The following notable deaths occurred in 2026. Names are reported under the date of death, in alphabetical order. A typical entry reports information in the following sequence: Name, age, country of citizenship at birth, subsequent nationality (if applicable), what subject was noted for, cause of death (if known), and a reference. == May == === 5 === === 4 === Carlos Garaikoetxea, 87, Spanish politician, lehendakari (1979–1985), heart attack. Stein Erik Hagen, 69, Norwegian conglomerate i…