:Deaths in January 2021

• Abdul Hakim Al-Taher, 71, Sudanese director and actor, COVID-19.[https://www.mobtada.com/culture/1004218/ بسبب كورونا .. وفاة الفنان السودانى عبد الحكيم الطاهر] {{in lang|ar}}
• George Ancona, 91, American photo essayist and illustrator.[https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/childrens/childrens-authors/article/85669-obituary-george-ancona.html Obituary: George Ancona]
• Barry Austin, 52, British record holder, nation's heaviest man, heart attack.[https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/birmingham-city-barry-austin-dead-19552102 Tributes paid to Birmingham City fan Barry Austin known as 'Britain's fattest man' after tragic death]
• Jan de Bie, 74, Dutch painter and photographer.[https://www.bd.nl/brabant/jan-de-bie-1946-2021-schilderde-vanuit-het-gevoel-steeds-te-mislukken~a5502b3d/ Jan de Bie (1946-2021) schilderde vanuit het gevoel steeds te mislukken] {{in lang|nl}}
• Dame Margaret Booth, 87, British judge, judge of the High Court of Justice (1979–1994), chair of the Family and Parenting Institute (1999–2004).[https://www.thetimes.com/uk/obituaries/article/dame-margaret-booth-obituary-p2565mzzn Dame Margaret Booth obituary] {{subscription required}}
• Clint Boulton, 72, English footballer (Port Vale, Torquay United).[https://web.archive.org/web/20210102224602/https://www.torbayweekly.co.uk/sport/shock-death-of-torquay-united-1970s-legend-clint-6879354 Shock death of Torquay United legend Clint Boulton]
• Colin J. Bushnell, 73, British mathematician.[https://www.ams.org/news#!class_id=402 The Latest]
• Carlos do Carmo, 81, Portuguese fado singer ("Uma flor de verde pinho"), ruptured aneurysm.[https://24.sapo.pt/atualidade/artigos/morreu-o-fadista-carlos-do-carmo-avanca-o-expresso Morreu o fadista Carlos do Carmo] {{in lang|pt}}
• Ben Chafin, 60, American politician, member of the Virginia House of Delegates (2014) and Senate (since 2014), complications from COVID-19.[https://bluevirginia.us/2021/01/governor-northam-statement-on-the-passing-of-senator-a-benton-chafin-jr-r-sd38-who-died-from-complications-from-covid-19 Governor Northam Statement on the Passing of Senator A. Benton Chafin, Jr. (R-SD38), Who Died From “Complications From COVID-19”]
• Emanuele Chiapasco, 90, Italian baseball player (Milano Baseball Club), sporting director, and entrepreneur.[https://www.repubblica.it/sport/vari/2021/01/02/news/baseball_addio_a_emanuele_chiapasco_ultimo_pioniere_del_diamante_italiano-280887110/ Baseball: addio a Emanuele Chiapasco, ultimo italiano pioniere del diamante] {{in lang|it}}
• Simone Chrisostome, 97, French resistance member and Holocaust survivor.[https://www.mediabask.eus/fr/info_mbsk/20210102/hendaye-la-survivante-des-camps-de-concentration-simone-chrisostome-est-decedee Hendaye : la survivante des camps de concentration Simone Chrisostome est décédée] {{in lang|fr}}
• Pierantonio Costa, 81, Italian businessman and diplomat, arranged safe passage during the Rwandan genocide.[https://www.newtimes.co.rw/news/former-italian-honorary-consul-rwanda-dies-81 Former Italian honorary consul in Rwanda dies at 81]
• Christine Dacera, 23, Filipino flight attendant, ruptured aortic aneurysm.[https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1380542/new-years-day-tragedywhat-really-happened-to-christine-dacera New Year’s Day tragedy: What really happened to Christine Dacera?]
• Carrie Dann, 88, American Western Shoshone indigenous rights activist and spiritual leader.[https://www.thestar.com/news/world/us/2021/01/06/native-american-land-activist-carrie-dann-dies-in-nevada.html Native American land activist Carrie Dann dies in Nevada]
• Paul Delorey, 71, Canadian curler and politician, Northwest Territories MLA (1999–2011).[https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/paul-delorey-death-1.5859793 In the house and on the ice, former Speaker Paul Delorey remembered]
• Traude Dierdorf, 73, Austrian politician, mayor of Wiener Neustadt (1997–2005).[https://www.wn24.at/chronik/traude-dierdorf-sozialpreis-galaveranstaltung-am-17-november-2021-35271.html Traude-Dierdorf-Sozialpreis: Galaveranstaltung am 17. November 2021] {{in lang|de}}
• Irene Dixon, 96, British World War II codebreaker.[https://www.tnmoc.org/news-releases/2021/1/11/irene-dixon-1924-2021 Irene Dixon, 1924–2021]
• Ron Dominguez, 85, American theme park executive, vice-president of Walt Disney Attractions (1990–1994).[https://www.laughingplace.com/w/news/2021/01/01/ron-dominguez-disney-obituary/ Disney Legend Ron Dominguez (aka “Mr. Disneyland”) Passed Away at Age 85]
• Zoran Džorlev, 53, Macedonian violinist, complications from COVID-19.[https://24.mk/details/pochina-maestro-zoran-dzorlev Почина маестро Зоран Џорлев] {{in lang|mk}}
• Mark Eden, 92, English actor (Coronation Street, The Top Secret Life of Edgar Briggs, An Adventure in Space and Time), complications from Alzheimer's disease.[https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/18981552.mark-eden-dead-coronation-street-actor-dies-aged-92/ Mark Eden dead: Coronation Street actor dies aged 92]
• Carlos Escudé, 72, Argentine political scientist and author, COVID-19.[https://web.archive.org/web/20210418074626/https://radiofiji.com.fj/regret-for-the-death-of-the-intellectual-carlos-escude-due-to-coronavirus-at-age-71/4713/ Regret for the death of the intellectual Carlos Escudé due to coronavirus, at age 71]
• Cleonâncio Fonseca, 84, Brazilian politician, deputy (1987–2007).[https://g1.globo.com/se/sergipe/noticia/2021/01/01/ex-deputado-federal-cleonancio-fonseca-morre-em-aracaju.ghtml Ex-deputado federal Cleonâncio Fonseca morre em Aracaju] {{in lang|pt}}
• Seizō Fukumoto, 77, Japanese actor (Nihon no Fixer, New Battles Without Honor and Humanity, The Last Samurai), lung cancer.[https://www.sponichi.co.jp/entertainment/news/2021/01/04/kiji/20210104s00041000187000c.html 俳優の福本清三さんが死去　77歳　「5万回斬られた男」の異名] {{in lang|ja}}
• George Gerdes, 72, American singer-songwriter and actor (Hidalgo, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, L.A. Noire), brain aneurysm.[https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/george-gerdes-singer-songwriter-and-character-actor-dies-at-72-4110965/ George Gerdes, Singer, Songwriter and Character Actor, Dies at 72]
• Dame Elmira Minita Gordon, 90, Belizean educator, psychologist, and politician, governor-general (1981–1993).[https://www.breakingbelizenews.com/2021/01/02/dame-elmira-minita-gordon-trailblazing-educator-and-first-governor-general-dead-at-90/ Dame Elmira Minita Gordon, trailblazing educator and first Governor-General, dead at 90]
• Ágúst Herbert Guðmundsson, 53, Icelandic basketball player and coach (Þór Akureyri), motor neurone disease.[https://www.visir.is/g/20212056467d/agust-h.-gudmundsson-er-latinn Ágúst H. Guðmundsson er látinn] {{in lang|is}}
• Bernard Guignedoux, 73, French football player (Paris Saint-Germain, Monaco) and manager (Valenciennes).[https://canal-supporters.com/bernard-guignedoux-nous-a-quittes/ Bernard Guignedoux nous a quittés] {{in lang|fr}}
• Joanne Head, 90, American politician, member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives (1976–1984).[https://hollisbrooklinenewsonline.com/joanne-c-head-p1376-221.htm Joanne C. Head 1930-2021]
• Pablo Hernández, 80, Colombian Olympic racing cyclist (1964).[https://www.eje21.com.co/2021/01/fallecio-el-excampeon-pablo-hernandez/ Falleció el excampeón Pablo Hernández] {{in lang|es}}
• Abderrahim Lahjouji, 79, Moroccan construction executive and politician, founder of the Citizens' Forces, complications from COVID-19.[https://ledesk.ma/encontinu/deces-de-abderrahim-lahjouji-ex-president-de-la-cgem/ Décès de Abderrahim Lahjouji, ex-président de la CGEM] {{in lang|fr}}
• Ishak Pamumbu Lambe, 74, Indonesian pastor (Toraja Church) and politician, senator (2004–2009).[https://updatekareba.com/saat-malam-pergantian-tahun-toraja-berduka-atas-meninggalnya-pdt-lambe/ Saat Malam Pergantian Tahun, Toraja Berduka Atas Meninggalnya Pdt. Lambe] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210128132301/https://updatekareba.com/saat-malam-pergantian-tahun-toraja-berduka-atas-meninggalnya-pdt-lambe/ |date=2021-01-28 }} {{in lang|id}}
• Michele Leber, 82, American journalist (The Post-Crescent).[https://wnanews.com/2021/01/28/michele-leber-post-crescent-obituary/ Former Post-Crescent journalist Michele Leber dies at 82]
• Floyd Little, 78, American Hall of Fame football player (Syracuse Orange, Denver Broncos), cancer.[https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/30638047/denver-broncos-hall-fame-rb-floyd-little-dies-78 Denver Broncos Hall of Fame RB Floyd Little dies at 78]
• Harald Maartmann, 94, Norwegian Olympic cross-country skier (1952).[https://www.olympedia.org/athletes/95709 Harald Maartmann]
• Georg Maier, 79, German actor (Familie Meier, Irgendwie und Sowieso) and theatre director.[https://www.sueddeutsche.de/muenchen/iberl-buehne-georg-maier-tod-1.5163558 Iberl-Bühnen-Chef Georg Maier ist tot] {{in lang|de}}
• Christian Massé, 69, French writer.[https://www.dansnoscoeurs.fr/christian-masse/3262823 Christian Massé] {{in lang|fr}}
• Mohammad-Taqi Mesbah-Yazdi, 85, Iranian Islamic cleric and philosopher, member of the Assembly of Experts (1991–2016).[https://per.euronews.com/2021/01/01/iran-conservative-cleric-and-member-of-assembly-of-experts-mesbah-yazdi-dies محمد تقی مصباح یزدی، عضو مجلس خبرگان ایران در ۸۵ سالگی درگذشت] {{in lang|fa}}
• Misty Morgan, 75, American country music singer (Jack Blanchard & Misty Morgan), cancer.[https://www.noise11.com/news/country-star-misty-morgan-dies-aged-75-20210103 Country Star Misty Morgan Dies Aged 75]
• Muspandi, 45, Indonesian politician, member of the East Kalimantan Regional People's Representative Council (since 2014), COVID-19.[https://www.niaga.asia/muspandi-anggota-dprd-kaltim-dari-pan-meninggal-dunia/ Muspandi, Anggota DPRD Kaltim Dari PAN Meninggal Dunia] {{in lang|id}}
• Norma, 74, French comic book artist.[https://www.charentelibre.fr/charente/angouleme/le-dessinateur-norma-est-decede-5804157.php Le dessinateur Norma est décédé] {{in lang|fr}}
• Rosemary Nyerere, 59, Tanzanian politician, MP (2000–2005).[https://web.archive.org/web/20210116100003/https://www.msn.com/en-xl/news/other/nyerere-daughter-laid-to-rest-in-dar-es-salaam/ar-BB1cy4Zh Nyerere daughter laid to rest in Dar es Salaam]
• Dhimitër Orgocka, 84, Albanian actor and director, People's Artist, cerebral hemorrhage.[https://albaniandailynews.com/news/renown-actor-and-director-orgocka-dies-age-85 Renown Actor and Director Orgocka Dies Age 85]
• Jean Panisse, 92, French actor (An Angel on Wheels, The Young Wolves, Perched on a Tree), COVID-19.[https://www.lefigaro.fr/cinema/mort-de-jean-panisse-acteur-a-la-formidable-faconde-marseillaise-20210104 Mort de Jean Panisse, acteur à la formidable faconde marseillaise] {{in lang|fr}}
• Paatje Phefferkorn, 98, Indonesian-born Dutch martial artist, COVID-19.[https://web.archive.org/web/20210110022646/https://indomelati.eu/verdi-pfefferkorn-von-offenbach-98-jaar-overleden/ Verdi Phefferkorn von Offenbach (98 jaar) overleden] {{in lang|nl}}
• Toabur Rahim, Bangladeshi politician, MP (1973–1976), COVID-19.[https://www.banglanews24.com/english/national/news/bd/87515.details Former MP Toabur Rahman dies of Covid-19]
• Liam Reilly, 65, Irish singer and songwriter (Bagatelle).[https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2021/0102/1187325-bagatelle-singer-liam-reilly-has-died-aged-65/ Bagatelle singer Liam Reilly has died aged 65]
• Paige Rense, 91, American editor (Architectural Digest), heart disease.[https://www.archpaper.com/2021/01/paige-rense-who-expanded-architectural-digest-internationally-dies-at-91/ Paige Rense, who expanded Architectural Digest internationally, dies at 91]
• Usama Nadeem Satti, 22, Pakistani student, shot.[https://www.dw.com/en/killing-of-22-year-old-student-by-police-sparks-outrage-in-pakistan/a-56117763 Killing of 22-year-old student by police sparks outrage in Pakistan]
• Sun Qiaolu, 25, Chinese actress, heart attack.[https://www.caixinglobal.com/2021-01-04/trending-in-china-death-of-child-star-sun-qiaolu-raises-cardiovascular-awareness-among-gen-z-101646423.html Death of Child Star Sun Qiaolu Raises Cardiovascular Awareness Among Gen Z]
• Thomas Symons, 91, Canadian professor and author, president of Trent University (1961–1972).[https://www.thepeterboroughexaminer.com/news/peterborough-region/2021/01/02/tom-symons-made-his-mark-on-peterborough-and-the-world.html Thomas H.B. Symons made his mark on Peterborough and the world]
• Tam Sheung-wai, 86, Hong Kong academic administrator, president of the Open University of Hong Kong (1997–2003).[https://www.thestandard.com.hk/breaking-news/section/4/164259/Tam-Sheung-wai,-OUHK-President-Emeritus,-passes-away Tam Sheung-wai, OUHK President Emeritus, passes away]
• Felix Tarasenko, 88, Russian mathematician.[https://tomsk.mk.ru/incident/2021/01/01/skonchalsya-znamenityy-tomskiy-professor-feliks-tarasenko.html Скончался знаменитый томский профессор Феликс Тарасенко] {{in lang|ru}}
• Jan Vering, 66, German gospel singer and playwright.[https://www.siegener-zeitung.de/siegen/c-lokales/ex-apollo-dramaturg-jan-vering-ist-tot_a221501 Ex-Apollo-Dramaturg Jan Vering ist tot] {{in lang|de}}
• George Whitmore, 89, American mountaineer and conservationist, member of first team to summit El Capitan, complications from COVID-19.[https://katv.com/news/coronavirus/george-whitmore-legendary-climber-of-el-capitan-dies-at-89 George Whitmore, legendary climber of El Capitan, dies at 89]

• Cléber Arado, 48, Brazilian footballer (Kyoto Purple Sanga, Coritiba), COVID-19.[https://ge.globo.com/pr/futebol/noticia/morre-ex-jogador-do-coritiba-cleber-arado-vitima-de-covid-19.ghtml Morre aos 47 anos, o ex-jogador do Coritiba Cleber Arado, vítima da Covid-19] {{in lang|pt}}
• Alex Asmasoebrata, 69, Indonesian auto racer and politician, MP (1992–1997).[https://sports.okezone.com/read/2021/01/02/43/2337520/legenda-balap-indonesia-alex-asmasoebrata-meninggal-dunia Legenda Balap Indonesia Alex Asmasoebrata Meninggal Dunia] {{in lang|id}}
• Mary Catherine Bateson, 81, American writer and cultural anthropologist.[https://csnh.tributes.com/obituary/show/Mary-Catherine-Bateson-108505843 Mary Catherine Bateson]
• Mirzaq Biqtash, 75, Algerian writer.[https://alqalem.com/و-فاة-الصحفي-،-الكاتب-والروائي-،-مرزاق-ب/ و فاة الصحفي ، الكاتب والروائي ، مرزاق بقطاش] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210103070518/https://alqalem.com/%D9%88-%D9%81%D8%A7%D8%A9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B5%D8%AD%D9%81%D9%8A-%D8%8C-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%83%D8%A7%D8%AA%D8%A8-%D9%88%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B1%D9%88%D8%A7%D8%A6%D9%8A-%D8%8C-%D9%85%D8%B1%D8%B2%D8%A7%D9%82-%D8%A8/ |date=2021-01-03 }} {{in lang|ar}}
• Asher Brauner, 74, American actor (B.A.D. Cats, Switchblade Sisters).[https://digital.copcomm.com/i/1367665-spring-2021/83? SAG-AFTRA In Memoriam Spring 2021]
• Robbins Burling, 94, American anthropologist and sociolinguist.[https://theshillongtimes.com/2021/01/08/american-anthropologist-who-authored-rengsanggri-no-more/ American anthropologist who authored Rengsanggri no more]
• Lady Mary Colman, 88, English socialite and philanthropist.[https://www.tatler.com/article/queens-cousin-lady-mary-colman-dies-aged-88-obituary The Queen’s cousin, Lady Mary Colman, has died aged 88]
• Brad Cox, 76, American computer scientist.[https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/scnow/name/brad-cox-obituary?pid=197454225 Brad Cox]
• Brian Cowan, 58, Scottish actor (Taggart, Family Affairs, River City).[https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/tributes-paid-former-river-city-23274928 Tributes paid as former River City star Brian Cowan dies age 58]
• Bahrum Daido, 56, Indonesian politician, MP (2009–2019), COVID-19.[https://pojoksatu.id/news/berita-nasional/2021/01/02/mantan-bupati-luwu-bahrum-daido-meninggal-karena-covid-19/ Mantan Bupati Luwu, Bahrum Daido Meninggal karena Covid-19] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210605211014/https://pojoksatu.id/news/berita-nasional/2021/01/02/mantan-bupati-luwu-bahrum-daido-meninggal-karena-covid-19/ |date=2021-06-05 }} {{in lang|id}}
• Oleg Danilov, 71, Russian playwright and screenwriter (You Are My Only Love, From Hell to Hell, Give Me Moonlight), COVID-19.[https://rg.ru/2021/01/02/reg-szfo/umer-dramaturg-i-scenarist-oleg-danilov.html Умер драматург и сценарист Олег Данилов] {{in lang|ru}}
• Miquel Ferrer, 89, Spanish footballer (FC Barcelona, CD Condal, Real Oviedo).[https://www.fcbarcelona.es/es/club/noticias/1965592/fallece-el-exjugador-miquel-ferrer Fallece el exjugador Miquel Ferrer] {{in lang|es}}
• Rob Flockhart, 64, Canadian ice hockey player (Vancouver Canucks, Minnesota North Stars), heart attack.[https://cfjctoday.com/2021/01/03/former-kamloops-chiefs-vancouver-canucks-player-rob-flockhart-dies-at-age-64-2/ Former Kamloops Chiefs/Vancouver Canucks player Rob Flockhart dies at age 64]
• Marco Formentini, 90, Italian politician, deputy (1992–1993), MEP (1994–2004), and mayor of Milan (1993–1997).[https://www.corriere.it/cronache/21_gennaio_02/morto-marco-formentini-l-ex-sindaco-milano-aveva-90-anni-86249012-4cec-11eb-b0d1-55bf7888f187.shtml Morto Marco Formentini, l’ex sindaco di Milano aveva 90 anni] {{in lang|it}}
• Guadalupe Grande, 55, Spanish poet.[https://lavozdetomelloso.com/31498/muere_poeta_guadalupe_grande_anos_edad Muere la poeta Guadalupe Grande a los 55 años de edad] {{in lang|es}}
• Wahid Hamed, 76, Egyptian screenwriter (Terrorism and Kebab, Ma'ali al Wazir, The Yacoubian Building).[https://www.arabnews.com/node/1786141/lifestyle Veteran Egyptian screenwriter Wahid Hamed dies at 76]
• P. G. Harlankar, 88, Indian police officer, police commissioner of Bangalore (1983–1986).[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bengaluru/former-police-commissioner-pg-halarnkar-passes-away/articleshow/80092661.cms Former police commissioner PG Halarnkar passes away]
• Bernadette Isaac-Sibille, 90, French politician, deputy (1988–2002).[https://www.lyonpeople.com/les-gens/lyon-deces-de-lancienne-deputee-bernadettee-isaac-sibille-2021-01-02.html Lyon. Décès de l'ancienne députée Bernadette Isaac-Sibille] {{in lang|fr}}
• Modibo Keita, 78, Malian politician, prime minister (2002, 2015–2017).[https://www.africanews.com/2021/01/02/ex-malian-pm-modibo-keita-dies-at-78/ Ex-Malian PM Modibo Keïta dies at 78]
• Vladimir Korenev, 80, Russian actor (Amphibian Man, Children of Don Quixote, Criminal Talent) and teacher, People's Artist (1998), COVID-19.[https://www.rbc.ru/society/02/01/2021/5ff0474a9a794780cb5c49e4 Исполнитель главной роли в фильме «Человек-амфибия» умер от COVID-19] {{in lang|ru}}
• Robert Livingston, 87, American Zen Buddhist teacher.[https://obits.nola.com/us/obituaries/nola/name/robert-livingston-obituary?id=7722710 Robert C. Livingston]
• Arsenio Lope Huerta, 77, Spanish politician, mayor of Alcalá de Henares (1983–1987).[https://www.elnortedecastilla.es/castillayleon/fallece-arsenio-lope-20210102180109-nt.html Fallece Arsenio Lope Huerta, delegado del Gobierno en Castilla y León durante la etapa de Felipe González] {{in lang|es}}
• Michael McKevitt, 71, Irish republican, founder of Real IRA, cancer.[https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/former-real-ira-leader-michael-mckevitt-dies-following-illness-39923969.html Former Real IRA leader Michael McKevitt dies following illness]
• Ryder Mofokeng, 68, South African football player (Kaizer Chiefs).[https://www.news24.com/citypress/sport/ryder-mofokeng-legendary-chiefs-skipper-dies-20210102 Ryder Mofokeng, legendary Chiefs skipper, dies]
• Christopher Moore, 80, British DJ and radio presenter (Radio Caroline).[https://www.offshoreechos.com/Tribute%20to%20Chris%20Moore.html Chris Moore 1940 - 2021 RIP]
• Neelamperoor Madhusoodanan Nair, 84, Indian poet.[https://malayalam.indianexpress.com/kerala-news/malayalam-poet-neelamperoor-madhusoodanan-nair-passed-away-448609/ കവി നീലമ്പേരൂര്‍ മധുസൂദനന്‍ നായര്‍ അന്തരിച്ചു] {{in lang|ml}}
• Aylin Özmenek, 79, Turkish animator, complications from COVID-19.[https://www.aa.com.tr/tr/turkiye/eski-trt-spikeri-aylin-ozmenek-son-yolculuguna-ugurlandi/2097895 Eski TRT spikeri Aylin Özmenek son yolculuğuna uğurlandı] {{in lang|tr}}
• W. B. Park, 84, American cartoonist and illustrator, heart failure.[https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2021/01/08/w-b-park-rip/ W.B. Park – RIP]
• Marek Pivovar, 56, Czech writer and theatre director, complications from COVID-19.[https://ostrava.rozhlas.cz/zemrel-divadelni-dramaturg-marek-pivovar-spolupracoval-i-s-rozhlasem-8396186 Zemřel divadelní dramaturg Marek Pivovar, spolupracoval i s rozhlasem] {{in lang|cs}}
• Mike Reese, 42, American politician, member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives (since 2009), ruptured brain aneurysm following COVID-19.[https://www.wfmz.com/news/area/pennsylvania/pa-representative-mike-reese-dies-at-42/article_6dd2799c-4d2e-11eb-8f13-079fc01a2e4d.html Pa. representative Mike Reese dies at 42]
• Don Salls, 101, American football player (Alabama Crimson Tide) and coach (Jacksonville State Gamecocks).[https://www.al.com/alabamafootball/2021/01/don-salls-world-war-ii-veteran-former-alabama-football-player-dies-at-101.html Don Salls, World War II veteran & former Alabama football player, dies at 101]
• Yuri Saukh, 69, Russian football player (SKA Rostov, CSKA Moscow, Soviet Union national team) and manager.[https://rsport.ria.ru/20210102/futbol-1591829826.html Бывший футболист ЦСКА и "Локомотива" Саух скончался на 70-м году жизни] {{in lang|ru}}
• George Seage, 63, American epidemiologist, acute myeloid leukemia.[https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/bostonglobe/name/george-seage-obituary?id=7509366 George Richard Seage III]
• Buta Singh, 86, Indian politician, minister of home affairs (1986–1989), governor of Bihar (2004–2006), and chairman of NCSC (2007–2010), complications from a cerebral haemorrhage.[https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Delhi/former-home-minister-buta-singh-passes-away/article33478228.ece Congress veteran Buta Singh passes away]
• Gary Staples, 80, American politician, member of the Mississippi House of Representatives (1988–1992, 2004–2020), cancer.{{Cite web |url=https://pathofex.com/former-mississippi-rep-gary-staples-passes-away/ |title=Former Mississippi Rep. Gary Staples passes away |access-date=2021-02-06 |archive-date=2021-01-03 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210103153219/https://pathofex.com/former-mississippi-rep-gary-staples-passes-away/ |url-status=dead }}
• Aziz Tamoyan, 87, Armenian politician, president of the Yezidi National Union (since 1989).[https://iravaban.net/en/312423.html The Head of the Yezidi Community Aziz Tamoyan has passed away]
• Subiakto Tjakrawerdaya, 76, Indonesian politician, minister of cooperatives and small business (1993–1998), COVID-19.[https://www.idntimes.com/news/indonesia/rehia-indrayanti-br-sebayang/subiakto-tjakrawerdaja-tutup-usia-teten-masduki-beri-ucapan-duka/3 Subiakto Tjakrawerdaja Tutup Usia, Teten Masduki Beri Ucapan Duka] {{in lang|id}}
• Sir Brian Urquhart, 101, British diplomat, under-secretary-general of the United Nations (1971–1985).[https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/jan/04/sir-brian-urquhart-obituary Sir Brian Urquhart obituary]
• Rudolf Vatinyan, 79, Armenian cinematographer (The Tango of Our Childhood).[https://factor.am/325977.html Մահացել է կինոօպերատոր, Հայաստանի կինեմատոգրաֆիստների միության անդամ Ռուդոլֆ Վաթինյանը] {{in lang|hy}}
• Kerry Vincent, 75, Australian pastry chef and television personality (Food Network Challenge).[https://deadline.com/2021/01/kerry-vincent-dead-obituary-food-network-oklahoma-state-sugar-art-show-1234664194/ Kerry Vincent Dies: Food Network Star And Oklahoma State Sugar Art Show Co-Founder Was 75]
• Johannes Wallmann, 90, German theologian, COVID-19.[https://www.sueddeutsche.de/kultur/johannes-wallmann-pietismus-kirchengeschichte-1.5165101 Johannes Wallmann ist gestorben] {{in lang|de}}
• Paul Westphal, 70, American Hall of Fame basketball player (Boston Celtics, Phoenix Suns) and coach (Sacramento Kings), glioblastoma.[https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/30638260/paul-westphal-member-naismith-memorial-basketball-hall-fame-dies-age-70 Paul Westphal, member of Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, dies at age 70]
• Brian Whitcombe, 86, Welsh rugby union player (Keighley).[https://www.keighleyrufc.com/news/brian-whitcombe-passes-away-2593632.html Brian Whitcombe passes away]

