Celebrities We Lost in 2026: Remembering the Stars Who Died This Year

January 2026

Diane Crump — January 1, age 77

Fans knew Diane Crump as a barrier-breaking jockey, first woman to ride professionally in a U.S. pari-mutuel race and in the Kentucky Derby. The record books and the memories of supporters keep the legacy intact. Died of aggressive brain cancer/glioblastoma.

Victoria Jones — January 1, age 34

Audiences knew Victoria Jones as an actress in Men in Black II, The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada, One Tree Hill; daughter of Tommy Lee Jones. The roles remain part of the cultural fabric audiences grew up with. Died of acute cocaine toxicity, ruled accidental by San Francisco medical examiner.

Yuen Cheung-yan — January 1, age 68

The screen world knew Yuen Cheung-yan best as Hong Kong martial-arts actor/director and fight choreographer (Kung Fu Hustle’s beggar, Charlie’s Angels, Daredevil); brother of Yuen Woo-ping. The performances left a lasting imprint on film and television. A cause of death was not made public.

Eva Schloss — January 3, age 96

Readers knew Eva Schloss as an Auschwitz survivor, Holocaust educator, memoirist, posthumous stepsister of Anne Frank. The books remain on shelves and in readers’ hands, carrying the ideas forward. The cause of death was not publicly disclosed.

Sidney Kibrick — January 3, age 97

As Our Gang/Little Rascals child actor (“Woim”); last living featured Our Gang player, Sidney Kibrick, 97, became a familiar face to audiences. It was a body of work that earned a lasting place in the industry’s memory. No cause of death was publicly disclosed.

Frank Dunlop — January 4, age 98

Frank Dunlop, 98, was a British theatre director; founder of London’s Young Vic; Edinburgh Festival director 1984–91. It was a visual legacy that will continue to be watched and studied. A cause of death was not made public. A life well spent in the craft leaves echoes that last.

Michael Reagan — January 4, age 80

Michael Reagan, 80, was best known as Conservative commentator/radio host and actor (Falcon Crest); eldest son of Ronald Reagan. Fellow performers and fans alike will remember a career built on craft and consistency. No cause of death was publicly disclosed.

Ahn Sung-ki — January 5, age 74

Ahn Sung-ki, 74, was best known as South Korea’s “Nation’s Actor,” six-decade career including Silmido and Two Cops. The roles remain part of the cultural fabric audiences grew up with. No cause of death was publicly disclosed. The contributions will not be forgotten.

Bob Pulford — January 5, age 89

As Hockey Hall of Famer, four-time Maple Leafs Stanley Cup champion, coach, executive, first NHLPA president, Bob Pulford, 89, earned a place in sporting history. The achievements remain part of sporting history. No cause of death was publicly disclosed.

Elle Simone Scott — January 5, age 49

Elle Simone Scott, 49, was America’s Test Kitchen chef, cookbook author, first Black woman to appear regularly on the program. The books remain on shelves and in readers’ hands, carrying the ideas forward. Died of ovarian cancer. A life well spent in the craft leaves echoes that last.

Tom Cherones — January 5, age 86

Behind the camera, Tom Cherones was known as an Emmy-winning director/producer of 81 of the first 86 Seinfeld episodes. The films and series remain, and the influence on those who followed is unmistakable. Died of alzheimer’s disease.

Béla Tarr — January 6, age 70

The sports world lost Béla Tarr, influential Hungarian filmmaker behind Sátántangó, Werckmeister Harmonies, The Turin Horse. It was a career measured in moments fans will not forget. A cause of death was not made public.

Glenn Hall — January 7, age 94

Fans knew Glenn Hall as Hockey Hall of Fame goaltender “Mr. Goalie,” NHL record 502 consecutive starts. The record books and the memories of supporters keep the legacy intact. The cause of death was not publicly disclosed.

Guy Moon — January 8, age 63

Guy Moon, 63, built a career as an Emmy-nominated composer for The Fairly OddParents, Danny Phantom. The recordings remain, and with them a legacy that outlives the charts. Died in a traffic collision. The legacy is secure, and the memory will be kept.

Terry Yorath — January 8, age 75

The sports world lost Terry Yorath, Wales captain, Leeds United midfielder, longtime football manager. The record books and the memories of supporters keep the legacy intact. No cause of death was publicly disclosed.

T. K. Carter — January 9, age 69

T. K. Carter spent a career in front of the camera as a Character actor in The Thing, Punky Brewster, The Corner, Space Jam. The roles remain part of the cultural fabric audiences grew up with. A cause of death was not made public.

Ted Nichols — January 9, age 97

As a Hanna-Barbera composer for Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!, The Flintstones, Josie and the Pussycats, Space Ghost, Ted Nichols, 97, left a deep imprint on music. Fellow musicians and fans alike will keep the songs alive. Died of alzheimer’s disease (daughter to THR).

Bob Weir — January 10, age 78

Fans knew Bob Weir as Grateful Dead co-founder, singer, songwriter, rhythm guitarist. The recordings remain, and with them a legacy that outlives the charts. Died of underlying lung issues, per family statement (family said he had beaten cancer).

Erich von Däniken — January 10, age 90

Erich von Däniken built a career as bestselling Chariots of the Gods? author who popularized ancient-astronaut theories. The books remain on shelves and in readers’ hands, carrying the ideas forward. A cause of death was not made public.

Manoel Carlos — January 10, age 92

Manoel Carlos, 92, was iconic Brazilian telenovela author behind the “Helenas” (Por Amor, Laços de Família, Mulheres Apaixonadas). The written work endures, finding new readers with each passing year. The cause of death was not publicly disclosed.

Yeison Jiménez — January 10, age 34

Fans knew Yeison Jiménez as popular Colombian música-popular singer-songwriter (Aventurero, Vete). The music continues to find new listeners, carrying the work forward. Died of plane crash in Boyacá, Colombia (all six aboard killed; confirmed by civil aviation authority). The contributions will not be forgotten.

Prashant Tamang — January 11, age 43

Prashant Tamang spent a career in front of the camera as Indian Idol Season 3 winner, singer, actor (Paatal Lok S2). The roles remain part of the cultural fabric audiences grew up with. Died of cardiac arrest at New Delhi residence (PTI; police found no foul play).

John Forté — January 12, age 50

John Forté made a lasting mark as a Grammy-nominated rapper/producer, key Fugees/The Score collaborator. The recordings remain, and with them a legacy that outlives the charts. The cause of death was not publicly disclosed.

Claudette Colvin — January 13, age 86

Claudette Colvin will be remembered as a civil-rights pioneer who refused to surrender her segregated Montgomery bus seat nine months before Rosa Parks. The example set will continue to guide those who follow. Died of natural causes.

Scott Adams — January 13, age 68

Scott Adams built a body of work as a cartoonist who created the workplace comic strip Dilbert. The work remains in galleries, collections, and public memory. Died of metastatic prostate cancer.

Nie Weiping — January 14, age 73

Nie Weiping, 73, made a mark as Chinese Go grandmaster whose 1980s victories helped restore China as a global Go power. The influence continues in the work and people left behind. No cause of death was publicly disclosed. A life well spent in the craft leaves echoes that last.

Princess Irene of Greece and Denmark — January 15, age 83

The world lost Princess Irene of Greece and Denmark, Greek princess, pianist, humanitarian, younger sister of Queen Sofía of Spain. The influence continues in the work and people left behind. The cause of death was not publicly disclosed. The work remains as the truest memorial.

Bruce Bilson — January 16, age 97

Behind the camera, Bruce Bilson was known as an Emmy-winning TV director (Get Smart, Hogan’s Heroes, Barney Miller); grandfather of Rachel Bilson. It was a visual legacy that will continue to be watched and studied. A cause of death was not made public. The legacy is secure, and the memory will be kept.

Kianna Underwood — January 16, age 33

Kianna Underwood spent a career in front of the camera as former Nickelodeon child actress (All That; voice on Little Bill). The performances left a lasting imprint on film and television. Died of fatal injuries in a Brooklyn hit-and-run collision. Those who admired the work will carry it forward.

Roger Allers — January 17, age 76

The film world lost Roger Allers, Animator/filmmaker who co-directed Disney’s The Lion King. The films and series remain, and the influence on those who followed is unmistakable. The cause of death was not publicly disclosed.

Valentino Garavani — January 19, age 93

Valentino Garavani was known as Italian couturier, founder of Valentino, creator of “Valentino red”. The contributions remain part of the record, and the memory endures. The cause of death was not publicly disclosed. The contributions will not be forgotten.

Kōzō Shioya — January 20, age 70

As veteran Japanese voice actor, voice of Majin Buu across Dragon Ball Z/GT/Kai/Super, Kōzō Shioya, 70, became a familiar face to audiences. The performances left a lasting imprint on film and television. Died of cerebral hemorrhage, per agency Aoni Production.

Rob Hirst — January 20, age 70

As Midnight Oil co-founder, drummer, principal songwriter, Rob Hirst, 70, left a deep imprint on music. It was a catalog built to last, and it will. Died of pancreatic cancer.

