Randy Pedersen, the American ten-pin bowler and sportscaster, died September 16, 2026, aged 64. Born in Shallotte, North Carolina, he became a member of the Professional Bowlers Association and went on to win 13 PBA Tour…
Henrique, the Brazilian footballer known for his spells with Vasco da Gama, Atlético Mineiro and Fluminense, died on September 16, 2026, aged 49. Born Leonardo Henrique Peixoto dos Santos in Rio de Janeiro on July 16,…
Fredd Young, the American football player who spent seven seasons as a linebacker in the NFL with the Seattle Seahawks and the Indianapolis Colts, died on September 16, 2026, aged 64. Born Frederick Kimball Young in Dallas on November 14, 1961, he was a graduate of Woodrow Wilson…
Pierre de Chastonay, a Swiss politician and lawyer, died on September 16, 2026, at the age of 95. Born in Sierre on June 20, 1931, he was a member of the Christian Democratic Party (PDC) and became a familiar figure in Valais politics over two decades of public…
Bonnie Greer, the American-British playwright, critic and novelist, died on September 16, 2026, aged 77. Born in Chicago in 1948, she lived in the UK from 1986 and built a career as a writer, broadcaster and arts commentator. Greer appeared as a panellist on television programmes including Newsnight…
Esterina Tartman, an Israeli politician who served in the Knesset for Yisrael Beiteinu from 2006 to 2009, died on September 16, 2026, aged 68. Born in Jerusalem on November 9, 1957, she was a member of the Knesset during the 17th Knesset and was known in Hebrew as…
John Broughton, the New Zealand academic and playwright, died on September 15, 2026, aged 78. Also known as John Renata Broughton and John R. Broughton, he was a Māori dental professor whose career was closely tied to the University of Otago, where he became a full professor in…
John Delaney, the English footballer who played for Wycombe Wanderers, Bournemouth and the national amateur team, died on September 15, 2026, aged 84. Born John Joseph Delaney in Slough on February 4, 1942, he began in Queens Park Rangers’ youth ranks before moving through local football with Slough…
Pierre Collin, the French painter, engraver, illustrator and sculptor, died on September 15, 2026, at the age of 69. Born in Paris on September 27, 1956, he studied at the Beaux-Arts de Paris from 1975 to 1980 and at the Casa de Velázquez from 1980 to 1982. Collin…
Brian Wolfe, an American baseball player who pitched for the Toronto Blue Jays, Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks and Saitama Seibu Lions, died on September 15, 2026, at age 45. Wolfe made his major league debut with Toronto in 2007 and finished that season with a 3-1 record and a…
Andy Donato, a Canadian editorial cartoonist, newspaper art director and painter, died on September 15, 2026, aged 89. His newspaper career spanned 65 years, beginning with his move to the Toronto Telegram in 1961 and continuing until his retirement in 2026. Donato became closely associated with the Toronto…
Jim Bradshaw, an American football player who played safety for the Pittsburgh Steelers, died on September 15, 2026, aged 87. Born James Alfred Bradshaw in St. Clairsville, Ohio, on January 13, 1939, he attended the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, where he played quarterback for the Chattanooga Mocs.…
Sven-Bertil Bärnarp, the Swedish cartoonist, died on September 15, 2026, aged 86. Born in Gothenburg on January 16, 1940, he trained in graphic design and became known for a daily comic strip published in Dagens Nyheter. Bärnarp received an Adamson Award in 2008 for Best Swedish Cartoonist and…
Patricio Guzmán, the Chilean film director known for The Battle of Chile, Nostalgia for the Light and The Pearl Button, died on September 15, 2026, at age 85. His death followed cardiorespiratory arrest. Born Patricio Guzmán Lozanes in Santiago on August 11, 1941, he built a career in…
René Aphing Kouassi, an Ivorian politician and magistrate, died on September 15, 2026, aged 78. Born in Abidjan on July 2, 1948, he was associated with the Democratic Party of Ivory Coast – African Democratic Rally…
Ben Saunders, the Dutch singer and tattoo artist who won the first title of The Voice of Holland, died on September 15, 2026, at age 43. Born in London on July 9, 1983, he became known as “Tattoo Ben” after emerging as the first winner of the RTL…
