Obituary: David Ring, dead at age 72
David Ring, an American evangelist and motivational speaker, died September 26, 2026, aged 72. Known for speaking openly about living with cerebral palsy, he began challenging audiences in 1973 with…
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David Millage, died aged 73
David Millage, an American politician and lawyer who served in the Iowa House of Representatives from 1991 to 2003, died on September 26, 2026, aged 73. Born in Portland, Oregon,…
Obituary: David Marsden, dead at age 85
David Marsden, the Canadian radio broadcaster and program director who helped shape Toronto radio as a disc jockey and later guided CFNY-FM’s influential “Spirit of Radio” identity, died on September…
David Hollister dies at age 84
David Hollister, the American politician who served in the Michigan House of Representatives and later as mayor of Lansing, died on September 23, 2026, aged 84. Born in Kalamazoo, Michigan,…
David C. Kronick dead at age 94
David C. Kronick, an American politician and member of the New Jersey General Assembly, died on September 15, 2026, at age 94. A Democrat, he represented the 32nd Legislative District…
David Arnason dies at 86
David Arnason, a Canadian author and poet, died on September 14, 2026, aged 86. Born in Gimli, Manitoba, he was of Icelandic descent and often wrote about the Icelandic community…
David Worth passed away at age 86
David Worth, an American film director and cinematographer, died September 7, 2026, aged 86. Born in Los Angeles on March 2, 1940, he built a career behind the camera on…
David Cobb,, died aged 63
David Cobb, the Green Party of the United States candidate for president in the 2004 United States presidential election, died on September 7, 2026, at age 63. Known also as…
David Worth passed away at age 86
David Worth, an American film director and cinematographer, died on September 7, 2026, aged 86. Born March 2, 1940, he built a career behind the camera on more than twenty…
David McDermott death at age 38
David McDermott, the English footballer who played as a winger, died on September 2, 2026, aged 38. Born in Stourbridge on 6 February 1988, he was also known as David…
Death of P. David Pearson at age 85
P. David Pearson, an American literary scholar and reading and literacy scholar, died on August 30, 2026, aged 85. He was professor emeritus in the School of Education at the…
Death of David Thauberger at age 77
David Thauberger, a Canadian painter, died on August 27, 2026, at age 77. Born in Holdfast, Saskatchewan, he became known for paintings shaped by popular culture, postcard imagery, folk art…
Obituary: David Odell, dead at age 83
David Odell, an American television writer and screenwriter, died on August 27, 2026, aged 83. He wrote for The Muppet Show and later worked on screenplays including The Dark Crystal…
David Charles obituary: died at age 26
David Charles, the British philosopher, died on August 12, 2026, aged 26. Known professionally as David Owain Maurice Charles, he taught philosophy and classics at Yale University and held posts…
Obituary: David H. Lund, dead at age 86
David H. Lund, an American philosopher and writer, died on August 9, 2026, aged 86. Born David Herbert Lund in Roseau, Minnesota, on October 23, 1939, he studied at the…
David Owori passes away at age 27
David Owori, a Ugandan footballer with SC Villa and the Uganda national team, died on August 5, 2026, aged 27, after complications from beating. Born in Tororo on September 23,…
David Z passes away at age 78
David Z, the American record producer and musician known for his work on “She Drives Me Crazy” and “Looking for a New Love,” died on August 2, 2026, aged 78.…
David Trewavas has died at age 63
David Trewavas, the New Zealand politician who served as mayor of Taupō from 2013 to 2025, died on July 28, 2026, aged 63. He led the Taupō District Council as…
David Douglas, 12th Marquess of Queensberry, died aged 96
David Douglas, 12th Marquess of Queensberry, a British aristocrat and pottery designer, died on July 22, 2026, at the age of 96. Born David Harrington Angus Douglas in London on…
David R. Cooke has died 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 passes away at age 58
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…
Obituary: David Willey, dead at age 93
David Willey died on July 12, 2026. He was a British journalist. He worked for the BBC and Reuters during his career. Tags Journalists, 12 July 2026, Britain, Cancer, David,…
David Emil Mungello, died aged 82
David Emil Mungello died on July 4, 2026. He was an American historian. Tags Scientists, 04 July 2026, America, Capricorn, David, Mungello, July 2026, July 4
David E. Potter passed away at age 82
David E. Potter died on June 28, 2026. He was a South African microcomputer manufacturer. Tags Other, 28 June 2026, David, Potter, June 2026, June 28, South Africa
