Deaths in January 2016

The following is a list of notable deaths in January 2016. For notable deaths before the current month, please see "Previous months".  Names under each date are reported in alphabetical order by last name or pseudonym. Deaths of non-humans are reported here also if notable.

 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, nationality, what the person is known for, cause of death (if known) and most importantly a source.

January
1
 Fazu Aliyeva, 83, Russian poet and journalist, heart failure.Народная поэтесса Дагестана Фазу Алиева скончалась на 83 году жизни 
 Lennie Bluett, 96, American actor (Gone with the Wind, Mighty Joe Young, A Star Is Born).Lennie Bluett, a Soldier in 'Gone With the Wind,' Dies at 96
 Dale Bumpers, 90, American politician, Governor of Arkansas (1971–1975), Senator from Arkansas (1975–1999), complications from a fall.
 Antonio Carrizo, 89, Argentine broadcaster.Gran tristeza, murió Antonio Carrizo 
 Brian Johns, 79, Australian company director, managing director of the ABC (1995–2000), cancer.Tributes paid to former ABC managing director Brian Johns, who has died aged 79
 Gilbert Kaplan, 74, American conductor and businessman, cancer.Sad news: Gilbert Kaplan has died
 Mark B, 45, British hip-hop record producer, heart failure.UK hip-hop producer Mark B has died
 Mike Oxley, 71, American politician, member of the U.S. House of Representatives from  (1981–2007), lung cancer.Ex-Rep. Mike Oxley dies; helped create post-Enron law
 Ian Pieris, 82, Sri Lankan cricketer.Former SLC president Pieris dies at 82
 Jim Ross, 89, Canadian ice hockey player (New York Rangers).Jim Ross' obituary
 Vilmos Zsigmond, 85, Hungarian-American cinematographer (Close Encounters of the Third Kind, The Deer Hunter, The Black Dahlia), Oscar winner (1978).Vilmos Zsigmond, Oscar-Winning Cinematographer, Dies at 85

2
 Marcel Barbeau, 90, Canadian painter and sculptor.L'artiste Marcel Barbeau est décédé 
 Ardhendu Bhushan Bardhan, 91, Indian politician, General Secretary of the Communist Party of India (1996–2012), complications from a stroke.Veteran CPI leader A B Bardhan passes away
 Michel Delpech, 69, French singer-songwriter and actor, throat cancer.Michel Delpech est mort  
 Tim Francis, 87, New Zealand diplomat, Ambassador to the United States (1988–1991), cancer.Tributes flow for former diplomat Tim Francis
 Maria Garbowska-Kierczyńska, 93, Polish actress.Nie żyje Maria Grabowska-Kierczyńska  
 Matt Hobden, 22, English cricketer (Sussex), accidental fall.Sussex player Matthew Hobden dies aged 22
 Gisela Mota Ocampo, 33, Mexican politician, Mayor of Temixco (2016), shot.Mexican Mayor Slain a Day After Taking Office
 Nimr al-Nimr, 56, Saudi Shia religious leader, executed by beheading.Saudi Arabia executes 47 people in one day including Shia cleric
 Shigeji Kaneko, 84, Japanese boxer, progressive supranuclear palsy.SHIGEJI KANEKO WHO BEAT ‘FLASH’ ELORDE FOUR TIMES PASSES AWAY
 Frances Cress Welsing, 80, American psychiatrist and author (The Isis Papers), complications from a stroke.
 Sabri Yirmibeşoğlu, 87, Turkish military officer, Secretary-General of the National Security Council (1988–1990), kidney failure.Emekli Orgeneral Sabri Yirmibeşoğlu için tören düzenlendi 

