Jan Hraběta dead at age 86, Czech actor
2026, at the age of 86. He was a Czech actor, according to the announcement of his death. No further details were immediately given · 28 May 2026 · May 2026 · May 28
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Abdrabbuh Mansour Hadi dead at age 80, president, vice president, and minister of defense, heart at…
the Yemeni politician who served as president from 2012 to 2022, died on May 28, 2026, of a heart attack. Born on September 1, 1945, he also served as vice president from 1994 to 2012 and briefly held the defense… · 28 May 2026 · May 2026 · Riyadh · Virgo
Bashir Badr dead at age 91, Indian poet
an Indian poet, died on May 28, 2026, at the age of 91. He was an Urdu poet who taught at Aligarh Muslim University and wrote primarily in Urdu, especially ghazals. Born Syed Muhammad Bashir on February 15, 1935, in… · 28 May 2026 · Aquarius · May 2026
Chikadibia Isaac Obiakor dead at age 75, Nigerian army general and United Nations force commander
a Nigerian army general and United Nations force commander, died on May 27, 2026. Born on February 18, 1951, he was a retired Nigerian army lieutenant general who served as Military Adviser and Assistant Secretary-General in the Office of Military… · 27 May 2026 · Aquarius · May 2026
Klaus Emmerich dead at age 82, Trokadero)
a German film director and screenwriter known for The First Polka and Trokadero, died on May 27, 2026. He was 82. Born in Freital on August 10, 1943, Emmerich began his career in 1971 and worked in film and television… · 27 May 2026 · May 2026 · Berlin · Leo
Paul Dorpat dead at age 87, American historian
an American historian, died on May 27, 2026. He was 87. Dorpat was an author and photographer who focused on the history of Seattle and Washington state. He wrote a weekly "Now & Then" column for the Seattle Times from… · 27 May 2026 · Capricorn · May 2026
Joe Schwarz dead at age 88, member of the U.S. House of Representatives and Michigan Senate
an American politician who served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2005 to 2007 and in the Michigan Senate from 1987 to 2002, died on May 27, 2026. He was 88. Schwarz was born in Battle Creek, Michigan, on… · 27 May 2026 · May 2026 · Scorpio
Abdullah bin Hamad al-Attiyah dead at age 73, deputy prime minister
the Qatari politician who served as deputy prime minister from 2003 to 2011, died on May 27, 2026. He was 73. Born in Doha in 1952, he also served as minister of energy and industry from 1992 to 2011 and… · 27 May 2026 · Sagittarius · May 2026
Ilie Ciocan dead at age 112, Romanian army officer
a Romanian army officer, died on May 27, 2026, at the age of 112. Born in Cremenari, Romania, on May 28, 1913, he was a military veteran who was recognized as the oldest living World War II veteran and the… · 27 May 2026 · May 2026 · Gemini
Giuseppe Gargani dead at age 91, deputy and MEP
the Italian politician who served as a deputy from 1972 to 1994 and as a Member of the European Parliament from 1999 to 2009, died on May 27, 2026. He was 91. Born on April 23, 1935, in Morra De… · 27 May 2026 · May 2026 · Taurus
Anik Dutta dead, Ashchorjyo Prodeep, Meghnad Badh Rahasya), fall
the Indian film director behind Bhooter Bhabishyat, Ashchorjyo Prodeep and Meghnad Badh Rahasya, died on May 27, 2026, after a fall. He was a Bengali filmmaker whose directorial debut came with Bhooter Bhabishyat in 2012. Dutta also worked as a… · 27 May 2026 · May 2026
Randhir Singh
Indian political scientist · 27 May 2026 · May 2026 · May 27 · Libra
Mark Bailey dead at age 64, San Francisco Giants), cancer
an American baseball player who played for the Houston Astros and San Francisco Giants, died on May 26, 2026, at age 64. A catcher in Major League Baseball from 1984 to 1992, he was born John Mark Bailey on November… · 26 May 2026 · May 2026 · Scorpio · Cancer · Cancer
Martine Prenen dead at age 62, Expeditie Robinson), pancreatic cancer
the Belgian former model and television presenter known for Supertalent in Vlaanderen and Expeditie Robinson, died on May 26, 2026, of pancreatic cancer. She was 62. Prenen, born in Wilrijk on February 25, 1964, was also identified in official biographical… · 26 May 2026 · May 2026 · Pisces
Bjørn Tidmand dead at age 86, Danish singer
