Deaths in August 2021

1

Abdalqadir as-Sufi, 90–91, Scottish Islamic scholar and writer, founder of the Murabitun World Movement.^[1]
Paul Cotton, 78, American country rock singer-songwriter ("Heart of the Night") and guitarist (Poco, Illinois Speed Press).^[2]
Guy Herbulot, 96, French Roman Catholic prelate, Bishop of Évry-Corbeil-Essonnes (1978–2000).^[3]
Omar Jazouli, 75, Moroccan politician, MP (since 1977) and Mayor of Marrakesh (2003–2009), COVID-19.^[4]
Kazimierz Kowalski, 70, Polish opera singer, opera manager and television presenter.^[5]
Aliaksei Mzhachyk, 25, Belarusian Olympic weightlifter (2016), car crash.^[6]
Mthokozisi Nxumalo, 32, South African politician, member of the National Assembly (since 2019), car crash.^[7]
Abe E. Pierce III, 86, American politician, Mayor of Monroe (1996–2000).^[8] (death announced on this date)
Gino Renni, 78, Italian-Argentine actor (Explosive Squad, The Craziest Bathers in the World, Amor latino), comedian and singer, problems caused by COVID-19.^[9]
Peter F. Schabarum, 92, American football player (San Francisco 49ers) and politician, member of the California State Assembly (1967–1972) and Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors (1972–1991).^[10]
Francisco Weffort, 84, Brazilian academic and politician, Minister of Culture (1995–2002), problems caused by heart surgery.^[11]
Yu Ying-shih, 91, Chinese-born American sinologist and historian.^[12]

2

Lilia Aragón, 82, Mexican actress (De frente al sol, Más allá del puente, Velo de novia) and politician, Deputy (2004–2006).^[13]
Angela Bailey, 59, English-born Canadian sprinter, Olympic silver medalist (1984), cancer.^[14] (death announced on this date)
Robert H. Burnside, 88, American politician, member of the South Carolina House of Representatives (1971–1978).^[15]
Emilio Bianchi Di Cárcano, 91, Argentine Roman Catholic prelate, Bishop of Azul (1982–2006).^[16]
Ursula Kraus, 91, German politician, member of the Landtag of North Rhine-Westphalia (1984–1990) and Mayor of Wuppertal (1984–1996).^[17]
Elias John Kwandikwa, 55, Tanzanian politician, MP (since 2015) and Minister of Defence (since 2020).^[18]
Antonio de la Torre Villalpando, 69, Mexican footballer (América, Puebla, national team).^[19]
Yves de Wasseige, 95, Belgian politician and economist, Senator (1979–1991).^[20]

3

Saggaf bin Muhammad Aljufri, 83, Indonesian Islamic scholar, Supreme Head of Alkhairaat (since 1974).^[21]
Julian Beale, 86, Australian businessman and politician, MP (1984–1996).^[22]
Jerry Carter, 66, American politician, member of the North Carolina House of Representatives (since 2019), problems caused by gastrointestinal surgery.^[23]
Sir John Enderby, 90, British physicist.^[24]
Aimé Halbeher, 85, French political activist and politician, member of the CCFCP (1976–1987).^[25]
Jean Hale, 82, American actress (In Like Flint, The St. Valentine's Day Massacre, Taggart).^[26]
Jody Hamilton, 82, American professional wrestler (GCW), promoter (DSW) and trainer (WCW Power Plant).^[27]
Arthur Dion Hanna, 93, Bahamian politician, Governor-General (2006–2010).^[28]
Yūsuke Kinoshita, 27, Japanese baseball player (Chunichi Dragons), problems caused by cardiopulmonary arrest.^[29]
Jørgen Langhelle, 55, Norwegian actor (Elling, I Am Dina, The Thing), cardiac arrest.^[30]
Miroslav Lazanski, 70, Serbian politician, Deputy (2016–2019) and Ambassador to Russia (since 2019), heart attack.^[31]
Antonio Pennacchi, 71, Italian writer, Strega Prize winner (2010), heart attack.^[32]
Peter Smith, Baron Smith of Leigh, 76, British politician and life peer, member of the House of Lords (since 1999).^[33] (death announced on this date)
Gholam Hosein Shiri Aliabad, 60, Iranian politician, MP (2012–2016), problems caused by COVID-19.^[34]
Soerjadi Soedirdja, 82, Indonesian politician, Governor of Jakarta (1992–1997) and Minister of Home Affairs (1999–2001).^[35]
Aloys Wobben, 69, German businessman and engineer, founder of Enercon.^[36] (death announced on this date)
Godfred Yeboah, 41, Ghanaian footballer (Asante Kotoko, All Stars, national team).^[37]

4

Razzy Bailey, 82, American country singer-songwriter ("Loving Up a Storm", "Midnight Hauler", "She Left Love All Over Me") and musician.^[38]
Jean "Binta" Breeze, 65, Jamaican poet, problems caused by COPD.^[39]
Bobby Eaton, 62, American professional wrestler (Jim Crockett Promotions, WCW, SMW).^[40]
John H. Logie, 81, American lawyer and politician, Mayor of Grand Rapids (1991–2003), problems caused by Alzheimer's disease.^[41]
Åke Lundqvist, 85, Swedish actor (Beck – Mannen med ikonerna).^[42]
Graham McRae, 81, New Zealand racing driver.^[43]
Anders Pettersson, 69, Swedish musician (Lasse Stefanz).^[44]
J. R. Richard, 71, American baseball player (Houston Astros), problems caused by COVID-19.^[45]
Padma Sachdev, 81, Indian poet and novelist.^[46]
Dave Severance, 102, American Marine Corps colonel (Battle of Iwo Jima).^[47]
Moisés Torres, 72, Bolivian journalist, academic and politician, Deputy (1997–2002), COVID-19.^[48]
Tachi Yamada, 76, Japanese-born American physician, gastroenterologist and executive (Frazier Healthcare Partners), heart attack.^[49]

