
Nilton Travesso dead at age 92
Nilton Travesso, a Brazilian television director and producer associated with TV Globo, Rede Bandeirantes, Rede Manchete and SBT, died in São Paulo on November 6, 2026, aged 92. Born Nilton…
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Nilton Travesso, a Brazilian television director and producer associated with TV Globo, Rede Bandeirantes, Rede Manchete and SBT, died in São Paulo on November 6, 2026, aged 92. Born Nilton…

Paul Langmack, an Australian rugby league player and coach, died of a heart attack on November 5, 2026, aged 61. Born in Sydney on May 10, 1965, he attended Patrician…

Kjeld Thorst, a Danish football player and manager, died on November 3, 2026, aged 86. Born in Øster Svenstrup, he began playing in the youth ranks of Skovsgaard Boldklub before…

John Nicks, the British-American pair skater and figure skating coach, died November 3, 2026, aged 97. Born John Allen Wisden Nicks in Brighton on April 22, 1929, he grew up…

Paul Kihara Kariuki, a Kenyan lawyer and politician who served as attorney general, died November 3, 2026, aged 72. His career also included service as a judge and president of…

Luis Rico Arancibia, the Bolivian singer-songwriter known as Luis Rico, died on November 2, 2026, aged 81. Born on May 15, 1945, in Tupiza, Bolivia, he worked as a singer,…

Bronislava Volková, a Czech-American poet, died on October 29, 2026, aged 80. Born Bronislava Fischerová in Děčín, she grew up in Prague and completed her primary and secondary schooling there.…

Cuauhtémoc Cárdenas, a civil engineer and politician, died October 28, 2026, aged 92. Born in Mexico City on May 1, 1934, he was the son of Lázaro Cárdenas, who served…

Simon Isaacs, 4th Marquess of Reading, a British peer, banker and philanthropist who was a member of the House of Lords from 1981 to 1999, died on October 28, 2026,…

Barry Clemens, an American professional basketball player, died October 27, 2026, aged 83. Born in Dayton on May 1, 1943, he was also known as John Barry Clemens. At 6…

B. P. Singh, the Indian television producer and director known for C.I.D., Aahat and SuperCops Vs Super Villains, died of a heart attack on October 27, 2026, aged 77. Born…

Rudi Fuchs, the Dutch art historian and museum curator, died October 25, 2026, aged 84. Born Rudolf Herman Fuchs in Eindhoven on April 28, 1942, he studied art history at…

Sverre Horge, the Norwegian actor best known for playing Sverre in TVNorge’s popular Christmas series Nissene på låven, died on October 25, 2026, aged 82. Born in Oslo on May…

Robin Stubbs, the English professional footballer, died October 25, 2026, aged 85. Born Robin Gregory Stubbs in Quinton, Birmingham, on April 22, 1941, he played as a centre-forward and made…

Terence Shaw, a New Zealand cricketer and rugby union player, died October 24, 2026, aged 89. Born in Paeroa on May 4, 1937, he made 33 first-class appearances for Northern…

Virginio Bressanelli, an Argentine Roman Catholic prelate who served as bishop of Comodoro Rivadavia, coadjutor bishop and bishop of Neuquén, died October 23, 2026, aged 84. Born in Berabevú, Santa…

Virginio Domingo Bressanelli, an Argentine Roman Catholic prelate who served as bishop of Comodoro Rivadavia and bishop of Neuquén, died October 23, 2026, aged 84. Born May 1, 1942, in…

Wm. Roger Louis, an American historian and professor emeritus at the University of Texas at Austin, died October 23, 2026, aged 90. Born in Detroit on May 8, 1936, he…

Judith Blegen, an American soprano associated with light lyric roles in French, Italian and German repertories, died October 23, 2026, aged 85. Born in Lexington on April 27, 1941, Blegen…

Leaname Maotoanong, a Motswana Olympic sprinter who competed in the 200 and 400 metres, died October 22, 2026, aged 35. Born May 9, 1991, in Shoshong, Botswana, he represented his…

Jozef Deleu, the Belgian writer, poet and editor, died October 21, 2026, aged 89. Born in Roeselare, he was also a prose writer, essayist and anthologist, with a career that…

Georgi Nemsadze, a Georgian professional footballer and manager, died of a heart attack in Tbilisi on October 21, 2026, aged 54. Born in Tbilisi on May 10, 1972, he played…

Georgios Liveris, a Greek sports shooter who competed in two rifle events at the 1960 Summer Olympics, died in Athens on October 20, 2026, aged 94. Born in Athens on…