3
 Paul Bley, 83, Canadian jazz pianist.R.I.P., Paul Bley
 Stephen W. Bosworth, 76, American diplomat, Ambassador to South Korea (1997–2001), prostate cancer.Ex-U.S. Amb. Stephen Bosworth dies
 Amby Fogarty, 82, Irish footballer (Sunderland, Hartlepool).
 C. B. Forgotston, 70, American political blogger, suicide by gunshot.
 Demmus Hentze, 92, Faroese politician, Finance Minister (1975–1981).Demmus Hentze farin  
 Peter Powell, 83, English kite maker, stroke.Peter Powell stunt kite pioneer of the 1970s dies
 Bill Plager, 70, Canadian ice hockey player (St. Louis Blues).
 Peter Naur, 87, Danish computer science pioneer, Turing award winner.Den verdensberømte it-dansker Peter Naur er død 
 Georg Nees, 89, German academic and artist, heart failure.
 Tommy Sale, 97, English rugby league player (Leigh, Widnes).Leigh rugby league stalwart Tommy Sale dies, aged 97
 Igor Sergun, 58, Russian military officer, Director of the GRU (since 2011).Путин соболезнует в связи со смертью начальника ГРУ Игоря Сергуна 

4
 Tom Allin, 28, English cricketer (Warwickshire), suicide by jumping.Former Warwickshire bowler Tom Allin dies at the age of 28
 Fernando Barrachina, 68, Spanish footballer (Valencia CF).Muere el ex jugador del Valencia Fernando Barrachina 
 Rūsiņš Mārtiņš Freivalds, 73, Latvian computer scientist and mathematician, heart attack.Mūžībā aizgājis profesors Rūsiņš Mārtiņš Freivalds 
 Michel Galabru, 93, French actor (Subway, Belle Époque, Asterix & Obelix Take On Caesar).French actor Michel Galabru passes away aged 93
 S. H. Kapadia, 68, Indian judge, Chief Justice (2010–2012).Former chief justice of India SH Kapadia passes away
 Jorge Lepra, 73, Uruguayan diplomat and politician, heart failure.Murió el exministro de Industria, Jorge Lepra 
 Achim Mentzel, 69, German musician and television presenter.German entertainer Achim Mentzel dies at 69
 Marjorie Pizer, 95, Australian poet.Marjorie HOLBURN Notice
 John Roberts, 69, Welsh footballer (Arsenal, Birmingham, Wrexham).Former Arsenal Defender John Roberts Dies at 69
 Andres Rodríguez, 31, Venezuelan equestrian competitor, car accident.World-class equestrian jumper, woman die in Wellington crash
 Leo Rucka, 84, American football player (San Francisco 49ers).Leo Rucka
 Robert Stigwood, 81, Australian music impresario and movie producer (Grease, Saturday Night Fever).Bee Gees Manager Robert Stigwood Dies at 81 (death announced on this date)

5
 María Lorenza Barreneche, 89, Argentine socialite, First Lady (1983–1989).
 Sian Blake, 42–43, British actress (EastEnders), head and neck injuries.Sian Blake Died From Head And Neck Injuries (body discovered on this date)
 Pierre Boulez, 90, French composer.Mort du compositeur et chef d’orchestre Pierre Boulez 
 Percy Freeman, 70, English footballer (Lincoln City, West Bromwich Albion, Reading).Tributes for Lincoln City 'legend' Percy Freeman
 Rudolf Haag, 93, German theoretical physicist and educator.Rudolf Haag 
 Lev Nikolayevich Korolyov, 89, Russian computer scientist.Королев Лев Николаевич 
 Jean-Paul L'Allier, 77, Canadian politician, Mayor of Quebec City (1989–2005).Former Quebec City mayor Jean-Paul L'Allier dies at 77
 Antônio Pompêo, 62, Brazilian actor.Ator Antônio Pompêo é encontrado morto no Rio  
 Michael Purcell, 70, Australian rugby union player.

