Deaths in February 2022

The following is a list of deaths that happened in February 2022. For deaths that should be noted before the month that the world is in, please see "Months". 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 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.
February
1
Brian Augustyn, 67, American comic book editor and writer (The Flash, Gotham by Gaslight, Imperial Guard), stroke.
Bud Clark, 90, American politician, activist and businessman, Mayor of Portland, Oregon (1985-1992), heart failure.
Paul Danahy, 93, American politician and lawyer, member of the Florida House of Representatives (1966-1974).
Remi De Roo, 97, Canadian Roman Catholic prelate, Bishop of Victoria (1962-1999).
Lotfollah Safi Golpaygani, 102, Iranian Marja', member of the Assembly of Experts for Constitution (1979) and Secretary of the Guardian Council (1980-1985), cardiac arrest.
Paolo Graziosi, 82, Italian actor (China Is Near, Italian Race, Pinocchio), COVID-19.
Juan Iglesias Marcelo, 90, Spanish politician, Senator (1982-2000) and Mayor of Caceres (1983-1987), multiple organ failure.
Shintaro Ishihara, 89, Japanese novelist and politician, MP (1968-1975, 1976-1995, 2012-2014), Minister of Transport (1987-1988) and Governor of Tokyo (1999-2012), pancreatic cancer.
Wilfrido Lucero, 86, Ecuadorian politician and lawyer, Mayor of Tulcan (1967-1970), Prefect of Carchi (1970-1974) and member (1979-1990, 1998-2007) and President (1988-1990, 2005-2007) of the National Congress.
Easton McMorris, 86, Jamaican cricketer (national team).
Antonio Ortega Franco, 80, Mexican Roman Catholic prelate, Auxiliary Bishop of Mexico (2004-2019).
Wolfgang Schwanitz, 91, German politician, Head of the Stasi (1989-1990).
Tito Stagno, 92, Italian journalist and television presenter (RAI).
Ellen Tiedtke, 91, Polish-born German actress (Ohne Pass in fremden Betten, The Fiancee), cabaret artist (DEFA) and singer, congestive heart failure.
Larry Warner, 76, American politician, member of the Texas House of Representatives (1987-1991).
Glenn Wheatley, 74, Australian entertainment businessman, talent manager (Little River Band, John Farnham) and musician (The Masters Apprentices), problems caused by COVID-19.
Maurizio Zamparini, 80, Italian football executive, owner of Palermo (2002-2018), problems caused by peritonitis.
Jon Zazula, 69, American record label businessman, founder of Megaforce Records, problems caused by COPD, CIDP and osteopenia.
2
Djilali Abdi, 78, Algerian footballer (Bel Abbes, national team).
Adnan Abu Odeh, 88, Jordanian politician, Minister of Culture (1970-1972) and Senator (1974-1982).
Alberto Bailleres, 90, Mexican businessman, Chairman of Grupo BAL (since 1959).
J. Alexander Baumann, 79, Swiss politician, MP (1995-2011), heart attack.
Robert Blalack, 73, Panamanian-born American visual effects artist (Star Wars, RoboCop, The Day After), Oscar (1978) and Emmy winner (1984), problems caused by cancer.
Frank Bradford, 80, American politician, member of the Georgia House of Representatives (1997-1999).
Ramesh Deo, 93, Indian actor (Anand, Aap Ki Kasam, Mere Apne), heart attack.
Trude Feldman, 97, American reporter (The New York Times, The Washington Post) and columnist, member of the White House Press Corps (1968-2007). (death announced on this date)
Bill Fitch, 89, American Hall of Fame basketball coach (Cleveland Cavaliers, Boston Celtics, Houston Rockets), NBA champion (1981).
Ed Foreman, 88, American politician, member of the United States House of Representatives from Texas's 16th congressional district (1963-1965) and New Mexico's 2nd congressional district (1969-1971).
Ezio Frigerio, 91, Italian art director and costume and set designer (Cyrano de Bergerac).
Willie Leacox, 74, American rock drummer (America). (death announced on this date)
Olivier Leonhardt, 58, French politician, Mayor of Sainte-Genevieve-des-Bois (2001-2017) and Senator (since 2017), cancer.
Tilden Santiago, 81, Brazilian trade unionist and politician, Deputy (1991-2003) and Ambassador to Cuba (2003-2006), respiratory failure caused by COVID-19.
Noel Treacy, 70, Irish politician, TD (1982-2011) and Minister of State for Finance (1987-1989, 1992-1993) and European Affairs (2004-2007).
Klaas Tuinstra, 76, Dutch politician, MP (1986-1994).
Monica Vitti, 90, Italian actress (L'Avventura, The Girl with the Pistol, The Pizza Triangle), problems caused by Alzheimer's disease.
Jochen Wolf, 80, German politician, member of the Landtag of Brandenburg (1990-1994), heart attack.
3
Lauro Antonio, 79, Portuguese filmmaker (Morning Undersea).
Herbert Benson, 86, American medical doctor and cardiologist, heart disease and kidney failure.