• Tasso Adamopoulos, 76, French violist, COVID-19.[https://www.thestrad.com/news/violist-tasso-adamopoulos-has-died-aged-76/11626.article Violist Tasso Adamopoulos has died aged 76]
• Carlos Aránguiz, 67, Chilean jurist, justice of the Supreme Court (since 2014), pulmonary fibrosis.[https://www.elmostrador.cl/dia/2021/01/04/tras-una-larga-enfermedad-fallece-el-supremo-carlos-aranguiz-el-exministro-en-visita-del-polemico-caso-coimas/ Tras una larga enfermedad fallece el supremo Carlos Aránguiz, el exministro en visita del polémico Caso Coimas] {{in lang|es}}
• David Arnold, 81, American mathematician.[https://www.baylor.edu/math/news.php?action=story&story=223015 Math Department Mourns Loss of David Arnold]
• Raúl Baglini, 71, Argentine politician, deputy (1983–1993) and senator (2001–2003).[https://www.diariouno.com.ar/politica/fallecio-raul-baglini-n755268 Falleció Raúl Baglini] {{in lang|es}}
• Lee Breuer, 83, American playwright (The Gospel at Colonus).[https://deadline.com/2021/01/lee-breuer-dead-obituary-mabou-mines-the-gospel-at-colonus-playwright-was-83-1234664485/ Lee Breuer Dies: ‘The Gospel at Colonus’ Playwright, Leading Force In American Avant-Garde Theater Was 83]
• Alf Callick, 95, Australian footballer (South Melbourne).[https://australianfootball.com/players/player/Alf+Callick/16021 Alf Callick]
• Valentina Chumicheva, 89, Russian Olympic diver (1952, 1956).[https://web.archive.org/web/20210116123218/http://russiadive.ru/news/item844 Ушла из жизни Дедова Валентина Николаевна] {{in lang|ru}}
• Alan Daly, 91, Australian footballer (Melbourne).[https://www.geelongadvertiser.com.au/tributes/notice/death-notices/alan-harrie-daly/5619034/ Alan Harrie Daly]
• Zoe Davison, 60, British horse trainer, cancer.[https://www.racingpost.com/news/shes-the-glue-that-holds-it-together--poignant-winner-for-zoe-davison-yard/466445 Racing community mourns the loss of trainer Zoe Davison aged 60]
• Eric Jerome Dickey, 59, American author, cancer.[https://thegrio.com/2021/01/05/eric-jerome-dickey-dies-at-59/ Celebrated author Eric Jerome Dickey dies at 59]
• Cornelis Feoh, 57, Indonesian politician, member of the East Nusa Tenggara Regional People's Representative Council (since 2019).[https://kupang.tribunnews.com/2021/01/04/politisi-golkar-ntt-tutup-usia-laka-lena-kami-berduka-sedalam-dalamnya Politisi Golkar NTT Tutup Usia, Laka Lena : Kami Berduka Sedalam Dalamnya] {{in lang|id}}
• Salvador Franco, Venezuelan Pemon detainee, tuberculosis.[https://talcualdigital.com/autopsia-del-indigena-salvador-franco-revelo-que-fallecio-tuberculosis-y-desnutricion/ Autopsia reveló que pemón Salvador Franco falleció por tuberculosis y desnutrición] {{in lang|es}}
• Rosa Giannetta, 75, Italian journalist and sociologist.[https://www.adnkronos.com/e-morta-rosa-giannetta-alberoni-studiosa-della-comunicazione-e-narratrice_1BCsAAJtzmzgyrlSAg7ywG E' morta Rosa Giannetta Alberoni, studiosa della comunicazione e narratrice] {{in lang|it}}
• Roger Hassenforder, 90, French racing cyclist.[https://www.dna.fr/sport/2021/01/03/deces-de-roger-hassenforder Décès du cycliste Roger Hassenforder, ancienne vedette du Tour de France] {{in lang|fr}}
• Oyewusi Ibidapo-Obe, 71, Nigerian academic administrator, vice chancellor of the University of Lagos (2000–2007), COVID-19.[https://www.channelstv.com/2021/01/04/ex-unilag-vc-professor-ibidapo-obe-dies/ Ex-UNILAG VC Professor Ibidapo-Obe Dies]
• Naohiro Ikeda, 80, Japanese volleyball player, Olympic silver medallist (1968), lymphoma.[https://mainichi.jp/articles/20210104/k00/00m/040/246000c 元男子バレー代表監督の中野尚弘さん死去　80歳　東京五輪銅、メキシコ五輪銀] {{in lang|ja}}
• Shyamji Kanojia, 65, Indian cricketer (Railways).[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/former-railways-cricketer-kanojia-dies-on-ground-in-vasai/articleshow/80085778.cms Former Railways cricketer Kanojia dies on ground]
• Rabeya Khatun, 85, Bangladeshi novelist, cardiac arrest.[https://www.thedailystar.net/frontpage/news/litterateur-rabeya-khatun-passes-away-2021849 Litterateur Rabeya Khatun passes away]
• Dick Kulpa, 67, American cartoonist (Cracked, Weekly World News), cancer.[https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2021/01/05/dick-kulpa-rip/ Dick Kulpa – RIP]
• Renate Lasker-Harpprecht, 96, German Holocaust survivor and journalist.[https://www.ndr.de/kultur/epg/Zum-Tod-von-Renate-Lasker-Harpprecht,sendung1106666.html Zum Tod von Renate Lasker-Harpprecht] {{in lang|de}}
• Shani Mahadevappa, 88, Indian actor (Shankar Guru, Kaviratna Kalidasa, Guru Brahma), complications from COVID-19.[https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/bangalore/shani-mahadevappa-actor-passes-away-aged-88/article33489425.ece/ ‘Shani’ Mahadevappa, actor, passes away aged 88]
• Gerry Marsden, 78, English musician (Gerry and the Pacemakers, The Crowd), heart infection.[https://www.nme.com/news/music/gerry-marsden-of-gerry-and-the-pacemakers-has-died-2847557 Gerry Marsden of Gerry And The Pacemakers has died]
• Anil Panachooran, 51, Indian lyricist (Arabikkatha, Katha Parayumpol, Marykkundoru Kunjaadu) and poet, cardiac arrest.[https://malayalam.news18.com/news/kerala/poet-anil-panachooran-passes-away-ar-332949.html Anil Panachooran Passes away]
• Donald Perry Polsky, 92, American architect, COVID-19 and pneumonia.[https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/omaha/name/donald-polsky-obituary?pid=197427751 Donald Polsky]
• Werner Rataiczyk, 99, German painter.[https://www.mz.de/kultur/stiller-jahrhundertzeuge-hallescher-maler-werner-rataiczyk-ist-am-sonntag-gestorben-1728616 Hallescher Maler Werner Rataiczyk ist am Sonntag gestorben] {{in lang|de}}
• George F. Regas, 90, American Episcopal priest, rector of All Saints Episcopal Church (Pasadena) (1967–1995).[https://www.episcopalnewsservice.org/2021/01/04/the-rev-george-regas-former-rector-of-all-saints-pasadena-dies-at-90/ The Rev. George Regas, former rector of All Saints Pasadena, dies at 90]
• James C. Renick, 72, American academic administrator, chancellor of University of Michigan–Dearborn (1993–1999) and North Carolina A&T State University (1999–2006), complications from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.[https://www.diverseeducation.com/news-roundup/article/15108417/former-nc-at-chancellor-dr-james-renick-dead-at-72 Former N.C. A&T Chancellor Dr. James Renick Dead at 72]
• Manola Robles, 72, Chilean journalist.[https://www.uchile.cl/noticias/172156/u-de-chile-lamenta-fallecimiento-de-manola-robles-delgado Comunidad universitaria lamenta fallecimiento de la destacada periodista Manola Robles] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210103161109/https://www.uchile.cl/noticias/172156/u-de-chile-lamenta-fallecimiento-de-manola-robles-delgado |date=2021-01-03 }} {{in lang|es}}
• Elena Santiago, 79, Spanish writer.[https://www.elmundo.es/cultura/literatura/2021/01/03/5ff22dc721efa043798b4652.html Muere a los 79 años la escritora leonesa Elena Santiago] {{in lang|es}}
• Barbara Shelley, 88, British actress (Village of the Damned, Dracula: Prince of Darkness, Quatermass and the Pit), complications from COVID-19.[https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/barbara-shelley-dead-british-horror-film-icon-and-queen-of-hammer-was-88-4111171/ Barbara Shelley, British Horror Film Icon and "Queen of Hammer," Dies at 88]
• Ali Taher, 59, Indonesian politician, MP (1997–1999, since 2014), COVID-19.[https://news.detik.com/berita/d-5319252/politikus-pan-ali-taher-meninggal-karena-covid-19 Politikus PAN Ali Taher Meninggal karena COVID-19] {{in lang|id}}
• Wolfgang Wippermann, 75, German historian.[https://www.geschkult.fu-berlin.de/e/fmi/aktuelles/wippermann.html Das Friedrich-Meinecke-Institut trauert um Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Wippermann] {{in lang|de}}
• Ricardo Akinobu Yamauti, 71, Brazilian politician, mayor of Praia Grande (1997–2000), COVID-19.[https://g1.globo.com/sp/santos-regiao/noticia/2021/01/03/ex-prefeito-de-praia-grande-ricardo-yamauti-morre-aos-71-anos-vitima-da-covid-19.ghtml Ex-prefeito de Praia Grande, Ricardo Yamauti morre aos 71 anos vítima da Covid-19] {{in lang|pt}}

• Tom Acker, 90, American baseball player (Cincinnati Redlegs).[https://www.northjersey.com/story/sports/mlb/2021/01/10/former-mlb-pitcher-tom-acker-fair-lawn-nj-dies-90/6589266002/ Tom Acker, former Major League pitcher and Bergen County legend, dies at age 90]
• Anatoliy Butenko, 82, Ukrainian politician, MP (1990–1994).[https://odessa-life.od.ua/news/v-odesse-umer-odin-iz-pervyh-narodnyh-deputatov-ukrainy В Одессе умер один из первых народных депутатов Украины] {{in lang|ru}}
• Ronnie Burgess, 57, American football player (Green Bay Packers), cardiac arrest.[https://web.archive.org/web/20210106142957/https://www.myrtlebeachonline.com/news/local/education/article248267830.html ‘To know him was to love him’: longtime Horry County Schools administrator dies at 57]
• Judy Cornell, 87, American Olympic swimmer (1952).[https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/portland-or/judy-derego-9984678 Judy DeRego]
• Josep Fornas, 96, Spanish editor and politician, member of the Parliament of Catalonia (1980–1984).[https://www.elconfidencial.com/espana/cataluna/2021-01-05/muere-josep-fornas-historico-esquerra-erc-colaborador-tarradellas_2895156/ Muere a los 96 años Josep Fornas, histórico de ERC y colaborador de Tarradellas] {{in lang|es}}
• Sandra Hutchens, 65, American law enforcement official, sheriff-coroner of Orange County, California (2008–2019), breast cancer.[https://www.ocregister.com/2021/01/04/former-orange-county-sheriff-sandra-hutchens-dies-after-lengthy-cancer-battle/ Former Orange County Sheriff Sandra Hutchens dies after lengthy cancer battle]
• Lee Heung-kam, 88, Hong Kong actress (Story of the White-Haired Demon Girl, Moonlight Resonance, Can't Buy Me Love).[https://ent.sina.cn/star/hk_tw/2021-01-04/detail-iiznezxt0504038.d.html?from=wap 香港资深艺人李香琴因病家中去世 享年88岁] {{in lang|zh}}
• Franco Loi, 90, Italian poet.[https://www.ilfattoquotidiano.it/2021/01/04/franco-loi-morto-a-90-anni-a-milano-addio-a-uno-dei-piu-grandi-poeti-del-dopoguerra/6055446/ Franco Loi morto a 90 anni a Milano: addio a uno dei più grandi poeti del Dopoguerra] {{in lang|it}}
• Laurent Mailhot, 89, Canadian historian and writer.[https://www.ledevoir.com/lire/592758/1931-2021-les-lettres-quebecoises-perdent-un-de-leurs-principaux-chantres Laurent Mailhot, émérite historien des lettres québécoises, est décédé] {{in lang|fr}}
• John Muckler, 86, Canadian ice hockey coach (Minnesota North Stars, Edmonton Oilers, Buffalo Sabres) and executive, complications from heart surgery.[https://www.tsn.ca/former-edmonton-oilers-coach-john-muckler-passes-away-1.1572641 Former Oilers coach Muckler passes away]
• Peter Neumair and Laura Perselli, Italian murder victims, strangulation.{{Cite web |last=Tikader |first=Agrima |date=2021-03-23 |title=Italian Man Murders His Parents After Father Called Him A Failure |url=https://www.latintimes.com/italian-man-murders-his-parents-after-father-called-him-failure-467296 |access-date=2025-03-25 |website=The Latin Times |language=en}}
• Elias Rahbani, 82, Lebanese lyricist and composer, COVID-19.[https://www.pollstar.com/article/lebanese-composer-lyricist-elias-rahbani-dies-at-82-147069 Lebanese Composer, Lyricist, Elias Rahbani Dies At 82]
• Bernard P. Randolph, 87, American general, complications from COVID-19.[https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/latimes/name/bernard-randolph-obituary?id=6932650 Bernard Peter Randolph]
• Tanya Roberts, 71, American actress (A View to a Kill, That '70s Show, Charlie's Angels), sepsis.[https://www.nbcnews.com/health/womens-health/actress-tanya-roberts-died-urinary-tract-infection-turned-sepsis-n1253191 Tanya Roberts died from urinary tract infection that caused sepsis]
• Guillermo Rodríguez Melgarejo, 77, Argentine Roman Catholic prelate, bishop of San Martín (2003–2018).[https://www.religiondigital.org/america/Fallece-Mons-Rodriguez-Melgarejo-San-Martin_0_2301969807.html Fallece Rodríguez-Melgarejo, obispo emérito de la diócesis argentina de San Martín] {{in lang|es}}
• Albert Roux, 85, French restaurateur and chef (The Waterside Inn, Le Gavroche).[https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/chef-restaurateur-albert-roux-dies-85-b716126.html Albert Roux dead: Chef and restaurateur dies aged 85]
• M. R. Schunker, 96, Indian naval officer, FOCWF (1976–1977), vice chief of the Naval Staff (1980–1982) and director general of the Coast Guard (1982–1984).[https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/mumbai/former-vice-chief-of-naval-staff-passes-away-at-96-7132809/lite/ Former Vice-Chief of Naval Staff passes away at 96]
• Gregory Sierra, 83, American actor (Barney Miller, Sanford and Son, The Other Side of the Wind), cancer.[https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/gregory-sierra-dead-barney-miller-sanford-son-actor-was-83-1215625/ Gregory Sierra, Actor on 'Barney Miller' and 'Sanford and Son,' Dies at 83]
• Antoni Stankiewicz, 85, Polish Roman Catholic prelate, lawyer and theologian, dean of the Tribunal of the Roman Rota (2004–2012).[https://episkopat.pl/zmarl-bp-antoni-stankiewicz/ Zmarł bp Antoni Stankiewicz] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210104100346/https://episkopat.pl/zmarl-bp-antoni-stankiewicz/ |date=2021-01-04 }} {{in lang|pl}}
• Butch Stewart, 79, Jamaican hotelier, founder and chairman of Sandals Resorts and Beaches Resorts.[https://www.travelweekly.com/Caribbean-Travel/Obituary-Gordon-Butch-Stewart Obituary: Gordon 'Butch' Stewart, Sandals founder and all-inclusive visionary]
• Bambang Suryadi, 52, Indonesian politician, MP (since 2019), COVID-19.[https://news.detik.com/berita/d-5320031/anggota-dpr-fraksi-pdip-bambang-suryadi-meninggal-karena-covid-19 Anggota DPR Fraksi PDIP Bambang Suryadi Meninggal Karena COVID-19] {{in lang|id}}
• David Thompson, 84, British food manufacturing executive and horse stable owner (Cheveley Park Stud), co-founder of Hillsdown Holdings, renal failure.[https://www.racingpost.com/news/latest/cheveley-park-stud-owner-david-thompson-dies-at-the-age-of-84/466638 Cheveley Park Stud owner David Thompson dies at the age of 84]
• Kay Ullrich, 77, Scottish politician, MSP (1999–2003).[https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/politics/tributes-paid-former-snp-msp-23258241 Tributes paid to former MSP Kay Ullrich who predicted rise of Nicola Sturgeon]
• Martinus J. G. Veltman, 89, Dutch theoretical physicist, Nobel laureate (1999).[https://pvych-dvych.livejournal.com/4686132.html From University of Michigan: John D. MacArthur Professor Emeritus Martinus Veltman (1931-2021)]
• Karl-Heinz Vosgerau, 93, German actor (World on a Wire).[https://www.schaufenster-wf.de/medien/Aktuelle_Ausgaben/Wolfenbuettel_1/1_1.pdf Karl-Heinz „Charly“ Vosgerau] {{in lang|de}}

• Marie Albe, 96, French journalist (Radio France) and actress (Alone in the World, The Horseman on the Roof).[https://www.dansnoscoeurs.fr/leone-alabe/3257116 Léone Alabe] {{in lang|fr}}
• Bonifácio José Tamm de Andrada, 90, Brazilian professor, lawyer and politician, deputy (1979–2019), complications from COVID-19.[https://barbacenaonline.com.br/obituario-falece-o-ex-deputado-bonifacio-andrada/ Obituário: falece o ex-deputado Bonifácio Andrada] {{in lang|pt}}
• Colin Bell, 74, English footballer (Bury, Manchester City, national team).[https://www.mancity.com/news/mens/colin-bell-khaldoon-al-mubarak-63745469 Colin Bell 1946–2021]
• Jerry Berger, 87, American press agent and journalist (St. Louis Post-Dispatch).[https://www.stlmag.com/dining/remembering-jerry-berger/ Remembering Jerry Berger]
• Emilia De Biasi, 62, Italian politician, deputy (2006–2013) and senator (2013–2018).[https://milano.repubblica.it/cronaca/2021/01/05/news/morta_emilia_de_biasi_pd_milano-281194520/ Morta Emilia De Biasi: l'ex senatrice Pd aveva 62 anni. Lutto nel suo partito: "Perdiamo una combattente"] {{in lang|it}}
• C. George Boeree, 68, Dutch-born American psychologist.[https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/cumberlink/name/cornelis-boeree-obituary?pid=197447195 Cornelis G. Boeree]
• Brandãozinho, 90, Brazilian footballer (Palmeiras, Celta de Vigo).[https://ge.globo.com/futebol/times/palmeiras/noticia/brandaozinho-ex-jogador-do-palmeiras-morre-aos-90-anos.ghtml Brandãozinho, ex-jogador do Palmeiras, morre aos 90 anos] {{in lang|pt}}
• Bob Brett, 67, Australian tennis coach, cancer.[https://www.ubitennis.net/2021/01/legendary-australian-tennis-coach-bob-brett-dies/ Legendary Australian Tennis Coach Bob Brett Dies]
• Christina Crosby, 67, American scholar and writer, pancreatic cancer.[https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/middletownpress/name/christina-crosby-obituary?id=7276429 Christina Crosby]
• João Cutileiro, 83, Portuguese sculptor, respiratory failure.[https://radiocomercial.iol.pt/noticias/106169/morreu-o-escultor-joao-cutileiro Morreu o escultor João Cutileiro] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210105155246/https://radiocomercial.iol.pt/noticias/106169/morreu-o-escultor-joao-cutileiro |date=2021-01-05 }} {{in lang|pt}}
• Annasif Døhlen, 90, Norwegian sculptor.[https://jolstad.vareminnesider.no/memorial_page/memorial_page_personal_info.php?order_id=3819941&set_site_id=75&fbrefresh=3819941&sign=612709f063fee0be9d89d655b272a9dd Annasif Døhlen] {{in lang|no}}
• Thereasea Elder, 93, American nurse.[https://web.archive.org/web/20210111200158/https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article248316235.html ‘Charlotte icon’ Thereasea Elder, Black nurse who integrated public health, dies at 93]
• Osian Ellis, 92, Welsh harpist and composer.[https://nation.cymru/culture/tributes-to-welsh-harp-legend-osian-ellis-who-passed-away-aged-92/ Tributes to Welsh harp legend Osian Ellis who passed away aged 92]
• Patricia C. Frist, 81, American banker and philanthropist.[https://www.tennessean.com/story/news/local/2021/01/07/patricia-frist-nashville-advocate-mother-sen-bill-frist-dies/6578442002/ 'An incredible life well-lived': Patricia Frist, longtime Nashville philanthropist, dies at 81]
• Karl Gamma, 93, Swiss Olympic alpine skier (1948).[https://www.olympedia.org/athletes/85921 Karl Gamma]
• John Georgiadis, 81, British violinist (London Symphony Orchestra) and conductor (Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra).[https://lso.co.uk/more/news/1624-obituary-john-georgiadis-1939-2021.html Obituary: John Georgiadis (1939–2021)]
• Mluleki George, 72, South African politician, MP (1994–2008), founder of the United Congress, COVID-19.[https://www.news24.com/news24/southafrica/news/covid-19-claims-sport-unifier-mluleki-george-20210106 Covid-19 claims 'sport unifier' Mluleki George]
• Vladimir Gerdt, 73, Russian mathematician.[http://compalg.jinr.ru/CAGroup/index_Gerdt.html Prof., Dr. Vladimir Gerdt (21.01.1947 - 05.01.2021)]
• Benoît Godin, 62, Canadian political scientist and sociologist.[https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/19378629.2021.1893915 Benoît Godin (1958–2021)]
• Goldikova, 15, French Hall of Fame racehorse.[https://www.thoroughbreddailynews.com/great-mare-goldikova-dead-at-16/ Breeders’ Cup Heroine Goldikova Dead at 16]
• Daniel Grau, 72, Venezuelan jazz musician.[https://revistaladosis.com/daniel-grau-musico-venezolano Daniel Grau: adiós al maestro del cosmic disco] {{in lang|es}}
• James Greene, 89, Northern Irish actor (William and Mary, Johnny English, Empire of the Sun).[https://uk.news.yahoo.com/belfast-born-doctor-actor-dies-165918757.html Belfast-born Doctor Who actor dies aged 89]
• András Haán, 74, Hungarian Olympic basketball player (1964) and sailor (1976).[https://www.olympedia.org/athletes/6305 András Haán]
• Happy Man Tree, {{circa}} 150, British plane tree, Tree of the Year (2020), cut down.[https://www.hackneycitizen.co.uk/2021/01/05/desperately-campaigners-mourn-felling-happy-man-tree/ ‘Desperately sad’: Campaigners mourn felling of Happy Man Tree]
• Robert Heptinstall, 100, British pathologist.[https://bmcnephrol.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12882-021-02323-z In memoriam- Dr. Robert Hodgson Heptinstall]
• Neil Hopkinson, 63, English Hellenist, myeloma.[https://www.trin.cam.ac.uk/news/fellows-students-and-alumni-pay-tribute-to-dr-neil-hopkinson-1957-2021/ Fellows, students and alumni pay tribute to Dr Neil Hopkinson, 1957-2021]
• Kim Tschang-yeul, 91, South Korean painter.[https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20210105011000320 'Water drop' artist Kim Tschang-yeul dies at 91]
• Tyberii Korponai, 62, Ukrainian football player and manager (Karpaty Lviv, Zakarpattia Uzhhorod, Kremin Kremenchuk).[http://fckremen.com/news/4231-vdyshov-u-vchnst-vdomiy-eksfutbolst-kremenya-tbery-korponay.html Відійшов у вічність відомий ексфутболіст «Кременя» Тіберій Корпонай] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210107143327/http://fckremen.com/news/4231-vdyshov-u-vchnst-vdomiy-eksfutbolst-kremenya-tbery-korponay.html |date=2021-01-07 }} {{in lang|uk}}
• Don Leppert, 90, American baseball player (Baltimore Orioles).[https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/dailymemphian/name/donald-leppert-obituary?pid=197480275 Donald Eugene Leppert Sr.]
• A. Madhavan, 86, Indian writer.[https://www.twentyfournews.com/2021/01/05/a-madhavan-passes-away.html ആ മാധവൻ അന്തരിച്ചു] {{in lang|ta}}
• Jonas Neubauer, 39, American Tetris player, seven-time world champion, cardiac arrhythmia.[https://www.ginx.tv/en/video-games/jonas-neubauer-7-time-tetris-world-champion-dies-at-age-39 Jonas Neubauer, 7-time Tetris World Champion, dies at age 39]
• Vladimír Oplt, 83, Czech politician, senator (1996–2000).[https://www.blesk.cz/clanek/zpravy-politika/665852/kolegove-i-rodina-teskni-byvaly-senator-ods-oplt-83-podlehl-kratke-tezke-nemoci.html Kolegové i rodina teskní. Bývalý senátor ODS Oplt (†83) podlehl krátké těžké nemoci] {{in lang|cs}}
• Pat Patrick, 91, American racing team owner (Patrick Racing).[https://racer.com/2021/01/06/longtime-indycar-entrant-pat-patrick-dies-aged-91/ Longtime IndyCar entrant Pat Patrick dies, aged 91]
• John Richardson, 86, English actor (One Million Years B.C., Black Sunday, Torso), COVID-19.[https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/john-richardson-british-actor-in-she-and-one-million-years-b-c-dies-of-covid-19-at-86-4113163/ John Richardson, British Actor in 'She' and 'One Million Years B.C.,' Dies of COVID-19 at 86]
• Moncer Rouissi, 80, Tunisian politician and diplomat, minister of social affairs, culture, vocational training, and education, ambassador to France (2003–2005).[https://www.leaders.com.tn/article/31201-le-sociologue-et-ancien-ministre-moncer-rouissi-est-decede Le sociologue et ancien ministre Moncer Rouissi est décédé] {{in lang|fr}}
• Thelma Shoher Baker, 96, American educator and anthropologist, COVID-19.[https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/newsobserver/name/thelma-baker-obituary?id=8116053 Thelma S. Baker]
• Nghlhav Mehtabs Singh, 72, Indian Olympic boxer (1972).[https://www.hindustantimes.com/other-sports/bhiwani-s-first-boxing-olympian-mehtab-singh-dies-at-72/story-U83k4VqiyTiIWXqsqR2mtK.html Bhiwani’s first boxing Olympian Mehtab Singh dies at 72]
• Jim Sperry, 90, American politician, member of the South Dakota House of Representatives (1997–1998), COVID-19.[https://www.argusleader.com/story/news/2021/01/13/former-south-dakota-legislator-jim-sperry-dies-covid-19/4151952001/ Former state legislator Jim Sperry dies of COVID-19]
• Telly Tjanggulung, 47, Indonesian politician, regent of Southeast Minahasa (2008–2013).[https://manado.tribunnews.com/2021/01/05/sosok-telly-tjanggulung-bupati-pertama-minahasa-tenggara-yang-meninggal-hari-ini-5-januari-2021 Sosok Telly Tjanggulung, Bupati Pertama Minahasa Tenggara yang Meninggal Hari ini 5 Januari 2021] {{in lang|id}}
• Anatol Tsitou, 74, Belarusian historian.[https://www.narasveta.by/by/naviny/1165-pajsho-z-zhytstsya-belaruski-gistoryk-geraldyst-anatol-tsito Пайшоў з жыцця беларускі гісторык, геральдыст Анатоль Цітоў] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220216225640/https://www.narasveta.by/by/naviny/1165-pajsho-z-zhytstsya-belaruski-gistoryk-geraldyst-anatol-tsito |date=2022-02-16 }} {{in lang|be}}
• Vennelakanti, 63, Indian lyricist (Murali Krishnudu, Gharana Bullodu, Pellaina Kothalo), cardiac arrest.[https://telugucinema.com/news/lyricist-vennelakanti-passes-away Lyricist Vennelakanti passes away]
• Pungky Purnomo Wibowo, 52, Indonesian economist, heart attack.[https://infobanknews.com/pejabat-bi-pungky-p-wibowo-tutup-usia/ Pejabat BI Pungky P Wibowo Tutup Usia] {{in lang|id}}
• Keliek Wicaksono, 42, Indonesian visual effects artist (212 Warrior), Citra Cup awardee (2018), blood cancer.[https://www.kompas.com/hype/read/2021/01/05/221813766/kreator-keliek-wicaksono-meninggal-dunia Kreator Keliek Wicaksono Meninggal Dunia] {{in lang|id}}
• William Windham, 94, British Olympic rower (1952).{{Cite web |url=https://announcements.telegraph.co.uk/deaths/246840/windham |title=Windham |access-date=2022-02-16 |archive-date=2022-02-16 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220216225644/https://announcements.telegraph.co.uk/deaths/246840/windham |url-status=dead }}
• Mikhail Zhelev, 77, Bulgarian Olympic steeplechaser (1968, 1972).[https://www.24chasa.bg/sport/article/9379587 На 77 години почина големият лекоатлет Михаил Желев] {{in lang|bg}}
• Joseph Zong Huaide, 100, Chinese Roman Catholic clandestine prelate, bishop of Sanyuan (1987–2003).[http://www.gcatholic.org/dioceses/diocese/sany0.htm Diocese of Sanyuan]

