the English music executive, studio owner and record producer known for his work on British blues recordings, died on March 2, 2026, aged 81. Born Michael William Hugh Vernon in Harrow, Middlesex, on November 20, 1944, he worked at Decca… · 02 March 2026 · March 2026
a footballer who played as a winger and represented England at senior international level, died on March 2, 2026, aged 71–72. She spent most of her career at Southampton Women's F.C., where she made her debut in a 9–0 victory… · 02 March 2026 · March 2026
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
the English clothing chain executive who founded and led River Island, died on February 28, 2026. Born Bernard Pokrasse on February 10, 1926, he was educated at the Jewish Free School and Northern Polytechnic Institute. He helped in his parents’… · 28 February 2026 · February 2026
an English composer, died on February 28, 2026. Born in Gloucester on March 3, 1933, he was also a musicologist and academic best known for his scholarly work on Italian opera, particularly Neapolitan opera of the 17th and 18th centuries.… · 28 February 2026 · February 2026
an English speedway rider, died on February 27, 2026, aged 70. Born Leslie John Rumsey in Canterbury, Kent, on July 27, 1955, he rode in the top two tiers of British Speedway from 1972 to 1983 for various clubs. He… · 27 February 2026 · February 2026 · Other
the Czech keyboardist of the Czech rock band Olympic, died on February 27, 2026. Olympic was founded in Prague in 1962 and was led by Petr Janda from 1963. Over its history, the band included musicians such as František Ringo… · England · 27 February 2026 · February 2026
an English philosopher, died on February 26, 2026. Budd studied mathematics and philosophy at Jesus College, Cambridge, and taught at University College London from 1970 until 2001. He was appointed the Grote Professor of the Philosophy of Mind and Logic… · Britain · 26 February 2026 · February 2026
the English writer and journalist best known for her books on modern modes and manners, died on February 26, 2026, aged 98. Born in Hampstead, London, on March 1, 1927, she was educated at a private boarding school and later… · 26 February 2026 · February 2026
the British comedy writer and television producer who co-created the Red Dwarf comedy franchise, died on February 25, 2026, aged 70. Born Robert Grant in Salford on September 25, 1955, he studied psychology at Liverpool University for two years. In… · England · 25 February 2026 · February 2026 · Grant,
an American poet and writer, died on February 23, 2026, at age 88. He was an American poet and literature faculty member at the University of Georgia. Born Coleman Bryan Barks in Chattanooga, Tennessee, he grew up on the campus… · England · 23 February 2026 · February 2026
an English organist who served at Blackburn Cathedral in England and at Trinity Church in Princeton, New Jersey, died on February 22, 2026. Born in Maidstone, Kent, on September 15, 1931, he was inspired to study the organ during a… · 22 February 2026 · February 2026
an English rugby union player, died on February 22, 2026, aged 82. Michael James Parsons was born in Chipping Norton, England, on 13 March 1943 and died in Oxford. Educated at The King’s School, Canterbury, he was an Oxfordshire farmer… · 22 February 2026 · February 2026
an English HIV/AIDS activist and co-founder of the Terrence Higgins Trust, died on February 21, 2026, at the age of 71. He was a co-founder of the Terrence Higgins Trust, described as the leading HIV/AIDS charity in Britain. Butler was… · 21 February 2026 · February 2026 · Other
the British singer and songwriter best known as lead singer of Honeybus, died on February 21, 2026, at the age of 83. Born Peter James Blumsom in Oxford in 1942, he began his career in the skiffle era of the… · England · 21 February 2026 · February 2026
an English motorcycle racer, died on February 21, 2026, aged 87. The oldest son in a Yorkshire motorcycling dynasty, he competed from 1959 to 1968 in observed trials, motocross and enduros. Born in Kent in 1938, he moved with his… · 21 February 2026 · February 2026 · Other
the Indian writer known for his Bengali-language novels and essays, died on February 20, 2026, in Kolkata, West Bengal, India, at the age of 92. Born Mani Sankar Mukherjee on December 7, 1933, in Hindmotor in Hooghly district, he was… · England · 20 February 2026 · February 2026
