Deaths in December 2012

{{Short description|none}} {{Deaths in month TOC}} The following is a list of '''notable deaths in December 2012'''.

Entries for each day are listed <u>alphabetically</u> by surname. A typical entry lists information in the following sequence: *Name, age, country of citizenship and reason for notability, established cause of death, reference. <!-- ==== =Please read before adding a name to this list============= Only those meeting the Wikipedia notability guidelines are listed, with a reference to a reliable source. If there is not already a Wikipedia article for the person, please reconsider if the person is actually notable, or consider writing one yourself.

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==December 2012==

===1=== *Ahmed Taib El Alj, 84, Moroccan writer.<ref name="hesnews">{{Cite web|url=https://hespress.news/chkoun/%D8%A3%D8%AD%D9%85%D8%AF-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B7%D9%8A%D8%A8-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B9%D9%84%D8%AC/|language=ar|title=Hespress, Ahmad al-Tayyeb Aldj|website=Hespress News|date=9 April 2019|access-date=23 January 2022|archive-date=25 April 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230425182848/https://hespress.news/chkoun/%D8%A3%D8%AD%D9%85%D8%AF-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B7%D9%8A%D8%A8-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B9%D9%84%D8%AC/|url-status=dead}}</ref> *Raymond Ausloos, 82, Belgian football player.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/statisticsandrecords/players/player=70054/index.html |title=FIFA Player Statistics: Raymond AUSLOOS |website=www.fifa.com |access-date=11 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130701232244/http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/statisticsandrecords/players/player=70054/index.html |archive-date=1 July 2013 |url-status=dead}}</ref> *Jovan Belcher, 25, American football player (Kansas City Chiefs), suicide by gunshot.<ref>[http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/21217885/chiefs-player-kills-himself-police-reportedly-investigating-two-shootings Chiefs LB Belcher kills himself outside stadium after fatally shooting girlfriend]</ref> *José Bénazéraf, 90, French film director and producer.<ref>[http://mondomacabrodvd.blogspot.com/2012/12/rip-jose-benazeraf-and-celso-ad-castillo.html?zx=41a6f55427a9a36b RIP: José Bénazéraf and Celso Ad Castillo]</ref> *Arthur Chaskalson, 81, South African judge, Chief Justice (2001–2005), leukaemia.<ref>[http://www.news24.com/SouthAfrica/News/Former-Chief-Justice-Arthur-Chaskalson-dies-20121201 Former Chief Justice Arthur Chaskalson dies]</ref> *John Crigler, 76, American basketball player (University of Kentucky).<ref>[http://www.news-graphic.com/breaking_news/article_faf110ce-3c28-11e2-a5e7-0019bb2963f4.html Former UK great, SCHS teacher, coach John Crigler dies at 76]</ref> *Steve Fox, 54, English footballer, cancer.<ref>[http://www.port-vale.co.uk/news/article/20121203-steve-fox-rip-521695.aspx Steve Fox R.I.P.]</ref> *Chuck Gavin, 78, American football player.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/name/charles-gavin-obituary?pid=178936216|title = Charles Gavin Obituary - Death Notice and Service Information|website = Legacy.com|date = 24 March 2016}}</ref> *Dee Harvey, 47, American R&B singer.<ref>[http://www.soultracks.com/story-dee-harvey-dies "Leave Well Enough Alone" singer Dee Harvey dies]</ref> *Rick Majerus, 64, American college basketball coach (University of Utah, Saint Louis University), heart failure.<ref>[https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaab/2012/12/01/st-louis-utah-coach-rick-majerus-dead-at-64/1739971/ Rick Majerus, basketball coaching tactician, dies]</ref> *Ezroy Millwood, 70, Jamaican transport businessman.<ref>[http://jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20121202/lead/lead21.html Transport Tycoon Dead]</ref> *Gerard Parker, 76, American Cherokee tribal leader, Principal Chief of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (1995).<ref>[http://theonefeather.com/2012/12/former-principal-chief-passes-away/ Former Principal Chief passes away]</ref> *Rubén Pellanda, 65, Argentine politician.<ref>[http://www.lavoz.com.ar/noticias/politica/murio-ruben-pellanda-ultimo-gobernador-dictadura-cordoba Murió Rubén Pellanda, último gobernador de la dictadura en Córdoba] {{in lang|es}}</ref> *Ed Price, 94, American politician, member of the Florida Senate (1958–1966).<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.heraldtribune.com/article/20121203/article/121209896 |title=Former legislator Edgar Price dies at 94 |access-date=2015-09-15 |archive-date=2013-01-21 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130121032109/http://www.heraldtribune.com/article/20121203/ARTICLE/121209896 |url-status=dead }}</ref> *Ray Rosso, 96, Italian-born American football coach, natural causes.<ref>[http://www.dailypilot.com/sports/tn-dpt-1205-ray-rosso-20121204,0,830063.story Ray Rosso beloved figure]</ref> *Marcia Russell, 72, New Zealand journalist and news presenter.<ref>[http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10851314 Marcia Russell dies after short illness]</ref> *Edouard Saouma, 86, Lebanese civil servant, Director General of the Food and Agriculture Organization (1976–1993).<ref>[http://www.ru.nl/publish/pages/531985/saouma-e-15january2013.pdf Saouma, Edouard Victor] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131102095728/http://www.ru.nl/publish/pages/531985/saouma-e-15january2013.pdf |date=2013-11-02 }}</ref> *Bhim Bahadur Tamang, 78, Nepali politician, stroke.<ref>[http://www.nepalnews.com/archive/2012/dec/dec01/news06.php Senior NC leader Tamang no more] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140908063355/http://www.nepalnews.com/archive/2012/dec/dec01/news06.php |date=2014-09-08 }}</ref> *Phil Taylor, 95, English footballer and coach (Liverpool).<ref>[http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/former-liverpool-fc-boss-phil-3326401 Former Liverpool FC boss Phil Taylor dies aged 95]</ref> *Vidal Vega, 48, Paraguayan peasant leader, shooting.<ref>[https://www.theguardian.com/world/2012/dec/02/paraguayan-peasant-leader-shot-dead Paraguayan peasant leader shot dead]</ref> *Yoshinori Watanabe, 71, Japanese yakuza, fifth godfather of the Yamaguchi-gumi.<ref>[http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2012/12/03/the-death-and-legacy-of-yakuza-boss-mr-gorilla.html The Death and Legacy of Yakuza Boss 'Mr. Gorilla']</ref> *Reinhold Weege, 62, American television writer and producer (''Barney Miller'', ''Night Court''), natural causes.<ref>[https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/reinhold-weege-night-court-barney-miller-dies-398653 Night Court' Creator Reinhold Weege Dies at 62]</ref> *James R. Whelan, 79, American publisher (''The Washington Times''), multiple organ failure.<ref>[https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/obituaries/james-r-whelan-founding-editor-and-publisher-of-the-washington-times-dies-at-79/2012/12/04/bbfe2348-3e2b-11e2-a2d9-822f58ac9fd5_story.html James R. Whelan, founding editor and publisher of the Washington Times, dies at 79]</ref>

===2=== *Ron Auchettl, 66, Australian footballer.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.carltonfc.com.au/news/2012-12-04/rip-ron-auchettl|title = RIP Ron Auchettl| date=4 December 2012 }}</ref> *Christopher Collett, 81, British accountant, lord mayor of London.<ref>[https://www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/about-us/about-the-city-of-london-corporation/lord-mayor/lord-mayor-mayor-of-london www.cityoflondon.gov.uk]</ref> *Michael Crawford, 92, English cricketer.<ref>[http://announce.jpress.co.uk/22010661 Obituary: Crawford, Michael Grove]{{Dead link|date=February 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> *Gitte Dæhlin, 56, Norwegian sculptor.<ref name=snl>{{cite encyclopedia|title=Gitte Dæhlin|encyclopedia=Store norske leksikon|url=http://www.snl.no/Gitte_Dæhlin|language=Norwegian|accessdate=26 December 2021}}</ref> *Preeti Ganguly, 59, Indian actress, cardiac arrest.<ref>[http://www.bollywoodlife.com/news-gossip/ashok-kumars-daughter-and-actor-preeti-ganguly-passes-away-in-mumbai/ Ashok Kumar's daughter and actor Preeti Ganguly passes away in Mumbai]</ref> *Michael A. Gorman, 62, American politician, member of the North Carolina House of Representatives (2003–2005), POEMS syndrome.<ref>[http://www.newbernsj.com/news/local/former-trent-woods-mayor-legislator-dies-1.60195 Former Trent Woods mayor, legislator dies]</ref> *Tom Hendry, 83, Canadian playwright, founder of Manitoba Theatre Centre.<ref>[http://www.cbc.ca/manitoba/scene/theatre/2012/12/03/tom-hendry/ RMTC co-founder Tom Hendry dies at the age of 83]</ref> *Hiroshi Kato, 77, Japanese aikido master.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://blog.aikidojournal.com/2012/12/02/hiroshi-kato-8th-dan-passes-by-stanley-pranin/ |title=Hiroshi Kato, 8th dan, passes |access-date=2014-05-29 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121204220411/http://blog.aikidojournal.com/2012/12/02/hiroshi-kato-8th-dan-passes-by-stanley-pranin/ |archive-date=2012-12-04 |url-status=dead }}</ref> *Israel Keyes, 34, American alleged serial killer, suicide by hanging and lacerations.<ref>[https://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/12/03/israel-keyes-dead-serial-killer_n_2230587.html Israel Keyes, Admitted Alaska Serial Killer Found Dead, Linked To 7 Slayings]</ref> *Ehsan Naraghi, 86, Iranian sociologist and writer, Director of UNESCO's Youth Division (1980–1996), long illness.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://lenziran.com/2012/12/02/ehsan-naraghi-died-in-iran-at-the-age-of-86/ |title=Ehsan Naraghi died in Iran at the age of 86 |access-date=2014-05-31 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140531142901/http://lenziran.com/2012/12/02/ehsan-naraghi-died-in-iran-at-the-age-of-86/ |archive-date=2014-05-31 |url-status=usurped }}</ref> *Sylvester Odhiambo, Kenyan football coach (Muhoroni Youth F.C.).<ref>[http://www.supersport.com/football/kenya/news/121203/Muhoroni_mourn_fallen_Odhiambo Muhoroni mourn fallen Odhiambo]</ref> *Décio Pignatari, 85, Brazilian poet, essayist and translator, respiratory failure.<ref>[http://www.poetryfoundation.org/harriet/2012/12/decio-pignatari-1927-2012/ Décio Pignatari, 1927–2012]</ref> *Azumir Veríssimo, 77, Brazilian footballer.<ref>[https://fcbfotos.blogs.sapo.pt/124458.html AZUMIR] {{in lang|pt}}</ref> *Szymon, 23, Australian musician, suicide.<ref>{{Cite news | url=http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-08-21/szymon-musicians-record-released-three-years-after-his-death/6716120 | title=Musician's record released three years after his death| newspaper=ABC News| date=2015-08-21}}</ref>

===3=== *Jules Mikhael Al-Jamil, 74, Iraqi-born Lebanese Syrian Catholic hierarch, Archbishop-Procurator in Rome (since 1986).<ref>[http://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/bishop/baljamil.html Archbishop Jules Mikhael Al-Jamil]</ref> *Leo Rajendram Antony, 85, Sri Lankan Roman Catholic prelate, Bishop of Trincomalee-Batticaloa (1974–1983).<ref>[http://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/bishop/bantonylr.html Bishop Leo Rajendram Antony]</ref> *Amir Mahmud Anvar, 67, Iranian literary academic and poet.<ref>{{cite web |title=استاد برجسته ادبیات و الهیات درگذشت |url=https://www.khabaronline.ir/news/261333/استاد-برجسته-ادبیات-و-الهیات-درگذشت |website=khabaronline.ir |access-date=30 August 2022 |language=fa |date=3 December 2013}}</ref> *Tommy Berggren, 62, Swedish footballer.<ref>[http://www.aftonbladet.se/sportbladet/fotboll/sverige/allsvenskan/djurgarden/article15879849.ab Tommy Berggren har avlidit] {{in lang|sv}}</ref> *Ivan Boboshko, 83, Soviet football player and coach.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://shakhtar.com/ru/news/24744|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150319012459/http://shakhtar.com/ru/news/24744|archive-date=2015-03-19|title=Страница не найдена}}</ref> *Georgy Borisenko, 90, Soviet correspondence chess grandmaster and chess theoretician.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.fide.com/component/content/article/15-chess-news/6660-obituary-gm-georgy-borisenko.html|title=International Chess Federation - FIDE|access-date=2020-12-07|archive-date=2021-04-15|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210415111602/https://www.fide.com/component/content/article/15-chess-news/6660-obituary-gm-georgy-borisenko.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> *Kuntal Chandra, 28, Bangladeshi cricketer, strangulation.<ref>[http://www.espncricinfo.com/bangladesh/content/story/594985.html Bangladesh first-class player Kuntal Chandra dies aged 28]</ref> *Bill Donckers, 61, American football player, lymphoma.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.rentonreporter.com/news/former-renton-star-nfl-player-dies/|title=Former Renton star, NFL player dies|date=14 December 2012}}</ref> *Christopher Erhardt, 53, American video game producer and academic.<ref>[https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/obituary-game-designer-producer-and-educator-christopher-erhardt Obituary: Game designer, producer and educator Christopher Erhardt]</ref> *Peter Johnson Sr., 91, American trial lawyer and political power broker, pulmonary fibrosis.<ref>[http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/peter-johnson-sr-dies-91-article-1.1213551 Peter Johnson Sr., brave World War II veteran, NYPD officer, political power broker and lion of the law, dies at 91]</ref> *Fyodor Khitruk, 95, Russian animator and animation director (''The Story of a Crime'').<ref>[https://www.theguardian.com/film/2012/dec/10/fyodor-khitruk Fyodor Khitruk obituary]</ref> *Mohamed Mahroof, 62, Sri Lankan politician, MP for Colombo (2000–2010).<ref>[http://www.nation.lk/edition/breaking-news/item/13161-mahroof-passes-away.html Mahroof passes away] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121206070218/http://www.nation.lk/edition/breaking-news/item/13161-mahroof-passes-away.html |date=2012-12-06 }}</ref> *Diego Mendieta, 32, Paraguayan footballer, viral infection.<ref>[https://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/news/world-football-paraguayan-player-dies-indonesia-114446028.html Paraguayan player dies of viral infection in Indonesia] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140529224251/https://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/news/world-football-paraguayan-player-dies-indonesia-114446028.html |date=2014-05-29 }}</ref> *Carlomagno Meneses, 85, Peruvian Olympic boxer.<ref>{{usurped|1=[https://web.archive.org/web/20200417163649/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/me/carlomagno-meneses-1.html Carlomagno Meneses]}}</ref> *Eileen Moran, 60, American visual effects producer (''The Lord of the Rings'', ''Avatar'', ''King Kong''), cancer.<ref>[https://www.nytimes.com/2012/12/05/movies/eileen-moran-special-effects-wizard-for-weta-dies-at-60.html Eileen Moran, Special Effects Wizard, Dies at 60]</ref> *King G. Porter, 91, American politician, member of the Tennessee State Senate.<ref>[https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/jacksonsun/obituary.aspx?pid=161492801 Kingdon G. Porter 1921-2012]</ref> *Sir Geoffrey Shakerley, 80, British photographer.<ref>[https://archive.today/20140529214125/http://announcements.thetimes.co.uk/obituaries/timesonline-uk/obituary-preview.aspx?n=geoffrey-shakerley&pid=161507069 Geoffrey Shakerley Obituary]</ref> *Janet Shaw, 46, Australian Paralympic bronze medal-winning (2004) cyclist and author, cancer.<ref>[http://www.paralympic.org.au/news/vale-paralympian-janet-shaw Vale Paralympian Janet Shaw] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130408061710/http://www.paralympic.org.au/news/vale-paralympian-janet-shaw |date=2013-04-08 }}</ref> *Jeroen Willems, 50, Dutch actor and singer, cardiac arrest.<ref>[http://www.dutchnews.nl/news/archives/2012/12/actor_jeroen_willems_dies_forc.php Actor Jeroen Willems dies, forcing Carré gala concert to be delayed]</ref>

===4=== *Alfredo Abon Lee, 85, Cuban military officer.<ref>[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/northjersey/obituary.aspx?pid=161514826 Alfredo Abon Obituary]</ref> *Narmada Akka, Indian communist, shot.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/Maharashtra/Senior-Naxal-leader-Narmada-killed-in-encounter-in-Gadchiroli/Article1-981635.aspx |title=Woman naxal leader killed in Gadchiroli - Hindustan Times |website=www.hindustantimes.com |access-date=11 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130101175017/http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/Maharashtra/Senior-Naxal-leader-Narmada-killed-in-encounter-in-Gadchiroli/Article1-981635.aspx |archive-date=1 January 2013 |url-status=dead}}</ref> *Grady Allen, 66, American football player (Atlanta Falcons), cardiac arrest.<ref>[http://www.contracostatimes.com/raiders/ci_22125575/oakland-raiders-dennis-allens-persona-shaped-by-father Oakland Raiders: Dennis Allen's persona shaped by father]</ref> *José Alves da Costa, 73, Brazilian Roman Catholic prelate, Bishop of Corumbá (1991–1999).<ref>[http://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/bishop/balvdco.html Bishop José Alves da Costa, D.C.]</ref> *Vasily Belov, 80, Russian writer, poet and dramatist.<ref>[http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/dec/5/russian-writer-vasily-belov-dies-at-80/ Russian writer Vasily Belov dies at 80]</ref> *Philippe Bena, 60, French Olympic fencer.<ref>{{usurped|1=[https://web.archive.org/web/20200417115942/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/be/philippe-bena-1.html Philippe Bena]}}</ref> *Jean Bollack, 89, French philosopher, philologist and literary critic.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://bsa.biblio.univ-lille3.fr/blog/2012/12/in-memoriam-jean-bollack/ |title=In memoriam Jean Bollack &#124; Insula |website=bsa.biblio.univ-lille3.fr |access-date=11 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160922223905/http://bsa.biblio.univ-lille3.fr/blog/2012/12/in-memoriam-jean-bollack/ |archive-date=22 September 2016 |url-status=dead}}</ref> *Jack Brooks, 89, American politician, member of US House of Representatives (1953–1995) and Texas House of Representatives (1949–1953).<ref>[https://news.yahoo.com/longtime-se-texas-us-rep-jack-brooks-dead-065505878--politics.html Longtime SE Texas US Rep. Jack Brooks dead at 89]</ref> *Miguel Calero, 41, Colombian footballer, cerebral thrombosis.<ref>[http://www.espnfc.com/news/story/_/id/1251148/ex-pachuca-goalie-miguel-calero-dies-at-age-41 Ex-Pachuca goalie Miguel Calero dies]</ref> *Rozina Cambos, 60, Israeli actress (''The Human Resources Manager''), leukemia.<ref>[https://www.ynet.co.il/articles/0,7340,L-4315689,00.html נפטרה השחקנית רוזינה קמבוס] (in Hebrew)</ref> *James B. Cardwell, 90, American bureaucrat, complications of a broken hip.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://articles.washingtonpost.com/2012-12-13/local/35812723_1_social-security-administrator-blue-cross-blue-shield-plans| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20130412172636/http://articles.washingtonpost.com/2012-12-13/local/35812723_1_social-security-administrator-blue-cross-blue-shield-plans| url-status = dead| archive-date = 2013-04-12| title = J. Bruce Cardwell, Social Security administrator}}</ref> *Besse Cooper, 116, American supercentenarian, world's oldest person.<ref>[https://abcnews.go.com/blogs/headlines/2012/12/besse-cooper-worlds-oldest-person-dies-at-116/ Besse Cooper, World's Oldest Person, Dies at 116]</ref> *Tony Deane-Drummond, 95, British army major general.<ref>[https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/military-obituaries/army-obituaries/9722273/Maj-Gen-Tony-Deane-Drummond.html Maj-Gen Tony Deane-Drummond]</ref> *Massimo Giustetti, 86, Italian Roman Catholic prelate, Bishop of Pinerolo (1974–1975), Mondovi (1975–1986) and Biella (1986–2001).<ref>[http://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/bishop/bgiusm.html Bishop Massimo Giustetti]</ref> *Jonathan Harvey, 73, English composer, motor neurone disease.<ref>[https://www.thetimes.com/article/british-composer-jonathan-harvey-dies-xlsl237gfqf British composer Jonathan Harvey dies]</ref> *Helen Johnson Houghton, 102, British racehorse trainer.<ref>[http://www.scotsman.com/sport/horse-racing/johnson-houghton-dies-aged-102-1-2677239 Johnson Houghton dies, aged 102]</ref> *Eamon Kelly, 65, Irish criminal, shot.<ref>[http://news.sky.com/story/1020761/gang-boss-shot-dead-real-ira-member-held Gang Boss Shot Dead: Real IRA Member Held]</ref> *Peter Kiesewetter, 67, German modern classical composer.<ref>[http://blogs.nmz.de/badblog/2012/12/07/der-vielstimmige-peter-kiesewetter-ein-nachruf/ Der vielstimmige Peter Kiesewetter – ein Nachruf] {{in lang|de}}</ref> *Miroslav Klůc, 90, Czech Olympic ice hockey (1956) forward and coach, member of Czech Ice Hockey Hall of Fame, stroke.<ref>[http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?statsleague=WC&player=81356&team=&year=&status=&leagueid=&season= Miroslav Kluc]</ref> *Larry Lawrence, 63, American football player (Oakland Raiders, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Edmonton Eskimos), edema.<ref>[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/thesouthern/obituary.aspx?pid=161626969 Larry Lawrence]</ref> *Paul Marcotte, 84, American politician, member of the Kentucky House of Representatives (2005–2007).<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.obitsforlife.com/obituary/622995/Marcotte-Paul.php |title=Paul H. Marcotte Obituary |access-date=2013-01-02 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140531124558/http://www.obitsforlife.com/obituary/622995/Marcotte-Paul.php |archive-date=2014-05-31 |url-status=dead }}</ref> *Branislav Milinković, 52, Serbian diplomat, ambassador to NATO and Austria, suicide by jumping.<ref>[https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/serbias-nato-envoy-branislav-milinkovic-leaps-to-his-death-at-brussels-airport-8385937.html Serbia's Nato envoy Branislav Milinkovic leaps to his death at Brussels airport]</ref> *Robert Monclar, 82, French Olympic basketball player.<ref>{{usurped|1=[https://web.archive.org/web/20200417193359/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/mo/robert-monclar-1.html Robert Monclar]}}</ref> *Hilmar Moore, 92, American politician, longest-serving mayor in the United States, complications of a fall.<ref>[https://www.nytimes.com/2012/12/11/us/richmond-tex-mourns-mayor-hilmar-g-moore.html Town Mourns a Mayor Who Had Staying Power]</ref> *Tony Sweeney, 81, Irish sports writer and historian, heart attack.<ref>[http://www.irishracing.com/news?headline=Tony-Sweeney-dies-aged-81&prid=65300 Tony Sweeney dies aged 81]</ref> *Michael Till, 77, British Anglican priest, Dean of Winchester (1996–2005).<ref>[http://winchester-cathedral.org.uk/2012/12/05/dean-emeritus-michael-till/ Dean Emeritus Michael Till] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140531124001/http://winchester-cathedral.org.uk/2012/12/05/dean-emeritus-michael-till/ |date=2014-05-31 }}</ref> *Ken Trickey, 79, American basketball coach (Oral Roberts University).<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://nashvillecitypaper.com/content/sports/mtsu-basketball-legend-ken-trickey-dies-79 |title=MTSU basketball legend Ken Trickey dies at 79 |access-date=2014-05-31 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140531111229/http://nashvillecitypaper.com/content/sports/mtsu-basketball-legend-ken-trickey-dies-79 |archive-date=2014-05-31 |url-status=dead }}</ref> *Gerrit van Dijk, 73, Dutch animator, long illness.<ref>[http://www.awn.com/news/dutch-animator-gerrit-van-dijk-dies-age-73 Dutch Animator Gerrit Van Dijk Dies at Age 73]</ref> *John Ward, 64, American football player (Minnesota Vikings), cancer.<ref>[http://www.startribune.com/sports/182113171.html Ward, veteran of two Vikings Super Bowls, dies]</ref>