Dieter Mann, 80, German actor (Der letzte Zeuge, Downfall, 13 Semester), problems caused by Parkinson's disease.
Iwao Matsuda, 84, Japanese politician, MP (1986-1996) and member of the House of Councillors (1998-2010), problems caused by hypoglycemia.
Anthony J. Mercorella, 94, American politician, member of the New York State Assembly (1966-1972) and New York City Council (1973-1975).
Madis Milling, 51, Estonian television and radio presenter and politician, MP (since 2015), cardiac arrest.
Antonio Miro, 74, Spanish fashion designer, heart attack.
Mike Moore, 80, American baseball executive, President of the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues (1991-2007).
Renee Pietrafesa Bonnet, 83, French-Uruguayan composer and pianist.
Frank Pietrzok, 57, German politician, member of the Burgerschaft of Bremen (1999-2005), paragliding accident.
Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurashi, 45, Iraqi Islamic militant, Leader of the Islamic State (since 2019), suicide by explosion.
Sir Duncan Rice, 79, Scottish academic, President of University of Aberdeen (1996-2010).
Christos Sartzetakis, 92, Greek lawyer and politician, President (1985-1990), acute respiratory failure.
Ludmila Vankova, 94, Czech writer.
Francisco Raul Villalobos Padilla, 101, Mexican Roman Catholic prelate, Bishop of Saltillo (1975-1999), COVID-19.
4
Ashley Bryan, 98, American educator, children's writer and illustrator (Freedom Over Me), congestive heart failure.
Leland Christensen, 62, American politician, member of the Wyoming Senate (2011-2019), problems caused by COVID-19.
Avern Cohn, 97, American politician and lawyer, Judge of the U.S. District Court for Eastern Michigan (since 1979).
Jason Epstein, 93, American editor (Random House) and publisher (Doubleday), co-founder of the Espresso Book Machine, congestive heart failure.
Neil Faulkner, 64, British archaeologist, historian, and writer, blood cancer. (death announced on this date)
Don Johnston, 85, Canadian politician and lawyer, MP (1978-1988), President of the Liberal Party (1990-1994) and Secretary-General of the OECD (1996-2006).
Georges Labazee, 78, French educator and politician, Deputy (1981-1985) and Senator (2011-2017).
Ana Carmen Macri, 105, Argentine politician, Deputy (1952-1955).
Srboljub Nikolic, 56, Serbian footballer (HNK Sibenik, FK Bor) and manager (Jasenica).
Jerzy Osiatynski, 80, German-born Polish politician, Deputy (1989-2001) and Minister of Finance (1992-1993).
Paul Overgaard, 91, American politician, member of the Minnesota House of Representatives (1963-1969) and State Senate (1971-1973).
5
Mavie Bardanzellu, 83, Italian actress (Beatrice Cenci, The Battle of Sinai, Shadows Unseen).
David Fuller, 80, American politician, member of the Montana Senate (1983-1987), problems caused by COVID-19.
Todd Gitlin, 79, American sociologist, political activist and writer, problems caused by cardiac arrest and COVID-19.
Angelica Gorodischer, 93, Argentine feminist writer, cancer.
John Honderich, 75, Canadian newspaper publisher and editor (Toronto Star).
Raymond A. Jordan, 78, American politician, member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives (1975-1994).
Boris Melnikov, 83, Russian fencer, Olympic champion (1964).
Abdizhamil Karimuly Nurpeisov, 97, Kazakh writer and translator.
6
Angiolo Bandinelli, 94, Italian politician, Secretary of the Radical Party (1969-1970, 1971-1973) and Deputy (1986-1987).
Haven J. Barlow, 100, American politician, member of the Utah House of Representatives (1952-1955) and State Senate (1955-1994).
Maria Carrilho, 78, Portuguese politician, MP (1995-1999, 2005-2009) and MEP (1999-2004).
George Crumb, 92, American composer (Ancient Voices of Children, Black Angels, Makrokosmos), Pulitzer Prize for Music (1968) and Grammy winner (2001).
Charles B. Deane Jr., 84, American lawyer and politician, member of the North Carolina Senate (1971-1975).
Bruce Greig, 54, American death metal guitarist (Misery Index, Dying Fetus).
Ronnie Hellstrom, 72, Swedish footballer (Hammarby, 1. FC Kaiserslautern, national team), esophageal cancer.
Syl Johnson, 85, American blues singer ("Take Me to the River", "That's Why (I Love You So)"), musician and record producer, congestive heart failure.
Abram Khasin, 98, Russian chess international master and correspondence grandmaster.
Frank McAtamney, 87, New Zealand rugby union player (Otago, national team).
Ryszard Kubiak, 71, Polish rowing coxswain, Olympic bronze medalist (1980).
Lata Mangeshkar, 92, Indian playback singer (Parichay, Kora Kagaz, Lekin...), composer and politician, MP (1999-2005), multiple organ failure caused by COVID-19.
Kazuhiko Masumoto, 85, Japanese politician, member of the House of Representatives (1972-1976), bile duct cancer.
