Famous Dead People from Uruguay

Over 200 obituaries for famous people from Uruguay who died. Additional info, news, and memorial pages.

Rubén Rada, Uruguayan singer-songwriter, died on August 26, 2026

Rubén Rada, died aged 83

Rubén Rada, the Uruguayan singer-songwriter who helped shape modern candombe and fused it with rock, soul, jazz and funk, died on August 26, 2026, aged 83. Born Omar Ruben Rada…

José Santamaría, 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 Real Madrid, including four European Cups. A central defender, he represented both Uruguay and Spain at international level. Santamaría later worked as a manager, including a two-year spell with the Spanish national team, died on April 15, 2026

José Santamaría died at age 96

José Santamaría, 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…