Notable Deaths
Gloria Steinem, feminist icon and co‑founder of Ms. magazine, dies at 92
Steinem’s death closes a chapter in American feminism, but the organizations she helped build and the norms she helped shift in the media and political landscape.
A conviction three decades in the making: Keffe D found guilty of orchestrating Tupac Shakur’s murder
The unanimous decision, reached after less than three hours of deliberation, caps an 11-day trial and marks the first criminal conviction in the nearly 30-year-old case.
King Harald V of Norway dies at 89; son Haakon VIII becomes king
The reign of King Harald V of Norway spanned major historical eras, from a childhood in wartime exile to modernizing Norway's monarchy.
Yayoi Kusama, the “Polka Dot Queen,” dies at 97
Yayoi Kusama, the “Polka Dot Queen,” died 14 Aug 2026 in Tokyo at 97. Her studio announced her death on 27 Aug, saying she painted until the end.
Dolly Parton, ‘Queen of Country,’ dies at 80 after brief battle with cancer
Parton died peacefully on August 25, 2026, at the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center in Nashville, Tennessee, surrounded by loved ones after “bravely facing a brief battle with cancer.”
Broad Peak avalanche kills Nirmal Purja and nine international climbers
The disaster has sent shockwaves through the global climbing community with the loss of "a generation of accomplished mountaineers".
Lindsey Graham dies at 71 as tributes pour in and Senate race is thrown into turmoil
Graham was a defining voice in Republican national security politics, building a reputation as a hawkish defender of US alliances and military power.
Death of French far-right activist Quentin Deranque sparks protests
Deranque’s death sparked nationwide political reactions ahead of the municipal elections and prompted a minute of silence in the National Assembly.
Saif al-Islam Gaddafi killed in Libya, deepening political fault lines
Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, a Libyan politician was a candidate for the Libyan presidential election originally scheduled in April 2026.
Assassination of Mayor Carlos Manzo sparks Gen Z-led protests in Mexico
Known as an outspoken crusader against organized crime, his murder sparked a massive wave of national unrest and Gen Z-led protests.
Thai Queen Sirikit dies at 93
Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother of Thailand and mother of current King Maha Vajiralongkorn, passed away peacefully at the age of 93 on Oct 24, 2025.
Primatologist Dr Jane Goodall dies at 91
Dr Jane Goodall, the pioneering British primatologist and conservationist, died aged 91 on 1 October 2025 while on a speaking tour in California
Pope Leo XIV, Chicago-born Robert Francis Prevost, becomes first US-Born pontiff in Catholic history
Pope Leo XIV (Robert Francis Prevost), born in Chicago in 1955, is the first pope born in the United States and the first North American pontiff.
Pope Francis dies at 88 after declining health, ending a landmark papacy
Pope Francis died at age 88 on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the Vatican’s Casa Santa Marta. His death came after a period of declining health.
Jimmy Carter honoured with six-day state funeral as US bids farewell to 39th President
Jimmy Carter, the 39th US President, was honored with a six-day state funeral in January 2025 following his death on December 29, 2024, at age 100.