
Obituary: Paul Bradshaw, dead at age 72
Paul Bradshaw, the English footballer who played for Burnley and Sheffield Wednesday, died on August 2, 2026, aged 72. Born in Sheffield on 2 October 1953, he came through the…
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Paul Bradshaw, the English footballer who played for Burnley and Sheffield Wednesday, died on August 2, 2026, aged 72. Born in Sheffield on 2 October 1953, he came through the…

Monika Helfer, the Austrian writer, died on August 2, 2026, aged 78. Born in Au on October 18, 1947, she became one of Austria’s noted literary voices and was invested…

Ulla Flegel, the Austrian athlete who competed at the 1964 Summer Olympics, died on August 1, 2026, aged 86. Born in Linz on October 22, 1939, she was a pentathlete,…

Philip Ruppe, an American politician who represented Michigan in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1967 to 1979, died on August 1, 2026, aged 99. Born Philip Edward Ruppe in…

Natalia Dontcheva, the Bulgarian actress known for her roles in Lady J, Sashinka and A Man and His Dog, died on August 1, 2026, at age 57. Born in Sofia…

Sam Nusum, a Bermudian soccer player who played as a goalkeeper, died on August 1, 2026, aged 82. Born in Bermuda on October 3, 1943, he represented his country at…

Thottam Rajasekharan, an Indian writer, died on August 1, 2026, aged 95. Born in Thiruvananthapuram on September 24, 1930, he was known as a Malayalam writer and was active from…

Howard H. Pattee, an American biologist and academic, died on July 29, 2026, aged 99. Born in Pasadena, California, in 1926, he studied at Stanford University, earning his degree in…

Carol Lynn Pearson, the American poet, author and screenwriter known for works including "Cipher in the Snow," died on July 29, 2026, at age 86. Born Carol Lynn Wright in…

Tássio, the Brazilian footballer known for his spells with Botafogo, Bragantino and CSKA Sofia, died on July 29, 2026, aged 41. Born Tássio Maia dos Santos in Rio de Janeiro…

Teddy Wang, a Taiwanese actor, died on July 26, 2026, at age 43. Born Wang Jianlong in Kaohsiung on October 11, 1982, he was also known as Wang Jian Long…

Pié Masumbuko, the Burundian politician who served as acting prime minister, died on July 26, 2026, aged 94. A member of the Union for National Progress, he briefly held Burundi’s…

Parvez Butt, the Pakistani mechanical engineer who chaired the Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission from 2001 to 2006, died on July 26, 2026, at the age of 83. Born in Gujranwala…

Sheila Ballantine, the English stage and television actress, died on July 24, 2026, aged 97. Born Sheila Mavis Ballantine in Hackney, East London, on October 14, 1928, she began her…

Suco, the Spanish footballer known for spells with Racing Ferrol, Barcelona and Valencia, died on July 24, 2026, aged 87. Born Andrés Parada Alvite in Ribeira on September 27, 1938,…

Jury Chaščavacki, the Belarusian film director and screenwriter known for Kalinovski Square, died on July 23, 2026. He was 78. Born on October 18, 1947, in Odesa, he was also…

M. Basri, the Indonesian football manager and player also known as Muhammad Basri, died on July 23, 2026, at age 83. Born on October 5, 1942, he built a career…

Waldtraut Oertel, the German Olympic diver who competed at the 1960 Summer Games, died on July 22, 2026, aged 89. Born Waldtraut Skrzipek on October 14, 1936, in Halle (Saale),…

Bill McGlaughlin, the American composer and radio host who led the public radio programs Exploring Music and Saint Paul Sunday, died on July 22, 2026. He was 82. Born William…

Pauline Clayden, the British ballerina, died on July 21, 2026, aged 103. Born in Greenwich, London, on October 12, 1922, she trained at the Cone School of Dancing before Peggy…

Pippo Di Marca, an Italian actor, died on July 21, 2026. Born in Catania on October 12, 1941, he became a central figure in Italian experimental theatre, working as an…

Roy Jackson, a British chemical engineer, died on July 20, 2026, aged 94. Born in Manchester on October 6, 1931, he attended Bolton School before his studies were interrupted by…

Ahn Dong-seon, a South Korean politician and civil servant who served in the National Assembly in two stretches from 1985 to 1988 and again from 1992 to 2004, died on…

