Deaths in August 2021

The following is a list of deaths that should be noted in August 2021. 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 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.

August

Abdalqadir as-Sufi
1930 – 2021

Jean Hale
1938 – 2021

Miroslav Lazanski
1950 – 2021

Antonio Pennacchi
1950 – 2021

Bobby Eaton
1958 – 2021

Padma Sachdev
1940 – 2021

Yevhen Marchuk
1941 – 2021

Richard Trumka
1949 – 2021

Donald Kagan
1932 – 2021

Trevor Moore
1980 – 2021

Markie Post
1950 – 2021

Jane Withers
1926 – 2021

Bill Davis
1929 – 2021

Paul Hellyer
1923 – 2021

Jaan Kaplinski
1941 – 2021

Cesare Salvadori
1941 – 2021

Sir Lester Bird
1938 – 2021

Alex Cord
1933 – 2021

Pat Hitchcock
1928 – 2021

Sergei Kovalev
1930 – 2021

Olivia Podmore
1997 – 2021

Tony Esposito
1943 – 2021

Victoria Paris
1960 – 2021

Peter Fleischmann
1937 – 2021

Kurt Biedenkopf
1930 – 2021

Tarcísio Meira
1935 – 2021

Una Stubbs
1937 – 2021

Igael Tumarkin
1933 – 2021

Nanci Griffith
1953 – 2021

Carolyn Shoemaker
1929 – 2021

Gino Strada
1948 – 2021

R. Murray Schafer
1933 – 2021

Paul Mitchell
1956 – 2021

Gerd Müller
1945 – 2021

Evgeny Sveshnikov
1950 – 2021

Raoul Cauvin
1938 – 2021

Sonny Chiba
1939 – 2021

Chuck Close
1940 – 2021

Sir Michael Cullen
1945 – 2021

Tom T. Hall
1936 – 2021

Don Everly
1937 – 2021

Princess Marie
1940 – 2021

Nicoletta Orsomando
1929 – 2021

Kalyan Singh
1932 – 2021

Rod Gilbert
1941 – 2021

Jean-Luc Nancy
1940 – 2021

Rosita Quintana
1925 – 2021

José Yudica
1936 – 2021

Hissène Habré
1942 – 2021

Jan Suchý
1944 – 2021

Wilfried Van Moer
1945 – 2021

Charlie Watts
1941 – 2021

Gunilla Bergström
1942 – 2021

Ileana Gyulai-Drîmbă-Jenei
1946 – 2021

Edmond H. Fischer
1920 – 2021

Akis Tsochatzopoulos
1939 – 2021

Ed Asner
1929 – 2021

Ron Bushy
1941 – 2021

Lee "Scratch" Perry
1936 – 2021

Jacques Rogge
1942 – 2021

Michael Constantine
1927 – 2021

Julie Ditty
1979 – 2021

Francesco Morini
1944 – 2021

1

• Abdalqadir as-Sufi, 90–91, Scottish Islamic scholar and writer, founder of the Murabitun World Movement.
• Paul Cotton, 78, American country rock singer-songwriter ("Heart of the Night") and guitarist (Poco, Illinois Speed Press).
• Guy Herbulot, 96, French Roman Catholic prelate, Bishop of Évry-Corbeil-Essonnes (1978–2000).
• Omar Jazouli, 75, Moroccan politician, MP (since 1977) and Mayor of Marrakesh (2003–2009), COVID-19.
• Kazimierz Kowalski, 70, Polish opera singer, opera manager and television presenter.
• Aliaksei Mzhachyk, 25, Belarusian Olympic weightlifter (2016), car crash.
• Mthokozisi Nxumalo, 32, South African politician, member of the National Assembly (since 2019), car crash.
• Abe E. Pierce III, 86, American politician, Mayor of Monroe (1996–2000). (death announced on this date)
• Gino Renni, 78, Italian-Argentine actor (Explosive Squad, The Craziest Bathers in the World, Amor latino), comedian and singer, problems caused by COVID-19.
• Peter F. Schabarum, 92, American football player (San Francisco 49ers) and politician, member of the California State Assembly (1967–1972) and Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors (1972–1991).
• Francisco Weffort, 84, Brazilian academic and politician, Minister of Culture (1995–2002), problems caused by heart surgery.
• Yu Ying-shih, 91, Chinese-born American sinologist and historian.

2

• Lilia Aragón, 82, Mexican actress (De frente al sol, Más allá del puente, Velo de novia) and politician, Deputy (2004–2006).
• Angela Bailey, 59, English-born Canadian sprinter, Olympic silver medalist (1984), cancer. (death announced on this date)
• Robert H. Burnside, 88, American politician, member of the South Carolina House of Representatives (1971–1978).
• Emilio Bianchi Di Cárcano, 91, Argentine Roman Catholic prelate, Bishop of Azul (1982–2006).
• Ursula Kraus, 91, German politician, member of the Landtag of North Rhine-Westphalia (1984–1990) and Mayor of Wuppertal (1984–1996).
• Elias John Kwandikwa, 55, Tanzanian politician, MP (since 2015) and Minister of Defence (since 2020).
• Antonio de la Torre Villalpando, 69, Mexican footballer (América, Puebla, national team).
• Yves de Wasseige, 95, Belgian politician and economist, Senator (1979–1991).