• Jonathan Aldrich, 84, American poet, stroke.[https://www.pressherald.com/2021/01/10/obituaryjonathan-aldrich/ Obituary: Jonathan Aldrich]
• Kenneth Z. Altshuler, 91, American psychiatrist, COVID-19.[https://www.dallasnews.com/news/obituaries/2021/01/20/dr-kenneth-altshuler-champion-of-mental-health-causes-in-dallas-dies-at-91/ Dr. Kenneth Altshuler, champion of mental health causes in Dallas, dies at 91]
• Ashli Babbitt, 35, American rioter, shot.[https://www.fox5dc.com/news/report-capitol-police-officer-who-fatally-shot-ashli-babbitt-formally-exonerated Capitol Police officer who fatally shot Ashli Babbitt formally exonerated]
• Vladimir Biryukov, 87, Russian politician, governor of Kamchatka Oblast (1991–1996) and Kamchatka Krai (1996–2000).[https://kam24.ru/news/main/78838.html Ушел из жизни экс-губернатор Камчатки Владимир Бирюков] {{in lang|ru}}
• Mircea Bolba, 59, Romanian football player (Politehnica Timișoara, Bihor Oradea) and manager (Olimpia Satu Mare).[https://liga2.prosport.ro/seria-1/diverse/doliu-in-fotbalul-romanesc-mircea-bolba-fost-jucator-la-olimpia-steaua-sau-poli-timisoara-a-incetat-din-viata-19163779 Doliu în fotbalul românesc! Mircea Bolba, fost jucător la Olimpia, Steaua sau Poli Timișoara, a încetat din viață] {{in lang|ro}}
• Leonid Bujor, 65, Moldovan politician, deputy (2005–2009) and minister of education (2009–2011), COVID-19.[https://www.jurnal.md/ro/news/b31fc6045727b8cd/fostul-deputat-si-ministru-al-educatiei-leonid-bujor-a-murit-din-cauza-infectiei-cu-noul-coronavirus.html Fostul deputat și ministru al Educației, Leonid Bujor, a murit din cauza infecției cu noul coronavirus] {{in lang|ro}}
• Alan Burgess, 100, New Zealand cricketer (Canterbury).[https://www.odt.co.nz/star-news/star-christchurch/ww2-veteran-and-nzs-oldest-first-class-cricketer-dies-rangiora-aged-100 WW2 veteran and NZ's oldest first-class cricketer dies in Rangiora aged 100]
• Thomas G. Carpenter, 94, American academic administrator, president of the University of North Florida (1969–1980) and University of Memphis (1980–1991).[https://www.actionnewsjax.com/news/local/photos-university/VHBEFWZV55EPBFUZJPVGNGG4OM/ Photos: University of North Florida's founding and first president dies at 94]
• Mihai Cotorobai, 69, Moldovan politician, deputy (1990–1994), COVID-19.[https://unimedia.info/ro/news/00f2d059bdeb9870/avocatul-poporului-mihai-cotorobai-a-decedat.html Avocatul poporului, deputat în primul Parlament, Mihai Cotorobai, a decedat] {{in lang|ro}}
• James Cross, 99, Irish-born British diplomat and kidnapping survivor (October Crisis), COVID-19.[https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/james-cross-october-crisis-obituary-flq-1.5879766 James Cross, British diplomat who survived FLQ kidnapping, dead at 99]
• Peter S. Eagleson, 92, American hydrologist.[https://news.mit.edu/2021/professor-emeritus-peter-eagleson-pioneering-hydrologist-dies-0113 Professor Emeritus Peter Eagleson, pioneering hydrologist, dies at 92]
• Nsikak Eduok, 73, Nigerian air force officer, chief of the Air Staff (1993, 1996–1999).[https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/435308-nsikak-eduok-nigerias-former-chief-of-air-staff-dies-at-73.html Nsikak Eduok, Nigeria’s former Chief of Air Staff, dies at 73]
• Bobby Few, 85, American jazz pianist.[https://jazztimes.com/features/tributes-and-obituaries/bobby-few-1935-2021/ Bobby Few 1935–2021]
• Eldon Fortie, 79, American football player (BYU Cougars, Edmonton Eskimos).[https://www.vanquishthefoe.com/2021/1/6/22218116/former-byu-all-american-eldon-fortie-passes-away-at-79 Former BYU All-American Eldon Fortie Passes Away at 79]
• Donald Frith, 96, American ceramic artist and academic.[https://web.archive.org/web/20210201144400/https://santamariatimes.com/lifestyles/announcements/obituaries/donald-e-frith/article_d9fd9cb6-cc21-59a4-85cc-320661fec4e4.html Donald E. Frith]
• Wiesław Glos, 84, Polish Olympic fencer (1960, 1964) and architect.[https://www.olympedia.org/athletes/23069 Wiesław Glos]
• Edward Gnat, 80, Polish politician, deputy (1985–1989, 1993–1997), COVID-19.[https://lowiczanin.info/pl/19_wiadomosci_z_regionu/635_okolice-lowicza/284885_jutro-pogrzeb-edwarda-gnata.html Jutro pogrzeb Edwarda Gnata] {{in lang|pl}}
• Francis Hammel, 70, French politician, deputy (1997–2002).[https://www.courrier-picard.fr/id154613/article/2021-01-07/lancien-depute-francis-hammel-est-decede L'ancien député Francis Hammel est décédé] {{in lang|fr}}
• Jim Haynes, 87, American-British underground and avant-garde theatre producer, co-founder of the Traverse Theatre and International Times.[https://www.chortle.co.uk/news/2021/01/07/47607/edinburgh_fringe_pioneer_jim_haynes_dies_at_87 Edinburgh Fringe pioneer Jim Haynes dies at 87]
• Gerald Hiken, 93, American actor (Reds, Car 54, Where Are You?, Invitation to a Gunfighter).[https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/sfgate/name/gerald-hiken-obituary?id=7175271 Gerald Hiken]
• Laurence H. Kedes, 83, American scientist.[https://keck.usc.edu/in-memoriam-laurence-h-kedes-md/ In memoriam: Laurence H. Kedes, MD]
• Ludy Kissassunda, 88, Angolan general and politician.[https://www.jornaldeangola.ao/ao/noticias/general-ludy-kissassunda-e-sepultado-no-alto-das-cruzes/ General Ludy Kissassunda é sepultado no Alto das Cruzes] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210906221836/https://www.jornaldeangola.ao/ao/noticias/general-ludy-kissassunda-e-sepultado-no-alto-das-cruzes/ |date=2021-09-06 }} {{in lang|pt}}
• Ferdinand Kolarik, 83, Austrian footballer (Admira Wien, national team).[https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/ferdinand-kolarik/ Ferdinand Kolarik]
• John Land, 82, British Olympic field hockey player (1964), motor neurone disease.[https://www.dignityfunerals.co.uk/funeral-notices/06-01-2021-john-james-land/ Mr John James Land]
• Jack Lihou, 90, Australian cricketer (Queensland).[https://www.mytributes.com.au/notice/funeral-notices/jack-lihou/5627928/ Jack Lihou]
• Danilo Lim, 65, Filipino military officer, chairman of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (since 2017), COVID-19.[https://www.cnn.ph/news/2021/1/6/MMDA-Chief-Danilo-Lim-dies.html MMDA chief Danny Lim dies]
• Alf Lomas, 92, British politician, MEP (1979–1999).[https://www.europarl.europa.eu/meps/en/1411/ALFRED_LOMAS/history/1 Alfred Lomas]
• Pag-asa, 28, Filipino Philippine eagle, first to have been bred and hatched in captivity.[https://www.arabnews.com/node/1789286/offbeat First Philippine eagle bred in captivity dies]
• Thanasis Papazoglou, 67, Greek footballer (PAS Giannina, national team).[https://www.pressaris.gr/θρήνος-έφυγε-ο-θανάσης-παπάζογλου-πρώ/ Θρήνος! Έφυγε ο Θανάσης Παπάζογλου, πρώην παίκτης του Άρη! Καταγγελίες ότι έπεσε θύμα δολοφονικής ενέδρας!] {{in lang|el}}
• Kate Payne, 63, American nurse and bioethicist.[https://www.newspapers.com/clip/90931884/obituary-for-kate-payne-aged-63/ Obituary for Kate Payne (Aged 63)]
• Gord Renwick, 85, Canadian ice hockey administrator, president of CAHA (1977–1979) and vice-president of IIHF (1986–1994).[https://www.hockeycanada.ca/en-ca/news/2021-news-statement-on-gordon-renwick Hockey Canada statement on passing of Gordon Renwick]
• Barry Schwartz, 82, American sociologist.[https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/onlineathens/name/barry-schwartz-obituary?id=9404679 Dr. Barry Schwartz]
• Iulian Șerban, 35, Romanian paracanoeist, world champion (2010, 2011, 2012).[https://www.digisport.ro/special/mi-am-vazut-piciorul-drept-de-cealalta-parte-a-sinei-cutremuratoarea-poveste-a-lui-iulian-serban-981137 "Mi-am văzut piciorul drept de cealaltă parte a șinei". Cutremurătoarea poveste a lui Iulian Șerban] {{in lang|ro}}
• Mehtab Singh, 73, Indian Olympic boxer.[https://www.olympedia.org/athletes/3882 Mehtab Singh]
• Victor Thulare III, 40, South African royal, king of the Pedi people (since 2020), COVID-19.[https://www.sabcnews.com/sabcnews/king-victor-thulare-iii-described-as-a-youthful-visionary-leader/ King Victor Thulare III described as a youthful, visionary leader]
• Jim Townsend, 83, Irish politician, senator (1993–1997).[https://kclr96fm.com/former-carlow-councillor-jim-townsend-has-passed-away/ Former Carlow Councillor Jim Townsend has passed away]
• Filip Trifonov, 73, Bulgarian actor (The Boy Turns Man, The Hare Census, A Nameless Band).[https://www.vesti.bg/bulgaria/pochina-aktioryt-filip-trifonov-6119807 Почина актьорът Филип Трифонов] {{in lang|bg}}
• Antonio Valdes, 91, Mexican actor (Club de Cuervos).[https://elcomercio.pe/luces/musica/antonio-raton-valdes-el-ultimo-de-los-hermanos-valdes-fallecio-a-los-91-anos-nndc-noticia/ Antonio ‘Ratón’ Valdés, el último de los hermanos Valdés, falleció a los 91 años] {{in lang|es}}
• Burt Wilson, 87, American philosopher, writer and jazz musician, COVID-19.[https://syncopatedtimes.com/burt-wilson-leader-of-the-silver-dollar-jazz-band-has-passed/ Burt Wilson, leader of the Silver Dollar Jazz Band, has passed]

• María Paula Acevedo Guzmán, 88, Dominican activist, first lady (1965).[https://listindiario.com/la-republica/2021/01/08/651519/muere-maria-paula-acevedo-viuda-del-coronel-caamano Muere María Paula Acevedo, viuda del coronel Caamaño] {{in lang|es}}
• Alex Apolinário, 24, Brazilian footballer (Alverca, Cruzeiro), cardiac arrest.[https://www.espn.co.uk/football/story/4281863/brazilian-player-dies-after-cardiac-arrest-on-pitch-in-portugal Brazilian player dies after cardiac arrest on pitch in Portugal]
• Michael Apted, 79, English film director (Gorillas in the Mist, Coal Miner's Daughter, The World Is Not Enough).[https://www.thewrap.com/michael-apted-director-of-up-documentaries-and-coal-miners-daughter-dies-at-79/ Michael Apted, Director of ‘Up’ Documentaries and ‘Coal Miner’s Daughter,’ Dies at 79]
• Val Bettin, 97, American actor (The Great Mouse Detective, Aladdin, Shrek).[https://www.animationmagazine.net/2021/12/in-memoriam-remembering-the-animation-vfx-greats-we-lost-in-2021/ In Memoriam: Remembering the Animation & VFX Greats We Lost In 2021]
• Jan Blommaert, 59, Belgian sociolinguist and linguistic anthropologist, cancer.[https://www.demorgen.be/nieuws/hoogleraar-jan-blommaert-59-overleden-aan-gevolgen-van-kanker~be5afdae/ Hoogleraar Jan Blommaert (59) overleden aan gevolgen van kanker] {{in lang|nl}}
• Elanga Buala, 56, Papua New Guinean Olympic runner (1984).[https://www.olympedia.org/athletes/74556 Elanga Buala]
• Biserka Cvejić, 97, Serbian opera singer.[https://www.novosti.rs/kultura/vesti/952308/otisla-operska-diva-preminula-biserka-cvejic Otišla operska diva: Preminula Biserka Cvejić] {{in lang|sr}}
• Deezer D, 55, American rapper and actor (ER, In the Mix, CB4), heart attack.[https://deadline.com/2021/01/deezer-d-dead-obituary-er-actor-rapper-was-55-1234667173/ Deezer D Dies: ‘ER’ Actor, Rapper Was 55]
• Miriam DeCosta-Willis, 86, American educator and civil rights activist.[https://www.jbhe.com/2021/01/in-memoriam-miriam-decosta-willis-1934-2021/ In Memoriam: Miriam DeCosta-Willis, 1934-2021]
• Ronnie Ellenblum, 68, Israeli geographer and historian, heart failure.[https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/.premium-remembering-ronnie-ellenblum-a-pioneering-historian-and-lover-of-jerusalem-1.9472256 Ronnie Ellenblum, a Pioneering Historian on the Crusades and Climate Change]
• Ian Foreman, 90, Australian footballer (Footscray).[https://www.mytributes.com.au/notice/death-notices/foreman-ian/5620111/ Foreman, Ian]
• Hussein Bakry Gazzaz, 95, Saudi Arabian cosmetics businessman.[https://www.arabnews.pk/node/1789071/saudi-arabia Saudi perfume mogul Hussein Bakry Gazzaz dies at age 95]
• Grant Gondrezick, 57, American basketball player (Phoenix Suns, Los Angeles Clippers, Limoges CSP).[https://actu.fr/normandie/caen_14118/grant-gondrezick-un-des-plus-grands-joueurs-passes-par-le-caen-bc-est-decede_38602814.html Grant Gondrezick, un des plus grands joueurs passés par le Caen BC, est décédé] {{in lang|fr}}
• Thomas Gumpert, 68, German actor (Verbotene Liebe, Lindenstraße, Polizeiruf 110).[https://www.t-online.de/unterhaltung/stars/id_89239284/-verbotene-liebe-thomas-gumpert-68-nach-kurzer-schwerer-krankheit-tot.html Ex-"Verbotene Liebe"-Star Thomas Gumpert ist tot] {{in lang|de}}
• Connie Hall, 91, American country singer.[https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/oldhamera/name/inez-hellman-obituary?id=7711030 Inez Hellman]
• John Heilpern, 78, British theatre critic and editor (The Observer, The New York Observer, Vanity Fair), lung cancer.[https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/nytimes/name/john-heilpern-obituary?id=12640186 John Heilpern]
• Valeri Khlevinsky, 77, Russian actor (Big School-Break, Valentin and Valentina, Taxi Blues), People's Artist of Russia (2002).[https://ria.ru/20210107/khlevinskiy-1592254481.html Умер сыгравший в "Вечном зове" и "Большой перемене" Валерий Хлевинский] {{in lang|ru}}
• Taky Kimura, 96, American martial artist.[https://www.oyeyeah.com/celebrity/nwebruce-lees-long-time-friend-taky-kimura-dies/ Bruce Lee’s long time friend and training partner Taky Kimura dies aged 96]
• Wilberforce Kisamba Mugerwa, 75, Ugandan agricultural economist and politician, MP (1980–1985, 1991–2004), COVID-19.[https://www.newvision.co.ug/news/1537336/former-minister-kisamba-mugerwa-succumbs-covid-19 Former minister Kisamba Mugerwa succumbs to COVID-19]
• Vladimir Kiselyov, 64, Ukrainian shot putter, Olympic champion (1980).[http://www.up.mk.ua/mainpage/show_item/58422 Умер знаменитый украинский толкатель ядра] {{in lang|ru}}
• Tom LaBonge, 67, American politician, member of the Los Angeles City Council (2001–2015), cardiac arrest.[https://abc7.com/tom-labonge-dies-la-city-council/9456043/ Tom LaBonge, former LA councilman and longtime fixture on local political scene, dies at 67]
• Genival Lacerda, 89, Brazilian forró singer, complications from COVID-19.[https://tvefamosos.uol.com.br/noticias/redacao/2021/01/07/genival-lacerda-morre-aos-89-anos-vitima-da-covid-19.htm Genival Lacerda morre aos 89 anos, vítima da covid-19] {{in lang|pt}}
• Tommy Lasorda, 93, American Hall of Fame baseball manager (Los Angeles Dodgers) and player (Brooklyn Dodgers, Kansas City Athletics), heart failure.[https://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2021/01/08/dodgers-legend-tommy-lasorda-dies-at-93/ Dodgers Legend Tommy Lasorda Dies At 93: ‘One Of The Most Memorable Personalities In Baseball History’]
• Christopher Little, 79, British literary agent, founder of Christopher Little Literary Agency.[https://www.thebookseller.com/news/agent-christopher-little-dies-aged-79-1232522 Agent Christopher Little dies, aged 79]
• Cassim Louis, 73, Saint Lucian football manager (national team).[https://thevoiceslu.com/2021/01/vsadc-stalwart-albert-vasso-st-croix-passes-on/ VSADC Stalwart Albert ‘VASSO’ St. Croix Passes On]
• Jamie O'Hara, 70, American country musician and songwriter ("Grandpa (Tell Me 'Bout the Good Old Days)", "Older Women"), Grammy winner (1987), cancer.[https://tasteofcountry.com/jamie-ohara-dead-dies/ Singer-songwriter Jamie O’Hara Dead at 70]
• Guy Péqueux, 78, French painter.[https://abonne.lest-eclair.fr/id222382/article/2021-01-12/le-peintre-guy-pequeux-nest-plus Le peintre aubois Guy Péqueux n'est plus] {{in lang|fr}} {{subscription required}}
• Lonnie Perrin, 68, American football player (Denver Broncos, Chicago Bears, Washington Redskins).[https://www.news-gazette.com/sports/former-illini-running-back-perrin-dies-at-68/article_95262088-558b-5162-a8b0-23eb5da8c65f.html Former Illini running back Perrin dies at 68]
• Dominique Rakotorahalahy, 76, Malagasy Olympic decathlete.[https://www.olympedia.org/athletes/73282 Dominique Rakotorahalahy]
• Marion Ramsey, 73, American actress (Police Academy, Return to Babylon, Lavalantula) and singer.[https://deadline.com/2021/01/marion-ramsey-dead-obituary-police-academy-actress-was-73-1234666700/ Marion Ramsey Dies: ‘Police Academy’ Actress Was 73]
• Carlos Rasch, 88, Brazilian science fiction author.[https://trauer.moz.de/traueranzeige/carlos-rasch Carlos Rasch] {{in lang|de}}
• Norberto James Rawlings, 75, Dominican poet, complications from Parkinson's disease.[https://www.diariolibre.com/revista/cultura/muere-el-reconocido-poeta-norberto-james-IC23651768 Muere el reconocido poeta Norberto James] {{in lang|es}}
• Adebayo Salami, 69, Nigerian politician, senator (1999–2003).[https://punchng.com/ex-senator-bayo-salami-dies-in-us/ Ex-senator Bayo Salami dies in US]
• Munira Yamin Satti, Pakistani politician, Punjab MPA (since 2018), COVID-19.[https://web.archive.org/web/20210128131738/https://www.samaa.tv/news/2021/01/pml-n-mpa-munira-yamin-satti-passes-away/ PML-N MPA Munira Yamin Satti passes away]
• Henri Schwery, 88, Swiss Roman Catholic cardinal, bishop of Sion (1977–1995).[https://www.rsi.ch/news/svizzera/Henri-Schwery-è-morto-13732666.html Henri Schwery è morto] {{in lang|it}}
• Neil Sheehan, 84, American journalist (The New York Times), Pulitzer Prize winner (1989), complications from Parkinson's disease.[https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2021/12/27/2021-obituary-neil-sheehan-520597 Neil Sheehan: The Journalist Who Fixated on Exposing Vietnam]
• Brian Sicknick, 42, American police officer (U.S. Capitol Police).[https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/capitol-police-officer-has-died-after-clashing-pro-trump-mob-n1253396 Capitol Police officer dies from injuries after clashing with pro-Trump mob]
• Solange, 69, Italian psychic and television personality.[https://www.ilfattoquotidiano.it/2021/01/07/solange-trovato-morto-nella-sua-abitazione-addio-al-famoso-sensitivo-e-opinionista/6058429/ Solange trovato morto nella sua abitazione: addio al famoso ‘sensitivo’ e opinionista] {{in lang|it}}
• Reynaldo Umali, 63, Filipino politician, member of the House of Representatives (2010–2019), COVID-19.[https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/01/07/21/former-oriental-mindoro-rep-reynaldo-umali-dies-of-covid-19 Former Oriental Mindoro Rep. Reynaldo Umali dies of COVID-19]
• Mel Weitsman, 91, American Buddhist priest, founder of the Berkeley Zen Center.{{Cite web |url=https://www.lionsroar.com/sojun-mel-weitsman-founder-of-berkeley-zen-center-dies-at-91/ |title=Sojun Mel Weitsman, founder of Berkeley Zen Center, dies at 91 |access-date=2021-02-06 |archive-date=2021-01-11 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210111050952/https://www.lionsroar.com/sojun-mel-weitsman-founder-of-berkeley-zen-center-dies-at-91/ |url-status=dead }}
• David Wheldon, 70, English writer and physician.[https://www.thebookseller.com/news/award-winning-novelist-david-wheldon-dies-aged-70-1233471 Award-winning novelist David Wheldon dies, aged 70]

