Deaths Tag: February 10
Andrew Ranken English drummer dead at age 72
Andrew Ranken, an English drummer best known for his work with the Pogues, died on February 10, 2026, at the age of 72. Born in London on November 13, 1953, he played with several bands during his career, including the… · 10 February 2026 · February 2026
Marie-Rose Tessier French supercentenarian dead at age 115
Marie-Rose Tessier, a French supercentenarian, died on February 10, 2026, at the age of 115. Born Marie-Rose Bousseau on May 21, 1910, in Beaurepaire, Vendée, she lived in France and, at the time of her death, was the oldest living… · 10 February 2026 · February 2026 · Other
Yesen Taskynbayev Oil refiner, politician dead at age 93
Yesen Taskynbayev, a Kazakh oil refiner and politician, died on February 10, 2026, at the age of 93. A member of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union, he served in the Supreme Soviet of the Kazakh Soviet Socialist Republic… · 10 February 2026 · February 2026
Jose de Venecia Jr. Politician dead at age 89
Jose de Venecia Jr., a Filipino politician and journalist who served as Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Philippines, died on February 10, 2026, at the age of 89. Also known as JDV, Joe De V or Manong… · 10 February 2026 · February 2026 · José
Ed Crane (executive) American libertarian activist dead at age 81
Ed Crane, an American libertarian activist and co-founder of the Cato Institute, died on February 10, 2026. He was 81. Crane, whose full name was Edward Harrison Crane, served as president of the Cato Institute until October 2012. In the… · 10 February 2026 · February 2026
Mehmed Emîn Bozarslan Turkish writer dead at age 91
Mehmed Emîn Bozarslan, a Turkish-Swedish Kurdish writer and translator, died on February 10, 2026. Born in Diyarbakır in south-eastern Turkey on 15 September 1934, he moved to Sweden as a political asylum seeker in 1978 and lived in Uppsala until… · 10 February 2026 · February 2026
Antonio Mereu Clerk dead at age 83
Antonio Mereu, an Italian politician, died on February 10, 2026, in Carbonia, Italy, at the age of 83. A member of the Union of the Centre, he served in the Chamber of Deputies from 2001 to 2013. Born in Sant'Antioco… · 10 February 2026 · February 2026
Tessa Richards Physician dead at age 75
Tessa Richards, a British physician, died on February 10, 2026, at the age of 75. Born in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England, on July 30, 1950, she studied at Bruton School for Girls in Somerset and medicine at the University of… · 10 February 2026 · February 2026
Des de Moor English writer and musician dead at age 64
Des de Moor, English writer, singer, musician and songwriter, died on February 10, 2026. In 1987, he formed The Irresistible Force with Morris Gould, also known as Mixmaster Morris. Among his best-known works was Darkness and Disgrace: Des de Moor… · 10 February 2026 · February 2026
Abdul Mannan Khan Bangladeshi politician dead at age 73
Abdul Mannan Khan, a Bangladeshi politician and former state minister of housing and public works, died on February 10, 2026, in Dhaka at the age of 73. Born on June 30, 1952, he was a Bangladesh Awami League politician and… · 10 February 2026 · February 2026
Júlio Soares de Moura Neto Brazilian naval officer, commander of the Navy dead at age 82
Júlio Soares de Moura Neto, a Brazilian naval officer who served as commander of the Navy from 2007 to 2015, died on February 10, 2026. He was born in Rio de Janeiro on March 20, 1943, and joined the Brazilian… · 10 February 2026 · February 2026 · Julio · Other
Janken Varden Norwegian theatre director dead at age 87
Janken Varden, the Norwegian theatre director associated with Oslo Nye Teater, died on February 10, 2026. Born in Oslo on 6 April 1938, he was a graduate of the University of Oslo Law School. He worked as a stage director… · 10 February 2026 · February 2026
Takamitsu Muraoka Japanese linguist dead at age 88
Takamitsu Muraoka, a Japanese linguist and Semitist, died on February 10, 2026, at the age of 88. He was Chair of Hebrew, Israelite Antiquities, and Ugaritic at Leiden University in the Netherlands from 1991 to 2003. Muraoka was noted for… · 10 February 2026 · February 2026
James Manclark British Olympic luger dead at age 86
James William McKinnon Manclark, a British luger who competed at the 1968 Winter Olympics, died on February 10, 2026, at the age of 86. Born in Peebles, Scotland, on December 3, 1939, he took up luge after discovering the sport… · 10 February 2026 · February 2026 · Other
Lina Brockdorff Maltese author dead at age 95
