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Departures of Note

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  1. Gregory Dale HawthorneGregory Dale Hawthorne was an American professional football player who won Super Bowl XIV as a rookie with the Pittsburgh Steelers and later played for the New England Patriots and Indianapolis Colts.
  2. Rob DieperinkDutch football referee removed from 2026 World Cup panel, died at age 38.
  3. Jayden Oswin AdamsSouth African professional soccer player who died at age 25 after appearing in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
  4. Ken BatesKen Bates was a British businessman and former chairman of Chelsea and Leeds United football clubs, known for saving Chelsea from financial ruin.
  5. Norm FisherNorm Fisher, father of Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Braydon Fisher, died suddenly at age 62 while accompanying the team on a road trip.
  6. Marshawn KneelandMarshawn Kneeland was an American professional football defensive end for the Dallas Cowboys who died by suicide at age 24 and was later diagnosed with early-stage CTE.
  7. Eliézer AlfonzoEliézer Alfonzo was a promising Venezuelan baseball catcher who made his MLB debut with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
  8. Kjell NilssonSwedish weightlifter and actor best known for playing Lord Humungus in Mad Max 2.
  9. LeRoy IrvinLeRoy Irvin was a two-time Pro Bowl cornerback and All-Pro NFL player best known for his time with the Los Angeles Rams.
  10. Dan BromleyDan Bromley was a professional American Flat Track motorcycle racer known for his achievements in the sport and respected for his character.
  11. Joe DoeringJoe Doering was an American professional wrestler best known for his time in All Japan Pro Wrestling and Impact Wrestling.
  12. Kenzo KiesKenzo Kies was a French soccer player who died tragically by drowning at age 21 during a heat wave in France.
  13. Kyle CalderKyle Calder was a Canadian NHL forward who played ten seasons for teams such as the Chicago Blackhawks and Detroit Red Wings.
  14. Jessie OrbinJessie Orbin was a 20‑year‑old Waynesburg University wrestler and team captain who died in a motorcycle accident.
  15. Jalen ShafferFormer Wheaton College football player who died at 26 while trying to rescue a friend, noted for his humility and community mentorship.
  16. Jordan SaintJordan Saint, a 23‑year‑old independent professional wrestler known as “Black Flash,” died in a car crash.
  17. Aldon Jacarus SmithAldon Jacarus Smith (1989–2026) was an American NFL linebacker, a 2012 First‑Team All‑Pro who played for the San Francisco 49ers, Oakland Raiders and Dallas Cowboys.
  18. Jemma StapletonJemma Stapleton was an Australian sprinter who placed third in the 2025 Stawell Gift and was celebrated for her talent and dedication.
  19. Chloe Christina SmithChloe Christina Smith was a 25‑year‑old American equestrian who competed in show jumping, owned a horse‑training farm, and taught riders before dying in a riding accident.
  20. Nic SmithKentucky football player Nic Smith died by suicide at age 20.
  21. Ronald Stacey KingStacey King was an American NBA center who won three championships with the Chicago Bulls and later served as the team's longtime television color commentator.
  22. Ned JarrettNed Jarrett, a NASCAR Hall of Famer and CBS announcer, died at 93.
  23. Bobby TamblingBobby Tambling, English forward and former Chelsea record scorer, died in June 2026.
  24. Hrishikesh KolothHrishikesh Koloth (1999–2026) was an Indian-born mixed martial arts fighter who trained in Canada and aspired to compete in the UFC.
  25. Samuel OrtizSamuel Ortiz (1996–2026) was a Spanish rally driver who competed in events such as the Rallye de La Cerámica before his fatal crash in 2026.
  26. Rick AdelmanRick Adelman was an American NBA Hall of Fame coach and former player, known for leading multiple teams and crafting prolific offenses.
  27. Ricky TreadwayRicky Treadway, a former IndyCar driver who competed in the 2001‑2002 seasons and started the 2002 Indianapolis 500, died at 56 in a motorcycle accident.
  28. Rick TreadwayRick Treadway was an American IndyCar driver who competed in the 2001–2002 seasons, including the 2002 Indianapolis 500.
  29. Gavin Yates-LyonsGavin Yates-Lyons was an 18‑year‑old defensive back who had just begun his collegiate football career at Ball State University.
  30. Raymond BerryHall of Fame wide receiver Raymond Berry died at 93.
  31. John KearJohn Kear (1954–2026) was an English rugby league coach and former player, renowned for leading Sheffield Eagles and Hull to Challenge Cup victories.
  32. Gaël Da SilvaGaël Da Silva was a French Olympic gymnast who competed at the 2012 London Games and won multiple national and European titles.
  33. Claude LemieuxNHL champion Claude Lemieux died days after a Canadiens torch ceremony
  34. Bob HornerBob Horner was an American baseball player, the 1978 NL Rookie of the Year and a power‑hitting third baseman for the Atlanta Braves.
  35. Manny FernandezManny Fernandez was a two‑time Super Bowl‑winning defensive lineman for the Miami Dolphins, famed for anchoring their undefeated 1972 season.
  36. Kyle BuschKyle Busch died of severe pneumonia that progressed into sepsis, according to his family.
  37. William DavisCollege football player William Davis died at 22.
  38. Scott HastingsScott Hastings was a Scottish rugby union player and former Scotland captain, celebrated as a legend of the sport.
  39. Eugene HannaEugene Hanna (1996–2026) was a New Zealand rugby league player who competed for the Glenora Bears' Premier Reserves squad.
  40. Charle YoungCharle Young was an American NFL tight end and Super Bowl champion who played for the Eagles, Rams, 49ers, and Seahawks.
  41. Jason CollinsJason Collins, the first openly gay player in the NBA, died at 47.
  42. Brandon ClarkeNBA star Brandon Clarke died at 29.
  43. Craig MortonCraig Morton (1943–2026) was an NFL quarterback who led Denver Broncos to a Super Bowl after playing for Dallas Cowboys and New York Giants.
  44. René CárdenasRené Cárdenas (1930–2026) was a Nicaraguan sports journalist who became MLB’s first full‑time Spanish‑language broadcaster, working for the Dodgers, Astros and Rangers.
  45. Bobby CoxFormer baseball manager Bobby Cox has died at the age of 84.
  46. Voi TunuufiVoi Tunuufi was a former University of Washington Huskies football edge rusher who played 52 games from 2021 to 2024.
  47. John SterlingJohn Sterling, a Yankees broadcast legend, died at 87.
  48. Clarke HansenClarke Hansen was a veteran Australian sports broadcaster and ABC star, celebrated for decades of coverage of major sporting events.
  49. Alex ZanardiBeloved racer Alex Zanardi died at 59
  50. Josh MauroFormer NFL defensive end Josh Mauro died from a fentanyl, cocaine, and ethanol overdose.

The Register is compiled continuously from public dispatches. Times indicate when each report first reached the Register, not the moment of departure. The Registrar makes no claim of completeness or of accuracy; particulars are drawn from early and unconfirmed reports, and may later prove mistaken.