Deaths on May 9

This archive lists notable deaths associated with May 9 across multiple years. For the specific 2026 archive, see Deaths on May 9, 2026.

Michael Sefi dead at age 82

Michael Sefi, a British philatelist and former Keeper of the Royal Philatelic Collection, died on May 9, 2026, aged 82. Born in London on December 11, 1943, Michael Richard Sefi…

Frid Ingulstad dead at age 90

Frid Ingulstad, a Norwegian novelist, died on May 9, 2026, at the age of 90. She wrote primarily historical novels, many of them in series, and published more than 200…

Bill Posey, member of the U.S. House of Representatives, died on May 9, 2026

Bill Posey, died aged 78

Bill Posey, an American politician and member of the U.S. House of Representatives from 2009 to 2025, died on May 9, 2026, at age 78. A Republican, he represented Florida's…

Gerald Talbot, died aged 94

Gerald Talbot, an American politician and civil rights leader, died on May 9, 2026, at age 94. A native of Bangor, Maine, he was born on October 28, 1931, and…

Harald Mothes, German footballer, died on May 9, 2026

Harald Mothes death at age 69

Harald Mothes, a German footballer, died on May 9, 2026, at the age of 69. He played as a forward or midfielder and made more than 300 appearances for Erzgebirge…

Warren Tipton dead

Warren Tipton, an American singer best known for his work with The Chi-Lites, died on May 9, 2026. He was an American R&B and soul singer from Gary, Indiana, who…

Bobby Cox, American Hall of Fame baseball player and manager, died on May 9, 2026

Bobby Cox obituary: died at age 84

Bobby Cox, the Hall of Fame former Major League Baseball player and manager, died on May 9, 2026. Robert Joe Cox was 84. He played for the New York Yankees…

Thomas G. Darling dies at age 94

Thomas G. Darling, a retired major general in the United States Air Force, died on May 9, 2026, at the age of 94. Born in Abilene, Texas, on April 30,…

Maurice Freund dies at age 82

Maurice Freund, a French tourism personality and entrepreneur associated with Point Air, died on May 9, 2026, at age 82. He was known for writing about his travels and sustainable…

Craig Morton death at age 83

Craig Morton, the American football player best known for his time with the Denver Broncos, died on May 9, 2026, at age 83. Born in Flint, Michigan, on February 5,…

Death of Joyce Woodhouse at age 82

Joyce Woodhouse, an American politician and former member of the Nevada Senate, died on May 9, 2026. She was 82. Woodhouse served in the Nevada Senate representing the 5th district…

Allan Thigo, national team, died on May 9, 2026

Death of Allan Thigo at age 76

Allan Thigo, a Kenyan footballer who played for Gor Mahia and the national team, died on May 9, 2026. Nicknamed the "90-minute man," he was a midfielder who made 81…

Theo van Boven dies at age 91

Theo van Boven, a Dutch jurist and professor emeritus in international law, died on May 9, 2026. He was appointed in 1977 as director of the United Nations Division for…

Obituary: Tim Johnson, dead at age 75

member of the U.S. House of Representatives (2001–2013) and the Illinois House of Representatives (1977–2001) Died on Tuesday May 10th 2022