This archive lists notable deaths associated with July 26 across multiple years. For the specific 2026 archive, see Deaths on July 26, 2026.
Jerry Lamb, an American Episcopal prelate who served as bishop of Northern California,
died on July 26, 2026, aged 85. Born Jerry Alban Lamb in Denver, Colorado, on September 4,…
Betye Saar, the American artist known for her assemblage work,
died on July 26, 2026, aged 99. Born Betye Irene Brown on July 30, 1926, in Los Angeles, she built…
Thomas W. Luce III, an American government official and lawyer,
died on July 26, 2026. He also worked as a nonprofit executive and served as an adviser to H. Ross…
Abdul Ballout, a Lebanese-German murder suspect in the 2026 Berlin Pride attack,
died on July 26, 2026, at age 21 after being shot by police during an attempted arrest. On…
Frank Tusa, an American bassist and composer,
died on July 26, 2026, aged 79. Born in New York City on April 1, 1947, he became known as a jazz double-bassist,…
John Anderson, the American baseball player and coach who built a long career with the University of Minnesota Golden Gophers,
died on July 26, 2026, of a heart attack. Born…
Parvez Butt, the Pakistani mechanical engineer who chaired the Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission from 2001 to 2006,
died on July 26, 2026, at the age of 83. Born in Gujranwala…
Gilberto Cárdenas, an American sociologist and art collector,
died on July 26, 2026, at age 79. He was born in San Gabriel, California, and was identified with work in sociology…
Octavio Gallotti, the Brazilian judge who served on the Supreme Federal Court,
died on July 26, 2026, aged 95. Born Luiz Octavio Pires e Albuquerque Gallotti in Rio de Janeiro…
Robert Hallinen, an American journalist and photojournalist who spent 33 years at the Anchorage Daily News,
died on July 26, 2026, at age 77. Born Robert James Hallinen on October…
Zdzisław Maszkiewicz, a Polish politician and electronics technician who served in the Senate from 1997 to 2001,
died on July 26, 2026, aged 75. Born on November 28, 1950, in…
Esther Tomljanovich, an American judge who served as a justice of the Minnesota Supreme Court from 1990 to 1998,
died on July 26, 2026, at age 94. Born Esther Jeanne…
Adolf Bauer, the German politician and longtime president of the SoVD,
died on July 26, 2026, aged 86. Born in Friesoythe on March 6, 1940, he was a member of…
Gerry Kelly, the Northern Irish broadcaster and journalist best known for his long presenting run on UTV,
died on July 26, 2026, aged 77. Born Gerard Kelly on September 20,…
Vlasta Pavelcová, a Czech ballerina and ballet master,
died on July 26, 2026, aged 94. Born in Ostrava on August 14, 1931, she began attending Mistr Gabzdyl’s ballet studio at…
Bachtiar Aly, an Indonesian professor, politician and diplomat,
died on July 26, 2026, aged 76. Born in Banda Aceh on December 21, 1949, he built a career that combined academic…
Hira Singh Bisht, an Indian politician and former Uttarakhand MLA,
died on July 26, 2026, after a heart attack. Born on November 4, 1940, in Pauri Garhwal district, he served…
Milan Knížák, the Czech artist, musician and performer who led the Academy of Fine Arts in Prague and later directed the National Gallery Prague,
died on July 26, 2026. Born…
Ian Wood, the Scottish businessman who founded and led Wood Group,
died on July 26, 2026. Born Ian Clark Wood in Aberdeen on July 21, 1942, he built the company…
Ravan A. G. Farhâdi, the Afghan academic and diplomat who served as Afghanistan’s ambassador to the United Nations from 1993 to 2006,
died on July 26, 2026. He was 96.…
Pié Masumbuko, the Burundian politician who served as acting prime minister,
died on July 26, 2026, aged 94. A member of the Union for National Progress, he briefly held Burundi’s…
Wang Kai, a Chinese actor,
died on July 26, 2026, aged 43. Born in Wuhan in 1982, he graduated from the Central Academy of Drama and began his career in…
Isabel McBryde, the Australian archaeologist who helped shape the study of Aboriginal archaeology in Australia,
died on July 26, 2026, aged 92. Born in Fremantle on July 16, 1934, she…
Joel Cohen, an American musician and lutenist who specialized in early music,
died on July 26, 2026, aged 84. He was associated for decades with the Boston Camerata, serving as…
John Carro, an American judge who served on the New York Supreme Court and later in its Appellate Division,
died on July 26, 2026, at age 98. Born in Orocovis,…
Teddy Wang, a Taiwanese actor,
died on July 26, 2026, at age 43. Born Wang Jianlong in Kaohsiung on October 11, 1982, he was also known as Wang Jian Long…
