Jonathan Harvey dead at age 82
Jonathan Harvey, the English first-class cricketer,
died on May 24, 2026, aged 82. Born in Yeovil, Somerset, on February 3, 1944, he attended Marlborough College, where he captained the First…
Famous Dead People from England
Over 2,000 obituaries for famous people from England who died. Additional info, news, and memorial pages.
Betty Roe dead at age 95, English composer, singer and vocal coach
Betty Roe, an English composer, singer and vocal coach,
died on May 24, 2026, aged 95. Roe, whose career also included work as a conductor, was active from 1976 to…
Thérèse Liotard dead at age 80
Thérèse Liotard, a French actress known for Viens chez moi, j'habite chez une copine, My Father's Glory and My Mother's Castle,
died on May 23, 2026. Born in Lille, Nord,…
Trevor Meath dead at age 82
Trevor Meath, the English footballer who played for Walsall and Lincoln City,
died on May 23, 2026, at the age of 82. A midfielder, he made 110 Football League appearances…
Brian Large dead at age 87
Brian Large, the English opera director,
died on May 23, 2026, at the age of 87. He was known as one of the leading television directors specializing in opera and…
Ann Fox Chandonnet dead at age 83, Poet, journalist
Ann Fox Chandonnet, an American poet,
died on May 23, 2026, at age 83. She was also known as a journalist, book reviewer, and culinary historian. Born Ann Alicia Fox…
Dick Parry dead at age 83
Dick Parry, the English saxophonist known for his work with Pink Floyd,
died on May 22, 2026, at the age of 83. Born Richard Parry in Kentford, Suffolk, on December…
Bill Albury dead at age 92
Bill Albury, an English footballer who played for Portsmouth and Gillingham,
died on May 22, 2026. He was 92. Albury, whose full name was William Frederick Albury, made his debut…
Judith Chalmers dead at age 90
Judith Chalmers, the English television presenter best known for Wish You Were Here...?,
died on May 22, 2026, aged 90. Born Judith Rosemary Locke Chalmers in Gatley, Cheshire, on October…
John Middleton dead at age 70
John Middleton
died on May 19, 2026. John Middleton, 70, English footballer (Bradford City, Macclesfield Town). (death announced on this date) Tags Athletes, 19 May 2026, England, John, Middleton, 2026-05-19,…
M. J. K. Smith dead at age 92
M. J. K. Smith, the English cricketer who played for Leicestershire, Warwickshire and England,
died on May 17, 2026, aged 92. Born Michael John Knight Smith on 30 June 1933…
Ian Russell dead at age 79
Ian Russell, a British folklorist whose work focused on singing traditions in the English Pennines,
died on May 16, 2026, at the age of 79. Born in Aberdeen, Scotland, on…
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…
Jill Curzon dead at age 87
Jill Curzon, an English actress,
died on May 15, 2026. Born in 1938, she was best known for her film and television work in the 1960s, including Daleks' Invasion Earth…
Jimmy Mann dead at age 73
Jimmy Mann, the English footballer who played for Bristol City, Barnsley and Doncaster Rovers,
died on May 15, 2026. He was 73. Born James Arthur Mann in Goole, Yorkshire, in…
Dame Felicity Lott dead at age 79, English soprano, cancer
Dame Felicity Lott, the English soprano,
died on May 15, 2026, aged 79, after a reported illness with cancer. Born in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, on May 8, 1947, she studied piano…
Alan Rothwell dead at age 89
Alan Rothwell, the English actor and television presenter known for Coronation Street, Brookside and Heartbeat,
died on May 14, 2026, aged 89. Born in Oldham, Lancashire, on 9 February 1937,…
Thomas E. Breidenthal dead at age 75
Thomas E. Breidenthal, an American Episcopal bishop,
died on May 14, 2026, at age 75. He served as the ninth Bishop of Southern Ohio from 2007 to 2020. Born in…
Mike Salisbury dead at age 84
Mike Salisbury, the British filmmaker,
died on May 13, 2026, aged 84. Born John Michael Salisbury in March 1942 in England, he was an English documentary filmmaker who specialised in…
Peter Simpson dead at age 81
Peter Simpson, the English footballer who played most of his career as a defender with Arsenal,
