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  1. James BradleyJames Bradley co-authored the bestselling book 'Flags Of Our Fathers', detailing the WWII Iwo Jima flag-raising that inspired a Clint Eastwood film.1 ReportFiled underliteraturefilm
  2. James BurrowsJames Burrows was an acclaimed American television director and co-creator of the sitcom 'Cheers', known for directing numerous hit comedy series.18 ReportsFiled undertelevisioncomedy
  3. Brian James LargeBrian James Large was a British television director celebrated for his pioneering opera broadcasts, who died at 89 in May 2026.1 ReportFiled undertelevisionmusic
  4. Justin CaryJustin Cary was the bassist for the American Christian alternative rock band Sixpence None the Richer, known for hits like “Kiss Me.”3 ReportsFiled undermusic
  5. Tay Keith (Brytavious Lakeith Chambers)A 29-year-old producer who worked with notable artists died.15 ReportsFiled undermusic
  6. Danny SimmonsDanny Simmons (1953–2026) was an expressionist painter, poet, author, and philanthropist who co‑founded the Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation and helped launch HBO’s Def Poetry Jam.1 ReportFiled underartliterature
  7. David SheinerDavid Sheiner, a character actor, died at 98.2 ReportsFiled underfilm
  8. Judith "Judy" SheldonJudith “Judy” Sheldon, 84, was the daughter of Oscar‑winning director William Wyler and a longtime chairman of the San Francisco Silent Film Festival board.3 ReportsFiled underfilm
  9. Carly Faye DouglasCarly Faye Douglas (1990–2026) was an American social media influencer who documented her battle with stage‑IV gastric cancer and inspired her followers.1 ReportFiled undersocial media
  10. Tom DreesenVeteran stand-up comedian Tom Dreesen died at 86.8 ReportsFiled undercomedy
  11. Daveigh ChaseFormer child actor Daveigh Chase died at 35.27 ReportsFiled underfilm
  12. Carlo GinzburgCarlo Ginzburg was an Italian historian renowned for pioneering microhistory, best known for his book The Cheese and the Worms.1 ReportFiled underacademialiterature
  13. Walter ParazaiderWalter Parazaider, a saxophonist and co-founder of Chicago, has died at 81.6 ReportsFiled undermusic
  14. Robert ThurmanRobert Thurman, a leading expert on Tibetan Buddhism and father of Uma Thurman, has died at 84.4 ReportsFiled underreligionacademia
  15. Wendy Jill FreedmanWendy Jill Freedman, 66, was the founder of the vintage boutique Polkadots and Moonbeams, known for supplying costumes to popular TV series.1 ReportFiled underfashionbusiness
  16. Gregory WilliamsGregory Williams was an American academic renowned for his unconventional scholarship on race and social inequality.1 ReportFiled underacademia
  17. Kyle CalderKyle Calder was a Canadian NHL forward who played ten seasons for teams such as the Chicago Blackhawks and Detroit Red Wings.1 ReportFiled undersport
  18. Jessie OrbinJessie Orbin was a 20‑year‑old Waynesburg University wrestler and team captain who died in a motorcycle accident.1 ReportFiled undersport
  19. William SmithersActor William Smithers died at 98.2 ReportsFiled underfilmtelevision
  20. Abdullah IbrahimSouth African jazz pianist Abdullah Ibrahim has died at the age of 91.4 ReportsFiled undermusic
  21. Jalen ShafferFormer Wheaton College football player who died at 26 while trying to rescue a friend, noted for his humility and community mentorship.1 ReportFiled undersport
  22. James BarkerLove Island USA producer James Barker died at 40.7 ReportsFiled undertelevision
  23. Al-Qaqa Ibn AntarAl-Qaqa Ibn Antar was a Yemeni free climber nicknamed the “Spider‑Man of Yemen” who gained fame for rope‑free stunts before dying in a 400‑foot fall into a volcanic crater.1 ReportFiled underclimbing
  24. Roger CookLegendary investigative journalist Roger Cook has died at 83.6 ReportsFiled underjournalismtelevision
  25. Anne SchedeenAnne Schedeen, star of the sitcom 'ALF', has died at 77.5 ReportsFiled undertelevision
