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Roger Sippl, an American entrepreneur in the computer software industry, died November 9, 2026, aged 71. A founder and chief executive of several technology companies, he was described by The…
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Roger Sippl, an American entrepreneur in the computer software industry, died November 9, 2026, aged 71. A founder and chief executive of several technology companies, he was described by The…

Tibor Palánkai, a Hungarian economist, university teacher and member of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences, died November 9, 2026, aged 88. Born in Jakabszállás on March 1, 1938, he studied…

Juozapas Matulaitis, a Lithuanian Roman Catholic bishop who led the Diocese of Kaišiadorys from 1991 to 2012, died November 8, 2026, aged 90. He was born in Užgirėlis on March…

G. William Whitehurst, an American politician who represented Virginia’s 2nd Congressional District in the U.S. House for nine terms, died November 7, 2026, aged 101. Born George William Whitehurst in…

Yui Ueda, a Japanese professional golfer who competed on the Japan Golf Tour, died November 7, 2026, aged 52. Born March 9, 1974, in Gifu Prefecture, Ueda was known in…

Raja Muhammad Zulqarnain Khan, a Pakistani politician who served as president of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, died on November 7, 2026, aged 90. He held the presidency from August 25,…

Sebastián Lelio, the Chilean film director and Oscar winner, died November 6, 2026, aged 52. Born Sebastián Lelio Watt in Mendoza, Argentina, on March 8, 1974, he moved to Viña…

Michael Locke, the Welsh stuntman and skateboarder known as Pancho, died November 6, 2026, aged 47. Born Michael Richard Locke on March 13, 1979, he worked as a performer from…

Gianluca Pierobon, an Italian racing cyclist, died on November 5, 2026, aged 59. Born in Gallarate on March 2, 1967, he was identified as a former racing cyclist and a…

Sir Lloyd Geering, the New Zealand theologian who faced charges of heresy, died November 5, 2026, aged 108. Born in Rangiora on February 26, 1918, he was brought up in…

Ronald D. Castille, an American judge who served as a justice of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court and later as its chief justice, died November 4, 2026, aged 82. A Miami…

Carlo Molinari, the French businessman and president of FC Metz, died November 4, 2026, aged 93. Born Charles Molinari in Villerupt on February 28, 1933, he was of Italian origin…

Peggy Rathmann, an American illustrator and author whose children’s books included Good Night, Gorilla and Officer Buckle and Gloria, died November 3, 2026, aged 73. Born in St. Paul, Minnesota,…

Janosch, the German children's author and illustrator born Horst Eckert, died November 3, 2026, aged 95. He was born on March 11, 1931, in Hindenburg, now Zabrze, Poland, to a…

Georg Hack, a German speedway rider, died on November 2, 2026, aged 76. Born in Landshut on February 20, 1950, he represented the West German national speedway team, earning 26…

Waldemar Roszkiewicz, a Polish dentist and local-government official who served as a member of the executive board of the Mazovian Voivodeship, died November 1, 2026, aged 69. Born Waldemar Cezary…

John Leeson, the English actor known for voicing K9 in Doctor Who and portraying Bungle in Rainbow, died November 1, 2026, aged 83. Born John Francis Christopher Ducker in Leicester…

German film and television producer Regina Ziegler died November 1, 2026, aged 82. Born in Quedlinburg, she briefly studied law at the Free University of Berlin before leaving her studies…

Ciara Mageean, the Irish Olympic middle-distance runner and European champion, died of cancer on November 1, 2026, aged 34. Born in Portaferry, County Down, on March 12, 1992, she specialised…

Jonathan Guinness, 3rd Baron Moyne, a British peer, merchant banker and writer who served in the House of Lords from 1992 to 1999, died October 30, 2026, aged 96. Born…

Matt Pavelich, a Canadian ice hockey linesman who became the first National Hockey League linesman elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame, died October 30, 2026, aged 92. Born March…

Isaac Tédambé, a Chadian economist and novelist best known for the novel *Republic for Sale*, died in N’Djamena on October 30, 2026, aged 72. Born on March 3, 1954, in…

June Jones, an American football player and coach whose full name was June Sheldon Jones III, died October 29, 2026, aged 73. Born in Portland, Oregon, on February 19, 1953,…

Andrei Nemykin, a Russian footballer, died on October 28, 2026, aged 54. Born on February 20, 1972, he was also known by his full name, Andrei Alekseyevich Nemykin. He was…

Andrés Hernando García, the Spanish bullfighter and fighting-bull rancher, died aged 88 in a traffic collision on October 26, 2026, in La Colilla. Born in La Velilla, a hamlet of…

