Famous People Named Jim — Obituaries & Deaths

Jim Treacy dead at age 82, Bennettsbridge)

the Kilkenny and Bennettsbridge hurler, died on May 28, 2026, aged 82. Born in Bennettsbridge, County Kilkenny, in 1943, he joined the Kilkenny senior team in 1963 and developed into a key left corner-back over the following decade. Treacy won… · Ireland · 28 May 2026 · Capricorn · May 2026

May 28, 2026

Jim Irvine dead at age 85, public figure

the Scottish footballer who played for Dundee United, Middlesbrough and Barrow, died on May 18, 2026, aged 85. Irvine, who was a forward, appeared in the Scottish Football League for Dundee United and Heart of Midlothian and in The Football… · 18 May 2026 · May 2026 · Leo

May 18, 2026

Jim Colbert American golfer dead at age 85

an American professional golfer, died on May 10, 2026, at the age of 85. Born in Elizabeth, New Jersey, on March 9, 1941, he attended Kansas State University, where he finished second in the NCAA golf championships in 1964 and… · 10 May 2026 · May 2026 · Pisces

May 10, 2026

Jim Jabir American women’s basketball coach, pancreatic cancer dead at age 63

an American women’s basketball coach who worked at Dayton, Siena and Marquette, died on April 16, 2026, of pancreatic cancer. He was 63. Jabir, a native of Brooklyn, New York, graduated from Nazareth College in 1984 with a degree in… · England · 16 April 2026 · April 2026

April 16, 2026

Jim Kanicki American football player dead at age 84

an American football player for the Cleveland Browns and New York Giants, died on April 14, 2026, at age 84. Born in Bay City, Michigan, on December 17, 1941, he was a defensive tackle in the National Football League and… · 14 April 2026 · April 2026

April 14, 2026

Whittaker speaking at the ComputerHistory Museum in 2005

Jim Whittaker American mountaineer dead at age 97

an American mountaineer, died on April 7, 2026, at age 97. Born in Seattle on February 10, 1929, he was an American climber and mountain guide. Whittaker became the first American to reach the summit of Mount Everest on May… · 07 April 2026 · April 2026

April 7, 2026

Jim Fleeting (footballer) Scottish football player (Ayr United dead at age 70

a Scottish football player and manager, died on March 15, 2026. A centre half, he began his professional career with Norwich City, making one appearance before joining Ayr United, where he stayed for six years. He later played for Clyde… · 15 March 2026 · March 2026

March 15, 2026

Rex Lee Jim American Navajo politician dead at age 63

an American Navajo politician and writer who served as Vice President of the Navajo Nation, died on February 25, 2026, at age 63. Born in 1962 in Rock Point, Arizona, he served as a Navajo Council Delegate and held office… · 25 February 2026 · February 2026

February 25, 2026

Jim Donnelly (snooker player) Scottish snooker player dead at age 79

the Scottish snooker player and coach, died on February 24, 2026, aged 79. Born in Edinburgh on June 13, 1946, he won the Scottish Amateur Snooker Championship in 1978, beating Eddie McLaughlin 6–4 in the final. He was accepted as… · 24 February 2026 · February 2026

February 24, 2026

Jim Parsons (rugby union) English rugby union player (Oxford dead at age 82

an English rugby union player, died on February 22, 2026, aged 82. Michael James Parsons was born in Chipping Norton, England, on 13 March 1943 and died in Oxford. Educated at The King’s School, Canterbury, he was an Oxfordshire farmer… · 22 February 2026 · February 2026

February 22, 2026

Jim Lane (Irish republican) Irish Republican and socialist dead at age 88

an Irish republican and socialist from Cork, died on February 17, 2026. Born James Anthony Lane in 1938, he was a central figure in left-wing politics in Cork city from the 1960s to the late 1980s and was involved in… · 17 February 2026 · February 2026 · Other

February 17, 2026

Jim Čert Czech singer and accordionist dead at age 69

the Czech singer and accordionist born František Horáček, died on February 17, 2026, at the age of 69. Born in Prague on February 25, 1956, he was known for writing ballads based on East Slavic folklore, as well as for… · 17 February 2026 · February 2026

February 17, 2026

Jim Robson Broadcaster dead at age 91

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 in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, on January 17, 1935, he began his career… · Britain · 09 February 2026 · February 2026

February 9, 2026

Jim Morrison (ice hockey) Canadian ice hockey player dead at age 94

a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman, coach and scout who played for the Toronto Maple Leafs, Pittsburgh Penguins and Boston Bruins, died on February 3, 2026, at age 94. Born in Montreal on October 11, 1931, Morrison played in the… · America · 03 February 2026 · February 2026

February 3, 2026

Jim Wallace, Baron Wallace of Tankerness

Scottish politician · 28 January 2026 · January 2026 · January 28 · Tankerness

January 29, 2026

Jim Ferguson (diplomat) Australian diplomat dead at age 85

an Australian diplomat, senior public servant and sport administrator, died on January 27, 2026, aged 85. Born James Alexander Ferguson in Sydney on November 29, 1940, he was executive director of the Australian Sports Commission from 1990 to 2000. Before… · 27 January 2026 · January 2026

January 27, 2026

an American football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League and played for the Green Bay Packers and New Orleans Saints, died on December 26, 2025, at age 80. Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on April 15, 1945,… · 26 December 2025 · December 2025

December 26, 2025

Deaths Named Jim