died on May 13, 2026, at the age of 81. Born in Gorleston-on-Sea, Norfolk,…
Al Gregg dead at age 62, English musician, actor and screenwriter
Al Gregg, the English musician, actor and screenwriter best known for his work with punk band The Wall and appearances in ScreenPlay and Doctor Who,
died on May 12, 2026,…
David Burke dead at age 91
David Burke, the English actor known for his roles in "Sherlock Holmes," "Reilly, Ace of Spies" and "The Love School,"
died on May 14, 2026, aged 91. Born in Liverpool…
Alan Gribben dead at age 84
Alan Gribben, an American literary scholar,
died on May 9, 2026. Born in Parsons, Kansas, on November 21, 1941, he built his career on the works of Mark Twain and…
Karin Spaink dead at age 68
Karin Spaink, a Dutch journalist, writer and feminist activist,
died on May 8, 2026, at age 68. She wrote a regular column for Het Parool from 1992 to 2022 and…
Philip Caputo dead at age 84
Philip Caputo, an American author and journalist best known for the memoir A Rumor of War,
died on May 7, 2026, at age 84. Born in Westchester, Illinois, in 1941,…
Michael Pennington public figure dead at age 82
Michael Pennington, the English actor, director and writer who co-founded the English Shakespeare Company,
died on May 10, 2026, aged 82. Born in Cambridge on June 7, 1943, he was…
Jesse Hector dead at age 78
Jesse Hector, the English musician fronting the rock group The Gorillas,
died on May 6, 2026, at the age of 78. Born in Kilburn, northwest London, on July 17, 1947,…
Richard Cameron dead at age 77
Richard Cameron, the English playwright from Doncaster,
died on May 5, 2026, aged 77. Born on 16 June 1948 in Doncaster, Yorkshire, he wrote plays including Pond Life, Not Fade…
Derek Conway dead at age 73
Derek Conway, an English politician and television presenter,
died on May 4, 2026, aged 73. A member of the Conservative Party, he served as Member of Parliament for Shrewsbury and…
Emily Grosholz dead at age 75
Emily Grosholz, an American poet and philosopher,
died on May 2, 2026. Born on October 17, 1950, in Philadelphia, she was the Edwin Erle Sparks Professor of Philosophy, African American…
David Daker dead at age 90
David Daker
died on April 30, 2026. He was an actor. Tags Actors, 30 April 2026, Daker, David, England, April 2026, April 30
Beverley Martyn British singer-songwriter dead at age 79
Beverley Martyn, the British singer-songwriter,
died on April 27, 2026, aged 79. Born Beverley Kutner near Coventry, England, on 24 March 1947, she was an English folk singer, songwriter and…
Philip L. Roe dead at age 87
Philip L. Roe died April 26, 2026. Tags Other, 26 April 2026, England, Philip, Roe, April 2026, April 26
Michael Keating dead at age 79
Michael Keating, an English actor known for Blake's 7, EastEnders and Doctor Who,
died on May 21, 2026, at the age of 79. Born Michael Frank Keating in Edmonton, Middlesex,…
Bill Ind public figure dead at age 84
Bill Ind, the English Anglican bishop who served as bishop of Truro from 1997 to 2008,
died on April 24, 2026. He was 84. Born on 26 March 1942, he…
Michael Beint dead at age 100
Michael Beint
died on April 23, 2026. Tags Actors, 23 April 2026, Beint, England, Michael, April 2026, April 23
Josh Mauro English-born American football player dead at age 35
Josh Mauro, an English-born American football player who played for the Arizona Cardinals, New York Giants and Jacksonville Jaguars,
died on April 23, 2026, at age 35. Born in St…
George Ley public figure dead at age 80
George Ley, an English footballer who played for Portsmouth, Dallas Tornado and Exeter City,
died on April 23, 2026. He also played professionally for Brighton & Hove Albion and Gillingham…
Tony Parkes English football player and manager, complications from Alzheimer’s disease dead at age…
Tony Parkes, an English football player and manager with Blackburn Rovers,
died on April 22, 2026, at the age of 76 from complications of Alzheimer’s disease. A midfielder, he began…
Elsie Kelly English actress dead at age 89
Elsie Kelly, an English actress known for Benidorm, The Famous Five and Crossroads,
died on April 21, 2026, aged 89. Born in Dovecot, Liverpool, in 1936, she began her television…