3

• Saggaf bin Muhammad Aljufri, 83, Indonesian Islamic scholar, Supreme Head of Alkhairaat (since 1974).
• Julian Beale, 86, Australian businessman and politician, MP (1984–1996).
• Jerry Carter, 66, American politician, member of the North Carolina House of Representatives (since 2019), problems caused by gastrointestinal surgery.
• Sir John Enderby, 90, British physicist.
• Aimé Halbeher, 85, French political activist and politician, member of the CCFCP (1976–1987).
• Jean Hale, 82, American actress (In Like Flint, The St. Valentine's Day Massacre, Taggart).
• Jody Hamilton, 82, American professional wrestler (GCW), promoter (DSW) and trainer (WCW Power Plant).
• Arthur Dion Hanna, 93, Bahamian politician, Governor-General (2006–2010).
• Yūsuke Kinoshita, 27, Japanese baseball player (Chunichi Dragons), problems caused by cardiopulmonary arrest.
• Jørgen Langhelle, 55, Norwegian actor (Elling, I Am Dina, The Thing), cardiac arrest.
• Miroslav Lazanski, 70, Serbian politician, Deputy (2016–2019) and Ambassador to Russia (since 2019), heart attack.
• Antonio Pennacchi, 71, Italian writer, Strega Prize winner (2010), heart attack.
• Peter Smith, Baron Smith of Leigh, 76, British politician and life peer, member of the House of Lords (since 1999). (death announced on this date)
• Gholam Hosein Shiri Aliabad, 60, Iranian politician, MP (2012–2016), problems caused by COVID-19.
• Soerjadi Soedirdja, 82, Indonesian politician, Governor of Jakarta (1992–1997) and Minister of Home Affairs (1999–2001).
• Aloys Wobben, 69, German businessman and engineer, founder of Enercon. (death announced on this date)
• Godfred Yeboah, 41, Ghanaian footballer (Asante Kotoko, All Stars, national team).

4

• Razzy Bailey, 82, American country singer-songwriter ("Loving Up a Storm", "Midnight Hauler", "She Left Love All Over Me") and musician.
• Jean "Binta" Breeze, 65, Jamaican poet, problems caused by COPD.
• Bobby Eaton, 62, American professional wrestler (Jim Crockett Promotions, WCW, SMW).
• John H. Logie, 81, American lawyer and politician, Mayor of Grand Rapids (1991–2003), problems caused by Alzheimer's disease.
• Åke Lundqvist, 85, Swedish actor (Beck – Mannen med ikonerna).
• Graham McRae, 81, New Zealand racing driver.
• Anders Pettersson, 69, Swedish musician (Lasse Stefanz).
• J. R. Richard, 71, American baseball player (Houston Astros), problems caused by COVID-19.
• Padma Sachdev, 81, Indian poet and novelist.
• Dave Severance, 102, American Marine Corps colonel (Battle of Iwo Jima).
• Moisés Torres, 72, Bolivian journalist, academic and politician, Deputy (1997–2002), COVID-19.
• Tachi Yamada, 76, Japanese-born American physician, gastroenterologist and executive (Frazier Healthcare Partners), heart attack.

5

• Maurice Brun, 96, French politician, Mayor of Montluçon (1972–1977) and Deputy (1973–1978).
• Guillermo González, 80, Colombian engineer and politician, Mayor of Popayán (1977–1978), Minister of National Defense (1997) and Governor of Cauca (2008–2011).
• Reg Gorman, 89, Australian actor (The Sullivans, Fergus McPhail, Neighbours) and comedian, cancer.
• Brian Henderson, 89, New Zealand-born Australian television presenter (Nine News Sydney, Bandstand), kidney cancer.
• Hassaballah El Kafrawy, 90, Egyptian politician and engineer, Governor of Damietta (1976–1977) and Minister of Housing (1977–1993).
• Leon Litwack, 91, American historian (Been in the Storm So Long), Pulitzer Prize winner (1980), bladder cancer.
• Yevhen Marchuk, 80, Ukrainian politician, Deputy (1995–2000), Prime Minister (1995–1996) and Minister of Defence (2003–2004), 1999 presidential candidate, cardiorespiratory failure caused by COVID-19.
• Gábor Novák, 87, Hungarian sprint canoer, Olympic silver medalist (1952).
• Richard Trumka, 72, American lawyer and labor leader, President of the United Mine Workers (1982–1995) and the AFL–CIO (since 2009), heart attack.
• Walter Wangerin Jr., 77, American writer (The Book of the Dun Cow), theologian and educator.

6

• José Carreira Marques, 77, Portuguese politician, Constituent Deputy (1975–1976), Deputy (1976–1982) and Mayor of Beja (1983–2005), cardiac arrest.
• Tommy Curtis, 69, American college basketball player (UCLA Bruins), NCAA champion (1972, 1973). (death announced on this date)
• Aryeh Gamliel, 71, Israeli rabbi and politician, member of the Knesset (1988–2003).
• Donald Kagan, 89, Lithuanian-born American historian.
• Trevor Moore, 41, American comedian (The Whitest Kids U' Know) and actor (Miss March), fall.
• John A. Rizzo, 73, American lawyer, heart attack.
• Herbert Schlosser, 95, American television executive, President and CEO of NBC (1974–1978).
• Oleg Shapovalov, 58, Ukrainian politician, President of the Kharkiv Oblast Council (2005–2006).
• Yuri Trutnev, 93, Russian theoretical physicist and nuclear engineer (RDS-37, Tsar Bomba).
• Les Vandyke, 90, English pop singer-songwriter ("What Do You Want?", "Poor Me", "Well I Ask You").

7

• Brad Allan, 48, Australian martial artist, action choreographer, and stunt performer (Rush Hour 2, Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, Solo: A Star Wars Story), heart attack.
• Rolf Erling Andersen, 74, Norwegian politician, MP (1997–2005).
• Julio César Anderson, 73, Guatemalan footballer (C.S.D. Municipal, national team).
• Douglas Applegate, 93, American politician, member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio's 18th congressional district (1977–1995), 1988 presidential candidate.
• Alireza Azizi, 72, Iranian footballer (Homa, Persepolis, national team), cancer.
• Robbie Cooke, 64, English footballer (Peterborough United, Cambridge United, Brentford).
• Ed Emery, 71, American businessman and politician, member of the Missouri House of Representatives (2003–2011) and State Senate (2013–2021), heart attack.
• Magda Godia, 68, Spanish politician, Mayor of Mequinenza (since 2003) and member of the Aragonese Courts (2013–2015), cancer.
• Johnny Groth, 95, American baseball player (Detroit Tigers, Chicago White Sox, Kansas City Athletics).
• Albert B. Lewis, 95, American lawyer and politician, member of the New York State Senate (1967–1978) and State Superintendent of Insurance (1978–1983), problems caused by Alzheimer's disease.
• Markie Post, 70, American actress (Night Court, The Fall Guy, Hearts Afire), cancer.
• Amando Samo, 72, Micronesian Roman Catholic prelate, Bishop of the Caroline Islands (1995–2020).
• Dennis Thomas, 70, American soul funk saxophonist (Kool & The Gang).
• Jane Withers, 95, American actress (Giant, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Captain Newman, M.D.).

