Deaths on May 3, 2026

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Geoff Stedman dies at 83

Geoff Stedman, a New Zealand physicist, died on May 3, 2026, aged 83. He was known for his work on ring lasers and had research interests including the foundations of…

Charles W. Curtis died at age 99

Charles W. Curtis, an American mathematician and historian of mathematics, died on May 3, 2026. He was known for his work in finite group theory and representation theory and served…

Leslie Campbell dead

Leslie Campbell, a Jamaican politician, died on May 3, 2026. He was a member of the Labour Party and served in the Senate of Jamaica. Campbell also held the post…

Claire Maurier, Actress, died on May 3, 2026

Claire Maurier died at age 97

Claire Maurier, the French actress known for La Cage aux Folles, Amélie and A Bad Son, died on May 3, 2026, at the age of 97. Born Odette-Michelle-Suzanne Agramon in…

Jean Raquin passed away at age 90

Jean Raquin, a French politician and farmer who served as a member of the General Council of Jura from 1994 to 2015 and as its president from 2008 to 2011,…

Paul Schwartz died at age 86

Paul Schwartz, a Romanian Jewish community leader, died on May 3, 2026, at the age of 86. He served as president of the Jewish community of Bucharest until his death…

Gary Lydon death at age 61

Gary Lydon, an Irish actor, died on May 3, 2026, at the age of 61. He was known for his roles in The Banshees of Inisherin, The Clinic and Pure…

Hany Shaker, actor and composer, died on May 3, 2026

Hany Shaker dead at age 73

Hany Shaker, the Egyptian singer, actor and composer, died on May 3, 2026, at age 73. Born Hany Abdel Aziz Shaker in Cairo on December 21, 1952, he began his…