Leafs and Boston Bruins, died on May 25, 2026. He was 90. Born in Dorchester, New Brunswick, Kennedy played 603 NHL games with five teams between 1956… · 25 May 2026 · May 2026 · Leo
Gil Rowntree dead at age 92, Canadian Hall of Fame Thoroughbred racehorse trainer
the Canadian Hall of Fame Thoroughbred racehorse trainer, died on May 24, 2026. He was 92. Rowntree was one of the most successful trainers in Canadian Thoroughbred racing history. He began his racing career as a jockey in Toronto, riding… · 24 May 2026 · May 2026
Howard Moscoe dead at age 86, public figure
a Canadian politician and former Toronto city councillor, died on May 23, 2026. He was 86. Moscoe served on Toronto City Council from 1978 to 2010 and represented Ward 15 in the western part of Eglinton-Lawrence. A member of the… · 23 May 2026 · May 2026 · Cancer
Linda Crutchfield-Bocock dead at age 84, Canadian Olympic alpine skier and luger
2026, at the age of 84. She was a Canadian Olympic alpine skier and luger who competed in the 1968 Winter Olympics. Born in Shawinigan on April 3, 1942, Crutchfield-Bocock was also known for her later involvement in water skiing… · 23 May 2026 · May 2026 · May 23 · Aries
Dan Newman dead at age 63, Canadian politician
a Canadian politician, died on May 21, 2026. He was 63. Newman was born in Toronto and served as a Progressive Conservative member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1995 to 2003. He was a cabinet minister in the… · 21 May 2026 · Capricorn · May 2026
Peter Helm dead at age 84, Canadian-American actor
the Canadian-American actor known for Inside Daisy Clover, The Andromeda Strain and The Longest Day, died on May 21, 2026. Born Peter John Helm Jr. on December 22, 1941, in Toronto, Ontario, he was a film and television actor whose… · 21 May 2026 · Capricorn · May 2026
Denyse LePage dead, Canadian musician, stroke
2026, following a stroke. She was a Canadian musician known for her work with Lime · 20 May 2026 · May 2026 · May 20
Dale West dead at age 84, Canadian football player
a Canadian football player with the Saskatchewan Roughriders, died on May 19, 2026. He was 84. West played defensive back for the Roughriders from 1962 to 1968 after attending the University of Arizona, the University of Saskatchewan and the University… · 19 May 2026 · May 2026 · Cancer
Alan Bradley dead at age 87, Canadian author
the Canadian author best known for The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie, died on May 19, 2026, at the age of 87. Born in Toronto in 1938, he was a mystery writer known for the Flavia de Luce… · 19 May 2026 · May 2026 · Cancer
Henri Barki dead at age 75, Turkish-Canadian social scientist
a Turkish-Canadian social scientist and professor at HEC Montréal, died on May 19, 2026, at age 75. He was a long-serving member of the Université de Montréal faculty, joining HEC Montréal in 1989 and retiring in June 2017, when he… · 19 May 2026 · May 2026
Robert Irving dead at age 71, Canadian industrial, co-CEO of J.D. Irving, and sport administrator,…
the Canadian industrialist and co-CEO of J.D. Irving, died on May 19, 2026, at the age of 71 after cancer. Based in Moncton, New Brunswick, he was responsible for several businesses within the Irving Group of Companies with operations across… · 19 May 2026 · Sagittarius · May 2026 · Cancer
Chris Williams dead at age 89, English-born Canadian bishop
an English-born Canadian bishop, died on May 16, 2026, at the age of 89. Born John Christopher Richard Williams on May 22, 1936, he was educated at Manchester Grammar School and Manchester University and ordained in 1960. He began his… · 16 May 2026 · May 2026
Cris Derksen dead at age 45, Canadian Cree cellist and composer, traffic collision
a Canadian Cree cellist and composer, died on May 16, 2026, in a traffic collision. She was 45. Derksen was a Juno Award-nominated musician from Northern Alberta, Canada, known for blending classical music with traditional Indigenous music in a style… · 16 May 2026 · May 2026 · Cancer
Frank Hayden dead at age 96, Academic
a Canadian academic and physical education and kinesiology professor, died on May 16, 2026, at the age of 96. Hayden was born in Windsor, Ontario, on January 11, 1930, and later lived in Burlington and Oakville. He earned a Bachelor… · 16 May 2026 · Capricorn · May 2026
