José Sanfilippo dead at age 91, EC Bahia, national team)
EC Bahia, national team) · Argentina · 04 June 2026 · June 2026 · June 4 · Taurus
Fergus Slattery dead at age 77, Barbarians, national team)
Barbarians, national team) · Britain · Ireland · 04 June 2026 · June 2026 · Aquarius · June 4
Muhammad al-Fayadh dead at age 95, Afghan-born Iraqi marja’
Afghan-born Iraqi marja' · 04 June 2026 · Capricorn · June 2026 · June 4 · Najaf
Marjane Satrapi dead at age 56, Dear Paris)
Dear Paris) · France · Iran · 04 June 2026 · Sagittarius · June 2026 · June 4
Pahlaj Nihalani dead at age 76, Shola Aur Shabnam)
Shola Aur Shabnam) · India · 04 June 2026 · June 2026 · June 4
Angela Morant dead at age 84, Claudius, Brookside, Dixon of Dock Green)
Claudius, Brookside, Dixon of Dock Green) · Britain · 03 June 2026 · Capricorn · June 2026 · June 3
Price Wallace dead at age 64, member of the Mississippi House of Representatives
member of the Mississippi House of Representatives · America · 03 June 2026 · Sagittarius · June 2026 · June 3
Bobby Tambling dead at age 84, national team) and manager
national team) and manager · England · 03 June 2026 · June 2026 · June 3 · Virgo
Whatarangi Winiata dead at age 92, founder of Te Wānanga o Raukawa
founder of Te Wānanga o Raukawa · New Zealand · Britain · 03 June 2026 · June 2026 · Cancer · June 3
Charlie Cunningham dead at age 78, complications from a traffic collision
complications from a traffic collision · America · 03 June 2026 · June 2026 · June 3 · Virgo
Jagannath Prasad Das dead at age 90, Indian writer and poet
Price Wallace dead at age 64, member of the Mississippi House of Representatives
member of the Mississippi House of Representatives · America · 03 June 2026 · Sagittarius · June 2026 · June 3
Bobby Tambling dead at age 84, national team) and manager
national team) and manager · England · 03 June 2026 · June 2026 · June 3 · Virgo
Whatarangi Winiata dead at age 92, founder of Te Wānanga o Raukawa
founder of Te Wānanga o Raukawa · New Zealand · Britain · 03 June 2026 · June 2026 · Cancer · June 3
Charlie Cunningham dead at age 78, complications from a traffic collision
complications from a traffic collision · America · 03 June 2026 · June 2026 · June 3 · Virgo
Sir Alex Younger dead at age 62, chief of the Secret Intelligence Service
chief of the Secret Intelligence Service · Scotland · Britain · 03 June 2026 · June 2026 · Cancer · June 3
John Blanche dead at age 77, Warhammer 40,000)
Warhammer 40,000) · Britain · 03 June 2026 · Capricorn · June 2026 · June 3
Jaba Dvali dead at age 41, Dinamo Tbilisi, Sioni), heart attack
Dinamo Tbilisi, Sioni), heart attack · Moldova · 03 June 2026 · June 2026 · Aquarius · June 3
Chung King-fai dead at age 89, My Family, Welcome to the House)
My Family, Welcome to the House) · China · 03 June 2026 · June 2026 · June 3 · Aries
Igoris Kirilovas dead at age 54, former Lithuanian football player
former Lithuanian football player · 01 June 2026 · June 2026 · June 1 · Leo
Bruce Van Sant dead at age 88, American-born Dominican sailor and author
American-born Dominican sailor and author · 01 June 2026 · June 2026 · June 1
Margaret Commodore dead at age 93, Yukon MLA
Yukon MLA · Britain · Canada · 01 June 2026 · June 2026 · Cancer · June 1
Larisa Zhukovskaya dead at age 88, Anna Karenina, The Black Monk)
Anna Karenina, The Black Monk) · Russia · 01 June 2026 · June 2026 · June 1
Pierre Izard dead at age 90, member and president of the general council of Haute-Garonne, mayor of…
member and president of the general council of Haute-Garonne, mayor of Villefranche-de-Lauragais · France · 01 June 2026 · June 2026 · Cancer · June 1
Sir Angus Stirling dead at age 92, British arts administrator and conservationist
British arts administrator and conservationist · 01 June 2026 · Sagittarius · June 2026 · June 1
Wei Zongwan dead at age 87, Romance of the Three Kingdoms)
Romance of the Three Kingdoms) · China · 01 June 2026 · Sagittarius · June 2026 · Shanghai · June 1
Master Parrot dead at age 47, Ugandan dancehall and Afro-pop music artist
Ugandan dancehall and Afro-pop music artist · 01 June 2026 · Capricorn · June 2026 · June 1
Rick Adelman dead at age 79, Sacramento Kings, Minnesota Timberwolves)
Sacramento Kings, Minnesota Timberwolves) · America · 01 June 2026 · June 2026 · Gemini · June 1
Raúl Guerrón dead at age 49, national team)
national team) · 01 June 2026 · June 2026 · June 1 · Libra
Knut Husebø dead at age 80, Julia Julia, Apprentice to Murder)
Julia Julia, Apprentice to Murder) · Norway · 01 June 2026 · June 2026 · June 1 · Taurus
Marios Oikonomou dead at age 33, AEK Athens, national team), traffic collision
the Greek footballer who played for Bologna, AEK Athens and the national team, died on June 1, 2026, in a motorcycle collision, according to reports. He was 33. Born in Ioannina on October 6, 1992, Oikonomou began his career with… · Traffic Collision · 01 June 2026 · June 2026 · Libra
Jay Silva dead at age 45, Angolan-born American mixed martial artist
an Angolan-born American mixed martial artist, died on June 1, 2026. He was 45. Born in Luanda on May 25, 1981, Silva competed as a heavyweight and fought professionally from 2008 until 2026. He appeared in several major promotions, including… · Brazil · 01 June 2026 · June 2026 · Gemini
Gianni Francesco Mattioli dead at age 86, deputy and minister of community policies
the Italian politician and physicist who served as a deputy from 1987 to 2001 and as minister of community policies from 1998 to 1999, died on June 1, 2026. Born in Genoa on January 29, 1940, he graduated in physics… · 01 June 2026 · June 2026 · Aquarius
Dame Dove Hepburn dead at age 46, known as the editor for Epic Rap Battles of History, suicide.[bet…
2026. She was an Egyptian-British musician known as the editor for Epic Rap Battles of History. No further details were immediately available · 01 June 2026 · June 2026 · June 1
André Santini dead at age 85, deputy and mayor of Issy-les-Moulineaux
the French politician who served as a deputy from 2009 to 2017 and as mayor of Issy-les-Moulineaux from 1980, died on June 1, 2026. He was 85. Born on October 20, 1940, in Paris’s 14th arrondissement, Santini built a long… · 01 June 2026 · June 2026 · Libra
Tofail Ahmed dead at age 82, MP, minister of industries and commerce
a Bangladeshi politician who served in parliament for more than five decades and held ministerial posts in the industries and commerce portfolios, died on June 1, 2026. He was 82. Born on October 22, 1943, in Bhola, then in the… · Britain · 01 June 2026 · June 2026 · Libra
Probal Dasgupta dead at age 72, Substantivism; Bangla syntax; Esperanto studies
Substantivism; Bangla syntax; Esperanto studies · India · 31 May 2026 · May 2026 · May 31 · Stroke · Virgo
B. S. Dhaliwal dead, heart attack
an Indian Army general, died on May 31, 2026, after a heart attack was announced as the cause. Lieutenant General Dhaliwal served as Engineer-in-Chief at Army Headquarters from 2006 to 2007 and spent about 41 years in the Corps of… · 31 May 2026 · May 2026
BS Dhaliwal dead, heart attack
an Indian Army general, died on May 31, 2026, following a heart attack. He served as Engineer-in-Chief at Army Headquarters from 2006 to 2007 and had a military career that spanned about 41 years in the Corps of Engineers. During… · 31 May 2026 · May 2026 · B.S.
