Celebrities And Legends Who Died This Morning

17 Celebrities Who Died in January 2026 – Honoring Their Legacies
In this tribute, we honor 17 remarkable individuals who passed away in January 2026.
From musicians and actors to civil rights heroes and sports legends, these lives left a lasting impact on the world.
Their stories deserve to be remembered.
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John Forté (50) – Grammy-nominated musician, member of The Fugees family
Marcus Gilbert (67) – British actor (Army of Darkness, Rambo III)
Lina Bernardi (87) – Italian cinema legend
Igor Zolotovitskiy (64) – Russian actor (Taxi Blues)
Cheung-Yan Yuen (69) – Martial arts choreographer (Tai Chi Master)
Gregory de Polnay (82) – British actor (Mansfield Park, Doctor Who)
Claudette Colvin (86) – Civil rights icon who preceded Rosa Parks
Prashant Tamang (43) – Indian Idol winner and Nepali superstar
Derek Martin (92) – EastEnders legend
Manolo Villaverde (91) – Cuban-American actor (¿Qué Pasa, USA?)
John Cunningham (94) – Broadway legend and film actor
Tom Cherones (86) – Seinfeld director (87 episodes)
Elsje de Wijn (82) – Dutch actress and singer
Isabel Veloso (19) – Brazilian cancer warrior and influencer
Thierry Steimetz (42) – French footballer
Elle Simone (49) – Celebrity chef (America’s Test Kitchen)
Bob Pulford (89) – Hockey Hall of Famer, 4× Stanley Cup champion

These were not just celebrities — they were artists, pioneers, fighters, and heroes whose legacies continue to inspire.
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Rest in peace.
Gone, but never forgotten.

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