Yōichi Higashi — January 21, age 91

Yōichi Higashi, 91, was a Japanese film director (Village of Dreams, Silver Bear winner; The River with No Bridge). It was a visual legacy that will continue to be watched and studied. Died of natural causes (old age; 老衰 per Kyodo News).

Francis Buchholz — January 22, age 71

As a Scorpions bassist during the classic era (“Rock You Like a Hurricane,” “Wind of Change”), Francis Buchholz, 71, left a deep imprint on music. Fellow musicians and fans alike will keep the songs alive. Died of cancer.

Marian Goodman — January 22, age 97

The sports world lost Marian Goodman, influential contemporary-art dealer who introduced major European artists to American audiences. The record books and the memories of supporters keep the legacy intact. Died of natural causes (gallery statement).

Carlo Cecchi — January 23, age 86

As an Italian actor and theatre director (Stealing Beauty, The Red Violin, Hamam), Carlo Cecchi, 86, became a familiar face to audiences. The performances left a lasting imprint on film and television. A cause of death was not made public. The work remains as the truest memorial.

John Brodie — January 23, age 90

Fans knew John Brodie as 1970 NFL MVP, longtime 49ers quarterback, later broadcaster and professional golfer. The achievements remain part of sporting history. The cause of death was not publicly disclosed.

Sal Buscema — January 24, age 89

Sal Buscema, 89, was a prolific Marvel artist with long runs on The Incredible Hulk and The Spectacular Spider-Man. It was a visual legacy built to outlast its maker. A cause of death was not made public.

Sly Dunbar — January 26, age 73

Fans knew Sly Dunbar as a grammy-winning Jamaican drummer/producer, one half of reggae duo Sly & Robbie. It was a catalog built to last, and it will. The cause of death was not publicly disclosed.

James Sallis — January 27, age 81

James Sallis built a career as a Crime novelist whose 2005 novel Drive became the Ryan Gosling film; Lew Griffin series creator. The books remain on shelves and in readers’ hands, carrying the ideas forward. The cause of death was not publicly disclosed.

Franco Menichelli — January 28, age 84

Fans knew Franco Menichelli as an Italian gymnast, 1964 Tokyo Olympics floor-exercise gold medalist, five Olympic medals. The record books and the memories of supporters keep the legacy intact. A cause of death was not made public. The work remains as the truest memorial.

Woodie King Jr. — January 29, age 88

Woodie King Jr. made a career as a pioneering Black-theatre producer/director, founder of the New Federal Theatre (launched Denzel Washington, Samuel L. Jackson, Phylicia Rashad). The films and series remain, and the influence on those who followed is unmistakable. Died of complications from emergency heart surgery.

Catherine O'Hara — January 30, age 71

Catherine O’Hara spent a career in front of the camera as an Emmy-winning comic actress (SCTV, Home Alone, Beetlejuice, Schitt’s Creek). The performances left a lasting imprint on film and television. Died of pulmonary embolism, with rectal cancer listed as the underlying cause.

Christa Lang — January 30, age 82

Audiences knew Christa Lang as a German-American film actress (What’s Up, Doc?, Charro!, White Dog), screenwriter; Samuel Fuller’s wife and collaborator. It was a body of work that earned a lasting place in the industry’s memory. A cause of death was not made public.

Demond Wilson — January 30, age 79

As an actor who played Lamont Sanford on Sanford and Son, Demond Wilson, 79, became a familiar face to audiences. The performances left a lasting imprint on film and television. Died of complications related to cancer.

Burt Wolf — January 31, age 87

Burt Wolf, 87, was a journalist and creator/host of PBS’s long-running Travels & Traditions. The written work endures, finding new readers with each passing year. The cause of death was not publicly disclosed. The legacy is secure, and the memory will be kept.

Gerardo Taracena — January 31, age 55

Audiences knew Gerardo Taracena as a Mexican actor, Middle Eye in Apocalypto and Pablo Acosta in Narcos: Mexico. Fellow performers and fans alike will remember a career built on craft and consistency. A cause of death was not made public.

Kazuhiko Hasegawa — January 31, age 80

Behind the camera, Kazuhiko Hasegawa was known as a Japanese film director of The Youth Killer and cult classic The Man Who Stole the Sun. The films and series remain, and the influence on those who followed is unmistakable. Died of multiple organ failure complicated by pneumonia, per Kyodo News.

Masaru Ikeda — January 31, age 83

Audiences knew Masaru Ikeda as veteran Japanese voice actor (Gundam’s General Revil, Death Note, One Piece’s Nekomamushi, Yatterman). Fellow performers and fans alike will remember a career built on craft and consistency. Died of heart failure caused by myocardial infarction, per his agency’s official statement. A life well spent in the craft leaves echoes that last.

February 2026

Chuck Negron — February 2, age 83

Fans knew Chuck Negron as a co-founder and frontman of Three Dog Night (“Joy to the World,” “One”). Fellow musicians and fans alike will keep the songs alive. Died of complications from heart failure and COPD.

Ken Peplowski — February 2, age 66

The music world lost Ken Peplowski, Jazz clarinetist and tenor saxophonist, 70+ albums as leader, Benny Goodman Orchestra alumnus. It was a catalog built to last, and it will. No cause of death was publicly disclosed.

Ed "Isky" Iskenderian — February 3, age 104

Ed “Isky” Iskenderian, 104, was a Hot-rod pioneer, founder of Isky Racing Cams, first president of SEMA. It was a career in public life that will be studied and remembered. The cause of death was not publicly disclosed. The legacy is secure, and the memory will be kept.

LaMonte McLemore — February 3, age 90

LaMonte McLemore, 90, was founding member of The 5th Dimension; celebrity photographer. The work remains in galleries, collections, and public memory. Died of natural causes following an earlier stroke.

Camilla Carr — February 4, age 83

The screen world knew Camilla Carr best as an actress (Designing Women, Don’t Look in the Basement, Keep My Grave Open). It was a body of work that earned a lasting place in the industry’s memory. Died of complications from Alzheimer’s disease and a dislocated hip.

Fred Smith — February 5, age 77

Fred Smith made a lasting mark as a bassist for Television; original bassist of Blondie. The music continues to find new listeners, carrying the work forward. Died of cancer.

Greg Brown — February 5, age 56

Greg Brown made a lasting mark as a founding guitarist of Cake; wrote “The Distance”. The recordings remain, and with them a legacy that outlives the charts. A cause of death was not made public. Those who admired the work will carry it forward.

John Wheeler — February 6, age 95

Audiences knew John Wheeler as a Character actor (Star Trek, The Dukes of Hazzard) and famous McDonald’s commercial star. The performances left a lasting imprint on film and television. A cause of death was not publicly disclosed. A life well spent in the craft leaves echoes that last.

Lynn Blakey — February 6, age 63

As a singer with Tres Chicas, Let’s Active and Oh-OK; inspiration for R.E.M.’s “Left of the Dial”, Lynn Blakey, 63, left a deep imprint on music. It was a catalog built to last, and it will. Died of complications of metastatic cancer. Those who admired the work will carry it forward.

Sonny Jurgensen — February 6, age 91

Sonny Jurgensen made a name as Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback (Eagles, Washington). The achievements remain part of sporting history. Died of natural causes after a brief hospice stay.

Terrance Gore — February 6, age 34

As MLB pinch-running specialist; three-time World Series champion, Terrance Gore, 34, earned a place in sporting history. The record books and the memories of supporters keep the legacy intact. Died of complications following what his wife described as a routine procedure. The legacy is secure, and the memory will be kept.

Brad Arnold — February 7, age 47

Fans knew Brad Arnold as a founder and frontman of 3 Doors Down (“Kryptonite,” “Here Without You”). The music continues to find new listeners, carrying the work forward. Died of metastatic clear-cell renal carcinoma.

Ebo Taylor — February 7, age 90

The world lost Ebo Taylor, Ghanaian highlife and Afrobeat pioneer; collaborated with Fela Kuti; sampled by Usher, Black Eyed Peas. The influence continues in the work and people left behind. A cause of death was not made public.

Blake Garrett — February 8, age 33

The screen world knew Blake Garrett best as a former child actor (How to Eat Fried Worms). It was a body of work that earned a lasting place in the industry’s memory. Died of acute fentanyl toxicity; accident.

Garland Green — February 9, age 83

Fans knew Garland Green as R&B/soul singer (‘Jealous Kind of Fella’). Fellow musicians and fans alike will keep the songs alive. A cause of death was not made public. The contributions will not be forgotten.

Andrew Ranken — February 10, age 72

Fans knew Andrew Ranken as a founding drummer of The Pogues. Fellow musicians and fans alike will keep the songs alive. No cause of death was publicly disclosed. The legacy is secure, and the memory will be kept.

Shelly Desai — February 10, age 90

The screen world knew Shelly Desai best as a Character actor (It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Men of a Certain Age). The performances left a lasting imprint on film and television. No cause of death was publicly disclosed.

Bud Cort — February 11, age 77

Bud Cort built a lasting career as an actor (Harold and Maude, Brewster McCloud, Dogma). The roles remain part of the cultural fabric audiences grew up with. No cause of death was publicly disclosed. The contributions will not be forgotten.

