Famous People Who Died in January 2026
4 notable deaths · Average age 82
In January 2026, the world lost Bob Weir (78), Valentino Garavani (93) and Scott Adams (68), along with 1 other well-known figure. Below is every notable death this month in date order, with ages and causes where they were made public. For perspective, around 5,266,000 people died worldwide over the same 31 days, which you can watch happening on the live death counter.
Total
4
Youngest
68
Scott Adams
Oldest
93
Valentino Garavani
Every notable death in January 2026
10 Jan
78
Bob Weir
Founding member and guitarist of the Grateful Dead
Musicians · Underlying lung issues
13 Jan
68
Scott Adams
Creator of Dilbert comic strip
Arts & Culture · Prostate cancer
19 Jan
93
Valentino Garavani
Legendary fashion designer: Valentino
Arts & Culture
20 Jan
88
Rifaat al-Assad
Former Vice President of Syria, brother of Hafez al-Assad
World Leaders & Politicians
Frequently asked questions
Who died in January 2026?
4 well-known people died in January 2026, including Bob Weir (78), Valentino Garavani (93) and Scott Adams (68). The full list is above in date order.
Who was the youngest famous person to die in January 2026?
Scott Adams, aged 68, was the youngest on our January list. Creator of Dilbert comic strip.
What did famous people die of in January 2026?
Where a cause was made public, the most common was cancer (1 of 4). No cause was announced for 2. Families often keep the cause private, and we only list causes reported by reliable sources.