a Danish singer, died on May 26, 2026, at the age of 86. Born in Copenhagen on January 24, 1940, he began his career in 1959 after singing as a child in the Copenhagen Boys Choir and performing in local… · 26 May 2026 · Aquarius · May 2026
Mohammed Odeh dead at age 51, commander of Hamas in the Gaza Strip, airstrike
a Palestinian Islamic militant and commander of Hamas in the Gaza Strip, died on May 26, 2026, in an airstrike. He was 51 or 52. Born in 1974 in Jabalia refugee camp in the Gaza Strip, Odeh was identified in… · 26 May 2026 · May 2026 · Cancer · Rimal
Edoardo Rovida dead at age 98, apostolic nuncio
an Italian Roman Catholic prelate and apostolic nuncio, died on May 26, 2026, at the age of 98. Born in Alessandria on August 26, 1927, he was ordained a priest on June 29, 1950. Rovida completed his studies at the… · 26 May 2026 · May 2026 · Virgo
Gaël Da Silva dead at age 41, French Olympic gymnast
a French Olympic gymnast who competed at the 2012 Summer Olympics, died on May 26, 2026. Born on December 30, 1984, in Vaulx-en-Velin, France, he represented the French national team in the men’s artistic team all-around at the London Games… · 26 May 2026 · Capricorn · May 2026 · Gael
Robert Daley dead at age 96, journalist, and New York City Police Department officer
the American writer, journalist and New York City Police Department officer, died on May 26, 2026. He was 96. Daley, born in New York City on May 10, 1930, graduated from Fordham University in 1951 and served in the Air… · 26 May 2026 · May 2026 · Taurus
Marc Johnson dead at age 49, American skateboarder
an American skateboarder, died on May 26, 2026, at age 49. Born in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, on January 6, 1977, he was a professional skateboarder whose career included sponsorships from several skate and lifestyle brands. He was also associated with… · 26 May 2026 · Capricorn · May 2026
Donald Newhouse dead at age 96, lymphoma
the American businessman and publisher who led Advance Publications, died on May 26, 2026, at the age of 96, according to the family company. Born in New York City on July 1, 1929, he was the son of Samuel Irving… · 26 May 2026 · Lymphoma · May 2026 · Cancer
Howard Storm dead at age 94, Once Bitten, Mork & Mindy)
an American actor and director known for work on "Take the Money and Run," "Once Bitten" and "Mork & Mindy," died on May 26, 2026. He was 94. Born in Manhattan on December 11, 1939, Storm worked as a film… · 26 May 2026 · Sagittarius · May 2026
Bob Horner dead at age 68, St. Louis Cardinals)
the American baseball player who starred for the Atlanta Braves and St. Louis Cardinals, died on May 26, 2026, at age 68. Born James Robert Horner on August 6, 1957, he played in Major League Baseball and the Nippon Professional… · 26 May 2026 · May 2026 · Leo
Linda Mullins dead at age 86, English greyhound racing trainer
the English greyhound racing trainer, died on May 26, 2026, the date her death was announced. She was 86. A retired trainer from England, Mullins was a five-time champion trainer of Great Britain and was regarded as a leading figure… · 26 May 2026 · May 2026
Terry Don Phillips dead, American college athletics administrator
an American college athletics administrator and former Clemson Tigers athletic director, died on May 26, 2026. He served as athletic director at Liberty Baptist College, now Liberty University, from 1980 to 1981, at the University of Southwestern Louisiana, now the… · 26 May 2026 · May 2026
Esa Klinga dead at age 86, 1968)
a Finnish Olympic skier and Nordic combined competitor, died on May 26, 2026. He was born on November 21, 1939, in Mikkeli, Finland. Klinga competed in the Nordic combined events at the 1964 Winter Olympics and the 1968 Winter Olympics.… · 26 May 2026 · May 2026 · Scorpio
Abdillah Toha dead at age 84, Academic
an Indonesian politician who served as a member of the House of Representatives from 2004 to 2009, died on May 26, 2026. He was 84. A member of the National Mandate Party, Toha was born on April 29, 1942, and… · 26 May 2026 · May 2026 · Taurus
Victor Udoh dead at age 21, Southampton, Dynamo České Budějovice)
the Nigerian footballer who played for Royal Antwerp, Southampton and Dynamo České Budějovice, died on May 26, 2026. He was 21. Udoh, also known as Victor Akaniyene Udoh, was a forward born on January 1, 2004. He moved from Hypebuzz… · Belgium · 26 May 2026 · May 2026
