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Departures of note
Global edition- Aleta Mitchell1952–2026Aleta Mitchell was an American actress known for her Broadway work and film roles such as in “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom,” “The Serpent and the Rainbow,” and “Malcolm X.”
- Claudine Longet1942–2026Former wife of singer Andy Williams dies at 84
- Clarence George Carter1936–2026Soul singer Clarence Carter died at 90.
- Judith Barnard1932–2026Judith Barnard (1932–2026) was an American novelist best known for her bestselling Judith Michael mystery series.
- Cynthia Shange1949–2026Cynthia 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.
- Koji Suzuki1957–2026Koji Suzuki was a Japanese novelist best known for creating the Ring horror series, which inspired numerous films and international adaptations.
- John Barbour1933–2026Reality TV pioneer John Barbour died at 93.
- Charle Young1951–2026Charle Young was an American NFL tight end and Super Bowl champion who played for the Eagles, Rams, 49ers, and Seahawks.
- Catherine Anne O'Hara1954–2026Canadian‑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.
- Donald Gibb1954–2026Actor Donald Gibb died at 71
- Jason Collins1978–2026Jason Collins, the first openly gay player in the NBA, died at 47.
- Claire Maurier1929–2026Claire Maurier was a French actress known for her role as Gilberte Doinel, the mother in François Truffaut's 1959 film The 400 Blows, who died at 97.
- Jack Douglas1927–2008Jack Douglas, a producer for Aerosmith and Lennon, has died at 80.
- Michael Clemente1908–1987Michael Clemente was a news executive and TV producer for ABC and Fox News, known for his work with Peter Jennings and advising media moguls.
- Brandon Clarke1996–2026NBA star Brandon Clarke died at 29.
- Barry W. Blaustein1954–2026Barry Blaustein, a 71-year-old, has died.
- Jack Taylor1926–2026Jack Taylor was an American actor best known for his work in European horror and fantasy films, appearing alongside Christopher Lee and Arnold Schwarzenegger.
- Leigh Magar1968–2026Leigh Magar was a Charleston‑based milliner and founder of Magar Hatworks, known for high‑end custom hats worn by celebrities and sold at major retailers.
- Rex Taylor Reed1938–2026Film critic Rex Reed died at 87
- Shelley Johannesen1973–2026Shelley Johannesen (c.1972–2026) was an American mountaineer and co‑founder of the adventure outfitter Dash Adventures, noted for high‑altitude Himalayan climbs.
