People who died in 2026
363 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
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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
Franco Baresi1960 – 2026 · Italian footballer (central defender and sweeper)Baresi is forever. Number 6, forever Rossoneri.
273 candles · 16 tributes
Brenda Fricker1945 – 2026 · Actress (filmFirst Irish woman Oscar winner; Dublin's fierce, kind truth-teller.
273 candles · 17 tributes
Kevin Keegan1951 – 2026 · Footballer (attacking midfielder / forward)Two-time Ballon d'Or. King Kev. The heartbeat of Newcastle's Entertainers.
259 candles · 20 tributes
Rudolph A. Marcus1923 – 2026 · Theoretical chemistNobel chemist who explained how electrons jump between molecules.
239 candles · 24 tributes
Dolly Parton1946 – 2026 · Singer-songwriterQueen of Country whose songs, sparkle, and Imagination Library lifted millions.
237 candles · 14 tributes
Chuck Norris1940 – 2026 · Martial artistMartial arts champion, Walker, Texas Ranger, and internet legend who kicked open American action cinema.
213 candles · 19 tributes
Robert Duvall1931 – 2026 · ActorOscar-winning chameleon of American film, from Tom Hagen to Gus McCrae.
207 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.
197 candles · 24 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.
192 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
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 · 23 tributes
Jonathan Meléndez1988 – 2026 · KeyboardistHonas: keys, light, and love that built Camilo Séptimo.
100 candles · 9 tributes
Zheng Fengrong1937 – 2026 · High jumper and multi-event athleteThe swallow who announced China's sports spring: 1.77 m that changed a nation.
100 candles · 6 tributes
Benjamin M. Rosen1933 – 2026 · Venture capitalistPC-era VC who backed Compaq and taught Wall Street to love the Apple II.
100 candles · 6 tributes