Don Schlitz, an American songwriter known for "The Gambler," "Forever and Ever, Amen" and "When You Say Nothing at All," died on April 16, 2026. He was 73. Schlitz wrote more than 20 No. 1 hits on the country music… · 16 April 2026 · April 2026
Don C. Childers, an American politician and contractor who served in the Florida Senate from 1975 to 1990, died on March 27, 2026, at the age of 94. Born Donnell Carl Childers in Skipperville, Alabama, on March 3, 1932, he… · 27 March 2026 · March 2026
Don Baird, an Australian Olympic pole vaulter who competed in 1976, died on March 3, 2026. Born Donald George Baird on 29 May 1951, he was coached by Walter Chisholm and set a personal best of 5.53 metres on 16… · 03 March 2026 · March 2026
Donald Eugene McCune, an American ten-pin bowler, died on February 28, 2026, at age 89. Born on October 9, 1936, in Morrison, Illinois, he grew up in Munster, Indiana, served in the U.S. Army and began bowling seriously in all-Army… · 28 February 2026 · February 2026 · Other
Don Nigro, an American playwright, died on February 9, 2026. Born on September 30, 1949, in Canton, Ohio, he wrote plays including Anima Mundi and The Dark Sonnets of the Lady, both of which were nominated for the National Repertory… · 09 February 2026 · February 2026
Don Adams, an American country singer, died on February 1, 2026. Born in Ross County, Ohio, on January 4, 1941, he often supported George Jones, including on Live at Dancetown U.S.A. (1965), and also sang with Johnny Paycheck. Adams was… · 01 February 2026 · February 2026
Don Bryant, the American rhythm and blues singer and songwriter known for "I Can't Stand the Rain," died on December 26, 2025, at age 83. Born Donald Maurice Bryant on April 4, 1942, in Memphis, Tennessee, he began singing in… · 26 December 2025 · December 2025
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