David S. Doty obituary: died at age 96
David S. Doty, an American jurist who served as a judge of the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota, died on June 27, 2026, at age 96.…
David Andrews obituary: died at age 91
David Andrews, an Irish politician who served as minister for foreign affairs and defence and represented Dublin in the Dáil for nearly four decades, died on June 27, 2026, aged…
David Hencke dies at 79
David Hencke, the British investigative journalist and writer who worked for The Guardian, died on June 26, 2026. A long-serving figure in political reporting, he began as a student journalist…
Death of David B. Danbom at age 79
David B. Danbom, an American historian and author, died on June 26, 2026, aged 79. He taught agricultural history at North Dakota State University from 1974 to 2010 and was…
Obituary: David Clayton-Thomas, dead at age 84
David Clayton-Thomas, the British-Canadian singer best known as the lead vocalist of Blood, Sweat & Tears, died on June 24, 2026, at age 84. Born David Henry Thomsett on September…
David W. Rohde, died aged 82
David W. Rohde, a political scientist whose research focused on politics in the United States, died on June 20, 2026, aged 82. Born in Buffalo, New York, he taught at…
David Kinsella death at age 89
David Kinsella, the New Zealand cricket umpire and former player, died on June 16, 2026, aged 89. Born in New Plymouth on February 23, 1937, David Arthur Kinsella stood in…
David Gamble passed away at age 70
David Gamble, a British film editor whose work included Shakespeare in Love, Veronica Guerin and Shopgirl, died on June 12, 2026. He was 70. Born on June 24, 1955, in…
David Hockney dies at age 88
David Hockney, the English painter, draughtsman, printmaker, stage designer and photographer, died on June 11, 2026, at the age of 88. Born in Bradford, West Riding of Yorkshire, on July…
Death of David Cayley at age 80
David Cayley died on June 10, 2026. Tags Journalists, Writers, 10 June 2026, Canada, Cancer, Cayley, David, June 10, June 2026
David Fairrington passes away at age 85
David Fairrington, an American painter known for his realistic portraits and a range of other subjects, died on June 10, 2026, at age 85. Born David Neal Fairrington on October…
David Kaplunov, died aged 91
David Kaplunov died on June 6, 2026. Tags Scientists, 06 June 2026, David, Kaplunov, Russia, June 2026, June 6
David Sheiner dies at 98
David Sheiner, an American actor whose career spanned television, film and Broadway, died on June 5, 2026, at the age of 98. Born in New York City on January 13,…
David Baron death at age 93
David Baron, an English actor known for Doctor Who, The Avengers and The Reptile, died on June 3, 2026. He was 93. Born in Birmingham on April 7, 1933, Baron…
Obituary: David R. Williams, dead at age 71
David R. Williams died June 2, 2026. He was an American aerospace and mechanical engineer and a fellow of the American Physical Society. No further details were immediately available. Tags…
David Robert Williams, died aged 71
David Robert Williams, an American aerospace and mechanical engineer and fellow of the American Physical Society, died on June 2, 2026. He spent 42 years at the Illinois Institute of…
David J. Halberstam dies at age 74
David J. Halberstam, an American sports broadcaster and producer, died on June 2, 2026, at age 74. Born October 7, 1951, he served as executive vice president and general manager…
David Henderson passed away at age 83
David Henderson, an American writer and poet, died on May 14, 2026, at the age of 83. He was a co-founder of the Black Arts Movement in the 1960s and…
David Morelock dies at 94
David Morelock, an American opera director, died on May 13, 2026. Born on July 16, 1931, he was a stage director of opera whose work was closely associated with the…
David Lewis obituary: died at age 85
David Lewis died on May 11, 2026. He was a Welsh cricketer. Tags Athletes, 11 May 2026, David, Lewis, Wales, May 11, May 2026
David Lee passes away at age 82
David Lee, an American football player who was a punter for the Baltimore Colts, died on May 11, 2026, at age 82. Born in Shreveport, Louisiana, and raised in Minden,…
David Burke dies at age 91
David Burke, the English actor known for his roles in "Sherlock Holmes," "Reilly, Ace of Spies" and "The Love School," died on May 14, 2026, aged 91. Born in Liverpool…
David Plowden passed away at age 93
David Plowden, an American photographer, died on May 4, 2026. He was born on October 9, 1932, in Boston and became known for historical documentary photographs of urban cities, steam…
David Kendall, died aged 68
David Kendall, an American television writer and producer and film director, died on May 2, 2026, at age 68. He worked on television series including "Boy Meets World" and "Growing…
