Peter Klopfer dead at age 95, German-American zoologist
Peter Klopfer, a German-American zoologist and professor emeritus of biology at Duke University, died on June 5, 2026, at the age of 95. Born Peter Hubert Klopfer in Berlin on…
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Peter Potichnyj dead at age 96, Polish-Ukrainian-born American-Canadian political scientist and his…
Peter Potichnyj, a Polish-Ukrainian-born American-Canadian political scientist and historian, died on June 3, 2026, at age 96. Born Petro Iosyp Potichnyj on June 2, 1930, in Pawłokoma, Poland, he later…
Peter Straarup dead at age 74, CEO of Danske Bank
Peter Straarup died on May 29, 2026. He was a Danish banking executive and chief executive officer of Danske Bank. Further details about his death were not immediately available. Peter…
Peter Schepull dead at age 61, Wettingen, national team)
Peter Schepull died on May 27, 2026, at the age of 61. He was a Swiss footballer who played for Servette, Wettingen and the national team. Born in Rapperswil on…
Peter Nobel dead at age 94, Swedish human rights lawyer
Peter Nobel, the Swedish human rights lawyer who served as Sweden’s first ombudsman for discrimination, died on May 26, 2026, at the age of 94. Born on December 8, 1931,…
Peter Helm dead at age 84, Canadian-American actor
Peter Helm, the Canadian-American actor known for Inside Daisy Clover, The Andromeda Strain and The Longest Day, died on May 21, 2026. Born Peter John Helm Jr. on December 22,…
Peter Hollingworth dead at age 91, Australian Anglican bishop, archbishop of Brisbane and governor-…
Peter Hollingworth, the Australian Anglican bishop who served as archbishop of Brisbane from 1989 to 2001 and as governor-general of Australia from 2001 to 2003, died on May 19, 2026,…
Péter Scherer dead at age 64, Hungarian actor
Péter Scherer, a Hungarian actor, died on May 19, 2026, at the age of 64. Born in Ajka on November 16, 1961, he studied at the Budapest University of Technology…
Peter G. Neumann dead at age 93, American computer science researcher, complications from a fall
Peter G. Neumann, an American computer science researcher, died on May 17, 2026, at age 93 from complications from a fall. He worked on the Multics operating system in the…
Peter Simpson dead at age 81, public figure
Peter Simpson, the English footballer who played most of his career as a defender with Arsenal, died on May 13, 2026, at the age of 81. Born in Gorleston-on-Sea, Norfolk,…
Peter Ferrara dead at age 71, American lawyer and policy analyst
Peter Ferrara, an American lawyer and policy analyst, died on May 5, 2026, at the age of 71. He was also a columnist and served as an analyst for The…
Peter R. Moody Jr. dead at age 82, American political scientist and sinologist
Peter R. Moody Jr., an American political scientist and sinologist, died on May 2, 2026. He was professor emeritus of political science at the University of Notre Dame in South…
Péter Bikár dead at age 81, Hungarian ice hockey player
Péter Bikár, the Hungarian ice hockey player who represented his country at the 1964 Winter Olympics and in several World Championships, died on May 1, 2026. He was 80. Born…
Peter Morris Australian politician, MP and minister of transport dead at age 93
Peter Morris, the Australian politician who served as a member of the House of Representatives from 1972 to 1998 and as minister of transport from 1983 to 1987, died on…
Peter Gülke German conductor and musicologist dead at age 91
Peter Gülke, the German conductor and musicologist, died on April 26, 2026, at the age of 91. Born in Weimar on April 29, 1934, he studied cello and musicology at…
Peter H. Raven American botanist and environmentalist dead at age 89
Peter H. Raven, an American botanist and environmentalist, died on April 25, 2026, at age 89. Raven was born in Shanghai, China, on June 13, 1936, to American parents. He…
Peter J. Carroll British occultist and writer dead at age 72
Peter J. Carroll, a British occultist and writer, died on April 22, 2026, at the age of 72–73. Born in England in 1953, he was one of the originators of…
Peter Lynn New Zealand engineer and kite maker, cancer dead at age 79
Peter Lynn, a New Zealand engineer, kite maker and inventor, died on April 11, 2026, at the age of 79 after cancer. He was born Peter Robert Lynn in 1946…
