People who died in 2026
2,036 people remembered here.
Édouard Balladur1929 – 2026 · EconomistFrench prime minister from 1993 to 1995, the courteous technocrat of the second cohabitation.
412 candles · 10 tributes
Harald V1937 – 2026 · King of Norway (1991-2026)Alt for Norge: sailor-king and grandfather of the nation.
350 candles · 12 tributes
Wendell Berry1934 – 2026 · PoetKentucky farmer-poet who taught that affection for place is the measure of a durable culture.
327 candles · 14 tributes- M
Gloria Steinem1934 – 2026 · JournalistThe journalist who gave a movement its words, and spent sixty years on the road repeating them.
308 candles · 11 tributes
Valentino1932 – 2026 · Fashion designerItalian couturier of Valentino red and jet-set chic who dressed Jackie, Liz, and Diana.
293 candles · 12 tributes
Peter Cullen1941 – 2026 · Voice actorThe voice of Optimus Prime, strong enough to be gentle.
292 candles · 13 tributes
Franco Baresi1960 – 2026 · Italian footballer (central defender and sweeper)Baresi is forever. Number 6, forever Rossoneri.
272 candles · 16 tributes
Brenda Fricker1945 – 2026 · Actress (filmFirst Irish woman Oscar winner; Dublin's fierce, kind truth-teller.
272 candles · 16 tributes
Kevin Keegan1951 – 2026 · Footballer (attacking midfielder / forward)Two-time Ballon d'Or. King Kev. The heartbeat of Newcastle's Entertainers.
257 candles · 19 tributes
Dolly Parton1946 – 2026 · Singer-songwriterQueen of Country whose songs, sparkle, and Imagination Library lifted millions.
237 candles · 14 tributes
Rudolph A. Marcus1923 – 2026 · Theoretical chemistNobel chemist who explained how electrons jump between molecules.
236 candles · 22 tributes
Hayden Panettiere1989 – 2026 · Actress and singerChild star who became Claire Bennet, Juliette Barnes, and Kirby Reed, remembered for talent and candor.
230 candles · 14 tributes
Chuck Norris1940 – 2026 · Martial artistMartial arts champion, Walker, Texas Ranger, and internet legend who kicked open American action cinema.
212 candles · 19 tributes
Robert Duvall1931 – 2026 · ActorOscar-winning chameleon of American film, from Tom Hagen to Gus McCrae.
206 candles · 21 tributes
Cassandra Wilson1955 – 2026 · Jazz singerSmoky contralto that widened jazz with blues, folk, and Mississippi roots.
197 candles · 15 tributes
Jesse Jackson1941 – 2026 · Baptist ministerCivil rights leader who told America: I am somebody. Keep hope alive.
195 candles · 23 tributes
Tim Curry1946 – 2026 · ActorSweet Transvestite, Pennywise, Wadsworth: a cult icon of fearless eccentricity.
193 candles · 12 tributes
James Van Der Beek1977 – 2026 · ActorHe met his final days with courage, faith, and grace.
191 candles · 19 tributes
Eric Dane1972 – 2026 · ActorMcSteamy who became an ALS advocate, fighting with humor, heart, and love for his daughters.
177 candles · 11 tributes
Catherine O'Hara1954 – 2026 · ActressMoira, Kate, Delia: she made comedy feel like love and chaos at once.
144 candles · 24 tributes
R. Lars Herseth1946 – 2026 · PoliticianSouth Dakota legislator, rancher and ethanol leader who put people ahead of party.
124 candles · 19 tributes
Zhu Rongji1928 – 2026 · PoliticianChina's iron-faced reform premier who steered WTO entry and said he would walk a minefield for the people.
111 candles · 22 tributes
Louis Caron1942 – 2026 · NovelistQuebec novelist and Lance et compte co-creator who made local history feel alive.
100 candles · 9 tributes
Jonathan Meléndez1988 – 2026 · KeyboardistHonas: keys, light, and love that built Camilo Séptimo.
100 candles · 8 tributes