Obituaries

Dharmendra, Iconic Bollywood Actor and Indian Cinema’s ‘He-Man,’ Dies at 89
NEW DELHI (AP) — Dharmendra, one of Indian cinema’s most popular stars whose versatile performanc...
November 25, 2025

Kataoka Kamezo, 64-Year-Old Kabuki Actor, Dies in Tokyo Fire
Kabuki actor Kataoka Kamezo, 64, died in a fire in Adachi Ward, Tokyo, on Monday.
The fir...
November 24, 2025

Paul Costelloe, Irish-American Fashion Designer for Princess Diana, Dies at 80
Paul Costelloe, the Irish-American designer who dressed the late Princess Diana and became a stal...
November 23, 2025

Germany’s Kessler Twins, Who Became Dance Stars in the 50s and 60s, Die at 89
BERLIN (AP) — Alice and Ellen Kessler, twin dancers and singers who launched their career in the ...
November 19, 2025

Disability Rights Activist and Author Alice Wong Dies at 51
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Alice Wong, a disability rights activist and author whose independence and w...
November 16, 2025

Sally Kirkland, Stage and Screen Star Who Earned an Oscar Nomination in ‘Anna,’ Dies at Age 84
NEW YORK (AP) — Sally Kirkland, a one-time model who became a regular on stage, film and TV, best...
November 12, 2025

Tatsuya Nakadai, Japanese Actor, Dies at 92; Appeared in Films Including “The Human Condition” and “Ran” (UPDATE 1)
Tatsuya Nakadai, an actor who was a key figure in the golden age of Japanese cinema, has died at ...
November 11, 2025

James Watson, Co-Discoverer of the Double-Helix Shape of DNA, Has Died at Age 97
James D. Watson, whose co-discovery of the twisted-ladder structure of DNA in 1953 helped light t...
November 8, 2025

Dick Cheney, One of the Most Powerful and Polarizing Vice Presidents in US History, Dies at 84
WASHINGTON (AP) — Dick Cheney, the hard-charging conservative who became one of the most powerful...
November 5, 2025

North Korea’s Longtime Ceremonial Head of State Kim Yong Nam Has Died
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Kim Yong Nam, a longtime North Korean ceremonial head of state best kno...
November 4, 2025

Diane Ladd, 3-Time Oscar Nominee, Dies at 89
OJAI, Calif. (AP) — Diane Ladd, a three-time Academy Award nominee and actor of rare timing and i...
November 4, 2025

June Lockhart, Beloved Mother Figure from ‘Lassie’ and ‘Lost In Space,’ Dies at 100
LOS ANGELES (AP) — June Lockhart, who became a mother figure for a generation of television viewe...
October 26, 2025

Ebisawa, Ex-President of NHK, Japan Public Broadcaster, Dies as 91; Played Leading Role in Digitalization of Broadcasting in Japan
Katsuji Ebisawa, former president of NHK and former advisor of Yomiuri Research Institute died on...
October 21, 2025

Former Japanese Prime Minister Tomiichi Murayama Dies at 101 (Update1)
Former Prime Minister Tomiichi Murayama has died at 101, it was learned Friday.
...October 17, 2025

Ace Frehley, Kiss’ Original Lead Guitarist and Founding Member, Dies at 74
Ace Frehley, the original lead guitarist and founding member of the glam rock band Kiss, who capt...
October 17, 2025
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