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Departures of note
Global edition- Arlene Smith1941–2026American singer and co‑founder of the R&B girl group the Chantels, known for the 1958 hit “Maybe.”
- Jean-Pierre Dorléac1943–2026Jean-Pierre Dorléac was a French costume designer who earned an Oscar nomination for "Somewhere in Time" and won two Emmy Awards.
- Glen Hansard1970–2026Irish singer‑songwriter and Oscar‑winning musician, frontman of the Frames and star of the film Once.
- Kavinsky?–2026French DJ and music producer known for the synthwave hit “Nightcall,” which opened the film Drive, died at age 50.
- Vincent Belorgey1975–2026French musician, DJ and producer best known for the synthwave hit "Nightcall".
- Lilly Yokoi1930–2026Lilly Yokoi was an acrobat who dazzled audiences with balletic gymnastics on a golden bicycle in circuses, theatres, fairs, and television.
- Kent Broadhurst1940–2026Kent Broadhurst was an American actor, playwright, screenwriter and painter known for his role in "Silver Bullet" and for writing the TV film "Wild Iris."
- Sara Duffey?–2026Sara Duffey was a TikTok influencer who was found dead in a murder‑suicide after publicly accusing her husband of being an alleged pedophile.
- Andy Lippman1948–2026Andy Lippman was an American journalist who served as a longtime Associated Press bureau chief and led coverage of the O.J. Simpson trial.
- Betye Saar1926–2026Betye Saar was an influential American assemblage artist known for transforming racist imagery into powerful political statements.
- E.J. Peaker1944–2026E.J. Peaker was an American actress and singer known for her roles in the film Hello, Dolly! and the television musical series That's Life.
- John C. Dvorak1946–2026American technology journalist and podcaster who wrote PC Magazine’s “Inside Track” column and co‑hosted the “No Agenda” podcast.
- Hope Clarke1941–2026Hope Clarke was an American actress, dancer, choreographer, and director, known for her Tony-nominated work on 'Jelly's Last Jam' and performances with Alvin Ailey.
- Gunther von Hagens?–2026German anatomist who created the controversial Body Worlds exhibitions and developed the plastination technique for preserving human bodies.
- Bill Oddie1941–2026Bill Oddie was an English comedian, wildlife presenter and conservationist, best known as a member of The Goodies and for BBC nature programmes.
- Keigo Higashino1958–2026Japanese mystery novelist known for best‑selling works such as "The Devotion of Suspect X" and "Journey Under the Midnight Sun", who died at 68 from colorectal cancer.
- Courtney Shah1974–2026Dr. Courtney Shah was an American doctor and seven-time Jeopardy! champion who won $118,558 during her 2021 run on the quiz show.
- Jordan Devey?–2026Jordan Devey was an American NFL offensive lineman who won Super Bowl XLIX with the New England Patriots and played for six teams over his career.
- Mary de Rachewiltz1925–2026Italian‑American poet, essayist and translator, daughter of Ezra Pound, who died at 101.
- Lou Koller1965–2026Lou Koller was an American punk rock singer and founding member of the New York City hardcore band Sick of It All.
