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{{Short description|List of notable individuals who died in 2019}}

The following deaths of notable individuals occurred in 2019. Names are reported under the date of death, in alphabetical order by surname or pseudonym.

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==December==

===31===

*[[Muhammadu Gawo]], Nigerian politician, member of the [[Jigawa State House of Assembly]].<ref>[https://punchng.com/jigawa-rep-gawo-dies-in-dubai-burial-holds-thursday/ Jigawa Rep, Gawo, dies in Dubai, burial holds Thursday]</ref>

*[[Shahla Riahi]], 92, Iranian actress and film director ([[Marjan (film)|''Marjan'']]).<ref>[https://en.mehrnews.com/news/153964/Veteran-Iranian-actress-Shahla-Riahi-passes-away Veteran Iranian actress Shahla Riahi passes away]</ref>

*[[Shyqyri Rreli]], 89, Albanian football player ([[KF Tirana|Puna Tirana]], [[FK Dinamo Tirana|Dinamo Tirana]]) and manager ([[Albania national football team|national team]]).<ref>[https://www.albaniandailynews.com/index.php?idm=38417&mod=2 Ex Coach Passes Away, President Expresses Condolences]</ref>

*[[A. V. Swamy]], 90, Indian politician, [[Rajya Sabha|MP]] (2012–2018).<ref>[https://www.orissapost.com/former-rajya-sabha-mp-av-swamy-passes-away-at-91/ Former Rajya Sabha MP AV Swamy passes away at 91]</ref>

*[[Ivo-Valentino Tomaš]], 26, Croatian footballer ([[NK Dugopolje|Dugopolje]], [[VfB Oldenburg|Oldenburg]], [[SSV Jeddeloh]]), suicide.<ref>[https://www.hercegovina.info/vijesti/sport/nogomet/tragedija-u-26-godini-ubio-se-nekadasnji-igrac-hajduka-179418 Tragedija U 26. godini preminuo nekadašnji igrač Hajduka] {{hr icon}}</ref>

===30===

*[[Syed Muazzem Ali]], 75, Bangladeshi diplomat.<ref>[https://www.thedailystar.net/city/news/ex-bangladesh-foreign-secretary-muazzem-ali-passes-away-1847209 Ex-Bangladesh Foreign Secretary Muazzem Ali passes away]</ref>

*[[Beatriz Alfonso Nogue]], 51, Spanish chess player.<ref>[http://escacs.cat/index.php/publicacions/noticies/26926- Necrològica Beatriz Alfonso Nogué] {{LL|ca}}</ref>

*[[Piara Singh Bhaniara]], 61, Indian [[Dalit]] religious leader, co-author of ''[[Bhavsagar Granth]]''.<ref>[https://www.dailypioneer.com/2019/state-editions/self-styled-godman-baba-piara-singh-bhaniara-dies-at-61.html Self styled godman Baba Piara Singh Bhaniara dies at 61]</ref>

*[[Marion Chesney]], 83, Scottish novelist (''[[Death of a Gossip]]'', ''[[Death of an Outsider]]'', ''[[Agatha Raisin and the Deadly Dance]]'').<ref>[https://www.thebookseller.com/news/agatha-raisin-creator-m-c-beaton-dies-83-1145666# Agatha Raisin creator M C Beaton dies at 83]</ref>

*[[Antônio Dumas]], 64, Brazilian football player ([[Santos FC|Santos]]) and manager ([[Togo national football team|Togo national team]], [[Equatorial Guinea national football team|Equatorial Guinea national team]]).<ref>[https://firawasport.com/page-noire-antonio-dumas-nest-plus/ Page Noire : Antonio Dumas n’est plus!] {{LL|fr}}</ref>

*[[Dragomir Draganov (historian)|Dragomir Draganov]], 71, Bulgarian historian and politician, [[National Assembly (Bulgaria)|MP]] (1997–2001).<ref>[https://www.mediapool.bg/pochina-istorikat-prof-dragomir-draganov-news301806.html Почина историкът проф. Драгомир Драганов] {{LL|bg}}</ref>

*[[Jan Fedder]], 64, German actor (''[[Großstadtrevier]]'', ''[[Das Boot]]'', ''[[Soul Kitchen (film)|Soul Kitchen]]''), cancer.<ref>[https://www.sueddeutsche.de/kultur/jan-fedder-verstorben-1.4741158 Großstadtrevier-Schauspieler Jan Fedder ist gestorben] {{de icon}}</ref>

*[[Jack Garfein]], 89, Czechoslovakian-born American film producer and director (''[[The Strange One]]'', ''[[Something Wild (1961 film)|Something Wild]]''), co-founder of the [[Hollywood Theatre Row]].<ref>[http://www.playbill.com/article/jack-garfein-acclaimed-director-and-producer-dies-at-89 Jack Garfein, Acclaimed Director and Producer, Dies at 89]</ref>

*[[Prosper Grech]], 94, Maltese Roman Catholic cardinal, co-founder of the [[Patristic Institute Augustinianum]].<ref>[https://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2019-12-30/local-news/Cardinal-Prospero-Grech-dies-6736217915 Cardinal Prospero Grech dies]</ref>

*[[Gertrude Himmelfarb]], 97, American historian.<ref>[https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2019/12/gertrude-himmelfarb-historian-moral-change/604276/ The Historian of Moral Revolution]</ref>

*[[Harry Kupfer]], 84, German opera director.<ref>[https://www.welt.de/kultur/klassik/article204685762/Harry-Kupfer-Die-Oper-war-seine-eigentliche-Lebensform.html Die Oper war seine eigentliche Lebensform] {{de icon}}</ref>

*[[Horst Kwech]], 82, Austrian-born Australian racecar driver.<ref>[https://racer.com/2019/12/30/horst-kwech-former-trans-am-u2-5l-star-dies-at-82/ Horst Kwech, former Trans Am U2.5L star, dies at 82]</ref>

*[[Slaheddine Maaoui]], 69, Tunisian journalist and politician, Minister of Tourism (1995–2001), heart attack.<ref>[http://kapitalis.com/tunisie/2019/12/30/deces-de-lancien-ministre-slaheddine-maaoui/ Décès de l'ancien ministre Slaheddine Maaoui] {{fr icon}}</ref>

*[[Damiri Mahmud]], 74, Indonesian writer.<ref>[https://medan.tribunnews.com/2019/12/30/sastrawan-asal-sumut-damiri-mahmud-tutup-usia-sakit-paruparu-dan-sempat-masuk-rs-pirngadi Sastrawan Asal Sumut Damiri Mahmud Tutup Usia, Sakit Paruparu dan Sempat Masuk RS Pirngadi] {{id icon}}</ref>

*[[Giovanni Innocenzo Martinelli]], 77, Libyan-Italian Roman Catholic prelate, [[Apostolic Vicariate of Tripoli|Apostolic Vicar of Tripoli]] (1985–2017).<ref>[https://www.vaticannews.va/it/chiesa/news/2019-12/morto-monsignor-martinelli-vicario-apostolico-emerito-tripoli.html E’ morto monsignor Martinelli, vicario apostolico emerito di Tripoli] {{LL|it}}</ref>

*[[Syd Mead]], 86, American concept artist (''[[Blade Runner]]'', ''[[Aliens (film)|Aliens]]'', ''[[Tron]]''), lymphoma.<ref>[https://deadline.com/2019/12/syd-mead-dead-blade-runner-tron-visionary-futurist-1202818716/ Syd Mead Dies: Visionary Futurist Who Worked On ‘Blade Runner’ & ‘Tron’ Was 86]</ref>

*[[Sonny Mehta]], 77, Indian-British-American publishing executive ([[Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group]]).<ref>[https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/sonny-mehta-editor-in-chief-of-alfred-a-knopf-dies-at-77/story-YZkuC1176HEZWQDsM2mQuM.html Sonny Mehta, editor-in-chief of Alfred A Knopf, dies at 77]</ref>

*[[Carl-Heinz Rühl]], 80, German football player ([[MSV Duisburg]], [[1. FC Köln]]) and manager ([[Borussia Dortmund]]).<ref>[https://www.welt.de/newsticker/sport-news/article204674312/Fussball-Ex-Bundesligaspieler-Carl-Heinz-Ruehl-gestorben.html Ex-Bundesligaspieler Carl-Heinz Rühl gestorben] {{LL|de}}</ref>

*[[André Smets]], 76, Belgian politician, Mayor of [[Herve]] (1985–2010).<ref>[https://www.sudinfo.be/id158976/article/2019-12-30/andre-smets-ex-bourgmestre-de-herve-est-decede-durant-la-nuit André Smets, ex-bourgmestre de Herve, est décédé durant la nuit] {{fr icon}}</ref>

*[[Nils Petter Sundgren]], 90, Swedish film critic and television presenter (''[[Filmkrönikan]]'').<ref>[https://www.dn.se/kultur-noje/filmkritikern-nils-petter-sundgren-dod/ Filmkritikern Nils Petter Sundgren död] {{LL|sv}}</ref>

*[[Vikho-o Yhoshu]], 67, Indian politician, [[Nagaland Legislative Assembly|MLA]] (since 2013), lung cancer.<ref>[https://www.eastmojo.com/nagaland/2019/12/30/nagaland-assembly-speaker-vikho-o-yhoshu-passes-away-in-mumbai Nagaland Assembly Speaker Vikho-o Yhoshu passes away in Mumbai]</ref>

===29===

*{{ill|Dina Birte Al-Erhayem|da}}, 44, Danish actress, suicide.<ref>[https://nyheder.tv2.dk/samfund/2019-12-29-skuespiller-dina-al-erhayem-er-dod Skuespiller Dina Al-Erhayem er død] {{LL|da}}</ref>

*[[LaDell Andersen]], 90, American basketball coach ([[Utah State Aggies men's basketball|Utah State Aggies]], [[Utah Stars]], [[BYU Cougars men's basketball|BYU Cougars]]).<ref>[https://www.deseret.com/sports/2019/12/30/21042820/ladell-andersen-former-byu-basketball-utah-state-coach-90-passes-away-utah-stars Former BYU, USU coach Ladell Andersen, 90, passes away]</ref>

*[[Abu Raihan Biswas]], 79, Indian politician, [[West Bengal Legislative Assembly|MLA]] (1972–1977).<ref>[https://www.tv24bangla.co.in/news/প-রয-ত-হল-ন-হর-হরপ-ড-র-প-র-ক-তন-ব-ধ-য-ক-আব-র-ইহ-ন-ব-শ-ব-স?uid=355 প্রয়াত হলেন হরিহরপাড়ার প্রাক্তন বিধায়ক আবু রাইহান বিশ্বাস] {{LL|bn}}</ref>

*[[Radhakrishnan Dhanarajan]], 39, Indian footballer ([[Mohammedan S.C. (Kolkata)|Mohammedan]], [[East Bengal F.C.|East Bengal]]), heart attack.<ref>[https://theunionjournal.com/former-east-bengal-mohun-bagan-defender-r-dhanarajan-collapses-passes-away-during-a-sevens-game-in-malappuram/ Former East Bengal & Mohun Bagan defender R Dhanarajan collapses & passes away during a Sevens game in Malappuram]</ref>

*[[Sebastián Ferrat]], 41, Mexican actor (''[[Amar de nuevo (TV series)|Amar de nuevo]]'', ''[[El Señor de los Cielos]]'', ''[[El Vato]]''), complications from food poisoning.<ref>[https://www.univision.com/famosos/muere-el-actor-sebastian-ferrat-tenia-41-anos-fotos Muere el actor Sebastián Ferrat: tenía 41 años] {{LL|es}}</ref>

*[[Nilcéa Freire]], 66, Brazilian academic and politician, President of the [[Inter-American Commission of Women]] (2005–2007), cancer.<ref>[https://g1.globo.com/rj/rio-de-janeiro/noticia/2019/12/29/morre-ex-ministra-nilceia-freire.ghtml Morre a ex-ministra Nilcéa Freire] {{LL|pt}}</ref>

*[[Alasdair Gray]], 85, Scottish visual artist and author (''[[Lanark: A Life in Four Books|Lanark]]'').<ref>[https://canongate.co.uk/news/alasdair-gray-author-and-artist-has-died-aged-85/ Alasdair Gray, the beloved author and artist, has died]</ref>

*[[Neil Innes]], 75, English comedian ([[Monty Python]]), musician ([[The Rutles]], [[Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band]]) and writer, heart attack.<ref>[https://www.cbsnews.com/news/neil-innes-died-monty-python-star-has-dead-age-75-cause-of-death-natural-causes-2019-12-30/ Neil Innes, Monty Python star and musician, has died at age 75]</ref>

*{{ill|Arlindo Júnior|pt}}, 51, Brazilian musician ([[Parintins Folklore Festival]]), cancer.<ref>[https://g1.globo.com/am/amazonas/noticia/2019/12/30/cantor-arlindo-jr-morre-em-manaus-diz-assessoria-do-boi-caprichoso.ghtml Cantor Arlindo Jr. morre aos 51 anos, diz assessoria do Boi Caprichoso] {{LL|pt}}</ref>

*[[Paul X. Kelley]], 91, American general, [[Commandant of the Marine Corps]] (1983–1987).<ref>[https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/retired-28th-marine-commandant-gen-paul-kelley-dies-at-91-after-lifetime-of-service Retired 28th Marine commandant Gen. Paul Kelley dies at 91 after 'lifetime of service']</ref>

*{{ill|Germán Marín|es}}, 85, Chilean writer.<ref>[https://elpais.com/cultura/2019/12/31/actualidad/1577786421_727117.html Muere Germán Marín, el escritor que retrató la memoria incómoda de Chile] {{LL|es}}</ref>

*[[Talukder Moniruzzaman]], 81, Bangladeshi political scientist.<ref>[https://www.daily-sun.com/post/450062/National-Professor-Dr-Talukder-Moniruzzaman-passes-away National Professor Dr Talukder Moniruzzaman passes away]</ref>

*[[Fred Mukisa]], 70, Ugandan educator and politician, [[Parliament of Uganda|MP]] (2006–2011), cancer.<ref>[https://www.monitor.co.ug/News/National/Former-fisheries-minister-Fred-Mukisa-succumbs-cancer-70/688334-5401250-ptdc2v/index.html Former fisheries minister Fred Mukisa succumbs to cancer at 70]</ref>

*[[Vaughan Oliver]], 62, British graphic designer ([[4AD]]).<ref>[https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/vaughan-oliver-pixies-artist-4ad-dead-931865/ Vaughan Oliver, Pixies’ Album Art Designer, Dead at 62]</ref>

*{{ill|Hilda Rebello|pt}}, 95, Brazilian actress, respiratory infection.<ref>[https://g1.globo.com/rj/rio-de-janeiro/noticia/2019/12/29/morre-a-atriz-hilda-rebello-mae-do-diretor-jorge-fernando.ghtml Morre a atriz Hilda Rebello, mãe do diretor Jorge Fernando] {{LL|pt}}</ref>

*[[Jeremy Reitman]], 73, Canadian retail executive, CEO of [[Reitmans]].<ref>[https://www.cp24.com/news/reitmans-ceo-jeremy-reitman-has-died-company-announces-1.4746844 Reitmans CEO Jeremy Reitman has died, company announces]</ref>

*[[M. C. Ricklefs]], 76, Australian orientalist.<ref>[https://www.republika.co.id/berita/kolom/wacana/19/12/29/q39c0g385-berpulangnya-utusan-voc-ke-mataram-moderen-mc-ricklefs Berpulangnya Utusan VOC ke Mataram Moderen: MC Ricklefs] {{LL|id}}</ref>

*[[John Shuker]], 77, British footballer ([[Oxford United F.C.|Oxford United]]).<ref>[https://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/sport/18128129.warm-tributes-paid-oxford-united-gentleman-john-shuker/ Warm tributes paid to Oxford United 'gentleman' John Shuker]</ref>

*[[Sheesharam Singh]], 74, Indian politician, [[Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly|MLA]] (2007–2012).<ref>[https://www.jagran.com/uttar-pradesh/bijnor-x-mla-sheeshram-singh-passes-away-19888147.html पूर्व विधायक शीशराम सिंह का निधन] {{LL|hi}}</ref>

*[[Manfred Stolpe]], 83, German politician, [[Federal Ministry of Transport and Digital Infrastructure|Minister of Transport]] (2002–2005), liver cancer.<ref>[https://www.focus.de/politik/deutschland/im-alter-von-83-jahren-gestorben-spd-politiker-manfred-stolpe-ist-tot_id_11504231.html SPD-Politiker Manfred Stolpe ist tot] {{LL|de}}</ref>

*[[Ken Strongman]], 79, British-born New Zealand psychologist and academic.<ref>[https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/the-press-nz/obituary.aspx?pid=194865645 Kenneth Strongman]</ref>

*[[Norma Tanega]], 80, American musician, singer-songwriter and artist, cancer.<ref>[http://normatanega.com/site/biography Norma Tanega]</ref>

*[[Gennadiy Valyukevich]], 61, Belarusian triple jumper, European indoor champion ([[1979 European Athletics Indoor Championships|1979]]).<ref>[https://sport.tut.by/news/athletics/667196.html Ушел из жизни известный легкоатлет Геннадий Валюкевич] {{LL|be}}</ref>

*[[Harry Villegas]], 79, Cuban Communist guerrilla and writer.<ref>[https://noticias.uol.com.br/ultimas-noticias/efe/2019/12/29/general-cubano-que-lutou-ao-lado-de-che-guevara-morre-aos-79-anos.htm General cubano que lutou ao lado de Che Guevara morre aos 79 anos] {{LL|pt}}</ref>

*[[Vishwesha Teertha]], 88, Indian [[Dvaita Vedanta]] spiritual leader, Seer of [[Pejawara Matha]] (since 1952), pneumonia.<ref>[https://in.news.yahoo.com/amphtml/pejavara-mutts-chief-vishwesha-teertha-061025435.html Pejawara Mutt Chief Vishwesha Teertha Swami dies at 88]</ref>

===28===

*{{ill|Mustafa Al-Alawi|ar|مصطفى العلوي (صحفي)}}, 83, Moroccan writer and journalist.<ref>[https://www.mc-doualiya.com/articles/20191228-%D9%88%D9%81%D8%A7%D8%A9-%D8%B5%D8%A7%D8%AD%D8%A8-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AD%D9%82%D9%8A%D9%82%D8%A9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B6%D8%A7%D8%A6%D8%B9%D8%A9-%D9%85%D8%B5%D8%B7%D9%81%D9%89-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B9%D9%84%D9%88%D9%8A وفاة صاحب "الحقيقة الضائعة" مصطفى العلوي] {{LL|ar}}</ref>

*[[Jean Blot]], 96, Russian-born French writer and translator.<ref>[https://www.dansnoscoeurs.fr/dit-jean-blot/2918171/biographie Dit Jean Blot] {{LL|fr}}</ref>

*[[Indramoni Bora]], 81, Indian politician, [[Rajya Sabha|MP]] (1991–2007).<ref>[https://www.newslivetv.com/top-news/former-assam-bjp-president-indramoni-bora-passes-away-at-age-81/ Former Assam BJP President Indramoni Bora passes away at age 81]</ref>

*[[Mirko Crepaldi]], 47, Italian racing cyclist, heart attack.<ref>[http://www.cyclingarchives.com/coureurfiche.php?coureurid=1762 Mirko Crepaldi]</ref>

*{{ill|Dieter Danzberg|de}}, 79, German footballer ([[FC Bayern Munich|Bayern Munich]], [[Rot-Weiß Oberhausen]], [[Freiburger FC]]).<ref>[https://www.waz.de/sport/fussball/msv/msv-duisburg-trauert-um-vizemeister-dieter-pitter-danzberg-id228012213.html MSV Duisburg trauert um Vizemeister Dieter "Pitter" Danzberg] {{LL|de}}</ref>

*[[Vilhjálmur Einarsson]], 85, Icelandic athlete, Olympic silver medallist ([[Athletics at the 1956 Summer Olympics|1956]]).<ref>[https://www.visir.is/g/2019191229277 Andlát: Vilhjálmur Einarsson] {{LL|is}}</ref>

*[[Fred Graham (correspondent)|Fred Graham]], 88, American legal correspondent ([[CBS News]]) and television anchor ([[Court TV]]), [[Peabody Award]] winner (1974), Parkinson's disease.<ref>[https://www.usnews.com/news/politics/articles/2019-12-30/fred-graham-pioneering-legal-affairs-journalist-dies-at-88 Fred Graham, Pioneering Legal Affairs Journalist, Dies at 88]</ref>

*{{ill|Antonio Guerreiro|pt|Antonio Guerreiro (fotógrafo)}}, 72, Spanish-born Brazilian photographer, cancer.<ref>[https://g1.globo.com/rj/rio-de-janeiro/noticia/2019/12/28/fotografo-antonio-guerreiro-morre-no-rio.ghtml Fotógrafo Antônio Guerreiro morre no Rio] {{LL|pt}}</ref>

*[[Richard M. Ivey]], 94, Canadian lawyer and philanthropist.<ref>[https://reportsfiles.com/canadian-business-leader-and-philanthropist-richard-ivey-dies-at-94/4150/ Canadian business leader and philanthropist Richard Ivey dies at 94]</ref>

*[[Carley Ann McCord]], 30, American sports reporter ([[WDSU]], [[Cox Sports Television]]), plane crash.<ref>[https://eu.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/2019/12/28/lsu-assistant-daughter-law-carley-mccord-killed-plane-crash/2764671001/ Daughter-in-law of LSU offensive coordinator dies in plane crash on way to Peach Bowl]</ref>

*[[Thanos Mikroutsikos]], 72, Greek composer and politician, [[Ministry of Culture and Sports (Greece)|Minister of Culture]] (1994–1996).<ref>[https://www.efsyn.gr/efsyn-city/moysika-nea/224828_efyge-o-spoydaios-thanos-mikroytsikos «Έφυγε» ο σπουδαίος Θάνος Μικρούτσικος] {{gr icon}}</ref>

*[[Amy Patterson]], 107, Argentine composer, singer and poet.<ref>[https://noticias.iruya.com/a/sociedad/gente/44559-fallece-en-salta-a-los-107-anos-de-edad-la-eximia-artista-amy-paterson.html Fallece en Salta a los 107 años de edad la eximia artista Amy Patterson] {{LL|es}}</ref>

*[[Izzy Slapawitz]], 71, American professional wrestler, manager and commentator ([[International Championship Wrestling|ICW]]), complications during surgery.<ref>[https://lastwordonprowrestling.com/2019/12/28/izzy-slapawitz-passes-away-at-71/ Former Southern Wrestler & Manager Izzy Slapawitz Passes Away at 71]</ref>

*[[Erzsébet Szőnyi]], 95, Hungarian composer and music pedagogue, vice-president of the [[International Society for Music Education]] (1970–1974).<ref>[http://nemzetmuvesze.hu/nehai-kituntetettek/sz%C5%91nyi-erzs%C3%A9bet/ Szőnyi Erzsébet] {{LL|hu}}</ref>

*[[Fabien Thiémé]], 67, French politician, Mayor of [[Marly, Nord|Marly]] (since 2008), [[National Assembly (France)|Deputy]] (1988–1993).<ref>[https://www.lemonde.fr/politique/article/2019/12/28/fabien-thieme-ancien-depute-communiste-du-nord-est-mort-a-l-age-de-67-ans_6024300_823448.html Fabien Thiémé, ancien député communiste du Nord, est mort à l’âge de 67 ans] {{fr icon}}</ref>

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*[[Ulysses Currie]], 84, American politician, member of the [[Maryland House of Delegates]] (1987–1995) and [[Maryland Senate|Senate]] (1995–2019).<ref>[https://www.fox5dc.com/news/veteran-maryland-statesman-ulysses-currie-passes-away Veteran Maryland statesman Ulysses Currie passes away]</ref>

*[[Romà Cuyàs i Sol]], 81, Spanish Olympic sports commissioner, president of the [[Spanish Olympic Committee]] (1983–1984) and the [[Consejo Superior de Deportes|National Sports Council]] (1982–1987).<ref>[https://cat.elpais.com/cat/2019/12/27/catalunya/1577456693_912357.html Mor Romà Cuyàs, expresident del COE i pioner de Barcelona 92] {{LL|ca}}</ref>

