James Walker dies at age 38
James Walker, the English-born Antiguan and Barbudan footballer who played as a striker, died on October 1, 2026, aged 38. Born in the London Borough of Hackney on November 25,…
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James Becket has died at age 89
James Becket, an American filmmaker and human rights lawyer, died on September 22, 2026, aged 89. Born in New York City on October 5, 1936, he built a career that…
James Storme dies at 83
James Storme, the Belgian footballer and manager, died on September 12, 2026, aged 83. A midfielder, he made his mark with KAA Gent, helping the club win the Belgian Cup…
James Harkness obituary: died at age 90
James Harkness, a Scottish Church of Scotland minister, died on August 24, 2026, aged 90. He served as Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland and held…
Death of James Lew at age 73
James Lew, an American stuntman and actor, died on August 23, 2026, aged 73. Born James Jene Fae Lew in Escalon, California, he built a long career in film and…
James T. Laney, died aged 98
James T. Laney, an American minister, professor and diplomat who served as U.S. ambassador to South Korea from 1993 to 1996 and as president of Emory University from 1977 to…
James McHugh dead
James McHugh, an ESB and Gaelic footballer, died on August 10, 2026. Born in Letterkenny, he became known for his career with Cill Chartha and the Donegal county team, where…
James G. Roche passes away at age 86
James G. Roche, the American politician who served as secretary of the Air Force, died on August 4, 2026, at age 86. Born James Gerard Roche in Brooklyn, New York,…
Death of James Munkres at age 95
James Munkres, an American mathematician known for his work in topology and the Hungarian algorithm, died on July 30, 2026, aged 95. Born in Omaha, Nebraska, he studied at Nebraska…
James Aren Duckett, died aged 68
James Aren Duckett, an American convicted child murderer and sex offender, died on July 28, 2026, at age 68, after being executed by lethal injection in Florida. Duckett was a…
James Woolsey passes away at age 84
James Woolsey, the American lawyer who served as director of central intelligence from 1993 to 1995, died on July 21, 2026. Born Robert James Woolsey Jr. on September 21, 1941,…
James R. Urbaniak has died at age 90
James R. Urbaniak, an American orthopedic surgeon who pioneered the practice of replanting amputated body parts, died on July 18, 2026, aged 90. Urbaniak was known in the field for…
Death of James Mackay, Baron Mackay of Clashfern at age 99
James Mackay, Baron Mackay of Clashfern, died on July 7, 2026, at the age of 99. The Scottish lawyer and life peer was born in Edinburgh on July 2, 1927.…
James Burrows has died at age 85
James Burrows, the American television director behind "Cheers," died on June 19, 2026, at age 85. Born in Los Angeles on December 30, 1940, and also known as James Edward…
Death of James Breen at age 81
James Breen, an Irish independent politician who served as a Teachta Dála for Clare from 2002 to 2007, died on June 17, 2026, aged 81. Born in County Clare on…
James Bradley, died aged 72
James Bradley, an American author of historical non-fiction, died on June 5, 2026, at the age of 72. Born on January 1, 1954, he wrote on the Pacific theater of…
Greg James obituary: died at age 71
Greg James, an American tattoo artist known for designs and original artwork that appeared in magazines, books, documentaries and at the Hard Rock Cafe, died on June 4, 2026, at…
James Handy, died aged 81
James Handy, an American actor best known for roles in Top Gun: Maverick, Arachnophobia and Jumanji, died on June 3, 2026. He was 81. Born in New York City on…
James Blood Ulmer dead at age 86
James Blood Ulmer, the American guitarist and singer whose playing helped shape jazz, free funk and electric blues, died on June 3, 2026. He was 86. Born Willie James Ulmer…
James R. Gibson passes away at age 91
James R. Gibson died May 29, 2026. He was a Canadian historian and geographer. Tags Scientists, 29 May 2026, Canada, Gibson, James, Taurus, May 2026, May 29
James M. Redfield dead at age 90
James M. Redfield, an American academic known for his work on Homer and Herodotus, died on May 28, 2026. He was 91. Redfield’s best-known book was Nature and Culture in…
James Anthony Carmichael, died aged 84
James Anthony Carmichael, an American musician and record producer, died on May 23, 2026, at the age of 84. A Grammy-winning arranger and producer, he began his career in Los…
James Robison died at age 82
James Robison, an American televangelist, died on May 17, 2026, at age 82, according to an announcement of his death. He was also a pastor, theologian, and author, and founded…
James F. Almand obituary: died at age 77