David Rigert, a Russian Olympic weightlifter and coach, died October 26, 2026, in Rostov Oblast, aged 79. Born David Adamovich Rigert in Nagornoye, in the Kazakh SSR, he competed for…

Donnie Iris, an American rock musician and songwriter, died of bladder cancer on October 26, 2026, aged 83. Born Dominic Ierace in New Castle, Pennsylvania, he began his musical career…

Paolo Romeo, an Italian priest, cardinal and archbishop emeritus of Palermo, died October 25, 2026, aged 88. Pope Benedict XVI appointed him to the see of Palermo on December 19,…

Phil Vandersea, an American football player who played for the Green Bay Packers, New Orleans Saints and Montreal Alouettes, died October 24, 2026, aged 83. Born Phillip John Vandersea on…

Oleg Viktorovich Breyev, a Russian politician and member of the Kursk Oblast Duma, died on October 24, 2026, aged 54. Born on March 12, 1972, in Lachinovo, in Kursk Oblast,…

Carol Myers-Scotton, an American linguist who served as a Distinguished Professor emerita in the Linguistics Program and Department of English at the University of South Carolina, died October 23, 2026,…

Audrey Butt Colson, a British social anthropologist whose research focused on the Amerindian peoples of Guyana, Brazil and Venezuela, died October 23, 2026, aged 100. Born Audrey Joan Butt in…

Josef Duchač, a German politician and chemical engineer who served as Thuringia’s minister-president from 1990 to 1992, died October 23, 2026, aged 88. He was also an engineering manager. Born…

Dónal Lunny, an Irish folk musician and producer, died of cancer on October 23, 2026, aged 79. Born in Tullamore, County Offaly, on March 10, 1947, he moved with his…

Ryū Murakami, the Japanese novelist whose books included *Almost Transparent Blue*, *Audition* and *In the Miso Soup*, died October 23, 2026, aged 74. Born Ryūnosuke Murakami in Sasebo, Nagasaki, on…

Clint Hackney, an American politician who served in the Texas House of Representatives, died October 21, 2026, aged 74. Born in Lufkin, Texas, on March 5, 1952, he served in…

Julio Dalmao, a Uruguayan footballer who played for Nacional, Vélez Sarsfield and Uruguay’s national team, died October 20, 2026, aged 86. Born in Montevideo on March 1, 1940, he made…

Eva Ngigi–Sarwari, a Kenyan financial services executive, died October 20, 2026, aged 45. Born in Kenya in 1981, she was born Eva Ngigi. She graduated from Moi University in 2004…

Early Voting, an American Thoroughbred racehorse, died of colic on October 20, 2026, aged 7. Born on March 7, 2019, and bred in Kentucky by Three Chimneys Farm, he was…

Antonio Grimau, an Argentinian actor whose career spanned film, theater and television, died October 20, 2026, aged 82. Born Antonio Rebolini in Lanús, Buenos Aires province, on March 10, 1944,…

Sir Michael Frederick Hobbs, a British Army officer who rose to major-general and later became a charity director and Governor of the Military Knights of Windsor, died on October 19,…

Yusef Majidzadeh, an Iranian archaeologist, died on October 19, 2026, aged 90. A native of Tabriz, he built his career around the study of Iran’s archaeological past. He directed excavations…

Hilkka Kinnunen, a Finnish operatic soprano and actress, died October 19, 2026, aged 101. Born Hilkka Terttu Annikki Kinnunen in Viipuri on March 19, 1925, she began theatre studies in…

Coos Huijsen, a Dutch historian, writer and politician who served in the House of Representatives, died October 19, 2026, aged 87. Born Jacobus Huijsen in The Hague on March 20,…

Ibrahima Sory Sow, a Guinean politician and member of Ghana’s Parliament from 1995 to 2002, died in Dakar on October 18, 2026, aged 85. Born in Conakry on March 13,…

Ronald Lancaster, the British Anglican clergyman, chemist and businessman who founded Kimbolton Fireworks, died October 18, 2026, aged 95. Born in Huddersfield, he became interested in fireworks after the 1937…

Lua Blanco, a Brazilian actress and singer known for Rebelde and the band Rebeldes, died of cancer on October 18, 2026, aged 39. Born in São Paulo on March 5,…

Gregg Boddy, a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman, died October 15, 2026, aged 77. Born in Ponoka, Alberta, he played junior hockey with the Edmonton Oil Kings before the Los…

Dominic J. Elioff, a college instructor and former Minnesota state representative, died October 15, 2026, at age 95. Born Dominic Joseph Elioff on March 7, 1931, he was an American…