Vibert Cornwall, the Vincentian jazz singer known professionally as Ray King, died on July 20, 2026. Born Vibert Edmund Cornwall in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines in October 1938, he…

Winfried Schittges, the German politician and business consultant who served in the Landtag of North Rhine-Westphalia from 1990 to 2017, died on July 19, 2026, aged 79. Born on September…

Richard Heinberg, a writer and educator whose work examined energy, economic and ecological issues, died on July 19, 2026, aged 75. He was known for writing extensively about oil depletion…

Philippe Josse, a French civil servant and member of the Conseil d'État since 2011, died on July 19, 2026. Born on September 23, 1960, in Saintes, he studied at Sciences…

Peter Lassally, the German-born American television executive producer best known for his work on The Tonight Show and later David Letterman programs, died on July 19, 2026. Born in Hamburg…

Holger Brück, a German football player and manager, died on July 19, 2026, at the age of 78. Born in Kassel on September 30, 1947, he made his name as…

Zdeněk Chovanec, the Czech-Portuguese-Venezuelan racing driver who competed in the FIA Formula 3 Championship, died on July 18, 2026. He was 21. Born Zdeněk Chovanec López on October 9, 2004,…

Sergey Sholokhov, a film critic, journalist and television presenter, died on July 18, 2026, at the age of 67. Born in Leningrad on September 27, 1958, he built a career…

Elza Berquó, a Brazilian mathematician and statistician whose work also extended into research, died on July 16, 2026. Born on October 17, 1925, in Guaxupé, she studied mathematics at the…

Lattie F. Coor, an American university administrator and professor of public policy who led the University of Vermont and Arizona State University, died on July 16, 2026. Born in Phoenix…

Elsa Aguirre, the Mexican actress known for films including Midnight, A Decent Woman and Giant, died on July 15, 2026. Born Elsa Irma Aguirre Juárez in Chihuahua City on September…

Guy Tudor, an American ornithologist, bird illustrator and conservationist, died on July 14, 2026, aged 91. A self-taught artist as well as a naturalist, he helped document and preserve nature…

Elena Baranová, a Slovak linguist and philologist, died on July 14, 2026. Born on October 12, 1945, in Martin, then part of Czechoslovakia, she focused much of her scholarly work…

Azucena Mora, the Ecuadorian theater and television actress known by her screen name for performances in stage and television, died on July 14, 2026. Born Livia Lidia Mora Mendoza on…

Janice McNair, the American businesswoman who co-founded and owned the Houston Texans, died on July 14, 2026. Born Janice Suber in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, on September 30, 1936, she…

Jameson Currier, an American writer, died on July 13, 2026, at age 70. Born in Marietta, Georgia, on October 16, 1955, he wrote as a novelist, short story writer, poet,…

Joe Caldwell, an American television writer whose credits included NBC Matinee Theater, The Secret Storm and Dark Shadows, died on July 13, 2026. Born Joseph Kerwin Caldwell on October 2,…

Michael Stürmer, the German historian known for his work on the history of the German Empire and his role in the Historikerstreit of the 1980s, died on July 13, 2026.…
Mary Morello died on July 12, 2026, at the age of 102. An American activist and founder of Parents for Rock and Rap, she was also known as the mother…

Sombun Wanchaithanawong, a Thai politician who served in the House of Representatives from 1988 to 2011, died on July 11, 2026. He was 89. Born on October 1, 1936, in…

Ann Widdecombe died on July 9, 2026. She was a British politician. Tags Politicians, 09 July 2026, Ann, Britain, Libra, Widdecombe, July 2026, July 9

Malcolm Menin, the English bishop who served as Bishop of Knaresborough from 1986 to 1997, died on July 8, 2026, aged 93. Born Malcolm James Menin on September 26, 1932,…

Mikalay Charhinets died on July 7, 2026. He was a military officer and writer. Tags Writers, 07 July 2026, Charhinets, Libra, Mikalay, Minsk, July 2026, July 7

Bertram Jäger died on July 6, 2026. He was an Austrian politician. Tags Politicians, 06 July 2026, Austria, Bertram, Bludenz, Libra, Jäger, July 2026, July 6

Chico Simões died on July 6, 2026. He was a doctor. Tags Doctors, 06 July 2026, Chico, Libra, July 2026, July 6, Simões