Abdelmalek Ali Messaoud, 66, Algerian footballer (USM Alger, USM Annaba, national team).
Alice Moretti, 100, Swiss politician, member of the Grand Council of Ticino (1971-1987).
Hans Neuenfels, 80, German novelist, poet and theatre director.
Zdzislaw Jan Ryn, 83, Polish psychiatrist and politician, Ambassador to Chile (1991-1997) and Argentina (2007-2008).
Henry Thillberg, 91, Swedish footballer (Malmo, national team), heart failure.
Ilmars Verpakovskis, 63, Latvian footballer (FK Liepajas Metalurgs, RAF Jelgava, national team).
John Vinocur, 81, American journalist (The Wall Street Journal, International Herald Tribune, The New York Times), sepsis.
7
Noel Allanson, 96, Australian footballer (Essendon) and cricketer (Victoria).
Jacques Calonne, 91, Belgian composer, singer and actor (Camping Cosmos).
Rex Cawley, 81, American athlete, Olympic champion (1964). (death announced on this date)
Chen Shih-yung, 73, Taiwanese politician and lawyer, County Magistrate of Chiayi (1989-1993).
Boris Deich, 83, Romanian-born Ukrainian politician, MP (2002-2014), COVID-19.
William H. Folwell, 97, American Episcopal prelate, Bishop of Central Florida (1970-1989).
Ivan Hudec, 74, Slovak politician and writer, Minister of Culture (1994-1998).
Hans-Ulrich Klose, 86, German politician, member of the Landtag of North Rhine-Westphalia (1985-2005).
Praveen Kumar Sobti, 74, Indian actor (Michael Madana Kama Rajan, Mahabharat), Olympic athlete (1968, 1972) and politician, Asian Games champion (1966, 1970), cardiac arrest.
Margarita Lozano, 90, Spanish actress (Viridiana, A Fistful of Dollars, Napoleon and Me).
Gunter Maschke, 79, German political scientist (Nouvelle Droite) and journalist (Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, Junge Freiheit), problems caused by diabetes.
Jamal Al-Muhaisen, 72, Palestinian politician, Governor of Nablus Governorate (2007-2009).
Robert Mulcahy, 89, American college athletics administrator (Rutgers University).
Zbigniew Namyslowski, 82, Polish jazz musician and composer.
Bruce Owen, 90, Canadian politician and lawyer, Ontario MLA (1987-1990), problems caused by a heart attack.
Douglas Trumbull, 79, American special effects supervisor (2001: A Space Odyssey, Blade Runner) and movie director (Silent Running), stroke caused by brain cancer.
8
Arnaldo Arocha, 85, Venezuelan politician, Deputy (1969-1974, 1984-1989) and Governor of Miranda (1971-1974, 1990-1995).
Sergio Barcelos, 78, Brazilian politician, Deputy (1991-2003), cardiac arrest caused by heart surgery.
Javier Berasaluce, 91, Spanish footballer (Deportivo Alaves, Racing de Santander, Real Madrid).
Borivoj Dovnikovic, 91, Croatian movie director, animator and caricaturist.
Leonid Filimonov, 86, Russian politician, Soviet Minister of Oil and Gas Industry (1989-1991) and Tomsk Deputy (1997-2001).
Boris Furmanov, 85, Russian politician, Minister of Architecture, Construction, and Housing (1991-1992).
Bamber Gascoigne, 87, British television presenter (University Challenge) and writer (The Great Moghuls).
Ricky Hunter, 85, Canadian professional wrestler.
Bill Lienhard, 92, American basketball player, Olympic champion (1952).
Luc Montagnier, 89, French virologist, co-discovered HIV, Nobel Prize recipient (2008).
Azita Raji, 60, Iranian-born American politician, banker and philanthropist, U.S. Ambassador to Sweden (2016-2017). (death announced on this date)
Jackie Robinson, 94, American basketball player, Olympic champion (1948).
Helio Rosas, 92, Brazilian politician, Deputy (1987-1999)
Gerhard Roth, 79, Austrian writer.
David Rudman, 78, American-Russian sambo wrestler.
Gotz Werner, 78, German businessman, co-founder of dm-drogerie markt.
9
Jim Angle, 75, American journalist (Fox News).
Abune Antonios, 94, Eritrean Christian leader, Patriarch of the Eritrean Orthodox Tewahedo Church (2004-2006).
Valerio Carrara, 70, Italian politician, Senator (2001-2013).
Betty Davis, 77, American funk soul singer-songwriter ("They Say I'm Different", "Nasty Gal"), cancer.
Johnny Ellis, 61, American politician, member of the Alaska House of Representatives (1987-1993) and State Senate (1993-2017), cardiac arrest caused by prostate cancer and multiple sclerosis.
Jeremy Giambi, 47, American baseball player (Oakland Athletics, Kansas City Royals, Philadelphia Phillies), suicide by gunshot.
Javier Gonzales, 55, American politician, Mayor of Santa Fe (2014-2018), cancer.
Alicia Hermida, 89, Spanish actress (Maribel and the Strange Family, Black Humor, El bosque animado).
