Deaths in the 2020s

Jiang Zemin

1926–2022 (age 96)

Yangtze Estuary

Jiang Zemin was the President of China and General Secretary of the Communist Party who led China through crucial econom...

Harlind Libbrecht

1959–2025 (age 66)

Spain

Libertad Aurora

1934–2024 (age 90)

Basque Country

A miner whose labor contributed to the industrial heritage of the Basque Country.

José María Sánchez Silva

1951–2025 (age 74)

Mallorca

Diego Gómez

1936–2021 (age 85)

Málaga

Diego Gómez Cabrera (1936 – 3 March 2021) was a Spanish journalist, actor, editor, television presenter and broadcast...

Javier Reverte

1944–2020 (age 76)

Madrid

An accomplished writer whose literary works captivated readers with depth and insight.

Jota Mayúscula

1971–2020 (age 49)

Madrid

Manuel Gallardo

1935–2020 (age 85)

Madrid

A talented actor whose performances brought characters to life on stage and screen.

Harold G. Chaffee

1926–2020 (age 94)

Madrid

Harold George Chaffee (June 6, 1926 – October 6, 2020) was an American college football player and coach.

Víctor Agramunt

1938–2025 (age 87)

Madrid

A distinguished actor whose career enriched Madrid's entertainment and cultural landscape.

Federico Bahamontes

1928–2023 (age 95)

Toledo

Federico Martín Bahamontes, born Alejandro Martín Bahamontes (Spanish: [feðeˈɾiko maɾˈtim ba(a)ˈmontes]; 9 July ...

José Rivera "Riverita"

1947–2021 (age 74)

Barbate

José Rivera "Riverita" Pérez (24 February 1947 ― 21 January 2021) was a Spanish bullfighter.

Sardar Muhammad Aslam

1947–2020 (age 73)

Castellón de la Plana

Sardar Muhammad Aslam (Urdu: سردار محمد اسلم) (10 March 1947 – 20 July 2020) was a Pakistani jurist,

Bernardo Álvarez Afonso

1949–2025 (age 76)

Cathedral of La Laguna

Bernardo Álvarez Afonso (29 July 1949 – 25 November 2025) was a Spanish prelate of the Roman Catholic Church who serv...

Manfred Helfrecht

1936–2020 (age 84)

Tenerife

Enrique San Francisco

1955–2021 (age 66)

Colmenar Viejo

Rogelio Enrique San Francisco Cobo (10 March 1955 – 1 March 2021), better known as Quique San Francisco, was a Spanish...

Merche Mar

1947–2025 (age 78)

Montjuïc Cemetery

Merche Mar was a vedette whose performances and talent made her an iconic figure in entertainment.

Marta Ferrusola Lladós

1935–2024 (age 89)

Montjuïc Cemetery

Marta Ferrusola i Lladós (28 June 1935 – 8 July 2024) was a Spanish Catalan businesswoman, political figure, wife of ...

Silvia Tortosa

1947–2024 (age 77)

Montjuïc Cemetery

Silvia Eulalia Tortosa López (8 March 1947 – 23 March 2024) was a Spanish actress.

Guillermo Fernández Vara

1958–2025 (age 67)

Olivenza

Guillermo Fernández Vara (6 October 1958 – 5 October 2025) was a Spanish politician and coroner who served as Preside...

Pablo Milanés

1943–2022 (age 79)

Las Rozas de Madrid

Pablo Milanés Arias (24 February 1943 – 22 November 2022) was a Cuban guitar player and singer.

Julián Revuelta

1949–2024 (age 75)

Polanco

Julián Revuelta was a Spanish composer from Polanco.

Julio Martínez Calzón

1938–2023 (age 85)

Pozuelo de Alarcón

Julio Martínez Calzón was a Spanish teacher from Pozuelo de Alarcón.

Juan Carlos Navarro Asín

1983–2024 (age 41)

Ejea de los Caballeros

Juan Carlos Navarro Asín was a Spanish sport shooter from Ejea de los Caballeros.

Antonio Escohotado

1941–2021 (age 80)

Santa Agnès de Corona

Antonio Escohotado Espinosa (5 July 1941 – 21 November 2021), commonly called Antonio Escohotado, was a Spanish philos...