an English poet and lecturer in creative writing at Hornsey College of Art, died on February 20, 2026, at the age of 87. He was born in 1938 in Belvedere, Kent, England. Booth died at his home after a short… · 20 February 2026 · February 2026 · Short Illness
an English professional footballer who played as a centre half, died on February 19, 2026. He was 83. Ellam was born in Hemsworth on 13 January 1943 and played in the Football League for Bradford City, Huddersfield Town and Leeds… · 19 February 2026 · February 2026
an English Anglican bishop who served as a missionary in Chile, died on February 19, 2026. Brian Antony Skinner was born in 1939 and served as the suffragan bishop of Valparaíso in the Diocese of Chile from 1977 to 1986,… · 19 February 2026 · February 2026 · Other
the English guitarist and songwriter best known for his work with Showaddywaddy, died on February 18, 2026, aged 79. Born Trevor Leslie Oakes in Leicester on September 9, 1946, he was a member of the glam rock band from 1973… · 18 February 2026 · February 2026
the English Labour politician who served as the party’s Member of Parliament for North East Derbyshire, died on February 16, 2026, aged 89. Born in Easington, County Durham, on 22 July 1936, he was educated at Ruskin College in Oxford… · 16 February 2026 · February 2026
a French far-right activist, died on February 15, 2026, from brain injuries sustained two days earlier in Lyon, France, after being beaten in an altercation involving alleged far-left individuals. He was 23. Deranque was present to provide security for the… · England · 15 February 2026 · February 2026 · Other
an English cricketer who played first-class cricket for Derbyshire, died on February 15, 2026, aged 84. Born in Blackpool on 17 June 1941, he began his career with Nottinghamshire and Lancashire at Second XI level before signing a professional contract… · 15 February 2026 · February 2026
the Peruvian rock and roll band formed in 1971, died on February 14, 2026. The group composed songs in English and Spanish and was known for “Carry On Till Tomorrow,” a cover of the Badfinger song, as well as “Hey… · 14 February 2026 · February 2026
a Russian politician and writer, died on February 13, 2026, at the age of 100. Born in Tbilisi in 1925, he was known for his human rights activism and participation in the dissident movement in the Soviet Union. He wrote… · England · 13 February 2026 · February 2026
an English footballer who played as a forward in the Football League, died on February 13, 2026. He was 82. Westlake played for Colchester United, Doncaster Rovers, Halifax Town and Tranmere Rovers during his Football League career · 13 February 2026 · February 2026
the English rugby league player and coach who represented Great Britain and played for Leeds and Keighley, died on February 12, 2026, aged 95. Born in the Leeds district in 1930, Brown was a World Cup-winning professional rugby league footballer… · 12 February 2026 · February 2026
the Dutch novelist, poet and journalist, died on February 11, 2026, at age 92. Born Cornelis Johannes Jacobus Maria Nooteboom on July 31, 1933, in The Hague, Netherlands, he gained wider attention for his novel "Rituals" ("Rituelen," 1980), which won… · England · 11 February 2026 · February 2026
English writer, singer, musician and songwriter, died on February 10, 2026. In 1987, he formed The Irresistible Force with Morris Gould, also known as Mixmaster Morris. Among his best-known works was Darkness and Disgrace: Des de Moor and Russell Churney… · 10 February 2026 · February 2026
the Swedish ballet dancer and artistic director, died on February 10, 2026. Born in Stockholm on April 10, 1957, he trained with the Royal Swedish Ballet School. He was artistic director of the Royal New Zealand Ballet from 1996 to… · England · 10 February 2026 · February 2026 · Other
an English drummer best known for his work with the Pogues, died on February 10, 2026, at the age of 72. Born in London on November 13, 1953, he played with several bands during his career, including the Pogues, with… · 10 February 2026 · February 2026
an Italian activist, author and academic, died on February 9, 2026. She was a Distinguished Professor Emerita of the History of Consciousness at the University of California, Santa Cruz, with interests in semiotics, psychoanalysis, film theory, literary theory, feminism, women's… · England · 09 February 2026 · February 2026
a Syrian literary critic and academic, died on February 9, 2026. He was a professor of Arabic literature at the University of Damascus, a prolific writer of contemporary Arabic poetry, and the founder and chairman of the World Union of… · England · 09 February 2026 · February 2026
