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Departures of note
Global edition- Kay Granger1943–2026American politician who served nearly three decades in the U.S. House of Representatives and became the first female chair of the House Appropriations Committee.
- Natalia Dontcheva1969–2026French‑Bulgarian actress who appeared in numerous French TV series, including "Joséphine, ange gardien" and "Doc Martin".
- Vicki Wickham1939–2026British music manager and television producer who helped launch artists like Labelle and Dusty Springfield and co‑produced the 1960s TV show Ready Steady Go!.
- Scott Hylands1943–2026Scott Hylands was a Canadian actor known for his roles in television series such as 'Night Heat' and numerous film and stage productions.
- Vincent Pastore1946–2026American actor best known for portraying Salvatore “Big Pussy” Bonpensiero on HBO’s The Sopranos.
- Justin Hardy1965–2026Justin Hardy was a British film and television director, noted for his work on series such as The Bill and the documentary Children of the Wicker Man, and for teaching screenwriting at University College London.
- Richard L. O'Connor1930–2026American film and television producer who won an Emmy and oversaw production on The Muppet Movie, On Golden Pond and Across 110th Street.
- Paul Sanasardo1928–2026Paul Sanasardo was an American dancer and choreographer whose intense, expressionistic style influenced modern dance and choreographers including Pina Bausch.
- Mildred Pitts Walter1922–2026Mildred Pitts Walter was an American children's book author known for writing over 20 books featuring African-American protagonists.
- John Louis Esposito1940–2026John Louis Esposito was an American scholar of Islamic studies and professor at Georgetown University who challenged negative views of Muslims.
- Kevin Sinnott1947–2026Kevin Sinnott (1947–2026) was a Welsh artist known for his contemporary depictions of Welsh life, with work held in major international museum collections.
- Nirmal Purja1983–2026Nepalese-British mountaineer who held the record for climbing all 14 eight-thousanders in six months and six days.
- Franco Baresi1960–2026Franco Baresi was an Italian footballer who spent his entire career at AC Milan, widely regarded as one of the greatest defenders of all time.
- Bobby Hunt1941–2026Bobby Hunt was an American football player who starred at Auburn and played safety for the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl I.
- Billy Ray Smith Jr.1961–2026Billy Ray Smith Jr. was an American professional football linebacker who played 10 seasons with the San Diego Chargers and was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame.
- Ronald G. Davis1934–2026Ronald G. Davis founded and directed the San Francisco Mime Troupe, creating politically charged satirical theatre during the 1960s counterculture era.
- Angela Wales Kirgo1948–2026Angela Wales Kirgo was an Australian executive who served as longtime director of the Writers Guild Foundation and championed storytellers on two continents.
- Raoul Vaneigem1934–2026Belgian writer and philosopher who was a leading figure of the Situationist International.
- Neil Reading1970–2026Neil Reading was a British entertainment publicist and founder of Neil Reading PR, known for representing top comedians and launching West End shows.
- Simone Forti1935–2026Simone Forti was an American postmodern dancer, choreographer and artist known for her pioneering Dance Constructions.
