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Davey Lopes
May 3, 1945 – April 8, 2026
David Earl “Davey” Lopes was an American Major League Baseball second baseman, coach, and manager whose blend of blazing speed, on-field intelligence, and clubhouse leadership made him…
Gwendolyn Chisolm
October 20, 1959 – April 6, 2026
Gwendolyn “Blondy” Chisolm was a singer, songwriter, and trailblazing hip-hop pioneer best known as a co-founder of The Sequence , widely recognized as the first all-female hip-hop group…
Father Chris Riley
November 24, 1954 – August 1, 2025
Father Chris Riley devoted his life to a single conviction: that there is no such thing as a child born bad, only circumstances that rob young people of the chance to become who they are meant to be.…
Bob Simpson
February 3, 1936 – August 16, 2025
Bob Simpson was the granite-jawed, relentlessly competitive embodiment of Australian cricket at its most complete. Born Robert Baddeley Simpson on 3 February 1936 in the inner-Sydney suburb of…
Col Joye
April 13, 1936 – August 5, 2025
Col Joye — born Colin Frederick Jacobsen in Sydney on 13 April 1936 — was the man who put Australian rock and roll on the map. In 1959, when the local music scene was dominated by overseas artists,…
Julian McMahon
July 27, 1968 – July 2, 2025
Julian McMahon was one of those rare performers who made the leap from Australian soap opera to global stardom look effortless, building a career across three decades that spanned television, film…
John Laws
August 8, 1935 – November 9, 2025
John Laws — known across Australia as "The Golden Tonsils" — was the most listened-to, most influential and most enduring voice in the history of Australian radio. Born Richard John Sinclair Laws on…
Ron Sigsworth
January 1, 1962 – April 28, 2025
Ron Sigsworth — fullback, Canberra Raider, and servant of the rugby league community for decades after his playing days — passed away on 28 April 2025, at the age of 63. His death was mourned by the…
Percy Knight
September 29, 1954 – April 6, 2025
Percy Montgomery Knight — rugby league trailblazer, Canberra Raiders pioneer, proud Wiradjuri man, and champion of Indigenous communities — passed away on 6 April 2025, at the age of 70. His death…
Mick Tilse
January 1, 1958 – August 5, 2025
Michael "Mick" Tilse — foundation player of the Canberra Raiders and a proud pioneer of the Green Machine — passed away on 5 August 2025, at the age of 67, after a long illness. He died peacefully at…
Sam Backo
January 1, 1961 – August 3, 2025
Samson "Slammin' Sam" Backo — Canberra Raiders legend, Queensland and Australian international, Indigenous advocate, and one of the most powerful forwards ever to lace up boots in the NSWRL — passed…
Patricia Clarke
July 30, 1926 – March 9, 2026
Dr Patricia Clarke OAM FAHA — writer, historian, editor, and trailblazing journalist — passed away peacefully in Canberra on 9 March 2026, at the remarkable age of 99. One of Australia's most…
Doug Irwin
October 29, 1949 – March 27, 2026
Douglas Leo Irwin was one of the most consequential custom guitar builders in the history of rock and roll. Born on October 29, 1949, in Rochester, New York, he grew up with an independent spirit and…
Brad Arnold
September 27, 1978 – February 7, 2026
Brad Arnold was the founding lead vocalist and original drummer of the rock band 3 Doors Down , one of the most successful rock acts of the 2000s. Born on September 27, 1978, in Escatawpa,…
Ross Friedman
January 3, 1954 – March 27, 2026
Ross "The Boss" Friedman was an American guitarist, songwriter, and producer whose thunderous riffs helped shape both punk rock and heavy metal. A classically trained prodigy on piano and violin, he…
Liam Chen
June 14, 1960 – March 20, 2026
Liam Chen was a devoted husband, father, and pillar of his community, leaving an indelible mark on the lives of all who knew him. With a heart of gold and a spirit of unwavering kindness, he touched…
Richard Rodriguez
March 31, 1960 – March 9, 2026
Richard Rodriguez was a devoted husband, father, and dedicated public servant. As a brave and selfless firefighter, he spent his career serving his community with courage and compassion. But it was…
Tracy Kidder
November 12, 1945 – March 24, 2026
Tracy Kidder — born John Tracy Kidder on November 12, 1945, in New York City — was one of America's most gifted and beloved narrative nonfiction writers. Over a remarkable 50-year career, he…
Valerie Perrine
September 3, 1943 – March 23, 2026
Valerie Ritchie Perrine — actress, showgirl, and Hollywood original — passed away on March 23, 2026, at her home in Beverly Hills, California. She was 82 years old. The cause of death was…
Carrie Anne Fleming
August 16, 1974 – February 26, 2026
Carrie Anne Fleming was a beloved Canadian actress whose warmth, talent, and radiant spirit touched everyone she worked with across more than three decades in film and television. Born on August 16,…
