Deaths in 2026

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*[[Moya Brennan]], 73, Irish folk singer ([[Clannad]]).<ref>[https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2026/0414/1568068-moya-brennan-clannad/ Irish musician Moya Brennan dies aged 73]</ref>
*[[Patrick Campbell-Lyons]], 82, Irish musician ([[Nirvana (British band)|Nirvana]]) and composer.<ref>[https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/much-loved-guitarist-who-founded-37007210 Much-loved guitarist who founded original Nirvana dies as tributes paid]</ref> (death announced on this date)
*[[Benjamín Castillo Plascencia]], 80, Mexican Roman Catholic prelate, auxiliary bishop of [[Archdiocese of Guadalajara|Guadalajara]] (1999–2003), bishop of [[Diocese of Tabasco|Tabasco]] (2003–2010) and [[Diocese of Celaya|Celaya]] (2010–2021).<ref>[https://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/bishop/bcaspl.html Bishop José Benjamín Castillo Plascencia †]</ref>
*[[Trish Crossin]], 70, Australian politician, [[Australian Senate|senator]] (1998–2013), heart attack.<ref>[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-14/trailblazing-nt-senator-trish-trish-crossin-dies/106562124 Trailblazing former NT Labor senator Trish Crossin dies aged 70]</ref>
*[[Juan José Cruz Martínez]], 73, Mexican politician, [[Chamber of Deputies (Mexico)|deputy]] (1997–2000).<ref>[https://www.elsiglodedurango.com.mx/noticia/2026/recuerdan-legado-de-juan-cruz-martinez-politico-fallecido-en-durango.html Recuerdan legado de Juan Cruz Martínez, político fallecido en Durango] {{in lang|es}}</ref>
*[[Cees Dam]], 93, Dutch architect ([[Stopera]], [[Maastoren]], [[De Zalmhaven]]).<ref>[https://www.at5.nl/artikelen/237759/stopera-ontwerper-cees-dam-93-overleden Stopera-ontwerper Cees Dam (93) overleden] {{in lang|nl}}</ref>
*[[Feng Yufang]], 63, Chinese engineer and major general, member of the [[Chinese Academy of Engineering]].<ref>[https://www.thepaper.cn/newsDetail_forward_32964900 中国工程院院士、导弹武器专家冯煜芳逝世] {{in lang|zh}}</ref>
*[[Al Gunn]], Canadian bassist ([[Men Without Hats]]).<ref>[https://www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/04/13/former-men-without-hats-bassist-alain-lefebvre-aka-al-gunn-has-died/ Former Men Without Hats Bassist Alain Lefebvre, aka Al Gunn, Has Died]</ref> (death announced on this date)
*[[Ilsetraut Hadot]], 97, French philosopher and historian.<ref>[https://www.centreleonrobin.fr/fr/recherche/conférences-et-journées-d-études/39-informations/509-décès-d-ilsetraut-hadot Décès d'Ilsetraut Hadot] {{in lang|fr}}</ref>
*[[Magsud Mammadov (dancer)|Magsud Mammadov]], 96, Azerbaijani ballet dancer.<ref>[https://en.apa.az/art/azerbaijani-peoples-artist-magsud-mammadov-passes-away-at-97-501195 Azerbaijani People's Artist Magsud Mammadov passes away at 97]</ref>
*[[Anita Martinez]], 100, American politician, [[Dallas City Council|Dallas City councillor]] (1969–1973).<ref>[https://www.keranews.org/news/2026-04-13/anita-martinez-dies-first-mexican-american-hispanic-dallas-city-council-ballet-folklorico First Hispanic Dallas City Council member, arts leader Anita Martinez dies]</ref> (death announced on this date)
*[[Dave McGinnis]], 74, American football player ([[TCU Horned Frogs football|TCU Horned Frogs]]) and coach ([[Arizona Cardinals]]).<ref>[https://arizonasports.com/nfl/arizona-cardinals/dave-mcginnis-dies-at-74/3617765/ Former Cardinals head coach Dave McGinnis dies at 74]</ref>
*{{ill|Mister Sam|pt}}, 80, Argentine music producer ([[Gretchen (singer)|Gretchen]]).<ref>[https://billboard.com.br/morre-mister-sam-genio-por-tras-de-gretchen-que-revolucionou-o-pop/ Morre Mister Sam, gênio que revelou Gretchen e revolucionou o pop brasileiro] {{in lang|pt}}</ref>
