Deaths for the week ending 17 January 2026:
Sunday, 11 January 2026
Richard Codey, governor of New Jersey (D, 2004-06), after a brief illness, 79.
Marcus Gilbert, actor (British), of throat cancer, 67.
Dave Giusti, major leaguer (Pittsburgh Pirates), 86.
Tuesday, 13 January 2026
Scott Adams, cartoonist ("Dilbert"), of prostate cancer, 68.
Jason Lafreniere, major leaguer (Quebec Nordiques), cause not reported, 59.
Thursday, 15 January 2026
Ray Crone, major leaguer (Milwaukee Braves), 94.
Friday, 16 January 2026
Kianna Underwood, child actress (Fuchsia Glover on "Little Bill"), struck by a motorist while crossing the street, 33.
Saturday, 17 January 2026
Roger Allers, film director (The Lion King), cause not reported, 76.
Chet Brooks, NFL football player (San Francisco 49ers), of cancer, 60. His death was reported on 17 January, with no DOD given.
Phil Goyette, NHL hockey player (Montreal Canadiens), 92.
Wilbur Wood, major leaguer (Boston Red Sox), 84.
Weekly Obituaries Roundup