===5=== *Allah Bachayo Khoso, 77, Pakistani artist and Alghoza player.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://www.dawn.com/news/769372| title = Veteran alghoza player dies| date = 7 December 2012}}</ref> *Sammy Arena, 81, American singer, multiple organ failure.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.jgrfuneralhome.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/print_guestbook/id/1863111 |title=Salvatore "Sammy" Arena |access-date=2014-05-29 |archive-date=2014-05-29 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140529221806/http://www.jgrfuneralhome.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/print_guestbook/id/1863111 |url-status=dead }}</ref> *Petrine Archer-Straw, 55, British art historian, sickle-cell disease.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/columns/Rest-in-peace--Petrine_13150465 |title=Rest in peace, Petrine |access-date=2013-03-01 |archive-date=2016-03-04 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304103343/http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/columns/Rest-in-peace--Petrine_13150465 |url-status=dead }}</ref> *Erwin Bischofberger, 76, Swedish Jesuit and medical practitioner.<ref>{{Cite web | url=http://signum.se/jesuitpater-erwin-bischofberger-har-avlidit/ | title=Jesuitpater Erwin Bischofberger har avlidit | date=5 December 2012 }}</ref> *Dave Brubeck, 91, American jazz pianist ("Take Five") and composer ("Blue Rondo à la Turk"), heart failure.<ref>[https://www.latimes.com/nation/la-xpm-2012-dec-05-la-na-nn-dave-brubeck-dies-20121205-story.html Dave Brubeck, jazz legend, dies at 91]</ref> *MC Buffalo, 41, Croatian rapper, stroke.<ref>{{Cite web | url=http://www.novilist.hr/Scena/Glazba/Preminuo-legendarni-rijecki-rapper-MC-Buffalo | title=Preminuo legendarni riječki rapper MC Buffalo | date=6 December 2012 }}</ref> *Carlos Francisco Chang Marín, 90, Panamanian painter, musician, journalist, and writer.<ref>{{Cite web | url=http://www.aporrea.org/internacionales/n219489.html | title=Panamá: Sensible Fallecimiento del Ilustre revolucionario Carlos francisco Chang Marín | date=6 December 2012 }}</ref> *Evgeny Chubarov, 77, Russian painter, sculptor, and graphic artist.<ref>{{Cite web | url=http://gallerykarenina.com/evgeny-chubarov/biography/ | title=Gallery Karenina Vienna | access-date=2021-01-06 | archive-date=2016-01-07 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160107215710/http://gallerykarenina.com/evgeny-chubarov/biography/ | url-status=dead }}</ref> *Chen Wencong, 42, Singaporean actor, writer and producer, pneumonia.<ref>[http://www.straitstimes.com/breaking-news/lifestyle/story/deceased-former-actor-chen-wencong-spent-last-year-doing-things-he-lov Deceased former actor Chen Wencong spent last year doing things he loved]</ref> *Eduardo J. Corso, 92, Uruguayan journalist and lawyer.<ref>[http://historico.elpais.com.uy/121205/ultmo-679893/ultimomomento/muri%C3%B3-el-periodista-agropecuario-eduardo-j-corso/ Murió el periodista agropecuario Eduardo J. Corso] {{in lang|es}}</ref> *Wilhelmus Demarteau, 95, Dutch-born Indonesian Roman Catholic prelate, Bishop of Banjarmasin (1954–1983).<ref>[http://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/bishop/bdemar.html Bishop Wilhelmus Joannes (Guillaume Jean) Demarteau, M.S.F.]</ref> *Enebeli Elebuwa, 66, Nigerian actor, stroke.<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://www.punchng.com/news/veteran-actor-enebeli-elebuwa-dies-in-india/ |title=Veteran actor, Enebeli Elebuwa, dies in Indian hospital |newspaper=The Punch|access-date=11 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140819084302/http://www.punchng.com/news/veteran-actor-enebeli-elebuwa-dies-in-india/ |archive-date=19 August 2014 |url-status=dead}}</ref> *Peter Feltus, 70, American philatelist.<ref>{{Cite web | url=http://egyptstudycircle.org.uk/Archive/Peter_Feltus.html | title=Peter Feltus }}</ref> *Francesco Fonti, 64, Italian criminal.<ref>[https://ildispaccio.it/archivio/cosenza/13576-muore-il-pentito-fonti-parlo-della-nave-dei-veleni-di-cetraro Muore il pentito Fonti. Parlò della "nave dei veleni" di Cetraro] {{in lang|it}}</ref> *Kazbek Gekkiyev, 28, Russian journalist, shooting.<ref>[http://www.globalpost.com/dispatch/news/regions/europe/russia/121206/kazbek-gekkiyev-russian-journalist-shot-dead Kazbek Gekkiyev, Russian journalist, shot dead]</ref> *Frigyes Hollósi, 71, Hungarian actor.<ref>[http://hvg.hu/kultura/20121205_Meghalt_Hollosi_Frigyes Meghalt Hollósi Frigyes] {{in lang|hu}}</ref> *Ignatius IV of Antioch, 92, Syrian Orthodox patriarch of the Greek Orthodox Church of Antioch (since 1979), stroke.<ref>[https://www.foxnews.com/world/patriarch-of-syria-based-eastern-orthodox-church-ignatius-hazim-dies-in-beirut-at-91/ Patriarch of Syria-based Eastern Orthodox church, Ignatius Hazim, dies in Beirut at 91]</ref> *Nakamura Kanzaburō XVIII, 57, Japanese kabuki star, acute respiratory distress syndrome.<ref>[http://www.nippon.com/en/currents/d00067/ Obituary: Nakamura Kanzaburō XVIII]</ref> *Dame Elisabeth Murdoch, 103, Australian philanthropist, widow of Sir Keith Murdoch, mother of Rupert Murdoch.<ref>[http://www.theage.com.au/national/dame-elisabeth-passes-away-at-103-20121206-2awby.html Dame Elisabeth passes away at 103]</ref> *Yves Niaré, 35, French Olympic (2008) shot putter, traffic collision.<ref>[http://www.daily-jeff.com/ap%20sports/2012/12/05/french-shot-putter-yves-niare-dies-in-road-crash French Shot Putter Yves Niare Dies in Road Crash] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121213030503/http://www.daily-jeff.com/ap%20sports/2012/12/05/french-shot-putter-yves-niare-dies-in-road-crash |date=2012-12-13 }}</ref> *Oscar Niemeyer, 104, Brazilian architect, respiratory infection.<ref>[https://www.nytimes.com/2012/12/06/world/americas/oscar-niemeyer-modernist-architect-of-brasilia-dies-at-104.html Oscar Niemeyer, Architect Who Gave Brasília Its Flair, Dies at 104]</ref> *Eileen Pollock, 86, American television writer and producer (''Dynasty'', ''The Colbys'').<ref>[http://obituaries.desertsun.com/obituaries/thedesertsun/obituary.aspx?n=Eileen-Pollock&pid=161489124 Eileen (Mike) Pollock (1926–2012)]</ref> *Kaisa Sere, 58, Finnish computer scientist.<ref>{{citation|title=Kaisa Sere: In Memoriam|journal=Formal Aspects of Computing|volume=26|issue=2|pages=197–201|year=2014|last1=Petre|first1=Luigia|last2=Troubitsyna|first2=Elena|last3=Waldén|first3=Marina|doi=10.1007/s00165-013-0292-5|doi-access=free}}</ref> *Doug Smith, 75, Scottish footballer and administrator (Dundee United).<ref>[https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-tayside-central-20614378 Ex-Dundee United captain and Chairman Doug Smith, dies aged 75]</ref> *Felix Weinberg, 84, Czech-born British physicist.<ref>[http://www3.imperial.ac.uk/newsandeventspggrp/imperialcollege/newssummary/news_7-1-2013-14-54-31 Tribute Felix Weinberg]</ref>

===6=== *Miguel Abia Biteo Boricó, 51, Equatorial Guinean politician, Prime Minister (2004–2006), heart attack.<ref>[http://www.guineaecuatorialpress.com/noticia.php?id=3303&lang=en Funeral of honor to bid farewell to Miguel Abia Biteo Boricó]</ref> *Mike Boyette, 71, American professional wrestler, heart disease.<ref>[http://blog.al.com/live/2012/12/remembering_mike_the_californi.html Remembering professional wrestling's 'Hippie' Mike Boyette]</ref> *Jan Carew, 92, Guyanese writer and academic.<ref>[http://www.kaieteurnewsonline.com/2012/12/08/renowned-guyanese-novelist-jan-carew-dead-at-92/ Renowned Guyanese novelist, Jan Carew, dead at 92]</ref> *Ed Cassidy, 89, American musician (Spirit), cancer.<ref>[https://www.latimes.com/local/obituaries/la-me-ed-cassidy-20121208-story.html Ed Cassidy dies at 89; drummer for band Spirit]</ref> *Liz Chadwick, 69, English golfer.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.golfcollectors.co.uk/u/cms/TTG_104_2013_March_after_repair.pdf#page=7 |title=Liz Pook (née Elizabeth Chadwick) 1943-2012 |page=7 |periodical=Through the Green |date=March 2013 |access-date=26 July 2022}}</ref> *Eta Cohen, 96, English violin teacher and author.<ref>[http://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/news/latest-news/top-stories/eta-cohen-best-selling-violin-tutor-dies-aged-96-1-5204756 Eta Cohen: Best-selling violin tutor dies aged 96]</ref> *Arnold C. Cooper, 79, American academic.<ref>{{Cite web | url=http://www.purdue.edu/uns/html3month/2005/05Hondocs/05.COOPER.html | title=2005 Honorary Degree Arnold C. Cooper }}</ref> *Bim Diederich, 90, Luxembourgish road bicycle racer.<ref>{{usurped|1=[https://archive.today/20140531054817/http://www.cyclingarchives.com/coureurfiche.php?coureurid=8227 Jean (Bim) Diederich]}}</ref> *David Favrholdt, 81, Danish philosopher.<ref>[http://politiken.dk/navne/doedsfald/ECE1836970/en-svaervaegter-i-psykologi-og-filosofi-saa-roligt-paa-doeden/ En sværvægter i psykologi og filosofi så roligt på døden] {{in lang|da}}</ref> *Keitani Graham, 32, Micronesian Olympic (2012) Greco-Roman wrestler, heart attack.<ref>[http://www.staradvertiser.com/news/breaking/182581191.html Keitani Graham, Olympic wrestler and hero to Micronesians, dies]</ref> *Alice Harden, 64, American politician, Mississippi State Senator (since 1988).<ref>[http://blog.gulflive.com/mississippi-press-news/2012/12/veteran_state_sen_alice_harden.html Veteran State Sen. Alice Harden, advocate for education and domestive violence victims, dies at 64]</ref> *Karine Kazinian, 57, Armenian diplomat, Ambassador to the United Kingdom (since 2011), complications during surgery.<ref>[http://www.panarmenian.net/eng/news/136000 Armenia's ambassador to UK dies at 57]</ref> *Jeffrey Koo Sr., 79, Taiwanese businessman and billionaire, chairman for Chinatrust Financial Holding Company.<ref>[https://www.forbes.com/sites/russellflannery/2012/12/07/taiwan-billionaire-clan-leader-jeffrey-koo-dies-at-age-79/ Taiwan Billionaire Clan Leader Jeffrey Koo Dies At Age 79]</ref> *Huw Lloyd-Langton, 61, British guitarist (Hawkwind, Widowmaker), throat cancer.<ref>[http://thequietus.com/articles/10920-huw-lloyd-langton-dies-aged-61 Huw Lloyd-Langton Dies Aged 61]</ref> *Reginald Norby, 78, Norwegian diplomat, Ambassador to France (1994–1998).<ref>[http://snl.no/Reginald_Norby Reginald Norby] {{in lang|no}}</ref> *O-Six, 6, Yellowstone National Park gray wolf, shot.<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2012/dec/09/yellowstone-female-wolf-dead-hunters | title=Yellowstone's popular alpha female wolf shot dead by hunters outside park | website=TheGuardian.com | date=9 December 2012 }}</ref> *Pulpit, 18, American Thoroughbred racehorse, winner of the 1997 Fountain of Youth Stakes and Blue Grass Stakes.<ref>[http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/74928/claiborne-stallion-pulpit-dies Claiborne Stallion Pulpit Dies]</ref> *Giovanni Sostero, 48, Italian astronomer, heart attack.<ref>[http://remanzacco.blogspot.co.uk/2012/12/giovanni-sostero-1964-2012.html Giovanni Sostero 1964–2012]</ref> *Pedro Vaz, 49, Uruguayan diplomat and lawyer, Minister of Foreign Affairs (2009–2010), Ambassador to Chile (since 2010), heart attack.<ref>[http://www.ilovechile.cl/2012/12/06/uruguayan-ambassador-chile-passed/74969 Uruguayan Ambassador in Chile Passes Away] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140529222059/http://www.ilovechile.cl/2012/12/06/uruguayan-ambassador-chile-passed/74969 |date=2014-05-29 }}</ref>

===7=== *Abu-Zaid al Kuwaiti, 46, Kuwaiti al-Qaeda leader, drone strike.<ref>[http://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2012/12/07/US-drone-kills-al-Qaida-leader/UPI-97191354937075 U.S. drone kills al-Qaida leader]</ref> *Duggan Anderson, 88, Australian football player (Swan Districts Football Club).<ref>{{usurped|1=[https://web.archive.org/web/20130410200627/http://swandistrictsfc.com.au/news/club-news/duggan-anderson-passes-away/ Duggan Anderson Passes Away]}}</ref> *Olga Beaver, 70, Czech-American mathematician.<ref>{{Cite news | url=https://math.williams.edu/professor-beavers-memorial-minute/ | title=Professor Beaver's Memorial Minute | newspaper=Mathematics & Statistics }}</ref> *Marie Bennigsen-Broxup, 68, British orientalist.<ref>{{Cite web | url=http://www.waynakh.com/eng/2012/12/in-memory-of-marie-bennigsen-broxup/ | title=In Memory of Marie Bennigsen-Broxup }}</ref> *Mikelis Brizga, 101, Australian businessman.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.smh.com.au/comment/obituaries/centenarian-who-devoted-career-to-the-australian-piano-industry-20130814-2rwuv.html#ixzz41XT598eu| title = Centenarian who devoted career to the Australian piano industry| date = 14 August 2013}}</ref> *P. J. Carey, 59, American baseball coach (Colorado Rockies).<ref>[http://trib.com/sports/83c399f7-e3dc-5911-a1e2-439dd36446ce.html Carey, the Casper Rockies first manager, dies at 59]</ref> *Chen Wen-yu, 88, Taiwanese horticulturist.<ref>[http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2012/12/18/2003550438 'Watermelon King' dies]</ref> *Thomas Cornell, 75, American artist and professor, cancer.<ref>[http://www.pressherald.com/news/thomas-cornell-talented-artist-taught-50-years-at-bowdoin_2012-12-11.html Feature obituary: Thomas Cornell, talented artist, taught 50 years at Bowdoin]</ref> *Armando Costa, 63, Canadian soccer coach and player.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.canadiansoccerleague.ca/page.php?page_id=9308 |title=Canadian Soccer League Powered by Goalline Sports Administration Software |website=www.canadiansoccerleague.ca |access-date=11 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080802205145/http://www.canadiansoccerleague.ca/page.php?page_id=9308 |archive-date=2 August 2008 |url-status=dead}}</ref> *Gilbert Durand, 91, French academic.<ref>[http://www.lesoir.be/135555/article/actualite/fil-info/2012-12-10/d%C3%A9c%C3%A8s-gilbert-durand-r%C3%A9sistant-et-anthropologue-l%E2%80%99imaginaire Décès de Gilbert Durand, résistant et anthropologue de l'imaginaire] {{in lang|fr}}</ref> *Ernest England, 85, Australian cricketer.<ref>[https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Players/15/15998/15998.html Ernest England]</ref> *Ammar El Sherei, 64, Egyptian musical composer and performer, heart ailment.<ref>[https://www.voanews.com/a/ammar-elsherei-star-dies/1560786.html Star of Egyptian Music Elsherei Dies at 64]</ref> *Denis Houf, 80, Belgian footballer (Standard Liège).<ref>[http://walfoot.be/fra/news/lis/2012-12-08/deces-de-denis-houf Décès de Denis Houf] {{in lang|fr}}</ref> *William F. House, 89, American physician, developer of the cochlear implant, cancer.<ref>[http://sfvbj.com/news/2012/dec/13/developer-cochlear-implant-dies/ Developer of Cochlear Implant Dies]</ref> *Irene Hughes, 92, American psychic.<ref>[http://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/illinois/crete/psychic-irene-hughes-dead-at-age/article_7ffa210a-10ed-59a8-82a9-2f6f5b5050ac.html Psychic Irene Hughes dead at age 92]</ref> *Nikola Ilić, 27, Serbian basketball player, cancer.<ref>[http://www.zurnal.rs/2012/12/07/preminuo-nikola-ilic-nekadasnji-kapiten-fmp-a/index.html Преминуо Никола Илић, некадашњи капитен ФМП-а] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181025032636/http://www.zurnal.rs/2012/12/07/preminuo-nikola-ilic-nekadasnji-kapiten-fmp-a/index.html |date=2018-10-25 }} {{in lang|sr}}</ref> *Armand Van De Kerkhove, 97, Belgian footballer [https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/62195/Armand_Van_De_Kerkhove.html] *Roelof Kruisinga, 90, Dutch politician, Minister of Defence (1977–1978).<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.family-announcements.co.uk/kent/view/1048972/kruisinga-dr-roelof-johannes-hendrik |title=Kruisinga Dr Roelof Johannes Hendrik |access-date=2014-05-31 |archive-date=2014-05-31 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140531123743/http://www.family-announcements.co.uk/kent/view/1048972/kruisinga-dr-roelof-johannes-hendrik |url-status=dead }}</ref> *Art Larsen, 87, American tennis player.<ref>[https://www.independent.co.uk/news/obituaries/art-larsen-tennis-player-whose-prodigious-talents-were-matched-by-his-eccentricities-8430484.html Art Larsen: Tennis player whose prodigious talents were matched by his eccentricities]</ref> *Jeni Le Gon, 96, American dancer and actress (''Amos 'n' Andy'').<ref>[https://www.nytimes.com/2012/12/17/arts/dance/jeni-legon-singer-and-solo-tap-dancer-dies-at-96.html Jeni LeGon, Singer and Solo Tap-Dancer, Dies at 96]</ref> *Rusty Mills, 49, American animator (''Animaniacs'', ''Pinky and the Brain'', ''The Replacements''), colon cancer.<ref>[https://variety.com/2012/scene/news/rusty-mills-director-on-warner-animated-series-dies-at-49-1118063382/ Rusty Mills, director on Warner animated series, dies at 49]</ref> *Ralph Parr, 88, American fighter pilot, Korean War flying ace.<ref>[http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/military/article/Influential-double-ace-fighter-pilot-dies-at-88-4101836.php Influential double ace fighter pilot dies at 88]</ref> *Marty Reisman, 82, American table tennis player, complications of heart and lung ailments.<ref>[https://www.nytimes.com/2012/12/08/nyregion/marty-reisman-82-wizard-of-table-tennis-dies.html Marty Reisman, 82, a Wizard of Table Tennis, Dies]</ref> *Saul Steinberg, 73, American businessman and corporate raider.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-finance-steinberg-death-idUSBRE8B702E20121208 |title=Saul Steinberg, early "corporate raider", dies at 73 |website=Reuters |date=8 December 2012 |access-date=2017-06-30 |archive-date=2015-09-24 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924172503/http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/12/08/us-finance-steinberg-death-idUSBRE8B702E20121208 |url-status=live }}</ref> *Govindasamy Suppiah, 83, Singaporean football referee, diabetes.<ref>[http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/sports/325013/singapore-world-cup-referee-dies Singapore World Cup referee dies]</ref> *Joseph R. Weisberger, 92, American judge, Chief Justice of Rhode Island Supreme Court (1993–2001).<ref>[https://www.boston.com/news/local/rhode-island/2012/12/12/former-high-court-chief-justice-weisberger-dies/cJavwlqV7oZuZD6ayy38BI/story.html Former R.I. high court chief justice Weisberger dies]{{dead link|date=May 2026|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref>

