Famous People Named José — Obituaries & Deaths

José Cusí, Spanish Olympic sports shooter, died on August 19, 2026

José Cusí dead at age 92

José Cusí, the Spanish Olympic sports shooter who competed at the 1968 Summer Olympics,
died on August 19, 2026, aged 92. Born in Barcelona on January 12, 1934, he was…

August 19, 2026 5:55 pm

José Ignacio Ascasibar Zarrao, Spanish cyclist, died on July 25, 2026

José Ignacio Ascasibar Zarrao dead at age 82

José Ignacio Ascasibar Zarrao, a Spanish professional road cyclist,
died on July 25, 2026, at the age of 82. Born in Elgeta on November 28, 1943, he competed in the…

July 25, 2026 10:55 am

Jose Sison, lawyer and television host, died on July 23, 2026

Jose Sison dead at age 88

Jose Sison, a Filipino lawyer and television host,
died on July 23, 2026, aged 88. Known to viewers as the presenter of Ipaglaban Mo!, he helped bring real-life legal disputes…

July 23, 2026 2:55 pm

José Legrá, Cuban-born Spanish boxer, died on July 14, 2026

José Legrá dead at age 89

José Legrá, the Cuban-born Spanish boxer who twice held the WBC world featherweight title,
died on July 14, 2026. Born José Adolfo Legrá Utría in Baracoa, Cuba, on April 19,…

July 14, 2026 1:01 pm

José Bada Panillo dead at age 97

José Bada Panillo
died on July 9, 2026. He was a Spanish politician who served as minister of culture and education of Aragon from 1983 to 1987. Tags Politicians, Scientists,…

July 9, 2026 7:56 pm

José Bonnet Casciaro dead at age 84

José Bonnet Casciaro
died on June 23, 2026. Tags Writers, 23 June 2026, Casciaro, Spain, José, June 2026, June 23

June 23, 2026 10:55 pm

José Guzmán dead at age 89

José Guzmán
died on June 15, 2026. Tags Athletes, 15 June 2026, Peru, Taurus, Guzmán, José, June 15, June 2026

June 15, 2026 5:55 pm

José Ignacio López de Arriortúa, Spanish automotive industry executive, died on June 10, 2026

José Ignacio López de Arriortúa dead at age 85

José Ignacio López de Arriortúa, the Spanish automotive industry executive known for his work on lean production and procurement at Volkswagen,
died on June 10, 2026, at the age of…

June 10, 2026 12:00 am

José Sanfilippo, Argentine footballer, died on June 4, 2026

José Sanfilippo dead at age 91

José Sanfilippo, the Argentine football striker known for his prolific spell at San Lorenzo and appearances for the national team,
died on June 4, 2026. He was 91. Born José…

June 4, 2026 12:00 am

José Carlos Gómez Villamandos, Spanish veterinarian and politician, died on June 2, 2026

José Carlos Gómez Villamandos dead at age 63

José Carlos Gómez Villamandos, a Spanish veterinarian and politician who served as minister of universities of Andalusia from 2022,
died on June 2, 2026. He was 63. Born in Córdoba…

June 2, 2026 12:00 am

José Manuel Blecua Perdices, director of the Royal Spanish Academy, died on May 29, 2026

José Manuel Blecua Perdices dead at age 86, Spanish philologist, director of the Royal Spanish Acad…

José Manuel Blecua Perdices, the Spanish philologist who directed the Royal Spanish Academy from 2010 to 2014,
died on May 29, 2026. He was 86. Born in Zaragoza on June…

May 29, 2026 12:00 am

José Ribamar Pereira dead at age 81

José Ribamar Pereira, a Brazilian politician who served as a Piauí state deputy from 1999 to 2003 and again in 2011,
died on May 18, 2026. He was 81. Pereira…

May 18, 2026 12:00 am

José Adriano Gago Vitorino dead at age 80, Portuguese politician, MP, secretary of state for emigra…

José Adriano Gago Vitorino, a Portuguese politician and engineer,
died on May 11, 2026, in Faro, Portugal. He was 80 or 81. A member of the Social Democratic Party, he…

May 11, 2026 12:00 am

José Ballesta Spanish politician, mayor of Murcia, cancer dead at age 67

José Ballesta, the Spanish politician who served as mayor of Murcia,
died on May 10, 2026, of cancer. He was 67. Born in Murcia in 1958, he was a medical…

May 10, 2026 12:00 am

José Navarro, Peruvian footballer, died on May 6, 2026

José Navarro dead at age 77

José Navarro, a Peruvian football defender who played for Defensor Arica, Sporting Cristal and the national team,
died on May 6, 2026, at the age of 77. Navarro, whose full…

May 6, 2026 12:00 am

José Ortiz, Puerto Rican basketball player, died on May 5, 2026

José Ortiz dead at age 62

José Ortiz, a Puerto Rican basketball player for Atléticos de San Germán, Cangrejeros de Santurce and the national team,
died on May 5, 2026, at age 62 of colorectal cancer.…

May 5, 2026 12:00 am

José María Cruz Novillo, Designer, died on May 2, 2026

José María Cruz Novillo dead at age 89

José María Cruz Novillo, the Spanish painter, designer and sculptor,
died on May 2, 2026. Born in Cuenca on May 21, 1936, he was also a sculptor, engraver and graphic…

May 2, 2026 12:00 am

José Ulises Macías Salcedo, bishop of Mexicali archbishop of Hermosillo, died on April 22, 2026

