Celebrity Deaths in

2026

This page contains a list of the most famous people who died in 2026. The pantheon dataset contains 60 who passed this year, the most famous by HPI being Robert Duvall, Erich von Däniken, Rifaat al-Assad, Valentino, and Princess Désirée, Baroness Silfverschiöld. The cities with the most deaths were Moscow (2), Rome (2), and San Francisco (2). The most common occupations for people who died this year were Soccer Player (10), Politician (9), Writer (7), Actor (6), and Musician (5).

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2026 Deaths: Honoring Lives and Legacies

The year 2026 saw the passing of many beloved celebrities, leaving behind legacies that continue to inspire fans across the globe. From legendary actors like Robert Duvall, Bud Cort, and Jana Brejchová and iconic musicians like Helmuth Rilling, Tamás Vásáry, and Ralph Towner to groundbreaking athletes like Lucien Muller, Uljana Semjonova, and Dimitar Penev, these remarkable individuals have made a lasting impact in their fields. This page is dedicated to commemorating the lives of those we lost in 2026, celebrating their achievements and remembering their contributions to art, culture, and history. Below are the list of the most famous people to have died in 2026 based on cultural impact.

Robert Duvall

American Actor

Jan 5, 1931 - Feb 15, 2026

Age 95

HPI: 75.73

Erich von Däniken

Swiss Writer

Apr 14, 1935 - Jan 10, 2026

Age 91

HPI: 73.20

Rifaat al-Assad

Politician

Aug 22, 1937 - Jan 20, 2026

Age 89

HPI: 71.24

Valentino

Italian Designer

May 11, 1932 - Jan 19, 2026

Age 94

HPI: 70.11

Princess Désirée, Baroness Silfverschiöld

Swedish Politician

Jun 2, 1938 - Jan 21, 2026

Age 88

HPI: 69.39

Princess Irene of Greece and Denmark

South African Nobleman

May 11, 1942 - Jan 15, 2026

Age 84

HPI: 69.20

Cees Nooteboom

Dutch Writer

Jul 31, 1933 - Feb 11, 2026

Age 93

HPI: 65.75

Béla Tarr

Hungarian Film Director

Jul 21, 1955 - Jan 6, 2026

Age 71

HPI: 65.51

Louis E. Brus

American Chemist

Aug 10, 1943 - Jan 11, 2026

Age 83

HPI: 63.32

Lucien Muller

French Soccer Player

Sep 3, 1934 - Jan 20, 2026

Age 92

HPI: 63.08

Uljana Semjonova

Lithuanian Basketball Player

Mar 9, 1952 - Jan 8, 2026

Age 74

HPI: 63.04

Rita Süssmuth

German Politician

Feb 17, 1937 - Feb 1, 2026

Age 89

HPI: 62.94

George Vassiliou

Politician

May 20, 1931 - Jan 13, 2026

Age 95

HPI: 62.80

Eva Schloss

Austrian Writer

May 11, 1929 - Jan 3, 2026

Age 97

HPI: 62.58

Aldrich Ames

American Extremist

May 26, 1941 - Jan 5, 2026

Age 85

HPI: 62.47

Saif al-Islam Gaddafi

Libyan Politician

Jun 25, 1972 - Feb 3, 2026

Age 54

HPI: 62.04

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Deaths by Month in 2026

January 2026

The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in January of 2026. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in January were Erich von Däniken (HPI: 73.20), Rifaat al-Assad (HPI: 71.24), and Valentino (HPI: 70.11).

Colin McDonald

Jan 1, 2026

British Soccer Player

HPI: 59.74

Mukhsin Mukhamadiev

Jan 1, 2026

Tadzhik Soccer Player

HPI: 41.78

Eva Schloss

Jan 3, 2026

Austrian Writer

HPI: 62.58

Dimitar Penev

Jan 3, 2026

Bulgarian Soccer Player

HPI: 61.28

Nora Ikstena

Jan 4, 2026

Latvian Writer

HPI: 52.29

Aldrich Ames

Jan 5, 2026

American Extremist

HPI: 62.47

Béla Tarr

Jan 6, 2026

Hungarian Film Director

HPI: 65.51

Edith M. Flanigen

Jan 6, 2026

American Chemist

HPI: 53.61

Doug LaMalfa

Jan 6, 2026

American Politician

HPI: 37.72

Glenn Hall

Jan 7, 2026

Canadian Hockey Player

HPI: 53.70

Martin Chivers

Jan 7, 2026

British Soccer Player

HPI: 53.49

Terry Yorath

Jan 7, 2026

British Soccer Player

HPI: 49.27

Uljana Semjonova

Jan 8, 2026

Lithuanian Basketball Player

HPI: 63.04

Hans Herrmann

Jan 9, 2026

German Racing Driver

HPI: 61.06

T. K. Carter

Jan 9, 2026

American Actor

HPI: 49.39

Erich von Däniken

Jan 10, 2026

Swiss Writer

HPI: 73.20

Bob Weir

Jan 10, 2026

American Musician

HPI: 48.69

Louis E. Brus

Jan 11, 2026

American Chemist

HPI: 63.32

Richard Codey

Jan 11, 2026

American Politician

HPI: 48.80

Rolland Courbis

Jan 12, 2026

French Soccer Player

HPI: 58.75

Eddie McCreadie

Jan 12, 2026

British Soccer Player

HPI: 50.52

George Vassiliou

Jan 13, 2026

Politician

HPI: 62.80

Claudette Colvin

Jan 13, 2026

American Social Activist

HPI: 57.98

Peter Duesberg

Jan 13, 2026

German Biologist

HPI: 50.91

Scott Adams

Jan 13, 2026

American Comic Artist

HPI: 48.66

Princess Irene of Greece and Denmark

Jan 15, 2026

South African Nobleman

HPI: 69.20

Luísa Diogo

Jan 16, 2026

Mozambican Politician

HPI: 60.31

Tony Dallara

Jan 16, 2026

Singer

HPI: 55.44

Gladys West

Jan 17, 2026

American Mathematician

HPI: 57.14

Roger Allers

Jan 17, 2026

American Film Director

HPI: 53.64

Ralph Towner

Jan 18, 2026

American Musician

HPI: 56.23

Valentino

Jan 19, 2026

Italian Designer

HPI: 70.11

Rifaat al-Assad

Jan 20, 2026

Politician

HPI: 71.24

Lucien Muller

Jan 20, 2026

French Soccer Player

HPI: 63.08

Princess Désirée, Baroness Silfverschiöld

Jan 21, 2026

Swedish Politician

HPI: 69.39

Francis Buchholz

Jan 22, 2026

German Musician

HPI: 55.43

Ota Zaremba

Jan 23, 2026

Czech Athlete

HPI: 45.87

David Abulafia

Jan 24, 2026

British Historian

HPI: 54.62

Michael Parenti

Jan 24, 2026

American Writer

HPI: 53.56

Lee Hae-chan

Jan 25, 2026

South Korean Politician

HPI: 57.68

Franco Menichelli

Jan 28, 2026

Italian Gymnast

HPI: 54.81

Fathi Kameel

Jan 31, 2026

Kuwaiti Soccer Player

HPI: 47.88

February 2026

The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in February of 2026. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in February were Robert Duvall (HPI: 75.73), Cees Nooteboom (HPI: 65.75), and Rita Süssmuth (HPI: 62.94).