Eduardo Viana, the Portuguese actor, died on October 17, 2026, aged 71. Born in Lisbon on May 3, 1955, he worked in film and television, appearing in more than 50…

Barbara Gawryluk, a Polish children’s book author, journalist and translator, died on October 16, 2026, aged 69. Born in Kraków on May 19, 1957, she studied Swedish philology at Jagiellonian…

Basil Ince, a Trinidadian sprinter and politician who served as minister of foreign affairs from 1981 to 1985, died October 15, 2026, aged 93. Born May 1, 1933, Ince was…

Richard Riehle, the American character actor, died October 15, 2026, aged 78. Born May 12, 1948, in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, he built a career across film, television and other projects…

Pierre-André Kombila, a Gabonese politician, professor and physician who served as a member of parliament, died on October 15, 2026, aged 85. Born in Lac Anengué, near Port-Gentil, he studied…

Raul Daza, a Filipino lawyer, certified public accountant and politician who held elected office in Northern Samar, died October 12, 2026, aged 91. Born in Manila on May 2, 1935,…

John Mocatta, an English first-class cricketer who represented Oxford University, died October 12, 2026, aged 90. Born John Edward Abraham Mocatta in St John’s Wood, London, on May 6, 1936,…

Liu Changcheng, a Chinese Olympic volleyball player who later coached in Germany, died October 12, 2026, aged 62. Born in Beijing on May 3, 1964, he represented China at the…

Giorgio Bracardi, the Italian actor and comedian, died on October 12, 2026, aged 93, from complications of a broken femur. Born in Rome on May 3, 1933, by Caesarean section,…

Cheryl Moana Smith, a New Zealand rugby union player, coach and administrator who represented Auckland and the national team, died of bowel cancer on October 11, 2026, aged 56. Born…

Robert Williamson, the British-Australian geneticist and molecular biologist, died on October 10, 2026, aged 88. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, to Scottish parents, he moved to Britain at 16 when his…

Trevor Ryan, an Australian rugby league footballer, died of lung cancer on October 10, 2026, aged 72. Born in Bellingen, New South Wales, on May 4, 1954, he grew up…

Jacques Proulx, a Canadian trade unionist and president of the Union des producteurs agricoles from 1981 to 1993, died October 9, 2026, aged 87. Born in Saint-Camille, Quebec, on April…

Chris Wickham, a British historian and academic, died on October 9, 2026, aged 76. Born Christopher John Wickham in Rossett, Wales, on May 18, 1950, he attended Millfield before studying…

Novelist and attorney Mark Pryor, a British-born American writer, died October 8, 2026, aged 59. He grew up in Hertfordshire, England, and worked as a crime reporter for the Daily…

Elmer A. Bietz, an American politician and Republican member of the South Dakota Senate, died October 7, 2026, aged 92. Born May 4, 1934, in Tripp, South Dakota, he served…

Saeed-ur-Rahman Azmi Nadvi, an Indian Islamic scholar who served as principal of Darul Uloom Nadwatul Ulama from 2000, died in Lucknow on October 7, 2026, aged 92. Born in Mau…

German Quiles, a politician and businessman, died October 6, 2026, aged 87, in Newtown Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Born in Añasco, Puerto Rico, he moved to Philadelphia at age six…

Otto Eberhard Rössler, a German interdisciplinary scientist in theoretical biochemistry and nonlinear physics, died October 5, 2026, aged 86. Born in Berlin on May 20, 1940, he became internationally known…

Carlos Alberto Dias, a Brazilian football player, died October 5, 2026, aged 59. Born in Brasília on May 5, 1967, he is also known by the fuller name Carlos Alberto…

Lena Martell, the Scottish singer known for “One Day at a Time,” died October 5, 2026, aged 86. Born Helen Thomson in Glasgow, she began singing at 11 with her…

Louis Erlo, the French stage director who led the Opéra de Lyon from 1969 to 1995, died October 4, 2026, aged 97. Born Louis Jean Marie Camerlo in Lyon on…

Robert William “Bob” Hitchcock, an American high school football coach and educator, died October 3, 2026, aged 97. Born in San Bernardino, California, to Robert and Helen Hitchcock, he graduated…

Masako Watanabe, a Japanese manga artist, died October 3, 2026, aged 97. Born in Tokyo, she began her professional career in 1949 as an illustrator of books. After reading works…

Vladimir Khanan, a Russian-Israeli poet, prose writer and essayist, died on October 3, 2026, at age 81. Born in Yerevan on May 9, 1945, he was also known by his…