Lina Brockdorff, a Maltese author, playwright and radio broadcaster, died on February 10, 2026. She was born in Senglea on May 21, 1930, to Patrick and Mary Mahoney. Her early life was marked by the outbreak of World War II… · 10 February 2026 · February 2026
Eve Uusmees Estonian Olympic swimmer dead at age 89
Eve Uusmees, the Estonian Olympic swimmer, died on February 10, 2026, at the age of 89. Born in Tallinn in 1936, she was an Estonian breaststroke swimmer who won silver in the 4×100 m medley relay at the 1958 European… · 10 February 2026 · February 2026
Ed Crane (executive) American libertarian activist, co-founder of the Cato Institute dead at age 81
Edward Harrison Crane, an American libertarian activist and co-founder of the Cato Institute, died on February 10, 2026, at age 81. Crane served as the institute’s president until October 2012. In the 1970s, he was among the most active leaders… · 10 February 2026 · February 2026
Matz Skoog Swedish ballet dancer and artistic director dead at age 68
Matz Skoog, the Swedish ballet dancer and artistic director, died on February 10, 2026. Born in Stockholm on April 10, 1957, he trained with the Royal Swedish Ballet School. He was artistic director of the Royal New Zealand Ballet from… · England · 10 February 2026 · February 2026 · Other
Shelly Desai Actor dead at age 90
Shelly Desai, an Indian-born American actor best known for his work in "It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia" and "Men of a Certain Age," died on February 10, 2026, in Los Angeles at the age of 90. Born Shailesh H. Desai… · 10 February 2026 · February 2026
Nambatingue Toko Chadian footballer dead at age 73
Nambatingue Toko, a Chadian footballer, died on February 10, 2026. Nambatingue Tokomon Dieudonné, known as Nambatingue Toko, was a professional striker who spent his entire career in France. Born in Fort-Lamy, French-ruled Chad, now N'Djamena, he is best remembered for… · 10 February 2026 · February 2026
Vasco Ascolini Photographer dead at age 88
Vasco Ascolini, an Italian photographer, died on February 10, 2026, in Reggio Emilia, Italy, at the age of 88. Born in Reggio Emilia on May 10, 1937, he worked as a photographer and, from 1973 to 1990, collaborated with the… · 10 February 2026 · February 2026
Iosif Szakács Romanian footballer dead at age 92
Iosif Szakács, the Romanian footballer and manager known as Iosif Szakács I, died on February 10, 2026. He grew up in Șimleu Silvaniei and later played for Flamura Roșie Arad, with whom he won the Romanian title in 1954. He… · 10 February 2026 · February 2026
Anne Gambrill New Zealand lawyer and judge dead at age 91
Anne Gambrill, a New Zealand lawyer and judge, died on February 10, 2026, aged 91. Born Anne Gertrude Shorland in Wellington in 1934, she was the first woman to sit on the High Court bench in New Zealand and the… · 10 February 2026 · February 2026
Mark Smith (American football) American football player (Arizona Cardinals dead at age 51
Mark Smith, an American football player who played defensive tackle in the National Football League and for the Arizona Cardinals, died on February 10, 2026, at age 51. Born in Vicksburg, Mississippi, he played college football for the Auburn Tigers… · 10 February 2026 · February 2026
Shutaro Iida Castlevania series, Bloodstained series dead at age 52
Shutaro Iida, a Japanese video game programmer, died on February 10, 2026, at the age of 52. He was born on March 11, 1973, and worked at Konami from 1996 to 2015, mainly as a programmer in various areas. Iida… · 10 February 2026 · February 2026 · Other
King T. Leatherbury Trainer dead at age 92
King T. Leatherbury, an American racehorse trainer, died on February 10, 2026, at the age of 92. Born King Taylor Leatherbury on March 26, 1933, in Shady Side, Maryland, he was a Thoroughbred trainer who ranked fifth all-time in wins… · 10 February 2026 · February 2026 · Other
Femke Boersma Dutch actress (Het Wonderlijke leven van Willem Parel dead at age 90
Femke Boersma, the Dutch actress known for her role in Het Wonderlijke leven van Willem Parel, died on February 10, 2026, at the age of 90. Born in Amsterdam on 11 December 1935, she began her career in the late… · 10 February 2026 · February 2026
András Riedlmayer Hungarian-born American art historian dead at age 79
András Riedlmayer, a Hungarian-born American art historian and librarian, died on February 10, 2026. Born in Budapest in 1947, he studied at the University of Chicago and at Princeton University, where he lectured in Ottoman history and Near Eastern Studies.… · 10 February 2026 · February 2026
Selwyn Cushing Businessman dead at age 89
