Who died in January 2026

Canadian-American actress and screenwriter known for her versatile performances in comedy and drama, and for receiving multiple prestigious awards

Italian fashion designer and businessperson who founded the luxury fashion house Valentino S.p.A. and was known for his haute couture, retro pieces, and celebrity collaborations

American pioneer of the civil rights movement who, at 15, refused to give up her bus seat in segregated Montgomery

Swiss writer and ufologist who popularized the ancient astronaut hypothesis through best-selling books like 'Chariots of the Gods?'

American musician, composer, singer, songwriter, and guitarist, best known as a founding member of the legendary Grateful Dead

American actor and comedian known for diverse roles in films like The Thing and Space Jam, and TV series including Punky Brewster and The Sinbad Show

Hungarian filmmaker and anarchist known for pioneering slow cinema with stark black-and-white visuals and existential themes, notably with his influential film Sátántangó

Austrian-British Holocaust survivor, memoirist, photographer, and writer who tirelessly shared her family's experiences to educate the world about the Holocaust

American actor famous for his extensive work as a child star in the "Our Gang" film series between 1933 and 1939