Deaths on 12 February 2026
Robert S. Anderson
American philanthropist and local historian · 12 February 2026 · February 2026 · February 12 · Anderson
Mirakbar Rahmonqulov Lawyer dead at age 73
an Uzbek politician and lawyer, died on February 12, 2026, in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, at the age of 73. An Independent, he served in the Senate from 2020 to 2026. Rahmonqulov was born on October 5, 1952, in Tashkent, in the… · 12 February 2026 · February 2026
Marian Potograbski Writer dead at age -1
a Polish writer, died on February 12, 2026. He was a researcher of the 1956 Poznań protests and received the Silver Cross of Merit of Poland in 2006 · 12 February 2026 · February 2026
Henric Holmberg Swedish actor dead at age 80
a Swedish actor, died on February 12, 2026. Born Sven Martin Henric Holmberg in Växjö on January 4, 1946, he had his breakthrough in "Sven Klang's Combo" in 1976. He began acting in leftist theater groups and later took part… · 12 February 2026 · February 2026
George Bunting (Delaware politician) American politician dead at age -1
an American politician and member of the Delaware Democratic Party, died on February 12, 2026, at the age of 81. He represented District 20 in the Delaware State Senate from 1996 to 2013. Bunting previously served in the Delaware House… · 12 February 2026 · February 2026
Roy Face American baseball player dead at age 97
the American baseball player best known for his career with the Pittsburgh Pirates, died on February 12, 2026. A right-handed relief pitcher in Major League Baseball from 1953 to 1969, he spent almost his entire career with Pittsburgh and became… · 12 February 2026 · February 2026
Geraldine Fenton Canadian ice dancer dead at age -1
a Canadian ice dancer, died on February 12, 2026, at the age of 90. Born in Toronto on November 20, 1935, she competed with partner William McLachlan and became a three-time Canadian national champion and three-time World medallist. Fenton retired… · 12 February 2026 · February 2026 · Other
Danny Hale (footballer) Northern Irish footballer (Dundalk dead at age 84
the Northern Irish footballer who played as a forward, died on February 12, 2026. Born Daniel Hale on 1 July 1941, he was a prolific goalscorer in the Irish League and the League of Ireland, becoming top scorer in each… · 12 February 2026 · February 2026
John Shirreffs Trainer dead at age 80
an American Thoroughbred racehorse trainer, died on February 12, 2026, at age 80. Born John Alexander Shirreffs on June 1, 1945, in Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, he began training Thoroughbreds in California in 1978. His most notable victory came in the… · 12 February 2026 · February 2026 · Other
Jacques Gaillard (writer) 77–78 dead at age 77
a French writer and Latinist, died on February 12, 2026. He was 77–78. Born in 1948, Gaillard graduated from the École normale supérieure de Fontenay-Saint-Cloud and served as a senior lecturer at Marc Bloch University · 12 February 2026 · February 2026
Eladio González Garza Mexican voice actor dead at age 89
a Mexican voice actor, died on February 12, 2026. Born in Monterrey on April 24, 1936, he was known for Spanish dubbing roles including Bo Duke in The Dukes of Hazzard and the first voices of Philosopher Smurf and Brainy… · 12 February 2026 · February 2026
Alfred Chen Taiwanese politician dead at age 88
a Taiwanese business executive and politician, died on February 12, 2026, at the age of 88. Also known as Chen Fei-lung, he was born on October 2, 1937, in Hong Kong and was raised in Shanghai until he completed sixth… · China · 12 February 2026 · February 2026
Anastasios Papaligouras Greek politician dead at age 77
a Greek politician and lawyer, died on February 12, 2026. Born in Athens on April 14, 1948, he studied law at the University of Athens and earned a master’s in comparative European law at Brunel University of London. A member… · 12 February 2026 · February 2026
Bożena Dykiel Actress dead at age 77
a Polish theatre and film actress, died on February 12, 2026, at the age of 77. Born in Grabowo, Poland, on August 26, 1948, she worked as an actress from 1972 to 2026 · 12 February 2026 · February 2026
Joe Simon (director) Indian film director, heart attack dead at age 78
an Indian film director, actor, lyricist, and screenplay and story writer, died on February 12, 2026, of a heart attack. He was known for his work in Kannada cinema and directed films including "Mr. Vasu" (1995), "Wanted" (1993), "Ravivarma" (1992),… · 12 February 2026 · February 2026 · Simón
Dario Antiseri Italian philosopher dead at age 86
an Italian philosopher and academic, died on February 12, 2026, at the age of 86. He held a bachelor’s degree in Philosophy, summa cum laude, from the University of Perugia and spent many years as Full Professor of Methodology of… · 12 February 2026 · February 2026
Sarla Maheshwari (journalist) Indian journalist dead at age 71
an Indian journalist and news reader with DD National, died on February 12, 2026, at the age of 71. Born on 11 April 1954, she worked with Doordarshan from 1976, when she was selected as an announcer while still a… · 12 February 2026 · February 2026
2026 Tumbler Ridge shooting American mass murderer dead at age 18
an American mass murderer in the Tumbler Ridge shooting, died on February 12, 2026, following the mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, Canada. On February 10, 2026, Jesse Van Rootselaar killed her mother and half-brother at their home before… · 12 February 2026 · February 2026 · Suicide
Esa Pakarinen Jr. Finnish actor dead at age 78
a Finnish actor, died on February 12, 2026, at the age of 78. Born in Varkaus on December 12, 1947, he worked as an actor, comedian, director and puppeteer from 1977 to 2026. After graduating from the Helsinki Theatre Academy,… · 12 February 2026 · February 2026
