Michael Wright dies at 70
Michael Wright, an American film and television actor known for The Five Heartbeats, Streamers and Sugar Hill, died on August 21, 2026, aged 70. Born in New York City, he…
Named Wright
Over 50 obituaries for famous people named Wright. See who they were, when they died, and read their memorial pages.
Ralph G. Wright dead at age 91
Ralph G. Wright, an American politician and former speaker of the Vermont House of Representatives, died on June 17, 2026. He was 91. Wright served as speaker from 1985 to…
Jordan Wright passed away at age 33
Jordan Wright, a British television personality known for appearances on Ex on the Beach and The Only Way Is Essex, died on March 14, 2026, aged 33. Born in Stanford-le-Hope,…
Death of Tommy Wright at age 81
English footballer (Everton Died on Tuesday January 20th 2026
Lee Wright passed away at age 81
Canadian Olympic field hockey player (1964 Died on Saturday December 20th 2025
Peter Wright passes away at age 79
British engineer (Lotus 79) Died on Tuesday November 11th 2025
Nigel S. dies at 62
Canadian private equity executive and attorney Died on Tuesday September 30th 2025
Charlie Wright died at age 86
Scottish footballer (Grimsby Town Died on Saturday December 28th 2024
Death of Evan Wright at age 59
American journalist and author (Generation Kill) Died on Sunday July 14th 2024
L. W., died aged 74
American confidence trickster Died on Sunday January 28th 2024
Lois Wright passes away at age 95
American artist Died on Friday October 20th 2023
Gary Wright passed away at age 80
American singer-songwriter ("Dream Weaver" Died on Monday September 4th 2023
Douglas S., died aged 75
American politician Died on Friday July 28th 2023
Duncan Wright passes away at age 82
Australian footballer Died on Thursday May 11th 2023
Obituary: John Wright, dead at age 79
American film editor Died on Tuesday May 2nd 2023
Eric Lloyd died at age 93
American architect Died on Tuesday March 28th 2023
Sir Allan has died at age 93
New Zealand farming leader Died on Tuesday November 29th 2022
James Wright death at age 83
American historian Died on Wednesday October 12th 2022
Sir William passed away at age 94
Northern Irish businessman and politician Died on Sunday July 24th 2022
Lynn Wright passed away at age 69
American politician Died on Sunday June 19th 2022
Obituary: Joseph Wright, dead at age 69
American politician Died on Saturday June 18th 2022
Death of Bernard Wright at age 58
American funk and jazz musician Died on Friday May 20th 2022
Rayfield Wright obituary: died at age 76
American football player (Dallas Cowboys) Died on Friday April 8th 2022
Jules Wright, died aged 88
American politician Died on Saturday January 15th 2022
J. Robert death at age 85
American church historian and Episcopal priest. Died on Thursday January 13th 2022
Martin Wright dies at age -1
English guitarist (Intastella) Died on Tuesday November 30th 2021
Samuel E. dead at age 74
American actor (The Little Mermaid Died on Tuesday May 25th 2021
Death of Daunte Wright at age 20
American arrestee Died on Tuesday April 13th 2021
Bill Wright dies at age 84
American golfer Died on Saturday March 6th 2021
Death of Ron Wright at age 67
American politician Died on Monday February 8th 2021
Eugene Wright dies at 97
American jazz bassist (Dave Brubek Quartet) Died on Thursday December 31st 2020
Edna Wright passed away at age 76
American R&B singer (Honey Cone). Died on Saturday September 12th 2020
Al G. dead at age 104
American bandleader Died on Sunday September 6th 2020
Willie Wright has died at age 80
American soul singer Died on Tuesday June 30th 2020
Ralph Wright death at age 72
English footballer (Bolton Wanderers Died on Monday June 8th 2020
Rosemarie Wright passed away at age 88
English pianist Died on Thursday June 4th 2020
Death of Douglas Tyndall at age 92
Canadian engineer and academic administrator Died on Saturday May 23rd 2020
Betty Wright dies at 66
American soul and R&B singer ("Clean Up Woman") Died on Sunday May 10th 2020
Billy Wright, died aged 89
English footballer Died on Monday April 20th 2020
Dorick M. dies at age 74
Belizean Roman Catholic prelate Died on Wednesday April 15th 2020
Mickey Wright dies at 85
American golfer Died on Monday February 17th 2020
Michael W. dead at age 81