===8=== *Hermelindo Alberti, 87, Argentine sprinter.<ref>{{Cite web | url=http://funebres.eldia.com/edis/20121209/funebres2.htm | title=Avisos fúnebres el Día - Sepelios - Participaciones - Misas - Recordatorios }}</ref> *Barry Altman, 63, American businessman, cancer.<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.zdnet.com/article/barry-altman-ceo-of-commodore-usa-passes-at-age-63/ | title=Barry Altman, CEO of Commodore USA, passes at age 63 | website=ZDNet }}</ref> *Jerry Brown, 25, American football player (Dallas Cowboys), traffic collision.<ref>[http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/cowboy-charged-player-dies-car-accident-article-1.1216064 Dallas Cowboys practice-squad LB Jerry Brown killed in one-car accident, teammate Josh Brent charged with intoxication manslaughter]</ref> *Mary Griggs Burke, 96, American art collector, largest private collector of Japanese art outside Japan.<ref>[https://www.nytimes.com/2012/12/18/arts/design/mary-griggs-burke-collector-of-japanese-art-dies-at-96.html Mary Griggs Burke, Japanese Art Connoisseur, Dies at 96]</ref> *Arnold Dean, 82, American radio sports host and personality.<ref>[https://www.courant.com/2012/12/08/dean-of-sports-talk-dies-arnold-dean-was-innovator-at-wtic-radio/ Dean Of Sports Talk Dies; Arnold Dean Was Innovator At WTIC Radio]</ref> *Vernice Ferguson, 84, American nurse and healthcare executive.<ref>{{Cite news | url=https://www.nytimes.com/2012/12/22/us/vernice-d-ferguson-leader-and-advocate-of-nurses-dies-at-84.html | title=Vernice D. Ferguson, Leader and Advocate of Nurses, Dies at 84 | newspaper=The New York Times | date=22 December 2012 | last1=Slotnik | first1=Daniel E. }}</ref> *John Gowans, 78, British religious leader and musician, General of The Salvation Army (1999–2002).<ref>[http://www.salvationarmy.org/ihq/news/inr081212 General John Gowans]</ref> *Jagannathan, 74, Indian actor.<ref>[http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Thiruvananthapuram/actor-jagannathan-dead/article4178663.ece Actor Jagannathan dead]</ref> *Yvonne Kennedy, 67, American politician, member of the Alabama House of Representatives (since 1979).<ref>[http://blog.al.com/live/2012/12/rep_yvonne_kennedy_remembered.html Rep. Yvonne Kennedy remembered as leader, activist, educator]</ref> *Johnny Lira, 61, American lightweight boxer, liver disease.<ref>[http://www.suntimes.com/news/obituaries/16937776-418/johnny-lira-troublemaker-to-boxer-to-mentor-dies-at-61.html Johnny Lira — troublemaker to boxer to mentor — dies at 61]</ref> *Ambrose Madtha, 57, Indian Roman Catholic prelate, Titular Archbishop of Naissus, Apostolic Nuncio to Côte d'Ivoire (since 2008), traffic collision.<ref>[http://www.bellevision.com/belle/index.php?action=news_diggest&type=2403 Archbishop Ambrose Madtha Dies in Accident]</ref> *Charles Martin, 81, American politician, member of the Alabama House of Representatives and Alabama Senate.<ref>[http://www.sheltonfuneralhome.net/obits/obituary.php?id=237039 Charles Bee Martin]</ref> *Khan Sarwar Murshid, 88, Bangladeshi educationist and intellectual, complications from stroke.<ref>[http://newagebd.com/detail.php?date=2012-12-09&nid=32812 Khan Sarwar Murshid dies] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140531164441/http://newagebd.com/detail.php?date=2012-12-09&nid=32812 |date=2014-05-31 }}</ref> *Walter Newman, 91, American civic leader and army veteran.<ref>[http://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/S-F-civic-leader-Walter-Newman-91-dies-4103921.php S.F. civic leader Walter Newman, 91, dies]</ref> *Bill Prest, 86, Australian politician, Queensland MLA for Port Curtis (1976–1992).<ref>[http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-12-11/central-qld-farewells-alp-stalwart-bill-prest/4420836 Central Qld farewells ALP stalwart Bill Prest]</ref> *Hal Schaefer, 87, American jazz musician and vocal coach (Marilyn Monroe) involved in the Wrong-Door Raid.<ref>[https://www.latimes.com/local/obituaries/la-me-hal-schaefer-20121216-story.html Hal Schaefer dies at 87; musician known for Marilyn Monroe liaison]</ref> *Isaiah Shavitt, 87, Polish–born American theoretical chemist.<ref>[http://www.news-gazette.com/obituaries/2012-12-11/isaiah-shavitt.html Isaiah Shavitt]</ref> *Mark Strizic, 84, Australian photographer.<ref>[http://www.theage.com.au/entertainment/art-and-design/photographer-caught-derelict-and-splendid-melbourne-20121213-2bcbr.html Photographer caught 'derelict and splendid' Melbourne]</ref>

===9=== *Barbara Alby, 66, American politician, member of the California State Assembly (1993–1998).<ref>[http://www.sacbee.com/2012/12/10/5043099/gop-stalwart-barbara-alby-dies.html GOP stalwart Barbara Alby dies] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130106022020/http://www.sacbee.com/2012/12/10/5043099/gop-stalwart-barbara-alby-dies.html |date=2013-01-06 }}</ref> *Håkon E. Andersen, 87, Norwegian bishop.<ref>[http://snl.no/H%C3%A5kon_Edvard_Andersen Håkon Edvard Andersen] {{in lang|no}}</ref> *Mathews Barnabas, 88, Indian Metropolitan of Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church.<ref>[http://www.orthodoxherald.com/2012/12/08/metropolitan-mar-barnabas-passes-away/ Metropolitan Mar Barnabas passes away]</ref> *Michael Bürsch, 70, German politician.<ref>[http://www.shz.de/lokales/holsteinischer-courier/ex-spd-abgeordneter-michael-buersch-starb-mit-70-jahren-id258848.html Ex-SPD-Abgeordneter Michael Bürsch starb mit 70 Jahren] {{in lang|de}}</ref> *Ailsa Craig, 95, Australian journalist.<ref>{{Cite news|date=2012-12-11|title=Deaths and funerals|newspaper=The Sydney Morning Herald}}</ref> *Anna Czóbel, 94, Hungarian cinematographer.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.tvmt.hu/CzobelAnna.htm | title=Televíziós Művészek Társaága }}</ref> *Biswajit Das, 24, Bangladeshi tailor, murdered.<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.kalerkantho.com/online/national/2020/04/23/902789 | title=আড়িয়াল খাঁ বিলে ধান কাটলেন জয়-লেখক &#124; কালের কণ্ঠ | date=23 April 2020 }}</ref> *Jeanne Gervais, 90, Ivorian politician.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://news.abidjan.net/h/446802.html |title=Jeanne Gervais, première femme ivoirienne ministre tire sa révérence #CIV2010 |access-date=2021-05-14 |archive-date=2019-09-09 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190909222942/http://news.abidjan.net/h/446802.html |url-status=dead }}</ref> *Anat Gov, 58, Israeli playwright and screenwriter, colorectal cancer.<ref>[https://www.ynet.co.il/articles/0,7340,L-4317389,00.html המחזאית ענת גוב הלכה לעולמה] (in Hebrew)</ref> *Hiromori Kawashima, 90, Japanese sports administrator.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://english.baseball-museum.or.jp/baseball_hallo/detail/detail_158.html |title=Kawashima, Hiromori |access-date=2014-05-31 |archive-date=2014-05-31 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140531105740/http://english.baseball-museum.or.jp/baseball_hallo/detail/detail_158.html |url-status=dead }}</ref> *Ivan Ljavinec, 89, Ukrainian-born Czech Byzantine Catholic hierarch, Apostolic Exarch in the Czech Republic (1996–2003).<ref>[http://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/bishop/bljavinec.html Bishop Ivan Ljavinec]</ref> *Sir Patrick Moore, 89, British astronomer and broadcaster (''The Sky at Night''), sepsis.<ref>{{Cite journal |last1=May |first1=Alex |last2=Longair |first2=Malcolm |date=December 2019 |title=Sir Patrick Alfred Caldwell-Moore. 4 March 1923—9 December 2012 |journal=Biographical Memoirs of Fellows of the Royal Society |language=en |volume=67 |pages=143–152 |doi=10.1098/rsbm.2019.0029 |issn=0080-4606|doi-access=free }}</ref> *Alex Moulton, 92, British engineer and inventor (Moulton Bicycle).<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.bikeradar.com/news/article/dr-alex-moulton-dies-35936/ |title=Dr Alex Moulton dies |access-date=2014-05-29 |archive-date=2014-04-30 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140430001301/http://www.bikeradar.com/news/article/dr-alex-moulton-dies-35936/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> *Béla Nagy Abodi, 94, Hungarian painter.<ref>[http://index.hu/kultur/2012/12/10/elhunyt_abodi_nagy_bela_festomuvesz Elhunyt Abodi Nagy Béla festőművész] {{in lang|hu}}</ref> *André Nelis, 77, Belgian Olympic silver (1956) and bronze (1960) medal-winning sailor, cancer.<ref>[http://www.finnclass.org/news/20-news/495-first-finn-gold-cup-winner-andre-nelis-passes-away First Finn Gold Cup winner, André Nelis, passes away]</ref> *Ataa Oko, abt. 93, Ghanaian fantasy coffin artist.<ref>[http://www.regulatschumi.ch/en/projects/drawings-of-ataa-oko/2012 Drawings of Ataa Oko] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140531105727/http://www.regulatschumi.ch/en/projects/drawings-of-ataa-oko/2012 |date=2014-05-31 }}</ref> *Jenni Rivera, 43, American-born Mexican banda and norteño singer, plane crash.<ref>[http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/music-arts/jenni-rivera-mexican-american-singer-missing-plane-crashes-northern-mexico-article-1.1216494 Jenni Rivera, norteno and banda singer and Mun2 TV star, dies in plane crash in northern Mexico]</ref> *Charles Rosen, 85, American pianist and author, cancer.<ref>[https://www.nytimes.com/2012/12/11/arts/music/charles-rosen-pianist-polymath-and-author-dies-at-85.html Charles Rosen, Scholar-Musician Who Untangled Classical Works, Dies at 85]</ref> *Riccardo Schicchi, 59, Italian pornographer, chronic kidney disease caused by type 2 diabetes.<ref>{{usurped|1=[https://web.archive.org/web/20121212114555/http://www.play4movie.com/en/News/Riccardo-Schicchi-king-of-Italian-sex-movies-business-dies-1261 Riccardo Schicchi, king of Italian sex movies business, dies]}}</ref> *Norman Joseph Woodland, 91, American inventor, co-creator of the bar code.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.newsobserver.com/2012/12/13/2541302/former-raleigh-resident-co-creator.html |title=Former Raleigh resident, co-creator of bar code, dies at age 91 |website=newsobserver.com |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131024165435/http://www.newsobserver.com/2012/12/13/2541302/former-raleigh-resident-co-creator.html |archive-date=2013-10-24 |url-status=dead}}</ref>

===10=== *Iajuddin Ahmed, 81, Bangladeshi politician, President (2002–2009), heart and kidney disease.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.newstrackindia.com/newsdetails/2012/12/10/242-Bangladeshi-ex-President-Iajuddin-Ahmed-passes-away-.html |title=Bangladeshi ex-President Iajuddin Ahmed passes away |access-date=2013-01-10 |archive-date=2023-04-23 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230423120527/https://www.newstrackindia.com/newsdetails/2012/12/10/242-Bangladeshi-ex-President-Iajuddin-Ahmed-passes-away-.html |url-status=dead }}</ref> *Vladimir Bakulin, 73, Kazakhstani Olympic silver medal-winning (1968) wrestler.<ref>{{usurped|1=[https://web.archive.org/web/20200418074837/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/ba/vladimir-bakulin-1.html Vladimir Bakulin]}}</ref> *Ashwini Bhatt, 76, Indian novelist.<ref>{{Cite news | url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/Novelist-Ashwini-Bhatt-dies-in-US/articleshow/17563903.cms | title=Novelist Ashwini Bhatt dies in US | website=The Times of India | date=11 December 2012 }}</ref> *Cliff Brown, 60, American football player (Notre Dame).<ref>{{usurped|1=[https://archive.today/20130129194910/http://www.news-sentinel.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20121214/SPORTS/121219786/1002 Notre Dame's 1st black starting QB Cliff Brown dies at 60]}}</ref> *Antonio Cubillo, 82, Spanish politician, founder of Canary Islands Independence Movement.<ref>[http://elpais.com/elpais/2012/12/12/inenglish/1355317761_771528.html Antonio Cubillo, leader of the Canaries independence movement]</ref> *Lisa Della Casa, 93, Swiss soprano.<ref>{{usurped|1=[https://archive.today/20130122174926/http://www.expatica.com/ch/news/swiss-news/swiss-opera-singer-lisa-della-casa-dies_252957.html Swiss opera singer Lisa Della Casa dies]}}</ref> *Marla English, 77, American actress.<ref>[http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2013/jan/10/marla-english-fairest-of-the-fair-and-actress/ Marla English, 'Fairest of the Fair,' actress, dead at 77]</ref> *Ralph Frese, 86, American canoe maker and conservationist.<ref>[https://www.chicagotribune.com/2012/12/12/ralph-frese-1926-2012/ Ralph Frese, 1926–2012]</ref> *Ed Grady, 89, American actor (''The Notebook'', ''Dawson's Creek'').<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://westernboothill.blogspot.nl/2012/12/rip-ed-grady.html |title=RIP Ed Grady |access-date=2013-01-02 |archive-date=2013-11-03 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131103021434/http://westernboothill.blogspot.nl/2012/12/rip-ed-grady.html |url-status=dead }}</ref> *Albert O. Hirschman, 97, German-born American economist.<ref>[http://marginalrevolution.com/marginalrevolution/2012/12/albert-o-hirschman.html Albert O. Hirschman: Life and Work]</ref> *Hungargunn Bear It'n Mind, 9, Hungarian Vizsla, the Best in Show at Crufts in 2010.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.dogworld.co.uk/product.php/85198 |title=Archived copy |access-date=2021-05-06 |archive-date=2013-04-20 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130420091213/http://www.dogworld.co.uk/product.php/85198 |url-status=dead }}</ref> *Harry Iauko, Vanuatuan politician, MP for Tanna (2008–2012), complications of pneumonia.<ref>[http://www.radionz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/209065/state-funeral-in-vanuatu-for-minister-of-infrastructure-and-public-utilities State funeral in Vanuatu for Minister of Infrastructure and Public Utilities]</ref> *Ibn Bey, 28, British-bred Thoroughbred racehorse and sire.<ref>{{Cite web | url=http://www.drf.com/news/ibn-bey-second-unbridled-breeders%25E2%2580%2599-cup-classic-dies | title=Horse Racing Daily News &#124; Horse Racing Results }}</ref> *Jacques Jullien, 83, French Roman Catholic prelate, Bishop of Beauvais (1978–1984), and Archbishop of Rennes (1985–1998).<ref>[http://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/bishop/bjullien.html Archbishop Jacques André Marie Jullien]</ref> *Patricia Kennedy, 96, Australian stage, film, and television actress (''My Brilliant Career'', ''Return to Eden'').<ref>[http://tributes.theage.com.au/obituaries/theage-au/obituary.aspx?n=patricia-kennedy&pid=161830889 Patricia Kennedy]</ref> *Ciarán Maher, 50, Irish Gaelic football player.<ref>[http://www.hoganstand.com/dublin/ArticleForm.aspx?ID=182349 The late Kieran Maher]</ref> *Roy Miles, 77, British art dealer.<ref>[https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/culture-obituaries/art-obituaries/9762134/Roy-Miles.html Roy Miles]</ref> *Bob Munden, 70, American entertainer, heart failure.<ref>[http://mtstandard.com/news/local/fast-draw-sharp-shooter-bob-munden-of-butte-dies-of/article_54842c70-43f9-11e2-94af-001a4bcf887a.html Fast-draw, sharp-shooter, Bob Munden of Butte, dies of heart attack]</ref> *Shoichi Ozawa, 83, Japanese actor and folk art researcher.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.japansphere.com/2012/12/actor-folk-art-researcher-shoichi-ozawa-dies/ |title=Actor, folk art researcher Shoichi Ozawa dies |access-date=2014-05-31 |archive-date=2014-05-31 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140531142631/http://www.japansphere.com/2012/12/actor-folk-art-researcher-shoichi-ozawa-dies/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> *Paul Rauch, 82, American television producer (''Another World'', ''One Life to Live'', ''Santa Barbara''), complications of blood clots.<ref>[http://www.welovesoaps.net/2012/12/paul-rauch-obituary.html Paul Rauch Dead at 78]</ref> *Tommy Roberts, 70, British fashion designer.<ref>[https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/9743847/Tommy-Roberts.html Tommy Roberts]</ref> *John Small, 66, American football player (Atlanta Falcons, Detroit Lions).<ref>[http://chronicle.augusta.com/latest-news/2012-12-10/former-musketeer-falcon-john-small-sr-dies?v=1355172804 Former Musketeer, Falcon John Small Sr. dies]</ref> *Felix Stehling, 87, American restaurateur, co-founder of Taco Cabana, dementia.<ref>[http://www.mysanantonio.com/business/article/Stehling-Taco-Cabana-founder-dies-at-87-4106622.php Stehling, Taco Cabana founder, dies at 87]</ref> *Erwin Tomash, 91, American businessman (Dataproducts), Alzheimer's disease.<ref>[http://www.startribune.com/local/stpaul/184572171.html Erwin Tomash: Early high-tech computer visionary]</ref> *Birdsall S. Viault, 80, American academic.<ref>[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/nytimes/obituary.aspx?n=birdsall-viault&pid=161904604 Birdsall Viault]</ref> *Reginald James Wallace, 93, British civil servant, last Governor of the Gilbert Islands (1978–1979).<ref>[http://www.defenceviewpoints.co.uk/in-memoriam/the-old-guard-passes-december-2012 The old guard passes : December 2012]</ref>

===11=== *Angélica M. Arambarri, 67, Argentine botanist and mycologist.<ref>{{cite book |last1=Saparrat |first1=Mario |title=Obituario. Angélica M. Arambarri "Vasca" |date=2013 |publisher=Boletín de la Sociedad Argentina de Botánica |url=https://botanicaargentina.org.ar/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/14_obituario_vasca.pdf |access-date=12 March 2023 |language=es}}</ref> *Emilia Pisani Belserene, 89, American astronomer.<ref>[https://www.aavso.org/sites/default/files/newsletter/newsletter67-high.pdf Newsletter]</ref> *Toni Blankenheim, 90, German opera singer.<ref>[https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0087547/bio Toni Blankenheim]</ref> *Lou Castagnola, 76, American athlete.<ref>{{cite news| url = https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/obituaries/distance-runner-and-engineer-lou-castagnola-dies-at-76/2013/01/17/1a344e14-60ce-11e2-a389-ee565c81c565_story.html| title = Distance runner and engineer Lou Castagnola dies at 76| newspaper = The Washington Post}}</ref> *Vincent J Coates, 87, American engineer.<ref name="MercuryNewsObit">{{Cite news |title=Vincent Coates Obituary |url=https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/mercurynews/name/vincent-coates-obituary?id=8746640 |work=Mercury News |date=December 18, 2012 |access-date=March 28, 2025}}</ref> *Gennadiy Dulnev, 85, Russian academic.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://metaportal.ru/news/admin/gndulnev |title=На 86 году жизни скончался известный российский ученый Геннадий Николаевич Дульнев |access-date=2021-05-06 |archive-date=2016-03-05 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305024225/http://metaportal.ru/news/admin/gndulnev |url-status=dead }}</ref> *Semiha Es, 100, Turkish photographer.<ref>{{Cite web | url=http://www.istanbulkadinmuzesi.org/en/semiha-es | title=İstanbul Kadın Müzesi - Semiha Es }}</ref> *Antonie Hegerlíková, 89, Czech actress, Thalia Award winner (2004).<ref>[http://rohru.webnode.cz/news/news-czech-republic-17-12-2012-/ Antonie Hegerlíková dies at 89]</ref> *William B. Hopkins, 90, American politician, member of Virginia Senate (1960–1980), majority leader (1976–1980).<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://news.blogs.wlu.edu/2012/12/14/former-virginia-state-senator-hopkins-dies-wwii-grad-of-wl/ |title=Former Virginia State Senator Hopkins Dies; WWII Grad of W&L |access-date=2014-05-29 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140529220840/http://news.blogs.wlu.edu/2012/12/14/former-virginia-state-senator-hopkins-dies-wwii-grad-of-wl/ |archive-date=2014-05-29 |url-status=dead }}</ref> *Pedro Reginaldo Lira, 97, Argentinian Roman Catholic prelate, Bishop of San Francisco in Argentina (1961–1965), and Auxiliary Bishop of Salta (1967–1978).<ref>[http://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/bishop/blira.html Bishop Pedro Reginaldo Lira]</ref> *B. B. Nimbalkar, 92, Indian cricketer.<ref>[http://www.espncricinfo.com/india/content/story/596756.html Former India first-class player Nimbalkar dies]</ref> *Dindi Gowa Nyasulu, 68, Malawian politician, leader of AFORD, brain tumor.<ref>[http://www.nyasatimes.com/2012/12/11/ex-aford-president-dindi-gowa-nyasulu-dies-at-68/ Ex-Aford president Dindi Gowa Nyasulu dies at 68] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402165112/http://www.nyasatimes.com/2012/12/11/ex-aford-president-dindi-gowa-nyasulu-dies-at-68/ |date=April 2, 2015 }}</ref> *Manuel Pardo, 56, American serial killer, execution by lethal injection.<ref>[https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2012/12/11/fla-police-pardo-execution/1760473/ Florida executes ex-cop for killing 9 in 1986]</ref> *Gérard Rasquin, 85, Luxembourgish Olympic sprinter.<ref>{{usurped|1=[https://web.archive.org/web/20200418022230/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/ra/gerard-rasquin-1.html Gerard Rasquin]}}</ref> *Ravi Shankar, 92, Indian musician, complications from heart surgery.<ref>[http://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/music/sitar-maestro-ravi-shankar-passes-away/article4190878.ece The sitar loses its strings]</ref> *Walter Francis Sullivan, 84, American Roman Catholic prelate, Bishop of Richmond (1974–2003), liver cancer.<ref>[http://wtvr.com/2012/12/11/former-bishop-sullivan-dies-from-liver-cancer/ Former Bishop Sullivan dies from liver cancer]</ref> *Galina Vishnevskaya, 86, Russian soprano opera singer and recitalist.<ref>[https://www.nytimes.com/2012/12/12/arts/music/galina-vishnevskaya-electrifying-soprano-dies-at-86.html Galina Vishnevskaya, Soprano and Dissident, Dies at 86]</ref> *Colleen Walker, 56, American golfer, won du Maurier Classic (1997), breast cancer.<ref>[https://www.nytimes.com/2012/12/13/sports/golf/colleen-walker-nine-time-winner-on-lpga-tour-dies-at-56.html Colleen Walker, Nine-Time Winner on L.P.G.A. Tour, Dies at 56]</ref> *Mendel Weinbach, 79, Polish-born Israeli rabbi.<ref>[http://matzav.com/rav-mendel-weinbach-ztl Rav Mendel Weinbach zt"l]</ref>