*[[Sachhidanand Narayan Deb]], 98, Indian politician, [[Odisha Legislative Assembly|MLA]] (1971–1977).<ref>[https://wap.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/former-mla-sachhidanand-narayan-deb-no-more-119122700750_1.html Former MLA Sachhidanand Narayan Deb no more]</ref>

*[[Takehiko Endo]], 81, Japanese politician, [[House of Representatives of Japan|MP]] (1986–1993, 1996–2009) and [[Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (Japan)|Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries]] (2007), pneumonia.<ref>[https://www3.nhk.or.jp/news/html/20191228/k10012231291000.html 元農相 遠藤武彦氏 死去] {{LL|ja}}</ref>

*[[Don Imus]], 79, American radio personality (''[[Imus in the Morning]]''), complications from lung disease.<ref>[https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/don-imus-legendary-imus-morning-host-dies-at-79-1265052 Don Imus, Legendary 'Imus in the Morning' Host, Dies at 79]</ref>

*[[Phillip Carl Jablonski]], 73, American serial killer.<ref>[https://patch.com/california/millvalley/serial-killer-dies-san-quentin-state-prison Serial Killer Dies At San Quentin State Prison]</ref>

*[[J. Charles Jones]], 82, American civil rights activist, co-founder of the [[Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee]].<ref>[https://www.wbtv.com/2019/12/27/civil-rights-leader-charles-jones-dies-age/ Civil Rights leader Charles Jones dies at 82]</ref>

*[[Bernard Lavigne (rugby player)|Bernard Lavigne]], 65, French rugby union player ([[SU Agen Lot-et-Garonne|Agen]], [[France national rugby union team|national team]]).<ref>[https://www.ladepeche.fr/2019/12/27/bernard-lavigne-est-parti-en-douceur-ce-matin,8629312.php Décès de Bernard Lavigne, ancien joueur et président du SUA : Dubroca, Sella, Mothe et Delbreil lui rendent hommage] {{LL|fr}}</ref>

*[[Garrett List]], 76, American trombonist, vocalist and composer.<ref>[https://plus.lesoir.be/269604/article/2019-12-28/garrett-list-la-mort-dun-phenomene-musical Garrett List, la mort d'un phénomène musical] {{LL|fr}}</ref>

*[[Neal Peirce]], 87, American columnist and author on urban affairs, glioblastoma.<ref>[https://www.nytimes.com/2019/12/27/us/neal-peirce-dead.html Neal R. Peirce, Who Put Spotlight on Urban Innovation, Dies at 87]</ref>

*[[Remilia]], 24, American professional video game player ([[League of Legends Championship Series|''League of Legends'' Championship Series]]).<ref>[https://dotesports.com/league-of-legends/news/former-league-of-legends-pro-and-streamer-remilia-dies Former League of Legends pro and streamer Remilia dies]</ref>

*[[Ilias Rosidis]], 92, Greek footballer ([[Olympiacos F.C.|Olympiacos]], [[Greece national football team|national team]]).<ref>[https://www.protothema.gr/sports/article/959313/efuge-apo-tin-zoi-o-thrulos-tou-olubiakou-ilias-rosidis/ Έφυγε από την ζωή ο θρύλος του Ολυμπιακού Ηλίας Ρωσίδης] {{LL|el}}</ref>

*[[Eunus Ali Sarkar]], 66, Bangladeshi politician, [[Jatiya Sangsad|MP]] (since 2014), lung cancer. <ref>[https://www.kalerkantho.com/online/national/2019/12/27/855695 চলে গেলেন গাইবান্ধা-৩ আসনের এমপি ডা. ইউনুস আলী] {{LL|bn}}</ref>

*[[Jack Sheldon]], 88, American trumpeter (''[[The Merv Griffin Show]]''), singer ("[[I'm Just a Bill]]") and voice actor (''[[Schoolhouse Rock!]]'').<ref>[https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/8547200/jack-sheldon-famed-trumpeter-and-merv-griffin-sidekick-dies-at-88 Jack Sheldon, Famed Trumpeter and Merv Griffin Sidekick, Dies at 88]</ref>

*[[Jasbir Singh (politician)|Jasbir Singh]], 78, Indian politician, [[Punjab Legislative Assembly|MLA]] (1992–1997), heart attack.<ref>[https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/former-punjab-cabinet-minister-jasbir-singh-dies-at-78/story-9ZXvjzdLBSRwE35WXsxSKK.html Former Punjab cabinet minister Jasbir Singh dies at 78]</ref>

*[[Art Sullivan]], 69, Belgian singer, pancreatic cancer.<ref>[https://www.en24.news/2020/01/belgian-singer-art-sullivan-died-at-age-69.html Belgian singer Art Sullivan died at age 69]</ref>

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*[[Badeti Bujji]], 55, Indian politician, [[Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly|MLA]] (2014–2019), heart attack.<ref>[https://www.thehansindia.com/andhra-pradesh/breaking-former-tdp-mla-badeti-bujji-dies-of-heart-attack-in-eluru-592735 Former TDP MLA Badeti Bujji dies of heart attack in Eluru]</ref>

*[[Jocelyn Burdick]], 97, American politician, [[U.S. Senate|U.S. Senator]] (1992).<ref>[https://www.grandforksherald.com/news/government-and-politics/4841039-Jocelyn-Burdick-North-Dakotas-first-female-US-Senator-dies-at-97 Jocelyn Burdick, North Dakota's first female US Senator, dies at 97]</ref>

*{{ill|Francisco José Campaner|pt}}, 57, Brazilian lawyer and politician, Mayor of [[Ribeirão Bonito]] (since 2017), shot.<ref>[https://g1.globo.com/sp/sao-carlos-regiao/noticia/2019/12/26/prefeito-de-ribeirao-bonito-e-assassinado-a-tiros-e-outras-duas-pessoas-sao-baleadas.ghtml Prefeito de Ribeirão Bonito é assassinado a tiros e outras duas pessoas são baleadas] {{pt icon}}</ref>

*[[Hans-Jörg Criens]], 59, German footballer ([[Borussia Mönchengladbach]], [[1. FC Nürnberg|Nürnberg]]).<ref>[https://www.t-online.de/sport/fussball/bundesliga/id_87055516/gladbach-legende-criens-stirbt-mit-59-jahren.html Gladbach-Legende Criens stirbt mit 59 Jahren] {{LL|de}}</ref>

*[[Elbert Dubenion]], 86, American football player ([[Buffalo Bills]]).<ref>[https://buffalonews.com/2019/12/26/elbert-dubenion-golden-wheels-bills-wall-of-fame-obituary-afl/ Bills Wall of Famer Elbert 'Golden Wheels' Dubenion dies at age 86]</ref>

*[[Nicolas Estgen]], 89, Luxembourgish politician, [[Member of the European Parliament|MEP]] (1979–1994).<ref>[https://www.wort.lu/de/politik/nicolas-estgen-gestorben-5e050ffbda2cc1784e352d2d Nicolas Estgen gestorben] {{LL|de}}</ref>

*[[Jerry Herman]], 88, American composer (''[[Hello, Dolly! (musical)|Hello, Dolly!]]'', ''[[Mame (musical)|Mame]]'', ''[[La Cage aux Folles (musical)|La Cage aux Folles]]'') and lyricist, pulmonary disease.<ref>[https://metro.co.uk/2019/12/27/jerry-herman-dies-tony-award-winning-composer-hello-dolly-passes-away-aged-88-11965266/ Jerry Herman dies: Tony award winning composer of Hello, Dolly! passes away aged 88]</ref>

*[[Sleepy LaBeef]], 84, American rockabilly singer.<ref>[https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/sleepy-labeef-enduring-rockabilly-cult-025130963.html Sleepy LaBeef, Enduring Rockabilly Cult Hero, Dies at 84]</ref>

*[[Sue Lyon]], 73, American actress (''[[Lolita (1962 film)|Lolita]]'', ''[[The Night of the Iguana (film)|The Night of the Iguana]]'', ''[[7 Women]]'').<ref>[https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/story/2019-12-28/sue-lyon-lolita-stanley-kubrick-dead-obituary Sue Lyon, teenage star of Stanley Kubrick’s ‘Lolita,’ is dead at 73]</ref>

*{{ill|Fernando Alberto de Brito Monteiro|pt}}, 68, Brazilian politician.<ref>[https://www.diariopiaui.com/assembleia-legislativa-emite-nota-de-pesar-pelo-falecimento-do-deputado-fernando-monteiro/ Assembleia Legislativa emite nota de pesar pelo falecimento do deputado Fernando Monteiro] {{LL|pt}}</ref>

*{{ill|Nguyễn Trọng Vĩnh|vi}}, 103, Vietnamese diplomat.<ref>[https://www.bbc.com/vietnamese/vietnam-50911781 Cựu Đại sứ, Thiếu tướng Nguyễn Trọng Vĩnh từ trần] {{LL|vi}}</ref>

*[[Nguyễn Văn Tý]], 94, Vietnamese composer.<ref>[https://vietnamnet.vn/vn/giai-tri/nhac/nhac-si-nguyen-van-ty-song-co-doc-de-lam-nen-nhung-sang-tac-de-doi-604034.html Nhạc sĩ Nguyễn Văn Tý sống cô độc để làm nên những sáng tác để đời] {{LL|vi}}</ref>

*[[Eigil Nielsen (footballer, born 1948)|Eigil Nielsen]], 71, Danish footballer ([[FC Winterthur|Winterthur]], [[FC Basel|Basel]], [[Denmark national football team|national team]]).<ref>[https://telebasel.ch/2019/12/30/frueherer-fcb-spieler-eigil-nielsen-gestorben/ Früherer FCB-Spieler Eigil Nielsen gestorben] {{LL|de}}</ref>

*[[Kushal Punjabi]], 42, Indian actor (''[[Ishq Mein Marjawan]]'', ''[[Kaal (2005 film)|Kaal]]'') and reality television contestant (''[[Zor Ka Jhatka: Total Wipeout]]''), suicide by hanging.<ref>[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/ishq-mein-marjawan-actor-kushal-punjabi-dies-at-the-age-of-37-actor-karanvir-bohra-shares-shocking-news-on-social-media/articleshow/72988497.cms Ishq Mein Marjawan actor Kushal Punjabi dies at the age of 37]</ref>

*[[Mike Reilly (politician)|Mike Reilly]], 75, American politician.<ref>[https://www.pressdemocrat.com/news/10517318-181/mike-reilly-former-sonoma-county Mike Reilly, former Sonoma County supervisor and California coastal commissioner, dies]</ref>

*[[Galina Volchek]], 86, Russian actress (''[[Don Quixote (1957 film)|Don Quixote]]'', ''[[Beware of the Car]]'', ''[[Autumn Marathon]]'') and film director, [[People's Artist of the USSR]] (1989), pneumonia.<ref>[https://iz.ru/958817/2019-12-26/galina-volchek-umerla Галина Волчек скончалась на 87-м году жизни] {{LL|ru}}</ref>

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*[[Dario Antoniozzi]], 96, Italian politician, [[Chamber of Deputies (Italy)|MP]] (1953–1980), [[Secretary of the Council of Ministers of Italy|Secretary of the Council of Ministers]] (1970–1972) and [[Member of the European Parliament|MEP]] (1979–1989).<ref>[https://www.corrieredellacalabria.it/politica/item/217756-muore-dario-antoniozzi-il-ministro-di-andreotti/ Muore Dario Antoniozzi, il ministro di Andreotti] {{LL|it}}</ref>

*[[Ari Behn]], 47, Norwegian author, member of the [[Norwegian royal family|royal family]] (2002–2017), suicide.<ref>[https://bnonews.com/index.php/2019/12/norway-ari-behn-dies-by-suicide/ Norway’s Ari Behn, ex-royal and Kevin Spacey accuser, dies by suicide]</ref>

*[[Vladimir Bushin]], 95, Russian writer and literary critic.<ref>[https://tass.ru/kultura/7424517 Умер писатель Владимир Бушин] {{LL|ru}}</ref>

*[[Sultana Rezwan Chowdhury]], 71, Bangaladeshi politician, [[Jatiya Sangsad|MP]] (1986–1988).<ref>[https://m.somoynews.tv/pages/details/189888 সাবেক সংসদ সদস্য সুলতানা রেজওয়ান আর নেই] {{LL|bn}}</ref>

*[[Ethella Chupryk]], 55, Ukrainian pianist.<ref>[https://zaxid.net/pomerla_vidatna_lvivska_pianistka_etella_chuprik_n1495264 Померла видатна львівська піаністка Етелла Чуприк] {{LL|uk}}</ref>

*[[Táňa Fischerová]], 72, Czech actress (''[[Hotel for Strangers]]''), civic activist and politician, [[Parliament of the Czech Republic|MP]] (2002–2006).<ref>[https://denikn.cz/minuta/259411/ Zemřela herečka a politička Taťana Fischerová, bylo jí 72 let] {{LL|cs}}</ref>

*[[Makhmut Gareev]], 96, Russian military officer, Deputy Chief of the Soviet [[General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation|General Staff]] (1984–1992).<ref>[http://tatmsk.tatarstan.ru/rus/index.htm/news/1643438.htm Ушел из жизни генерал армии Махмут Гареев] {{LL|ru}}</ref>

*[[Eliot Glassheim]], 81, American politician, member of the [[North Dakota House of Representatives]] (1993–2017).<ref>[https://www.grandforksherald.com/community/people/4838793-Longtime-Grand-Forks-politician-Eliot-Glassheim-dies-at-81 Longtime Grand Forks politician Eliot Glassheim dies at 81]</ref>

*[[William Greider]], 83, American economics journalist (''[[The Washington Post]]'', ''[[The Nation (magazine)|The Nation]]'', ''[[Rolling Stone (magazine)|Rolling Stone]]''), complications from heart failure.<ref>[https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/entertainment/national/story/2019-12-26/longtime-political-writer-william-greider-dies-at-83 Longtime political writer William Greider dies at 83]</ref>

*[[Martyn King]], 82, English footballer ([[Colchester United F.C.|Colchester United]], [[Wrexham F.C.|Wrexham]]).<ref>[https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-essex-50948321 Colchester United's record goalscorer Martyn King dies]</ref>

*[[Duncan MacKay (footballer)|Duncan MacKay]], 82, Scottish footballer ([[Celtic F.C.|Celtic]], [[Perth SC|Perth]], [[Scotland national football team|national team]]).<ref>[https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11787/11895223/former-celtic-captain-duncan-mackay-dies-aged-82 Former Celtic player Duncan MacKay has died aged 82]</ref>

*[[Johnny Matthews]], 73, English football player ([[Waterford United F.C.|Waterford]], [[Limerick F.C.|Limerick]]) and manager ([[Newcastlewest F.C.|Newcastlewest]]).<ref>[https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/sport/504459/sadness-at-death-of-soccer-legend-johnny-matthews.html Sadness at death of soccer legend Johnny Matthews]</ref>

*[[Lee Mendelson]], 86, American television producer (''[[A Charlie Brown Christmas]]'', ''[[It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown]]'', ''[[The Charlie Brown and Snoopy Show]]''), lung cancer.<ref>[https://padailypost.com/2019/12/27/lee-mendelson-executive-producer-of-peanuts-tv-specials-dies/ Lee Mendelson, executive producer of Peanuts TV specials, dies]</ref>

*{{ill|Yiannis Papadimitrou|el| Γιάννης Παπαδημητρίου (βουλευτής)}}, 107, Greek lawyer, pro-democracy activist and politician, [[Hellenic Parliament|MP]] (1956–1967).<ref>[https://www.902.gr/eidisi/politiki/210831/pethane-o-proin-voyleytis-tis-eda-giannis-papadimitrioy Πέθανε ο πρώην βουλευτής της ΕΔΑ Γιάννης Παπαδημητρίου] {{el icon}}</ref>

*[[William B. Pratt]], 84, American politician, member of the [[New Mexico House of Representatives]] (since 2018), complications from a stroke.<ref>[https://www.sfchronicle.com/news/article/William-Pratt-latecomer-to-New-Mexico-14933387.php William Pratt, latecomer to New Mexico Statehouse, dies]</ref>

*[[Niju Ram]], Indian politician, [[Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly|MLA]] (1977–1982).<ref>[http://www.newsviewspost.com/2019/12/25/%E0%A4%B0%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%AE%E0%A4%AA%E0%A5%81%E0%A4%B0-%E0%A4%95%E0%A5%87-%E0%A4%AA%E0%A5%82%E0%A4%B0%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%B5-%E0%A4%B5%E0%A4%BF%E0%A4%A7%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%AF%E0%A4%95-%E0%A4%A8%E0%A4%BF/ रामपुर के पूर्व विधायक निजु राम का निधन] {{LL|hi}}</ref>

*{{ill|Lucas Rive|nl|Lucas Rive (kok)}}, 57, Dutch chef.<ref>[https://www.noordhollandsdagblad.nl/cnt/dmf20191225_12836610/topkok-lucas-rive-57-overleden Topkok Lucas Rive (57) overleden] {{nl icon}}</ref>

*[[Peter Schreier]], 84, German operatic tenor and conductor.<ref>[https://www.mdr.de/sachsen/dresden/dresden-radebeul/saenger-peter-schreier-gestorben-dresden100.html Tenor-Legende Peter Schreier ist tot] {{LL|de}}</ref>

*[[Chuck Turner]], 79, American politician and activist, member of the [[Boston City Council]] (1999–2010).<ref>[https://www.wbur.org/news/2019/12/26/former-boston-city-councilor-chuck-turner-dies Former Boston City Councilor Chuck Turner Dies]</ref>

*[[Albano Vicariotto]], 88, Italian footballer ([[A.C. Milan|Milan]], [[S.S.D. Palermo|Palermo]], [[Aurora Pro Patria 1919|Pro Patria]]).<ref>[https://www.gazzetta.it/Calcio/Serie-A/Milan/26-12-2019/calcio-piange-vicariotto-vinse-due-scudetti-col-milan-anni-cinquanta-3502190661185.shtml Il calcio piange Vicariotto: vinse due scudetti col Milan negli Anni Cinquanta] {{LL|it}}</ref>

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*[[Edward Aschoff]], 34, American sports reporter ([[ESPN]]), [[hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis|HLH]] as a complication of pneumonia.<ref>[https://www.espn.com/espn/story/_/id/28374533/edward-aschoff-fiancee-grateful-memories-all-lives-touched Edward Aschoff's fiancee grateful for 'memories of all the lives he touched']</ref>

*[[Giacomo Bazzan]], 69, Italian Olympic cyclist ([[Cycling at the 1972 Summer Olympics – Men's team pursuit|1972]]).<ref>[https://www.rovigooggi.it/n/94737/2019-12-25/e-morto-giacomo-bazzan-campione-del-mondo-nell-inseguimento-a-squadre E’ morto Giacomo Bazzan, campione del Mondo nell’inseguimento a squadre] {{LL|it}}</ref>

*[[Andrew Dunbar]], 30s, British stuntman and actor (''[[Game of Thrones]]'', ''[[Line of Duty]]'', ''[[Derry Girls]]'').<ref>[https://deadline.com/2019/12/game-of-thrones-andrew-dunbar-dies-1202818011/ ‘Game Of Thrones’ Actor Andrew Dunbar Dies On Christmas Eve]</ref>

*{{ill|Fred Emmer|nl}}, 85, Dutch news anchor ([[NOS Journaal]]).<ref>[https://www.volkskrant.nl/nieuws-achtergrond/oud-nieuwslezer-fred-emmer-85-overleden~bf1e57d9/ Oud-nieuwslezer Fred Emmer (85) overleden] {{nl icon}}</ref>

*[[Kelly Fraser]], 26, Canadian [[Inuktitut]] pop singer and songwriter, suicide.<ref>[https://globalnews.ca/news/6347384/kelly-fraser-cause-of-death-suicide/?utm_campaign=2014 Inuk singer Kelly Fraser died by suicide amid ‘hard’ fight with PTSD, family says]</ref>

*[[Rusty Hilger]], 57, American football player ([[Los Angeles Raiders]], [[Detroit Lions]], [[Seattle Seahawks]]), cancer.<ref>[https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2019/12/24/former-nfl-quarterback-rusty-hilger-dies-at-57/ Former NFL quarterback Rusty Hilger dies at 57]</ref>

*[[Walter Horak]], 88, Austrian footballer ([[Wiener Sport Club]], [[FC Sochaux|Sochaux]], [[Austria national football team|national team]]).<ref>[https://www.krone.at/2067731 Sportclub-Legende Walter Horak gestorben] {{LL|de}}</ref>

*[[Prasanna Jayawardena]], 63, Sri Lankan judge, [[List of Justices of the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka|Justice of the Supreme Court]] (since 2016).<ref>[http://www.adaderana.lk/news/59821/supreme-court-justice-prasanna-jayawardena-passes-away Supreme Court Justice Prasanna Jayawardena passes away]</ref>

*[[Sergei Karimov]], 33, Kazakh footballer ([[VfL Wolfsburg|Wolfsburg]], [[MSV Duisburg]], [[Kazakhstan national football team|national team]]).<ref>[https://www.sportbuzzer.de/artikel/der-vfl-trauert-um-ex-profi-sergej-karimow/ Er wurde nur 33 Jahre alt: Der VfL Wolfsburg trauert um Ex-Profi Sergej Karimow] {{LL|de}}</ref>

*[[Andrew Miller (politician)|Andrew Miller]], 70, British politician, [[Parliament of the United Kingdom|MP]] (1992–2015).<ref>[https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-merseyside-50906517 Andrew Miller: Former Labour MP for Ellesmere Port and Neston dies]</ref>

*[[Dave Riley]], 59, American bassist ([[Big Black]]), throat cancer.<ref>[https://www.stereogum.com/2068538/big-black-bassist-david-riley-dead-59/obit/ Big Black Bassist Dave Riley Dead At 59]</ref>

*[[Victor Shargai]], 83, American actor (''[[The Eddie Fisher Show]]''), costume designer and philanthropist, chairman of [[Helen Hayes Award]].<ref>[https://dctheatrescene.com/2019/12/26/victor-shargai-major-philanthropist-and-theatre-supporter-has-died/ Victor Shargai, major philanthropist and theatre supporter, has died.]</ref>

*{{ill|Werner Franz Siebenbrock|de}}, 82, German Roman Catholic prelate, Bishop of [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Governador Valadares|Governador Valadares]] (2001–2014).<ref>[https://domtotal.com/noticia/1411782/2019/12/morre-dom-werner-franz-siebenbrock-bispo-emerito-de-governador-valadares/ Morre dom Werner Franz Siebenbrock, bispo emérito de Governador Valadares] {{LL|pt}}</ref>

*[[Noor Ali Tabandeh]], 92, Iranian Islamic Sufi leader, [[Qutb]] of the [[Ni'matullāhī]].<ref>[https://en.mehrnews.com/news/153674/Leader-of-Gonabadi-Dervishes-dies-at-age-92 Leader of Gonabadi Dervishes dies at age 92]</ref>

*[[Allee Willis]], 72, American [[Songwriters Hall of Fame|Hall of Fame]] songwriter ("[[I'll Be There for You (The Rembrandts song)|I'll Be There for You]]", "[[September (Earth, Wind & Fire song)|September]]") and lyricist (''[[The Color Purple (musical)|The Color Purple]]''), cardiac arrest.<ref>[https://variety.com/2019/music/news/allee-willis-dead-dies-songwriter-1203451705/ Allee Willis, ‘September’ and ‘I’ll Be There for You’ Songwriter, Dies at 72]</ref>

===23===

*[[John Cain (41st Premier of Victoria)|John Cain]], 88, Australian politician, [[Premier of Victoria]] (1982–1990), stroke.<ref>[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-12-23/john-cain-victorias-longest-serving-labor-premier-dies/6851140 John Cain, Victoria's longest-serving Labor premier, dies]</ref>

*[[David Foster (film producer)|David Foster]], 90, American film producer (''[[The Thing (1982 film)|The Thing]]'', ''[[Short Circuit (1986 film)|Short Circuit]]'', ''[[The Getaway (1972 film)|The Getaway]]'').<ref>[https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/david-foster-dead-getaway-thing-producer-was-90-1264947 David Foster, Producer of 'The Getaway' and 'The Thing,' Dies at 90]</ref>