André Laliberté dead at age 79, Canadian marionette puppeteer
a Canadian marionette puppeteer, died on May 15, 2026, at the age of 79. From Quebec, he was best known as the cofounder and longtime artistic director of Théâtre de l’Œil, which he launched with Francine Saint-Aubin in 1973. He… · 15 May 2026 · May 2026 · Cancer
Sherman Lewis dead at age 83, American football player and coach
2026. He was an American football player for the Toronto Argonauts and New York Jets and later coached for the Green Bay Packers. Lewis was known for his work in both playing and coaching roles in professional football · Canada · 15 May 2026 · May 2026 · Cancer · May 15
Randal Marlin dead at age 88, Canadian academic
a Canadian academic and philosophy professor at Carleton University, died on May 15, 2026, at the age of 88. He specialized in the study of propaganda and was known for his work on the ethics of persuasion. Born in Washington,… · 15 May 2026 · Aquarius · May 2026
Paul Boutilier dead at age 63, public figure
a Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman who played for the New York Islanders, Winnipeg Jets and Boston Bruins, died on May 14, 2026. He was 63. Born in Sydney, Nova Scotia, Boutilier was selected 21st overall by the New… · 14 May 2026 · May 2026 · Taurus
Brandon Clarke dead at age 29, Canadian-American basketball player
a Canadian-American basketball player for the Memphis Grizzlies, died on May 11, 2026, at the age of 29. Born in Vancouver, British Columbia, on September 19, 1996, Clarke played college basketball for San Jose State and Gonzaga before being selected… · 11 May 2026 · May 2026 · Virgo
Cyril Simard dead at age 88, Canadian architect and ethnologist
a Canadian architect and ethnologist, died May 10, 2026 · 10 May 2026 · May 2026 · Gemini
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
J. J. Barrie dead at age 92, Canadian singer, songwriter and comedian
a Canadian singer, songwriter and comedian known for “No Charge,” died on May 10, 2026, at age 92. Born Barry Jackson Authors in Oshawa, Ontario, on July 7, 1933, he was active from the 1960s through the 1980s and worked… · 10 May 2026 · May 2026 · Cancer
Punch McLean dead at age 93, Ice hockey coach
the Canadian ice hockey coach best known for leading the New Westminster Bruins, died on May 8, 2026. Born Ernest John Vincent McLean on November 3, 1932, in Estevan, Saskatchewan, he coached the Bruins to four consecutive President's Cup titles… · 08 May 2026 · May 2026 · Scorpio
Harold Theriault Canadian politician, Nova Scotia MLA dead at age 73
a Canadian politician and Nova Scotia MLA from 2003 to 2013, died on May 7, 2026. He represented the riding of Digby-Annapolis for the Nova Scotia Liberal Party from 2003 to 2013. Born in East Ferry, Nova Scotia, on January… · 07 May 2026 · May 2026
Claude Morin Canadian politician dead at age 96
a Canadian politician and former Parti Québécois member of the National Assembly for Louis-Hébert, died on May 5, 2026. He was 96. Born in Montmorency, Quebec, Morin earned a bachelor's degree from Université Laval and a master's degree in social… · 05 May 2026 · May 2026
Pat Graham public figure dead at age 64
a Canadian ice hockey player who appeared in 103 National Hockey League games with the Pittsburgh Penguins and Toronto Maple Leafs between 1981 and 1984, died on May 5, 2026, at the age of 64. Born in Toronto on May… · 05 May 2026 · May 2026
Trevor Bennett dead at age 99, Canadian politician, Newfoundland MHA
a Canadian politician and Newfoundland MHA, died on May 5, 2026, at the age of 99. Born on Sept. 3, 1926, in Daniel's Harbour, Newfoundland, he served in the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly for St. Barbe from 1979… · 05 May 2026 · May 2026
Marcel Labine dead at age 78, Canadian poet
a Canadian poet, died on May 4, 2026. He was born on February 25, 1948, in Quebec, graduated from the Université de Montréal and taught literature at Maisonneuve College in Montreal from 1971 to 2004. Labine also contributed to several… · 04 May 2026 · May 2026 · Pisces
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
William W. Stinson dead at age 92, president of the Canadian Pacific Railway Limited
