Paul Chemla : 1944 – 2025
We are saddened to learn of the passing of Paul Chemla, a major and unforgettable figure in French and international bridge. Born in Tunis in[...]
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Bogdan Marina
It is with profound sadness that the World Bridge Federation learned of the passing of Bogdan Marina. Bogdan’s presence at WBF Championships was marked by[...]
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Brent Manley
On December 22 our dear friend Brent Manley passed away. For many years, Brent has served as the chief editor of the World Bridge Federation[...]
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Georgia Heth 1956 – 2023
The WBF is deeply saddened to learn of the death of Georgia Heth on 26 December. Georgia was elected to the WBF Executive Council in[...]
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Hiroyuki Hosoda
The World Bridge Federation is saddened to hear of the death of Hiroyuki Hosoda. He had been Chairman of the Japan Contract Bridge League for[...]
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Jafet Ólafsson (1951 – 2023)
It is with great sorrow that we note the death of Jafet Ólafsson, past President of the Icelandic Bridge Federation. Jafet had served as President[...]
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Jacek ROMANSKI : 1950 – 2023
It is always sad to hear of the death of a great player … Jacek Romanski led the field as a World Senior Grand Master.[...]
read moreStan Subeck 1949 – 2023
It was with great sorrow that we heard today of the death of Stan Subeck . It was extremely sudden and unexpected; he was on[...]
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Eric Kokish 1947 – 2023
A memorial site for Eric, www.erickokishmemorial.ca has been set up by the family, and they are inviting people who knew him to share stories and[...]
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Branka Grgurić
With great sorrow, we write to honor the memory of Branka Grgurić, a woman who was not only a dedicated and talented individual but also[...]
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Dan Morse 1938 – 2023
We are so sorry to hear of the unexpected and sudden death of Dan Morse following recent surgery. Dan served as a delegate on the[...]
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John Wignall: 1932 – 2023
The WBF is greatly saddened to hear of the recent death of John Wignall John was a member of the WBF Executive Council from 1986[...]
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Pietro Forquet 1925 – 2023
We are sad to hear of the death of Pietro Forquet, the renowned bridge player, a few days ago. The star of the Blue Team[...]
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Denis Howard 1932—2023
The WBF is saddened to hear of the death of Past President, Denis Howard. He died peacefully surrounded by his family on 15th January, aged[...]
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Eddie Kantar : 1932 – 2022
Tributes poured in from around the world following the death of the legendary player and writer just before the end of the World Bridge Team[...]
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Sue Picus – 1948 – 2021
We are very saddened to learn of the death today of Sue Picus, WBF Women’s World Grand Master and a well known and respected player[...]
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Patrick Grenthe 1949 – 2021
I was very sad to hear of the death of Patrick Grenthe, one of those few people who seem able to manage various careers at[...]
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Grattan Endicott 1924 – 2021
The World Bridge Federation is saddened to hear that Grattan Endicott died peacefully on 25th April aged 97 years. He is described as loving father,[...]
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David Birman : 1948 – 2020
The Bridge Family mourns the loss of David Birman and bows down to his memory.[...]
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Gianni Bertotto (1945-2020)
It seems a time for sadness, as we heard last night that our friend and colleague, Gianni Bertotto, died suddenly and unexpectedly last night.[...]
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