• Paul Amargier, 96, French historian and Roman Catholic priest.[https://www.midilibre.fr/2021/01/11/ales-disparition-du-frere-dominicain-paul-amargier-9303922.php Alès : disparition du frère dominicain Paul Amargier] {{in lang|fr}}
• Cástor Oswaldo Azuaje Pérez, 69, Venezuelan Roman Catholic prelate, bishop of Trujillo (since 2012), COVID-19.[https://www.catholicworldreport.com/2021/01/08/venezuelan-bishop-69-dies-of-covid-19/ Venezuelan Bishop, 69, dies of COVID-19]
• Eva Badura-Skoda, 91, Austrian musicologist.[https://slippedisc.com/2021/02/passing-of-a-great-classical-scholar-91/ Passing of a great classical scholar, 91]
• William H. Barbour Jr., 79, American jurist, judge (since 1983) and chief judge (1989–1996) of the U.S. District Court for Southern Mississippi.[https://www.yazooherald.net/most-recent/judge-william-henry-barbour-jr Judge William Henry Barbour Jr.]
• Harold Bornstein, 73, American gastroenterologist.[https://www.politico.com/news/2021/01/14/harold-bornstein-trump-ex-doctor-dies-459293 Harold Bornstein, Trump’s eccentric ex-doctor, dies]
• Eve Branson, 96, British philanthropist and child welfare advocate, COVID-19.[https://people.com/human-interest/richard-branson-96-year-old-mother-eve-dies-after-covid/ Billionaire Richard Branson's 96-Year-Old Mother Eve Dies After Fighting COVID]
• Ed Bruce, 81, American singer-songwriter ("Mammas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys", "You're the Best Break This Old Heart Ever Had") and actor (Bret Maverick).[https://deadline.com/2021/01/ed-bruce-dead-obituary-bret-maverick-country-singer-songwriter-was-81-1234667540/ Ed Bruce Dies: Country Songwriter, ‘Bret Maverick’ Actor Was 81]
• David Buchsbaum, 91, American mathematician, heart failure.[https://www.commalg.org/2021/01/11/david-buchsbaum-1929-2021/ David Buchsbaum, 1929 – 2021]
• Steve Carver, 75, American film director (Lone Wolf McQuade, Big Bad Mama, Capone), complications from COVID-19.[https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/steve-carver-director-of-lone-wolf-mcquade-and-big-bad-mama-dies-at-75-4114152/ Steve Carver, Director of 'Lone Wolf McQuade' and 'Big Bad Mama,' Dies at 75]
• John Corcoran, 83, American logician and philosopher.[https://www.buffalo.edu/cas/philosophy/faculty/memoriam/corcoran.html John Corcoran (1937 - 2021)]
• David Darling, 79, American cellist and composer.[https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/hartfordcourant/name/david-darling-obituary?pid=197467296 David Darling]
• Květa Eretová, 94, Czech chess grandmaster.[https://www.chess.cz/zemrela-kveta-eretova/ Zemřela Květa Eretová] {{in lang|cs}}
• Michael Fonfara, 74, Canadian keyboardist (The Electric Flag, Downchild Blues Band, Rhinoceros), cancer.[https://www.thepeterboroughexaminer.com/ts/entertainment/music/2021/01/10/renowned-canadian-keyboardist-michael-fonfara-dies-in-toronto-after-battling-cancer.html Renowned Canadian keyboardist Michael Fonfara dies in Toronto after battling cancer]
• Marissa Garrido, 94, Mexican telenovela writer (La Leona), complications from COVID-19.[https://www.eluniversal.com.mx/espectaculos/fallece-marissa-garrido-pilar-de-la-television-mexicana Marissa Garrido, pilar de la televisión mexicana] {{in lang|es}}
• Otto Geisert, 81, German footballer (Karlsruhe, Kaiserslautern).[https://www.der-betze-brennt.de/news/12861-erster-hattrick-torschuetze-otto-geisert-ist-gestorben.php Erster Hattrick-Torschütze: Otto Geisert ist gestorben] {{in lang|de}}
• Emile Hemmen, 97, Luxembourgish novelist and poet, member of the Luxembourgish Patriot League resistance.[https://www.wort.lu/de/kultur/dichter-emile-hemmen-gestorben-5ff97e39de135b9236f07724 Dichter Emile Hemmen gestorben] {{in lang|de}}
• Steve Hendrickson, 54, American football player (San Francisco 49ers, San Diego Chargers, Houston Oilers).[https://web.archive.org/web/20210128014500/https://napavalleyregister.com/sports/pro/football-napa-highs-super-bowl-champion-steve-hendrickson-dies-at-54/article_b58cb7c0-c648-5e19-bc01-738736009585.html Football: Napa High's Super Bowl champion, Steve Hendrickson, dies at 54]
• Mike Henry, 84, American football player (Pittsburgh Steelers) and actor (Smokey and the Bandit, Tarzan and the Valley of Gold), Parkinson's disease and chronic traumatic encephalopathy.[https://deadline.com/2021/02/mike-henry-dies-usc-footballer-la-ram-tarzan-was-84-obituary-1234688876/ Mike Henry Dies: USC Footballer, LA Ram, Played ‘Tarzan’ And ‘Junior’ In ‘Smokey And The Bandit’, Was 84]
• Peter W. Huber, 68, American lawyer and writer.[https://www.city-journal.org/peter-huber My Brilliant Friend: Peter W. Huber, 1952–2021]
• Seth Abid Hussain, 85, Pakistani businessman and philanthropist.[https://arynews.tv/pm-imran-khan-sorrow-demise-seth-abid-hussain/ PM Imran expresses sorrow over demise of Seth Abid Hussain]
• Norm Jary, 91, Canadian politician, mayor of Guelph (1970–1985).[https://globalnews.ca/news/7567327/guelph-norm-jary-dead/ Former Guelph mayor, CJOY news director Norm Jary dies at 91]
• Werner Klumpp, 92, German politician, minister-president of the Saarland (1979).[https://www.saarbruecker-zeitung.de/saarland/landespolitik/fdp-politiker-werner-klumpp-im-alter-von-92-jahren-gestorben_aid-55592597 FDP-Politiker Werner Klumpp gestorben] {{in lang|de}}
• Barbara Köhler, 61, German poet.[https://www.androidkosmos.de/deutsche-lyrikerin-barbara-koehler-mit-61-jahren-gestorben/ Deutsche Lyrikerin Barbara Köhler mit 61 Jahren gestorben] {{in lang|de}}
• Marian Kondratowicz, 79, Polish footballer (Odra Opole).[http://www.90minut.pl/news/309/news3092941-Marian-Kondratowicz-nie-zyje.html Marian Kondratowicz nie żyje] {{in lang|pl}}
• Steve Lightle, 61, American comic book artist (Legion of Super-Heroes, Doom Patrol, The Flash), complications from COVID-19.[https://www.gamesradar.com/uk/iconic-legion-of-super-heroes-artist-steve-lightle-dies-at-age-61/ Iconic Legion of Super-Heroes artist Steve Lightle dies at age 61]
• Colin McDonald, 92, Australian cricketer (Victoria, national team).[https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2021/jan/12/colin-mcdonald-obituary Colin McDonald obituary]
• Jay W. McGee, 71, American-Canadian musician, complications from COVID-19.[https://www.thestar.com/life/together/remembrance/2021/05/02/jay-w-mcgee-a-groundbreaking-vocalist-songwriter-and-juno-nominee-always-went-back-to-the-music-of-his-father.html Jay W. McGee, a groundbreaking vocalist, songwriter and Juno nominee, always went back to the music of his father]
• Stewart McKnight, 85, New Zealand cricketer (Otago) and curler.[https://www.curling.org.nz/index.php/nz-curling-assn/1401-2021-stewart-mcknight Stewart McKnight]
• José Méndez, 83, Spanish Olympic rower (1960).[https://www.olympedia.org/athletes/36713 José Méndez]
• Diana Millay, 85, American actress (Street of Sinners, Dark Shadows, The Secret Storm).[http://www.collinsporthistoricalsociety.com/2021/01/diana-millay-1935-1991.html Diana Millay (1935-2021)]
• Dorine Mokha, 31, Congolese dancer, malaria.[https://www.lefigaro.fr/culture/deces-du-choregraphe-congolais-dorine-mokha-a-31-ans-20210113 Décès du chorégraphe congolais Dorine Mokha à 31 ans] {{in lang|fr}}
• Samuel L. Myers Sr., 101, American economist and educationist, president of Bowie State University (1968–1977).[https://www.diverseeducation.com/institutions/hbcus/article/15108461/higher-education-pioneer-dr-samuel-l-myers-dead-at-101 Higher Education Pioneer Dr. Samuel L. Myers Dead at 101]
• Bill Nankeville, 95, British Olympic runner (1948, 1952).[https://www.list.co.uk/article/122626-bobby-davros-father-has-died/ Bobby Davro's father has died]
• Oleg Negrobov, 79, Russian entomologist.[http://ncr-journal.bear-land.org/article/323 In Memory of Oleg P. Negrobov (21.11.1941–08.01.2021)]
• Ivo Niederle, 91, Czech actor.[https://www.divadelni-noviny.cz/zemrel-ivo-niederle Zemřel Ivo Niederle] {{in lang|cs}}
• Folabi Olumide, 81, Nigerian academic, vice-chancellor of Lagos State University (1983–1988).[https://www.naijanews.com/2021/01/08/lasu-pioneer-vice-chancellor-prof-folabi-olumide-dies-at-81/ LASU Pioneer Vice-Chancellor, Prof Folabi Olumide Dies At 81]
• Wojciech Przybylski, 81, Polish football player (Broń Radom) and manager (Lechia Gdańsk, Al-Jaish).[https://awf.gda.pl/2021/01/zmarl-wojciech-przybylski-prof-awfis/ Zmarł Wojciech Przybylski, prof. AWFiS] {{in lang|pl}}
• Deborah Rhode, 68, American legal scholar.[https://law.stanford.edu/stanford-lawyer/articles/remembering-deborah-l-rhode-legal-ethics-pioneer-stanford-scholar-mentor-to-many/ Remembering Deborah L. Rhode: Legal Ethics Pioneer, Stanford Scholar, Mentor to Many]
• Don Robertson, 92, American television announcer (CBS Sports).[https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/buckscountycouriertimes/name/donald-robertson-obituary?id=7609230 Donald "Don" Robertson]
• Grace Robertson, 90, British photographer.[https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2021/jan/20/grace-robertson-obituary Grace Robertson obituary]
• Michael Shaw, Baron Shaw of Northstead, 100, British politician and life peer, MP (1960–1964, 1966–1992).[https://osclub.sedberghschool.org/deaths-obituaries/ Michael Shaw, Baron Shaw of Northstead (S 30-34) 1920-2021]
• Rajkumar Jhalajit Singh, 96, Indian historian.[http://e-pao.net/GP.asp?src=29..090121.jan21 RK Jhalajit condoled]
• Pamela Joy Spry, 96, Australian nurse.[https://www.anmfsa.org.au/Web/News/2021/Pamela_J_Spry_AM.aspx Pamela J Spry AM]
• Igor Tõnurist, 73, Estonian ethnographer and folklorist.[https://kultuur.err.ee/1233802/suri-etnograaf-ja-folklorist-igor-tonurist Suri etnograaf ja folklorist Igor Tõnurist] {{in lang|et}}
• Vladimir Tretyakov, 84, Russian mathematician, rector (1993–2006) and president (since 2006) of Ural State University.[https://www.e1.ru/text/gorod/2021/01/08/69683201/ В Екатеринбурге скончался профессор УрФУ Владимир Третьяков] {{in lang|ru}}
• Iancu Țucărman, 98, Romanian Holocaust survivor, COVID-19.[https://newsweek.ro/actualitate/a-murit-iancu-tucarman-penultimul-supravietuitor-al-trenurilor-mortii-din-timpul-pogromului A murit Iancu Țucărman, penultimul supraviețuitor al "trenurilor morții" din timpul Pogromului] {{in lang|ro}}
• Katharine Whitehorn, 92, English journalist (The Observer), complications from Alzheimer's disease.[https://www.theguardian.com/media/2021/jan/09/wise-clever-and-kind-katharine-whitehorn-made-it-easier-for-all-of-us-who-followed-her ‘Wise, clever and kind, Katharine Whitehorn made it easier for all of us who followed her’]
• Shirley Wilson, 95, American football coach (Elon Phoenix, Duke Blue Devils).[https://247sports.com/Article/Red-Wilson-dead-head-coach-Duke-Blue-Devils-Elon-Phoenix-Fighting-Christians-158882600/ Former Elon, Duke coach Red Wilson dies at 95]
• Xu Qinxian, 85, Chinese military officer and political dissident, choking.[https://www.soundofhope.org/post/461747 六四拒绝领军开枪将军徐勤先去世] {{in lang|zh}}
• Zoffany, 12, Irish racehorse and sire, liver failure.[https://coolmore.com/farms/ireland/news/zoffany-2008-2021 Zoffany 2008 – 2021]

• Beddu Amang, 84, Indonesian economist, chairman of State Logistics Agency (1995–1998).[https://www.cnbcindonesia.com/news/20210110063936-4-214740/berita-duka-eks-kabulog-era-soeharto-beddu-amang-meninggal Berita Duka! Eks Kabulog Era Soeharto, Beddu Amang Meninggal] {{in lang|id}}
• Mehdi Attar-Ashrafi, 72, Iranian Olympic weightlifter (1976).[https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/456770/Former-Iran-weightlifter-Attar-Ashrafi-dies Former Iran weightlifter Attar Ashrafi dies]
• Kenneth Barker, 86, British academic administrator, vice-chancellor of De Montfort University (1992–1999) and Thames Valley University (1999–2003).[https://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2021/january/professor-kenneth-barker-cbe-–-a-tribute-to-the-first-vice-chancellor-of-de-montfort-university.aspx Professor Kenneth Barker CBE – a tribute to the first Vice-Chancellor of De Montfort University]
• Harry Brüll, 85, Dutch footballer (Rapid JC Heerlen, Fortuna Sittard, national team).[https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/harry-bruell/ Harry Brüll]
• Antón Cancelas, 65, Spanish voice actor.[https://www.elespanol.com/quincemil/articulos/actualidad/muere-anton-cancelas-popular-doblador-gallego-que-puso-voz-a-clint-eastwood-o-terminator Muere Antón Cancelas, popular doblador gallego que puso voz a Clint Eastwood o Terminator] {{in lang|es}}
• Jerry Douglas, 85, American director and writer.[https://www.xbiz.com/news/256712/updated-acclaimed-director-author-jerry-douglas-passes Updated: Acclaimed Director, Author Jerry Douglas Passes]
• František Filip, 90, Czech film director (Tři chlapi v chalupě, Chalupáři, Utrpení mladého Boháčka), COVID-19.[https://www.blesk.cz/clanek/celebrity-ceske-celebrity/666026/zemrel-frantisek-filip-90-reziser-chaluparu-a-cirkusu-humberto-podlehl-covidu-19.html Zemřel František Filip (†90): Režisér Chalupářů a Cirkusu Humberto podlehl covidu-19] {{in lang|cs}}
• William Alexander Gambling, 94, British electrical engineer.[https://www.orc.soton.ac.uk/news/6902 Obituary for Professor Alec Gambling - first Director of Southampton's Optoelectronics Centre]
• Patrick Gordon-Duff-Pennington, 90, British farmer and landowner (Muncaster Castle).[https://www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/19005407.patrick-gordon-duff-pennington-muncaster-castle-sadly-died/ Trbutes paid to Patrick Gordon-Duff-Pennington of Muncaster Castle after his death aged 90]
• Mohamud Mohammed Hassan, 24, British security guard.[https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/mohamud-hassan-family-unanswered-questions-22661810 Mohamud Hassan: What happened in the final hours of a 24-year-old's life after a night in a police cell]
• Barbara Hewson, 59, Irish barrister, pancreatic cancer.[https://www.legalfutures.co.uk/uncategorized/high-court-grants-barrister-her-dying-wish-and-halves-suspension High Court grants barrister her “dying wish” and halves suspension]
• Isaak Khalatnikov, 101, Russian physicist (BKL singularity).[https://www.urdupoint.com/en/world/prominent-physicist-khalatnikov-involved-in-1136277.html Prominent Physicist Khalatnikov, Involved In Building 1st Soviet Nuclear Weapon, Dies]
• James L. Larson, 89, American historian.[https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/san-francisco-ca/james-l-larson-9999322 James L Larson]
• Vivalyn Latty-Scott, 82, Jamaican cricketer (national team, West Indies team) and coach.[https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/1971518 Cricket West Indies pays tribute to Vivalyn Latty-Scott]
• Howard Liebengood, American police officer (U.S. Capitol Police), suicide.[https://www.uscp.gov/media-center/press-releases/duty-death-uscp-officer-howard-liebengood Off-duty Death of USCP Officer Howard Liebengood]
• John Lutz, 81, American mystery writer (SWF Seeks Same), complications of Lewy body dementia, Parkinson's disease, and COVID-19.[https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/stltoday/name/john-lutz-obituary?id=3844564 John Thomas Lutz]
• Ved Mehta, 86, Indian novelist, complications from Parkinson's disease.[https://www.newyorker.com/culture/postscript/ved-mehta-1934-2021 Remembering the Longtime New Yorker Writer Ved Mehta]
• Ken Middleditch, 95, British motorcycle speedway rider (Hastings Saxons, Poole Pirates, Swindon Robins).[https://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/sport/18999481.pirates-announce-death-club-legend-ken-middleditch/ Pirates announce the death of club legend Ken Middleditch]
• Johnson Mlambo, 80, South African political activist, complications from COVID-19.[https://www.sabcnews.com/sabcnews/pac-stalwart-johnson-mlambo-passes-away-from-covid-19-complications/ PAC stalwart Johnson Mlambo passes away from COVID-19 complications]
• Anatolii Mokrousov, 77, Ukrainian politician, MP (1990–2006), COVID-19.[http://www.golos.com.ua/rus/article/340562 Соболезнования] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211217145831/http://www.golos.com.ua/rus/article/340562 |date=2021-12-17 }} {{in lang|ru}}
• Margaret Morrison, 66, Canadian philosopher of science, cancer.[https://philosophy.utoronto.ca/news/department-mourns-professor-margaret-c-morrison/ Department Mourns Professor Margaret C. Morrison]
• Ezra Nawi, 69, Israeli human rights activist, cancer.[https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/radical-leftist-activist-ezra-nawi-has-died-at-the-age-of-69-654825 Radical leftist activist Ezra Nawi dies at 69]
• Hans Frede Nielsen, 77, Danish philologist.[https://navne.politiken.dk/annonce/5ffceb3188b38/hans-frede-nielsen Hans Frede Nielsen] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210120141930/http://navne.politiken.dk/annonce/5ffceb3188b38/hans-frede-nielsen |date=2021-01-20 }} {{in lang|da}}
• John Reilly, 86, American actor (General Hospital, Sunset Beach, Passions), heart attack.[https://tvline.com/2021/01/10/john-reilly-dead-general-hospital-sean-passions-alistair/ John Reilly, General Hospital and Passions Vet, Dead at 86]
• Llorenç Rifé, 82, Spanish football player (Barcelona, Deportivo de La Coruña).[https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/fallecio-llorenc-rife-11444811 Falleció Llorenç Rifé] {{in lang|es}}
• George Robertson, 93, Canadian ice hockey player (Montreal Canadiens), COVID-19.[https://passages.winnipegfreepress.com/passage-details/id-295446/ROBERTSON_GEORGE George Thomas Robertson]
• Rong Zi, 98, Chinese-Taiwanese writer and poet.[https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acul/202101100096.aspx 「永遠的青鳥」詩人蓉子逝世江蘇老家 享壽百歲] {{in lang|zh}}
• John Joseph Ryba, 91, American politician, member of the Wisconsin State Assembly (1993–2003).[https://www.blaneyfuneralhome.com/obituary/john-ryba-jr?fh_id=13215 John J. Ryba Jr.]
• Ken Sedd, 81, British television actor (The Benny Hill Show, Doctor Who, Z-Cars).[https://www.forevermissed.com/kenneth-alab-seddington/about Kenneth Alan Seddington 1946–2021]{{Better source needed|reason=The current source is insufficiently reliable (WP:NOTRS), not moderated|date=January 2025}}
• Philip Seeman, 86, Canadian neuropharmacologist, muscle disease.[https://www.legacy.com/ca/obituaries/theglobeandmail/name/philip-seeman-obituary?pid=197516322 Philip Seeman]
• Kathy Shaidle, 56, Canadian writer, cancer.[https://www.steynonline.com/10925/kathy-world Kathy's World]
• Bruce W. Shore, 85, American theoretical physicist.[https://iopscience.iop.org/journal/0953-4075/page/Coherent-Control-Photons-Atoms-and-Molecules Coherent Control: Photons, Atoms and Molecules - a special issue honouring the life and work of Bruce W. Shore]
• Fabrizio Soccorsi, 78, Italian physician, Papal private doctor (since 2015), complications from cancer and COVID-19.[https://nypost.com/2021/01/10/pope-francis-doctor-reportedly-dies-from-covid-19-complications/ Pope Francis’ personal doctor reportedly dies from COVID-19 complications]
• Madhav Singh Solanki, 93, Indian politician, chief minister of Gujarat (1976–1977) and minister of External Affairs (1991–1992), cardiac arrest.[https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/former-gujarat-cm-madhavsinh-solanki-dies-94-age-1757348-2021-01-09 Former Gujarat CM Madhavsinh Solanki dies at 94]
• Todd Stadtman, 59, American musician and writer.[https://culturalgutter.com/2021/01/26/remembering-todd-stadtman/ Remembering Todd Stadtman]
• Mulyadi Tamsir, 39, Indonesian politician and student activist, chairman of the Muslim Students' Association (2015–2018), plane crash.[https://nasional.kompas.com/read/2021/01/10/15323561/profil-mulyadi-tamsir-eks-ketum-pb-hmi-di-daftar-penumpang-sriwijaya-air-sj?page=all Profil Mulyadi Tamsir, Eks Ketum PB HMI di Daftar Penumpang Sriwijaya Air SJ 182] {{in lang|id}}
• Berta Taracena, 95–96, Mexican historian and art critic.[https://www.jornada.com.mx/notas/2021/01/12/cultura/murio-el-9-de-enero-la-critica-de-arte-berta-taracena/ Murió el 9 de enero la crítica de arte Berta Taracena] {{in lang|es}}
• Caroly Wilcox, 89, American puppeteer (The Muppet Show, Sesame Street, Fraggle Rock).[https://toughpigs.com/caroly-wilcox/ RIP Muppet Designer Caroly Wilcox]
• Jeannette Wood, 88, American politician, member of the Washington House of Representatives (1988–1994) and Senate (1994–1999).[https://www.edmondsbeacon.com/story/2021/01/21/news/former-legislator-jeannette-wood-dies-at-88/24377.html Former legislator Jeannette Wood dies at 88]