Rudolf Křesťan, a Czech writer, editor and feuilletonist, died October 15, 2026, aged 83. Born in Prague on March 14, 1943, he spent his childhood in Stará Role, near Karlovy…

Gerry Kowalsky, a Canadian automobile salesman whose career in car sales spanned more than 60 years, died October 13, 2026, aged 104. Born Gerald John Kowalsky in Doon, Ontario, on…

John Angus, a Canadian politician and businessman who served on Winnipeg city council and in the Manitoba legislature, died October 13, 2026, aged 83. Born March 3, 1943, he studied…

Guy Conti, an American baseball coach who served as the New York Mets’ bullpen coach, died October 13, 2026, aged 84. Born Guy Clyde Conti in Pittsburgh, he studied at…

Giuseppe Schifilliti, an Italian-American mobster and prominent member of New Jersey’s DeCavalcante crime family, died October 10, 2026, aged 88. Known as Pino, he was born in Tripoli, Italian Libya,…

Pierre Joliot, a French biologist and member of the French Academy of Sciences, died October 10, 2026, aged 94. Born in Paris on March 12, 1932, he pursued research focused…

Freddie Foreman, the English publican and gangster who was an associate of the Kray twins, died October 10, 2026, aged 94. Born Frederick Gerald Foreman at 22 Sheepcote Lane in…

Jean-Pierre Péroncel-Hugoz, a French journalist and essayist associated with Le Monde, died in Aix-en-Provence on October 7, 2026, aged 86. Born in Marseille on March 16, 1940, he graduated from…

Patricia Blevins, an American politician and former member of the Delaware Senate, died October 7, 2026, aged 72. A Democrat, she represented the Senate’s 7th District from 1990 until 2016,…

Frank Dewane, an American Roman Catholic prelate who served as coadjutor bishop and bishop of Venice in Florida, died October 7, 2026, aged 76. Born in Green Bay, Wisconsin, on…

Frank Joseph Dewane, an American Roman Catholic prelate who served as bishop of Venice, died October 7, 2026, aged 76. He died in Sarasota, Florida. Born in Green Bay, Wisconsin,…

Coke Reed, an American mathematician, computer scientist and inventor of the Data Vortex, died October 5, 2026, aged 86. Born in Austin, Texas, in the United States, on March 8,…

Kalev Mutond, a Congolese civil servant and politician who served as general manager of the Agence nationale de renseignements from 2011 to 2019, died in Paris on October 5, 2026,…

Göksel Arsoy, the Turkish actor known for films including Şafak Bekçileri, Gençlik Hülyaları and Şehirdeki Yabancı, died on October 5, 2026, aged 90. Born in Kayseri on March 15, 1936,…

Jim Ray Smith, an American football player who played as an offensive guard for the Cleveland Browns and Dallas Cowboys, died October 3, 2026, aged 94. Born James Ray Smith…

Nikos Sevastopoulos, the Greek footballer who played as a forward, died on October 2, 2026, aged 81. Born in Tavros on February 26, 1945, he was known for his spells…

Bruce Baird, the Australian politician and trade commissioner, died on October 2, 2026, aged 84. Born Bruce George Baird in Sydney on February 28, 1942, he served in the New…

Carl Berger, a Canadian historian and academic, died October 1, 2026, aged 87. Born in The Pas, Manitoba, Berger studied at the University of Manitoba, earning a bachelor’s degree in…

Mario Mestril, a Cuban Roman Catholic prelate who served as auxiliary bishop of Camagüey and later bishop of Ciego de Ávila, died on October 1, 2026, aged 86. Born Mario…

Mario Eusebio Mestril Vega, a Cuban Roman Catholic prelate who served as auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Camagüey from 1991 to 1996 and bishop of Ciego de Ávila from…

Alisa Aksyonova, a Russian museum director, died on October 1, 2026, aged 95. Born Alisa Ivanovna Kurnaeva on March 13, 1931, in Savino in what is now Ivanovo Oblast, she…

Josef Buchner, the Austrian politician who served as mayor of Steyregg, died on September 30, 2026, aged 84. Born in Hagenberg im Mühlkreis on March 2, 1942, he was associated…

Paulien Cornelisse, the Dutch writer and television presenter, died on September 30, 2026, aged 50. Born in Amsterdam in 1976, she built a career across writing, cabaret, podcasting and television,…

John Bröcheler, the Dutch operatic baritone, died on September 30, 2026, aged 81. Born in Vaals on February 21, 1945, he began his career as a concert singer and built…