Death of David Daker at age 90
David Daker died on April 30, 2026. He was an actor. Tags Actors, 30 April 2026, Daker, David, England, April 2026, April 30
Death of David Allan Coe at age 86
David Allan Coe, an American country singer and songwriter, died on April 29, 2026, at the age of 86. He was known for songs including "Mona Lisa Lost Her Smile"…
David Klahr obituary: died at age 86
David Klahr, an American psychologist, died on April 26, 2026, at age 86. He was known for his research in cognitive development, psychology of science, and educational psychology, including work…
David Malouf has died at age 92
David Malouf, the Australian writer, died on April 22, 2026, at the age of 92. Born in Brisbane on March 20, 1934, he was a novelist, short story writer, poet,…
Obituary: David Scott, dead at age 80
David Scott, an American politician and member of the House of Representatives since 2003, died on April 22, 2026, at age 80. He served as the U.S. representative for Georgia's…
Death of David Wilcock at age 53
David Wilcock, an American paranormal writer and media personality, died on April 20, 2026, by suicide by gunshot. He was 53. Wilcock was born in Rotterdam, New York, on March…
David Mena obituary: died at age 73
David Mena, an Israeli politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Knesset from 1992 to 1996, died on April 18, 2026, at the age of 73. Born…
David McKinley obituary: died at age 79
David McKinley, the American politician who served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from 2011 to 2023, died on April 17, 2026, at age 79. Born in…
David Smith obituary: died at age 82
David Smith, an Australian politician and Western Australia MLA from 1983 to 1996, died on April 16, 2026, aged 82. He was a Labor Party member of the Legislative Assembly…
Obituary: David Kahler, dead at age 89
David Kahler, an American architect and photographer, died on May 14, 2026, at age 89. Kahler led the Milwaukee-based firm Kahler Slater for much of his career. His work included…
David Kabua obituary: died at age 74
David Kabua, a Marshallese politician who served as president from 2020 to 2024, died on April 8, 2026, of cancer. He was born in Majuro in 1951 and represented Wotho…
David Wiffen died at age 84
David Wiffen died on April 5, 2026. He was an English-Canadian folk singer-songwriter, known for "Driving Wheel." David Wiffen, 84, English–Canadian folk singer-songwriter ("Driving Wheel"). Tags Musicians, 05 April 2026,…
David Riondino died at age 73
David Riondino, the Italian singer-songwriter, actor and writer, died on March 29, 2026, at age 73. Born in Florence on June 10, 1952, he began his career in the mid-1970s…
Obituary: David Cabrero, dead at age 49
David Cabrero, a Spanish Olympic track cyclist, died on March 27, 2026, after a long illness. Born in Madrid on December 11, 1976, Cabrero competed in two events at the…
David B. Cornstein, died aged 87
David B. Cornstein, an American businessman and diplomat and U.S. ambassador to Hungary from 2018 to 2020, died on March 26, 2026, at age 87. Cornstein was nominated to the…
David Winnick dead at age 92
David Winnick, the British Labour Party politician who served as a Member of Parliament from 1966 to 1970 and from 1979 to 2017, died on March 25, 2026, aged 92.…
David Sklansky, died aged 78
David Sklansky, an American professional poker player and author, died on March 23, 2026, in Las Vegas, Nevada, of heart failure. He was 78. Born in Teaneck, New Jersey, on…
David Simon dies at 63
David E. Simon, the American real estate developer and chief executive officer of Simon Property Group, died on March 22, 2026, at age 64. He was chairman and CEO of…
David H. Waldeck death at age 69
David H. Waldeck, an American chemist, died in Invalid Date. Waldeck was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, on September 5, 1956. He earned a BS degree from the University of Cincinnati…
David Sage dies at age 85
David Sage, an American actor known for The Birdcage, Campus Cops and Highway to Heaven, died on March 12, 2026, at age 85. Born David Rohan Sage in Syracuse, New…
David Rokni died at age 94
David Rokni, an Israeli reserve colonel who served as the commander of the annual Israel Independence Day torch-lighting ceremony on Mount Herzl in Jerusalem for nearly four decades, died on…
David Keene, died aged 80
David Keene, an American political consultant, died on March 8, 2026, in Baltimore, Maryland, at the age of 80. He was also a presidential advisor and newspaper editor, and served…
David Wilde died at age 75
David Wilde, an English cricketer who played for Derbyshire, died on March 7, 2026. Born in Glossop on 3 July 1950, he played first-class cricket for Derbyshire in 1971 and…
Obituary: David Brigati, dead at age 85
David Brigati, an American singer, died on March 7, 2026, at age 85. Sometimes known as “the fifth Rascal,” he was born on October 29, 1940, in Passaic, New Jersey,…
