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A Register of Departures
Departures of Note50 Entries
- Isaac "Ike" WillisAmerican vocalist and guitarist best known for his decade-long collaboration with Frank Zappa, notably voicing the protagonist in the rock opera Joe's Garage.
- Mark FuhrmanEx-detective convicted of lying during OJ Simpson murder trial dies.
- William DavisWilliam Davis was a 22‑year‑old defensive back who played college football for the Sam Houston State Bearkats, after stints at West Virginia and Virginia Union.
- Tom KaneStar Wars actor Tom Kane has died aged 64.
- Ann RobinsonAnn Robinson, a star of the film War of the Worlds, died last year.
- Dennis LocorriereDr Hook co-frontman Dennis Locorriere has died aged 76
- Scott HastingsScott Hastings was a Scottish rugby union player and former Scotland captain, celebrated as a legend of the sport.
- Dame Felicity LottElegant soprano Felicity Lott died at 79.
- Félicien KabugaFélicien Kabuga was a Rwandan businessman and principal financier of Hutu extremist media, indicted for his role in the 1994 Rwandan genocide.
- David Patrick George BurkeDavid Burke, who played Dr. Watson opposite Jeremy Brett as Sherlock Holmes, has died at 91.
- Brian LindstromCheryl Strayed's husband Brian Lindstrom died at 65 due to a fatal illness.
- Tony SeinigerTony Seiniger was a renowned poster designer and movie marketer, dubbed the “Godfather of Movie Advertising,” known for campaigns such as Jaws.
- Dennis RushFormer child actor Dennis Rush has died at 74.
- Joe SedelmaierJoe Sedelmaier was an American director known for TV ads such as Wendy’s “Where’s the Beef?” and FedEx’s “Fast Talking Man,” who died at 92.
- Jill CurzonJill Curzon (1938–2026) was an English actress best known for her role as Louise in the Doctor Who film Daleks' Invasion Earth 2150 AD.
- Ken HarwoodKen Harwood, a 77‑year‑old former postmaster and local councillor, was a regular cast member of Channel 4’s Gogglebox from 2020 to 2022.
- Eugene HannaEugene Hanna (1996–2026) was a New Zealand rugby league player who competed for the Glenora Bears' Premier Reserves squad.
- Ken HarwoodGogglebox star Ken Harwood passed away at 77 after a short illness.
- Frank Huntington StackFrank Huntington Stack (1937–2026) was an American underground cartoonist, printmaker and art professor, best known for creating the pioneering comic series “The Adventures of Jesus.”
- Sarah CaplanSarah Caplan was an Emmy‑winning television producer known for her work on series such as Felicity, Lost and Crazy Ex‑Girlfriend.
- Aleta MitchellAleta 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.”
- Alan RothwellAlan Rothwell (1937–2026) was a British actor best known for playing David Barlow in the original cast of ITV's Coronation Street.
- Alan RothwellAlan Rothwell (1937–2026) was an English actor and television presenter best known for his role as David Barlow in Coronation Street.
- Claudine LongetFormer wife of singer Andy Williams dies at 84
- Clarence George CarterSoul singer Clarence Carter died at 90.
- Judith BarnardJudith Barnard (1932–2026) was an American novelist best known for her bestselling Judith Michael mystery series.
- Cynthia ShangeCynthia 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 SuzukiKoji Suzuki was a Japanese novelist best known for creating the Ring horror series, which inspired numerous films and international adaptations.
- John BarbourCreator and co-host of 'Real People' has died at 93.
- Charle YoungCharle Young was an American NFL tight end and Super Bowl champion who played for the Eagles, Rams, 49ers, and Seahawks.
- Alexx EkuboAlexx Ekubo (10 April 1986 – 12 May 2026) was a Nigerian actor and humanitarian known for his roles in Nollywood romantic comedies and his charitable work.
- Catherine Anne O'HaraCanadian‑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 GibbActor Donald Gibb died at 71
- Jason CollinsJason Collins, the first openly gay player in the NBA, died at 47.
- Claire MaurierClaire 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 DouglasJack Douglas, a producer for Aerosmith and Lennon, has died at 80.
- Michael ClementeMichael 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 ClarkeNBA star Brandon Clarke died at 29.
- Barry W. BlausteinComedy writer Barry Blaustein died at 71.
- Jack TaylorJack Taylor was an American actor best known for his work in European horror and fantasy films, appearing alongside Christopher Lee and Arnold Schwarzenegger.
- Leigh MagarLeigh 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 ReedFilm critic Rex Reed died at 87
- Shelley JohannesenShelley Johannesen (c.1972–2026) was an American mountaineer and co‑founder of the adventure outfitter Dash Adventures, noted for high‑altitude Himalayan climbs.
- Craig MortonCraig Morton (1943–2026) was an NFL quarterback who led Denver Broncos to a Super Bowl after playing for Dallas Cowboys and New York Giants.
- Mark SmytheFilm and TV composer Mark Smythe died on Mt. Wilson at 53.
- Jennifer HarmonJennifer Harmon, a 'One Life to Live' alum and Broadway star, has died at 82.
- René CárdenasRené Cárdenas (1930–2026) was a Nicaraguan sports journalist who became MLB’s first full‑time Spanish‑language broadcaster, working for the Dodgers, Astros and Rangers.
- Abraham H. FoxmanAbraham H. Foxman was an American lawyer and activist who served as national director of the Anti-Defamation League from 1987 to 2015, championing the fight against antisemitism.
- Michael PenningtonStar Wars actor Michael Pennington has died aged 82.
- Michael PenningtonMichael Pennington (1943–2026) was a British actor best known for portraying Moff Jerjerrod in Star Wars: Return of the Jedi.
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