Former Mohun Bagan President Swapan Sadhan Bose, popularly known as Tutu Babu, died at 79 after suffering a cardiac arrest. A major figure in Indian football administration for over three decades, Bose helped steer the club toward modern partnerships, including bringing in foreign players and strengthening corporate ties. Kolkata’s football community is mourning his passing.
Donald Gibb, best known for playing Ogre in Revenge of the Nerds, has died at 71. Reports say he passed away in Texas after health complications. His son confirmed Gibb was at home with family when he died. Beyond Ogre, Gibb also appeared in films including Stripes and Conan the Barbarian.
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Jennifer Harmon, known for playing Cathy on Agnes Nixon’s One Life to Live and for her lead role in How to Survive a Marriage, has died at 82. Her family announced she passed away on May 9. Harmon worked on One Life to Live from 1976 to 1978 and earned a Daytime Emmy nomination during that run.
Popular Malayalam actor Santhosh Nair has died following a road accident in Pathanamthitta. His car reportedly collided with a lorry, and he later suffered a heart attack during treatment, according to reports. Nair began acting in 1982 and went on to appear in over 100 films, known for playing a wide range of roles.
Hollywood actor and former football player Beau Starr, who portrayed Sheriff Ben Meeker in Halloween 4 and Halloween 5 and Henry Hill’s father in Goodfellas, has died at 81 in Vancouver of natural causes. His brother confirmed his passing on April 24, after a career that began on the field with the New York Jets and later shifted to screen roles.
Dindayal Gupta, founder and chairman emeritus of Dollar Industries Limited, died on Saturday at 88 due to age-related ailments. He founded the hosiery company in 1972 and grew it from humble beginnings into a major apparel manufacturer, reaching revenues above Rs 1,700 crore. Gupta is survived by his wife, four sons, and grandchildren.
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Country outlaw legend David Allan Coe has died at 86, leaving behind a rebellious persona, prison-fueled storytelling, and a career that reshaped country music. Known for hits like “Take This Job and Shove It,” Coe also became part of controversy with a death-row claim and helped pioneer an all-girl backup band. He died after a period of declining health.
Outlaw country legend David Allan Coe has died at 86, but the real story lives in his family. His children, including Tyler Mahan Coe, Tanya Coe, and Shelli Coe, have built their own careers with far less of the controversy that shaped their father’s public image. Tyler’s podcast “Cocaine & Rhinestones” adds a more grounded look at his legacy.
Country music legend David Allan Coe has died at 86. Known for outlaw country anthems like “You Never Even Called Me by My Name,” he built a nearly six-decade career defined by rebellion and repeated controversy. As a key figure in the outlaw country movement, Coe’s music and legacy continue to influence country artists and listeners.
Nedra Talley Ross, the last surviving founding member of the 1960s girl-group The Ronettes, has died at 80. Her daughter and the group’s social media confirmed the news. Known for helping shape modern pop’s sound, Ross was part of the legacy behind hits like “Be My Baby,” one of the era’s biggest chart-toppers.
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Legendary photojournalist Raghu Rai has died at 83 on April 26, 2026. Leaders and public figures remembered him for photojournalism that, in their words, captured the “soul of India.” Over decades, Rai built an unmatched archive documenting the country’s social, political, and cultural evolution, leaving a lasting visual record.
Renowned photographer Raghu Rai, who passed away at 83, was confirmed by his family through Instagram. Born in 1942, he began his career in 1962 and became chief photographer for The Statesman by 1965. Over decades, Rai produced work spanning more than 18 books and earned major honours including the Padma Shri and international awards.
Gurbax Singh Grewal, the former Indian men’s hockey player and a bronze medal winner with the 1968 Mexico City squad, has died at 84. He passed away on Friday evening in Zirakpur near Chandigarh, reportedly after a heart attack. Grewal’s Olympic achievement remains a defining chapter in India’s hockey history.
Former undivided Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Nadendla Bhaskar Rao died in Hyderabad at 90, where he was undergoing treatment for age-related ailments. He served briefly as Chief Minister in 1984 after a coup against N T Rama Rao, later holding roles as MLA, minister, and MP. Leaders across politics extended condolences.
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