5

Maurice Brun, 96, French politician, Mayor of Montluçon (1972–1977) and Deputy (1973–1978).^[50]
Guillermo González, 80, Colombian engineer and politician, Mayor of Popayán (1977–1978), Minister of National Defense (1997) and Governor of Cauca (2008–2011).^[51]
Reg Gorman, 89, Australian actor (The Sullivans, Fergus McPhail, Neighbours) and comedian, cancer.^[52]
Brian Henderson, 89, New Zealand-born Australian television presenter (Nine News Sydney, Bandstand), kidney cancer.^[53]
Hassaballah El Kafrawy, 90, Egyptian politician and engineer, Governor of Damietta (1976–1977) and Minister of Housing (1977–1993).^[54]
Leon Litwack, 91, American historian (Been in the Storm So Long), Pulitzer Prize winner (1980), bladder cancer.^[55]
Yevhen Marchuk, 80, Ukrainian politician, Deputy (1995–2000), Prime Minister (1995–1996) and Minister of Defence (2003–2004), 1999 presidential candidate, cardiorespiratory failure caused by COVID-19.^[56]
Gábor Novák, 87, Hungarian sprint canoer, Olympic silver medalist (1952).^[57]
Richard Trumka, 72, American lawyer and labor leader, President of the United Mine Workers (1982–1995) and the AFL–CIO (since 2009), heart attack.^[58]
Walter Wangerin Jr., 77, American writer (The Book of the Dun Cow), theologian and educator.^[59]

6

José Carreira Marques, 77, Portuguese politician, Constituent Deputy (1975–1976), Deputy (1976–1982) and Mayor of Beja (1983–2005), cardiac arrest.^[60]
Tommy Curtis, 69, American college basketball player (UCLA Bruins), NCAA champion (1972, 1973).^[61] (death announced on this date)
Aryeh Gamliel, 71, Israeli rabbi and politician, member of the Knesset (1988–2003).^[62]
Donald Kagan, 89, Lithuanian-born American historian.^[63]
Trevor Moore, 41, American comedian (The Whitest Kids U' Know) and actor (Miss March), fall.^[64]
John A. Rizzo, 73, American lawyer, heart attack.^[65]
Herbert Schlosser, 95, American television executive, President and CEO of NBC (1974–1978).^[66]
Oleg Shapovalov, 58, Ukrainian politician, President of the Kharkiv Oblast Council (2005–2006).^[67]
Yuri Trutnev, 93, Russian theoretical physicist and nuclear engineer (RDS-37, Tsar Bomba).^[68]
Les Vandyke, 90, English pop singer-songwriter ("What Do You Want?", "Poor Me", "Well I Ask You").^[69]

7

Brad Allan, 48, Australian martial artist, action choreographer, and stunt performer (Rush Hour 2, Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, Solo: A Star Wars Story), heart attack.^[70]
Rolf Erling Andersen, 74, Norwegian politician, MP (1997–2005).^[71]
Julio César Anderson, 73, Guatemalan footballer (C.S.D. Municipal, national team).^[72]
Douglas Applegate, 93, American politician, member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio's 18th congressional district (1977–1995), 1988 presidential candidate.^[73]
Alireza Azizi, 72, Iranian footballer (Homa, Persepolis, national team), cancer.^[74]
Robbie Cooke, 64, English footballer (Peterborough United, Cambridge United, Brentford).^[75]
Ed Emery, 71, American businessman and politician, member of the Missouri House of Representatives (2003–2011) and State Senate (2013–2021), heart attack.^[76]
Magda Godia, 68, Spanish politician, Mayor of Mequinenza (since 2003) and member of the Aragonese Courts (2013–2015), cancer.^[77]
Johnny Groth, 95, American baseball player (Detroit Tigers, Chicago White Sox, Kansas City Athletics).^[78]
Albert B. Lewis, 95, American lawyer and politician, member of the New York State Senate (1967–1978) and State Superintendent of Insurance (1978–1983), problems caused by Alzheimer's disease.^[79]
Markie Post, 70, American actress (Night Court, The Fall Guy, Hearts Afire), cancer.^[80]
Amando Samo, 72, Micronesian Roman Catholic prelate, Bishop of the Caroline Islands (1995–2020).^[81]
Dennis Thomas, 70, American soul funk saxophonist (Kool & The Gang).^[82]
Jane Withers, 95, American actress (Giant, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Captain Newman, M.D.).^[83]

8

Bobby Bowden, 91, American Hall of Fame college football coach (Florida State, West Virginia), pancreatic cancer.^[84]
Najma Chowdhury, 79, Bangladeshi feminist academic and political advisor, COVID-19.^[85]
Bill Davis, 92, Canadian politician, Ontario MPP (1959–1985) and Premier of Ontario (1971–1985).^[86]
Eva Fastag, 104, Polish-born Belgian Holocaust survivor.^[87]
Maria José Gonzaga, 75, Brazilian businesswoman, philanthropist and politician, Mayor of Tatuí (since 2017), stomach cancer.^[88]
Paul Hellyer, 98, Canadian politician, MP (1949–1974), Minister of National Defence (1963–1967) and Transport (1967–1969), problems caused by a fall.^[89]
Stefan Kapłaniak, 88, Polish sprint canoer, Olympic bronze medalist (1960).^[90]
Jaan Kaplinski, 80, Estonian poet, philosopher and politician, MP (1992–1995), problems caused by ALS.^[91]
Hipólito Reyes Larios, 74, Mexican Roman Catholic prelate, Bishop of Orizaba (2000–2007) and Archbishop of Xalapa (since 2007), gastrointestinal hemorrhage.^[92]
Oleksandr Rojtburd, 59, Ukrainian artist, Director of the Odesa Art Museum (2018–2019).^[93]
Cesare Salvadori, 79, Italian fencer, Olympic champion (1972).^[94]
Anupam Shyam, 63, Indian actor (Parzania, Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi, Slumdog Millionaire), multiple organ failure.^[95]
Walter Yetnikoff, 87, American music industry businessman (CBS Records International), bladder cancer.^[96]