James Van Der Beek — February 11, age 48

James Van Der Beek, 48, was best known as a star of Dawson’s Creek, Varsity Blues. The roles remain part of the cultural fabric audiences grew up with. Died of colorectal cancer. The contributions will not be forgotten.

Jerry Kennedy — February 11, age 85

Jerry Kennedy made a lasting mark as a Nashville session guitarist and producer. The music continues to find new listeners, carrying the work forward. A cause of death was not made public.

Elroy Face — February 12, age 97

Elroy Face made a name as six-time All-Star; Pirates relief ace of the 1960 World Series champions. It was a career measured in moments fans will not forget. A cause of death was not made public. A life well spent in the craft leaves echoes that last.

Hideki Sato — February 13, age 75

Hideki Sato was known as Sega hardware leader behind the Genesis/Mega Drive, Saturn and Dreamcast. The contributions remain part of the record, and the memory endures. The cause of death was not publicly disclosed. The contributions will not be forgotten.

Tim Very — February 14, age 42

The music world lost Tim Very, drummer for Manchester Orchestra. The recordings remain, and with them a legacy that outlives the charts. The cause of death was not publicly disclosed.

Tom Noonan — February 14, age 74

Audiences knew Tom Noonan as an actor (Manhunter, The Monster Squad, RoboCop 2). It was a body of work that earned a lasting place in the industry’s memory. A cause of death was not made public.

Robert Duvall — February 15, age 95

Robert Duvall spent a career in front of the camera as an oscar-winning actor (The Godfather, Apocalypse Now, Tender Mercies). It was a body of work that earned a lasting place in the industry’s memory. No cause of death was publicly disclosed. Those who admired the work will carry it forward.

Tre' Johnson — February 15, age 54

The sports world lost Tre’ Johnson, former Washington NFL Pro Bowl guard. The achievements remain part of sporting history. A cause of death was not made public. A life well spent in the craft leaves echoes that last.

Billy Steinberg — February 16, age 75

Billy Steinberg, 75, was a songwriter of “Like a Virgin,” “True Colors,” “Eternal Flame”. Fellow musicians and fans alike will keep the songs alive. Died of cancer.

Frederick Wiseman — February 16, age 96

Frederick Wiseman, 96, made a mark as a Honorary Oscar-winning documentarian (Titicut Follies). The influence continues in the work and people left behind. No cause of death was publicly disclosed. Those who admired the work will carry it forward.

Jane Baer — February 16, age 91

Jane Baer was known as Disney animator (Sleeping Beauty) and animation-studio co-founder. The contributions remain part of the record, and the memory endures. The cause of death was not publicly disclosed. The work remains as the truest memorial.

Doug Moe — February 17, age 87

Doug Moe made a name as an NBA Coach of the Year; longtime Denver Nuggets coach. It was a career measured in moments fans will not forget. Died of cancer. The work remains as the truest memorial.

Jesse Jackson — February 17, age 84

Jesse Jackson, 84, was known as civil-rights leader; two-time presidential candidate. It was a career in public life that will be studied and remembered. A cause of death was not made public. A life well spent in the craft leaves echoes that last.

Eric Dane — February 19, age 53

As an actor (Grey’s Anatomy, Euphoria, The Last Ship), Eric Dane, 53, became a familiar face to audiences. Fellow performers and fans alike will remember a career built on craft and consistency. Died of complications from ALS. A life well spent in the craft leaves echoes that last.

Kara Braxton — February 21, age 43

Fans knew Kara Braxton as WNBA All-Star; two-time champion with the Detroit Shock. The record books and the memories of supporters keep the legacy intact. Died of single-car crash.

Rondale Moore — February 21, age 25

The sports world lost Rondale Moore, Purdue and NFL wide receiver. The achievements remain part of sporting history. The cause of death was not publicly disclosed. The contributions will not be forgotten.

Willie Colón — February 21, age 75

Willie Colón was known as a Salsa pioneer and trombonist (“architect of urban salsa”). It was a life that left its field better than it was found. No cause of death was publicly disclosed. Those who admired the work will carry it forward.

Luci4 (James Dear) — February 22, age 23

Fans knew Luci4 (James Dear) as a rapper and sigilkore pioneer (“BodyPartz”). The recordings remain, and with them a legacy that outlives the charts. Died of fentanyl toxicity; accident. The work remains as the truest memorial.

Monti Rock III — February 23, age 86

The music world lost Monti Rock III, Disco personality; Disco-Tex frontman; performed in Saturday Night Fever. The recordings remain, and with them a legacy that outlives the charts. Died of complications from COPD.

Robert Carradine — February 23, age 71

Audiences knew Robert Carradine as an actor (Revenge of the Nerds, Lizzie McGuire). The roles remain part of the cultural fabric audiences grew up with. Died by suicide following a long struggle with bipolar disorder, as reported by the family. The contributions will not be forgotten.

Lauren Chapin — February 24, age 80

Lauren Chapin, 80, was best known as a Child star “Kitten” on Father Knows Best. Fellow performers and fans alike will remember a career built on craft and consistency. Died of cancer, after a five-year battle.

Oliver "Power" Grant — February 24, age 52

Oliver “Power” Grant, 52, made a mark as Wu-Tang Clan business architect, executive producer and Wu Wear founder. The contributions remain part of the record, and the memory endures. Died of pancreatic cancer.

Neil Sedaka — February 27, age 86

Neil Sedaka made a lasting mark as singer-songwriter (“Breaking Up Is Hard to Do,” “Calendar Girl,” “Laughter in the Rain”). Fellow musicians and fans alike will keep the songs alive. Died of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, with kidney failure contributing.

March 2026

Eugènia Balcells — March 1, age 82

Eugènia Balcells, 82, was pioneering Catalan video/conceptual artist. The work remains in galleries, collections, and public memory. Died of cancer.

Gary Walker — March 1, age 83

Gary Walker made a lasting mark as a Walker Brothers drummer/vocalist and final surviving member. Fellow musicians and fans alike will keep the songs alive. Died of stroke (family-friend reporting; softer).

Len Garry — March 2, age 84

Fans knew Len Garry as Original Quarrymen tea-chest bassist who played with Lennon and McCartney. Fellow musicians and fans alike will keep the songs alive. Died of pneumonia.

Mike Vernon — March 2, age 81

Mike Vernon was known as a British blues producer for Fleetwood Mac, John Mayall, Eric Clapton and David Bowie. It was a life that left its field better than it was found. A cause of death was not made public. The contributions will not be forgotten.

Stephen Hibbert — March 2, age 68

The screen world knew Stephen Hibbert best as an actor who played the Gimp in Pulp Fiction; Letterman/MADtv writer. It was a body of work that earned a lasting place in the industry’s memory. Died of a heart attack.

Bernard Rands — March 4, age 92

Bernard Rands, 92, built a career as a Pulitzer-winning contemporary-classical composer. The recordings remain, and with them a legacy that outlives the charts. The cause of death was not publicly disclosed. The legacy is secure, and the memory will be kept.

Lou Holtz — March 4, age 89

Lou Holtz, 89, was Hall of Fame coach who led Notre Dame to the 1988 national title. It was a life that left its field better than it was found. The cause of death was not publicly disclosed.

Corey Parker — March 5, age 60

The screen world knew Corey Parker best as an actor (Will & Grace, Flying Blind, Friday the 13th Part V) and acting coach. The roles remain part of the cultural fabric audiences grew up with. Died of stage-four metastatic cancer. A life well spent in the craft leaves echoes that last.

Jane Lapotaire — March 5, age 81

The screen world knew Jane Lapotaire best as tony- and Olivier-winning stage actress (Piaf); The Crown, Downton Abbey. The roles remain part of the cultural fabric audiences grew up with. A cause of death was not made public.

Sandy Wernick — March 5, age 86

Sandy Wernick was known as Adam Sandler’s longtime manager; Def Comedy Jam co-creator. It was a life that left its field better than it was found. A cause of death was not made public. The contributions will not be forgotten.

Jennifer Runyon — March 6, age 65

The screen world knew Jennifer Runyon best as an actress (Ghostbusters, Charles in Charge, A Very Brady Christmas). The roles remain part of the cultural fabric audiences grew up with. The cause of death was not publicly disclosed. The work remains as the truest memorial.

Thaddeus Mosley — March 6, age 99

Thaddeus Mosley built a body of work as a Self-taught sculptor of monumental salvaged-wood abstractions; works in the Met, Whitney, Guggenheim. It was a visual legacy built to outlast its maker. No cause of death was publicly disclosed. Those who admired the work will carry it forward.

Augie Meyers — March 7, age 85

Augie Meyers, 85, was Sir Douglas Quintet and Texas Tornados co-founder. The contributions remain part of the record, and the memory endures. The cause of death was not publicly disclosed.

Country Joe McDonald — March 7, age 84

Country Joe McDonald, 84, built a career as a Woodstock singer-songwriter; Country Joe and the Fish co-founder. The music continues to find new listeners, carrying the work forward. Died of complications from Parkinson’s disease.

