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Joe Doering

1982 – 2026 · Professional wrestler

“Two-time AJPW Triple Crown champion who fought brain cancer with quiet courage.”

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Xavier Hernandez

† 2026

“A son who asked for help and was met with force, remembered by a family still seeking answers.”

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James Walker

1987 – 2026 · Footballer

“Former Southend striker and England youth international, remembered for courage after cardiac arrest.”

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Louie Isaac Webster

† 2026

“A loveable rogue with a heart of gold, taken far too soon.”

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Khawaja Zakauddin

1936 – 2026 · Field hockey forward

“Pakistani hockey Olympian and coach who helped win Asian Games gold and guided the 1984 Olympic champions.”

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Bharathiraja

1941 – 2026 · Film director

“Pioneer of rural Tamil cinema, Padma Shri director known as Iyakkunar Imayam.”

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George Waft

† 2026 · Politician

“Former Onchan MHK and MLC, remembered for decades of Manx public service.”

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Arts

Simone Forti

1935 – 2026 · Postmodern dancer

“Postmodern dance pioneer whose Dance Constructions remade what bodies and objects could do together.”

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Education

Gordon S. Wood

1933 – 2026 · Historian

“Pulitzer-winning historian of the American Revolution and Brown University professor.”

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Television

Von Scales

1968 – 2026 · Entrepreneur

“St. Louis entrepreneur and husband of Trina Braxton, remembered for steady warmth.”

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Public figure

Killing of Renée Good

† 2026

“Mother, partner and poet, killed by an ICE agent in Minneapolis on January 7, 2026.”

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Sylvia Spring

1942 – 2026 · Feminist filmmaker

“First woman to produce and direct a Canadian English-language feature; MediaWatch founder who reshaped CRTC sex-role policy”

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Les Mills

1934 – 2026 · Olympic athlete

“New Zealand Olympian, Auckland mayor and founder of the Les Mills fitness brand.”

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Religion

Fr John Noronha

1944 – 2026 · Catholic priest

“Mangalore diocese priest who served coastal Karnataka parishes for over four decades.”

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Literature

Jane Yolen

1939 – 2026 · Author

“Prolific children's and fantasy author of Owl Moon and The Devil's Arithmetic.”

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Education

Carlo Ginzburg

1939 – 2026 · Historian

“Italian historian who helped found microhistory and recover forgotten voices.”

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Television

Gilad Ben Shach

1941 – 2026 · Radio music editor

“Israeli radio music editor and composer who nurtured Hebrew song.”

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Biljana Plavšić

1930 – 2026 · Politician

“Bosnian Serb wartime president later convicted of crimes against humanity.”

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Music

Walter Parazaider

1945 – 2026 · Woodwind musician

“Founding Chicago woodwind player who built a rock band with horns.”

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Business

Paul Gauselmann

1934 – 2026 · Businessman

“Merkur Group founder who turned a jukebox side hustle into a global games empire”

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Francisco Guterres

1954 – 2026 · Politician

“Independence fighter, Fretilin leader and sixth president of Timor-Leste.”

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Television

Bettina "Tina" Dalton

† 2026 · Television presenter

“Original Getaway presenter who became a pioneering Australian natural-history filmmaker.”

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Media

Roy Hattersley

1932 – 2026 · Politician

“Labour deputy leader, author and Yorkshire voice of democratic socialism.”

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Ann Blyth

1927 – 2026 · Actress

“Oscar-nominated star of Mildred Pierce and Golden Age Hollywood musicals.”

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Atul Gogoi

† 2026

“Assam cultural activist remembered in Sivasagar district.”

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Chijioke Nwokafor ("Cjay")

† 2026 · Actor

“Nollywood actor from Awka whose Lagos career began in 2021.”

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Nancy Wyman

1946 – 2026 · Connecticut politician

“Connecticut's first woman comptroller and lieutenant governor who fought with a smile and red high heels.”

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José Roberto Martínez Ramírez

1954 – 2026 · Lawyer

“Lawyer and foundation director who linked Puerto Rican government and the arts.”

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Ramón Luis Rivera Rivera

1929 – 2026 · Politician

“Bayamón mayor for 24 years and a pillar of the New Progressive Party.”

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Jacob Teye Partey

† 2026

“The father whose sacrifices helped launch his son's football career.”

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Kathy Cornelius

1932 – 2026 · Professional golfer

“1956 U.S. Women's Open champion and pioneering LPGA Tour winner.”

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Josep María Trías de Bes

1944 – 2026 · Lawyer

“Catalan lawyer and deputy who moved from CiU to the PP and later UPyD.”

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Education

Jean-François Le Nail

1945 – 2026 · Archiviste-paléographe

“Archivist and historian of the Hautes-Pyrénées and their place-names.”

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Joy Amos

† 2026

“Her death is now the subject of a requested coroner's inquest.”

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John Anderson

1955 – 2026 · College baseball coach

“Minnesota Gophers coach and Big Ten career victories leader across 43 seasons.”

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Arts

Rafael Ferrer

1933 – 2026 · Artist

“A restless artist who treated every medium like improvisation.”

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Religion

Ricardo Centellas

1962 – 2026 · Roman Catholic archbishop

“Archbishop of Sucre and former president of Bolivia's Episcopal Conference.”

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Activism

Susie Wasdin

† 2026 · Philanthropist and fundraiser

“Cocoa Village philanthropist whose joyful galas raised millions for Brevard causes.”

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Mahmood Bashir Virk

1937 – 2026 · Politician

“Gujranwala five-term MNA and former federal law minister for the PML-N.”

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Janice Laking

1929 – 2026 · Teacher

“Barrie teacher and long-serving mayor who steered the city through its growth years.”

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Religion

Keith B. McMullin

1941 – 2026 · Church leader and business executive

“LDS general authority and Deseret Management CEO remembered for duty, humility, and quiet mentorship.”

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Gaëtan Mourgue d'Algue

1939 – 2026 · Golfer

“Amateurism was his pleasure, professionalism his work, golf his life.”

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Jérôme Bignon

1949 – 2026 · Avocat and politician

“Somme avocat and parliamentarian who championed France's coasts and wetlands.”

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Thomas James Kane

† 2026

“Remembered in the first reports simply as a great storyteller.”

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Pat Saiki

1930 – 2026 · Politician

“Hilo teacher who became Hawaii's first Republican U.S. representative since statehood.”

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Business

Wicknell Chivayo

1982 – 2026 · Businessman

“Zimbabwean businessman whose public gifts and disputed tenders made him one of the country's most watched figures.”

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Phil Gifford

1947 – 2026 · Sportswriter

“New Zealand sportswriter and broadcaster who made rugby talk smarter and funnier.”

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