Suman Kalyanpur dead at age 89, Laagi Nahi Chhute Ram, Vidhana Naach Nachawe)
the Indian playback singer known for songs in Bidesiya, Laagi Nahi Chhute Ram and Vidhana Naach Nachawe, died on May 31, 2026. She was 89. Born Suman Hemmadi on January 28, 1937, in Dhaka, then in British India, she began… · 31 May 2026 · Aquarius · May 2026
Curt Newsome dead at age 67, Emory and Henry Wasps)
an American football coach who worked with the Virginia Tech Hokies and Emory and Henry Wasps, died on May 31, 2026. He was 67. Newsome, whose full name was Curtis Wayne Newsome Jr., was born on October 29, 1958, in… · 31 May 2026 · May 2026
Tomi Reichental dead at age 90, Slovak-born Irish Holocaust survivor
a Slovak-born Irish Holocaust survivor and author, died on May 31, 2026, at the age of 90. Born Tomáš Reichental in Merašice, then in Czechoslovakia and now Slovakia, he survived the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp after being forced into hiding with… · 31 May 2026 · May 2026 · Cancer
Matthew Spender dead at age 81, English sculptor and writer
the English sculptor and writer whose death was announced on May 31, 2026, died at 81. Born in London in 1945, he was also a painter and biographer, and his work ranged from sculpture to books on family and art.… · 31 May 2026 · May 2026 · Cancer
Ronald LaPread dead at age 75, American musician
an American musician best known for his work with the Commodores, died on May 31, 2026. He was 75. LaPread was part of the funk, soul, R&B, pop and disco group that formed at Tuskegee Institute in 1968 and later… · 31 May 2026 · May 2026
Ryamizard Ryacudu dead at age 76, minister of defence and chief of staff
the Indonesian military officer and politician who served as minister of defence from 2014 to 2019 and as chief of staff from 2002 to 2005, died on May 31, 2026. He was 76. Born in Palembang on April 21, 1950,… · Gatot Soebroto Army Hospital · 31 May 2026 · May 2026 · Taurus
Joe Negri dead at age 99, American jazz guitarist and educator
an American jazz guitarist and educator, died on May 30, 2026, at age 99. Born Joseph Harold Negri on June 10, 1926, in Pittsburgh, he began performing on radio at age 3, playing ukulele and singing before moving into professional… · 30 May 2026 · May 2026 · Gemini
Josef Kovačič dead at age 65, Czech footballer
2026. He was a Czech footballer who played for TJ Škoda Plzeň. Further details about his life and career were not provided in the available record · 30 May 2026 · May 2026 · Kovačić · May 30
Jutta Zilliacus dead at age 100, journalist and author
a Finnish-Estonian politician, journalist and author, died on May 30, 2026, at the age of 100. Born Jutta Armelle Zilliacus in Helsinki on July 25, 1925, she worked in the Swedish language and built a career that combined journalism and… · 30 May 2026 · May 2026 · Leo
París Galán dead at age 58, Bolivian drag queen and politician
a Bolivian drag queen and politician, died on May 30, 2026, at age 58. Born Carlos Felipe Parra Heredia in Oruro on February 5, 1968, he became widely known as París Galán and was a prominent figure in Bolivia’s LGBT… · 30 May 2026 · Aquarius · May 2026 · Paris
Foster Sylvers dead at age 64, prostate cancer
an American singer and member of the family group The Sylvers, died on May 30, 2026, at age 64 of prostate cancer. Born Foster Emerson Sylvers on February 25, 1962, he began his career as a child in 1971 and… · 30 May 2026 · May 2026 · Pisces
Dennis Hull dead at age 81, Detroit Red Wings)
a Canadian ice hockey player who spent most of his NHL career with the Chicago Black Hawks and also played for the Detroit Red Wings, died on May 30, 2026, at age 81. Born Dennis William Hull on November 19,… · 30 May 2026 · May 2026 · Scorpio
Steve Barrow dead at age 80, co-founder of Blood and Fire
the British reggae producer and historiographer who co-founded the Blood and Fire record label, died on May 30, 2026, at the age of 80. Born on September 29, 1945, Barrow was also a journalist, critic, writer and archivist whose work… · 30 May 2026 · May 2026 · Libra
Billy Álvarez dead at age 80, president of Cruz Azul
the Mexican football executive who served as president of Cruz Azul from 1988 to 2020 and later was identified as a convicted criminal, died on May 30, 2026. He was 80. Born Guillermo Héctor Álvarez Cuevas on September 8, 1945,… · 30 May 2026 · May 2026 · Virgo
Nestor da Silva dead at age 108, military paratrooper and World War II veteran
a Brazilian military officer, military paratrooper and World War II veteran, died on May 30, 2026, at the age of 108. Born on June 13, 1917, in Belo Horizonte, he served in Brazil’s armed forces and was identified with the… · 30 May 2026 · May 2026 · Gemini
Julio Le Parc dead at age 97, Argentine-French artist
the Argentine-French artist whose experiments in painting, sculpture and visual art helped shape modern kinetic and op art, died on May 30, 2026. He was 97. Born in Mendoza on September 23, 1928, Le Parc studied at the School of… · 30 May 2026 · May 2026 · Libra
Kelly Curtis dead at age 69, American actress
an American actress known for her role in The Devil's Daughter, died on May 30, 2026. Born Kelly Lee Curtis on June 17, 1956, in Santa Monica, California, she was the daughter of actors Tony Curtis and Janet Leigh and… · 30 May 2026 · May 2026 · Gemini
Iurie Bondarciuc dead at age 37, heart defect
2026, at the age of 37. The Moldovan footballer, who was associated with Tiraspol, died from a heart defect · 30 May 2026 · May 2026 · May 30
Zacarias Kamwenho dead at age 91, archbishop of Lubango
the Angolan Roman Catholic prelate who served as archbishop of Lubango from 1997 to 2009, died on May 30, 2026. He was 91. Born in Huambo on September 5, 1934, Kamwenho was ordained a priest in 1961 and later held… · 30 May 2026 · May 2026 · Zacarías · Virgo
Josefina Molina dead at age 89, screenwriter and television producer
the Spanish film director, screenwriter and television producer, died on May 30, 2026. She was 89. Born in Córdoba, Spain, on November 14, 1936, Molina became one of the first female directors in Spain after beginning her career in 1966.… · 30 May 2026 · May 2026 · Scorpio
K. P. Dhanapalan dead at age 76, MP
an Indian politician and Member of Parliament from 2009 to 2014, died on May 30, 2026, at the age of 76. Born on April 4, 1950, in North Paravur, he represented the Chalakudy Lok Sabha constituency in Kerala and was… · 30 May 2026 · May 2026 · Aries
Bobby Crockett dead at age 83, American football player
an American football player who played for the Buffalo Bills, died on May 29, 2026, at age 83. Born Robert Paul Crockett on April 3, 1944, in Briggsville, Arkansas, he played college football for the Arkansas Razorbacks from 1962 to… · 29 May 2026 · May 2026 · Aries
Jorge Alonso Treviño dead at age 90, governor of Nuevo León
the Mexican politician who served as governor of Nuevo León from 1985 to 1991, died on May 29, 2026. He was 90. Born in Monterrey on November 2, 1935, Treviño was a member of the Institutional Revolutionary Party and built… · 29 May 2026 · May 2026 · Scorpio
José Manuel Blecua Perdices dead at age 86, director of the Royal Spanish Academy
the Spanish philologist who directed the Royal Spanish Academy from 2010 to 2014, died on May 29, 2026. He was 86. Born in Zaragoza on June 21, 1939, Blecua studied at the University of Zaragoza and went on to teach… · 29 May 2026 · May 2026 · Cancer · Madrid
Bruno Kant dead at age 110, German supercentenarian and Catholic priest
