André Beteille, an Indian sociologist, writer and academician, died on February 3, 2026, at the age of 91. He was known for his studies of the caste system in South India and served with educational institutions in India including the… · 03 February 2026 · February 2026
Allan Massie, a British journalist, died on February 3, 2026, aged 87. Massie was a Scottish journalist, columnist and sports writer who worked for several newspapers in England and Scotland. He wrote regular columns for The Scotsman, The Sunday Times… · 03 February 2026 · February 2026
Robert W. "Bud" Moore, an American college football player and coach, died on February 2, 2026, at age 86. Moore played at the University of Alabama under Bear Bryant from 1958 to 1960, earning three varsity letters. He later coached… · 02 February 2026 · February 2026
Gladys Erbetta, an Argentine sprinter, died on February 2, 2026, at the age of 97. Born Gladys Ivonne Erbetta Huri, later Mordini, on September 28, 1928, in Santo Tomé, Santa Fe, she competed in the women's 200 metres at the… · 02 February 2026 · February 2026
Masaru Ikeda, a Japanese actor and voice actor known for his work in Yatterman, Sakura Wars and One Piece, died on January 31, 2026, of a heart attack. Born in Tokyo on September 27, 1942, he was active from 1963… · 31 January 2026 · January 2026
Burt Wolf, an American journalist and writer, died on January 31, 2026. Born Burton R. Wolf in New York City on September 28, 1938, he was also a businessman, chef and television producer. He was the host and author of… · 31 January 2026 · January 2026
Arthur P. Dempster, an American mathematician and professor emeritus in the Harvard University department of statistics, died on January 30, 2026, at the age of 96. Born on October 8, 1929, he was one of four faculty members composing the… · 30 January 2026 · January 2026
Willie James Taylor, an American basketball player, died on January 29, 2026, at age 79. Taylor played college basketball for the LeMoyne–Owen Magicians and was selected by the Philadelphia 76ers with the 28th overall pick in the 1969 NBA draft.… · 29 January 2026 · January 2026
François Lempérière, a French civil engineer, died on January 26, 2026, at the age of 99. He built and/or designed 15 dams in France and other countries and invented solutions including Fusegates, Piano Keys Weir, Twin Dams and Tidal Gardens.… · 26 January 2026 · January 2026
Peter Henry Ryan, 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… · 24 January 2026 · January 2026
Ronald Joseph, an American figure skater and 1964 Olympic bronze medallist, died on January 20, 2026, at age 81 from complications of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. He competed in pair skating with his sister, Vivian Joseph, and the two won the… · 20 January 2026 · January 2026
Vice Admiral Sir Fabian Malbon, a British Royal Navy officer and former Lieutenant Governor of Guernsey, died on January 17, 2026, aged 79. Born on October 1, 1946, he joined the Royal Navy in 1965 after attending Brighton Hove and… · 17 January 2026 · January 2026
W. John McDonald, a Canadian physicist and academic administrator, died on January 17, 2026, at the age of 89. Born in Lethbridge, Alberta, in 1936, he earned degrees from the University of Saskatchewan and a PhD from the University of… · 17 January 2026 · January 2026
Kamlesh Shukla, an Indian politician and former MLA, died on January 10, 2026, at the age of 73. He was a member of the 17th Legislative Assembly of Uttar Pradesh and represented the Rampur Karkhana Assembly constituency in Deoria district… · 10 January 2026 · January 2026
Ted Nichols, an American composer, conductor and arranger best known for his work on Hanna-Barbera productions including The Flintstones and Jonny Quest, died on January 9, 2026, at age 97. Born Theodore Nicholas Sflotsos on October 2, 1928, in Missoula,… · 09 January 2026 · January 2026
John Gaisford, British Anglican bishop and Bishop of Beverley from 1994 to 2000, died on January 4, 2026, aged 91. Born on 7 October 1934, he was the second Bishop of Beverley and the first appointed as a provincial episcopal… · 04 January 2026 · January 2026 · Other
Colin McDonald, 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… · 01 January 2026 · January 2026
Thomas W. Bradshaw, an American politician and businessman who served as mayor of Raleigh, North Carolina, died on December 30, 2025, at age 87. A member of the Raleigh city council, he became the city’s youngest mayor and served one… · 30 December 2025 · December 2025
Meredith Hooper, an Australian historian and writer, died on December 27, 2025, aged 86. Born Meredith Jean Rooney in Adelaide on October 21, 1939, she was raised in the city and later graduated in history from the University of Adelaide.… · 27 December 2025 · December 2025
David Pinner, the British actor and novelist best known for Ritual, died on December 22, 2025, aged 85. Born in Peterborough, England, on October 6, 1940, he trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and appeared on stage and… · 22 December 2025 · December 2025
Philip D. Shutler, an American Marine lieutenant general, died on December 12, 2025, in Springfield, Virginia. He was 99. Shutler served as Deputy Commandant for Aviation for the Marine Corps from 1974 to 1975 and later as Director of Operations,… · 12 December 2025 · December 2025
Solan Mirisim, a Papua New Guinean politician and businessman, died on December 1, 2025, in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, at the age of 47. He served as Minister of the Papua New Guinea Defence Force from 2017 to 2019… · 01 December 2025 · December 2025