Notable Deaths of 2026

[NT2C]

As is tradition, may this be the emptiest thread on the system.

[EBuff75]

CIA turncoat Aldrich Ames, who betrayed Western intelligence assets to the Soviet Union and Russia in one of the most damaging intelligence breaches in U.S. history, has died in a Maryland prison. He was 84.

https://www.npr.org/2026/01/07/g-s1-104875/cia-turncoat-aldrich-ames-dies-at-84

[majorhavoc]

CIA turncoat Aldrich Ames, who betrayed Western intelligence assets to the Soviet Union and Russia in one of the most damaging intelligence breaches in U.S. history, has died in a Maryland prison. He was 84.

https://www.npr.org/2026/01/07/g-s1-104875/cia-turncoat-aldrich-ames-dies-at-84

While I generally agree with NT2C's sentiment kicking off this topic, I'm not shedding any tears over this one.

[Lambykins]

Ronald Reagan's eldest son, Michael Reagan, age 80.
https://www.fox10tv.com/2026/01/07/michael-reagan-eldest-son-president-ronald-reagan-dies-80/

[Z.O.R.G.]

Bob Weir, Grateful Dead Co-Founder and Guitarist, Dead at 78

[tirls]

Erich von Däniken

[aikorob]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EKu7TYWNxqA

only Micky and Bobby are left now

close of another chapter of my youth

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/bob-weir-grateful-dead-dead-obituary-1234810106/

[aikorob]

Erich von Däniken

https://abcnews.go.com/Technology/wireStory/erich-von-dniken-swiss-writer-spawned-alien-archaeology-129100696

I used to watch AA.............and 95-98% was infotainment and Coast to Coast AM----but every so often ther would be something that made you pause and think

[tirls]

Erich von Däniken

https://abcnews.go.com/Technology/wireStory/erich-von-dniken-swiss-writer-spawned-alien-archaeology-129100696

I used to watch AA.............and 95-98% was infotainment and Coast to Coast AM----but every so often ther would be something that made you pause and think

I've got one of his books. I don't believe any of it, but the guy was a great writer. If he would have written sci fi or fantasy he could have been phenomenal. He has a very pleasant writing style mixed with just the right amount of pathos.

[Wasteland Charlie]

Erich von Däniken

https://abcnews.go.com/Technology/wireStory/erich-von-dniken-swiss-writer-spawned-alien-archaeology-129100696

I used to watch AA.............and 95-98% was infotainment and Coast to Coast AM----but every so often ther would be something that made you pause and think

I've got one of his books. I don't believe any of it, but the guy was a great writer. If he would have written sci fi or fantasy he could have been phenomenal. He has a very pleasant writing style mixed with just the right amount of pathos.

He kinda did write science fiction....

[EBuff75]

Scott Adams, the creator of the popular comic strip "Dilbert," has died, according to an announcement on his social media pages.

https://www.cnn.com/2026/01/13/entertainment/scott-adams-death-cec 

[Habu]

Claudette Colvin, civil rights pioneer, passed away 1/13/26.  Colvin was known for refusing to give up her seat on a segregated bus to a white woman several months before the incident involving Rosa Parks, and for being one of four plaintiffs in Browder v. Gayle.  This case ultimately resulted in the de-segregation of public transportation.  

[NT2C]

Claudette Colvin, civil rights pioneer, passed away 1/13/26.  Colvin was known for refusing to give up her seat on a segregated bus to a white woman several months before the incident involving Rosa Parks, and for being one of four plaintiffs in Browder v. Gayle.  This case ultimately resulted in the de-segregation of public transportation. 

A person of remarkable courage.

[majorhavoc]

Claudette Colvin, civil rights pioneer, passed away 1/13/26.  Colvin was known for refusing to give up her seat on a segregated bus to a white woman several months before the incident involving Rosa Parks, and for being one of four plaintiffs in Browder v. Gayle.  This case ultimately resulted in the de-segregation of public transportation. 

I think she was something like 15 years old at the time.

[EBuff75]

Italian fashion legend Valentino Garavani, whose elegant evening gowns were favored for decades by some of the world's most glamorous women, has died at 93, according to his foundation.

https://www.cnn.com/2026/01/19/style/valentino-fashion-designer-dead 

[aikorob]

Catherine O'Hara
https://www.tmz.com/2026/01/30/catherine-ohara-dead/
https://apnews.com/article/catherine-ohara-dies-9fdc89411b4961c1d599f836503a6203

[12_Gauge_Chimp]

Catherine O'Hara
https://www.tmz.com/2026/01/30/catherine-ohara-dead/
https://apnews.com/article/catherine-ohara-dies-9fdc89411b4961c1d599f836503a6203

Well, crap.

[Z.O.R.G.]

'Sanford and Son' Star Grady Demond Wilson Dead at 79
'Sanford and Son' Star Grady Demond Wilson Dead at 79

Dam....

[Lambykins]

https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/music/articles/chuck-negron-three-dog-night-074828285.html
Three Dog Night co-founder and lead singer Chuck Negron, age 81.

[NT2C]

https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/music/articles/chuck-negron-three-dog-night-074828285.html
Three Dog Night co-founder and lead singer Chuck Negron, age 81.