Manny Fernandez dead at age 79, American football player
the American football player who played for the Miami Dolphins, died on May 26, 2026. He was 79. Born in Oakland, California, on July 3, 1946, Fernandez was a defensive lineman for eight seasons with Miami and appeared in three… · 26 May 2026 · Fernández · May 2026
Frankie Duarte dead at age 71, American boxer
an American boxer, died on May 26, 2026. He was 71. Duarte was a professional super bantamweight who turned pro in 1973 and retired in 1989 after losing to Daniel Zaragoza in a WBC super bantamweight title challenge. He finished… · 26 May 2026 · May 2026
Dragoljub Mićunović dead at age 95, president of the chamber of citizens of the Federal Assembly of…
a Serbian politician and former president of the chamber of citizens of the Federal Assembly of Yugoslavia from 2000 to 2003 and of the Assembly of Serbia and Montenegro from 2003 to 2004, died on May 26, 2026. He was… · 26 May 2026 · May 2026 · Cancer
Samuel Yin dead at age 75, Taiwanese conglomerate industry executive
a Taiwanese conglomerate industry executive, died on May 26, 2026, at the age of 75. He was a businessman best known as the founder of the Tang Prize and as chairman of Ruentex Financial Group. Yin also served as president… · China · 26 May 2026 · May 2026
Kathryn Sessions dead at age 84, member of the Wyoming Senate and House of Representatives
an American politician who served in the Wyoming Senate from 1999 to 2011 and in the Wyoming House of Representatives from 1993 to 1998, died on May 25, 2026. She was 84. Born in Jackson, Wyoming, on February 13, 1942,… · 25 May 2026 · Aquarius · May 2026
Pierre Deny dead at age 69, Emily in Paris), complications from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
a French actor known for The African Woman and Emily in Paris, died on May 25, 2026, from complications of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. He was 69. Born on July 12, 1956, in France, Deny studied at the Institut national supérieur… · 25 May 2026 · May 2026 · Cancer
Rene Belmonte dead at age 55, Novo Mundo, Federal Bank Heist)
a Brazilian screenwriter whose work included If I Were You, Novo Mundo and Federal Bank Heist, died on May 25, 2026. He was 55. Born on January 27, 1971, in São Paulo, Belmonte studied advertising at ESPM in São Paulo… · Rio De Janeiro · 25 May 2026 · Aquarius · May 2026 · René
Forbes Kennedy dead at age 90, Toronto Maple Leafs, Boston Bruins)
the Canadian ice hockey player who played for the Philadelphia Flyers, Toronto Maple Leafs and Boston Bruins, died on May 25, 2026. He was 90. Born in Dorchester, New Brunswick, Kennedy played 603 NHL games with five teams between 1956… · 25 May 2026 · May 2026 · Leo
Yoshihiro Nishimura dead at age 59, Mutant Girls Squad, Vampire Girl vs. Frankenstein Girl), cirrho…
a Japanese film director, screenwriter and special effects artist, died on May 25, 2026. He was 59. Born on April 1, 1967, in Taitō-ku, Nishimura worked predominantly in the horror genre and began his career in 1995. He was known… · 25 May 2026 · May 2026 · Aries
Antônio Salim Curiati dead at age 98, mayor of São Paulo and deputy, and twice São Paulo MLA
Brazilian politician and physician who served as mayor of São Paulo and later as a deputy, died on May 25, 2026. He was 98. Curiati was born in Avaré on February 13, 1928, and held office as mayor of São… · 25 May 2026 · May 2026 · Antonio · Cancer
Massimo Capaccioli dead at age 82, Italian astrophysicist
2026. He was an Italian astrophysicist · 25 May 2026 · May 2026 · May 25
Shereen Ratnagar dead at age 82, Indian archaeologist
an Indian archaeologist, died on May 25, 2026. She was 82. Ratnagar’s work focused on the Indus Valley civilization, and she wrote several books and academic textbooks. She studied at Deccan College, University of Pune, and later at the Institute… · 25 May 2026 · May 2026
Honoré Traoré dead at age 68, head of state
the Burkinabé general who served as head of state in 2014, died on May 25, 2026. He was 68. Traoré was the interim head of state of Burkina Faso for one day, from October 31 to November 1, 2014, following… · 25 May 2026 · May 2026 · Cancer
Flick Rea dead at age 88, English politician
