David R. Cooke dead at age 88
David R. Cooke, a Canadian politician and lawyer,
died on July 20, 2026, at the age of 88. Born in Oshawa on August 4, 1937, he studied at Queen’s University,…
David Lucas dead at age 58, Spanish politician, secretary of state for transport, senator, and mayo…
David Lucas, the Spanish politician who served as secretary of state for transport in 2023,
died on July 20, 2026, aged 58. Born Francisco David Lucas Parrón in Madrid on…
Francesco Massaro dead at age 90
Francesco Massaro, the Italian film director and screenwriter behind films including Il generale dorme in piedi, Il lupo e l'agnello and Private Affairs,
died on July 20, 2026. Born in…
Werner Enke dead at age 85
Werner Enke, the German film actor and screenwriter,
died on July 20, 2026. Born in Berlin on April 25, 1941, he began his career in 1963 and was also known…
Edwin Smith dead at age 92
Edwin Smith, the English cricketer who spent his entire first-class career with Derbyshire,
died on July 20, 2026, aged 92. Born in Grassmoor, Derbyshire, on January 2, 1934, he played…
Roland Korn dead at age 96
Roland Korn, the German architect whose work helped shape major public buildings in East Berlin,
died on July 20, 2026, at the age of 96. Born on May 11, 1930,…
Claudio Strunz dead at age 59
Claudio Strunz, an Argentine thrash metal drummer best known for his work with Hermética and Malón,
died on July 20, 2026. He was 59. Born on November 11, 1966, in…
Günther Czichon dead at age 96
Günther Czichon, a German politician and engineer,
died on July 20, 2026, aged 96. Born in Bremen on May 19, 1930, he was a member of the Social Democratic Party…
Sir Christopher Ondaatje dead at age 93
Sir Christopher Ondaatje, the Sri Lankan-born Canadian-English businessman, philanthropist and Olympic bobsledder,
died on July 20, 2026, aged 93. Born Philip Christopher Ondaatje in Kandy, Ceylon, on February 22, 1933,…
Eva Viežnaviec dead at age 54
Eva Viežnaviec, a Belarusian writer and journalist,
died on July 20, 2026, at the age of 54. Also known as Yeva Vezhnavets, she was born in 1972 in Zahallie and…
Stephen Gollogly dead
Stephen Gollogly, a teacher and Gaelic footballer from Monaghan,
died on July 20, 2026. Known by the nickname “The jynx,” he played for Carrickmacross Emmets and represented Monaghan at senior…
Françoise Coquet dead at age 83
Françoise Coquet, a French television producer and screenwriter,
died on July 20, 2026, of complications from dementia with Lewy bodies. She was 83. Born on September 12, 1942, in Vosges,…
Hans Roordink dead at age 82
Hans Roordink, the Dutch footballer who played as a forward,
died on July 20, 2026, at the age of 82. Born in Enschede on September 8, 1943, he built his…
Eddie Joyal dead at age 86
Eddie Joyal, a Canadian ice hockey player who skated for the Los Angeles Kings and Edmonton Oilers,
died on July 20, 2026. He was 86. Born Edward Abel Joyal in…
Joachim Kerzel dead at age 84
Joachim Kerzel, the German dubbing actor known for voicing characters in The Great Cheese Robbery and WALL-E,
died on July 20, 2026. Born on December 10, 1941, in Zabrze, he…
Rang Thurapon dead at age 69
Rang Thurapon, a Thai politician and businessman,
died on July 20, 2026, at the age of 69. Born on April 1, 1957, in Phen district, Thailand, he was a member…
Ahn Dong-seon dead at age 90
Ahn Dong-seon, a South Korean politician and civil servant who served in the National Assembly in two stretches from 1985 to 1988 and again from 1992 to 2004,
died on…
Dmitry Podnozov dead at age 65
Dmitry Podnozov, a Russian actor known for Heart of the World and Seven Invisible Men,
died on July 20, 2026. Born on December 17, 1961, in Leningrad, he worked in…