the Canadian railway executive who served as president of Canadian Pacific Railway Limited from 1981 to 1996, died on May 1, 2026. He was 92. Stinson also served as chairman and chief executive officer of Canadian Pacific Railway and was… · 01 May 2026 · May 2026 · Cancer
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
Matt Davidson Canadian ice hockey player dead at age 48
a Canadian ice hockey player who appeared in 56 National Hockey League games with the Columbus Blue Jackets, died on April 28, 2026. He was 48. Born in Flin Flon, Manitoba, on August 9, 1977, Davidson played right wing and… · America · 28 April 2026 · April 2026
Thomas Gayford dead at age 97, Canadian equestrian
the Canadian equestrian and 1968 Olympic champion, died on April 26, 2026. Born in Toronto in 1928, Gayford competed for Canada in the 1952 and 1960 Olympics in the individual and team three-day events, but did not finish either competition.… · 26 April 2026 · April 2026 · Scorpio
Benoît Rousseau Canadian actor dead at age 66
a Canadian actor, died on April 24, 2026, at the age of 66. He was best known for providing the Quebec voices of Austin Powers, Dr. Evil and Mini-Me in the Quebec versions of the Austin Powers film franchise. Rousseau… · 24 April 2026 · April 2026
Will Stanhope Canadian rock climber, fall dead at age 39
a Canadian rock climber and professional rock guide, died on April 23, 2026, after a climbing accident in which his protection failed and he took a ground fall. He was 39. Before his death, Stanhope was described as one of… · America · 23 April 2026 · April 2026
Aldo Roy dead at age 84, Canadian Olympic weightlifter
a Canadian Olympic weightlifter, died on April 18, 2026, at the age of 84. Born in Sudbury, Ontario, on March 22, 1942, he represented Canada in the men's light heavyweight event at the 1968 Summer Olympics. Roy died in Ottawa · 18 April 2026 · April 2026 · Aries
Percy O’Driscoll dead at age 91, Canadian Anglican bishop
the Canadian Anglican bishop who served as bishop of Huron from 1990 to 2000 and as metropolitan of the Ecclesiastical Province of Ontario from 1993 to 2000, died on April 17, 2026. Born on October 4, 1934, O'Driscoll was educated… · 17 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
Taylor Kirk Canadian musician dead at age 44
a Canadian musician best known for his work with Timber Timbre, died on April 14, 2026. He was 44. Kirk was the featured artist in Timber Timbre, a Canadian band whose name refers to early recordings made in a timber-framed… · 14 April 2026 · April 2026
Al Gunn public figure dies
a Canadian bassist best known for his work with Men Without Hats, died on April 13, 2026. News of his death was announced on that date. Gunn played bass with the Montreal-founded new wave and synth-pop band, which went on… · 13 April 2026 · April 2026
Donald K. Tarlton Canadian music producer and promoter dead at age 82
a Canadian music producer and promoter, died on April 13, 2026, at age 82. Born in Montreal on May 12, 1943, he was a record producer and promoter who worked under the name Donald K. Donald. Tarlton graduated from Rosemere… · 13 April 2026 · April 2026
Gabor Szilasi Canadian photographer dead at age 98
a Canadian photographer, died on April 10, 2026, at the age of 98. Born in Budapest, Hungary, in 1928, he became known for the humanist vision of his social-documentary photography. He first became interested in photography while in medical school… · 10 April 2026 · April 2026 · Gábor
Sid Krofft Canadian puppeteer and television writer dead at age 96
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
Dinah Christie Canadian actress and singer (Party Game dead at age 83
a Canadian actress and singer known for Party Game, died on April 10, 2026, at the age of 83. Born Dinah Barbara Christie in London, England, she came to Canada at age 2 with her parents, actors Robert and Margot… · 10 April 2026 · April 2026
Sammy Forcillo Canadian politician dead at age 75
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
Vaughn Solomon Schofield Canadian politician, Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan dead at age 82
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