6
 Alfredo "Chocolate" Armenteros, 87, Cuban trumpeter, prostate cancer.Trumpet Legend Alfredo 'Chocolate' Armenteros Dies at 87
 Pat Harrington, Jr., 86, American actor (One Day at a Time, Captain Caveman and the Teen Angels), complications from a fall and Alzheimer's disease.Pat Harrington, Schneider on 'One Day at a Time,' dead at 86
 Florence King, 80, American writer.Rest in Peace, Florence
 Christy O'Connor Jnr, 67, Irish golfer, nephew of Christy O'Connor Snr.BREAKING: Ryder Cup hero Christy O'Connor Jnr dies aged 67
 Silvana Pampanini, 90, Italian actress (The Road a Year Long, The City Stands Trial, Roman Tales).Addio a Silvana Pampanini, esuberante bellezza, l'attrice aveva 90 anni 
 Ioannis Petridis, 84, Greek politician, MP for Pieria (1985–1989).Έφυγε από την ζωή ο πρώην βουλευτής Πιερίας Γιάννης Πετρίδης  
 Sol Polansky, 89, American diplomat, Ambassador to Bulgaria (1987–1990).Former US ambassador to Bulgaria Sol Polansky dies (death announced on this date)
 Nivaria Tejera, 86, Cuban poet and novelist, pancreatic cancer.Muere en París la escritora Nivaria Tejera 
 Yves Vincent, 94, French actor.Mort d'Yves Vincent, le colonel des Gendarmes de Saint-Tropez 

7
 Klaas Bakker, 89, Dutch footballer (Ajax).Ex-Ajacied Klaas Bakker overleden 
 Robert M. Cundick, 89, American organist and composer.Organist and composer Robert M. Cundick, one of the ‘most important and influential Latter-day Saint musicians,’ dies 
 Kitty Kallen, 94, American singer ("Little Things Mean a Lot").Kitty Kallen, Big Band Singer of ‘Bésame Mucho,’ Dies at 94
 Judith Kaye, 77, American lawyer, Chief Judge of the New York Court of Appeals (1993–2008), cancer.Former New York State Chief Justice Judith Kaye dies at 77
 Richard Libertini, 82, American actor (Fletch, All of Me, The In-Laws), cancer.Richard Libertini Obituary
 Ashraf Pahlavi, 96, Iranian princess.
 Mohammad Sayeed, 79, Indian politician, Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir (2002–2005, since 2015), Minister of Home Affairs (1989–1990), multiple organ failure.J&K Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed dies
 Troy Shondell, 76, American singer, complications from Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease.Singer Troy Shondell, Singer of 'This Time,' Dies at Age 76
 Sergey Shustikov, 45, Russian football player (Torpedo Moscow) and manager (Solyaris Moscow).Известный в прошлом футболист Сергей Шустиков скончался на 46-м году жизни 
 Anton Srholec, 86, Slovak writer and priest, lung cancer.Popular Slovak Priest Anton Srholec Dies at 86
 Valerio Zanone, 79, Italian politician, Secretary of Italian Liberal Party (1976–1985) and Mayor of Turin (1990–1991).Morto Valerio Zanone, dal Pli all'Ulivo: fu ministro e sindaco di Torino 

8
 Otis Clay, 73, American R&B and soul singer ("Tryin' to Live My Life Without You", "The Only Way Is Up"), heart attack. Soul legend Otis Clay dies at 73
 Oscar Fritschi, 76, Swiss politician.Abschied von Oscar Fritschi 
 German Moreno, 82, Philippine television host (Walang Tulugan with the Master Showman) and actor, cardiac arrest.Master Showman German 'Kuya Germs' Moreno passes away
 Royal Parker, 86, American television personality, congestive heart failure.Royal Parker Pollikoff, Baltimore TV pioneer, dies
 Red Simpson, 81, American country singer-songwriter ("I'm a Truck"), complications from a heart attack.Bakersfield Sound pioneer Red Simpson dies at 81
 Piet Steenkamp, 90, Dutch politician, President of the Senate (1983–1991).'Geestelijk vader' CDA Piet Steenkamp (90) overleden 

