Deaths in 2026

A calendar-year list of notable people who died in 2026, including figures from public life, arts, science, and other fields.

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Notable deaths in January 2026: A chronological list of notable people who died in January 2026. This month is one segment of the year's death record.
Obituary: A published notice of a person's death, often including a biography and account of their significance. Obituaries supply many of the biographical records gathered into annual lists.
2026: The year 2026 in the Gregorian calendar. Its chronology provides the date framework for this annual record.
Collective memory: Shared representations of the past maintained by a group through stories, rituals, and institutions. Annual death records help societies preserve public figures in shared memory.
Notable deaths in February 2026: A chronological list of notable people who died in February 2026. This month is one segment of the year's death record.
Death: The irreversible cessation of the biological functions that sustain a living organism. The list records deaths, while its focus on notable people narrows this broader subject.
Deaths in 2025: A calendar-year list of notable people who died in 2025. The preceding year's list provides a direct chronological comparison.
Mourning: The social and emotional response to a death, expressed through personal practices and public rituals. Public mourning often follows the deaths recorded in annual lists.
Notable deaths in March 2026: A chronological list of notable people who died in March 2026. This month is one segment of the year's death record.
Calendar year: A twelve-month period beginning January 1 and ending December 31. The calendar-year boundary determines which deaths belong on this page.