2026. He was a German Catholic priest and supercentenarian, and was born on February 26, 1916, in Werblinia. Wikidata describes him as a Roman Catholic parish priest and age record holder · 29 May 2026 · May 2026 · May 29 · Pisces
Sanda Țăranu dead at age 87, journalist, translator, radio and television announcer
2026. She was a Romanian actress, journalist, translator, and radio and television announcer · 29 May 2026 · May 2026 · May 29 · Țaranu
Hemendra Singh Panwar dead at age 89, Indian environmentalist
an Indian environmentalist and conservationist, died on May 29, 2026, at the age of 89. He was known for his work in wildlife protection and conservation, and served as the first director of the Wildlife Institute of India as well… · 29 May 2026 · May 2026 · Aries
Peter Straarup dead at age 74, CEO of Danske Bank
2026. He was a Danish banking executive and chief executive officer of Danske Bank. Further details about his death were not immediately available · 29 May 2026 · May 2026 · May 29
Michel Stievenard dead at age 88, French footballer
a French footballer, died on May 29, 2026, at the age of 88. Born in Waziers on September 21, 1937, he spent his club career with RC Lens from 1954 to 1961 and Angers SCO from 1961 to 1969. Stievenard… · 29 May 2026 · May 2026 · Virgo
Yoshiharu Yamaguchi dead at age 83, stroke
the Japanese rugby union player who represented his national team, died on May 29, 2026, at the age of 83. Born on February 15, 1943, in Mihama, Fukui, he made his Japan debut against a touring New Zealand Universities team… · 29 May 2026 · Aquarius · May 2026 · Stroke
Edgar Morin dead at age 104, French philosopher
the French philosopher and sociologist whose work on complexity and “polycrisis” shaped debates across the social sciences, died on May 29, 2026. He was 104. Born Edgar Nahoum on July 8, 1921, in Paris’s 9th arrondissement, he studied at the… · 29 May 2026 · May 2026 · Cancer
Lau Shun dead at age 87, Hong Kong actor
2026. He was a Hong Kong actor · 29 May 2026 · May 2026 · May 29 · Aries
Pedro Ortaça dead at age 83, Brazilian musician
2026. He was a Brazilian musician · 29 May 2026 · May 2026 · Cancer · May 29
Doug Shaw dead at age 42, White Magic)
2026. He was a British musician known for his work with Gang Gang Dance and White Magic. His death was announced on that date. No further details were immediately available · 29 May 2026 · May 2026 · May 29
T. U. Kuruvilla dead at age 89, Kerala MLA
an Indian politician who served as a Kerala MLA from 2006 to 2016, died on May 29, 2026, at the age of 89. Born on September 13, 1936, at Oonjapara in Kothamangalam, he represented the Kothamangalam constituency in the Kerala… · 29 May 2026 · May 2026 · Virgo
Bryan Bergougnoux dead at age 43, Toulouse) and manager
the French football midfielder and manager known for his spells with Tours, Toulouse and Thonon Evian, died on May 29, 2026, at the age of 43. Born in Lyon on January 12, 1983, he came through the youth system at… · 29 May 2026 · May 2026
Geoff Keating dead at age 88, British musician
the British musician best known for his work with the vocal group The Master Singers, died on May 29, 2026, at the age of 88. He was part of the four-man ensemble that emerged in the 1960s and specialised in… · 29 May 2026 · May 2026
Caroline Marland dead at age 80, traffic collision
the British advertiser and newspaper managing director who worked for The Guardian, died on May 29, 2026, in a traffic collision. Born Caroline Ann Rushton in Dublin in 1946, she was a retired businesswoman whose career included becoming the first… · 29 May 2026 · May 2026
Gade Venkata Reddy dead at age 89, Andhra Pradesh MLA
an Indian politician and former Andhra Pradesh MLA, died on May 29, 2026. Born on July 10, 1945, in Bapatla, he was elected to the state assembly in multiple terms, serving from 1967 to 1972, again from 1991 to 1999,… · 29 May 2026 · May 2026 · Cancer
Mariella Mularoni dead at age 63, captain regent
a Sammarinese politician and former captain regent, died on May 29, 2026, at age 63. Born in the City of San Marino on October 15, 1962, she served as captain regent alongside Luca Boschi from October 1, 2019, to April… · England · 29 May 2026 · May 2026 · Libra
Sidney Moko Mead dead at age 99, New Zealand Māori anthropologist and historian
a New Zealand Māori anthropologist and historian, died on May 29, 2026. He was 99. Born in Wairoa on January 8, 1927, Mead was also known as Sir Sidney Hirini Moko Haerewa Mead and by the shorter name Sid Mead.… · Australia · 29 May 2026 · Capricorn · May 2026
Larry King dead at age 81, American tennis promoter
an American tennis promoter and attorney, died on May 29, 2026, at age 81. Born Larry William King in Dayton, Ohio, on January 30, 1945, he studied at California State University, Los Angeles, where he met Billie Jean Moffitt and… · 29 May 2026 · Aquarius · May 2026
Jang Jae-sik dead at age 91, South Korean politician and economist
2026. He was a South Korean politician and economist. Further details about his life and career were not provided in the available record · 28 May 2026 · May 2026 · May 28
Marie-Jo Lafontaine dead at age 75, Belgian sculptor and video artist
the Belgian sculptor and video artist, died on May 28, 2026. She was 75. Born in Antwerp on November 17, 1950, she studied at the École nationale supérieure des arts visuels de La Cambre from 1975 to 1979 and later… · 28 May 2026 · May 2026 · Scorpio
An Yunwu dead at age 78, Chinese peking opera actor
2026. He was a Chinese Peking opera actor. Born on January 1, 1948, An was known for his work as a performer in Chinese opera · 28 May 2026 · Capricorn · May 2026 · May 28
Yitzhak Apeloig dead at age 81, president of Technion
an Uzbek-born Israeli computational chemist and scholar who served as president of Technion from 2001 to 2009, died on May 28, 2026. He was 81. Apeloig was born in Bukhara, in what was then the Uzbek SSR, and later studied… · 28 May 2026 · May 2026 · Virgo
S. Sathyendra dead at age 64, Indian actor and film director
an Indian actor and film director, died on May 28, 2026. He was 64. Known also as an actor in Tamil and Kannada cinema, he began his screen career with the Kannada films Rishyasringa in 1977 and Grahana in 1978.… · Germany · France · 28 May 2026 · May 2026 · Gemini
Jevgenij Shuklin dead at age 40, MP
a Lithuanian sprint canoeist and politician who served as a member of parliament from 2024, died on May 28, 2026, at age 40. Born on November 23, 1985, in Glazov, he competed under the Lithuanian name Jevgenijus Šuklinas and became… · 28 May 2026 · Sagittarius · May 2026
Jim Treacy dead at age 82, Bennettsbridge)
the Kilkenny and Bennettsbridge hurler, died on May 28, 2026, aged 82. Born in Bennettsbridge, County Kilkenny, in 1943, he joined the Kilkenny senior team in 1963 and developed into a key left corner-back over the following decade. Treacy won… · Ireland · 28 May 2026 · Capricorn · May 2026
Daniel Ingham dead at age 33, racing collision
2026, following a racing collision. He was a British racing driver. Further details were not immediately available · 28 May 2026 · May 2026 · May 28
Nemesio Pozuelo dead at age 85, Spartak Moscow, Zenit Saint Petersburg)
a footballer who played for Torpedo Moscow, Spartak Moscow and Zenit Saint Petersburg, died on May 28, 2026. He was 85. Born on July 7, 1940, in Kharkiv, then in the Ukrainian SSR, he was also known as Nemesio Nemesyevich… · Russia · Spain · 28 May 2026 · May 2026 · Cancer · Madrid