Abul Kashem Fazlul Haq died on July 5, 2026. He was a professor and writer. Tags Scientists, Writers, 05 July 2026, Abul, Haq, Libra, July 2026, July 5
Hermann Meyn died on July 4, 2026. He was a German journalist. Tags Journalists, 04 July 2026, Germany, Hermann, Libra, Meyn, July 2026, July 4

Zrinko Ogresta died on July 3, 2026. He was a Croatian screenwriter and film director. Born on October 5, 1958, Ogresta was known for his work in film. Tags Actors,…

Jim Tracy died July 3, 2026. He was an American politician. Tags Politicians, 03 July 2026, America, Jim, Libra, Tracy, July 2026, July 3

Fernando Kliche died on July 3, 2026. He was a Uruguayan actor. Tags Actors, 03 July 2026, Fernando, Kliche, Libra, Uruguay, July 2026, July 3
Alan Banks died on July 3, 2026. He was an English footballer. Tags Athletes, 03 July 2026, Alan, Banks, England, Libra, July 2026, July 3
Jean-Pierre Tagliaferri died on July 2, 2026. He was a French actor. Tags Actors, 02 July 2026, France, Libra, Tagliaferri, Jean-Pierre, July 2, July 2026

Mykola Avramenko died on July 1, 2026. He was a Ukrainian weightlifting coach. Tags Athletes, 01 July 2026, Avramenko, Libra, Mykola, Ukraine, July 1, July 2026

Kenneth Cox died July 1, 2026. He was an American politician. Tags Politicians, 01 July 2026, America, Cox, Kenneth, Libra, July 1, July 2026
Mykola Avramenko died on July 1, 2026. He was a Ukrainian weightlifting coach. Tags Athletes, 01 July 2026, Avramenko, Libra, Mykola, Ukraine, July 1, July 2026
Park Su-gwang died on July 1, 2026. He was a South Korean politician. Tags Politicians, 01 July 2026, Libra, Park, July 1, July 2026, South Korea, Su-gwang
Ethel Cochrane died June 30, 2026. She was a Canadian senator. Tags Politicians, 30 June 2026, Canada, Cochrane, Ethel, Libra, June 2026, June 30

Joaquín Gimeno Lahoz died on June 30, 2026. He was a Spanish Roman Catholic prelate. Tags Other, 30 June 2026, Lahoz, Libra, Spain, Joaquín, June 2026, June 30

Viktor Sagaradze died on June 30, 2026. He was a Russian physicist. Tags Scientists, 30 June 2026, Libra, Russia, Sagaradze, Viktor, June 2026, June 30

Josef Přibyl died on June 29, 2026. He was a Czech chess player. Tags Athletes, 29 June 2026, Czechia, Josef, Libra, June 2026, June 29, Přibyl

Gregor McLennan died on June 29, 2026. He was a British sociologist. Tags Scientists, 29 June 2026, Britain, Gregor, Libra, June 2026, June 29, McLennan
Michael Oatley died on June 29, 2026. He was a British intelligence officer. Tags Other, 29 June 2026, Britain, Libra, Michael, Oatley, June 2026, June 29

Madan Mohan Lakhera, an Indian army lieutenant general and former governor of Mizoram, died on June 29, 2026, at the age of 88. Known also as M. M. Lakhera, he…
Careca, the Brazilian footballer known formally as Jesus Carlos da Silva, died on June 29, 2026, at the age of 82. Born in Baldim on September 26, 1943, he played…
Alla Chernova, a Russian actress known for roles in Don’t Forget... Lugovaya Station and Secret of the Blackbirds, died on June 28, 2026. She was 82. Born on September 26,…
Saman Almeida died on June 26, 2026. He was an actor. Tags Actors, 26 June 2026, Almeida, Libra, Saman, June 2026, June 26, Sri Lanka

Jackie MacDonald died on June 25, 2026, at age 93. She was a Canadian Olympic shot putter and discus thrower. Born in Toronto on October 12, 1932, MacDonald represented Canada…

Frank A. Welch, a Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard, died on June 25, 2026. He was born in Texas on January 1, 1959, and graduated from Shades…

Om Malik, an Indian-American writer and founder of the technology news site Gigaom, died on June 24, 2026. He was 59. Born Om Prakash Malik in New Delhi on September…
Takis Gonias, a Greek footballer and coach, died on June 24, 2026, at the age of 54. Born on October 6, 1971, in Livadeia, he began his career in 1988…
Herbie Williams, the Welsh footballer who spent his entire professional career with Swansea City, died on June 24, 2026. He was 85. Born in Swansea on October 6, 1940, Williams,…