James F. Almand, an American politician and member of the Virginia House of Delegates, died on May 14, 2026, at the age of 77. He represented Arlington, Virginia, in the…
Kiara St. James passed away at age 52
Kiara St. James, an American transgender activist, died on May 8, 2026. She was an African-American transgender activist and the co-founder and executive director of the New York Transgender Advocacy…
James F. Sundah dies at 70
James F. Sundah, an Indonesian songwriter, died on May 7, 2026, at the age of 70. Born James Freddy Sundah on December 1, 1955, in Semarang, Central Java, he worked…
James Lawrence King passes away at age 98
James Lawrence King, an American judge and senior United States district judge for the Southern District of Florida, died on May 2, 2026. He was 98. Born in Miami on…
Obituary: James Langdon Jr., dead at age 88
James Langdon Jr. died on April 30, 2026. Tags Politicians, 30 April 2026, America, Cancer, James, Langdon, April 2026, April 30
James Ernest Hitchcock obituary: died at age 70
James Ernest Hitchcock, an American convicted murderer, died on April 30, 2026, at Florida State Prison, where he was executed by lethal injection. Born on April 5, 1956, Hitchcock was…
James E. Carnes dies at age 84
James E. Carnes, an American politician and member of the Ohio Senate from 1995 to 2004, died on April 25, 2026, at age 84. Carnes represented Ohio’s 20th district, which…
James Valentine passes away at age 64
James Valentine, an Australian radio and television presenter and musician, died on April 23, 2026, by assisted suicide. He was 64. Born in Ballarat, Victoria, Valentine worked as a saxophonist…
Death of James Hayward at age 82
James Hayward, an American abstract painter, died on April 16, 2026. He was 82. Born in 1943 in San Francisco, California, Hayward was known for paintings divided into two bodies…
James F. Howell dies at age 91
James F. Howell, an American politician, died on April 14, 2026, at the age of 91. Born in Wewoka, Oklahoma, in 1934, he graduated from the University of Oklahoma College…
James Gadson obituary: died at age 86
James Edward Gadson, an American drummer, session musician, singer and songwriter, died on April 2, 2026, at the age of 86. Born in Kansas City, Missouri, he began his career…
James Uerikua, died aged 43
James Uerikua, a Namibian politician, died on April 3, 2026, in a car collision between Otjiwarongo and Okakarara. Born on 2 August 1982, he was a member of the South…
James Stannage dies at age 76
James Stannage, the British radio talk show host, died on March 30, 2026, aged 76. Born Charles James M. Stannage in Norton, County Durham, on February 22, 1950, he presented…
Death of James Tolkan at age 94
James Tolkan, an American actor known for roles in Back to the Future, Top Gun and Dick Tracy, died on March 26, 2026, at age 94. He was best known…
Obituary: James N. Hardin Jr., dead at age 87
James N. Hardin Jr., an American Germanist, died on March 16, 2026, at age 87. Born in Nashville, Tennessee, on February 17, 1939, he earned a BA in German from…
James M. Houston dead at age 103
James M. Houston, a British-born Canadian theologian and academic who was professor of spiritual theology and the first principal of Regent College in Vancouver, died on March 15, 2026. Born…
Death of James Garbarino at age 78
James Garbarino, an American academic and psychologist, died on March 6, 2026. He was a professor at Loyola University Chicago and specialized in studying the causes of violence in children,…
James E. Waggoner Jr. died at age 77
James E. Waggoner Jr., an American Episcopalian clergyman and bishop of Spokane from 2000 to 2017, died on February 27, 2026, at age 77. Waggoner served as the eighth bishop…
James Van Der Beek passed away at age 48
James Van Der Beek, an American actor known for his role as Dawson Leery on "Dawson’s Creek," died on February 11, 2026, at age 48. Born on March 8, 1977,…
Obituary: James Manclark, 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…
James Sallis dead at age 81
American writer Died on Friday January 30th 2026
James Petras has died at age 89
James Petras, an American sociologist and academic, died on January 17, 2026. He was the Bartle Professor emeritus of sociology at Binghamton University in Binghamton, New York, and an adjunct…
Death of James E. at age 96
American sheriff Died on Friday January 16th 2026
James F. White dies at age 90
James F. White, an American funeral director and politician, died on January 15, 2026, in Farmington, Minnesota, at the age of 90. A member of the Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party, he served…
James Bernard has died at age -1
American music journalist and magazine editor (The Source Died on Thursday January 8th 2026
James Grauerholz obituary: died at age 72
American writer Died on Friday January 2nd 2026
