Famous Dead People from Canada
Over 4,000 obituaries for famous people from Canada who died. Additional info, news, and memorial pages.
Robert Irving dead at age 71, Canadian industrial, co-CEO of J.D. Irving, and sport administrator,…
Robert Irving, 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…
Dale West dead at age 84
Dale West, 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…
Alan Bradley dead at age 87
Alan Bradley, 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…
Henri Barki dead at age 75
Henri Barki, 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,…
Frank Hayden dead at age 96
Frank Hayden, 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,…
Chris Williams dead at age 89
Chris Williams, 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…
Cris Derksen dead at age 45, Canadian Cree cellist and composer, traffic collision
Cris Derksen, 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,…
André Laliberté dead at age 79
André Laliberté, 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…
Sherman Lewis dead at age 83
Sherman Lewis
died on May 15, 2026. He was an American football player for the Toronto Argonauts and New York Jets and later coached for the Green Bay Packers. Lewis…
Randal Marlin dead at age 88
Randal Marlin, 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…
Paul Boutilier dead at age 63
Paul Boutilier, 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…
Brandon Clarke dead at age 29
Brandon Clarke, 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…
Cyril Simard dead at age 88
Cyril Simard, a Canadian architect and ethnologist, died May 10, 2026. Cyril Simard [fr], 88, Canadian architect and ethnologist. Tags Other, 10 May 2026, Canada, Cyril, Simard, 2026-05-10, May 10,…
John Barbour dead at age 93, Canadian actor, comedian, and television presenter
John Barbour, a Canadian actor, comedian and television presenter,
died on May 10, 2026, at the age of 93. Born Jonathan Barbour in Toronto, Ontario, on April 24, 1933, he…
J. J. Barrie dead at age 92, Canadian singer, songwriter and comedian
J. J. Barrie, 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…
Punch McLean dead at age 93
Punch McLean, 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…
Harold Theriault dead at age 73
Harold Theriault, 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…
Claude Morin dead at age 96
Claude Morin, 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…
Pat Graham dead at age 64
Pat Graham, 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…
Trevor Bennett dead at age 99
Trevor Bennett, 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…
Marcel Labine dead at age 78
Marcel Labine, 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…
Robert A. Stebbins dead at age 87
Robert A. Stebbins, an American-born Canadian sociologist,
died on May 4, 2026. He was 87. Stebbins was professor emeritus at the University of Calgary and served as associate editor for…
William W. Stinson dead at age 92, Canadian railway executive, president of the Canadian Pacific Ra…
William W. Stinson, 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…
Madeleine Gagnon dead at age 87
Madeleine Gagnon
died on April 30, 2026. Tags Writers, 30 April 2026, Canada, Gagnon, Madeleine, April 2026, April 30
Matt Davidson Canadian ice hockey player dead at age 48
Matt Davidson, 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…
John Garrett public figure dead at age 74
John Garrett, 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…
Dan McLean dead at age 78
Dan McLean, 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…
Thomas Gayford dead at age 97
Thomas Gayford, 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…
Benoît Rousseau Canadian actor dead at age 66
Benoît Rousseau, 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…
Murray McBride dead at age 90
Murray McBride
died on April 23, 2026. Tags Politicians, 23 April 2026, Canada, Murray, April 2026, April 23, McBride
Will Stanhope Canadian rock climber, fall dead at age 39
Will Stanhope, 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.…
Aldo Roy dead at age 84
Aldo Roy, 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…
Percy O’Driscoll dead at age 91
Percy O'Driscoll, 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…
Pip Wedge British-born Canadian broadcaster dead at age 97
Pip Wedge, a British-born Canadian broadcaster,
died on April 15, 2026. Pip Wedge, 97, British-born Canadian broadcaster. Tags Journalists, 15 April 2026, Britain, Canada, Pip, Wedge, 2026-04-15, April 15, April…
Taylor Kirk Canadian musician dead at age 44
Taylor Kirk, 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…