Patricio Etcheverry Chilean Olympic javelin thrower dead at age 83
a Chilean Olympic javelin thrower, died on February 12, 2026. Born Patricio "Pedro" Etcheverry Etchevers on March 6, 1943, in Santiago, Chile, he competed in the men's javelin throw at the 1964 Summer Olympics. His personal best in the event… · 12 February 2026 · February 2026
Ömer Kaner Turkish football player (Fenerbahçe dead at age 74
a Turkish football player and coach, died on February 12, 2026, at the age of 74. A forward, he played for Eskişehirspor, Fenerbahçe and Karagümrük. He also served as head coach of the Turkey national futsal team and played, coached… · 12 February 2026 · February 2026
María Elena Álvarez Bernal Politician dead at age 95
a Mexican politician and member of the National Action Party (PAN), died on February 12, 2026, at the age of 95. A native of Zamora, Michoacán, she was elected to the Chamber of Deputies on four occasions. During her final… · 12 February 2026 · February 2026 · Maria
Pat Collins (American football) American football coach dead at age 84
an American football coach and the seventh head football coach for Northeast Louisiana University in Monroe, Louisiana, died on February 12, 2026. He was 84. Born on August 20, 1941, Collins graduated from Louisiana Tech before becoming a graduate assistant… · India · 12 February 2026 · February 2026
José Luis Russo Uruguayan footballer (Defensor dead at age 67
a Uruguayan footballer who played as a defender, died on February 12, 2026. Born in Montevideo, Uruguay, he played for clubs in Uruguay, Chile, Brazil and Colombia. After retiring, Russo coached children in Valencia, Spain, and Miami, United States. He… · 12 February 2026 · February 2026
Gordon Brown (rugby league) English rugby league player dead at age 95
the English rugby league player and coach who represented Great Britain and played for Leeds and Keighley, died on February 12, 2026, aged 95. Born in the Leeds district in 1930, Brown was a World Cup-winning professional rugby league footballer… · 12 February 2026 · February 2026
Elly Idris Indonesian football player and manager dead at age 63
an Indonesian football player and manager, died on February 12, 2026, at the age of 63. A midfielder, he made 15 appearances for the Indonesia national team. Idris died at Cinta Kasih Hospital in Ciputat, South Tangerang · 12 February 2026 · February 2026
Sandringham House British decorator for the British Royal Family dead at age 63
a British decorator for the British Royal Family, died on February 12, 2026. Sandringham House is a country house in the parish of Sandringham, Norfolk, England, and one of the royal residences of Charles III. The house stands on a… · 12 February 2026 · February 2026 · Other
Palmerston (cat) Mouser dead at age 11
the resident Chief Mouser of the UK’s Foreign & Commonwealth Office, died on February 12, 2026, aged 11–12. A black-and-white tuxedo cat, he was born in 2014 and came from Battersea Dogs & Cats Home. Palmerston held the post for… · 12 February 2026 · February 2026
Joana Lopes Portuguese systems engineer and anti-fascist dead at age 87
a Portuguese systems engineer and anti-fascist, died on February 12, 2026. Born Maria Joana de Menezes Lopes on October 11, 1938, in Lourenço Marques, now Maputo, in Mozambique, she attended high school in Portugal. She was a professor of logic… · 12 February 2026 · February 2026 · Other
Liane Engeman Dutch racing driver dead at age 81
a Dutch racing driver, died on February 12, 2026, at the age of 81. Born in Haarlem on March 24, 1944, she worked for her father's taxi company in Zandvoort and was driving by age 15. She was introduced to… · Britain · 12 February 2026 · February 2026
Sarla Maheshwari Indian journalist & news reader on DD National dead at age 71
an Indian journalist and news reader on DD National from 1976 to 2005, died on February 12, 2026. The available information identifies her as an Indian journalist and television news reader associated with DD National over nearly three decades. A… · 12 February 2026 · February 2026
Juhan Habicht Estonian translator and writer dead at age 72
an Estonian translator and writer, died on February 12, 2026, at the age of 72. He was a member of the Estonian Writers' Union and was best known for his editing work in the Estonian-language electronic science fiction magazine Algernon.… · 12 February 2026 · February 2026
Robert Daverman American topologist dead at age 84
an American topologist, died on February 12, 2026. Robert Jay Daverman was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on September 28, 1941. He earned a bachelor’s degree from Calvin College in 1963 and pursued doctoral study under R. H. Bing at… · 12 February 2026 · February 2026 · Other
Dani Arditi Israeli military officer dead at age 75
an Israeli military officer, died on February 12, 2026, aged 75. Born in Yir'on in 1951, the son of Egyptian emigrants, he enlisted in the Israel Defense Forces in 1970. He took part in Operation Sabena Flight 571 in 1972,… · 12 February 2026 · February 2026 · Other
Vangie Labalan Filipino actress (Manila by Night dead at age 83
a Filipino actress, comedian, acting coach and voice actress, died on February 12, 2026. Born Maria Cristina Bonghanoy in Bago, Negros Occidental, on January 20, 1943, she worked in film and television from 1964 to 2026. She was also a… · 12 February 2026 · February 2026
Michel Portal French composer dead at age 90
the French composer, saxophonist and clarinetist, died on February 12, 2026, at the age of 90. Born in Bayonne on November 27, 1935, he studied clarinet at the Conservatoire de Paris and conducting with Pierre Dervaux. Portal worked in both… · 12 February 2026 · February 2026