James Akins death at age 69
James Milton Akins, an American tubist and music professor best known for his association with the Columbus Symphony Orchestra, died on December 29, 2025, at age 69. Born in Savannah,…
James Ransone dies at 46
American actor (The Wire Died on Sunday December 21st 2025
James H. passes away at age 91
American naval rear admiral Died on Friday December 19th 2025
James H. died at age 84
American jurist Died on Wednesday December 10th 2025
James F. died at age 93
American politician Died on Tuesday November 25th 2025
James Watson passes away at age 97
American molecular biologist (nucleic acid double helix) Died on Tuesday November 11th 2025
James Stevens dies at 88
British architectural historian and author Died on Tuesday November 11th 2025
James Diehl, died aged 88
James H. Diehl, an American Christian minister and general superintendent emeritus in the Church of the Nazarene, died on November 2, 2025, at the age of 88. He was elected…
James Mitchum died at age 84
American actor (Thunder Road Died on Friday October 3rd 2025
Brett James has died at age 57
American country singer and songwriter ("Jesus Died on Friday September 19th 2025
Obituary: James Van, dead at age 90
American economist Died on Tuesday September 16th 2025
James Mosley death at age 90
British librarian and historian Died on Wednesday September 3rd 2025
James B. death at age 87
American diplomat Died on Tuesday September 2nd 2025
Death of James Dobson at age 89
American evangelist Died on Thursday August 21st 2025
James Farris has died at age 33
American baseball player (Arizona Wildcats Died on Monday August 18th 2025
James Vrentas dies at age 89
American chemical engineer Died on Saturday August 16th 2025
James Whale passes away at age 74
British radio personality and television presenter Died on Monday August 4th 2025
James E. passed away at age 82
American lawyer Died on Tuesday July 22nd 2025
Obituary: James Carter, dead at age 71
American voice actor (Pokémon Died on Thursday July 10th 2025
James Maas, died aged 86
American psychologist Died on Wednesday June 25th 2025
James Leprino passed away at age 87
American billionaire businessman (Leprino Foods) Died on Friday June 20th 2025
James Prime died at age 64
Scottish musician (Deacon Blue) Died on Thursday June 19th 2025
James Fankhauser death at age 85
American conductor and music educator Died on Tuesday June 17th 2025
Death of James Hector at age 100
Canadian Roman Catholic prelate Died on Wednesday June 4th 2025
Death of Willard D. at age 97
American mathematician Died on Sunday June 1st 2025
James Lowe, died aged 82
American musician (Electric Prunes) and record producer Died on Friday May 30th 2025
Gill James dead at age 90
Australian politician Died on Wednesday May 28th 2025
Obituary: James Lloydovich, dead at age 91
Russian-born American child actor (Circus) and naval officer Died on Sunday May 25th 2025
James F. dies at 89
American politician Died on Friday May 23rd 2025
James Till, died aged 93
Canadian biophysicist Died on Thursday May 22nd 2025
Sharpe James died at age 89
American politician Died on Monday May 12th 2025
James Baker dead at age 71
Australian rock drummer (The Scientists Died on Tuesday May 6th 2025
James L. obituary: died at age 66
66 Died on Wednesday April 23rd 2025
James Laube has died at age 73
American wine critic (Wine Spectator) Died on Sunday March 23rd 2025
Obituary: Eddie James, dead at age 63
American convicted murderer and rapist Died on Friday March 21st 2025
James Murphy passed away at age 88
American soccer player (St. Louis Kutis Died on Monday March 17th 2025
James Harrison has died at age 88
Australian blood donor Died on Monday March 3rd 2025
Ioan James passed away at age 96
British mathematician Died on Tuesday February 25th 2025
James Donovan dead at age 80
Irish forensic scientist Died on Friday February 21st 2025
James Dennis dies at age 64
American convicted murderer Died on Sunday February 16th 2025
James Reason death at age 86
English psychology professor (Swiss cheese model) Died on Monday February 10th 2025
Olga James dies at 95
American singer and actress (Carmen Jones Died on Saturday February 1st 2025
James Carlos died at age 81
Mexican-born American author Died on Friday January 31st 2025
James Nunnally dead at age 79
American politician Died on Monday January 13th 2025
James Arthur passed away at age 67
American self-help businessman Died on Sunday January 5th 2025
James R. passes away at age 90
American admiral Died on Saturday January 4th 2025
James Coffey death at age 85
American politician Died on Tuesday December 24th 2024
James Callan, died aged 77
American Roman Catholic priest Died on Thursday December 19th 2024
Death of James E. at age 67
American politician Died on Tuesday December 17th 2024