José Carlos Gómez Villamandos dead at age 62, minister of universities of Andalusia and rector of t…
minister of universities of Andalusia and rector of the University of Córdoba, cancer · Spain · 02 June 2026 · June 2026 · Cancer · June 2
Deaths from Spain
Josefina Molina dead at age 89, screenwriter and television producer
the Spanish film director, screenwriter and television producer, died on May 30, 2026. She was 89. Born in Córdoba, Spain, on November 14, 1936, Molina became one of the first female directors in Spain after beginning her career in 1966.… · 30 May 2026 · May 2026 · Scorpio
José Manuel Blecua Perdices dead at age 86, director of the Royal Spanish Academy
the Spanish philologist who directed the Royal Spanish Academy from 2010 to 2014, died on May 29, 2026. He was 86. Born in Zaragoza on June 21, 1939, Blecua studied at the University of Zaragoza and went on to teach… · 29 May 2026 · May 2026 · Cancer · Madrid
Nemesio Pozuelo dead at age 85, Spartak Moscow, Zenit Saint Petersburg)
a footballer who played for Torpedo Moscow, Spartak Moscow and Zenit Saint Petersburg, died on May 28, 2026. He was 85. Born on July 7, 1940, in Kharkiv, then in the Ukrainian SSR, he was also known as Nemesio Nemesyevich… · Russia · Spain · 28 May 2026 · May 2026 · Cancer · Madrid
Jordi Amorós dead at age 82, Spanish cartoonist and animator
the Spanish cartoonist and animator known for satirical comics and pioneering work in adult animation, died on May 24, 2026. He was 82. Born Jordi Amorós i Ballester in Barcelona on April 7, 1944, he also used the name Ja.… · 24 May 2026 · May 2026 · Aries · Vic
Jordi Amorós i Ballester dead at age 82, autor de còmic, director de cinema, guionista
2026. He was a Spanish cartoonist and animator. Born in Barcelona on April 7, 1944, he worked as a comic author, film director and screenwriter. He was also known as Ja, Jordi Amoros · 24 May 2026 · May 2026 · May 24 · Aries · Vic
Al Hurricane Jr. dead at age 66, American singer-songwriter
an American singer-songwriter, died on May 19, 2026, at age 66. Born Alberto Nelson Sanchez Jr. in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on October 30, 1959, he was known professionally as Al Hurricane Jr. and as "El Godson" of New Mexico music.… · Spain · 19 May 2026 · May 2026 · Scorpio
Tarsy Carballas dead at age 91, Spanish soil scientist
a Spanish soil scientist and academic, died on May 16, 2026. Born in Taboada on June 2, 1934, she was a pioneer in the study of soils in the humid temperate zone of Spain. Carballas worked with the Spanish National… · 16 May 2026 · May 2026 · Gemini
Hilda Farfante dead at age 95, Spanish teacher and activist
2026. She was a Spanish teacher and activist · 13 May 2026 · May 2026 · May 13
El Cabrero dead at age 81, Spanish flamenco singer
the Spanish flamenco singer born José Domínguez Muñoz, died on May 13, 2026, in Seville, Spain, at the age of 81. Born in Aznalcóllar on October 19, 1944, he grew up as a goat farmer, a trade he continued even… · 13 May 2026 · May 2026 · Libra
Jack Taylor dead at age 99, American actor
an American actor known for roles in Succubus, Conan the Barbarian and The Ninth Gate, died on May 12, 2026, at age 99. Born George Brown Randall in Oregon City, Oregon, on October 21, 1926, he began acting as a… · Spain · 12 May 2026 · May 2026 · Libra
René Cárdenas Nicaraguan sportswriter and announcer dead at age 96
a Nicaraguan sportswriter for La Prensa and announcer for the Los Angeles Dodgers, died on May 10, 2026, in Houston, Texas. Born in Managua, Nicaragua, on February 6, 1930, he was a sports journalist and announcer who joined the Dodgers… · Spain · 10 May 2026 · Aquarius · May 2026
José Ballesta Spanish politician, mayor of Murcia, cancer dead at age 67
