Gonzague Saint Bris

French journalist and writer (1948-2017).

Born January 26th, 1948 in Loches.

Died August 8th, 2017 at 69 years old in Saint-Hymer (single-vehicle accident). ^[ref]

Bernard Panafieu

Catholic cardinal (1931-2017).

Born January 26th, 1931 in Châtellerault.

Died November 12th, 2017 at 86 years old in Carpentras (Parkinson's disease). ^[ref]

Izak van der Merwe

South african tennis player.

Born January 26th, 1984 (age 42 years) in Johannesburg.

René Etiemble

French academic (1909–2002).

Born January 26th, 1909 in Mayenne.

Died January 7th, 2002 at 92 years old in Dreux.

Vladimir Pilguy

Ukrainian footballer.

Born January 26th, 1948 (age 78 years) in Dnipro.

Samira Rocha

Brazilian handball player.

Born January 26th, 1989 (age 37 years) in Recife.

Conny Aerts

Belgian astronomer and astrophysicist.

Born January 26th, 1966 (age 60 years) in Brasschaat.

Gerard Francisco Timoner III

Filipino priest.

Born January 26th, 1968 (age 58 years) in Daet.

Bernhard Minetti

German actor (1905-1998).

Born January 26th, 1905 in Kiel.

Died October 12th, 1998 at 93 years old in Berlin.

Sven-Åke Lundbäck

Swedish cross-country skier.

Born January 26th, 1948 (age 78 years) in Kalix Municipality.