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Departures of Note

  1. Mario AdorfMario Adorf was a German‑Italian actor renowned as a veteran character actor of European cinema, starring in over 200 films and TV productions.
  2. Valerie LeeValerie 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.
  3. Sid KrofftSid Krofft, co-creator of 'H.R. Pufnstuf,' 'Land of the Lost' and other fantastical children's shows, has died at 96.
  4. Richard Francois DonatRichard Donat (1941–2026) was a Canadian character actor best known for his role as Vince Teagues on the television series Haven.
  5. Chris Payton-JonesChris 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.
  6. Dolly MartinezDolly Martinez, a 30‑year‑old participant on TLC’s My 600‑Lb Life, died in April 2026.
  7. Phil GarnerPhil Garner was an American baseball infielder and manager who won the 1979 World Series with the Pittsburgh Pirates and later managed multiple MLB teams.
  8. Asha BhosleAsha Bhosle (1933–2026) was an Indian playback singer celebrated as one of Hindi cinema’s most versatile and prolific vocalists.
  9. Pearl Faison FryarPearl Fryar was an American topiary artist from South Carolina, celebrated for his innovative free‑form garden sculptures that gained national recognition.
  10. John NolanJohn 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.
  11. Browning Kenneth NagleBrowning Nagle was an American NFL quarterback for the New York Jets, Indianapolis Colts and Atlanta Falcons, later playing in the Arena Football League.
  12. Michael PatrickMichael 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.
  13. Angela PleasanceAngela Pleasence (1941–2026) was an English actress known for television roles and as the daughter of Bond villain Donald Pleasence.
  14. Hilde LimondjianHilde 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.
  15. Wayne PerkinsWayne 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.
  16. Afrika BambaataaAfrika Bambaataa (1957–2026) was an influential American DJ, rapper and producer who pioneered electro‑hip‑hop and spread hip‑hop culture worldwide.
  17. Jim WhittakerJim 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.
  18. Doug AllanDouglas George Allan was a Scottish wildlife cameraman renowned for his pioneering polar and underwater cinematography, earning multiple Emmys before his death in Nepal.
  19. Bo LuedersBo Lueders was the guitarist and co‑founder of Chicago hardcore metal band Harm’s Way and co‑host of the HardLore podcast.
  20. James GadsonJames Gadson was an American drummer and prolific session musician, known for his work with Bill Withers, Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross and many other artists.
  21. Suki LahavSuki Lahav was a violinist and vocalist who performed with Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band in the 1970s and later became a celebrated lyricist and novelist.
  22. Jessie JonesJessie Jones (1950–2026) was a playwright and actor known for the film 'Kingdom Come' and appearances on shows such as 'Murphy Brown' and 'Designing Women.'
  23. Christopher NorthChristopher Reed North (1951–2026) was the founding keyboardist of the soft‑rock band Ambrosia, known for his intense performances and contributions to their hits.
  24. Daniel WherrettDaniel Wherrett, known as DJ Dan, was an American house DJ and producer who pioneered West Coast rave culture and achieved international chart success.
  25. Dash CroftsDash Crofts (1938–2026) was an American musician best known as half of the soft‑rock duo Seals & Crofts, whose hit “Summer Breeze” became a 1970s classic.
  26. Chip TaylorChip Taylor was an American songwriter best known for penning the rock classics “Wild Thing” and “Angel of the Morning.”
  27. Nicholas BrendonNicholas Brendon (1971–2026) was an American actor best known for portraying Xander Harris on the television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
  28. Kiki ShepardKiki Shepard was an American television host, actress and dancer, best known for co‑hosting Showtime at the Apollo from 1987 to 2002.
  29. Mike VernonMike Vernon was an English music producer who shaped the British blues scene, working with artists such as Eric Clapton, Fleetwood Mac, and David Bowie.
  30. Judy PaceJudy Pace was an American actress renowned for pioneering roles in 1960s‑70s television and blaxploitation films, earning an NAACP Image Award for her work.
  31. Lord Sear (Steve Watson)Lord Sear, born Steve Watson, was a hip‑hop DJ and SiriusXM radio host known for his work on Eminem’s Shade 45 channel.
  32. Tommy DeCarloTommy DeCarlo (1965–2026) was an American singer who rose from devoted Boston fan to become the band’s lead vocalist after 2007.
  33. Joe McDonaldCountry Joe McDonald was an American singer‑songwriter and anti‑war activist best known for leading Country Joe and the Fish and performing at Woodstock.
  34. Bob PowerBob Power (1952–2026) was a producer and engineer who shaped 1990s hip‑hop with A Tribe Called Quest, De La Soul, the Roots and other Native Tongues acts.
  35. Éliane RadigueÉliane Radigue was a French composer renowned for her pioneering work in electronic and acoustic music, especially her long, meditative synthesizer pieces.
  36. Kirstie AlleyKirstie Alley was an American actress best known for her Emmy‑winning role as Rebecca Howe on the sitcom Cheers.

The Register is compiled continuously from public dispatches. Times indicate when each report first reached the Register, not the moment of departure. The Registrar makes no claim of completeness or of accuracy; particulars are drawn from early and unconfirmed reports, and may later prove mistaken.