9
 Merab Chigoev, 65, South Ossetian politician, Prime Minister (1998–2001), traffic collision.Генпрокурор Южной Осетии Мераб Чигоев погиб в ДТП 
 Lawrence H. Cohn, 78, American surgeon, stroke.Dr. Lawrence H. Cohn, 78; ‘master of masters’ in cardiac surgery
 Hamada Emam, 68, Egyptian footballer (Zamalek SC).Hamada Emam passes away
 Maria Teresa de Filippis, 89, Italian racing driver, first woman to race in Formula One.Maria Teresa de Filippis, first woman to race in F1, dies aged 89
 Peter Gavin Hall, 64, Australian mathematician and statistician, leukemia.Mourning for Peter Gavin Hall
 John Harvard, 77, Canadian politician, Lieutenant Governor of Manitoba (2004–2009).Former MP and Lieutenant Governer Dies At 77
 Umberto Raho, 93, Italian actor (The Bird with the Crystal Plumage, The Last Man on Earth, Superfantagenio), complications from Alzheimer's disease.Morto Umberto Raho, grande caratterista di horror e b-movies (e non solo)  
 José María Rivas, 57, Salvadoran footballer, leukemia.Falleció José María "Mandingo" Rivas  
 Angus Scrimm, 89, American actor (Phantasm, Alias, John Dies at the End).
 Ed Stewart, 74, British broadcasting personality (Top of the Pops, Crackerjack), stroke.Ed 'Stewpot' Stewart, former BBC disc jockey, dies
 Zelimkhan Yaqub, 65, Azerbaijani poet.Zəlimxan Yaqub vəfat etdi 

10
 Abbas Bahri, 61, Tunisian mathematician.Décès du mathématicien tunisien Abbas Bahri  
 Wim Bleijenberg, 85, Dutch footballer (Ajax, national team).Oud-international Bleijenberg overleden  
 David Bowie, 69, British singer-songwriter ("Space Oddity", Ziggy Stardust, Rebel Rebel), record producer and actor (Labyrinth, The Prestige, Arthur and the Invisibles), liver cancer.Music legend David Bowie dies
 Ann Z. Caracristi, 94, American cryptographer, Deputy Director of the NSA (1980–1982), complications from dementia."Ann Caracristi, who excelled at code-breaking and management, dies at 94"
 Jeanne Cordova, 67, American LGBT activist, brain cancer.
 Teofil Codreanu, 74, Romanian footballer (Rapid București).Veste tristă pentru fanii Rapidului » Teofil Codreanu a murit azi 
 Kalevi Lehtovirta, 87, Finnish footballer.Kalevi Lehtovirta on kuollut  
 Hernán Gamboa, 69, Venezuelan musician (Serenata Guayanesa), cancer.Falleció Hernán Gamboa 
 Ulrich Hahnen, 63, German politician (SPD), Deputy of the Landtag of North Rhine-Westphalia (since 2010), cancer.Ulrich Hahnen - ein Kämpfer und Urgestein der SPD  
 Ralph Hauenstein, 103, American philathropist and businessman.Businessman, WWII veteran, philanthropist Ralph Hauenstein dies at 103
 George Jonas, 80, Canadian writer, Parkinson's disease.‘Clever, unafraid and compelling’: Journalist, novelist, poet George Jonas dead at 80
 Bob Oatley, 87, Australian yachtsman (Wild Oats XI) and winemaker (Rosemount).Wild Oats XI owner Bob Oatley dead at 87
 Arthur S. Obermayer, 84, American entrepreneur and philanthropist, cancer.U.S. Philanthropist Arthur Obermayer Dies at 84
 Cornelis Zitman, 89, Dutch sculptor.Falleció el escultor Cornelis Zitman  
 Yusuf Zuayyin, 84, Syrian politician, Prime Minister (1965, 1966–1968).وفاة رئيس الوزراء السوري الأسبق يوسف الزعين في استوكهولم  