an English politician, died on May 25, 2026, aged 88. Known as a Liberal Democrat politician, she represented the Fortune Green ward on Camden Council for 35 years before retiring in 2021. Born Felicity Marion Peel Corbin on May 21,… · 25 May 2026 · May 2026
Sonny Rollins dead at age 95, “Oleo”, “Doxy”)
the American jazz saxophonist known for "Airegin," "Oleo" and "Doxy," died on May 25, 2026, at age 95. Born Walter Theodore Rollins on Sept. 7, 1930, in New York City, he was a musician, composer and bandleader whose work spanned… · 25 May 2026 · May 2026
Benjamin Swan dead at age 92, member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives
the American politician who served in the Massachusetts House of Representatives from 1995 to 2017, died on May 25, 2026. He was 92. Swan represented the 11th Hampden District in the Massachusetts House from 1995 to 2016. Born in Belzoni,… · 25 May 2026 · May 2026 · Cancer
Béatrice Bellamy dead at age 59, French politician, MP, cancer
a French politician and member of parliament since 2022, died on May 24, 2026, of cancer. She was 59. Bellamy served in the National Assembly for Vendée’s 2nd constituency from 2022 until her death. She was a member of Horizons… · 25 May 2026 · May 2026 · Cancer · May 25 · Libra
Paraskevas Antzas dead at age 49, Greek footballer, complications from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
the Greek footballer who played for Skoda Xanthi, Olympiacos and the national team, died on May 25, 2026, from complications of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. He was 49. Antzas was a former professional defender whose career began with Pandramaikos in 1993.… · 25 May 2026 · May 2026
Neale Daniher dead at age 65, Australian footballer, complications from amyotrophic lateral scleros…
2026, from complications of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. He was an Australian footballer. The death was confirmed in the record as relating to that illness · 25 May 2026 · Aquarius · May 2026 · May 25
Arturo Herviz Reyes dead at age 71, senator, heart attack
a Mexican politician and senator from 2006 to 2012, died on May 24, 2026, of a heart attack. He was 71. Born on July 12, 1954, in Ángel R. Cabada, Veracruz, he was affiliated with the PRD and represented Veracruz… · 24 May 2026 · May 2026 · Cancer
Tess Jaray dead at age 88, British painter and printmaker
the British painter and printmaker, died on May 24, 2026, at the age of 88. Born in Vienna on December 31, 1937, she was a painter, printmaker and teacher who studied at the Slade School of Fine Art and later… · 24 May 2026 · Capricorn · May 2026
Mats Hellström dead at age 84, minister for foreign trade, minister of agriculture
the Swedish politician who served as minister for foreign trade from 1983 to 1986 and minister of agriculture from 1986 to 1991, died on May 24, 2026. He was 84. A Social Democratic politician, Hellström also held other senior public… · 24 May 2026 · Capricorn · May 2026
Shyam Lal Meena dead at age 61, Indian Olympic archer
2026. He was an Indian Olympic archer who represented India at the 1988 Summer Olympics. Meena was 61 · 24 May 2026 · May 2026 · Cancer · May 24
Gil Rowntree dead at age 92, Canadian Hall of Fame Thoroughbred racehorse trainer
the Canadian Hall of Fame Thoroughbred racehorse trainer, died on May 24, 2026. He was 92. Rowntree was one of the most successful trainers in Canadian Thoroughbred racing history. He began his racing career as a jockey in Toronto, riding… · 24 May 2026 · May 2026
Jordi Amorós i Ballester dead at age 82, autor de còmic, director de cinema, guionista
2026. He was a Spanish cartoonist and animator. Born in Barcelona on April 7, 1944, he worked as a comic author, film director and screenwriter. He was also known as Ja, Jordi Amoros · 24 May 2026 · May 2026 · May 24 · Aries · Vic
Betty Roe dead at age 95, public figure
an English composer, singer and vocal coach, died on May 24, 2026, aged 95. Roe, whose career also included work as a conductor, was active from 1976 to 2026. Born in North Kensington, London, on July 30, 1930, she studied… · 24 May 2026 · May 2026
Jordi Amoròs dead at age 82, Spanish cartoonist and animator
2026. He was a Spanish cartoonist and animator · 24 May 2026 · Ballester · May 2026 · May 24 · Aries
