2012
Aberdeen Shikoyi, Kenyan rugby player (born 1985)
Aberdeen Shikoyi was a Kenyan rugby union player. She was the captain of the women's rugby union team.
Aberdeen Shikoyi, Kenyan rugby player (born 1985)
The 2010s
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2012
Shukri Ghanem, Libyan politician, 22nd Prime Minister of Libya (born 1942)
Shukri Mohammed Ghanem was a Libyan politician who was the General Secretary of the General People's Committee of Libya from June 2003 until March 2006 when, in the first major gov…
Shukri Ghanem, Libyan politician, 22nd Prime Minister of Libya (born 1942)
2012
Joel Goldsmith, American composer and conductor (born 1957)
Joel King Goldsmith was an American composer of film, television, and video game music.
Joel Goldsmith, American composer and conductor (born 1957)
2012
Roland Moreno
Roland Moreno was a French inventor, engineer, humorist and author who was the inventor of the smart card. Moreno's smart card, or la carte à puce in French, was little known inter…
Roland Moreno
2012
Kenny Roberts, American singer-songwriter (born 1926)
George S. Kingsbury Jr., better known as Kenny Roberts, was an American country music singer. He is best known for his recordings of "I Never See Maggie Alone" and "Choc'late Ice C…
Kenny Roberts, American singer-songwriter (born 1926)
2012
Tomás Borge, Nicaraguan poet and politician, co-founded the Sandinista National Liberation Front (born 1930)
Tomás Borge Martínez, often spelled as Thomas Borge in American newspapers, was a cofounder of the Sandinista National Liberation Front in Nicaragua and was Interior Minister of Ni…
Tomás Borge, Nicaraguan poet and politician, co-founded the Sandinista National Liberation Front (born 1930)
2012
Alexander Dale Oen, Norwegian swimmer (born 1985)
Alexander Dale Oen was a Norwegian competitive swimmer. He was an Olympic silver medallist, World Championships gold medallist, World Championships (25m) bronze medallist, two-time…
Alexander Dale Oen, Norwegian swimmer (born 1985)
2012
Giannis Gravanis, Greek footballer (born 1958)
Giannis Gravanis was a Greek footballer.
Giannis Gravanis, Greek footballer (born 1958)
2012
Benzion Netanyahu, Russian-Israeli historian and academic (born 1910)
Benzion Netanyahu was a Polish-born Israeli encyclopedist, historian, and medievalist. Born in Warsaw, he served as a professor of history at Cornell University. A scholar of Judai…
Benzion Netanyahu, Russian-Israeli historian and academic (born 1910)
2012
James Kinley, Canadian engineer and politician, 29th Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia (born 1925)
John James Kinley was a Canadian engineer, industrialist and the 29th Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia since confederation.
James Kinley, Canadian engineer and politician, 29th Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia (born 1925)
2012
Mordechai Virshubski, German-Israeli lawyer and politician (born 1930)
Mordechai Virshuvski was an Israeli politician who served as a member of the Knesset for several parties between 1977 and 1992.
Mordechai Virshubski, German-Israeli lawyer and politician (born 1930)
2012
Fernando Lopes, Portuguese director and screenwriter (born 1935)
Fernando Lopes, GCIH was a Portuguese film director. He was a Film teacher at the Portuguese National Conservatory, nowadays the Lisbon Theatre and Film School. He died, aged 76, i…
Fernando Lopes, Portuguese director and screenwriter (born 1935)
2012
Zenaida Manfugás, Cuban-born American-naturalized pianist (born 1932)
Zenaida Elvira González Manfugás was a Cuban-born American-naturalized pianist, considered to be one of the best Cuban pianists in history.
Zenaida Manfugás, Cuban-born American-naturalized pianist (born 1932)
2012
Tufan Miñnullin, Russian playwright and politician (born 1936)
Miñnullin Tufan Ğabdulla ulı aka Tufan Miñnullin was a famous Tatar writer, playwright, publicist, Tatarstan State Council deputy and honorary citizen of Kazan. He was a permanent …
Tufan Miñnullin, Russian playwright and politician (born 1936)
2012
Endang Rahayu Sedyaningsih, Indonesian physician and politician, Indonesian Minister of Health (born 1955)
Endang Rahayu Sedyaningsih was an Indonesian physician, researcher, and author. She served as Minister of Health of the Republic of Indonesia from 22 October 2009 until 30 April 20…
Endang Rahayu Sedyaningsih, Indonesian physician and politician, Indonesian Minister of Health (born 1955)
2012
Akira Tonomura, Japanese physicist, author, and academic (born 1942)
Akira Tonomura was a Japanese physicist, best known for his development of electron holography and his experimental verification of the Aharonov–Bohm effect.
Akira Tonomura, Japanese physicist, author, and academic (born 1942)
2012
Lourdes Valera, Venezuelan actress (born 1963)
Lourdes del Valle Valera Galvis was a Venezuelan actress who took part in over twenty film and television productions during her career, particularly known for her acting in many t…
Lourdes Valera, Venezuelan actress (born 1963)
2012
Jorge Illueca, Panamanian politician, 30th President of Panama (born 1918)
Jorge Enrique Illueca Sibauste was a Panamanian politician and diplomat who served as 25th President of Panama in 1984.
Jorge Illueca, Panamanian politician, 30th President of Panama (born 1918)
2012
Felix Werder, German-Australian composer, conductor, and critic (born 1922)
Felix Werder AM was a German-born Australian composer of classical and electronic music, and also a noted critic and educator. The son of a distinguished liturgical composer, he …
Felix Werder, German-Australian composer, conductor, and critic (born 1922)
2012
Mort Lindsey, American pianist, composer, and conductor (born 1923)
Mort Lindsey was an orchestrator, composer, pianist, conductor and musical director for Judy Garland, Barbra Streisand, Pat Boone, Jack Narz, and Merv Griffin.
Mort Lindsey, American pianist, composer, and conductor (born 1923)
2012
Bob Stewart, American television producer, founded Stewart Tele Enterprises (born 1920)
Bob Stewart was an American television game show producer. He was active in the TV industry from 1956 until his retirement in 1991.
Bob Stewart, American television producer, founded Stewart Tele Enterprises (born 1920)
2012
Adam Yauch, American rapper and director (born 1964)
Adam Nathaniel Yauch, also known by the stage name MCA, was an American rapper, bassist, filmmaker, and a founding member of the hip hop group Beastie Boys. Besides his musical wor…
Adam Yauch, American rapper and director (born 1964)
2012
Rashidi Yekini, Nigerian footballer (born 1963)
Rashidi Yekini was a Nigerian professional footballer who played as a forward. Yekini is widely regarded as one of the greatest Nigerian footballers of all time and one of the grea…
Rashidi Yekini, Nigerian footballer (born 1963)
2012
Surendranath, Indian cricketer (born 1937)
Surendra Nath was an Indian cricketer who played in eleven Test matches between 1958 and 1961. He was primarily a medium-pace swing bowler, who enjoyed a particularly successful to…
Surendranath, Indian cricketer (born 1937)