11
 Reginaldo Araújo, 38, Brazilian footballer, heart attack.Ex-Coritiba e Santos, Reginaldo Araújo morre aos 38 anos  
 William Del Monte, 109, American centenarian, last known survivor of the 1906 San Francisco earthquake.
 Berge Furre, 78, Norwegian politician and historian.Berge Furre er død 
 Alexander Hickman, 90, Canadian judge and politician. (death announced on this date)
 Monte Irvin, 96, American Hall of Fame baseball player (Newark Eagles, New York Giants, Chicago Cubs).Remembering Monte Irvin
 Brian Johnson, 59, Australian rugby league player and coach (Warrington), Alzheimer's disease.Former Warrington Wolves full back and coach Brian Johnson has died 
 David Margulies, 78, American actor (Ghostbusters, The Sopranos, Conversations with My Father).David Margulies, Ghostbusters Mayor and New York Stage Veteran, Dead at 78
 János Radványi, 93, American political scientist and diplomat, Ambassador to the United States (1962–1967).Legendary MSU Professor Dies
 Gunnel Vallquist, 97, Swedish writer and translator.Akademieledamoten Gunnel Vallquist är död 

12
 Robert Black, 68, Scottish serial killer and kidnapper.Robert Black: Convicted child killer dies in prison
 Ivan Bukavshin, 20, Russian chess player, stroke.Российский гроссмейстер Иван Букавшин умер на 21 году жизни  
 Rose Chibambo, 87, Malawian politician, Deputy Minister for Hospitals, Prisons and Social Welfare (1963–1964), heart attack.Malawi: Rose Chibambo Dies Aged 86 - First Female Minister - She is on Banknote
 Andrew Smith, 25, American basketball player (Butler Bulldogs), non-Hodgkin lymphoma.Former Butler player Andrew Smith dies of cancer at age 25
 Gastón Guzmán, 83, Mexican mycologist and anthropologist, heart attack.El Conacyt lamenta el sensible fallecimiento del Dr. Gastón Guzmán 
Meg Mundy, 101, American actress (Fatal Attraction, All My Children, Ordinary People).Notice of death of actress Meg Mundy
 William Needles, 97, Canadian theater actor.William Needles, Canada's oldest working actor, dies at 97
 Dave Sime, 79, American sprinter and ophthalmologist, cancer.David Sime, Olympian and doctor, dies at 79
 Carolyn D. Wright, 67, American poet, cancer.

13
 Brian Bedford, 80, British actor and voice actor (Robin Hood, Nixon, Much Ado About Nothing), cancer.Brian Bedford, Stratford Festival icon, dead at age 80
 William Craig, 97, American philosopher and educator.
 Giorgio Gomelsky, 81, Georgian filmmaker, impresario, music manager, songwriter and record producer.Giorgio Gomelsky, Ex-Yardbirds and Rolling Stones Manager, Dies
 Bern Herbolsheimer, 67, American composer, cancer.Composer, musician and Seattle teacher Bern Herbolsheimer dead at 67
 J. F. R. Jacob, 92, Indian military officer, pneumonia.1971 War hero Lt Gen Jacob no more
 Conrad Phillips, 90, British television and movie actor (The Adventures of William Tell).Conrad Phillips obituary
 Lawrence Phillips, 40, American football player (University of Nebraska, St. Louis Rams) and convicted felon, apparent suicide.Lawrence Phillips found dead in prison at age 40
 Jim Simpson, 88, American sportscaster (NBC Sports).Hall of Fame sportscaster Jim Simpson dies
 Zaharije Trnavčević, 90, Serbian politician, Acting President of the National Assembly (2012).Preminuo Zaharije Trnavčević 
 Ellen Meiksins Wood, 73, American historian, cancer.
 Tera Wray, 33, American pornographic actress, suicide.

14
 René Angélil, 73, Canadian entertainment manager (Céline Dion), heart attack complicated by throat cancer.Rene Angelil, Celine Dion’s Husband and Former Manager, Dies at 73
 George Carroll, 94, American lawyer and politician, Mayor of Richmond (1964–1965), respiratory failure.
 Franco Citti, 80, Italian actor (Accattone, The Godfather, The Godfather Part III).È morto Franco Citti, l'Accattone di Pasolini 
 Alan Rickman, 69, English actor (Harry Potter, Die Hard, Love Actually), pancreatic cancer.Alan Rickman, giant of British film and theatre, dies at 69
 Shaolin, 44, Brazilian humorist, heart attack.Humorista Shaolin morre em Campina Grande 
 Rajesh Vivek, 66, Indian actor (Lagaan), heart attack.
 Leonid Zhabotinsky, 77, Soviet weightlifter, Olympic champion (1964, 1968).Скончался легендарный тяжелоатлет Леонид Жаботинский 

