Terry Dyson dead at age 91
Terry Dyson, the English footballer who starred as a winger for Tottenham Hotspur,
died on August 20, 2026, aged 91. Born in Malton on November 29, 1934, and educated at…
Famous Dead People from England
Over 2,000 obituaries for famous people from England who died. Additional info, news, and memorial pages.
Chutima Sidasathian dead at age 44
Chutima Sidasathian, a Thai investigative journalist,
died on August 19, 2026, aged 44. Known professionally as “Oi” and Chutima “Oi” Sidasathian, she worked for Phuketwan, the English-language newspaper in Phuket,…
Ġorġ Mallia dead at age 68, Instructional Technology, Children’s Books
Ġorġ Mallia, a Maltese communications academic, author and cartoonist,
died on August 19, 2026, aged 68. Born in Malta on November 9, 1957, he built a career in communications, instructional…
Juan Tamariz dead at age 83
Juan Tamariz, the Spanish magician and television presenter,
died on August 18, 2026, aged 83. Born Juan Tamariz-Martel Negrón in Madrid on October 18, 1942, he became one of Spain’s…
Mike Bailey dead at age 84, English footballer, complications from dementia
Mike Bailey, the English footballer and manager who played for Charlton Athletic, Wolverhampton Wanderers and England,
died on August 17, 2026, aged 84, following complications from dementia. Born in Wisbech…
Nick Glennie-Smith dead at age 74
Nick Glennie-Smith, the English film composer behind scores for The Rock, The Man in the Iron Mask and We Were Soldiers,
died on August 17, 2026, aged 74. Born Nickolas…
Marcos Rodríguez Pantoja dead at age 80
Marcos Rodríguez Pantoja, a Spanish herder and the subject of the film Among Wolves,
died on August 16, 2026, aged 80. Born in Añora in 1946, he became known as…
Derry Brownson dead at age 55
Derry Brownson, an English musician known for his work with EMF,
died on August 14, 2026, aged 55. Brownson was part of the alternative rock, alternative dance, indie rock and…
Eddie Richardson dead at age 90
Eddie Richardson, an English gangster associated with the Richardson Gang,
died on August 14, 2026, aged 90. Active in the 1950s and 1960s, he was linked to a South London…
Jimmy Rimmer dead at age 78
Jimmy Rimmer, the English footballer who served as a goalkeeper for Manchester United, Swansea City, Arsenal and Aston Villa,
died on August 14, 2026, aged 78. Born John James Rimmer…
Jack Crabtree dead at age 87, Painting, Drawing
Jack Crabtree, an English painter and teacher,
died on August 13, 2026, aged 87. Born in Rochdale in 1938, he studied at Rochdale College of Art before continuing at Saint…
Gary “Gazza” Johnson dead at age 61
Gary "Gazza" Johnson, the English synth-pop bassist best known for his work with China Crisis,
died on August 12, 2026, aged 61. Associated with new wave and synth-pop, he was…
John Irvin dead at age 86
John Irvin, the English filmmaker behind The Dogs of War, Hamburger Hill and the BBC adaptation of Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy,
died on August 11, 2026, aged 86. A three-time…
Phil Parkes dead at age 79
Phil Parkes, the English footballer who played as a goalkeeper for Wolverhampton Wanderers, Vancouver Whitecaps and Chicago Sting,
died on August 8, 2026, aged 79. Born in West Bromwich on…
Jean Lodge dead at age 99
Jean Lodge, the British actress known for Death of an Angel, Brandy for the Parson and Glad Tidings,
died on August 5, 2026, aged 99. Born Jean Margaret Lodge in…
Robin Cowling dead at age 82
Robin Cowling, the English rugby union player who represented Gloucester, Leicester Tigers and England,
died on August 3, 2026, aged 82. Born Robin James Cowling on March 24, 1944, he…
Sir Anthony Kenny dead at age 95
Sir Anthony Kenny, the British philosopher known for work in the philosophy of mind, ancient and scholastic philosophy, the philosophy of religion and Wittgenstein studies,
died on August 3, 2026,…
Paul Bradshaw dead at age 72
Paul Bradshaw, the English footballer who played for Burnley and Sheffield Wednesday,
died on August 2, 2026, aged 72. Born in Sheffield on 2 October 1953, he came through the…
Rod Liddle dead at age 66