Joseph Horovitz, 95, Austrian-born British composer, conductor and academic.
Fabio Duque Jamarillo, 71, Colombian Roman Catholic prelate, Bishop of Armenia (2004-2012) and Garzon (since 2021), problems caused by an infection.
Jan Magiera, 83, Polish Olympic cyclist (1964, 1968).
Ian McDonald, 75, English rock musician (King Crimson, Foreigner).
Peter Neilson, 67, British-born New Zealand politician and businessman, MP (1981-1990) and Minister of Customs (1989-1990), Works and Revenue (1990).
Nora Nova, 93, Bulgarian-German singer, Eurovision contestant (1964).
Johnny Raper, 82, Australian Hall of Fame rugby league player (St George, New South Wales, national team), problems caused by dementia.
Super Muneco, 59, Mexican professional wrestler (AAA, WWA).
Andre Wilms, 74, French actor (Life Is a Long Quiet River, Monsieur Hire, Europa Europa) and comedian.
10
Herb Bergson, 65, American politician, Mayor of Superior (1987-1995) and Duluth (2004-2008), problems caused by cancer surgery.
Evgeniya Brik, 40, Russian actress (Stilyagi, Yolki 1914, Friday), cancer.
Olivia Cajero Bedford, 83, American politician, member of the Arizona House of Representatives (2003-2011) and State Senate (2011-2019).
Henry Danton, 102, British classical dancer.
Dale Doig, 86, American teacher and politician, Mayor of Fresno, California (1985-1989).
Sir Manuel Esquivel, 81, Belizean politician, MP (1984-1998), Prime Minister (1984-1989, 1993-1998), and Leader of the Opposition (1989-1993).
Olsen Filipaina, 64, New Zealand rugby league player (Balmain, North Sydney Bears, national team), kidney failure.
Duvall Hecht, 91, American rower and publisher, Olympic champion (1956), founder of Books on Tape.
Eduard Kukan, 82, Slovak politician, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Slovakia (1994, 1998-2006), MP (1994-1998, 2006-2009) and MEP (2009-2019), 2004 presidential candidate, heart attack.
Nikolai Manoshin, 83, Russian footballer (Torpedo Moscow, CSKA Moscow, Soviet Union national team) and manager.
Tom McCormick, 96, American politician, member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives (2002-2004).
Mino Milani, 94, Italian journalist (Corriere della Sera, La Domenica del Corriere, La Provincia Pavese), writer, and cartoonist.
Ingvar Oldsberg, 76, Swedish television presenter (Pa sparet, Bingolotto) and sports commentator.
Waverly Person, 95, American seismologist, co-founder of the National Earthquake Information Center.
Francesco Sama, 81, Italian politician, Mayor of Melissa (1964-1970) and Deputy (1983-1992).
Stefan Zywotko, 102, Polish football manager (Arkonia Szczecin, Warta Poznan, JS Kabylie).
11
Lucien Degauchy, 84, French politician, Deputy (1993-2017).
Addai II Giwargis, 74, Iraqi Catholicos prelate, Patriarch of the Ancient Church of the East (since 1972).
Lula, 75, Brazilian footballer (Internacional, national team) and manager (Itaperuna), cardiac arrest.
Ted Mappus, 95, American businessman and politician, member of the South Carolina House of Representatives (1987-1991).
Pedro Villagran, 75, Spanish politician, Senator (2004-2008).
12
Rahul Bajaj, 83, Indian businessman and politician, Chairman of Bajaj Group (1965-2021) and MP (2006-2010), Padma Bhushan recipient (2001), pneumonia.
William G. Batchelder, 79, American politician, member (1969-1998, 2007-2014) and Speaker (2011-2014) of the Ohio House of Representatives.
Frank Beckmann, 72, German-born American radio host and broadcaster (WJR), problems caused by vascular dementia.
Valerie Boyd, 58, American writer and biographer (Zora Neale Hurston).
Javier Gomara Granada, 95, Spanish politician, lawyer and businessman, Deputy (1982-1986) and President of the Navarrese Parliament (1987-1991).
Tomas Osvaldo Gonzalez Morales, 86, Chilean Roman Catholic prelate, Bishop of Punta Arenas (1974-2006), COVID-19.
Makoto Hasebe, 70, Japanese politician, Mayor of Yurihonjo (2009-2021), heart attack.
Francis Xavier Sudartanta Hadisumarta, 89, Indonesian Roman Catholic prelate, Bishop of Malang (1973-1988) and Manokwari-Sorong (1988-2003).
Carmen Herrera, 106, Cuban-born American artist.
Tatsu Ishimoda, 97, Japanese politician, member of the House of Representatives (1972-1976), problems caused by Alzheimer's disease.
Zinaida Kiriyenko, 88, Russian actress (And Quiet Flows the Don, Fate of a Man, Chronicle of Flaming Years) and singer, stroke caused by COVID-19.
Ivan Reitman, 75, Czechoslovakian-born Canadian movie director, screenwriter and producer (Ghostbusters, Twins, Kindergarten Cop), founder of The Montecito Picture Company.