8

• Bobby Bowden, 91, American Hall of Fame college football coach (Florida State, West Virginia), pancreatic cancer.
• Najma Chowdhury, 79, Bangladeshi feminist academic and political advisor, COVID-19.
• Bill Davis, 92, Canadian politician, Ontario MPP (1959–1985) and Premier of Ontario (1971–1985).
• Eva Fastag, 104, Polish-born Belgian Holocaust survivor.
• Maria José Gonzaga, 75, Brazilian businesswoman, philanthropist and politician, Mayor of Tatuí (since 2017), stomach cancer.
• Paul Hellyer, 98, Canadian politician, MP (1949–1974), Minister of National Defence (1963–1967) and Transport (1967–1969), problems caused by a fall.
• Stefan Kapłaniak, 88, Polish sprint canoer, Olympic bronze medalist (1960).
• Jaan Kaplinski, 80, Estonian poet, philosopher and politician, MP (1992–1995), problems caused by ALS.
• Hipólito Reyes Larios, 74, Mexican Roman Catholic prelate, Bishop of Orizaba (2000–2007) and Archbishop of Xalapa (since 2007), gastrointestinal hemorrhage.
• Oleksandr Rojtburd, 59, Ukrainian artist, Director of the Odesa Art Museum (2018–2019).
• Cesare Salvadori, 79, Italian fencer, Olympic champion (1972).
• Anupam Shyam, 63, Indian actor (Parzania, Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi, Slumdog Millionaire), multiple organ failure.
• Walter Yetnikoff, 87, American music industry businessman (CBS Records International), bladder cancer.

9

• Rand Araskog, 89, American businessman, CEO of ITT Corporation (1979–1998).
• Sir Lester Bird, 83, Antiguan politician, Prime Minister (1994–2004).
• Cameron Burrell, 26, American sprinter, suicide by gunshot.
• María Elena Chapa, 77, Mexican politician and women's rights activist, Deputy (1988–1991, 2000–2003) and Senator (1991–1997), cancer.
• Carlton H. Colwell, 95, American businessman and politician, member of the Georgia House of Representatives (1964–1995).
• Alex Cord, 88, American actor (Airwolf, Stagecoach, The Brotherhood).
• Pat Hitchcock, 93, English-born American actress (Strangers on a Train, Psycho, Alfred Hitchcock Presents).
• Ryszard Jarzembowski, 75, Polish politician and journalist, Senator (1991–2005).
• Bob Jenkins, 73, American motorsports announcer (ESPN, ABC, NBC Sports), brain cancer.
• Sergei Kovalev, 91, Russian human rights activist and politician, MP (1993–2003).
• Viktor Likhonosov, 85, Russian novelist and editor, COVID-19.
• Annette Muller, 88, French writer and Holocaust survivor (Vel' d'Hiv Roundup).
• Olivia Podmore, 24, New Zealand Olympic cyclist (2016).
• Ingrid Remmers, 56, German politician, MP (2009–2013, since 2017).
• Nadir Tedeschi, 90, Italian politician, Deputy (1976–1987).
• Chucky Thompson, 53, American record producer (Bad Boy Records).
• Ary Ribeiro Valadão, 102, Brazilian lawyer and politician, Goiás MLA (1959–1967), Deputy (1967–1979, 1989–1991) and Governor of Goiás (1979–1983).

10

• Joey Ambrose, 87, American Hall of Fame saxophonist (Bill Haley & His Comets).
• Júlio Chaves, 76, Brazilian voice actor, COVID-19.
• Neal Conan, 71, American radio journalist (All Things Considered, Talk of the Nation), editor and correspondent, glioblastoma.
• Sabina Ajrula, 75, North Macedonian-Turkish actress (Muhteşem Yüzyıl, My Mother's Wound, Shadows), stroke caused by brain cancer.
• Tony Esposito, 78, Canadian-American Hall of Fame ice hockey player (Chicago Blackhawks, Montreal Canadiens), Stanley Cup champion (1969), pancreatic cancer.
• Maki Kaji, 69, Japanese businessman, President of Nikoli and creator of Sudoku, bile duct cancer.
• Michel Le Flochmoan, 69, French footballer and manager (Sedan, R.E. Virton, F91 Dudelange), cancer.
• Eduardo Martínez Somalo, 94, Spanish Roman Catholic cardinal, Apostolic Nuncio to Colombia (1975–1979), Prefect of the CICLSAL (1992–2004) and Camerlengo (1993–2007), heart attack.
• Victoria Paris, 60, American pornographic actress and model (Hustler, Penthouse), breast cancer.
• Lev Pidlisetskyi, 44, Ukrainian politician and businessman, MP (2014–2019).
• Dilys Watling, 78, English actress (Calculated Risk, Two Left Feet, Theatre of Death).
• Peter Whittle, 94, New Zealand mathematician and statistician.
• Stephen Wilkinson, 102, English choral conductor and composer.

11

• Marco Borradori, 62, Swiss lawyer and politician, member of the National Council (1991–1995) and Mayor of Lugano (since 2013), multiple organ failure caused by cardiac arrest.
• Clyde Evans, 83, American politician, member of the Ohio House of Representatives (2003–2010).
• Peter Fleischmann, 84, German movie director (Hunting Scenes from Bavaria, Weak Spot, Hard To Be a God) and screenwriter, problems caused by a fall.
• Adela Forestello, 98, Argentine human rights activist (Mothers of the Plaza 25 de Mayo).
• Roy Gaines, 83, American electric blues singer-songwriter and guitarist.
• Gianluigi Gelmetti, 75, Italian-Monégasque conductor and composer, Director of the Teatro dell'Opera di Roma (2000–2009).
• Benoît Genecand, 57, Swiss politician, National Councilor (2015–2019), cancer.
• Paulo José, 84, Brazilian actor (O Padre e a Moça, Macunaíma, The Clown) and filmmaker, pneumonia caused by Parkinson's disease.
• Michel Laclotte, 91, French art historian, Director of the Louvre (1987–1995).
• Miroslav Tetter, 83, Czech academic and politician, Mayor of České Budějovice (1998–2006, 2010).
• Claudio Ventura, 67, Italian movie director and editor (Just the Way You Are).
• Göran Zachrisson, 83, Swedish sports journalist, cancer.