• Ahmet Vefik Alp, 72, Turkish architect and political advisor, heart attack.[https://www.haberturk.com/son-dakika-mimar-prof-ahmet-vefik-alp-yasamini-yitirdi-ahmet-vekif-alp-kimdir-2932415 Mimar Prof. Ahmet Vefik Alp yaşamını yitirdi] {{in lang|tr}}
• Graham Arthur, 84, Australian football player (Hawthorn, Victoria) and coach.[https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/afl-2021-graham-arthur-dead-at-84-hawthorn-legend-first-premiership-captain-australian-football-hall-of-fame-member/news-story/9ffc46e5206b58ccb22c3ca026c85b16 AFL world mourns passing of Hall of Fame great and Hawthorn legend Graham Arthur]
• Hubert Auriol, 68, French rally driver, Dakar Rally winner (1981, 1983, 1992), complications from COVID-19.[https://www.varesenews.it/2021/01/addio-hubert-auriol-leggenda-della-dakar-della-cagiva/1294354/ Addio a Hubert Auriol, leggenda della Dakar e della Cagiva] {{in lang|it}}
• Sir David Barclay, 86, British businessman.[https://www.theguardian.com/media/2021/jan/13/daily-telegraph-owner-sir-david-barclay-dies-unexpectedly-at-86 Daily Telegraph owner Sir David Barclay dies at 86]
• Joël Batteux, 77, French politician, mayor of Saint-Nazaire (1983–2014), complications from surgery.[https://www.ouest-france.fr/pays-de-la-loire/saint-nazaire-44600/saint-nazaire-l-ancien-maire-joel-batteux-est-decede-7113913 Saint-Nazaire. L’ancien maire Joël Batteux est décédé] {{in lang|fr}}
• Louis-Pierre Bougie, 74, Canadian painter and engraver, pneumonia.[https://www.lapresse.ca/arts/arts-visuels/2021-01-13/louis-pierre-bougie-le-genie-de-la-taille-douce-n-est-plus.php Louis-Pierre Bougie, le génie de la taille-douce, n’est plus] {{in lang|fr}}
• Arthur Bramley, 91, English footballer (Mansfield Town).[https://www.funeralguide.co.uk/obituaries/85260 Arthur Bramley]
• Harry Brown, 72, American basketball player (Oklahoma Sooners), diabetes.[https://www.onpointbasketball.com/toronto-basketball-legend-harry-brown-passes-away/ Toronto Basketball Legend Harry Brown Passes Away]
• Michel Caffier, 90, French journalist and literary critic.[https://www.estrepublicain.fr/culture-loisirs/2021/01/13/deces-de-michel-caffier-grand-reporter-ecrivain Décès de Michel Caffier, un “grand reporter écrivain”] {{in lang|fr}}
• Pedro Casado, 83, Spanish footballer (Real Madrid, Sabadell, national team).[https://as.com/futbol/2021/01/10/primera/1610297288_224237.html Muere Casado, defensa del Madrid de la década de los 60] {{in lang|es}}
• Tosh Chamberlain, 86, English footballer (Fulham, Dover Athletic, Gravesend and Northfleet).[https://www.fulhamfc.com/news/2021/january/Tosh-Chamberlain-1934-2021/ Tosh Chamberlain: 1934-2021]
• Avelino Chaves, 89, Spanish football player (Real Zaragoza) and executive.[https://www.heraldo.es/noticias/deportes/futbol/real-zaragoza/2021/01/10/fallece-avelino-chaves-personaje-clave-en-la-historia-del-real-zaragoza-1414183.html Fallece Avelino Chaves, personaje clave en la historia del Real Zaragoza] {{in lang|es}}
• Adam Dyczkowski, 88, Polish Roman Catholic prelate and philosopher, bishop of Zielona Góra-Gorzów (1993–2007), COVID-19.[https://www.niedziela.pl/artykul/63474/Bp-Adam-Dyczkowski-odszedl-do-Domu-Ojca Bp Adam Dyczkowski odszedł do Domu Ojca] {{in lang|pl}}
• Nancy Walker Bush Ellis, 94, American philanthropist, complications from COVID-19.[https://www.today.com/news/george-h-w-bush-s-sister-nancy-ellis-dies-covid-t205462 George H.W. Bush's sister, Nancy Ellis, dies of COVID-19 complications at 94]
• Theo English, 90, Irish hurler (Marlfield, Tipperary).[https://www.the42.ie/death-of-theo-english-tipperary-hurler-5321276-Jan2021/ Tipperary hurling great Theo English dies aged 90]
• Kristen K. Flaa, 95, Norwegian politician, mayor of Aust-Agder (1972–1976).[https://www.lp.no/nyheter/kristen-k-flaa-er-dod/ Kristen K. Flaa er død] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210124224429/https://www.lp.no/nyheter/kristen-k-flaa-er-dod/ |date=2021-01-24 }} {{in lang|no}}
• James Follett, 81, British writer (A Cage of Eagles).[http://www.james-follett.co.uk/index.html I am sad to say that James passed away on the 10th January 2021]
• Tom Gannon, 77, American politician, member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives (1979–2006).{{Cite web |url=https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/BiosHistory/MemBio.cfm?ID=182 |title=Thomas P. Gannon |access-date=2021-02-11 |archive-date=2021-07-29 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210729123601/https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/BiosHistory/MemBio.cfm?ID=182 |url-status=dead }}
• Bruno Ghedina, 77, Italian Olympic ice hockey player (1964), COVID-19.[https://hockeycortina.it/la-sportivi-ghiaccio-cortina-piange-bruno-ghedina/ La Sportivi Ghiaccio Cortina piange Bruno Ghedina] {{in lang|it}}
• Pedro González, 83, Dominican baseball player (New York Yankees, Cleveland Indians).[https://cdn.com.do/nacionales/pedro-gonzalez-el-gran-capitan-fallecio-este-domingo/ Pedro González "El Gran Capitán" falleció este domingo] {{in lang|es}}
• Tony Gregory, 83, English footballer (Luton Town, Watford).[https://www.lutontown.co.uk/news/2021/january/tony-gregory-obituary/ Tony Gregory. (16/5/1937 – 10/1/2021)]
• Ángel Sergio Guerrero Mier, 85, Mexican politician, governor of Durango (1998–2004).[https://vanguardia.com.mx/noticias/nacional/fallece-angel-sergio-guerrero-mier-ex-gobernador-de-durango-NTVG3567486 Fallece Ángel Sergio Guerrero Mier, ex gobernador de Durango] {{in lang|es}}
• Robert Halley, 85, French politician and businessman.[https://www.ouest-france.fr/normandie/lisieux-14100/normandie-l-homme-d-affaires-robert-halley-est-decede-7116365 Normandie. L'ancien dirigeant de Promodès, Robert Halley, est décédé] {{in lang|fr}}
• Betty Lou Holland, 95, American actress.[https://redden.frontrunnerpro.com/book-of-memories/4490804/Cordier-Betty-Lou/index.php Betty Lou Cordier]
• Bobby Kellard, 77, English football player (Southend United, Portsmouth, Crystal Palace) and manager.[https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/sport/football/portsmouth-fc/portsmouth-mourn-the-death-of-former-midfielder-bobby-kellard-3091186 Portsmouth mourn the death of former midfielder Bobby Kellard]
• Aminu Isa Kontagora, 64, Nigerian politician, administrator of Benue State (1996–1998) and Kano State (1998–1999), COVID-19.[https://www.channelstv.com/2021/01/11/former-military-administrator-aminu-kontagora-dies-of-covid-19/ Former Military Administrator Aminu Kontagora Dies Of COVID-19]
• Sonny Leonard, 77, American engine designer and builder.[https://www.dragzine.com/news/engine-building-icon-sonny-leonard-passes-away/ Engine Building Icon Sonny Leonard Passes Away]
• Christopher Maboulou, 30, French-Congolese footballer (Châteauroux, Bastia, PAS Giannina), heart attack.[https://www.footmercato.net/a1211729832222245749-christopher-maboulou-est-decede Christopher Maboulou est décédé] {{in lang|fr}}
• Geraldo Antônio Miotto, 65, Brazilian general, commander of the Amazon Military Command (2016–2018) and Southern Military Command (2018–2020), COVID-19.[https://g1.globo.com/rs/rio-grande-do-sul/noticia/2021/01/20/morre-o-general-geraldo-miotto-ex-comandante-do-comando-militar-do-sul-em-decorrencia-da-covid-19.ghtml Morre o general Geraldo Miotto, ex-comandante do Comando Militar do Sul, em decorrência da Covid-19] {{in lang|pt}}
• Behzad Moezi, 82, Iranian aviator, leukemia.[https://www.arabnews.com/node/1795216/middle-east Iran’s most celebrated fighter pilot Col. Behzad Mo’ezzi dies in Paris aged 83]
• Tahir Mughal, 43, Pakistani cricketer (Gujranwala, Allied Bank Limited, National Bank of Pakistan), gallbladder cancer.[https://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/sport/other-sport/tahir-mughal-silverdale-bignall-cricket-4881308 Local cricket mourns passing of popular all-rounder Tahir Mughal]
• Josep Antoni Noya, 81, Spanish footballer (Sabadell, Atlético Madrid).[https://www.diaridesabadell.com/2021/01/10/moren-josep-antoni-noya-i-pedro-casado-arlequinats-en-lepoca-daurada/ Moren Josep Antoni Noya i Pedro Casado, arlequinats en l'època daurada] {{in lang|ca}}
• Barry Oringer, 85, American television producer and screenwriter (Ben Casey, The Fugitive, Hotel).[https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/sfgate/name/barry-oringer-obituary?id=7164345 Barry Oringer]
• Georges Pernoud, 73, French journalist, television presenter and television producer.[https://www.sortiraparis.com/actualites/a-paris/articles/240284-mort-de-georges-pernoud-ancien-presentateur-de-thalassa-sur-france-3 Mort de Georges Pernoud, ancien présentateur de Thalassa sur France 3] {{in lang|fr}}
• Wayne Radford, 64, American basketball player (Indiana Hoosiers, Indiana Pacers).[https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/college/indiana/2021/01/11/wayne-radford-former-iu-basketball-arlington-high-school-standout-dies-64/6623931002/ Wayne Radford, who 'was just always there' for Indiana basketball, dies at 64]
• Benita Raphan, 58, American filmmaker and designer.[https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/nytimes/name/benita-raphan-obituary?pid=197931482 Benita Raphan]
• Dee Rowe, 91, American basketball coach (UConn Huskies), COVID-19 and cancer.[https://uconnhuskies.com/news/2021/1/10/general-uconn-legend-dee-rowe-passes-away-at-the-age-of-91.aspx UConn Legend Dee Rowe Passes Away at the Age of 91]
• Antonio Sabàto Sr., 77, Italian-American actor (Grand Prix, One Dollar Too Many, Shoot Twice), COVID-19.[https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/21/obituaries/antonio-sabato-dead-covid.html Antonio Sabàto, Spaghetti Western Leading Man, Dies at 77] {{subscription required}}
• Donald Smith, 97, English cricketer (Sussex, national team).[https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/55647774 Don Smith: England's oldest living male Test cricketer dies aged 97]
• Julie Strain, 58, American actress (Heavy Metal 2000) and model (Penthouse, Heavy Metal), complications from dementia.[https://gamerant.com/rip-julie-strain-b-movie-actor/ RIP Julie Strain: B-Movie Actor And Star Of 'Heavy Metal 2000']
• David Stypka, 41, Czech singer-songwriter and guitarist, complications from pancreatic cancer and COVID-19.[https://www.ceskenoviny.cz/zpravy/zemrel-zpevak-kytarista-a-textar-david-stypka/1980502 Zemřel zpěvák, kytarista a textař David Stypka] {{in lang|cs}}
• Walter Taibo, 89, Uruguayan footballer (Huracán, Nacional, national team).[https://www.elsiglodedurango.com.mx/2021/01/1277810.fallece-walter-taibo-exportero-de-nacional-y-penarol.html Fallece Walter Taibo, exportero de Nacional y Peñarol] {{in lang|es}}
• Mohammad Khaledur Rahman Tito, 75, Bangladeshi politician, MP (1986–1988, 2008–2014).[https://www.newagebd.net/article/126819/ex-al-lawmaker-khaledur-rahman-dies Ex-AL lawmaker Khaledur Rahman dies]
• Pala Thankam, 79, Indian actress (Rebecca, Gangasangamam, Ormakal Marikkumo).[https://www.twentyfournews.com/2021/01/10/actress-and-dubbing-artist-pala-thankam-passes-away.html നടിയും ഡബ്ബിംഗ് ആർട്ടിസ്റ്റുമായ പാലാ തങ്കം അന്തരിച്ചു] {{in lang|ml}}
• Thorleif Torstensson, 71, Swedish singer (Thorleifs), COVID-19.[https://www.expressen.se/noje/thorleifs-sangare-thorleif-torstensson-dod-i-covid-19/ Thorleif Torstensson död – insjuknade i covid-19] {{in lang|sv}}
• Naseer Turabi, 75, Indian-born Pakistani poet.[https://www.oyeyeah.com/celebrity/famous-urdu-poet-naseer-turabi-passes-away/ Famous Urdu poet Naseer Turabi passes away]
• Yeng Pway Ngon, 73, Singaporean writer and poet, prostate cancer.[https://www.straitstimes.com/life/arts/acclaimed-chinese-language-writer-yeng-pway-ngon-dies-aged-74 Acclaimed Chinese-language writer Yeng Pway Ngon dies aged 73]

• Massoud Achkar, 64, Lebanese military leader and politician, COVID-19.[https://www.lorientlejour.com/article/1247518/massoud-achkar-nest-plus-achrafieh-pleure-un-de-ses-heros.html Massoud Achkar n’est plus, Achrafieh pleure un de ses héros] {{in lang|fr}}
• Sheldon Adelson, 87, American casino owner, founder of Las Vegas Sands, lymphoma.[https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/casinos-gaming/sheldon-adelson-las-vegas-convention-visionary-and-philanthropist-dies-at-87-2250326/ Sheldon Adelson, Las Vegas convention visionary and philanthropist, dies at 87]
• Vassilis Alexakis, 77, Greek-born French writer and translator.[https://www.courrierdesbalkans.fr/Vassilis-Alexakis-le-plus-francais-des-ecrivains-grecs-est-mort Littérature : disparition de Vassilis Alexakis, le plus français des écrivains grecs] {{in lang|fr}}
• Guy Auffray, 75, French judoka.[https://www.ijf.org/news/show/guy-auffray-passed-away Guy Auffray Passed Away]
• Éric Babin, 61, New Caledonian politician, member of the Congress (1995–1999), traffic collision.[https://la1ere.francetvinfo.fr/nouvellecaledonie/province-nord/les-reactions-se-multiplient-apres-la-disparition-d-eric-babin-910716.html Les réactions se multiplient après la disparition d’Eric Babin] {{in lang|fr}}
• Edward Beard, 80, American politician, member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives (1972–1974) and U.S. House of Representatives (1975–1981), Parkinson's disease.[https://turnto10.com/news/local/former-congressman-eddie-beard-dies-at-80 Former Congressman Eddie Beard dies at 80]
• Joseph Berke, 81, American-born English psychotherapist and author, heart failure.[https://www.hamhigh.co.uk/news/dr-joseph-herman-berke-obituary-6923148 Obituary: Psychotherapist and author Dr Joseph Berke]
• Roger Cayrel, 95, French astronomer.[https://www.academie-sciences.fr/fr/In-memoriam/roger-cayrel.html Roger Cayrel] {{in lang|fr}}
• José Centenera, 89, Spanish Olympic equestrian (1960).[https://www.olympedia.org/athletes/11741 José Centenera]
• Shashikumar Chitre, 84, Indian mathematician and astrophysicist.[https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/pune/renowned-astrophysicist-professor-shashikumar-madhusudan-chitre-passes-away-at-84-7142337/ Renowned astrophysicist Professor Shashikumar Madhusudan Chitre passes away at 84]
• Lloyd Cowan, 58, British hurdler and track coach.[https://www.worldathletics.org/news/iaaf-news/lloyd-cowan-obituary British sprints coach Cowan dies]
• Étienne Draber, 81, French actor (May Fools, Madame Bovary, House of D), COVID-19.[https://www.programme-tv.net/news/cinema/268258-mort-de-lacteur-etienne-draber-profs-les-sous-doues-pere-de-lhumoriste-et-comedienne-stephanie-bataille/ Mort de l'acteur Etienne Draber (P.R.O.F.S, Les Sous-doués), père de l'humoriste et comédienne Stéphanie Bataille] {{in lang|fr}}
• Fabio Enzo, 74, Italian footballer (Roma, Cesena, Novara), complications from COVID-19.[https://www.ilgazzettino.it/nordest/venezia/calciatore_morto_fabio_enzo_chi_era_cavallino_treporti-5696201.html Stroncato dal Covid, Cavallino-Treporti piange l'ex calciatore Fabio Enzo] {{in lang|it}}
• Yousef Ghawanmeh, 85, Jordanian historian.[https://www.alaraby.co.uk/culture/رحيل-يوسف-غوانمة-مؤرخ-بلاد-الشام-المملوكية رحيل يوسف غوانمة.. مؤرخ بلاد الشام المملوكية] {{in lang|ar}}
• Lionel Gossman, 91, Scottish-American literary scholar.[https://www.princeton.edu/news/2021/01/15/lionel-gossman-specialist-french-literature-and-history-and-one-great-humanists-and Lionel Gossman, specialist in French literature and history and ‘one of the great humanists and scholar-teachers of his generation,’ dies at 91]
• Ron Grigg, 92, British chemist.[https://www.leeds.ac.uk/secretariat/obituaries/2021/grigg_ron.html Emeritus Professor Ron Grigg, FRS]
• Ian Griggs, 92, British Anglican prelate, bishop of Ludlow (1987–1994).[https://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2021/15-january/gazette/deaths/deaths Deaths]
• Ronald J. Hays, 92, American admiral.[https://www.staradvertiser.com/2021/01/24/hawaii-news/irwin-k-cockett-jr-1930-2020-ronald-j-hays-1928-2021-hawaii-loses-2-military-heroes-advocates/ Hawaii loses 2 military heroes, advocates in Irwin K. Cockett Jr. and Ronald J. Hays]
• Kathleen Heddle, 55, Canadian rower, Olympic champion (1992, 1996), breast and lymph node cancer.[https://www.fortmcmurraytoday.com/sports/canadian-rowing-great-kathleen-heddle-dies-of-cancer Canadian rowing great Kathleen Heddle dies of cancer]
• Howard Johnson, 79, American jazz musician.[https://www.udiscovermusic.com/news/howard-johnson-tuba-dies-79/ Howard Johnson, Tuba Virtuoso & Collaborator With The Band, Taj Mahal, Dies At 79]
• Mark Keds, 50, English singer (Senseless Things, Deadcuts), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.[https://louderthanwar.com/mark-keds-a-very-personal-eulogy-from-band-member-jerome-alexander-and-many-other-musicians-celebrating-him/ Mark Keds died of COPD according to coroner – a very personal eulogy from band member Jerome Alexandre and many other musicians celebrating him]
• David Khakhaleishvili, 49, Georgian judoka, Olympic champion (1992), heart disease.[https://iz.ru/1110076/2021-01-11/umer-olimpiiskii-chempion-1992-goda-po-dziudo-david-khakhaleishvili Умер олимпийский чемпион 1992 года по дзюдо Давид Хахалейшвили] {{in lang|ru}}
• Gothard Kokott, 77, Polish football manager (Raków Częstochowa, Ruch Radzionków).[https://gol24.pl/zmarl-gothard-kokott-legendarny-trener-rakowa-czestochowa-mial-77-lat/ar/c2-15384546 Zmarł Gothard Kokott, legendarny trener Rakowa Częstochowa. Miał 77 lat] {{in lang|pl}}
• Paul Kölliker, 88, Swiss Olympic rower (1960), COVID-19.[https://heartheboatsing.com/2021/01/25/paul-kolliker-the-two-metre-swiss-scribe/ Paul Kölliker: The Two-Metre Swiss Scribe]
• Rada Lysenko, 99, Ukrainian pianist and pedagogue, People's Artist of Ukraine.[https://day.kyiv.ua/uk/article/kultura/pomerla-onuka-klasyka-rada-ostapivna-lysenko Померла онука класика – Рада Остапівна Лисенко] {{in lang|uk}}
• Bogdan Macovei, 67, Romanian handball manager (women's national team, Macedonia women's national team).[https://www.gsp.ro/sporturi/handbal/bogdan-macovei-a-murit-620700.html Bogdan Macovei a murit] {{in lang|ro}}
• Mmule Maluleka, South African politician, member of the National Assembly (2009–2016), COVID-19.[https://www.dailysun.co.za/dailysun/news/former-mec-maluleka-dies-20210110 Former MEC Maluleka dies]
• Jean-Marie Marconot, 82, French sociolinguist.[http://www.ekodesquartiers.net/2021/01/18/deces-de-jean-marie-marconot/ Décès de Jean-Marie Marconot] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210128162300/http://www.ekodesquartiers.net/2021/01/18/deces-de-jean-marie-marconot/ |date=2021-01-28 }} {{in lang|fr}}
• Mario Masuku, 69, Swazi politician.[http://www.swazilandnews.co.za/fundza.php?nguyiphi=841 COSATU mourns PUDEMO founding President Mario Masuku's death]
• Tetsuo Najita, 84, American historian.[https://www.asianstudies.org/tetsuo-najita-1936-2021/ Tetsuo Najita (1936-2021)]
• Lindiwe Ndlovu, 44, South African actress (Little One, EHostela).[https://www.702.co.za/articles/405835/sa-actress-lindiwe-ndlovu-passes-away SA actress Lindiwe Ndlovu passes away]
• Kurt Oddekalv, 63, Norwegian environmentalist, founder of Green Warriors of Norway, drowning.[https://www.aftenposten.no/norge/i/kR8gxj/kurt-oddekalv-63-er-doed Kurt Oddekalv er død] {{in lang|no}}
• Francis Perekamoya, 63, Malawian economist, governor of the Reserve Bank of Malawi (1992–1995), COVID-19.[https://www.telegraph.co.uk/global-health/science-and-disease/covid-19-kills-four-senior-malawi-officials-day-infections-skyrocket/ Covid-19 kills four senior Malawi officials in a day as infections skyrocket] {{subscription required}}
• Tord Peterson, 94, Swedish actor (Honeymoon, House of Angels, Echoes from the Dead).[https://www.expressen.se/noje/anglagard-skadespelaren-tord-peterson-ar-dod/ "Änglagård"-skådisen Tord Peterson är död] {{in lang|sv}}
• Luis Adriano Piedrahíta Sandoval, 74, Colombian Roman Catholic prelate, bishop of Apartadó (2007–2014) and Santa Marta (since 2014), COVID-19.[https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/246059/colombian-bishop-74-dies-from-covid-19-complications Colombian bishop, 74, dies from COVID-19 complications]
• Turlapaty Kutumba Rao, 87, Indian writer and orator.[https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/padma-awardee-turlapati-kutumba-rao-passes-away/article33547612.ece Padma Awardee Turlapati Kutumba Rao passes away]
• Oscar Rizzato, 92, Italian Roman Catholic titular bishop, COVID-19.[https://www.diocesipadova.it/s-e-mons-oscar-rizzato-e-nella-pace-tra-le-braccia-del-padre/ S. E. Mons. Oscar Rizzato è nella pace, tra le braccia del Padre] {{in lang|it}}
• Prentice Earl Sanders, 83, American police officer, chief of the San Francisco Police Department (2002–2003).[https://www.sfexaminer.com/news/prentice-earl-sanders-san-franciscos-first-black-police-chief-dies/ Prentice Earl Sanders, San Francisco’s first Black police chief, dies]
• Benoît Sinzogan, 90, Beninese military officer and politician, minister of foreign affairs (1967–1968) and member of the Military Directorate (1969–1970).[https://web.archive.org/web/20210120214522/https://lanationbenin.info/carnet-noir-le-colonel-koffi-benoit-sinzogan-nest-plus/ Carnet noir: Le colonel Koffi Benoît Sinzogan n’est plus] {{in lang|fr}}
• Margo St. James, 83, American women's rights activist and sex worker.[https://www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/Margo-St-James-the-sex-workers-Joan-of-15868822.php Margo St. James, the sex workers’ ‘Joan of Arc,’ dies at 83]
• Paul Taylor, 81, American engineer.[https://tdiforaccess.org/paul-taylor-one-of-the-early-tty-activists-dies/ Remembering Paul Taylor, One of the Early TTY Activists]
• Howard Teten, 88, American FBI instructor, complications from COVID-19.[https://www.piercefh.com/obituaries/Howard-Teten/ Howard Duane Teten]
• William E. Thornton, 91, American astronaut (Challenger).[http://www.collectspace.com/news/news-011421a-astronaut-william-thornton-obituary.html Astronaut William Thornton, who invented shuttle treadmill, dies at 91]
• Stacy Title, 56, American film director (The Bye Bye Man, The Last Supper, Hood of Horror), complications from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.[https://variety.com/2021/film/news/stacy-title-dead-dies-director-the-last-supper-bye-bye-man-1234883192/ Stacy Title, Director of ‘The Bye Bye Man’ and ‘The Last Supper,’ Dies at 56]
• Ganesh Shankar Vidyarthi, 96, Indian independence activist and politician, Bihar MLA (1977–1985) and MLC (1990–1996), COVID-19.[https://hindi.news18.com/news/bihar/patna-veteran-comrade-ganesh-shankar-vidyarthi-death-mourning-in-literary-corridor-cgpg-3413692.html बिहार के दिग्गज मार्क्सवादी नेता कॉमरेड गणेश शंकर विद्यार्थी का निधन, सियासी और साहित्यिक गलियारे में शोक] {{in lang|hi}}

• Gerald Achee, 68, Trinidadian drummer, cancer.[https://www.templememorialchapel.com/gerald-winston-achee Gerald Winston Achee]
• Frank Arok, 88, Serbian-Australian football player (FK Jedinstvo) and manager (St George Saints, Australia national team).[https://www.ftbl.com.au/news/former-socceroos-coach-frank-arok-dies-559682 Former Socceroos coach Frank Arok Dies]
• Lingson Belekanyama, Malawian politician, minister of local government and rural development (since 2020), COVID-19.[https://www.malawivoice.com/2021/01/12/breaking-news-malawis-local-govt-minister-lingson-belekanyama-dies-of-covid-19/ Malawi’s Local Govt Minister Lingson Belekanyama Dies Of Covid-19]
• Bruce Bennett, 77, American Canadian football player (Saskatchewan Roughriders), pneumonia and COVID-19.[https://leaderpost.com/sports/football/cfl/saskatchewan-roughriders/the-late-bruce-bennett-remembered-for-dedication-to-saskatchewan-roughriders The late Bruce Bennett remembered for dedication to Saskatchewan Roughriders]
• Florentin Crihălmeanu, 61, Romanian Greek Catholic hierarch, bishop of Cluj-Gherla (since 2002), COVID-19.[https://romania24.ro/episcopul-greco-catolic-florentin-crihalmeanu-a-decedat-in-urma-unei-crize-cardio-respiratorii-dupa-ce-fusese-infectat-cu-covid-19-236741.html Episcopul greco-catolic Florentin Crihălmeanu a decedat, în urma unei crize cardio-respiratorii, după ce fusese infectat cu COVID-19] {{in lang|ro}}
• Wim de Graaff, 89, Dutch Olympic speed skater (1956, 1960) and coach.[https://www.schaatsen.nl/nieuws/2021/januari/oud-schaatskampioen-wim-de-graaff-89-overleden/ Oud-schaatskampioen Wim de Graaff (89) overleden] {{in lang|nl}}
• Cecil Humphery-Smith, 92, British genealogist and heraldist.{{Cite web |url=https://www.kfhs.org.uk/news-cecil-raymond-julian-humphery-smith-obe-fsa-1929-2021-2021-06-06 |title=Cecil Raymond Julian Humphery-Smith OBE. FSA. 1928-2021 |access-date=2022-02-16 |archive-date=2022-02-16 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220216225641/https://www.kfhs.org.uk/news-cecil-raymond-julian-humphery-smith-obe-fsa-1929-2021-2021-06-06 |url-status=dead }}
• Carlos Joseph, 40, American football player (San Diego Chargers, Manchester Wolves), ruptured brain aneurysm.[https://news.yahoo.com/former-miami-hurricanes-standout-nfl-170400618.html Former Miami Hurricanes standout, NFL player Carlos Joseph dies at 40]
• Sid Lerner, 90, American advertising executive, founder of Meatless Monday.[https://www.mondaycampaigns.org/news/in-memoriam-sid-lerner Sid Lerner, Ad Man, Public Health Advocate and Philanthropist, Dies at 90]
• Tim Lester, 52, American football player (Los Angeles Rams, Pittsburgh Steelers, Dallas Cowboys), COVID-19.[https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2021/01/13/former-nfl-player-tim-lester-dies-of-covid-19-at-age-52/ Former NFL player Tim Lester dies of COVID-19 at age 52]
• Fred Levin, 83, American lawyer, COVID-19.[https://www.pnj.com/story/news/2021/01/12/pensacola-attorney-fred-levin-has-died-age-83-covid-19/6646195002/ Famed Pensacola Attorney Fred Levin has died at the age of 83 from COVID-19]
• Mona Malm, 85, Swedish actress (Heja Roland!, Fanny and Alexander, The Tattooed Widow).[https://www.dn.se/kultur/skadespelaren-mona-malm-ar-dod/ Skådespelaren Mona Malm är död] {{in lang|sv}}
• Per Martinsen, 84, Norwegian footballer (Lisleby, Fredrikstad, national team).[https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/per-martinsen/ Per Martinsen]
• Álvaro Mejía, 80, Colombian Olympic long-distance runner (1964, 1968, 1972).[https://www.infobae.com/america/colombia/2021/01/12/murio-alvaro-mejia-florez-exponente-del-atletismo-colombiano/ Murió Álvaro Mejía Flórez, exponente del atletismo colombiano] {{in lang|es}}
• Sidik Mia, 55, Malawian politician, MP (2004–2014), minister of defence (2009–2010) and transport and public works (since 2020), COVID-19.[https://www.malawivoice.com/2021/01/12/god-have-mercy-another-cabinet-minister-sidik-mia-dies-of-covid-19/ Another Cabinet Minister Sidik Mia Dies Of Covid-19]
• Willie Miller, 70, Scottish urban planner.[https://www.urbanrealm.com/news/9203/Willie_Miller,_founder_of_WMUD,_passes_away.html Willie Miller, founder of WMUD, passes away]
• Theodoros Mitras, 72, Greek politician, MP (1993–1996).[https://www.ethnos.gr/Politics/article/141385/efygeapothzohoprohnboyleythsthsneasdhmokratiastheodorosmhtras Εφυγε από τη ζωή ο πρώην βουλευτής της Νέας Δημοκρατίας Θεόδωρος Μήτρας] {{in lang|el}}
• Christopher P. Monkhouse, 73, American architectural historian, stroke.[https://www.pressherald.com/2021/01/20/obituarychristopher-p-monkhouse/ Obituary: Christopher P. Monkhouse]
• Jim Norton, 78, American football player (San Francisco 49ers, Atlanta Falcons, Washington Redskins).[https://www.tributearchive.com/obituaries/19736777/James-Norton James A. Norton]
• Osvaldo Peredo, 79, Bolivian revolutionary (Ñancahuazú Guerrilla).[https://www.telam.com.ar/notas/202101/541407-murio-osvaldo-peredo-ultimo-de-tres-hermanos-que-combatieron-junto-al-che-guevara.html Murió Osvaldo Peredo, último de tres hermanos que combatieron junto al "Che" Guevara] {{in lang|es}}
• Philaret, 85, Belarusian Orthodox prelate, metropolitan of Minsk and Slutsk (1978–2013), leader of the Belarusian Orthodox Church (1990–2013), COVID-19.[https://eng.belta.by/society/view/metropolitan-filaret-honorary-patriarchal-exarch-of-all-belarus-passes-away-136486-2021/ Metropolitan Filaret, Honorary Patriarchal Exarch of All Belarus, passes away]
• John G. Ramsay, 89, British structural geologist.[https://rememberancebook.net/book/john-graham-ramsay/ John Graham Ramsay]
• Bridget Rowe, 70, British journalist, editor of Sunday Mirror (1991–1992, 1997–1998), The People (1992–1996), COVID-19.[https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/trailblazing-journalist-fleet-street-legend-23332013 Trailblazing journalist and Fleet Street legend Bridget Rowe dies aged 70]
• Khalid bin Abdullah Al Saud, 84, Saudi royal, conglomerate magnate (Mawarid Holding) and horse stable owner (Juddmonte).[https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2021/jan/12/khalid-abdullah-celebrated-racing-owner-and-breeder-dies Khalid Abdullah, celebrated racing owner and breeder, dies]
• Liudmyla Semykina, 97, Ukrainian painter.[https://www.umoloda.kiev.ua/number/3694/164/154490/ Втрачені скарби': українські аніматори представили унікальний онлайн-проєкт про художниць] {{in lang|uk}}
• Shingoose, 74, Canadian folk musician, COVID-19.[https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/shingoose-death-covid-19-death-1.5870560 'Trailblazer' Ojibway musician Shingoose dies of COVID-19 at 74]
• João Henrique de Souza, 78, Brazilian politician, Paraíba MLA (since 2007), COVID-19.[https://g1.globo.com/pb/paraiba/noticia/2021/01/12/deputado-paraibano-joao-henrique-morre-por-covid-19.ghtml Deputado paraibano João Henrique morre por complicações da Covid-19] {{in lang|pt}}
• Yuval Stonis, 37, Israeli actor and screenwriter, stomach cancer.[https://e.walla.co.il/item/3411213 "היה מוכשר בטירוף": השחקן יובל סטוניס מת מסרטן בגיל 37] {{in lang|he}}
• Keith Valigura, 63, American politician, member of the Texas House of Representatives (1985–1991).[https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/conroe-tx/keith-valigura-9999558 Keith Wayne Valigura]
• John Ward, 83, New Zealand cricketer (Canterbury, national team).[https://web.archive.org/web/20210116041719/https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/cricket/123934545/former-new-zealand-wicketkeeper-john-ward-remembered-as-a-sharp-gloveman Former New Zealand wicketkeeper John Ward remembered as a sharp gloveman]
• Robert Warke, 90, Irish Anglican prelate, bishop of Cork, Cloyne and Ross (1988–1998).[https://notices.irishtimes.com/death/warke-rt-rev-robert-alexander/58062099 Warke, Rt. Rev. Robert Alexander : Death notice]
• Dame Margaret Weston, 94, British museum curator, director of the Science Museum (1973–1986).[https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2021/jan/18/dame-margaret-weston-obituary Dame Margaret Weston obituary]