  26. Oliver Tree NickellOliver Tree died in a fatal helicopter crash13 ReportsFiled undermusic
  27. Peter HeppelthwaiteEastEnders and Only Fools spin-off actor Peter Heppelthwaite has died at the age of 59.2 ReportsFiled undertelevision
  28. Jordan SaintJordan Saint, a 23‑year‑old independent professional wrestler known as “Black Flash,” died in a car crash.1 ReportFiled undersport
  29. Jane YolenJane Yolen (1939–2026) was an American author of fantasy, science fiction and children's books, known for works such as The Devil's Arithmetic and Owl Moon.1 ReportFiled underliterature
  30. 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.1 ReportFiled undersport
  31. Dito van ReigersbergDito van Reigersberg was an avant‑garde drag virtuoso celebrated for pioneering experimental drag performance.1 ReportFiled undertheatreart
  32. David PlowdenDavid Plowden (1932–2026) was an American photographer renowned for his documentary images of industrial America, steam trains, and disappearing small-town landscapes.1 ReportFiled underart
  33. Gene ShalitFilm critic Gene Shalit died after living an amazing life of 100 years.13 ReportsFiled underjournalismfilm
  34. Jemma StapletonJemma Stapleton was an Australian sprinter who placed third in the 2025 Stawell Gift and was celebrated for her talent and dedication.1 ReportFiled undersport
  35. Charles DennisCharles Dennis, 77, was a co‑founder of the avant‑garde performance space P.S. 122 in New York.1 ReportFiled undertheatreart
  36. Ronnie SchellActor Ronnie Schell died at 94 after a decades-long career.6 ReportsFiled undertelevisioncomedyfilm
  37. David HockneyDavid Hockney died at age 88.12 ReportsFiled underart
  38. Margaret KerryModel for Disney's Tinker Bell was 97 years old when she died.4 ReportsFiled underfilm
  39. Princess Bajrakitiyabha MahidolPrincess Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol (1978–2026) was a Thai royal, lawyer, and advocate for women's rights and criminal‑justice reform.1 ReportFiled underpoliticslaw
  40. Princess BajrakitiyabhaThailand's Princess Bajrakitiyabha died at 47 after 3 years in coma3 ReportsFiled underpolitics
  41. Orlando SennaOrlando Senna was a Brazilian filmmaker, playwright, writer and cultural activist best known for co-directing the landmark 1974 film ‘Iracema’.1 ReportFiled underfilmliteraturetheatre
  42. 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.1 ReportFiled undersport
  43. William CouponWilliam Coupon was an American photographer renowned for his formal painterly portraits of tribal peoples, politicians, and celebrities.1 ReportFiled underart
  44. Gilad JanklowiczGilad Janklowicz was an Israeli‑born American fitness instructor best known for hosting the long‑running TV show Bodies In Motion.1 ReportFiled undertelevisionfitness
  45. Gina FerrallGina Ferrall (c. 1958–2026) was an American Broadway actress celebrated for roles in Mamma Mia!, Big River, and Tom Stoppard’s Leopoldstadt.1 ReportFiled undertheatre
  46. Duane MichalsDuane Michals was an American photographer known for his narrative photo sequences and handwritten text that explored emotion and philosophy.1 ReportFiled underart
  47. BharathirajaBharathiraja was an Indian film director, producer, screenwriter and actor who pioneered realistic rural dramas in Tamil cinema.1 ReportFiled underfilm
  48. Bill CodyBill Cody, the voice of WSM Radio and the Grand Ole Opry, died at 67.4 ReportsFiled underjournalismmusic
  49. John BasingerJohn Basinger, an American literary scholar and memory expert, was renowned for memorizing all twelve books of Milton’s “Paradise Lost.”1 ReportFiled underacademialiterature
  50. James Van Der BeekJames Van Der Beek was an American actor best known for portraying Dawson Leery on the television series Dawson's Creek.1 ReportFiled underfilmtelevision
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