12

• Kurt Biedenkopf, 91, German politician, MP (1976–1980, 1987–1990) and Minister-President of Saxony (1990–2002).
• Brian P. Burns, 85, American businessman, attorney and philanthropist.
• Haydée Coloso-Espino, 83, Filipino Olympic swimmer (1960), problems caused by a respiratory tract infection.
• Jake Davison, 22, British crane operator and mass killer (2021 Plymouth shooting), shot.
• Dominic DeNucci, 89, Italian-American professional wrestler (WWWF), heart failure.
• Emilio Flores Márquez, 113, Puerto Rican supercentenarian, world's oldest man (since 2020).
• Karl-Friedrich Haas, 90, German sprinter, Olympic silver (1956) and bronze (1952) medalist.
• João Lyra, 90, Brazilian businessman and politician, Senator (1989–1991) and Deputy (2003–2007, 2011–2015), problems caused by bronchopneumonia.
• Tarcísio Meira, 85, Brazilian actor (Irmãos Coragem, Sangue e Areia, Espelho Mágico), COVID-19.
• Jose Perez, 74, Filipino politician and lawyer, Associate Justice of the Supreme Court (2009–2016).
• Pyotr Pimashkov, 73, Russian politician, Mayor of Krasnoyarsk (1996–2011) and Deputy (since 2011), cardiac arrest.
• Alfonso Sepúlveda, 82, Chilean footballer (Club Universidad de Chile, Huachipato, national team), heart failure.
• Hadiza Shagari, 80, Nigerian socialite, First Lady (1979–1983), COVID-19.
• Una Stubbs, 84, English actress (Till Death Us Do Part, Worzel Gummidge, Sherlock).
• Igael Tumarkin, 87, German-born Israeli painter and sculptor, Israel Prize winner (2004).
• Stephen Wiesner, 78–79, American-Israeli research physicist.

13

• Osório Bebber, 92, Brazilian Roman Catholic prelate, Bishop of Tubarão (1981–1992), Coxim (1992–1999) and Joaçaba (1999–2003), sepsis caused by heart surgery.
• Kelsey Begaye, 70, American politician, 5th President of the Navajo Nation (1999–2003).
• Andrzej Borodzik, 91, Polish politician and chemist, Deputy (1965–1972) and President of the ZHP (2005–2007).
• Georg Gallus, 94, German politician, MP (1970–1994).
• Nanci Griffith, 68, American country folk singer-songwriter ("Love at the Five and Dime", "Outbound Plane", "From a Distance") and guitarist, Grammy winner (1994).
• James Hormel, 88, American philanthropist, LGBTQ+ rights activist and politician, Ambassador to Luxembourg (1999–2001).
• Henryk Hoser, 78, Polish Roman Catholic prelate, Bishop of Warszawa-Praga (2008–2017).
• Charlie Johnson, 69, American football player (Philadelphia Eagles, Minnesota Vikings).
• Leon Kopelman, 97, Polish-Israeli Holocaust survivor and activist, last known surviving fighter of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising.
• Vladimir Mendelssohn, 71, Romanian composer (Darclee, The Violin Player) and violist.
• Rich Milot, 64, American football player (Washington Redskins), Super Bowl champion (1982, 1987).
• Marek Minda, 71, Polish physician and politician, Senator (1993–1997).
• Carmen Morales, 81, Argentine actress (Los caballeros de la cama redonda) and comedian, problems caused by Alzheimer's disease.
• Carolyn S. Shoemaker, 92, American astronomer (Comet Shoemaker–Levy 9), record for most comets discovered by one person, problems caused by a fall.
• Gino Strada, 73, Italian human rights activist and war surgeon, founder of Emergency, heart failure.
• Pil Trafa, 62, Argentine punk rock singer and composer (Los Violadores), cardiopulmonary arrest.
• Fez Whatley, 57, American comedian and radio host (The Ron and Fez Show), heart failure.

14

• Boonruen Choonhavan, 101, Thai socialite, First Lady (1988–1991), COVID-19.
• Carlos Correia, 87, Bissau-Guinean politician, Prime Minister (1991–1994, 1997–1998, 2008–2009, 2015–2016).
• Piera Degli Esposti, 83, Italian actress (A Joke of Destiny, Sweet Dreams, Il divo), heart failure.
• Gabriel Fortuné, Haitian politician, Mayor of Les Cayes (since 2016), earthquake.
• Jacques Fournier, 92, French politician and businessman, President of Gaz de France (1986–1988) and SNCF (1988–1993).
• Francis Mossman, 33, New Zealand-born Australian actor (The Horizon, Spartacus, Ruben Guthrie) and model.
• Enrique Pérez Parrilla, 73, Spanish politician, President of the Insular Cabildo of Lanzarote (1983–1987, 1994–1995, 1996–2003) and Mayor of Arrecife (2007–2009), heart attack.
• Algirdas Pocius, 90, Lithuanian politician and writer, MP (1992–1996).
• R. Murray Schafer, 88, Canadian composer, writer and environmentalist (World Soundscape Project), problems caused by Alzheimer's disease.
• Mickey Stephens, 77, American politician, member of the Georgia House of Representatives (2002–2004, since 2009).

15

• Ruth Apilado, 113, American newspaper editor and civil rights activist, founder of America's Intercultural Magazine.
• Abdelhamid Brahimi, 85, Algerian politician, Prime Minister (1984–1988).
• Gianfranco D'Angelo, 84, Italian actor (La liceale, La compagna di banco) and comedian (Drive In).
• Paulette Goodman, 88, French-born American LGBT activist, President of PFLAG (1988–1992).
• Paul Mitchell, 64, American businessman and politician, member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Michigan's 10th congressional district (2017–2021), kidney cancer.
• Giuseppe Montalbano, 96, Italian politician, Mayor of Sambuca di Sicilia (1964–1980) and Senator (1979–1987).
• Gerd Müller, 75, German footballer (1861 Nördlingen, Bayern Munich, West Germany national team), World champion (1974), problems caused by Alzheimer's disease.
• Rafael Romero, 83, Venezuelan Olympic track and field athlete (1956, 1960, 1964), Pan American champion and silver medalist (1963).
• Dick Schafrath, 84, American football player (Cleveland Browns) and politician, member of the Ohio Senate (1987–2000).
• Ernie Sigley, 82, Australian television (Sunnyside Up, Adelaide Tonight, Wheel of Fortune) and radio presenter and singer, problems caused by Alzheimer's disease.
• Jan David Simon, 3rd Viscount Simon, 81, British hereditary peer, member of the House of Lords (since 1994).
• Joe Walton, 85, American football player (Washington Redskins, New York Giants) and coach (New York Jets).