the Spanish politician who served as mayor of Murcia, died on May 10, 2026, of cancer. He was 67. Born in Murcia in 1958, he was a medical professor and a full professor at the University of Murcia from 1992.… · 10 May 2026 · May 2026 · Cancer
Soledad Gallego-Díaz Spanish journalist, editor of El País dead at age 75
the Spanish journalist and former editor of El País, died on May 5, 2026. Born in Madrid in 1951, she studied at the Official School of Journalism of Madrid and worked for Pyresa and Cuadernos para el Diálogo before joining… · 05 May 2026 · May 2026
Carlos Garaikoetxea Spanish politician, lehendakari, heart attack dead at age 87
the Spanish politician who served as lehendakari from 1979 to 1985, died on May 4, 2026, of a heart attack. He was born in Pamplona, Navarre, on June 2, 1938. Garaikoetxea was a leading figure in the Basque Nationalist Party… · 04 May 2026 · May 2026
José María Cruz Novillo dead at age 89, Designer
the Spanish painter, designer and sculptor, died on May 2, 2026. Born in Cuenca on May 21, 1936, he was also a sculptor, engraver and graphic designer. Cruz Novillo was known for his work on logos and for the re-branding… · 02 May 2026 · May 2026 · Gemini · Madrid
Moncho Monsalve dead at age 81, CB Girona) and coach
the Spanish basketball player and coach who played for Real Madrid and CB Girona and later coached Brazil’s national team, died on April 28, 2026. Born José Manuel Monsalve on January 1, 1945, in Medina del Campo, Spain, he was… · 28 April 2026 · April 2026 · Capricorn
Francisco Letamendia dead at age 82, member of the Congress of Deputies
2026. He was a Spanish Basque politician and lawyer known for his role in the Burgos trials. Letamendia served as a member of the Congress of Deputies from 1977 to 1978 and again from 1979 to 1982 · 26 April 2026 · April 2026 · April 26
Josep Manuel Anglada Spanish mountaineer dead at age 92
a Spanish mountaineer, died on April 24, 2026, at the age of 92. Born in Barcelona on August 5, 1933, he was known by his full name, Josep Manuel Anglada i Nieto. He received the Creu de Sant Jordi in… · 24 April 2026 · April 2026
Carlos Mella Spanish writer and politician dead at age 95
a Spanish writer and politician, died on April 21, 2026, at the age of 95. Born Xosé Carlos Mella Villar on August 13, 1930, in A Estrada, Spain, he was a member of the Union of the Democratic Centre and… · 21 April 2026 · April 2026
Txumari Alfaro Spanish naturopath and television presenter dead at age 73
2026. He was a Spanish naturopath and television presenter · 18 April 2026 · April 2026 · April 18
Beatriz de Moura Brazilian-born Spanish publisher and translator dead at age 86
a Brazilian-born Spanish publisher and translator, died on April 17, 2026. She was born in Rio de Janeiro in 1939, grew up in a family of diplomats and traveled often in her youth, and studied at the University of Geneva.… · France · 17 April 2026 · April 2026
Ivan Rebernik Slovenian diplomat dead at age 86
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 Order of the Holy Sepulchre. Born in Maribor on October 7, 1939,… · Croatia · England · Germany · France · Russia · Italy · Spain · 16 April 2026 · April 2026 · Iván
José Santamaría public figure dead at age 96
a footballer and manager, died on April 15, 2026. He was 96. Born José Emilio Santamaría Iglesias in Montevideo, he spent his 18-year playing career with Nacional and Real Madrid, winning five national championships with Nacional and 12 titles with… · Uruguay · Spain · 15 April 2026 · April 2026 · Santamaria
Francisco Sanjosé public figure dead at age 73
a Spanish footballer, died on April 14, 2026, at the age of 73. He played as a defender for Sevilla and competed with Spain’s Olympic football team in the men’s tournament at the 1976 Summer Olympics. Sanjosé García was born… · 14 April 2026 · April 2026
Arturo Lizón Giner Spanish politician, senator dead at age 87