===12=== *Joe Allbritton, 87, American businessman, broadcaster and publisher.<ref>[https://www.politico.com/story/2012/12/joe-allbritton-dies-at-87-85004.html Joe L. Allbritton dies at 87]</ref> *Fazlul Haque Amini, 67, Bangladeshi Muslim scholar.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://tazakhobor.com/national/2024-mufti-fazlul-haque-amini-died |title=Mufti Fazlul Haque Amini Died-Tazakhobor.Com |website=tazakhobor.com |access-date=11 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131005011854/http://tazakhobor.com/national/2024-mufti-fazlul-haque-amini-died |archive-date=5 October 2013 |url-status=dead}}</ref> *W. Rex Black, 92, American politician, member of the Utah Senate (1973–1997).<ref>[http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/politics/55483120-90/black-rex-senate-bill.html.csp Services held for longtime state senator]</ref> *Cynthia Bolbach, 64, American lawyer, cancer.<ref>{{Cite web | url=http://www.pcusa.org/news/2012/12/12/former-ga-moderator-cindy-bolbach-dies/ | title=Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) - Former GA Moderator Cindy Bolbach dies at age 64 | date=12 December 2012 }}</ref> *Ray Briem, 82, American radio host (KABC), cancer.<ref>[https://www.latimes.com/local/obituaries/la-me-ray-briem-20121214-story.html Ray Briem dies at 82; all-night radio host in L.A.]</ref> *Eddie "Guitar" Burns, 84, American Detroit blues musician, heart failure.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.macombdaily.com/article/20121213/ENTERTAINMENT04/121219804/-lost-legend-eddie-burns-dies-at-age-84 |title='Lost legend' Eddie Burns dies at age 84 |access-date=2013-01-02 |archive-date=2014-05-31 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140531142629/http://www.macombdaily.com/article/20121213/ENTERTAINMENT04/121219804/-lost-legend-eddie-burns-dies-at-age-84 |url-status=dead }}</ref> *Manas Chakraborty, 70, Indian singer.<ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata/Veteran-singer-Manas-Chakraborty-passes-on/articleshow/17593054.cms Veteran singer Manas Chakraborty passes on]</ref> *Ron Cooper, 80, British bicycle frame maker.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://my-bicycle-and-i.co.uk/2012/ron-cooper-rip/ |title=Ron Cooper – RIP |access-date=2014-01-26 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130103043011/http://my-bicycle-and-i.co.uk/2012/ron-cooper-rip/ |archive-date=2013-01-03 |url-status=dead }}</ref> *Alfred Delcourt, 83, Belgian football referee.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://www.worldfootball.net/person/pe53549/| title = Alfred Delcourt » Matches as referee}}</ref> *Richard Eyre, 83, British Anglican priest, Dean of Exeter (1981–1996).<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.exeterexpressandecho.co.uk/Exeter-Cathedral-dean-Richard-Eyre-dies-aged-83/story-17610008-detail/story.html |title=Former Exeter Cathedral dean, Richard Eyre, dies, aged 83 |access-date=2014-05-29 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140529225916/http://www.exeterexpressandecho.co.uk/Exeter-Cathedral-dean-Richard-Eyre-dies-aged-83/story-17610008-detail/story.html |archive-date=2014-05-29 |url-status=dead }}</ref> *Chris Fokma, 85, Dutch sculptor and ceramist.<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://rkd.nl/nl/explore/artists/28464 | title=Ontdek beeldhouwer, glaskunstenaar, glasschilder Chris Fokma }}</ref> *Laurie Gallagher, 88, Australian footballer.<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://forever.collingwoodfc.com.au/players/laurie-gallagher/ | title=Laurie Gallagher }}</ref> *Else Marie Jakobsen, 85, Norwegian textile artist.<ref>[http://www.fvn.no/kultur/Else-Marie-Jakobsen-er-dod-2330482.html Else Marie Jakobsen er død] {{in lang|no}}</ref> *Walt Kirk, 88, American basketball player (Fort Wayne Pistons, Milwaukee Hawks).<ref>{{usurped|1=[https://archive.today/20130110223652/http://www.fightingillini.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/121412aaa.html Illini Great Walt Kirk Passes Away]}}</ref> *Don Medford, 95, American television director (''Baretta'', ''Dynasty'', ''The F.B.I.'', ''The Fugitive'').<ref>[https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/don-medford-fugitive-director-dies-407598 Don Medford, Who Directed the Historic Last Episode of 'The Fugitive,' Dies]</ref> *N. M. Mohan, 63, Indian comic book writer and editor, heart attack.<ref>[http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/journalist-nm-mohan-dead/article4194324.ece Journalist N.M. Mohan dead]</ref> *Thomas Naylor, 76, American economist.<ref>[https://econ.duke.edu/news/professor-emeritus-thomas-naylor-passes Professor Emeritus Thomas Naylor Passes]</ref> *Uri Possen, 70, American economist.<ref>[https://www.news.cornell.edu/stories/2012/12/macroeconomist-uri-meir-possen-dies-age-70 Macroeconomist Uri Possen dies at age 70]</ref> *Manju Bharat Ram, 66, Indian educationalist, cancer.<ref>[http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/the-shri-ram-school-founder-manju-bharat-ram-dies/1044426 The Shri Ram School founder Manju Bharat Ram dies]</ref> *Augustin Sagna, 92, Senegalese Roman Catholic prelate, Bishop of Ziguinchor (1966–1995).<ref>[http://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/bishop/bsagnaa.html Bishop Augustin Sagna]</ref> *Nityanand Swami, 85, Indian politician, Chief Minister of Uttarakhand (2000–2001).<ref>[http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/nityanand-swami-1st-uttarakhand-cm-dies/1044420/ Nityanand Swami, 1st Uttarakhand CM, dies]</ref> *David Tait, 25, English rugby player, fall from building.<ref>[https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2012/dec/13/sale-sharks-david-tait-dies Former Sale Sharks player David Tait dies in fall from apartment block]</ref>

===13=== *Willie Ackerman, 73, American drummer (Willie Nelson, Loretta Lynn, Louis Armstrong).<ref>[http://seattletimes.com/html/entertainment/2019906537_apusobitackerman.html Nashville drummer Willie Ackerman dead at 73]</ref> *Andreu Alfaro, 83, Spanish sculptor.<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.uv.es/uvweb/cultura/en/exposicions/presentacio-/exposicions-preparacio/alfaro-i-el-jazz-1285866236311/Activitat.html?id=1285976903900 | title=Alfaro and jazz when the night breaks into thousands of sounds }}</ref> *Donnie Andrews, 58, American criminal, inspiration for Omar Little on ''The Wire'', complications of heart surgery.<ref>[https://www.nytimes.com/2012/12/15/us/donnie-andrews-basis-for-omar-of-the-wire-dies-at-58.html Donnie Andrews, the Real-Life Omar Little, Dies at 58]</ref> *Jaco de Bakker, 73, Dutch theoretical computer scientist.<ref>{{cite web|title=CWI Fellow Jaco de Bakker overleden|url=https://www.cwi.nl/nieuws/2013/cwi-fellow-jaco-de-bakker-overleden|publisher=Centrum Wiskunde & Informatica|date=10 January 2013}}</ref> *Balthazar Bigirimana, 54–55, Burundian politician and diplomat.<ref>{{Cite web | url=http://www.arib.info/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=6354 | title=Burundi - ARIB.INFO Website }}</ref> *Ian Black, 88, Scottish footballer.<ref>[http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/news/article/ian-black-an-appreciation-548837.aspx Ian Black: An Appreciation]</ref> *Jan Blaha, 74, Czech Roman Catholic prelate, Bishop (1967–2012).<ref>[http://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/bishop/bblah.html Bishop Jan Blaha]</ref> *John Bradley, 87, American racer.<ref>{{Cite web | url=http://www.landracing.com/forum/index.php?topic=12124.0;wap2 | title=John Bradley - "Mr. Flathead" }}</ref> *Kumkum Chatterjee, 54, Indian American historian.<ref>{{cite web |title=Obituary of Kumkum Chatterjee |url=https://kochfuneralhome.com/tribute/details/458/Kumkum-Chatterjee/obituary.html |website=Koch Funeral Home |access-date=13 March 2023}}</ref> *William C. Coleman Jr., 87, American politician.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-orlando-sentinel-coleman-jr-willia/137735481/|title=Coleman Jr., William "Bill" C.|work=Orlando Sentinel|location=Orlando, Florida|date=December 18, 2012|access-date=December 30, 2023|page=B7|via=Newspapers.com}} {{Open access}}</ref> *Alan Colquhoun, 91, English architect, historian, critic and teacher.<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.princeton.edu/main/news/archive/S35/93/85Q03/index.xml?section=topstories | title=Architecture critic and 'superb educator' Alan Colquhoun dies }}</ref> *Gil Friesen, 75, American music and film executive, President of A&M Records (1965–1990), leukemia.<ref>[https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/gil-friesen-influential-music-mogul-dead-at-75-20121214 Gil Friesen, Influential Music Mogul, Dead at 75]</ref> *Jack Hanlon, 96, American child actor (''Our Gang'', ''The Shakedown'', ''The General'').<ref>[http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2012/dec/15/las-vegas-man-who-acted-silent-films/ Las Vegas man who acted in Our Gang, silent films dies]</ref> *Maurice Herzog, 93, French climber and politician, Minister of Youth and Sport (1958–1963).<ref>[https://www.theguardian.com/world/2012/dec/14/maurice-herzog Maurice Herzog obituary]</ref> *Natalya Kustinskaya, 74, Russian actress (''Three Plus Two'', ''Ivan Vasilievich Changes Profession''), complications from pneumonia.<ref>[http://allrus.me/russian-actress-natalya-kustinskaya/ Russian actress Natalya Kustinskaya]</ref> *Moshe Lazar, 84, American academic.<ref>[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/latimes/obituary.aspx?page=lifestory&pid=161793539 Moshe LAZAR]</ref> *Newton Edward Miller, 93, American politician, member of the New Jersey House of Representatives (1981–1989).<ref>[http://www.northjersey.com/obituaries/newton-miller-93-former-mayor-of-wayne-1.432597 Newton Miller, 93, former mayor of Wayne]</ref> *Midori Miura, 64, Japanese translator of Russian, cancer.<ref>[http://www.chechenews.com/world-news/breaking/10177-1.html ОПД "Свободный Кавказ" выразило соболезнование в связи с кончиной Мидори Миура] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121216070556/http://www.chechenews.com/world-news/breaking/10177-1.html |date=2012-12-16 }} {{in lang|ru}}</ref> *T. Shanmugham, 92, Indian footballer and coach, respiratory ailment.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://sports.ndtv.com/football/news/200709-olympian-and-legendary-indian-footballer-t-shanmugam-dies |title=Olympian and legendary Indian footballer T Shanmugam dies |access-date=2014-05-29 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140610183930/http://sports.ndtv.com/football/news/200709-olympian-and-legendary-indian-footballer-t-shanmugam-dies |archive-date=2014-06-10 |url-status=dead }}</ref> *Rob Talbot, 89, New Zealand politician, MP for Ashburton (1966–1969, 1978–1987) and South Canterbury (1969–1978).<ref>[http://notices.nzherald.co.nz/obituaries/nzherald-nz/obituary-preview.aspx?n=hon-robert-leslie-talbot&pid=161697004 Hon. Robert Leslie TALBOT Death Notice]</ref> *Abdesslam Yassine, 84, Moroccan political figure, complications of influenza.<ref>[https://www.newsday.com/long-island/obituaries/abdessalam-yassine-moroccan-opposition-leader-dies-o43969 Abdessalam Yassine, Moroccan opposition leader, dies]</ref>

===14=== *Joseph Abiodun Adetiloye, 82, Nigerian Anglican prelate, Primate of the Church of Nigeria (1986–1999).<ref>[http://www.pmnewsnigeria.com/2012/12/14/primate-adetiloye-passes-on-2/comment-page-1/?replytocom=467484 Primate Adetiloye passes on]</ref> *Leon Abrams, 89, British surgeon.<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://livesonline.rcseng.ac.uk/client/en_GB/lives/search/detailnonmodal/ent:$002f$002fSD_ASSET$002f0$002fSD_ASSET:375775/one?qu=%22rcs%3A+E003592%22&rt=false%7C%7C%7CIDENTIFIER%7C%7C%7CResource+Identifier | title=Abrams, Leon David (1923–2012) }}</ref> *Claude Abravanel, 88, Swiss pianist and composer.<ref>{{Cite web | url=http://web.nli.org.il/sites/NLI/English/music/archives/detailed_archives/Pages/Claude_Abravanel.aspx | title=Claude Abravanel }}</ref> *Richard Baum, 72, American China watcher.<ref>{{Cite web | url=http://newsroom.ucla.edu/releases/prominent-china-scholar-richard-241975 | title=Newsroom }}</ref> *Avrelija Cencič, 48, Slovenian university professor.<ref>{{Cite journal|doi = 10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2014.11.012|title = Avreljia Cencic|journal = International Journal of Food Microbiology|year = 2015|volume = 193|page = 160|doi-access = free}}</ref> *Alida Chelli, 69, Italian actress, cancer.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://westernboothill.blogspot.com/2012/12/rip-alida-chelli.html |title=RIP Alida Chelli |access-date=2014-05-31 |archive-date=2013-11-06 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131106201801/http://westernboothill.blogspot.com/2012/12/rip-alida-chelli.html |url-status=dead }}</ref> *Ertuğ Ergin, 42, Turkish singer.<ref>{{Cite web | url=http://sanat.milliyet.com.tr/ertug-ergin-hayatini-kaybetti-/muzik/haberdetay/14.12.2012/1641852/default.htm | title=Kültür Sanat }}</ref> *John Graham, 89, British army major general.<ref>[https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/9791567/Major-General-John-Graham.html Major-General John Graham]</ref> *Edward Jones, 62, American politician, North Carolina State Senator (since 2007), pancreatic cancer.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/news/elections/nc-sen-ed-jones-dies-62-1556637 |title=N.C. Sen. Ed Jones dies at 62 |access-date=2013-01-02 |archive-date=2015-02-04 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150204020926/http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/news/elections/nc-sen-ed-jones-dies-62-1556637 |url-status=dead }}</ref> *Kenneth Kendall, 88, British television broadcaster (BBC News, ''Treasure Hunt''), complications of a stroke.<ref>[https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-20730869 Kenneth Kendall, former broadcaster, dies]</ref> *Klaus Köste, 69, German Olympic champion (1972) gymnast, heart failure.<ref>[http://www.gymmedia.com/artistic-gymnastics/Surprising-death-Germany-s-oldest-Olympic-Champion-Klaus-Koeste Surprising death of Germany s oldest Olympic Champion Klaus Köste]</ref> *Adam Lanza, 20, perpetrator of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting, suicide <ref name="ID" /><ref name="washingtonpost">{{cite news |last=Jennings |first=Natalie |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/post-politics/wp/2012/12/14/mark-kelly-action-on-guns-can-no-longer-wait |title=Mark Kelly: Action on guns 'can no longer wait' |newspaper=The Washington Post |date=December 14, 2012 |access-date=December 17, 2012 |archive-date=December 15, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121215215956/http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/post-politics/wp/2012/12/14/mark-kelly-action-on-guns-can-no-longer-wait/}}</ref> *Hazel McIsaac, 79, Canadian politician, Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly member for St. George's (1975–1982), Alzheimer's disease.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.thewesternstar.com/News/2012-12-21/article-3143700/Hazel-McIsaac,-political-pioneer,-dies-at-79/1 |title=Hazel McIsaac, political pioneer, dies at 79 |access-date=2014-05-29 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140529222937/http://www.thewesternstar.com/News/2012-12-21/article-3143700/Hazel-McIsaac,-political-pioneer,-dies-at-79/1 |archive-date=2014-05-29 |url-status=dead }}</ref> *Jitka Senecká, 72, Czech Olympic volleyball player.<ref>{{Cite web | url=http://www.cvf.cz/cvs/sin-slavy-hraci/senecka-jitka-674.html | title=Senecká Jitka }}</ref> *Marion Stokes, 83, American television producer and civil rights activist.<ref>{{usurped|1=[https://web.archive.org/web/20131122055224/http://articles.philly.com/2012-12-21/news/35955478_1_television-show-philadelphia-chair-son Marion Stokes, coproducer of TV show]}}</ref> *Shōmei Tōmatsu, 82, Japanese photographer.<ref>[http://harveybenge.blogspot.com/2013/01/shomei-tomatsu-rip.html Shōmei Tōmatsu - RIP]</ref> *Victoria Leigh Soto, 27, American elementary school teacher, alongside other victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting.<ref>[https://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/12/16/victoria-soto-newtown-tea_n_2311762.html Victoria Soto, Newtown Teacher, Emerges As Hero After Shooting]</ref>

===15=== *Mohammad Amin, 84, Indian historian.<ref>[https://www.dnaindia.com/academy/report-former-jamia-vc-mohammad-amin-dead-1777938 Former Jamia VC Mohammad Amin dead]</ref> *Yury Anisimov, 74, Soviet Olympic sailor.<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.olympedia.org/athletes/61184 | title=Olympedia – Yury Anisimov }}</ref> *Owoye Andrew Azazi, 60, Nigerian general, National Security Adviser (2010–2012), helicopter crash.<ref>[http://citizensplatform.net/2012/12/biography-general-owoye-andrew-azazi/ Biography: General Owoye Andrew Azazi]</ref> *Jamala al-Baidhani, 35, Yemeni activist, respiratory disease.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.yementimes.com/en/1634/news/1745/Woman-who-dedicated-life-to-disabled-dies.htm|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170407082305/http://www.yementimes.com/en/1634/news/1745/Woman-who-dedicated-life-to-disabled-dies.htm|archive-date = 2017-04-07|title = Woman who dedicated life to disabled dies &#124; Yemen Times}}</ref> *Dick Hafer, 85, American jazz saxophonist.<ref>[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/latimes/obituary.aspx?n=Dick-Hafer&pid=161874223 Dick Hafer]</ref> *Bob Johnston, 83, Australian rules footballer (Melbourne).<ref>[http://australianfootball.com/players/player/bob%2Bjohnston/7964 Bob Johnston]</ref> *C. Louis Kincannon, 72, American bureaucrat, Director of the U.S. Census Bureau (2002–2008), cancer.<ref>[http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2012/dec/27/c-louis-kincannon-former-head-of-census-bureau/ C. Louis Kincannon, former head of Census Bureau, dies at 72]</ref> *Vincent Lafko, 67, Slovak Olympic silver medallist handball player (1972).<ref>{{usurped|1=[https://web.archive.org/web/20200418051039/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/la/vincent-lafko-1.html Vincent Lafko]}}</ref> *Bob Odell, 90, American football player, kidney disease.<ref>{{usurped|1=[https://web.archive.org/web/20140529222854/http://articles.philly.com/2012-12-24/news/35983881_1_penn-football-star-penn-tuition-army-coach Bob Odell, 90; college football hall of famer starred at Penn]}}</ref> *Páidí Ó Sé, 57, Irish Gaelic football player and manager, suspected heart attack.<ref>[http://www.rte.ie/sport/gaa/football/2012/1215/359086-tributes-paidi-o-se/ Tributes on Twitter: Páidí Ó Sé]</ref> *Bobby Jack Oliver, 76, American football player.<ref>[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/dallasmorningnews/obituary.aspx?pid=161812868 Bobby Jack Oliver Sr. (1936–2012)]</ref> *Ralph Pampena, 78, American police officer, Pittsburgh Police Chief (1987–1990), cancer.<ref>[http://www.post-gazette.com/news/obituaries/2012/12/17/Obituary-Ralph-D-Pampena-Pittsburgh-police-chief-in-1989-90/stories/201212170217 Obituary: Ralph D. Pampena / Pittsburgh police chief in 1989–90]</ref> *Jeffrey Potter, 94, American author.<ref>[https://www.nytimes.com/2012/12/30/arts/jeffrey-potter-biographer-of-jackson-pollock-dies-at-94.html Jeffrey Potter, Biographer of Pollock, Dies at 94]</ref> *John Anderson Strong, 97, Scottish physician and academic.<ref>[http://www.scotsman.com/news/obituaries/obituary-professor-john-a-strong-cbe-physician-and-medical-academic-at-the-university-of-edinburgh-1-2708031 Obituary: Professor John A Strong, CBE, physician and medical academic at the University of Edinburgh]</ref> *Takeshi Urata, 65, Japanese astronomer.<ref>[http://www.astroarts.co.jp/news/2012/12/28yearend/index-j.shtml 2012年天文ゆく年くる年]</ref> *Patrick Yakowa, 64, Nigerian politician, Governor of Kaduna State (since 2010), helicopter crash.<ref>[http://allafrica.com/stories/201212171165.html Nigeria: Patrick Ibrahim Yakowa - a Tribute]</ref> *Olga Zubarry, 83, Argentine film actress.<ref>[http://www.buenosairesherald.com/article/119529/actress-olga-zubarry-dies-82 Actress Olga Zubarry dies, 82]</ref>