• Howard Andrew, 86, American poker player.[https://www.pokernews.com/news/2021/01/howard-tahoe-andrew-passes-away-38525.htm Poker Elder Statesman Howard “Tahoe” Andrew Passes Away (1934-2021)]
• Tim Bogert, 76, American rock bassist (Vanilla Fudge, Beck, Bogert & Appice, Cactus), cancer.[https://deadline.com/2021/01/tim-bogert-dies-bassist-jeff-beck-vanilla-fudge-cactus-was-76-obituary-1234673436/ Tim Bogert Dies: Bassist With Jeff Beck, Vanilla Fudge, Cactus Was 76]
• Duke Bootee, 69, American rapper and songwriter ("The Message"), heart failure.[https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/duke-bootee-dead-1115217/ Duke Bootee, Rapper and Co-Writer of Hip-Hop Classic ‘The Message,’ Dead at 69]
• Nicky Booth, 40, British boxer.[https://www.fightsports.tv/former-commonwealth-champion-nicky-booth-passes-away/ Former Commonwealth Champion Nicky Booth Passes Away]
• Mario Cecchini, 87, Italian Roman Catholic prelate, bishop of Fano-Fossombrone-Cagli-Pergola (1986–1998), COVID-19.[https://www.avvenire.it/chiesa/pagine/morto-mario-cecchini-vescovo-emerito-fano-fcp Morto il vescovo emerito Mario Cecchini, colpito dal Covid] {{in lang|it}}
• Borivoje Cenić, 90, Serbian basketball player (Radnički Belgrade) and coach (OKK Beograd, Apollon Patras).[https://www.kurir.rs/sport/kosarka/3603545/borivoje-bora-cenic-trener-kosarka-umro-preminuo Odlazak čuvenog košarkaškog trenera: Borivoje Bora Cenić preminuo u 91. godini života] {{in lang|sr}}
• Patrick Chapuis, 71, French photographer.[https://www.geo.fr/voyage/notre-hommage-a-patrick-chapuis-fidele-photographe-de-geo-et-grand-amoureux-de-legypte-203452 Notre hommage à Patrick Chapuis, fidèle photographe de GEO et grand amoureux de l'Egypte] {{in lang|fr}}
• Sir Robert Cohan, 95, American-born British dancer and choreographer, founder of The Place, London Contemporary Dance School, and LCDT.[https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2021/jan/13/sir-robert-cohan-modern-dance-legend-dies-aged-95 Sir Robert Cohan, modern dance legend, dies aged 95]
• Frank J. Coppa, 83, American historian and author.[https://thetablet.org/obituaries-week-of-jan-30-2021/ Obituaries, Week of Jan.30, 2021]
• Gerry Cottle, 75, British circus owner and presenter, COVID-19.[https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/news/circus-star-gerry-cottle-dies-aged-75-after-contracting-coronavirus-39966247.html Circus star Gerry Cottle dies aged 75 after contracting coronavirus]
• Siegfried Fischbacher, 81, German-American magician and entertainer (Siegfried & Roy), pancreatic cancer.[https://www.newsweek.com/sigfried-fischbacher-dies-cancer-magician-dead-1561565 Siegfried and Roy Magician Siegfried Fischbacher Dead at 81]
• Benjamin F. Gibson, 89, American jurist, judge (1979–1999) and chief judge (1991–1995) of the U.S. District Court for Western Michigan.[https://www.mlive.com/news/grand-rapids/2021/01/benjamin-gibson-first-black-judge-in-us-western-district-of-michigan-dies-at-89.html Benjamin Gibson, first Black judge in U.S. Western District of Michigan, dies at 89]
• Gimax, 83, Italian racing driver.[https://www.sempionenews.it/cronaca/domani-i-funerali-di-gimax-una-vita-vissuta-a-200-allora-un-uomo-con-il-cuore-in-mano-intervista-alla-moglie-mirella/ Addio a Gimax, una vita vissuta a “200 all’ora”. Intervista alla moglie Mirella] {{in lang|it}}
• Henri Goraïeb, 85, Lebanese pianist.[https://www.radiofrance.fr/francemusique/deces-du-pianiste-libanais-henri-goraieb-5592216 Décès du pianiste libanais Henri Goraieb] {{in lang|fr}}
• Michel Gravel, 84, Canadian photographer.[https://www.lapresse.ca/actualites/2021-01-13/mort-de-michel-gravel/c-etait-vraiment-un-pionnier-de-la-photo.php « C'était vraiment un pionnier de la photo »] {{in lang|fr}}
• Moses Hamungole, 53, Zambian Roman Catholic prelate, bishop of Monze (since 2014), COVID-19.[https://www.vaticannews.va/en/africa/news/2021-01/church-in-zambia-mourns-bishop-moses-hamungole.html Church in Zambia mourns Bishop Moses Hamungole]
• Ben Hines, 85, American baseball coach (Los Angeles Dodgers).[https://www.dailybulletin.com/2021/01/14/ben-hines-former-dodgers-la-verne-coach-passes-away-at-85/ Ben Hines, former Dodgers, La Verne coach passes away at 85]
• Ken Jones, 70, American LGBT rights activist, bladder cancer.[https://www.grissomsmortuary.com/obituaries/detail/kenneth-w-jones Kenneth W. Jones]
• Bernd Kannenberg, 78, German race walker, Olympic champion (1972).[https://www.leichtathletik.de/news/news/detail/74347-olympiasieger-bernd-kannenberg-verstorben Olympiasieger Bernd Kannenberg verstorben] {{in lang|de}}
• Ndubuisi Kanu, 77, Nigerian rear admiral and politician, military governor of Imo State (1976–1977) and Lagos State (1977–1978).[https://www.vanguardngr.com/2021/01/breaking-rear-admiral-ndubuisi-kanu-dies-at-77/ Rear Admiral Ndubuisi Kanu dies at 77]
• Gail Kopplin, 81, American politician, member of the Nebraska Legislature (2005–2009).[https://roedermortuary.com/gail-f-kopplin/ Gail F. Kopplin]
• Fiu Loimata II, 79, Samoan politician, MP (1996–2001).[https://www.samoaobserver.ws/category/samoa/78071 State funeral honours life of former M.P., Fiu Loimata II]
• Norman MacLeod, 93, Canadian financier and politician, president of the Liberal Party (1980–1982).[https://www.echovita.com/ca/obituaries/on/scarborough/norman-william-macleod-12119677 Norman William MacLeod]
• Don Mason, 86, British immunologist.[https://www.theguardian.com/science/2021/mar/15/don-mason-obituary Don Mason obituary]
• Seyoum Mesfin, 71, Ethiopian politician and diplomat, minister of foreign affairs (1991–2010) and ambassador to China (2011–2017), shot.[https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/1/13/ethiopia-says-former-foreign-minister-killed-by-military Tigray: Ethiopian army kills ex-Foreign Minister Seyoum Mesfin]
• Bryan Monroe, 55, American journalist (CNN, Ebony, Jet), heart attack.[https://nabjonline.org/blog/nabj-celebrates-the-life-and-legacy-of-former-president-bryan-monroe/ NABJ Celebrates the Life and Legacy of Former President Bryan Monroe]
• Nelson Nieves, 86, Venezuelan Olympic fencer (1952).[https://www.olympedia.org/athletes/23836 Nelson Nieves]
• Sinikka Nopola, 67, Finnish writer (Ricky Rapper).[https://www.is.fi/viihde/art-2000007739376.html Kirjailija Sinikka Nopola on kuollut – ”Hänen kanssaan oli valtava ilo työskennellä”] {{in lang|fi}}
• Norodom Yuvaneath, 77, Cambodian prince, privy counsellor (1993–2004) and supreme royal advisor (since 2004).[https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50804135/prince-norodom-yuvaneath-succumbs-to-illness/ Prince Norodom Yuvaneath succumbs to illness]
• Ben Nsibandze, 89, Swazi politician, acting prime minister (1979).[https://www.forevermissed.com/benjamin-mshamndane-nsibandze/about Benjamin Mshamndane Nsibandze]{{Better source needed|reason=The current source is insufficiently reliable (WP:NOTRS), not moderated|date=January 2025}}
• Mircea Păcurariu, 88, Romanian theologian.[https://www.ulbsibiu.ro/news/in-memoriam-parintele-academician-mircea-pacurariu/ In memoriam Părintele Academician Mircea Păcurariu] {{in lang|ro}}
• Bruce Pasternack, 73, American businessman and philanthropist, president of the Special Olympics (2005–2007).[https://www.specialolympics.org/stories/news/remembering-former-special-olympics-ceo-bruce-pasternack Remembering Former Special Olympics CEO Bruce Pasternack]
• Devarapalli Prakash Rao, 62, Indian social worker, COVID-19.[https://indianexpress.com/article/india/padma-shri-awardee-prakash-rao-dies-at-63-7145384/ Padma Shri awardee Prakash Rao dies at 63]
• Joël Robert, 77, Belgian motocross racer, six-time world champion, COVID-19.[https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2021/01/13/belgian-motocross-legend-joel-robert-has-passed-away-aged-77/ Belgian Motocross Legend Joël Robert Has Passed Away Aged 77]
• Øyvind Sandberg, 67, Norwegian film director.[https://www.bt.no/nyheter/lokalt/i/bnLMxk/filmskaparen-oeyvind-sandberg-er-doed Filmskaparen Øyvind Sandberg er død] {{in lang|nn}}
• Marielle de Sarnez, 69, French politician, MEP (1999–2017), minister in charge of European affairs (2017), and deputy (since 2017), leukemia.[https://www.lemonde.fr/politique/article/2021/01/13/marielle-de-sarnez-infatigable-militante-du-courant-centriste-est-morte_6066171_823448.html Marielle de Sarnez, figure incontournable du courant centriste, est morte] {{in lang|fr}}
• Eusébio Scheid, 88, Brazilian Roman Catholic cardinal, archbishop of São Sebastião do Rio de Janeiro (2001–2009), COVID-19.[https://www.swissinfo.ch/spa/coronavirus-brasil_muere-de-covid-el-cardenal-brasileño-y-obispo-emérito-de-río-oscar-scheid/46284524 Muere de covid el cardenal brasileño y obispo emérito de Río Oscar Scheid] {{in lang|es}}
• Safwat El-Sherif, 87, Egyptian politician, minister of information (1981–2004) and speaker of the Shura Council (2004–2011), leukemia.[https://www.egypttoday.com/Article/1/96413/Mubarak-era-information-minister-Safwat-El-Sherif-dies-of-Leukemia Mubarak-era Information minister Safwat El-Sherif dies of Leukemia: son]
• Sylvain Sylvain, 69, Egyptian-born American guitarist (New York Dolls), cancer.[https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/sylvain-sylvain-new-york-dolls-dead-1114962/ New York Dolls Guitarist Sylvain Sylvain Dead at 69]
• Philip Tartaglia, 70, Scottish Roman Catholic prelate, metropolitan archbishop of Glasgow (since 2012), COVID-19.[https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/dec/03/a-huge-loss-tributes-to-victims-of-the-uks-covid-second-wave 'A huge loss': tributes to victims of the UK's Covid second wave]
• Abay Tsehaye, 67, Ethiopian politician, co-founder of the Marxist–Leninist League of Tigray, shot.[https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/1/13/ethiopia-says-former-foreign-minister-killed-by-military Tigray: Ethiopian army kills ex-Foreign Minister Seyoum Mesfin]
• Maguito Vilela, 71, Brazilian lawyer and politician, governor of Goiás (1995–1998), senator (1999–2007) and mayor-elect of Goiânia (since 2021), COVID-19.[https://noticias.uol.com.br/politica/ultimas-noticias/2021/01/13/morre-maguito-vilela-prefeito-de-goiania-aos-71-anos.htm Morre Maguito Vilela, prefeito eleito de Goiânia, aos 71 anos] {{in lang|pt}}
• Hannes Viljoen, 77, South African rugby union player (Natal, national team).[https://www.sarugbymag.co.za/sa-rugby-pays-tribute-viljoen-1/ SA Rugby pays tribute to Viljoen]
• Timothy Whidborne, 93, British artist.{{Cite web |url=https://announcements.telegraph.co.uk/deaths/247074/whidborne |title=Whidborne |access-date=2022-02-16 |archive-date=2021-04-12 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210412095943/https://announcements.telegraph.co.uk/deaths/247074/whidborne |url-status=dead }}

• James B. Anderson, 85, American chemist and physicist.[https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/centredaily/name/james-anderson-obituary?id=7566835 James Bernhard "Jim" Anderson]
• Melanio Asensio, 84, Spanish Olympic sprinter (1960).[https://www.elcomercio.es/deportes/mas-deportes/melanio-asensio-primer-olimpico-asturiano-fallece-20210115153336-nt.html Fallece a los 84 años Melanio Asensio, el primer atleta olímpico asturiano] {{in lang|es}}
• Veronica Beechey, 75, British feminist sociologist and patients' rights advocate.[https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/jan/31/veronica-beechey-obituary Veronica Beechey obituary]
• Carlos Armando Biebrich, 81, Mexican lawyer and politician, deputy (1967–1970) and governor of Sonora (1973–1975), COVID-19.[https://rock101online.mx/muere-biebrich-torres-por-covid-19/ Muere por Covid-19 Carlos Armando Biebrich] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210116052042/https://rock101online.mx/muere-biebrich-torres-por-covid-19/ |date=2021-01-16 }} {{in lang|es}}
• Cliff Burvill, 83, Australian Olympic cyclist (1956), fall.[https://www.theleader.com.au/story/7087583/vale-cliff-burvill/ Cliff-the constant pedaller]
• José Luis Caballero, 65, Mexican Olympic footballer (1976).[https://www.debate.com.mx/deportes/Muere-Jose-Luis-Caballero-exjugador-de-Chivas-Cruz-Azul-y-Seleccionado-Olimpico-en-Montreal-1976--20210114-0093.html Muere José Luis Caballero exjugador de Chivas, Cruz Azul y Seleccionado Olímpico en Montreal 1976] {{in lang|es}}
• Storm Constantine, 64, British fantasy and science fiction author (Sea Dragon Heir, Grigori Trilogy).[https://karavansara.live/2021/01/15/storm-constantine-1956-2021/ Storm Constantine (1954–2021)]
• Simon Crosse, 90, British Olympic rower (1960).[https://www.edp24.co.uk/family-notices/in-memoriam/simon-crosse-322421 Simon Crosse]
• Todd Gabbett, 78, American football player (Illinois, Virginia Sailors) and coach.[https://www.zipperersfuneralhome.com/obituaries/William-Gabbett/#!/Obituary William Todd Gabbett]
• Boris Grachevsky, 71, Russian film director, screenwriter and actor (Yeralash), COVID-19.[https://www.vedomosti.ru/society/news/2021/01/15/854166-umer-kinorezhisser-boris-grachevskii Умер Борис Грачевский] {{in lang|ru}}
• Vicente Alejandro Guillamón, 90, Spanish journalist.[https://www.religionenlibertad.com/espana/375631297/Muere-Vicente-Alejandro-Guillamon-periodista-catolico.html Muere Vicente Alejandro Guillamón, exdirector de Vida Nueva y colaborador de Religión en Libertad] {{in lang|es}}
• Eiji Hashimoto, 89, Japanese-American harpsichordist.[https://www.uc.edu/news/articles/2021/01/in-memoriam--ccm-professor-emeritus-eiji-hashimoto.html In Memoriam: CCM Professor Emeritus Eiji Hashimoto]
• Sheikh Ali Jaber, 44, Saudi-born Indonesian Islamic cleric.[https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2021/01/15/islamic-preacher-syekh-ali-jaber-dies-at-44.html Islamic preacher Syekh Ali Jaber dies at 44]
• Corey Johnson, 52, American convicted murderer, execution by lethal injection.[https://apnews.com/article/corey-johnson-execution-5cb06a1a1d73040513ec268fe9113c24 US executes Virginia gang killer despite COVID-19 infection]
• Shirley Johnson, 83, American politician, member of the Michigan House of Representatives (1981–1992, 1993–1998) and Senate (1999–2004).[https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/oakland-county/2021/01/14/longtime-oakland-county-state-lawmaker-shirley-johnson-dies/4165963001/ Longtime Oakland County state lawmaker Shirley Johnson dies]
• John LaRose, 69, American baseball player (Boston Red Sox), COVID-19.[https://www.jjduffyfuneralhome.com/obituary/john-h-larose John H. LaRose]
• Vincent Logan, 79, Scottish Roman Catholic prelate, bishop of Dunkeld (1981–2012), COVID-19.{{usurped|1=[https://web.archive.org/web/20210114120526/https://thecatholicuniverse.com/scottish-bishops-mourn-the-death-of-bishop-emeritus-vincent-logan/ Scottish bishops mourn the death of Bishop Emeritus Vincent Logan]}}
• Harold Lawrence McPheeters, 97, American psychiatrist.[https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/atlanta/name/harold-mcpheeters-obituary?id=8230077 Harold McPheeters]
• Brian Moller, 85, Irish Anglican priest, dean of Connor (1998–2001).[https://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2021/29-january/gazette/deaths/deaths Deaths]
• Elijah Moshinsky, 75, Australian opera, theatre, and television director, COVID-19.[https://limelightmagazine.com.au/news/elijah-moshinsky-has-died/ Elijah Moshinsky has died]
• Evžen Neustupný, 87, Czech archaeologist.[https://www.arup.cas.cz/evzen-neustupny-died/ Evžen Neustupný died]
• Aleksandr Nikitin, 59, Russian football player (Torpedo Volzhsky, SKA Rostov-on-Don, Rotor Volgograd) and manager.[https://kg-rostov.ru/news/ushel-iz-zhizni-eks-futbolist-rostovskogo-ska-aleksandr-nikitin/ Ушел из жизни экс-футболист ростовского СКА Александр Никитин] {{in lang|ru}}
• Leonidas Pelekanakis, 58, Greek Olympic sailor (1984, 2000, 2004), COVID-19.[https://armyvoice.gr/2021/01/pethane-apo-koronoio-o-axiomatikos-toy-pn-olympionikis-l-pelekanakis/ Πέθανε από κορονοϊό ο αξιωματικός του ΠΝ Ολυμπιονίκης Λ. Πελεκανάκης] {{in lang|el}}
• Yrjö Rantanen, 70, Finnish chess grandmaster.[https://www.shakkiliitto.fi/suurmestari-yrjo-rantanen-on-kuollut/ Suurmestari Yrjö Rantanen on kuollut] {{in lang|fi}}
• Peter Mark Richman, 93, American actor (Dynasty, Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan, Poolhall Junkies).[https://deadline.com/2021/01/peter-mark-richman-dies-versatile-actor-broadway-film-tv-was-93-obituary-1234674328/ Peter Mark Richman Dies: Versatile Playwright, Author And Actor For Broadway, Film, TV Was 93]
• David Roth, 68, American magician.[http://davidrothmagic.com/ David Roth Magic]
• Éamonn Ryan, 79, Irish Gaelic football player (Glenville, UCC) and manager (Cork).[https://www.rte.ie/sport/gaa/2021/0114/1189734-all-ireland-winning-cork-manager-eamonn-ryan-dies/ 10-time All-Ireland-winning Cork manager Eamonn Ryan dies]
• Ron Samford, 90, American baseball player (New York Giants, Detroit Tigers, Washington Senators).[https://obits.dallasnews.com/us/obituaries/dallasmorningnews/name/ronald-samford-obituary?id=7298174 Ronald Edward Samford]
• Jane Sinclair, 64, British Anglican priest, canon of Westminster (2014–2020).[https://web.archive.org/web/20210225053343/https://www.lincoln.anglican.org/news/lincoln-diocese-mourns-the-revd-jane-sinclair Lincoln Diocese mourns the Revd Jane Sinclair]
• Jember Teferra, 77, Malagasy-born Ethiopian community development worker.[https://tesfa-trust.org/2021/01/17/dr-jember-teferra/ Dr Jember Teferra]
• Jan de Vries, 77, Dutch motorcycle racer, cardiac arrest.[https://www.racesport.nl/tweevoudig-wereldkampioen-jan-de-vries-77-plotseling-overleden/ Tweevoudig wereldkampioen Jan de Vries (77) plotseling overleden] {{in lang|nl}}
• Larry Willoughby, 70, American country singer-songwriter ("Building Bridges", "Operator, Operator") and music executive, vice-president of A&R at Capitol Records, COVID-19.[https://tasteofcountry.com/larry-willoughby-dead-dies-covid-19/ Larry Willoughby, A&R Executive Who Signed Luke Bryan, Dies of COVID-19]
• Dinesh Chandra Yadav, Nepalese politician, member of the Constituent Assembly (2014–2017), COVID-19.[https://english.khabarhub.com/2021/14/156083/ Former State Minister Dinesh Chandra Yadav passes away]
• Roman Zakharov, 91, Russian Olympic rower (1952).[http://www.aquaschool-kolpino.ru/content/skonchalsya-roman-pavlovich-zaharov Скончался Роман Павлович Захаров] {{in lang|ru}}

