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Departures of note
Global edition- Ashly Robinson1995–2026Ashly Robinson, a 31‑year‑old American lifestyle influencer who posted as Ashlee Jenae, died suddenly while vacationing in Zanzibar in April 2026.
- Dave McGinnis1951–2026Dave McGinnis was an American football coach who led the Arizona Cardinals and later assisted the Tennessee Titans, dying at age 74.
- Mario Adorf1930–2026Mario Adorf was a German‑Italian actor renowned as a veteran character actor of European cinema, starring in over 200 films and TV productions.
- Valerie Lee1932–2026Valerie Lee was an American actress who appeared as a Munchkin in the 1939 film The Wizard of Oz and in several Our Gang comedy shorts.
- Sid Krofft1929–2026Sid Krofft, co-creator of 'H.R. Pufnstuf,' 'Land of the Lost' and other fantastical children's shows, has died at 96.
- Richard Francois Donat1941–2026Richard Donat (1941–2026) was a Canadian character actor best known for his role as Vince Teagues on the television series Haven.
- Chris Payton-Jones1995–2026Chris Payton-Jones was a cornerback who played in the NFL and UFL, known for his stints with Arizona Cardinals and Detroit Lions before retiring in 2026.
- Dolly Martinez1996–2026Dolly Martinez, a 30‑year‑old participant on TLC’s My 600‑Lb Life, died in April 2026.
- Phil Garner1949–2026Phil Garner was an American baseball infielder and manager who won the 1979 World Series with the Pittsburgh Pirates and later managed multiple MLB teams.
- Asha Bhosle1933–2026Asha Bhosle (1933–2026) was an Indian playback singer celebrated as one of Hindi cinema’s most versatile and prolific vocalists.
- Pearl Faison Fryar1939–2026Pearl Fryar was an American topiary artist from South Carolina, celebrated for his innovative free‑form garden sculptures that gained national recognition.
- John Nolan1938–2026John Nolan (1938–2026) was an English actor known for playing Douglas Fredericks in Batman films and John Greer in the TV series Person of Interest.
- Browning Kenneth Nagle1968–2026Browning Nagle was an American NFL quarterback for the New York Jets, Indianapolis Colts and Atlanta Falcons, later playing in the Arena Football League.
- Michael Patrick1944–2025Michael Patrick (1970–2026) was an Irish actor best known for his role in Game of Thrones, who died at age 35 after battling motor neurone disease.
- Hilde Limondjian1936–2026Hilde Limondjian was a Turkish‑American concert impresario who served as the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s General Manager of Concerts and Lectures for four decades.
- Wayne Perkins1951–2026Wayne Perkins (1951–2026) was a rock and R&B guitarist and session musician known for his work with the Rolling Stones, Bob Marley and Joni Mitchell.
- Afrika Bambaataa1957–2026Afrika Bambaataa (1957–2026) was an influential American DJ, rapper and producer who pioneered electro‑hip‑hop and spread hip‑hop culture worldwide.
- Jim Whittaker1929–2026Jim Whittaker was an American mountaineer who became the first U.S. citizen to summit Mount Everest in 1963 and later led pioneering climbs and conservation efforts.
- Bo Lueders1987–2026Bo Lueders was the guitarist and co‑founder of Chicago hardcore metal band Harm’s Way and co‑host of the HardLore podcast.
- James Gadson1939–2026James Gadson was an American drummer and prolific session musician, known for his work with Bill Withers, Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross and many other artists.