Peter Nworie Chukwu Nigerian Roman Catholic prelate, bishop of Abakaliki dead at age 60
Peter Nworie Chukwu, a Nigerian Roman Catholic prelate and bishop of Abakaliki since 2021, died on April 10, 2026, aged 60. He was born on November 5, 1965, in Ededeagu…
Peter Terry South African actor, dramatist and poet dead at age 75
Peter Terry died on April 10, 2026. He was a South African actor known for Project Shadowchaser II and The Challenger Disaster, as well as a dramatist and poet. His…
Peter Rull Jr. dead at age 80, Swiss Olympic sport shooter
Peter Rull Jr., a Hong Kong sports shooter, died on April 8, 2026. Born on November 23, 1945, he competed in the men's 50 metre rifle, prone event at the…
Peter Kuh public figure dead at age 74
Peter Kuh died on April 1, 2026. Peter Kuh, 74, American-born British furniture maker. (death announced on this date) Tags Other, 01 April 2026, America, Britain, Kuh, Peter, 2026-04-01, April…
Peter V. Smith Australian footballer dead at age 78
Peter V. Smith, an Australian footballer who played with Melbourne and Carlton, died on April 1, 2026, aged 78. Born in Brunswick, Victoria, on September 22, 1947, Peter Victor Smith…
Peter Stead (writer) Welsh writer dead at age 83
Peter Stead, Welsh writer, broadcaster and historian, died on March 22, 2026. Born in Barry, Wales, in 1943, he attended grammar schools in Barry and Gowerton and studied history at…
Péter Halász (agricultural engineer) Hungarian agricultural engineer and ethnographer dead at age 86
Péter Halász, a Hungarian agricultural engineer and ethnographer, died on March 19, 2026, at the age of 86. Born on October 28, 1939, in Budapest, Hungary, he was a recipient…
Peter Schneider (writer) German writer dead at age 85
Peter Schneider, the German writer, died on March 4, 2026. Born in Lübeck on April 21, 1940, he was the son of a conductor and composer. He spent his early…
Peter J. Genova American politician dead at age 81
Peter J. Genova, an American politician, died on February 27, 2026. A Republican, he was elected to two full terms in the New Jersey General Assembly and served from 1985…
Peter Stämpfli Painter dead at age 88
Peter Stämpfli, a Swiss painter associated with Pop art, died on February 20, 2026, in Paris, France, at the age of 88. Born in Deisswil bei Münchenbuchsee, Bern, in 1937,…
Peter Tasiri Ghanaian revolutionary and politician dead at age 95
Peter Tasiri, a Ghanaian soldier and politician, died on February 15, 2026, aged 95. He was a member of the Armed Forces Revolutionary Council (AFRC), which ruled Ghana for a…
Peter Meyer (footballer, born 1940) German footballer dead at age 85
Peter Meyer, a German footballer who played as a striker, died on February 11, 2026. Born on 18 February 1940, he spent eight seasons in the Bundesliga with Fortuna Düsseldorf…
Peter Meyer German footballer (Fortuna Düsseldorf dead at age 85
Peter Meyer died on February 11, 2026. He was a German footballer associated with Fortuna Düsseldorf. His death was announced without additional details. Peter Meyer may refer to: Tags Athletes,…
Peter Ransley British screenwriter, playwright and novelist, bronchopneumonia dead at age 94
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,…
Peter Hargitai Poet, novelist, translator dead at age 79
Peter Hargitai, a Hungarian-born American poet, novelist and translator of Hungarian literature, died on January 28, 2026, at the age of 79. Born in Budapest, Hungary, on January 28, 1947,…
Peter Unwin
British diplomatDied on Tuesday January 27th 2026
Peter Duesberg
German-American molecular biologist and academicDied on Saturday January 24th 2026
Peter Ryan (rugby union, born 1930) English rugby union player dead at age 95
Peter Henry Ryan, an English international rugby union player, died on January 24, 2026, aged 95. Born in Bucklow, England, on October 1, 1930, he was head boy and football…
Peter Squires
English cricketer (Yorkshire) and rugby union player (British & Irish Lions)Died on Friday January 23rd 2026
Peter Radunski
German politician (CDU) and political consultantDied on Tuesday January 20th 2026
Peter Cousens (cricketer) South African-born English cricketer dead at age 93
Peter Cousens, the South African-born English cricketer who played for Essex, died on January 20, 2026, aged 93. Born in Durban, Natal, on May 15, 1932, he was a right-handed…
Peter Schofield (Australian rules footballer) Australian footballer (Richmond dead at age 93