Roy H, the American Thoroughbred racehorse and two-time Breeders’ Cup Sprint winner, died on October 2, 2026, at age 14 from complications of colic. Foaled on April 22, 2012, the…

Antônio Roberto Cavuto, a Brazilian Roman Catholic prelate and bishop of Itapipoca, died on October 1, 2026, aged 82. Born in Espírito Santo do Pinhal on May 19, 1944, he…

Don Wing, the Australian politician who served in the Tasmanian Legislative Council and as mayor of Launceston, died on October 1, 2026, aged 88. Born in Ulverstone on April 27,…

Jalal Abdul-Rahman, an Iraqi football goalkeeper, died on September 29, 2026, aged 82. A former Iraq international, he represented the national team from 1970 to 1976 and was part of…

Ionel Haiduc, the Romanian chemist who led the Romanian Academy from 2006 to 2014, died on September 29, 2026, aged 89. Born in Cluj-Napoca on May 9, 1937, he studied…

Teodoro Gómez, a Honduran Roman Catholic prelate who served as auxiliary bishop of Tegucigalpa from 2020 to 2023 and as bishop of Choluteca from 2023 until his death, died on…

Pat Clohessy, the Australian long-distance runner and coach, died on September 28, 2026, aged 93. Also known as Patrick Andrew Clohessy and Patrick Clohessy, he was an Australian runner and…

Juraj Hraško, a Slovak politician and diplomat, died on September 28, 2026, aged 95. Born in Točnica on May 14, 1931, he was widely regarded as a founder of modern…

Pierre Plante, a Canadian ice hockey player who spent much of his NHL career with the St. Louis Blues, died on September 27, 2026, at age 75. Born Pierre Renald…

Ludwig Gössing, the German equestrian and Olympic medalist, died on September 27, 2026, aged 88. Born in Dortmund on May 13, 1938, he represented Germany in eventing at the 1972…

Leo Gaje, a Filipino martial artist and the grandson and heir of Conrado B. Tortal, died on September 25, 2026, aged 88. Born in the Philippines on May 5, 1938,…

Bill Cahill, an American football player who spent two seasons with the Buffalo Bills, died on September 24, 2026, aged 75. Born William Blackburn Cahill in Bellevue, Washington, he played…

Marina Vlady, the French actress, singer and writer, died on September 24, 2026, aged 88. Born Marina Catherine de Poliakoff-Baydaroff in Clichy, France, she built a long career in film…

Philippe Huet, the French journalist and writer who served as deputy editor-in-chief of Paris-Normandie, died on September 23, 2026, aged 84. Born in Le Havre on April 24, 1942, he…

Cyril Hilsum, a British physicist and academic known for his work in liquid-crystal science and technology, died on September 23, 2026, aged 101. He was elected to the National Academy…

Peter Alan Prince, a British novelist and film screenwriter, died September 22, 2026, aged 84. Born in Bromley, Kent, on May 10, 1942, he studied in America. His first novel,…

Rodolphe, the French comics writer known professionally by that name, died on September 22, 2026, at age 78. Born Rodolphe Daniel Jacquette in Bois-Colombes on May 18, 1948, he built…

Rodolphe, the French comic book writer known professionally as Rodolphe and born Rodolphe Daniel Jacquette, died on September 22, 2026, aged 78. Born in Bois-Colombes in 1948, he built a…

Jacko McDonagh, the Irish footballer who played for Bohemians and Shamrock Rovers, died on September 21, 2026, aged 64. Born in Dublin on 26 April 1962, he built his career…

Milton Viera, an Uruguayan footballer and midfielder, died on September 20, 2026, aged 80. Born in Rio de Janeiro on May 11, 1946, he became a professional association football player…

Nico Perrone, an Italian journalist, historian and writer, died on September 19, 2026, aged 91. Born Nicola Carlo Perrone in Bari on April 27, 1935, he became known for his…

Joyce L. Kennard, the American judge who served as a justice of the Supreme Court of California from 1989 to 2014, died on September 18, 2026, aged 85. Born Josephine…

Gary McCracken, a Canadian musician and drummer, died on September 17, 2026, aged 75. He was best known as the drummer for Max Webster from 1976 until the band dissolved…

Ron Hurst, a Canadian ice hockey player who spent part of his career with the Toronto Maple Leafs, died on September 17, 2026, aged 95. Born in Toronto on May…

Jon Kyl, an American politician who served as a U.S. senator from Arizona and later as a lobbyist, died on September 17, 2026, aged 84. A Republican, he represented Arizona…

Tsuneyuki Mitamura, a Japanese politician who served as mayor of Yame and a member of the Fukuoka Prefectural Assembly, died on September 16, 2026, aged 82. Born in Yame, he…

