Deaths in December 2020

The following is a list of deaths that should be noted in December 2020. For deaths that should be noted before the month that the world is in, please see "Months". Individuals listed must have notability. Names under each date are noted in the order of the alphabet by last name or pseudonym. Deaths of non-humans are noted here also if it is worth noting.

Each listing of a death must have a source. If no reference is included, the death notice will be removed. The following are the requirements of adding a name to the list in its order: name, age, where they came from, what the person is known for, cause of death (if known) and a source.

December

1
Norman Abramson, 88, American engineer and computer scientist.
Miguel Algarín, 79, Puerto Rican historian and writer, co-founder of the Nuyorican Poets Cafe. 
George Ross Anderson Jr., 91, American politician and lawyer, member of the South Carolina House of Representatives (1955–1956) and Judge of the U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina (1980–2016).
Hasna Begum, 85, Bangladeshi philosopher, editor (Bioethics) and feminist, COVID-19. 
Abhay Bharadwaj, 66, Ugandan-born Indian politician, lawyer and activist, member of the Law Commission (2016–2018) and MP (since 2020), COVID-19.
June Rose Bellamy, 88, Burmese aristocrat and socialite, First Lady (1976–1977).
Jean Cottard, 94, French fencer and fencing master, member of the French Federation of Fencing (since 1988).
Arturo Diaconale, 75, Italian journalist (Il Giornale), sport manager (S.S. Lazio) and politician, member of the RAI Administrative Council (2015–2018), cancer.
Luciano Guerzoni, 82, Italian politician, Deputy (1983–1992, 1994–1996).
Juan Hormaechea, 81, Spanish politician, Mayor of Santander (1977–1987) and President of Cantabria (1987–1990, 1991–1995).
Maria Itkina, 88, Russian Olympic runner (1956, 1960, 1964) and European Athletics champion (1954, 1958, 1962).
Nina Ivanova, 86, Russian actress (Once There Was a Girl, Spring on Zarechnaya Street, There Is Such a Lad).
Hugh Keays-Byrne, 73, English-Australian actor (Mad Max: Fury Road, Stone, Mad Max).
Brian Kerr, Baron Kerr of Tonaghmore, 72, British politician and lawyer, Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland (2004–2009) and Justice of the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom (2009–2020).
Li Guanxing, 80, Chinese nuclear material engineer, member of the Chinese Academy of Engineering (since 1999).
Eduardo Lourenço, 97, Portuguese professor, philosopher and writer.
Mohammad Maleki, 87, Iranian academic, historian and political activist, Chancellor of the University of Tehran (1979), problems caused by cancer and diabetes.
Denis Menke, 80, American baseball player (Milwaukee / Atlanta Braves, Houston Astros, Cincinnati Reds).
Bill Palmer, 70, American businessman, co-founder of Applebee's, pancreatic cancer.
Thomas Morrow Reavley, 99, American politician and lawyer, Texas Secretary of State (1955–1957) and Judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit (since 1979).
Arnie Robinson, 72, American athlete, Olympic bronze medalist (1972) and champion (1976).
Erlend Rian, 79, Norwegian editor (Bladet Tromsø) and politician, Mayor of Tromsø (1980–1990).
Tommy Sandt, 69, American baseball player (Oakland Athletics) and coach (Pittsburgh Pirates, Miami Marlins, Colorado Rockies), World Series champion (1997).
Hanna Stadnik, 91, Polish military personnel (Warsaw Uprising) and activist, Acting Chairman of World Association of Home Army Soldiers (2020), heart attack.
Henri Teissier, 91, French-Algerian Roman Catholic prelate, Archbishop of Algiers (1988–2008), problems caused by multiple strokes.
Walter E. Williams, 84, American economist, libertarianism political commentator and academic.
Sol Tolchinsky, 91, Canadian Olympic basketball player (1948), problems caused by COVID-19.

2
Mohamed Abarhoun, 31, Moroccan footballer (Moghreb Tétouan, Moreirense, national team), stomach cancer.
Warren Berlinger, 83, American actor (The Joey Bishop Show, The Cannonball Run, The World According to Garp).
Frank Carney, 82, American businessman, co-founder of Pizza Hut, pneumonia.
Richard Corben, 80, American Hall of Fame illustrator (Bat Out of Hell) and comic book artist (Den, Rip in Time), Grand Prix winner (2018), problems caused by heart surgery.
Bronisław Dankowski, 76, Polish politician and trade union activist, member of Sejm (1997–2005).
Koba Davitashvili, 49, Georgian politician and activist, co-founder of the United National Movement and  MP (1999–2016), problems caused by ankylosing spondylitis.
Valéry Giscard d'Estaing, 94, French politician, Minister of the Economy and Finance (1962–1966, 1969–1974), Mayor of Chamalières (1967–1974) and President (1974–1981), COVID-19.
Franco Giraldi, 89, Italian movie director (Seven Guns for the MacGregors, Sugar Colt, Up the MacGregors!) and screenwriter, problems caused by COVID-19.
Kazuo Hiramatsu, 73, Japanese accountant and academic, President of the Kwansei Gakuin University (2002–2008).
Zafarullah Khan Jamali, 76, Pakistani politician and businessman, Chief Minister of Balochistan (1988, 1996–1997) and Prime Minister (2002–2004), heart attack.
Rafer Johnson, 86, American athlete and actor (The Sins of Rachel Cade, None but the Brave, Licence to Kill), Olympic silver medalist (1956) and champion (1960), problems caused by a stroke.
Alfred Kucharczyk, 83, Polish Olympic gymnast (1960, 1964).
Karin Lindberg, 91, Swedish gymnast, Olympic champion (1952).
Aldo Moser, 86, Italian racing cyclist, COVID-19.
Pat Patterson, 79, Canadian-American Hall of Fame professional wrestler (WWE, AWA), cancer.
Boris Plotnikov, 71, Soviet-born Russian actor (The Ascent, The Cold Summer of 1953, Heart of a Dog), COVID-19.
Karim Salman, 55, Iraqi footballer (national team) and manager (Al-Talaba, Al-Karkh), COVID-19.
Pamela Tiffin, 78, American actress (One, Two, Three, Harper, Summer and Smoke) and model.
Bernard Vogler, 85, French historian and academic.

3
Janne Andersson, 77, Swedish television news anchor (TV4), esophageal cancer.
Giuseppe Dalla Torre, 77, Italian lawyer and educator, Rector of the Libera Università Maria SS. Assunta (1991–2014), COVID-19.
Bill Fitsell, 97, Canadian sports journalist (The Kingston Whig-Standard, The Lindsay Post) and historian (Original Hockey Hall of Fame), co-founder of the SIHR.
Maria Fyfe, 82, Scottish activist and politician, MP (1987–2001).
André Gagnon, 84, Canadian composer and conductor, problems caused by Lewy body dementia.
Dharampal Gulati, 97, Indian businessman and philanthropist, CEO of MDH (since 1959), Padma Bhushan recipient (2019), cardiac arrest caused by multiple organ failure.
Kaj Ikast, 84, Danish politician, Minister of Transport (1990–1993) and MP (1993–2005).
Adil Ismayilov, 63, Azerbaijani lawyer, jurist, and investigator, COVID-19.
Jutta Lampe, 82, German actress (Sisters, or the Balance of Happiness, Marianne and Juliane, The Distant Land).
Alison Lurie, 94, American novelist (Foreign Affairs, The War Between the Tates) and academic, Pulitzer Prize winner (1984).
Ron Mathewson, 76, Scottish jazz double bassist and guitarist, COVID-19.
Albert Salvadó, 69, Andorran writer and industrial engineer, leukaemia.
Betsy Wade, 91, American journalist (The New York Times), colon cancer.

