ACTORS that died in
2026
This page contains a list of the most famous people who died in 2026. The pantheon dataset contains 286 who passed this year, the most famous by HPI being Chuck Norris, Robert Duvall, Anthony Head, Nathalie Baye, and Mario Adorf. The cities with the most deaths were Paris (2), Rome (2), and Beverly Hills, California (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 Anthony Head 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
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
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
Zeudi Araya
Eritrean Actor
Feb 10, 1951 - May 24, 2026
Age 75
HPI: 59.23
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
John Nolan
British Actor
May 22, 1938 - Apr 11, 2026
Age 88
HPI: 58.43
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
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 Daveigh Chase (HPI: 44.20).