a Spanish politician and senator from 1979 to 1993, died on April 14, 2026, at the age of 87. Born on August 24, 1938, in Sella, Spain, he was a lawyer and a member of the Spanish Socialist Worker's Party.… · 14 April 2026 · April 2026
Albert N. Martin American Reformed Baptist minister dead at age 91
an American Reformed Baptist minister, died on April 7, 2026, at the age of 91. Born Albert Newton Martin in Alexandria, Virginia, on April 11, 1934, he served as pastor of Trinity Baptist Church in Montville, New Jersey, from 1962… · Spain · 07 April 2026 · April 2026
Josep Piera Spanish poet and author dead at age 78
Spanish poet and author, died on April 5, 2026 · 05 April 2026 · April 2026
Ricardo Ortiz Spanish bullfighter dead at age 51
a Spanish bullfighter, died on April 3, 2026 · 03 April 2026 · April 2026
Javier López Marcano Spanish politician, member of the Parliament of Cantabria and three-time regio…
a Spanish politician and member of the Parliament of Cantabria, died on April 2, 2026, of a heart attack. He was 71. A member of the Regionalist Party of Cantabria, he served as mayor of Torrelavega from 1999 to 2003… · 02 April 2026 · April 2026
Maribel Flores (politician) Spanish politician, member of the Parliament of Andalusia and senator d…
a Spanish politician and former member of the Parliament of Andalusia and the Senate of Spain, died on April 1, 2026. A member of the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party (PSOE), she served in the Parliament of Andalusia from 1990 to… · 01 April 2026 · April 2026
Francisco Holgado Spanish bank teller dead at age 82
a Spanish bank teller, died on April 1, 2026 · 01 April 2026 · April 2026
Parliament of Andalusia Spanish politician, member of the Parliament of Andalusia and senator dead…
a Spanish politician and member of the Parliament of Andalusia from 1990 to 2004 and senator from 1996 to 2015, died on March 30, 2026. The Parliament of Andalusia is the legislature of the Spanish autonomous community of Andalusia, instituted… · 30 March 2026 · March 2026
Juan Maeso Spanish anaesthetist and convicted criminal dead at age 84
a Spanish anaesthetist and convicted criminal, died on March 30, 2026. He was sentenced to 1,933 years in prison for infecting hundreds of patients with hepatitis C after using the same needles to give both himself and patients opioids. According… · 30 March 2026 · March 2026
Carlos Westendorp Spanish diplomat and politician, minister of foreign affairs, high representative…
the Spanish diplomat and politician who served as minister of foreign affairs and later as high representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina, died on March 30, 2026, in Madrid, Spain, at the age of 89. Born in Madrid on January 7,… · 30 March 2026 · March 2026
David Cabrero Spanish Olympic track cyclist dead at age 49
a Spanish Olympic track cyclist, died on March 27, 2026, after a long illness. Born in Madrid on December 11, 1976, Cabrero competed in two events at the 2000 Summer Olympics. He was 49 · 27 March 2026 · March 2026
Maria Badia i Cutchet Spanish politician, MEP dead at age 78
a Spanish politician and Member of the European Parliament from 2004 to 2014, died on March 27, 2026. She was from Catalonia and was a member of the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party (PSOE), part of the Socialist Group. In the… · 27 March 2026 · March 2026
Noelia Castillo euthanasia case Spanish activist and paraplegic patient, voluntarily euthanized by…
a Spanish activist and paraplegic patient, died on March 26, 2026, after receiving euthanasia by lethal injection. Born in Barcelona in 2000, she became the subject of a landmark case in Spain over the application of the Organic Law Regulating… · 26 March 2026 · March 2026
Dolors Lamarca Spanish philologist and librarian, pneumonia dead at age 82