Hugo Torres Jimenez, 73, Nicaraguan Sandinista guerrilla and Armed Forces general.
Antoni Vadell Ferrer, 49, Spanish Roman Catholic prelate, Auxiliary Bishop of Barcelona (since 2017), pancreatic cancer.
Nolan Williams, 80, American politician, member of the Alabama House of Representatives (1975-1995).
13
Berit Berthelsen, 77, Norwegian Olympic athlete (1964, 1968), European Athletics bronze medalist (1969).
Dasril Panin Datuk Labuan, 74, Indonesian politician, member of the People's Representative Council (1982-1987, 1993-2003).
Emanuel Marx, 94, German-born Israeli social anthropologist, Israel Prize winner (1998).
Aled Roberts, 59, Welsh politician, AM (2011-2016) and Language Commissioner (since 2019).
Enzo Robutti, 88, Italian actor (Il Profeta, Tell Me You Do Everything for Me, Dog's Heart).
Eduardo Romero, 67, Argentine golfer (PGA Tour, European Tour) and politician, Mayor of Villa Allende (since 2015), problems caused by cancer.
Halyna Sevruk, 92, Uzbek-born Ukrainian artist (Sixtiers).
14
Harold V. Camp, 86, American politician, member of the Connecticut House of Representatives (1969-1975).
Alan J. Greiman, 90, American politician and lawyer, member of the Illinois House of Representatives (1972-1987).
Borislav Ivkov, 88, Serbian chess Grandmaster.
Julio Morales, 76, Uruguayan footballer (Racing Club de Montevideo, Austria Wien, national team).
Zeljko Mijac, 68, Croatian footballer (Hajduk Split, Rijeka) and manager (Standard Liege).
Richard Mulder, 83, American politician, member of the Minnesota House of Representatives (1995-2002).
Sandy Nelson, 83, American rock drummer ("Teen Beat", "Let There Be Drums").
Daniel Passent, 83, Polish journalist (Polityka), writer and politician, Ambassador to Chile (1997-2002).
Robert E. Rose, 82, American lawyer and politician, Lieutenant Governor of Nevada (1975-1979).
Charles Yohane, 48, Zimbabwean footballer (AmaZulu, Bidvest Wits, national team), shot.
15
David Chidgey, Baron Chidgey, 79, British politician, MP (1994-2005) and member of the House of Lords (since 2005).
Youhanna Golta, 85, Egyptian Coptic Catholic hierarch, Auxiliary and Curial Bishop of Alexandria (1986-2020).
Arnaldo Jabor, 81, Brazilian movie director (Pindorama, All Nudity Shall Be Punished, Tudo Bem), screenwriter and producer, problems caused by a stroke.
Jeong Changhwa, 81, South Korean politician, MP (1981-1992, 1998-2004).
Bappi Lahiri, 69, Indian singer-songwriter, record producer and composer (Asha O Bhalobasha, Disco Dancer, Namak Halaal), lung infection caused by obstructive sleep apnea.
Juan Carlos Lallana, 83, Argentine footballer (national team).
Peter Merseburger, 93, German journalist and author.
P. J. O'Rourke, 74, American political satirist, journalist, and author (Parliament of Whores, Give War a Chance), lung cancer.
Alfred Sole, 78, American movie director (Alice, Sweet Alice, Pandemonium) and production designer (Veronica Mars).
Woodrow Stanley, 71, American politician, Mayor of Flint (1991-2002) and member of the Michigan House of Representatives (2009-2014).
Jozef Zapedzki, 92, Polish sport shooter, Olympic champion (1968, 1972).
16
Vasilis Botinos, 77, Greek footballer (Olympiacos Volos, Olympiacos, national team), COVID-19.
John Bowler, 85, English football executive, Chairman of Crewe Alexandra (1987-2021).
Cristina Calderon, 93, Chilean Yaghan writer, last living full-blooded Yahgan person, COVID-19.
Michel Deguy, 91, French poet, editor (Les Temps modernes) and translator.
Walter E. Dellinger III, 80, American politician, lawyer and academic, Assistant Attorney General for Legal Counsel (1993-1996) and Acting Solicitor General (1996-1997).
Luigi De Magistris, 95, Italian Roman Catholic cardinal, Regent (1979-2001) and Pro-Major Penitentiary (2001-2003) of the Apostolic Penitentiary.
Harry E. Goldsworthy, 107, American Air Force lieutenant general.
Gail Halvorsen, 101, American Army Air Force pilot (Berlin Blockade), Congressional Gold Medalist (2014), respiratory failure.
Esmaeil Jabbarzadeh, 61-62, Iranian politician, MP (1992-2008) and Governor of East Azerbaijan (2013-2017), cardiac arrest.
Andrey Lopatov, 64, Russian basketball player, Olympic bronze medalist (1980). (death announced on this date)
Didier-Leon Marchand, 96, French Roman Catholic prelate, Bishop of Valence (1978-2001).
Americo Martin, 84, Venezuelan politician, Deputy (1979-1984).