9

Rand Araskog, 89, American businessman, CEO of ITT Corporation (1979–1998).^[97]
Sir Lester Bird, 83, Antiguan politician, Prime Minister (1994–2004).^[98]
Cameron Burrell, 26, American sprinter, suicide by gunshot.^[99]
María Elena Chapa, 77, Mexican politician and women's rights activist, Deputy (1988–1991, 2000–2003) and Senator (1991–1997), cancer.^[100]
Carlton H. Colwell, 95, American businessman and politician, member of the Georgia House of Representatives (1964–1995).^[101]
Alex Cord, 88, American actor (Airwolf, Stagecoach, The Brotherhood).^[102]
Pat Hitchcock, 93, English-born American actress (Strangers on a Train, Psycho, Alfred Hitchcock Presents).^[103]
Ryszard Jarzembowski, 75, Polish politician and journalist, Senator (1991–2005).^[104]
Bob Jenkins, 73, American motorsports announcer (ESPN, ABC, NBC Sports), brain cancer.^[105]
Sergei Kovalev, 91, Russian human rights activist and politician, MP (1993–2003).^[106]
Viktor Likhonosov, 85, Russian novelist and editor, COVID-19.^[107]
Annette Muller, 88, French writer and Holocaust survivor (Vel' d'Hiv Roundup).^[108]
Olivia Podmore, 24, New Zealand Olympic cyclist (2016).^[109]
Ingrid Remmers, 56, German politician, MP (2009–2013, since 2017).^[110]
Nadir Tedeschi, 90, Italian politician, Deputy (1976–1987).^[111]
Chucky Thompson, 53, American record producer (Bad Boy Records).^[112]
Ary Ribeiro Valadão, 102, Brazilian lawyer and politician, Goiás MLA (1959–1967), Deputy (1967–1979, 1989–1991) and Governor of Goiás (1979–1983).^[113]

10

Joey Ambrose, 87, American Hall of Fame saxophonist (Bill Haley & His Comets).^[114]
Júlio Chaves, 76, Brazilian voice actor, COVID-19.^[115]
Neal Conan, 71, American radio journalist (All Things Considered, Talk of the Nation), editor and correspondent, glioblastoma.^[116]
Sabina Ajrula, 75, North Macedonian-Turkish actress (Muhteşem Yüzyıl, My Mother's Wound, Shadows), stroke caused by brain cancer.^[117]
Tony Esposito, 78, Canadian-American Hall of Fame ice hockey player (Chicago Blackhawks, Montreal Canadiens), Stanley Cup champion (1969), pancreatic cancer.^[118]
Maki Kaji, 69, Japanese businessman, President of Nikoli and creator of Sudoku, bile duct cancer.^[119]
Michel Le Flochmoan, 69, French footballer and manager (Sedan, R.E. Virton, F91 Dudelange), cancer.^[120]
Eduardo Martínez Somalo, 94, Spanish Roman Catholic cardinal, Apostolic Nuncio to Colombia (1975–1979), Prefect of the CICLSAL (1992–2004) and Camerlengo (1993–2007), heart attack.^[121]
Victoria Paris, 60, American pornographic actress and model (Hustler, Penthouse), breast cancer.^[122]
Lev Pidlisetskyi, 44, Ukrainian politician and businessman, MP (2014–2019).^[123]
Dilys Watling, 78, English actress (Calculated Risk, Two Left Feet, Theatre of Death).^[124]
Peter Whittle, 94, New Zealand mathematician and statistician.^[125]
Stephen Wilkinson, 102, English choral conductor and composer.^[126]

11

Marco Borradori, 62, Swiss lawyer and politician, member of the National Council (1991–1995) and Mayor of Lugano (since 2013), multiple organ failure caused by cardiac arrest.^[127]
Clyde Evans, 83, American politician, member of the Ohio House of Representatives (2003–2010).^[128]
Peter Fleischmann, 84, German movie director (Hunting Scenes from Bavaria, Weak Spot, Hard To Be a God) and screenwriter, problems caused by a fall.^[129]
Adela Forestello, 98, Argentine human rights activist (Mothers of the Plaza 25 de Mayo).^[130]
Roy Gaines, 83, American electric blues singer-songwriter and guitarist.^[131]
Gianluigi Gelmetti, 75, Italian-Monégasque conductor and composer, Director of the Teatro dell'Opera di Roma (2000–2009).^[132]
Benoît Genecand, 57, Swiss politician, National Councilor (2015–2019), cancer.^[133]
Paulo José, 84, Brazilian actor (O Padre e a Moça, Macunaíma, The Clown) and filmmaker, pneumonia caused by Parkinson's disease.^[134]
Michel Laclotte, 91, French art historian, Director of the Louvre (1987–1995).^[135]
Miroslav Tetter, 83, Czech academic and politician, Mayor of České Budějovice (1998–2006, 2010).^[136]
Claudio Ventura, 67, Italian movie director and editor (Just the Way You Are).^[137]
Göran Zachrisson, 83, Swedish sports journalist, cancer.^[138]

12

Kurt Biedenkopf, 91, German politician, MP (1976–1980, 1987–1990) and Minister-President of Saxony (1990–2002).^[139]
Brian P. Burns, 85, American businessman, attorney and philanthropist.^[140]
Haydée Coloso-Espino, 83, Filipino Olympic swimmer (1960), problems caused by a respiratory tract infection.^[141]
Jake Davison, 22, British crane operator and mass killer (2021 Plymouth shooting), shot.^[142]
Dominic DeNucci, 89, Italian-American professional wrestler (WWWF), heart failure.^[143]
Emilio Flores Márquez, 113, Puerto Rican supercentenarian, world's oldest man (since 2020).^[144]
Karl-Friedrich Haas, 90, German sprinter, Olympic silver (1956) and bronze (1952) medalist.^[145]
João Lyra, 90, Brazilian businessman and politician, Senator (1989–1991) and Deputy (2003–2007, 2011–2015), problems caused by bronchopneumonia.^[146]
Tarcísio Meira, 85, Brazilian actor (Irmãos Coragem, Sangue e Areia, Espelho Mágico), COVID-19.^[147]
Jose Perez, 74, Filipino politician and lawyer, Associate Justice of the Supreme Court (2009–2016).^[148]
Pyotr Pimashkov, 73, Russian politician, Mayor of Krasnoyarsk (1996–2011) and Deputy (since 2011), cardiac arrest.^[149]
Alfonso Sepúlveda, 82, Chilean footballer (Club Universidad de Chile, Huachipato, national team), heart failure.^[150]
Hadiza Shagari, 80, Nigerian socialite, First Lady (1979–1983), COVID-19.^[151]
Una Stubbs, 84, English actress (Till Death Us Do Part, Worzel Gummidge, Sherlock).^[152]
Igael Tumarkin, 87, German-born Israeli painter and sculptor, Israel Prize winner (2004).^[153]
Stephen Wiesner, 78–79, American-Israeli research physicist.^[154]