a Spanish philologist and librarian, died on March 25, 2026, of pneumonia. Born in Granollers, Catalonia, in 1943, she led the Service of Libraries and Bibliographic Heritage of the Generalitat de Catalunya and later directed the National Library of Catalonia.… · 25 March 2026 · March 2026
Manuel Estella Spanish politician, president of the Cortes of Castile and León dead at age 86
a Spanish politician and president of the Cortes of Castile and León from 1991 to 2003, died on March 24, 2026. Estella Hoyos was a deputy in the Cortes of Castile and León from 1983 to 2003. A member of… · 24 March 2026 · March 2026
Manuel Escudero Economist, politician, professor dead at age 79
a Spanish economist and politician who served as deputy from 2003 to 2004 and as ambassador to the OECD from 2018 to 2024, died on March 23, 2026. Born in San Sebastián on March 29, 1946, he studied business sciences… · 23 March 2026 · March 2026
Los Piojos Argentine drummer dead at age 54
an Argentine drummer associated with the band Los Piojos, died on March 20, 2026. Los Piojos was an Argentine rock band that became one of the seminal bands of the 1990s Argentine music scene. The group was known for a… · Spain · 20 March 2026 · March 2026
Xosé Antonio García Cotarelo Spanish lawyer and writer dead at age 84
a Spanish lawyer and writer, died on March 20, 2026. Also known as Pepe de Regos, he was born in Vilamea (A Pontenova) in 1941. He studied law in Madrid and passed the State Civil Service Technical Corps exams in… · 20 March 2026 · March 2026
Alfonso Bañón Engineer dead at age 95
a Spanish politician and deputy from 1979 to 1982, died on March 19, 2026, in Pamplona, Spain, at the age of 95. Born in Valladolid on August 8, 1930, he was a member of the Agrupación Popular Navarra and the… · 19 March 2026 · March 2026 · Banon
Manuel Etura Spanish footballer dead at age 93
a Spanish footballer who played as a defensive midfielder for Athletic Bilbao, died on March 17, 2026. Born Manuel González Etura on February 21, 1933, in Sestao, Biscay, he spent 13 seasons in La Liga with Athletic after joining from… · 17 March 2026 · March 2026
Mercedes Ribera Sanz
Spanish dancer · 16 March 2026 · March 2026 · March 16 · Other · Sanz
Wolfredo Wildpret de la Torre
Spanish botanist · 16 March 2026 · March 2026 · March 16 · Other · Torre
Gemma Cuervo Actress dead at age 91
a Spanish television, film and theatre actress, died on March 14, 2026, at the age of 91. Born in Barcelona on July 22, 1934, she worked from 1956 to 2026 and made her first stage performance in 1956 in The… · 14 March 2026 · March 2026
Enric Reyna Spanish businessman dead at age 85
a Spanish businessman and former president of FC Barcelona, died on March 13, 2026. Born in Barcelona on May 15, 1940, he joined the Catalan club’s management in 2000 during Joan Gaspart’s presidency. He became vice president in December 2002… · 13 March 2026 · March 2026
Antón Louro Academic dead at age 73
a Spanish politician, died on March 12, 2026, in Pontevedra, Spain, at the age of 73. A member of the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party, he served in the Parliament of Galicia from 1997 to 2004 and in the Congress of… · 12 March 2026 · March 2026 · Anton
Vicente Paniagua Spanish basketball player dead at age 78
a Spanish basketball player, died on March 11, 2026. Born on 17 May 1947, he played as a small forward for Real Madrid from 1966 to 1977 and for the Spanish national team from 1967 to 1977. He also represented… · 11 March 2026 · March 2026
Antonio Camps Spanish football player and manager dead at age 87
the Spanish football player and manager, died on March 7, 2026. Born on May 24, 1938, Camps played for FC Barcelona and RCD Espanyol, and won the Copa del Generalísimo with Barcelona in 1963. He also made one appearance for… · 07 March 2026 · March 2026
Francisco Fernández Carvajal Spanish Roman Catholic priest and writer dead at age 88