15
 Francisco X. Alarcón, 61, American poet, cancer.Adiós, Francisco X. Alarcón 1954-2016
 Noreen Corcoran, 72, American actress (The Girls on the Beach, Gidget Goes to Rome, Bachelor Father), cardiopulmonary disease.Noreen Corcoran, the Adopted Niece on TV's 'Bachelor Father,' Dies at 72
 Dan Haggerty, 74, American actor (Easy Rider, The Life and Times of Grizzly Adams, Big Stan), spinal cancer."Grizzly Adams" Star Dan Haggerty Dead At 74
 Ken Judge, 58, Australian football player and coach (Hawthorn), cancer.Former Hawthorn star Ken Judge dies
 P. J. Mara, 73, Irish public affairs consultant, Senator (1977–1981, 1982–1983).Former government press secretary PJ Mara dies
 Oleksandr Shevchenko, 78, Ukrainian scientist, jurist and politician, member of the Verkhovna Rada (2012–2014).Помер колишній "свободівець" Олександр Шевченко 
 Manuel Velázquez, 72, Spanish footballer (Real Madrid).Falleció Manuel Velázquez 

 16 
 Carina Jaarnek, 53, Swedish singer and Dansband artist, brain haemorrhage.Dansbandsdrottningen Carina Jaarnek död 
 Ted Marchibroda, 84, American football player (Pittsburgh Steelers, Chicago Cardinals) and coach (Baltimore Colts, Indianapolis Colts, Baltimore Ravens).
 Rudy Migay, 87, Canadian ice hockey player (Toronto Maple Leafs).
 Jean-Noël Rey, 66, Swiss politician, CEO of Swiss Post, shot.L'ancien patron de La Poste suisse fait partie des 29 victimes de la tuerie de Ouagadougou  
 Aristide von Bienefeldt, 56, Dutch writer.Schrijver Aristide von Bienefeldt overleden  
 Gary Loizzo, 70, American guitarist, singer, recording engineer, and record producer. He is best known for being the lead singer with The American Breed.

17
 Blowfly, 76, American musician and producer, liver cancer.Miami's Clarence Reid, AKA Blowfly, Announces Terminal Liver Cancer | Miami New Times
 Bob Harkey, 85, American racecar driver.
 Gottfried Honegger, 98, Swiss artist and graphic designer.Künstler Gottfried Honegger mit 98 Jahren gestorben  
 Sudhindra Thirtha, 89, Indian Hindu religious leader, renal failure.

18
 Johnny Bach, 91, American basketball player (Boston Celtics) and coach (Fordham University, Penn State).Former Bulls assistant coach Johnny Bach dies
 Glenn Frey, 67, American guitarist (Eagles), songwriter ("Take It Easy", "Hotel California") and actor (Wiseguy, Jerry Maguire), complications following intestinal surgery.Glenn Frey, Eagles guitarist, dies at 67
 Michel Tournier, 91, French writer ("Friday, or, The Other Island", "The Erl-King").L'écrivain Michel Tournier est mort à l'âge de 91 ans 

19
 Robert M. Carter, 73, British-born Australian marine geologist and climate skeptic, complications from a heart attack.Dr. Robert Carter, scientist, climate skeptic, pioneer, friend – R.I.P
 M. K. A. D. S. Gunawardana, 68, Sri Lankan politician, Minister of Land (since 2015), cancer.MKDS Gunawardena’s last rites to be held in Kanthale
 Yasutaro Koide, 112, Japanese supercentenarian, world's oldest man, heart failure and pneumonia.
 Richard Levins, 85, American mathematical ecologist and population geneticist, heart failure.Richard Levins, 1930-2016
 Ettore Scola, 84, Italian movie director (A Special Day, What Time Is It?, The Dinner) and screenwriter (We All Loved Each Other So Much), pneumonia.Italian film director Ettore Scola dead at age of 84: media
 Sheila Sim, Lady Attenborough, 93, English actress (Pandora and the Flying Dutchman, A Canterbury Tale, West of Zanzibar), dementia.Richard Attenborough's widow Sheila Sim dies aged 93 following battle with dementia
 William Y. Smith, 90, American air force general, congestive heart failure.
 Frank Sullivan, 85, American baseball player (Boston Red Sox, Philadelphia Phillies, Minnesota Twins), pneumonia.On the Fly: Frank Sullivan, 85, Was Immortalized By Norman Rockwell