Troy Murray — March 7, age 63

Troy Murray made a name as Selke-winning NHL forward, Stanley Cup champion and Blackhawks broadcaster. The achievements remain part of sporting history. Died of cancer.

Vidi Aldiano — March 7, age 35

Vidi Aldiano made a lasting mark as an Indonesian pop singer (“Nuansa Bening”). Fellow musicians and fans alike will keep the songs alive. The cause of death was not publicly disclosed. Those who admired the work will carry it forward.

Zeph Ellis (Dot Rotten) — March 8, age 37

The music world lost Zeph Ellis (Dot Rotten), influential British grime MC/producer (“Overload”). The recordings remain, and with them a legacy that outlives the charts. The cause of death was not publicly disclosed.

Tommy DeCarlo — March 9, age 60

Tommy DeCarlo, 60, built a career as Boston’s lead singer since 2007. The music continues to find new listeners, carrying the work forward. Died of brain cancer. Those who admired the work will carry it forward.

Matt Snell — March 10, age 84

Fans knew Matt Snell as Jets fullback who scored their only Super Bowl III touchdown. The achievements remain part of sporting history. Died of natural causes. A life well spent in the craft leaves echoes that last.

Ernie Anastos — March 12, age 82

Ernie Anastos was known as Emmy-winning New York television anchor. The contributions remain part of the record, and the memory endures. Died of pneumonia (wife confirmed). The legacy is secure, and the memory will be kept.

Phil Campbell — March 13, age 64

As Motörhead’s longest-serving guitarist, Phil Campbell, 64, left a deep imprint on music. It was a catalog built to last, and it will. Died of complications following a major operation.

Matt Clark — March 15, age 89

Audiences knew Matt Clark as prolific Western character actor (Back to the Future Part III). The roles remain part of the cultural fabric audiences grew up with. Died of complications following back surgery. The work remains as the truest memorial.

Sam Kieth — March 15, age 63

Sam Kieth was known as a Comics creator of The Maxx and co-creator of The Sandman. The contributions remain part of the record, and the memory endures. Died of lewy body dementia. The contributions will not be forgotten.

Eric Overmyer — March 16, age 74

Eric Overmyer built a career as writer-producer behind Bosch, Treme, The Wire and Homicide. The written work endures, finding new readers with each passing year. The cause of death was not publicly disclosed.

Kiki Shepard — March 16, age 74

Kiki Shepard was known as longtime Showtime at the Apollo co-host and sickle-cell advocate. The influence continues in the work and people left behind. Died of a heart attack. The legacy is secure, and the memory will be kept.

Chuck Norris — March 19, age 86

Chuck Norris built a body of work as a Martial artist and action star (Walker, Texas Ranger). The work remains in galleries, collections, and public memory. A cause of death was not made public.

Dennis Condrey — March 20, age 76

Dennis Condrey, 76, was Midnight Express tag-team pioneer. The influence continues in the work and people left behind. Died of fall at home (broken neck), per Jim Cornette via POST Wrestling.

Nicholas Brendon — March 20, age 54

Nicholas Brendon, 54, made a mark as Xander Harris on Buffy the Vampire Slayer. It was a life that left its field better than it was found. Died of atherosclerotic and hypertensive cardiovascular disease (Putnam County coroner’s report, via People).

Daphne Selfe — March 21, age 97

The world lost Daphne Selfe, Guinness-recognized world’s oldest professional model. The contributions remain part of the record, and the memory endures. Died of natural causes.

Ronnie Bowman — March 22, age 64

Fans knew Ronnie Bowman as a Bluegrass vocalist and songwriter for Chris Stapleton and Kenny Chesney. Fellow musicians and fans alike will keep the songs alive. Died of motorcycle-crash injuries. Those who admired the work will carry it forward.

Chip Taylor — March 23, age 86

Chip Taylor made a lasting mark as Songwriters Hall of Famer who wrote “Wild Thing” and “Angel of the Morning”. Fellow musicians and fans alike will keep the songs alive. The cause of death was not publicly disclosed. The contributions will not be forgotten.

Valerie Perrine — March 23, age 82

Valerie Perrine spent a career in front of the camera as an Oscar-nominated Lenny actress; Miss Teschmacher in Superman. The performances left a lasting imprint on film and television. Died of complications from Parkinson’s disease. A life well spent in the craft leaves echoes that last.

Gino Paoli — March 24, age 91

Gino Paoli, 91, was an influential Italian singer-songwriter (“Sapore di sale”). It was a catalog built to last, and it will. No cause of death was publicly disclosed. Those who admired the work will carry it forward.

Mel Schilling — March 24, age 53

Mel Schilling, 53, made a mark as relationship expert on Married at First Sight (Australia and UK). It was a life that left its field better than it was found. Died of colon cancer. The legacy is secure, and the memory will be kept.

Alexander Kluge — March 25, age 94

The literary world lost Alexander Kluge, New German Cinema pioneer filmmaker and author. The books remain on shelves and in readers’ hands, carrying the ideas forward. No cause of death was publicly disclosed.

Dash Crofts — March 25, age 87

Dash Crofts, 87, made a mark as half of Seals & Crofts (“Summer Breeze,” “Diamond Girl”). The contributions remain part of the record, and the memory endures. Died of heart failure. Those who admired the work will carry it forward.

Loana Petrucciani — March 25, age 48

Loana Petrucciani was known as winner of France’s first Loft Story and early reality-TV icon. It was a life that left its field better than it was found. No cause of death was publicly disclosed. Those who admired the work will carry it forward.

Barret Robbins — March 26, age 52

Barret Robbins, 52, was Raiders All-Pro center remembered for missing Super Bowl XXXVII during a mental-health episode. It was a career measured in moments fans will not forget. A cause of death was not made public.

Giuseppe Savoldi — March 26, age 79

The sports world lost Giuseppe Savoldi, Italian striker for Bologna, Napoli and Italy; once the world’s most expensive footballer. The achievements remain part of sporting history. A cause of death was not made public.

James Tolkan — March 26, age 94

James Tolkan, 94, was Principal Strickland in Back to the Future; Stinger in Top Gun. It was a life that left its field better than it was found. No cause of death was publicly disclosed. Those who admired the work will carry it forward.

Ken Clay — March 26, age 71

Ken Clay, 71, was a Yankees pitcher on the 1977–78 championship teams. The influence continues in the work and people left behind. The cause of death was not publicly disclosed.

Mary Rand — March 26, age 86

Mary Rand, 86, was 1964 Olympic long-jump champion; first British woman to win Olympic athletics gold. The achievements remain part of sporting history. Died of acute myeloid leukemia (daughter to NYT obituary). The work remains as the truest memorial.

Ross "The Boss" Friedman — March 26, age 72

The music world lost Ross “The Boss” Friedman, founding guitarist of the Dictators and Manowar. Fellow musicians and fans alike will keep the songs alive. Died of ALS.

Joey Browner — March 28, age 65

Joey Browner, 65, made a mark as six-time Pro Bowl Vikings safety. The influence continues in the work and people left behind. No cause of death was publicly disclosed.

Mary Beth Hurt — March 28, age 79

Mary Beth Hurt was known as three-time Tony nominee (Interiors, The World According to Garp, The Age of Innocence). The contributions remain part of the record, and the memory endures. Died of alzheimer’s disease (daughter’s statement). Those who admired the work will carry it forward.

Rahul Banerjee — March 29, age 42

Rahul Banerjee, 42, was best known as Bengali film/TV actor whose on-set drowning triggered an industry safety strike. The performances left a lasting imprint on film and television. Drowned; a postmortem confirmed the drowning occurred before death.

Melvin Edwards — March 30, age 88

Melvin Edwards, 88, was a pioneering sculptor whose Lynch Fragments fused Black history with abstract steel. The work remains in galleries, collections, and public memory. The cause of death was not publicly disclosed. A life well spent in the craft leaves echoes that last.

April 2026

Sid Krofft — April 10, age 96

The world lost Sid Krofft, Television producer, co-creator of H.R. Pufnstuf and Land of the Lost. The influence continues in the work and people left behind. No cause of death was publicly disclosed.

Moya Brennan — April 13, age 73

Moya Brennan made a lasting mark as a Lead singer of Irish folk band Clannad. The music continues to find new listeners, carrying the work forward. The cause of death was not publicly disclosed.

Garret Anderson — April 16, age 53

The sports world lost Garret Anderson, Angels Hall of Fame outfielder, 2002 World Series champion, 3× All-Star. It was a career measured in moments fans will not forget. No cause of death was publicly disclosed. Those who admired the work will carry it forward.

Bob Kevoian — April 17, age 75

Viewers and listeners knew Bob Kevoian as co-host of nationally syndicated Bob & Tom Show (1983–2015), Radio Hall of Fame. The voice and presence became part of daily life for countless listeners and viewers. Died of stomach/gastric cancer — publicly disclosed by him in 2023. The legacy is secure, and the memory will be kept.

Mariclare Costello — April 17, age 90

The world lost Mariclare Costello, The Waltons’ Rosemary Hunter; Broadway veteran; Let’s Scare Jessica to Death. It was a life that left its field better than it was found. No cause of death was publicly disclosed.

