Deaths Died in 10 April 2026
S. R. Ramaswamy Indian writer and journalist dead at age 88
an Indian writer and journalist, died on April 10, 2026, at age 88. Born in Bangalore on October 29, 1937, he also worked as a biographer, social activist and environmentalist. He authored more than 50 books and thousands of articles… · England · 10 April 2026 · April 2026
Sir Hayden Phillips British civil servant, Permanent Secretary to the Lord Chancellor’s Offic…
the British civil servant who served as Permanent Secretary to the Lord Chancellor’s Office from 1998 to 2003, died on April 10, 2026, aged 83. Sir Gerald Hayden Phillips was born on February 9, 1943. He was educated at Cambridgeshire… · 10 April 2026 · April 2026
Jacek Magiera Polish football coach dead at age 49
a Polish football coach, died on April 10, 2026 · 10 April 2026 · April 2026
Celeste Dupuy-Spencer American painter dead at age 46
an American painter, died on April 10, 2026. Born in New York City in 1979, she received a BFA from Bard College in 2007 and was based in Los Angeles. She began exhibiting in 2007, including collaborations with Ridykeulous Project.… · 10 April 2026 · April 2026
Sonam Wangchuk Indian army colonel, heart attack dead at age 61
an Indian army colonel, died on April 10, 2026, of a heart attack · 10 April 2026 · April 2026
Sid Krofft Canadian puppeteer and television writer dead at age 96
the Canadian puppeteer and television writer behind H.R. Pufnstuf, Land of the Lost and Sigmund and the Sea Monsters, died on April 10, 2026. He was 96. Born in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, on July 30, 1929, Krofft worked as a… · 10 April 2026 · April 2026
Angela Pleasence public figure dead at age 84
an English actress, died on April 10, 2026, at the age of 84. She trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and made her stage debut in 1964 as Titania in A Midsummer Night's Dream at the Birmingham Repertory… · Britain · 10 April 2026 · April 2026
William Leon McBride American philosopher dead at age 88
an American philosopher, died on April 10, 2026. He was 88. McBride was the Arthur G. Hansen Distinguished Professor of Philosophy at Purdue University. He was known for his work in political philosophy and philosophy of law · 10 April 2026 · April 2026
Browning Nagle public figure dead at age 57
an American football player who was a quarterback in the National Football League, died on April 10, 2026, at age 57 of colon cancer. He played for the New York Jets, Indianapolis Colts and Atlanta Falcons after being selected by… · 10 April 2026 · April 2026
Barney Fisher American politician, member of the Missouri House of Representatives dead at age 78
2026. He was an American politician and a member of the Missouri House of Representatives from 2005 to 2013 · 10 April 2026 · April 2026 · April 10
Colette Khoury Syrian novelist and poet dead at age 95
a Syrian novelist and poet, died on April 10, 2026, at the age of 95. Born in 1931 in Bab Tuma, Damascus, she was also a writer, academic and politician. Khoury graduated from Damascus University with a bachelor’s degree in… · France · 10 April 2026 · April 2026
Rudi Schmitt German politician, member of the Landtag of Hesse, MP dead at age 98
a German politician and former teacher, died on April 10, 2026, at the age of 98. Born in Frankfurt on January 8, 1928, he was a member of the Social Democratic Party and served in the Landtag of Hesse from… · 10 April 2026 · April 2026
Brian Rotman public figure dead at age 87
a British academic who worked in the United States, died on April 10, 2026, at the age of 87. Born in London in 1938, he studied mathematics at the University of Nottingham and later taught at Bristol University for 20… · 10 April 2026 · April 2026
Dinah Christie Canadian actress and singer (Party Game dead at age 83
a Canadian actress and singer known for Party Game, died on April 10, 2026, at the age of 83. Born Dinah Barbara Christie in London, England, she came to Canada at age 2 with her parents, actors Robert and Margot… · 10 April 2026 · April 2026
Eliot Engel American politican, member of the U.S. House of Representatives dead at age 79
an American politician and member of the U.S. House of Representatives from 1989 to 2021, died on April 10, 2026, at the age of 79. A Democrat, he represented parts of the north Bronx and southern Westchester County in New… · 10 April 2026 · April 2026
Maria Agostina Pellegatta Italian politician, deputy, senator dead at age 87