13

Osório Bebber, 92, Brazilian Roman Catholic prelate, Bishop of Tubarão (1981–1992), Coxim (1992–1999) and Joaçaba (1999–2003), sepsis caused by heart surgery.^[155]
Kelsey Begaye, 70, American politician, 5th President of the Navajo Nation (1999–2003).^[156]
Andrzej Borodzik, 91, Polish politician and chemist, Deputy (1965–1972) and President of the ZHP (2005–2007).^[157]
Georg Gallus, 94, German politician, MP (1970–1994).^[158]
Nanci Griffith, 68, American country folk singer-songwriter ("Love at the Five and Dime", "Outbound Plane", "From a Distance") and guitarist, Grammy winner (1994).^[159]
James Hormel, 88, American philanthropist, LGBTQ+ rights activist and politician, Ambassador to Luxembourg (1999–2001).^[160]
Henryk Hoser, 78, Polish Roman Catholic prelate, Bishop of Warszawa-Praga (2008–2017).^[161]
Charlie Johnson, 69, American football player (Philadelphia Eagles, Minnesota Vikings).^[162]
Leon Kopelman, 97, Polish-Israeli Holocaust survivor and activist, last known surviving fighter of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising.^[163]
Vladimir Mendelssohn, 71, Romanian composer (Darclee, The Violin Player) and violist.^[164]
Rich Milot, 64, American football player (Washington Redskins), Super Bowl champion (1982, 1987).^[165]
Marek Minda, 71, Polish physician and politician, Senator (1993–1997).^[166]
Carmen Morales, 81, Argentine actress (Los caballeros de la cama redonda) and comedian, problems caused by Alzheimer's disease.^[167]
Carolyn S. Shoemaker, 92, American astronomer (Comet Shoemaker–Levy 9), record for most comets discovered by one person, problems caused by a fall.^[168]
Gino Strada, 73, Italian human rights activist and war surgeon, founder of Emergency, heart failure.^[169]
Pil Trafa, 62, Argentine punk rock singer and composer (Los Violadores), cardiopulmonary arrest.^[170]
Fez Whatley, 57, American comedian and radio host (The Ron and Fez Show), heart failure.^[171]

14

Boonruen Choonhavan, 101, Thai socialite, First Lady (1988–1991), COVID-19.^[172]
Carlos Correia, 87, Bissau-Guinean politician, Prime Minister (1991–1994, 1997–1998, 2008–2009, 2015–2016).^[173]
Piera Degli Esposti, 83, Italian actress (A Joke of Destiny, Sweet Dreams, Il divo), heart failure.^[174]
Gabriel Fortuné, Haitian politician, Mayor of Les Cayes (since 2016), earthquake.^[175]
Jacques Fournier, 92, French politician and businessman, President of Gaz de France (1986–1988) and SNCF (1988–1993).^[176]
Francis Mossman, 33, New Zealand-born Australian actor (The Horizon, Spartacus, Ruben Guthrie) and model.^[177]
Enrique Pérez Parrilla, 73, Spanish politician, President of the Insular Cabildo of Lanzarote (1983–1987, 1994–1995, 1996–2003) and Mayor of Arrecife (2007–2009), heart attack.^[178]
Algirdas Pocius, 90, Lithuanian politician and writer, MP (1992–1996).^[179]
R. Murray Schafer, 88, Canadian composer, writer and environmentalist (World Soundscape Project), problems caused by Alzheimer's disease.^[180]
Mickey Stephens, 77, American politician, member of the Georgia House of Representatives (2002–2004, since 2009).^[181]

15

Ruth Apilado, 113, American newspaper editor and civil rights activist, founder of America's Intercultural Magazine.^[182]
Abdelhamid Brahimi, 85, Algerian politician, Prime Minister (1984–1988).^[183]
Gianfranco D'Angelo, 84, Italian actor (La liceale, La compagna di banco) and comedian (Drive In).^[184]
Paulette Goodman, 88, French-born American LGBT activist, President of PFLAG (1988–1992).^[185]
Paul Mitchell, 64, American businessman and politician, member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Michigan's 10th congressional district (2017–2021), kidney cancer.^[186]
Giuseppe Montalbano, 96, Italian politician, Mayor of Sambuca di Sicilia (1964–1980) and Senator (1979–1987).^[187]
Gerd Müller, 75, German footballer (1861 Nördlingen, Bayern Munich, West Germany national team), World champion (1974), problems caused by Alzheimer's disease.^[188]
Rafael Romero, 83, Venezuelan Olympic track and field athlete (1956, 1960, 1964), Pan American champion and silver medalist (1963).^[189]
Dick Schafrath, 84, American football player (Cleveland Browns) and politician, member of the Ohio Senate (1987–2000).^[190]
Ernie Sigley, 82, Australian television (Sunnyside Up, Adelaide Tonight, Wheel of Fortune) and radio presenter and singer, problems caused by Alzheimer's disease.^[191]
Jan David Simon, 3rd Viscount Simon, 81, British hereditary peer, member of the House of Lords (since 1994).^[192]
Joe Walton, 85, American football player (Washington Redskins, New York Giants) and coach (New York Jets).^[193]

16

Zaki Anwari, 19, Afghan footballer, fall from plane.^[194]
Stanley Aronowitz, 88, American political activist and academic.^[195]
Hormoz Farhat, 93, Iranian-American composer and ethnomusicologist.^[196]
William R. Haine, 77, American politician, member of the Illinois Senate (2002–2019).^[197]
Volodymyr Holubnychy, 85, Soviet-born Ukrainian race walker, Olympic champion (1960, 1968), silver (1972) and bronze medalist (1964).^[198]
Sean Lock, 58, English comedian (15 Storeys High, 8 Out of 10 Cats, 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown), lung cancer.^[199]
Abdullah Mokoginta, 86, Indonesian politician, Deputy Governor of North Sulawesi (1986–1991) and member of the People's Representative Council (1992–1999).^[200]
Paul Muegge, 84, American politician, member of the Oklahoma Senate (1990–2002).^[201]
Simão Sessim, 85, Brazilian lawyer and politician, Mayor of Nilópolis (1973–1977) and Deputy (1979–2019), COVID-19.^[202]
Lucille Times, 100, American civil rights activist (Montgomery bus boycott) and businesswoman, problems caused by COVID-19.^[203]