George Bork dead at age 84, Montreal Alouettes)
an American Hall of Fame football player who starred for the Northern Illinois Huskies and later played for the Montreal Alouettes, died on May 28, 2026. He was 84. Born in Mount Prospect, Illinois, on February 8, 1942, Bork played… · 28 May 2026 · Aquarius · May 2026
Claude Lemieux dead at age 60, Montreal Canadiens, Colorado Avalanche)
the Canadian ice hockey player who starred for the New Jersey Devils, Montreal Canadiens and Colorado Avalanche, died on May 28, 2026, at age 60. Born Claude Percy Lemieux on July 16, 1965, in Buckingham, Quebec, he played 21 NHL… · 28 May 2026 · May 2026 · Cancer
Alec Penstone dead at age 101, British naval officer
a British naval officer and Second World War veteran, died on May 28, 2026, aged 101. Born in Tottenham, London, on April 23, 1925, he served in the Royal Navy during the war after beginning his service in 1943, following… · 28 May 2026 · May 2026 · Taurus
Dabirul Islam dead at age 77, MP
a Bangladeshi politician and longtime member of parliament, died on May 28, 2026, at the age of 77. Born on September 29, 1948, he represented Thakurgaon-2 in the Jatiya Sangsad across multiple terms, serving from 1986 to 1987, from 1991… · 28 May 2026 · May 2026 · Libra
Maureen Duffy dead at age 92, playwright and novelist
the English poet, playwright and novelist, died on May 28, 2026, at the age of 92, with her death announced that day. Born Maureen Patricia Duffy in Worthing, Sussex, on October 21, 1933, she wrote fiction, poetry, drama and nonfiction,… · 28 May 2026 · May 2026 · Libra
Meta Ramsay, Baroness Ramsay of Cartvale dead at age 89, Scottish Labour Party member of the House…
Baroness Ramsay of Cartvale, the Scottish Labour Party member of the House of Lords, died on May 28, 2026, aged 89. Also known as Margaret Mildred Ramsay, she was born on July 12, 1936, and was educated at the University… · Britain · 28 May 2026 · May 2026 · Cancer
Milan Kužela dead at age 80, national team), Ice Hockey World Championship winner
2026. He was a Slovak ice hockey player who played for Slovan Bratislava and the national team. He was part of the team that won the Ice Hockey World Championship in 1972 · 28 May 2026 · May 2026 · May 28
Jan Hraběta dead at age 86, Czech actor
2026, at the age of 86. He was a Czech actor, according to the announcement of his death. No further details were immediately given · 28 May 2026 · May 2026 · May 28
Abdrabbuh Mansour Hadi dead at age 80, president, vice president, and minister of defense, heart at…
the Yemeni politician who served as president from 2012 to 2022, died on May 28, 2026, at the age of 80. He had earlier been vice president from 1994 to 2012 and briefly served as minister of defense in 1994.… · Heart Attack · 28 May 2026 · May 2026 · Riyadh · Virgo
Bashir Badr dead at age 91, Indian poet
an Indian poet, died on May 28, 2026, at the age of 91. He was an Urdu poet who taught at Aligarh Muslim University and wrote primarily in Urdu, especially ghazals. Born Syed Muhammad Bashir on February 15, 1935, in… · 28 May 2026 · Aquarius · May 2026
Carlos Oliva dead at age 61, director of the Central Reserve Bank and minister of economy and finan…
a Peruvian economist who served as director of the Central Reserve Bank from 2015 to 2016 and again from 2021, died on May 27, 2026, at the age of 61. He was also Peru’s minister of economy and finance from… · 27 May 2026 · Sagittarius · May 2026 · Lima
Marion Kozak dead at age 91, Polish-born British activist
the Polish-born British activist, died on May 27, 2026, aged 91. Born in Częstochowa in 1934 as Dobra Jenta Kozak, she left Poland for the United Kingdom in the 1950s and later became known as a human rights defender. She… · 27 May 2026 · Capricorn · May 2026
Choi Jeong-woon dead at age 73, Korean professor
2026. He was a Korean professor · 27 May 2026 · May 2026 · May 27
Marcia Lucas dead at age 80, Taxi Driver, American Graffiti), Oscar winner, cancer
the American film editor who won an Academy Award for her work on Star Wars, died on May 27, 2026. She was 80. Born Marcia Lou Griffin in Modesto, California, on October 4, 1945, she began her career in 1968… · 27 May 2026 · May 2026 · Cancer · Cancer · Libra
Peter Schepull dead at age 61, Wettingen, national team)
2026, at the age of 61. He was a Swiss footballer who played for Servette, Wettingen and the national team. Born in Rapperswil on June 7, 1964, Schepull was part of Swiss football during his playing career · 27 May 2026 · May 2026 · Gemini · May 27
Jean-Bosco Tchagolé dead, Priest of Sokodé
priest of the Diocese of Sokodé and a Togolese Catholic cleric, died on May 27, 2026. He served in pastoral ministry in northern Togo and was known for his academic work in canon law. Ordained on July 12, 1980, in… · 27 May 2026 · May 2026
Vladimir Matyukhin dead at age 81, Russian general
a Russian general, died on May 27, 2026, at the age of 81. Born in Moscow on February 4, 1945, he studied at the Moscow Power Engineering Institute, graduating in 1968, and later completed additional education at Moscow State University.… · 27 May 2026 · Aquarius · May 2026
Jay Milder dead at age 92, stroke
an American painter, died on May 27, 2026, at 92. A figurative expressionist associated with the second generation of the New York School, he developed a body of work shaped by themes from the Hebrew Bible and the mystical traditions… · 27 May 2026 · Capricorn · May 2026 · Stroke
Chikadibia Isaac Obiakor dead at age 75, Nigerian army general and United Nations force commander
the Nigerian army lieutenant general and United Nations force commander, died on May 27, 2026, at the age of 75. A retired officer, he served until 2010 as Military Adviser and Assistant Secretary-General in the Office of Military Affairs at… · 27 May 2026 · Aquarius · May 2026
Klaus Emmerich dead at age 82, Trokadero)
a German film director and screenwriter known for The First Polka and Trokadero, died on May 27, 2026. He was 82. Born in Freital on August 10, 1943, Emmerich began his career in 1971 and worked in film and television… · 27 May 2026 · May 2026 · Berlin · Leo
Paul Dorpat dead at age 87, American historian
an American historian, died on May 27, 2026. He was 87. Dorpat was an author and photographer who focused on the history of Seattle and Washington state. He wrote a weekly "Now & Then" column for the Seattle Times from… · 27 May 2026 · Capricorn · May 2026
Joe Schwarz dead at age 88, member of the U.S. House of Representatives and Michigan Senate
an American politician who served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2005 to 2007 and in the Michigan Senate from 1987 to 2002, died on May 27, 2026. He was 88. Schwarz was born in Battle Creek, Michigan, on… · 27 May 2026 · May 2026 · Scorpio
Abdullah bin Hamad al-Attiyah dead at age 73, deputy prime minister
the Qatari politician who served as deputy prime minister from 2003 to 2011, died on May 27, 2026. He was 73. Born in Doha in 1952, he also served as minister of energy and industry from 1992 to 2011 and… · 27 May 2026 · Sagittarius · May 2026
Ilie Ciocan dead at age 112, Romanian army officer
a Romanian army officer, died on May 27, 2026, at the age of 112. Born in Cremenari, Romania, on May 28, 1913, he was a military veteran who was recognized as the oldest living World War II veteran and the… · 27 May 2026 · May 2026 · Gemini
Giuseppe Gargani dead at age 91, deputy and MEP