John Aloysius O'Mara, 97, Canadian Roman Catholic prelate, Bishop of Thunder Bay (1976-1991) and Saint Catharines (1991-2002).
Amos Sawyer, 76, Liberian politician and academic, Interim President (1990-1994), cardiac arrest.
Jack Smethurst, 89, English actor (Love Thy Neighbour, Man About the House, King Ralph) and comedian.
17
Romans Apsitis, 83, Latvian lawyer and politician, MP (1993-1998), Minister of Justice (1994-1995) and Ombudsman (2007-2011). (death announced on this date)
David Brenner, 59, American movie editor (Born on the Fourth of July, Man of Steel, Independence Day), Oscar winner (1990).
Steve Burtenshaw, 86, English footballer (Brighton & Hove Albion) and manager (Sheffield Wednesday, Queens Park Rangers).
Fausto Cigliano, 85, Italian singer, guitarist and actor (Maid, Thief and Guard, Cerasella, Passione).
Mate Fenyvesi, 88, Hungarian footballer (Ferencvarosi, national team) and politician, MP (1990-1992, 1998-2006).
Gerardo Humberto Flores Reyes, 96, Guatemalan Roman Catholic prelate, Bishop of Verapaz (1971-2001).
Jim Hagedorn, 59, American politician, member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Minnesota's 1st congressional district (since 2019), kidney cancer.
Sudhir Joshi, 81, Indian politician, Mayor of Mumbai (1973-1974).
Frantisek Vaclav Lobkowicz, 74, Czech Roman Catholic prelate, Bishop of Ostrava-Opava (since 1996).
Giuseppe Ros, 79, Italian boxer, Olympic bronze medalist (1964), COVID-19.
Martin Tolchin, 93, American journalist (The New York Times) and newspaper founder (The Hill), cancer.
Henny Trayles, 84, German-born Uruguayan-Argentine actress (Verano del '98, Floricienta, Graduados) and comedian.
18
Gabriel Bach, 94, German-born Israeli politician and lawyer, Judge of the Supreme Court (1982-1997).
Luigi Di Bartolomeo, 79, Italian politician, President of Molise (1992-1993), Senator (2006-2008) and Mayor of Campobasso (2009-2014).
Daniel LeMahieu, 75, American politician, member of the Wisconsin State Assembly (2003-2015).
Mauri, 87, Spanish footballer (Athletic Bilbao, national team).
Billy McEwan, 70, Scottish footballer (Rotherham United, Chesterfield) and manager (Sheffield United), Parkinson's disease. (death announced on this date)
Boris Nevzorov, 72, Russian actor (Find and Neutralize, Stalingrad, The Fool) and movie director, problems caused by COVID-19.
Lindsey Pearlman, 43, American actress (Chicago Justice, The Ms. Pat Show, Selena: The Series), suicide by sodium nitrite overdose.
Zdzislaw Podkanski, 72, Polish politician, MP (1993-2004) and MEP (2004-2009).
Hector Pulido, 79, Mexican footballer (Cruz Azul, Club Jalisco, national team) and manager.
Tom Veitch, 80, American comic book writer (The Light and Darkness War, Animal Man, Star Wars) and novelist, COVID-19.
Gennadi Yukhtin, 89, Russian actor (The Rumyantsev Case, Spring on Zarechnaya Street, Ballad of a Soldier), problems caused by COVID-19.
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Joey Beauchamp, 50, English footballer (Oxford United, Swindon Town, West Ham United).
David Boggs, 71, American electrical and radio engineer, co-inventor of Ethernet, heart failure.
David Bradley, 69, American politician, member of the Arizona House of Representatives (2003-2011) and State Senate (2013-2021), cancer.
Gary Brooker, 76, English pop rock singer-songwriter ("A Whiter Shade of Pale", "Conquistador") and pianist (Procol Harum), cancer.
Jean-Luc Brunel, 75, French model scout, suicide by hanging.
Emile Francis, 95, Canadian Hall of Fame ice hockey player, coach (New York Rangers), and executive (Hartford Whalers, St. Louis Blues).
Dan Graham, 79, American visual artist.
Franz Grave, 89, German Roman Catholic prelate, Auxiliary Bishop of Essen (1988-2008).
Adlene Harrison, 98, American politician, Mayor of Dallas (1976).
Patrick Hughes, 78, Irish cricketer (national team).
Xavier Marc, 74, Mexican actor (Two Mules for Sister Sara, The Bridge in the Jungle, The Legend of Zorro).
Kakuichi Mimura, 90, Japanese footballer (Toho Titanium, national team) and manager.
Jacques Poos, 86, Luxembourgian politician, Minister of Finances (1976-1979) and Foreign Affairs (1984-1999) and Deputy Prime Minister (1984-1999).
Irma Rosnell, 94, Finnish politician, MP (1954-1987).
Charley Taylor, 80, American Hall of Fame football player (Washington Redskins).
Karl Vaino, 98, Estonian politician, First Secretary of the Communist Party (1978-1988). (death announced on this date)
Gerhard Wachter, 75, German politician, MP (2002-2009).