José Ulises Macías Salcedo Mexican Roman Catholic prelate, bishop of Mexicali archbishop of Hermosi…

José Ulises Macías Salcedo, Mexican Roman Catholic prelate and archbishop emeritus of the Archdiocese of Hermosillo,
died on April 22, 2026, at age 85. He served as bishop of Mexicali…

April 22, 2026 12:00 am

José Honório East Timorese politician, minister of higher education, science and culture dies

José Honório, an East Timorese politician and minister of higher education, science and culture,
died on April 21, 2026. Also known as José Honório da Costa Pereira Jerónimo, he was…

April 21, 2026 12:00 am

José Santamaría, died on April 15, 2026. He was 96. Born José Emilio Santamaría Iglesias in Montevideo, he spent his 18-year playing career with Nacional and Real Madrid, winning five national championships with Nacional and 12 titles with Real Madrid, including four European Cups. A central defender, he represented both Uruguay and Spain at international level. Santamaría later worked as a manager, including a two-year spell with the Spanish national team, died on April 15, 2026

José Santamaría public figure dead at age 96

José Santamaría, a footballer and manager,
died on April 15, 2026. He was 96. Born José Emilio Santamaría Iglesias in Montevideo, he spent his 18-year playing career with Nacional and…

April 15, 2026 12:00 am

José Maria Ricciardi Portuguese banker dead at age 71

José Maria Ricciardi, a Portuguese banker,
died on March 24, 2026. He was a Portuguese economist and banker who earned a degree in Sciences Economiques Appliqués from the Institute of…

March 24, 2026 12:00 pm

José Bengoa, historian, professor, died on March 23, 2026

José Bengoa Anthropologist, historian, professor dead at age 81

José Bengoa, a Chilean historian and anthropologist,
died on March 23, 2026, at the age of 81. Known in Chile for his study of Mapuche history and society, he was…

March 23, 2026 12:00 pm

José María Oleart

Spanish basketball player and coach
Died on Sunday March 1st 2026

March 1, 2026 8:20 pm

José Luis Álvarez Chilean footballer, complications from liver cancer dead at age 65

José Luis Álvarez Núñez, a Chilean professional footballer who played as a forward,
died on March 1, 2026, from complications from liver cancer. Born on 8 December 1960, he came…

March 1, 2026 12:00 pm

José Agustín Ganuza García Spanish Roman catholic prelate dead at age 94

José Agustín Ganuza García, a Spanish Roman Catholic prelate,
died on February 20, 2026, at the age of 94. Born in Artajona, Spain, on August 28, 1931, he served as…

February 20, 2026 12:00 pm

José van Dam, Operatic bass-baritone, died on February 17, 2026

José van Dam Operatic bass-baritone dead at age 85

José van Dam, the Belgian bass-baritone known internationally for his work in opera,
died on February 17, 2026, at the age of 85. Born Joseph Van Damme in Ixelles, part…

February 17, 2026 12:00 pm

José Álvaro Moisés Brazilian political scientist dead at age 81

José Álvaro Moisés, a Brazilian political scientist,
died on February 14, 2026, after drowning at Itamambuca Beach in Ubatuba, on the north coast of São Paulo. Born in Campinas on…

February 14, 2026 12:00 pm

José Luis Russo Uruguayan footballer

José Luis Russo, a Uruguayan footballer who played as a defender,
died on February 12, 2026. Born in Montevideo, Uruguay, he played for clubs in Uruguay, Chile, Brazil and Colombia.…

February 12, 2026 12:00 pm

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…

February 10, 2026 12:00 pm

José Borba Businessman dead at age 76

José Borba, a Brazilian politician,
died on February 3, 2026, at the age of 76. Born José Rodrigues Borba on July 14, 1949, in Mandaguari, Paraná, Brazil, he served in…

February 3, 2026 12:00 pm

José Cuéllar

American anthropologist and musician
Died on Saturday January 31st 2026

January 31, 2026 7:50 pm

José Martínez de Sousa

Spanish lexicographer and bibliologist
Died on Tuesday January 27th 2026

January 27, 2026 7:45 pm

José Ernesto Gil Elorduy

Mexican politician
Died on Friday January 23rd 2026

January 23, 2026 12:35 pm

José Rodrigo

Portuguese politician
Died on Friday January 16th 2026

January 16, 2026 5:30 pm

José Antonio Gallego

Spanish politician
Died on Friday January 16th 2026

January 16, 2026 5:20 pm

José Eduardo Velásquez Tarazona

Peruvian Roman Catholic prelate
Died on Friday January 16th 2026

January 16, 2026 3:35 pm

José Mingorance

Spanish football player (Espanyol
Died on Monday January 5th 2026

January 5, 2026 8:20 pm

José Luis Cienfuegos

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Died on Thursday December 18th 2025

December 18, 2025 8:10 am

José Bantolo

Filipino Roman Catholic prelate
Died on Saturday December 13th 2025

December 13, 2025 10:20 pm

Jose Bantolo, bishop of Masbate, died on December 13, 2025

Jose Bantolo Filipino Roman Catholic prelate, bishop of Masbate dead at age 65

Jose Bantolo, a Filipino Roman Catholic prelate and bishop of Masbate since 2011,
died on December 13, 2025, at the age of 65. Born Jose Salmorin Bantolo on November 12,…

December 13, 2025 12:00 pm