Prominent figures and King Harald V pass away in summer 2026
The summer of 2026 has seen the passing of several prominent figures across music, film, and royalty. Among the notable losses are British singer Lauren Bennett, known for her work on the LMFAO hit ‘Party Rock Anthem’, who died at age 36.
Victor Willis, the voice of the disco group Village People and co-author of hits such as ‘Y.M.C.A.’, has also passed away at age 74. His widow reported that he had been battling primary liver cancer with metastasis.
In European royalty, Norway has lost King Harald V. Other notable deaths reported include figures such as Dolly Parton, Bonnie Tyler, Sam Neill, and various influential Spanish and Catalan cultural icons including Juan Tamariz and Joan Roca.
Entities
Harald V · Lauren Bennett · Norway · Victor Willis · Village People
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 4 SOURCES] Victor Willis's widow stated he suffered from primary liver cancer with metastasis. www.eldia.es · www.diariodemallorca.es · www.farodevigo.es · www.laopinioncoruna.es
- [● 4 SOURCES] British singer Lauren Bennett died at the age of 36. www.eldia.es · www.diariodemallorca.es · www.farodevigo.es · www.laopinioncoruna.es
- [● 4 SOURCES] King Harald V of Norway has passed away. www.eldia.es · www.diariodemallorca.es · www.farodevigo.es · www.laopinioncoruna.es
- [● 4 SOURCES] Village People singer Victor Willis died at age 74. www.eldia.es · www.diariodemallorca.es · www.farodevigo.es · www.laopinioncoruna.es