Kalki Bhagawan, a spiritual teacher from India, died on September 29, 2026, aged 77. Born Vijay Kumar Naidu on March 7, 1949, in Natham, Tamil Nadu, he was also known…

David Millage, an American politician and lawyer who served in the Iowa House of Representatives from 1991 to 2003, died on September 26, 2026, aged 73. Born in Portland, Oregon,…

Nikolay Velikdan, a Russian politician and chairman of the Duma of Stavropol Krai, died September 25, 2026, aged 70. Born Nikolay Timofeyevich Velikdan on March 6, 1956, he came from…

André Guy, a French footballer who played as a forward, died on September 25, 2026, at the age of 85. Born in Bourg-en-Bresse on March 3, 1941, he was known…

Soulis Markopoulos, the Greek basketball player and coach, died on September 25, 2026, aged 77. Born Anastasios Markopoulos in Thessaloniki on March 1, 1949, he played club basketball from 1967…

Sjoerd Kuyper, the Dutch poet and author whose work ranged from children's books to screenplays and lyrics, died on September 22, 2026, aged 74. Born in Amsterdam on March 6,…

Phil Spence, the American college basketball player and coach who helped North Carolina State win the 1974 national championship, died on September 21, 2026, aged 72. Born in Raleigh, North…

Mousa Shubairi Zanjani, an Iranian Twelver Shia marja, died on September 21, 2026, at age 98. Born in Qom on March 2, 1928, he was known as Grand Ayatollah Sayyid…

Chad Gilbert, the American guitarist, songwriter and record producer best known as a founding member of New Found Glory, died on September 20, 2026, aged 45. Born Chad Everett Gilbert…

Arthur B. Hancock III, a Thoroughbred racehorse breeder and owner of Stone Farm, died September 18, 2026, at age 83. Born in the United States on February 22, 1943, he…

Mac Percival, an American football placekicker who played for the Chicago Bears and Dallas Cowboys, died of colorectal cancer on September 17, 2026, aged 86. Born in Vernon, Texas, on…

Kevin Miller, the British footballer and coach, died on September 15, 2026, aged 57. Born in Falmouth, Cornwall, he made more than 600 appearances in the Premier League and Football…

Kathleen Daisy Miller, the Canadian writer known as K. D. Miller, died of cancer on September 14, 2026, aged 75. Born on March 6, 1951, Miller studied at the University…

Aracy Amaral, the Brazilian art historian and curator who directed the Pinacoteca do Estado de São Paulo from 1975 to 1979 and the Museum of Contemporary Art at the University…

Ann Kaiser, an American academic, died on September 13, 2026, aged 78. Born in Great Bend, Kansas, on March 1, 1948, she earned an undergraduate degree in political science and…

Povilas Varanauskas, a Lithuanian politician and one of the signatories of the 1990 Act of the Re-Establishment of the State of Lithuania, died on September 12, 2026, aged 85. Born…

Sérgio Toledo Machado, the Brazilian Olympic basketball player known as Sérgio "Macarrão" de Toledo Machado, died on September 12, 2026, at age 81. A former professional player, he represented Brazil…

Nikolay Noev, a Russian-born Tajik Olympic wrestler, died on September 12, 2026, aged 38. Born in February 1988 in Sakha Republic, he was a Yakut freestyle wrestler who later became…

Marcel Carfantan, the French racing cyclist who rode in the 1957 Tour de France, died on September 11, 2026, aged 93. Born on February 21, 1933, Carfantan was part of…

Emma Bonino, the Italian politician who served as minister of foreign affairs, senator and member of the European Parliament, died on September 11, 2026, aged 78, after a battle with…

Solomon Pappaiah, the Indian scholar and actor known for his work in Tamil television and film, died on September 11, 2026, aged 90. Born in Madurai on February 22, 1936,…

Malcolm Dawes, the English footballer who played for Hartlepool, Aldershot and Workington, died on September 11, 2026, aged 82. Born in Trimdon on March 3, 1944, he made his senior…

Gary Myers, an American racing driver who competed in NASCAR events, died on September 10, 2026, at age 76. Born on March 4, 1950, he raced in the NASCAR Winston…

Edward H. Lehner, an American politician and member of the New York State Assembly, died on September 9, 2026, at age 93. Born in Queens on March 6, 1933, he…

Jean Galard, a French organist, died on September 9, 2026, at the age of 77. Born in Vincennes on February 19, 1949, he studied at the Conservatoire de Paris and…

Giorgos Mazonakis, the Greek singer known for modern folk-pop and pop performances, died on September 9, 2026, aged 54, after cardiac arrest. Born Georgios Mazonakis on March 4, 1972, in…