Desmond Morris English zoologist, ethnologist and surrealist painter dead at age 98
Desmond Morris, 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…
Dave Mason English Hall of Fame musician and songwriter dead at age 79
Dave Mason, English Hall of Fame musician and songwriter known for Traffic and the songs "Hole in My Shoe" and "Feelin' Alright?",
died on April 19, 2026, at the age…
Gordon Livsey public figure dead at age 79
Gordon Livsey
died on April 18, 2026. Gordon Livsey, 79, English footballer (Wrexham, Chester, Hartlepool United). (death announced on this date) Tags Athletes, 18 April 2026, England, Gordon, Livsey, 2026-04-18,…
Billy Knight British tennis player dead at age 90
Billy Knight, the British tennis player,
died on April 17, 2026, aged 90. Born William Arthur Knight in Northampton, England, on 12 November 1935, he competed on the amateur tour…
John R. Reed dead at age 88
John R. Reed, an American academic and writer,
died on April 16, 2026, at the age of 88. Born John Robert Reed in Duluth, Minnesota, he earned a bachelor’s degree…
Ivan Rebernik Slovenian diplomat dead at age 86
Ivan Rebernik, a Slovenian diplomat and librarian,
died on April 16, 2026, at the age of 86. He served as Slovenia’s ambassador to the Vatican and as Chancellor of the…
Andy Kershaw English broadcaster and radio DJ, cancer dead at age 66
Andy Kershaw, the English broadcaster and radio DJ,
died on April 16, 2026, after being diagnosed with cancer. He was 66. Born Andrew J. G. Kershaw in Littleborough, Lancashire, on…
Jim Jabir American women’s basketball coach, pancreatic cancer dead at age 63
Jim Jabir, an American women’s basketball coach who worked at Dayton, Siena and Marquette,
died on April 16, 2026, of pancreatic cancer. He was 63. Jabir, a native of Brooklyn,…
Henry Newton public figure dead at age 82
Henry Newton, the English football midfielder who played for Nottingham Forest, Everton and Derby County,
died on April 14, 2026, aged 82. Newton made almost 500 league appearances for Football…
Nicky Smith public figure dead at age 57
Nicky Smith, an English professional footballer and later policeman and football manager,
died on April 13, 2026. Born Nicholas Leslie Smith on 28 January 1969 in Berkeley, Gloucestershire, he began…
Ian Watson British science fiction author dead at age 82
Ian Watson, 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,…
Laurie Abrahams English footballer and coach dead at age 72
Laurie Abrahams, the English footballer and coach at Irvine Valley College,
died on April 12, 2026, aged 72. Born Lawrence Adam Michael Abrahams in Stepney, in the East End of…
Mike Westbrook English jazz pianist and composer dead at age 90
Mike Westbrook, 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…
Paul Berry English footballer dead at age 68
Paul Berry, the English footballer who played for Oxford United and Witney United,
died on April 11, 2026, aged 68. Born on April 8, 1958, he was a professional player…
Flo Oy Wong American artist, curator and educator dead at age 87
Flo Oy Wong, an American artist, curator and educator,
died on April 11, 2026, at age 87. Born in Oakland, California, on October 28, 1938, she earned a Bachelor of…
Jan Williams dead at age 87
Jan Williams
died on April 10, 2026. She was an actress. Tags Actors, Doctors, 10 April 2026, England, Jan, Williams, April 10, April 2026
S. R. Ramaswamy Indian writer and journalist dead at age 88
S. R. Ramaswamy, 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…
Angela Pleasence public figure dead at age 84
Angela Pleasence, an English actress,
died on April 10, 2026, at the age of 84. She trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and made her stage debut in…
Jeremy Beecham, Baron Beecham British politician, member of the House of Lords dead at age 81
Jeremy Beecham, Baron Beecham, a British politician and member of the House of Lords from 2010 to 2021,
died on April 9, 2026, aged 81. Born in 1944, he was…
Michael Paget-Wilkes English archdeacon dead at age 74
Michael Paget-Wilkes, an English archdeacon,
died on April 9, 2026, aged 74. Michael Jocelyn James Paget-Wilkes was Archdeacon of Warwick from 1990 to 2009. Born in Bath, Somerset, he was…