Louis Tapardjuk Canadian politician, Nunavut MLA dead at age 73
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
Nancy Garapick Canadian swimmer, Olympic bronze medalist dead at age 64
the Canadian swimmer and 1976 Olympic bronze medalist, died on April 6, 2026. Born in Halifax, Nova Scotia, in 1961, she won two bronze medals at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal in the 100-metre backstroke and 200-metre backstroke. At… · 06 April 2026 · April 2026
David Wiffen English–Canadian folk singer-songwriter dead at age 84
2026. He was an English-Canadian folk singer-songwriter, known for "Driving Wheel." · 05 April 2026 · April 2026 · April 5
Arne Olsen Canadian screenwriter, complications from cancer dead at age 64
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
Horst Schmid German-born Canadian politician dead at age 92
a German-born Canadian politician and international trade businessman, died on April 4, 2026. He was 92. Born in Munich, Germany, on April 29, 1933, Schmid emigrated to Canada and worked as a miner in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, in 1952 before… · 04 April 2026 · April 2026
Estelle Bee Dagum Argentine statistician dead at age 91
an Argentine statistician, died on April 3, 2026, at age 91. Born in Córdoba, Argentina, in 1935, she was an Argentine and Canadian economist and statistician and a professor chiara fama of statistical sciences at the University of Bologna. Dagum… · 03 April 2026 · April 2026
Guy Jutras Canadian boxing referee and boxing judge dead at age 95
2026. He was a Canadian boxing referee and boxing judge · 03 April 2026 · April 2026 · April 3
Ronald Eddy Farmer, administrator dead at age 95
a Canadian politician and former Ontario MPP and mayor of the County of Brant, died on April 2, 2026. Eddy was a Liberal member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1992 to 1995, representing Brant—Haldimand. He served as mayor… · 02 April 2026 · April 2026
Louis Saia Canadian film director and screenwriter dead at age 75
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
Dick Roberge Canadian ice hockey player and coach dead at age 91
2026. He was a Canadian ice hockey player and coach who played for the Johnstown Jets, New Westminster Royals and Pittsburgh Hornets. His career included work as both a player and a coach in the sport · 01 April 2026 · April 2026 · April 1
Jacques Michon Canadian literary historian and academic dead at age 80
a Canadian literary historian and academic, died on April 1, 2026, in Sherbrooke, Quebec. He was 80. Born in Montreal on May 12, 1945, Michon was a professor at the Université de Sherbrooke, where he co-founded the Groupe de recherches… · 01 April 2026 · April 2026
Stephen Lewis Politician, diplomat, author, writer, journalist, broadcaster, academic, public speak…
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
Bill Riley (ice hockey, born 1950) Canadian ice hockey player and coach, cancer dead at age 75
a Canadian ice hockey player and coach, died on March 29, 2026, of cancer. Born in Amherst, Nova Scotia, on September 20, 1950, he played 139 NHL games for the Washington Capitals and Winnipeg Jets between 1974 and 1980. Riley… · 29 March 2026 · March 2026
Rose Kingdon Canadian broadcaster dead at age 65
a Canadian broadcaster with The Canadian Press, died on March 26, 2026. Born in 1961, she was from Toronto and studied in the Radio Broadcasting program at Humber College, graduating in 1981. She began working at The Canadian Press in… · 26 March 2026 · March 2026
Michael Sather Canadian politician, MLA dead at age 78
a Canadian politician who served as MLA for Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows in British Columbia, died on March 26, 2026. He was a member of the British Columbia New Democratic Party and was elected to the Legislative Assembly in 2005, winning… · 26 March 2026 · March 2026
Biruté Galdikas Study of orangutans, conservation dead at age 79
the Canadian primatologist, conservationist and author known for her work with orangutans and as founder of the Orangutan Foundation International, died on March 24, 2026. She was 79. Galdikas, a professor at Simon Fraser University, was recognized as a leading… · 24 March 2026 · Lung Cancer · March 2026 · Birutė
