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Jim Whittaker

1929 – 2026 · Mountaineer

“First American on Everest; he measured success by the communities he built.”

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Frans Kgomo

1950 – 2026 · High Court judge

“From court clerk to High Court judge; a long life in South African justice.”

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Public figure

Margaret (Peggy) Kennedy

† 2025 · Private citizen

“Remembered by her family and community in Clonoulty, County Tipperary.”

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Zimani Kadzamira

1941 – 2026 · Academic

“A scholar who built universities and opened Africa's research networks.”

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William F. Eckman

1930 – 2026 · Mayor of La Plata

“Once a mayor, always a mayor: he rebuilt La Plata with steady hands.”

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Religion

Chanmyay Sayadaw

1928 – 2026 · Theravada Buddhist monk

“Mahasi-lineage sayadaw who carried Vipassana from Yangon to the world.”

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Bhishma Rajyaguru

† 2026 · International student

“A beacon of light: student, son, and percussionist remembered with love.”

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Military

Alfred Tyrone Cooke

1939 – 2026 · Indian Air Force fighter pilot

“In ten minutes over Kalaikunda he wrote a masterclass in courage.”

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Science

Hugh Kingery

1932 – 2026 · Birder

“He watched Colorado's birds for eight decades, and helped a state learn to see them too.”

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Danny Setiawan

1945 – 2026 · Politician

“West Java governor and lifelong civil servant.”

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Grazia Daddario

1932 – 2026 · Actress

“Bari actress, poet and dialect-theatre voice who brought her city to Italian screens.”

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Tim Read

† 2026 · Politician

“Doctor, researcher and Greens MP for Brunswick, remembered for decency and public health advocacy.”

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Sara Castro-Klarén

1940 – 2026 · Latin American literature and culture scholar

“Peruvian-born Latin Americanist who bound Johns Hopkins to the Andes with rigor and warmth.”

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Medicine

Emi Kasoulidou

† 2026 · Anaesthesiologist

“Anaesthesiologist who faced cancer with composure and stood quietly beside Cypriot diplomacy.”

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Media

Rose Friedman

† 2026 · NPR culture editor

“An editor who preferred truth to buzz, and books to hot takes.”

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Rachel Rabin

1925 – 2026 · Educator

“Kibbutz Manara pioneer and educator who taught generations and guarded her brother's memory.”

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Eugenio Zanetti

1946 – 2026 · Production designer

“Oscar-winning eye for Restoration; Cordoba painter who made fantasy architectural.”

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Anton Kurnia

1974 – 2026 · Writer

“Bandung writer and translator who put the world on Indonesian shelves.”

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Bodil Cappelen

1930 – 2026 · Painter

“Textile artist and guardian of Hauge's poetic legacy.”

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Pierre de Chastonay

1931 – 2026 · Lawyer-notary

“Sierre mayor and National Councillor who carried a Valais political dynasty.”

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Amber Lockwood

1984 – 2026 · Psychiatric registered nurse

“Psychiatric nurse and animal lover who lit up every room she entered.”

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Sandro Mazzola

1942 – 2026 · Footballer

“Grande Inter's eternal number 10; son of Torino, forever Nerazzurro.”

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Mickey Reyes

† 2026 · Professional skateboarder

“SF skate patriarch who had your back, then poured the next round in Portland.”

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Joyce L. Kennard

1941 – 2026 · Judge

“Trailblazing California justice who turned resilience into a life on the highest bench.”

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Gaylyn Studlar

† 2026 · Film scholar

“Feminist film scholar who remapped cinematic pleasure.”

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Film

Gerrit Graham

1949 – 2026 · Actor

“Cult character actor who made Beef unforgettable.”

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Kip Tyner

† 2026 · City council president

“Council president who rebuilt Alberta after the tornado.”

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Colin Powers

1956 – 2026 · Boxer

“British and European light welterweight champion who stopped Morrison at York Hall.”

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Shao Qihui

† 2026 · Politician

“Heilongjiang governor and machinery industry leader.”

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Music

Granville Straker

1939 – 2026 · Record producer

“Godfather of soca who gave Caribbean music a home in Brooklyn.”

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Arthur B. Hancock III

1943 – 2026 · Thoroughbred racehorse owner and breeder

“Stone Farm horseman who bred Sunday Silence and never quit.”

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In the news

Ryan J. Piezonka

1993 – 2025 · Transit worker

“A gentle soul who loved flying and helping others.”

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Film

Anthony Page

1935 – 2026 · Stage and film director

“Royal Court pioneer who won a Tony for A Doll's House and shaped Albee, Beckett and Osborne.”

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Elizabeth "Liza" Lee

† 2026 · Educator

“Headmistress who led Hockaday with principled, caring leadership.”

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Media

Edward Morris

1935 – 2026 · Entertainment journalist

“Nashville's chronicler of country music, in print for more than fifty years.”

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Jimmy Revie

1947 – 2026 · Boxer

“Stockwell southpaw who held the British featherweight title on half-point nights.”

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Music

Duncan Sheik

1969 – 2026 · Singer-songwriter

“Barely Breathing hitmaker who woke Broadway with Spring Awakening.”

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Joshua Lewis Jr

† 2026 · High school football player / student athlete

“Forever 16. Forever loved. Forever our son.”

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Television

Stephanie Cole

1941 – 2026 · Actress

“Powerful voice of Tenko, Waiting for God and Doc Martin who made older women sharp, funny and human.”

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Cindy Pontoriero

1942 – 2026 · Chicago Police Department lieutenant

“Chicago's first female detective, who said she simply wanted to be a cop.”

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Ann Kaiser

1948 – 2026 · Special education professor

“KidTalk founder who taught families to grow language in everyday moments of play.”

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Media

Óscar Mario Beteta

1956 – 2026 · Radio journalist

“Mexico City radio voice who made markets and politics a morning habit.”

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Music

Sway DaSafo

1982 – 2026 · Rapper

“Unsigned MOBO pioneer who opened doors for UK hip hop and mentored a generation.”

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Gopiram Bargayn Burabhakat

1925 – 2026 · Sattriya artist

“Majuli's Burabhakat who kept Sattriya alive for a century.”

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Paul Bender

1933 – 2026 · Constitutional law scholar

“Constitutional scholar who argued for equality before the Court.”

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In the news

William Watson

† 2026 · Father

“A father from Armadale, remembered by those who loved him.”

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