American CFL player (Winnipeg Blue Bombers) and business executive Died on Thursday January 30th 2020
Barbara Wright passed away at age 84
Irish academic and translator Died on Tuesday December 17th 2019
Max Wright death at age 75
American actor (ALF) Died on Thursday June 27th 2019
Daniel Wright obituary: died at age 30
American reality show competitor (The Biggest Loser) Died on Tuesday May 28th 2019
Death of Erik Olin at age 71
American Marxist sociologist Died on Wednesday January 23rd 2019
Oliver Wright passes away at age 71
Jamaican boxer Died on Saturday December 29th 2018
Obituary: Wright King, dead at age 95
American actor (A Streetcar Named Desire Died on Saturday December 1st 2018
Douglas Wright death at age 62
New Zealand dancer and choreographer Died on Thursday November 15th 2018
James Wright death at age 52
American musician and producer Died on Monday October 1st 2018
James “Big dies at 52
American musician and producer. Died on Sunday September 30th 2018
Roy Wright, died aged 84
American baseball player (New York Giants) Died on Wednesday May 16th 2018
John F. dies at 74
American state judge Died on Monday March 19th 2018
Tom Wright dead at age 93
American baseball player (Chicago White Sox Died on Friday September 8th 2017
Simeon Wright has died at age 74
American author (Simeon's Story: An Eyewitness Account of the Kidnapping of Emmett Till) Died on Tuesday September 5th 2017
Larry Wright dies at 77
American cartoonist (The Detroit News) Died on Monday May 29th 2017
Richard B. died at age 79
Canadian novelist Died on Wednesday February 8th 2017
Ken Wright dies at age 70
American baseball player (Kansas City Royals) Died on Wednesday January 25th 2017
Steve Wright, died aged -1
American bass guitarist (The Greg Kihn Band) Died on Wednesday January 18th 2017
Kenyon Wright, died aged 84
Scottish Episcopal priest and political campaigner Died on Friday January 13th 2017
Janet Wright passes away at age 71
Canadian actress (Corner Gas) Died on Monday November 14th 2016
Suzanne Wright death at age 69
American developmental disorder advocacy executive Died on Friday July 29th 2016
Scott Olin passed away at age 93
American judge Died on Monday July 11th 2016
William Wright dies at age 85
American author Died on Saturday June 4th 2016
Death of Martha Wright at age 92
American actress (South Pacific Died on Tuesday March 1st 2016
Rick Wright dies at age 57
American guitarist (Connie Smith) Died on Sunday February 7th 2016
Obituary: Carolyn D., dead at age 67
American poet Died on Tuesday January 12th 2016
Stevie Wright passes away at age -1
English born Australian musician and songwriter Died on Sunday December 27th 2015
Michael Wright dies at 35
Turkish-American basketball player Died on Tuesday November 10th 2015
T. M. died at age 68
American author Died on Saturday October 31st 2015
Roland R. dies at 96
American Mormon missionary Died on Monday October 19th 2015
Eric Wright death at age 86
Canadian crime writer Died on Friday October 9th 2015
Allan Wright dies at age 95
British World War II flying ace Died on Wednesday September 16th 2015
Arthur G. death at age 78
American R&B guitarist and arranger Died on Monday July 13th 2015
Franz Wright passed away at age 62
American poet Died on Thursday May 14th 2015
Jim Wright, died aged 92
former United States House of Representatives Speaker Died on Wednesday May 6th 2015
Tim Wright passes away at age 63
American bass guitarist (Pere Ubu Died on Sunday August 4th 2013
Sheila Wright has died at age 88
British politician Died on Friday July 5th 2013
Obituary: Jane C., dead at age 93
American oncologist Died on Tuesday February 19th 2013
Don Wright passed away at age 84
American Gwich'in politician Died on Saturday July 5th 2014
Tommie Wright passes away at age 95
American pianist and composer (Florida State Seminoles fight song) Died on Thursday May 8th 2014
Clarissa Dickson died at age 66
English celebrity chef and television personality (Two Fat Ladies) Died on Saturday March 15th 2014
Robert C. died at age 69
American politician Died on Saturday February 22nd 2014
Clifford Wright has died at age 91
British Anglican prelate Died on Friday February 14th 2014
Keith Wright, died aged 73
Australian politician and convicted child rapist Died on Tuesday January 13th 2015