Kevin Keegan dead at age 75
Kevin Keegan, the English football player and manager who became one of the most admired figures in the game,
died on July 20, 2026. Born Joseph Kevin Keegan in Armthorpe…
John C. Dvorak dead at age 80
John C. Dvorak, an American tech writer and broadcaster,
died on July 20, 2026, at age 80. He wrote about technology and personal computing for decades, serving as a columnist…
Vibert Cornwall dead at age 87
Vibert Cornwall, the Vincentian jazz singer known professionally as Ray King,
died on July 20, 2026. Born Vibert Edmund Cornwall in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines in October 1938, he…
Terry Lewis dead at age 90
Terry Lewis, the British politician who served as Labour MP for Worsley from 1983 to 2005,
died on July 20, 2026. Born Terence Lewis on December 29, 1935, he was…
Vladimir Kuznetsov dead at age 81
Vladimir Kuznetsov, a Russian Olympic cyclist who competed at the 1968 and 1972 Summer Games,
died on July 20, 2026. He was born in Moscow on May 13, 1945, and…
Scott Dureau dead at age 39
Scott Dureau, an Australian rugby league player who represented the Newcastle Knights and Catalans Dragons,
died on July 20, 2026, aged 39. Born in Taree, New South Wales, on July…
Patrick Tse dead at age 89
Patrick Tse, the Hong Kong actor known for work in The Legend of the Condor Heroes, Shaolin Soccer and Time,
died on July 20, 2026. Born Tse Ka-yuk on August…
Alexis Stamatis dead at age 67, Writer, screenwriter
Alexis Stamatis, a Greek writer and screenwriter,
died on July 20, 2026, in Athens, one day after his 66th birthday. Born in Athens on July 19, 1960, he studied architecture…
John Jansen dead at age 78, Canadian politician, British Columbia MLA
John Jansen, a Canadian politician and British Columbia MLA,
died on July 20, 2026, at the age of 78. Born in Chilliwack on October 27, 1947, he represented the Social…
Amor Deloso dead at age 87, Filipino politician, governor of Zambales
Amor Deloso, a Filipino politician who served as governor of Zambales,
died on July 20, 2026. He was born on September 3, 1938, in Botolan, Zambales, and his public career…
Zale Parry dead at age 93
Zale Parry, an American scuba diver and actress,
died on July 20, 2026. She was 93. Born in Milwaukee on March 19, 1933, Parry became known as a pioneer in…
Chang Chang-sun dead at age 83, South Korean wrestler, Olympic silver medalist
Chang Chang-sun, the South Korean wrestler who won an Olympic silver medal,
died on July 20, 2026. Born in Incheon on June 12, 1942, and also known as Jang Chang-seon,…
Roy Jackson dead at age 94
Roy Jackson, a British chemical engineer,
died on July 20, 2026, aged 94. Born in Manchester on October 6, 1931, he attended Bolton School before his studies were interrupted by…
Carl Kunasek dead at age 94, American politician, member of the Arizona Senate
Carl Kunasek, an American politician who served in the Arizona Senate and Arizona House of Representatives, died July 20, 2026. He was 94. Kunasek, also known as Carl James Kunasek,…
Clint Reilly dead at age 79
Clint Reilly, an American real estate investor and owner of the San Francisco Examiner,
died on July 20, 2026. He was 79. Born Clinton Thomas Reilly in Oakland in 1947,…
Charlie Brueckman dead at age 90
Charlie Brueckman, an American football player who played for the Washington Redskins and the Los Angeles Chargers,
died on July 20, 2026. Born Charles William Brueckman on November 23, 1935,…
Derek Ryder dead at age 79
Derek Ryder, the English footballer who played for Rochdale, Southport and Cardiff City,
died on July 20, 2026. Born Derek Francis Ryder in Leeds on February 18, 1947, he was…