Nadia Farès — April 17, age 57

Nadia Farès spent a career in front of the camera as a French-Moroccan actress (The Crimson Rivers, Netflix’s Marseille). Fellow performers and fans alike will remember a career built on craft and consistency. Died of cardiac incident, per her daughters (AFP/Le Figaro).

Nathalie Baye — April 17, age 77

As a French actress (Catch Me If You Can, Downton Abbey: A New Era), 4× César winner, Nathalie Baye, 77, became a familiar face to audiences. Fellow performers and fans alike will remember a career built on craft and consistency. Died of complications of Lewy body dementia (family told AFP). The work remains as the truest memorial.

Rif Hutton — April 18, age 73

As an actor (Dr. Ron Welch on Doogie Howser, M.D.; JAG; NCIS); Walking Dead walker voices, Rif Hutton, 73, became a familiar face to audiences. The performances left a lasting imprint on film and television. Died of glioblastoma brain cancer (family/friend via Deadline/TMZ).

Dave Mason — April 19, age 79

The world lost Dave Mason, Traffic co-founder, “Feelin’ Alright?”; solo hit “We Just Disagree”. It was a life that left its field better than it was found. The cause of death was not publicly disclosed.

Patrick Muldoon — April 19, age 57

Patrick Muldoon spent a career in front of the camera as an actor (Days of Our Lives’ Austin Reed, Melrose Place, Starship Troopers). The performances left a lasting imprint on film and television. Died of myocardial infarction (heart attack); pulmonary embolism and hereditary coagulopathy contributing (death certificate via PEOPLE).

Van Hammer — April 19, age 66

Van Hammer made a name as a WCW wrestler (“Heavy Metal” Van Hammer, Raven’s Flock, Misfits in Action). The record books and the memories of supporters keep the legacy intact. The cause of death was not publicly disclosed.

Alan Osmond — April 20, age 76

Alan Osmond, 76, was oldest performing Osmond brother; founder/leader of The Osmonds (“One Bad Apple”). The contributions remain part of the record, and the memory endures. Died of complications of multiple sclerosis (40-year battle; family never disputed).

David Wilcock — April 20, age 53

Readers knew David Wilcock as an Ancient Aliens contributor, bestselling paranormal author, YouTuber. The books remain on shelves and in readers’ hands, carrying the ideas forward. Died by suicide, according to the Boulder County Sheriff and a family statement. The legacy is secure, and the memory will be kept.

Luis Puenzo — April 21, age 80

Behind the camera, Luis Puenzo was known as an Argentine director of Oscar Best Foreign Film winner The Official Story (1985). The films and series remain, and the influence on those who followed is unmistakable. No cause of death was publicly disclosed.

Darrell Sheets — April 22, age 67

Darrell Sheets, 67, made a mark as a Storage Wars star “The Gambler” (163 episodes, 2010–2023). The influence continues in the work and people left behind. Died of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound, according to Lake Havasu City police.

Michael Tilson Thomas — April 22, age 81

Michael Tilson Thomas, 81, built a career as conductor/composer, SF Symphony music director 25 years, 12× Grammy; Metallica S&M2. The recordings remain, and with them a legacy that outlives the charts. Died of glioblastoma (publicist statement).

Matt DeCaro — April 25, age 70

Matt DeCaro spent a career in front of the camera as an actor (Prison Break’s Roy Geary; Chicago theater veteran). It was a body of work that earned a lasting place in the industry’s memory. Died of heart failure (per his wife, via Chicago Sun-Times).

May 2026

Alex Zanardi — May 1, age 59

As former Formula 1 driver and Paralympic gold medalist, Alex Zanardi, 59, earned a place in sporting history. The record books and the memories of supporters keep the legacy intact. A cause of death was not made public.

Michael Sollis — May 1, age 40

Michael Sollis, 40, built a career as an Australian composer and artist. Fellow musicians and fans alike will keep the songs alive. Died of bowel cancer.

Hany Shaker — May 3, age 73

Hany Shaker, 73, built a career as an Egyptian singer; former Musicians’ Syndicate chair. The recordings remain, and with them a legacy that outlives the charts. A cause of death was not made public. The work remains as the truest memorial.

Charle Young — May 6, age 75

The sports world lost Charle Young, NFL tight end; helped 49ers win first Super Bowl. The record books and the memories of supporters keep the legacy intact. A cause of death was not made public. The work remains as the truest memorial.

Jesse Hector — May 6, age 78

Jesse Hector, 78, was guitarist/frontman of the Hammersmith Gorillas. The music continues to find new listeners, carrying the work forward. The cause of death was not publicly disclosed. The work remains as the truest memorial.

Ted Turner — May 6, age 87

Ted Turner, 87, was a founder of CNN and media mogul. The contributions remain part of the record, and the memory endures. The cause of death was not publicly disclosed.

Joni Lamb — May 7, age 65

Joni Lamb served as co-founder and president of Daystar Television Network. The years of public service left a mark on the institutions shaped along the way. No cause of death was publicly disclosed. Those who admired the work will carry it forward.

Festus Mogae — May 8, age 86

The political world lost Festus Mogae, former president of Botswana. The years of public service left a mark on the institutions shaped along the way. A cause of death was not made public. Those who admired the work will carry it forward.

Joe Sedelmaier — May 8, age 92

The film world lost Joe Sedelmaier, Commercial director (“Where’s the Beef?”, FedEx ads). It was a visual legacy that will continue to be watched and studied. A cause of death was not made public. The legacy is secure, and the memory will be kept.

Bobby Cox — May 9, age 84

The world lost Bobby Cox, Hall of Fame Atlanta Braves manager. It was a life that left its field better than it was found. No cause of death was publicly disclosed. A life well spent in the craft leaves echoes that last.

Craig Morton — May 9, age 83

Craig Morton, 83, was an NFL quarterback; first to start a Super Bowl for two franchises. It was a career measured in moments fans will not forget. No cause of death was publicly disclosed.

Günther Maria Halmer — May 10, age 83

The screen world knew Günther Maria Halmer best as a German actor (Münchner Geschichten). The performances left a lasting imprint on film and television. A cause of death was not made public. The legacy is secure, and the memory will be kept.

Alexx Ekubo — May 11, age 40

Alexx Ekubo built a lasting career as a Nollywood actor (Áfàméfùnà: An Nwa Boi Story). Fellow performers and fans alike will remember a career built on craft and consistency. A cause of death was not made public.

Jack Douglas — May 11, age 80

Fans knew Jack Douglas as a record producer (John Lennon, Aerosmith). The recordings remain, and with them a legacy that outlives the charts. Died of complications from lymphoma. A life well spent in the craft leaves echoes that last.

Donald Gibb — May 12, age 71

Donald Gibb built a lasting career as an actor (Revenge of the Nerds, Bloodsport). The performances left a lasting imprint on film and television. The cause of death was not publicly disclosed. A life well spent in the craft leaves echoes that last.

Jason Collins — May 12, age 47

Jason Collins, 47, was an NBA player; first openly gay active NBA player. It was a career measured in moments fans will not forget. Died of glioblastoma. The work remains as the truest memorial.

Mark Fuhrman — May 12, age 74

The world lost Mark Fuhrman, former LAPD detective (O.J. Simpson trial). The influence continues in the work and people left behind. The cause of death was not publicly disclosed.

Rex Reed — May 12, age 87

The world lost Rex Reed, Film critic. It was a life that left its field better than it was found. Died after a short illness.

Clarence Carter — May 14, age 90

As a Soul singer (“Patches”, “Slip Away”, “Strokin'”), Clarence Carter, 90, left a deep imprint on music. The music continues to find new listeners, carrying the work forward. No cause of death was publicly disclosed.

Claudine Longet — May 14, age 84

Claudine Longet built a lasting career as a singer and actress. The roles remain part of the cultural fabric audiences grew up with. A cause of death was not made public. The legacy is secure, and the memory will be kept.

Dennis Locorriere — May 16, age 76

As a frontman of Dr. Hook, Dennis Locorriere, 76, left a deep imprint on music. The recordings remain, and with them a legacy that outlives the charts. Died of kidney disease.

Ike Willis — May 16, age 70

Ike Willis, 70, built a career as a singer and guitarist for Frank Zappa. The music continues to find new listeners, carrying the work forward. No cause of death was publicly disclosed.

James Robison — May 16, age 82

James Robison, 82, made a mark as televangelist; founder of LIFE Outreach International. It was a life that left its field better than it was found. A cause of death was not made public.

Totó la Momposina — May 17, age 85

Totó la Momposina, 85, was a Colombian singer known as the queen of cumbia. The music continues to find new listeners, carrying the work forward. No cause of death was publicly disclosed.

Tom Kane — May 18, age 64

As a Voice actor known for Yoda in Star Wars animation and The Powerpuff Girls, Tom Kane, 64, became a familiar face to audiences. The roles remain part of the cultural fabric audiences grew up with. Died of complications from his 2020 stroke.