Peter John Schofield, the Australian rules footballer who played for Richmond, Melbourne and North Melbourne in the Victorian Football League, died on January 13, 2026, aged 93. Born on 12…
Peter Nwaoboshi
66-67Died on Friday December 19th 2025
Peter Kupferschmidt
German footballer (Bayern MunichDied on Friday December 19th 2025
Peter Arnett
American journalist (Associated Press)Died on Thursday December 18th 2025
Peter Ryan (police officer) British-born Australian police officer, commissioner of New South Wales…
Peter Ryan, the British-born Australian police officer who served as commissioner of New South Wales police from 1996 to 2002, died on December 15, 2025. Born in Lancaster, Lancashire, on…
Peter Greene
American actor (Pulp FictionDied on Saturday December 13th 2025
Peter McFarlane
Australian rock drummer (FinchDied on Tuesday December 9th 2025
Peter Wright
British engineer (Lotus 79)Died on Tuesday November 11th 2025
Peter Skalicky
Austrian academicDied on Tuesday November 11th 2025
Peter Lamptey
Ghanaian footballer (Hearts of OakDied on Friday October 10th 2025
Peter Häberle
German legal scholarDied on Tuesday October 7th 2025
Peter Truscott
New Zealand cricketerDied on Saturday September 6th 2025
Peter Bafemi Anala
Air Force officerDied on Friday August 15th 2025
Peter Stasiuk
Canadian Ukrainian Catholic hierarchDied on Thursday August 14th 2025
Peter Lester
New Zealand sailor and broadcasterDied on Saturday August 9th 2025
Peter Temin
American economist and economic historianDied on Wednesday August 6th 2025
Peter Elliott
Australian Roman Catholic bishopDied on Wednesday August 6th 2025
Peter Kaack
German footballer (VfR NeumünsterDied on Tuesday August 5th 2025
Peter Veselovský
Slovak ice hockey player (TJ VSŽ KošiceDied on Sunday August 3rd 2025
Peter Juratovec
Slovenian television directorDied on Saturday August 2nd 2025
Peter Lockemann
German professorDied on Thursday July 24th 2025
Peter Russell-Clarke
Australian chef and media personalityDied on Sunday July 6th 2025
Peter Chiswell
British major generalDied on Friday July 4th 2025
Peter G. Engelman
English-born American novelist and practitionerDied on Friday July 4th 2025
Peter Rufai
Nigerian footballer (FarenseDied on Thursday July 3rd 2025
Peter Phillips
English artistDied on Wednesday July 2nd 2025
Peter Simone
American organized crime figureDied on Saturday June 14th 2025
Peter Rice
Australian rules footballer (CamberwellDied on Friday June 13th 2025
Peter Banner
Australian rugby league player (SalfordDied on Thursday June 12th 2025
Peter Easterby
British racehorse trainerDied on Monday June 9th 2025
Peter Goodchild
British television editor (Q.E.D.)Died on Sunday June 1st 2025
Peter David
American comic book writer (The Incredible HulkDied on Sunday May 25th 2025
Peter Morwood
Irish novelist (The Dragon Lord)Died on Saturday May 10th 2025
Peter Nixon
Australian politicianDied on Saturday May 10th 2025
Peter B. Andrews
American mathematicianDied on Monday May 5th 2025
Peter McParland
Northern Irish football player (Aston VillaDied on Sunday May 4th 2025
Peter Coade
Canadian meteorologist and television weather reporterDied on Saturday May 3rd 2025
Peter Burridge
English footballerDied on Wednesday April 30th 2025
Peter Bosustow
Australian rules footballerDied on Monday April 28th 2025
Peter McIan
American record producer (Business as Usual)Died on Thursday April 24th 2025
Peter Taaffe
British Marxist militantDied on Wednesday April 23rd 2025
Peter von Matt
Swiss philologist and authorDied on Tuesday April 22nd 2025
Peter Pearson
Canadian film director (The Best Damn Fiddler from Calabogie to KaladarDied on Monday April 21st 2025
Peter Kostelka
Austrian politicianDied on Thursday April 17th 2025
Peter Ablinger
Austrian composerDied on Thursday April 17th 2025
Peter Seiffert
German operatic tenorDied on Tuesday April 15th 2025
Peter Rühring
German actorDied on Friday April 11th 2025
Peter Lovesey
British writerDied on Thursday April 10th 2025
Peter Geiger
Liechtenstein historianDied on Tuesday April 8th 2025
Peter Stuhlmacher
German Protestant theologian and biblical scholarDied on Monday April 7th 2025
Peter McEvoy
British golferDied on Monday April 7th 2025
Peter Turang
Indonesian Roman Catholic prelateDied on Friday April 4th 2025
Peter Lever
English cricketerDied on Thursday March 27th 2025