Timothy Yang dead at age 83, Taiwanese diplomat, minister of foreign affairs and secretary-general…
the Taiwanese diplomat who served as minister of foreign affairs from 2009 to 2012 and as secretary-general to the president from 2012 to 2015, died on May 24, 2026. He was 83. Also known as Yang Chin-tien, he was born… · Ireland · 24 May 2026 · May 2026 · Cancer
Ján Plachetka dead at age 81, Slovak chess grandmaster
a Slovak chess grandmaster, died on May 24, 2026, at the age of 81. Born in Trenčín on February 18, 1945, he was awarded the grandmaster title in 1978. Plachetka shared first place at Polanica Zdrój in 1975, finished first… · 24 May 2026 · May 2026 · Jan
Eugene Cussons dead at age 46, South African primatologist, director of Chimp Eden, paramotor crash
the South African primatologist and director of Chimp Eden, died on May 24, 2026, after a paramotor crash. He was 46 or 47. Cussons was the managing director of Chimp Eden and served as rescue director of the Jane Goodall… · 24 May 2026 · May 2026
Charlie Moore dead at age 72, public figure
an American baseball player who spent 14 seasons with the Milwaukee Brewers and one with the Toronto Blue Jays, died on May 24, 2026. He was 72. Moore played in Major League Baseball from 1973 to 1987, primarily as a… · 24 May 2026 · May 2026
Emanuel Raasch dead at age 70, public figure
a German racing cyclist, died on May 24, 2026, at the age of 70. He competed for SG Dynamo Magdeburg, part of Sportvereinigung (SV) Dynamo, and won many titles during his career. Raasch later took up bodybuilding in the over-50… · Severe Illness · 24 May 2026 · May 2026
Liu Zaifu dead at age 84, Chinese writer and poet
a Chinese writer, poet and academic known for Farewell to Revolution, died on May 24, 2026, at the age of 84. He was also known for his work on Reflections on Dream of the Red Chamber, an analysis of the… · 24 May 2026 · May 2026
Edvard Moseid dead at age 81, Norwegian zoo director
a Norwegian zoo director, died on May 24, 2026. He was 81. Moseid was a Norwegian animal expert and former zoo and amusement park director. Born in Vennesla on April 18, 1945, he worked for the Kristiansand Zoo and Amusement… · 24 May 2026 · May 2026
Frank McGuigan dead at age 70, public figure
an Irish Gaelic footballer for Tyrone, died on May 24, 2026, aged 70. He played for the Ardboe O'Donnovan Rossa club and the Tyrone county team, and was later described as one of the county’s football legends. His playing career… · 24 May 2026 · May 2026
Linda Masarira dead at age 43, Zimbabwean politician and human rights activist
a Zimbabwean politician and human rights activist, died on May 24, 2026, at the age of 43. She was known for her work in human rights activism and political advocacy in Zimbabwe, and served as a spokesperson for a smaller… · 24 May 2026 · May 2026
S. L. Akshay dead at age 39, heart attack
an Indian first-class cricketer who played for Karnataka, died on May 24, 2026, of a heart attack. Born on April 30, 1987, in Shimoga, Karnataka, he made his first-class debut in the 2011–12 Ranji Trophy. He was 39 · 24 May 2026 · May 2026 · Taurus
Khizri Shikhsaidov dead at age 78, speaker of the People’s Assembly of the Republic of Dagest…
2026. He was a Russian politician who served as speaker of the People's Assembly of the Republic of Dagestan from 2013 to 2021. His death was reported at age 78. Shikhsaidov held one of Dagestan's top legislative posts during his… · 24 May 2026 · May 2026 · Cancer · May 24
Ioan Gherhard dead at age 84, Romanian handball manager
the Romanian handball manager, died on May 24, 2026, at the age of 84. A professional handball coach, he was best known for guiding Chimistul Râmnicu Vâlcea to victories in the IHF Cup and the IHF Super Cup. Gherhard also… · 24 May 2026 · May 2026
Samuel Tak Lee dead at age 87, public figure
a Hong Kong property developer, died on May 24, 2026, at the age of 87. He was identified in reports as a Hong Kong property billionaire and was born in April 1939. Lee was educated at Diocesan Boys' School in… · 24 May 2026 · May 2026
Beverly Afaglo dead at age 42, Ghanaian actress
a Ghanaian actress, died on May 24, 2026. She was 42. Afaglo was known for her work in The Game, A Northern Affair and Sidechic Gang. She was also identified in reports as an actress, beauty therapist and TV presenter… · 24 May 2026 · May 2026