Barney Frank — May 19, age 86

Barney Frank served as former U.S. congressman from Massachusetts. The years of public service left a mark on the institutions shaped along the way. Died of congestive heart failure.

Phil Hickerson — May 20, age 79

Phil Hickerson, 79, was a professional wrestler known as the Memphis wrestling legend. The record books and the memories of supporters keep the legacy intact. No cause of death was publicly disclosed.

Judith Chalmers — May 21, age 90

Judith Chalmers built a career as British travel television presenter. It was a career spent in the public’s company, and it will be missed. No cause of death was publicly disclosed. The contributions will not be forgotten.

Kyle Busch — May 21, age 41

The world lost Kyle Busch, two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion. It was a life that left its field better than it was found. A cause of death was not made public.

Clarence B. Jones — May 22, age 95

Clarence B. Jones was known as civil rights lawyer; adviser to Martin Luther King Jr. The influence continues in the work and people left behind. A cause of death was not made public.

Dick Parry — May 22, age 83

Dick Parry, 83, was saxophonist on Pink Floyd’s The Dark Side of the Moon. The contributions remain part of the record, and the memory endures. No cause of death was publicly disclosed.

Grizz Chapman — May 22, age 52

The screen world knew Grizz Chapman best as an actor (Grizz on 30 Rock). The roles remain part of the cultural fabric audiences grew up with. A cause of death was not made public.

Rob Base — May 22, age 59

The music world lost Rob Base, rapper of the hip-hop duo DJ E-Z Rock & Rob Base, best known for ‘It Takes Two’. The recordings remain, and with them a legacy that outlives the charts. Died of cancer. A life well spent in the craft leaves echoes that last.

Albert Wolsky — May 23, age 95

The music world lost Albert Wolsky, oscar-winning costume designer (All That Jazz, Sophie’s Choice). Fellow musicians and fans alike will keep the songs alive. No cause of death was publicly disclosed. The work remains as the truest memorial.

Manny Fernandez — May 24, age 79

Manny Fernandez was known as Miami Dolphins defensive tackle (1972 undefeated team). The influence continues in the work and people left behind. A cause of death was not made public.

Raymond Berry — May 25, age 93

The sports world lost Raymond Berry, Pro Football Hall of Fame wide receiver and former NFL coach. It was a career measured in moments fans will not forget. No cause of death was publicly disclosed. The work remains as the truest memorial.

Sonny Rollins — May 25, age 95

As Jazz saxophonist known as the Saxophone Colossus, Sonny Rollins, 95, left a deep imprint on music. The recordings remain, and with them a legacy that outlives the charts. No cause of death was publicly disclosed.

Marcia Lucas — May 27, age 80

Marcia Lucas, 80, made a mark as an oscar-winning Star Wars film editor. The contributions remain part of the record, and the memory endures. Died of metastatic cancer. The legacy is secure, and the memory will be kept.

Abdrabbuh Mansour Hadi — May 28, age 80

Abdrabbuh Mansour Hadi served as former president of Yemen. It was a career in public life that will be studied and remembered. A cause of death was not made public. The legacy is secure, and the memory will be kept.

Lauren Bennett — May 29, age 36

As a singer featured on LMFAO’s ‘Party Rock Anthem’ and member of G.R.L., Lauren Bennett, 36, left a deep imprint on music. Fellow musicians and fans alike will keep the songs alive. A cause of death was not made public.

Edgar Morin — May 29, age 104

Edgar Morin, 104, was French sociologist and philosopher. The contributions remain part of the record, and the memory endures. The cause of death was not publicly disclosed.

Foster Sylvers — May 30, age 64

Foster Sylvers, 64, built a career as singer; member of The Sylvers (“Misdemeanor”). It was a catalog built to last, and it will. No cause of death was publicly disclosed.

Kelly Curtis — May 30, age 69

Audiences knew Kelly Curtis as an actress (The Sentinel); sister of Jamie Lee Curtis. It was a body of work that earned a lasting place in the industry’s memory. A cause of death was not made public.

Ronald LaPread — May 30, age 75

Ronald LaPread, 75, was a co-founder and bassist of the Commodores. It was a catalog built to last, and it will. The cause of death was not publicly disclosed.

June 2026

Peabo Bryson — June 2, age 75

As R&B singer known for ‘A Whole New World’ and ‘Beauty and the Beast’, Peabo Bryson, 75, left a deep imprint on music. It was a catalog built to last, and it will. Died of complications from a stroke.

Kanya King — June 3, age 57

Kanya King, 57, was a founder of the MOBO Awards. It was a life that left its field better than it was found. Died of colon cancer. Those who admired the work will carry it forward.

Anthony Head — June 5, age 72

As an actor known for Rupert Giles in Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Rupert Mannion in Ted Lasso, Anthony Head, 72, became a familiar face to audiences. It was a body of work that earned a lasting place in the industry’s memory. Died of complications from pneumonia.

Stacey King — June 7, age 59

Fans knew Stacey King as a three-time NBA champion and Chicago Bulls broadcaster. The record books and the memories of supporters keep the legacy intact. The cause of death was not publicly disclosed.

Margaret Kerry — June 11, age 97

The screen world knew Margaret Kerry best as an actress and dancer who was the live-action model for Tinker Bell in Peter Pan. The roles remain part of the cultural fabric audiences grew up with. Died of lung cancer.

Princess Bajrakitiyabha — June 11, age 47

Princess Bajrakitiyabha served as Thai princess, lawyer and former diplomat. It was a career in public life that will be studied and remembered. The cause of death was not publicly disclosed.

Gene Shalit — June 12, age 100

Gene Shalit, 100, was longtime film critic on NBC’s Today show. It was a life that left its field better than it was found. No cause of death was publicly disclosed.

Oliver Tree — June 14, age 32

Fans knew Oliver Tree as a musician. Fellow musicians and fans alike will keep the songs alive. Died of helicopter collision in Rio de Janeiro.

Abdullah Ibrahim — June 15, age 91

The music world lost Abdullah Ibrahim, South African jazz pianist. The music continues to find new listeners, carrying the work forward. Died after a short illness.

Daveigh Chase — June 16, age 35

Daveigh Chase spent a career in front of the camera as a Child actress known for Lilo & Stitch and The Ring. Fellow performers and fans alike will remember a career built on craft and consistency. Died of AIDS, per the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner. The work remains as the truest memorial.

Tony Brown — June 17, age 93

Tony Brown, 93, was a journalist, educator and host of Tony Brown’s Journal. The books remain on shelves and in readers’ hands, carrying the ideas forward. The cause of death was not publicly disclosed.

Walter Parazaider — June 17, age 81

Walter Parazaider, 81, was co-founder and woodwind player of Chicago. It was a life that left its field better than it was found. Died of complications of Alzheimer’s disease.

James Burrows — June 19, age 85

James Burrows, 85, was a Television director and co-creator of Cheers. It was a visual legacy that will continue to be watched and studied. A cause of death was not made public.

Alan Greenspan — June 22, age 100

Alan Greenspan, 100, made a mark as former chairman of the Federal Reserve. The contributions remain part of the record, and the memory endures. Died of complications from Parkinson’s disease.

Clive Davis — June 22, age 94

Clive Davis, 94, was record executive and champion of pop artists. It was a visual legacy built to outlast its maker. The cause of death was not publicly disclosed. Those who admired the work will carry it forward.

Joby Baker — June 22, age 92

Joby Baker built a lasting career as an actor and painter known for Good Morning World. Fellow performers and fans alike will remember a career built on craft and consistency. Died of natural causes.

Martha Zoller — June 22, age 66

Broadcasting lost Martha Zoller, Conservative commentator and radio host. It was a career spent in the public’s company, and it will be missed. No cause of death was publicly disclosed.

Ann Blyth — June 24, age 98

Audiences knew Ann Blyth as an Oscar-nominated actress known for Mildred Pierce. The roles remain part of the cultural fabric audiences grew up with. Died of natural causes.

David Clayton-Thomas — June 24, age 84

David Clayton-Thomas, 84, was a Lead singer of Blood, Sweat & Tears. It was a catalog built to last, and it will. No cause of death was publicly disclosed. The work remains as the truest memorial.

Martha Lillard — June 26, age 78

The world lost Martha Lillard, last known U.S. iron-lung user. It was a life that left its field better than it was found. Died of long-haul COVID-19; death certificate listed chronic pulmonary failure and post-polio syndrome. The legacy is secure, and the memory will be kept.

Khadijah Farrakhan — June 27, age 90

Khadijah Farrakhan, 90, made a mark as first lady of the Nation of Islam. The influence continues in the work and people left behind. The cause of death was not publicly disclosed.

Victor Willis — June 30, age 74

Fans knew Victor Willis as a Lead singer of the Village People and co-writer of ‘Y.M.C.A.’. It was a catalog built to last, and it will. Died of A short, aggressive illness (per the family’s announcement).

July 2026

Slaine Kelly — July 4, age 43

The screen world knew Slaine Kelly best as an Irish actress. The performances left a lasting imprint on film and television. A cause of death was not made public.

Louise Lasser — July 6, age 87

Louise Lasser, 87, was best known as ‘Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman’ actress. The roles remain part of the cultural fabric audiences grew up with. No cause of death was publicly disclosed.

