2012
Lee Richardson, English speedway rider (born 1979)
Lee Stewart Richardson was a British international motorcycle speedway rider.
Lee Richardson, English speedway rider (born 1979)
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2012
Don Ritchie, Australian humanitarian (born 1925)
Donald Taylor Ritchie was an Australian who intervened in many suicide attempts. He officially rescued at least 180 people but his family says he helped save up to 500 people who h…
Don Ritchie, Australian humanitarian (born 1925)
2012
Nguyễn Văn Thiện, Vietnamese bishop (born 1906)
Antoine Nguyễn Văn Thiện was a Vietnamese Roman Catholic bishop and the oldest of the Catholic Church at 106 years of age. He was also one of the last living bishops to have served…
Nguyễn Văn Thiện, Vietnamese bishop (born 1906)
2012
Ernst Hinterberger, Austrian author and screenwriter (born 1931)
Ernst Hinterberger was an Austrian writer of novels, particularly detective novels, plays and successful sitcoms. His first TV scripts were unusual for their use of genuine Vienna …
Ernst Hinterberger, Austrian author and screenwriter (born 1931)
2012
Mario Trejo, Argentinian poet, playwright, and journalist (born 1926)
Mario Trejo was an Argentine poet, playwright, screenwriter, and journalist.
Mario Trejo, Argentinian poet, playwright, and journalist (born 1926)
2012
Arno Lustiger, German historian and author (born 1924)
Arno Lustiger was a German historian and author of Jewish origin. Lustiger made significant contributions to research and document the history of Jewish resistance under Nazi rule.
Arno Lustiger, German historian and author (born 1924)
2012
Carlos Fuentes, Mexican novelist and essayist (born 1928)
Carlos Fuentes Macías was a Mexican novelist, essayist and ambassador to France. Among his works are The Death of Artemio Cruz (1962), Aura (1962), Terra Nostra (1975), The Old Gri…
Carlos Fuentes, Mexican novelist and essayist (born 1928)
2012
Zakaria Mohieddin, Egyptian soldier and politician, 33rd Prime Minister of Egypt (born 1918)
Zakaria Mohieddin was an Egyptian military officer, politician who served as the 3rd prime minister of Egypt and head of the first Intelligence body in Egypt, the Egyptian General …
Zakaria Mohieddin, Egyptian soldier and politician, 33rd Prime Minister of Egypt (born 1918)
2012
Gideon Ezra, Israeli geographer and politician, Israeli Minister in the Prime Minister's Office (born 1937)
Gideon Ezra was an Israeli politician. He served as a member of the Knesset for Likud and Kadima between 1996 and 2012 and also held several ministerial portfolios.
Gideon Ezra, Israeli geographer and politician, Israeli Minister in the Prime Minister's Office (born 1937)
2012
Patrick Mafisango, Congolese-Rwandan footballer (born 1980)
Patrick Mutesa Mafisango was a Rwandan international footballer who played as a midfielder.
Patrick Mafisango, Congolese-Rwandan footballer (born 1980)
2012
Donna Summer, American singer-songwriter (born 1948)
Donna Adrian Gaines, known professionally as Donna Summer, was an American singer and songwriter. She gained prominence during the disco era of the 1970s and became known as the "Q…
Donna Summer, American singer-songwriter (born 1948)
2012
Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, German opera singer and conductor (born 1925)
Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau was a German lyric baritone and conductor of classical music. One of the most famous Lieder performers of the post-war period, he is best known as a singer…
Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, German opera singer and conductor (born 1925)
2012
Peter Jones, English-Australian drummer and songwriter (born 1967)
Peter Robert Jones was an English-born Australian musician. He replaced Paul Hester on drums for Crowded House in mid-1994. After the band split up in June 1996, he played in Deads…
Peter Jones, English-Australian drummer and songwriter (born 1967)
2012
Alan Oakley, English bicycle designer, designed the Raleigh Chopper (born 1927)
Alan Oakley was a British bicycle designer from Nottingham who worked for the Raleigh Bicycle Company.
Alan Oakley, English bicycle designer, designed the Raleigh Chopper (born 1927)
2012
Patricia Aakhus, American author and academic (born 1952)
Patricia "Patty" Aakhus, also known by her maiden name and pseudonym Patricia McDowell, was an American novelist and director of International Studies at the University of Southern…
Patricia Aakhus, American author and academic (born 1952)
2012
James Abdnor, American soldier and politician (born 1923)
Ellis James Abdnor was an American politician who served as a member of the United States Senate from South Dakota. He was also the 15th administrator of the Small Business Adminis…
James Abdnor, American soldier and politician (born 1923)
2012
Chuck Brown, American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer (born 1936)
Charles Louis Brown was an American guitarist, bandleader, and singer known as "The Godfather of Go-Go". Go-go is a subgenre of funk music developed around the Washington, D.C., ar…
Chuck Brown, American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer (born 1936)
2012
Ernie Chan, Filipino-American illustrator (born 1940)
Ernesto Chan, born and sometimes credited as Ernie Chua, was a Filipino-American comics artist, known for work published by Marvel Comics and DC Comics, including many Marvel issue…
Ernie Chan, Filipino-American illustrator (born 1940)
2012
Kevin Hickey, American baseball player (born 1956)
Kevin John Hickey was an American left-handed pitcher who spent six seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) with the Chicago White Sox (1981–1983) and Baltimore Orioles (1989–1991).…
Kevin Hickey, American baseball player (born 1956)
2012
Bob Boozer, American basketball player (born 1937)
Robert Louis Boozer was an American professional basketball player in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Boozer won a gold medal in the 1960 Summer Olympics and won an NBA …
Bob Boozer, American basketball player (born 1937)
2012
Tamara Brooks, American conductor and educator (born 1941)
Tamara Brooks was an American choral conductor.
Tamara Brooks, American conductor and educator (born 1941)
2012
Ian Burgess, English race car driver (born 1930)
Ian John Burgess was a British racing driver. He participated in 20 Formula One World Championship Grands Prix, debuting on 19 July 1958, and numerous non-Championship Formula One …
Ian Burgess, English race car driver (born 1930)
2012
Gerhard Hetz, German-Mexican swimmer (born 1942)
Gerhard Hetz was a German Olympic swimmer. He competed in the 1960 and 1964 Summer Olympics and won a silver medal in the 4 × 200 m freestyle relay and a bronze medal in the 400 m …
Gerhard Hetz, German-Mexican swimmer (born 1942)
2012
Phil Lamason, New Zealand soldier and pilot (born 1918)
Phillip John Lamason, was a pilot in the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) during the Second World War, who rose to prominence as the senior officer in charge of 168 Allied airme…
Phil Lamason, New Zealand soldier and pilot (born 1918)