===16=== *Charlesia Alexis, 78, Chagossian singer and activist.<ref>{{Cite news | url=https://www.thetimes.com/article/charlesia-alexis-3902vp9sdlz | title=Charlesia Alexis }}</ref> *Axel Anderson, 83, German-born Puerto Rican actor.<ref>[http://www.elnuevodia.com/recuerdanaaxelanderson-1410483.html Recuerdan a Axel Anderson] {{in lang|es}}</ref> *Robert W. Bazley, 87, American four-star general.<ref>[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/newsobserver/obituary-preview.aspx?n=robert-w-bazley-bob&pid=161883363 General Robert W. "Bob" Bazley USAF (Ret.) Obituary]</ref> *James Walker Benét, 98, American journalist, veteran of the Abraham Lincoln Brigade, son of William Rose Benét.<ref>[http://www.sfgate.com/nation/article/Author-activist-James-Ben-t-dies-at-98-4141164.php Author, activist James Benét dies at 98]</ref> *Petar Bozhilov, 49, Bulgarian canoer.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.standartnews.com/krimi/damski_kurshum_v_sartseto_ubil_bozhilov-171739.html |title=Дамски куршум в сърцето убил Божилов - Стандарт Нюз |access-date=2020-12-07 |archive-date=2018-01-27 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180127203039/http://www.standartnews.com/krimi/damski_kurshum_v_sartseto_ubil_bozhilov-171739.html |url-status=dead }}</ref> *Sheila Casey (née McKinley), 71, Scottish singer, cancer.<ref>[http://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/singing-sister-dies-after-fight-against-cancer-1-2702975 Singing sister dies after fight against cancer]</ref> *John Chen Shi-zhong, 94, Chinese Roman Catholic prelate, Bishop of Suifu (since 1985).<ref>[http://www.gcatholic.org/dioceses/diocese/suif0.htm#46589 Bishop John Chen Shi-zhong]</ref> *Peter Clarke, 77, British cartoonist.<ref>[https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2012/dec/19/peter-clarke Peter Clarke obituary]</ref> *Doyle Conner, 83, American politician, member of Florida House (1950–1960), Speaker (1958–1960), Florida Commissioner of Agriculture (1961–1991).<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.news4jax.com/news/Former-state-ag-commissioner-Doyle-Conner-dies/17796578 |title=Former state ag commissioner Doyle Conner dies |access-date=2014-05-29 |archive-date=2014-05-29 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140529224135/http://www.news4jax.com/news/Former-state-ag-commissioner-Doyle-Conner-dies/17796578 |url-status=dead }}</ref> *Febo Conti, 85, Italian television and radio presenter.<ref>[http://brescia.corriere.it/brescia/notizie/cronaca/12_dicembre_17/febo-conti-morto-2113193807415.shtml Morto Febo Conti, pioniere della tv] {{in lang|it}}</ref> *Duaine Counsell, 92, American football and baseball coach.<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.wiscnews.com/wisconsindellsevents/news/local/obituaries/duaine-counsell/article_cdf87918-5b07-5d90-a257-7b49e7f038b6.html | title=Duaine Counsell | date=29 December 2007 }}</ref> *Robert Derleth, 90, American football player, complications of a stroke.<ref>[http://obits.dignitymemorial.com/dignity-memorial/obituary.aspx?n=Robert-Derleth&lc=7224&pid=161794635&mid=5346223 In Memory of Robert "Bob" Derleth]</ref> *Andrzej Dłużniewski, 73, Polish sculptor.<ref>[http://dzieje.pl/kultura-i-sztuka/zmarl-andrzej-dluzniewski-rysownik-malarz-pisarz Zmarł Andrzej Dłużniewski - rysownik, malarz, pisarz] {{in lang|pl}}</ref> *George Duggan, 100, New Zealand Marist priest and writer.<ref>[http://deaths.dompost.co.nz/obituaries/dominion-post-nz/obituary.aspx?n=george-henry-duggan&pid=161777372 Rev. Fr. George Henry Duggan SM]</ref> *Elwood V. Jensen, 92, American medical researcher, pneumonia.<ref>[https://www.nytimes.com/2012/12/27/us/elwood-v-jensen-pioneer-in-breast-cancer-treatment-dies-at-92.html Elwood V. Jensen, Pioneer in Breast Cancer Treatment, Dies at 92]</ref> *Laurier LaPierre, 83, Canadian broadcaster and politician, Senator from Ontario (2001–2004).<ref>[http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/laurier-lapierre-ex-senator-and-broadcaster-dies-at-83-1.1262952 Laurier LaPierre, ex-senator and broadcaster, dies at 83]</ref> *Iñaki Lejarreta, 29, Spanish Olympic (2008) mountain biker, traffic collision.<ref>[https://www.espn.com/sports/endurance/story/_/id/8752072/inaki-lejarreta-hit-car-dies-29 Inaki Lejarreta killed in accident]</ref> *Avraham Mor, 77, Israeli actor and voice actor, cancer.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.haaretz.com/habima-actor-avraham-mor-loses-battle-with-cancer-1.5274690 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181025035751/https://www.haaretz.com/habima-actor-avraham-mor-loses-battle-with-cancer-1.5274690 |url-status=dead |archive-date=October 25, 2018 |title=Habima Actor Avraham Mor Loses Battle With Cancer |publisher=haaretz.com |date= 18 December 2012 |access-date= 17 July 2019}}</ref> *Adam Ndlovu, 42, Zimbabwean footballer, traffic collision.<ref>[http://www.thestandard.co.zw/2012/12/16/adam-ndlovu-dies-peter-battling-for-life/ Adam Ndlovu dies, Peter battling for life]</ref> *Enrique Oltuski, 82, Cuban politician and revolutionary, respiratory failure.<ref>[https://www.bbc.com/portuguese/ultimas_noticias/2012/12/121217_cuba_lider_morte_lgb_rn Morre Enrique Oltuski, um dos líderes da Revolução Cubana] {{in lang|pt}}</ref> *Nikolai Parshin, 83, Russian football player and manager.<ref>[http://russian2day.blogspot.com/2012/12/famous-football-player-died-of.html Famous football player died of "Spartacus" 1950 Nikolai Parshin] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140531091026/http://russian2day.blogspot.com/2012/12/famous-football-player-died-of.html |date=2014-05-31 }}</ref> *Jim Patterson, 84, Scottish footballer.<ref>[https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-south-scotland-20767245 Queen of the South goalscoring hero Jim Patterson dies]</ref> *Brian Sampson, 71, Australian rules football player.<ref>[http://www.essendonfc.com.au/news/2012-12-17/vale-tony-charlton Vale Tony Charlton]</ref> *Fan Vavřincová, 95, Czech author and screenwriter (''Eva tropí hlouposti'', ''Taková normální rodinka'').<ref>[http://www.novinky.cz/kultura/287945-zemrela-fan-vavrincova-autorka-takove-normalni-rodinky.html Zemřela Fan Vavřincová, autorka Takové normální rodinky] {{in lang|cs}}</ref> *Josh Weston, 39, American gay porn actor, AIDS-related causes.<ref>[http://www.queerty.com/gay-porn-star-josh-weston-dead-at-39-20121219 Gay Porn Star Josh Weston Dead At 39]</ref> *Jake Adam York, 40, American poet, stroke.<ref>[http://therumpus.net/2012/12/poetry-wire-remembering-jake-adam-york-1972-2012/ Poetry Wire: Remembering Jake Adam York, 1972–2012]</ref>

===17=== *Charlie Adam, 50, Scottish footballer, suicide.<ref>[https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-tayside-central-20765579 Former footballer Charlie Adam dies suddenly]</ref> *Richard Adams, 65, Filipino-born American gay rights activist, cancer.<ref>[https://www.latimes.com/local/obituaries/la-me-richard-adams-20121223-story.html Richard Adams dies at 65; gay marriage pioneer]</ref> *Tony Charlton, 83, Australian sports broadcaster, bowel cancer.<ref>[http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-12-17/veteran-broadcaster-charlton-dies/4431358 Veteran broadcaster Charlton dies]</ref> *Chinwe Chukwuogo-Roy, 60, Nigerian-born British artist, cancer.<ref>[http://www.nigerianwatch.com/news/1050-painter-and-illustrator-chinwe-chukwuogo-roy-passes-away Painter and illustrator Chinwe Chukwuogo-Roy passes away] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130501141727/http://www.nigerianwatch.com/news/1050-painter-and-illustrator-chinwe-chukwuogo-roy-passes-away |date=2013-05-01 }}</ref> *Wayne Ducheneaux, 76, American Native leader.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://indiancountrytodaymedianetwork.com/article/tribal-and-ncai-leader-wayne-l-ducheneaux-walks-146403 |title=Tribal and NCAI Leader Wayne L. Ducheneaux Walks on - ICTMN.com |access-date=2021-01-11 |archive-date=2013-01-19 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130119212931/http://indiancountrytodaymedianetwork.com/article/tribal-and-ncai-leader-wayne-l-ducheneaux-walks-146403 |url-status=dead }}</ref> *Manfred Feist, 82, German politician and party functionary.<ref>{{Cite web | url=http://www.berliner-zeitung.de/berlin/manfred-feist-bruder-von-margot-honecker-tot,10809148,21407072.html | title=Manfred Feist: Bruder von Margot Honecker tot | date=4 February 2020 }}</ref> *Jack Frazer, 80, Canadian politician.<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://lop.parl.ca/sites/ParlInfo/default/en_CA/People/Profile?personId=3381 | title=Profile }}</ref> *James Gower, 90, American Catholic priest and peace activist, co-founder of the College of the Atlantic.<ref>[http://www.wmtw.com/news/maine/College-of-the-Atlantic-co-founder-dies-at-90/17813198 College of the Atlantic co-founder dies at 90]</ref> *Jesse Hill, 86, American civil rights leader and businessman.<ref>[https://news.yahoo.com/atlanta-civil-rights-leader-businessman-dies-002931387.html;_ylt=A2KJ3CePCdBQSVcA9ybQtDMD Atlanta civil rights leader, businessman dies]</ref> *Daniel Inouye, 88, American politician, Senator from Hawaii (since 1963), President pro tempore (since 2010), Medal of Honor recipient, respiratory failure.<ref>[http://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/story/20366460/breaking-senator-daniel-inouye-has-passed-away-at-walter-reed-army-medical-center-his-office-confirms Daniel Inouye, Veteran and Statesman, Passes Away at 88]</ref> *Peter Kenen, 80, American academic, emphysema.<ref>[http://www.princeton.edu/main/news/archive/S35/58/67S77/index.xml?section=topstories Peter B. Kenen, Princeton professor and leading international economist, dies]</ref> *Arnaldo Mesa, 45, Cuban Olympic silver medal-winning (1996) boxer, stroke.<ref>[https://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/8759151/arnaldo-mesa-dies-won-1996-olympic-games-silver Cuban boxer Arnaldo Mesa dies]</ref> *Frank Pastore, 55, American baseball player (Cincinnati Reds), injuries from a traffic collision.<ref>[https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/frank-pastore-dies-motorcycle-accident-403765 Eerie: Christian Radio Personality Frank Pastore Dies After Motorcycle Accident He Predicted]</ref> *Midge Richardson, 82, American magazine editor (''Seventeen''), natural causes.<ref>[https://www.latimes.com/local/obituaries/la-me-midge-richardson-20121230-story.html Midge Turk Richardson dies at 82; ex-nun and Seventeen editor]</ref> *Sir Colin Spedding, 87, British biologist and agricultural scientist.<ref>[https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/9886325/Professor-Sir-Colin-Spedding.html Professor Sir Colin Spedding]</ref> *Carroll S. Walsh Jr., 91, American judge, New York Supreme Court (1978–1990), heart failure.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.leaderherald.com/page/content.detail/id/552673.html |title=Judge, WWII veteran, dies at 91 |access-date=2013-01-02 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131227100619/http://www.leaderherald.com/page/content.detail/id/552673.html |archive-date=2013-12-27 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

===18=== *Skippy Baxter, 93, American figure skater.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/20121218/articles/121219538 |title=Skippy Baxter |access-date=2014-05-31 |archive-date=2012-12-30 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121230181242/http://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/20121218/ARTICLES/121219538 |url-status=dead }}</ref> *Leman Çıdamlı, 80, Turkish actress, lung cancer.<ref>{{usurped|1=[https://web.archive.org/web/20140531123902/http://www.worldbulletin.net/haber/100549/turkish-folk-music-singer-kamil-sonmez-dies Turkish folk music singer Kamil Sönmez dies]}}</ref> *Gabrielle Clerk, 89, Canadian psychologist.<ref>[https://www.ordrepsy.qc.ca/documents/26707/63191/Psychologie+Qu%C3%A9bec+-+mars+2013/d3b026f5-25a7-4d73-9a92-3bf5f84664fc Troubles du spectre autisme] {{in lang|fr}}</ref> *Spencer Cox, 44, American HIV/AIDS activist, AIDS-related causes.<ref>{{Cite news | url=https://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/24/fashion/what-really-killed-spencer-cox-aids-activist.html | title=Surviving AIDS, but Not the Life That Followed | newspaper=The New York Times | date=22 February 2013 | last1=Bernstein | first1=Jacob }}</ref> *Joseph T. Doyle, 81, American judge and politician, cancer.<ref>{{usurped|1=[https://web.archive.org/web/20150914175355/http://articles.philly.com/2012-12-19/news/35892858_1_president-judge-15th-judge-superb-judge Joseph T. Doyle, former judge and state representative, dies]}}</ref> *Sigmund Eisner, 92, American academic.<ref>[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/tucson/obituary.aspx?pid=161885166 Professor Emeritus Sigmund Eisner]</ref> *Albert Elias, 41, American sports agent.<ref>[http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/12/19/nfl-agent-albert-elias-passes-away/ NFL agent Albert Elias passes away]</ref> *Georgi Kaloyanchev, 87, Bulgarian actor (''The Tied Up Balloon'', ''Where Are You Going?'').<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://paper.standartnews.com/en/article.php?d=2012-12-19&article=40875 |title=Prayers and Tears for Georgi Kaloyanchev |access-date=2014-05-31 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140531090421/http://paper.standartnews.com/en/article.php?d=2012-12-19&article=40875 |archive-date=2014-05-31 |url-status=dead }}</ref> *Koko, 7, Australian canine actor (''Red Dog''), heart disease.<ref>[http://www.theadvocate.com.au/story/1193725/australias-favourite-red-dogs-true-star-dies/?cs=36 'Australia's favourite': Red Dog's true star dies]</ref> *Ben Luján, 77, American politician, member of the New Mexico House of Representatives (since 1975), Speaker (since 2001), lung cancer.<ref>[http://newmexico.watchdog.org/16665/ben-lujan-dies-of-lung-cancer/ Ben Lujan dies of lung cancer] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130205102610/http://newmexico.watchdog.org/16665/ben-lujan-dies-of-lung-cancer/ |date=2013-02-05 }}</ref> *Frank Macchiarola, 71, American educator, New York City Schools Chancellor (1978–1983), liver cancer.<ref>[https://www.nytimes.com/2012/12/19/nyregion/frank-macchiarola-highly-regarded-new-york-schools-chancellor-dies-at-71.html Frank Macchiarola, Called the 'Standard' for a New York Schools Chief, Dies at 71]</ref> *Bessie Moody-Lawrence, 71, American politician, member of the South Carolina House of Representatives (1993–2007), brain cancer.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.heraldonline.com/2012/12/20/4496187/bessie-moody-lawrence-retired.html |title=Bessie Moody-Lawrence, retired Rock Hill lawmaker, dies at 71 |access-date=2014-05-29 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140529225204/http://www.heraldonline.com/2012/12/20/4496187/bessie-moody-lawrence-retired.html |archive-date=2014-05-29 |url-status=dead }}</ref> *Mustafa Ould Salek, 76, Mauritanian army officer and politician, Chairman of the Military Committee for National Recovery (1978–1979).<ref>[http://lissnup.wordpress.com/2012/12/19/mauritania-reject-mali-intervention/ Mauritania Opposition Reaffirm Rejection of Mali Military Intervention]</ref> *Keith Reilly, 77, Canadian curler.<ref>[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/thestar/obituary.aspx?pid=161868450 Keith Allen Reilly obituary]</ref> *Camil Samson, 77, Canadian politician, MNA for Rouyn-Noranda (1970–1981).<ref>[https://www.ctvnews.ca/montreal/article/fiery-federalist-camil-samson-dies-at-age-77/ Fiery federalist Camil Samson dies at age 77]</ref> *George Showell, 78, English footballer, ruptured stomach aortic artery.<ref>[https://www.expressandstar.com/news/2012/12/19/fa-cup-winning-wolves-defender-george-showell-dies-at-78/ FA Cup-winning Wolves defender George Showell dies at 78]</ref> *Danny Steinmann, 70, American film director (''Friday the 13th: A New Beginning'', ''Savage Streets'', ''The Unseen'').<ref>[http://www.destroythebrain.com/news/r-i-p-danny-steinmann R.I.P. Danny Steinmann]</ref> *Jim Whalen, 69, American football player (New England Patriots).<ref>{{usurped|1=[https://archive.today/20130111102534/http://www.patriots.com/news/article-1/Former-Patriots-TE-Jim-Whalen-Passed-Away/77dc24bf-b4a4-4d54-b02f-0e1b02c85e50 Former Patriots TE Jim Whalen Passed Away]}}</ref> *Kevin Williams, 42, American football player.<ref>[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/houstonchronicle/obituary.aspx?page=lifestory&pid=161975426 Kevin Williams]</ref> *Sir Marcus Worsley, 5th Baronet, 87, English politician, MP for Keighley (1959–1964) and Chelsea (1966–1974).<ref>[https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/9756352/Sir-Marcus-Worsley-Bt.html Sir Marcus Worsley, Bt]</ref> *Muriel T. Yacavone, 92, American politician, member of the Connecticut House of Representatives (1970–1982).<ref>[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/journalinquirer/obituary.aspx?n=muriel-t-yacavone&pid=161855437&fhid=4120 Muriel T. Yacavone]</ref>

===19=== *Bud Alper, 82, American sound engineer (''Blade Runner'', ''Rocky'', ''The Crow'').<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.695.com/html/bs-memrl.php |title=IATSE Local 695 In Memoriam |access-date=2013-01-20 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130110015208/http://www.695.com/html/bs-memrl.php |archive-date=2013-01-10 |url-status=dead }}</ref> *Inez Andrews, 83, American gospel singer (The Caravans), cancer.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.eurweb.com/2012/12/we-remember-gospel-great-inez-andrews-succumbs/ |title=We Remember: Gospel Great Inez Andrews Succumbs |access-date=2013-01-02 |archive-date=2012-12-31 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121231075407/http://www.eurweb.com/2012/12/we-remember-gospel-great-inez-andrews-succumbs/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> *Mauricio García Araujo, 81, Venezuelan economist.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.eluniversal.com/opinion/130110/mauricio-garcia-araujo-in-memoriam | title=Ceballos: Avanzamos en el fortalecimiento de los Cuadrantes de Paz como política de seguridad | date=23 June 2022 }}</ref> *Bob Armstrong, 64, Australian policeman, cancer.<ref>[https://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/law-order/bikie-busting-cop-bob-armstrong-dies-after-career-hunting-outlaw-motorcycle-gangs/news-story/348e16beaaa6c9a2587424cc71fe7d0f Bikie busting cop Bob Armstrong dies after career hunting outlaw motorcycle gangs]</ref> *Sir Lawrie Barratt, 85, English businessman (Barratt Developments).<ref>[http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/business/news/10118257.Sir_Lawrie_Barratt_dies__aged_85/ Sir Lawrie Barratt dies, aged 85]</ref> *Yasho Sagar, 27, Indian actor, traffic collision.<ref>[https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/actor-friend-die-in-car-crash-near-sira/article4218477.ece Actor, friend die in car crash near Sira]</ref> *Robert Bork, 85, American legal scholar, jurist, and 1987 Supreme Court nominee, heart disease.<ref>[https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/obituaries/judge-robert-h-bork-conservative-icon/2012/12/19/49453de4-c5da-11df-94e1-c5afa35a9e59_story.html Robert H. Bork, conservative judicial icon, dies at 85]</ref> *Ken Chaney, 73, Canadian-born American jazz pianist, natural causes.<ref name="Obit">{{Cite web |last=Reich |first=Howard |date=2012-12-23 |title=Jazz pianist, educator Ken Chaney dead at 73 |url=https://www.chicagotribune.com/2012/12/23/jazz-pianist-educator-ken-chaney-dead-at-73/ |access-date=2024-07-05 |website=Chicago Tribune}}</ref> *Alan Cowey, 77, British biochemist.<ref>[https://royalsociety.org/about-us/fellowship/notices-2012/ Professor Alan Cowey FMedSci FRS]</ref> *Paul Crauchet, 92, French actor.<ref>[http://lci.tf1.fr/cinema/news/la-disparition-du-comedien-paul-crauchet-a-l-age-de-92-ans-7741387.html La disparition du comédien Paul Crauchet à l'âge de 92 ans] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121222124606/http://lci.tf1.fr/cinema/news/la-disparition-du-comedien-paul-crauchet-a-l-age-de-92-ans-7741387.html |date=2012-12-22 }} {{in lang|fr}}</ref> *Ian Crewes, 74, Australian footballer.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://australianfootball.com/players/player/ian%2Bcrewes/8689|title = Australian Football - Ian Crewes - Player Bio}}</ref> *Garniss Curtis, 93, American geophysicist.<ref>[http://newscenter.berkeley.edu/2013/02/26/garniss-curtis-pioneer-of-precision-fossil-dating-has-died-at-93garniss-curtis-pioneer-of-radioactive-dating-has-died-at-93/ Garniss Curtis, pioneer of precision fossil dating, has died at 93]</ref> *Colin Davis, 79, British racing driver, winner of 1964 Targa Florio.<ref>[http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/104923 Targa Florio winner Colin Davis passes away aged 79]</ref> *Les Devonshire, 86, English footballer.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.margatefchistory.co.uk/lesdevonshire.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070307055435/http://www.margatefchistory.co.uk/lesdevonshire.htm|archive-date=2007-03-07|title=A Technology & Digital Marketing Blog}}</ref> *Pecker Dunne, 79, Irish musician.<ref>[http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/musician-paddy-pecker-dunne-dies-29007943.html Musician Paddy Pecker Dunne dies]</ref> *Krzysztof Etmanowicz, 53, Polish football manager.<ref>[https://legia.net/news/krzysztof-etmanowicz-nie-zyje/24916 Krzysztof Etmanowicz nie żyje] {{in lang|pl}}</ref> *Daniel Gasman, 79, American historian.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://historynewsnetwork.org/article/156738|title = A prominent historian of science dies and no one takes notice &#124; History News Network}}</ref> *Konrad Hischier, 77, Swiss Olympic skier.<ref>{{usurped|1=[https://web.archive.org/web/20200418115032/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/hi/konrad-hischier-1.html Konrad Hischier]}}</ref> *Georges Jobé, 51, Belgian motocross rider, five-time FIM World Motocross Champion, leukemia.<ref>[http://www.fim-live.com/en/media/news/2012/news-detail/article/1356026210-death-of-georges-jobe-former-fim-motocross-world-champion/ Death of Georges Jobé, Former FIM Motocross World Champion] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140718084017/http://www.fim-live.com/en/media/news/2012/news-detail/article/1356026210-death-of-georges-jobe-former-fim-motocross-world-champion/ |date=2014-07-18 }}</ref> *Douglas Leiterman, 85, Canadian producer and journalist (''This Hour Has Seven Days'').<ref>[https://nationalpost.com/entertainment/television/douglas-leiterman-co-creator-of-cbcs-iconic-this-hour-has-seven-days-dies-at-85 Douglas Leiterman, co-creator of CBC's iconic This Hour Has Seven Days, dies at 85]</ref> *Amnon Lipkin-Shahak, 68, Israeli lieutenant general, Chief of Staff (1995–1998) and politician, Minister of Transportation and Tourism, cancer.<ref>[http://seattletimes.com/html/nationworld/2019931371_apmlisraelobitlipkinshahak.html Ex-Israeli military chief and minister dies at 68]</ref> *Larry Morris, 79, American football player (Chicago Bears, Los Angeles Rams), after long illness.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://decatur.patch.com/groups/obituaries/p/decatur-football-great-larry-morris-dies |title=Decatur Football Great Larry Morris Dies |access-date=2014-05-31 |archive-date=2014-05-31 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140531123606/http://decatur.patch.com/groups/obituaries/p/decatur-football-great-larry-morris-dies |url-status=dead }}</ref> *Keiji Nakazawa, 73, Japanese manga artist and writer (''Barefoot Gen''), lung cancer.<ref>[https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2012-12-24/barefoot-gen-manga-creator-keiji-nakazawa-passes-away Barefoot Gen Manga Creator Keiji Nakazawa Passes Away]</ref> *George O'Donnell, 83, American baseball player (Pittsburgh Pirates).<ref>[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/sj-r/obituary.aspx?pid=161881701 George O'Donnell]</ref> *Virginia Starcher, 82, American politician, member of the West Virginia House of Delegates (1986–1990).<ref>[http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Text_HTML/2013_SESSIONS/RS/Bills/hr30%20intr.htm Virginia Starcher: Resolution 30]</ref> *Peter Struck, 69, German politician, member of the Bundestag (1980–2009), Minister of Defence (2002–2005), heart attack.<ref>[http://www.dw.de/former-german-defense-minister-peter-struck-dead/a-16466414 Former German Defense Minister Peter Struck dead]</ref> *Piet de Visser, 81, Dutch politician.<ref>[http://nos.nl/artikel/455705-paspoortenpiet-81-overleden.html 'Paspoorten-Piet' (81) overleden] {{in lang|nl}}</ref>