Joanna Pettet — July 7, age 83

As ‘The Group’ and ‘Casino Royale’ actress, Joanna Pettet, 83, became a familiar face to audiences. It was a body of work that earned a lasting place in the industry’s memory. No cause of death was publicly disclosed.

Bonnie Tyler — July 8, age 75

Bonnie Tyler, 75, built a career as a singer of ‘Total Eclipse of the Heart’. It was a catalog built to last, and it will. The cause of death was not publicly disclosed. The legacy is secure, and the memory will be kept.

Rodney Franklin — July 8, age 67

Rodney Franklin made a lasting mark as Jazz pianist and singer known for ‘The Groove’. It was a catalog built to last, and it will. No cause of death was publicly disclosed.

Wally Funk — July 8, age 87

The world lost Wally Funk, pioneering aviator and astronaut trainee; oldest woman to travel into space. The contributions remain part of the record, and the memory endures. No cause of death was publicly disclosed.

Peter Van Norden — July 9, age 75

Peter Van Norden, 75, was best known as an actor known for ‘Police Academy 2,’ ‘The Accused’ and ‘The Naked Gun 2½’. The performances left a lasting imprint on film and television. A cause of death was not made public. The legacy is secure, and the memory will be kept.

Randolph Mantooth — July 9, age 80

Randolph Mantooth built a lasting career as ‘Emergency!’ actor (Johnny Gage). The roles remain part of the cultural fabric audiences grew up with. No cause of death was publicly disclosed. The contributions will not be forgotten.

Josh Grisetti — July 10, age 44

Josh Grisetti, 44, was best known as Broadway and ‘The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’ actor. It was a body of work that earned a lasting place in the industry’s memory. Died by suicide.

Ralph W. Hemecker — July 10, age 65

Behind the camera, Ralph W. Hemecker was known as a director of ‘Blue Bloods,’ ‘Once Upon a Time’ and ‘The X-Files’. It was a visual legacy that will continue to be watched and studied. No cause of death was publicly disclosed. The work remains as the truest memorial.

Wai Ching Ho — July 10, age 82

Wai Ching Ho, 82, was best known as an actress who played Madame Gao in Marvel’s ‘Daredevil’. The performances left a lasting imprint on film and television. Died of stroke. The contributions will not be forgotten.

Scott Bryce — July 12, age 68

As ‘As the World Turns’ actor, Scott Bryce, 68, became a familiar face to audiences. Fellow performers and fans alike will remember a career built on craft and consistency. Died of esophageal cancer.

Pat Oliphant — July 13, age 90

Pat Oliphant, 90, was a Pulitzer-winning political cartoonist. It was a visual legacy built to outlast its maker. The cause of death was not publicly disclosed.

Sam Neill — July 13, age 78

The screen world knew Sam Neill best as ‘Jurassic Park’ actor. The performances left a lasting imprint on film and television. No cause of death was publicly disclosed.

Hal Williams — July 15, age 91

Hal Williams spent a career in front of the camera as ‘Sanford and Son’ and ‘227’ actor. It was a body of work that earned a lasting place in the industry’s memory. The cause of death was not publicly disclosed.

Ron Hunt — July 15, age 85

Ron Hunt, 85, made a mark as former Mets second baseman. The influence continues in the work and people left behind. No cause of death was publicly disclosed.

Brenda Fricker — July 16, age 81

Audiences knew Brenda Fricker as oscar-winning ‘My Left Foot’ actress. The performances left a lasting imprint on film and television. The cause of death was not publicly disclosed. The legacy is secure, and the memory will be kept.

Freddy Cannon — July 17, age 89

Freddy Cannon, 89, was a Rock-and-roll singer (‘Tallahassee Lassie’). It was a catalog built to last, and it will. Died of bladder cancer.

Duane Ward — July 18, age 62

Duane Ward, 62, was Toronto Blue Jays reliever on the 1990s championship teams. It was a life that left its field better than it was found. Died of natural causes. The work remains as the truest memorial.

Jennifer Finch — July 18, age 59

Jennifer Finch made a lasting mark as a bassist of rock band L7. The music continues to find new listeners, carrying the work forward. Died of brain cancer.

Jim Gilstrap — July 18, age 79

As a Soul singer (‘Swing Your Daddy’), Jim Gilstrap, 79, left a deep imprint on music. The recordings remain, and with them a legacy that outlives the charts. Died of natural causes. The legacy is secure, and the memory will be kept.

Terence Donovan — July 18, age 90

Audiences knew Terence Donovan as ‘Neighbours’ actor and father of Jason Donovan. It was a body of work that earned a lasting place in the industry’s memory. The cause of death was not publicly disclosed. The legacy is secure, and the memory will be kept.

Kaylee Hottle — July 21, age 18

Kaylee Hottle built a lasting career as a Deaf actress from ‘Godzilla vs. Kong’. It was a body of work that earned a lasting place in the industry’s memory. Died of car crash.

Black Ice (Lamar Manson) — July 22, age 54

Black Ice (Lamar Manson) built a career as a Spoken-word poet (‘Def Poetry Jam’). The written work endures, finding new readers with each passing year. A cause of death was not made public.

Chuck Russell — July 22, age 74

Behind the camera, Chuck Russell was known as a director of ‘The Mask’ and ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors’. It was a visual legacy that will continue to be watched and studied. No cause of death was publicly disclosed. Those who admired the work will carry it forward.

James Sloyan — July 22, age 85

James Sloyan built a lasting career as an actor known for ‘Star Trek’ and ‘The Sting’. The performances left a lasting imprint on film and television. The cause of death was not publicly disclosed. The work remains as the truest memorial.

Oliver Jones — July 22, age 91

Oliver Jones, 91, built a career as Canadian jazz pianist. Fellow musicians and fans alike will keep the songs alive. No cause of death was publicly disclosed.

Lou Koller — July 24, age 59

Lou Koller, 59, built a career as a Lead singer and co-founder of Sick of It All. The recordings remain, and with them a legacy that outlives the charts. Died of esophageal cancer. The contributions will not be forgotten.

Kavinsky — July 28, age 50

Kavinsky, 50, was a French DJ and composer of ‘Nightcall’ (‘Drive’ soundtrack). Fellow musicians and fans alike will keep the songs alive. A cause of death was not made public.

Arlene Smith — July 29, age 84

As a Lead singer and co-founder of The Chantels (‘Maybe’), Arlene Smith, 84, left a deep imprint on music. Fellow musicians and fans alike will keep the songs alive. Died of natural causes.

Glen Hansard — July 29, age 56

The music world lost Glen Hansard, oscar-winning Irish singer-songwriter (The Frames, ‘Once’). Fellow musicians and fans alike will keep the songs alive. Died of motorcycle crash.

Dave Kendall — July 2026 (exact date undisclosed), age 63

Viewers and listeners knew Dave Kendall as a creator and host of MTV’s 120 Minutes. The voice and presence became part of daily life for countless listeners and viewers. No cause of death was publicly disclosed.

August 2026

Vincent Pastore — August 1, age 80

Vincent Pastore built a lasting career as an actor best known as Sal Bonpensiero on HBO’s The Sopranos. The roles remain part of the cultural fabric audiences grew up with. The cause of death was not publicly disclosed.

David Z (David Rivkin) — August 2, age 78

David Z (David Rivkin), 78, was a grammy-winning producer and engineer; architect of the ‘Minneapolis Sound’ with Prince (‘Purple Rain’, ‘Kiss’, ‘Funkytown’). It was a life that left its field better than it was found. Died of complications from an infection; confirmed by his brother Bobby Z to the Minnesota Star Tribune.

Jon Cypher — August 3, age 94

Audiences knew Jon Cypher as an actor known for Hill Street Blues, Major Dad, and the film Cinderella. Fellow performers and fans alike will remember a career built on craft and consistency. The cause of death was not publicly disclosed.

Dory Funk Jr. — August 4, age 85

Fans knew Dory Funk Jr. as a professional wrestler; WWE Hall of Famer. The achievements remain part of sporting history. The cause of death was not publicly disclosed.

Pepe Habichuela — August 4, age 81

Pepe Habichuela, 81, was a Spanish flamenco guitarist; patriarch of the Habichuela flamenco dynasty. It was a catalog built to last, and it will. No cause of death was publicly disclosed.

Peter Katsis — August 6, age 69

Peter Katsis was known as a Music manager to the Backstreet Boys, Smashing Pumpkins, Korn, Jane’s Addiction, and Limp Bizkit. The contributions remain part of the record, and the memory endures. Died of congestive heart failure (per Rolling Stone, via Parade).

Ben Jones — August 9, age 84

As an actor who played Cooter Davenport on The Dukes of Hazzard; former U.S. Congressman (Georgia, 1989-1993), Ben Jones, 84, became a familiar face to audiences. Fellow performers and fans alike will remember a career built on craft and consistency. Died of massive heart attack, confirmed by his wife Alma Viator. A life well spent in the craft leaves echoes that last.