16

• Zaki Anwari, 19, Afghan footballer, fall from plane.
• Stanley Aronowitz, 88, American political activist and academic.
• Hormoz Farhat, 93, Iranian-American composer and ethnomusicologist.
• William R. Haine, 77, American politician, member of the Illinois Senate (2002–2019).
• Volodymyr Holubnychy, 85, Soviet-born Ukrainian race walker, Olympic champion (1960, 1968), silver (1972) and bronze medalist (1964).
• Sean Lock, 58, English comedian (15 Storeys High, 8 Out of 10 Cats, 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown), lung cancer.
• Abdullah Mokoginta, 86, Indonesian politician, Deputy Governor of North Sulawesi (1986–1991) and member of the People's Representative Council (1992–1999).
• Paul Muegge, 84, American politician, member of the Oklahoma Senate (1990–2002).
• Simão Sessim, 85, Brazilian lawyer and politician, Mayor of Nilópolis (1973–1977) and Deputy (1979–2019), COVID-19.
• Lucille Times, 100, American civil rights activist (Montgomery bus boycott) and businesswoman, problems caused by COVID-19.

17

• Olav Akselsen, 55, Norwegian politician, MP (1989–2009) and Minister of Petroleum and Energy (2000–2001).
• Joe Chasteen, 96, American politician and businessman, member of the Wyoming House of Representatives (1973–1977).
• Rock Demers, 87, Canadian movie producer (The Dog Who Stopped the War, The Peanut Butter Solution, Vincent and Me), heart failure.
• Ágnes Hankiss, 71, Hungarian politician, MEP (2009–2014).
• Gary "Chicken" Hirsh, 81, American rock drummer (Country Joe and the Fish).
• Anwar Hossain, 83, Bangladeshi businessman and politician, MP (1988–1990).
• Kazenambo Kazenambo, 58, Botswana-born Namibian politician, MP (2004–2014), problems caused by COVID-19.
• Nikolai Kuimov, 63, Russian aviator, Hero of the Russian Federation (2006), airplane crash.
• Tom Larkin, 103, New Zealand politician, Ambassador to Japan (1972–1976).
• Basil Mramba, 81, Tanzanian politician, Minister of Industry and Trade (1986–1989, 2006–2008) and Finance (2001–2005), problems caused by COVID-19.
• Eddie Paskey, 81, American actor (Star Trek).
• Paulão, 51, Angolan footballer (Benfica, Espinho, national team).
• Rodrigo Paz, 87, Ecuadorian politician and businessman, Minister of Finance (1980–1981) and Mayor of Quito (1988–1992), 1996 presidential candidate, gastrointestinal hemorrhage.
• Fereshteh Taerpour, 68, Iranian movie producer (Once Upon a Time) and writer, President of Kanoon (1982–1991), COVID-19.

18

• José Abueva, 93, Filipino political scientist and academic, President of the University of the Philippines (1987–1993).
• Solly Drake, 90, American baseball player (Chicago Cubs, Los Angeles Dodgers, Philadelphia Phillies).
• Joseph L. Galloway, 79, American newspaper correspondent and columnist.
• Pablo P. Garcia, 95, Filipino politician, MP (1987–1995, 2007–2013) and Governor of Cebu (1995–2004).
• Abdul Hamid AbuSulayman, 84–85, Saudi Islamic philosopher, academic and writer, Rector of the International Islamic University Malaysia (1989–1999).
• Alejandro Lamalfa, 74, Spanish physician and politician, Mayor of Barruelo de Santullán (1990–2007, 2011–2016) and Senator (1996–2000).
• Austin Mitchell, 86, British journalist and politician, MP (1977–2015). (death announced on this date)
• Jill Murphy, 72, British children's writer (The Worst Witch, The Large Family) and illustrator, cancer.
• Robert Smith, 85, American sport executive and administrator, President of the International Baseball Federation (1981–1993).
• Evgeny Sveshnikov, 71, Russian chess player and writer, problems caused by COVID-19.
• Stephen Vizinczey, 88, Hungarian-Canadian essayist, editor and writer.
• Max Willis, 85, Australian politician, member of the New South Wales Legislative Council (1970–1999) and President (1991–1998).

19

• Junaid Babunagari, 67, Bangladeshi Islamic scholar and writer, Amir of Hefazat-e-Islam Bangladesh (since 2020), stroke caused by diabetes.
• Raoul Cauvin, 82, Belgian comics writer (Les Tuniques Bleues, Agent 212, Les Femmes en Blanc), stomach cancer.
• Sonny Chiba, 82, Japanese actor (The Street Fighter, The Storm Riders, Kill Bill: Volume 1) and martial artist, pneumonia caused by COVID-19.
• Chuck Close, 81, American photorealist painter, congestive heart failure caused by frontotemporal dementia.
• Sir Michael Cullen, 76, British-born New Zealand politician, MP (1981–2009), Minister of Finance (1999–2008) and Deputy Prime Minister (2002–2008), lung cancer.
• Bill Freehan, 79, American baseball player (Detroit Tigers) and coach (Michigan Wolverines), World Series champion (1968), problems caused by Alzheimer's disease.
• Sir Peter Harding, 87, British Royal Air Force officer, Chief of the Air Staff (1988–1992) and Defence Staff (1992–1994).
• Percha Leanpuri, 35, Indonesian politician, member of the People's Representative Council (2009–2015, since 2019), problems caused during childbirth.
• Li Hsing, 91, Taiwanese movie director (Beautiful Duckling, Execution in Autumn, The Heroic Pioneers), heart failure.
• James W. Loewen, 79, American sociologist, historian, and writer (Lies My Teacher Told Me), bladder cancer.
• Enrique Sánchez Carrasco, 93, Spanish politician, Mayor of Huesca (1987–1995), problems caused by Alzheimer's disease.
• Bill Sidwell, 101, Australian tennis player.
• Robert D. Springer, 88, American Air Force lieutenant general.
• Sergio Vuskovic, 90, Chilean politician, Mayor of Valparaíso (1970–1973).

