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Fratern Masawe

† 2026 · Jesuit priest

“Tanzanian Jesuit who served the Society in Africa and Rome for more than four decades.”

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Oleg Garin

1966 – 2026 · Footballer and coach

“Far Eastern striker whose goals won Lokomotiv two Russian Cups and a scoring record.”

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Noah Musingku

1964 – 2026 · Con artist and self-proclaimed king

“He promised Bougainville a fortune and built a kingdom on a payout that never came.”

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Ibrahima Sory Sow

1941 – 2026 · Politician and diplomat

“Leipzig-trained scholar who served Guinea as health minister and as ambassador in Berlin and Beijing.”

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John Edward Cernek

† 2026

“A devoted father and grandfather remembered for his kindness and nearly forty years of steady service.”

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Raju Dewitt

† 2026

“A Chatsworth man killed by a hit and run driver while walking in a crosswalk.”

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Barney Frank

1940 – 2026 · U.S. Representative from Massachusetts

“The Gentleman's time has expired. A left-handed gay Jew who never stopped fighting for a fairer shake.”

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Film

Kenneth Atchity

1944 – 2026 · Author

“Yale classicist turned Hollywood story merchant, who brought The Meg from page to screen.”

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Music

David Allan Coe

1939 – 2026 · Outlaw country singer

“He wrote the perfect country and western song, then lived every verse of it.”

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Medicine

Lajos Nagy

1933 – 2026 · Country doctor

“Réty's doctor for half a century, who then wrote down the story of his villages and his generation.”

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Law

William M. "Bill" Fagerman

1949 – 2026 · Lawyer and circuit court judge

“Cadillac's engineer turned prosecutor and judge, remembered above all for being fair.”

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Film

Karthik Sabesh

† 2026 · Film actor

“Tamil actor of Pattathu Yaanai and Vallavan, son of Sabesh and nephew of Deva.”

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Claude Lemieux

1965 – 2026 · Ice hockey right winger

“Four Stanley Cups, one Conn Smythe, and a heart that never settled for one goal when it could have two.”

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Music

Jacqueline Van Quaille

1936 – 2026 · Operatic soprano

“Ghent soprano, the diva of Flanders, who sang for 56 years from Tosca to Castafiore.”

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Ajit Pawar

1959 – 2026 · Politician

“Ajit Dada of Baramati, Maharashtra's longest-serving Deputy Chief Minister, always at his desk by dawn.”

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Hasan Gülay

1946 – 2026 · Chemical engineer and politician

“Engineer and Manisa deputy who chaired Turkey's National Defence Committee.”

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Public figure

Killing of Kumanjayi Little Baby

† 2026

“A five year old girl whose death exposed a child protection system that failed her.”

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Jason Collins

1978 – 2026 · NBA basketball player

“Thirteen-year NBA center who told the truth about himself and opened the door for every gay athlete who followed.”

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Media

Miklós Miskolczi

1938 – 2026 · Journalist

“Founder of Kiskegyed and chronicler of Dunaújváros, who wrote frankly about love and marriage.”

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Professor Gregory Ikechukwu Ibe

† 2026

“Founder of Gregory University, Uturu, remembered for a life devoted to education and community service.”

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Kyle Busch

1985 – 2026 · NASCAR racing driver and team owner

“Two-time NASCAR Cup champion, winningest driver in NASCAR national series history, and a devoted husband and father.”

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Andy King

1948 – 2026 · Labour MP for Rugby and Kenilworth

“The postman turned social services manager who represented Rugby and Kenilworth in Parliament.”

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Bobby Cox

1941 – 2026 · Baseball manager

“The Braves' treasured skipper: 14 straight titles, a 1995 championship, and a second father to his players.”

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Science

Árpád Néda

1937 – 2026 · Physicist

“The Cluj physicist whose clear lectures and textbooks taught generations of Hungarian students.”

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Television

Nicholas Brendon

1971 – 2026 · Actor

“The heart of the Scooby Gang. Actor, painter and twin who showed a generation that the one who isn't chosen still matters.”

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Military

Subagyo Hadi Siswoyo

1946 – 2026 · Army general

“The Kopassus general who led Indonesia's army through the fall of Suharto and the dawn of reform.”

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Television

Demond Wilson

1946 – 2026 · Actor

“Lamont Sanford to millions; a Vietnam veteran, minister and author who chose faith over fame.”

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Raymond Massie Jr.

† 2026

“Son who never stopped searching for his missing mother.”

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Medicine

Lajos Kollár

1948 – 2026 · Vascular surgeon

“The Pécs surgeon who brought endovascular surgery to Hungary and steered its sailors to the world elite.”

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Salvatore "Sal" Lupinacci

† 2026

“Remembered for his loyalty, generosity and lifelong commitment to serving others.”

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Mr. Whitekeys

1947 – 2026 · Musician

“Alaska's irreverent showman of Spam, satire and the Whale Fat Follies.”

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Alex Zanardi

1966 – 2026 · Racing driver and Paralympic handcyclist

“Two-time CART champion and four-time Paralympic gold medallist who looked at the half that was left.”

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Erin Nicole Hannon

† 2026

“Record-setting Bradford athlete and Nebraska track star, remembered for her resilience.”

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Mateusz Chmura

† 2026

“Bodybuilder who died at 33 after collapsing on stage during competition.”

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Business

Bob Buziak

† 2026 · Record executive

“The RCA Records president who turned the label around and backed Dirty Dancing.”

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Edil Aidarbekov

1947 – 2026 · Architect

“The Kyrgyz architect who helped give his newly independent country its flag.”

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Fashion

Sahara Ray

† 2026 · Model

“Surfer's daughter, swimwear designer and model who lit up a generation of Instagram, and a loving mother to baby Snow.”

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Laurence Curry

1975 – 2026 · Actor

“Denver actor, dancer and teacher who played Obama on stage and moved everyone he worked with.”

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Lee Kwan-Young

1946 – 2026 · Taekwondo master

“The Korean master who brought taekwondo to France and taught it for more than fifty years.”

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Media

Ann Hornaday

1960 – 2026 · Film critic and journalist

“She taught readers how to watch movies, with warmth, rigor and never a cheap shot.”

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Kayla Huff

† 2026

“Remembered by her family and community in Moberly, Missouri.”

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Literature

Coos Huijsen

1939 – 2026 · Dutch politician

“The world's first openly gay parliamentarian, who made gay rights a question of human rights.”

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Nigel Beckford

† 2026

“Nigel Beckford, 2026. His death is being investigated as a homicide in Boynton Beach, Florida.”

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John William Grimes

1947 – 2026 · Teacher

“Coach, principal and mentor who gave his life to Marion County High School.”

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Science

Ronald Lancaster

1931 – 2026 · Anglican priest

“The Master Blaster Pastor: priest, chemist and founder of Kimbolton Fireworks, who lit Britain's skies for jubilees and the 2012 Olympics.”

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Aloys "Al" John Schwinghamer

1938 – 2026 · Civil engineer and mayor of Moose Jaw

“Engineer, councillor and two-term mayor who spent 35 years building and serving Moose Jaw.”

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Hilkka Kinnunen

1925 – 2026 · Finnish soprano

“Prima donna of Finnish operetta, who founded the Operettiteatteri and led it for over thirty years.”

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