Larry Kennedy (politician) Family physician / Politician dead at age 76
a Canadian politician and family physician, died on March 24, 2026, at the age of 76. Born in Perth-Andover, New Brunswick, on November 8, 1949, he studied at the University of New Brunswick and earned a Bachelor of Science before… · 24 March 2026 · March 2026
Amanda Lathlin public figure dead at age 49
a Canadian politician who represented The Pas-Kameesak in the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba, died on March 21, 2026, in Winnipeg at the age of 49. A member of the New Democratic Party of Manitoba, she served in the legislature from… · 21 March 2026 · March 2026
Rodger Brulotte Canadian sportscaster dead at age 79
a Canadian Major League Baseball broadcaster and sportscaster for the Montreal Expos, died on March 20, 2026, at age 79. Born in Montreal on Jan. 4, 1947, he began his career with the Montreal Expos organization in 1969, working in… · 20 March 2026 · March 2026
Steve Derewianchuk Canadian politician, Manitoba MLA dead at age 90
a Canadian politician and Manitoba MLA from 1973 to 1977, died on March 18, 2026. Born in Vita, Manitoba, in 1935, he served as a New Democratic member of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba, representing Emerson. In the 1973 provincial… · 18 March 2026 · March 2026
Mark McLane Canadian politician, Prince Edward Island MLA dead at age 56
a Canadian politician and Prince Edward Island MLA, died on March 17, 2026, at the age of 56. He was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island in a by-election on November 15, 2021, representing the electoral district… · 17 March 2026 · March 2026 · Illness
Francine Descarries 83–84 dead at age 83
a Canadian sociologist and professor of sociology at the Université du Québec à Montréal, died on March 16, 2026, at age 84. Born in Montreal in 1942, she was considered a leading figure in feminist studies in Quebec. At 16,… · 16 March 2026 · March 2026
James M. Houston British-born Canadian theologian dead at age 103
a British-born Canadian theologian and academic who was professor of spiritual theology and the first principal of Regent College in Vancouver, died on March 15, 2026. Born in Edinburgh, Scotland, on November 21, 1922, he studied geography at the University… · 15 March 2026 · March 2026
Andrew B. Wittkower Physicist dead at age 91
a British-born Canadian-American physicist and technology executive known for his contributions to ion implantation technology and the semiconductor industry, died on March 14, 2026, at the age of 91. Born Andrew Benedict Wittkower in London on November 7, 1934, he… · 14 March 2026 · March 2026
Hugh Winsor Canadian journalist, stroke dead at age 87
a Canadian journalist with The Globe and Mail, died on March 13, 2026, after a stroke. Born in Saint John, New Brunswick, on April 18, 1938, he was noted for his work with The Globe and Mail and CBC Television's… · 13 March 2026 · March 2026
Cameron Ontko American football player dead at age 33
an American professional football player who played for the BC Lions, died on March 13, 2026. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio, on March 23, 1992. Ontko played college football for the Wisconsin Badgers before transferring to California Polytechnic State… · Canada · 13 March 2026 · March 2026
Tom Brown (guard) American Hall of Fame football player dead at age 89
an American professional football player and guard for the BC Lions, died on March 12, 2026, at age 89. Brown played college football for the Minnesota Golden Gophers and won the Outland Trophy in 1960 as the nation’s best lineman.… · Canada · 12 March 2026 · March 2026
Allan Legere Canadian serial killer dead at age 78
a Canadian serial killer, died on March 9, 2026, in custody in Edmonton, Alberta, at age 78. Born in Chatham, New Brunswick, in 1948, he was also known as the Monster of the Miramichi. In 1986, he took part in… · 09 March 2026 · March 2026
Luc Giard Canadian cartoonist and artist dead at age 69
a Canadian cartoonist and artist, died on March 9, 2026. Born in 1956 in Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec, Canada, he was an underground cartoonist and artist known for his bold, intense drawings of fat Tintin reproductions, nudes, cars and portraits. He was… · 09 March 2026 · March 2026