Taymuraz Akhokhov dead at age 54, юрист, социолог
2026, at the age of 54. He was a Russian politician who served as mayor of Nalchik from 2018. Born in Baksan on July 10, 1971, he studied at Moscow State University and at Kabardino-Balkarian State University named for H.… · 24 May 2026 · May 2026 · Cancer · May 24
Mario Milano
Italian professional wrestler · 24 May 2026 · May 2026 · Cancer · May 24
Lino Carletto dead at age 82, Italian cyclist
2026. He was an Italian cyclist · 23 May 2026 · May 2026 · Cancer · May 23
Petr Zeman dead at age 79, Czech security expert and dissident
2026. He was a Czech security expert and dissident. He was 79 · 23 May 2026 · May 2026 · May 23
Lucienne Hamon dead at age 95, Ho!, Birgitt Haas Must Be Killed)
a French actress known for her roles in The Lovers, Ho! and Birgitt Haas Must Be Killed, died on May 23, 2026, at the age of 95. Hamon was born on August 22, 1930, in Montrouge, France. A stage and… · Couilly-pont-aux-dames · 23 May 2026 · May 2026 · Leo
William W. Parmley dead at age 90, American cardiologist
an American cardiologist, died on May 23, 2026, at age 90. He was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, on January 22, 1936, and was also known as William Watts Parmley. Parmley studied at Harvard University and Johns Hopkins School… · 23 May 2026 · Aquarius · May 2026
Ann Fox Chandonnet dead at age 83, American poet
an American poet, died on May 23, 2026, at age 83. She was also known as a journalist, book reviewer, and culinary historian. Born Ann Alicia Fox in Lowell, Massachusetts, on July 2, 1943, she grew up in Dracut, Massachusetts.… · England · 23 May 2026 · May 2026 · Cancer
Jens Kampmann dead at age 89, MP, minister of public works and pollution control
the Danish politician and former minister, died on May 23, 2026. He was 89. Kampmann served as a member of the Folketing from 1966 to 1978 and held office as minister of public works and pollution control from 1971 to… · 23 May 2026 · May 2026 · Aries
Norbert Kartmann dead at age 77, member and president of the Landtag of Hesse
a German politician and longtime member and president of the Landtag of Hesse, died on May 23, 2026. He was 77. A member of the Christian Democratic Union, Kartmann served in the Landtag of Hesse from 1982 to 2022 and… · 23 May 2026 · May 2026 · Cancer
Piotr Pyzik dead at age 67, Civil servant
a Polish politician and member of the Sejm from 2011 to 2019, died on May 23, 2026. He was 67. Born Piotr Mieczysław Pyzik on January 1, 1959, in Puławy, he was a member of Law and Justice and served… · 23 May 2026 · Capricorn · May 2026
Albert Wolsky dead at age 95, French costume designer
the French costume designer, died on May 23, 2026. He was 95. Wolsky was known for work in film and on stage, with a career that included costume design for Broadway and motion pictures. He received seven Academy Award nominations… · 23 May 2026 · May 2026
Arleen Schloss dead at age 82, American performance artist
an American performance artist, died on May 23, 2026. She was 82. Schloss was known for performance art, video and film art, sound poetry, directing and curating, and for A's, her interdisciplinary loft space in New York City. Her work… · 23 May 2026 · May 2026
Philip Aaberg dead at age 77, pneumonia
the American pianist and composer, died on May 23, 2026, at age 77 of pneumonia. Born in Havre, Montana, in 1949 and raised in Chester, he began performing with local bands as a teenager. He later won a Leonard Bernstein… · 23 May 2026 · May 2026
Jan Renders dead at age 88, GVAV, national team)
2026, at the age of 88. He was a Dutch footballer who played for PSV Eindhoven, GVAV and the Netherlands national team. Renders appeared in five matches for the national side between 1959 and 1962 · 23 May 2026 · May 2026 · May 23
Toman Brod dead at age 97, anti-communist dissident and Holocaust survivor
a Czech historian, anti-communist dissident and Holocaust survivor, died on May 23, 2026. He was 97. Brod was born in Prague on January 18, 1929, to an assimilated Jewish family. Before World War II, he considered himself Czech, but the… · 23 May 2026 · May 2026
Dame Jools Topp dead at age 68, New Zealand musician and comedian, breast cancer