a Spanish Roman Catholic priest and writer, died on March 6, 2026. Born in Albolote, in the province of Granada, on January 24, 1938, he was a priest in the Opus Dei Prelature and the author of several books. He… · 06 March 2026 · March 2026
Joaquín Palacín Marketing manager dead at age 51
a Spanish politician, died on March 5, 2026, following a long illness in Aínsa, Spain, at the age of 51. Palacín, a leader of the Chunta Aragonesista, served in the Cortes of Aragon from 2011 to 2026. Born in Huesca… · 05 March 2026 · March 2026 · Joaquin
Fernando Ónega Spanish journalist dead at age 78
a Spanish journalist and political analyst, died on March 3, 2026. Born on June 15, 1947, he wrote several books on recent Spanish history and important figures. Ónega served as press director for the government of Adolfo Suárez and later… · 03 March 2026 · March 2026
Eugènia Balcells Visual artist dead at age 82
a Spanish-Catalan visual artist, died on March 1, 2026, in Barcelona at the age of 82. Born in Barcelona on May 12, 1943, she graduated in technical architecture from the University of Barcelona and began presenting her work publicly in… · 01 March 2026 · March 2026 · Eugenia · Cancer
Josep Perarnau Priest dead at age 97
a Spanish theologian, died on March 1, 2026, at the age of 97. Born in Avinyó, Catalonia, Spain, on July 8, 1928, he was a Catalan priest, theologian and historian. Perarnau studied theology at the Pontifical University of Salamanca, the… · 01 March 2026 · March 2026
Conchita Bustinduy
Spanish racquet player · 28 February 2026 · February 2026 · February 28
Antonio Tejero Spanish lieutenant colonel and failed coup leader dead at age 93
the Spanish lieutenant colonel and failed coup leader behind the 1981 Spanish coup attempt, died on February 25, 2026, in Alzira, Spain, at the age of 93. A Guardia Civil officer, he was the most prominent figure in the failed… · 25 February 2026 · February 2026
Conchita Bustindui Spanish pelotari dead at age 98
a Spanish pelotari known for playing professional basque pelota in Spain and Mexico, died on February 25, 2026, at the age of 98. Born Conchita Bustindui Garate in Berriatua, Biscay, Spain, on December 2, 1927, she was described by Mundo… · 25 February 2026 · February 2026
Gregorio Morán Spanish journalist and writer dead at age 79
a Spanish journalist and writer, died on February 22, 2026, at the age of 79. Born in Oviedo in 1947, he lived in Paris during the Franco regime and returned to Spain during the transition to democracy. He worked as… · 22 February 2026 · February 2026
José Agustín Ganuza García Spanish Roman catholic prelate dead at age 94
a Spanish Roman Catholic prelate, died on February 20, 2026, at the age of 94. Born in Artajona, Spain, on August 28, 1931, he served as bishop of the Territorial Prelature of Bocas del Toro from 1970 to 2008 · 20 February 2026 · February 2026 · Other
Miquel Clar Lladó Spanish businessman and politician dead at age 87
a Spanish businessman and politician, died on February 17, 2026. Born in Llucmajor, Mallorca, in 1938, he spent his early career as an entrepreneur and businessman on the island. In 1962, he opened the first gas station in Llucmajor and… · 17 February 2026 · February 2026
Coca Boom Spanish drag queen dead at age 28
a Spanish drag queen and performer known professionally as David Parra, died on February 14, 2026. Born on October 24, 1997, Parra won the first season of Regias del Drag España and was known for work as a seamstress and… · 14 February 2026 · February 2026 · Other
We All Together Peruvian singer and composer dead at age 79
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
Xesús Alonso Montero Spanish writer dead at age 97
a Spanish writer and specialist in Galician literature, died on February 13, 2026. Born in Vigo on November 28, 1928, he authored a number of works focused primarily on Galician history. Alonso Montero served as president of the Royal Galician… · 13 February 2026 · February 2026