*[[Jamie Lee Hamilton]], 64, Canadian politician and sex worker advocate.<ref>[https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/jamie-lee-hamilton-vancouver-activist-dies-1.5407075/ Longtime sex workers advocate Jamie Lee Hamilton dead at 64]</ref>

*[[Alan Harrington]], 86, Welsh footballer ([[Cardiff City F.C.|Cardiff City]], [[Wales national football team|national team]]).<ref>[https://www.eveningexpress.co.uk/sport/former-cardiff-and-wales-defender-alan-harrington-dies-aged-86/ Former Cardiff and Wales defender Alan Harrington dies aged 86]</ref>

*[[Elmer Beseler Harris]], 80, American businessman ([[Alabama Power]]) and political strategist.<ref>[https://www.al.com/business/2019/12/former-alabama-power-ceo-elmer-harris-dies-at-80.html Former Alabama Power CEO Elmer Harris dies at 80]</ref>

*[[Mr. Niebla]], 46, Mexican professional wrestler ([[Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre|CMLL]]), blood infection.<ref>[https://www.mediotiempo.com/lucha-libre/cmll/mr-niebla-muere-infeccion-sangre-leyenda-lucha-libre Falleció el luchador Mr. Niebla por una infección en la sangre] {{es icon}}</ref>

*[[Mustafa Mujezinović (Bosnian politician)|Mustafa Mujezinović]], 64, Bosnian politician, [[List of Prime Ministers of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina|Prime Minister of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina]] (2009–2011).<ref>[https://www.nezavisne.com/novosti/bih/Preminuo-bivsi-federalni-premijer-i-ambasador-BiH-u-Rusiji-Mustafa-Mujezinovic/575166 Preminuo bivši federalni premijer i ambasador BiH u Rusiji Mustafa Mujezinović] {{LL|bs}}</ref>

*[[Wanda Pimentel]], 76, Brazilian painter.<ref>[https://g1.globo.com/rj/rio-de-janeiro/noticia/2019/12/27/wanda-pimentel-artista-plastica-morre-aos-76-anos-no-rio.ghtml Wanda Pimentel, artista plástica, morre aos 76 anos no Rio] {{LL|pt}}</ref>

*[[Fred B. Rooney]], 94, American politician, member of the [[United States House of Representatives|U.S. House of Representatives]] (1963–1979) and [[Pennsylvania State Senate]] (1958–1963).<ref>[https://sumairy.com/article/fred-rooney-former-pennsylvania-congressman-dies-at-94 Fred Rooney, former Pennsylvania congressman, dies at 94]</ref>

*[[Charles Rubia]], 96, Kenyan politician, [[Parliament of Kenya|MP]] (1969–1988) and [[Mayor of Nairobi]] (1963–1967).<ref>[https://www.kahawatungu.com/2019/12/23/charles-rubia-passes-away-karen-home/ First African Mayor For Nairobi Charles Rubia Passes Away At Karen Home]</ref>

*[[Ahmed Gaid Salah]], 79, Algerian military officer, [[Chief of Staff of the People's National Army]] (since 2004), heart attack.<ref>[https://www.france24.com/en/20191223-algeria-s-armed-forces-chief-ahmed-gaid-salah-has-died Algeria’s powerful military chief Ahmed Gaid Salah has died]</ref>

*[[John Simonian]], 84, Kenyan Olympic hockey player, ([[Field hockey at the 1960 Summer Olympics|1960]], [[Field hockey at the 1964 Summer Olympics|1964]], [[Field hockey at the 1968 Summer Olympics|1968]]).<ref>[https://www.nation.co.ke/sports/hockey/Jack-Simonian-hockey-legend-lent-colour-to-Safari-Rally-dies/1108-5398986-hs9ugmz/index.html Jack Simonian, Kenyan hockey legend who lent colour to Safari Rally, is dead]</ref>

*[[Georgeta Snegur]], 82, Romanian-born Moldovan socialite, [[First Lady of Moldova|First Lady]] (1990–1997).<ref>[http://ea.md/a-murit-georgeta-snegur-cea-dintai-prima-doamna-a-republicii-moldova/ A murit Georgeta Snegur, cea dintâi Prima Doamnă a Republicii Moldova] {{LL|ro}}</ref>

*[[Ulla Trenter]], 83, Swedish author.<ref>[https://www.aftonbladet.se/a/4qKx59 Författaren Ulla Trenter Palm är död] {{sv icon}}</ref>

*[[Ganga Prasad Vimal]], 80, Indian writer, traffic collision.<ref>[https://www.amarujala.com/kavya/halchal/famous-hindi-writer-ganga-prasad-vimal-died-in-road-accident-in-sri-lanka हिंदी के शीर्षस्थ रचनाकार डा गंगा प्रसाद विमल की पुत्री और पोते सहित कार दुर्घटना में मौत] {{LL|hi}}</ref>

*[[Bob Wade (artist)|Bob Wade]], 76, American sculptor and artist, heart failure.<ref>[https://www.dallasnews.com/news/obituaries/2019/12/25/bob-daddy-o-wade-artist-who-sculpted-lower-greenvilles-tango-frogs-dies-at-76/ Bob ‘Daddy-O’ Wade, artist who sculpted Lower Greenville’s Tango Frogs, dies at 76]</ref>

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*[[Georget Bertoncello]], 76, Belgian footballer ([[R. Charleroi S.C.|Sporting Charleroi]], [[RFC Liège|Liège]], [[R. Olympic Charleroi Châtelet Farciennes|Olympic Charleroi]]).<ref>[https://www.rtbf.be/sport/football/belgique/jupilerproleague/detail_georget-bertoncello-legende-du-sporting-de-charleroi-est-decede-a-76-ans?id=10392370 Georget Bertoncello, légende du Sporting de Charleroi, est décédé à 76 ans] {{LL|fr}}</ref>

*[[Thor Bjarne Bore]], 81, Norwegian newspaper editor and politician, Chair of [[Norwegian Church Aid]] (since 2000).<ref>[https://www.aftenbladet.no/lokalt/i/2Gw3z4/thor-bjarne-bore-er-dd Thor Bjarne Bore er død] {{LL|no}}</ref>

*[[Tony Britton]], 95, British actor (''[[Operation Amsterdam]]'', ''[[Sunday Bloody Sunday (film)|Sunday Bloody Sunday]]'', ''[[The Day of the Jackal (film)|The Day of the Jackal]]'').<ref>[https://www.dailystar.co.uk/showbiz/tony-britton-dead-fern-brittons-21145951 Tony Britton dead: Fern Britton's father dies age 95]</ref>

*[[Mahmudul Amin Choudhury]], 82, Bangladeshi judge, [[Chief Justice of Bangladesh|Chief Justice]] (2001–2002).<ref>[https://www.observerbd.com/details.php?id=234807 Ex-CJ Mahmudul Amin dies]</ref>

*[[Greg Kirk]], 56, American politician, member of the [[Georgia State Senate]] (since 2014), [[Cholangiocarcinoma|bile duct cancer]].<ref>[https://www.ajc.com/news/state--regional-govt--politics/georgia-sen-greg-kirk-has-died/lDcMJfIJDr0wkZMFG25ONL/ State Sen. Greg Kirk remembered for public service to Georgians]</ref>

*[[Fritz Künzli]], 73, Swiss footballer ([[Switzerland national football team|national team]]).<ref>[https://www.nzz.ch/sport/fritz-kuenzli-ist-im-alter-von-73-jahren-gestorben-ld.1530264 Fritz Künzli ist im Alter von 73 Jahren gestorben] {{LL|de}}</ref>

*[[Bill Lambert (politician)|Bill Lambert]], 89, New Zealand politician, [[New Zealand House of Representatives|MP]] for [[Western Hutt]] (1975–1978).<ref>[https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/dominion-post-nz/obituary.aspx?pid=194837222 Brian Lambert]</ref>

*[[Ronald Melzack]], 90, Canadian psychologist, founding editor of ''[[Textbook of Pain]]''.<ref>[https://montrealgazette.remembering.ca/obituary/ronald-melzack-1078144704 Ronald Melzack]</ref>

*[[Mohammad Ebadot Hossain Mondal]], 80, Bangladeshi politician, [[Jatiya Sangsad|MP]] (1979–1982).<ref>[https://www.ppbd.news/politics/137135 কালীগঞ্জের সাবেক এমপি এবাদত মন্ডলের ইন্তেকাল] {{LL|bn}}</ref>

*[[Maurizio Noci]], 82, Italian politician, [[Parliament of Italy|MP]] (1979–1983, 1985–1992).<ref>[https://www.cremaoggi.it/2019/12/26/in-ricordo-di-maurizio-noci/ In ricordo di Maurizio Noci] {{LL|it}}</ref>

*[[Ubirajara Penacho dos Reis]], 85, Brazilian musician (''[[Programa do Jô]]''), stroke.<ref>[https://tvefamosos.uol.com.br/noticias/redacao/2019/12/22/morre-bira-do-sexteto-do-programa-do-jo-aos-85-anos.htm Morre Bira, do sexteto do Programa do Jô, aos 85 anos] {{pt icon}}</ref>

*[[Ram Dass]], 88, American spiritual teacher, psychologist and author (''[[Be Here Now (book)|Be Here Now]]'').<ref>[https://www.tricycle.org/trikedaily/ram-dass-dies/ Ram Dass, Beloved Spiritual Teacher, Has Died]</ref>

*[[Édison Realpe]], 23, Ecuadorian footballer ([[Guayaquil City F.C.|Guayaquil City]], [[L.D.U. Quito]]), traffic collision.<ref>[https://www.primicias.ec/noticias/jugada/edison-realpe-fallecio-en-un-accidente-de-transito/ Édison Realpe falleció en un accidente de tránsito] {{LL|es}}</ref>

*[[Yendris Rodriguez Valdez]], 30, Cuban professional boxer, shot.<ref>[https://www.boxingscene.com/cuban-boxer-shot-dead-florida-during-verbal-dispute--145435 Cuban Boxer Shot Dead in Florida During Verbal Dispute]</ref>

*[[Muhammad Shahrur]], 81, Syrian Islamic scholar.<ref>[https://www.thenational.ae/uae/renowned-islamic-scholar-muhammad-shahrour-dies-1.954672 Renowned Islamic scholar Muhammad Shahrour dies]</ref>

*[[Billy Slade]], 78, Welsh cricketer ([[Glamorgan County Cricket Club|Glamorgan]]).<ref>[https://deaddeath.com/billy-slade-death-obituary-cricketer-billy-slade-passed-away/ Cricketer Billy Slade Passed Away]</ref>

*[[Elizabeth Spencer (writer)|Elizabeth Spencer]], 98, American novelist (''[[The Light in the Piazza (novel)|The Light in the Piazza]]'').<ref>[https://www.nytimes.com/2019/12/23/arts/elizabeth-spencer-dead.html Elizabeth Spencer, Author of ‘The Light in the Piazza,’ Dies at 98] {{paywall}}</ref>

*[[Gary Talbot]], 82, English footballer ([[Chester City F.C.|Chester]], [[Crewe Alexandra F.C.|Crewe Alexandra]], [[Drumcondra F.C.|Drumcondra]]), lung cancer.<ref>[https://www.cheshire-live.co.uk/news/chester-cheshire-news/chester-fc-legend-gary-talbot-17461098 Chester FC legend Gary Talbot has died after losing lung cancer battle]</ref>

*[[Emanuel Ungaro]], 86, French fashion designer.<ref>[https://people.com/style/emanuel-ungaro-dead-at-86/ French Fashion Designer Emanuel Ungaro Dead at 86]</ref>

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*[[Norm Angelini]], 72, American baseball player ([[Kansas City Royals]]).<ref>[https://horancares.com/obits/norman-angelini/ Norman Angelini]</ref>

*[[Stefan Angelov]], 72, Bulgarian wrestler, Olympic bronze medalist ([[1972 Summer Olympics|1972]], [[1976 Summer Olympics|1976]]).<ref>[https://www.iskra.bg/tazhen-den-za-balgarskata-borba-napusna-ni-stefan-angelov/ Тъжен ден за българската борба: Напусна ни Стефан Ангелов] {{LL|bg}}</ref>

*[[Ali Argon]], 89, Turkish-born American engineer.<ref>[https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/bostonglobe/obituary.aspx?pid=194836494 Professor Ali S. Argon]</ref>

*[[François Autain]], 84, French politician, [[Senate (France)|Senator]] (1983–2011).<ref>[https://france3-regions.francetvinfo.fr/pays-de-la-loire/loire-atlantique/nantes/francois-autain-ancien-maire-bouguenais-est-mort-84-ans-1765919.html François Autain, ancien maire de Bouguenais, est mort à 84 ans] {{LL|fr}}</ref>

*[[Ramachandra Babu]], 72, Indian cinematographer (''[[Dweepu]]'', ''[[Chamaram]]'', ''[[Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha]]''), heart attack.<ref>[https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/veteran-cinematographer-ramachandra-babu-passes-away-114556 Veteran cinematographer Ramachandra Babu passes away]</ref>

*[[Peter Bartlett (architect)|Peter Bartlett]], New Zealand architect and academic ([[University of Auckland]]).<ref>[https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/nzherald-nz/obituary.aspx?pid=194792533 Peter John Bartlett]</ref>

*[[Leslie Brent]], 94, British immunologist and zoologist.<ref>[https://jewishnews.timesofisrael.com/tributes-to-immunologist-leslie-brent-94-who-arrived-on-first-kindertransport/ Tributes to immunologist Leslie Brent, 94, who arrived on first Kindertransport]</ref>

*[[Deng Hongxun]], 88, Chinese politician and engineer, [[Communist Party Secretary]] of [[Hainan]] (1990–1993).<ref>[http://www.xinhuanet.com/2019-12/27/c_1125396957.htm 邓鸿勋同志逝世] {{LL|zh}}</ref>

*[[Gerald A. Feltham]], 81, Canadian accounting researcher.<ref>[https://vancouversunandprovince.remembering.ca/obituary/jerry-feltham-1078156553 Jerry Feltham]</ref>

*[[Louis Jenkins]], 77, American poet.<ref>[http://www.startribune.com/minnesota-master-of-prose-poetry-louis-jenkins-dies-at-77/566409732/ Minnesota master of prose poetry Louis Jenkins dies at 77]</ref>

*[[Frankie Kennedy (Gaelic footballer)|Frankie Kennedy]], 78, Irish Gaelic footballer ([[Drumlane GAA|Drumlane]]).<ref>[https://rip.ie/death-notice/frankie-kennedy-malahide-dublin/407888 The death has occurred of Frankie Kennedy]</ref>

*[[Isaac Kramnick]], 81, American historian.<ref>[http://news.cornell.edu/stories/2019/12/eminent-historian-isaac-kramnick-dies-81 Eminent historian Isaac Kramnick dies at 81]</ref>

*[[Norman Krumholz]], 92, American urban planner, stroke.<ref>[https://www.cleveland.com/news/2019/12/former-cleveland-planning-director-norman-krumholz-nationally-respected-advocate-of-equity-planning-is-dead-at-92.html Former Cleveland planning director Norman Krumholz, nationally respected advocate of equity planning, is dead at 92]</ref>

*[[G. Nanjundan]], 58, Indian writer.<ref>[https://www.news18.com/news/india/sahitya-akademi-winner-dr-g-nanjundan-found-dead-in-bengaluru-house-2432955.html Sahitya Akademi Winner Dr G Nanjundan Found Dead in Bengaluru House]</ref> (death announced on this date)

*[[Li Rongrong]], 75, Chinese politician, Chairman of the [[State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission]] (2003–2010).<ref>[http://finance.eastmoney.com/a/201912211331872617.html 记住李荣融] {{LL|zh}}</ref>

*[[Ron Penny]], 82, Polish-born Australian immunologist.<ref>[https://ajn.timesofisrael.com/ron-penny-honoured/ A hero of the early days of AIDS]</ref>

*[[Martin Peters]], 76, English football player ([[West Ham United F.C.|West Ham United]], [[Norwich City F.C.|Norwich City]], [[England national football team|national team]]) and manager, World Cup winner ([[1966 FIFA World Cup|1966]]).<ref>[https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/50880336 Martin Peters: 1966 World Cup winner and West Ham legend dies aged 76]</ref>

*[[Lidio Rainaldi]], 90, American politician, member of the [[New Mexico Senate]] (2001–2008).<ref>[https://www.abqjournal.com/1404705/former-legislator-lidio-rainaldi-dies-at-age-90.html Former legislator Lidio Rainaldi dies at age 90]</ref>

*[[Joseph Segel]], 88, American direct marketer ([[QVC]], [[Advertising Specialty Institute]], [[The Franklin Mint]]).<ref>[https://6abc.com/society/joseph-segel-philly-entrepreneur-who-founded-qvc-dies/5775065/ Joseph Segel, Philadelphia entrepreneur who founded QVC, dies at 88]</ref>

*[[Bolotbek Shamshiyev]], 78, Kyrgyz film director (''[[The White Ship (1976 film)|The White Ship]]'').<ref>[https://regnum.ru/news/cultura/2814364.html В Киргизии скончался советский кинорежиссер Болот Шамшиев] {{LL|ru}}</ref>

*[[Banwari Lal Sharma]], 61, Indian politician, [[Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly|MLA]] (since 2018), cancer.<ref>[https://www.timesnownews.com/india/article/madhya-pradesh-congress-mla-banwari-lal-sharma-passes-away-at/530051 Madhya Pradesh: Congress MLA Banwari Lal Sharma passes away at 61]</ref>

*[[James H. Shepherd]], 68, American medical researcher and rehabilitation executive, co-founder and chairman of [[Shepherd Center]].<ref>[https://www.ajc.com/news/breaking-news/shepherd-center-founder-james-shepherd-dies/SyMs9PJ1GhMi1YFjybamEJ/ Shepherd Center co-founder James Shepherd dies at 68]</ref>

*[[Sam Strahan]], 74, New Zealand rugby union player ([[Manawatu Rugby Union|Manawatu]], [[New Zealand national rugby union team|national team]]).<ref>[https://www.tvnz.co.nz/one-news/sport/rugby/manawat-and-all-blacks-lock-great-sam-strahan-dies-suddenly-aged-74 Manawatū and All Blacks lock great Sam Strahan dies suddenly, aged 74]</ref>

*[[Krisztián Zahorecz]], 44, Hungarian footballer ([[Kaposvári Rákóczi FC|Kaposvári Rákóczi]], [[Szolnoki MÁV FC|Szolnoki MÁV]], [[Bajai LSE]]).<ref>[http://www.nemzetisport.hu/labdarugo_nb_i/gyasz-eletenek-45-eveben-elhunyt-zahorecz-krisztian-2739061 Gyász: életének 45. évében elhunyt Zahorecz Krisztián] {{LL|hu}}</ref>

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*[[Fazle Hasan Abed|Sir Fazle Hasan Abed]], 83, Bangladeshi philanthropist, founder of [[BRAC (NGO)|BRAC]], complications from a brain tumour.<ref>[https://www.thedailystar.net/country/news/sir-fazle-hasan-abed-passes-away-dhaka-1842982 Sir Fazle Hasan Abed passes away]</ref>

*[[Matti Ahde]], 73, Finnish politician, [[Finnish Parliament|MP]] (1970–1990, 2003–2011), pancreatic cancer.<ref>[https://www.iltalehti.fi/politiikka/a/ab11a8bf-8c80-45ae-9475-ef6d21607b1b Syöpä vei ministeri Matti Ahteen] {{fi icon}}</ref>

*[[Gerry Alanguilan]], 51, Filipino comic book artist and writer (''[[Wasted (comics)|Wasted]]'', ''[[Elmer (comics)|Elmer]]'', ''[[X-Men]]'').<ref>[https://www.newsarama.com/48362-gerry-alanguilan-dies-at-age-51.html Gerry Alanguilan Dies at Age 51]</ref>

*[[Charlie Allbright]], 39, British journalist, author and educator.<ref>[http://www.techchrunch.net/2019/12/dr-charlie-allbright-death-obituary.html Dr Charlie Allbright Death, Obituary]</ref>

*{{ill|Zilda Cardoso|pt}}, 83, Brazilian actress.<ref>[https://www.bol.uol.com.br/fotos/2019/12/20/zilda-cardoso-1936-2019.htm?mode=list Zilda Cardoso (1936-2019)] {{pt icon}}</ref>

*[[Thomas Chandy]], 72, Indian politician, [[Kerala Legislative Assembly|MLA]] (since 2006).<ref>[https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/kerala/kuttanad-mla-thomas-chandy-passes-away-1.4378173 Kuttanad MLA Thomas Chandy Passes away]</ref>

*[[Robert Creech]], 91, Canadian horn player and arts administrator.<ref>[https://www.ludwig-van.com/toronto/2019/12/21/memoriam-canadian-horn-player-robert-creech-died/ In Memoriam | Canadian Horn Player Robert Creech Has Died]</ref>

*[[Frank Foster (rugby league)|Frank Foster]], 79, English rugby league player and coach.<ref>[https://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/frank-foster-dead-hull-kr-3669930 Sadness as Hull KR announce death of former skipper Frank Foster]</ref>

*[[Hermann L. Gremliza]], 79, German journalist.<ref>[https://www.jungewelt.de/artikel/369631.hermann-l-gremliza-gestorben.html Hermann L. Gremliza gestorben] {{de icon}}</ref>

*[[William Higgins (director)|William Higgins]], 74, American gay pornographic film director (''[[Big Guns (pornographic film)|Big Guns]]''), heart attack.<ref>[http://www.back2stonewall.com/2019/12/legendary-gay-porn-director-william-higgins-has-passed-away-at-age-74.html Legendary Gay Porn Director William Higgins Has Passed Away at Age 74]</ref>

*[[Billy Hughes (footballer, born 1948)|Billy Hughes]], 70, Scottish footballer ([[Sunderland A.F.C.|Sunderland]], [[Leicester City F.C.|Leicester City]], [[Scotland national football team|national team]]).<ref>[https://www.itv.com/news/tyne-tees/2019-12-20/sunderland-player-billy-hughes-dies-aged-70/ Sunderland player Billy Hughes dies, aged 70]</ref>

*[[John Irwin (academic)|John Irwin]], 79, American poet and literary critic.<ref>[https://hub.jhu.edu/2019/12/20/john-irwin-799-em1-art0-dtd-news/ Celebrated poet, critic, and editor John Irwin dies at 79]</ref>

*[[Junior Johnson]], 88, American [[NASCAR Hall of Fame|Hall of Fame]] racing driver ([[NASCAR Cup Series]]) and team owner ([[Junior Johnson & Associates]]).<ref>[https://www.nascar.com/news-media/2019/12/20/junior-johnson-moonshiner-nascar-legend-dies-88/?linkId=100000009720487 Junior Johnson, moonshiner turned NASCAR legend, dies at 88]</ref>

*[[Ambrose Kiapseni]], 74, Papua New Guinean Roman Catholic prelate, Bishop of [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Kavieng|Kavieng]] (1991–2018).<ref>[http://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/bishop/bkiapseni.html Bishop Ambrose Kiapseni]</ref>

*[[Eduard Krieger]], 73, Austrian footballer ([[FK Austria Wien|Austria Wien]], [[LASK]], [[Austria national football team|national team]]).<ref>[https://www.nachrichten.at/sport/fussball/lask/ex-oefb-teamspieler-edi-krieger-gestorben;art100,3203366 Ex-LASK-Spieler Edi Krieger gestorben] {{de icon}}</ref>

*[[Bashir Maan]], 93, Pakistani-British politician.<ref>[https://www.sundaypost.com/fp/uks-first-muslim-councillor-bashir-maan-dies-aged-93/ UK’s first Muslim councillor Bashir Maan dies, aged 93]</ref>