Pablo Costilludo

1954–2024 (age 70)

Consuegra

María Fernanda D'Ocón

1931–2022 (age 91)

La Almudena Cemetery

María Fernanda D'Ocón was a Spanish actor.

Berta Riaza

1927–2022 (age 95)

La Almudena Cemetery

Berta Riaza Gómez (27 July 1927 – 24 July 2022) was a Spanish actress.

Matilde Vilariño

1921–2021 (age 100)

La Almudena Cemetery

Matilde Vilariño was a Spanish voice actor.

Carlos Marín

1968–2021 (age 53)

La Almudena Cemetery

Carlos Marín Menchero (13 October 1968 – 19 December 2021) was a Spanish baritone and a member of the classical cross...

Carles Romeu Müller

1948–2021 (age 73)

La Almudena Cemetery

Carlos Romeu Müller (17 May 1948 – 24 July 2021), better known as Romeu, was a Spanish graphic humorist.

Pachín

1938–2021 (age 83)

La Almudena Cemetery

Enrique Pérez Díaz (28 December 1938 – 10 February 2021), known as Pachín, was a Spanish football defender and mana...

Tomás Llorens Serra

1936–2021 (age 85)

La Almudena Cemetery

Tomás Llorens i Serra (born 4 October 1936 in Almassora, Valencian Community, Spain, died 10 June 2021 in Dénia, Marin...

Antonio Calpe

1940–2021 (age 81)

La Almudena Cemetery

Antonio Calpe Hernández (4 February 1940 – 7 April 2021) was a Spanish professional footballer who played as a defend...

Stefan Arczyński

1916–2022 (age 106)

Oropesa

Stefan Arczyński (31 July 1916 – 28 August 2022) was a Polish photographer and veteran of World War II.

José Alberto Martín-Toledano Suárez

1963–2024 (age 61)

Malagón

José Alberto Martín-Toledano Suárez (26 February 1963 – 6 April 2024) was a Spanish lawyer and politician.

Pilar Sanjurjo Carro

1942–2022 (age 80)

Sada

Arístides Humberto Ávila Alonso

1946–2023 (age 77)

Viana do Bolo

Galician physician dedicated to healthcare and community service.

Honorat Ros i Pardo

1940–2023 (age 83)

la Vall d'Alcalà

Ricardo Miravet Toutain

1930–2024 (age 94)

La Todolella

Spanish composer from La Todolella.

Josep Antoni Comes Ballester

1930–2022 (age 92)

Pedreguer

Catholic priest from Pedreguer.

Damián Iguacén Borau

1916–2020 (age 104)

Holy Cathedral Church of the Transfiguration of the Lord

Damián Iguacén Borau (12 February 1916 – 24 November 2020) was a Spanish bishop of the Roman Catholic Church.

Antonio Ángel Algora Hernando

1940–2020 (age 80)

Cathedral of Ciudad Real

Antonio Ángel Algora Hernando (2 October 1940 – 15 October 2020) was a Spanish prelate of the Catholic Church who ser...

Rafael Comella Pons

1929–2020 (age 91)

Canyamars

Rosendo Tello

1931–2024 (age 93)

Torrero Cemetery

Spanish teacher from Torrero Cemetery.

José Emilio García Gómez

1942–2024 (age 82)

Cementerio de Santa Lastenia, Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Marisa Paredes

1946–2024 (age 78)

San Isidro Cemetery

María Luisa Paredes Bartolomé (3 April 1946 – 17 December 2024), known professionally as Marisa Paredes, was a Spani...

Infanta Pilar, Duchess of Badajoz

1936–2020 (age 84)

San Isidro Cemetery

Infanta Pilar, Duchess of Badajoz, Viscountess of La Torre (Spanish: María del Pilar Alfonsa Juana Victoria Luisa Ignac...

Luis Eduardo Aute

1943–2020 (age 77)

San Justo Cemetery

Luis Eduardo Aute Gutiérrez (13 September 1943 – 4 April 2020) was a Spanish musician, singer, composer, and film dir...

Tico Medina

1934–2021 (age 87)

Cementerio de San José