Al Gunn public figure dies
Al Gunn, 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…
Donald K. Tarlton Canadian music producer and promoter dead at age 82
Donald K. Tarlton, 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…
Gabor Szilasi Canadian photographer dead at age 98
Gabor Szilasi, 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…
Sid Krofft Canadian puppeteer and television writer dead at age 96
Sid Krofft, 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…
Dinah Christie Canadian actress and singer
Dinah Christie, 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…
Sammy Forcillo Canadian politician dead at age 75
Sammy Forcillo, 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,…
Vaughn Solomon Schofield Canadian politician, Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan dead at age 82
Vaughn Solomon Schofield, 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…
Louis Tapardjuk Canadian politician, Nunavut MLA dead at age 73
Louis Tapardjuk, 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…
Nancy Garapick Canadian swimmer, Olympic bronze medalist dead at age 64
Nancy Garapick, 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…
David Wiffen English–Canadian folk singer-songwriter dead at age 84
David Wiffen
died on April 5, 2026. He was an English-Canadian folk singer-songwriter, known for "Driving Wheel." David Wiffen, 84, English–Canadian folk singer-songwriter ("Driving Wheel"). Tags Musicians, 05 April 2026,…
Arne Olsen Canadian screenwriter, complications from cancer dead at age 64
Arne Olsen
died on April 4, 2026, from complications from cancer. He was a Canadian screenwriter whose credits included Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie, Cop and a Half, and…
Estelle Bee Dagum Argentine statistician dead at age 91
Estelle Bee Dagum, 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…
Guy Jutras Canadian boxing referee and boxing judge dead at age 95
Guy Jutras
died on April 3, 2026. He was a Canadian boxing referee and boxing judge. Guy Jutras, 95, Canadian boxing referee and boxing judge. Tags Lawyers, 03 April 2026,…
Ronald Eddy Farmer, administrator dead at age 95
Ronald Eddy, 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…
Jacques Michon Canadian literary historian and academic dead at age 80
Jacques Michon, 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…
Louis Saia Canadian film director and screenwriter dead at age 75
Louis Saia, 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…
Dick Roberge Canadian ice hockey player and coach dead at age 91
Dick Roberge
died on April 1, 2026. He was a Canadian ice hockey player and coach who played for the Johnstown Jets, New Westminster Royals and Pittsburgh Hornets. His career…
Stephen Lewis Politician, diplomat, author, writer, journalist, broadcaster, academic, public speak…
Stephen Lewis, 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…
Bill Riley Canadian ice hockey player and coach, cancer dead at age 75
Bill Riley, 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…
Rose Kingdon Canadian broadcaster dead at age 65
Rose Kingdon, 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…
Michael Sather Canadian politician, MLA dead at age 78
Michael Sather, 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…
Biruté Galdikas Study of orangutans, conservation dead at age 79
Biruté Galdikas, 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.…
Larry Kennedy Family physician / Politician dead at age 76
Larry Ronald Kennedy, 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…
Amanda Lathlin public figure dead at age 49
Amanda Lathlin, 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…
Rodger Brulotte Canadian sportscaster dead at age 79
Rodger Brulotte, 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…
Steve Derewianchuk Canadian politician, Manitoba MLA dead at age 90
Steve Derewianchuk, 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…
Mark McLane Canadian politician, Prince Edward Island MLA dead at age 56
Mark McLane, 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…
Francine Descarries 83–84 dead at age 83
Francine Descarries, 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…
James M. Houston British-born Canadian theologian dead at age 103
James M. Houston, 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…
Andrew B. Wittkower Physicist dead at age 91
Andrew B. Wittkower, 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…
Hugh Winsor Canadian journalist, stroke dead at age 87
Hugh Winsor, 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…
Cameron Ontko American football player dead at age 33