4
Eduardo Cesti, 78, Peruvian actor (La mujer de Lorenzo, Fire on the Amazon), problems caused by diabetes.
Mihăilă Cofar, 73, Romanian political activist (1990 Târgu Mureș ethnic clashes). (death announced on this date)
Peter DiFronzo, 87, American mobster, COVID-19.
Larry Dixon, 78, American politician, member of the Alabama House of Representatives (1978–1982) and State Senate (1983–2011).
Ole Espersen, 85, Danish politician, MP (1973–1994) and Minister of Justice (1981–1982).
Gérard Gourgue, 95, Haitian politician and human rights activist, member of the National Council of Government (1986), 1988 presidential candidate.
Cliff Green, 85, Australian screenwriter (Picnic at Hanging Rock, Break of Day, Summerfield).
Narinder Singh Kapany, 94, Indian-American physicist, creator of fiber optics.
Marie Rút Křížková, 84, Czech literary historian and poet, Charter 77 spokesperson.
David Lander, 73, American actor (Laverne & Shirley, Who Framed Roger Rabbit, Will the Real Jerry Lewis Please Sit Down), problems caused by multiple sclerosis.
François Leterrier, 91, French movie director (A King Without Distraction, Slices of Life) and actor (A Man Escaped).
Antonín J. Liehm, 96, Czech writer, publisher (Lettre International) and translator.
Larry Mavety, 78, Canadian ice hockey player (Los Angeles Sharks, Philadelphia Blazers), coach (Belleville Bulls) and executive (OHL).
Alexander Nikolayevich Mikhailov, 69, Russian politician, MP (1993–2000, since 2018) and Governor of Kursk Oblast (2000–2018).
James Odongo, 89, Ugandan Roman Catholic prelate, Archbishop of Tororo (1999–2007).
Huba Rozsnyai, 77, Hungarian Olympic sprinter (1964).
Anatoly Samoilenko, 82, Ukrainian mathematician, Director of the NASU Institute of Mathematics (since 1988) and member of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine (since 1995).
Suhaila Seddiqi, 71, Afghan politician and feminist writer, Minister of Public Health (2001–2004), problems caused by Alzheimer's disease.
Dineshwar Sharma, 66, Indian police officer and politician, Director of the Intelligence Bureau (2015–2017) and Administrator of Lakshadweep (since 2019), lung disease.
Anand Singh, 72, Indian-born Fijian politician and lawyer, member of the House of Representatives and Attorney General (1999–2000) and Senator (2001–2006).
Kinuko Tanida, 81, Japanese volleyball player, Olympic champion (1964), cerebral hemorrhage.
Ferenc Tóth, 69, Hungarian businessman and politician, MP (1998–2014), COVID-19.
Weston E. Vivian, 96, Canadian-born American engineer and politician, member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Michigan's 2nd congressional district (1965–1967).

5
Peter Alliss, 89, English Hall of Fame golfer and commentator, British PGA champion (1957, 1962, 1965).
Pierre Bernard, 86, French politician, Mayor of Trébas (1970–2001) and Deputy (1980–1993).
Mickaël Bethe-Selassié, 69, Ethiopian-born French sculptor.
Belinda Bozzoli, South African politician, MP (since 2014), cancer.
Robert Castel, 87, Algerian-born French actor (The Tall Blond Man with One Black Shoe, Two Men in Town, Je suis timide mais je me soigne) and comedian.
Dolf de Vries, 83, Dutch actor (Turkish Delight, Soldier of Orange, Black Book) and writer.
John Harvey, 82, Australian racing driver, Bathurst 1000 winner (1983), lung cancer.
Ron Irwin, 84, Canadian politician, MP (1980–1984, 1993–1997), Minister of Crown–Indigenous Relations (1993–1997) and Ambassador to Ireland (1998–2001).
Henryk Kukier, 90, Polish Olympic boxer (1952, 1956, 1960), European Amateur champion (1953).
Sherbaz Khan Mazari, 90, Pakistani politician, MP (1970–1977) and Leader of the Opposition (1975–1977).
Ildikó Pécsi, 80, Hungarian actress (Tales of a Long Journey, A Strange Role, Just like Home) and politician, MP (1994–1998).
Viktor Ponedelnik, 83, Russian footballer (Rostov, SKA Rostov-on-Don, Soviet Union national team) and manager.
Martin Sandoval, 56, American politician, member of the Illinois Senate (2003–2020), COVID-19.
Xu Shousheng, 67, Chinese politician, Governor of Gansu (2007–2010) and Hunan (2010–2013).
Wojciech Zabłocki, 89, Polish architect (Silesian Insurgents' Monument, Syrian Presidential Palace) and fencer, Olympic silver (1956, 1960) and bronze (1964) medalist, co-founder of the Art of the Olympians.

6
Dejan Dabović, 76, Montenegrin water polo player, Olympic champion (1968).
Muslihan DS, 74, Indonesian army officer and politician, Regent of Rejang Lebong (1994–1999) and North Bengkulu (2001–2006), COVID-19.
T. B. Ekanayake, 66, Sri Lankan politician, MP (since 1994).
Jaromír Kohlíček, 67, Czech politician, MP (1998–2004) and MEP (2004–2014, 2016–2019).
László Kuncz, 63, Hungarian water polo player, Olympic bronze medalist (1980).
Li Ligong, 95, Chinese politician, member of the Central Committee (1982–1992), delegate to the National People's Congress (1988–1998) and CCP Party Chief of Shanxi (1983–1991).
Adam Marcinkowski, 77, Polish historian and educator, Rector of Kazimierz Wielki University in Bydgoszcz (2002–2006).
Soedardjat Nataatmadja, 82, Indonesian politician and Army general, Regent of Bogor (1983–1988), Vice Governor of Irian Jaya (1989–1993) and MP (1997–1999).
Klaus Ofczarek, 81, Austrian actor (Klimt, North Face) and opera singer.
Dennis Ralston, 78, American Hall of Fame tennis player, Davis Cup winner (1963, 1972), cancer.
Džej Ramadanovski, 56, Serbian pop-folk singer, heart attack.
Neil Robbins, 91, Australian Olympic steeplechase runner (1956).
Paul Sarbanes, 87, American politician, member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Maryland's 4th and 3rd congressional district (1971–1977) and U.S. Senator (1977–2007), heart failure.
Jack Scarbath, 90, American Hall of Fame football player (Washington Redskins, Pittsburgh Steelers, Maryland Terrapins), congestive heart failure.
Tabaré Vázquez, 80, Uruguayan politician, Intendant of Montevideo (1990–1994), President (2005–2010, 2015–2020) and President pro tempore of UNASUR (2015–2016), lung cancer.
Senta Wengraf, 96, Austrian actress (Two Times Lotte, Voices of Spring, Sissi – The Young Empress).
Ali-Asghar Zarei, 64, Iranian military officer and politician, MP (2008–2016).

7
Fred Akers, 82, American football coach (Texas Longhorns, Wyoming Cowboys, Purdue Boilermakers).
Dick Allen, 78, American baseball player (Philadelphia Phillies, Los Angeles Dodgers, Chicago White Sox), cancer.
Akito Arima, 90, Japanese nuclear physicist (Interacting boson model) and politician, MP (1998–2004).
Tihomir Arsić, 63, Serbian actor (The Promising Boy, Great Transport, Battle of Kosovo).
Natalie Desselle-Reid, 53, American actress (B.A.P.S., Eve, Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella), colon cancer.
Pumza Dyantyi, 72, South African politician and anti-apartheid activist, Eastern Cape MPL (2014–2019) and MP (since 2019).
Clem Eischen, 93, American Olympic middle-distance runner (1948).
Phyllis Eisenstein, 74, American science fiction writer (Born to Exile, Sorcerer's Son, The Crystal Palace) and academic, stroke caused by COVID-19.
Eduardo Galvão, 58, Brazilian actor (Porto dos Milagres, O Beijo do Vampiro, Bom Sucesso), COVID-19.
Aleksandr Gordon, 88, Russian actor (The Killers) and filmmaker (There Will Be No Leave Today).
İrfan Gürpınar, 77, Turkish politician, Minister of Tourism (1995–1996), COVID-19.
Walter Hooper, 89, American literary editor (C. S. Lewis, Owen Barfield) and writer (The Dark Tower), stroke caused by COVID-19.
Masao Komatsu, 78, Japanese actor (Kaiju funsen–Daigoro tai Goriasu, Pink Lady no Katsudō Daishashin, Journey to the Shore) and comedian, liver cancer.
Katarzyna Łaniewska, 87, Polish actress (Nikodem Dyzma, Klan, Czterdziestolatek) and political activist.
Marilyn Lewis, 89, American politician, member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives (1979–1982).
Lidia Menapace, 96, Italian resistance fighter and politician, Senator (2006–2008), COVID-19.
Roger Moret, 71, Puerto Rican baseball player (Boston Red Sox, Atlanta Braves, Texas Rangers), cancer.
Arthur Newman, 96, American movie producer (Cool Hand Luke), businessman and politician, member of the Rancho Mirange City Council (1993–1998) and brother of Paul Newman, problems caused by sepsis.
Vadim Petrov, 88, Czech composer and pianist.
Janusz Sanocki, 66, Polish politician and journalist, Mayor of Nysa (1998–2001) and Deputy (2015–2019), COVID-19.
Doug Scott, 79, English mountaineer and philanthropist, brain cancer and lymphoma.
Malcolm Simpson, 87, New Zealand Olympic cyclist (1952).
Ildegarda Taffra, 86, Italian Olympic cross-country skier (1952, 1956), COVID-19.
Tasiman, Indonesian politician, Regent of Pati (2001–2011), COVID-19.
Howard Wales, 77, American rock jazz keyboardist ("Truckin'"), cerebral hemorrhage.
Chuck Yeager, 97, American Hall of Fame Air Force general and pilot, first person to pass the speed of sound.