Christy Knowings — August 11, age 46

Christy Knowings spent a career in front of the camera as an actress and comedian; cast member of Nickelodeon’s All That. The roles remain part of the cultural fabric audiences grew up with. Died of severe asthma attack leading to brain damage; removed from life support by family (per TMZ/family reports; Deadline covered the death).

Tyler Duckworth — August 11, age 44

Tyler Duckworth, 44, was Reality TV personality; The Real World: Key West and two-time The Challenge champion. The contributions remain part of the record, and the memory endures. The cause of death was not publicly disclosed.

Mark Rydell — August 13, age 97

Mark Rydell made a career as an Oscar-nominated director of On Golden Pond and The Rose. The films and series remain, and the influence on those who followed is unmistakable. Died of natural causes. The legacy is secure, and the memory will be kept.

Nikki Ross Bellamy — August 14, age 52

Nikki Ross Bellamy, 52, built a career as a Houston gospel singer, pianist, and arranger; recorded with Kirk Franklin and Ricky Dillard. It was a catalog built to last, and it will. No cause of death was publicly disclosed.

Yayoi Kusama — August 14, age 97

Yayoi Kusama, 97, was a Japanese contemporary artist known for polka-dot installations and pumpkins. It was a visual legacy built to outlast its maker. A cause of death was not made public.

Peggy Webber — August 15, age 100

Peggy Webber, 100, was best known as a prolific radio actress (Ma Friday on Dragnet); appeared in Orson Welles’s Macbeth and Hitchcock’s The Wrong Man. Fellow performers and fans alike will remember a career built on craft and consistency. Died of natural causes (confirmed by her son Rob Sinskey to The Hollywood Reporter).

Tommy John — August 15, age 83

As four-time All-Star MLB pitcher; namesake of ‘Tommy John’ elbow surgery, Tommy John, 83, earned a place in sporting history. It was a career measured in moments fans will not forget. The cause of death was not publicly disclosed. The work remains as the truest memorial.

Hayden Panettiere — August 16, age 36

Hayden Panettiere spent a career in front of the camera as an actress known as Claire Bennet on Heroes and Juliette Barnes on Nashville. The roles remain part of the cultural fabric audiences grew up with. Died of accidental toxic effects of fentanyl, 4-ANPP, alprazolam, methocarbamol and quetiapine (Greenville County coroner). A life well spent in the craft leaves echoes that last.

Frank Beard — August 17, age 77

Frank Beard, 77, left a deep imprint on music. Fellow musicians and fans alike will keep the songs alive. No cause of death was publicly disclosed.

Bill Rasmussen — August 18, age 93

Bill Rasmussen, 93, made a mark as co-founder of ESPN. The contributions remain part of the record, and the memory endures. Died of effects of Parkinson’s disease.

Michael Wright — August 19, age 70

Michael Wright built a lasting career as an actor known for The Five Heartbeats, V, and Oz. It was a body of work that earned a lasting place in the industry’s memory. Died of complications from Marchiafava-Bignami disease (diagnosed 2015) and heart failure (family statement to NBC News).

Latimore — August 22, age 86

Latimore, 86, was Blues and R&B singer, songwriter and pianist; ‘Let’s Straighten It Out’ (No. 1 R&B, 1974); Blues Hall of Fame member. The music continues to find new listeners, carrying the work forward. The cause of death was not publicly disclosed.

Shelley Fabares — August 22, age 82

As an actress and singer; Mary Stone on The Donna Reed Show, Christine Armstrong on Coach; No. 1 hit ‘Johnny Angel’, Shelley Fabares, 82, became a familiar face to audiences. Fellow performers and fans alike will remember a career built on craft and consistency. Died of pneumonia; acute respiratory distress (death certificate, per People); confirmed by family (husband Mike Farrell).

Dolly Parton — August 25, age 80

Dolly Parton, 80, built a career as a Country singer-songwriter and pop-culture icon (‘Jolene’, ‘I Will Always Love You’, ‘9 to 5’). The music continues to find new listeners, carrying the work forward. Died of brief battle with cancer (confirmed by her publicist, per AP; BBC also covered).

Tim Curry — August 25, age 80

Tim Curry, 80, was best known as an actor known as Dr. Frank-N-Furter in The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Clue, and It. The roles remain part of the cultural fabric audiences grew up with. The cause of death was not publicly disclosed.

Rubén Rada — August 26, age 83

The music world lost Rubén Rada, Uruguayan musician, singer and composer; creator of candombe beat (El Kinto, Tótem, Opa). The recordings remain, and with them a legacy that outlives the charts. Died of bilateral pneumonia following a month-long hospitalization (family statement); Uruguay declared official national mourning. The legacy is secure, and the memory will be kept.

Gene Bertoncini — August 29, age 89

Gene Bertoncini, 89, was a Jazz guitarist and educator; nylon-string fingerstyle specialist; early member of The Tonight Show Band. The music continues to find new listeners, carrying the work forward. Died of natural causes (confirmed by his niece Nina Collins to DownBeat).

September 2026

September brought further losses across music, sport, film, and public life — among them Gloria Steinem, Bob Pettit, Cassandra Wilson, Duncan Sheik, Bob Mackie, Peter Max, Chad Gilbert, Barry Melrose, Presley Gerber, Pete Byrne, Rosalind Ashford, and Ernie Accorsi. Our dedicated living article carries fuller tributes to the month’s most prominent figures.

Jonathan 'Honas' Meléndez — September 1, age 38

Jonathan ‘Honas’ Meléndez, 38, was keyboardist, composer and co-founder of Mexican synth-pop band Camilo Septimo (‘Honas’). The music continues to find new listeners, carrying the work forward. Was murdered killed in an attack at his home in Atizapan de Zaragoza along with his pregnant wife, his young daughter and a house worker; two suspects were arrested. The work remains as the truest memorial.

Alphonso Smith — September 2, age 40

The sports world lost Alphonso Smith, NFL defensive back (Denver Broncos, Detroit Lions); two-time All-America at Wake Forest. The achievements remain part of sporting history. No official cause of death was disclosed by the family or the school.

Amber Eggers — September 3, age 41

Amber Eggers, 41, made a mark as Reality TV personality on WE tv’s Love After Lockup / Life After Lockup. The contributions remain part of the record, and the memory endures. Died of acute liver failure – confirmed by her mother Monica Eggers to TMZ.

Craig Douglas — September 4, age 85

Craig Douglas, 85, was a British pop singer; 1959 UK No. 1 ‘Only Sixteen’ (‘The Singing Milkman’). It was a catalog built to last, and it will. No cause of death was publicly disclosed.

Jon Small — September 4, age 79

Jon Small, 79, was a drummer in Billy Joel’s early bands The Hassles and Attila; later music video/concert film director. Fellow musicians and fans alike will keep the songs alive. Died of cancer (per Legacy.com obituary). Note: Legacy says 79; some outlets reported 77.

Andy Williams — September 5, age 48

Fans knew Andy Williams as a Rhythm guitarist of metalcore band Every Time I Die; pro wrestler ‘The Butcher’ in AEW. The music continues to find new listeners, carrying the work forward. A cause of death was not made public.

Joe Morgan — September 5, age 95

Joe Morgan was known as Boston Red Sox manager (1988-1991), ‘Morgan Magic’; Red Sox Hall of Famer. It was a life that left its field better than it was found. No cause of death was publicly disclosed. The legacy is secure, and the memory will be kept.

Timothy 'Buc Wild' Joseph — September 6, age 47

Timothy ‘Buc Wild’ Joseph, 47, made a mark as radio/media personality, one half of the Star & Buc Wild duo. The contributions remain part of the record, and the memory endures. No cause of death was publicly disclosed.

Pat Senatore — September 8, age 91

The music world lost Pat Senatore, Jazz bassist for Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass. It was a catalog built to last, and it will. A cause of death was not made public. The contributions will not be forgotten.

Tone Capone — September 12, age 59

The world lost Tone Capone, Hip-hop producer behind Luniz’s ‘I Got 5 on It’. The contributions remain part of the record, and the memory endures. A cause of death was not made public.

Catherine Ringer — September 14, age 68

As a French singer, co-founder and frontwoman of Les Rita Mitsouko, Catherine Ringer, 68, left a deep imprint on music. Fellow musicians and fans alike will keep the songs alive. Died of aggressive cancer – per family statement released to Agence France-Presse (AFP). A life well spent in the craft leaves echoes that last.

Ben Saunders — September 15, age 43

The world lost Ben Saunders, First-ever winner of The Voice of Holland (2011). The influence continues in the work and people left behind. No cause of death was publicly disclosed.

Dennis Haskins — September 27, age 75

Dennis Haskins, 75, was best known as actor; Principal Richard Belding on Saved by the Bell. Fellow performers and fans alike will remember a career built on craft and consistency. A cause of death was not made public. Those who admired the work will carry it forward.

Gary McCracken — September 2026 (date unresolved), age 75

Gary McCracken, 75, built a career as a Max Webster drummer; co-wrote ‘A Million Vacations’. The recordings remain, and with them a legacy that outlives the charts. A cause of death was not made public. The legacy is secure, and the memory will be kept.

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