Viktor Anuškevičius, the Ukrainian politician who served as mayor of Ivano-Frankivsk, died on September 15, 2026, aged 63. Born in Vorkuta in the Komi ASSR, he later moved to Ivano-Frankivsk after military service and worked there as an engineer before entering public life. He was first elected to…
Angélica Tiscornia, an Argentine supercentenarian, died on September 15, 2026, aged 114. Born in Gualeguay on August 22, 1912, she was among the oldest verified people in the world at the time of her death and had been Argentina’s oldest living person since May 12, 2025, after the…
Nebojša Radunović, a Serbian university professor of obstetrics and gynecology, died on September 15, 2026, aged 72. He taught at the University of Belgrade’s School of Medicine and served as chair of the human reproduction department at the Institute for Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Clinical Center of…
Ahmed Ammi, the Dutch-Moroccan footballer who played as a right defender for ADO Den Haag, VVV-Venlo and NAC Breda, died on September 15, 2026, aged 45. Born in Temsamane, Morocco, he moved to the Netherlands at a young age and came through the youth system at VVV-Venlo after…
Annie Dillard, the American writer whose work included Tickets for a Prayer Wheel, Pilgrim at Tinker Creek and The Maytrees, died on September 15, 2026, aged 81. Born Annie Doak in Pittsburgh on April 30, 1945, she became known for narrative prose that crossed fiction and nonfiction, along…
Amelinha Teles, a Brazilian journalist and political activist, died on September 15, 2026, aged 81. Born Maria Amélia de Almeida Teles in Contagem, Minas Gerais, she became known for her work as a journalist, writer and human rights activist. A militant of the Communist Party of Brazil (PCdoB)…
Vitantonio Lovallo, the Italian veteran and supercentenarian who was the oldest living World War II veteran and the oldest living man in Italy, died on September 15, 2026, aged 112. Born in Avigliano, Italy, he was recognized by the Gerontology Research Group, LongeviQuest and the European Supercentenarian Organisation…
Ronnie Dove, the American pop singer whose career produced a string of hit records in the 1960s, died on September 15, 2026, aged 91. Born Ronald Eugene Dove in Herndon, Virginia, on September 7, 1935, he was also a songwriter and performer whose work extended into country music.…
Rachid Sabbagh, a Tunisian politician and former defence minister, died on September 15, 2026, aged 76. An independent politician, he joined the Ali Laarayedh cabinet in 2013 as defense minister. Wikidata identifies him as a Tunisian magistrate and lists his occupation as magistrate, reflecting a public career that…
Sunny, the Obama family’s pet dog and a First Dog of the United States, died on September 15, 2026, aged 14. A female Portuguese Water Dog, she was born on June 11, 2012, and joined the First family during Barack Obama’s presidency. Sunny was introduced to the public…
Andy Gallagher, the Irish hurler, manager and Gaelic games administrator from Offaly, died on September 15, 2026, aged 89. Born in Tullamore in 1936 and also known as Andrew Gallagher, he had a long playing career with the Offaly senior team that spanned 14 seasons from 1955 to…
Catherine Ringer, the French singer and musician best known as the co-founder and lead vocalist of Les Rita Mitsouko, died on September 14, 2026, aged 68. Born in…
Ian Miller, the Australian footballer who played for Perth, Fitzroy and East Perth, died on September 14, 2026, aged 76. A versatile player, he began his senior career…
Luděk Mikloško, the Czech footballer and coach who spent much of his career as a goalkeeper, died on September 14, 2026, aged 64. Born in Prostějov, he became…
Yun Tong-hyon, a North Korean general and politician, died on September 14, 2026. He served as a member of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea…
Ken Laufman, a Canadian ice hockey player and Olympian, died on September 14, 2026, at age 94. Born in Hamilton, he played centre and represented Canada at the…
Yehuda Aharon Vidovsky, a Polish-born Israeli Holocaust survivor and businessman, died on September 13, 2026, aged 107. Born on July 25, 1919, he grew up in Poland and,…
Mohamed Garfi, a Tunisian musicologist, composer and conductor, died on September 13, 2026, aged 77. Born in Tunis on November 17, 1948, he studied at the National Conservatory…
