ACTORS that died in
2026
This page contains a list of the most famous people who died in 2026. The pantheon dataset contains 156 who passed this year, the most famous by HPI being Chuck Norris, Robert Duvall, James Tolkan, Bud Cort, and Jana Brejchová. The cities with the most deaths were Austin, Texas (1), Prague (1), and San Francisco (1).
2026 Deaths: Honoring Lives and Legacies of Actors
The year 2026 saw the passing of many beloved actors, leaving behind legacies that continue to inspire fans across the globe. From legendary actors like Chuck Norris, Robert Duvall, and James Tolkan and iconic musicians like to groundbreaking athletes like , 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.
Chuck Norris
American Actor
Mar 10, 1940 - Mar 19, 2026
Age 86
HPI: 79.26
Robert Duvall
American Actor
Jan 5, 1931 - Feb 15, 2026
Age 95
HPI: 75.73
James Tolkan
American Actor
Jun 20, 1931 - Mar 26, 2026
Age 95
HPI: 64.26
Bud Cort
American Actor
Mar 29, 1948 - Feb 11, 2026
Age 78
HPI: 60.41
Jana Brejchová
Czech Actor
Jan 20, 1940 - Feb 6, 2026
Age 86
HPI: 60.32
Angela Luce
Italian Actor
Dec 3, 1938 - Feb 20, 2026
Age 88
HPI: 59.98
Bożena Dykiel
Polish Actor
Aug 26, 1948 - Feb 12, 2026
Age 78
HPI: 58.92
Valerie Perrine
American Actor
Sep 3, 1943 - Mar 23, 2026
Age 83
HPI: 58.83
Birgitta Andersson
Swedish Actor
Apr 20, 1933 - Feb 22, 2026
Age 93
HPI: 58.32
Eric Dane
American Actor
Nov 9, 1972 - Feb 19, 2026
Age 54
HPI: 57.90
Tom Noonan
American Actor
Apr 12, 1951 - Feb 14, 2026
Age 75
HPI: 57.41
Mary Beth Hurt
American Actor
Sep 26, 1946 - Mar 28, 2026
Age 80
HPI: 55.87
Robert Carradine
American Actor
Mar 24, 1954 - Feb 23, 2026
Age 72
HPI: 55.74
Rasim Balayev
Azerbaijani Actor
Aug 8, 1948 - Mar 29, 2026
Age 78
HPI: 54.14
Jane Lapotaire
British Actor
Dec 26, 1944 - Jan 1, 2026
Age 82
HPI: 53.83
Nicholas Brendon
American Actor
Apr 12, 1971 - Mar 20, 2026
Age 55
HPI: 50.81
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 Jane Lapotaire (HPI: 53.83), and T. K. Carter (HPI: 49.39).
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), Bud Cort (HPI: 60.41), and Jana Brejchová (HPI: 60.32).
Jana Brejchová
Feb 6, 2026
Czech Actor
HPI: 60.32
Bud Cort
Feb 11, 2026
American Actor
HPI: 60.41
James Van Der Beek
Feb 11, 2026
American Actor
HPI: 50.16
Bożena Dykiel
Feb 12, 2026
Polish Actor
HPI: 58.92
Tom Noonan
Feb 14, 2026
American Actor
HPI: 57.41
Robert Duvall
Feb 15, 2026
American Actor
HPI: 75.73
Eric Dane
Feb 19, 2026
American Actor
HPI: 57.90
Angela Luce
Feb 20, 2026
Italian Actor
HPI: 59.98
Birgitta Andersson
Feb 22, 2026
Swedish Actor
HPI: 58.32
Robert Carradine
Feb 23, 2026
American Actor
HPI: 55.74
March 2026
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in March of 2026. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in March were Chuck Norris (HPI: 79.26), James Tolkan (HPI: 64.26), and Valerie Perrine (HPI: 58.83).
Chuck Norris
Mar 19, 2026
American Actor
HPI: 79.26
Nicholas Brendon
Mar 20, 2026
American Actor
HPI: 50.81
Valerie Perrine
Mar 23, 2026
American Actor
HPI: 58.83
James Tolkan
Mar 26, 2026
American Actor
HPI: 64.26
Mary Beth Hurt
Mar 28, 2026
American Actor
HPI: 55.87
Rasim Balayev
Mar 29, 2026
Azerbaijani Actor
HPI: 54.14