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,…
Harry Keyishian American editor and academic dead at age 93
Harry Keyishian, an American editor and academic,
died on April 4, 2026, at the age of 93. He was Professor Emeritus of English at Fairleigh Dickinson University and served on…
Andrew Perry English music journalist, author and broadcaster dead at age 60
Andrew Perry
died on April 3, 2026. He was an English music journalist, author and broadcaster. Perry wrote for Select, Q and Mojo, and also worked as a broadcaster and…
Nick Savva Greyhound trainer dead at age 91
Nick Savva, Cypriot-born British greyhound trainer and breeder,
died on April 2, 2026, aged 91. Born in British Cyprus in 1934, he later moved to London, where he worked in…
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…
Bill Leader English record producer and engineer dead at age 96
Bill Leader, an English recording engineer and record producer,
died on March 31, 2026, aged 96. He was particularly associated with the British folk music revival of the 1960s and…
James Stannage British radio talk show host, cancer dead at age 76
James Stannage, the British radio talk show host,
died on March 30, 2026, aged 76. Born Charles James M. Stannage in Norton, County Durham, on February 22, 1950, he presented…
Neil Cossons public figure dead at age 87
Sir Neil Cossons OBE FSA FMA, a British historian and museum administrator,
died on March 29, 2026, aged 87. Born in Beeston, Nottinghamshire, on January 15, 1939, he studied at…
Tony Godden English footballer dead at age 70
Tony Godden, the English footballer who played as a goalkeeper for Chelsea, Peterborough United and West Bromwich Albion,
died on March 29, 2026. Born Anthony Leonard Godden on 2 August…
Glen Baxter Draughtsman, artist dead at age 82
Glen Baxter, the English artist and draughtsman known for his absurdist drawings,
died on March 29, 2026. He was 82. Born in Leeds on March 4, 1944, Baxter trained at…
Ben Stevenson British ballet dancer and teacher dead at age 89
Ben Stevenson, British ballet dancer and teacher,
died on March 28, 2026. Born in Portsmouth, England, he trained at the Arts Educational Schools in London and received the Adeline Genée…
Mary Rand British track and field athlete, Olympic champion dead at age 86
Mary Rand, the British track and field athlete and 1964 Olympic champion,
died on March 27, 2026, aged 86. Born Mary Denise Bignal in Wells, Somerset, England, she excelled at…
Harold Ellis Surgeon dead at age 100
Harold Ellis, an English surgeon,
died on March 25, 2026, aged 100. Born in Stepney Green on January 13, 1926, he was a professor of surgery at the University of…
The Bridewell Taxis English singer dead at age 57
The Bridewell Taxis, an English singer and Leeds-based indie rock group associated with the Madchester scene,
died on March 24, 2026. The band, later known as The Bridewells, was active…
Geoff Vowden English footballer dead at age 84
Geoff Vowden, the English footballer who played for Birmingham City, Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest,
died on March 24, 2026. Born Geoffrey Alan Vowden on 27 April 1941 in Barnsley,…
Jeff Smith English Hall of Fame motorcycle racer dead at age 91
Jeff Smith, the English motorcycle racer inducted into the Hall of Fame for his achievements in motocross,
died on March 21, 2026, aged 91. Born Jeffrey Vincent Smith in Colne,…
Robert Fox English film and television producer dead at age 73
Robert Fox, an English film and television producer whose work included The Hours, The Crown and Iris,
died on March 20, 2026, at the age of 73. Fox’s work on…
Tom Georgeson Actor dead at age 88
Tom Georgeson, the English actor known for Between the Lines, A Fish Called Wanda and Doctor Who,
died on March 18, 2026, aged 89. Born in Liverpool on 8 August…
Rainelle Krause American soprano dead at age 37
Rainelle Krause, an American soprano and opera singer,
died on March 16, 2026, at age 38 in Fort Worth, Texas. Born in Tampa, Florida, on December 14, 1987, she grew…
Matt Gallagher
English rugby union player (Coventry R.F.C.)