Toji Mitamura, the Japanese politician who served as mayor of Yame and as a member of the Fukuoka Prefectural Assembly, died on September 16, 2026, aged 82. Born in Yame…

Martin Gutzeit, a German clergyman and politician who served as commissioner of the Stasi Records Agency, died on September 15, 2026, aged 74. Born in Cottbus in 1952, he was…

Nael Abu Obeid, a Palestinian militant commander with Hamas's Al-Qassam Brigades, died on September 15, 2026, aged 53, after being killed in an Israeli airstrike in the southern Gaza Strip.…

Annie Dillard, the American writer whose work included Tickets for a Prayer Wheel, Pilgrim at Tinker Creek and The Maytrees, died on September 15, 2026, aged 81. Born Annie Doak…

Nebojša Radunović, a Serbian university professor of obstetrics and gynecology, died on September 15, 2026, aged 72. He taught at the University of Belgrade’s School of Medicine and served as…

Bodil Cappelen, a Norwegian artist and writer, died on September 14, 2026, aged 96. Born in Stavanger on April 26, 1930, she worked as a painter, textile artist and book…

Jim Collier, an American football player who played tight end for the New York Giants and Washington Redskins, died on September 13, 2026, aged 87. Born James William Collier in…

René Bianchi, the French Olympic cyclist who won a silver medal in the team pursuit at the 1956 Summer Olympics, died on September 13, 2026, aged 92. Born in Conflans-sur-Seine…

Jing Yidan, a Chinese television presenter and host, died on September 13, 2026, at age 71. Born in Harbin in April 1955, she graduated from the Communication University of China…

Cal Nichols, the Canadian businessman who chaired the Edmonton Investors Group, died on September 12, 2026, at age 84. Born in Paradise Hill, he built a career in business that…

Nikolay Podgornov, the Russian politician who served as the first governor of Vologda Oblast, died on September 12, 2026, aged 77. Born Nikolay Mikhailovich Podgornov on May 15, 1949, in…

Yuca, the Peruvian comedian and actor known for his work on "Risas y salsa" and films including "La paisana Jacinta en búsqueda de Wasaberto" and "¡Asu mare! 2," died on…

Daniel Conahan, a licensed practical nurse and convicted murderer, died September 10, 2026, at age 72. Known as the Hog Trail Killer, Conahan was born Daniel Owen Conahan Jr. in…

Elio Zamuto, the Italian actor and voice actor known professionally by that name, died on September 9, 2026, aged 85. Born Elio Mazzamuto in Syracuse, Sicily, he began his career…

Arvo Kruusement, the Estonian screenwriter, film and theater director known for adapting works such as "Spring" (1969), "Summer" (1976) and "Autumn" (1990), died on September 8, 2026, aged 98. Born…

Jonathan Cooper, an American luthier who built and crafted more than 500 violins, died on September 7, 2026, at age 76. Born Jonathan Gelula Cooper on May 17, 1950, in…

Joseph Arnaouti, a Syrian Armenian Catholic hierarch who served as patriarchal exarch of Damascus from 1997 to 2023, died on September 7, 2026, aged 90. Born in Aleppo on May…

Otto Jelinek, the Czech-born Canadian figure skater and politician who served as a member of Parliament from 1972 to 1993 and as minister of national revenue from 1989 to 1993,…

Michael Mendl, the German actor known for roles in Downfall, 14 Days to Life and Dark, died on September 5, 2026, aged 82. Born Michael Sandrock in Lünen on April…

Richard O'Sullivan, the English actor known for television comedies including Man About the House, Robin's Nest and Dick Turpin, died on September 4, 2026, aged 82. Born in Chiswick on…

Jim Sutton, an American Hall of Fame stock contractor, died on September 3, 2026, aged 91. Born James Louverne Sutton Jr. on April 20, 1935, in Hughes County, South Dakota,…

Tucker Budzyn, a social media influencer and American golden retriever, died on September 2, 2026, aged 8. He built a large following through his social media content, reaching more than…

Arthur Marshall, an American football player who spent time with the Denver Broncos and New York Giants, died on September 2, 2026, at age 57 of stomach cancer. Born in…

Jim Sockwell, an American pottery and marquetry craftsman, died on September 1, 2026, aged 84. He spent most of his adult life in Spruce Pine, North Carolina, and was a…

Galopin Des Champs, the French Thoroughbred racehorse, died on September 1, 2026, aged 11. Born on May 12, 2016, the French-bred, Irish-trained gelding became one of National Hunt racing’s leading…