Deaths on February 9

This archive lists notable deaths associated with February 9 across multiple years. For the specific 2026 archive, see Deaths on February 9, 2026.

Victor Sarusi dead at age 81

Victor Sarusi died on February 9, 2026. He was an Israeli footballer who played for Maccabi Netanya. No further details about his death were provided. Victor Sarusi (Hebrew: ויקטור סרוסי;…

Jim Robson dead at age 91

Jim Robson, a Canadian sportscaster and broadcaster best known for his long run as the Vancouver Canucks' play-by-play announcer, died on February 9, 2026, at the age of 91. Born…

Teresa de Lauretis, died aged 87

Teresa de Lauretis, an Italian activist, author and academic, died on February 9, 2026. She was a Distinguished Professor Emerita of the History of Consciousness at the University of California,…

Enrico Benzing, died aged 93

Enrico Benzing, the Italian journalist and engineer, died on February 9, 2026. He was 93. Benzing wrote for La Gazzetta dello Sport as motoring editor and Formula One race reporter,…

Don Nigro dead at age 76

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…

Assad Ali died at age 88

Assad Ali, a Syrian literary critic and academic, died on February 9, 2026. He was a professor of Arabic literature at the University of Damascus, a prolific writer of contemporary…

Eddy Antoine, died aged 76

Eddy Antoine, a Haitian footballer, died on February 9, 2026. He played as a midfielder and represented the Haiti national team at international level. Antoine also played for Racing CH…