17

Olav Akselsen, 55, Norwegian politician, MP (1989–2009) and Minister of Petroleum and Energy (2000–2001).^[204]
Joe Chasteen, 96, American politician and businessman, member of the Wyoming House of Representatives (1973–1977).^[205]
Rock Demers, 87, Canadian movie producer (The Dog Who Stopped the War, The Peanut Butter Solution, Vincent and Me), heart failure.^[206]
Ágnes Hankiss, 71, Hungarian politician, MEP (2009–2014).^[207]
Gary "Chicken" Hirsh, 81, American rock drummer (Country Joe and the Fish).^[208]
Anwar Hossain, 83, Bangladeshi businessman and politician, MP (1988–1990).^[209]
Kazenambo Kazenambo, 58, Botswana-born Namibian politician, MP (2004–2014), problems caused by COVID-19.^[210]
Nikolai Kuimov, 63, Russian aviator, Hero of the Russian Federation (2006), airplane crash.^[211]
Tom Larkin, 103, New Zealand politician, Ambassador to Japan (1972–1976).^[212]
Basil Mramba, 81, Tanzanian politician, Minister of Industry and Trade (1986–1989, 2006–2008) and Finance (2001–2005), problems caused by COVID-19.^[213]
Eddie Paskey, 81, American actor (Star Trek).^[214]
Paulão, 51, Angolan footballer (Benfica, Espinho, national team).^[215]
Rodrigo Paz, 87, Ecuadorian politician and businessman, Minister of Finance (1980–1981) and Mayor of Quito (1988–1992), 1996 presidential candidate, gastrointestinal hemorrhage.^[216]
Fereshteh Taerpour, 68, Iranian movie producer (Once Upon a Time) and writer, President of Kanoon (1982–1991), COVID-19.^[217]

18

José Abueva, 93, Filipino political scientist and academic, President of the University of the Philippines (1987–1993).^[218]
Solly Drake, 90, American baseball player (Chicago Cubs, Los Angeles Dodgers, Philadelphia Phillies).^[219]
Joseph L. Galloway, 79, American newspaper correspondent and columnist.^[220]
Pablo P. Garcia, 95, Filipino politician, MP (1987–1995, 2007–2013) and Governor of Cebu (1995–2004).^[221]
Abdul Hamid AbuSulayman, 84–85, Saudi Islamic philosopher, academic and writer, Rector of the International Islamic University Malaysia (1989–1999).^[222]
Alejandro Lamalfa, 74, Spanish physician and politician, Mayor of Barruelo de Santullán (1990–2007, 2011–2016) and Senator (1996–2000).^[223]
Austin Mitchell, 86, British journalist and politician, MP (1977–2015).^[224] (death announced on this date)
Jill Murphy, 72, British children's writer (The Worst Witch, The Large Family) and illustrator, cancer.^[225]
Robert Smith, 85, American sport executive and administrator, President of the International Baseball Federation (1981–1993).^[226]
Evgeny Sveshnikov, 71, Russian chess player and writer, problems caused by COVID-19.^[227]
Stephen Vizinczey, 88, Hungarian-Canadian essayist, editor and writer.^[228]
Max Willis, 85, Australian politician, member of the New South Wales Legislative Council (1970–1999) and President (1991–1998).^[229]

19

Junaid Babunagari, 67, Bangladeshi Islamic scholar and writer, Amir of Hefazat-e-Islam Bangladesh (since 2020), stroke caused by diabetes.^[230]
Raoul Cauvin, 82, Belgian comics writer (Les Tuniques Bleues, Agent 212, Les Femmes en Blanc), stomach cancer.^[231]
Sonny Chiba, 82, Japanese actor (The Street Fighter, The Storm Riders, Kill Bill: Volume 1) and martial artist, pneumonia caused by COVID-19.^[232]
Chuck Close, 81, American photorealist painter, congestive heart failure caused by frontotemporal dementia.^[233]
Sir Michael Cullen, 76, British-born New Zealand politician, MP (1981–2009), Minister of Finance (1999–2008) and Deputy Prime Minister (2002–2008), lung cancer.^[234]
Bill Freehan, 79, American baseball player (Detroit Tigers) and coach (Michigan Wolverines), World Series champion (1968), problems caused by Alzheimer's disease.^[235]
Sir Peter Harding, 87, British Royal Air Force officer, Chief of the Air Staff (1988–1992) and Defence Staff (1992–1994).^[236]
Percha Leanpuri, 35, Indonesian politician, member of the People's Representative Council (2009–2015, since 2019), problems caused during childbirth.^[237]
Li Hsing, 91, Taiwanese movie director (Beautiful Duckling, Execution in Autumn, The Heroic Pioneers), heart failure.^[238]
James W. Loewen, 79, American sociologist, historian, and writer (Lies My Teacher Told Me), bladder cancer.^[239]
Enrique Sánchez Carrasco, 93, Spanish politician, Mayor of Huesca (1987–1995), problems caused by Alzheimer's disease.^[240]
Bill Sidwell, 101, Australian tennis player.^[241]
Robert D. Springer, 88, American Air Force lieutenant general.^[242]
Sergio Vuskovic, 90, Chilean politician, Mayor of Valparaíso (1970–1973).^[243]

20

Emilio Carrara, 75, Argentine politician, Vice Governor of Chaco Province (1987–1991).^[244]
Ian Carey, 46, American DJ and record producer.^[245]
Tom T. Hall, 85, American Hall of Fame country folk singer-songwriter ("Harper Valley PTA", "I Love", "The Year That Clayton Delaney Died").^[246]
Michael Morgan, 63, American conductor.^[247]
Paolo Saviane, 59, Italian businessman and politician, Senator (since 2018), problems caused by heart surgery.^[248]
Gaia Servadio, 82, Italian-British writer.^[249]
Sally Tanner, 94, American politician, member of the California State Assembly (1978–1992).^[250]
Igor Vovkovinskiy, 38, Ukrainian-born American law student, interviewee and actor, tallest living man in the United States.^[251]
Brent Yonts, 72, American politician, member of the Kentucky House of Representatives (1997–2016), COVID-19.^[252]

