Famous Dead People from Peru — Obituaries

Fernando d’Alessio, University administrator, died on August 2, 2026

Fernando d’Alessio dead at age 82

Fernando d'Alessio, a Peruvian politician and university administrator,
died on August 2, 2026, aged 82. Born Fernando Antonio d'Alessio Ipinza in Lima on March 25, 1944, he was an independent…

August 2, 2026 4:55 pm

Pepe Villalobos, Peruvian musician and composer, died on July 31, 2026

Pepe Villalobos dead at age 96

Pepe Villalobos, the Peruvian musician and composer known as José Villalobos Cavero and popularly called the Rey del Festejo,
died on July 31, 2026, aged 96. Born in Barrios Altos,…

July 31, 2026 4:55 pm

Beto Cabrera, Argentine comedian and actor, died on July 30, 2026

Beto Cabrera dead at age 92

Beto Cabrera, the Argentine comedian and actor known professionally as Beto Cabrera,
died on July 30, 2026, aged 92. Born Alberto Pedro Cabrera in Buenos Aires on November 24, 1933,…

July 30, 2026 4:56 pm

Cronwell Jara, Peruvian writer and poet, died on July 12, 2026

Cronwell Jara dead at age 76

Cronwell Jara, the Peruvian writer and poet,
died on July 12, 2026, at the age of 76. Born Cronwell Jorge Jara Jiménez in Piura on July 26, 1949, he became…

July 12, 2026 9:55 am

Juan Sotomayor, Peruvian lawyer and politician, died on June 30, 2026

Juan Sotomayor dead at age 72

Juan Sotomayor
died on June 30, 2026. He was a Peruvian lawyer and politician. Tags Lawyers, Politicians, 30 June 2026, Juan, Peru, Pisces, Sotomayor, June 2026, June 30

June 30, 2026 10:03 am

Manuel Benza Pflücker dead at age 82

Manuel Benza Pflücker, a Peruvian politician and sociologist,
died on June 17, 2026. He was 82. Born in Lima on April 16, 1944, Benza was a member of the Revolutionary…

June 17, 2026 3:55 pm

José Guzmán dead at age 89

José Guzmán
died on June 15, 2026. Tags Athletes, 15 June 2026, Peru, Taurus, Guzmán, José, June 15, June 2026

June 15, 2026 5:55 pm

Carlos Oliva, director of the Central Reserve Bank and minister of economy and finance, died on May 27, 2026

Carlos Oliva dead at age 61, Peruvian economist, director of the Central Reserve Bank and minister…

Carlos Oliva
died on May 27, 2026. He was a Peruvian economist who served as director of the Central Reserve Bank and as minister of economy and finance. Tags Politicians,…

May 27, 2026 4:07 pm

Carlos Oliva dead at age 61, Peruvian economist, director of the Central Reserve Bank and minister…

Carlos Oliva, a Peruvian economist who served as director of the Central Reserve Bank from 2015 to 2016 and again from 2021,
died on May 27, 2026, at the age…

May 27, 2026 12:00 am

José Navarro, Peruvian footballer, died on May 6, 2026

José Navarro dead at age 77

José Navarro, a Peruvian football defender who played for Defensor Arica, Sporting Cristal and the national team,
died on May 6, 2026, at the age of 77. Navarro, whose full…

May 6, 2026 12:00 am

Héctor Vargas Haya, deputy, president of the Chamber of Deputies, died on April 9, 2026

Héctor Vargas Haya Peruvian politician, deputy, president of the Chamber of Deputies dead at age 98

Héctor Vargas Haya, Peruvian politician and former deputy,
died on April 9, 2026, at the age of 98. Born in Rioja, Peru, on March 29, 1928, he served in the…

April 9, 2026 12:00 am

Napoleón Becerra Peruvian politician dead at age 61

Napoleón Becerra, a Peruvian trade unionist and politician,
died on March 15, 2026, after a car collision in Huaytará, Peru. He was 61. Becerra was born in Cajamarca on April…

March 15, 2026 12:00 pm

Alfredo Bryce Echenique Writer dead at age 87

Alfredo Bryce Echenique, a Peruvian writer,
died on March 10, 2026, in Lima, Peru, at the age of 87. Born in Lima on February 19, 1939, he wrote numerous books…

March 10, 2026 12:00 pm

César Gutiérrez Peña, Mechanical engineer, died on March 9, 2026

César Gutiérrez Peña Mechanical engineer dead at age 69

César Gutiérrez Peña, a Peruvian mechanical engineer,
died on March 9, 2026, at the age of 69. He was a member of Union for Peru and served as president of…

March 9, 2026 12:00 pm

Lucinda Vásquez Peruvian teacher and politician dead at age 67

Lucinda Vásquez, a Peruvian teacher and politician,
died on February 21, 2026. She was 67. Vásquez served as a member of Congress from 2021 until her death. Born in 1958,…

February 21, 2026 12:00 pm

We All Together Peruvian singer and composer dead at age 79

We All Together, 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…

February 14, 2026 12:00 pm

Augusto Blacker Miller Peruvian politician dead at age 80

Augusto Blacker Miller, a Peruvian politician,
died on February 2, 2026. Augusto Blacker Miller (18 October 1945 – 23 January 2026) was a Peruvian politician who served as Minister of…

February 2, 2026 12:00 pm