8
Harold Budd, 84, American avant-garde composer and poet, COVID-19.
Tony Curcillo, 89, American football player (Ohio State Buckeyes, Chicago Cardinals, Hamilton Tiger Cats), problems caused by COVID-19.
Aslanbek Fidarov, 47, Ukrainian Olympic wrestler (1996), COVID-19.
Goo Kennedy, 71, American basketball player (San Antonio Spurs, Spirits of St. Louis, Houston Rockets).
Klaus Pagh, 85, Danish actor (Soldaterkammerater rykker ud, Me and the Mafia) and movie director (Sunstroke at the Beach Resort), problems caused by Alzheimer's disease.
Raffaele Pinto, 75, Italian rally driver, European Rally champion (1972).
Alejandro Sabella, 66, Argentine footballer (River Plate, Estudiantes) and manager (national team), heart failure caused by a virus.
Yevgeny Shaposhnikov, 78, Russian military officer and politician, Commander-in-Chief of the Air Force (1990–1991), Minister of Defence (1991–1992) and Secretary of the SCRF (1993), COVID-19.
Kurt Stettler, 88, Swiss footballer (Basell, Luzern, national team), COVID-19.
Gerard Stokes, 65, New Zealand rugby league player (Workington Town, national team) and coach (Canterbury Bulls), brain cancer. (death announced on this date)
Sudjati, 66, Indonesian politician, Regent of Bulungan (since 2016), COVID-19.
Roberto Ulloa, 96, Argentine politician, Governor of Salta (1977–1983, 1991–1995), Deputy (1985–1991) and Senator (1996–2001), problems caused by pneumonia.
Ralph K. Winter Jr., 85, American politician and lawyer, Judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit (since 1981) and of FISCR (2003–2010), esophageal cancer.
Wang Yupu, 64, Chinese businessman and politician, member of the Chinese Academy of Engineering (since 2007), Chairman of Sinopec (2015–2017), and  Minister of Emergency Management (since 2018).

9
V. J. Chitra, 28, Indian actress (Mannan Magal, Chinna Papa Periya Papa, Pandian Stores), model and television news anchor, suicide by hanging.
Osvaldo Cochrane Filho, 87, Brazilian Olympic water polo player (1964).
Vyacheslav Ezepov, 79, Soviet-Russian actor (Express on Fire, Battle of Moscow, Stalingrad), People's Artist of the RSFSR (1989) and Ukraine (2004).
Gordon Forbes, 86, South African tennis player, French Open winner (1955), COVID-19.
Dick Hinch, 71, American politician and businessman, member (since 2008) and speaker (since 2020) of the New Hampshire House of Representatives, COVID-19.
Raymond Hunter, 86, Northern Irish cricketer (Irish national team) and rugby player (Irish national team, British and Irish Lions).
Vyacheslav Kebich, 84, Belarusian politician, Prime Minister (1991–1994), COVID-19.
Phil Linz, 81, American baseball player (New York Yankees, New York Mets).
Mungo Wentworth MacCallum, 78, Australian journalist (The Australian, The Sydney Morning Herald) and political commentator (The Drum), problems caused by throat and prostate cancer.
Sean Malone, 50, American progressive metal bassist (Cynic, Gordian Knot, Aghora). (death announced on this date)
Marc Meneau, 77, French chef.
Alex Olmedo, 84, Peruvian-American Hall of Fame tennis player, Australian Open and Wimbledon (1959) winner, cardiac arrest caused by cancer.
Ray Perkins, 79, American football player (Baltimore Colts) and coach (New York Giants, Tampa Bay Buccaneers), heart disease.
Paolo Rossi, 64, Italian footballer (Lanerossi Vicenza, Juventus, national team), world champion (1982), cardiopulmonary arrest caused by lung cancer.
Soufis Subri, Indonesian politician, Vice-Mayor of Probolinggo (since 2019), COVID-19.
Valeriu Turea, 69, Moldovan politician and journalist, Ambassador to Portugal (2010–2015).
Mohammad Yazdi, 89, Iranian Islamic cleric and politician, MP (1980–1988), Chief Justice (1989–1999) and Chairman of the Assembly of Experts (2015–2016), stomach cancer.
Chowdhury Kamal Ibne Yusuf, 80, Bangladeshi politician, MP (1991–2006), Minister of Disaster Management (2001–2006) and Food (2004–2006), COVID-19.

10
Wallace Barnes, 94, American politician and businessman, member of the Connecticut Senate (1959–1971).
Brandon Bernard, 40, American convicted murderer, execution by lethal injection.
Rafael Ramón Conde Alfonzo, 77, Venezuelan Roman Catholic prelate, Bishop of Maracay (2008–2009) and Margarita (1999–2008), pancreatic cancer.
Don Marion Davis, 103, American child actor (The Star Boarder, Down on the Farm, Percy). 
Astad Deboo, 73, Indian dancer and choreographer, Padma Shri recipient (2007), subdural haematoma caused by a fall.
Billy DeMars, 95, American baseball player (St. Louis Browns) and coach (Philadelphia Phillies, Cincinnati Reds).
Dudu Duswara, 69, Indonesian politician and lawyer, Justice of Supreme Court (since 2011), COVID-19.
Tom Lister Jr., 62, American actor (Friday, The Fifth Element, Zootopia) and professional wrestler (WWE), cardiac arrest caused by COVID-19.
Juan Pérez-Giménez, 79, American politician and lawyer, U.S. District Court for the District of Puerto Rico (since 1979).
Ram Lal Rahi, 68, Indian politician, MP (1977–1984, 1989–1996) and Minister of State for Home Affairs (1991–1996).
José Mario Ruiz Navas, 90, Ecuadorian Roman Catholic prelate, Bishop of Latacunga (1968–1989) and Archbishop of Portoviejo (1989–2007).
Joseph Safra, 82, Syrian-Lebanese-Brazilian businessman, founder of Banco Safra.
Iman Budhi Santosa, 72, Indonesian novelist and poet, heart attack.
Andrzej Skowroński, 67, Polish Olympic rower (1980).
Dame Barbara Windsor, 83, English actress (EastEnders, Carry On, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang), problems caused by Alzheimer's disease.
Hasu Yajnik, 82, Indian writer and critic, COVID-19.

11
Kenneth Alwyn, 95, English conductor (BBC Radio 2, London Symphony Orchestra) and composer (Friday Night Is Music Night), Fellow of the Royal Academy of Music (since 2000).
Carlos Calvo, 67, Argentine actor (Locos por la música, Los Hijos de López, Adiós, Roberto) and comedian, problems caused by multiple strokes.
Per Carlsen, 72, Danish politician, Ambassador to Lithuania (1997–2001), Russia and Belarus (2005–2010) and Latvia (2010–2015). (death announced on this date)
Gotthilf Fischer 92, German choral conductor (Fischer-Chöre).
James Flynn, 86, New Zealand intelligence researcher (Flynn effect) and writer.
Nikolai Ivanov, 77, Russian actor (The Red Tent, The Love of Mankind, Battle of Moscow).
Đurđa Ivezić, 84, Croatian actress (H-8, Back of the Medal, The Magician's Hat), COVID-19.
Kim Ki-duk, 59, South Korean filmmaker (The Isle, Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter... and Spring, 3-Iron), problems caused by COVID-19.
Malik, 72, Belgian comic book artist (Cupidon), injuries caused by a house fire.
Carol Sutton, 76, American actress (Steel Magnolias, The Pelican Brief, Monster's Ball), problems caused by COVID-19.
Charlotte Tillar Schexnayder, 96, American politician, member of the Arkansas House of Representatives (1985–1999).
Mongkol Na Songkhla, 79, Thai politician, Minister of Public Health (2006–2008), cancer.
Andrzej Tomaszewicz, 77, Polish historian, Solidarity activist and politician, Senator (1989–1991).
Irena Veisaitė, 92, Lithuanian Holocaust survivor, theatre scholar and human rights activist, President of the Open Society Foundations, COVID-19.

