Obituary
James Tolkan, 'Back to the Future' star, dies at 94
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James Tolkan, best known as Vice Principal Strickland in the 'Back to the Future' trilogy, has died at age 94. He passed away peacefully on Friday at his Lake Placid home, according to Bob Gale, co-creator of the franchise.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended profound condolences to former Kaduna State Governor Mallam Nasir El Rufai over the death of his mother, Hajiya Umma El-Rufai. Daily Trust reported the news on March 27, 2026.
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Renowned forensic scientist Henry C. Lee passed away on Friday at his home in Henderson, Nevada. He was 87. His family and the University of New Haven, where he taught for more than 50 years, announced the news.
Nicholas ‘Fink’ Haysom, a key figure in South Africa’s constitutional process and a United Nations diplomat, died on 18 March 2026 in New York City after a short illness. He was 73 and serving as the UN special representative for South Sudan. Haysom leaves behind his wife Delphine, five children and a sister.
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ThisDayLive has published a farewell tribute to Arthur Christopher Mbanefo, describing him as a technocrat at the helm of innovation.
Ron Delany, Ireland's last Olympic gold medalist in athletics, has died at the age of 91. The former middle-distance runner, who claimed victory in the 1956 Melbourne Olympics, passed away in Dublin after a short illness. His achievement remains a landmark in Irish sports history.
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Family, comrades and political leaders gathered at Soweto’s Regina Mundi Catholic Church on 11 March 2026 to remember former Cope leader Mosiua Lekota, who died on 4 March at age 77 after a long illness.
Juan Carlos González Marcos, known as Pánfilo, dies in Havana
March 26, 2026 05:09Veteran journalist Terry Bell dies at 84
March 24, 2026 06:21Kevin DiCicco, creator of Air Bud character, dies at 63
March 21, 2026 12:59Writer-director of Brendon's likely final film mourns actor's passing
March 21, 2026 09:56Former FBI director Robert Mueller dies at 81
March 18, 2026 05:47Wayne Perkins, guitarist who nearly joined Rolling Stones, dies at 74
March 17, 2026 10:53Shigeaki Mori, Hiroshima hibakusha hugged by Obama, dies at 88
March 16, 2026 04:44Actress Judy Pace dies at 83
March 14, 2026 20:24COPE faces uncertain future after Lekota funeral, analyst warns
March 13, 2026 08:45Donald Liao, Hong Kong housing pioneer, dies at 96