20

• Emilio Carrara, 75, Argentine politician, Vice Governor of Chaco Province (1987–1991).
• Ian Carey, 46, American DJ and record producer.
• Tom T. Hall, 85, American Hall of Fame country folk singer-songwriter ("Harper Valley PTA", "I Love", "The Year That Clayton Delaney Died").
• Michael Morgan, 63, American conductor.
• Paolo Saviane, 59, Italian businessman and politician, Senator (since 2018), problems caused by heart surgery.
• Gaia Servadio, 82, Italian-British writer.
• Sally Tanner, 94, American politician, member of the California State Assembly (1978–1992).
• Igor Vovkovinskiy, 38, Ukrainian-born American law student, interviewee and actor, tallest living man in the United States.
• Brent Yonts, 72, American politician, member of the Kentucky House of Representatives (1997–2016), COVID-19.

21

• Nickolas Davatzes, 79, American television executive, founder of A&E Networks and The History Channel.
• Rudolf Edlinger, 81, Austrian politician and football executive, Minister of Finance (1997–2000) and President of SK Rapid Wien (2001–2013).
• Don Everly, 84, American Hall of Fame rock singer (The Everly Brothers) and songwriter ("Cathy's Clown", When Will I Be Loved"), heart attack.
• Boutros Gemayel, 89, Lebanese Maronite Catholic prelate, Archeparch of Cyprus (1988–2008).
• Karolina Kaczorowska, 90, Polish academic, First Lady in exile (1989–1990).
• Marie, Princess of Liechtenstein, 81, Liechtensteiner royal, Princess Consort (since 1989), stroke.
• Thad McClammy, 78, American politician, member of the Alabama House of Representatives (since 1994).
• Andreas Norland, 86, Norwegian newspaper editor (Aftenposten, Verdens Gang, Adresseavisen).
• Tunji Olurin, 76, Nigerian general, Military Governor of Oyo State (1985–1988).
• Jean Orchampt, 97, French Roman Catholic prelate, Auxiliary Bishop of Montpellier (1971–1974) and Bishop of Angers (1974–2000).
• Nicoletta Orsomando, 92, Italian television personality and radio announcer (Rai 1).
• Jeanne Robertson, 77, American comedian, motivational speaker and pageant winner, Miss North Carolina (1963).
• Guy Sansaricq, 86, Haitian-born American Roman Catholic prelate, Auxiliary Bishop of Brooklyn (2006–2010).
• Anthony Scotto, 87, American mobster (Gambino crime family).
• Kalyan Singh, 89, Indian politician, Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh (1991–1992, 1997–1999), MP (2004–2014) and Governor of Rajasthan (2014–2019), sepsis caused by multiple organ failure.
• Kostas Triantafyllopoulos, 65, Greek actor (Symmathites, Peninta Peninta, Kaneis de leei s' agapo), lung cancer.
• Nick Volpe, 95, Canadian football player (Toronto Argonauts), Grey Cup champion (1950).
• Gabriel Kyungu wa Kumwanza, 82, Congolese politician, Governor of Katanga (1991–1995, 1997), COVID-19.

22

• Alberto Bica, 63, Uruguayan footballer (Club Atlético Unión, Racing Club de Montevideo, national team), leukemia.
• Juan Carlos Blanco Estradé, 87, Uruguayan lawyer, politician and convicted criminal, Minister of Foreign Relations (1972–1976), Ambassador to the United Nations (1982–1985) and Senator (1990–1995).
• William J. Boarman, 75, American businessman and printer, U.S. Public Printer (2010–2012).
• Vivian Caver, 93, American politician and human rights activist, member of the Washington House of Representatives (1994–1995).
• Lloyd Dobyns, 85, American television news reporter (NBC News).
• Marilyn Eastman, 87, American actress (Night of the Living Dead).
• Jean-Pierre Fragnière, 76, Swiss academic and political scientist.
• Rod Gilbert, 80, Canadian Hall of Fame ice hockey player (New York Rangers).
• Micki Grant, 80, American singer, playwright (Your Arms Too Short to Box with God, Working) and actress (Another World).
• Jack Hirschman, 87, American poet, Marxist essayist and social activist, suspected heart attack.
• Sheikh Shahidur Rahman, 70, Pakistani-born Bangladeshi politician, MP (1986–1988), heart attack.
• Edin Šaranović, 45, Bosnian footballer (Sarajevo, Kamen Ingrad, national team) and manager, heart attack.
• Andrzej Schinzel, 84, Polish mathematician, member of the Polish Academy of Sciences (since 1994).
• Brian Travers, 62, British reggae pop saxophonist and songwriter (UB40), brain cancer.
• Eric Wagner, 62, American heavy metal singer-songwriter (Trouble, The Skull), pneumonia caused by COVID-19.
• Jane Wenham-Jones, 59, British writer, television presenter (Politics Show) and journalist (Woman's Weekly).

23

• Victoria Aguiyi-Ironsi, 97, Nigerian socialite, First Lady (1966), stroke.
• Dame Elizabeth Blackadder, 89, Scottish painter.
• Brick Bronsky, 57, American professional wrestler (Stampede) and actor (Sgt. Kabukiman N.Y.P.D., The Quest), COVID-19.
• Mary Cook, 92, British reality television personality (Gogglebox). (death announced on this date)
• Daniel Farhi, 79, French rabbi and activist, founder of the Liberal Jewish Movement of France.
• Tom Flynn, 66, American novelist and editor (Free Inquiry), Executive Director of the Council for Secular Humanism.
• Michael Gage, 76, American politician, member of the California State Assembly (1976–1980), cancer.
• Jimmy Hayes, 31, American ice hockey player (Chicago Blackhawks, Florida Panthers, New Jersey Devils).
• Michael Nader, 76, American actor (Dynasty, All My Children, Lucky Chances), cancer.
• Jean-Luc Nancy, 81, French philosopher.
• Rosita Quintana, 96, Argentine-Mexican actress (Susana, The Price of Living, To the Four Winds) and singer-songwriter, problems caused by thyroid cancer surgery.
• José Yudica, 85, Argentine footballer (Boca Juniors, national team) and manager (Newell's Old Boys).