12
James Atwell, 74, British Anglican priest, Dean of St Edmundsbury (2000–2006) and Winchester (2006–2016).
Bird Averitt, 68, American basketball player (San Antonio Spurs, Kentucky Colonels, Buffalo Braves), ABA champion (1975).
Claude Castonguay, 91, Canadian politician, educator and businessman, Quebec MNA (1970–1973) and Senator (1990–1992).
Nicolas Chumachenco, 76, Polish-born Spanish-German violinist (Queen Sofía Chamber Orchestra).
Escurinho, 90, Brazilian footballer (Villa Nova, Fluminense, national team), multiple organ failure caused by Alzheimer's disease.
Valentin Gaft, 85, Russian actor (Hello, I'm Your Aunt!, Say a Word for the Poor Hussar, Forgotten Melody for a Flute), People's Artist of Russia (1984).
Alfonso Gagliano, 78, Italian-born Canadian politician, MP (1984–2002),  Minister of Labour (1996–1997) and Public Works and Government Services (1997–2002).
Victor Gnanapragasam, 80, Sri Lankan Roman Catholic prelate, Vicar Apostolic of Quetta (since 2001), heart attack.
Terry Kay, 82, American writer (To Dance with the White Dog), liver cancer.
U. A. Khader, 85, Burmese-born Indian novelist (Chandrika), President of the PKSS (since 2016).
John le Carré, 89, British author (Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, The Night Manager, The Little Drummer Girl), pneumonia.
Motjeka Madisha, 25, South African footballer (Highlands Park, Mamelodi Sundowns, national team), car crash.
Jerzy Mikułowski Pomorski, 83, Polish sociologist, rector of the Kraków University of Economics (1990–1996).
Ferruccio Pisoni, 84, Italian politician, Deputy (1968–1983).
Charley Pride, 86, American Hall of Fame country gospel singer ("Kiss an Angel Good Mornin'", "Is Anybody Goin' to San Antone"). guitarist and baseball player (Memphis Red Sox), problems caused by COVID-19.
Ann Reinking, 71, American choreographer and actress (Chicago, Fosse, Annie), Tony winner (1997).
Jack Steinberger, 99, German-born American physicist (muon neutrino), Nobel Prize winner (1988).
Fikre Selassie Wogderess, 75, Ethiopian politician and convicted war criminal, Prime Minister (1987–1989), problems caused by diabetes.
Ruhollah Zam, 42, Iranian activist (2017–2018 Iranian protests) and journalist (Telegram), execution by hanging.

13
Fiorenzo Alfieri, 77, Italian politician and educator, member of the Turin City Council (1995–2000), COVID-19.
Otto Barić, 87, Austrian-born Croatian footballer (Lokomotiva Zagreb) and manager (Rapid Wien, national team), COVID-19.
Robert Bloxom, 83, American politician, member of the House of Delegates (1978–2004) and Virginia Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry (2005–2010).
Jorge Bruni, 79, Uruguayan politician and lawyer, Minister of the Interior (2009–2010).
Greg Burdine, 61, American politician, member of the Alabama House of Representatives (2010–2014).
Carlos Eduardo Cadoca, 80, Brazilian politician and lawyer, Pernambuco MLA (1995–1999) and Deputy (1999–2019), problems caused by COVID-19.
Jimmy Collins, 74, American basketball player (Chicago Bulls, Carolina Cougars) and coach (UIC), problems caused by heart surgery.
Ambrose Mandvulo Dlamini, 52, Swazi businessman and politician, Prime Minister (since 2018), COVID-19.
Nur Hossain Kasemi, 75, Bangladeshi Islamic scholar and politician, co-chair of Al-Haiatul Ulya (since 2020),  Secretary General of Jamiat Ulema (since 2015) and Hefazat (since 2020), respiratory failure.
Catie Lazarus, 44, American comedian, writer, and podcaster (Employee of the Month), breast cancer.
Shahid Mahmood, 81, Pakistani cricketer (national team).
Minoru Makihara, 90, English-born Japanese business executive, CEO (1992–1998) and Chairman of the Mitsubishi Corporation (1998–2004), heart failure. 
Jimmy McLane, 90, American Hall of Fame swimmer, Olympic champion (1948, 1952) and silver medalist (1948).
Leith Mullings, 75, Jamaican-born American anthropologist and writer, co-founder of the Black Radical Congress and President of the American Anthropological Association (2011–2013), cancer.
Radhika Ranjan Pramanick, 87, Indian politician, MP (1989–2004).
Sal Rocca, 74, Italian-born American politician and real estate developer, member of the Michigan House of Representatives (1975–1980, 1983–1994, 2001–2004), COVID-19.
Barry Sonshine, 72, Canadian Olympic equestrian (1968).
Paul Wass, 95, American politician, member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives (1977–1990).

14
Herman Asaribab, 56, Indonesian army officer, Commander of Cendrawasih (2019–2020) and Tanjungpura (2019) and Deputy Chief of Staff (since 2020).
Mamye BaCote, 81, American politician, member of the Virginia House of Delegates (2004–2016).
Paul M. Cook, 96, American businessman, founder of Raychem.
Eric Freeman, 76, Australian cricketer (South Australia, national team), heart attack.
Segundo Galicia Sánchez, 82, Peruvian-Mexican academic and sociologist.
Gérard Houllier, 73, French footballer and manager (Paris Saint-Germain, Liverpool, national team), problems caused by heart surgery. 
Huang Zongying, 95, Chinese actress (Rhapsody of Happiness, Crows and Sparrows, Women Side by Side) and writer.
Earl Hutto, 94, American politician, member of the Florida House of Representatives (1972–1976) and U.S. House of Representatives from Florida's 1st congressional district (1979–1995).
Piotr Machalica, 65, Polish actor (Hero of the Year, Dekalog: Nine, A Short Film About Love), COVID-19.
Richard Laird, 81, American politician, member of the Alabama House of Representatives (1978–2014), COVID-19.
Michael F. Land, 78, British neurobiologist.
Moshe Mendelbaum, 87, Israeli economist, Governor of the Bank of Israel (1982–1986).
Roddam Narasimha, 87, Indian aerospace engineer and fluid dynamicist, Director of the NAL (1984–1993) and Chairman of the JNCASR (2000–2014), cerebral hemorrhage.
Jack Page, 70, American politician, member of the Alabama House of Representatives (1993–2010), COVID-19.
Paulo César dos Santos, 68, Brazilian pop rock singer and percussionist (Roupa Nova), cardiopulmonary arrest and multiple organ failure caused by COVID-19.
Günter Sawitzki, 88, German footballer (VfB Stuttgart, national team).
Hanna Stankówna, 82, Polish actress (The Real End of the Great War, Lokis, The Third Part of the Night).
José María de la Torre Martín, 68, Mexican Roman Catholic prelate, Bishop of Aguascalientes (since 2008), COVID-19.
Totilas, 20, Dutch dressage horse, world championship winner (2010), colic.
Seppo Vainio, 83, Finnish Olympic ice hockey player (1960).
Marcelo Veiga, 56, Brazilian footballer (Santos, Internacional) and manager (Bragantino), problems caused by COVID-19.
Tarcisius Gervazio Ziyaye, 71, Malawian Roman Catholic prelate, Archbishop of Lilongwe (since 2001).

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Ungku Abdul Aziz, 98, English-born Malaysian economist, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Malaya (1968–1988).
Anthony Casso, 78, American mobster (Lucchese crime family), COVID-19.
Sudhir Chakraborty, 86, Indian anthropologist and essayist, heart attack.
Frank Christopherson Jr., 93, American politician and businessman, member of the Wisconsin State Assembly (1959–1961) and State Senate (1963–1967).
Manuel Costas, 78, Spanish footballer (Sevilla, Recreativo de Huelva).
Donald Fowler, 85, American politician and political scientist, National Chair of the Democratic National Committee (1995–1997), leukemia.
Paul Nihill, 81, British race walker, Olympic silver medalist (1964) and European Athletics champion (1969), COVID-19.
Milomir Odović, 65, Bosnian footballer (Željezničar, Linz) and manager (Slavija Sarajevo), cancer.
Zoltan Sabo, 48, Serbian-Hungarian footballer (Vojvodina, Cement Beočin) and manager (Radnički Sombor), problems caused by pulmonary embolism.
Bruce Seals, 67, American basketball player (Seattle SuperSonics, Utah Stars).
Petro Slobodyan, 67, Soviet-Ukrainian footballer (Dynamo Kyiv, USSR national team) and manager (Obolon Kyiv).