the Italian politician who served as a deputy from 1972 to 1994 and as a Member of the European Parliament from 1999 to 2009, died on May 27, 2026. He was 91. Born on April 23, 1935, in Morra De… · 27 May 2026 · May 2026 · Taurus
Anik Dutta dead, Ashchorjyo Prodeep, Meghnad Badh Rahasya), fall
the Indian film director behind Bhooter Bhabishyat, Ashchorjyo Prodeep and Meghnad Badh Rahasya, died on May 27, 2026, after a fall. He was a Bengali filmmaker whose directorial debut came with Bhooter Bhabishyat in 2012. Dutta also worked as a… · 27 May 2026 · May 2026
Randhir Singh
Indian political scientist · 27 May 2026 · May 2026 · May 27 · Libra
Klaus Lehnertz dead at age 88, Olympic bronze medalist
a German pole vaulter and Olympic bronze medalist, died on May 26, 2026. He was 88. Born in Solingen on April 13, 1938, Lehnertz competed for the United Team of Germany at the 1964 Olympics, where he won bronze in… · 26 May 2026 · May 2026 · Aries
Peter Nobel dead at age 94, Swedish human rights lawyer
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, he trained at Uppsala University and built a career in law and… · 26 May 2026 · Sagittarius · May 2026
Theo Diegelmann dead at age 86, VfL Bochum, 1. FC Nürnberg)
a German football goalkeeper who played for SSV Reutlingen 05, VfL Bochum and 1. FC Nürnberg, died on May 26, 2026, at the age of 86. Born on November 23, 1939, he made 266 Regionalliga appearances between 1963 and 1972,… · 26 May 2026 · Sagittarius · May 2026
Arnold Whittall dead at age 90, British musicologist
the British musicologist who wrote widely on 20th- and 21st-century classical music, died on May 26, 2026, at the age of 90. Born in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, on November 11, 1935, he became known for academic work on music theory and… · 26 May 2026 · May 2026
Alan Saret dead at age 81, American postminimalist artist
an American postminimalist artist and sculptor whose wire works helped define parts of the Soho alternative art scene, died on May 26, 2026. He was 81. Born in New York City in 1944, Saret studied architecture at Cornell University, graduating… · 26 May 2026 · Capricorn · May 2026
Věra Nerušilová dead at age 91, Czech singer
2026. She was a Czech singer · 26 May 2026 · May 2026 · May 26 · Vera
R. Fred Lewis dead at age 78, justice of the Supreme Court of Florida
an American judge who served as a justice of the Supreme Court of Florida from 1998 to 2019, died on May 26, 2026, at age 78. Born Richard Fred Lewis on December 14, 1947, in Beckley, West Virginia, he was… · 26 May 2026 · Sagittarius · May 2026
Gennaro Sasso dead at age 97, Italian philosopher and historian of philosophy
2026. He was 97. An Italian philosopher and historian of philosophy, Sasso was born in Rome on June 25, 1928. His work and teaching were associated with the University of Urbino, the University of Rome La Sapienza and the Italian… · 26 May 2026 · May 2026 · Cancer · May 26
Mark Bailey dead at age 64, San Francisco Giants), cancer
an American baseball player who played for the Houston Astros and San Francisco Giants, died on May 26, 2026, at age 64. A catcher in Major League Baseball from 1984 to 1992, he was born John Mark Bailey on November… · 26 May 2026 · May 2026 · Scorpio · Cancer · Cancer
Martine Prenen dead at age 62, Expeditie Robinson), pancreatic cancer
the Belgian former model and television presenter known for Supertalent in Vlaanderen and Expeditie Robinson, died on May 26, 2026, of pancreatic cancer. She was 62. Prenen, born in Wilrijk on February 25, 1964, was also identified in official biographical… · 26 May 2026 · May 2026 · Pisces
Bjørn Tidmand dead at age 86, Danish singer
a Danish singer, died on May 26, 2026, at the age of 86. Born in Copenhagen on January 24, 1940, he began his career in 1959 after singing as a child in the Copenhagen Boys Choir and performing in local… · 26 May 2026 · Aquarius · May 2026
Mohammed Odeh dead at age 51, commander of Hamas in the Gaza Strip, airstrike
a Palestinian Islamic militant and commander of Hamas in the Gaza Strip, died on May 26, 2026, in an airstrike. He was 51 or 52. Born in 1974 in Jabalia refugee camp in the Gaza Strip, Odeh was identified in… · 26 May 2026 · May 2026 · Cancer · Rimal
Edoardo Rovida dead at age 98, apostolic nuncio
an Italian Roman Catholic prelate and apostolic nuncio, died on May 26, 2026, at the age of 98. Born in Alessandria on August 26, 1927, he was ordained a priest on June 29, 1950. Rovida completed his studies at the… · 26 May 2026 · May 2026 · Virgo
Gaël Da Silva dead at age 41, French Olympic gymnast
a French Olympic gymnast who competed at the 2012 Summer Olympics, died on May 26, 2026. Born on December 30, 1984, in Vaulx-en-Velin, France, he represented the French national team in the men’s artistic team all-around at the London Games… · 26 May 2026 · Capricorn · May 2026 · Gael
Robert Daley dead at age 96, journalist, and New York City Police Department officer
the American writer, journalist and New York City Police Department officer, died on May 26, 2026. He was 96. Daley, born in New York City on May 10, 1930, graduated from Fordham University in 1951 and served in the Air… · 26 May 2026 · May 2026 · Taurus
Marc Johnson dead at age 49, American skateboarder
an American skateboarder, died on May 26, 2026, at age 49. Born in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, on January 6, 1977, he was a professional skateboarder whose career included sponsorships from several skate and lifestyle brands. He was also associated with… · 26 May 2026 · Capricorn · May 2026
Donald Newhouse dead at age 96, lymphoma
the American businessman and publisher who led Advance Publications, died on May 26, 2026, at the age of 96, according to the family company. Born in New York City on July 1, 1929, he was the son of Samuel Irving… · 26 May 2026 · Lymphoma · May 2026 · Cancer
Howard Storm dead at age 94, Once Bitten, Mork & Mindy)
an American actor and director known for work on "Take the Money and Run," "Once Bitten" and "Mork & Mindy," died on May 26, 2026. He was 94. Born in Manhattan on December 11, 1939, Storm worked as a film… · 26 May 2026 · Sagittarius · May 2026
Bob Horner dead at age 68, St. Louis Cardinals)
an American baseball player who starred for the Atlanta Braves and later played for the St. Louis Cardinals, died on May 26, 2026. Born James Robert Horner on August 6, 1957, in Maricopa County, he made his name as a… · 26 May 2026 · May 2026 · Leo
Linda Mullins dead at age 86, English greyhound racing trainer
the English greyhound racing trainer, died on May 26, 2026, the date her death was announced. She was 86. A retired trainer from England, Mullins was a five-time champion trainer of Great Britain and was regarded as a leading figure… · 26 May 2026 · May 2026
Terry Don Phillips dead, American college athletics administrator
an American college athletics administrator and former Clemson Tigers athletic director, died on May 26, 2026. He served as athletic director at Liberty Baptist College, now Liberty University, from 1980 to 1981, at the University of Southwestern Louisiana, now the… · 26 May 2026 · May 2026
Esa Klinga dead at age 86, 1968)
a Finnish Olympic skier and Nordic combined competitor, died on May 26, 2026. He was born on November 21, 1939, in Mikkeli, Finland. Klinga competed in the Nordic combined events at the 1964 Winter Olympics and the 1968 Winter Olympics.… · 26 May 2026 · May 2026 · Scorpio
Abdillah Toha dead at age 84, Academic