*[[Roland Matthes]], 69, German [[International Swimming Hall of Fame|Hall of Fame]] swimmer, Olympic ([[Swimming at the 1968 Summer Olympics – Men's 100 metre backstroke|1968]], [[Swimming at the 1972 Summer Olympics – Men's 100 metre backstroke|1972]]) and world ([[Swimming at the 1973 World Aquatics Championships – Men's 100 metre backstroke|1973]], 1975) champion.<ref>[https://www.focus.de/sport/vierfacher-olympia-sieger-ddr-schwimm-legende-roland-matthes-ist-tot_id_11485794.html Vierfach-Olympiasieger Roland Matthes ist tot] {{LL|de}}</ref>

*[[Marko Orlandić]], 89, Montenegrin politician, [[Prime Minister of Montenegro|Prime Minister]] (1974–1978) and [[List of presidents of Montenegro|President]] (1983–1984).<ref>[http://rs.n1info.com/Region/a554075/Preminuo-Marko-Orlandic.html Preminuo nekadašnji jugoslovenski ambasador u SSSR Marko Orlandić] {{bs icon}}</ref>

*[[Yuri Pshenichnikov]], 79, Soviet-born Russian football player ([[Pakhtakor Tashkent FK|Pakthakor Tashkent]], [[PFC CSKA Moscow|CSKA Moscow]], [[USSR national football team|USSR national team]]) and manager.<ref>[https://bombardir.ru/news/593894-Umer-byvshiy-vratar-sbornoy-SSSR-Pshenichnikov-V-1970-godu-on-stal-chempionom-s-CSKA Умер бывший вратарь сборной СССР Пшеничников. В 1970 году он стал чемпионом с ЦСКА] {{ru icon}}</ref>

*[[Daniel Selvaraj]], 81, Indian novelist.<ref>[https://www.dailythanthi.com/News/State/2019/12/21104425/Sakitya-Academy-Award-winning-writer-Daniel-Selvaraj.vpf Death of Sakitya Academy Award-winning writer Daniel Selvaraj]</ref>

*[[L. S. Sheshagiri Rao]], 94, Indian writer and academic.<ref>[https://www.thehindu.com/books/books-authors/writer-and-critic-ls-sheshagiri-rao-no-more/article30357741.ece Writer and critic LS Sheshagiri Rao no more]</ref>

*[[Bruce M. Snell Jr.]], 90, American judge, [[List of Justices of the Supreme Court of Iowa|Justice of the Iowa Supreme Court]] (1987–2001).<ref>[https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/crime-and-courts/2019/12/27/former-supreme-court-justice-bruce-snell-dies-90/2756749001/ 'An Iowan by choice': Bruce Snell, a former Iowa Supreme Court Justice and Ida Grove native, dies at 90]</ref>

*[[Woody Vasulka]], 82, American filmmaker and pioneer of video art.<ref>[https://www.artnews.com/art-news/news/woody-vasulka-dead-1202673647/ Woody Vasulka, Imaginative Filmmaker Who Inspired Generations of Video Artists, Is Dead at 82]</ref>

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*{{ill|Ricardo de Aparici|es}}, 79, Argentine lawyer and politician, [[Governor of Jujuy Province]] (1987–1990).<ref>[https://www.ncn.com.ar/a-los-79-anos-fallecio-ricardo-de-aparici-ex-gobernador-de-jujuy/ A los 79 años falleció Ricardo de Aparici, ex gobernador de Jujuy] {{LL|es}}</ref>

*[[Francisco Brennand]], 92, Brazilian sculptor.<ref>[http://www.rfi.fr/en/wires/20191219-brazilian-sculptor-francisco-brennand-dies-age-92 Brazilian sculptor Francisco Brennand dies age 92]</ref>

*[[Neil Cameron (Quebec politician)|Neil Cameron]], 81, Canadian politician, academic and journalist, [[National Assembly of Quebec|MNA]] (1989–1994).<ref>[https://montreal.ctvnews.ca/neil-cameron-politician-academic-journalist-and-former-equality-party-mna-has-died-at-81-1.4737519 Neil Cameron, politician, academic, journalist and former Equality Party MNA, has died at 81]</ref>

*[[Jules Deelder]], 75, Dutch poet.<ref>[https://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/189896/Rotterdamse-nachtburgemeester-Jules-Deelder-overleden Rotterdamse nachtburgemeester Jules Deelder overleden] {{LL|nl}}</ref>

*[[Jan de Laval]], 71, Swedish actor.<ref>[https://www.svd.se/teaterprofilen-jan-de-laval-ar-dod Teaterprofilen Jan de Laval är död] {{LL|sv}}</ref>

*[[Ward Just]], 84, American journalist and author, Lewy body dementia.<ref>[https://vineyardgazette.com/news/2019/12/20/ward-just-helped-define-new-era-journalism Ward Just Helped Define a New Era in Journalism]</ref>

*[[Saoul Mamby]], 72, American boxer, WBC super lightweight champion (1980–1982).<ref>[https://www.worldboxingnews.net/2019/12/19/saoul-mamby-dies-aged-72/ Former WBC champion Saoul Mamby passes away aged 72]</ref>

*[[Brian Mayes (general)|Brian Mayes]], 85, British army officer, [[Director General Army Medical Services]] (1993–1996).<ref>[http://announcements.telegraph.co.uk/deaths/238264/mayes Mayes]</ref>

*[[George Metallinos]], 79, Greek priest, theologian and author.<ref>[https://www.star.gr/eidiseis/ellada/484282/pathr-gewrgios-metallhnos-thlipsh-gia-thn-koimish-toy Εκοιμήθη ο πατέρας Γεώργιος Μεταλληνός] {{LL|el}}</ref>

*[[Yoshio Mochizuki]], 72, Japanese politician, [[House of Representatives (Japan)|MP]] (1996–2009, since 2011).<ref>[https://www3.nhk.or.jp/news/html/20191219/amp/k10012220771000.html 望月義夫元環境相が死去 72歳] {{LL|ja}}</ref>

*[[José Miguel Oviedo]], 85, Peruvian writer and literary critic.<ref>[https://rpp.pe/cultura/mas-cultura/jose-miguel-oviedo-el-escritor-y-critico-literario-peruano-fallecio-85-anos-noticia-1235554 El escritor y crítico literario peruano José Miguel Oviedo falleció a los 85 años] {{LL|es}}</ref>

*[[Stanley J. Stein]], 99, American historian.<ref>[https://www1.folha.uol.com.br/amp/internacional/en/culture/2019/12/brazilianist-stanley-j-stein-99-passes-away.shtml Brazilianist Stanley J. Stein, 99, Passes Away]</ref> (death announced on this date)

*{{ill|Maksim Ushakov|ru|Ушаков, Максим Юрьевич}}, 47, Russian animator (''[[Prince Vladimir (film)|Prince Vladimir]]'') and actor (''[[Euphoria (2006 film)|Euphoria]]'').<ref>[http://i38.ru/obschestvo-pervie/v-irkutske-posle-tyazheloy-bolezni-skonchalsya-chudozhnik-maksim-ushakov В Иркутске после тяжёлой болезни скончался художник Максим Ушаков] {{LL|ru}}</ref>

*[[Arthur Verow]], 77, American politician, member of the [[Maine House of Representatives]] (2013–2017, since 2019), heart attack.<ref>[https://bangordailynews.com/2019/12/19/news/bangor/archie-verow-legislator-who-represented-most-of-brewer-dies-at-77 Brewer legislator Arthur Verow dies at 77]</ref>

*[[Shahdon Winchester]], 27, Trinidadian footballer ([[W Connection F.C.|W Connection]], [[FF Jaro]], [[Trinidad and Tobago national football team|national team]]), traffic collision.<ref>[https://newsday.co.tt/2019/12/19/tt-footballer-winchester-dies-in-crash/ TT footballer Winchester dies in crash]</ref>

*[[Alba Zaluar]], 77, Brazilian anthropologist.<ref>[https://www1.folha.uol.com.br/cotidiano/2019/12/morre-aos-77-a-antropologa-e-especialista-em-estudos-da-violencia-alba-zaluar.shtml Morre, aos 77, a antropóloga e especialista em estudos da violência Alba Zaluar] {{LL|pt}}</ref>

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*[[Al Adinolfi]], 85, American politician, member of the [[Connecticut House of Representatives]] (1999–2001, 2003–2009, 2011–2017).<ref>[https://www.cheshireherald.com/News/Al-Adinolfi-Dies Longtime State Rep Adinolfi Dies]</ref>

*[[Patxi Andión]], 72, Spanish singer-songwriter, musician and actor (''[[The Compass Rose (film)|The Compass Rose]]''), traffic collision.<ref>[https://www.abc.es/cultura/musica/abci-muere-cantante-y-actor-patxi-andion-accidente-trafico-201912181130_noticia.html Muere Patxi Andión, el popular cantautor vasco, en un accidente de tráfico a los 72 años] {{LL|es}}</ref>

*[[Claudine Auger]], 78, French actress (''[[Thunderball (film)|Thunderball]]'', ''[[Le Masque de fer]]'') and model ([[Miss France Monde]], 1958).<ref>[https://www.france24.com/en/20191219-auger-thunderball-bond-girl-dies-aged-78 Auger 'Thunderball' Bond girl, dies aged 78]</ref>

*[[Alain Barrière]], 84, French singer ("[[Elle était si jolie]]").<ref>[https://www.lemonde.fr/disparitions/article/2019/12/19/le-chanteur-alain-barriere-est-mort_6023389_3382.html Le chanteur Alain Barrière est mort] {{LL|fr}}</ref>

*[[Tunç Başaran]], 81, Turkish film director (''[[Ayşecik ve Sihirli Cüceler Rüyalar Ülkesinde]]'', ''[[Don't Let Them Shoot the Kite]]'', ''[[Piano Piano Kid]]'') and screenwriter.<ref>[https://m.haberturk.com/yonetmen-tunc-basaran-hayatini-kaybetti-2550607-magazin Yönetmen Tunç Başaran'dan Acı Haber] {{LL|tr}}</ref>

*[[Herman Boone]], 84, American football coach ([[T. C. Williams High School]]), subject of ''[[Remember the Titans]]''.<ref>[https://wtop.com/alexandria/2019/12/herman-boone-alexandria-football-coach-immortalized-in-remember-the-titans-dies-at-84/ Herman Boone, Alexandria football coach immortalized in ‘Remember the Titans,’ dies at 84]</ref>

*[[Jacques Bravo]], 75, French politician, [[Council of Paris|Councillor of Paris]] (1995–2014).<ref>[https://www.lepoint.fr/politique/le-socialiste-jacques-bravo-est-decede-20-12-2019-2354240_20.php Le socialiste Jacques Bravo est décédé] {{LL|fr}}</ref>

*[[Zafar Chaudhry]], 93, Pakistani air marshal, airline executive and human rights activist, [[Chief of Air Staff (Pakistan)|Chief of Air Staff]] (1972–1974), cardiac arrest.<ref>[https://www.dawn.com/news/1522986 Former PAF chief Zafar Chaudhry passes away]</ref>

*[[Geulah Cohen]], 93, Israeli politician, member of [[Knesset]] (1974–1992) and founder of [[Tehiya]], [[Israel Prize]] recipient (2003).<ref>[https://www.timesofisrael.com/geula-cohen-veteran-mk-and-right-wing-activist-dies-at-93/ Geula Cohen, veteran MK and right-wing activist, dies at 93]</ref>

*[[Mary Cosh]], 100, British freelance journalist and local historian.<ref>[https://www.islingtonsociety.org.uk/news/mary-cosh/ Mary Cosh]</ref>

*[[Leandro Despouy]], 72, Argentine human rights lawyer, President of [[United Nations Commission on Human Rights]] (2001–2002).<ref>[https://enlineanoticias.com.ar/el-pais/murio-leandro-despouy/ Murió Leandro Despouy] {{LL|es}}</ref>

*[[Ibrahim Diarra]], 36, French rugby union player ([[Castres Olympique]]), heart attack.<ref>[https://www.parismatch.com/Actu/Sport/Champion-de-France-de-rugby-en-2013-Ibrahim-Diarra-est-mort-a-36-ans-1665546 Champion de France de rugby en 2013, Ibrahim Diarra est mort à 36 ans] {{fr icon}}</ref>

*[[Marron Curtis Fort]], 81, American-born German linguist.<ref>[https://www.nwzonline.de/saterland/saterland-sprachforscher-und-linguist-saterland-trauert-um_a_50,6,2856257455-amp.html Saterland trauert um Marron Curtis Fort] {{de icon}}</ref>

*[[Abdullah Khodabandeh]], 83, Iranian Olympic wrestler ([[Wrestling at the 1964 Summer Olympics – Men's freestyle bantamweight|1964]]).<ref>[https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/443185/Ex-Iran-wrestler-Khodabandeh-passes-away Ex-Iran wrestler Khodabandeh passes away]</ref>

*[[Angelo Lozada]], 53, American comedian, stomach cancer.<ref>[https://heavy.com/entertainment/2019/12/angelo-lozada/ Angelo Lozada, Renowned New York Comedian, Dies at 53]</ref>

*[[Kenny Lynch]], 81, English singer ("[[You Can Never Stop Me Loving You]]"), actor (''[[Carry On Loving]]'', ''[[The Playbirds]]'') and entertainer.<ref>[https://news.sky.com/story/kenny-lynch-up-on-the-roof-singer-and-carry-on-star-dies-11889653 Kenny Lynch: Up On The Roof singer and Carry On star dies]</ref>

*[[Arty McGlynn]], 75, Irish guitarist ([[Patrick Street]]).<ref>[https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2019/1218/1101999-pioneering-guitarist-arty-mcglynn-has-died/ Pioneering guitarist Arty McGlynn has died aged 75]</ref>

*[[Jagdev Singh Rai]], 50, Indian Olympic hockey player ([[Field hockey at the 1992 Summer Olympics – Men's tournament|1992]]).<ref>[https://www.ptcnews.tv/hockey-olympian-jagdev-singh-rai-is-no-more/ Hockey Olympian Jagdev Singh Rai is no more]</ref>

*[[Abbey Simon]], 99, American classical pianist.<ref>[http://hommages.ch/Defunt/124855/Simon_Abbey Abbey Simon] {{LL|fr}}</ref>

*[[Benjamin Uwajumogu]], 51, Nigerian politician.<ref>[http://saharareporters.com/2019/12/18/nigerian-lawmaker-ben-uwajumogu-dies-after-protracted-illness Nigerian Lawmaker, Ben Uwajumogu, Dies After Protracted Illness]</ref>

===17===

*[[Tom Adams (illustrator)|Tom Adams]], 93, American-born Scottish illustrator.<ref>[https://www.agathachristie.com/news/2019/tom-adams-1926-2019 Tom Adams (1926-2019)]</ref>

*[[Karin Balzer]], 81, German hurdler, Olympic champion ([[Athletics at the 1964 Summer Olympics – Women's 80 metres hurdles|1964]]).<ref>[https://www.newschain.uk/womens-sport/olympic-hurdling-champion-karin-balzer-has-died-aged-81-3037 Olympic hurdling champion Karin Balzer has died aged 81]</ref>

*[[Da Chen]], 57, Chinese-born American novelist, lung cancer.<ref>[https://time.com/5755285/da-chen-colors-mountain-dies/ Colors of the Mountain Author Da Chen Dies at 57]</ref>

*[[Enzio d'Antonio]], 94, Italian Roman Catholic prelate, [[Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Lanciano-Ortona|Archbishop of Lanciano-Ortona]] (1982–2000).<ref>[http://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/bishop/bdant.html Archbishop Enzio d’Antonio]</ref>

*[[George Dewar (footballer)|George Dewar]], Scottish footballer ([[East Fife F.C.|East Fife]]).<ref>[https://eastfifefc.info/latest-news/740-george-dewar George Dewar]</ref>

*{{ill|Virgilio Fernández del Real|es}}, 100, Spanish doctor and Civil War veteran ([[XIII International Brigade]]).<ref>[https://elpais.com/cultura/2019/12/18/actualidad/1576683516_586538.html Fallece en México Virgilio Fernández del Real, uno de los últimos brigadistas internacionales] {{LL|es}}</ref>

*[[Hayden Fry]], 90, American [[College Football Hall of Fame|Hall of Fame]] college football player ([[Baylor Bears football|Baylor Bears]]) and coach ([[Iowa Hawkeyes football|Iowa Hawkeyes]]), cancer.<ref>[https://ktiv.com/2019/12/17/former-iowa-football-coach-hayden-fry-dies-at-90/ Former Iowa football coach Hayden Fry dies at 90]</ref>

*[[Jacques Grimbert]], 90, French conductor.<ref>[https://www.resmusica.com/2019/12/19/deces-de-jacques-grimbert/ Décès de Jacques Grimbert] {{LL|fr}}</ref>

*[[Connie Hartnett]], 68, Irish football player ([[Cork GAA]]).<ref>[https://www.echolive.ie/corksport/The-late-All-Ireland-winner-Con-Hartnett-showed-his-talent-by-playing-five-years-in-a-row-at-minor-for-Millstreet-a5c43b55-cdc4-4c52-987e-2fbc8e1a89f9-ds The late All-Ireland winner Con Hartnett showed his talent by playing five years in a row at minor for Millstreet]</ref>

*[[Ron Hogg]], 68, British police officer, [[Durham Police and Crime Commissioner]] (since 2012), amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.<ref>[https://www.itv.com/news/tyne-tees/2019-12-17/former-police-crime-and-victims-commissioner-ron-hogg-dies-after-short-battle-with-motor-neurone-disease-aged-68/ Former Police, Crime and Victims' Commissioner Ron Hogg dies after short battle with Motor Neurone Disease aged 68]</ref>

*[[Bronco Horvath]], 89, Canadian ice hockey player ([[Boston Bruins]], [[New York Rangers]], [[Chicago Blackhawks]]).<ref>[http://www.hallettfuneralhome.com/obits/obits.php?id=767 Bronco J. Horvath]</ref>

*[[Cuchlaine King]], 97, British [[geomorphologist]].<ref>[http://announcements.telegraph.co.uk/deaths/238164/king King]</ref>

*[[Scot Kleinendorst]], 59, American ice hockey player ([[New York Rangers]], [[Hartford Whalers]]), workplace accident.<ref>[https://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2019/12/17/former-nhl-player-scot-kleinendorst-dies-from-injuries-after-grand-rapids-workplace-accident/ Former NHL Player Scot Kleinendorst Dies From Injuries After Grand Rapids Workplace Accident]</ref>

*[[Shriram Lagoo]], 92, Indian actor (''[[Gharaonda]]'', ''[[Thodisi Bewafaii]]'', ''[[Maqsad]]'').<ref>[https://www.indiatvnews.com/entertainment/celebrities/veteran-actor-shriram-lagoo-dies-in-pune-at-92-572040 Veteran actor Shriram Lagoo dies in Pune at 92]</ref>

*[[Cândido Lorenzo González]], 94, Spanish-born Brazilian Roman Catholic prelate, Bishop of [[Roman Catholic Diocese of São Raimundo Nonato|São Raimundo Nonato]] (1969–2002).<ref>[http://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/bishop/blorg.html Bishop Cândido Lorenzo González]</ref>

*[[Kaushalendra Pratap Shahi]], 103, Indian politician, [[Bihar Legislative Assembly|MLA]] (1967–1969).<ref>[https://www.bhaskar.com/amp/bihar/patna/news/former-maharajganj-mla-kaushalendra-shahi-dies-bagaura-market-does-not-open-in-mourning-072548-6206772.html महाराजगंज के पूर्व विधायक कौशलेंद्र शाही का निधन, शोक में नहीं खुला बगौरा बाजार] {{LL|hi}}</ref>

*[[Erica Tishman]], 60, American architect ([[DeWitt Tishman Architects]]) and philanthropist, struck by falling building debris.<ref>[https://www.dezeen.com/2019/12/18/erica-tishman-architect-killed-falling-debris-new-york-729-7th-avenue/ Architect killed by falling debris from building in New York]</ref>

*[[Tom White (footballer, born 1939)|Tom White]], 80, Scottish footballer ([[Bury F.C.|Bury]], [[Crystal Palace F.C.|Crystal Palace]]).<ref>[https://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/hearts/tommy-white-former-hearts-forward-dies-at-age-of-80-1-5064380 Tommy White, former Hearts forward, dies at age of 80]</ref>

*[[Peter Wollen]], 81, British film theorist and filmmaker.<ref>[https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/peter-wollen-dead-author-signs-meaning-cinema-was-81-1264534 Peter Wollen, Filmmaker and Author of 'Signs and Meaning in the Cinema,' Dies at 81]</ref>

*{{ill|Yu Tien-tsung|zh|尉天驄}}, 84, Taiwanese writer.<ref>[http://focustaiwan.tw/news/aedu/201912170012.aspx Literary pioneer dies at 84]</ref>

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*[[Stephen F. Barker]], 92, American philosopher.<ref>[https://hub.jhu.edu/2019/12/20/stephen-barker-649-em0-art1-dtd/ Longtime philosophy Professor Stephen Barker dies at 92]</ref>

*[[Basil Butcher]], 86, Guyanese cricketer ([[Guyana national cricket team|national team]], [[West Indies cricket team|West Indies]]).<ref>[https://newsroom.gy/2019/12/16/guyanese-test-cricketer-basil-butcher-passes-on/ Guyanese Test cricketer Basil Butcher passes on]</ref>

*[[George Ferguson (ice hockey)|George Ferguson]], 67, Canadian ice hockey player ([[Toronto Maple Leafs]], [[Pittsburgh Penguins]]).<ref>[https://buffalonews.com/2019/12/17/george-ferguson-toronto-maple-leafs-nhl-buffalo-sabres-pittsburgh-penguins/ Former Leaf George Ferguson dies at 67; scored series-winning OT goal for Pens vs. Sabres in '79]</ref>

*[[Bentley Kassal]], 102, American attorney, member of the [[New York State Assembly]] (1957–1962).<ref>[https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/new-york-ny/bentley-kassal-8962299 Bentley Kassal]</ref>

*[[Hans Kornberg|Sir Hans Kornberg]], 91, German-born British-American biochemist.<ref>[https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/bostonglobe/obituary.aspx?pid=194746199 Sir Hans Leo Kornberg]</ref>

*[[Jürgen Kühling]], 85, German jurist, judge of the [[Federal Constitutional Court of Germany|Federal Constitutional Court]] (1989–2001).<ref>[https://www.bundesverfassungsgericht.de/SharedDocs/Pressemitteilungen/DE/2019/bvg19-093.html Der ehemalige Richter des Bundesverfassungsgerichts Dr. Jürgen Kühling ist verstorben] {{LL|de}}</ref>

*[[Peter Larkin (designer)|Peter Larkin]], 93, American stage designer, four-time [[Tony Award|Tony]] winner.<ref>[http://www.playbill.com/article/four-time-tony-winning-scenic-designer-peter-larkin-dies-at-93 Four-Time Tony-Winning Scenic Designer Peter Larkin Dies at 93]</ref>

*[[Bernard Lefèvre]], 89, French Olympic footballer ([[Football at the 1952 Summer Olympics|1952]]).<ref>[https://www.sofoot.com/l-ancien-international-bernard-lefevre-est-decede-478022.html L' ancient international Bernard Lefèvre est décédé] {{LL|fr}}</ref>

*[[Bertrand Lemennicier]], 76, French economist.<ref>[https://www.contrepoints.org/2019/12/16/360574-bertrand-lemennicier-est-mort-1943-2019 Bertrand Lemennicier est mort (1943-2019)] {{fr icon}}</ref>

*[[Sukhendu Maity]], 92, Indian politician, [[West Bengal Legislative Assembly|MLA]] (1987–1991).<ref>[http://www.ekhansangbad.com/2019/12/16/former-south-kanthi-mla-is-late/ দক্ষিন কাঁথির প্রাক্তন বিধায়ক সুখেন্দু মাইতি প্রয়াত] {{bn icon}}</ref>

*[[Mama Cax]], 30, Haitian-American model, cancer.<ref>[https://www.tmz.com/2019/12/20/model-mama-cax-dead-dies-30-rihanna-tribute/ Model Mama Cax Dead at 30, Rihanna and Celebs Pay Tribute]</ref>

*[[Rich Rundles]], 38, American baseball player ([[Cleveland Indians]]).<ref>[https://www.wtok.com/content/sports/West-Alabama-Baseballs--566266981.html West Alabama Baseball's Richard Rundles Passes Away]</ref>