an American scholar and music executive, died on February 8, 2026. He was an academic in English and Africana Studies and, in 2024, served as the Coyle Professor in Literacy Education at Notre Dame, director of the Notre Dame Center… · 08 February 2026 · February 2026
an English applied mathematician, died on February 7, 2026, at the age of 93. Born in London on July 4, 1932, he specialized in numerical analysis and scientific computation. He earned a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from the University of… · 07 February 2026 · February 2026
an English professional rugby league footballer, died on February 6, 2026, aged 55. Born in Leeds on November 13, 1970, he played in the 1980s and 1990s at club level for Leeds, Workington Town, the Parramatta Eels, Oldham Bears, the… · 06 February 2026 · February 2026
the English professional snooker player and broadcaster, died on February 4, 2026, aged 79. Born in Salford, Lancashire, on March 4, 1946, he turned professional in 1976 after success as an amateur and won four professional titles, including the 1979… · Britain · 04 February 2026 · February 2026
an English MC, dancer and music promoter, died on February 2, 2026. Best known as the co-founder of the sound system MVITA, he was a key figure in the Madchester scene of the late 1980s and early 1990s. Buller and… · 02 February 2026 · February 2026
the English cricketer who played for Sussex and Surrey and appeared in one Test for England in 1984, died on February 1, 2026, aged 67. Born in Fulham, London, on 4 June 1958, he was called up as an emergency… · New Zealand · 01 February 2026 · February 2026
English-born Canadian textile artist · 30 January 2026 · January 2026 · January 30
English cricketer (Northamptonshire · 28 January 2026 · January 2026 · January 28
an English footballer who played for Mansfield Town, died on January 29, 2026, at the age of 91. Terence Swinscoe was born on 31 August 1934 and played as a full-back in the Football League for Mansfield Town. His death… · 29 January 2026 · January 2026
a British architect and director at Levitt Bernstein, died on January 29, 2026. Born Hedley Axel Burrough on 18 November 1946, he was known for his work on arts and cultural buildings in the United Kingdom. He served as a… · England · 29 January 2026 · January 2026 · Other
English cricketer (Oxford University · 26 January 2026 · January 2026 · January 26
English football player (Exeter City · 24 January 2026 · January 2026 · January 24
an English international rugby union player, died on January 24, 2026, aged 95. Born in Bucklow, England, on October 1, 1930, he was head boy and football captain at Harrow School, where he also played in the cricket XI and… · 24 January 2026 · January 2026
English art historian and archaeologist · 23 January 2026 · January 2026 · January 23
English footballer (Crewe Alexandra · 22 January 2026 · January 2026 · January 22
English cricketer (Yorkshire) and rugby union player (British & Irish Lions) · 22 January 2026 · January 2026 · January 22
English cricketer (Worcestershire · 20 January 2026 · January 2026 · January 20
English footballer (Everton · 19 January 2026 · January 2026 · January 19
the South African-born English cricketer who played for Essex, died on January 20, 2026, aged 93. Born in Durban, Natal, on May 15, 1932, he was a right-handed batsman and slow left-arm orthodox bowler. He made his first-class debut for… · 20 January 2026 · January 2026
English visual effects artist (The X-Files · 18 January 2026 · January 2026 · January 18
an English footballer who played for Charlton Athletic, Southend United and Newcastle United, died on January 18, 2026, aged 80. A central defender, he made 209 appearances in the Football League. Young won the FA Cup in 1973 as Sunderland's… · 18 January 2026 · January 2026
English drummer (Siouxsie and the Banshees) · 14 January 2026 · January 2026 · January 14
English Anglican priest and dean of Gibraltar from 2003 to 2008, died on January 15, 2026, aged 83. Born on July 18, 1942, he was educated at Bristol Cathedral Choir School. After qualifying as an accountant, he worked for the… · 15 January 2026 · January 2026 · Other
an English drummer and painter best known as the first studio drummer of Siouxsie and the Banshees, died on January 15, 2026, aged 68. Born Kenneth Ian Morris on February 1, 1957, he joined the band in February 1977 and… · 15 January 2026 · January 2026