an Indonesian politician who served as a member of the House of Representatives from 2004 to 2009, died on May 26, 2026. He was 84. A member of the National Mandate Party, Toha was born on April 29, 1942, and… · 26 May 2026 · May 2026 · Taurus
Victor Udoh dead at age 21, Southampton, Dynamo České Budějovice)
a Nigerian professional footballer who played as a forward, died on May 26, 2026, at the age of 21. Born in Calabar on October 18, 2004, he came through the Royal Antwerp academy in Belgium after moving from Hypebuzz FC… · Czechia · England · 26 May 2026 · May 2026 · Abuja · Libra
Manny Fernandez dead at age 79, American football player
the American football player who played for the Miami Dolphins, died on May 26, 2026. He was 79. Born in Oakland, California, on July 3, 1946, Fernandez was a defensive lineman for eight seasons with Miami and appeared in three… · 26 May 2026 · Fernández · May 2026
Frankie Duarte dead at age 71, American boxer
an American boxer, died on May 26, 2026. He was 71. Duarte was a professional super bantamweight who turned pro in 1973 and retired in 1989 after losing to Daniel Zaragoza in a WBC super bantamweight title challenge. He finished… · 26 May 2026 · May 2026
Dragoljub Mićunović dead at age 95, president of the chamber of citizens of the Federal Assembly of…
a Serbian politician and former president of the chamber of citizens of the Federal Assembly of Yugoslavia from 2000 to 2003 and of the Assembly of Serbia and Montenegro from 2003 to 2004, died on May 26, 2026. He was… · 26 May 2026 · May 2026 · Cancer
Samuel Yin dead at age 75, Taiwanese conglomerate industry executive
a Taiwanese conglomerate industry executive, died on May 26, 2026, at the age of 75. He was a businessman best known as the founder of the Tang Prize and as chairman of Ruentex Financial Group. Yin also served as president… · China · 26 May 2026 · May 2026
Gary L. Pudney dead at age 91, American television executive
2026. He was an American television executive at ABC. No other details about his life or career were provided in the available record · 25 May 2026 · May 2026 · May 25
Russell M. Pitzer dead at age 88, American chemist
an American chemist and educator, died on May 25, 2026, at the age of 88. Born Russell Mosher Pitzer on May 10, 1938, in Berkeley, California, he attended public schools there and in the Washington, D.C., area before earning a… · 25 May 2026 · May 2026 · Taurus
Robin Hurlstone dead at age 68, The Grand Budapest Hotel) and art dealer
a British actor and art dealer known for roles in Fantastic Mr. Fox and The Grand Budapest Hotel, died on May 25, 2026, aged 68. Born Robin Alastair Hurlstone on March 19, 1958, in London, he built a screen career… · 25 May 2026 · May 2026 · Pisces
Kathryn Sessions dead at age 84, member of the Wyoming Senate and House of Representatives
an American politician who served in the Wyoming Senate from 1999 to 2011 and in the Wyoming House of Representatives from 1993 to 1998, died on May 25, 2026. She was 84. Born in Jackson, Wyoming, on February 13, 1942,… · 25 May 2026 · Aquarius · May 2026
Pierre Deny dead at age 69, Emily in Paris), complications from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
a French actor known for The African Woman and Emily in Paris, died on May 25, 2026, from complications of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. He was 69. Born on July 12, 1956, in France, Deny studied at the Institut national supérieur… · 25 May 2026 · May 2026 · Cancer
Rene Belmonte dead at age 55, Novo Mundo, Federal Bank Heist)
a Brazilian screenwriter whose work included If I Were You, Novo Mundo and Federal Bank Heist, died on May 25, 2026. He was 55. Born on January 27, 1971, in São Paulo, Belmonte studied advertising at ESPM in São Paulo… · Rio De Janeiro · 25 May 2026 · Aquarius · May 2026 · René
Forbes Kennedy dead at age 90, Toronto Maple Leafs, Boston Bruins)
the Canadian ice hockey player who played for the Philadelphia Flyers, Toronto Maple Leafs and Boston Bruins, died on May 25, 2026. He was 90. Born in Dorchester, New Brunswick, Kennedy played 603 NHL games with five teams between 1956… · 25 May 2026 · May 2026 · Leo
Yoshihiro Nishimura dead at age 59, Mutant Girls Squad, Vampire Girl vs. Frankenstein Girl), cirrho…
a Japanese film director, screenwriter and special effects artist, died on May 25, 2026. He was 59. Born on April 1, 1967, in Taitō-ku, Nishimura worked predominantly in the horror genre and began his career in 1995. He was known… · 25 May 2026 · May 2026 · Aries
Antônio Salim Curiati dead at age 98, mayor of São Paulo and deputy, and twice São Paulo MLA
Brazilian politician and physician who served as mayor of São Paulo and later as a deputy, died on May 25, 2026. He was 98. Curiati was born in Avaré on February 13, 1928, and held office as mayor of São… · 25 May 2026 · May 2026 · Antonio · Cancer
Massimo Capaccioli dead at age 82, Italian astrophysicist
2026. He was an Italian astrophysicist · 25 May 2026 · May 2026 · May 25
Shereen Ratnagar dead at age 82, Indian archaeologist
an Indian archaeologist, died on May 25, 2026. She was 82. Ratnagar’s work focused on the Indus Valley civilization, and she wrote several books and academic textbooks. She studied at Deccan College, University of Pune, and later at the Institute… · 25 May 2026 · May 2026
Honoré Traoré dead at age 68, head of state
the Burkinabé general who served as head of state in 2014, died on May 25, 2026. He was 68. Traoré was the interim head of state of Burkina Faso for one day, from October 31 to November 1, 2014, following… · 25 May 2026 · May 2026 · Cancer
Flick Rea dead at age 88, English politician
an English politician, died on May 25, 2026, aged 88. Known as a Liberal Democrat politician, she represented the Fortune Green ward on Camden Council for 35 years before retiring in 2021. Born Felicity Marion Peel Corbin on May 21,… · 25 May 2026 · May 2026
Sonny Rollins dead at age 95, “Oleo”, “Doxy”)
the American jazz saxophonist known for "Airegin," "Oleo" and "Doxy," died on May 25, 2026, at age 95. Born Walter Theodore Rollins on Sept. 7, 1930, in New York City, he was a musician, composer and bandleader whose work spanned… · 25 May 2026 · May 2026
Benjamin Swan dead at age 92, member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives
the American politician who served in the Massachusetts House of Representatives from 1995 to 2017, died on May 25, 2026. He was 92. Swan represented the 11th Hampden District in the Massachusetts House from 1995 to 2016. Born in Belzoni,… · 25 May 2026 · May 2026 · Cancer
Béatrice Bellamy dead at age 59, French politician, MP, cancer
a French politician and member of parliament since 2022, died on May 24, 2026, of cancer. She was 59. Bellamy served in the National Assembly for Vendée’s 2nd constituency from 2022 until her death. She was a member of Horizons… · 25 May 2026 · May 2026 · Cancer · May 25 · Libra
Paraskevas Antzas dead at age 49, Greek footballer, complications from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
the Greek footballer who played for Skoda Xanthi, Olympiacos and the national team, died on May 25, 2026, from complications of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. He was 49. Antzas was a former professional defender whose career began with Pandramaikos in 1993.… · 25 May 2026 · May 2026
Neale Daniher dead at age 65, Australian footballer, complications from amyotrophic lateral scleros…