*[[Bill Simpson]], 79, American racing driver and businessman ([[Simpson Performance Products]]), stroke.<ref>[https://tobychristie.com/2019/12/16/racing-safety-pioneer-bill-simpson-dies-at-age-79-after-suffering-stroke/ Racing Safety Pioneer Bill Simpson Dies at Age 79 After Suffering Stroke]</ref>

*[[T. Torechu]], 71, Indian politician, [[Nagaland Legislative Assembly|MLA]] (since 2003).<ref>[https://www.nagalandpost.com/npf-legislator-t-torechu-passes-away-state-funeral-today/208490.html NPF legislator T. Torechu passes away; state funeral today]</ref>

===15===

*[[Ron Areshenkoff]], 62, Canadian hockey player ([[Edmonton Oilers]]) and coach.<ref>[https://www.whitehorsestar.com/Sports/we-lost-a-good-one-ron-areshenkoff-dies 'We lost a good one': Ron Areshenkoff dies]</ref>

*[[Jean de Viguerie]], 84, French historian.<ref>[https://www.famillechretienne.fr/culture-loisirs/litterature/jean-de-viguerie-historien-engage-est-mort-266530 Jean de Viguerie, historien engagé, est mort] {{fr icon}}</ref>

*[[Alfred Dennis]], 95, Australian politician, [[New South Wales Legislative Assembly|MLA]] (1959–1962).<ref>[https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/hawkesburygazette-au/obituary.aspx?pid=194814093 Alfred Hugh M.L.A. Dennis]</ref>

*[[Tommy Forgan]], 90, English footballer ([[York City F.C.|York City]]).<ref>[https://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/18105039.legendary-york-city-keeper-tommy-forgan-passes-away-aged-90/ Legendary York City keeper Tommy Forgan passes away aged 90]</ref>

*[[Yuan-Cheng Fung]], 100, Chinese-born American bioengineer.<ref>[https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/science/story/2019-12-18/uc-san-diegos-y-c-fung-the-lifesaving-father-of-biomechanics-dies-at-100 UC San Diego’s Y.C. Fung, the lifesaving ‘father of biomechanics’, dies at 100]</ref>

*[[Wense Grabarek]], 100, American politician, [[List of mayors of Durham, North Carolina|Mayor of Durham, North Carolina]] (1963–1971).<ref>[https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/counties/durham-county/article238422043.html Wense Grabarek, Durham mayor during integration, dies at 100]</ref>

*[[Nicky Henson]], 74, English actor (''[[EastEnders]]'', ''[[Syriana]]'', ''[[Shine on Harvey Moon]]''), cancer.<ref>[https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/breaking-nicky-henson-dead-fawlty-21105997 Nicky Henson dead: Fawlty Towers and EastEnders actor dies aged 74]</ref>

*[[Rex Johnston]], 82, American baseball and football player ([[Pittsburgh Pirates]], [[Pittsburgh Steelers]]), heart failure.<ref>[https://www.latimes.com/sports/usc/story/2019-12-18/rex-johnston-usc-football-baseball-nfl-mlb-dies Rex Johnston, who played football and baseball at USC, NFL and MLB, dies at 82]</ref>

*[[James "Radio" Kennedy]], 73, American football fan ([[T. L. Hanna High School]]), subject of ''[[Radio (2003 film)|Radio]]''.<ref>[https://edition.cnn.com/2019/12/15/us/radio-football-movie-death-obit/index.html James 'Radio' Kennedy, football fixture who inspired a Hollywood movie, dies at 73]</ref>

*[[Dudley Kernick]], 98, English footballer ([[Torquay United F.C.|Torquay United]]) and commercial manager ([[Stoke City F.C.|Stoke City]]).<ref>[https://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/stoke-city-commercial-dudley-kernick-3654035 Ex-Stoke City commercial manager Dudley Kernick dies at 98]</ref>

*[[Rajesh Khaitan]], 75, Indian politician, [[West Bengal Legislative Assembly|MLA]] (1982–2001).<ref>[https://www.anandabazar.com/state/ex-mla-rajesh-khaitan-passes-away-1.1083133 প্রাক্তন বিধায়ক প্রয়াত] {{bn icon}}</ref>

*[[Robert Kinkead]], 67, American chef.<ref>[https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/obituaries/bob-kinkead-celebrated-washington-chef-with-flair-for-seafood-dies-at-67/2019/12/16/47c19242-2016-11ea-a153-dce4b94e4249_story.html Bob Kinkead, celebrated Washington chef with flair for seafood, dies at 67]</ref>

*[[David Lambie]], 94, British politician, [[Member of Parliament|MP]] (1970–1992).<ref>[https://www.ardrossanherald.com/news/18105118.tributes-saltcoats-man-former-labour-mp-david-lambie-passes-away/ Tributes after Saltcoats man and former Labour MP David Lambie passes away]</ref>

*[[Monique Leyrac]], 91, Canadian singer and actress.<ref>[https://www.lapresse.ca/arts/201912/15/01-5253854-la-chanteuse-monique-leyrac-seteint-a-91-ans.php La chanteuse Monique Leyrac s’éteint à 91 ans] {{fr icon}}</ref>

*[[Thomas Pearson (British Army officer)|Sir Thomas Pearson]], 105, British army general.<ref>[https://www.thetimes.co.uk/edition/register/general-sir-thomas-pearson-obituary-ps0lk38x9 General Sir Thomas Pearson obituary] {{registration}}</ref>

*[[Chuck Peddle]], 82, American electrical engineer, designer of [[MOS Technology 6502]], [[KIM-1]] and [[Commodore PET]], pancreatic cancer.<ref>[https://www.team6502.org/ Charles "Chuck" Peddle]</ref>

*[[Jud Phillips Jr.]], 71, American music industry executive ([[Mercury Records]]), cancer.<ref>[https://commercialappeal.com/story/entertainment/music/2019/12/16/jud-phillips-dies-memphis-music-phillips-music-sun-records/2666096001/ Memphis music veteran Jud Phillips dead at 71; his wide-ranging career spanned six decades]</ref>

*[[Morgan Porteus]], 102, American clergyman of the Episcopal Church, [[Episcopal Diocese of Connecticut|Bishop of Connecticut]] (1977–1981).<ref>[https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/name/morgan-porteus-obituary?pid=194739218 Morgan Porteus]</ref>

*[[I. D. Swami]], 90, Indian politician.<ref>[https://www.aninews.in/news/national/general-news/former-union-minister-id-swami-dies-at-9020191215173441/ Former Union Minister ID Swami dies at 90]</ref>

*[[Tian Bo]], 87, Chinese virologist.<ref>[https://www.thepaper.cn/newsDetail_forward_5248831 病毒学家、中科院院士田波逝世] {{zh icon}}</ref>

*[[Andrew Woodhouse]], 96, British Anglican priest, [[Archdeacon of Ludlow]] (1970–1982) and [[Archdeacon of Hereford|Hereford]] (1982–1991).<ref>[http://announcements.telegraph.co.uk/deaths/238090/woodhouse Woodhouse]</ref>

===14===

*[[Yury Belyayev (footballer)|Yuri Belyayev]], 85, Russian footballer ([[PFC CSKA Moscow|CSKA Moscow]], [[Soviet Union national football team|national team]]), Olympic champion ([[Association football at the 1956 Summer Olympics|1956]]).<ref>[https://www.sport-express.ru/chronicle/news/umer-olimpiyskiy-chempion-po-futbolu-yuriy-belyaev-1622130/ Умер олимпийский чемпион по футболу Юрий Беляев] {{LL|ru}}</ref>

*[[Michèle Bernard-Requin]], 76, French lawyer and magistrate, cancer.<ref>[https://www.francetvinfo.fr/societe/justice/la-magistrate-michele-bernard-requin-auteure-d-un-texte-poignant-de-soutien-a-l-hopital-est-morte_3746111.html La magistrate Michèle Bernard-Requin, auteure d'un texte poignant de soutien à l'hôpital, est morte] {{LL|fr}}</ref>

*[[Chuy Bravo]], 63, Mexican-born American actor and television personality (''[[Chelsea Lately]]'', ''[[After Lately]]''), heart attack.<ref>[https://pagesix.com/2019/12/17/chelsea-lately-star-chuy-bravo-died-from-a-heart-attack/ ‘Chelsea Lately’ star Chuy Bravo died from a heart attack]</ref>

*[[John Briley]], 94, American screenwriter (''[[Gandhi (film)|Gandhi]]'', ''[[Cry Freedom]]'', ''[[Marie (film)|Marie]]''), [[Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay|Oscar]] winner ([[55th Academy Awards|1983]]).<ref>[https://www.theguardian.com/film/2019/dec/20/john-briley-obituary John Briley obituary]</ref>

*[[Dmitri Chesnokov]], 46, Russian footballer ([[FC Saturn Ramenskoye]], [[FC Vityaz Podolsk]]).<ref>[http://www.fcvityaz.ru/press/clubnews/4714-ushel-iz-zhizni-dmitriy-chesnokov.html Ушел из жизни Дмитрий Чесноков] {{ru icon}}</ref>

*[[Deepak Chhetri]], 58, Nepalese actor (''[[Jhola]]'').<ref>[https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/mycity/news/actor-deepak-chhetri-dies-at-58 Actor Deepak Chhetri dies at 58]</ref>

*[[Jack B. Farris]], 84, American military officer, commander of ground forces during [[United States invasion of Grenada|Operation Urgent Fury]].<ref>[https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article238539308.html Charlotte native who led Grenada invasion and troops in Vietnam dies at 84]</ref>

*[[André Gaumond]], 83, Canadian Roman Catholic prelate, Archbishop of [[Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Sherbrooke|Sherbrooke]] (1996–2011).<ref>[http://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/bishop/bgaumond.html Archbishop André Gaumond]</ref>

*[[Carrie Gentry]], 95, American civil rights activist and dance teacher at [[Tennessee State University]].<ref>[https://tennessean.com/story/news/local/2019/12/15/carrie-gentry-nashville-civil-rights-icon-dies/2656678001/ Nashville mourns death of civil rights activist and Democratic Party trailblazer Carrie Gentry]</ref>

*[[Anna Karina]], 79, Danish-born French actress (''[[My Life to Live]]'', ''[[A Woman Is a Woman]]'', ''[[Alphaville (film)|Alphaville]]''), cancer.<ref>[https://www.france24.com/fr/20191215-l-actrice-anna-karina-est-morte-d-un-cancer-%C3%A0-79-ans L'actrice Anna Karina est morte d'un cancer à 79 ans] {{LL|fr}}</ref>

*[[A. K. M. Sirazul Islam Khan]], 76, Bangladeshi academic, vice-chancellor of [[Jagannath University]] (2006–2008).<ref>[https://m.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/article/1629300/জবির-প্রথম-উপাচার্য-সিরাজুল-ইসলাম-খান-আর-নেই জবির প্রথম উপাচার্য সিরাজুল ইসলাম খান আর নেই] {{LL|bn}}</ref>

*[[Koo Cha-kyung]], 94, South Korean business executive, chairman of [[LG Corporation|LG Group]] (1970–1995).<ref>[http://world.kbs.co.kr/service/news_view.htm?lang=e&Seq_Code=150016 LG's Honorary Chairman Dies at Age 94]</ref>

*[[Stuart J. Knickerbocker]], 94, American cartoonist and animator.<ref>[http://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2019/12/16/stuart-j-knickerbocker-rip/ Stuart J. Knickerbocker – RIP]</ref>

*[[Bernard Lavalette]], 93, French actor (''[[Thomas the Impostor]]'', ''[[Le gendarme se marie]]'', ''[[The Apprentice Heel]]'').<ref>[https://people.bfmtv.com/cinema/mort-de-l-acteur-chansonnier-et-humoriste-bernard-lavalette-1824357.html Mort de l'acteur, chansonnier et humoriste Bernard Lavalette] {{LL|fr}}</ref>

*[[Lin Liyun]], 58, Singaporean actress (''[[Joys of Life]]'').<ref>[https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/entertainment/former-channel-8-actress-lin-liyun-dies-at-age-58 Former Channel 8 actress Lin Liyun dies at age 58]</ref>

*[[Meng Zhizhong]], 84, Chinese engineer.<ref>[http://news.sina.com.cn/c/2019-12-14/doc-iihnzhfz5922216.shtml “风云一号”卫星总设计师孟执中院士逝世 享年84岁] {{LL|zh}}</ref>

*[[Moondog Rex]], 69, American professional wrestler ([[WWE|WWF]]).<ref>[https://heelbynature.com/wrestling-news/wwe-news/former-wwe-star-moondog-rex-original-smash-of-demolition-passes-away/ Former WWE Star Moondog Rex, Original Smash Of Demolition Passes Away]</ref>

*[[Panamarenko]], 79, Belgian sculptor.<ref>[https://www.standaard.be/cnt/dmf20191215_04768272 Kunstenaar Panamarenko (79) is overleden] {{LL|nl}}</ref>

*[[Billie Rattigan]], 87, Irish Gaelic footballer ([[Dunshaughlin GAA|Dunshaughlin]], [[Meath GAA|Meath]]).<ref>[https://rip.ie/death-notice/william-billie-rattigan-drumree-meath/407146 The death has occurred of William (Billie) Rattigan]</ref>

*[[Felix Rohatyn]], 91, Austrian-born American banker and diplomat, [[List of ambassadors of the United States to France|Ambassador to France]] (1997–2000).<ref>[https://www.nytimes.com/2019/12/14/nyregion/felix-rohatyn-dead.html Felix G. Rohatyn, Financier Who Piloted New York’s Rescue, Dies at 91]</ref>

*[[Gita Siddharth]], Indian actress (''[[Parichay (film)|Parichay]]'', ''[[Garm Hava]]'').<ref>[https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/parichay-actress-gita-siddharth-kak-dies-2149030 Parichay Actress Gita Siddharth Kak Dies]</ref>

*[[Jerome L. Singer]], 95, American psychologist.<ref>[https://www.courant.com/obituaries/hc-obituary-jerome-l-singer-20191217-story.html Jerome L. Singer]</ref>

*[[Vladimir Tsyplakov]], 50, Belarusian ice hockey player ([[Los Angeles Kings]], [[Buffalo Sabres]]).<ref>[https://belarushockey.com/rb/news_list/2019/12/14/bh-ushjol-iz-zhizni-odin-iz-luchshih-v-istorii-belarusi-hokkeistov/ «БХ»: Ушёл из жизни один из лучших в истории Беларуси хоккеистов] {{LL|ru}}</ref>

*[[Irv Williams]], 100, American jazz saxophonist.<ref>[http://www.startribune.com/jazz-saxophonist-irv-williams-who-chose-family-over-stardom-dies-at-100/566224642/ Jazz saxophonist Irv Williams, who chose family over stardom, dies at 100]</ref>

*[[Doug Woog]], 75, American ice hockey coach ([[Minnesota Golden Gophers men's ice hockey|Minnesota Golden Gophers]]).<ref>[https://www.wdio.com/sports/doug-woog-university-of-minnesota-gopher-hockey/5579039/ Longtime Gopher Hockey Coach Doug Woog Dies at 75]</ref>

*[[Barbara Wright (professor)|Barbara Wright]], 84, Irish academic and translator.<ref>[https://rip.ie/death-notice/barbara-wright--dublin/407249 The death has occurred of Barbara Wright (née Robinson)]</ref>

===13===

*[[Gerd Baltus]], 87, German actor (''[[The Blood of the Walsungs (film)|The Blood of the Walsungs]]'', ''[[I Am Looking for a Man]]'', ''[[Derrick (TV series)|Derrick]]'').<ref>[https://www.spiegel.de/kultur/tv/gerd-baltus-ist-tot-beliebter-tv-schauspieler-starb-mit-87-jahren-a-1301294.html Gerd Baltus ist tot] {{de icon}}</ref>

*[[Lawrence Bittaker]], 79, American serial killer.<ref>[https://www.wfmj.com/story/41458865/california-killer-lawrence-bittaker-dies-in-prison-at-79 California killer Lawrence Bittaker dies in prison at 79]</ref>

*[[Jean-Claude Carle]], 71, French politician, [[Senate (France)|Senator]] (1995–2018).<ref>[https://www.francebleu.fr/infos/politique/haute-savoie-l-ancien-senateur-jean-claude-carle-est-mort-1576249771 Haute-Savoie : l'ancien sénateur Jean-Claude Carle est mort] {{LL|fr}}</ref>

*[[Graham Cooper (Australian rules footballer)|Graham Cooper]], 81, Australian football player ([[Hawthorn Football Club|Hawthorn]]).<ref>[https://www.weeklytimesnow.com.au/tributes/notice/5212860/ Cooper. — Graham]</ref>

*[[Ekaterina Durova]], 60, Russian actress (''[[School Waltz]]'', ''[[The Admirer]]'', ''[[Yuri's Day (film)|Yuri's Day]]'').<ref>[https://russian.rt.com/nopolitics/news/697407-ekaterina-durova-smert-aktrisa Умерла актриса Екатерина Дурова] {{LL|ru}}</ref>

*[[Richard G. Hatcher]], 86, American politician, [[List of mayors of Gary, Indiana|Mayor of Gary, Indiana]] (1968–1988) and Vice-Chairman of the [[Democratic National Committee]] (1981–1985).<ref>[https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/richard-hatcher-gary-indiana-one-1st-black-mayors-major-u-n1102311 Richard Hatcher, one of 1st black mayors of major city, dead at 86]</ref>

*[[Roy Johnston]], 90, Irish physicist and political activist.<ref>[https://rip.ie/death-notice/roy-johnston--dublin/407079 The death has occurred of Roy Johnston]</ref>

*[[Roy Loney]], 73, American singer and guitarist ([[Flamin' Groovies]]).<ref>[https://pitchfork.com/news/flamin-groovies-roy-loney-dead-at-73 Flamin’ Groovies’ Roy Loney Dead at 73]</ref>

*[[Ushiomaru Motoyasu]], 41, Japanese [[rikishi]], [[angiosarcoma]].<ref>[https://www.nikkansports.com/battle/sumo/news/201912130000960.html 元前頭潮丸の東関親方が血管肉腫で死去 41歳] {{LL|ja}}</ref>

*[[Philip Osondu]], 48, Nigerian footballer ([[R.S.C. Anderlecht]]).<ref>[https://dailypost.ng/2019/12/13/former-nigerian-footballer-philip-osondu-dies/ Former Nigerian footballer Philip Osondu dies]</ref>

*[[Benur Pashayan]], 60, Armenian Greco-Roman wrestler, world champion ([[1982 World Wrestling Championships|1982]], [[1983 World Wrestling Championships|1983]]).<ref>[https://rusarminfo.ru/2019/12/13/v-erevane-skonchalsya-dvukratnyj-chempion-mira-po-borbe-benur-pashayan/ В Ереване скончался двукратный чемпион мира по борьбе Бенур Пашаян] {{LL|ru}}</ref>

*[[PHASE 2]], 64, American graffiti artist.<ref>[https://thesource.com/2019/12/13/phase-2-passes-away/ Graffiti Street Artist PHASE 2 Dies at 61]</ref>

*[[Emil Richards]], 87, American percussionist.<ref>[https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/emil-richards-dead-legendary-percussionist-la-session-player-was-87-1263412 Emil Richards, Legendary Percussionist and L.A. Session Player, Dies at 87]</ref>

*[[Carl Scheer]], 82, American basketball executive, GM, [[Denver Nuggets]] (1974–1984), [[Charlotte Hornets]] (1987–1990).<ref>[https://www.thestate.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/article238221569.html Carl Scheer, first GM of Charlotte Hornets and slam-dunk contest inventor, dies at 82]</ref>

*[[Elisabeth Sifton]], 80, American book publisher ([[Viking Press]], [[Penguin Random House]]) and editor, breast cancer.<ref>[https://www.shelf-awareness.com/theshelf/2019-12-16/obituary_note:_elisabeth_sifton.html Obituary Note: Elisabeth Sifton]</ref>

*[[Rashied Staggie]], South African gangster, shot.<ref>[https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2019-12-13-cape-town-gang-leader-shot-dead-rashied-staggies-violent-end/ Cape Town gang leader shot dead – Rashied Staggie’s violent end]</ref>

*[[Alfons Sweeck]], 83, Belgian racing cyclist.<ref>[https://www.sport.be/nl/wielrennen/veldrijden/article.html?Article_ID=876133 Familie Sweeck in rouw na overlijden grootvader Alfons] {{LL|nl}}</ref>

*[[Yasuhiro Takai]], 74, Japanese baseball player ([[Orix Buffaloes|Hankyu Braves]]), renal failure.<ref>[https://www.nikkansports.com/baseball/news/201912130000598.html 元阪急高井保弘さん死去 代打本塁打“世界記録”] {{LL|ja}}</ref>

*[[Gudrun Zapf-von Hesse]], 101, German typographer, calligrapher and book-binder.<ref>[https://fontsinuse.com/uses/29536/ratskeller-frankfurt Ratskeller Frankfurt]</ref>

===12===

*[[Danny Aiello]], 86, American actor (''[[Do the Right Thing]]'', ''[[The Godfather Part II]]'', ''[[Moonstruck]]'').<ref>[https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/danny-aiello-dead-do-right-thing-moonstruck-actor-was-86-1168765 Danny Aiello, 'Do the Right Thing' and 'Moonstruck' Actor, Dies at 86]</ref>

*[[Dalton Baldwin]], 87, American pianist.<ref>[https://www.francemusique.fr/actualite-musicale/mort-du-pianiste-dalton-baldwin-figure-des-accompagnateurs-79513 Mort du pianiste Dalton Baldwin, figure des accompagnateurs] {{LL|fr}}</ref>

*[[Alasdair Breckenridge|Sir Alasdair Breckenridge]], 82, Scottish pharmacologist.<ref>[http://announcements.telegraph.co.uk/deaths/238085/breckenridge Breckenridge]</ref>

*[[Jorge Hernández (boxer)|Jorge Hernández]], 65, Cuban light flyweight boxer, Olympic champion ([[Boxing at the 1976 Summer Olympics – Light flyweight|1976]]).<ref>[http://www.granma.cu/deportes/2019-12-12/fallecio-jorge-hernandez-padron-astro-del-boxeo-cubano-12-12-2019-11-12-31 Falleció Jorge Hernández Padrón, astro del boxeo cubano] {{LL|es}}</ref>

*[[Vaughan Johnson]], 57, American football player ([[Jacksonville Bulls]], [[New Orleans Saints]], [[Philadelphia Eagles]]), kidney disease.<ref>[https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2019/12/13/saints-hall-of-famer-vaughan-johnson-dies-at-57/ Saints Hall of Famer Vaughan Johnson dies at 57]</ref>

*[[Norman Kingsbury]], 87, New Zealand educational administrator, [[University of Waikato]] registrar (1964–1988), [[New Zealand Qualifications Authority]] chief executive (1990–2000).<ref>[https://www.waikato.ac.nz/news-opinion/media/2019/passing-of-dr-norman-kingsbury Passing of Dr Norman Kingsbury]</ref>

*[[David H. Locke]], 92, American lawyer and politician, minority leader of the [[Massachusetts Senate]].<ref>[https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/bostonglobe/obituary.aspx?pid=194719472 David H. Locke]</ref>

*[[Roger Midgley]], 95, British field hockey player, Olympic bronze medallist ([[Field hockey at the 1952 Summer Olympics|1952]]).<ref>[http://announcements.telegraph.co.uk/deaths/238056/midgley Midgley]</ref>

*[[Brian Muller]], 77, New Zealand rugby union player ([[Taranaki Rugby Football Union|Taranaki]], [[New Zealand national rugby union team|national team]]).<ref>[https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/all-blacks/118176963/former-all-black-brian-jazz-muller-dies-aged-77 Former All Black Brian 'Jazz' Muller dies aged 77]</ref>

*[[Steven Ozment]], 80, American historian.<ref>[https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/bostonglobe/194733280 Steven Edgar Ozment]</ref>

