Obituary

Swiss author Erich von Daeniken, who popularised ancient‑alien theories, dies at 90

Representatives of Swiss author Erich von Daeniken announced his death on his website on Jan 11, 2026.

Actors Lee Jung-jae, Jung Woo-sung and film community bid final farewell to veteran actor Ahn Sung-ki

epa12637255 Actors Chung Woo-sung (R) and Lee Jung-jae (L) carry the portrait of late film star Ahn Sung-ki and the Geumgwan Order of Cultural Merit posthumously conferred on him by the government, respectively, during a funeral for him at Myeongdong Cathedral in Seoul, South Korea, 09 January 2026. Ahn, one of the country's most beloved actors, died at age 74 on 05 January, after collapsing while choking on food at his home on 30 December 2025. EPA/YONHAP SOUTH KOREA OUT

Bob Weir, Grateful Dead co-founder and rhythm guitarist, dead at 78

Bob Weir poses at the red carpet during the 67th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California, U.S., February 2, 2025. REUTERS/Daniel Cole

Veteran Singapore Hokkien singer David Chia dies at 73

David Chia's wake is held at Blk 428 Hougang Ave 6.

Spurs mourn death of ‘legendary’ former striker Martin Chivers

Britain Soccer Football - Tottenham Hotspur v Manchester United - Premier League - White Hart Lane - 14/5/17 Former Tottenham player Martin Chivers during the ceremony after the game Reuters / Dylan Martinez Livepic

CIA turncoat Aldrich Ames, who helped the Soviets, dies at 84

Former senior Central Intelligence Agency office Aldrich Hazen Ames is led from US Federal Courthouse in Alexandria, 22 February 1994, after being arraigned on charges of spying for the former Soviet Union. Aldrich Ames, the Central Intelligence Agency spy who was sentenced to life in prison for selling secrets to Moscow, costing the lives of a dozen double agents, died January 5 in custody, US authorities said.
He was 84, according to the Bureau of Prisons. (Photo by LUKE FRAZZA / AFP)

Veteran South Korean actor Ahn Sung-ki dies at 74

This picture taken on October 6, 2021 shows South Korean actor Ahn Sung-ki posing on the red carpet during the opening ceremony of the 26th Busan International Film Festival in Busan. Veteran South Korean actor Ahn Sung-ki, who appeared in more than 170 films over nearly seven decades, died on January 5, 2026, local media reported. He was 74.

Trailblazing female jockey Diane Crump dies aged 77

Ms Diane Crump, who in 1969 became the first woman to ride professionally in the Kentucky Derby, died on Jan 1 aged 77.

PM Wong, SM Lee send condolences to Bangladesh on death of former leader Khaleda Zia

Mourners gather to pay their respects to Bangladesh’s former prime minister Khaleda Zia on Dec 31, 2025.

Hong Kong actor and action choreographer Yuen Cheung Yan dies at 69

Yuen Cheung Yan played a mysterious beggar in the movie Kung Fu Hustle (2004).

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