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Yaakov Agmon, 91, Israeli journalist (Rimon), theater producer and director (Habima Theatre), founder of the Beit Lessin Theater, problems caused by COVID-19.
Ian Armstrong, 83, Australian politician, New South Wales MP (1981–2007) and Deputy Premier (1993–1995). (death announced on this date)
Waldemaro Bartolozzi, 93, Italian Giro d'Italia racing cyclist (1956).
William Beaty Boyd, 97, American academic administrator, President of Central Michigan University (1968–1975) and University of Oregon (1975–1980).
Emil Cadkin, 100, American composer (The Big Fix, The Killer Shrews).
Caroline Cellier, 75, French actress (This Man Must Die, L'emmerdeur, A Thousand Billion Dollars).
Flavio Cotti, 81, Swiss politician, member of the Federal Council (1986–1999) and President (1991, 1998), COVID-19.
Marcus D'Amico, 65, German-born British actor (Superman II, Full Metal Jacket, The Long Weekend (O' Despair)).
Feng Duan, 97, Chinese physicist and politician, member of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (since 1980) and delegate to the National People's Congress (1983–1994).
Tesfaye Gessesse, 83, Ethiopian theatre actor and director, General Director of the Hager Fikir Theatre (1974–1975).
Jean Graetz, 90, American civil rights activist, lung cancer.
Bill Holm, 95, American art historian and writer.
Peter Yariyok Jatau, 89, Nigerian Roman Catholic prelate, Archbishop of Kaduna (1975–2007).
Joseph Kyeong Kap-ryong, 90, South Korean Roman Catholic prelate, Bishop of Daejeon (1984–2005).
Leticia Lee, 56, Hong Kong politician and activist, COVID-19.
Rosaly Papadopol, 64, Brazilian actress (Night Angels, Bellini and the Sphinx), lymphoma.
Kálmán Sóvári, 79, Hungarian footballer (Újpesti Dózsa, national team).
Wacław Szybalski, 99, Polish-American biotechnologist and oncologist, discovered the Szybalski's rule.
Lorenzo Taliaferro, 28, American football player (Baltimore Ravens), heart attack.
Stephen Tjephe, 65, Burmese Roman Catholic prelate, Bishop of Loikaw (since 2015).
Adela de Torrebiarte, 71, Guatemalan politician, Minister of the Interior (2007–2008), President of the National Football Federation (2016–2017) and Deputy (since 2020), lung cancer. 
Renê Weber, 59, Brazilian football player (Vitória de Guimarães, national team) and manager (Caxias), COVID-19.

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Namat Abdullah, 74, Malaysian footballer (Penang, national team), stomach cancer.
Franck Balandier, 68, French writer.
Jeremy Bulloch, 75, English actor (Star Wars, The Spy Who Loved Me, Mary, Queen of Scots), problems caused by Parkinson's disease.
Pierre Buyoya, 71, Burundian politician, President (1987–1993, 1996–2003), COVID-19.
Jeff Clayton, 66, American jazz saxophonist (The Clayton Brothers, Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra), problems caused by kidney cancer.
Stanley Cowell, 79, American jazz pianist and educator, co-founder of Strata-East Records, problems caused by hypovolemic shock.
Alfred Farrar, 99, American Army Air Force personnel, member of the Tuskegee Airmen.
Enrico Ferri, 78, Italian lawyer and politician, Minister of Public Works (1988–1989), Deputy (1992–1994) and MEP (1989–2004).
Maciej Grubski, 52, Polish politician and wrestler, Senator (2007–2019), COVID-19.
Jacó Roberto Hilgert, 94, Brazilian Roman Catholic prelate, Bishop of Cruz Alta (1976–2002), cardiopulmonary arrest.
Hennadiy Kernes, 61, Ukrainian politician, Mayor of Kharkiv (since 2010), kidney failure caused by COVID-19.
Leif Mills, 84, British trade unionist and politician, General-Secretary of the BIFU (1972–1996) and President of the Trades Union Congress (1995), problems caused by vascular dementia.
Lorraine Monk, 98, Canadian photographer.
Benny Napoleon, 65, American police officer (DPD), lawyer and politician, Sheriff of Wayne County, Michigan (since 2009), problems caused by COVID-19.
Ignaz Puschnik, 86, Austrian footballer (Kapfenberger, national team).
Giovanni Sacco, 77, Italian footballer (Juventus, Atalanta, Reggiana), COVID-19.
R. N. Shetty, 92, Indian businessman and philanthropist, heart attack.
Satya Deo Singh, 75, Indian politician, MP (1991–1998), cardiac arrest caused by COVID-19.
Saufatu Sopoanga, 68, Tuvaluan politician, Prime Minister (2002–2004). (death announced on this date)
Bill Sveinson, 74, Canadian poker player and politician, Saskatchewan MLA (1982–1986).
Pelle Svensson, 77, Swedish wrestler and lawyer, Olympic silver medalist (1964), cancer.

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Roger Berlind, 90, American banker (Lehman Brothers) and theatre producer (Amadeus, The Book of Mormon, Guys and Dolls), multi-Tony winner, cardiopulmonary arrest.
Charlie Brooker, 88, Canadian ice hockey player (Berlin Dutchmen), Olympic bronze medalist (1956).
Bill Bullard Jr., 77, American politician, member of the Michigan House of Representatives (1983–1996) and State Senate (1996–2002), problems caused by COVID-19 and cancer.
William J. Castagna, 96, American politician and lawyer, Judge of the U.S. District Court Judge for the Middle District of Florida (since 1979).
Joan Dougherty, 93, Canadian politician, Quebec MLA (1981–1987), COVID-19.
Han Grijzenhout, 87, Dutch football manager (Cercle Brugge, Eendracht Aalst, K.A.A. Gent).
Armin Hofmann, 100, Swiss graphic designer.
Michael Jeffery, 83, Australian Army general and politician, Governor of Western Australia (1993–2000) and Governor-General (2003–2008).
Eddie Lee Jackson, 71, American politician and educator, member of the Illinois House of Representatives (2009–2017), COVID-19.
Peter Lamont, 91, British art director and production designer (Goldfinger, Aliens, Titanic), Oscar winner (1998).
Michał Marusik, 69, Polish politician, MEP (2014–2019) and Leader of the Congress of the New Right (2015–2017).
Rahah Noah, 87, Malaysian socialite, Spouse of the Deputy Prime Minister (1957–1970) and of the Prime Minister (1970–1976), mother of Najib Razak.
John Obiero Nyagarama, 74, Kenyan politician, Governor of Nyamira County (since 2013), respiratory failure caused by COVID-19.
Peter Takeo Okada, 79, Japanese Roman Catholic prelate, Archbishop of Tokyo (2000–2017).
José Vicente Rangel, 91, Venezuelan politician and journalist, Minister of Foreign Affairs (1999–2001) and Defense (2001–2002) and Vice President (2002–2007), cardiac arrest.
Òscar Ribas Reig, 84, Andorran politician, Prime Minister (1982–1984, 1990–1994).
Jerry Relph, 76, American politician and businessman, member of the Minnesota Senate (since 2017), problems caused by COVID-19.
Ray Rogers, 89, American politician and businessman, member of the Mississippi House of Representatives (1984–2020).
Aristóteles Sandoval, 46, Mexican politician, Governor of Jalisco (2013–2018), shot.
Tim Severin, 80, British explorer, historian and writer.
Valentin Shurchanov, 73, Russian politician and journalist, Deputy (1999–2003, since 2007), COVID-19.
Sun Weiben, 92, Chinese politician, Communist Party Secretary of Liaoning (1982–1985) and Heilongjiang (1985–1994).
William Winter, 97, American lawyer and politician, member of the Mississippi House of Representatives (1947–1959), Lieutenant Governor of Mississippi (1972–1976) and Governor (1980–1984).
Yazid Zerhouni, 83, Tunisian-born Algerian politician, Minister of the Interior (1999–2010) and Deputy Prime Minister (2010–2012).

