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Departures of Note

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  1. Scott BryceAmerican television actor best known for playing Craig Montgomery on 'As the World Turns.'
  2. Josh GrisettiAmerican musical theater actor known for roles in Something Rotten! and It Shoulda Been You, and for his recurring role on The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.
  3. Sam NeillNew Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for Jurassic Park and The Twelve, died in 2026 at age 78.
  4. Wai Ching HoHong Kong actress known for her role as Madame Gao in Marvel's Daredevil and Iron Fist.
  5. Theo BurrellBritish antiques specialist and television expert known for appearances on Antiques Roadshow.
  6. Antoinette BowerAntoinette Bower was a British-American actress known for her roles in Star Trek, The Twilight Zone, and Prom Night.
  7. Dermot MurnaghanDermot Murnaghan was a veteran English television presenter and journalist known for his work on Sky News, BBC News, and as host of the quiz show Eggheads.
  8. Peter Van NordenPeter Van Norden was an American actor best known for his roles in Police Academy 2 and The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear.
  9. Randolph MantoothRandolph Mantooth was an American actor best known for his role as paramedic John Gage in the TV series Emergency! and for his advocacy for firefighters and EMS personnel.
  10. Ann WiddecombeBritish politician and television personality who served as a Member of Parliament and later became a contestant on reality TV shows.
  11. Patricia GreenePatricia Greene was an English actress best known for playing Jill Archer in the BBC Radio 4 soap opera The Archers for nearly 70 years, making her the longest-serving actor in a soap opera.
  12. Harris KatlemanHarris Katleman was a prominent television executive known for leadership roles at MGM and Fox.
  13. Joanna PettetJoanna Pettet was a Canadian and English actress known for her roles in 'Casino Royale' and 'The Night of the Generals'.
  14. Cristina SanzCristina Sanz was a reality TV star known for her role on A&E's Born This Way, a show featuring adults with Down syndrome.
  15. Louise LasserAmerican actress known for starring in the TV satire 'Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman' and films with Woody Allen.
  16. Carter De Haven IIIAmerican film producer known for 'Hoosiers', 'The Exorcist III', and 'Dead Heat on a Merry-Go-Round'.
  17. Moritz de HadelnSwiss film festival director known for leading Locarno, Berlin, and Venice festivals, promoting international cinema.
  18. Joby BakerCanadian-American actor known for roles in Elvis films, Disney productions, and the TV series 'Good Morning World'.
  19. Paul SneddonPaul Sneddon was a Scottish comedian and actor best known for his character Vladimir McTavish.
  20. Wilford Lloyd BaumesAmerican television producer and screenwriter known for creating 'The Love Boat' and producing 'Wonder Woman'.
  21. Anna DawsonEnglish actress and singer best known for playing Violet in the BBC sitcom Keeping Up Appearances.
  22. Michael ByrneMichael Byrne (1943–2026) was a British actor known for roles in 'Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade' and 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.'
  23. Paul FlackPaul Flack, brother of late TV presenter Caroline Flack, died at age 55 after being found unresponsive at home.
  24. James RichardsonJames Richardson was a retired Church of England vicar and father of television presenter Anna Richardson.
  25. Tom LigonTom Ligon was an American actor known for his roles in 'Bang the Drum Slowly,' 'Paint Your Wagon,' and television series like 'The Young and the Restless' and 'Oz.'
  26. Bruce TullBruce Tull was a guitarist and pedal steel player for the alt-country band Scud Mountain Boys, known for their 1996 Sub Pop album Massachusetts.
  27. Betty KovacsDaughter of comedian Ernie Kovacs and actress Edie Adams, known for her custody battle and connection to Hollywood royalty.
  28. Penelope KeithBritish actress known for her role in 'The Good Life' and other sitcoms, died at 86.
  29. Dame Penelope KeithDame Penelope Keith was a renowned English actress, celebrated for her roles in The Good Life and To the Manor Born.
  30. Tony BrownTony 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.
  31. Joe DoeringJoe Doering was an American professional wrestler best known for his time in All Japan Pro Wrestling and Impact Wrestling.
  32. K. BhagyarajK. Bhagyaraj was a prolific Tamil cinema writer, director, and actor, known for defining creative contributions to Tamil film industry.
  33. Kyra SampsonKyra Sampson was a production manager on 'Watch What Happens Live' who died from brain cancer at age 28.
  34. Ann BlythAnn Blyth was an American actress and singer, known for her Oscar-nominated role in 'Mildred Pierce' and films like 'The Helen Morgan Story' and 'Kismet.'
  35. Ellen WestonEllen Weston was an American actress and writer, known for her roles in 'Get Smart' and 'Guiding Light' and for writing lyrics for Lesley Gore.
  36. Tim RyanTim Ryan was a Honolulu-based entertainment journalist and former correspondent for Variety, known for covering Hawaii's film and television industry.
  37. Harold WheelerHarold Wheeler was a renowned Broadway orchestrator, conductor, and music director known for his work on 'The Wiz' and 'Dancing With the Stars'.
  38. David Clayton-ThomasCanadian singer and songwriter best known as lead vocalist of Blood, Sweat & Tears.
  39. Allan FinneganAllan Finnegan was a British singer who reached the semi‑finals of Britain's Got Talent in 2020 and later battled cancer for five years.
  40. James BurrowsJames Burrows was an acclaimed American television director and co-creator of the sitcom 'Cheers', known for directing numerous hit comedy series.
  41. Brian James LargeBrian James Large was a British television director celebrated for his pioneering opera broadcasts, who died at 89 in May 2026.
  42. William SmithersActor William Smithers died at 98.
  43. James BarkerLove Island USA producer James Barker died at 40.
  44. Roger CookLegendary investigative journalist Roger Cook has died at 83.
  45. Anne SchedeenAnne Schedeen, star of the sitcom 'ALF', has died at 77.
  46. Peter HeppelthwaiteEastEnders and Only Fools spin-off actor Peter Heppelthwaite has died at the age of 59.
  47. Ronnie SchellActor Ronnie Schell died at 94 after a decades-long career.
  48. Gilad JanklowiczGilad Janklowicz was an Israeli‑born American fitness instructor best known for hosting the long‑running TV show Bodies In Motion.
  49. James Van Der BeekJames Van Der Beek was an American actor best known for portraying Dawson Leery on the television series Dawson's Creek.
  50. Geoffrey ThomasGeoffrey Thomas was an Australian aviation presenter who became known for his popular television and radio programmes on aviation.

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.