ACTORS that died in
2026
This page contains a list of the most famous people who died in 2026. The pantheon dataset contains 344 who passed this year, the most famous by HPI being Chuck Norris, Robert Duvall, Sam Neill, Anthony Head, and Nathalie Baye. The cities with the most deaths were Los Angeles (2), Paris (2), and Rome (2).
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 Sam Neill 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
Sam Neill
British Actor
Sep 14, 1947 - Jul 13, 2026
Age 79
HPI: 71.59
Anthony Head
British Actor
Feb 20, 1954 - Jun 1, 2026
Age 72
HPI: 67.12
Nathalie Baye
French Actor
Jul 6, 1948 - Apr 17, 2026
Age 78
HPI: 66.67
Mario Adorf
Swiss Actor
Sep 8, 1930 - Apr 8, 2026
Age 96
HPI: 66.49
James Tolkan
American Actor
Jun 20, 1931 - Mar 26, 2026
Age 95
HPI: 64.26
Anne Schedeen
American Actor
Jan 8, 1949 - Jun 14, 2026
Age 77
HPI: 62.66
Akihiro Miwa
Japanese Actor
May 15, 1935 - Jun 20, 2026
Age 91
HPI: 60.61
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
Lyudmila Chursina
Tadzhik Actor
Jul 20, 1941 - Jun 10, 2026
Age 85
HPI: 59.65
Zeudi Araya
Eritrean Actor
Feb 10, 1951 - May 24, 2026
Age 75
HPI: 59.23
Michael Byrne
British Actor
Nov 7, 1943 - Jun 20, 2026
Age 83
HPI: 59.17
Bożena Dykiel
Polish Actor
Aug 26, 1948 - Feb 12, 2026
Age 78
HPI: 58.92
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
April 2026
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in April of 2026. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in April were Nathalie Baye (HPI: 66.67), Mario Adorf (HPI: 66.49), and John Nolan (HPI: 58.43).
May 2026
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in May of 2026. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in May were Zeudi Araya (HPI: 59.23), Tom Kane (HPI: 55.93), and Kelly Curtis (HPI: 54.87).
June 2026
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in June of 2026. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in June were Anthony Head (HPI: 67.12), Anne Schedeen (HPI: 62.66), and Akihiro Miwa (HPI: 60.61).
Anthony Head
Jun 1, 2026
British Actor
HPI: 67.12
Giorgia Moll
Jun 2, 2026
Actor
HPI: 56.57
James Handy
Jun 3, 2026
American Actor
HPI: 56.82
Lyudmila Chursina
Jun 10, 2026
Tadzhik Actor
HPI: 59.65
Margaret Kerry
Jun 11, 2026
American Actor
HPI: 51.64
Ronnie Schell
Jun 12, 2026
American Actor
HPI: 49.68
Anne Schedeen
Jun 14, 2026
American Actor
HPI: 62.66
Daveigh Chase
Jun 16, 2026
American Actor
HPI: 44.20
Akihiro Miwa
Jun 20, 2026
Japanese Actor
HPI: 60.61
Michael Byrne
Jun 20, 2026
British Actor
HPI: 59.17
Ann Blyth
Jun 24, 2026
American Actor
HPI: 56.42
Kadir İnanır
Jun 26, 2026
Turkish Actor
HPI: 54.28
Penelope Keith
Jun 29, 2026
British Actor
HPI: 48.71
Vijaya Mehta
Jun 30, 2026
Indian Actor
HPI: 45.84
July 2026
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in July of 2026. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in July were Sam Neill (HPI: 71.59), Louise Lasser (HPI: 54.29), and Joanna Pettet (HPI: 53.58).