an Italian politician and teacher, died on April 10, 2026, in Cassano Magnago at the age of 87. She served in the Chamber of Deputies from 1972 to 1979 and in the Senate of the Republic from 2006 to 2008.… · 10 April 2026 · April 2026
Gabor Szilasi Canadian photographer dead at age 98
a Canadian photographer, died on April 10, 2026, at the age of 98. Born in Budapest, Hungary, in 1928, he became known for the humanist vision of his social-documentary photography. He first became interested in photography while in medical school… · 10 April 2026 · April 2026 · Gábor
Marianne Lederer French translation scholar dead at age 91
a French translation scholar, died on April 10, 2026, at the age of 91. She further developed the Interpretive Theory of Translation with Danica Seleskovitch, who first proposed the theory, and published several works on translation and interpreting pedagogy. Her… · 10 April 2026 · April 2026 · Marianne,
Vootele Hansen Estonian politician, MP and minister of the environment dead at age 64
2026. He was an Estonian politician who served as minister of the environment from 1994 to 1995 and as a member of parliament from 1995 to 2003 · 10 April 2026 · April 2026 · April 10
Aldwyth American artist dead at age 90
an American artist known for complex collages and assemblages made from found materials, died on April 10, 2026. She was 90. Born Mary Aldwyth Dickman in Pomona, California, on November 21, 1935, she studied painting at American University in 1953… · 10 April 2026 · April 2026
Harry Kim American trumpeter, cancer dead at age 74
an American trumpeter best known for his work with the Phenix Horns and his long association with Phil Collins, died on April 10, 2026, of cancer. Born and raised in New York City, he attended the High School for the… · 10 April 2026 · April 2026
Gerry Ward American basketball player dead at age 84
an American basketball player who played for the Boston Celtics, Philadelphia 76ers and Chicago Bulls, died on April 10, 2026, at age 84. Born Gerald W. Ward on September 6, 1941, he was a 6-foot-4 guard who starred at Boston… · 10 April 2026 · April 2026
William Edwin Franklin American Roman Catholic prelate, auxiliary bishop of Archdiocese of Dubuque…
an American Roman Catholic prelate and former auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Dubuque and bishop of the Diocese of Davenport, died on April 10, 2026, at the age of 95. Born in Parnell, Iowa, on May 3, 1930, he… · 10 April 2026 · April 2026
Yōsuke Tamori dead at age 74, Japanese mangaka and writer
the Japanese mangaka and writer behind the PopoloCrois fantasy media franchise, died on April 10, 2026. PopoloCrois began as a manga series in 1977 in the Asahi Student Newspaper and later grew into a wider franchise that included role-playing video… · France · Italy · 10 April 2026 · April 2026 · Yôsuke
Vojtěch Adam Czech politican, surgeon, MP dead at age 75
Czech politician and surgeon who served as a member of the Chamber of Deputies from 2008 to 2017, died on April 10, 2026, at the age of 75. Born on September 12, 1950, in Ivančice, Czechoslovakia, he represented the South… · 10 April 2026 · April 2026
Peter Nworie Chukwu Nigerian Roman Catholic prelate, bishop of Abakaliki dead at age 60
a Nigerian Roman Catholic prelate and bishop of Abakaliki since 2021, died on April 10, 2026, aged 60. He was born on November 5, 1965, in Ededeagu Umuezekohohu, Ebonyi State, Nigeria. Chukwu began his priestly formation at the Seat of… · 10 April 2026 · April 2026
Peter Terry South African actor, dramatist and poet dead at age 75
2026. He was a South African actor known for Project Shadowchaser II and The Challenger Disaster, as well as a dramatist and poet. His work spanned acting and writing, and his name is associated with both screen and literary arts · 10 April 2026 · April 2026 · April 10
Sir Alan Frampton New Zealand agricultural economist dead at age 96
a New Zealand agricultural economist, died on April 10, 2026, aged 96. Born in Morrinsville on 2 November 1929, he completed a master’s degree at Massey University in 1964. He was an academic at Massey University from 1968 to 1983… · 10 April 2026 · April 2026
Magaly Achach Solís Mexican politician, mayor of Benito Juárez Municipality, member of the Chamber…
a Mexican politician and former mayor of Benito Juárez Municipality, died on April 10, 2026, at the age of 71. She served as mayor from 1999 to 2002 and was a member of the Chamber of Deputies from 1991 to… · 10 April 2026 · April 2026 · Solis