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Departures of Note

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  1. Patrick Lindesay Archibald GodfreyActor Patrick Godfrey has died aged 93.
  2. Anthony Stewart HeadActor Anthony Head has died at 72.
  3. James HandyJames Handy was stabbed to death by his girlfriend's son at 81.
  4. Duane OllingerDuane Ollinger (1957–2026) was a Texas oilman and reality‑TV personality known for starring on Discovery Channel’s ‘Mystery at Blind Frog Ranch.’
  5. Ernest ChambersErnest Chambers, a 97-year-old TV show producer, has died.
  6. Owain Rhys DaviesTwin Peaks star Owain Rhys Davies died suddenly at age 44.
  7. Joe NegriJoe Negri, a guitarist and handyman on the popular children's show 'Mister Rogers' Neighborhood,' has died at 99.
  8. Gary L. PudneyGary L. Pudney was a former ABC Television executive whose productions earned more than 50 Emmy Awards.
  9. Caitlin O'HeaneyCaitlin O'Heaney was an American actress known for lead role in 1980s series Tales of the Gold Monkey and for appearing in He Knows You’re Alone.
  10. Matt BrownMatt Brown, a star of the reality TV show 'Alaskan Bush People', was found dead at 42.
  11. Jay DanielJay Daniel, a producer on several notable series, has died at the age of 82.
  12. Charles Michael CioffiActor Charles Cioffi died at 90.
  13. Howard StormHoward Storm, a director of 'Taxi' and 'Full House', has died at 94.
  14. Peter HelmPeter Helm (1941–2026) was a Canadian‑American film and television actor known for roles in "Inside Daisy Clover", "The Andromeda Strain", and numerous 1960s TV series.
  15. Grizzwald "Grizz" ChapmanActor Grizz Chapman died at 52.
  16. Stewart McLeanA friend of Stewart McLean, a Netflix actor, found him dead.
  17. Jeffrey LaneJeffrey Lane was an Emmy‑winning television writer and Broadway playwright, known for his work on Mad About You and the musical Dirty Rotten Scoundrels.
  18. Judith Rosemary Locke ChalmersTV presenter Judith Chalmers has died at the age of 90.
  19. Michael KeatingDoctor Who star Michael Keating has died at the age of 79.
  20. Tom KaneVoice actor Tom Kane died at 64.
  21. David Patrick George BurkeDavid Burke, who played Dr. Watson opposite Jeremy Brett as Sherlock Holmes, has died at 91.
  22. Jill CurzonJill Curzon (1938–2026) was an English actress best known for her role as Louise in the Doctor Who film Daleks' Invasion Earth 2150 AD.
  23. Ken HarwoodGogglebox star Ken Harwood passed away at 77 after a short illness.
  24. Sarah CaplanSarah Caplan was an Emmy‑winning television producer known for her work on series such as Felicity, Lost and Crazy Ex‑Girlfriend.
  25. Alan RothwellAlan Rothwell (1937–2026) was an English actor and television presenter best known for his role as David Barlow in Coronation Street.
  26. Cynthia ShangeCynthia Shange (1949–2026) was a South African model and actress, the first Black South African Miss World contestant and her role as MaNkosi on Muvhango.
  27. John BarbourReality TV pioneer John Barbour died at 93.
  28. Catherine Anne O'HaraCanadian‑American actress and comedian known for SCTV, the Home Alone films, and her Emmy‑winning role as Moira Rose on Schitt’s Creek, who died on January 30, 2026.
  29. Michael ClementeMichael Clemente was a news executive and TV producer for ABC and Fox News, known for his work with Peter Jennings and advising media moguls.
  30. Jennifer HarmonJennifer Harmon, a 'One Life to Live' alum and Broadway star, has died at 82.
  31. Anthony Eugene Amatullo Jr.Anthony “Tony” Eugene Amatullo Jr. was a former Warner Bros. executive and television producer known for his work on series such as “ER” and “The West Wing.”
  32. Joni LambJoni Lamb (1960–2026) was an American Christian broadcaster who co‑founded and served as president of the Daystar Television Network.
  33. Jake HallJake Hall was found dead in Majorca three weeks prior to the article's publication.
  34. Jack ShepherdJack Shepherd was an English actor best known for playing the title detective in the television series Wycliffe.
  35. Ted TurnerTed Turner died at 87
  36. Claire Elizabeth NielsonFawlty Towers actor Claire Nielson has died at the age of 89.
  37. David KendallDavid Kendall, a producer of the TV show Boy Meets World, has died at 68.
  38. Gary LydonGary Lydon (1964–2026) was a British‑Irish actor known for his roles in The Banshees of Inisherin, War Horse and the TV series The Clinic.
  39. Beau StarrActor Beau Starr died at 81.
  40. Gwen Farrell AdairGwen Farrell Adair was an American actress best known for playing various nurses on the television series M*A*S*H.
  41. Park Dong-binSouth Korean actor known for his versatile film and television roles, died at 56.
  42. John HockridgeJohn Hockridge was an American assistant director known for his work on the comedies “Wayne’s World,” “Tommy Boy,” and the TV series “Anger Management.”
  43. Mariclare Catherine CostelloActress Mariclare Costello died at 90.
  44. Elisabeth KirkbyElisabeth Kirkby was an Australian actress, famed for her role in the Channel Ten series Number 96, who died at age 105.
  45. Ralph GundermanRalph Gunderman was a Cleveland-born voice artist and television announcer, known for his work on David Letterman's show and as the longtime announcer for NBC's Dateline.
  46. Rob ReinerRob Reiner was an American actor, director, and political activist best known for his role on "All in the Family" and for directing films such as "The Princess Bride" and "When Harry Met Sally...".
  47. David WilcockUFO YouTuber and 'Ancient Aliens' star David Wilcock died by apparent suicide at 53.
  48. Lee NajjarLee Najjar (1958–2026) was a developer and former partner of reality TV star Kim Zolciak, known as “Big Poppa” on The Real Housewives of Atlanta.
  49. Darrell SheetsStorage Wars star Darrell Sheets was found dead at age 67
  50. Elsie KellyElsie Kelly (1936–2026) was an English actress best known for her role as Noreen Maltby in the ITV sitcom Benidorm.

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.