Cameron Ontko, 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…
Tom Brown American Hall of Fame football player dead at age 89
Tom Brown, 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…
Allan Legere Canadian serial killer dead at age 78
Allan Legere, 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…
Luc Giard Canadian cartoonist and artist dead at age 69
Luc Giard, 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,…
Blake Emmons Canadian country singer and television host
Blake Emmons, 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…
Ed Learn Canadian football player dead at age 90
Ed Learn, 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…
Troy Murray Canadian ice hockey player
Troy Murray, 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,…
Lucien Larré Canadian Roman Catholic priest dead at age 93
Lucien Larré, 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…
Jacques Michel Singer-songwriter dead at age 84
Jacques Michel, 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,…
Douglas Hambidge British-born Canadian Archbishop dead at age 98
Douglas Hambidge, 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…
Max Webster Canadian musician dead at age 85
Max Webster, 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…
Pockets Warhol Animal artist dead at age 33
Pockets Warhol, 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…
Andrew Gunn Film producer dead at age 58
Andrew Gunn, 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…
Terry Tobacco Canadian Olympic runner dead at age 90
Terry Tobacco, 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,…
Jack Chambers Linguistic variation dead at age 87
Jack Chambers, 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…
André Vanasse Writer dead at age 83
André Vanasse, 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…
Giorgio Mammoliti Landscaper, labour organizer dead at age 64
Giorgio Mammoliti, 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…
Scotty Morrison Canadian ice hockey referee dead at age 95
Ian “Scotty” Morrison, 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…
Bill Saunderson Investment manager, founded Sceptre Investment Counsel dead at age 92
Bill Saunderson, 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…
Serge Lajeunesse Canadian ice hockey player dead at age 75
Serge Lajeunesse, a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who played for the Detroit Red Wings and Philadelphia Flyers,
died on February 22, 2026, at age 75. Born in Montreal, Quebec,…
Maureen Hemphill Canadian politician, Manitoba MLA dead at age 89
Maureen Hemphill, 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…
Fernand Roberge Canadian politician dead at age 85
Fernand Roberge, 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…
Guyle Fielder American-born Canadian ice hockey player dead at age 95
Guyle Fielder, an American-born Canadian professional ice hockey centre known for his time with the Seattle Totems and in the Western Hockey League,
died on February 21, 2026, at age…
Raymond Bouchard Actor dead at age 80
Raymond Bouchard, a Canadian film, television and stage actor,
died on February 21, 2026, at the age of 80. Born in Lévis, Quebec, on March 7, 1945, he was best…
Ronyell Whitaker American football player dead at age 46
Ronyell Whitaker, an American football player who played as a cornerback in the National Football League and for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers,
died on February 21, 2026. He was 46.…
Cliff Hucul Canadian racing driver dead at age 79
Cliff Hucul, a Canadian racing driver who competed in the Indianapolis 500,
died on February 20, 2026. He raced in USAC and the CART Championship Car series from 1977 to…
Bobbie Sparrow Canadian politician dead at age 90
Bobbie Sparrow, a Canadian politician,
died on February 19, 2026. Born Barbara Jane O'Connor in Toronto on July 11, 1935, she was a Registered Nurse and businessperson who was first…
Eugène Tremblay Canadian Roman Catholic prelate dead at age 89
Eugène Tremblay, a Canadian Roman Catholic prelate,
died on February 18, 2026, in Quebec City, Quebec, at the age of 89. Born in Saint-Hilarion, Quebec, in 1936, he was ordained…
Orland Larson Goldsmithing dead at age 94
Orland Larson, a Canadian goldsmith and metalsmith,
died on February 18, 2026, at age 94. Larson was also an art educator who played a central role in developing professional jewellery…
Thomas De Koninck Canadian philosopher dead at age 91
Thomas De Koninck, a Canadian philosopher from Québec,
died on February 17, 2026. Born in Leuven in 1934, he studied at Oxford, Université Laval and Freie Universität Berlin. He taught…