In Memoriam

New Found Glory founding guitarist Chad Gilbert dies at 45

New Found Glory guitarist Chad Gilbert died at 45 on Sept. 20 after years of cancer care, brain surgery, and a June scooter stage return. Bandmates said his favorite accomplishment was being a husband and father.

Giants GM who engineered Eli Manning trade Ernie Accorsi dies at 84

Ernie Accorsi, the Giants GM who engineered the Eli Manning trade and hired Tom Coughlin, died at 84; the team said he passed peacefully Saturday with family.

Model Presley Gerber Dies at 27 in Los Angeles

Presley Gerber, 27-year-old model and son of Cindy Crawford, died Sept. 20, 2026 at a rehab facility; autopsy pending and cause undetermined.

Singer Duncan Sheik Hospitalized in Critical but Stable Condition

Duncan Sheik, 56, is in critical but stable condition in a New York City hospital, his family said on Instagram, without disclosing the cause and asking for privacy.

Former Arizona Sen. Jon Kyl Dies at 84

Former Arizona Sen. Jon Kyl died at 84 from a neurological disorder; 20 months earlier on a podcast he urged people to participate so they could say, 'Yeah, I did something.'

Psychedelic Pop Artist Peter Max Dies at 88

Peter Max, psychedelic pop artist of the 1994 World Cup poster and the man who saved the runaway cow Cincinnati Freedom, died Sept. 14 at 88.

Bob Mackie, Costume Designer for Cher and Carol Burnett, Dies at 87

Bob Mackie, designer of Cher’s 1986 Oscars look and 450-plus Carol Burnett Show costumes, died Sept. 14, 2026, at 87; cause undisclosed.

Italian Football Legend Sandro Mazzola Dies at 83

Inter Milan icon Sandro Mazzola has died at 83, remembered as a cornerstone of Grande Inter who spent his entire 1960–77 career with Inter and helped the club win four Serie A titles and two European Cups, including the 1964 final where he scored twice. He also contributed to Italy’s 1968 European Championship triumph and played in the 1970 World Cup final, leaving a lasting legacy at both club and country.

NPR Culture Editor Rose Friedman Dies at 38

NPR culture editor Rose Friedman died of cancer at 38; she asked that helping expand paid parental leave appear near the top of her own obituary.

Bonnie Greer, British Cultural Figure, Dies at 77

Bonnie Greer, Chicago-born playwright, OBE and Question Time panellist who moved to Britain in 1986, died Sept. 16, 2026, at 77 after a brief illness.

Former Blue Jays Pitcher Brian Wolfe Dies at 45

Brian Wolfe, a former Toronto Blue Jays pitcher who also played nine seasons in Japan, died at age 45 with his wife announcing the death on Sept. 15 after a long illness; he appeared in 72 MLB games for Toronto from 2007-2009 before building a substantial career in Nippon Professional Baseball. Tributes from friends and former teammates followed the announcement of his passing.

Manson Follower Bruce Davis Dies in Prison at 83

Bruce Davis, 83, Manson follower convicted in the 1969 Hinman and Shea murders, was pronounced dead at 11:03 p.m. Sept. 11 at Vacaville prison; cause undisclosed, parole denied seven times.

Princess Astrid Dies at 94 After King’s Funeral

Norway’s Princess Astrid, 94, has died, two days after attending the state funeral of her brother King Harald V, with the royal palace noting her passing and the family expressing gratitude for her warmth and duty. The royal family and palace tributes highlighted her long service to the Crown, including her role in representing the Royal House and her support for Harald and the family during a period of mourning.

Emma Bonino, Italian rights campaigner, dies at 78

Emma Bonino, a long-time Italian politician and human-rights advocate who helped legalize abortion in 1978 and served as EU Commissioner and foreign minister, has died at 78. Tributes from across the political spectrum praised her fearless defense of civil rights and her decades-long campaign for freedoms, gender equality, and European integration.

Former NHL Coach, ESPN Broadcaster Barry Melrose Dies at 70

Barry Melrose, the longtime NHL player, coach and Emmy-winning ESPN analyst, has died at 70 after battling Parkinson’s disease diagnosed in 2023, with tributes praising his passion for hockey and his distinctive mullet and persona. He was instrumental in Detroit’s early turnaround and became a defining figure for ESPN’s hockey coverage, garnering colorful praise from colleagues and legends alike.

Matt Suhey, fullback on 1985 Bears championship team, dies at 68

Matt Suhey, the 1980s Chicago Bears fullback and longtime lead blocker for Walter Payton, scored the first touchdown in Super Bowl XX and was a durable, versatile contributor for a dominant Bears run, dying at 68. His death, confirmed by the Bears and reported across outlets, marks the passing of a key figure on the 1985 championship team who helped define the era with 2,946 rushing yards and 260 receptions in a Bears career spanning 1980–89.

Wrestler Andy ‘The Butcher’ Williams dies at 48 after in-ring collapse

Wrestler Andy Williams, known as The Butcher, collapsed during Enjoy Wrestling’s Five Years show in Millvale, Pennsylvania, with doctors performing CPR and the event's remainder canceled as he was taken to Allegheny General Hospital. Reports then circulated that Williams had died, prompting a clash between promotional statements and fan outlets before later confirmation of the death in updates from sources familiar with the case.

Love After Lockup Star Amber Eggers Dies at 41

Amber Eggers, a Love After Lockup star, died at age 41 after an extended hospitalization for acute liver failure, following a history of pneumonia, sepsis, and multiple health crises earlier in 2025. Her death was confirmed by her mother Monica Eggers and reported by outlets including TMZ and Us Weekly, with tributes from fans and fellow cast members.

Wendell Berry, 92, Dies; Agrarian Movement Leader

Wendell Berry, the Kentucky farmer-poet who died at 92 on August 31, 2026, was celebrated for sustainable farming and devotion to rural communities, challenging industrial agriculture and corporate agribusiness. His environmental ethics were rooted in Christian creation care, urging stewardship of the Earth and critiquing dominionist readings of Genesis, a legacy reinforced by his writings and lifelong activism.

Gloria Steinem, feminist icon who co-founded Ms. magazine, dies at 92

Gloria Steinem Dies at 92; Tributes Pour In

Gloria Steinem, a defining figure of the second wave and longtime advocate for women’s rights, died at 92, with Hillary Clinton, Jill Biden and others praising her impact on equality and her ability to unite people in the fight for justice. Tributes across outlets and personal remembrances, including Meghan Markle sharing unseen photos, emphasize Steinem’s mentorship, enduring influence and commitment to gender equality.

Gloria Steinem, feminist icon and Ms. magazine co-founder, dies at 92

Nobel chemist who discovered conductive plastics dies at 90

Nobel Prize in Chemistry laureate Hideki Shirakawa, famed for discovering and developing conductive polymers that enabled polymer electronics, has died at age 90. His work with MacDiarmid and Heeger overturned the belief that plastics cannot conduct electricity and spurred advances in flexible electronics and everyday devices.

Carla Jeffery Dies at 33; Tributes Pour In