an English tennis player and coach, died on January 15, 2026, aged 83. A British player and LTA-licensed tennis coach, he also worked as a sports writer and tennis umpire. Iles competed at the Wimbledon Championships 12 times between 1962… · 15 January 2026 · January 2026
English association footballer · 12 January 2026 · January 2026 · January 12 · Éric
English sports administrator · 12 January 2026 · January 2026 · January 12 · Other
English singer (The Good Old Days · 11 January 2026 · January 2026 · January 11
English record producer (In the Land of Grey and Pink · 11 January 2026 · January 2026 · January 11 · Other
English footballer (Birmingham City · 10 January 2026 · January 2026 · January 10
English actor (Law & Order · 10 January 2026 · January 2026 · January 10
an English footballer who played for Leicester City, Walsall and Barrow, died on January 8, 2026, at the age of 87. Born on 18 August 1938, he made Football League appearances for the three clubs during his career · 08 January 2026 · January 2026
English football player (Blackburn Rovers · 06 January 2026 · January 2026 · January 6
English footballer (Tottenham Hotspur) · 06 January 2026 · January 2026 · January 6
English bass guitarist (The Rumour) · 04 January 2026 · January 2026 · January 4
English footballer (Doncaster Rovers · 04 January 2026 · January 2026 · January 4
000 Suspects and television appearances in Dixon of Dock Green, Danger Man, Brookside and The Armando Iannucci Shows · England · 05 January 2026 · January 2026 · January 5
English footballer (Aston Villa) · 03 January 2026 · January 2026 · January 3
an English professional footballer who played for Darlington, Brighton & Hove Albion and Torquay United, died on January 2, 2026. Born in Redcar, Yorkshire, in 1937, he was the son and namesake of Scotland and Middlesbrough footballer Bobby Baxter. He… · 02 January 2026 · January 2026
English-born Australian actor (Chances · 31 December 2025 · December 2025 · December 31
the English footballer who played as a goalkeeper for Burnley and the national team, died on January 1, 2026. Born Colin Agnew McDonald on 15 October 1930, he made 201 appearances for Burnley across two spells from 1948 to 1950… · 01 January 2026 · January 2026
the English actress best known for playing Nellie Ellis in the BBC soap opera EastEnders, died on December 31, 2025, aged 104. Born Elizabeth Hutton Kelly in Newcastle upon Tyne on May 29, 1921, she began her acting career in… · 31 December 2025 · December 2025
English footballer (Middlesbrough · 29 December 2025 · December 2025 · December 29
an English-born Ireland-based actor known for his roles in Fair City and Botched, died on December 30, 2025. Born in Cinderford, Gloucestershire, he initially worked for Procter & Gamble before studying acting at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School. He… · 30 December 2025 · December 2025
English rugby union player (national team) · 27 December 2025 · December 2025 · December 27
English businessman · 26 December 2025 · December 2025 · December 26 · Connolly · Other
English Hall of Fame guitarist (The Cure · 25 December 2025 · December 2025 · December 25
an Australian-born British literary scholar, died on December 25, 2025. Born in Sydney in 1947, he specialized in the Irish Literary Revival, particularly the writings of W. B. Yeats, as well as textual transmission studies and the history of the… · England · 25 December 2025 · December 2025
English footballer (Bradford City · 22 December 2025 · December 2025 · December 22
English chess grandmaster · 21 December 2025 · December 2025 · December 21 · Other
English footballer (Stoke City) · 21 December 2025 · December 2025 · December 21
English singer-songwriter ("Driving Home for Christmas" · 21 December 2025 · December 2025 · December 21
the English footballer who played for Ipswich Town and Swansea City, died on December 22, 2025. A forward and England youth international, he began his career at Ipswich Town after joining as an apprentice in 1971. He was part of… · 22 December 2025 · December 2025
English guitarist and singer (Jethro Tull · 19 December 2025 · December 2025 · December 19
an English actress known for roles in Trollied, Ackley Bridge and The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus, died on December 19, 2025, aged 65. Born in Wythenshawe, Manchester, on 15 August 1960, she began acting at the age of 35 and… · 19 December 2025 · December 2025
English toy designer · 18 December 2025 · December 2025 · December 18 · Other