21

Nickolas Davatzes, 79, American television executive, founder of A&E Networks and The History Channel.^[253]
Rudolf Edlinger, 81, Austrian politician and football executive, Minister of Finance (1997–2000) and President of SK Rapid Wien (2001–2013).^[254]
Don Everly, 84, American Hall of Fame rock singer (The Everly Brothers) and songwriter ("Cathy's Clown", When Will I Be Loved"), heart attack.^[255]
Boutros Gemayel, 89, Lebanese Maronite Catholic prelate, Archeparch of Cyprus (1988–2008).^[256]
Karolina Kaczorowska, 90, Polish academic, First Lady in exile (1989–1990).^[257]
Marie, Princess of Liechtenstein, 81, Liechtensteiner royal, Princess Consort (since 1989), stroke.^[258]
Thad McClammy, 78, American politician, member of the Alabama House of Representatives (since 1994).^[259]
Andreas Norland, 86, Norwegian newspaper editor (Aftenposten, Verdens Gang, Adresseavisen).^[260]
Tunji Olurin, 76, Nigerian general, Military Governor of Oyo State (1985–1988).^[261]
Jean Orchampt, 97, French Roman Catholic prelate, Auxiliary Bishop of Montpellier (1971–1974) and Bishop of Angers (1974–2000).^[262]
Nicoletta Orsomando, 92, Italian television personality and radio announcer (Rai 1).^[263]
Jeanne Robertson, 77, American comedian, motivational speaker and pageant winner, Miss North Carolina (1963).^[264]
Guy Sansaricq, 86, Haitian-born American Roman Catholic prelate, Auxiliary Bishop of Brooklyn (2006–2010).^[265]
Anthony Scotto, 87, American mobster (Gambino crime family).^[266]
Kalyan Singh, 89, Indian politician, Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh (1991–1992, 1997–1999), MP (2004–2014) and Governor of Rajasthan (2014–2019), sepsis caused by multiple organ failure.^[267]
Kostas Triantafyllopoulos, 65, Greek actor (Symmathites, Peninta Peninta, Kaneis de leei s' agapo), lung cancer.^[268]
Nick Volpe, 95, Canadian football player (Toronto Argonauts), Grey Cup champion (1950).^[269]
Gabriel Kyungu wa Kumwanza, 82, Congolese politician, Governor of Katanga (1991–1995, 1997), COVID-19.^[270]

22

Alberto Bica, 63, Uruguayan footballer (Club Atlético Unión, Racing Club de Montevideo, national team), leukemia.^[271]
Juan Carlos Blanco Estradé, 87, Uruguayan lawyer, politician and convicted criminal, Minister of Foreign Relations (1972–1976), Ambassador to the United Nations (1982–1985) and Senator (1990–1995).^[272]
William J. Boarman, 75, American businessman and printer, U.S. Public Printer (2010–2012).^[273]
Vivian Caver, 93, American politician and human rights activist, member of the Washington House of Representatives (1994–1995).^[274]
Lloyd Dobyns, 85, American television news reporter (NBC News).^[275]
Marilyn Eastman, 87, American actress (Night of the Living Dead).^[276]
Jean-Pierre Fragnière, 76, Swiss academic and political scientist.^[277]
Rod Gilbert, 80, Canadian Hall of Fame ice hockey player (New York Rangers).^[278]
Micki Grant, 80, American singer, playwright (Your Arms Too Short to Box with God, Working) and actress (Another World).^[279]
Jack Hirschman, 87, American poet, Marxist essayist and social activist, suspected heart attack.^[280]
Sheikh Shahidur Rahman, 70, Pakistani-born Bangladeshi politician, MP (1986–1988), heart attack.^[281]
Edin Šaranović, 45, Bosnian footballer (Sarajevo, Kamen Ingrad, national team) and manager, heart attack.^[282]
Andrzej Schinzel, 84, Polish mathematician, member of the Polish Academy of Sciences (since 1994).^[283]
Brian Travers, 62, British reggae pop saxophonist and songwriter (UB40), brain cancer.^[284]
Eric Wagner, 62, American heavy metal singer-songwriter (Trouble, The Skull), pneumonia caused by COVID-19.^[285]
Jane Wenham-Jones, 59, British writer, television presenter (Politics Show) and journalist (Woman's Weekly).^[286]

23

Victoria Aguiyi-Ironsi, 97, Nigerian socialite, First Lady (1966), stroke.^[287]
Dame Elizabeth Blackadder, 89, Scottish painter.^[288]
Brick Bronsky, 57, American professional wrestler (Stampede) and actor (Sgt. Kabukiman N.Y.P.D., The Quest), COVID-19.^[289]
Mary Cook, 92, British reality television personality (Gogglebox).^[290] (death announced on this date)
Daniel Farhi, 79, French rabbi and activist, founder of the Liberal Jewish Movement of France.^[291]
Tom Flynn, 66, American novelist and editor (Free Inquiry), Executive Director of the Council for Secular Humanism.^[292]
Michael Gage, 76, American politician, member of the California State Assembly (1976–1980), cancer.^[293]
Jimmy Hayes, 31, American ice hockey player (Chicago Blackhawks, Florida Panthers, New Jersey Devils).^[294]
Michael Nader, 76, American actor (Dynasty, All My Children, Lucky Chances), cancer.^[295]
Jean-Luc Nancy, 81, French philosopher.^[296]
Rosita Quintana, 96, Argentine-Mexican actress (Susana, The Price of Living, To the Four Winds) and singer-songwriter, problems caused by thyroid cancer surgery.^[297]
José Yudica, 85, Argentine footballer (Boca Juniors, national team) and manager (Newell's Old Boys).^[298]