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Eduardo Bonomi, 73, Uruguayan politician, Minister of Labour (2005-2009) and Interior (2010-2020) and Senator (since 2020), cardiac arrest.
Jamal Edwards, 31, British businessman, DJ and writer, founder of SB.TV, heart attack.
Joni James, 91, American pop singer ("Why Don't You Believe Me?", "Almost Always", "Is it Any Wonder?").
Oleksandr Sydorenko, 61, Ukrainian swimmer, Olympic champion (1980), COVID-19.
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Nava Arad, 83, Israeli politician, MK (1981-1992, 1995-1996).
Bob Beckel, 73, American political commentator (The Five, USA Today), campaign manager, and civil servant.
Stewart Bevan, 73, British actor (Doctor Who, Emmerdale, The Ghoul). (death announced on this date)
Chor Yuen, 87, Hong Kong movie director (Emperor and His Brother, The Duel of the Century, Perils of the Sentimental Swordsman), screenwriter and actor, problems caused by dementia.
Paul Farmer, 62, American medical anthropologist, heart attack.
Miguel Gallardo, 66, Spanish comic book writer (El Vibora).
Yevgeny Kozlovsky, 92, Russian geologist and politician, Minister of Geology (1975-1989).
Mekapati Goutham Reddy, 50, Indian businessman and politician, Andhra Pradesh MLA (since 2014), heart attack caused by COVID-19.
Sir Richard Shepherd, 79, British politician, MP (1979-2015).
Anatoliy Turusin, 82, Russian politician, Deputy (1990-1993) and MP (1994-1999).
Abdul Waheed, 85, Pakistani field hockey player, Olympic champion (1960).
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The Amazing Johnathan, 63, American magician and stand-up comedian, subject of The Amazing Johnathan Documentary, problems caused by cardiomyopathy.
David Banks, 74, British newspaper editor (Daily Mirror) and broadcaster, pneumonia.
Jesus Tirso Blanco, 64, Argentine-born Angolan Roman Catholic prelate, Bishop of Lwena (since 2007).
Julio Cruz, 67, American baseball player (Seattle Mariners, Chicago White Sox).
Ivan Dziuba, 90, Ukrainian literary critic, editor (Encyclopedia of Modern Ukraine) and politician, member of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine (since 1991) and Minister of Culture (1992-1994).
Anna Karen, 85, South African-born English actress (EastEnders, On the Buses, Carry On), house fire.
K.P.A.C Lalitha, 73, Indian actress (Amaram, Shantham, Kadinjool Kalyanam), problems caused by diabetes and liver disease.
Mark Lanegan, 57, American folk rock singer-songwriter ("Nearly Lost You") and musician (Screaming Trees, The Gutter Twins).
Alberto Lembo, 77, Italian politician, Deputy (1994-2001).
Germain Marc'hadour, 100, French priest and writer, founder of Moreana.
Lasse Nasi, 91, Finnish politician, Mayor of Sodankyla (1968-1993) and MP (1991-1995).
Geraldo Sarno, 83, Brazilian movie director and screenwriter (Colonel Delmiro Gouveia), problems caused by COVID-19.
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Sheila Benson, 91, American journalist and movie critic (The Los Angeles Times).
Tatiana Birshtein, 93, Russian molecular scientist.
Juan Pablo Colmenarejo, 54, Spanish journalist (Onda Cero, Cadena COPE), problems caused by a cerebral infarction.
Jose Isidro Guerrero Macias, 71, Mexican Roman Catholic prelate, Bishop of Mexicali (since 1997), COVID-19.
Britta Schall Holberg, 80, Danish politician, Minister of the Interior (1982-1986) and Agriculture (1986-1987) and MP (1984-1988, 2005-2011).
George Kinley, 84, American politician and businessman, member of the Iowa House of Representatives (1971-1973) and State Senate (1973-1992).
Rehman Malik, 70, Pakistani FIA official and politician, Minister of Interior (2008-2013) and Senator (since 2018), respiratory failure caused by COVID-19.
Oleksiy Skrypnyk, 57, Ukrainian businessman and politician, CEO of Eleks (until 2014) and Deputy (2014-2019), blood clot.
Antonietta Stella, 92, Italian operatic soprano.
Joeli Vidiri, 48, Fijian rugby union footballer (Counties Manukau, national team, New Zealand national team), problems caused by COVID-19.
Jorge Zabalza, 78, Uruguayan guerrilla and politician, oesophageal cancer.
Ion Adrian Zare, 62, Romanian footballer (Bihor Oradea, Siofok, national team) and manager.
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Valentin Bakulin, 77, Russian politician, member of the Supreme Soviet of the Soviet Union (1989-1991) and Federation Council (2001-2004).
Dmitry Debelka, 46, Belarusian wrestler, Olympic bronze medalist (2000). (death announced on this date)
Francisco Dias Alves, 86, Brazilian politician, Sao Paulo MLA (1978-1982) and Deputy (1982-1988).
Sally Kellerman, 84, American actress (M*A*S*H, Back to School, Brewster McCloud), heart failure.