20
 Edmonde Charles-Roux, 95, French writer.Libre et indocile, la journaliste et romancière Edmonde Charles-Roux est morte 
 Ronald Greenwald, 82, American rabbi and activist, suspected heart attack.Rabbi Ronald Greenwald, former Nixon liaison to Jewish community, dies
 David G. Hartwell, 74, American editor, publisher and critic, injuries from a fall.David G. Hartwell (1941-2016)

21
 Bogusław Kaczyński, 73, Polish classical music journalist, stroke.Bogusław Kaczyński nie żyje. Miał 73 lata  
 Derrick Todd Lee, 47, American convicted serial killer.
 Mrinalini Sarabhai, 97, Indian classical dancer, choreographer and instructor, respiratory failure.Mrinalini Sarabhai passes away
 Robert Sassone, 37, French road racing cyclist, suicide.Robert Sassone (ex-Cofidis) est mort 

22
 Homayoun Behzadi, 73, Iranian football player (Shahin F.C., Paykan F.C., national team) and coach (Persepolis F.C.).سرطلایی فوتبال ایران درگذشت  
 Kamer Genç, 75, Turkish politician, cancer.Outspoken former Turkish deputy Kamer Genç dies of cancer aged 75
 Cecil Parkinson, 84, British politician, cabinet minister, cancer."Lord Cecil Parkinson dies aged 84"
 Miloslav Ransdorf, 62, Czech politician (KSČM), Member of the European Parliament (since 2004), stroke.Miloslav Ransdorf zemřel  
 Rik Wilson, 53, American ice hockey player (St. Louis Blues, Calgary Flames, Chicago Blackhawks).St. Louis Blues Alum Rik Wilson Dies (death announced on this date)

23
 Barry Brickell, 80, New Zealand ceramic artist.Artist Barry Brickell dies aged 80
 Josip Friščić, 66, Croatian politician.Umro Josip Friščić 
 A. C. Jose, 78, Indian politician, Speaker of Kerala Legislature (1982), member of Parliament (1996–1997, 1998–2004).
 Elisabeta Polihroniade, 80, Romanian chess Woman Grandmaster (1982) and International Arbiter.A murit Elisabeta Polihroniade, Marea Maestră Internațională de șah
 Dmitry Shirkov, 88, Russian theoretical physicist, heart attack.The Directorate of the Joint Institute for Nuclear Research deeply regrets to announce

24
 Jimmy Bain, 68, Scottish bassist (Rainbow, Dio), lung cancer.Dio / Rainbow / Last in Line Bassist Jimmy Bain Died of Lung Cancer
 Fredrik Barth, 87, Norwegian social anthropologist.Fredrik Barth er død   
 Marvin Minsky, 88, American cognitive scientist and pioneer in artificial intelligence, cerebral hemorrhage.Marvin Minsky, Pioneer in Artificial Intelligence, Dies at 88
 Henry Worsley, 55, British adventurer, multiple organ failure.Explorer Henry Worsley dies during Antarctic record attempt
 Forouzan, 78, Iranian actress.فروزان، ستاره سینمای پیش از انقلاب ایران درگذشت 

25
 Kalpana, 49, Indian actress (Thanichalla Njan), heart attack.Malayalam actress Kalpana passes away at 51
 Concepcion Picciotto, 80, Spanish-born American peace activist, complications from a fall.Concepcion Picciotto, who held vigil outside the White House for decades, dies
 Paul Terasaki, 86, American scientist and philanthropist.Paul Terasaki, 86, transplant medicine pioneer, philanthropist, UCLA faculty member and alumnus

