Who died on this day today?
Famous People Who Died on Today’s Date
- #1 George Albert Boulenger. Tuesday, October 19, 1858 – Tuesday, November 23, 1937.
- #2 Roald Dahl. Wednesday, September 13, 1916 – Friday, November 23, 1990.
- #3 André Malraux.
- #4 William III of the Netherlands.
- #5 Jagadish Chandra Bose.
- #6 E. A. Wallis Budge.
Who died in 2021 in sports?
Deaths
| Player | Pos | Date of Death |
|---|---|---|
| Colt Brennan | QB | 5/11/2021 |
| Roger Brown | DT | 9/17/2021 |
| Warren Bryant | T | 10/10/2021 |
| Jerry Burns | Coach | 5/12/2021 |
Which famous sportsman died recently?
Kobe Bryant — NBA Hall of Famer The NBA Hall of Famer died Jan. 26 in a helicopter crash with his 13-year-old daughter Gianna and seven others.
What NFL player died?
24. In 1971, the Detroit Lions’ Chuck Hughes had a heart attack and died. It remains the only death of a player during a game. In the NFL’s more than 100 year history, Lions WR Chuck Hughes remains the only NFL player to die during a game.
What athletes have died in 2020?
Notable sports deaths in 2020
- David Stern. David Stern, the commissioner who transformed the NBA from a financially troubled fringe league to a global and cultural powerhouse, died on Jan 1.
- Don Larsen.
- Sam Wyche.
- Rocky Johnson.
- Kobe Bryant.
- Chris Doleman.
- Willie Wood.
- Tony Fernandez.
What sports have people died?
Here are the 5 most deadly sports in the world.
- Base Jumping. Deaths per 100,000 population: 43.17. Odds of dying: 1 in 2,317.
- Swimming. Deaths per 100,000 population: 1.77.
- Cycling. Deaths per 100,000 population: 1.08.
- Running. Deaths per 100,000 population: 1.03.
- Skydiving. Deaths per 100,000 population: 0.99.
What NBA players are dead?
Deaths of active players with individually notable careers
| Name | Age | Cause of Death |
|---|---|---|
| Ricky Berry | 24 | suicide by gunshot |
| Len Bias | 22 | heart attack, related to cocaine use |
| Haris Brkić | 26 | homicide by gunshot |
| Gilbert Bulawan | 29 | heart enlargement (collapsed during practice) |
What former NFL player died today?
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Former NFL player Keith McCants was found dead Thursday at his home in Florida after a suspected drug overdose, investigators said.