Abdul Ballout, a Lebanese-German murder suspect in the 2026 Berlin Pride van attack,
died on July 26, 2026, after being shot by police. The 21-year-old was identified as the suspected…
Thomas Hines, the American architectural historian and educator,
died on July 26, 2026, at age 90. Born Thomas Spight Hines, Jr., in Oxford, Mississippi, he taught at the University of…
Kitaseumi Hiromitsu, a Japanese sumo wrestler,
died on July 26, 2026, aged 78. Born Takashi Tsuchiya in Kitahiyama, Hokkaidō, he entered professional sumo in July 1964 and reached the top…
Alfonso Sánchez Anaya, the Mexican politician who served as deputy, senator and governor of Tlaxcala,
died on July 26, 2026. He was 85. Born in Apizaco on January 23, 1941,…
American boxer
Died on Sunday July 27th 2025
Portuguese architect
Died on Sunday July 27th 2025
Belarusian archaeologist
Died on Sunday July 27th 2025
American academic administrator
Died on Sunday July 27th 2025
Guinean footballer (Ergotelis
Died on Sunday July 27th 2025
Albanian actress
Died on Sunday July 27th 2025
German lawyer and political activist
Died on Sunday July 27th 2025
Ukrainian psychologist
Died on Sunday July 27th 2025
Polish film director (The Clan
Died on Sunday July 27th 2025
Ukrainian agrarian
Died on Sunday July 27th 2025
American singer-songwriter ("The Elements"
Died on Sunday July 27th 2025
Japanese engineer
Died on Sunday July 27th 2025
Nigerian academic administrator
Died on Sunday July 27th 2025
Dutch footballer (Feyenoord
Died on Sunday July 27th 2025
Czech actor
Died on Sunday July 27th 2025
British radio presenter (BBC Radio Sheffield)
Died on Sunday July 27th 2025
Cambodian millitary general
Died on Sunday July 27th 2025
American murderer (Wadee Alfayoumi)
Died on Saturday July 26th 2025
American baseball player (Milwaukee/Atlanta Braves
Died on Saturday July 27th 2024
American woman
Died on Saturday July 27th 2024
American politician
Died on Saturday July 27th 2024
Vietnamese Roman Catholic prelate
Died on Saturday July 27th 2024
Portuguese Fado singer
Died on Saturday July 27th 2024
Czech singer-songwriter
Died on Saturday July 27th 2024
French poet
Died on Saturday July 27th 2024
Costa Rican footballer
Died on Saturday July 27th 2024
Bolivian football coach and player
Died on Saturday July 27th 2024
Czech economist
Died on Saturday July 27th 2024
French historian and politician
Died on Saturday July 27th 2024
Czech bassist (Master's Hammer)
Died on Saturday July 27th 2024
Estonian writer
Died on Saturday July 27th 2024
German composer
Died on Saturday July 27th 2024
Nigerian politician
Died on Saturday July 27th 2024
American gospel singer (The Nelons)
Died on Saturday July 27th 2024
Spanish writer
Died on Saturday July 27th 2024
Spanish athlete
Died on Saturday July 27th 2024
Indian politician
Died on Saturday July 27th 2024
Indian politician
Died on Saturday July 27th 2024
Egyptian actor
Died on Saturday July 27th 2024
American politician
Died on Saturday July 27th 2024
Malaysian politician
Died on Saturday July 27th 2024
American philosopher
Died on Saturday July 27th 2024
Polish suspected murderer
Died on Friday July 26th 2024
South African serial killer
Died on Friday July 26th 2024
American musician (Eagles)
Died on Thursday July 27th 2023
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Died on Thursday July 27th 2023
Canadian ice hockey player (Boston Bruins
Died on Thursday July 27th 2023
Lebanese Catholic theologian and historian
Died on Thursday July 27th 2023
American screenwriter (Lenny)
Died on Thursday July 27th 2023
Portuguese footballer (Benfica
Died on Thursday July 27th 2023
American chemist and materials engineer
Died on Thursday July 27th 2023
Spanish painter
Died on Thursday July 27th 2023
British actor (Wish Me Luck)
Died on Thursday July 27th 2023
English writer and artist
Died on Thursday July 27th 2023
American actress (Shadows
Died on Thursday July 27th 2023
Slovak association football player
Died on Thursday July 27th 2023
Indonesian military officer and politician
Died on Thursday July 27th 2023
British barrister and judge
Died on Thursday July 27th 2023
French automotive executive
Died on Thursday July 27th 2023
Dutch-American painter and educator
Died on Thursday July 27th 2023
Russian actress (Two Captains
Died on Thursday July 27th 2023
Kenyan gospel singer
Died on Thursday July 27th 2023
American basketball player
Died on Thursday July 27th 2023
Indian politician
Died on Thursday July 27th 2023
Haitian politician
Died on Thursday July 27th 2023
British rapper and militant
Died on Thursday July 27th 2023