Chung Ho-yong, a South Korean politician and army general, died on September 13, 2026, aged 94. He served as minister of the interior and later as minister of…
Win Aung died on September 13, 2026, aged 60, after lung disease. He was a Burmese footballer who played for the national team. His death was reported on…
Anton Grunis, a Russian military commander, died on September 13, 2026, at age 46. Also known as Anton Feliksovich Grunis, he was born in Kazan on October 5,…
Anton Grunis, a Russian military commander, died on September 13, 2026, at age 46. Born in Kazan on October 5, 1979, he rose through the Russian armed forces…
Christof Straub, the Austrian musician who co-founded the Vienna-based duo Papermoon, died on September 13, 2026, aged 57. Straub started the guitar-and-vocals act in 1991 with singer Edina…
Siddique Ahmed, an Indian politician and former Assam MLA, died on September 13, 2026, aged 63. An Indian National Congress leader from Assam, he represented the Karimganj South…
Eugenia Apostol, the Filipino journalist and publisher who founded the Philippine Daily Inquirer, died on September 13, 2026, aged 100. Known also as Eggie Apostol and Eugenia "Eggie"…
Mary Gaudron, the Australian judge and former justice of the High Court, died on September 13, 2026, aged 83. Born Mary Genevieve Gaudron in Moree, New South Wales,…
Pinula Contreras, a Guatemalan football player and coach, died on September 13, 2026, aged 91. Born Francisco López Contreras in Santa Catarina Pinula, he was widely known by…
Jing Yidan, a Chinese television presenter and host, died on September 13, 2026, at age 71. Born in Harbin in April 1955, she graduated from the Communication University…
Cheetah Chrome, the American guitarist and songwriter best known for his work with Rocket from the Tombs and the Dead Boys, died on September 13, 2026, at age…
Yehuda Aharon Vidovsky, a Polish-born Israeli Holocaust survivor and businessman, died on September 13, 2026, aged 107. Born on July 25, 1919, he came from Turek in Greater…
Ian Berry, the English photojournalist who documented some of the defining moments of apartheid-era South Africa, died on September 13, 2026, aged 91. Born in Preston in 1934,…
Cal Nichols, the Canadian businessman who chaired the Edmonton Investors Group, died on September 12, 2026, at age 84. Born in Paradise Hill, he built a career in…
Yves Schlirf, Belgian comics editor and publisher, died on September 12, 2026. Born in Uccle, he worked as a bookseller, chronicler and editorial director, and was associated with…
Naseer al-Chaderchi, an Iraqi politician, died on September 12, 2026, aged 90. He served as a member of Iraq’s Interim Governing Council, which was established after the 2003…
Hidetoshi Nakanishi, a Japanese Olympic judoka and former world champion in the lightweight division, died on September 12, 2026, aged 68. Born on July 3, 1958, in Fukuoka…
Byron Sher, the American politician and law professor who served in the California State Assembly from 1980 to 1996 and in the State Senate from 1996 to 2004,…
Michael J. Brennan, an American financial economist, died September 12, 2026, at age 83. He was emeritus professor of finance at the UCLA Anderson School of Management and…
Ketaki Kushari Dyson, the Indian-born British writer and scholar who worked as a poet, novelist, playwright, translator and critic, died on September 12, 2026, aged 86. Born Ketaki…
Povilas Varanauskas, a Lithuanian politician and one of the signatories of the 1990 Act of the Re-Establishment of the State of Lithuania, died on September 12, 2026, aged…
Lars Herseth, an American politician and rancher, died September 12, 2026, aged 80. Born Ralph Lars Herseth in Aberdeen, South Dakota, he served in the South Dakota House…
Bernice Offei, a Ghanaian gospel singer and banker, died on September 12, 2026, aged 63. Born in Accra, she built a career as a musician and songwriter and…
Nikolay Podgornov, the Russian politician who served as the first governor of Vologda Oblast, died on September 12, 2026, aged 77. Born Nikolay Mikhailovich Podgornov on May 15,…
Bernice Ofei, a Ghanaian gospel singer, died on September 12, 2026, aged 63. Born in Accra, she was also known as Bernice Offei and worked as a musician,…
