Recent Deaths & Obituaries

Agim Bubeqi, Albanian footballer, died on August 13, 2026
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Agim Bubeqi dead at age 63

Agim Bubeqi, an Albanian footballer,
died on August 13, 2026, aged 63. Born in Vlorë on April 7, 1963, he spent his entire professional career as a striker with Flamurtari Vlorë and also represented Albania at…

Prince Mongo, American novelty politician, died on August 10, 2026

Prince Mongo dead at age 89

Prince Mongo, the American novelty politician and Memphis local political personality who repeatedly ran for mayor,
died on August 10, 2026, aged 89. Born Robert Hodges, he became…

James McHugh, ESB, died on August 10, 2026

James McHugh dead

James McHugh, an ESB and Gaelic footballer,
died on August 10, 2026. Born in Letterkenny, he became known for his career with Cill Chartha and the Donegal county…

Edward B. Fort, Educator, died on August 9, 2026

Edward B. Fort dead at age 95

Edward B. Fort, an American academic administrator who served as chancellor of North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University from 1981 to 1999,
died on August 9, 2026,…

Don Nelson, American basketball player and coach, died on August 9, 2026

Don Nelson dead at age 86

Don Nelson, the American basketball player and coach who won five NBA championships with the Boston Celtics before becoming one of the league’s most influential head coaches, died…

Ilya Kuleshin, Russian footballer, died on August 9, 2026

Ilya Kuleshin dead at age 25

Ilya Kuleshin, a Russian footballer who played for Khimik-Arsenal, Arsenal Tula and Avangard Kursk,
died on August 9, 2026, aged 25. Born Ilya Vladimirovich Kuleshin on August 29,…

Arthur Price, British motorcycle speedway rider, died on August 9, 2026

Arthur Price dead at age 80

Arthur Price, the British motorcycle speedway rider who
died on August 9, 2026, aged 80, was born in Wolverhampton in 1946 and raced under his full name, Arthur…

Douglas, Brazilian footballer, died on August 9, 2026

Douglas dead at age 76

Douglas, a Brazilian footballer best known for his time with Santos and Bahia,
died on August 9, 2026, aged 76. Born in Barretos on September 9, 1949, he…

Ivo Šlaus, Croatian physicist, died on August 8, 2026

Ivo Šlaus dead at age 94

Ivo Šlaus, the Croatian physicist and politician,
died on August 8, 2026, aged 94. Born in Split in 1931, he studied physics at the University of Zagreb, earning…

Girvin, American Thoroughbred racehorse, died on August 8, 2026

Girvin dead at age 12

Girvin, an American Thoroughbred racehorse,
died on August 8, 2026, aged 12. Foaled on March 31, 2014, the dark bay or brown colt rose to prominence in 2017…

Xaysomphone Phomvihane, Politician, died on August 8, 2026

Xaysomphone Phomvihane dead at age 69

Xaysomphone Phomvihane, a Laotian politician and former minister of finance who served as president of the National Assembly from 2021,
died on August 8, 2026, aged 69. A…

Phil Parkes, English footballer, died on August 8, 2026

Phil Parkes dead at age 79

Phil Parkes, the English footballer who played as a goalkeeper for Wolverhampton Wanderers, Vancouver Whitecaps and Chicago Sting,
died on August 8, 2026, aged 79. Born in West…

C. J. Binks, Tasmanian writer and educator, died on August 8, 2026

C. J. Binks dead at age 94

C. J. Binks, the Tasmanian writer and educator known also as Christopher John Binks,
died on August 8, 2026, aged 94. A long-time figure in Tasmanian education, he…