Selwyn Cushing, a New Zealand businessman and accountant, died on February 10, 2026, aged 89. Sir Selwyn John Cushing was born in Hastings on 1 September 1936 and was educated at Hastings Boys' High School. In 1964, he married Kaye… · 10 February 2026 · February 2026 · Other
Pekka Vennamo Finnish politician dead at age 81
Pekka Vennamo, a Finnish politician and corporate executive, died on February 10, 2026. He led the Finnish Rural Party from 1979 to 1989 and served in the Parliament of Finland from 1972 to 1975 for the constituency of Helsinki and… · 10 February 2026 · February 2026
Serge Stresser French Olympic weightlifter dead at age 72
Serge Stresser, a French Olympic weightlifter, died on February 10, 2026, at the age of 72. Born in Haguenau, France, on September 28, 1953, he competed in the men's bantamweight event at the 1976 Summer Olympics. He died in Schweighouse-sur-Moder,… · 10 February 2026 · February 2026
Burke Scott
American basketball player and coach (Indiana Hoosiers) · 10 February 2025 · February 2025 · February 10
Benny Chastain
American racing driver (ARCA Menards Series) · 10 February 2025 · February 2025 · February 10
Mary Ellen W. Smoot
American religious leader · 10 February 2025 · February 2025 · February 10 · Other · Smoot
Stefan Nieminen
Swedish journalist (TV4) · 10 February 2025 · February 2025 · February 10 · Štefan
Chris Moore
British science fiction illustrator · 10 February 2025 · February 2025 · February 10
Joseph Saumarez Smith
British horseracing administrator · 10 February 2025 · February 2025 · February 10 · Other · Smith
Fabio de Jesús Morales Grisales
Colombian Roman Catholic prelate · 10 February 2025 · February 2025 · February 10 · Grisales · Fábio · Other
K. C. Carlson
American comic book editor (Legion of Super-Heroes · 10 February 2025 · February 2025 · February 10 · Carlson
Georgios Roubanis
Greek pole vaulter · 10 February 2025 · February 2025 · February 10 · Greek · Other
Jan Martin Jensen
Norwegian music executive · 10 February 2025 · February 2025 · February 10 · Jensen · Other
Margarita Forés
Filipino chef · 10 February 2025 · February 2025 · February 10 · Filipino · Other
Ginette Moulin
French department store executive · 10 February 2025 · February 2025 · February 10 · French · Other
Ted S. Nelson
Guamanian politician · 10 February 2025 · February 2025 · February 10 · Nelson
John Cernuto
American poker player · 10 February 2025 · February 2025 · February 10
Raosaheb Rangnath Borade
Indian novelist (Pachola) · 10 February 2025 · February 2025 · February 10 · Borade
Edith Mathis
Swiss operatic soprano · 10 February 2025 · February 2025 · February 10 · Swiss
Athos Pisoni
Brazilian Olympic sports shooter (1976) · 10 February 2025 · February 2025 · February 10 · Other
Boubacar Biro Diallo
Guinean politician · 10 February 2025 · February 2025 · February 10 · Diallo
Ladislav Burlas
Slovak composer and musicologist · 10 February 2024 · February 2024 · February 10
Kelvin Kiptum
Kenyan long-distance runner · 10 February 2024 · February 2024 · February 10
Ton van der Laaken
Dutch korfball player and coach · 10 February 2024 · February 2024 · February 10 · Laaken · Dutch
Vladyslav Rykov
Ukrainian military pilot · 10 February 2024 · February 2024 · February 10 · Other
Enass Muzamel
42–43 · 10 February 2024 · February 2024 · February 10 · Other
Abimbola Ogunbanjo
Nigerian businessman · 10 February 2024 · February 2024 · February 10 · Other
Hans J. Van Miegroet
art historian and educator · 10 February 2024 · February 2024 · February 10 · Miegroet
Ásmundur Bjarnason
Icelandic Olympic sprinter (1952) · 10 February 2024 · February 2024 · February 10
Füruzan
91 · 10 February 2024 · February 2024 · February 10 · Other
P. S. Sridhar
Indian actor (Anjathe) · 10 February 2024 · February 2024 · February 10 · Sridhar
Harold Mitchell
Australian entrepreneur · 10 February 2024 · February 2024 · February 10 · Other
P.S. Sridhar
Indian actor (Anjathe) · 10 February 2024 · February 2024 · February 10
Bruce DeMars
American naval admiral · 10 February 2024 · February 2024 · February 10 · Other
Antonio Rački
Croatian Olympic cross-country skier · 10 February 2024 · February 2024 · February 10
Marguerite Jauzelon
French teacher and volunteer paramedic · 10 February 2023 · February 2023 · February 10 · French · Other
René-Samuel Sirat
French rabbi · 10 February 2023 · February 2023 · February 10 · French · Other
Larry Coyer
American football coach (Tampa Bay Buccaneers · 10 February 2023 · February 2023 · February 10 · Other
Abdelkader Drif
Algerian sporting director · 10 February 2023 · February 2023 · February 10 · Other
Jaroslav Provazník
Czechoslovak handball player · 10 February 2023 · February 2023 · February 10
Robert Hébras
French Holocaust survivor · 10 February 2023 · February 2023 · February 10 · French · Other