*[[Henry Newton (footballer)|Henry Newton]], 82, English footballer ([[Nottingham Forest F.C.|Nottingham Forest]], [[Derby County F.C.|Derby County]]).<ref>[https://www.dcfc.co.uk/news/2026/04/rest-in-peace-henry-newton-1944-2026 Rest in Peace: Henry Newton (1944-2026)]</ref>
*[[Margret Nikolova]], 97, Bulgarian pop singer.<ref>[https://btvnovinite.bg/bulgaria/pochina-pevicata-margret-nikolova-edin-ot-emblematichni-glasove-na-pop-muzikata-u-nas.html Почина певицата Маргрет Николова - един от емблематични гласове на поп-музиката у нас] {{in lang|bg}}</ref>
*[[Roger Prinzen]], 57, German football manager ([[FC Balzers|Balzers]], [[1. FC Nürnberg]]).<ref>[https://www.besoccer.com/new/heidenheim-mourning-after-sudden-death-of-academy-director-roger-prinzen-1404583 Heidenheim mourning after sudden death of academy director Roger Prinzen]</ref>
*{{ill|Julio Ricardo|es|Julio Ricardo (periodista)}}, 87, Argentine sports journalist.<ref>[https://www.infobae.com/deportes/2026/04/13/murio-julio-ricardo-historico-periodista-deportivo/ Murió Julio Ricardo, histórico periodista deportivo] {{in lang|es}}</ref>
*[[Arthur Louis Schechter]], 86, American politician, diplomat and attorney.<ref>[https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/arthur-schechter-houston-attorney-former-000501399.html Arthur Schechter, Houston attorney, former ambassador to the Bahamas and Metro Chairman, dies at 86]</ref>
*[[Lyudmila Shevtsova]], 91, Russian-Ukrainian runner, Olympic champion ([[Athletics at the 1960 Summer Olympics – Women's 800 metres|1960]]).<ref>[https://uaf.org.ua/2026/04/13/pishla-z-zhyttia-liudmyla-hurevych/ Пішла з життя Людмила Гуревич…] {{in lang|uk}}</ref>
*[[Nicky Smith (English footballer)|Nicky Smith]], 57, English football player ([[Colchester United F.C.|Colchester United]], [[Braintree Town F.C.|Braintree Town]]) and manager ([[AFC Sudbury]]).<ref>[https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cn08ek7eed3o Colchester United pay tribute to double-winner Smith]</ref> (death announced on this date)
*{{ill|Felipe Staiti|es}}, 64, Argentine guitarist ([[Los Enanitos Verdes]]).<ref>[https://www.mdzol.com/mdz-show/en-medio-del-dolor-revelan-la-causa-muerte-felipe-staiti-n1497059 En medio del dolor: revelan la causa de muerte de Felipe Staiti] {{in lang|es}}</ref>
*[[Donald K. Tarlton]], 82, Canadian music producer and promoter.<ref>[https://montrealgazette.com/opinion/columnists/brownstein-legendary-promoter-donald-k-donald-loved-music-and-loved-montreal-even-more/ Brownstein: Legendary promoter Donald K. Donald loved music, and loved Montreal even more]</ref>
*[[Rafael Tolosa]], 67, Colombian racing cyclist ([[Café de Colombia]]).<ref>[https://www.revistamundociclistico.com/2026/el-ciclismo-colombiano-sigue-de-luto-tras-el-fallecimiento-rafael-tolosa/ El ciclismo colombiano sigue de luto tras el fallecimiento de Rafael Tolosa] {{in lang|es}}</ref>
*[[Gheorghe Urschi]], 78, Moldovan actor, director, and comedian, complications from a stroke.<ref>[https://tv8.md/2026/04/13/doliu-in-republica-moldova-a-murit-gheorghe-urschi/300802 Doliu în Republica Moldova: A murit Gheorghe Urschi] {{in lang|ro}}</ref>
*[[Lee Wachtstetter]], 97, American author.<ref>[https://www.lcpoitierfuneralhome.com/obituaries/leona-wachtstetter/TributeWall Leona D. Wachtstetter]</ref>
*[[Ian Watson (author)|Ian Watson]], 82, British science fiction author (''[[The Jonah Kit]]'', ''[[Chekhov's Journey]]'', ''[[Queenmagic, Kingmagic]]'').<ref>[https://esquelasdeasturias.com/fallecidos/ian-watson_157181/esquelas/ Esquela de Don Ian Watson] {{in lang|es}}</ref>