Activism
51 Entries on file
- John Louis Esposito1940–2026John Louis Esposito was an American scholar of Islamic studies and professor at Georgetown University who challenged negative views of Muslims.
- Ronald G. Davis1934–2026Ronald G. Davis founded and directed the San Francisco Mime Troupe, creating politically charged satirical theatre during the 1960s counterculture era.
- Raoul Vaneigem1934–2026Belgian writer and philosopher who was a leading figure of the Situationist International.
- Bill Oddie1941–2026Bill Oddie was an English comedian, wildlife presenter and conservationist, best known as a member of The Goodies and for BBC nature programmes.
- Charles Gaines1942–2026Charles Gaines was an American writer and outdoorsman who co-authored Pumping Iron and co-created the sport of paintball.
- Kaylee Hottle2008–2026Kaylee Hottle was an American deaf actress known for her roles in Godzilla vs. Kong and its 2024 sequel.
- LaToya Malcolm1991–2026LaToya Malcolm was a Jamaican beauty pageant contestant and television presenter who was a Miss Universe Jamaica 2024 finalist.
- Jerry T. Bunyard1947–2026Jerry T. Bunyard was a California inmate who spent over 45 years on death row for the 1979 murder of his pregnant wife.
- Sam Neill1947–2026New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for Jurassic Park and The Twelve, died in 2026 at age 78.
- Theo Burrell1986–2026British antiques specialist and television expert known for appearances on Antiques Roadshow.
- Martha Ann Lillard1948–2026Martha Lillard was the last American polio survivor known to rely on an iron lung for breathing assistance.
- Cristina Sanz1990–2026Cristina Sanz was a reality TV star known for her role on A&E's Born This Way, a show featuring adults with Down syndrome.
- Jo Wilder1932–2026Jo Wilder was a stage actress and singer known for her roles in regional theater and as the mother of actress Jennifer Grey.
- Anastasiia Berezovska?–2026Suspected bomber in the 2026 Monaco attack on Ukrainian magnate Vadym Yermolaiev, found dead in Kyiv.
- Eliézer Alfonzo?–2026Eliézer Alfonzo was a promising Venezuelan baseball catcher who made his MLB debut with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
- Richard H. Glanton?–2026Richard H. Glanton was a controversial president of the Barnes Foundation known for his contentious leadership and efforts to address the institution's financial crisis in the 1990s.
- Khadijah Farrakhan1935–2026American political activist and wife of Louis Farrakhan, known as the First Lady of the Nation of Islam.
- Tony Brown?–2026Tony Brown was a pioneering television host and producer who created and helmed influential Black public affairs programs, providing vital representation and discourse for African American audiences.
- Nicholas Alahverdian1987–2026Nicholas Alahverdian, also known as Nicholas Rossi, was an American sex offender and fugitive who faked his death and was later extradited from Scotland to the United States where he was convicted of rape.
- Anthony Stewart Head1954–2026Actor Anthony Head has died at 72.