===20=== *George Almones, 50, American basketball player, heart failure.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.raginpagin.com/louisiana/showthread.php?132134-RIP-George-Almones|title=Cajuns Ragin — Official Website|access-date=2020-12-03|archive-date=2015-07-10|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150710051450/http://www.raginpagin.com/louisiana/showthread.php?132134-RIP-George-Almones|url-status=dead}}</ref> *Mohammad Awad, 73, Jordanian footballer.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://ar.fifa.com/worldfootball/news/newsid=1976368.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130122202206/http://ar.fifa.com/worldfootball/news/newsid=1976368.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=January 22, 2013|title = FIFA}}</ref> *Bill Bell, 100, British army officer and lawyer.<ref>[https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/military-obituaries/army-obituaries/9814456/Colonel-Bill-Bell.html Colonel Bill Bell]</ref> *Don Campbell, 87, Canadian ice hockey player.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://obits.dignitymemorial.com/dignity-memorial/obituary.aspx?n=Donald-Campbell&lc=3808&pid=161879221&mid=5351595|title=Donald Campbell Obituary - Kelowna, BC}}</ref> *Daniel Cazés, 73, Mexican anthropologist.<ref>http://www.jornada.unam.mx/ultimas/2012/12/20/135130937-fallece-daniel-cazes-investigador-de-la-unam {{Dead link|date=February 2022}}</ref> *Stan Charlton, 83, English footballer (Leyton Orient, Arsenal).<ref>[http://www.leytonorient.com/news/article/stan-charlton-201212-554216.aspx Obituary: Stan Charlton]</ref> *Leslie Claudius, 85, Indian Olympic champion (1948, 1952, 1956, 1960) field hockey player, cirrhosis of the liver.<ref>[https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/story/leslie-claudius-hockey-olympics-hockey-gold-medal-london-indian-hockey-team-124877-2012-12-19 End of an era: Hockey legend Leslie Claudius passes away after prolonged illness]</ref> *Richard Crandall, 64, American scientist, leukemia.<ref>[http://www.reed.edu/reed_magazine/sallyportal/posts/2012/prof.-richard-crandall-dead-at-64.html Prof. Richard Crandall dead at 64]</ref> *Niall FitzGerald, 81, Irish football player.<ref>[http://www.rip.ie/showdn.php?dn=181727/NiallFitzGerald/Douglas/Cork The death has occurred of Niall Fitzgerald]</ref> *Robert Juniper, 83, Australian artist.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/latest/a/15691270/artist-robert-juniper-dies-aged-83/ |title=Artist Robert Juniper dies aged 83 |access-date=2014-05-29 |archive-date=2014-05-29 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140529225152/https://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/latest/a/15691270/artist-robert-juniper-dies-aged-83/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> *Eagle Keys, 89, American-born Canadian CFL football player (Montreal Alouettes, Edmonton Eskimos) and coach (Saskatchewan Roughriders).<ref>[https://news.yahoo.com/canadian-football-hall-famer-eagle-keys-dies-89-011245317--spt.html Canadian Football Hall of Famer Eagle Keys dies at 89; won three Grey Cups]</ref> *Larry L. King, 83, American writer and playwright (''Best Little Whorehouse in Texas''), emphysema.<ref>[https://news.yahoo.com/author-whorehouse-playwright-larry-l-king-dies-183145699.html Author, 'Whorehouse' playwright Larry L. King dies]</ref> *Chick Maggioli, 90, American football player.<ref>[http://www.hahnfuneralhomes.com/obits/obituary.php?id=341845 Achille 'Chick' Maggioli]</ref> *Jimmy McCracklin, 91, American blues musician, diabetes and hypertension.<ref>[http://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/Bay-Area-blues-legend-had-65-year-career-4136929.php Bay Area blues legend had 65-year career]</ref> *Victor Merzhanov, 93, Russian classical pianist.<ref>[http://eng.liszt.art.pl/?professor-victor-merzhanov-died,702 Professor Victor Merzhanov died]</ref> *Erich Peters, 92, Swedish Olympic gymnast.<ref>{{usurped|1=[https://web.archive.org/web/20200417210140/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/pe/erich-peters-1.html Erich Peters]}}</ref> *Albert Renaud, 92, Canadian ice hockey player.<ref>[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/ottawacitizen/obituary.aspx?pid=161875190 Albert RENAUD]</ref> *Thelma Reston, 75, Brazilian actress (''Entranced Earth''), breast cancer.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://westernboothill.blogspot.com/2012/12/rip-thelma-reston.html |title=RIP Thelma Reston |access-date=2014-05-31 |archive-date=2013-11-06 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131106201711/http://westernboothill.blogspot.com/2012/12/rip-thelma-reston.html |url-status=dead }}</ref> *Kamil Sönmez, 65, Turkish singer and actor, State Artist, cerebral hemorrhage.<ref>{{usurped|1=[https://web.archive.org/web/20140531123902/http://www.worldbulletin.net/haber/100549/turkish-folk-music-singer-kamil-sonmez-dies Turkish folk music singer Kamil Sönmez dies]}}</ref> *Dennis Stevens, 79, English footballer (Bolton Wanderers, Everton).<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.evertonfc.com/news/archive/2012/12/20/dennis-stevens-passes-away |title=Dennis Stevens Passes Away |access-date=2013-01-02 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181025040200/http://www.evertonfc.com/news/archive/2012/12/20/dennis-stevens-passes-away |archive-date=2018-10-25 |url-status=dead }}</ref> *Jerome Whitehead, 56, American basketball player, gastrointestinal hemorrhage.<ref>[https://sports.yahoo.com/news/ex-nba-player-jerome-whitehead-021005800--ncaab.html;_ylt=A2KLOzIyqN9QuDAA1BDQtDMD Ex-NBA player Jerome Whitehead dead at 56]</ref>

===21=== *Sultan Ahmed, 74, Bangladeshi Navy admiral.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.navy.mil.bd/former_chief.php |title=Bangladesh Navy |access-date=2020-12-03 |archive-date=2016-07-18 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160718225016/http://www.navy.mil.bd/former_chief.php |url-status=dead }}</ref> *Vivian Anderson, 91, American baseball player (Milwaukee Chicks).<ref>[http://www.jsonline.com/news/obituaries/vivian-sheriffs-was-in-a-league-of-her-own-vm87gti-185337851.html Sheriffs was in a league of her own]</ref> *Boyd Bartley, 92, American baseball player (Brooklyn Dodgers).<ref>[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/dfw/obituary-preview.aspx?n=boyd-owen-bartley&pid=161936478 Boyd Owen Bartley Obituary Notice]</ref> *Jarl Borssén, 75, Swedish actor and comedian.<ref>[http://www.svd.se/kultur/jarl-borssen-ar-dod_7790692.svd Jarl Borssén är död] {{in lang|sv}}</ref> *Thomas Bryant, 79, South African cricketer.<ref>[http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/player/44255.html Thomas Bryant]</ref> *Margarita Costa Tenorio, 61, Spanish biologist.<ref>[Ángel Ramón Núñez. "In Memoriam Margarita Costa Tenorio (1951-2012)" Botanica Complutensis 37:223-225.2013. Date-access: 24-04-2021.]</ref> *Curtis Crider, 82, American racing driver.<ref>[http://www.news-journalonline.com/article/20121222/sports/121229897 Former racer Curtis "Crawfish" Crider dies at 82]</ref> *Jishu Dasgupta, 53, Indian film and television producer, cardiac arrest.<ref>[https://en-maktoob.news.yahoo.com/eminent-bengali-film-tv-director-jishu-dasgupta-dead-120619133.html Eminent Bengali film, TV director Jishu Dasgupta dead]</ref> *Lee Dorman, 70, American bass guitarist (Iron Butterfly, Captain Beyond), natural causes.<ref>[http://www.eonline.com/news/373678/iron-butterfly-bassist-lee-dorman-dead-at-70 Iron Butterfly Bassist Lee Dorman Dead at 70]</ref> *David Lomon, 94, British military veteran, member of the International Brigade.<ref>[https://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/briton-who-fought-against-francos-fascists-dies-aged-94-8430522.html Briton who fought against Franco's fascists dies, aged 94]</ref> *Shane McEntee, 56, Irish politician, TD for Meath (2005–2007) & Meath East (since 2007); Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (since 2011), suicide.<ref>[http://www.merrionstreet.ie/index.php/2012/12/statement-from-simon-coveney-on-the-death-of-minister-shane-mcentee/ Statement from Simon Coveney on the death of Minister Shane McEntee]</ref> *Thomas W. McGee, 88, American politician, member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives (1963–1991) and Speaker (1975–1984).<ref>[http://www.solimine.com/obituary/Speaker-Thomas-W.-McGee/Swampscott-MA/1151921 Speaker Thomas W. McGee]</ref> *Lotoala Metia, Tuvaluan politician, Minister for Finance, after long illness.<ref>[http://stampsoftuvalu.com/newsletter/2013-01.pdf Tuvalu Philatelic Bureau Newsletter]</ref> *Seiso Moyo, 56, Zimbabwean politician, MP for Nketa, heart attack.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.newzimbabwe.com/NEWS-9853-Minister+Seiso+Moyo+dies/NEWS.aspx |title=Agriculture deputy minister Seiso Moyo dies |access-date=2013-01-02 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121231000553/http://www.newzimbabwe.com/news-9853-Minister+Seiso+Moyo+dies/news.aspx |archive-date=2012-12-31 |url-status=dead }}</ref> *Daphne Oxenford, 93, English television and radio actress (''Listen with Mother'', ''Coronation Street'').<ref>[https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/9781409/Daphne-Oxenford.html Daphne Oxenford]</ref> *Basil Robinson, 93, English-born Canadian cricketer.<ref>[http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/player/23841.html Basil Robinson]</ref>

===22=== *Peter Anker, 85, Norwegian art historian and critic.<ref>[http://nbl.snl.no/Peter_Anker_-_1 Peter Anker] {{in lang|no}}</ref> *Bashir Ahmad Bilour, 69, Pakistani politician, bombing.<ref>[https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-20824815 Pakistan blast in Peshawar kills provincial minister]</ref> *Paul Borowski, 75, German Olympic silver medallist sailor (1972).<ref>{{usurped|1=[https://web.archive.org/web/20200418022601/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/bo/paul-borowski-1.html Paul Borowski]}}</ref> *Chuck Cherundolo, 96, American football player (Philadelphia Eagles, Pittsburgh Steelers), heart failure.<ref>[https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/8790293/ex-pittsburgh-steelers-center-chuck-cherundolo-dies-florida-96 Chuck Cherundolo dies at 96]</ref> *Charles Cleveland, 61, American basketball player.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/article/20121228/news/121229834?p=1&tc=pg|title = Article 404 - Tuscaloosa News - Tuscaloosa, AL}}</ref> *Wattie Dick, 85, Scottish footballer (Accrington Stanley).<ref>[http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/accrington_stanley/news/10123756.Former_Accrington_Stanley_star_dies/ Former Accrington Stanley star dies]</ref> *Neil Doolan, 79, Australian football player.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.afl.com.au/staticfile/AFL%20Tenant/AFL/Files/AFL%20Annual%20Report%202012_web.pdf |title=Archived copy |website=www.afl.com.au |access-date=11 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131015070158/http://www.afl.com.au/staticfile/AFL%20Tenant/AFL/Files/AFL%20Annual%20Report%202012_web.pdf |archive-date=15 October 2013 |url-status=dead}}</ref> *Ryan Freel, 36, American baseball player (Cincinnati Reds), suicide by gunshot.<ref>{{usurped|1=[https://archive.today/20140209023911/http://www.firstcoastnews.com/story/local/2012/12/22/4566253/ Former Big Leaguer from Jax, Ryan Freel, Dead at 36]}}</ref> *Emidio Greco, 74, Italian film director and screenwriter.<ref>[http://roma.corriere.it/roma/notizie/arte_e_cultura/12_dicembre_23/morte-regista-emidio-greco-2113285534336.shtml Addio al regista Emidio Greco Fu un intellettuale del cinema] {{in lang|it}}</ref> *Willy Blok Hanson, 98, Javanese-born Canadian dancer.<ref>[https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2012/12/23/canadian_dance_legend_willy_blok_hanson_dies_at_98.html Canadian dance legend, Willy Blok Hanson, dies at 98]</ref> *Rip Hawk, 82, American professional wrestler.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20160311160220/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2012/12/22/20449921.html Rip Hawk dead at 82]</ref> *George Hazlett, 89, Scottish footballer.<ref>[http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/local/end-of-an-era-as-last-great-celt-hazlett-passes-on-29009423.html End of an era as last great Celt Hazlett passes on]</ref> *Gary Johnson, 74, American baseball player and manager.<ref>{{usurped|1=[https://web.archive.org/web/20140202121551/http://articles.dailypilot.com/2013-01-03/news/tn-dpt-gary-george-johnson-20130103_1_minor-league-chicago-white-sox-slater Gary George Johnson]}}</ref> *Květa Legátová, 93, Czech writer, novel filmed as ''Želary''.<ref>[http://www.ceskenoviny.cz/zpravy/ve-veku-93-let-zemrela-dnes-v-noci-kveta-legatova/881408 Litujeme, tento článek není v naší databázi] {{in lang|cs}}</ref> *Barbara Lett-Simmons, 85, American politician.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.afro.com/sections/news/Washington/istory.htm?storyid=77107 |title=Barbara Lett Simmons Remembered as Fighter for D.C. |access-date=2013-01-28 |archive-date=2013-01-29 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130129170746/http://www.afro.com/sections/news/washington/istory.htm?storyid=77107 |url-status=dead }}</ref> <!--L-->*Lim Keng Yaik, 73, Malaysian politician.<ref>[http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/malaysia/article/keng-yaik-passes-away Keng Yaik dies, aged 73] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121230181759/http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/malaysia/article/keng-yaik-passes-away |date=2012-12-30 }}</ref> *Bill McBride, 67, American politician, Democratic Party nominee for Governor of Florida (2002), heart attack.<ref>[https://www.nytimes.com/2012/12/25/us/politics/bill-mcbride-2002-democratic-nominee-for-florida-governor-dies-at-67.html Bill McBride, 2002 Democratic Nominee for Florida Governor, Dies at 67]</ref> *Gerald Melling, 69, British-born New Zealand architect and writer.<ref>[http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/8145819/Architect-Gerald-Melling-dies Architect Gerald Melling dies]</ref> *Cliff Osmond, 75, American actor (''Irma la Douce'', ''The Fortune Cookie'', ''Kiss Me, Stupid''), pancreatic cancer.<ref>[http://www.dallasnews.com/obituary-headlines/20121228-cliff-osmond-teacher-prolific-character-actor-with-dallas-ties-dies-at-75-in-california.ece Cliff Osmond, teacher, prolific character actor with Dallas ties, dies at 75 in California]</ref> *Robert Pew, 89, American businessman and philanthropist, CEO and Chairman of Steelcase.<ref>[http://www.mlive.com/news/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2012/12/longtime_steelcase_leader_robe.html Longtime Steelcase leader Robert Pew passes away]</ref> *Bolesław Proch, 60, Polish speedway rider, heart attack.<ref>[http://speedway.com.pl/riders/boleslaw-proch/ Proch, Bolesław]</ref> *Arthur Quinlan, 92, Irish journalist (''The Irish Times'').<ref>[https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-20217817.html Legendary journalist Arthur Quinlan dies, 92]</ref> *Robert Stevenson, 96, American musicologist.<ref>[http://www.ethnomusicology.org/news/113205/Robert-M.-Stevenson-1916-2012.htm Robert M. Stevenson (1916–2012)]</ref> *Arkady Vorobyov, 88, Soviet weightlifter, Olympic champion under-90&nbsp;kg (1956, 1960).<ref>[http://en.ria.ru/sports/20121224/178370859.html Olympic Weightlifting Champion Vorobiev Dies]</ref> *Marva Whitney, 68, American singer, complications of pneumonia.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.fasterlouder.com.au/news/34507/RIP-Marva-Whitney-Soul-Sister-1 |title=RIP Marva Whitney "Soul Sister #1" |access-date=2014-05-29 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140530235014/http://www.fasterlouder.com.au/news/34507/RIP-Marva-Whitney-Soul-Sister-1 |archive-date=2014-05-30 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

===23=== *Jerry Araos, 68, Filipino sculptor, landscape artist, and activist.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://lifestyle.inquirer.net/83523/jerry-araos-artist-who-competed-with-bakeries-for-his-wood-sculptures-68/|title = Jerry Araos, artist who 'competed with bakeries' for his wood sculptures; 68|date = 30 December 2012}}</ref> *Eduardo Arnosi, 88, Argentine music critic and writer.<ref>[http://www.operanews.com/Opera_News_Magazine/2013/3/Departments/Obituaries.html Obituary:Eduardo Arnosi]</ref> *Emilio Ciolli, 79, Italian cyclist.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.cyclingarchives.com/coureurfiche.php?coureurid=12218|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160704053622/http://cyclingarchives.com/coureurfiche.php?coureurid=12218|url-status=usurped|archive-date=July 4, 2016|title = Emilio Ciolli}}</ref> *Abe Deutschendorf, 77, American politician, member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives (1994–2006).<ref>[http://www.kswo.com/story/20420003/abe-deutschendorf-passes-at-77 Abe Deutschendorf passes at 77]</ref> *Dennis Greenland, 75, British soil scientist.<ref>[https://royalsociety.org/about-us/fellowship/notices-2012/ Professor Dennis James Greenland FRS]</ref> *Jean Harris, 89, American convicted murderer, killer of Scarsdale Diet doctor Herman Tarnower.<ref>[https://www.foxnews.com/us/jean-harris-convicted-of-killing-her-lover-scarsdale-diet-doctor-dies-at-age-89/ Jean Harris, convicted of killing her lover, 'Scarsdale Diet' doctor, dies at age 89]</ref> *Sylvia Hyman, 95, American ceramic artist.<ref>[https://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/12/26/sylvia-hyman-renowned-cer_n_2364923.html Sylvia Hyman, renowned ceramic artist, dies at age 95]</ref> *Eduardo Maiorino, 33, Brazilian MMA fighter, heart attack.<ref>[http://sportv.globo.com/site/combate/noticia/2012/12/lutador-de-mma-morre-em-campo-grande-aos-33-anos-vitima-de-infarto.html Lutador de MMA morre em Campo Grande, aos 33 anos, vítima de infarto]</ref> *Judy Nerat, 64, American politician, member of the Michigan House of Representatives (2009–2011), cancer.<ref>[http://www.dailypress.net/page/content.detail/id/539960.html Judy Nerat dies at 64]</ref> *John Quimby, 77, American politician, member of the California State Assembly (1962–1974), complications of pneumonia.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20121229142750/http://blogs.sacbee.com/capitolalertlatest/2012/12/former-lobbyist-state-legislator-john-quimby-dies-at-77.html Former lobbyist, state legislator John Quimby dies at 77]</ref> *Mike Scaccia, 47, American heavy metal guitarist (Ministry, Rigor Mortis, Revolting Cocks), heart attack.<ref>[http://xfinity.comcast.net/blogs/music/2012/12/24/guitarist-mike-scaccia-dies-on-stage/ Ministry Guitarist Mike Scaccia Dies on Stage]</ref> *Pedro Toledo, 69, Puerto Rican public official, Superintendent of the Puerto Rico Police Department (1993–2001, 2005–2009), cardiac arrest.<ref>[https://www.foxnews.com/world/pedro-toledo-who-served-as-puerto-ricos-police-chief-under-2-governors-dies-at-69/ Pedro Toledo, who served as Puerto Rico's police chief under 2 governors, dies at 69]</ref> *Cristian Tudor, 30, Romanian footballer, cirrhosis.<ref>[http://www.sportulbistritean.ro/articol.php?categorie=Fotbal&id=122312234358 A murit Cristi Tudor! Unii spun că a fost cel mai mare talent al Gloriei din ultimii 20 de ani!] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121229140451/http://www.sportulbistritean.ro/articol.php?categorie=Fotbal&id=122312234358 |date=2012-12-29 }} {{in lang|ro}}</ref> *Klemens von Klemperer, 96, German-born American historian.<ref>[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/gazettenet/obituary.aspx?n=klemens-wilhelm-von-klemperer&pid=161943870 Mr. Klemens Wilhelm von Klemperer (1916–2012)]</ref> *Evelyn Ward, 89, American television actress, mother of David Cassidy, Alzheimer's disease.<ref>[http://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwtv/article/Broadway-and-TV-Actress-Evelyn-Ward-Passes-Away-at-89-20130102 Broadway and TV Actress Evelyn Ward Passes Away at 89]</ref>

===24=== *Anand Abhyankar, 48, Indian actor, traffic collision.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=guxhKhd4Cqk Mala Sasu Havi' Actors Anand Abhyankar, Akshay Pendse Dies]</ref> *Hugh Aitken, 88, American composer.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.juilliard.edu/journal/composer-hugh-aitken-dies-88 |title=Composer Hugh Aitken Dies at 88 &#124; the Juilliard School |access-date=2020-12-03 |archive-date=2016-03-12 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160312022752/http://www.juilliard.edu/journal/composer-hugh-aitken-dies-88 |url-status=dead }}</ref> *Vilen Barskyi, 92, Ukrainian Soviet and German artist.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://archive-uu.com/en/profiles/barsky-vilen|title=Barskyi Vilen}}</ref> *Richard Rodney Bennett, 76, English film composer (''Nicholas and Alexandra'', ''Murder on the Orient Express'', ''Four Weddings and a Funeral''), BAFTA winner (1975).<ref>[https://www.theguardian.com/music/2012/dec/26/sir-richard-rodney-bennett Sir Richard Rodney Bennett obituary]</ref> *Capital Steez, 19, American rapper, suicide by jumping.<ref>[https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/rapper-capital-steez-of-pro-era-dead-at-19-1481255/ Rapper Capital Steez of Pro Era Dead at 19]</ref> *Frank Christian, 60, American singer-songwriter.<ref>[http://obits.nj.com/obituaries/starledger/obituary.aspx?pid=162014092 Frank P. Caputo]</ref> *Ray Collins, 76, American singer (The Mothers of Invention), cardiac arrest.<ref>[https://variety.com/2012/music/news/rocker-ray-collins-dies-at-73-1118063951/ Rocker Ray Collins dies at 73]</ref> *Brad Corbett, 75, American baseball owner (Texas Rangers, 1974–1980).<ref>[http://archive.rgj.com/usatoday/article/1790061 Former Texas Rangers owner Brad Corbett dies at 75]</ref> *Guy Dodson, 75, New Zealand biochemist.<ref>[https://royalsociety.org/about-us/fellowship/notices-2012/ Professor (George) Guy Dodson FRS]</ref> *Charles Durning, 89, American actor (''Evening Shade'', ''Rescue Me'', ''Dog Day Afternoon'').<ref>[https://www.nytimes.com/2012/12/26/movies/charles-durning-prolific-character-actor-dies-at-89.html Charles Durning, Prolific Character Actor, Dies at 89]</ref> *Kimio Eto, 88, Japanese musician.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.asahi.com/obituaries/intro/TKY201212250937.html|title=朝日新聞デジタル：箏曲家の衛藤公雄さん死去}}</ref> *Earl Evans, 57, American basketball player.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/e/evansea01.html|title=Earl Evans Stats}}</ref> *Carolina Griño-Aquino, 89, Filipino judge, Supreme Court (1988–1993) and Court of Appeals.<ref>[http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/287604/news/nation/retired-sc-associate-justice-carolina-grino-aquino-89 Retired SC Associate Justice Carolina Griño-Aquino, 89]</ref> *Douglas Hamilton, 65, British journalist, drowned.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20130104073518/http://www.haaretz.com/blogs/a-special-place-in-hell/in-a-writer-s-death-on-christmas-eve-a-tragic-poetry-1.491757 A Special Place in Hell]</ref> *Lee Hartman, 82, American animator (''The Mickey Mouse Club'', ''Sleeping Beauty'') and actor (''Night of the Living Dead''), complications from dementia.<ref>[http://www.awn.com/news/animator-lee-hartman-dies-82 Animator Lee Hartman Dies at 82]</ref> *Jack Klugman, 90, American actor (''Quincy, M.E.'', ''The Odd Couple'', ''12 Angry Men''), Emmy winner (1964, 1971, 1973), prostate cancer.<ref>[http://abc13.com/archive/8930966/ Actor Jack Klugman Dies at Age 90]</ref> *Alexander Leaf, 92, American physician and research scientist.<ref>[https://www.nytimes.com/2013/01/07/us/alexander-leaf-dies-at-92-linked-diet-and-health.html Alexander Leaf Dies at 92; Linked Diet and Health]</ref> *Xavier Mabille, 79, Belgian historian and political scientist.<ref>[http://www.lalibre.be/actu/belgique/deces-de-xavier-mabille-51b8f672e4b0de6db9c90cb0 Décès de Xavier Mabille] {{in lang|fr}}</ref> *Dennis O'Driscoll, 58, Irish poet.<ref>[http://www.rte.ie/news/2012/1226/360404-poet-dennis-odriscoll/ Death of Co Tipperary poet Dennis O'Driscoll]</ref> *Elwyn Richardson, 87, New Zealand educator.<ref>[http://notices.nzherald.co.nz/obituaries/nzherald-nz/obituary.aspx?pid=161963172 Elwyn Stuart RIchardson]</ref>

