Notable Deaths in 2026

Michael Tilson Thomas conducting the USC Symphony at Bovard Hall, at his alma mater USC, Oct. 5, 2009. | Lawrence K. Ho/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images A look back at the esteemed personalities who left us this year, who touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity. By CBSNews.com senior producer David Morgan. The Associated Press contributed to this gallery. For conductor and composer Michael Tilson Thomas (Dec. …