24

• Volodymyr Bondarenko, 68, Ukrainian politician, Deputy (1996–2014) and Head of the Kyiv City State Administration (2014).
• O. Chandrashekar, 86, Indian footballer (national team).
• Anatoliy Chizhov, 87, Soviet-born Russian engineer (Progress Rocket Space Centre) and politician, Deputy (1989–1991). (death announced on this date)
• Olabiyi Durojaiye, 88, Nigerian politician, Senator (1999–2003), COVID-19.
• Dale Derby, 72, American physician and politician, member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives (2016–2018), drowned.
• Léopold K. Fakambi, 78, Beninese agronomist and engineer.
• Nicholas Felice, 94, American politician, Mayor of Fair Lawn (1972–1974) and member of the New Jersey General Assembly (1982–2002).
• Hissène Habré, 79, Chadian politician and convicted war criminal, Prime Minister (1978–1979) and President (1982–1990), COVID-19.
• Jerry Harkness, 81, American basketball player (Loyola Ramblers, Indiana Pacers, New York Knicks) and civil rights activist, NCAA champion (1963).
• Elia Hernández Núñez, 59, Mexican politician, Deputy (2006–2009).
• Harry Kent, 74, New Zealand Olympic cyclist (1972), Commonwealth Games champion (1970).
• Calogero Lo Giudice, 83, Italian politician, President of Sicily (1982–1983) and MEP (1989–1994).
• Fritz McIntyre, 62, British keyboardist (Simply Red). (death announced on this date)
• Radek Pobořil, 75, Czech folk rock guitarist (Čechomor).
• Mangala Samaraweera, 65, Sri Lankan politician, MP (1989–2020) and Minister of Foreign Affairs (2005–2007, 2015–2017), COVID-19.
• Ghazali Mohd Seth, 92, Malaysian military officer, Chief of Army (1977–1982) and Defence Forces (1982–1985), heart failure.
• Jan Suchý, 76, Czech ice hockey player (HC Dukla Jihlava, national team), Olympic silver medalist (1968).
• Wilfried Van Moer, 76, Belgian footballer (Beveren, Standard Liège, national team) and manager, stroke.
• Patrick Verbeke, 72, French blues guitarist, composer and television presenter.
• George S. Vest, 102, American politician, U.S. Ambassador to the European Union (1981–1985) and Director of the U.S. Foreign Service (1985–1989), heart disease.
• Charlie Watts, 80, English Hall of Fame drummer (The Rolling Stones, Blues Incorporated).

25

• Mohsin Ahmad al-Aini, 88, Yemeni politician, Prime Minister (1967, 1969, 1970–1971, 1971–1972, 1974–1975).
• Said al-Harumi, 49, Israeli politician, member of the Knesset (since 2017), heart attack.
• Gerry Ashmore, 85, English Formula One racing driver, cancer.
• Gunilla Bergström, 79, Swedish children's writer (Alfie Atkins) and illustrator.
• Eduardo Brizuela del Moral, 77, Argentine politician, Senator (2001–2003), Governor of Catamarca Province (2003–2011) and Deputy (since 2013), pneumonia caused by a stroke.
• Antônio Câmara, 83, Brazilian politician, Rio Grande do Norte MLA (1966–1982), Secretary-General of the Brazilian Democratic Movement (1982) and Constituent Deputy (1988–1991).
• Metin Çekmez, 76, Turkish actor (Tatlı Dillim, The Shadow Play, Adını Feriha Koydum), cancer.
• Ted Dexter, 86, English Hall of Fame cricketer (Sussex, national team).
• Aldo Eminente, 90, French swimmer, Olympic bronze medalist (1952).
• Mario Guilloti, 75, Argentine boxer, Olympic bronze medalist (1968).
• Milan Gutović, 75, Serbian actor (A Tight Spot, Bela lađa) and comedian, COVID-19.
• Ileana Gyulai-Drîmbă-Jenei, 75, Romanian fencer, Olympic bronze medalist (1968, 1972).
• Robin Miller, 71, American motorsports journalist (The Indianapolis Star) and sports commentator (Speed Channel, NBCSN), leukemia.
• Gail Omvedt, 80, American-born Indian sociologist and human rights activist.
• Zdenka Procházková, 95, Czech actress (A Dead Man Among the Living, Steam Above a Pot, May Events).

26

• Rodolfo Aínsa, 76, Spanish politician and businessman, President of Huesca Province (1995–1999) and Senator (2004–2008).
• Neal Brendel, 66, American rugby union player (national team) and executive, Chairman of USA Rugby (2002–2005), mesothelioma.
• Marco Hausiku, 67, Namibian politician, Minister of Foreign Affairs (2004–2010).
• Sompote Sands, 80, Thai movie director (Jumborg Ace & Giant, Hanuman and the Five Riders, Crocodile), producer and special effects creator, cancer.
• Vladimir Shadrin, 73, Soviet-Russian ice hockey player (Spartak Moscow, Oji Eagles, ​national team) and coach, Olympic champion (1972, 1976).

27

• Stjepan Babić, 95, Croatian linguist, academic and politician, MP (1993–1997).
• Priscilla Baltazar-Padilla, 63, Filipino politician and lawyer, Associate Justice of the Supreme Court (2020).
• Jean-Pierre Bastiani, 71, French politician, Mayor of Auterive (1989–2008, 2014–2018) and Deputy (1993–1997).
• Marcus Birks, 40, British Eurodance musician (Cappella), COVID-19.
• Noel Cringle, 83, Manx politician, President of Tynwald (2000–2011).
• Edmond H. Fischer, 101, Swiss-born American biochemist, Nobel Prize winner (1992).
• Siegfried Matthus, 87, German composer (Judith) and opera festival director (Kammeroper Schloss Rheinsberg).
• Andy Michael, 61, British reality television personality (Gogglebox). (death announced on this date)
• Maria Oliva, 112, Italian supercentenarian, oldest person in Italy (since 2020).
• Akis Tsochatzopoulos, 82, Greek politician and convicted criminal, MP (1981–2007), Minister of the Interior (1987–1989, 1993–1995) and National Defence (1996–2001), heart attack.
• Lucille Whipper, 93, American politician and educator, member of the South Carolina House of Representatives (1985–1995).

