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Julian McMahon
19682025

Julian McMahon

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 and the stage. Born…

July 27, 1968July 2, 2025
John Laws
19352025

John Laws

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 8 August 1935 in the…

August 8, 1935November 9, 2025
Ron Sigsworth
19622025

Ron Sigsworth

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 rugby league…

January 1, 1962April 28, 2025
Percy Knight
19542025

Percy Knight

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 was mourned across the…

September 29, 1954April 6, 2025
Mick Tilse
19582025

Mick Tilse

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 Scone's Scott…

January 1, 1958August 5, 2025
Sam Backo
19612025

Sam Backo

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 away on 3 August…

January 1, 1961August 3, 2025
Patricia Clarke
19262026

Patricia Clarke

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 distinguished independent…

July 30, 1926March 9, 2026
Doug Irwin
19492026

Doug Irwin

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 a drive to create…

October 29, 1949March 27, 2026
Brad Arnold
19782026

Brad Arnold

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, Mississippi, Arnold grew up…

September 27, 1978February 7, 2026
Ross Friedman
19542026

Ross Friedman

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 traded orchestral…

January 3, 1954March 27, 2026
Liam Chen
19602026

Liam Chen

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 the lives of…

June 14, 1960March 20, 2026
Richard Rodriguez
19602026

Richard Rodriguez

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 his family that…

March 31, 1960March 9, 2026
Tracy Kidder
19452026

Tracy Kidder

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 transformed overlooked…

November 12, 1945March 24, 2026
Valerie Perrine
19432026

Valerie Perrine

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 complications from Parkinson's…

September 3, 1943March 23, 2026
Carrie Anne Fleming
19742026

Carrie Anne Fleming

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, 1974, in Bear River,…

August 16, 1974February 26, 2026
Christopher Sims
19422026

Christopher Sims

Christopher A. Sims, Nobel Prize-winning economist and one of the most influential macroeconomists of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries, passed away on March 14, 2026, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He was 83 years…

October 21, 1942March 14, 2026
Chuck Norris
19402026

Chuck Norris

Carlos Ray "Chuck" Norris (March 10, 1940 – 2026) was an American martial artist, actor, and cultural icon whose toughness and determination made him a legend both on and off the screen. A decorated veteran of the…

March 10, 1940March 19, 2026

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