*[[Gollapudi Maruti Rao]], 80, Indian actor (''[[Samsaram Oka Chadarangam]]'', ''[[Yamudiki Mogudu]]'', ''[[Aditya 369]]'') and screenwriter.<ref>[https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/loss-of-a-legend-veteran-telugu-actor-writer-gollapudi-maruti-rao-dies-at-80/articleshow/72493323.cms Loss of a legend: Veteran Telugu actor, writer Gollapudi Maruti Rao dies at 80]</ref>

*[[Željko Rohatinski]], 68, Croatian economist.<ref>[https://www.jutarnji.hr/vijesti/hrvatska/umro-zeljko-rohatinski-otisao-je-istaknuti-ekonomist-i-bivsi-guverner-hrvatske-narodne-banke-koji-je-na-toj-duznosti-bio-najduze-od-osamostaljenja-rh/9739843/ Umro Željko Rohatinski Otišao je istaknuti ekonomist i bivši guverner Hrvatske narodne banke koji je na toj dužnosti bio najduže od osamostaljenja RH] {{LL|hr}}</ref>

*[[Jack Scott (singer)|Jack Scott]], 83, Canadian-American rock singer and songwriter ("[[My True Love]]", "[[Burning Bridges (Jack Scott song)|Burning Bridges]]").<ref>[https://bestclassicbands.com/jack-scott-obituary-12-12-19/ Jack Scott, ’50s Rock ’n’ Roll Pioneer, Dead at 83]</ref>

*[[Gunnar Smoliansky]], 86, Swedish photographer.<ref>[https://www.aftonbladet.se/nyheter/a/VbryO3/fotografen-gunnar-smoliansky-ar-dod Fotografen Gunnar Smoliansky är död] {{LL|sv}}</ref>

*[[Peter Snell|Sir Peter Snell]], 80, New Zealand middle-distance runner, Olympic champion ([[Athletics at the 1960 Summer Olympics|1960]], [[Athletics at the 1964 Summer Olympics|1964]]).<ref>[https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=12293792 'The greatest athlete NZ has had': Famed Olympian Sir Peter Snell has died, age 80]</ref>

*[[Stig Sollander]], 93, Swedish alpine skier, Olympic bronze medalist ([[Alpine skiing at the 1956 Winter Olympics – Men's slalom|1956]]).<ref>[https://www.op.se/logga-in/stig-solla-sollander-har-gatt-bort-han-levde-for-skidakningen Stig ”Solla” Sollander har gått bort: ”Han levde för skidåkningen”] {{LL|sv}}</ref>

*[[Tatsuo Umemiya]], 81, Japanese actor (''[[Abashiri Prison (film)|Abashiri Prison]]'', ''[[Battles Without Honor and Humanity (film)|Battles Without Honor and Humanity]]'', ''[[Cops vs. Thugs]]''), kidney failure.<ref>[https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2019/12/b4154d3af302-japanese-actor-tatsuo-umemiya-dies-at-81.html Japanese actor Tatsuo Umemiya dies at 81]</ref>

===11===

*[[David Bellamy]], 86, English naturalist (''[[Bellamy's Backyard Safari]]'') and author.<ref>[https://news.sky.com/story/david-bellamy-naturalist-and-broadcaster-dies-11884072 David Bellamy, naturalist and broadcaster, dies]</ref>

*[[Chris Cotton]], 32, American comedian.<ref>[https://www.etonline.com/chris-cotton-comedy-central-comedian-dead-at-32-137864 Chris Cotton, Comedy Central Comedian, Dead at 32]</ref>

*[[Paul Crossley (art historian)|Paul Crossley]], 74, British art historian.<ref>[http://epaper.thetimes.co.uk/epaper/viewer.aspx Crossley]</ref>

*[[Takeo Daigo]], 81, Japanese baseball player ([[Chiba Lotte Marines|Orions]]), acute myeloid leukemia.<ref>[https://www.nikkansports.com/baseball/news/201912110000669.html 4打席連発の醍醐猛夫さん死去 急性骨髄性白血病] {{LL|ja}}</ref>

*[[Nicole de Buron]], 90, French writer.<ref>[https://www.lindependant.fr/2019/12/12/deces-de-lautrice-a-succes-nicole-de-buron,8600357.php Décès de l'autrice à succès Nicole de Buron] {{LL|fr}}</ref>

*[[Sir John Graham, 4th Baronet]], 93, British diplomat, [[List of ambassadors of the United Kingdom to Iraq|ambassador to Iraq]] (1974–1977), [[List of diplomats of the United Kingdom to Iran|Iran]] (1979–1980) and [[List of Permanent Representatives of the United Kingdom to NATO|NATO]] (1982–1986).<ref>[http://announcements.telegraph.co.uk/deaths/237994/graham Graham]</ref>

*[[Larry Heinemann]], 75, American writer.<ref>[https://shelf-awareness.com/issue.html?issue=3642#m46890 Obituary Note: Larry Heinemann]</ref>

*[[Jiří Jirmal]], 94, Czech classical guitarist.<ref>[https://www.klasikaplus.cz/aktuality/item/2639-zemrel-kytarista-jiri-jirmal Zemřel kytarista Jiří Jirmal] {{LL|cs}}</ref>

*[[Guy Laporte (actor)|Guy Laporte]], 71, French actor (''[[French Fried Vacation]]'', ''[[French Fried Vacation 2]]''), [[Charcot–Marie–Tooth disease]].<ref>[https://www.gala.fr/l_actu/news_de_stars/mort-de-guy-laporte-acteur-des-bronzes-a-71-ans-la-troupe-du-splendid-lui-devait-tant_439718 Mort de Guy Laporte, acteur des « Bronzés », à 71 ans : la troupe du Splendid lui devait tant] {{LL|fr}}</ref>

*[[Ted Lepcio]], 90, American baseball player ([[Boston Red Sox]]).<ref>[https://www.baseball-almanac.com/players/player.php?p=lepcite01 Ted Lepcio Stats]</ref>

*[[Mike Lindsay]], 81, British Olympic track and field athlete ([[Athletics at the 1960 Summer Olympics|1960]], [[Athletics at the 1964 Summer Olympics|1964]]).<ref>[https://www.heraldscotland.com/opinion/18126234.mike-lindsay-shot-putter-discus-thrower/ Mike Lindsay, shot putter and discus thrower]</ref>

*[[Tessa Majors]], 18, American student, stabbed.<ref>[https://time.com/5750299/tessa-majors-stabbing-barnard/ A Barnard Student's Stabbing Death Has Rattled NYC and a 13-Year-Old Is in Custody. Here's What to Know]</ref>

*[[James McCarthy (oceanographer)|James McCarthy]], 75, American oceanographer.<ref>[http://environment.harvard.edu/remembering-jim-mccarthy Remembering Jim McCarthy, 1944–2019]</ref>

*[[William S. McFeely]], 89, American historian, [[Pulitzer Prize for Biography or Autobiography|Pulitzer Prize]] recipient (1982), idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.<ref>[https://www.coffeyfuneralhome.com/notices/William-McFeely William S. McFeely]</ref>

*[[N. S. Rajaram]], 76, Indian historian.<ref>[https://swarajyamag.com/blogs/obit-dr-n-s-rajaram-a-pioneer-and-a-martyr-to-the-cause-of-a-hindutva-narrative Obit: Dr N S Rajaram, A Pioneer And A Martyr To The Cause Of A Hindutva Narrative]</ref>

*[[Henry Ssentongo]], 83, Ugandan Roman Catholic prelate, Bishop of [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Moroto|Moroto]] (1992–2014).<ref>[http://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/bishop/bssen.html Bishop Henry Apaloryamam Ssentongo]</ref>

*[[Albert Toro]], Papua New Guinean actor, director and politician, member of the [[Bougainville House of Representatives]] (since 2018).<ref>[https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/405907/leading-bougainville-mp-actor-film-maker-has-died Leading Bougainville MP, actor, film-maker has died]</ref>

*[[Martin Warnke]], 82, German art historian, [[Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Prize]] winner (1990).<ref>[https://www.sueddeutsche.de/kultur/zum-tod-des-kunsthistorikers-martin-warnke-rubens-warburg-und-die-couchecke-1.4719332 Rubens, Warburg und die Couchecke] {{LL|de}}</ref>

*[[Ann Elizabeth Wee]], 93, British-born Singaporean social worker.<ref>[https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/ann-elizabeth-wee-dies-founding-mother-social-work-singapore-12177086 Ann Elizabeth Wee, 'founding mother' of social work in Singapore, dies aged 93]</ref>

*[[Ian Young (footballer)|Ian Young]], 76, Scottish footballer ([[Celtic F.C.|Celtic]], [[St Mirren F.C.|St Mirren]]).<ref>[https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/ian-young-dead-dies-age-76-celtic-defender-a9242576.html Ian Young dead: Former Celtic defender dies aged 76 after illness]</ref>

===10===

*[[Md. Abdul Kadir]], Bangladeshi politician.<ref>[https://www.banglanews24.com/national/news/bd/758259.details সাবেক এমপিএ মুক্তিযোদ্ধা আব্দুল কাদিরের মৃত্যু] {{LL|bn}}</ref>

*[[Albert Bertelsen]], 98, Danish painter.<ref>[https://www.tvsyd.dk/vejle/maleren-albert-bertelsen-er-doed Maleren Albert Bertelsen er død] {{LL|da}}</ref>

*[[Rajen Borthakur]], 54, Indian politician, [[Assam Legislative Assembly|MLA]] (since 2019), kidney disease.<ref>[https://www.nenow.in/north-east-news/assam/117020.html Assam: BJP MLA Rajen Borthakur passes away]</ref>

*[[Frederick B. Dent]], 97, American businessman, [[United States Secretary of Commerce|Secretary of Commerce]] (1973–1975).<ref>[https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/spartanburg/obituary.aspx?pid=194704109 Frederick B. Dent]</ref>

*[[Natalie Harrowell]], 29, English rugby league player ([[Featherstone Rovers]], [[England women's national rugby league team|national team]]).<ref>[https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/50731747 Natalie Harrowell: England Women international forward dies aged 29]</ref>

*[[Barrie Keeffe]], 74, English screenwriter (''[[The Long Good Friday]]'').<ref>[https://variety.com/2019/film/news/barrie-keeffe-dead-dies-screenwriter-the-long-good-friday-1203431141/ Barrie Keeffe, Writer of Classic British Gangster Movie ‘The Long Good Friday,’ Dies at 74]</ref>

*[[Gershon Kingsley]], 97, German-American composer and electronic musician ("[[Popcorn (instrumental)|Popcorn]]").<ref>[https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/obituary/8546355/gershon-kingsley-dead Gershon Kingsley, Moog Synthesizer Pioneer, Dies at 97]</ref>

*[[Yury Luzhkov]], 83, Russian politician, [[Mayor of Moscow]] (1992–2010), complications during heart surgery.<ref>[https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2019/12/10/former-moscow-mayor-yury-luzhkov-dies-at-83-a68541 Former Moscow Mayor Yury Luzhkov Dies at 83]</ref>

*[[Emily Mason]], 87, American painter.<ref>[https://www.reformer.com/stories/emily-mason-artist-who-adopted-brattleboro-in-1968-dies-at-87,592540 Emily Mason, artist who 'adopted' Brattleboro in 1968, dies at 87]</ref>

*[[Fred Mayer (American pharmacist)|Fred Mayer]], 86, American pharmacist and health advocate ([[Great American Smokeout]]).<ref>[https://www.marinij.com/2019/12/14/fred-mayer-marin-health-activist-and-pharmacist-dies/ Fred Mayer, Marin health activist and pharmacist, dies]</ref>

*[[Paul Anthony McDermott]], 47, Irish prosecutor.<ref>[https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2019/1210/1098182-paul-anthony-mcdermott/ Tributes to barrister Paul Anthony McDermott who has died aged 47]</ref>

*[[Philip McKeon]], 55, American actor (''[[Alice (TV series)|Alice]]'').<ref>[https://people.com/tv/philip-mckeon-dies-at-age-55/ Philip McKeon, a Child Star on the Sitcom Alice, Dies at Age 55]</ref>

*[[Thabiso Mokhosi]], 51, South African army chief (since 2019).<ref>[https://www.defenceweb.co.za/featured/sa-army-chief-dies/ SA Army chief dies]</ref>

*[[Notnowcato]], 17, British Thoroughbred racehorse, heart attack.<ref>[https://www.racingpost.com/bloodstock/bloodstock-latest/death-of-notnowcato-three-time-group-1-winner-and-dual-purpose-sire-at-17/413172 Death of Notnowcato, three-time Group 1 winner and dual-purpose sire, at 17]</ref>

*[[Jean Pagé]], 73, Canadian sportscaster and journalist (''[[La Soirée du hockey]]''), complications from prostate cancer.<ref>[https://www.tsn.ca/longtime-broadcaster-jean-page-passes-away-at-73-1.1411088 Longtime broadcaster Page passes away at 73]</ref>

*[[Adam Słodowy]], 96, Polish investor and television host.<ref>[https://www.polskieradio24.pl/5/1222/Artykul/2419834,Nie-zyje-Adam-Slodowy-tworca-kultowego-programu-Zrob-to-sam Nie żyje Adam Słodowy, twórca kultowego programu "Zrób to sam"] {{LL|pl}}</ref>

*[[Jim Smith (footballer, born 1940)|Jim Smith]], 79, English football player ([[Boston United F.C.|Boston United]]) and manager ([[Portsmouth F.C.|Portsmouth]], [[Derby County F.C.|Derby County]]).<ref>[https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/people/obituary-jim-smith-football-manager-1-10148340 Obituary: Jim Smith, football manager]</ref>

*[[Randy Suess]], 74, American computer programmer.<ref>[https://theunionjournal.com/randy-suess-computer-bulletin-board-inventor-dies-at-74/ Randy Suess, Computer Bulletin Board Inventor, Dies at 74]</ref>

*[[Lily Thomas]], 92, Indian constitutional lawyer.<ref>[https://www.barandbench.com/sdvocate-lily-thomas-no-more/ Supreme Court Lawyer Lily Thomas passes away]</ref>

*[[Ashok Kalyanrao Tapkir]], 70, Indian politician, [[Maharashtra Legislative Assembly|MLA]] (1985–1990).<ref>[https://maharashtratimes.indiatimes.com/maharashtra/pune-news/former-mla-tapakir-dies/articleshow/72478056.cms माजी आमदार तापकीर यांचे निधन] {{LL|mr}}</ref>

*[[Scott Timberg]], 50, American journalist and culture writer (''[[Los Angeles Times]]'', ''[[Salon (website)|Salon]]'', ''[[The Hollywood Reporter]]'').<ref>[https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/journalist-author-scott-timberg-dead-1262638 Journalist and Author Scott Timberg Dies]</ref>

*[[Davide Vannoni]], 53, Italian alternative medicine inventor ([[stamina therapy]]).<ref>[https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-019-03823-7 Rogue stem-cell salesman Davide Vannoni dies]</ref>

*[[Fabio Vásquez Castaño]], 79, Colombian rebel, co-founder of [[National Liberation Army (Colombia)|National Liberation Army]].<ref>[https://www.notimerica.com/politica/noticia-muere-fabio-vazquez-castano-fundador-guerrilla-colombiana-eln-20191211205254.html Muere Fabio Vázquez Castaño, fundador de la guerrilla colombiana del ELN] {{LL|es}}</ref>

*[[Bill Welsh (footballer, born 1924)|Bill Welsh]], 95, Australian [[Australian rules football|footballer]] ([[Collingwood Football Club|Collingwood]]).<ref>[https://www.collingwoodfc.com.au/news/547794/vale-bill-welsh-and-don-howell Vale Bill Welsh and Don Howell]</ref>

===9===

*{{ill|Santiago Bal|es}}, 83, Argentinian actor, comedian, director and playwright, complications from pneumonia.<ref>[https://www.clarin.com/espectaculos/tv/adios-santiago-bal-actor-murio-83-anos_0_Z2fcJEAbE.html Adiós a Santiago Bal: el actor murió a los 83 años] {{LL|es}}</ref>

*[[Gerald Barrax]], 86, American poet and professor ([[North Carolina State University]]), traffic collision.<ref>[https://www.wral.com/gerald-barrax-acclaimed-poet-teacher-nc-state-professor-dies-after-being-struck-by-vehicle/18818728/ Driver in crash that killed acclaimed Raleigh poet, NC State professor was on probation]</ref>

*[[John R. Broxson]], 87, American politician, member of the [[Florida Senate]] (1967–1971).<ref>[https://weartv.com/news/local/former-lawmaker-santa-rosa-county-sheriff-john-broxson-dies-at-87 Former lawmaker, Santa Rosa County sheriff John Broxson dies at 87]</ref>

*[[Francisco Estrada]], 71, Mexican baseball player and manager ([[New York Mets]], [[Mexican League]]).<ref>[https://www.debate.com.mx/amp/deportes/Francisco-Paquin-Estrada-fallece-a-los-71-anos-20191209-0032.html Francisco 'Paquín' Estrada fallece a los 71 años] {{LL|es}}</ref>

*[[Pete Frates]], 34, American baseball player ([[Boston College Eagles baseball|Boston College]]) and inspiration for the [[Ice Bucket Challenge]], amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.<ref>[https://www.espn.com/college-sports/story/_/id/28260957/pete-frates-inspiration-ice-bucket-challenge-dies-age-34 Pete Frates, inspiration for 'Ice Bucket Challenge,' dies at age 34]</ref>

*[[Marie Fredriksson]], 61, Swedish singer-songwriter ([[Roxette]]) and musician, complications from a brain tumour.<ref>[https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-50730052 Roxette singer Marie Fredriksson dies, aged 61]</ref>

*[[Omar Graffigna]], 93, Argentine Air Force officer, convicted criminal and military junta member.<ref>[https://en.mercopress.com/2019/12/11/last-argentine-junta-member-dies-aged-93 Last Argentine Junta member dies aged 93]</ref>

*[[Paddy Guinane]], 80, Australian [[Australian rules football|footballer]] ([[Richmond Football Club|Richmond]]).<ref>[https://www.news.com.au/sport/afl/richmond/paddy-guinane-remembered-as-a-true-tiger-great-after-death-at-age-80/news-story/dee1627e8b1b667bbe5226eaa86457b5 Paddy Guinane remembered as a true Tiger great after death at age 80]</ref>

*[[Leon Hardeman]], 87, American football player ([[Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets football|Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets]]).<ref>[https://www.chattanoogan.com/2019/12/9/400851/Leon-Hardeman.aspx Leon Hardeman]</ref>

*[[Chuck Heberling]], 94, American basketball and football referee ([[National Football League|NFL]]) and administrator, director of the [[Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic League]] (1976–1997).<ref>[https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/highschool/2019/12/09/charles-ace-heberling-wpial-high-school-sports-pennsylvania/stories/201912090098 Influential WPIAL director 'Ace' Heberling dies]</ref>

*[[Masashi Ishibashi]], 95, Japanese politician.<ref>[https://www.nippon.com/en/news/yjj2019121301307/ex-japan-socialist-party-head-masashi-ishibashi-dies-at-95.html Ex-Japan Socialist Party Head Masashi Ishibashi Dies at 95]</ref>

*[[Kim Woo-jung]], 82, South Korean businessman, founder of [[Daewoo]], pneumonia.<ref>[https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20191210000451325 Former Daewoo Group Chairman Kim Woo-choong dies at age 82]</ref>

*[[William Luce]], 88, American playwright (''[[The Belle of Amherst]]'', ''[[Barrymore (play)|Barrymore]]'').<ref>[https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/william-luce-dead-belle-amherst-barrymore-playwright-was-88-1261209 William Luce, 'Belle of Amherst' and 'Barrymore' Playwright, Dies at 88]</ref>

*{{ill|Pedro Nikken|es}}, 74, Venezuelan lawyer and jurist, president of the [[Inter-American Court of Human Rights]] (1983–1986).<ref>[https://www.elnacional.com/venezuela/politica/murio-pedro-nikken/ Murió Pedro Nikken] {{LL|es}}</ref>

*[[Miko Palanca]], 41, Filipino actor (''[[Tabing Ilog]]'', ''[[Panday (2005 TV series)|Panday]]'', ''[[Palos (TV series)|Palos]]''), suicide by jumping.<ref>[https://www.thesummitexpress.com/2019/12/mico-palanca-passes-away-age-41.html Mico Palanca passes away at 41]</ref>

*[[Veijo Puhjo]], 71, Finnish politician, [[Parliament of Finland|MP]] (1995–2011).<ref>[https://www.mtvuutiset.fi/artikkeli/satakunnan-kansa-ex-kansanedustaja-veijo-puhjo-71-on-kuollut-sairauskohtaukseen-oli-toissa-viela-samana-paivana/7656834 Satakunnan Kansa: Ex-kansanedustaja Veijo Puhjo, 71, on kuollut sairauskohtaukseen – oli töissä vielä samana päivänä] {{LL|fi}}</ref>

*[[Detlef Pirsig]], 74, German football player and manager ([[MSV Duisburg]]).<ref>[https://www.waz.de/sport/lokalsport/duisburg/der-msv-duisburg-trauert-um-eisenfuss-detlef-pirsig-id227867849.html Der MSV Duisburg trauert um „Eisenfuß" Detlef Pirsig] {{LL|de}}</ref>

*[[José Mauro Ramalho]], 94, Brazilian Roman Catholic prelate, Bishop of [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Iguatu|Iguatu]] (1962–2000).<ref>[https://www.opovo.com.br/noticias/ceara/2019/12/09/morre-dom-jose-mauro-ramalho--bispo-emerito-de-iguatu.html Morre Dom José Mauro Ramalho, bispo emérito de Iguatu] {{LL|pt}}</ref>

*[[Zoran Rankić]], 84, Serbian actor.<ref>[http://www.rts.rs/page/stories/ci/story/124/drustvo/3766986/preminuo-glumac-zoran-rankic.html Преминуо глумац Зоран Ранкић] {{LL|sr}}</ref>

*[[Ajoy Roy]], 84, Bangladeshi physicist and human rights activist.<ref>[https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/news/206185/Ajoy-Roy-passes-away Ajoy Roy passes away]</ref>

*[[Gandharv Singh]], 87, Indian politician, [[Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly|MLA]] (1990–1993).<ref>[https://www.divyahimachal.com/article/नहीं-रहे-पूर्व-विधायक-गंध/2143047 नहीं रहे पूर्व विधायक गंधर्व सिंह] {{LL|hi}}</ref>

*[[May Stevens]], 95, American artist and political activist.<ref>[https://www.artnews.com/art-news/news/may-stevens-artist-dead-1202671648/ May Stevens, ‘Big Daddy’ Artist Whose Work Protested Racism and the Vietnam War, Is Dead at 95]</ref>

*[[Elizabeth Sutherland, 24th Countess of Sutherland]], 98, Scottish noblewoman, chief of [[Clan Sutherland]].<ref>[https://www.northern-times.co.uk/news/countess-of-sutherland-dies-187901/ Countess of Sutherland, Elizabeth Millicent Sutherland dies]</ref>

*[[Ben Turok]], 92, South African anti-apartheid activist and politician, member of the [[National Assembly of South Africa|National Assembly]].<ref>[https://www.news24.com/SouthAfrica/News/breaking-anc-veteran-ben-turok-has-died-20191209 ANC veteran Ben Turok has died]</ref>

*[[Imre Varga]], 96, Hungarian sculptor and painter.<ref>[https://www.index.hu/kultur/2019/12/10/meghalt_varga_imre Meghalt Varga Imre] {{LL|hu}}</ref>

===8===

*[[Suresh Gundu Amonkar]], 84, Indian educationist.<ref>[http://www.uniindia.com/~/goa-cm-condoles-demise-of-padmashree-suresh-g-amonkar/States/news/1814962.html Goa CM condoles demis of Padmashree Suresh G Amonkar]</ref>

*[[René Auberjonois]], 79, American actor (''[[Star Trek: Deep Space Nine]]'', ''[[MASH (film)|MASH]]'', ''[[Benson (TV series)|Benson]]''), [[Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play|Tony]] winner ([[24th Tony Awards|1970]]), lung cancer.<ref>[https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/ren-auberjonois-dead-star-trek-benson-actor-dies-at-79-1260677 René Auberjonois, 'Star Trek' and 'Benson' Actor, Dies at 79]</ref>