28

• Nasrul Abit, 66, Indonesian politician, Vice Governor of West Sumatra (2016–2021), COVID-19.
• Alioune Badara Cissé, 63, Senegalese lawyer and politician, Foreign Minister (2012), COVID-19.
• Francesc Burrull, 86, Spanish jazz musician and composer, kidney disease.
• Javier Cobián Salgado, 77, Spanish politician, Mayor of Pontevedra (1991–1995).
• Jacques Drouin, 78, Canadian animator and director (Mindscape/Le paysagiste).
• Jiang Chunyun, 91, Chinese politician, Governor of Shandong (1987–1988) and Vice Premier (1995–1998).
• Jin Renqing, 77, Chinese politician, Director of the State Taxation Administration (1998–2003) and Minister of Finance (2003–2007), house fire.
• Ida Keeling, 106, American track and field athlete.
• Elisabeth Kieselstein-Cord, 41, American actress (Deconstructing Harry), model (Vogue) and socialite, problems caused by Lyme disease.
• Dimitri Kitsikis, 86, Greek academic and historian (Intermediate Region, Eastern Party, Hellenoturkism).
• Matthew Mindler, 19, American actor (Our Idiot Brother), suicide. (body discovered on this date)
• Sam Oji, 35, English footballer (Tamworth, Limerick, Hednesford Town).
• Teresa Żylis-Gara, 91, Polish operatic soprano.

29

• Ed Asner, 91, American actor (The Mary Tyler Moore Show, Elf, Up) and activist, President of the Screen Actors Guild (1981–1985), multi-Emmy winner.
• Kolë Berisha, 73, Kosovar politician, Chairman of the Assembly (2006–2007).
• Ron Bushy, 79, American rock drummer (Iron Butterfly), esophageal cancer.
• John Drake, 74, American rock singer (The Amboy Dukes).
• Alex Gallacher, 67, Scottish-born Australian politician, Senator (since 2011), lung cancer.
• Tudor Gunasekara, 86, Sri Lankan politician, MP (1977–1983), COVID-19.
• Muhammad Hamza, 92, Pakistani politician, Deputy (1985–1988, 1990–1999) and Senator (2012–2018), COVID-19.
• John A. Kaneb, 86, American businessman, CEO of HP Hood, part-owner of the Boston Red Sox, problems caused by heart surgery.
• Manuel Monerris, 75, Spanish politician, Mayor of Ferreries (2011–2015) and member of the Balearic Islands MP (2011–2015).
• Mikhail Nenashev, 61, Russian politician, Deputy (2007–2011) and founder of the All-Russian Fleet Support Movement, cardiac arrest.
• Lee "Scratch" Perry, 85, Jamaican reggae musician (The Upsetters), songwriter ("Run for Cover", "Police and Thieves") and record producer.
• Yuri Pudyshev, 67, Belarusian footballer (Dinamo Minsk, Dynamo Yakutsk, Soviet Union national team) and manager.
• Rodney Rice, 76, Irish journalist and broadcaster (Raidió Teilifís Éireann).
• Jacques Rogge, 79, Belgian Olympic sailor (1968, 1972, 1976) and sports administrator, president of the International Olympic Committee (2001–2013), problems caused by Parkinson's disease.
• Lajim Ukin, 66, Malaysian politician, MP (2008–2013) and Sabah MLA (2013–2018), COVID-19.

30

• José María Libório Camino Saracho, 89, Spanish-Brazilian Roman Catholic prelate, Bishop of Urusi (1999–2002) and Presidente Prudente (2002–2008) and Auxiliary Bishop of São Miguel Paulista (1999–2001), problems caused by a stroke.
• Junior Coffey, 79, American football player (Green Bay Packers, Atlanta Falcons, New York Giants), heart failure.
• Claude Guichard, 92, French politician, Deputy (1967–1968, 1968–1972).
• Marcel Henry, 94, French politician, Senator (1977–2004).
• Latif Nassif Jassim, 80, Iraqi politician and convicted murderer, Minister of Agriculture (1977–1979).
• Sakaran Dandai, 91, Malaysian politician, MP (1986–1995), Chief Minister of Sabah (1994) and Governor (1995–2002), COVID-19.
• Cecil Souders, 100, American football player (Detroit Lions).
• Wang Kuang-hui, 56, Taiwanese baseball player (Brother Elephants) and coach, liver cancer.

31

• Léon Aimé, 97, French politician, Deputy (1993–1997).
• Vasile Belous, 33, Moldovan Olympic boxer (2012), car crash.
• Sune Bergman, 68, Swedish ice hockey player (Troja-Ljungby) and coach (HV71, Frisk Asker). (death announced on this date)
• Michael Constantine, 94, American actor (My Big Fat Greek Wedding, Room 222, The Hustler), Emmy winner (1970).
• Julie Ditty, 42, American tennis player, cancer.
• Geronimo, 8, New Zealand-born alpaca, euthanised.
• Roman Malinowski, 86, Polish politician and economist, member (1976–1989) and Marshal of the Sejm (1985–1989), Deputy Prime Minister (1980–1985) and Chairman of United People's Party (1981–1989).
• Francesco Morini, 77, Italian footballer (Sampdoria, Juventus, national team), heart attack.
• Kazimieras Motieka, 92, Lithuanian politician and lawyer, Act of March 11 signer.
• Ferhan Şensoy, 70, Turkish actor (When Luck Breaks the Door, Pardon, Son Ders) and playwright.
• Thompson Usiyan, 65, Nigerian footballer (Montreal Manic, Tulsa Roughnecks, national team).

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Related pages

• List of deaths due to COVID-19
• 2021 in association football deaths
• Deaths in 2014
• Deaths in 2015
• Deaths in 2016
• Deaths in 2017
• Deaths in 2018
• Deaths in 2019
• Deaths in 2020

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

Preceded by Deaths in 2020

Deaths by year

Succeeded by Deaths in 2022