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Shirley Abrahamson, 87, American politician and lawyer, Chief Justice (1996–2015) and Justice (1976–2019) of the Wisconsin Supreme Court, pancreatic cancer.
Per Alsing, 60, Swedish rock drummer (Roxette).
John Ahern, 86, American politician, member of the Washington House of Representatives (2001–2009, 2011–2013).
Anthony Birley, 83, British ancient historian and archaeologist (Vindolanda), lung cancer.
Mile Bogović, 81, Croatian Roman Catholic prelate, Bishop of Gospić-Senj (2000–2016), COVID-19.
David Giler, 77, American screenwriter (The Parallax View, The Money Pit) and movie producer (Alien), cancer.
Kirunda Kivejinja, 85, Ugandan politician, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of East African Community Affairs (since 2016), COVID-19.
Rosalind Knight, 87, English actress (Carry On, Friday Night Dinner, Gimme Gimme Gimme).
Sir Mekere Morauta, 74, Papua New Guinean politician and economist, Prime Minister (1999–2002).
Märta Norberg, 98, Swedish Olympic cross-country skier (1952).
Leo Panitch, 75, Canadian political philosopher and editor (Socialist Register), pneumonia caused by COVID-19 and multiple myeloma.
Maria Piątkowska, 89, Romanian-born Polish Olympic athlete (1952, 1960, 1964).
Hermina Pipinić, 92, Croatian actress (Square of Violence, La steppa, Old Surehand).
Eileen Pollock, 73, Northern Irish actress (Bread, Far and Away, Angela's Ashes).
Themie Thomai, 75, Albanian politician, Minister of Agriculture (1975–1989), COVID-19.
Alberto Valdés Jr., 70, Mexican equestrian, Olympic bronze medalist (1980).
Bram van der Vlugt, 86, Dutch actor (Pastorale 1943, Tropic of Emerald, Family), COVID-19.

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Samsuddin Ahmed, 75, Bangladeshi politician, MP (2001–2006), COVID-19.
Raymon Anning, 90, British police officer and politician, Commissioner of Police of Hong Kong (1985–1989).
Doug Anthony, 90, Australian politician, MP (1957–1984), Deputy Prime Minister (1971–1972, 1975–1983) and Leader of the National Party (1971–1984).
Anthony Banzi, 74, Tanzanian Roman Catholic prelate, Bishop of Tanga (since 1994).
Nicette Bruno, 87, Brazilian actress (Sétimo Sentido, Louco Amor, Perigosas Peruas), COVID-19.
Svatopluk Karásek, 78, Czech Evangelical priest, activist and politician, MP (2002–2006) and Charter 77 signer.
Gogi Kavtaradze, 80, Georgian actor (Don't Grieve, Melodies of Vera Quarter, Wounded Game) and filmmaker.
Delfino López Aparicio, 60, Mexican politician, Deputy (since 2018), COVID-19.
Inés Moreno, 88, Argentine actress (Behind a Long Wall).
Florencio Olvera Ochoa, 87, Mexican Roman Catholic prelate, Bishop of Cuernavaca (2002–2009).
Nasser Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, 72, Kuwaiti royal and politician, Minister of Defense (2017–2019).
Yvonne Sandberg-Fries, 70, Swedish politician, MP (1982–1996) and MEP (2003–2004).
Chad Stuart, 79, English pop rock singer-songwriter ("A Summer Song") and guitarist (Chad & Jeremy), pneumonia.
Romolo Tavoni, 94, Italian sports businessman.
Richard Vande Hoef, 95, American politician, member of the Iowa Senate (1981–1993) and State House of Representatives (1993–1999).
Ezra Vogel, 90, American scholar and japanologist (Japan as Number One: Lessons for America, Deng Xiaoping and the Transformation of China), problems caused by surgery.
Lee Wallace, 90, American actor (Batman, Private Benjamin, The Taking of Pelham One Two Three).
Dietrich Weise, 86, German football player (Neckarsulm) and manager (Eintracht Frankfurt, Egypt national team).
Ned Wynn, 79, American actor (The Absent-Minded Professor, Son of Flubber, Bikini Beach) and screenwriter, son of Keenan Wynn, problems caused by Parkinson's disease.

21
Frederik Batti Sorring, 65, Indonesian politician, Regent of North Toraja (2011–2016), COVID-19.
John Fitzpatrick, 74, Scottish footballer (Manchester United).
Ikenwoli Godfrey Emiko, 65, Nigerian traditional ruler, businessman and philanthropist, Olu of Warri (since 2015), problems caused by COVID-19.
Tadeusz Górczyk, 59, Polish politician and journalist, Deputy (1991–1993).
Kevin Greene, 58, American Hall of Fame football player (Pittsburgh Steelers, Los Angeles Rams) and coach (Green Bay Packers).
Hamish McLachlan, 53, Australian Olympic rower (1988), stockbroker and convicted fraudster.
K. T. Oslin, 78, American country singer-songwriter ("80's Ladies", "Do Ya", "I'll Always Come Back"), Grammy winner (1988, 1989).
Motilal Vora, 93, Indian politician, Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh (1985–1988, 1989), Minister of Health and Family Welfare (1988–1993), Governor of Uttar Pradesh (1993–1996) and MP (2002–2020), problems caused by COVID-19.
Sir Arnold Wolfendale, 93, British astronomer, President of the Royal Astronomical Society (1981–1983) and European Physical Society (1999–2001) and Astronomer Royal (1991–1995).

22
Joachim Bäse, 81, German footballer (Eintracht Braunschweig, West Germany national team).
Wojciech Borowik, 64, Polish politician and Solidarity activist, Deputy (1993–1997), COVID-19.
Claude Brasseur, 84, French actor (Bande à part, Such a Gorgeous Kid Like Me, A Simple Story).
Norma Cappagli, 81, Argentine model, Miss World winner (1960), hit by a bus.
Edmund M. Clarke, 75, American computer scientist (Model checking), member of the National Academy of Engineering (since 2005) and Turing Award winner (2007), COVID-19.
Ed Gomes, 84, American politician, member of the Connecticut State Senate (2005–2013, 2015–2019), injuries caused by a car crash.
Paul Loridant, 72, French politician, Mayor of Les Ulis (1977–2008) and Senator (1986–2004).
Ron Lurie, 79, American businessman and politician, Mayor of Las Vegas (1987–1991), problems caused by COVID-19 and blood cancer.
Muhammad Mustafa Mero, 79, Syrian politician, Prime Minister (2000–2003), COVID-19.
Ernst Schütz, 85, Austrian singer and actor (The Merry Wives of Windsor).
George Spriggs, 83, American baseball player (Pittsburgh Pirates, Kansas City Royals).
Özkan Sümer, 80, Turkish footballer (Trabzonspor) and manager (national team).
Stella Tennant, 50, British model.
Rubén Tierrablanca Gonzalez, 68, Mexican-born Turkish Roman Catholic prelate, Vicar Apostolic of Apostolic Vicariate of Istanbul (since 2016), COVID-19.
Tuck Tucker, 59, American animator (Hey Arnold!, Spongebob Squarepants, The Simpsons), television director and writer.
Antonio Vacca, 86, Italian Roman Catholic prelate, Bishop of Alghero-Bosa (1993–2006), throat cancer.

23
Arkady Andreasyan, 73, Armenian footballer (Ararat Yerevan, Soviet Union national team) and manager (Homenmen Beirut).
Irani Barbosa, 70, Brazilian politician, Deputy (1991–1995), COVID-19.
Charles Campion, 69, English food critic (The Times, The Independent, MasterChef).
John "Ecstasy" Fletcher, 56, American rapper (Whodini).
James E. Gunn, 97, American science fiction author (The Road to Science Fiction, Star Bridge, The Listeners).
Lyle Hanson, 85, American politician and educator, member of the North Dakota House of Representatives (1979–2012).
Issaka Assane Karanta, 75, Nigerien politician, Mayor of Niamey (1996–1999, 2010–2011) and Governor of Niamey Capital District (since 2018), COVID-19.
Pero Kvrgić, 93, Croatian actor (Ne daj se, Floki, All for Free, Nausikaya).
Lonnie Laffen, 62, American politician, member of the North Dakota Senate (2010–2018), heart attack.
Rebecca Luker, 59, American actress (Mary Poppins, Show Boat, Not Fade Away), problems caused by ALS.
Mićo Mićić, 64, Bosnian politician, Mayor of Bijeljina (since 2004), COVID-19.
Kay Purcell, 57, English actress (Emmerdale, Tracy Beaker Returns, Waterloo Road), liver cancer.
Frankie Randall, 59, American boxer WBC light welterweight champion (1994–1996).
Sugathakumari, 86, Indian poet, feminist writer and environmentalist (Save Silent Valley), Padma Shri recipient (2006), bronchopneumonia caused by COVID-19.
Leslie West, 75, American rock singer and guitarist (Mountain, West, Bruce and Laing, The Vagrants), heart attack.
Ron Widby, 75, American basketball and football player (Dallas Cowboys, Green Bay Packers), Super Bowl champion (1972).
Rika Zaraï, 82, Israeli singer-songwriter, problems caused by a stroke.