Blake Emmons Canadian country singer and television host (Funny Farm dead at age 81
a Canadian country singer and television host, died on March 8, 2026, at age 81. Born Bruce MacKenzie in Toronto and raised in Prince George, British Columbia, he hosted the 1974 CTV series Funny Farm, the Canadian answer to Hee… · America · 08 March 2026 · March 2026
Ed Learn Canadian football player dead at age 90
a Canadian football player for the Montreal Alouettes and Toronto Argonauts, died on March 7, 2026, at the age of 90. He played 12 seasons in the Canadian Football League, starring as a defensive back for Montreal from 1959 to… · 07 March 2026 · March 2026
Troy Murray Canadian ice hockey player (Chicago Blackhawks dead at age 63
a Canadian professional ice hockey centre and former Chicago Blackhawks player, died on March 7, 2026, at age 63. Born in Calgary and raised in St. Albert, Alberta, he was selected by the Blackhawks 57th overall in the 1980 NHL… · 07 March 2026 · March 2026
Lucien Larré Canadian Roman Catholic priest dead at age 93
a Canadian Roman Catholic priest, died on March 6, 2026. He held a doctorate in clinical psychology and founded Bosco Homes, a Saskatchewan-based organization that operated homes for troubled youth. Larré also created the Big Valley Jamboree music festival as… · 06 March 2026 · March 2026 · Other
Jacques Michel Singer-songwriter dead at age 84
the Canadian singer-songwriter known professionally as Jacques Michel, died on March 5, 2026, at the age of 84. Born Jacques Rodrigue in Sainte-Agnès-de-Bellecombe, Quebec, Canada, on June 27, 1941, he was the recipient of the Grand Prix de Festival de… · 05 March 2026 · March 2026
Douglas Hambidge British-born Canadian Archbishop dead at age 98
the British-born Canadian Anglican clergyman who served as the seventh Bishop of Caledonia and New Westminster and ninth Metropolitan of British Columbia, died on March 4, 2026. Born in London on March 6, 1927, he was educated at London University… · 04 March 2026 · March 2026 · Other
Nancy Grewal Indian-born Canadian influencer and activist, stabbed dead at age 45
an Indian-born Canadian influencer and activist, died on March 3, 2026, in LaSalle, Ontario, Canada, after being stabbed. Born in India on January 19, 1981, she worked professionally as a musician in India before moving to Canada in 2018 and… · 03 March 2026 · March 2026
Pockets Warhol Animal artist dead at age 33
a Canadian capuchin monkey artist, died on March 2, 2026, at age 33. He lived at Story Book Farm Primate Sanctuary near Sunderland, Ontario, Canada, and first came to media attention in 2011 when the sanctuary held a fundraiser featuring… · 02 March 2026 · March 2026
Andrew Gunn (film producer) Film producer dead at age 58
a Canadian film producer, died on March 2, 2026, at the age of 58. Born in Toronto, Ontario, on July 15, 1967, he founded Gunn Films in 2001 and was one of the founders of Solstice Studios in Los Angeles.… · 02 March 2026 · March 2026 · Als
Terry Tobacco Canadian Olympic runner dead at age 90
a Canadian Olympic runner who competed in the 1956 and 1960 Games, died on March 2, 2026, at age 90. Born Charles Terence Tobacco in Cumberland, British Columbia, on March 2, 1936, he first drew attention at 15 after winning… · 02 March 2026 · March 2026
Jack Chambers (linguist) Linguistic variation dead at age 87
a Canadian linguist and expert on language variation and change, died on March 2, 2026, at age 87. Born John Kenneth Chambers in Grimsby, Ontario, he played an important role in research on Canadian English beginning in the 1980s. He… · Britain · 02 March 2026 · March 2026
Max Webster Canadian musician dead at age 85
the Canadian rock band formed in Toronto in 1972, died on March 2, 2026. The group was relatively successful in Canada, releasing several best-selling albums and earning some minor success in the United Kingdom before dissolving in 1981. Founded by… · 02 March 2026 · March 2026
André Vanasse Writer dead at age 83
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
Giorgio Mammoliti Landscaper, labour organizer dead at age 64
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