*[[Murray Bowles]], 68, American music photographer ([[Green Day]], [[Operation Ivy (band)|Operation Ivy]], [[Fang (band)|Fang]]).<ref>[https://www.sfgate.com/entertainment/article/Murray-Bowles-famous-photographer-Green-Day-Gilman-14897318.php Murray Bowles, famous East Bay music photographer who appeared on Green Day's 'Dookie' album, dies]</ref>

*[[Weldon Bowlin]], 78, American baseball player ([[Kansas City Athletics]]).<ref>[https://www.bumpersfuneralhome.com/obituary/hoss-bowlin Coach Hoss Bowlin]</ref>

*[[Roy Cheetham]], 79, English footballer ([[Manchester City F.C.|Manchester City]]).<ref>[https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/roy-cheetham-obituary-man-city-17389568 Former Man City player Roy Cheetham dies, aged 79]</ref>

*[[Doyle Corman]], 87, American politician, member of the [[Pennsylvania State Senate|Pennsylvania Senate]] (1978–1998).<Ref>[https://www.pennlive.com/news/2019/12/former-pa-senator-father-of-majority-leader-dies.html Former Pa. senator J. Doyle Corman, father of Senate Majority Leader Jake Corman, dies]</ref>

*[[Nell Gifford]], 46, British circus owner ([[Giffords Circus]]), cancer.<ref>[https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-gloucestershire-50712686 Giffords Circus co-founder Nell Gifford dies]</ref>

*[[Wilhelm Helms]], 95, German politician, MP, 1969–1972, [[List of members of the European Parliament for West Germany, 1979–84|MEP]] (1979–1984).<ref>[https://www.kreiszeitung.de/lokales/diepholz/twistringen-ort47316/wechselvolle-politische-ausnahme-karriere-13287524.html Ehemaliger Landrat und Bundestagsabgeordneter Wilhelm Helms gestorben] {{LL|de}}</ref>

*[[Juice Wrld]], 21, American rapper ("[[All Girls Are the Same]]", "[[Lucid Dreams (Juice Wrld song)|Lucid Dreams]]", "[[Bandit (song)|Bandit]]"), seizure.<ref>[https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/juice-wrld-dead-obit-923765/ Rapper Juice Wrld Dead at 21]</ref>

*[[Hirokazu Kanazawa]], 88, Japanese [[karate]]ka and teacher.<ref>[https://shotokantimes.com/2019/12/09/skif-confirms-soke-kanazawas-passing/ SKIF confirms Soke Kanazawa's passing]</ref>

*[[Jerry Karr]], 83, American politician, member of the [[Kansas Senate]] (1981–1999).<ref>[http://www.kvoe.com/news/item/46335-former-state-senator-jerry-karr-passes-away Former State Senator Jerry Karr passes away]</ref>

*[[Dick Kraus]], 82, American politician, member of the [[Massachusetts Senate]] (1983–1991), Parkinson’s disease.<ref>[https://patch.com/massachusetts/arlington/former-arlington-state-senator-richard-kraus-dies-82 Former Arlington State Senator Richard Kraus Dies At 82]</ref>

*[[Michael Lamper]], 61, American guitarist.<ref>[https://comicbook.com/startrek/2019/12/09/star-trek-the-next-generation-michael-lamper-star-marina-sirtis-husband-dead-61/ Star Trek: The Next Generation Star Marina Sirtis' Husband Michael Lamper Dead at 61]</ref>

*[[Bhagabat Prasad Mohanty]], 90, Indian politician, [[Odisha Legislative Assembly|MLA]] (1971–1974, 1985–1990, 1995–2000).<ref>[https://pragativadi.com/former-odisha-min-bhagabat-mohanty-passes-away/ Former Odisha Min Bhagabat Mohanty Passes Away]</ref>

*[[Joe Moodabe]], 82, New Zealand cinema chain manager ([[Village Cinemas|Village Force Cinemas]]).<ref>[https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=12293423 Pioneer of the NZ cinema industry Joe Moodabe, 'Mr Movie', dies 82]</ref>

*[[Rogério Pipi]], 97, Portuguese footballer ([[S.L. Benfica|Benfica]], [[Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas|Botafogo]], [[Portugal national football team|national team]]).<ref>[https://www.record.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/morreu-rogerio-pipi-gloria-do-benfica Morreu Rogério Pipi, glória do Benfica] {{LL|pt}}</ref>

*[[Herbert Pundik]], 92, Danish-Israeli journalist.<ref>[https://www.dr.dk/nyheder/indland/tidligere-politiken-chefredaktoer-herbert-pundik-er-doed Tidligere Politiken-chefredaktør Herbert Pundik er død] {{LL|da}}</ref>

*[[Caroll Spinney]], 85, American puppeteer (''[[Sesame Street]]'', ''[[Shalom Sesame]]'', ''[[Sesame Street Presents: Follow That Bird|Follow That Bird]]''), cartoonist and author.<ref>[https://www.sesameworkshop.org/press-room/press-releases/remembering-legendary-puppeteer-caroll-spinney Remembering Legendary Puppeteer Caroll Spinney]</ref>

*[[Tessa Temata]], 52, New Zealand diplomat, High Commissioner to the [[Cook Islands]] (since 2019).<ref>[http://www.cookislandsnews.com/national/local/item/75214-for-god-and-country For god and country]</ref>

*[[Paul Volcker]], 92, American economist, [[Chair of the Federal Reserve]] (1979–1987).<ref>[https://www.cnbc.com/2019/12/09/paul-volcker-the-carter-reagan-fed-chairman-who-beat-inflation-dies-at-92.html Paul Volcker, the Carter-Reagan Fed chairman who beat inflation, dies at age 92]</ref>

*[[Zvonimir Vujin]], 76, Serbian-Yugoslavian Olympic bronze medallist amateur boxer ([[Boxing at the 1968 Summer Olympics – Lightweight|1968]], [[Boxing at the 1972 Summer Olympics – Light welterweight|1972]]).<ref>[http://www.rts.rs/page/sport/ci/story/128/ostali-sportovi/3767290/preminio-zvonimir-vujin.html Преминуо Звонимир Вујин] {{LL|sr}}</ref>

===7===

*[[V. Balasundaram]], 77, Indian politician, [[List of mayors of Chennai|Mayor of Chennai]] (1969–1970).<ref>[https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/ex-mayor-passes-away/article30233835.ece Ex-Mayor passes away]</ref>

*[[Berkley Bedell]], 98, American politician and businessman, member of the [[United States House of Representatives|U.S. House of Representatives]] (1975–1987) and founder of [[Berkley (fishing)|Berkley]], complications from a stroke.<ref>[https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/2019/12/07/former-iowa-congressman-berkley-bedell-dies/4368641002/ Former Iowa Congressman Berkley Bedell dead at 98 after suffering stroke]</ref>

*[[Norman Berson]], 93, American politician, member of the [[Pennsylvania House of Representatives]] (1967–1982).<ref>[https://www.inquirer.com/obituaries/norman-berson-house-representative-philadelphia-obituary-20191208.html Norman Berson, 93, longtime state representative and champion of liberal causes]</ref>

*[[Reinhard Bonnke]], 79, German [[Pentecostalism|Pentecostal]] evangelist.<ref>[https://www.tuko.co.ke/328693-evangelist-reinhard-bonnke-dead.html Evangelist Reinhard Bonnke is dead]</ref>

*[[Lisa de Cazotte]], 58, American soap opera producer (''[[Sunset Beach (TV series)|Sunset Beach]]'', ''[[The Young and the Restless]]'', ''[[Days of Our Lives]]'').<ref>[https://soaphub.com/young-restless/lisa-de-cazotte-prolific-soap-producer-passed-away/ Lisa de Cazotte, Prolific Soap Producer, Has Passed Away]</ref>

*[[Denise D'Ascenzo]], 61, American news anchor ([[WFSB]]).<ref>[https://www.cbsnews.com/news/denise-dascenzo-died-iconic-wfsb-tv-news-anchor-dead-age-61-cause-of-death-not-released-2019-12-08/ Denise D'Ascenzo, iconic Connecticut news anchor, has died at age 61]</ref>

*[[Charles Koffi Diby]], 62, Ivorian politician.<ref>[https://www.jeuneafrique.com/867333/politique/cote-divoire-deces-de-charles-koffi-diby-president-du-conseil-economique-et-social/ Côte d’Ivoire : décès de Charles Koffi Diby, président du Conseil économique et social] {{LL|fr}}</ref>

*[[Bump Elliott]], 94, American [[College Football Hall of Fame|Hall of Fame]] college football player ([[Purdue Boilermakers football|Purdue Boilermakers]]), coach ([[Michigan Wolverines football|Michigan Wolverines]], [[Iowa Hawkeyes football|Iowa Hawkeyes]]) and administrator.<ref>[https://thespun.com/big-ten/michigan-wolverines/former-michigan-football-coach-passed-away-on-saturday Former Michigan Football Coach Passed Away On Saturday]</ref>

*[[Kate Figes]], 62, English author, cancer.<ref>[https://www.theguardian.com/books/2019/dec/09/kate-figes-obituary Kate Figes obituary]</ref>

*[[Giuseppe Frigo]], 84, Italian jurist, Magistrate of the [[Constitutional Court of Italy|Constitutional Court]] (2008–2016).<ref>[https://www.giornaledibrescia.it/brescia-e-hinterland/%C3%A8-morto-a-brescia-l-avvocato-giuseppe-frigo-1.3435881 È morto a Brescia l’avvocato Giuseppe Frigo] {{LL|it}}</ref>

*[[Herbert Joos]], 79, German jazz trumpeter.<ref>[https://www.badische-zeitung.de/rock-pop/der-trompeter-herbert-joos-ist-tot--180328467.html Der Trompeter Herbert Joos ist tot] {{LL|de}}</ref>

*[[Denis Lalanne]], 93, French sports journalist.<ref>[https://www.archyde.com/death-of-denis-lalanne-writer-and-great-pen-of-rugby/ Death of Denis Lalanne, writer and great pen of rugby]</ref>

*[[Bertrand Landrieu]], 74, French politician and prefect.<ref>[https://www.lefigaro.fr/politique/deces-de-bertrand-landrieu-ancien-directeur-de-cabinet-de-jacques-chirac-20191208 Décès de Bertrand Landrieu, ancien directeur de cabinet de Jacques Chirac] {{LL|fr}}</ref>

*[[Joe McQueen]], 100, American jazz saxophonist.<ref>[https://ksltv.com/427079/jazz-legend-joe-mcqueen-dies-at-100-years-old/ Jazz Legend Joe McQueen Dies at 100 Years Old]</ref>

*[[Georges Mouly]], 88, French politician, Mayor of [[Tulle]] (1974–1977) and [[Saint-Priest-de-Gimel]] (1989–2001).<ref>[https://www.lamontagne.fr/amp/tulle-19000/actualites/l-ancien-senateur-de-correze-georges-mouly-est-decede_13701945/ L'ancien sénateur de Corrèze, Georges Mouly, est décédé] {{LL|fr}}</ref>

*[[Ali Mufuruki]], 60, Tanzanian businessman, Chairman of [[Vodacom Tanzania]] (since 2017).<ref>[https://sputniknews.com/africa/201912081077515406-tanzanian-millionaire-passes-away-in-south-africa-reports/ Tanzanian Millionaire Passes Away in South Africa - Reports]</ref>

*[[Ron Saunders]], 87, English football player ([[Portsmouth F.C.|Portsmouth]]) and manager ([[Aston Villa F.C.|Aston Villa]], [[Birmingham City F.C.|Birmingham City]]).<ref>[https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/ron-saunders-dead-aston-villa-manager-cause-of-death-birmingham-west-brom-statement-a9237426.html Ron Saunders dead: Former Aston Villa, Birmingham and West Brom manager dies, aged 87]</ref>

*[[Alex Duval Smith]], 55, British journalist (''[[The Guardian]]''), pulmonary infection.<ref>[https://www.theguardian.com/media/2019/dec/09/alex-duval-smith-former-guardian-journalist-dies-at-55 Alex Duval Smith, former Guardian journalist, dies at 55]</ref>

*[[Simon Streatfeild]], 90, British conductor and violist.<ref>[https://www.therecord.com/whatson-story/9769270-simon-streatfeild-former-k-w-symphony-conductor-and-adviser-dies-at-90/ Simon Streatfeild, former K-W Symphony conductor and adviser, dies at 90]</ref>

*[[Zaza Urushadze]], 53, Georgian film director (''[[Tangerines (film)|Tangerines]]''), heart attack.<ref>[https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/zaza-urushadze-dead-director-tangerines-dies-at-53-1260569 Zaza Urushadze, Director of 'Tangerines,' Dies at 53]</ref>

*{{ill|Wolfgang Winkler (actor)|de|Wolfgang Winkler (Schauspieler)|lt=Wolfgang Winkler}}, 76, German actor (''[[The Rabbit Is Me]]'', ''[[Das Mädchen auf dem Brett]]'', ''[[I Was Nineteen]]'').<ref>[https://www.mz-web.de/halle-saale/wolfgang-winkler---76--hallescher-polizeiruf-star-ist-gestorben-33582700 Wolfgang Winkler (†76) Hallescher Polizeiruf-Star ist gestorben] {{LL|de}}</ref>

===6===

*[[Yevda Abramov]], 71, Azerbaijani politician, [[National Assembly (Azerbaijan)|Deputy]] (since 2005).<ref>[https://vestnikkavkaza.net/news/Member-of-the-National-Assembly-of-Azerbaijan-Yevda-Abramov-died.html Member of the National Assembly of Azerbaijan Yevda Abramov died]</ref>

*[[Janusz Dzięcioł]], 65, Polish reality show winner (''[[Big Brother (Polish TV series)|Big Brother]]'') and politician, [[Sejm|MP]] (2007–2015), traffic collision.<ref>[http://wiadomosci.gazeta.pl/wiadomosci/7,168571,25485248,janusz-dzieciol-nie-zyje-kim-byl-byly-posel-65-latek-zginal.html Janusz Dzięcioł nie żyje. Kim był były poseł? 65-latek zginął na przejeździe kolejowym] {{LL|pl}}</ref>

*[[Iqbal Hossain]], 69, Bangladeshi politician, [[Jatiya Sangsad|MP]] (1988–1990).<ref>[http://web.dailyjanakantha.com/details/article/465937/সাবেক-এমপি-মুক্তিযোদ্ধা-ইকবাল-হোসেন-আর-নেই/ সাবেক এমপি মুক্তিযোদ্ধা ইকবাল হোসেন আর নেই] {{bn icon}}</ref>

*[[Piet Huyg]], 68, Dutch footballer ([[HFC Haarlem]]).<ref>[https://www.nhnieuws.nl/nieuws/258094/oud-hfc-haarlem-verdediger-piet-huijg-overleden Oud HFC Haarlem-verdediger Piet Huijg overleden] {{LL|nl}}</ref>

*[[Mahfuzur Rahman Khan]], 70, Bangladeshi cinematographer (''[[Srabon Megher Din]]'', ''[[Dui Duari]]'', ''[[Hajar Bachhor Dhore]]'').<ref>[https://www.daily-sun.com/post/444425/Cinematographer-Mahfuzur-Rahman-Khan-dies Cinematographer Mahfuzur Rahman Khan dies]</ref>

*[[Philip King (historian)|Philip King]], 94, American historian.<ref>[https://www.thebostonpilot.com/article.asp?ID=186464 Obituary: Father Philip J. King, biblical scholar, university and seminary professor]</ref>

*[[Irena Laskowska]], 94, Polish actress (''[[The Last Day of Summer]]'', ''[[Salto (film)|Salto]]'', ''[[Everything for Sale]]'').<ref>[http://www.filmpolski.pl/fp/index.php?osoba=111552 Irena Laskowska] {{pl icon}}</ref>

*[[Ron Leibman]], 82, American actor (''[[Angels in America]]'', ''[[Norma Rae]]'', ''[[Kaz (TV series)|Kaz]]''), [[Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play|Tony]] winner ([[47th Tony Awards|1993]]), complications from pneumonia.<ref>[https://deadline.com/2019/12/ron-leibman-dies-actors-in-norma-rae-and-angels-in-america-was-82-1202802877/ Ron Leibman Dies: Actor In ‘Norma Rae’ And ‘Angels In America’ Was 82]</ref>

*[[Kimmi Lewis]], 62, American politician, member of the [[Colorado House of Representatives]] (since 2017), breast cancer.<ref>[https://moosegazette.net/rep-kimmi-lewis-true-champion-for-rural-colorado-dies/149989/ Rep. Kimmi Lewis, “true champion” for rural Colorado, dies]</ref>

*[[Lu Shixin]], 89, Chinese cancer pathologist, member of the [[Chinese Academy of Sciences]].<ref>[https://news.gmw.cn/2019-12/08/content_33383545.htm 陆士新院士在北京逝世 享年90岁] {{LL|zh}}</ref>

*[[Donald B. Marron]], 85, American financier, heart attack.<ref>[https://www.investmentnews.com/article/20191209/FREE/191209946/donald-marron-wall-street-veteran-active-in-the-ibd-business-dies-at Donald Marron, Wall Street veteran active in the IBD business, dies at 85]</ref>

*[[Jules Mikus]], 62, New Zealand convicted murderer, brain cancer.<ref>[https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=12292196 Teresa Cormack's killer Jules Mikus dies in prison]</ref>

*[[Maurice Mounsdon]], 101, British WWII RAF pilot.<ref>[https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-50710808 Battle of Britain pilot Maurice Mounsdon dies aged 101]</ref>

*[[Stoyanka Mutafova]], 97, Bulgarian actress (''[[The Tied Up Balloon]]'', ''[[Toplo]]'', ''[[Whale (film)|Whale]]'').<ref>[https://www.economictimes.com/magazines/panache/bulgarian-mutafova-one-of-worlds-oldest-actresses-on-stage-passes-away-at-97/articleshow/72398836.cms Bulgarian Mutafova, one of world's oldest actresses on stage, passes away at 97]</ref>

*[[Michael Peacock (television executive)|Michael Peacock]], 90, British television executive, cancer.<ref>[https://www.thetimes.co.uk/edition/register/michael-peacock-obituary-j2fc8pdbk Michael Peacock obituary] {{registration}}</ref>

*[[Brian Sparrow]], 57, English footballer ([[Crystal Palace F.C.|Crystal Palace]]).<ref>[https://www.cpfc.co.uk/news/2019/december/brian-sparrow-24.6.1962---6.12.2019/ Brian Sparrow (24.6.1962 – 6.12.2019)]</ref>

*[[Jo Ann Washam]], 69, American golfer.<ref>[https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/golf/jo-ann-washam-three-time-lpga-tour-winner-from-auburn-dies-at-age-69/ Jo Ann Washam, three-time LPGA Tour winner from Auburn, dies at age 69]</ref>

*[[Wei Xinghua]], 94, Chinese economist.<ref>[https://www.thepaper.cn/newsDetail_forward_5161829 经济学家、“人民教育家”卫兴华逝世，曾主编政治经济学原理] {{LL|zh}}</ref>

===5===

*[[Pietro Brollo]], 86, Italian Roman Catholic prelate, Bishop of [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Belluno-Feltre|Belluno-Feltre]] (1996–2000) and Archbishop of [[Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Udine|Udine]] (2000–2009).<ref>[http://www.ansa.it/veneto/notizie/2019/12/05/morto-monsignor-pietro-brollo_b9933316-d949-4108-b6db-4e474238d5e8.html Morto monsignor Pietro Brollo] {{LL|it}}</ref>

*[[Faure Chomón]], 90, Cuban guerrillero ([[Directorio Revolucionario Estudiantil]], [[26th of July Movement]]), diplomat and politician, [[National Assembly of People's Power|MP]] (since 1976).<ref>[https://diariodecuba.com/cuba/1575636300_7438.html Muere Faure Chomón, otro de los históricos del régimen cubano] {{LL|es}}</ref>

*[[Leon Cole]], 79, Canadian musician and radio presenter.<ref>[https://www.thechronicleherald.ca/obituaries/leon-allen-cole-31008/ Leon Allen Cole]</ref>

*[[Jon Comer]], 43, American skateboarder, kidney and liver failure.<ref>[https://www.amarketnews.com/2019/12/05/jon-comer-death-obituary/ Jon Comer Death, Obituary : Award Winning Skateboarder Dies at 43]</ref>

*[[Gérard Detourbet]], 73, French automotive executive and engineer ([[Renault]]), cancer.<ref>[https://www.autocarpro.in/news-international/gerard-detourbet--father-of-the-renault-kwid--passes-away-44858 Gerard Detourbet, father of the Renault Kwid, passes away]</ref>

*[[Lidija Franklin]], 102, American dancer and teacher.<ref>[http://www.mincultura.gob.ve/detalles.php?meta=MzkzOQ== Falleció la maestra de la danza Lidija Franklin] {{es icon}}</ref>

*[[Gao Yubao]], 92, Chinese writer.<ref>[http://news.gmw.cn/2019-12/08/content_33383591.htm 高玉宝：《半夜鸡叫》有他童年的影子] {{LL|zh}}</ref>

*[[Marvin Goodfriend]], 69, American economist.<ref>[https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-12-06/marvin-goodfriend-economist-and-former-fed-nominee-dies-at-69 Marvin Goodfriend, Economist and Former Fed Nominee, Dies at 69]</ref>

*[[Sherman Howard (American football)|Sherman Howard]], 95, American football player ([[Cleveland Browns]]).<ref>[https://chicago.suntimes.com/2019/12/10/21005070/sherman-howard-pioneering-african-american-football-player-chicago-harlan-high-school-coach-nfl Sherman Howard, last of the players who reintegrated pro football in the 1940s, has died at 95]</ref>

*[[Don Howell]], 84, Australian [[Australian rules|footballer]] ([[St Kilda Football Club|St Kilda]], [[Collingwood Football Club|Collingwood]]).<ref>[https://www.collingwoodfc.com.au/news/547794/vale-bill-welsh-and-don-howell Vale Bill Welsh and Don Howell]</ref>

*[[Ji Zhe]], 33, Chinese basketball player ([[Beijing Ducks]]), lung cancer.<ref>[http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2019-12/08/c_138615712.htm Former CBA player Ji Zhe never leaves beloved basketball]</ref>

*[[Mors Kochanski]], 79, Polish-Canadian wilderness survival instructor and writer.<ref>[https://www.offgridweb.com/preparation/news-legendary-outdoorsman-mors-kochanski-has-passed-away/ News: Legendary Outdoorsman Mors Kochanski has Passed Away]</ref>

*[[George Laurer]], 94, American inventor ([[Universal Product Code]]).<ref>[https://abc7news.com/society/upc-inventor-george-laurer-dies-at-94/5740747/ UPC inventor, George Laurer, dies at 94 in his North Carolina home]</ref>

*[[Jerry Naylor]], 80, American musician ([[The Crickets]]).<ref>[https://newsregister.com/article?articleTitle=jerry-naylor-jackson-1939-2019--1575913365--35426-- Jerry Naylor Jackson 1939 - 2019]</ref>

*[[Bruno Scipioni]], 85, Italian actor (''[[La ragazza di Bube (film)|La ragazza di Bube]]'', ''[[Love Italian Style (film)|Love Italian Style]]'', ''[[The Pizza Triangle]]'').<ref>[https://www.antoniogenna.net/doppiaggio/voci/vocibs.htm La pagina di Bruno Scipioni] {{LL|it}}</ref>

*[[Robert Walker Jr. (actor)|Robert Walker Jr.]], 79, American actor (''[[Ensign Pulver]]'', ''[[The Ceremony (1963 film)|The Ceremony]]'', ''[[Star Trek: The Original Series|Star Trek]]'').<ref>[https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/robert-walker-jr-dead-star-trek-actor-son-hollywood-superstars-was-79-1260215 Robert Walker Jr., 'Star Trek' Actor and Son of Hollywood Superstars, Dies at 79]</ref>

===4===

*[[Javier Aguirre (director)|Javier Aguirre]], 84, Spanish film director (''[[Count Dracula's Great Love]]'').<ref>[https://www.elmundo.es/cultura/cine/2019/12/04/5de77c5721efa08e098b4647.html Muere el cineasta Javier Aguirre a los 84 años tras una larga enfermedad] {{LL|es}}</ref>