Obituary: David Eugene Fellhauer, dead at age 86
David Eugene Fellhauer, an American Roman Catholic prelate, died on March 3, 2026, at the age of 86. He served as Bishop of Victoria in Texas from 1990 to 2015.…
David Kirch has died at age 89
David Kirch, an English art collector and philanthropist, died on March 2, 2026. Sir David Roderick Kirch, KBE, was a British businessman, collector and philanthropist. Over his lifetime, he built…
David Botstein dead at age 83
David Botstein, an American biologist, died on February 27, 2026. He was director of the Lewis-Sigler Institute for Integrative Genomics at Princeton University from 2003 to 2013 and held the…
David Chadwick, died aged 81
David Chadwick, an American Zen Buddhist priest and writer, died on February 23, 2026. Born in Fort Worth, Texas, on February 9, 1945, he moved to California in 1966 to…
David Harding passes away at age 88
David Harding, a Scottish artist and teacher, died on February 21, 2026, aged 88. He was best known for his residency as a town artist in the new town of…
David Judge died at age 75
David Judge, a British political scientist and writer, died on February 20, 2026, at the age of 75 from oesophageal cancer. He was based at the University of Strathclyde, where…
David Heywood Swartz passed away at age 83
David Heywood Swartz, an American diplomat who served as U.S. ambassador to Belarus, died on February 19, 2026. Born in Chicago on March 3, 1942, he served as chargé d'affaires…
David Hays obituary: died at age 95
David Hays, an American scenic and lighting designer, died on February 15, 2026, in Essex, Connecticut. He was the founding artistic director of the National Theatre of the Deaf and…
David Harpp dead at age -1
David Harpp, a Canadian chemist and science communicator, died on February 14, 2026, at age 89. He was an award-winning university professor and held the Tomlinson Chair in Science Education…
David Federman, died aged 81
David Federman, an Israeli stockbroker and basketball club owner, died on February 8, 2026. Born in Tel Aviv on September 24, 1944, he was known for his business career, including…
David J. Farber obituary: died at age 91
David J. Farber, an American computer scientist and professor of computer science, died on February 7, 2026, at age 91. He was noted for major contributions to programming languages and…
David Triesman, dies at 82
British politician and union leader Died on Saturday January 31st 2026
David Andrews obituary: died at age 90
British actor and director Died on Tuesday January 27th 2026
David Abulafia, died aged 76
British historian (The Great Sea: A Human History of the Mediterranean) Died on Sunday January 25th 2026
David Young dies at 80
David Young, an English footballer who played for Charlton Athletic, Southend United and Newcastle United, died on January 18, 2026, aged 80. A central defender, he made 209 appearances in…
Death of David Thomas at age 83
David Thomas, British crown jeweller, died on January 18, 2026, of complications from Alzheimer’s disease. David Vyvyan Thomas MVO was Crown Jeweller for the British monarchy and worked for the…
Death of David Annoussamy at age 98
Indian judge Died on Saturday January 17th 2026
David Webb passed away at age 60
Hong Kong activist investor Died on Tuesday January 13th 2026
David Collier died at age 70
English sports administrator Died on Tuesday January 13th 2026
Obituary: David M., dead at age 87
American Army general Died on Friday January 9th 2026
David Quail passes away at age 88
South African politician and educator Died on Friday January 9th 2026
Obituary: David Branch, dead at age 77
Canadian ice hockey administrator. Commissioner of the Ontario Hockey League (1979-2024) Died on Monday January 5th 2026
David E. Mitchell dies at 75
David E. Mitchell, an American medical activist and founder of Patients for Affordable Drugs Now, died on January 2, 2026. Mitchell, also known as David Emerson Mitchell, was an American…
David Heap dies at age 76
David Heap, an English-born Ireland-based actor known for his roles in Fair City and Botched, died on December 30, 2025. Born in Cinderford, Gloucestershire, he initially worked for Procter &…
David Rosen dead at age 95
David M. Rosen, an American businessman and co-founder of Sega, died on December 25, 2025, at age 95. Born on January 22, 1930, in Brooklyn, New York, he served in…
David Young death at age 89
David Reginald Young, an American-British lawyer and academic, died on December 24, 2025, in Oxford, England, at the age of 89. He served as a Special Assistant at the National…
David Pinner, died aged 85
David Pinner, the British actor and novelist best known for Ritual, died on December 22, 2025, aged 85. Born in Peterborough, England, on October 6, 1940, he trained at the…