• William R. Allen, 96, American economist.[https://www.wsj.com/articles/how-economics-lost-itself-in-data-11611775849 How Economics Lost Itself in Data]
• Dale Baer, 70, American animator (The Lion King, Who Framed Roger Rabbit, Robin Hood), complications from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.[https://www.cartoonbrew.com/rip/disney-great-dale-baer-an-animator-for-five-decades-has-died-at-70-200891.html Disney Great Dale Baer, An Animator For Five Decades, Has Died At 70]
• Sjarifuddin Baharsjah, 89, Indonesian academic and politician, minister of agriculture (1993–1998).[https://www.inews.id/news/nasional/kabar-duka-mantan-menteri-pertanian-sjarifuddin-baharsjah-meninggal-dunia Kabar Duka, Mantan Menteri Pertanian Sjarifuddin Baharsjah Meninggal Dunia] {{in lang|id}}
• Geoff Barnett, 74, English footballer (Everton, Arsenal, Minnesota Kicks), complications from COVID-19.[https://www.startribune.com/former-kicks-goalkeeper-and-coach-geoff-barnett-dies-at-74/600011186/ Former Kicks goalkeeper and coach Geoff Barnett dies at 74]
• Liz Berube, 78, American comic book artist (Young Love, Aquaman, Plastic Man).[https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2021/03/01/liz-berube-rip/ Liz Berube - RIP]
• Ali Brakchi, 86, French Olympic long jumper.[https://www.olympedia.org/athletes/68094 Ali Brakchi]
• Wilbur Brotherton, 98, American politician, member of the Michigan House of Representatives (1975–1988).{{usurped|1=[https://web.archive.org/web/20210304103711/https://farmingtonvoice.com/former-farmington-mayor-sandy-brotherton-dies-at-98/ Former Farmington mayor Sandy Brotherton dies at 98]}}
• Michael Bryce, 82, Australian architect and graphic designer, spouse of the governor-general (2008–2014).[https://web.archive.org/web/20211127021252/https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/quentin-bryce-mourns-death-of-husband-michael-bryce-aged-82/news-story/c89a6c5afc109df52cbc39ae074b4045 Quentin Bryce mourns death of husband Michael]
• Vicente Cantatore, 85, Argentine football player (San Lorenzo, Tigre) and manager (Real Valladolid).[https://www.latercera.com/el-deportivo/noticia/fallece-el-exfutbolista-y-tecnico-vicente-cantatore/MHTA6YP33VAKDPW5N7SUW5OVJM/ Fallece el mítico entrenador Vicente Cantatore] {{in lang|es}}
• Rosalind Cartwright, 98, American neuroscientist.[https://www.dignitymemorial.com/en-ca/obituaries/chicago-il/rosalind-cartwright-10008178 Rosalind Dymond Cartwright PhD]
• Tyrone Crawley, 62, American boxer.[https://6abc.com/tyrone-butterfly-crawley-philadelphia-police-athletic-league-boxing-champion-army-veteran/9907821/ Beloved Philadelphia boxing champ, police officer Tyrone 'Butterfly' Crawley passes away at age 62]
• Dalakhani, 21, Irish racehorse and sire.[https://paulickreport.com/news/bloodstock/european-horse-of-the-year-dalakhani-dies-at-age-21/ European Horse Of The Year Dalakhani Dies At Age 21]
• Elizam Escobar, 72, Puerto Rican art theorist, poet, and political activist, cancer.[https://www.plenglish.com/?o=rn&id=63553&SEO=elizam-escobar-dies-from-cancer Elizam Escobar dies from cancer]
• Gildardo García, 66, Colombian chess grandmaster, COVID-19.[https://www.eltiempo.com/deportes/otros-deportes/muere-el-gran-maestro-de-ajedrez-gildardo-garcia-por-covid-19-560769 Luto en el ajedrez colombiano: muere el Gran Maestro Gildardo García] {{in lang|es}}
• B. S. Gnanadesikan, 71, Indian politician, MP (2001–2013).[https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/chennai/former-mp-and-tamil-maanila-congress-leader-bs-gnanadesikan-passes-away-7147655/ Former MP and Tamil Maanila Congress leader BS Gnanadesikan passes away]
• James Gustafson, 95, American theological ethicist.[https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/abqjournal/name/james-gustafson-obituary?pid=197579596 James M. Gustafson]
• Alan Hart, 85, British television executive, controller of BBC1 (1981–1984).[https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/55683712 Alan Hart: Former BBC One controller and head of sport dies]
• Bruce Headley, 86, American thoroughbred trainer (Kona Gold, Got Koko), stroke.[https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/horseracing/2021/01/15/bruce-headley-california-thoroughbred-trainer-dies-at-86/115300850/ Bruce Headley, California thoroughbred trainer, dies at 86]
• Michael Kelly, 91, Irish Jesuit priest and missionary.[https://www.iji.ie/2021/01/22/michael-j-kelly-obituary/ Michael J. Kelly SJ Obituary]
• Kathleen Krull, 68, American children's writer and book editor, cancer.[https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/childrens/childrens-authors/article/85350-obituary-kathleen-krull.html Obituary: Kathleen Krull]
• Eddie Kuligowski, 74, French photographer.[https://www.larep.fr/montargis-45200/actualites/le-talentueux-photographe-sen-est-alle-a-lage-de-74-ans_13912495/ Le talentueux photographe s’en est allé à l’âge de 74 ans] {{in lang|fr}}
• Ramji Lal, 88, Indian politician, MP (1992–1993, 1994–2000).[https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/haryana/bhajan-aide-ramji-lal-dead-199104 Bhajan aide Ramji Lal dead]
• Mark Langham, 60, British Roman Catholic priest.[https://web.archive.org/web/20210126055412/http://www.christianunity.va/content/unitacristiani/en/news/2020/in-memoriam-mark-langham.html In memoriam Reverend Monsignor Mark Langham]
• Lệ Thu, 77, Vietnamese-American singer, COVID-19.[https://vnexpress.net/danh-ca-le-thu-qua-doi-4215516.html Danh ca Lệ Thu qua đời] {{in lang|vi}}
• Tiit Lilleorg, 79, Estonian actor (Agent Wild Duck, Autumn Ball, O2), COVID-19.[https://rus.err.ee/1608075721/skonchalsja-jestonskij-akter-tijt-lilleorg Скончался эстонский актер Тийт Лиллеорг] {{in lang|ru}}
• Thomas V. Miller Jr., 78, American politician, member of the Maryland House of Delegates (1971–1975) and Senate (1975–2020), president of the Senate (1987–2020), prostate cancer.[https://southernmarylandchronicle.com/2021/01/15/maryland-senate-president-emeritus-thomas-v-mike-miller-jr-passes-away-1/ Maryland Senate President Emeritus Thomas V. Mike Miller, Jr Passes Away]
• Kamal Morarka, 74, Indian businessman and politician, MP (1988–1994).[https://www.financialexpress.com/india-news/samajwadi-janata-party-rashtriya-president-kamal-morarka-dies-at-74/2171983/ Samajwadi Janata Party (Rashtriya) President Kamal Morarka dies at 74]
• Benjamin de Rothschild, 57, French banker, heart attack.[https://www.lepoint.fr/societe/le-baron-benjamin-de-rothschild-est-decede-16-01-2021-2409874_23.php Le baron Benjamin de Rothschild est décédé] {{in lang|fr}}
• J. Michael Schweder, 71, American politician, member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives (1975–1980).{{Cite web |url=https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/BiosHistory/MemBio.cfm?ID=628 |title=J. Michael Schweder |access-date=2021-02-12 |archive-date=2021-10-07 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211007224518/https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/BiosHistory/MemBio.cfm?ID=628 |url-status=dead }}
• Olav M. Skulberg, 90, Norwegian limnologist.[https://www.aftenposten.no/nekrolog/i/mB8gvq/bidro-sterkt-til-bedring-av-vannkvaliteten-i-norske-vassdrag Bidro sterkt til bedring av vannkvaliteten i norske vassdrag] {{in lang|no}}
• Jeffrey L. Smith, 35, American police officer (D.C. Metropolitan Police), suicide by gunshot.[https://people.com/crime/second-police-officer-suicide-capitol-riots/ A Second Police Officer Who Responded to Capitol Riots Has Died by Suicide]
• Paola Veneroni, 99, Italian actress (Maddalena, Zero for Conduct).[https://www.mymovies.it/persone/paola-veneroni/2927/ Paola Veneroni] {{in lang|it}}
• Anatoliy Vishnevskiy, 85, Russian economist and demographer.[https://www.hse.ru/our/news/434220197.html Скончался Анатолий Вишневский] {{in lang|ru}}
• Mihajlo Vuković, 76, Serbian basketball player (Sloboda Tuzla) and coach (Valencia Basket, Yugoslavia women's national team).[https://sport.avaz.ba/kosarka/625262/oprostaj-od-velikana-kosarke-tuzla-nece-zaboraviti-mihajla-vukovica Oproštaj od velikana košarke: Tuzla neće zaboraviti Mihajla Vukovića] {{in lang|bs}}
• Jon Westling, 78, American educator, president of Boston University (1996–2002).[https://amgreatness.com/2021/01/22/jon-westling-r-i-p/ Jon Westling, R.I.P.]
• Jerry Wiegert, 76, American automotive businessman and engineer, founder of Vector Motors.[https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1130998_jerry-wiegert-founder-of-vector-supercars-dead-at-76 Jerry Wiegert, founder of Vector supercars, dead at 76]
• James White, 78, American politician, member of the New Mexico House of Representatives (2009–2015), and Senate (since 2016).[https://www.lcsun-news.com/story/news/2021/01/16/former-nm-legislator-jim-white-known-wise-calm-demeanor-dies/4191695001/ Former New Mexico legislator Jim White — known for wise, calm demeanor — dies]
• Bill Whitehead, 89, New Zealand sports administrator.[https://canterburyrugbyleague.co.nz/2021/01/vale-bill-whitehead/ Vale Bill Whitehead]

• Salleh Abas, 91, Malaysian judge and politician, Lord President of the Supreme Court (1984–1988) and Terengganu MLA (1999–2004), COVID-19.[https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2021/01/16/salleh-abas-former-lord-president-dies-after-warded-for-covid-19/1940962 Salleh Abas, former Lord President, dies after warded for Covid-19]
• Ernest Ako, 97, Ghanaian police officer, inspector general of police (1974–1978).[https://www.myjoyonline.com/ernest-ako-former-igp/ Ernest Ako (Former IGP)]
• Jon Arnett, 85, American Hall of Fame football player (USC Trojans, Los Angeles Rams), heart failure.[https://www.ocregister.com/2021/01/18/former-usc-and-rams-great-jon-arnett-dies-at-85/ Former USC and Rams great Jon Arnett dies at 85]
• Sharon Begley, 64, American science journalist.[https://www.statnews.com/2021/01/17/sharon-begley-path-breaking-science-journalist-dies/ Sharon Begley, path-breaking science journalist who spun words into gold, dies at 64]
• Mahaveer Bhagora, 73, Indian politician, MP (2004–2009), COVID-19.[https://web.archive.org/web/20210121044306/https://www.outlookindia.com/newsscroll/former-bjp-mp-mahaveer-bhagora-dies/2012145 Former BJP MP Mahaveer Bhagora dies]
• Jerry Brandt, 82, American club owner and manager (The Ritz), COVID-19 and pneumonia.[https://ultimateclassicrock.com/jerry-brandt-dead/ Jerry Brandt, Founder of New York Nightclub The Ritz, Dead at 82]
• Charlotte Cornwell, 71, English actress (Dressing for Breakfast, The Saint, White Hunter Black Heart), cancer.[https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2021/jan/22/charlotte-cornwell-obituary Charlotte Cornwell obituary]
• Choi Jeongrye, 65, South Korean poet.[https://www.hani.co.kr/arti/culture/book/979035.html 빛그물’ 최정례 시인 별세…향년 66] {{in lang|ko}}
• Juan Carlos Copes, 89, Argentine tango dancer and choreographer, COVID-19.[https://www.telam.com.ar/notas/202101/541738-fallecio-juan-carlos-copes.html Murió por coronavirus el legendario bailarín de tango Juan Carlos Copes] {{in lang|es}}
• Chris Cramer, 73, British news journalist and executive (BBC News, CNN International), cancer.[https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-55698131 Chris Cramer: Tributes paid after former BBC and CNN journalist dies aged 73]
• Little Walter DeVenne, 73, American radio host, COVID-19.[https://www.universalhub.com/2021/little-walter-king-doo-wop-and-oldies-dies-73 Little Walter, king of doo-wop and oldies, dies at 73]
• Einar Eriksen, 87, Norwegian newspaper editor, chief editor of Bergens Tidende (1986–1991).[https://www.bt.no/nyheter/lokalt/i/3954Od/nyhetsjeger-av-sjeldent-format Nyhetsjeger av sjeldent format] {{in lang|no}}
• Alice Gibson, 97, Belizean librarian.[https://bnlsis.org/belizeanbiographies Belizean Biographies]
• György Handel, 61, Hungarian footballer (MTK-VM, Rába ETO, national team), COVID-19.[https://www.nemzetisport.hu/magyar_valogatott/gyasz-elhunyt-az-egyszeres-valogatott-futballista-handel-gyorgy-2805231 Gyász: elhunyt az egyszeres válogatott futballista, Handel György] {{in lang|hu}}
• Bill Heal, 86, British soil scientist.[https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2021/may/14/bill-heal-obituary Bill Heal obituary]
• Dustin Higgs, 48, American convicted murderer, execution by lethal injection.[https://www.npr.org/2021/01/16/957559566/u-s-executes-dustin-higgs-in-13th-and-final-execution-under-trump-administration U.S. Executes Dustin Higgs In 13th And Final Execution Under Trump Administration]
• Xavier Hunault, 97, French politician, deputy (1962–1993).[https://www.ouest-france.fr/pays-de-la-loire/chateaubriant-44110/necrologie-chateaubriant-xavier-hunault-pere-maire-et-batisseur-7120977 Nécrologie. Châteaubriant : Xavier Hunault, père, maire et bâtisseur] {{in lang|fr}}
• Bob Langas, 90, American football player (Baltimore Colts).[https://allveterans.com/tribute/details/205739/Robert-Langas/obituary.html Robert F. "Bob" Langas]
• Mona Lohanda, 73, Indonesian historian, archivist and academic, heart attack.[https://www.kompasiana.com/djuliantosusantio/60038cbad541df24c55d0e22/rip-ibu-mona-lohanda-sejarawan-dan-arsiparis-tentang-batavia-dan-voc RIP Ibu Mona Lohanda, Sejarawan dan Arsiparis tentang Batavia dan VOC] {{in lang|id}}
• Jim MacGeorge, 92, American voice actor (Bionic Six, Captain Caveman and the Teen Angels, Clue Club).[https://www.newsfromme.com/2021/01/16/jim-macgeorge-r-i-p/ Jim MacGeorge, R.I.P.]
• Pave Maijanen, 70, Finnish musician (Hurriganes, Dingo), complications from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.[https://www.iltalehti.fi/viihdeuutiset/a/3ff35c29-ec75-49bf-bd16-e34573f2b5ee Muusikko Pave Maijanen, 70, on kuollut] {{in lang|fi}}
• George von Mallinckrodt, 90, German merchant banker, chairman of Schroders (1984–1995).[https://www.bloombergquint.com/onweb/george-mallinckrodt-former-chairman-of-schroders-dies-at-90 George Mallinckrodt, Former Chairman of Schroders, Dies at 90]
• Sergi Mingote, 49, Spanish mountain climber and politician, mayor of Parets del Vallès (2011–2018), mountaineering fall.[https://edition.cnn.com/2021/01/16/us/sergi-mingote-spanish-climber-died-k2-trnd/index.html A Spanish mountain climber has died after falling from K2]
• Steve Molnar, 73, Canadian football player (Saskatchewan Roughriders).[https://www.ckom.com/2021/01/17/steve-molnar-former-roughriders-fullback-dies-at-age-73/ Steve Molnar, former Roughriders fullback, dies at age 73]
• Claudia Montero, 58, Argentine classical composer, Latin Grammy winner (2014, 2016, 2018), cancer.[https://www.elmostrador.cl/cultura/2021/01/21/maestro-kent-nagano-les-recuerda-a-los-jovenes-la-importancia-de-la-carrera-musical-en-la-primera-jornada-del-festival-de-musica-portillo/ Maestro Kent Nagano les recuerda a los jóvenes la importancia de la carrera musical en la primera jornada del Festival de Música Portillo] {{in lang|es}}
• Chris Murphy, 66, Australian talent manager (INXS, Models), lymphoma.[https://variety.com/2021/music/obituaries-people-news/inxs-manager-chris-murphy-dead-dies-1234886863/ Chris Murphy, Longtime INXS Manager, Dies at 66]
• Carlo Nayaradou, 63, French-Martinican comic book author.[https://www.martinique.franceantilles.fr/actualite/culture/disparition-brutale-de-carlo-nayaradou-l-un-des-pionniers-de-la-bd-martiniquaise-569422.php Disparition brutale de Carlo Nayaradou, l'un des pionniers de la BD martiniquaise] {{in lang|fr}}
• Petrica Novosel Žic, 89, Croatian cartographer and academic.[https://otok-krk.org/krk/in-memoriam-dr-sc-petrica-žic-novosel-1931-2021 In Memoriam: Dr.sc. Petrica Žic-Novesel (1931-2021.)] {{in lang|hr}}
• Bheki Ntuli, 63, South African politician, MP (1999–2003), COVID-19.[https://www.timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2021-01-16-kzn-mec-bheki-ntuli-dies-after-short-illness/ KZN MEC Bheki Ntuli dies after ‘short illness’]
• Meghrig Parikian, 53, Armenian Apostolic prelate, bishop of Canada (since 2014).[https://www.armenianorthodoxchurch.org/archives/38381 Վերջին Օծում Եւ Թաղում Հոգելոյս Տ. Մերղիկ Եպս. Բարիքեանի] {{in lang|hy}}
• Farida Pasha, 68, Indonesian actress (Misteri Gunung Merapi), COVID-19.[https://hot.detik.com/celeb/d-5337336/kronologi-meninggalnya-farida-pasha-pemeran-mak-lampir-karena-covid-19 Kronologi Meninggalnya Farida Pasha Pemeran Mak Lampir karena COVID-19] {{in lang|id}}
• Phương Mai, 83, Vietnamese princess.[https://tienphong.vn/cong-chua-phuong-mai-con-gai-lon-cua-vua-bao-dai-qua-doi-tai-phap-post1308200.tpo Công chúa Phương Mai, con gái lớn của vua Bảo Đại qua đời tại Pháp] {{in lang|vi}}
• Jimmy Powell, 85, American golfer, kidney failure.[https://www.pgatour.com/news/2021/01/27/jimmy-powell-passes-away-at-the-age-of-85-pga-tour-champions-winner.html Powell passes away at the age of 85]
• Sergei Rodin, 39, Russian footballer (CSKA Moscow, Sportakademklub Moscow, Sokol Saratov).[https://ren.tv/news/v-rossii/792558-eks-futbolist-tsska-i-molodezhnoi-sbornoi-rossii-umer-v-vozraste-39-let Агент сообщил о смерти экс-футболиста ЦСКА и сборной] {{in lang|ru}}
• Om Prakash Sharma, 87, Indian politician, Uttar Pradesh MLC (1972–2020), dysentery.[https://www.jagran.com/uttar-pradesh/lucknow-city-former-teacher-mla-om-prakash-sharma-passes-away-21278517.html पूर्व शिक्षक विधायक ओम प्रकाश शर्मा का निधन, CM योगी आदित्‍यनाथ ने शोक व्‍यक्‍त किया] {{in lang|hi}}
• David Shaw-Smith, 81, Irish film director (Hands).[https://www.irishtimes.com/news/ireland/irish-news/dublin-film-maker-david-shaw-smith-has-died-1.4462701 Dublin film-maker David Shaw-Smith has died]
• Phil Spector, 81, American Hall of Fame record producer (Wall of Sound), musician (The Teddy Bears), and convicted murderer, founder of Philles Records, COVID-19.[https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2021/jan/17/phil-spector-pop-producer-convicted-of-dies-aged-81 Phil Spector, pop producer convicted of murder, dies aged 81]
• Muammer Sun, 88, Turkish composer, multiple organ dysfunction syndrome.[https://www.hurriyet.com.tr/kelebek/magazin/usta-besteci-ve-egitmen-muammer-sun-hayatini-kaybetti-41716355 Usta besteci ve eğitmen Muammer Sun hayatını kaybetti] {{in lang|tr}}
• Sayidiman Suryohadiprojo, 93, Indonesian military officer and diplomat, deputy chief of staff of the Army (1973–1974).[https://nasional.kompas.com/read/2021/01/16/18471171/mantan-gubernur-lemhanas-letjen-tni-purn-sayidiman-suryohadiprojo-meninggal Mantan Gubernur Lemhanas Letjen TNI (Purn) Sayidiman Suryohadiprojo Meninggal Dunia] {{in lang|id}}
• Arturo Tizón, 36, Spanish motorcycle racer, mountain bike fall.[https://www.fanpage.it/sport/motori/morto-il-pilota-arturo-tizon-ha-corso-il-mondiale-250-delle-moto/ Morto il pilota Arturo Tizon, ha corso il Mondiale 250 delle Moto] {{in lang|it}}
• Pedro Trebbau, 91, German-born Venezuelan zoologist.[https://www.elnacional.com/venezuela/fallecio-pedro-trebbau-reconocido-zoologo-venezolano-de-origen-aleman/ Falleció Pedro Trebbau, reconocido zoólogo venezolano de origen alemán] {{in lang|es}}
• Paul Varelans, 51, American mixed martial artist (UFC), COVID-19.[https://sports.yahoo.com/ufc-pioneer-early-fan-favorite-030538881.html UFC pioneer, early fan favorite Paul Varelans dies after battle with COVID-19]
• Lars Westman, 86, Swedish writer.[https://www.aftonbladet.se/nojesbladet/a/dlLOqz/journalisten-och-forfattaren-lars-westman-dod Journalisten och författaren Lars Westman död] {{in lang|sv}}

• Nikolay Antoshkin, 78, Russian military officer (Chernobyl disaster), Hero of the Soviet Union, deputy (since 2014), COVID-19.[https://www.economist.com/obituary/2021/02/04/nikolai-antoshkin-died-on-january-17th Nikolai Antoshkin died on January 17th]
• Dave Arnold, 49, American politician, member of the Pennsylvania State Senate (since 2020), brain cancer.[https://www.pennlive.com/news/2021/01/pa-senator-dies-from-brain-cancer-at-age-49.html Pa. state senator dies from brain cancer at age 49]
• Keith Arnold, 94, British Anglican prelate, bishop of Warwick (1980–1990).[http://www.stmaryswarwick.org.uk/images/uploads/Newsletter310121.pdf Bishop Keith Arnold]
• Jacques Bral, 72, French film director (Black Really Suits You) and screenwriter.[https://www.leprogres.fr/societe/2021/01/17/le-cineaste-jacques-bral-realisateur-d-exterieur-nuit-est-decede Le cinéaste Jacques Bral, réalisateur d'"Extérieur nuit", est décédé] {{in lang|fr}}
• Manford Byrd Jr., 92, American academic administrator, superintendent of Chicago Public Schools (1985–1989).[https://www.unityfuneralparlors.com/obituary/manford-byrd-jr Manford Byrd, Jr.]
• Luis María Cassoni, 82, Argentine politician and pharmacist, governor of Misiones Province (1987), COVID-19.[https://www.elterritorio.com.ar/noticias/2021/01/17/689457-covid-19-murio-el-ex-vice-gobernador-y-gobernador-luis-maria-neneche-cassoni Covid-19: murió el ex vice gobernador y gobernador Luis María "Neneche" Cassoni] {{in lang|es}}
• Joevana Charles, 66, Seychellois politician, member of the National Assembly (1993–2016).[http://www.seychellesnewsagency.com/articles/14215/Seychelles+longest-serving+woman+parliamentarian+dies%3B+remembered+as+an+adventurous+patriot Seychelles’ longest-serving woman parliamentarian dies; remembered as an adventurous patriot]
• Robert Cheezic, 82, American Tang Soo Do practitioner.[http://www.cheezictsd.com/news-post/grand-master-cheezic Grand Master Cheezic]
• Brian Christie, American news host and journalist (CNN, WRAU-TV Peoria, WCVB-TV Boston).[https://www.pjstar.com/story/news/columns/nick-in-the-morning/2021/01/22/peoria-tv-news-former-local-anchorman-brian-christie-dies/6669197002/ Former Peoria-area TV news anchor Brian Christie dies]
• Camille Cléroux, 67, Canadian serial killer.[https://theprovince.com/news/serial-killer-camille-cleroux-dies-in-abbotsford-prison Serial killer Camille Cleroux dies in Abbotsford prison]
• Giles Constable, 91, British historian.[https://www.lemonde.fr/disparitions/article/2021/01/24/la-mort-du-medieviste-britannique-giles-constable_6067433_3382.html La mort du médiéviste britannique Giles Constable] {{in lang|fr}}
• Víctor Crisólogo, 68, Peruvian politician, congressman (2011–2016), COVID-19.[https://elcomercio.pe/politica/excongresista-victor-crisologo-fallece-en-nuevo-chimbote-por-covid-19-nndc-noticia/ Excongresista Víctor Crisólogo fallece en Nuevo Chimbote por COVID-19] {{in lang|es}}
• Abel Gabuza, 65, South African Roman Catholic prelate, archbishop coadjutor of Durban (since 2018) and bishop of Kimberley (2010–2018), COVID-19.[https://www.vaticannews.va/en/africa/news/2021-01/south-africa-s-archbishop-gabuza-is-dead.html South Africa’s Archbishop Gabuza is dead]
• Barbara Gronemus, 89, American politician, member of the Wisconsin State Assembly (1982–2008).[https://www.edisonfuneralhome.com/obituary/7319456 Barbara "Bobby" Gronemus]
• Muriel Grossfeld, 80, American Olympic gymnast (1956, 1960, 1964).[https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/2021/01/19/indianapolis-olympic-gymnast-muriel-davis-grossfeld-dies/4212335001/ Indianapolis native Muriel Grossfeld was a 3-time Olympian who had brush with Hollywood]
• Ghulam Mustafa Khan, 89, Indian classical singer.[https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/legendary-classical-musician-ustad-ghulam-mustafa-khan-passes-away-at-89/articleshow/80322308.cms Legendary classical musician Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan passes away at 89]
• Kurofune, 22, American-bred Japanese Thoroughbred racehorse.[https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/245752/japanese-champion-and-sire-kurofune-dies-at-23 Japanese Champion and Sire Kurofune Dies at 23]
• Marlin Kuykendall, 86, American politician, mayor of Prescott, Arizona (2009–2015).[https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona/2021/01/19/marlin-kuykendall-former-mayor-prescott-dies-86/4226204001/ Mayor who led Prescott after 19 Yarnell Hill firefighters' deaths dies at 86]
• David Lea, 85, Australian politician, Victoria MLA (1985–1992).[https://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/about/people-in-parliament/re-member/details/24/133 David John Lea]
• Gerald Locklin, 79, American poet and lecturer, COVID-19.[https://www.presstelegram.com/2021/01/18/gerald-locklin-csulb-teacher-writer-poet-dies-at-79/ Gerald Locklin, CSULB teacher, writer, poet, dies at 79]
• Roger Machin, 94, French football referee.[https://www.estrepublicain.fr/sport/2021/01/19/l-ancien-arbitre-roger-machin-est-decede L’ancien arbitre, Roger Machin est décédé] {{in lang|fr}}
• Junior Mance, 92, American jazz pianist and educator.[https://jazz.fm/junior-mance-obituary-jazz-pianist-educator/ Junior Mance, jazz pianist and educator, dies at 92]
• Jubril Martins-Kuye, 78, Nigerian politician, minister of commerce and industry (2010–2011).[https://punchng.com/breaking-ex-minister-martins-kuye-is-dead/ Ex-Minister, Martins-Kuye, dies at 78]
• Haydn Morris, 92, Welsh rugby union player (Cardiff, British & Irish Lions, national team), fall.[https://www.edp24.co.uk/news/obituaries/lions-rugby-winger-haydn-morris-dies-aged-92-7067852 Former Wales winger and UEA's first director of sport Haydn Morris dies aged 92]
• Sammy Nestico, 96, American jazz composer and arranger.[http://www.cancionaquemarropa.es/2021/01/fallece-arreglista-sammy-nestico/ Fallece el arreglista Sammy Nestico] {{in lang|es}}
• Tom Prebble, 75, British-born New Zealand educationalist and university administrator (Massey University).[https://deaths.dompost.co.nz/nz/obituaries/dominion-post-nz/name/thomas-prebble-obituary?pid=197531094 Thomas Prebble (1945 - 2021)]
• Vincent M. Rizzotto, 89, American Roman Catholic prelate, auxiliary bishop of Galveston–Houston (2001–2006).[https://www.archgh.org/news-events/news/cardinals-corner/cardinals-corner/cardinal-dinardo-on-the-death-of-retired-aux-bishop-rizzotto/ Cardinal DiNardo on the death of Retired Aux. Bishop Rizzotto]
• József Sas, 82, Hungarian stage actor, comedian and theatre director, COVID-19.[https://24.hu/kultura/2021/01/17/meghalt-sas-jozsef/ Meghalt Sas József] {{in lang|hu}}
• K. G. Shankar, 70, Indian politician, Puducherry MLA (since 2017), cardiac arrest.[https://indianexpress.com/article/india/puducherry-bjp-mla-k-g-shankar-no-more-7149981/ Puducherry BJP MLA K G Shankar no more]
• Jon Sullivan, 70, Australian politician, Queensland MLA (1989–1998) and MP (2007–2010).[https://www.aph.gov.au/Senators_and_Members/Parliamentarian?MPID=HVS Mr Jon Sullivan MP]
• Marius Swart, 79, South African politician, executive mayor of the George Local Municipality (2000–2004) and MP (2004–2014), COVID-19.[https://www.sabcnews.com/sabcnews/george-municipality-mourns-death-of-marius-swart/ George Municipality mourns death of former mayor Marius Swart]
• Vicent Tur, 62, Spanish politician, member of the Parliament of the Balearic Islands (1984-1987, 1991–2007), cancer.[https://cadenaser.com/emisora/2021/01/17/radio_ibiza/1610890286_548708.html Fallece el histórico socialista Vicent Tur] {{in lang|es}}
• Joan Eloi Vila, 61, Spanish guitarist.[https://catalunyadiari.com/actualitat/mor-joan-vila-music-guitarrista-andreu-buenafuente Mor Joan Eloi Vila, músic i guitarrista d'Andreu Buenafuente] {{in lang|ca}}
• Richard Vogt, 71, American herpetologist.[https://www.turtleconservancy.org/news/2021/2/in-memory-of-dick-vogt In Memory of Dick Vogt]
• Maynard Wallace, 77, American politician, member of the Missouri House of Representatives (2003–2011).[https://www.clinkingbeardfuneralhome.com/obituary/maynard-wallace Maynard Leon Wallace]
• Philip Wilson, 70, Australian Roman Catholic prelate, archbishop of Adelaide (2001–2018).[https://thenewdaily.com.au/news/2021/01/17/philip-wilson-archbishop-of-adelaide-dies/ Philip Wilson, former Catholic Archbishop of Adelaide, dies aged 70]
• Liane Winter, 78, German long-distance runner.[https://trauer38.de/traueranzeige/liane-winter/58141903 Liane Winter Traueranzeige] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210429180755/https://trauer38.de/traueranzeige/liane-winter/58141903 |date=2021-04-29 }} {{in lang|de}}
• Willis A. Wood, 99, American biochemist.[https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/carmelvalleynews/name/willis-wood-obituary?id=10294297 Willis Avery Wood]