24

Volodymyr Bondarenko, 68, Ukrainian politician, Deputy (1996–2014) and Head of the Kyiv City State Administration (2014).^[299]
O. Chandrashekar, 86, Indian footballer (national team).^[300]
Anatoliy Chizhov, 87, Soviet-born Russian engineer (Progress Rocket Space Centre) and politician, Deputy (1989–1991).^[301] (death announced on this date)
Olabiyi Durojaiye, 88, Nigerian politician, Senator (1999–2003), COVID-19.^[302]
Dale Derby, 72, American physician and politician, member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives (2016–2018), drowned.^[303]
Léopold K. Fakambi, 78, Beninese agronomist and engineer.^[304]
Nicholas Felice, 94, American politician, Mayor of Fair Lawn (1972–1974) and member of the New Jersey General Assembly (1982–2002).^[305]
Hissène Habré, 79, Chadian politician and convicted war criminal, Prime Minister (1978–1979) and President (1982–1990), COVID-19.^[306]
Jerry Harkness, 81, American basketball player (Loyola Ramblers, Indiana Pacers, New York Knicks) and civil rights activist, NCAA champion (1963).^[307]
Elia Hernández Núñez, 59, Mexican politician, Deputy (2006–2009).^[308]
Harry Kent, 74, New Zealand Olympic cyclist (1972), Commonwealth Games champion (1970).^[309]
Calogero Lo Giudice, 83, Italian politician, President of Sicily (1982–1983) and MEP (1989–1994).^[310]
Fritz McIntyre, 62, British keyboardist (Simply Red).^[311] (death announced on this date)
Radek Pobořil, 75, Czech folk rock guitarist (Čechomor).^[312]
Mangala Samaraweera, 65, Sri Lankan politician, MP (1989–2020) and Minister of Foreign Affairs (2005–2007, 2015–2017), COVID-19.^[313]
Ghazali Mohd Seth, 92, Malaysian military officer, Chief of Army (1977–1982) and Defence Forces (1982–1985), heart failure.^[314]
Jan Suchý, 76, Czech ice hockey player (HC Dukla Jihlava, national team), Olympic silver medalist (1968).^[315]
Wilfried Van Moer, 76, Belgian footballer (Beveren, Standard Liège, national team) and manager, stroke.^[316]
Patrick Verbeke, 72, French blues guitarist, composer and television presenter.^[317]
George S. Vest, 102, American politician, U.S. Ambassador to the European Union (1981–1985) and Director of the U.S. Foreign Service (1985–1989), heart disease.^[318]
Charlie Watts, 80, English Hall of Fame drummer (The Rolling Stones, Blues Incorporated).^[319]

25

Mohsin Ahmad al-Aini, 88, Yemeni politician, Prime Minister (1967, 1969, 1970–1971, 1971–1972, 1974–1975).^[320]
Said al-Harumi, 49, Israeli politician, member of the Knesset (since 2017), heart attack.^[321]
Gerry Ashmore, 85, English Formula One racing driver, cancer.^[322]
Gunilla Bergström, 79, Swedish children's writer (Alfie Atkins) and illustrator.^[323]
Eduardo Brizuela del Moral, 77, Argentine politician, Senator (2001–2003), Governor of Catamarca Province (2003–2011) and Deputy (since 2013), pneumonia caused by a stroke.^[324]
Antônio Câmara, 83, Brazilian politician, Rio Grande do Norte MLA (1966–1982), Secretary-General of the Brazilian Democratic Movement (1982) and Constituent Deputy (1988–1991).^[325]
Metin Çekmez, 76, Turkish actor (Tatlı Dillim, The Shadow Play, Adını Feriha Koydum), cancer.^[326]
Ted Dexter, 86, English Hall of Fame cricketer (Sussex, national team).^[327]
Aldo Eminente, 90, French swimmer, Olympic bronze medalist (1952).^[328]
Mario Guilloti, 75, Argentine boxer, Olympic bronze medalist (1968).^[329]
Milan Gutović, 75, Serbian actor (A Tight Spot, Bela lađa) and comedian, COVID-19.^[330]
Ileana Gyulai-Drîmbă-Jenei, 75, Romanian fencer, Olympic bronze medalist (1968, 1972).^[331]
Robin Miller, 71, American motorsports journalist (The Indianapolis Star) and sports commentator (Speed Channel, NBCSN), leukemia.^[332]
Gail Omvedt, 80, American-born Indian sociologist and human rights activist.^[333]
Zdenka Procházková, 95, Czech actress (A Dead Man Among the Living, Steam Above a Pot, May Events).^[334]

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Rodolfo Aínsa, 76, Spanish politician and businessman, President of Huesca Province (1995–1999) and Senator (2004–2008).^[335]
Neal Brendel, 66, American rugby union player (national team) and executive, Chairman of USA Rugby (2002–2005), mesothelioma.^[336]
Marco Hausiku, 67, Namibian politician, Minister of Foreign Affairs (2004–2010).^[337]
Sompote Sands, 80, Thai movie director (Jumborg Ace & Giant, Hanuman and the Five Riders, Crocodile), producer and special effects creator, cancer.^[338]
Vladimir Shadrin, 73, Soviet-Russian ice hockey player (Spartak Moscow, Oji Eagles, national team) and coach, Olympic champion (1972, 1976).^[339]

27

Stjepan Babić, 95, Croatian linguist, academic and politician, MP (1993–1997).^[340]
Priscilla Baltazar-Padilla, 63, Filipino politician and lawyer, Associate Justice of the Supreme Court (2020).^[341]
Jean-Pierre Bastiani, 71, French politician, Mayor of Auterive (1989–2008, 2014–2018) and Deputy (1993–1997).^[342]
Marcus Birks, 40, British Eurodance musician (Cappella), COVID-19.^[343]
Noel Cringle, 83, Manx politician, President of Tynwald (2000–2011).^[344]
Edmond H. Fischer, 101, Swiss-born American biochemist, Nobel Prize winner (1992).^[345]
Siegfried Matthus, 87, German composer (Judith) and opera festival director (Kammeroper Schloss Rheinsberg).^[346]
Andy Michael, 61, British reality television personality (Gogglebox).^[347] (death announced on this date)
Maria Oliva, 112, Italian supercentenarian, oldest person in Italy (since 2020).^[348]
Akis Tsochatzopoulos, 82, Greek politician and convicted criminal, MP (1981–2007), Minister of the Interior (1987–1989, 1993–1995) and National Defence (1996–2001), heart attack.^[349]
Lucille Whipper, 93, American politician and educator, member of the South Carolina House of Representatives (1985–1995).^[350]

