See photos of notable figures across the D.C. area, including national figures, politicians, celebrities and local heroes, who died in 2026.
PHOTOS: 2026 local deaths of note
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Sonny Jurgensen, the Hall of Fame quarterback whose strong arm, keen wit and affable personality made him one of the most beloved figures in Washington football history, has died. He was 91.
FILE – Washington Redskins quarterback Sonny Jurgensen is shown in 1973.
(AP Photo)
Washington Redskins quarterback Sonny Jurgensen is shown in 1973. (AP Photo)
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