===25=== *Seeta bint Fahd Al Damir, 90, Saudi royal.<ref>[http://www.arabnews.com/crown-prince-attends-funerals-prince-turki-princess-seeta Crown prince attends funerals of Prince Turki, Princess Seeta]</ref> *Erico Aumentado, 72, Filipino politician, member of the House of Representatives for Bohol (since 2010), pneumonia.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.interaksyon.com/article/51266/bohol-rep--aumentado-72 |title=Bohol Rep. Aumentado, 72 |access-date=2013-01-02 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121227150357/http://www.interaksyon.com/article/51266/bohol-rep--aumentado-72 |archive-date=2012-12-27 |url-status=dead }}</ref> *Jerzy Bereś, 82, Polish artist.<ref>[http://www.tvn24.pl/kultura-styl,8/zmarl-jerzy-beres,296560.html Zmarł Jerzy Bereś] {{in lang|pl}}</ref> *Sir Neville Bosworth, 94, British politician, Lord Mayor of Birmingham (1969–1970).<ref>[https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/9776521/Sir-Neville-Bosworth.html Sir Neville Bosworth]</ref> *Augusto Bracca, 94, Venezuelan songwriter, respiratory arrest.<ref>[http://playball.eluniversal.com/arte-y-entretenimiento/musica/121226/fallecio-el-compositor-augusto-bracca Falleció el compositor Augusto Bracca] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121231132840/http://playball.eluniversal.com/arte-y-entretenimiento/musica/121226/fallecio-el-compositor-augusto-bracca |date=2012-12-31 }} {{in lang|es}}</ref> *Frank Calabrese Sr., 75, American mafia hitman (Family Secrets), suspected heart disease.<ref>[http://www.suntimes.com/17231239-418/prolific-mob-hitman-frank-calabrese-sr-dies.html Prolific mob hit man Frank Calabrese Sr. dies in custody]</ref> *Dona Canô, 105, Brazilian woman, the mother of Caetano Veloso and Maria Bethânia.<ref name="globo">{{cite web |title=Morre Dona Canô, aos 105 anos, diz filho em Santo Amaro, na Bahia |url=http://g1.globo.com/bahia/noticia/2012/12/morre-dona-cano-aos-105-anos-diz-filho-em-santo-amaro-na-bahia.html |website=globo.com |access-date=4 August 2021}}</ref> <!-- Da -->*Rachel Douglas-Home, 27th Baroness Dacre, 83, British aristocrat.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20140531090754/http://announcements.thetimes.co.uk/obituaries/timesonline-uk/obituary-preview.aspx?n=rachel-leila-dacre-baroness&pid=162083397 Rachel Leila "Baroness" DACRE Obituary]</ref> *Jane Dixon, 75, American Episcopal prelate, Suffragan Bishop of Washington (1992–2002).<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://anglicanink.com/article/jane-holmes-dixon-dead-75 |title=Jane Holmes Dixon dead at 75 |access-date=2014-05-31 |archive-date=2014-05-31 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140531105317/http://anglicanink.com/article/jane-holmes-dixon-dead-75 |url-status=dead }}</ref> *Peter Ebert, 94, German opera director.<ref>[http://www.heraldscotland.com/mobile/comment/obituaries/peter-ebert.19825757?_=fe85b11fb29ae3cf6ca9eaaa025972868e628b58 Peter Ebert]</ref> *Şerafettin Elçi, 74, Kurdish lawyer, politician, government minister and statesman, cancer.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.aksam.com.tr/siyaset/serafettin-elci-ben-kurdum-diyen-ilk-bakandi/haber-225147| url-status = dead| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20130716200804/http://www.aksam.com.tr/siyaset/serafettin-elci-ben-kurdum-diyen-ilk-bakandi/haber-225147| archive-date = 2013-07-16| title = Şerafettin Elçi kimdir?}}</ref> *Halfdan Hegtun, 94, Norwegian radio personality and politician.<ref>[http://www.nrk.no/norge/halfdan-hegtun-er-dod-1.10852947 Halfdan Hegtun er død] {{in lang|no}}</ref> *Edward Hughes, 92, American Roman Catholic prelate, Bishop of Metuchen (1987–1997), cancer.<ref>[http://www.mycentraljersey.com/article/20121226/NJNEWS/312260047/Second-Metuchen-bishop-dies-92-Christmas-morning Second Metuchen bishop dies at 92 on Christmas morning]</ref> *John Josephs, 88, English cricketer (Leicestershire).<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.harboroughmail.co.uk/news/john-michael-josephs-obituary-1-4638666 |title=John Michael Josephs : Obituary |access-date=2014-05-31 |archive-date=2014-05-31 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140531090453/http://www.harboroughmail.co.uk/news/john-michael-josephs-obituary-1-4638666 |url-status=dead }}</ref> *Henry Ford Kamel, 51, Ghanaian politician, MP for Buem (since 2004).<ref>[http://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/artikel.php?ID=260776 Minister Mystery Death: Blow-By-Blow Account]</ref> *Joe Krivak, 77, American football coach (University of Maryland), leukemia.<ref>[http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/dec/26/joe-krivak-former-maryland-football-coach-dies/ Joe Krivak, former Maryland football coach, dies]</ref> *Mahmoud Larnaout, 67, Tunisian actor.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.leaders.com.tn/article/10255-deces-du-comedien-mahmoud-larnaout | title=Décès du comédien Mahmoud Larnaout }}</ref> *Rudolf Müller, 81, German Roman Catholic prelate, Bishop of Görlitz (1994–2006).<ref>[http://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/bishop/bmullerr.html Bishop Rudolf Müller]</ref> *Othmar Schneider, 84, Austrian Olympic champion (1952) Alpine skier and marksman.<ref>[http://www.saudigazette.com.sa/index.cfm?method=home.regcon&contentid=20121227147308 Ex-Olympic ski champ Schneider dies] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140531090344/http://www.saudigazette.com.sa/index.cfm?method=home.regcon&contentid=20121227147308 |date=2014-05-31 }}</ref> *Turki bin Sultan Al Saud, 53, Saudi royal, Deputy Minister of Culture and Information (since 2011), heart attack.<ref>[http://www.zawya.com/story/Saudi_Prince_Turki_Bin_Sultan_Bin_Abdulaziz_passes_away-WAM20121225140029212/ Saudi Prince Turki Bin Sultan Bin Abdulaziz passes away]</ref> *Lynn Watters, 96, Canadian Olympic sailor.<ref>[http://www.sailing.org/news/33776.php Obituary: Lynn Watters] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130106171417/http://www.sailing.org/news/33776.php |date=2013-01-06 }}</ref> *Jože Zidar, 85, Slovenian Olympic ski jumper.<ref>{{usurped|1=[https://web.archive.org/web/20200418070609/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/zi/joze-zidar-1.html Jože Zidar]}}</ref>

===26=== *Abdul Ghafoor Ahmed, 85, Pakistani politician and educator.<ref>[http://www.khybernews.tv/newsDetails.php?cat=6&key=MjU2NDM= Prof. Ghafoor passes away] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304044555/http://www.khybernews.tv/newsDetails.php?cat=6&key=MjU2NDM%3D |date=2016-03-04 }}</ref> *Gerry Anderson, 83, British producer, writer and director (''Thunderbirds'', ''Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons''), Alzheimer's disease.<ref>[https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-oxfordshire-20845407 Gerry Anderson, Thunderbirds creator, dies]</ref> *Fontella Bass, 72, American singer ("Rescue Me"), complications from a heart attack.<ref>[https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/soul-singer-fontella-bass-dead-at-72-20121227 Soul Singer Fontella Bass Dead at 72]</ref> *Paul T. Bateman, 93, American number theorist.<ref>[http://www.news-gazette.com/obituaries/2012-12-27/paul-bateman.html Paul Bateman]</ref> *Elizabeth Brewster, 90, Canadian poet and academic.<ref>[https://www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/obituary-elizabeth-brewsters-journey-of-self-awareness-led-to-prolific-poetry-career/article8226920/ Elizabeth Brewster's journey of self-awareness led to prolific poetry career]</ref> *John Dwight Canaday, 67, American serial killer, natural causes.<ref name="Canaday1">{{cite news |title=Clallam inmate who died was state's 'first known serial killer' |url=https://www.peninsuladailynews.com/news/clallam-inmate-who-died-was-states-first-known-serial-killer/ |access-date=23 January 2022|work=Peninsula Daily News| date=30 December 2012}}</ref> *Chu Ting-shun, 84, Taiwanese folk musician and yueqin player.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.cna.com.tw/postwrite/Detail/118870.aspx|title=訊息平台|access-date=2021-01-06|archive-date=2018-03-01|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180301230143/http://www.cna.com.tw/postwrite/Detail/118870.aspx|url-status=dead}}</ref> *Les Garnider, 89, Australian footballer.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.afl.com.au/staticfile/AFL%20Tenant/AFL/Files/AFL%20Annual%20Report%202012_web.pdf |title=Archived copy |website=www.afl.com.au |access-date=11 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131015070158/http://www.afl.com.au/staticfile/AFL%20Tenant/AFL/Files/AFL%20Annual%20Report%202012_web.pdf |archive-date=15 October 2013 |url-status=dead}}</ref> *Anton Geiser, 88, Yugoslav-born Nazi concentration camp guard.<ref>[https://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/12/26/anton-geiser-dead_n_2366717.html Anton Geiser Dead: Ex-Nazi Guard Who Fought Deportation Dies at 88]</ref> *Fred Gerard, 88, French jazz trumpeter and composer<ref>{{Cite encyclopedia|date=2002|entry=Gerard, Fred [Monnin, Georges]|encyclopedia=Grove Music Online|publisher=Oxford University Press |doi=10.1093/gmo/9781561592630.article.J166400|author=Michel Laplace |title=Gerard, Fred |isbn=978-1-56159-263-0 }}</ref> *E. Porter Hatcher Jr., 76, American politician, member of the Kentucky House of Representatives (1987–1999).<ref>[http://www.courier-journal.com/article/20121229/NEWS01/312290059/ Former state representative E. Porter Hatcher Jr. dies at age 76]</ref> *Hugh Lambie, 95, Australian Olympic rower.<ref>{{usurped|1=[https://web.archive.org/web/20200418051054/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/la/hugh-lambie-1.html Hugh Lambie]}}</ref> *Gerald McDermott, 71, American filmmaker and author.<ref>[http://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/authors/obituaries/article/55452-obituary-gerald-mcdermott.html Obituary: Gerald McDermott]</ref> *Jean Perrot, 92, French archaeologist.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.tavoosonline.com/News/NewsDetailEn.aspx?src=21162 |title=Great archeologist and researcher of Susa, "Jean Perrot" dies at 92 |access-date=2013-01-02 |archive-date=2014-05-31 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140531123724/http://www.tavoosonline.com/News/NewsDetailEn.aspx?src=21162 |url-status=dead }}</ref> *Irving Saraf, 80, Polish producer, editor and director (''In the Shadow of the Stars'', ''One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest''), amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.<ref>[https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/oscar-winning-producer-irving-saraf-407131 Oscar-Winning Producer Irving Saraf Dies at 80]</ref> *Henri Strzelecki, 87, Polish-born British fashion designer, co-founder of Henri Lloyd.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2013/jan/23/henry-strzelecki|title = Henry Strzelecki obituary|website = TheGuardian.com|date = 23 January 2013}}</ref> *Ibrahim Tannous, 83, Lebanese military commander.<ref>[http://www.dailystar.com.lb/News/Local-News/2012/Dec-27/199961-former-army-commander-tannous-dies-at-83.ashx Former Army commander Tannous dies at 83]</ref> *Rebecca Tarbotton, 39, Canadian-born American environmental activist, director of Rainforest Action Network, drowning.<ref>[http://www.cbsnews.com/news/environmentalist-drowns-at-mexican-resort-beach/ Environmentalist drowns at Mexican resort beach]</ref>

===27=== *Zuleika Alambert, 90, Brazilian writer, feminist, and politician.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.estadao.com.br/noticias/geral,lider-feminista-zuleika-alambert-morre-aos-90-anos,978190|title = Líder feminista Zuleika Alambert morre aos 90 anos - Geral}}</ref> *Peter Anderson, 62, New Zealand cricketer.<ref>[http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/player/36244.html Peter Anderson]</ref> *Bernie Baxter, 83, Australian rules football player.<ref>[https://australianfootball.com/players/player/Bernie+Baxter/7779 Bernie Baxter]</ref> *Valentin Boreyko, 79, Russian Olympic champion (1960) rower.<ref>{{usurped|1=[https://web.archive.org/web/20200418093215/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/bo/valentin-boreyko-1.html Valentin Boreyko]}}</ref> *Harry Carey Jr., 91, American actor (''Gremlins'', ''Tombstone'', ''The Searchers''), natural causes.<ref>[https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2012-dec-29-la-me-harry-carey-20121229-story.html Harry Carey Jr., 1921–2012]</ref> *Lloyd Charmers, 74, Jamaican singer and record producer, heart attack.<ref>[http://jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20121229/ent/ent1.html Lloyd Charmers' Passing A Big Loss]</ref> *Mahmudul Karim Chowdhury, Bangladeshi politician.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.coxsbazarnews.com/archives/113304.html |title=কিংবদন্তী প্রয়াত মাহমুদুল করিম চৌধুরীর ১২তম মৃত্যু বার্ষিকী - Coxsbaz… |website=www.coxsbazarnews.com |access-date=27 January 2022 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20191031073653/http://www.coxsbazarnews.com/archives/113304.html |archive-date=31 October 2019 |url-status=dead}}</ref> *Beatriz da Costa, 38, German artist, cancer.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://histcon.ucsc.edu/news-events/profiles/beatriz-da-costa.html |title=Remembering Beatriz da Costa |access-date=2013-01-11 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130125050439/http://histcon.ucsc.edu/news-events/profiles/beatriz-da-costa.html |archive-date=2013-01-25 |url-status=dead }}</ref> *Maurice Paul Delorme, 93, French Roman Catholic prelate, Auxiliary Bishop of Lyon (1975–1994).<ref>[http://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/bishop/bdelorme.html Bishop Maurice Paul Delorme, Ist. del Prado]</ref> *Beth Finch, 91, American politician, first female Mayor of Fayetteville, North Carolina (1975–1981).<ref>[http://www.newsobserver.com/2012/12/29/2571190/beth-dail-finch.html Beth Dail Finch] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140531091207/http://www.newsobserver.com/2012/12/29/2571190/beth-dail-finch.html |date=2014-05-31 }}</ref> *Hamid Ghodse, 74, Iranian-born British academic, expert in substance abuse and dependence, lung cancer.<ref>[http://www.incb.org/incb/en/news/breaking-news_professor-hamid-ghodse.html Obituary]</ref> *Sohrab Hossain, 90, Bangladeshi singer, exponent of Nazrul Sangeet.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://archive.thedailystar.net/newDesign/news-details.php?nid=262830 |title=Sohrab Hossain |access-date=2014-05-29 |archive-date=2014-05-29 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140529202134/http://archive.thedailystar.net/newDesign/news-details.php?nid=262830 |url-status=dead }}</ref> *Ken Jones, 68, English footballer (Bradford Park Avenue, Southampton).<ref>[https://www.independent.co.uk/news/obituaries/ken-jones-footballer-who-helped-take-southampton-into-the-first-division-8458107.html Ken Jones: Footballer who helped take Southampton into the First Division]</ref> *Paul Khoarai, 79, Mosotho Roman Catholic prelate, Bishop of Leribe (1970–2009).<ref>[http://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/bishop/bkhoarai.html Bishop Paul Khoarai]</ref> *Jorma Kortelainen, 80, Finnish Olympic silver medalist (1956) cross-country skier and rower, sepsis.<ref>{{usurped|1=[https://web.archive.org/web/20200417181159/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/ko/jorma-kortelainen-1.html Jorma Kortelainen]}}</ref> *Tingye Li, 81, Chinese-born American physicist.<ref>[http://www.osa.org/en-us/about_osa/newsroom/news_releases/2012/osa_mourns_the_loss_of_tingye_li,_1931-2012,_osa_p/ The Optical Society Mourns the Loss of Tingye Li]</ref> *Edgar May, 83, Swiss-born American politician and Pulitzer prize-winning (1961) journalist, member of Vermont House of Representatives (1973–1983) and Senate (1983–1991), stroke.<ref>[http://www.rutlandherald.com/article/20121227/THISJUSTIN/121229973/0/INFO0102 Springfield icon Edgar May dies] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131029185926/http://www.rutlandherald.com/article/20121227/THISJUSTIN/121229973/0/INFO0102 |date=2013-10-29 }}</ref> *Benny McLaughlin, 84, American footballer.<ref>[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/philly/obituary.aspx?n=bernard-j-mclaughlin-ben&pid=162024374 Bernard J. "Ben" McLaughlin]</ref> *Jesco von Puttkamer, 79, German-born American aerospace engineer and NASA manager.<ref>{{usurped|1=[https://archive.today/20130203021144/http://spaceref.com/news/viewnews.html?id=1695 NASA's Jesco von Puttkamer Has Died]}}</ref> *Albert Riederer, 67, American judge and civic leader, Missouri Court of Appeals (1997–1999), cancer.<ref>[http://www.kansascity.com/2012/12/27/3983307/cancer-claims-life-of-kc-civic.html KC civic leader Albert Riederer dies]</ref> *Archie Roy, 88, Scottish astronomer and paranormal expert, pneumonia.<ref>[https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-20858029 Academic and writer Archie E Roy dies aged 88]</ref> *Jim Sandoval, 54, American baseball historian.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://sabr.org/latest/memoriam-jim-sandoval |title=In Memoriam: Jim Sandoval |access-date=2015-03-07 |archive-date=2015-04-02 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402153920/http://sabr.org/latest/memoriam-jim-sandoval |url-status=dead }}</ref> *Norman Schwarzkopf Jr., 78, American general, Commander-in-Chief of United States Central Command (1988–1991), complications from pneumonia.<ref>[https://www.nytimes.com/2012/12/28/us/gen-h-norman-schwarzkopf-us-commander-in-gulf-war-dies-at-78.html Gen. H. Norman Schwarzkopf, U.S. Commander in Gulf War, Dies at 78]</ref> *Noriko Sengoku, 90, Japanese actress (''Seven Samurai'').<ref>[http://akirakurosawa.info/2013/01/12/noriko-sengoku-passes-away-at-age-90/ Noriko Sengoku passes away at age 90]</ref> *Takashi Taniguchi, 65, Japanese voice actor (''Bokurano'', ''One Piece'', ''Xenoblade Chronicles'').<ref>[https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2012-12-28/voice-actor-takashi-taniguchi-passes-away Voice Actor Takashi Taniguchi Passes Away]</ref> *Mlađa Veselinović, 97, Serbian actor.<ref>[http://www.b92.net/kultura/vesti.php?nav_category=321&yyyy=2012&mm=12&dd=27&nav_id=672783 Preminuo glumac Mlađa Veselinović] {{in lang|sr}}</ref> *Salt Walther, 65, American racecar driver.<ref>[https://www.espn.com/racing/indycar/story/_/id/8789276/david-salt-walther-former-indy-500-driver-dies-age-65 David "Salt" Walther dies at 65]</ref> *Ivar Ytreland, 86, Norwegian politician.<ref>[https://www.stortinget.no/no/Representanter-og-komiteer/Representantene/Representantfordeling/Representant/?perid=IVYT&tab=Biography Ytreland, Ivar (1926–2012)] {{in lang|no}}</ref>