Jesús Guillera Ramanujan-type series for π dead at age 70
a Spanish mathematician, died on February 9, 2026, at the age of 70. He specialized in number theory and was best known for his work on Ramanujan-type series for calculating the mathematical constant π. Largely self-taught in advanced mathematics, he… · 09 February 2026 · February 2026
Manolín Bueno Spanish footballer dead at age 86
the Spanish footballer Manuel "Manolín" Bueno Cabral, died on February 7, 2026, at the age of 86. Born in Seville, Andalusia, on February 5, 1940, he played as a forward and began his career with Cádiz CF in Segunda División.… · 07 February 2026 · February 2026
Jesús Fuentes Lázaro Teacher dead at age 79
a Spanish politician and teacher, died on February 7, 2026, in Toledo, Spain, at the age of 79. A member of the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party, he served in the Congress of Deputies from 1979 to 1989 and was a… · 07 February 2026 · February 2026 · Lazaro
Ricardo Melchior Spanish politician dead at age 78
a Spanish politician, died on February 6, 2026. Born in Santa Cruz de Tenerife on February 18, 1947, he served as president of the Island Council of Tenerife from 1999 to 2013. He was later appointed president of the Port… · 06 February 2026 · February 2026
Antonio Arregui Yarza Spanish-born Ecuadorian Roman Catholic prelate dead at age 86
a Spanish-born Ecuadorian Roman Catholic prelate and Archbishop Emeritus of Guayaquil, died on February 5, 2026, at age 86 in Guayaquil, Ecuador. Born in Oñati, Spain, on June 3, 1939, he earned a doctorate in canon law from the Pontifical… · 05 February 2026 · February 2026 · Other
Tomàs Pladevall Catalan cinematographer dead at age 79
a Catalan cinematographer, died on February 4, 2026. He was born in Sabadell on November 25, 1946, and graduated in 1972 from the Official Film School of Madrid as a director of photography. Pladevall worked on more than 50 films,… · Spain · 04 February 2026 · February 2026 · Other · Tomáš
Josefina Castellví Spanish oceanographer dead at age 90
a Spanish oceanographer, died on February 2, 2026. She was also a biologist and writer. Castellví received her bachelor's degree in 1957 and a PhD in biological sciences at the University of Barcelona in 1969. She began working at the… · 02 February 2026 · February 2026
Fernando Esteso Spanish comedian dead at age 80
a Spanish actor and singer best known for his film appearances with Andrés Pajares, died on February 1, 2026, in Valencia, Spain, at the age of 80. Born in Zaragoza on February 16, 1945, he began performing as a clown… · 01 February 2026 · February 2026
José Martínez de Sousa
Spanish lexicographer and bibliologist · 26 January 2026 · January 2026 · January 26 · Other · Sousa
Rafael Pineda (television journalist) Cuban-American journalist and television news reporter dead a…
a Cuban-American television journalist and news reporter, died on January 25, 2026. Born Julio Rafael Pineda in Baracoa, Cuba, on December 20, 1937, he immigrated to the United States before his 20th birthday. He began his career at WXTV in… · Spain · 25 January 2026 · January 2026
Joxean Llorente
Spanish choral conductor · 18 January 2026 · January 2026 · January 18
Antonio Fernández Pombo
Spanish businessman and politician · 18 January 2026 · January 2026 · January 18 · Pombo
Princess Irene of Greece and Denmark
South African-born Greek-Spanish royal · Denmark · 14 January 2026 · January 2026 · January 14 · Greek · Other
Beatriz de Lenclós
Spanish dancer · 08 January 2026 · January 2026 · January 8 · Lenclós · Other
Manuel Fernández Ilarraza
85. Spanish gynecologist and politician · 05 January 2026 · January 2026 · January 5 · Ilarraza
José Mingorance
Spanish football player (Espanyol · 04 January 2026 · January 2026 · January 4