Rod Liddle, the English journalist and broadcaster,
died on August 2, 2026, aged 66. Born in Abbey Wood on April 1, 1960, he worked at the BBC and became editor…
Vicki Wickham dead at age 87
Vicki Wickham, the English talent manager and television producer known for her work on Ready Steady Go!,
died on July 31, 2026, aged 87. Born in England in 1939, she…
Eugene Benson dead at age 98
Eugene Benson, a writer and Canadian professor of English,
died on July 30, 2026, aged 98. Born in Northern Ireland in 1928, he went on to build a career as…
Geoffrey Arrand dead at age 82
Geoffrey Arrand, the English archdeacon who served as archdeacon of Suffolk,
died on July 30, 2026, aged 82. Geoffrey William Arrand was born on 24 July 1944 and was educated…
Cairns Craig dead at age 77
Cairns Craig, the Scottish literary scholar who specialised in Scottish and modernist literature,
died on July 29, 2026, aged 77. Born Robert Cairns Craig in Kilmarnock in 1949, he built…
Mike Smedley dead at age 84
Mike Smedley, the English cricketer associated with Nottinghamshire,
died on July 28, 2026, aged 84. Born Michael John Smedley on October 28, 1941, in Maltby, he began his career with…
Tom Chadbon dead at age 80
Tom Chadbon, the English actor best known for work in British television and appearances in Doctor Who, Tess and Casino Royale,
died on July 27, 2026, aged 80. Born in…
Bill Oddie dead at age 85
Bill Oddie, the English wildlife presenter and comedian best known for Springwatch, Birding with Bill Oddie and his work with The Goodies,
died on July 25, 2026, aged 85. Born…
Fred Kemp dead at age 80
Fred Kemp, the English footballer who played for Halifax Town, Southampton and Blackpool,
died on July 24, 2026, aged 80. Born Frederick George Kemp in Salerno, Italy, on 27 February…
Sheila Ballantine dead at age 97
Sheila Ballantine, the English stage and television actress,
died on July 24, 2026, aged 97. Born Sheila Mavis Ballantine in Hackney, East London, on October 14, 1928, she began her…
William Orbit dead at age 69, English musician, DJ and record producer
William Orbit, the English musician, DJ and record producer known professionally under that name,
died on July 23, 2026, aged 69. Born William Mark Wainwright in London on December 15,…
Frank Barrow dead at age 83
Frank Barrow, the English rugby league footballer and coach,
died on July 22, 2026. Born in St Helens, Lancashire, on January 11, 1943, he played as a fullback for St…
R. W. Johnson dead at age 82
R. W. Johnson, the English-born South African historian and academic,
died on July 21, 2026, aged 82. Born Richard William Johnson in England in September 1943, he studied at Natal…
Edwin Smith dead at age 92
Edwin Smith, the English cricketer who spent his entire first-class career with Derbyshire,
died on July 20, 2026, aged 92. Born in Grassmoor, Derbyshire, on January 2, 1934, he played…
Sir Christopher Ondaatje dead at age 93
Sir Christopher Ondaatje, the Sri Lankan-born Canadian-English businessman, philanthropist and Olympic bobsledder,
died on July 20, 2026, aged 93. Born Philip Christopher Ondaatje in Kandy, Ceylon, on February 22, 1933,…
Kevin Keegan dead at age 75
Kevin Keegan, the English football player and manager who became one of the most admired figures in the game,
died on July 20, 2026. Born Joseph Kevin Keegan in Armthorpe…
Derek Ryder dead at age 79
Derek Ryder, the English footballer who played for Rochdale, Southport and Cardiff City,
died on July 20, 2026. Born Derek Francis Ryder in Leeds on February 18, 1947, he was…
Tony Thorpe dead at age 80
Tony Thorpe, the English guitarist and singer known for his work with the Rubettes,
died on July 18, 2026, aged 80. He was associated with pop rock, glam rock and…
Ian Gatford dead at age 86
Ian Gatford, an English archdeacon,
died on July 18, 2026, aged 86. He served as Archdeacon of Derby from 1993 to 2005, after a career that included work with Taylor…
Piotr Oczko dead at age 53
Piotr Oczko, a Polish scholar of English and Dutch studies, literature and art historian, and translator,