28

Nasrul Abit, 66, Indonesian politician, Vice Governor of West Sumatra (2016–2021), COVID-19.^[351]
Alioune Badara Cissé, 63, Senegalese lawyer and politician, Foreign Minister (2012), COVID-19.^[352]
Francesc Burrull, 86, Spanish jazz musician and composer, kidney disease.^[353]
Javier Cobián Salgado, 77, Spanish politician, Mayor of Pontevedra (1991–1995).^[354]
Jacques Drouin, 78, Canadian animator and director (Mindscape/Le paysagiste).^[355]
Jiang Chunyun, 91, Chinese politician, Governor of Shandong (1987–1988) and Vice Premier (1995–1998).^[356]
Jin Renqing, 77, Chinese politician, Director of the State Taxation Administration (1998–2003) and Minister of Finance (2003–2007), house fire.^[357]
Ida Keeling, 106, American track and field athlete.^[358]
Elisabeth Kieselstein-Cord, 41, American actress (Deconstructing Harry), model (Vogue) and socialite, problems caused by Lyme disease.^[359]
Dimitri Kitsikis, 86, Greek academic and historian (Intermediate Region, Eastern Party, Hellenoturkism).^[360]
Matthew Mindler, 19, American actor (Our Idiot Brother), suicide.^[361] (body discovered on this date)
Sam Oji, 35, English footballer (Tamworth, Limerick, Hednesford Town).^[362]
Teresa Żylis-Gara, 91, Polish operatic soprano.^[363]

29

Ed Asner, 91, American actor (The Mary Tyler Moore Show, Elf, Up) and activist, President of the Screen Actors Guild (1981–1985), multi-Emmy winner.^[364]
Kolë Berisha, 73, Kosovar politician, Chairman of the Assembly (2006–2007).^[365]
Ron Bushy, 79, American rock drummer (Iron Butterfly), esophageal cancer.^[366]
John Drake, 74, American rock singer (The Amboy Dukes).^[367]
Alex Gallacher, 67, Scottish-born Australian politician, Senator (since 2011), lung cancer.^[368]
Tudor Gunasekara, 86, Sri Lankan politician, MP (1977–1983), COVID-19.^[369]
Muhammad Hamza, 92, Pakistani politician, Deputy (1985–1988, 1990–1999) and Senator (2012–2018), COVID-19.^[370]
John A. Kaneb, 86, American businessman, CEO of HP Hood, part-owner of the Boston Red Sox, problems caused by heart surgery.^[371]
Manuel Monerris, 75, Spanish politician, Mayor of Ferreries (2011–2015) and member of the Balearic Islands MP (2011–2015).^[372]
Mikhail Nenashev, 61, Russian politician, Deputy (2007–2011) and founder of the All-Russian Fleet Support Movement, cardiac arrest.^[373]
Lee "Scratch" Perry, 85, Jamaican reggae musician (The Upsetters), songwriter ("Run for Cover", "Police and Thieves") and record producer.^[374]
Yuri Pudyshev, 67, Belarusian footballer (Dinamo Minsk, Dynamo Yakutsk, Soviet Union national team) and manager.^[375]
Rodney Rice, 76, Irish journalist and broadcaster (Raidió Teilifís Éireann).^[376]
Jacques Rogge, 79, Belgian Olympic sailor (1968, 1972, 1976) and sports administrator, president of the International Olympic Committee (2001–2013), problems caused by Parkinson's disease.^[377]
Lajim Ukin, 66, Malaysian politician, MP (2008–2013) and Sabah MLA (2013–2018), COVID-19.^[378]

30

José María Libório Camino Saracho, 89, Spanish-Brazilian Roman Catholic prelate, Bishop of Urusi (1999–2002) and Presidente Prudente (2002–2008) and Auxiliary Bishop of São Miguel Paulista (1999–2001), problems caused by a stroke.^[379]
Junior Coffey, 79, American football player (Green Bay Packers, Atlanta Falcons, New York Giants), heart failure.^[380]
Claude Guichard, 92, French politician, Deputy (1967–1968, 1968–1972).^[381]
Marcel Henry, 94, French politician, Senator (1977–2004).^[382]
Latif Nassif Jassim, 80, Iraqi politician and convicted murderer, Minister of Agriculture (1977–1979).^[383]
Sakaran Dandai, 91, Malaysian politician, MP (1986–1995), Chief Minister of Sabah (1994) and Governor (1995–2002), COVID-19.^[384]
Cecil Souders, 100, American football player (Detroit Lions).^[385]
Wang Kuang-hui, 56, Taiwanese baseball player (Brother Elephants) and coach, liver cancer.^[386]

31

Léon Aimé, 97, French politician, Deputy (1993–1997).^[387]
Vasile Belous, 33, Moldovan Olympic boxer (2012), car crash.^[388]
Sune Bergman, 68, Swedish ice hockey player (Troja-Ljungby) and coach (HV71, Frisk Asker).^[389] (death announced on this date)
Michael Constantine, 94, American actor (My Big Fat Greek Wedding, Room 222, The Hustler), Emmy winner (1970).^[390]
Julie Ditty, 42, American tennis player, cancer.^[391]
Geronimo, 8, New Zealand-born alpaca, euthanised.^[392]
Roman Malinowski, 86, Polish politician and economist, member (1976–1989) and Marshal of the Sejm (1985–1989), Deputy Prime Minister (1980–1985) and Chairman of United People's Party (1981–1989).^[393]
Francesco Morini, 77, Italian footballer (Sampdoria, Juventus, national team), heart attack.^[394]
Kazimieras Motieka, 92, Lithuanian politician and lawyer, Act of March 11 signer.^[395]
Ferhan Şensoy, 70, Turkish actor (When Luck Breaks the Door, Pardon, Son Ders) and playwright.^[396]
Thompson Usiyan, 65, Nigerian footballer (Montreal Manic, Tulsa Roughnecks, national team).^[397]

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