Ivanka Khristova, 80, Bulgarian shot putter, Olympic champion (1976) and bronze medalist (1972).
John Landy, 91, Australian middle-distance runner and politician, Governor of Victoria (2001-2006), Olympic bronze medalist (1956), problems caused by Parkinson's disease.
Henry Lincoln, 92, British, screenwriter (Doctor Who) and author (The Holy Blood and the Holy Grail) and actor (The Avengers). (death announced on this date)
Eduardo Miras, 92, Argentine Roman Catholic prelate, Archbishop of Rosario (1993-2005), problems caused by COVID-19.
Gary North, 80, American Christian social theorist and economist, prostate cancer.
Nida Patcharaveerapong, 77, Thai actress (The Fallen Leaf, Ghost of Mae Nak, Bangkok Love Stories: Innocence), drowned.
Vitaly Skakun, 25, Ukrainian Ground Forces soldier, explosion.
Cliff Stanford, 67, British businessman, co-founder of Demon Internet.
Va'aiga Tuigamala, 52, Samoan-born New Zealand rugby league (Wigan Warriors) and union (New Zealand national team, Samoan national team) player.
Tony Wrigley, 90, British historian and demographer.
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Hemananda Biswal, 82, Indian politician, Chief Minister of Odisha (1989-1990, 1999-2000) and MP (2009-2014), problems caused by pneumonia.
Gerard-Joseph Deschamps, 92, Canadian Roman Catholic prelate, Bishop of Daru (1966-1999) and Bereina (1999-2002).
Farrah Forke, 54, American actress (Wings, Heat, Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman), cancer.
Shirley Hughes, 94, English illustrator and children's writer (Dogger), Kate Greenaway Medalist (1977, 2003).
Lionel James, 59, American football player (San Diego Chargers).
Nancy Achin Sullivan, 63, American politician, member of the Massachusetts Senate (1991-1993), problems caused by breast cancer.
Dimitris Tsovolas, 79, Greek politician and lawyer, MP (1977-1992, 1996-2000), Minister of Finance (1985-1989), founder and President of the DIKKI (1995-2004), stomach cancer.
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Ralph Ahn, 95, American actor (Lawnmower Man 2: Beyond Cyberspace, Amityville: A New Generation, New Girl) and teacher.
Moss Cass, 95, Australian politician, MP (1969-1983) and Minister for the Environment (1972-1975) and Media (1975).
Janis Cakuls, 95, Latvian Roman Catholic prelate, Apostolic Administrator (1990-1991) and Auxiliary Bishop (1991-1993) of Riga.
Lee O-young, 88, South Korean politician, critic and novelist, Minister of Culture (1989-1990), multiple myeloma.
Danny Ongais, 79, American Hall of Fame racing driver (NHRA, Formula One, CART), congestive heart failure.
Antonio Segui, 88, Argentine cartoonist and painter.
Snootie Wild, 36, American rapper ("Yayo", "Made Me"), shot.
Donald Walter Trautman, 85, American Roman Catholic prelate, Auxiliary Bishop of Buffalo (1985-1990) and Bishop of Erie (1990-2011).
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Herman Abdullah, 71, Indonesian politician, Mayor of Pekanbaru (2001-2011).
Ichiro Abe, 99, Japanese judoka.
Richard C. Blum, 86, American investor, Regent of the University of California (since 2002) and founder of Blum Capital, lung cancer.
Veronica Carlson, 77, British actress (Dracula Has Risen from the Grave, The Horror of Frankenstein, Frankenstein Must Be Destroyed) and model.
Jose Carlos Castanho de Almeida, 91, Brazilian Roman Catholic prelate, Bishop of Itumbiara (1987-1994) and Aracatuba (1994-2003).
Ned Eisenberg, 65, American actor (Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Limitless, Flags of Our Fathers), problems caused by bile duct cancer and ocular melanoma.
Kenneth B. Ellerbe, 61, American firefighter, Fire Chief of the D.C. FEMS (2011-2014).
Marietta Giannakou, 70, Greek politician, Minister of Health (1990-1991) and Education (2004-2007) and MEP (2009-2014), heart attack caused by a subdural hematoma.
Sonny Ramadhin, 92, Trinidadian cricketer (West Indies).
Nick Zedd, 63, American filmmaker (Geek Maggot Bingo), author and painter, cirrhosis caused by liver cancer and hepatitis C.
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Abuzed Omar Dorda, 77, Libyan politician, Prime Minister (1990-1994) and Permanent Representative to the United Nations (1997-2003).
Kim Jung-ju, 54, South Korean businessman, founder of Nexon.
John A. Murphy, 95, Irish historian and politician, Senator (1977-1982, 1987-1993).
Bhichai Rattakul, 95, Thai politician, Minister of Foreign Affairs (1975, 1976), Deputy Prime Minister (1983-1990, 1997-2000) and Speaker of the House of Representatives-President of the National Assembly (2000), lung cancer.
Yadlapati Venkata Rao, 102, Indian politician, Andhra Pradesh MLA (1967-1983) and MP (1998-2004).