Faleh al-Dhaheri, a Saudi military officer known for his role in the 1979 Grand Mosque seizure, died on September 12, 2026, aged 86. He was identified in reference…
James Storme, the Belgian footballer and manager, died on September 12, 2026, aged 83. A midfielder, he made his mark with KAA Gent, helping the club win the…
Sérgio Toledo Machado, the Brazilian Olympic basketball player known as Sérgio "Macarrão" de Toledo Machado, died on September 12, 2026, at age 81. A former professional player, he…
Nikolay Noev, a Russian-born Tajik Olympic wrestler, died on September 12, 2026, aged 38. Born in February 1988 in Sakha Republic, he was a Yakut freestyle wrestler who…
Carles Solà, the Spanish academic administrator and politician who served as rector of the Autonomous University of Barcelona, died on September 12, 2026, aged 81. Born in Xàtiva,…
Bamanga Tukur, the Nigerian politician who served as People's Democratic Party national chairman, died on September 12, 2026, aged 90. A businessman and politician from Adamawa State, he…
Jeremy Thomas, the British film producer behind The Last Emperor, Sexy Beast and Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence, died on September 12, 2026, aged 77. Born in London on…
Abdul Jalil Mastan, an Indian politician and six-time Bihar MLA, died on September 12, 2026, aged 70. A senior Indian National Congress leader, he served as minister of…
Agni Deo Singh, the Fijian politician and trade unionist who served as Minister for Employment, Productivity and Industrial Relations, died on September 12, 2026. Born in rural Macuata…
George Chuvalo, the Canadian boxer who became a five-time national heavyweight champion and a two-time world title challenger, died on September 12, 2026, at age 89. Born in…
Faleh al-Dhaheri, a Saudi military officer, died on September 12, 2026, aged 86. He became widely known for his role in the 1979 Grand Mosque seizure in Mecca,…
Bain Boehlke, an American theater director and actor, died on September 11, 2026, at age 87. Born in Warroad, Minnesota, he was associated with both stage and screen…
Varinder Singh Bajwa, an Indian politician and former member of the Rajya Sabha, died on September 11, 2026, aged 82. A senior vice-president of the Shiromani Akali Dal,…
Naseebullah Bazai, a Pakistani politician and senator, died on September 11, 2026. He had served as a Member of the Senate of Pakistan since March 2018. Bazai was…
Brent Peterson, the Canadian ice hockey player and coach, died on September 11, 2026, at age 68. Born in Calgary, he was a former professional forward who spent…
Chaudhry Mehmood Bashir, a Pakistani politician who served as minister for law and a member of the National Assembly, died on September 11, 2026, aged 88. Also known…
Rachel Rabin, an Israeli educator and activist who was a founding member of kibbutz Manara, died on September 11, 2026, aged 101. Born in Tel Aviv on February…
Albert Horsfall, the Nigerian intelligence officer who directed the National Intelligence Agency from 1986 to 1990 and the State Security Service from 1990 to 1992, died on September…
Yuca, the Peruvian comedian and actor known for his work on "Risas y salsa" and films including "La paisana Jacinta en búsqueda de Wasaberto" and "¡Asu mare! 2,"…
Princess Astrid, Mrs. Ferner, the Norwegian royal and elder sister of King Harald V, died on September 11, 2026, aged 94. Born Astrid Maud Ingeborg in Oslo on…
Bruce M. Davis, an American criminal and member of the Manson Family, died on September 11, 2026, at age 83. Born Bruce McGregor Davis on October 5, 1942,…
Dame Margaret Clark, a New Zealand political scientist, died on September 11, 2026, aged 85. Born in Wellington on 28 January 1941, she became a leading political science…
Emma Bonino, the Italian politician who served as minister of foreign affairs, senator and member of the European Parliament, died on September 11, 2026, aged 78, after a…
Raffaele Costa, the Italian politician who served as a deputy, minister and provincial president, died on September 11, 2026, aged 90. Born in Mondovì on September 8, 1936,…
Tapas Dey, an Indian politician and former Member of the Legislative Assembly, died on September 11, 2026, aged 84. He also served as ex-Vice President of the Tripura…
Solomon Pappaiah, the Indian scholar and actor known for his work in Tamil television and film, died on September 11, 2026, aged 90. Born in Madurai on February…