2026, from complications of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. He was an Australian footballer. The death was confirmed in the record as relating to that illness · 25 May 2026 · Aquarius · May 2026 · May 25
Heinrich Jarczyk dead at age 101, draftsman and painter
2026, at the age of 101. The German natural scientist, draftsman and painter was also described in records as a biologist and artist. Born on January 18, 1925, in Nysa, he worked as a Zeichner, Maler and Naturwissenschaftler · 24 May 2026 · Capricorn · May 2026 · May 24
Zeudi Araya dead at age 75, Hearts and Armour, The Sinner) and film producer
the Eritrean actress and film producer known for Mr. Robinson, Hearts and Armour and The Sinner, died on May 24, 2026, at the age of 75. Born on February 10, 1951, in Dekemhare, she won the Miss Eritrea contest in… · Italy · 24 May 2026 · Aquarius · May 2026
Philippe Samyn dead at age 77, engineer, and urbanist
the Belgian architect, engineer and urbanist, died on May 24, 2026, at the age of 77. Born in Ghent on September 1, 1948, he built a career that combined architecture and engineering, and was known as Sir Philippe Samyn. His… · 24 May 2026 · May 2026 · Virgo
Arturo Herviz Reyes dead at age 71, senator, heart attack
a Mexican politician and senator from 2006 to 2012, died on May 24, 2026, of a heart attack. He was 71. Born on July 12, 1954, in Ángel R. Cabada, Veracruz, he was affiliated with the PRD and represented Veracruz… · 24 May 2026 · May 2026 · Cancer
Tess Jaray dead at age 88, British painter and printmaker
the British painter and printmaker, died on May 24, 2026, at the age of 88. Born in Vienna on December 31, 1937, she was a painter, printmaker and teacher who studied at the Slade School of Fine Art and later… · 24 May 2026 · Capricorn · May 2026
Mats Hellström dead at age 84, minister for foreign trade, minister of agriculture
the Swedish politician who served as minister for foreign trade from 1983 to 1986 and minister of agriculture from 1986 to 1991, died on May 24, 2026. He was 84. A Social Democratic politician, Hellström also held other senior public… · 24 May 2026 · Capricorn · May 2026
Shyam Lal Meena dead at age 61, Indian Olympic archer
2026. He was an Indian Olympic archer who represented India at the 1988 Summer Olympics. Meena was 61 · 24 May 2026 · May 2026 · Cancer · May 24
Gil Rowntree dead at age 92, Canadian Hall of Fame Thoroughbred racehorse trainer
the Canadian Hall of Fame Thoroughbred racehorse trainer, died on May 24, 2026. He was 92. Rowntree was one of the most successful trainers in Canadian Thoroughbred racing history. He began his racing career as a jockey in Toronto, riding… · 24 May 2026 · May 2026
Jordi Amorós i Ballester dead at age 82, autor de còmic, director de cinema, guionista
2026. He was a Spanish cartoonist and animator. Born in Barcelona on April 7, 1944, he worked as a comic author, film director and screenwriter. He was also known as Ja, Jordi Amoros · 24 May 2026 · May 2026 · May 24 · Aries · Vic
Betty Roe dead at age 95, public figure
an English composer, singer and vocal coach, died on May 24, 2026, aged 95. Roe, whose career also included work as a conductor, was active from 1976 to 2026. Born in North Kensington, London, on July 30, 1930, she studied… · 24 May 2026 · May 2026
Jordi Amorós dead at age 82, Spanish cartoonist and animator
the Spanish cartoonist and animator known for satirical comics and pioneering work in adult animation, died on May 24, 2026. He was 82. Born Jordi Amorós i Ballester in Barcelona on April 7, 1944, he also used the name Ja.… · 24 May 2026 · May 2026 · Aries · Vic
Timothy Yang dead at age 83, Taiwanese diplomat, minister of foreign affairs and secretary-general…
the Taiwanese diplomat who served as minister of foreign affairs from 2009 to 2012 and as secretary-general to the president from 2012 to 2015, died on May 24, 2026. He was 83. Also known as Yang Chin-tien, he was born… · Ireland · 24 May 2026 · May 2026 · Cancer
Ján Plachetka dead at age 81, Slovak chess grandmaster
a Slovak chess grandmaster, died on May 24, 2026, at the age of 81. Born in Trenčín on February 18, 1945, he was awarded the grandmaster title in 1978. Plachetka shared first place at Polanica Zdrój in 1975, finished first… · 24 May 2026 · May 2026 · Jan
Eugene Cussons dead at age 46, South African primatologist, director of Chimp Eden, paramotor crash
the South African primatologist and director of Chimp Eden, died on May 24, 2026, after a paramotor crash. He was 46 or 47. Cussons was the managing director of Chimp Eden and served as rescue director of the Jane Goodall… · 24 May 2026 · May 2026
Charlie Moore dead at age 72, public figure
an American baseball player who spent 14 seasons with the Milwaukee Brewers and one with the Toronto Blue Jays, died on May 24, 2026. He was 72. Moore played in Major League Baseball from 1973 to 1987, primarily as a… · 24 May 2026 · May 2026
Emanuel Raasch dead at age 70, public figure
a German racing cyclist, died on May 24, 2026, at the age of 70. He competed for SG Dynamo Magdeburg, part of Sportvereinigung (SV) Dynamo, and won many titles during his career. Raasch later took up bodybuilding in the over-50… · Severe Illness · 24 May 2026 · May 2026
Liu Zaifu dead at age 84, Chinese writer and poet
a Chinese writer, poet and academic known for Farewell to Revolution, died on May 24, 2026, at the age of 84. He was also known for his work on Reflections on Dream of the Red Chamber, an analysis of the… · 24 May 2026 · May 2026
Edvard Moseid dead at age 81, Norwegian zoo director
a Norwegian zoo director, died on May 24, 2026. He was 81. Moseid was a Norwegian animal expert and former zoo and amusement park director. Born in Vennesla on April 18, 1945, he worked for the Kristiansand Zoo and Amusement… · 24 May 2026 · May 2026
Frank McGuigan dead at age 70, public figure
an Irish Gaelic footballer for Tyrone, died on May 24, 2026, aged 70. He played for the Ardboe O'Donnovan Rossa club and the Tyrone county team, and was later described as one of the county’s football legends. His playing career… · 24 May 2026 · May 2026
Linda Masarira dead at age 43, Zimbabwean politician and human rights activist
a Zimbabwean politician and human rights activist, died on May 24, 2026, at the age of 43. She was known for her work in human rights activism and political advocacy in Zimbabwe, and served as a spokesperson for a smaller… · 24 May 2026 · May 2026
S. L. Akshay dead at age 39, heart attack
an Indian first-class cricketer who played for Karnataka, died on May 24, 2026, of a heart attack. Born on April 30, 1987, in Shimoga, Karnataka, he made his first-class debut in the 2011–12 Ranji Trophy. He was 39 · 24 May 2026 · May 2026 · Taurus
Khizri Shikhsaidov dead at age 78, speaker of the People’s Assembly of the Republic of Dagest…
2026. He was a Russian politician who served as speaker of the People's Assembly of the Republic of Dagestan from 2013 to 2021. His death was reported at age 78. Shikhsaidov held one of Dagestan's top legislative posts during his… · 24 May 2026 · May 2026 · Cancer · May 24
Ioan Gherhard dead at age 84, Romanian handball manager
the Romanian handball manager, died on May 24, 2026, at the age of 84. A professional handball coach, he was best known for guiding Chimistul Râmnicu Vâlcea to victories in the IHF Cup and the IHF Super Cup. Gherhard also… · 24 May 2026 · May 2026
Samuel Tak Lee dead at age 87, public figure
a Hong Kong property developer, died on May 24, 2026, at the age of 87. He was identified in reports as a Hong Kong property billionaire and was born in April 1939. Lee was educated at Diocesan Boys' School in… · 24 May 2026 · May 2026