died on July 15, 2026. Born in Kraków on January 1, 1973, he studied…
Jameson Currier dead at age 70
Jameson Currier, an American writer,
died on July 13, 2026, at age 70. Born in Marietta, Georgia, on October 16, 1955, he wrote as a novelist, short story writer, poet,…
Dermot Murnaghan dead at age 68
Dermot Murnaghan
died on July 11, 2026, at the age of 68. He was an English television presenter and news reporter, known for his work on Sky News and BBC…
Edward Lucie-Smith dead at age 93, Writer, poet, curator and broadcaster
Edward Lucie-Smith, the Jamaican-born English writer, poet and art critic,
died on July 11, 2026, aged 93. Born John Edward McKenzie Lucie-Smith in Kingston on February 27, 1933, he became…
Malcolm Menin dead at age 93
Malcolm Menin, the English bishop who served as Bishop of Knaresborough from 1986 to 1997,
died on July 8, 2026, aged 93. Born Malcolm James Menin on September 26, 1932,…
Joanna Pettet dead at age 83
Joanna Pettet
died on July 7, 2026. She was an English actress. Tags Actors, 07 July 2026, England, Joanna, Pettet, Scorpio, July 2026, July 7
William Taylor dead at age 69
William Henry Taylor, the English Anglican clergyman who served as dean of Portsmouth Cathedral from 2000 to 2002,
died on July 7, 2026, aged 69. Born on December 23, 1956,…
Lauren Bennett dead at age 37
Lauren Bennett
died on July 6, 2026. She was an English singer. Tags Musicians, 06 July 2026, Bennett, Cancer, England, Lauren, July 2026, July 6
John Dymond dead at age 81
John Dymond, known as "Beaky,"
died on July 5, 2026. He was an English musician. Tags Musicians, 05 July 2026, Dymond, England, John, July 2026, July 5
Christian Moran dead at age 42
Christian Moran
died on July 5, 2026. He was an English-Korean drummer. Tags Musicians, 05 July 2026, Christian, England, Moran, July 2026, July 5
Bill Pattinson dead at age 81
Bill Pattinson
died on July 3, 2026. He was an English rugby league player. Tags Athletes, 03 July 2026, Aries, Bill, England, Pattinson, July 2026, July 3
Alan Banks dead at age 87
Alan Banks
died on July 3, 2026. He was an English footballer. Tags Athletes, 03 July 2026, Alan, Banks, England, Libra, July 2026, July 3
Peter Higham dead at age 95
Peter Higham
died on July 3, 2026. He was an English footballer. Tags Athletes, 03 July 2026, England, Higham, Peter, Scorpio, July 2026, July 3
Paul Dobson dead at age 63
Paul Dobson
died on July 2, 2026. He was an English footballer. Tags Athletes, 02 July 2026, Dobson, England, Paul, Sagittarius, July 2, July 2026
Dame Penelope Keith dead at age 86
Dame Penelope Keith, the English actress best known for The Good Life and To the Manor Born,
died on June 29, 2026, at the age of 86; her death was…
Salman Nadwi dead at age 72
Salman Nadwi, an Indian Islamic scholar and professor,
died on June 29, 2026. He was 72. Born in 1954 in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, he served as dean of the Faculty…
Vlado Janevski dead at age 65
Vlado Janevski, the Macedonian singer who represented North Macedonia in its first Eurovision appearance,
died on June 28, 2026, at the age of 65. Born Vladimir Janevski on November 27,…
Sonia Antinori dead at age 63
Sonia Antinori, an Italian playwright, actress and translator,
died on June 28, 2026, at the age of 63. Born in Viareggio on April 23, 1963, she studied visual arts, theater…
Justin Richards dead at age 64
Justin Richards, a British writer best known for his Doctor Who books and The Invisible Detective series,
died on June 28, 2026, at the age of 64. Born in Epping…
Gail Bowen dead at age 84
Gail Bowen, a Canadian playwright and writer best known for the Joanne Kilbourn mystery series,
died on June 26, 2026. She was 83. Born Gail Dianne Bowen in Toronto on…
Christopher Robert Hallpike dead at age 88
Christopher Robert Hallpike, a British-born Canadian anthropologist and emeritus professor of anthropology at McMaster University in Ontario,
died on June 26, 2026. Born on April 19, 1938, Hallpike was known…
Roy Goode dead at age 93
Roy Goode, the English legal scholar who founded the Centre for Commercial Law Studies at Queen Mary, University of London,