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Mouloud Achour, 76, Algerian journalist and academic, Chair of the Public Establishment of Television.
Mohamad Aziz, 80, Malaysian politician, Johor State MLA (1986–1999) and MP (1999–2013), kidney failure. 
Rosario Cordero, 54, Spanish politician, Mayor of Romangordo (since 2003) and President of the Province of Cáceres (since 2015), colorectal cancer.
John Edrich, 83, English cricketer (Surrey), blood cancer. (death announced on this date)
John Cremona, 102, Maltese politician and lawyer, Chief Justice (1971–1981).
Ivry Gitlis, 98, Israeli violinist.
Yehuda Henkin, 75, Israeli Orthodox rabbi and posek.
Thoriq Husler, 57, Indonesian politician, Regent of East Luwu (since 2016), COVID-19.
AKM Jahangir Hossain, 66, Bangladeshi politician, MP (1991–2008, since 2014) and Minister of Textiles and Jute (1998–2001), problems caused by COVID-19.
Milorad Janković, 80, Serbian footballer (Radnički Niš, Yugoslavia national team).
Aleksandar Ivoš, 89, Serbian footballer (Vojvodina, K. Beringen F.C., Yugoslavia national team).
William Magee, 81, American businessman, auctioneer and politician, member of the New York State Assembly (1991–2018).
B. J. Marsh, 80, American politician and lawyer, member of the Missouri House of Representatives (1989–1993, 2001–2009), problems caused by COVID-19.
Vincent Mhlanga, Swazi politician, Acting Prime Minister (2018), COVID-19.
Pir Noor Muhammad Shah Jeelani, 69, Pakistani politician, MNA (since 2013), COVID-19.
Benhur Salimbangon, 75, Filipino politician, member of the House of Representatives (2007–2019), cancer.
Mojmir Sepe, 90, Slovenian composer ("Brez besed", "Pridi, dala ti bom cvet", "The Earth is Dancing") and conductor.
Guy N. Smith, 81, British horror writer.
Davie Sneddon, 84, Scottish footballer (Kilmarnock, Preston North End, Raith Rovers).
Geoff Stephens, 86, English songwriter ("Sorry Suzanne", "Daughter of Darkness", "You Won't Find Another Fool Like Me") and record producer, Grammy winner (1967).
Siv Widerberg, 89, Swedish children's writer and journalist, member of the Swedish Academy for Children's Books.

25
Michael Alig, 54, American club promoter (Club Kids) and convicted murderer (Andre Melendez), heroin  overdose.
Djalma Bastos de Morais, 83, Brazilian politician and businessman, Minister of Communications (1993–1995) and President of CEMIG (1999–2015), problems caused by COVID-19.
Ivan Bogdan, 92, Ukrainian wrestler, Olympic (1960) and WWC champion (1958, 1961).
Soumaïla Cissé, 71, Malian politician, Minister of Finance (1993–2000) and MP (since 2013), COVID-19.
Shamsur Rahman Faruqi, 85, Indian poet and literary critic, problems caused by COVID-19.
Reginald Foster, 81, American Roman Catholic priest and Latinist, member of the Latin Letters Office (1970–2009).
Danny Hodge, 88, American Hall of Fame wrestler (NWA) and boxer, Olympic silver medalist (1956), problems caused by Alzheimer's disease.
Tomás Irribarra, 85, Chilean politician and lawyer, Deputy (1969–1973) and Mayor of Quirihue (1992–1996, 2008–2012).
Robin Jackman, 75, Indian-born English cricketer (Surrey, Rhodesia, national team).
K. C. Jones, 88, American Hall of Fame basketball player (Boston Celtics) and coach (San Diego Conquistadors, Washington Bullets), Olympic (1956) and NBA champion (1959–1966, 1984, 1986), problems caused by Alzheimer's disease.
Jamal Khwaja, 94, Indian philosopher and politician, MP (1957–1962).
Martin Lambie-Nairn, 75, English graphic designer (BBC, Channel 4).
Barry Lopez, 75, American nature writer (Arctic Dreams) and essayist, problems caused by prostate cancer.
Anil Nedumangad, 48, Indian actor (Janaadhipan, Ayyappanum Koshiyum, Paapam Cheyyathavar Kalleriyatte) and television news anchor, drowned.
Jaan Rääts, 88, Estonian composer (Dangerous Games, A Time to Live and a Time to Love).
Tony Rice, 69, American bluegrass singer-songwriter ("Manzanita", "Church Street Blues", "Still Inside") and guitarist, Grammy winner (1983), heart attack.
Barbara Rose, 84, American art historian, journalist (Art International) and screenwriter (North Star: Mark di Suvero), problems caused by breast cancer.
Maksim Tsyhalka, 37, Belarusian footballer (Dinamo-Juni Minsk, Dinamo Minsk, national team).

26
Milka Babović, 92, Croatian sprinter, hurdler and journalist (Narodni sport), COVID-19.
Brian Binley, 78, British politician, MP (2005–2015). (death announced on this date)
George Blake, 98, Dutch-born British spy and double agent (KGB).
George Robert Carruthers, 81, American physicist, inventor of the optical spectrometer.
Kadambur R. Janarthanan, 91, Indian trade unionist and politician, MP (1984–1996, 1998–1999).
Bronisława Kowalska, 65, Polish politician and political scientist, Deputy (1993–2005) and MEP (2004), COVID-19.
Brodie Lee, 41, American professional wrestler (AEW, WWE, ROH), idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.
Jim McLean, 83, Scottish footballer (Clyde, Hamilton Academical) and manager (Dundee United), problems caused by dementia.
Chic McLelland, 67, Scottish footballer (Aberdeen, Motherwell) and manager (Montrose).
Phil Niekro, 81, American Hall of Fame baseball player (Atlanta Braves, New York Yankees, Cleveland Indians), cancer.
Tito Rojas, 65, Puerto Rican salsa singer (Puerto Rican Power), heart attack.
Gregorio Salvador Caja, 93, Spanish linguist, member of the Royal Spanish Academy (since 1986).
Nomvuzo Shabalala, 60, South African politician, Deputy Mayor of the eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality (2011–2016) and MP (since 2018), problems caused by COVID-19.
Peter Schmidhuber, 89, German politician and lawyer, member of the Munich City Council (1960–1966), MP (1965–1969, 1972–1978) and member of the European Commission (1985–1994).
Mike Sutton, 76, English footballer (Norwich City, Chester, Carlisle United), problems caused by dementia.
Vic Stelly, 79, American politician and businessman, member of the Louisiana House of Representatives (1989–2005), problems caused by COVID-19.

27
Arthur Berckmans, 91, Belgian comics writer (Sammy).
Maria Gąsienica Bukowa-Kowalska, 84, Polish Olympic cross-country skier (1956).
José Luiz Carbone, 74, Brazilian footballer (Botafogo, national team) and manager (Fluminense), liver cancer.
Florentino Domínguez Ordoñez, 58, Mexican politician, Deputy (2003–2006), COVID-19.
Mohamed El Ouafa, 72, Moroccan politician, Ambassador to India (2000–2004), Iran (2004–2006) and Brazil (2006–2012) and Minister of Education (2012–2013), COVID-19.
Yuichiro Hata, 53, Japanese politician, member of the House of Councillors (since 1999) and Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (2012).
Marian Jochman, 85, Polish Olympic long-distance runner (1960).
Roberto Junguito, 77, Colombian economist and politician, Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development (1983–1984), Ambassador to the European Union (1983–1984) and Minister of Finance and Public Credit (1984–1985, 2002–2003).
Sunil Kothari, 87, Indian dance historian and critic (The Times of India), Padma Shri recipient (2001), cardiac arrest.
William Link, 87, American television producer and writer (Murder, She Wrote, Columbo, Mannix), Emmy winner (1970, 1972), heart failure.
Sergio Pintor, 83, Italian Roman Catholic prelate, Bishop of Ozieri (2006–2012).
Antonio Velasco Piña, 85, Mexican writer and essayist.

