Brian Doherty (1968-2026) Writer, journalist, author. Brian Doherty was born in Queens, New York, and died in Sausalito, California. He wrote for The Times, The Washington Post and The Wall Street Journal, the Los Angeles Times, Mother Jones, Spin, National Review, the Weekly Standard, and the San Francisco Chronicle .
Len Deighton (1929-2026) Writer, novelist. Len Deighton was born in London, England, and died in Guernsey, Channel Islands.
Edward L. Deci (1942-2026) Psychologist. Edward L. Deci was born in Palmyra, New York, and died in Rochester, New York.
DéLana R. A. Dameron (1985-2025) Writer, poet, novelist. DéLana R. A. Dameron was born in Anderson, South Carolina, and died in Columbia, South Carolina.
Jack Daniels (1933-2025) Exercise physiologist, running coach, author. Jack Daniels was born in Detroit, Michigan, and died in Cortland, New York.
Marilyn Diamond (1944-2025) Author. Marilyn Diamond was born in Washington, District of Columbia, and died in Roanoke, Virginia. She lived for a time in Westchester County, New York.
Ken Dryden (1947-2025) Professional hockey player, memoirist. Ken Dryden was born in Hamilton, Ontario, and died in Toronto, Ontario. He received a bachelor’s degree in history from Cornell University.
Louis Diaz (1946-2025) DEA Agent, author. Louis Diaz was born in Brooklyn, New York, and died in Costa Mesa, California.
Peter David (1956-2025) Comic book writer, novelist. Peter David was born in Fort Meade, Maryland, and died in Patchogue, New York.
Millicent Dillon (1925-2025) Novelist, short-story writer. Millicent Dillon was born in New York City and died in Daly City, California. She was a five-time winner of the O. Henry Award.