Beverly Afaglo dead at age 42, Ghanaian actress
a Ghanaian actress, died on May 24, 2026. She was 42. Afaglo was known for her work in The Game, A Northern Affair and Sidechic Gang. She was also identified in reports as an actress, beauty therapist and TV presenter… · 24 May 2026 · May 2026
Taymuraz Akhokhov dead at age 54, юрист, социолог
2026. He was a Russian politician and served as mayor of Nalchik from 2018. He was 54 · Pulmonary Artery Thrombosis · 24 May 2026 · May 2026 · Cancer · May 24
Mario Milano
Italian professional wrestler · 24 May 2026 · May 2026 · Cancer · May 24
Linda Crutchfield-Bocock dead at age 84, Canadian Olympic alpine skier and luger
2026, at the age of 84. She was a Canadian Olympic alpine skier and luger who competed in the 1968 Winter Olympics. Born in Shawinigan on April 3, 1942, Crutchfield-Bocock was also known for her later involvement in water skiing… · 23 May 2026 · May 2026 · May 23 · Aries
Dang Van Phuoc dead at age 90, Vietnamese-American photojournalist
a Vietnamese-American photojournalist, died on May 23, 2026. He was 90. Born in 1935 in a village near Quảng Ngãi Province in central Vietnam, he moved to Saigon as a boy and taught himself photography while volunteering at a film… · 23 May 2026 · Capricorn · May 2026
Martin Šolc dead at age 77, expert in comet physics and history of astronomy
2026. He was a Czech pedagogue and an expert in comet physics and the history of astronomy. His work was associated with teaching and with the study of astronomy, including the scientific and historical aspects of the field · 23 May 2026 · May 2026 · May 23
Lino Carletto dead at age 82, Italian cyclist
an Italian cyclist, died on May 23, 2026. Born on July 20, 1943, in Vigasio, Italy, he built his career as a racing cyclist and was part of the field in the 1969 Tour de France. His death was reported… · 23 May 2026 · May 2026 · Cancer
Petr Zeman dead at age 79, Czech security expert and dissident
2026. He was a Czech security expert and dissident. He was 79 · 23 May 2026 · May 2026 · May 23
Lucienne Hamon dead at age 95, Ho!, Birgitt Haas Must Be Killed)
a French actress known for her roles in The Lovers, Ho! and Birgitt Haas Must Be Killed, died on May 23, 2026, at the age of 95. Hamon was born on August 22, 1930, in Montrouge, France. A stage and… · Couilly-pont-aux-dames · 23 May 2026 · May 2026 · Leo
William W. Parmley dead at age 90, American cardiologist
an American cardiologist, died on May 23, 2026, at age 90. He was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, on January 22, 1936, and was also known as William Watts Parmley. Parmley studied at Harvard University and Johns Hopkins School… · 23 May 2026 · Aquarius · May 2026
Ann Fox Chandonnet dead at age 83, American poet
an American poet, died on May 23, 2026, at age 83. She was also known as a journalist, book reviewer, and culinary historian. Born Ann Alicia Fox in Lowell, Massachusetts, on July 2, 1943, she grew up in Dracut, Massachusetts.… · England · 23 May 2026 · May 2026 · Cancer
Jens Kampmann dead at age 89, MP, minister of public works and pollution control
the Danish politician and former minister, died on May 23, 2026. He was 89. Kampmann served as a member of the Folketing from 1966 to 1978 and held office as minister of public works and pollution control from 1971 to… · 23 May 2026 · May 2026 · Aries
Norbert Kartmann dead at age 77, member and president of the Landtag of Hesse
a German politician and longtime member and president of the Landtag of Hesse, died on May 23, 2026. He was 77. A member of the Christian Democratic Union, Kartmann served in the Landtag of Hesse from 1982 to 2022 and… · 23 May 2026 · May 2026 · Cancer
Piotr Pyzik dead at age 67, Civil servant
a Polish politician and member of the Sejm from 2011 to 2019, died on May 23, 2026. He was 67. Born Piotr Mieczysław Pyzik on January 1, 1959, in Puławy, he was a member of Law and Justice and served… · 23 May 2026 · Capricorn · May 2026
Albert Wolsky dead at age 95, French costume designer
the French costume designer, died on May 23, 2026. He was 95. Wolsky was known for work in film and on stage, with a career that included costume design for Broadway and motion pictures. He received seven Academy Award nominations… · 23 May 2026 · May 2026
Arleen Schloss dead at age 82, American performance artist
an American performance artist, died on May 23, 2026. She was 82. Schloss was known for performance art, video and film art, sound poetry, directing and curating, and for A's, her interdisciplinary loft space in New York City. Her work… · 23 May 2026 · May 2026
Philip Aaberg dead at age 77, pneumonia
the American pianist and composer, died on May 23, 2026, at age 77 of pneumonia. Born in Havre, Montana, in 1949 and raised in Chester, he began performing with local bands as a teenager. He later won a Leonard Bernstein… · 23 May 2026 · May 2026
Jan Renders dead at age 88, GVAV, national team)
2026, at the age of 88. He was a Dutch footballer who played for PSV Eindhoven, GVAV and the Netherlands national team. Renders appeared in five matches for the national side between 1959 and 1962 · 23 May 2026 · May 2026 · May 23
Toman Brod dead at age 97, anti-communist dissident and Holocaust survivor
a Czech historian, anti-communist dissident and Holocaust survivor, died on May 23, 2026. He was 97. Brod was born in Prague on January 18, 1929, to an assimilated Jewish family. Before World War II, he considered himself Czech, but the… · 23 May 2026 · May 2026
Dame Jools Topp dead at age 68, New Zealand musician and comedian, breast cancer
the New Zealand musician and comedian known as one half of the Topp Twins, died on May 23, 2026, aged 68. A performer active from 1975 to 2026, she built a long career with her twin sister Lynda as part… · 23 May 2026 · May 2026 · Cancer · Cancer
Ruth Shack dead at age 94, American politician
an American politician, died on May 23, 2026, at age 94. She served as the sponsor of the 1977 Human Rights Ordinance in Miami-Dade County, Florida, and was elected to the Metro-Dade County Commission in 1976, 1978 and 1982. After… · 23 May 2026 · May 2026
Brian Large dead at age 87, English opera director
the English opera director, died on May 23, 2026, at the age of 87. He was known as one of the leading television directors specializing in opera and classical music. Born in London in 1939, he studied at the Royal… · Czechia · 23 May 2026 · May 2026
Trevor Meath dead at age 82, public figure
the English footballer who played for Walsall and Lincoln City, died on May 23, 2026, at the age of 82. A midfielder, he made 110 Football League appearances during his career, beginning in non-league football with Darlaston. He joined Lincoln… · 23 May 2026 · May 2026
Tadateru Konoe dead at age 87, Japanese humanitarian, president of the International Federation of…
the Japanese humanitarian who served as president of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies from 2009 to 2017, died on May 23, 2026. He was 87. Konoe also served as president of the Japanese Red Cross… · 23 May 2026 · May 2026 · Cancer
Parviz Ghelichkhani dead at age 80, Iranian footballer
the Iranian footballer who played for Taj and Persepolis and captained the national team, died on May 23, 2026. He was 80. Ghelichkhani was an Iranian-French player who was based in France and later worked as the editor and publisher… · 23 May 2026 · May 2026