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Peter Ransley, the British screenwriter, playwright and novelist known for work on Tales of the Unexpected, died on January 29, 2026, of bronchopneumonia. Born in Yorkshire on December 10, 1931, he grew up in Pudsey and attended Pudsey Grammar School.… · 29 January 2026 · January 2026

January 29, 2026

Michael H. Prosser American academic dead at age 89

Michael H. Prosser, an American academic and professor emeritus at the University of Virginia, died on January 29, 2026, at age 89. He served at the University of Virginia from 1972 to 2001 and was a Fulbright Professor at the… · 29 January 2026 · January 2026

January 29, 2026

Noel Mayo American industrial designer dead at age 88

Noel Mayo, an American industrial designer who founded the first African American industrial design firm, died on January 29, 2026. Mayo founded Noel Mayo Associates, which produced work for clients including IBM, NASA and the National Museum of American Jewish… · 29 January 2026 · January 2026 · Other

January 29, 2026

Suzannah Lessard Writer dead at age 81

Suzannah Lessard, an American writer, died on January 29, 2026, of complications from endometrial cancer. She was 81. Lessard was a staff writer for The New Yorker and one of the original editors of the Washington Monthly. Over nearly 50… · 29 January 2026 · January 2026

January 29, 2026

Axel Burrough British architect dead at age 79

Axel Burrough, a British architect and director at Levitt Bernstein, died on January 29, 2026. Born Hedley Axel Burrough on 18 November 1946, he was known for his work on arts and cultural buildings in the United Kingdom. He served… · England · 29 January 2026 · January 2026 · Other

January 29, 2026

Eric Cameron Artist dead at age 90

Eric Cameron, a Canadian artist known for his conceptual art work, died on January 29, 2026. He lived in Calgary, Alberta, and was also a writer and educator. Born in Leicester, England, on April 18, 1935, Cameron moved to Canada… · 29 January 2026 · January 2026 · Éric

January 29, 2026

Graham E. Fuller American political analyst dead at age 89

Graham E. Fuller, an American political analyst and author, died on January 29, 2026, at age 89. He specialized in Islamic extremism and formerly served as vice-chair of the National Intelligence Council and as Station Chief in Kabul for the… · 29 January 2026 · January 2026

January 29, 2026

Nicholas Colquhoun-Denvers British polo official dead at age -1

Nicholas Colquhoun-Denvers, a British polo official, died on January 29, 2026. He was chairman of Ham Polo Club from 1995 to 2018, chairman of the Hurlingham Polo Association from 2009 to 2012, and president of the Federation of International Polo… · 29 January 2026 · January 2026

January 29, 2026

Kenneth Hyman Film producer dead at age 97

Kenneth Hyman, an American film producer and executive with Warner Bros.-Seven Arts, died on January 29, 2026, at age 97. Born in New York City on December 11, 1928, and raised in Westport, Connecticut, he was the son of Eliot… · 29 January 2026 · January 2026

January 29, 2026

Heather Goodall Australian academic and historian dead at age 75

Heather Goodall, an Australian academic and historian, died on January 29, 2026, at the age of 75. She was Emeritus Professor at the University of Technology Sydney. Her research and writing focused on Indigenous and environmental history and intercolonial networks.… · 29 January 2026 · January 2026

January 29, 2026

Willie Taylor (basketball) American basketball player dead at age 79

Willie James Taylor, an American basketball player, died on January 29, 2026, at age 79. Taylor played college basketball for the LeMoyne–Owen Magicians and was selected by the Philadelphia 76ers with the 28th overall pick in the 1969 NBA draft.… · 29 January 2026 · January 2026

January 29, 2026

Terry Swinscoe English footballer dead at age 91

Terry Swinscoe, an English footballer who played for Mansfield Town, died on January 29, 2026, at the age of 91. Terence Swinscoe was born on 31 August 1934 and played as a full-back in the Football League for Mansfield Town.… · 29 January 2026 · January 2026

January 29, 2026