Died on Saturday March 14th 2026
Brian Clarke Author, journalist, angler dead at age 87
Brian Clarke, the British author, journalist and angler,
died on March 14, 2026, aged 87. He wrote two books on fly-fishing, The Pursuit of Stillwater Trout (1975) and, with John…
Jordan Wright Television personality dead at age 33
Jordan Wright, a British television personality known for appearances on Ex on the Beach and The Only Way Is Essex,
died on March 14, 2026, aged 33. Born in Stanford-le-Hope,…
Amy Carr English footballer
Amy Carr, an English footballer who played as a goalkeeper,
died on March 13, 2026. Born on April 27, 1991, she began her youth career in Arsenal’s academy in 2005…
Phil Summerill English footballer
Phil Summerill, the English footballer who played as a striker for Birmingham City, Huddersfield Town, Millwall and Wimbledon,
died on March 12, 2026, at the age of 78. Born Philip…
Chaos UK British guitarist dead at age -1
Chaos UK, the British guitarist associated with the punk band Chaos UK,
died on March 12, 2026. Chaos UK was an English punk rock band formed in 1979 in Portishead,…
Jenni Murray English journalist and broadcaster dead at age 75
Jenni Murray, the English journalist and broadcaster best known for presenting BBC Radio 4's Woman's Hour,
died on March 12, 2026, aged 75. Born Jennifer Susan Bailey in Barnsley on…
Ron Roberts English footballer, cancer dead at age 83
Ron Roberts, a Welsh footballer who played as a winger for Wrexham and Tranmere Rovers in the Football League,
died on March 12, 2026, at the age of 83. He…
Keith Ingham English jazz pianist dead at age 88
Keith Ingham, an English jazz pianist,
died on March 11, 2026. Born in London on February 5, 1938, he was mainly active in swing and Dixieland revival. Largely self-taught, he…
Derek Bellotti English footballer dead at age 79
Derek Bellotti, the English professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper,
died on March 9, 2026. Born on December 25, 1946, he began his career as an apprentice with Queens…
Richard Bozulich Writer, publisher dead at age 90
Richard Bozulich, an American Go player, author, publisher and college math instructor,
died on March 9, 2026, at age 90. He co-founded Ishi Press and was the founding publisher of…
Graham Sissons public figure dead at age 91
Graham Sissons, an English footballer who played as a defender,
died on March 8, 2026. He made more than 250 Football League appearances for Birmingham City, Peterborough United and Walsall.…
Matt Salter English former rugby union and rugby league footballer dead at age 49
Matt Salter, an English former rugby union and rugby league footballer,
died on March 7, 2026, aged 49. Born in Greenwich, London, and educated at St Dunstan's College in London,…
David Wilde English cricketer dead at age 75
David Wilde, an English cricketer who played for Derbyshire,
died on March 7, 2026. Born in Glossop on 3 July 1950, he played first-class cricket for Derbyshire in 1971 and…
Hazel Ellerby
English actress (Coronation Street
Died on Thursday March 5th 2026
Jane Lapotaire Actress dead at age 81
Jane Lapotaire, the English actress,
died on March 5, 2026, aged 81. Born Jane Elizabeth Marie Burgess in Ipswich, Suffolk, on December 26, 1944, she was from Suffolk and worked…
Chris Wheeler English chef dead at age -1
Chris Wheeler, an English chef,
died on March 5, 2026. Born in Swanage, Dorset, in 1973, he began his career at the Domaine De Bassible Hotel and Michelin-starred restaurant in…
Bobby Cummines Executive at Unlock, reformed criminal dead at age 74
Bobby Cummines, an English rehabilitated business crime leader and former chief executive of Unlock, The National Association of Reformed Offenders,
died on March 5, 2026, aged 74. Born Robert Cummines…
Ronald Hampel British industrialist dead at age 93
Ronald Hampel, a British industrialist and former chief executive and chairman of ICI,
died on March 4, 2026. He planned and oversaw the Zeneca de-merger in June 1993. Sir Ronald…