26
 Black, 53, British singer-songwriter ("Wonderful Life"), head injuries sustained in a traffic collision.Colin Vearncombe, the voice of Black, dies, aged 53
 Tommy Kelly, 90, American actor (The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Peck's Bad Boy with the Circus), congestive heart failure.Tommy Kelly, Star of 'The Adventures of Tom Sawyer,' Dies at 90
 Sahabzada Yaqub Khan, 95, Pakistani politician and diplomat, Minister of Foreign Affairs (1982–1991, 1996–1997).Sahabzada Yaqub Ali Khan passes away
 Abe Vigoda, 94, American actor (The Godfather, Barney Miller, Joe Versus the Volcano), complications from an illness.Abe Vigoda, Det. Fish on TV's 'Barney Miller,' Dies at 94

27
 Augusto Giomo, 75, Italian basketball player (1970 FIBA World Championship), cancer.Lutto nel basket: si è spento Gianni Augusto Giomo 
 Carlos Loyzaga, 85, Filipino Olympic basketball player (1952, 1956), complications from a stroke.PH basketball legend Carlos Loyzaga dies

28
 Signe Toly Anderson, 74, American singer (Jefferson Airplane), complications from COPD.Signe Toly Anderson, original singer for Jefferson Airplane, dies at 74   
 Yisroel Belsky, 77, American rabbi.Renowned Posek and Rosh Yeshivah of Torah Vodaath 
 Buddy Cianci, 74, American politician and radio host, Mayor of Providence, Rhode Island (1975–1984, 1991–2002), colon cancer.
 Aleš Debeljak, 54, Slovenian writer, car crash.Eminent Slovenian author Aleš Debeljak dies
 Paul Kantner, 74, American musician (Jefferson Airplane, Jefferson Starship, KBC Band), multiple organ failure.Jefferson Airplane’s Paul Kantner dies at 74

29
 Jean-Marie Doré, 77, Guinean politician, Prime Minister (2010).Guinée décès de l’ancien Premier ministre Jean-Marie Doré  
 Gordon Goody, 86, British criminal (Great Train Robbery) and businessman, heart attack.Great Train Robber Gordon Goody Dies In Spain Aged 86
 Cayetano Paderanga, Jr., 67, Filipino economist, Director-General of NEDA (2010–2012), complications after heart surgery.Ex-NEDA chief Paderanga dies
 Jacques Rivette, 87, French movie director (Celine and Julie Go Boating, Out 1) and movie critic, complications from Alzheimer's disease.Le réalisateur français Jacques Rivette est décédé 
 John Roper, Baron Roper, 80, British politician.Ex-Liberal Democrat chief whip Lord Roper dies aged 80

30
 Frank Finlay, 89, British actor (Othello, The Shoes of the Fisherman, The Three Musketeers), heart failure.Actor Frank Finlay dies aged 89
 Francisco Flores Pérez, 56, Salvadorian politician, President (1999–2004), cerebral hemorrhage.
 T. N. Gopakumar, 58, Indian journalist, cancer.Senior journalist T.N. Gopakumar passes away 
 Georgia Davis Powers, 92, American civil rights activist and politician, member of the Kentucky Senate (1968-1989), congestive heart failure.Civil Rights Activist Georgia Davis Powers Dies at 92
 Mohammad Salimi, 78, Iranian general, Commander-in-Chief of the Army (2000–2005).Officials, military express condolences over death of ex-Army chief

31
 Mere Broughton, 79, New Zealand Māori language activist and unionist, heart failure.Mereiwa Broughton death notice
 Sir Terry Wogan, 77, British-Irish broadcaster (BBC), cancer.Sir Terry Wogan: Veteran broadcaster dies, aged 77
 Benoît Violier, 44, French-born Swiss chef, suicide by gunshot.Benoit Violier 'world's best chef' dies at age 44

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Related pages
 Deaths in 2014
 Deaths in 2015

References

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

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