died on June 24, 2026, at the age of 93.…
Erie Mills dead at age 73
Erie Mills, an American operatic soprano and voice teacher,
died on June 23, 2026, at age 73. Born in Granite City, Illinois, on June 22, 1953, she developed an early…
Pavlos Kourtidis dead
Pavlos Kourtidis, a Greek actor,
died on June 21, 2026. Born in Wuppertal, Germany, he built a career as an actor, choreographer and dancer, working across Greece and abroad. His…
Alan Murray dead at age 76
Alan Murray, the English footballer and manager who
died on June 21, 2026, was 76. Born in Newcastle upon Tyne on November 5, 1949, he began his career at Middlesbrough…
P. Narayana Kurup dead at age 91
P. Narayana Kurup, an Indian poet and literary critic,
died on June 20, 2026. He was 91. Born on September 5, 1934, he was a Malayalam-language poet and critic from…
Hershel Parker dead at age 90
Hershel Parker, an American literary historian and scholar of Herman Melville,
died on June 19, 2026. He was 90. Born in Comanche, Oklahoma, on November 26, 1935, Parker was an…
Samīra al-Māni’ dead at age 91
Samīra al-Māni', an Iraqi writer and novelist,
died on June 19, 2026, at the age of 91. Born in Basra in 1935, she received a BA in Arabic literature from…
Bobby Harrison dead at age 95
Bobby Harrison
died on June 17, 2026. He was a footballer. Tags Athletes, 17 June 2026, Bobby, England, Harrison, June 17, June 2026
Teddie Beverley dead at age 99
Teddie Beverley, the English singer best known as one-third of The Beverley Sisters,
died on June 17, 2026, at the age of 99. Born Hazel Pamela Chinery in Bethnal Green,…
Teddie Beverley dead at age 99
Teddie Beverley, the English singer best known as one-third of The Beverley Sisters,
died on June 17, 2026, at the age of 99. Born Hazel Pamela Chinery in Bethnal Green,…
Major Oak dead
Major Oak, the famous English oak in Sherwood Forest,
died on June 17, 2026. Estimated to be about 800 to 1,000 years old, the tree stood near Edwinstowe in Nottinghamshire…
Daveigh Chase dead at age 35
Daveigh Chase, an American actress known for roles in Lilo & Stitch, The Ring and Donnie Darko, died June 16, 2026, at age 35 of complications from meningitis. Born Daveigh…
Robert Thurman dead at age 84
Robert Thurman, an American Buddhist writer and academic,
died on June 16, 2026, at age 84. Born Robert Alexander Farrar Thurman in New York City on August 3, 1941, he…
Trevor Hitchen dead at age 99
Trevor Hitchen, the English footballer who played for Southport, Wigan Athletic and Oldham Athletic,
died on June 15, 2026, at the age of 99. Born on September 25, 1926, in…
Alan Ward dead at age 78
Alan Ward, the English cricketer who played for Derbyshire, Leicestershire and the England Test side,
died on June 15, 2026, at the age of 78. Born in Dronfield on August…
Malcolm Harding dead at age 89
Malcolm Harding, an English-born Canadian Anglican bishop,
died on June 14, 2026, aged 89. Known also as Malcolm Alfred Warden Harding, he served as the fifth bishop of Brandon in…
Barry Dransfield dead at age 79
Barry Dransfield
died on June 14, 2026. He was an English folk singer and musician. Dransfield was also known as a British folk singer, fiddler, cellist and guitarist. Tags Musicians,…
Dave Greenslade dead at age 83
Dave Greenslade, the British composer and keyboardist known for his work with Colosseum and his own band Greenslade,
died on June 14, 2026, at the age of 83. Born David…
Dee Palmer dead at age 88, English musician, and composer
Dee Palmer, the English musician, arranger and composer best known for work with Jethro Tull,
died on June 13, 2026. Born David Palmer on July 2, 1937, in Hendon, London,…
Kenny Jackett dead at age 64
Kenny Jackett, the Welsh footballer and manager who played for Watford and later coached Millwall and Wolverhampton Wanderers,
died on June 12, 2026. He was 64. Born in Watford on…
Nigel Cabourn dead at age 77
Nigel Cabourn, the English fashion designer known for his outerwear and vintage-inspired clothing,
died on June 11, 2026, at the age of 77, with cancer announced as the cause of…
David Hockney dead at age 88