===28=== *Nicholas Ambraseys, 83, Greek engineering seismologist.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.civilengineering.gr/2013/01/in-memoriam-of-prof-ambraseys.html |title=In memoriam of Prof. Ambraseys |access-date=2013-01-03 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131214201409/http://www.civilengineering.gr/2013/01/in-memoriam-of-prof-ambraseys.html |archive-date=2013-12-14 |url-status=dead }}</ref> *Fyodor Arkhipenko, 91, Soviet-Belarusian pilot.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.warheroes.ru/hero/hero.asp?Hero_id=1513|title = Архипенко Фёдор Фёдорович}}</ref> *Bogdan Baltazar, 73, Romanian banker, press secretary for Prime Minister Petre Roman, cancer.<ref>[https://news.yahoo.com/baltazar-romania-banker-ex-govt-spokesman-dies-200727361.html;_ylt=A2KLOzIi_d1QmFgAQdTQtDMD Baltazar, Romania banker, ex-gov't spokesman, dies]</ref> *Martin G. Barnes, 64, American politician, first African American mayor of Paterson, New Jersey (1997–2002).<ref>[http://www.northjersey.com/obituaries/top-obituaries/martin-g-barnes-paterson-s-first-black-mayor-dies-at-64-1.427103 Martin G. Barnes, Paterson's first black mayor, dies at 64]</ref> *Richard Lee Beasley, 82, American politician, member of the South Carolina House of Representatives (1960–1966), father of David M. Beasley.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20140531090433/http://www.postandcourier.com/article/20121229/PC16/121229315/former-state-rep-richard-beasley-dies-at-age-82 Former state Rep. Richard Beasley dies at age 82]</ref> *Steve Bryles, 55, American politician, member of the Arkansas Senate (2001–2011), cancer.<ref>[http://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2012/dec/28/livestock-commission-director-ex-sen-bryles-dies/ Livestock commission director, ex-Sen. Bryles dies]</ref> *John Carol Case, 89, British baritone.<ref>[https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/9809509/John-Carol-Case.html John Carol Case]</ref> *Emilio Charles Jr., 56, Mexican professional wrestler, kidney failure.<ref>[http://www.pwinsider.com/article/74293/lucha-legend-emilio-charles-jr-passes-away.html Lucha Legend Emilio Charles Jr. Passes Away]</ref> *Jayne Cortez, 76, American poet and performance artist.<ref>[http://www.artsjournal.com/jazzbeyondjazz/2012/12/jayne-cortez-poet-activist-muse-of-the-avant-garde-dies-age-76.html Jayne Cortez — poet, activist, muse of the avant garde — dies, age 76]</ref> *Mark Crispin, 56, American computer programmer.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://cookfamilyfuneralhome.com/obits/obituaries.asp?Id=1344 |title=Mark Reed Crispin |access-date=2013-01-07 |archive-date=2013-01-13 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130113042115/http://cookfamilyfuneralhome.com/obits/obituaries.asp?Id=1344 |url-status=dead }}</ref> *John Diehl, 76, American football player.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/78984896/|title = Nevada State Journal from Reno, Nevada on September 25, 1965 · Page 2| date=25 September 1965 }}</ref> *Václav Drobný, 32, Czech footballer (Aston Villa, national team), bobsleigh collision.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3021022,00.html |title=Villa saddened at death of former player Drobny |access-date=2014-04-28 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121231021508/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3021022,00.html |archive-date=2012-12-31 |url-status=dead }}</ref> *Barrie Edgar, 93, English producer (''Come Dancing'', ''Gardeners' World''), pneumonia.<ref>[https://www.independent.co.uk/news/obituaries/barrie-edgar-television-producer-who-worked-on-come-dancing-and-gardeners-world-8483933.html Barrie Edgar: Television producer who worked on 'Come Dancing' and 'Gardeners' World']</ref> *Jon Finch, 70, English actor (''Frenzy'', ''Kingdom of Heaven'', ''Death on the Nile'').<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.hastingsobserver.co.uk/news/local/his-other-acting-roles-1-4671407 |title=His other acting roles |access-date=2014-05-31 |archive-date=2013-12-17 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131217141102/http://www.hastingsobserver.co.uk/news/local/his-other-acting-roles-1-4671407 |url-status=dead }}</ref> *Arnór Hannibalsson, 78, Icelandic philosopher and professor.<ref>[http://www.15min.lt/en/article/world/iceland-s-former-foreign-minister-and-lithuania-s-honorary-consul-arnor-hannibalsson-passes-away-529-292990 Iceland's former foreign minister and Lithuania's honorary consul Arnor Hannibalsson passes away]</ref> *Frank Henderson, 84, American politician and judge, member of the South Dakota Senate (1965–1966, 1969–1970) and Supreme Court of South Dakota (1979–1994).<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.kdlt.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=23034&Itemid=57 |title=Pierre Flags To Fly At Half-Staff For Former Justice |access-date=2013-01-02 |archive-date=2013-09-06 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130906131413/http://www.kdlt.com/index.php?option=com_content |url-status=dead }}</ref> *Tommy Keane, 44, Irish association football player.<ref>[http://www.thescore.ie/ex-galway-united-star-tommy-keane-passes-away-after-five-a-side-tournament-733817-Dec2012/ Ex-Galway United star Tommy Keane passes away after five-a-side match] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140529231959/http://www.thescore.ie/ex-galway-united-star-tommy-keane-passes-away-after-five-a-side-tournament-733817-Dec2012/ |date=2014-05-29 }}</ref> *Leif Krantz, 80, Swedish television producer and film director.<ref>[http://www.svd.se/kultur/regissoren-leif-krantz-ar-dod_7790924.svd Regissören Leif Krantz är död] {{in lang|sv}}</ref> *Dan Kraus, 89, American basketball player and FBI special agent, cancer.<ref>[https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/obituaries/daniel-j-kraus-fbi-special-agent/2013/01/04/0c28d38e-56c0-11e2-8b9e-dd8773594efc_story.html Daniel J. Kraus, FBI special agent]</ref> *Claude-Anne Lopez, 92, American author and scholar, Alzheimer's disease.<ref>[https://www.nytimes.com/2013/01/09/us/claude-anne-lopez-expert-on-franklin-dies-at-92.html Claude-Anne Lopez Dies at 92; Told of Franklin's Private Life]</ref> *Lord Avie, 34, American thoroughbred racehorse, oldest living Eclipse Award winner (1980).<ref>[http://www.drf.com/news/lord-avie-1980-champion-and-prominent-sire-dies-age-34 Lord Avie, 1980 champion and prominent sire, dies at age 34]</ref> *Arman Manukyan, 81, Turkish economist and writer, heart disease.<ref>[http://www.dunya.com/mobi/news_detail.php?id=177302 Long time Boğaziçi University instructor Arman Manukyan, former foreign correspondent Umit Enginsoy and pioneer industrialist Asim Kocabiyik pass away in the last days of 2012] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140531124107/http://www.dunya.com/mobi/news_detail.php?id=177302|date=2014-05-31}}</ref> *George Patterson, 92, Scottish missionary.<ref>[https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/medicine-obituaries/9799200/George-Patterson.html George Patterson]</ref> *Fred Rehm, 91, American basketball player.<ref>[http://www.beckerritter.com/sitemaker/sites/Becker1/obit.cgi?user=857350Rehm Frederick Rehm] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130104080131/http://beckerritter.com/sitemaker/sites/Becker1/obit.cgi?user=857350Rehm |date=2013-01-04 }}</ref> *Emmanuel Scheffer, 88, German-born Israeli football coach, coached national team to only World Cup (1970).<ref>[http://www.timesofisrael.com/legendary-soccer-coach-emmanuel-scheffer-dies/ Legendary soccer coach Emmanuel Scheffer dies]</ref> *Burdette Solum, 85, American politician, member of the South Dakota House of Representatives (1991–1992, 1998–2004).<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.wcsfc.com/sitemaker/sites/WightC1/obit.cgi?user=857465Solum |title=Burdette C. Solum |access-date=2013-01-28 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305105928/http://www.wcsfc.com/sitemaker/sites/WightC1/obit.cgi?user=857465Solum |archive-date=2016-03-05 |url-status=dead }}</ref> *Frankie Walsh, 76, Irish hurler (Waterford GAA).<ref>[http://www.newstalk.ie/former-waterford-captain-frankie-walsh-passes-away Former Waterford captain Frankie Walsh passes away]</ref>

===29=== *Hugh Adam, 87, Scottish businessperson.<ref>http://www.scotsman.com/news/obituaries/obituary-hugh-adam-visionary-former-director-of-rangers-fc-who-predicted-the-club-s-woes-a-decade-ago-1-2723693#axzz3ocdkdbx5 {{Dead link|date=February 2022}}</ref> *Aleksandra Akimova, 90, Russian pilot.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.warheroes.ru/hero/hero.asp?Hero_id=4566|title = Акимова Александра Фёдоровна}}</ref> *Bob Astles, 88, British-born Ugandan government adviser of Milton Obote and Idi Amin.<ref>[http://www.thelondoneveningpost.com/bob-astles-is-dead/ Bob Astles is dead!]</ref> *Mike Auldridge, 73, American bluegrass musician (The Seldom Scene), cancer.<ref>[http://blogs.tennessean.com/tunein/2012/12/29/mike-auldridge-hero-of-the-dobro-dies-at-73/ Mike Auldridge, 'hero' of the Dobro, dies at 73]</ref> *Kevin Betson, 83, Australian footballer.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.heraldsun.com.au/tributes/notice/death-notices/betson-kevin-john/3470032/|title=Betson, Kevin John &#124; Death Notices &#124; Melbourne}}</ref> *Henri Bortoft, 74, British philosopher.<ref>[http://transitionconsciousness.wordpress.com/2013/01/08/tributes-to-henri-bortoft-1938-2012/ Tributes to Henri Bortoft (1938–2012)]</ref> *Chu Chang-kyun, 91, South Korean businessperson.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.scout.org/en/content/download/11624/94866/file/Triennial_Report_EN_5.pdf |title=Archived copy |website=www.scout.org |access-date=11 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090327024400/http://www.scout.org/en/content/download/11624/94866/file/Triennial_Report_EN_5.pdf |archive-date=27 March 2009 |url-status=dead}}</ref> *Keith Crombie, 73, British music venue owner and promoter.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://tyneandwear.sky.com/news/article/51509/friends-pay-tribute-to-jazz-legend-keith-crombie |title=Friends Pay Tribute to Jazz Legend Keith Crombie - Sky Tyne and Wear |access-date=2021-01-09 |archive-date=2013-08-07 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130807222933/http://tyneandwear.sky.com/news/article/51509/friends-pay-tribute-to-jazz-legend-keith-crombie |url-status=dead }}</ref> *Tony Greig, 66, South African cricketer, England captain (1975–1977) and Australian Nine Network television commentator, heart attack.<ref>[https://www.smh.com.au/sport/cricket/stars-mourn-a-giant-of-modern-cricket-20121229-2c06b.html Stars mourn a giant of modern cricket]</ref> *Roland Griffiths-Marsh, 89, Australian soldier.<ref>[http://tributes.theage.com.au/obituaries/theage-au/obituary.aspx?n=roland-griffiths-marsh&pid=162109870 Roland Griffiths-Marsh]</ref> *Patience Latting, 94, American politician, first female Mayor of Oklahoma City (1971–1983).<ref>[http://newsok.com/former-oklahoma-city-mayor-patience-latting-dies-at-age-94/article/3741834 Former Oklahoma City Mayor Patience Latting dies at age 94]</ref> *Edward Meneeley, 85, American artist.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://pennsylvania.obituaries.funeral.com/2012/12/30/edward-meneeley-jr/ |title=Edward Meneeley, Jr. |access-date=2013-01-06 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140531090200/http://pennsylvania.obituaries.funeral.com/2012/12/30/edward-meneeley-jr/ |archive-date=2014-05-31 |url-status=dead }}</ref> *Ian Norton, 75, English cricketer.<ref>[http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/player/18168.html Ian Norton]</ref> *Ben Overton, 86, American judge, Supreme Court of Florida (1974–1999), complications following heart surgery.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/the-buzz-florida-politics/content/retired-state-supreme-court-justice-ben-overton-dies |title=Retired state Supreme Court Justice Ben Overton dies |access-date=2014-05-31 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140531104927/http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/the-buzz-florida-politics/content/retired-state-supreme-court-justice-ben-overton-dies |archive-date=2014-05-31 |url-status=dead }}</ref> *William Rees-Mogg, Baron Rees-Mogg, 84, British journalist and life peer, Editor of ''The Times'' (1967–1981), oesophageal cancer.<ref>[https://www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/article/former-times-editor-william-rees-mogg-dies-tt23phbzg9l?region=global Former Times editor William Rees-Mogg dies]</ref> *Salvador Reyes Monteón, 76, Mexican footballer (C.D. Guadalajara, national team).<ref>[http://sports.terra.com/soccer/mexico/chivas-icon-chava-reyes-passes-away,47aae3c6311eb310VgnCLD2000009bcceb0aRCRD.html Chivas icon 'Chava' Reyes passes away]</ref> *Paulo Rocha, 77, Portuguese film director.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.fandor.com/keyframe/daily-paulo-rocha-1935-2012 |title=Paulo Rocha, 1935 – 2012 |access-date=2014-05-31 |archive-date=2014-05-31 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140531105108/http://www.fandor.com/keyframe/daily-paulo-rocha-1935-2012 |url-status=dead }}</ref> *Bruce Stark, 79, American cartoonist (''New York Daily News''), emphysema.<ref>[http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/news-cartoonist-stark-dies-article-1.1230193 Daily News cartoonist Bruce Stark dies after battle with emphysema]</ref> *Ruth Ann Steinhagen, 83, American stalker, shot Eddie Waitkus, inspiration for ''The Natural'', fall.<ref>[https://www.chicagotribune.com/2013/03/14/chicago-woman-was-real-life-stalker-from-the-natural/ Chicago woman was real-life stalker from 'The Natural']</ref> *Ignacy Tokarczuk, 94, Polish Roman Catholic prelate, Archbishop of Przemyśl (1965–1993).<ref>[http://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/bishop/btoka.html Archbishop Ignacy Marcin Tokarczuk]</ref> *Jean Topart, 90, French actor (''Fantastic Planet'').<ref>[http://www.leparisien.fr/loisirs-et-spectacles/deces-de-jean-topart-voix-mythique-de-la-television-francaise-30-12-2012-2443305.php Décès de Jean Topart, voix mythique de la télévision française] {{in lang|fr}}</ref> *Jeanne Vertefeuille, 80, American CIA official.<ref>[https://www.nytimes.com/2013/01/13/us/jeanne-vertefeuille-who-helped-catch-aldrich-ames-dies-at-80.html Jeanne Vertefeuille, C.I.A. Official Who Helped Catch a Notorious Mole, Dies at 80]</ref>

===30=== *Muhammad Amir Bijligar, 85, Pakistani religious leader.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://fp.brecorder.com/2013/01/201301011138747/|title=Huge turnout at funeral of Maulana Bijlighar – Business Recorder}}</ref> *Gerry Brady, 87, Irish sports shooter.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/br/gerry-brady-1.html |title=Gerry Brady Bio, Stats, and Results &#124; Olympics at Sports-Reference.com |website=www.sports-reference.com |access-date=11 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305164734/http://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/br/gerry-brady-1.html |archive-date=5 March 2016 |url-status=dead}}</ref> *Catarina Castor, 32, Guatemalan politician, first Ixil woman elected to Congress, plane crash.<ref>[http://latino.foxnews.com/latino/news/2012/12/30/congresswoman-dies-in-plane-crash-in-guatemala/ Guatemalan Congresswoman Dies in Plane Crash] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130103035103/http://latino.foxnews.com/latino/news/2012/12/30/congresswoman-dies-in-plane-crash-in-guatemala/ |date=2013-01-03 }}</ref> *Philip Coppens, 41, American author, cancer.<ref>[http://www.inquisitr.com/461561/philip-coppens-of-ancient-aliens-passes-away-report/ Philip Coppens Of 'Ancient Aliens' Passes Away]</ref> *Dennis Ferguson, 64, Australian convicted child sex offender.<ref>[https://www.smh.com.au/nsw/paedophile-dennis-ferguson-found-dead-in-his-sydney-home-20121231-2c1wc.html Paedophile Dennis Ferguson found dead in his Sydney home]</ref> *Beate Sirota Gordon, 89, Austrian-born American performing arts producer and women's rights advocate, drafted the Constitution of Japan.<ref>[https://www.nytimes.com/2013/01/02/world/asia/beate-gordon-feminist-heroine-in-japan-dies-at-89.html Beate Gordon, Long-Unsung Heroine of Japanese Women's Rights, Dies at 89]</ref> *Mike Hopkins, 53, New Zealand sound editor (''The Lord of the Rings'', ''Transformers'', ''King Kong''), drowned.<ref>[https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/jackson-collaborator-mike-hopkins-dies-407156 Oscar-Winning Peter Jackson Collaborator Mike Hopkins Dies in Rafting Accident]</ref> *Arend Langenberg, 63, Dutch voice-over and radio presenter, rectal cancer.<ref>[http://nos.nl/artikel/456621-arend-langenberg-63-overleden.html Arend Langenberg (63) overleden] {{in lang|nl}}</ref> *Rita Levi-Montalcini, 103, Italian neurologist and senator for life, Nobel laureate in Physiology or Medicine (1986), natural causes.<ref>[https://www.theguardian.com/science/2012/dec/30/rita-levi-montalcini Rita Levi-Montalcini obituary]</ref> *Göran Nilsson, 66, Swedish cinematographer.<ref>[http://www.sfi.se/en-GB/Swedish-film-database/Item/?type=PERSON&itemid=72154&iv=AWARDS Göran Nilsson]</ref> *Gloria Pall, 85, American actress, heart failure.<ref>[https://www.latimes.com/local/obituaries/la-me-gloria-pall-20130106-story.html Gloria Pall dies at 85; Voluptua character deemed too sexy for TV]</ref> *Sir Irvine Patnick, 83, British politician, MP for Sheffield Hallam (1987–1997), heart disease.<ref>[https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-20872924 Former MP Sir Irvine Patnick dies]</ref> *Sonam Topgyal, 71, Tibetan politician, Kalön Tripa (Prime Minister) of the Central Tibetan Administration (1997–2001), stomach cancer.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.thetibetpost.com/en/news/exile/3134-tibets-former-prime-minister-sonam-topgyal-dies-in-dharamshala |title=Former Tibetan prime minister, Sonam Topgyal, dies in Dharamshala |access-date=2013-01-02 |archive-date=2021-01-19 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210119125251/https://www.thetibetpost.com/en/news/exile/3134-tibets-former-prime-minister-sonam-topgyal-dies-in-dharamshala |url-status=dead }}</ref> *Andreu Vivó, 34, Spanish artistic gymnast, competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics, heart attack while mountain climbing.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://latino.foxnews.com/latino/sports/2013/01/01/olympic-gymnast-andreu-vivo-dies-heart-attack/|title=Olympic gymnast Andreu Vivo dies of heart attack|website=Fox News|date=1 January 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161021005814/http://latino.foxnews.com/latino/sports/2013/01/01/olympic-gymnast-andreu-vivo-dies-heart-attack/|archive-date=21 October 2016}}</ref> *Carl Woese, 84, American biologist, winner of Leeuwenhoek Medal (1992), National Medal of Science (2000), complications from pancreatic cancer.<ref>[http://www.news-gazette.com/news/local/2012-12-30/visionary-ui-biologist-carl-woese-84-dies.html Visionary UI biologist Carl Woese, 84, dies]</ref>

===31=== *Elfriede Abbe, 93, American sculptor, wood engraver and botanical illustrator.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/bennington/obituary.aspx?pid=162453234|title = Elfriede Abbe Obituary (2013) Bennington Banner|website = Legacy.com}}</ref> *Larry Bowie, 73, American football player (Minnesota Vikings).<ref>[http://www.startribune.com/sports/vikings/blogs/185447111.html Ex-Viking Larry Bowie dies]</ref> *Moisès Broggi, 104, Spanish physician and pacifist.<ref>{{Cite journal|url=https://www.academia.edu/6302804|title = Moises Broggi i Valles (1908-2012): Military surgeon and Catalan humanitarian|journal = Journal of Medical Biography|volume = 24|issue = 1|pages = 23–29|last1 = Derby|first1 = M.|last2 = Jorge|first2 = D.|year = 2016|doi = 10.1177/0967772014525094|pmid = 26873168|s2cid = 206608829}}</ref> *Carmen Calleja, 63, Spanish politician.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.diariodesevilla.es/article/sevilla/1429622/muere/carmen/calleja/una/mujer/todoterreno.html|title = Adiós a Carmen Calleja, una mujer todoterreno|date = 31 December 2012}}</ref> *Sergio de Castro, 90, French-Argentinian artist.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://cultura.elpais.com/cultura/2013/01/24/actualidad/1358985051_465362.html|title = Sergio Castro, un pintor argentino en París|newspaper = El País|date = 24 January 2013|last1 = Teruel|first1 = Ana}}</ref> *Béla Csécsei, 60, Hungarian politician, Mayor of Józsefváros (1993–2009).<ref>[http://hvg.hu/itthon/20121231_Meghalt_Jozsefvaros_volt_polgarmestere Meghalt Csécsei Béla, Józsefváros volt polgármestere] {{in lang|hu}}</ref> *Susana Dalmás, 64, Uruguayan politician, Senator (2010–2012), heart attack.<ref>[http://historico.elpais.com.uy/121231/ultmo-685488/ultimomomento/fallecio-la-senadora-susana-dalmas/ Falleció la senadora Susana Dalmás] {{in lang|es}}</ref> *Jim Davenport, 54, American journalist (Associated Press), cancer.<ref>[https://news.yahoo.com/south-carolina-ap-reporter-jim-davenport-dies-143159697.html;_ylt=A2KJ3CZYLuJQ_TcAhp_QtDMD South Carolina AP reporter Jim Davenport dies]</ref> *Walter Hekster, 75, Dutch composer, clarinetist and conductor.<ref>[http://geneco.nl/nieuws/122/walter-hekster-overleden.html Walter Hekster overleden] {{in lang|nl}}</ref> *Konstantin Kobets, 73, Russian Soviet-era military commander.<ref>[http://en.ria.ru/military_news/20121231/178512937.html Russia's Ex-Deputy Defense Minister Kobets Dies]</ref> *Alasdair Liddell, 63, British health executive.<ref>[http://www.scotsman.com/news/obituaries/obituary-alasdair-liddell-cbe-perthshire-born-driving-force-behind-the-modern-national-health-service-1-2723722 Obituary: Alasdair Liddell CBE, Perthshire-born driving force behind the modern National Health Service]</ref> *Velta Līne, 89, Latvian actress, Stalin Prize (1948, 1951), People's Artist (1973).<ref>{{usurped|1=[https://archive.today/20130615185451/http://www.leta.lv/eng/home/important/89560822-B4BC-490A-9CB4-A02E7AE023FA Renowned National Theater actress Velta Line dies at 89]}}</ref> *Annapurna Maharana, 95, Indian revolutionary figure and women's rights activist.<ref>[http://www.orissadiary.com/CurrentNews.asp?id=38594 Odisha: Freedom fighter Annapurna Maharana passed away] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130313062625/http://orissadiary.com/CurrentNews.asp?id=38594 |date=2013-03-13 }}</ref> *Jovette Marchessault, 74, Canadian writer and artist.<ref>[http://talonbooks.com/news/the-magnificent-voyage-of-jovette-marchessault The Magnificent Voyage of Jovette Marchessault]</ref> *Tarak Mekki, 54, Tunisian politician, heart attack.<ref>[http://oprevenge.blogspot.com/2013/01/tribute-to-tarak-mekki-tunisian-opposer_3.html Tribute to Tarak Mekki, the tunisian opposer]</ref> *Alan Reece, 85, British engineer and businessman.<ref>[https://www.theguardian.com/business/2013/jan/18/alan-reece Alan Reece obituary]</ref> *James B. Reuter, 96, American-born Filipino Roman Catholic priest and mass media advocate, complications from a stroke.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/nation/12/31/12/fr-james-reuter-sj-dies-96 |title=Fr. James Reuter, SJ dies at 96 |access-date=2013-01-02 |archive-date=2013-01-01 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130101014637/http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/nation/12/31/12/fr-james-reuter-sj-dies-96 |url-status=dead }}</ref> *Jean-Henri Roger, 63, French film director.<ref>[http://cinema.nouvelobs.com/articles/22895-people-deces-du-cineaste-jean-henri-roger Décès du cinéaste Jean-Henri Roger] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130105082254/http://cinema.nouvelobs.com/articles/22895-people-deces-du-cineaste-jean-henri-roger |date=2013-01-05 }} {{in lang|fr}}</ref> *Günter Rössler, 86, German photographer.<ref>[http://www.bild.de/newsticker-meldungen/home/13-aktfotograf-gestorben-27928540.bild.html Aktfotograf Günter Rössler gestorben] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140304141041/http://www.bild.de/newsticker-meldungen/home/13-aktfotograf-gestorben-27928540.bild.html |date=2014-03-04 }} {{in lang|de}}</ref> *Yang Teng-kuei, 74, Taiwanese film producer (''Fong Sai-yuk'', ''A City of Sadness''), stroke.<ref>[https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/yang-teng-kuei-taiwanese-mogul-dies-407190 Taiwanese Showbiz Mogul Yang Teng-kuei Dies at 74]</ref>

==References== {{reflist|30em}}

==External links== * [https://www.imdb.com/search/name/?death_date=2012-12-01,2012-12-31&adult=include List of December 2012 deaths] at IMDb

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