28
Csaba Ali, 74, Hungarian Olympic swimmer (1964).
Marc Basnight, 73, American politician, member of the North Carolina Senate (1985–2011) and State President pro tempore (1993–2011), problems caused by progressive bulbar palsy.
James Bordas, 91, French politician, Mayor of Chambray-lès-Tours (1981–2011) and Senator (1992–2001).
Moshe Brawer, 101, Israeli geographer and writer, Israel Prize winner (2002).
Romell Broom, 64, American convicted murderer, problems caused by COVID-19.
Othón Cuevas Córdova, 55, Mexican politician, Deputy (2006–2009), COVID-19.
Fou Ts'ong, 86, Chinese-born British pianist, COVID-19.
Paul Sueo Hamaguchi, 72, Japanese Roman Catholic prelate, Bishop of Oita (since 2011).
Paul Heller, 93, American movie producer (Enter the Dragon, The Wilby Conspiracy, The Pack).
George Hudson, 83, English footballer (Peterborough United, Coventry City, Tranmere Rovers).
Roy B. B. Janis, 63, Indonesian politician, MP (1992–1997, 1999–2005) and Chairman of the Democratic Renewal Party (since 2005).
Giovanni La Penna, 111, Italian supercentenarian, oldest living man in Italy (since 2020).
Armando Manzanero, 85, Mexican bolero singer-songwriter ("Somos Novios (It's Impossible)", "Mía", "Adoro") and pianist, Grammy winner (2014), problems caused by COVID-19.
Luis Enrique Mercado, 68, Mexican writer, journalist (El Economista) and politician, Deputy (2009–2012), COVID-19.
Cy McClairen, 89, American football player (Pittsburgh Steelers), coach (Bethune-Cookman) and administrator.
Nolan Mettetal, 75, American politician, member of the Mississippi Senate (1996–2012) and State House of Representatives (2012–2020), COVID-19.
John Fulton Reid, 64, New Zealand cricketer (Auckland, national team).

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Hatem Ali, 58, Syrian television director (Salah Al-deen Al-Ayyobi, Seraa Ala El Remal, Omar) and actor, heart attack.
Claude Bolling, 90, French jazz pianist and composer (Suite for Flute and Jazz Piano Trio).
Pierre Cardin, 98, Italian-born French fashion designer and businessman.
Richard Choruma, 42, Zimbabwean footballer (Highlanders, Bloemfontein Celtic, national team), kidney failure.
Joe Louis Clark, 82, American school principal, subject of Lean on Me.
Josefina Echánove, 93, Mexican actress (El hombre de los hongos, The Children of Sanchez, Cabeza de Vaca), model and journalist.
Agitu Ideo Gudeta, 42, Ethiopian goat breeder and activist, beaten.
Miguel Ángel Gutiérrez Machado, 60, Mexican politician, Deputy (2003–2006), COVID-19.
Arne A. Jensen, 66, Norwegian media and corporate businessman, CEO of TV 2 (1993–1999) and Braathens (1999–2001).
Luke Letlow, 41, American politician and strategist, U.S. Representative-elect from Louisiana's 5th congressional district, problems caused by COVID-19.
Elaine McCoy, 74, Canadian politician, Alberta MLA (1986–1993) and Senator from Alberta (since 2005).
Nikhil Nandy, 88, Indian footballer (national team) and Olympian (1956).
Gregory Ochiagha, 89, Nigerian Roman Catholic prelate, Bishop of Orlu (1980–2008).
Corrado Olmi, 94, Italian actor (Wake Up and Die, Scandal in the Family, Madly in Love), COVID-19.
Daniel S. Paletko, 70, American politician, member of the Michigan House of Representatives (2003–2004) and Mayor of Dearborn Heights, Michigan (since 2004), problems caused by COVID-19.
Serafim Papakostas, 61, Greek Orthodox prelate, Metropolitan of Kastoria (since 1996), COVID-19.
John Paul Jr., 60, American racing driver and convicted criminal, problems caused by Huntington's disease.
Geoffrey Robinson, 83, Australian Roman Catholic prelate, Auxiliary Bishop of Sydney (1984–2004).
Howard J. Rubenstein, 88, American lawyer and public relations expert (New York Philharmonic, New York Yankees, Rudy Giuliani).
Luigi Snozzi, 88, Swiss architect and academic, COVID-19.

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Aldo Andretti, 80, Italian-born American racing driver (USAC, IMCA) and businessman, brother of Mario Andretti and father of John Andretti.
Guillem Areny, 89, Andorran politician, Mayor of La Massana (1962–1963) and member of the Council General (1966–1969, 1974–1981).
Ronald Atkins, 104, British politician, MP (1966–1970, 1974–1979).
Jos Compaan, 62, Dutch Olympic rower (1980, 1984, 1988).
Josep Corominas i Busqueta, 81, Spanish physician and politician, Deputy (1989–2000) and Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Spain (2002–2006).
Andrew Han Jingtao, 99, Chinese Roman Catholic prelate, Bishop of Sipingjie (since 1982).
Samuel Little, 80, American serial killer and rapist.
Yehoshua Matza, 89, Israeli politician, economist and businessman (Israel Bonds), member of the Knesset (1984–2002) and Minister of Health (1996–1999).
Martha Navarro, 83, Mexican actress (El asesino se embarca, The Garden of Aunt Isabel, The Holy Office).
Panusunan Pasaribu, 74, Indonesian politician, Regent of Central Tapanuli (1995–2001).
Phyllis McGuire, 89, American singer (The McGuire Sisters).
Alto Reed, 72, American jazz rock saxophonist (Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band, Little Feat, Grand Funk Railroad), problems caused by colon cancer.
Shabba Doo, 65, American dancer (The Lockers) and actor (Breakin', Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo).
LaWanna Shurtliff, 85, American politician, member of the Utah House of Representatives (1999–2008, since 2019), pneumonia.
Alexander Spirin, 89, Russian biochemist, member of the Russian Academy of Sciences (since 1970) and National Academy of Sciences (since 2019).
Dawn Wells, 82, American actress (Gilligan's Island, The Town That Dreaded Sundown, Return to Boggy Creek) and model, problems caused by COVID-19.
Eugene Wright, 97, American jazz bassist (The Dave Brubeck Quartet).

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Tommy Docherty, 92, Scottish footballer (Preston North End) and manager (Chelsea, national team).
Grace L. Drake, 94, American politician, member of the Ohio Senate (1984–2000).
Jolanta Fedak, 60, Polish politician, Minister of Family, Labour and Social Policy (2007–2011) and member of the Sejm (since 2019).
Robert Hossein, 93, French movie director (Les Misérables, Cemetery Without Crosses), actor (Angélique, Marquise des Anges) and screenwriter, COVID-19.
Dušan Jovanović, 81, Serbian-born Slovene theatre director, playwright, and essayist, President of the Prešeren Foundation (since 2005).
Michael Kindo, 73, Indian field hockey player, Olympic bronze medalist (1972).
Narendra Kumar, 87, Indian military officer and mountaineer.
Muladi, 77, Indonesian politician and lawyer, MP (1997–1998), Minister of Justice (1998–1999) and Justice of Supreme Court (2000–2001), COVID-19.
Joe Neal, 85, American politician, member of the Nevada Senate (1972–2004).
Olivier Royant, 58, French journalist (Paris Match).
Joan Micklin Silver, 85, American movie director (Hester Street, Crossing Delancey, Between the Lines) and writer, problems caused by vascular dementia.
Dick Thornburgh, 88, American lawyer and politician, Governor of Pennsylvania (1979–1987) and U.S. Attorney General (1988–1991). 
Narsing Yadav, 57, Indian actor (Kshana Kshanam, Gaayam, Shankar Dada M.B.B.S.) and comedian, kidney disease.

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Related pages
 List of deaths due to COVID-19
 Deaths in 2014
 Deaths in 2015
 Deaths in 2016
 Deaths in 2017
 Deaths in 2018
 Deaths in 2019

References

Other websites
The Guardian, UK obituaries
The Telegraph obituaries
Obituaries, Chicago Tribune
Obituaries, Los Angeles Times
The New York Times, US obituaries
The Washington Post obituaries
The Sydney Morning Herald, Australian obituaries

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