David Hockney, the English painter, draughtsman, printmaker, stage designer and photographer,
died on June 11, 2026, at the age of 88. Born in Bradford, West Riding of Yorkshire, on July…
Shirley Lord dead at age 93
Shirley Lord, an English-born American journalist and former beauty editor and director of Vogue,
died on June 10, 2026, at the age of 93. Born Shirley Florence Stringer in London…
Keith Piper dead at age 56
Keith Piper, the English cricketer who kept wicket for Warwickshire,
died on June 10, 2026, after cancer. Born in Leicester on December 18, 1969, Keith John Piper played professionally for…
John Loring dead at age 86
John Loring, the American fashion design director who spent three decades guiding design at Tiffany & Co.,
died on June 9, 2026, at age 86. Born John Robbins Loring in…
Michael Preston dead at age 93
Michael Preston, the British actor and singer known for roles in Mad Max 2, Homicide and Bellbird,
died on June 8, 2026. Born Jack Davis on May 14, 1934, in…
Jürgen Kesting dead at age 85
Jürgen Kesting, the German journalist, music critic and author,
died on June 7, 2026, at the age of 85. Born in Duisburg on January 1, 1940, he studied German and…
Anthony Head dead at age 72
Anthony Head, the English actor known for Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Ted Lasso and Merlin,
died on June 5, 2026, from complications of pneumonia. Born Anthony Stewart Head on February…
Patrick Godfrey dead at age 93
Patrick Godfrey, an English actor known for Maurice, The Count of Monte Cristo and Doctor Who,
died on June 4, 2026, at the age of 93. Born Patrick Lindesay Archibald…
David Baron dead at age 93
David Baron, an English actor known for Doctor Who, The Avengers and The Reptile,
died on June 3, 2026. He was 93. Born in Birmingham on April 7, 1933, Baron…
Bobby Tambling dead at age 84
Bobby Tambling, the English footballer who starred for Chelsea and the national team and later managed Cork Celtic,
died on June 3, 2026. He was 84. Born Robert Victor Tambling…
Jagannath Prasad Das dead at age 90, Writer, poet, novelist
Jagannath Prasad Das, the Indian writer and poet known for his work in Odia,
died on June 3, 2026, at the age of 90. Born in Puri on April 26,…
Mildred Pitts Walter dead at age 103
Mildred Pitts Walter, an American writer whose children’s books often featured African-American protagonists,
died on June 2, 2026, at age 103. Born Mildred Pitts on September 9, 1922, in Sweetville,…
Michael Meadowcroft dead at age 84
Michael Meadowcroft, the English politician who served as MP for Leeds West from 1983 to 1987,
died on June 1, 2026, aged 84. Born in Southport on March 6, 1942,…
Matthew Spender dead at age 81
Matthew Spender, the English sculptor and writer whose death was announced on May 31, 2026, died at 81. Born in London in 1945, he was also a painter and biographer,…
Mariella Mularoni dead at age 63
Mariella Mularoni, a Sammarinese politician and former captain regent,
died on May 29, 2026, at age 63. Born in the City of San Marino on October 15, 1962, she served…
Maureen Duffy dead at age 92, English poet, playwright and novelist
Maureen Duffy, the English poet, playwright and novelist,
died on May 28, 2026, at the age of 92, with her death announced that day. Born Maureen Patricia Duffy in Worthing,…
Samuel Yin dead at age 75
Samuel Yin, a Taiwanese conglomerate industry executive,
died on May 26, 2026, at the age of 75. He was a businessman best known as the founder of the Tang Prize…
Victor Udoh dead at age 21, Southampton, Dynamo České Budějovice
Victor Udoh, a Nigerian professional footballer who played as a forward,
died on May 26, 2026, at the age of 21. Born in Calabar on October 18, 2004, he came…
Linda Mullins dead at age 86
Linda Mullins, the English greyhound racing trainer,
died on May 26, 2026, the date her death was announced. She was 86. A retired trainer from England, Mullins was a five-time…
Flick Rea dead at age 88
Flick Rea, an English politician,
died on May 25, 2026, aged 88. Known as a Liberal Democrat politician, she represented the Fortune Green ward on Camden Council for 35 years…