the New Zealand musician and comedian known as one half of the Topp Twins, died on May 23, 2026, aged 68. A performer active from 1975 to 2026, she built a long career with her twin sister Lynda as part… · 23 May 2026 · May 2026 · Cancer · Cancer
Ruth Shack dead at age 94, American politician
an American politician, died on May 23, 2026, at age 94. She served as the sponsor of the 1977 Human Rights Ordinance in Miami-Dade County, Florida, and was elected to the Metro-Dade County Commission in 1976, 1978 and 1982. After… · 23 May 2026 · May 2026
Brian Large dead at age 87, English opera director
the English opera director, died on May 23, 2026, at the age of 87. He was known as one of the leading television directors specializing in opera and classical music. Born in London in 1939, he studied at the Royal… · Czechia · 23 May 2026 · May 2026
Trevor Meath dead at age 82, public figure
the English footballer who played for Walsall and Lincoln City, died on May 23, 2026, at the age of 82. A midfielder, he made 110 Football League appearances during his career, beginning in non-league football with Darlaston. He joined Lincoln… · 23 May 2026 · May 2026
Tadateru Konoe dead at age 87, Japanese humanitarian, president of the International Federation of…
the Japanese humanitarian who served as president of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies from 2009 to 2017, died on May 23, 2026. He was 87. Konoe also served as president of the Japanese Red Cross… · 23 May 2026 · May 2026 · Cancer
Parviz Ghelichkhani dead at age 80, Iranian footballer
the Iranian footballer who played for Taj and Persepolis and captained the national team, died on May 23, 2026. He was 80. Ghelichkhani was an Iranian-French player who was based in France and later worked as the editor and publisher… · 23 May 2026 · May 2026
Gabriel Ganley dead at age 22, Brazilian bodybuilder and influencer
2026. He was a Brazilian bodybuilder and influencer. His death was noted by sources identifying him as 22 years old · 23 May 2026 · May 2026 · May 23 · Leo
Howard Moscoe dead at age 86, public figure
a Canadian politician and former Toronto city councillor, died on May 23, 2026. He was 86. Moscoe served on Toronto City Council from 1978 to 2010 and represented Ward 15 in the western part of Eglinton-Lawrence. A member of the… · 23 May 2026 · May 2026 · Cancer
Yusuf Hossain Humayun dead at age 90, Bangladeshi politician, MP
a Bangladeshi politician and former member of parliament from 1973 to 1979, died on May 23, 2026. He was elected to parliament from Barisal-4 in 1973 as a Bangladesh Awami League candidate. The Wikipedia summary identifies him as a former… · 23 May 2026 · May 2026 · Scorpio
Richard A. Tapia dead at age 88, public figure
an American mathematician, died on May 23, 2026. He was known for his work in mathematical optimization and iterative methods for nonlinear problems, with more recent research focused on algorithms for constrained optimization and interior point methods for linear and… · 23 May 2026 · May 2026 · Aries
Tom Lund dead at age 75, Norwegian footballer and manager
the Norwegian footballer and manager associated with Lillestrøm SK and the national team, died on May 23, 2026, aged 75. A striker, he spent his entire playing career with Lillestrøm, helping the club rise from the third division to the… · 23 May 2026 · May 2026 · Virgo
Sergei Rozhkov dead at age 83, Russian football player and manager
2026. He was a Russian football player and manager, known for his time with Spartak Moscow and the Soviet Union national team. Rozhkov later worked as a manager · 23 May 2026 · Aquarius · May 2026 · May 23
Thérèse Liotard dead at age 80, French actress
a French actress known for Viens chez moi, j'habite chez une copine, My Father's Glory and My Mother's Castle, died on May 23, 2026. Born in Lille, Nord, France, on May 6, 1946, she made her French television debut as… · Britain · England · 23 May 2026 · May 2026 · Taurus
Birçe Hasko dead at age 84, The Man with the Cannon, Slogans)
2026. He was an Albanian actor known for Përrallë nga e kaluara, The Man with the Cannon and Slogans. News of his death was reported at age 84. His work included roles in Albanian film, where he was identified with… · 23 May 2026 · May 2026 · May 23