*[[Cas Banaszek]], 74, American football player ([[San Francisco 49ers]]).<ref>[https://www.49ers.com/news/former-49ers-t-cas-banaszek-passes-away Former 49ers T Cas Banaszek Passes Away]</ref>

*[[Chen Xingbi]], 88, Chinese electronics engineer, inventor of the [[superjunction]] power semiconductor device.<ref>[http://www.china.org.cn/china/2019-12/05/content_75479507.htm China's power semiconductor pioneer dies at 89]</ref>

*[[Thomas Elsaesser]], 76, German film historian.<ref>[https://www.deutschlandfunkkultur.de/filmtheoretiker-thomas-elsaesser-ist-tot.265.de.html?drn:news_id=1077438 Filmtheoretiker Thomas Elsaesser ist tot] {{LL|de}}</ref>

*[[Leonard Goldberg]], 85, American film and television producer (''[[Charlie's Angels]]'', ''[[Blue Bloods (TV series)|Blue Bloods]]'', ''[[WarGames]]''), president of [[20th Century Fox]] (1987–1989), injuries sustained in a fall.<ref>[https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/leonard-goldberg-producer-blue-bloods-charlies-angels-dies-fall-721413 Leonard Goldberg, Producer of 'Charlie's Angels' and 'Blue Bloods,' Dies at 85]</ref>

*[[Azucena Hernández]], 59, Spanish actress (''[[El Retorno del Hombre Lobo]]'').<ref>[https://www.elmundo.es/cultura/cine/2019/12/04/5de7e527fc6c8352398b458b.html Muere Azucena Hernández, actriz del destape y víctima de tetraplejia durante 33 años] {{LL|es}}</ref>

*[[Ján Eugen Kočiš]], 93, Slovak-born Czech [[Ruthenian Greek Catholic Church|Ruthenian Greek Catholic]] hierarch, Auxiliary Bishop of [[Ruthenian Catholic Apostolic Exarchate of Czech Republic|Apostolic Exarchate of Czech Republic]] (2004–2006).<ref>[https://presov.korzar.sme.sk/c/22275368/zomrel-greckokatolicky-emeritny-biskup-jan-eugen-kocis.html Zomrel gréckokatolícky emeritný biskup Ján Eugen Kočiš] {{LL|sk}}</ref>

*[[Charles Daniel Marivate]], 95, South African physician.<ref>[https://www.pressreader.com/south-africa/sowetan/20191206/281852940440694 Marivate, a medic for all seasons]</ref>

*[[Sheila Mercier]], 100, English actress (''[[Emmerdale]]'').<ref>[https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-50793300/ Emmerdale actress Sheila Mercier dies aged 100]</ref>

*[[Rosa Morena]], 78, Spanish flamenco pop singer and actress, cancer.<ref>[https://www.hoy.es/badajoz/muere-cantante-rosa-20191204225345-nt.html Muere en Badajoz la cantante Rosa Morena] {{LL|es}}</ref>

*[[Margaret Morgan Lawrence]], 105, American psychiatrist and psychoanalyst.<ref>[https://www.episcopalnewsservice.org/2019/12/06/rip-margaret-morgan-lawrence-lay-champion-of-peace-and-reconciliation-work-dies-at-105/ RIP: Margaret Morgan Lawrence, lay champion of peace and reconciliation work, dies at 105]</ref>

*[[Tetsu Nakamura]], 73, Japanese physician, shot.<ref>[https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-50654985 Tetsu Nakamura: Japanese doctor among six dead in Afghan gun attack]</ref>

*[[Ockie Oosthuizen]], 64, South African rugby union player ([[South Africa national rugby union team|national team]]), cancer.<ref>[https://www.sport24.co.za/Rugby/Springboks/former-springbok-prop-ockie-oosthuizen-dies-20191204 Former Springbok prop Ockie Oosthuizen dies]</ref>

*[[Claudio Rodríguez]], 86, Spanish overdub voice actor.<ref>[https://www.elmundo.es/cultura/cine/2019/12/04/5de7dd4221efa05c548b4646.html Muere el actor de doblaje Claudio Rodríguez, voz de John Wayne, Charlton Heston o Dumbledore] {{LL|es}}</ref>

*[[C. O. Simpkins Sr.]], 94, American dentist, civil rights activist, and politician, member of the [[Louisiana House of Representatives]] (1992–1996).<ref>[https://www.ksla.com/2019/12/05/civil-rights-pioneer-co-simpkins-dies/ Civil rights pioneer Dr. C.O. Simpkins dies]</ref>

*{{ill|Manuel Tejada (actor)|es|lt=Manuel Tejada}}, 79, Spanish actor (''[[Verano azul]]'', ''[[The Last Circus]]'').<ref>[https://www.lavanguardia.com/cine/20191204/472058001403/manuel-tejada-verano-azul-canas-y-barro-muere.html Muere Manuel Tejada, actor de ‘Verano Azul’ o ‘Cañas y Barro’] {{LL|es}}</ref>

*[[Peter van Walsum]], 85, Dutch diplomat.<ref>[https://www.parool.nl/nederland/peter-van-walsum-1934-2019-was-de-lazarus-onder-de-diplomaten~b2d24a72/ Peter van Walsum (1934-2019) was de Lazarus onder de diplomaten] {{LL|nl}}</ref>

*[[Bob Willis]], 70, English cricketer ([[Surrey County Cricket Club|Surrey]], [[Warwickshire County Cricket Club|Warwickshire]], [[England cricket team|national team]]).<ref>[https://news.sky.com/story/bob-willis-former-england-cricket-captain-dies-aged-70-11878055 Bob Willis: Former England cricket captain dies aged 70]</ref>

*[[Ranjith de Zoysa]], 57, Sri Lankan politician, [[Parliament of Sri Lanka|MP]] (since 2010).<ref>[https://www.lankanewsweb.net/67-general-news/52799-MP-Ranjith-Soysa-passed-away UPFA MP Ranjith Soysa passed away]</ref>

===3===

*{{ill|Saleh Almani|ar|صالح علماني}}, 70, Palestinian translator.<ref>[https://arabic.rt.com/middle_east/1065124-%D9%88%D9%81%D8%A7%D8%A9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D8%AA%D8%B1%D8%AC%D9%85-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%81%D9%84%D8%B3%D8%B7%D9%8A%D9%86%D9%8A-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B3%D9%88%D8%B1%D9%8A-%D8%B5%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AD-%D8%B9%D9%84%D9%85%D8%A7%D9%86%D9%8A/ وفاة المترجم الفلسطيني السوري صالح علماني] {{LL|ar}}</ref>

*[[Rawshan Ara Bachchu]], 86, Bangladeshi activist.<ref>[https://www.daily-sun.com/post/443650/Language-Movement-warrior-Rawshan-Ara-Bachchu-passes-away Language Movement warrior Rawshan Ara Bachchu passes away]</ref>

*[[Arthur Baysting]], 72, New Zealand writer, musician, and children's advocate.<ref>[https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/nat-music/audio/2018725207/arthur-baysting-farewell-to-a-champion-of-nz-music-and-tv Arthur Baysting: Farewell to a champion of NZ music and TV]</ref>

*[[Giovanni Bertini]], 68, Italian footballer ([[A.S. Roma|Roma]], [[ACF Fiorentina|Fiorentina]], [[Calcio Catania|Catania]]), amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.<ref>[https://www.gazzetta.it/Calcio/Serie-A/03-12-2019/altra-vittima-sla-morto-giovanni-bertini-3501583497293 Un'altra vittima della Sla: è morto Giovanni Bertini] {{LL|it}}</ref>

*[[Cha In-ha]], 27, South Korean actor.<ref>[https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/entertainment/rookie-korean-actor-cha-in-ha-27-reportedly-found-dead-details-not-known-yet Rookie Korean actor Cha In-ha, 27, reportedly found dead]</ref>

*[[André Daguin]], 84, French chef, cancer.<ref>[http://www.dailystar.com.lb/Arts-and-Ent/People/2019/Dec-04/496799-french-chef-who-invented-magret-de-canard-dies-aged-84.ashx French chef who 'invented' magret de canard dies aged 84]</ref>

*[[Johann Eyfells]], 96, Icelandic artist.<ref>[https://www.visir.is/g/2019191209630/johann-eyfells-er-latinn Jóhann Eyfells er látinn] {{LL|is}}</ref>

*[[Nosrat Karimi]], 94, Iranian actor and filmmaker.<ref>[https://www.bbc.com/persian/arts-50642955 نصرت کریمی بازیگر و کارگردان سینما و تئاتر‌ ایران درگذشت] {{LL|fa}}</ref>

*[[Gerard Putz]], 79, American science teacher, co-founder and director of [[Science Olympiad]].<ref>[https://scioly.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=16354 Sad News from Science Olympiad]</ref>

*[[Shaaban Abdel Rahim]], 62, Egyptian [[shaabi]] singer, heart failure.<ref>[https://www.cairoscene.com/Buzz/National-Icon-Shaaban-Abdel-Reheem-Dies-at-Age-62 National icon Shaaban Abdel Raheem dies at age 62]</ref>

*[[R. Ramanathan]], 71, Indian politician, [[Puducherry Legislative Assembly|MLA]] (1985–1991), cardiac arrest.<ref>[https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/puducherry/former-dmk-mla-dead/article30153970.ece/amp/ Former DMK MLA dead]</ref>

*[[Josie Rubio]], 42, American writer and journalist (''[[The New York Times]]''), cancer.<ref>[https://www.nytimes.com/2019/12/04/obituaries/josie-rubio-dead.html Josie Rubio, 42, Dies; Wrote of Dating While Terminally Ill] {{registration}}</ref>

*[[Donald Tosh]], 84, British screenwriter (''[[Doctor Who]]'').<ref>[http://www.doctorwhonews.net/2019/12/donald-tosh-1935-2019.html Donald Tosh 1935-2019]</ref>

*[[Ragnar Ulstein]], 99, Norwegian journalist and [[Norwegian resistance movement|resistance fighter]].<ref>[https://www.abcnyheter.no/nyheter/norge/2019/12/03/195631320/krigshelten-ragnar-ulstein-er-dod Krigshelten Ragnar Ulstein er død] {{LL|no}}</ref>

*[[Andrew Weiner (writer)|Andrew Weiner]], 70, Canadian science fiction author.<ref>[https://www.benjaminsparkmemorialchapel.ca/ServiceDetails.aspx?snum=136089&fg=0 Andrew Weiner]</ref>

===2===

*[[George Atkinson III]], 27, American football player ([[Oakland Raiders]], [[Cleveland Browns]]).<ref>[https://www.sfchronicle.com/raiders/amp/Former-Raiders-player-George-Atkinson-III-dead-at-14879020.php Former Raiders player George Atkinson III dead at 27, reports say]</ref>

*[[Nicolas Bokov]], 74, Russian writer.<ref>[https://www.svoboda.org/a/30303409.html В Париже умер писатель Николай Боков, издатель журнала "Ковчег"] {{ru icon}}</ref>

*[[Jimmy Cavallo]], 92, American musician, heart failure.<ref>[https://www.syracuse.com/living/2019/12/syracuses-father-of-rockn-roll-jimmy-cavallo-dies-at-92.html Syracuse’s ‘father of rock’n roll,’ Jimmy Cavallo, dies at 92]</ref>

*[[Richard Easton]], 86, Canadian actor (''[[The Brothers (1972 TV series)|The Brothers]]'', ''[[Henry V (1989 film)|Henry V]]'', ''[[Revolutionary Road (film)|Revolutionary Road]]''), [[Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play|Tony]] winner ([[55th Tony Awards|2001]]).<ref>[https://mockingbirdhillcottage.com/wednesday-thoughts-4/ Mockingbird Hill Cottage: Wednesday Thoughts]</ref>

*[[D. C. Fontana]], 80, American television writer (''[[Star Trek]]'', ''[[The Streets of San Francisco]]'', ''[[The Waltons]]'').<ref>[https://www.syfy.com/syfywire/dc-fontana-dies-star-trek D.C. Fontana, famed writer for Star Trek, dies at 80]</ref>

*[[Francesco Janich]], 82, Italian footballer ([[S.S. Lazio|Lazio]], [[Bologna F.C. 1909|Bologna]], [[Italy national football team|national team]]).<ref>[https://www.corrieredellosport.it/amp/news/calcio/serie-a/2019/12/02-64084673/e_morto_franco_janich_ex_calciatore_di_bologna_e_lazio/ È morto Franco Janich, ex calciatore di Bologna e Lazio] {{LL|it}}</ref>

*[[John Kerr (Royal Navy officer)|Sir John Kerr]], 82, British admiral, Chief of [[Defence Intelligence]] (1988–1991), [[Commander-in-Chief, Naval Home Command (Royal Navy)|Commander-in-Chief Naval Home Command]] (1991–1993).<ref>[http://epaper.thetimes.co.uk/epaper/viewer.aspx Kerr]</ref>

*[[Robert K. Massie]], 90, American [[House of Romanov|Romanov]] historian, [[Pulitzer Prize for Biography or Autobiography|Pulitzer Prize]] winner (1981).<ref>[https://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/wireStory/robert-massie-popularized-russian-history-dead-90-67451042 Robert Massie, who popularized Russian history, dead at 90]</ref>

*[[Johann Baptist Metz]], 91, German theologian.<ref>[https://www.domradio.de/themen/reformen/2019-12-03/begruender-der-neuen-politischen-theologie-ist-tot-johann-baptist-metz-im-alter-von-91-jahren Begründer der "Neuen Politischen Theologie" ist tot] {{LL|de}}</ref>

*[[Jacques Morgantini]], 95, French record producer and promoter.<ref>[http://www.franceblues.com/?p=7329 Disparition de Jacques Morgantini à l’âge de 95 ans …] {{LL|fr}}</ref>

*[[Carl Muller]], 84, Sri Lankan poet and writer.<ref>[https://colombogazette.com/2019/12/04/award-winning-sri-lankan-writer-poet-carl-muller-passed-away/ Award winning Sri Lankan writer, poet Carl Muller passed away]</ref>

*[[Alfred Reid]], 81, Jamaican Anglican prelate, Bishop of [[Diocese of Jamaica and the Cayman Islands|Jamaica]] (2000–2012).<ref>[http://www.anglicandioceseja.org/?p=18181 Death of Bishop Alfred Charles Reid]</ref>

*[[Mutaib bin Abdulaziz Al Saud]], 88, Saudi royal, [[Governor of Makkah Region]] (1958–1961).<ref>[https://www.khaleejtimes.com/region/saudi-arabia/20191202/saudi-king-salmans-brother-passes-away Saudi King Salman's brother passes away]</ref>

*[[Manfred Schneckenburger]], 81, German art historian and curator, director of the ''[[documenta]]'' art exhibition ([[documenta 6|1977]], [[documenta 8|1987]]).<ref>[https://www.zeit.de/kultur/kunst/2019-12/manfred-schneckenburger-kunstkurator-documenta-tot Ex-documenta-Leiter Manfred Schneckenburger ist tot] {{LL|de}}</ref>

*[[Greedy Smith]], 63, Australian musician ([[Mental As Anything]]), heart attack.<ref>[https://www.theage.com.au/culture/music/mental-as-anything-s-greedy-smith-dies-aged-63-20191203-p53gbn.html Mental As Anything's 'Greedy' Smith dies aged 63]</ref>

*[[Joe Smith (music industry executive)|Joe Smith]], 91, American music industry executive ([[Capitol Records]], [[Elektra Records]], [[Warner Records]]).<ref>[https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/joe-smith-record-executive-grateful-dead-obit-920936/ Joe Smith, Record Exec Who Signed Grateful Dead, Garth Brooks, Dead at 91]</ref>

*[[Fred Storey]], 87, Canadian curler.<ref>[https://www.remembering.ca/obituary/frederick-storey-1077943312 Frederick Storey]</ref>

*[[Kenneth Allen Taylor]], 65, American philosopher and radio host (''[[Philosophy Talk]]''), heart attack.<ref>[https://www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/Ken-Taylor-Stanford-philosophy-professor-and-14891480.php Ken Taylor, Stanford philosophy professor and co-host of Philosophy Talk, dies at 65]</ref>

*[[Juan Pablo Vergara]], 34, Peruvian footballer ([[Escuela Municipal Deportivo Binacional|Binacional]], [[Universidad Técnica de Cajamarca|UTC]]), traffic collision.<ref>[https://larepublica.pe/deportes/2019/12/03/juan-pablo-vergara-de-binacional-muere-tras-accidente-vehicular-puno-juliaca-mdga/ Juan Pablo Vergara falleció tras accidente vehicular] {{LL|es}}</ref>

*[[Francette Vernillat]], 82, French actress (''[[Thérèse Raquin (1953 film)|Thérèse Raquin]]'').<ref>[http://danslombredesstudios.blogspot.com/2019/12/deces-de-francette-vernillat.html Décès de Francette Vernillat (1937-2019)] {{LL|fr}}</ref>

*[[Bhagwati Singh Visharad]], 98, Indian politician, [[Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly|MLA]] (1957–1962, 1967–1977, 1980–1989, 1991–1993).<ref>[https://www.jagran.com/uttar-pradesh/kanpur-city-seven-time-mla-bhagwati-singh-visharad-died-at-home-19808318.html उन्नाव की भगवंत नगर विधानसभा से सात बार विधायक रहे भगवती सिंह का निधन] {{LL|hi}}</ref>

*[[Vini Vitharana]], 91, Sri Lankan linguist and professor.<ref>[http://www.dailynews.lk/2019/12/02/local/204495/prof-vini-vitharana-passed-away-91 Professor Vini Vitharana passed away at the age of 91]</ref>

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*[[Henri Biancheri]], 87, French football player ([[AS Monaco FC|Monaco]], [[Angers SCO|Angers]]) and executive ([[AS Monaco FC|Monaco]]).<ref>[https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Actualites/Ancien-joueur-et-directeur-sportif-de-monaco-henri-biancheri-est-mort/1085701 Ancien joueur et directeur sportif de Monaco, Henri Biancheri est mort] {{LL|fr}}</ref>

*[[Shyamal Kanti Biswas]], 71, Bangladeshi academic, vice-chancellor of [[Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology]] (2007–2012).<ref>[http://www.thedailynewnation.com/news/237889/former-cuet-vc-shyamal-kanti-biswas--no-more Former CUET VC Shyamal Kanti Biswas no more]</ref>

*[[Noksong Boham]], 71, Indian politician, [[Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly|MLA]] (1978–1980, 1984–1999), cancer.<ref>[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/itanagar/former-arunachal-pradesh-minister-noksong-boham-dies-at-71/articleshow/72330550.cms Former Arunachal Pradesh minister Noksong Boham dies at 71]</ref>

*[[Miguelina Cobián]], 77, Cuban sprinter, Olympic silver medalist ([[Athletics at the 1968 Summer Olympics – Women's 4 × 100 metres relay|1968]]).<ref>[http://www.radiohc.cu/en/noticias/deportes/208738-cuban-runner-miguelina-cobian-olympic-silver-medalist-dies Cuban runner Miguelina Cobián, Olympic silver medalist dies]</ref>

*[[Anthony Cooke (Royal Navy officer)|Anthony Cooke]], 92, British rear admiral.<ref>[http://epaper.thetimes.co.uk/epaper/viewer.aspx Cooke]</ref>

*[[Edgardo Gomez]], 81, Filipino biologist.<ref>[https://www.rappler.com/nation/246291-national-scientist-edgardo-gomez-dies National Scientist Edgardo Gomez, coral reef conservation champion, dies]</ref>

*[[Miguel Hesayne]], 96, Argentinian Roman Catholic prelate, Bishop of [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Viedma|Viedma]] (1975–1995).<ref>[https://www.pagina12.com.ar/234097-murio-el-obispo-miguel-hesayne-denunciante-de-la-dictadura Murió el obispo Miguel Hesayne, denunciante de la dictadura] {{LL|es}}</ref>

*[[Mariss Jansons]], 76, Latvian conductor, heart disease.<ref>[https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/culture/conductor-mariss-jansons-dies-aged-76.a340212/ Conductor Mariss Jansons dies aged 76]</ref>

*[[Robert M. Koerner]], 85, American engineer and academic.<ref>[http://www.obits.org/memorials/6843-robert-m-koerner/life_story Robert M. Koerner]</ref>

*[[Michael Lai (composer)|Michael Lai]], 73, Hong Kong [[Cantopop]] composer (''[[Police Story (1985 film)|Police Story]]'', ''[[Project A Part II]]'', ''[[Miracles (1989 film)|Miracles]]'') and actor.<ref>[https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3040111/michael-lai-giant-film-and-tv-music-hong-kong-dies-73 Michael Lai, giant of film and TV music in Hong Kong, dies at 73]</ref>

*[[Lil Bub]], 8, American celebrity cat (''[[Lil Bub & Friendz]]'').<ref>[https://www.wishtv.com/news/local-news/internet-senstation-lil-bub-passes-away/ Internet sensation 'Lil Bub' passes away]</ref>

*[[Shelley Morrison]], 83, American actress (''[[Will & Grace]]'', ''[[The Flying Nun]]'', ''[[General Hospital]]''), heart failure.<ref>[https://apnews.com/a8a7b6d91f30498db65945af86cf7019 Veteran ‘Will and Grace’ actress Shelley Morrison dies at 83]</ref>

*[[Zanib Naveed]], 32, Pakistani-American beauty pageant contestant, [[Miss Pakistan World]] (2012), traffic collision.<ref>[https://www.aol.com/article/entertainment/2019/12/06/former-miss-pakistan-world-zanib-naveed-dies-at-32-after-tragic-car-crash-in-maryland/23875298/ Former Miss Pakistan World Zanib Naveed dies at 32 after tragic car crash in Maryland]</ref>

*[[René Rebuffat]], 89, French historian and archeologist.<ref>[http://ml.ci.uc.pt/mhonarchive/archport/msg26680.html Falleceu René Rebuffat] {{LL|pt}}</ref>

*[[Sacred Falls]], 10, New Zealand racehorse and sire, liver disease.<ref>[https://www.racenet.com.au/news/dual-doncaster-mile-winner-passes-away-20191201 Dual Doncaster Mile winner passes away]</ref>

*[[Paul Sirba]], 59, American Roman Catholic prelate, Bishop of [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Duluth|Duluth]] (since 2009), heart attack.<ref>[https://www.pinejournal.com/news/4794949-Duluth-bishop-Sirba-dies-unexpectedly Duluth bishop Sirba dies unexpectedly]</ref>

*[[Pat Sullivan (American football)|Pat Sullivan]], 69, American [[College Football Hall of Fame|Hall of Fame]] football player ([[Auburn_Tigers_football|Auburn Tigers]], [[Atlanta Falcons]], [[Washington Redskins]]) and coach, [[Heisman Trophy]] winner (1971).<ref>[https://www.sportingnews.com/us/ncaa-football/news/pat-sullivan-auburn-quarterback-heisman-dies/12k5s3r53836i11k8xtkhs6ded Pat Sullivan, former Auburn quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner, dies at 69]</ref>

==Earlier months==

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*[[Deaths in January 2019]]

*[[Deaths in February 2019]]

*[[Deaths in March 2019]]

*[[Deaths in April 2019]]

*[[Deaths in May 2019]]

*[[Deaths in June 2019]]

*[[Deaths in July 2019]]

*[[Deaths in August 2019]]

*[[Deaths in September 2019]]

*[[Deaths in October 2019]]

*[[Deaths in November 2019]]

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==See also==

*[[Lists of deaths by year]]

==References==

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==External links==

*[https://www.theguardian.com/tone/obituaries ''The Guardian'', UK obituaries]

*[https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/ ''The Telegraph'' obituaries]

*[http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/obituaries/ Obituaries, ''Chicago Tribune'']

*[https://latimes.com/news/obituaries/ Obituaries, ''Los Angeles Times'']

*[https://www.nytimes.com/pages/obituaries/index.html ''The New York Times'', US obituaries]

*[https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/obituaries/ ''The Washington Post'' obituaries]

*[http://www.smh.com.au/obituaries ''The Sydney Morning Herald'', Australian obituaries]

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