Sir Edwin Jowitt, the British High Court judge known for presiding over notable criminal trials, died on June 22, 2026, at the age of 96. Born in Ripley, Derbyshire, on…

Chris Lorenz Fabian, a Filipino student and boy scout, died on June 22, 2026, after being killed during the 2026 Tacloban school shooting while trying to protect his classmates. Born…
Villy Haugen, the Norwegian speed skater who won bronze in the 1,500 meters at the 1964 Winter Olympics, died on June 22, 2026, at the age of 81. Born in…

Mohammad Guliyev died on June 22, 2026. Tags Other, 22 June 2026, Guliyev, Libra, Mohammad, June 2026, June 22

Sándor Tímár died on June 19, 2026. Tags Other, 19 June 2026, Hungary, Libra, June 19, June 2026, Sándor, Tímár
Alain MacMoy, a French actor whose career spanned film, stage and television, died on June 21, 2026, at the age of 99. Born in Morbihan on October 16, 1926, he…
Mark Singer, an American journalist and staff writer at The New Yorker, died on June 19, 2026, at age 75 of complications from salivary gland cancer. Known professionally as Mark…
John Ronaldson, an Australian rules footballer who played for Richmond in the VFL, died on June 19, 2026, at the age of 79. Born on October 1, 1946, Ronaldson played…

Igor Protti, the Italian footballer and former professional striker, died on June 19, 2026, at the age of 58. Born in Rimini on September 24, 1967, he began his career…
Savabeel, an Australian Thoroughbred racehorse and active sire, died on June 19, 2026, at age 24. Foaled on September 23, 2001, the brown colt was by Zabeel out of Savannah…

Bob Jolly, a New Zealand veterinary scientist and academic, died on June 18, 2026, aged 95. Born Robert Dudley Jolly in Hamilton on October 1, 1930, he built his career…
Mikhail Torrance, an American basketball player, died on June 18, 2026. He was 37. Born Mikhail Renard Torrance on September 30, 1988, in Eight Mile, Alabama, he played college basketball…
Andreas Høivold, a Norwegian poker player, died on June 17, 2026, at the age of 53. Born in Sunderland in 1972, he became known on the professional poker circuit after…
Marilyn Trenholme Counsell, a Canadian politician, physician and nutritionist, died on June 18, 2026, at the age of 92. Born Marilyn Trenholme in Baie Verte, New Brunswick, on October 22,…

Éric Roy, the French football player and manager who led Brest in Ligue 1, died on June 17, 2026, at age 58. Born Éric Serge Armand Roy on September 26,…
Christine Hamm died on June 16, 2026. She was an American politician. Tags Politicians, 16 June 2026, America, Christine, Hamm, Libra, June 16, June 2026
Philippe Labarde, a French economic journalist and writer, died on June 16, 2026, at the age of 86. Born in Agen on September 26, 1939, he was educated at the…
Harunobu Yonenaga, a Japanese politician, died on June 16, 2026, at the age of 60. Born on October 21, 1965, in Masuho, Yamanashi, he graduated from Sophia University and later…

Semahegn Belew, an Ethiopian singer known for traditional Gojjam songs, died on June 15, 2026. Born in Bahir Dar on September 27, 1967, he was also known as Seme Balageru.…
Thomas H. Greco Jr. died on June 15, 2026. Tags Scientists, 15 June 2026, America, Greco, Thomas, June 15, June 2026

I. Robert Lehman, a Lithuanian-born American biochemist, died on June 15, 2026, at the age of 101. Born in Tauragė, Lithuania, on October 5, 1924, he emigrated to the United…
Trevor Hitchen, the English footballer who played for Southport, Wigan Athletic and Oldham Athletic, died on June 15, 2026, at the age of 99. Born on September 25, 1926, in…
Christian Bujeau, a French actor, died on June 15, 2026, at the age of 81. Born on October 14, 1944, in Charron, Charente-Maritime, he trained at the Conservatoire national supérieur…

Abdullah Ibrahim, the South African jazz pianist and composer known for The Jazz Epistles and the song "Mannenberg," died on June 15, 2026, at age 91. Born Adolph Johannes Brand…

Andy Lewis, an American slackliner and stunt performer known as Sketchy Andy, died on June 14, 2026, at age 39. Born in Santa Rosa, California, on October 7, 1986, he…