• Harry Abend, 83, Polish-born Venezuelan sculptor and architect.[https://www.elnacional.com/entretenimiento/fallecio-el-escultor-harry-abend-a-los-83-anos-de-edad/ Falleció el escultor Harry Abend a los 83 años de edad] {{in lang|es}}
• Jean-Pierre Bacri, 69, Algerian-born French actor (Same Old Song, Place Vendôme) and screenwriter (The Taste of Others), cancer.[https://www.franceinter.fr/culture/jean-pierre-bacri-est-mort Jean-Pierre Bacri est mort] {{in lang|fr}}
• Perry Botkin Jr., 87, American composer and musician (Happy Days, Mork & Mindy, "Nadia's Theme"), Grammy winner (1978).[https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/perry-botkin-jr-grammy-winning-arranger-of-nadias-theme-dies-at-87-4120924/ Perry Botkin Jr., Grammy-Winning Arranger of "Nadia's Theme," Dies at 87]
• Carlos Burga, 68, Peruvian Olympic boxer (1972), COVID-19.[https://elcomercio.pe/deporte-total/polideportivo/boxeo-carlos-burga-historico-boxeador-nacional-fallecio-victima-del-coronavirus-nczd-noticia/ Carlos Burga, histórico boxeador peruano, falleció víctima del coronavirus] {{in lang|es}}
• Alberto Cantù, 70, Italian musicologist and musical critic.[https://www.giornaledellamusica.it/news/addio-ad-alberto-cantu Addio ad Alberto Cantù] {{in lang|it}}
• Volodymyr Chernyak, 79, Ukrainian politician, MP (1998–2006), COVID-19.[https://zaxid.net/odin_iz_zasnovnikiv_narodnogo_ruhu_ukrayini_volodimir_chernyak_pomer_vid_koronavirusu_n1513241 Помер один із засновників Народного Руху України Володимир Черняк] {{in lang|uk}}
• Jean Dumont, 90, French politician, senator (1986–1995).[https://www.ouest-france.fr/nouvelle-aquitaine/thouars-79100/thouars-disparition-jean-dumont-maire-batisseur-et-dernier-senateur-thouarsais-58eeb752-5bd4-11eb-ac77-3c5a581679bb Thouars. Disparition : Jean Dumont, maire bâtisseur et dernier sénateur thouarsais] {{in lang|fr}}
• Ash Gardiner, 74, New Zealand rugby union player (Taranaki, national team).[https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/124004861/former-all-black-and-tukapa-legend-ash-gardiner-dies-aged-74 Former All Black and Tukapa 'legend' Ash Gardiner dies aged 74]
• Svavar Gestsson, 76, Icelandic politician and diplomat, minister of social affairs (1980–1983), ambassador to Sweden (2001–2005) and Denmark (2005–2012).[https://www.visir.is/g/20212062169d/svavar-gestsson-er-latinn Svavar Gestsson er látinn] {{in lang|is}}
• Andy Gray, 61, Scottish actor (River City, Naked Video), COVID-19.[https://www.scotsman.com/whats-on/arts-and-entertainment/tributes-andy-gray-after-legendary-scottish-actor-and-comedy-star-passes-away-3104398 Tributes to Andy Gray after legendary Scottish actor and comedy star passes away]
• James D. Heiple, 87, American jurist, justice (1990–2000) and chief justice (1997) of the Supreme Court of Illinois, brain hemorrhage.[https://www.pjstar.com/story/news/2021/01/20/james-heiple-former-illinois-supreme-court-justice-dies-87/4238009001/ James Heiple, former Illinois Supreme Court chief justice from Peoria area, dies at 87]
• Nombulelo Hermans, 51, South African politician, member of the National Assembly (since 2019), COVID-19.[https://www.dfa.co.za/news/northern-cape-anc-mourns-death-of-mp-nombulelo-hermans-32c18b92-9972-410c-a7e0-5019483b50c3/ Northern Cape ANC mourns death of MP Nombulelo Hermans]
• Joyce Hill, 95, American baseball player (South Bend Blue Sox, Peoria Redwings, Racine Belles).[https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/kenoshanews/name/joyce-westerman-obituary?id=7896158 Joyce Elaine Westerman]
• Alan J. Hoffman, 96, American mathematician (Hoffman–Singleton graph).[https://www.informs.org/content/view/full/268792 Alan J. Hoffman]
• Sinclair Hood, 103, British archaeologist, director of the British School at Athens (1980–1997).[https://www.candiadoc.gr/2021/01/19/efyge-sta-104-chronia-enas-toys-ko/ “Έφυγε” στα 104 χρόνια του ένας από τους κορυφαίους της Κρητικής αρχαιολογίας (φωτο)] {{in lang|el}}
• Tony Ingle, 68, American basketball coach (BYU Cougars, Kennesaw State Owls, Dalton State Roadrunners), COVID-19.[https://www.ksl.com/article/50090082/former-byu-basketball-coach-tony-ingle-dies-at-68 Former BYU basketball coach Tony Ingle dies at 68]
• Thorsten Johansson, 70, Swedish Olympic sprinter (1976).[https://www.olympedia.org/athletes/76220 Thorsten Johansson]
• Lubomir Kavalek, 77, Czech-American Hall of Fame chess grandmaster.[https://www.sport.cz/clanek/ostatni-ostatni-smutna-zprava-v-77-letech-zemrel-legendarni-sachista-kavalek-2021263 Smutná zpráva. V 77 letech zemřel legendární šachista Kaválek] {{in lang|cs}}
• Maria Koterbska, 96, Polish singer.[https://www.polsatnews.pl/wiadomosc/2021-01-18/zmarla-maria-koterbska-legenda-polskiej-piosenki/ Zmarła Maria Koterbska, legenda polskiej piosenki] {{in lang|pl}}
• Ákos Kriza, 55, Hungarian health economist and politician, mayor of Miskolc (2010–2019).[https://telex.hu/belfold/2021/01/19/kriza-akos-meghalt-gyasz-miskolc-polgarmester Meghalt Kriza Ákos] {{in lang|hu}}
• Joshua Kyeremeh, Ghanaian politician, kidney complications.[https://www.myjoyonline.com/akufo-addos-security-coordinator-joshua-kyeremeh-dies/ Akufo-Addo’s Security Coordinator, Joshua Kyeremeh dies]
• Jack London, 83, American information technology executive, chairman of the board of CACI International Inc.[https://www.virginiabusiness.com/article/caci-international-executive-chairman-dies-at-83/ CACI International executive chairman dies at 83]
• Stephen Lungu, 78, Zimbabwean evangelist, COVID-19.[https://africanenterprise.org/story/remembering-stephen-lungu-1946-2021/ Remembering Stephen Lungu: 1942-2021]
• Josep Mestres Quadreny, 91, Spanish composer.[https://elpais.com/espana/catalunya/2021-01-18/fallece-a-los-91-anos-el-compositor-josep-maria-mestres-quadreny.html Fallece a los 91 años el compositor Josep Maria Mestres Quadreny] {{in lang|es}}
• Chuck Mills, 92, American football coach (Utah State, Southern Oregon), pneumonia and organ failure.{{Cite web |url=https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2021/01/19/more-sports/football/chuck-mills-obit/ |title=Chuck Mills, who inspired Japan's college football to flourish, dies at 92 |access-date=2021-02-06 |archive-date=2021-01-19 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210119093120/https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2021/01/19/more-sports/football/chuck-mills-obit/ |url-status=dead }}
• Vic Mitchell, 86, British railway preservationist and writer.[https://www.middletonpress.co.uk/news/vic-mitchell.html Vic Mitchell 1934-2021]
• Dündar Ali Osman, 90, Turkish royal, head of the House of Osman (since 2017).[https://www.dailysabah.com/turkey/diaspora/last-heir-to-ottoman-throne-passes-away-at-90 Last heir to Ottoman throne passes away at 90]
• Henryk Ostrowski, 60, Polish politician and farmer, deputy (2001–2005).[https://gorzow.tvp.pl/51857082/zmarl-henryk-ostrowski-byly-lubuski-posel Zmarł Henryk Ostrowski – były lubuski poseł] {{in lang|pl}}
• Winfield Parker, 78, American soul and gospel singer-songwriter, complications from COVID-19.[https://www.wtmd.org/radio/2021/01/22/remembering-the-late-winfield-parker-baltimore-rb-soul-singer-saxophonist/ Remembering the late Winfield Parker, Baltimore R&B/soul singer & saxophonist]
• V. Doraswamy Raju, 74, Indian film producer (Seetharamayya Gari Manavaralu, Annamayya) and politician, Andhra Pradesh MLA (1994–1999), cardiac arrest.[https://www.zoomtventertainment.com/telugu-cinema/article/renowned-telugu-film-producer-and-distributor-v-doraswamy-raju-passes-away/708562 Renowned Telugu film producer and distributor V Doraswamy Raju passes away]
• Catherine Rich, 88, French actress.[https://www.lefigaro.fr/theatre/mort-de-catherine-rich-actrice-raffinee-et-epouse-de-claude-rich-20210119 Mort à 88 ans de Catherine Rich, actrice raffinée et épouse de Claude Rich] {{in lang|fr}}
• David Richardson, 65, American television writer and producer (The Simpsons, Two and a Half Men, F Is for Family), heart failure.[https://deadline.com/2021/01/david-richardson-dies-two-and-a-half-men-the-simpsons-f-is-for-family-writer-producer-1234675878/ David Richardson Dies: ‘The Simpsons’, ‘Two and a Half Men & ‘F Is For Family’ Writer-Producer Was 65]
• Francisco Daniel Rivera Sánchez, 65, Mexican Roman Catholic prelate, auxiliary bishop of Mexico (since 2020), COVID-19.[https://www.milenio.com/politica/comunidad/covid-19-muere-obispo-auxiliar-arquidiocesis-mexico Murió obispo auxiliar de la Arquidiócesis de México tras luchar contra covid-19] {{in lang|es}}
• Jimmie Rodgers, 87, American pop singer ("Honeycomb", "Kisses Sweeter than Wine", "Secretly").[https://bestclassicbands.com/jimmie-rodgers-obituary-pop-singer-honeycomb-1-19-21/ Jimmie Rodgers, Early Rock ‘n’ Roll Star, Dies at 87]
• John Russell, 66, English guitarist.{{Cite web |url=https://www.marlbank.net/posts/influential-free-improviser-guitarist-john-russell-has-died |title=Influential Free Improviser Guitarist John Russell Has Died |access-date=2021-02-06 |archive-date=2021-01-28 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210128044000/https://www.marlbank.net/posts/influential-free-improviser-guitarist-john-russell-has-died |url-status=dead }}
• Dani Shmulevich-Rom, 80, Israeli footballer (Maccabi Haifa, national team), cancer.[https://www.one.co.il/article/375804.html אגדת מכבי חיפה, דני רום, הלך לעולמו בגיל 80] {{in lang|he}}
• Gatot Sudjito, 60, Indonesian politician, MP (since 2014), COVID-19.[https://nasional.kompas.com/read/2021/01/18/10112171/anggota-dpr-ri-gatot-sudjito-meninggal-setelah-terpapar-covid-19 Anggota DPR RI Gatot Sudjito Meninggal Setelah Terpapar Covid-19] {{in lang|id}}
• Juan Carlos Tabío, 77, Cuban film director (Strawberry and Chocolate, Lista de Espera, 7 Days in Havana).[https://www.france24.com/es/minuto-a-minuto/20210118-fallece-en-cuba-juan-carlos-tab%C3%ADo-codirector-de-fresa-y-chocolate Fallece en Cuba Juan Carlos Tabío, codirector de "Fresa y Chocolate"] {{in lang|es}}
• Kees Teer, 95, Dutch electrical engineer, director of Philips Natuurkundig Laboratorium (1968–1985).[https://images.nrc.nl/yOmA84fhnM0LMAhfjy4EH0A9E6s=/x/filters:no_upscale():format(jpeg):fill(f8f8f8,true)/s3/nrchub/clippings/NH/20210123/334-advertisement-222465_1275920_teer10-8c2972.png dr. ir. Kees Teer] {{in lang|nl}}
• K. V. Vijayadas, 61, Indian politician, Kerala MLA (since 2011), cerebral haemorrhage.[https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/kerala/kongad-mla-k-v-vijayadas-passes-away-1.5368208 Kongad MLA K. V. Vijayadas passes away]

• Habibullah Abdurazzaq, 83, Tajik actor (Ilya Muromets).[https://www.ozodi.org/a/31051714.html Ҳабибулло Абдураззоқовро дар оромгоҳи Лучоб дафн карданд. ВИДЕО, САДО] {{in lang|tg}}
• José Alves, 86, Brazilian footballer (Botafogo, Corinthians, América).[https://www.espn.com.mx/futbol/mexico/nota/_/id/8058016/zague-padre-fallece-jose-alves-america-lobo-solitario Fallece José Alves, leyenda del América y padre de Zague] {{in lang|es}}
• Ron Anthony, 87, American jazz guitarist and singer.[https://syncopatedtimes.com/sinatra-guitarist-ron-anthony-dies-at-87/ Sinatra guitarist Ron Anthony dies at 87]
• John G. Bartlett, 83, American physician and medical researcher, pneumonia.[https://www.jci.org/articles/view/148371 A tribute to John G. Bartlett, MD (1937–2021)]
• Morice Benin, 73, French singer.[https://mediascitoyens-diois.info/2021/01/die-deces-de-morice-benin-le-barde-diois-sen-va/ Morice Benin] {{in lang|fr}}
• Ginette Bucaille, 94, French tennis player, 1954 French Championships finalist.[https://web.archive.org/web/20210512160943/http://hommages.ch/Announcements/pdf/5C793D737FF42FD485A4C8919D18DB4F.pdf Madame Ginette Grandguillot] {{in lang|fr}}
• Mujibur Rahman Dilu, 69, Bangladeshi actor (Songsoptok), pneumonia.[https://www.newagebd.net/article/127635/actor-mujibur-rahman-dilu-dies Actor Mujibur Rahman Dilu dies]
• William Fey, 78, American Roman Catholic prelate, bishop of Kimbe (2010–2019), COVID-19.[https://deon.pl/kosciol/biskupi-z-ugandy-i-papui-nowej-gwinei-ofiarami-covid-19,1114732 Biskupi z Ugandy i Papui-Nowej Gwinei ofiarami COVID-19] {{in lang|pl}}
• Gordon Galley, 90, English footballer (Darlington, Sheffield Wednesday) and police officer.[https://www.durhamnarpo.org.uk/2021/01/death-of-retired-police-officer-pc.html Death of retired Police Officer : PC Gordon Galley]
• Louis Giani, 86, American Olympic wrestler (1960).[https://web.archive.org/web/20210130182352/https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Wrestling/Features/2021/January/20/Olympian-and-Hall-of-Fame-coach-Lou-Giani-passes-away Olympian and Hall of Fame high school coach Lou Giani, 86, passed away]
• Lou Goetz, 74, American basketball coach (Richmond Spiders), cancer.[https://www.dukebasketballreport.com/2021/1/20/22236686/former-duke-assistant-lou-goetz-bill-foster-richmond-spiders-forevers-team-blue-devils-1978 Former Duke Assistant Lou Goetz, 1946-2021]
• Renita Grigoryeva, 89, Russian film director, screenwriter (Boys) and actress (There Is Such a Lad).[https://ria.ru/20210120/rezhisser-1593822390.html Умерла режиссер фильма "Говорит Москва" Ренита Григорьева] {{in lang|ru}}
• Brian Hillery, 83, Irish politician, senator (1977–1982, 1983–1989, 1992–1997) and TD (1989–1992).[https://www.clareecho.ie/miltown-malbay-native-hillery-dies-following-short-illness-2/ Miltown Malbay native Hillery dies following short illness]
• Roberta Hodes, 93, American screenwriter (Lad, a Dog) and script supervisor (On the Waterfront, The King of Comedy).[https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/new-york-ny/roberta-hodes-10010400 Roberta O. Hodes]
• W. John Hutchins, 81, English linguist.[https://eamt.org/2021/05/13/obituary-w-john-hutchins-librarian-and-historian-of-machine-translation/ Obituary: W. John Hutchins, librarian and historian of MT]
• Danial Jahić, 41, Serbian Olympic long jumper (2000), COVID-19.[https://www.rts.rs/page/sport/sr/story/87/atletika/4227654/preminuo-nekadasnji-atleticar-danial-jahic.html Preminuo nekadašnji atletičar Danial Jahić] {{in lang|sr}}
• Daniel Kobialka, 77, American violinist.[https://theviolinchannel.com/violinist-daniel-kobialka-sanfrancisco-symphony-died-obituary/ San Francisco Violinist Daniel Kobialka has Died, Aged 77]
• Lâm Quang Thi, 88, Vietnamese military officer (ARVN), COVID-19.[https://www.nguoi-viet.com/little-saigon/cong-dong/cuu-trung-tuong-lam-quang-thi-qua-doi/ Cựu Trung Tướng Lâm Quang Thi qua đời vì COVID-19] {{in lang|vi}}
• Narendra Luther, 88, Indian writer and civil servant.[https://telanganatoday.com/former-bureaucrat-author-narendra-luther-passes-away-in-hyderabad Former bureaucrat, author Narendra Luther passes away in Hyderabad]
• Emanuele Macaluso, 96, Italian trade unionist, journalist and politician, deputy (1963–1976) and senator (1976–1992), editor-in-chief of L'Unità (1982–1986), complications from a fall.[https://www.tgcom24.mediaset.it/politica/e-morto-a-roma-emanuele-macaluso-storico-dirigente-del-pci_27756098-202102k.shtml E' morto a Roma Emanuele Macaluso, storico dirigente del Pci] {{in lang|it}}
• Cesare Maestri, 91, Italian mountaineer and writer.[https://www.ansa.it/english/news/general_news/2021/01/19/spider-of-the-dolomites-maestri-dies-at-91_8ec123c0-8dc7-4456-a72c-a3be36071eb5.html 'Spider of the Dolomites' Maestri dies at 91]
• Enrique Marcatili, 95, Argentine-American physicist.[https://www.johnedayfuneralhome.com/tributes/Enrique-Marcatili Enrique A. Marcatili]
• Mieko Nagaoka, 106, Japanese swimmer, respiratory failure.[https://www.sankei.com/article/20210124-EDLH6CRZ3NI7HCYLHRZO6H3MM4/ 長岡三重子さんが死去　水泳の女性高齢記録保持者] {{in lang|ja}}
• James L. Nagle, 83, American architect (Chicago Seven), complications from Alzheimer's disease.[https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/chicagotribune/name/james-nagle-obituary?pid=197750265 James Lee Nagle]
• Diana O'Hehir, 98, American poet and author.[https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/sfgate/name/diana-o-hehir-obituary?id=7017627 Diana O'Hehir]
• Gustavo Peña, 78, Mexican football player (Monterrey, national team) and manager (Leones Negros), COVID-19.[https://bolavip.com/concacaf/Cruz-Azul-fallecio-Gustavo-Pena-idolo-de-la-institucion--Liga-MX-20210119-0067.html Falleció Gustavo Halcón Peña, símbolo de Cruz Azul y de la Selección mexicana] {{in lang|es}}
• Toleafoa Ken Vaafusuaga Poutoa, 53, Samoan politician, MP (since 2016).[https://www.samoaobserver.ws/category/samoa/77817 M.P. Vaafusuaga Toleafoa Ken Poutoa passes away]
• Felipe Quispe, 78, Bolivian Quechua politician, Indigenous rights activist and peasant leader (CSUTCB), deputy (2002–2004), cardiac arrest.[https://elpais.com/internacional/2021-01-20/muere-el-mallku-el-ultimo-insurrecto-de-bolivia.html Muere ‘El Mallku’, el último insurrecto de Bolivia] {{in lang|es}}
• V. Shanta, 93, Indian oncologist, director of the Adyar Cancer Institute (1980–1997), heart attack.[https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2021/jan/19/cancer-institute-adyar-chairperson-dr-v-shanta-passes-away-2252117.html Cancer Institute, Adyar Chairperson Dr V Shanta passes away]
• Zdeněk Sternberg, 97, Czech aristocrat, Medal of Merit recipient.[https://english.radio.cz/count-zdenek-sternberg-dies-97-8705944 Count Zdeněk Sternberg dies at 97]
• Don Sutton, 75, American Hall of Fame baseball player (Los Angeles Dodgers, California Angels, Milwaukee Brewers) and broadcaster, cancer.[https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/30743861/hall-fame-pitcher-don-sutton-dies-75 Hall of Fame pitcher Don Sutton dies at 75]
• Carlos Tapia García, 79, Peruvian politician, congressman (1985–1990) and member of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (2001–2003), COVID-19.[https://peru21.pe/politica/carlos-tapia-exdiputado-y-columnista-de-peru21-fallecio-este-martes-noticia/ Carlos Tapia, exdiputado y columnista de Perú21, falleció este martes] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210120011438/https://peru21.pe/politica/carlos-tapia-exdiputado-y-columnista-de-peru21-fallecio-este-martes-noticia/ |date=2021-01-20 }} {{in lang|es}}
• Jack Turley, 93, American screenwriter (General Hospital, Hawaii Five-O, The Man from U.N.C.L.E.).[https://digital.copcomm.com/i/1367665-spring-2021/85 In Memoriam]
• Jim Vickerman, 89, American politician, member of the Minnesota Senate (1987–2011).[https://stephensfuneralservice.com/obituaries/james-jim-vickerman/174/ James “Jim” Vickerman]
• Ellinah Wamukoya, 69, Swazi Anglican prelate, bishop of Eswatini (since 2012), COVID-19.[https://www.episcopalnewsservice.org/2021/01/19/bishop-of-swaziland-and-global-environment-advocate-ellinah-wamukoya-dies-from-covid/ Bishop of Swaziland and global environment advocate Ellinah Wamukoya dies from Covid]
• Bob Williams, 89, American basketball player (Minneapolis Lakers, Harlem Globetrotters).[https://www.startribune.com/obituaries/detail/0000381504/ Robert Lee 'Bob' Williams]
• Mark Wilson, 91, American magician and author.[https://www.newsfromme.com/2021/01/21/mark-wilson-r-i-p/ Mark Wilson, R.I.P.]
• Giovanni Zucchi, 89, Italian rower, Olympic bronze medalist (1960).[https://www.leccotoday.it/cronaca/mandello-lutto-giovanni-zucchi.html Lutto a Mandello: addio al campione di canottaggio Giovanni Zucchi] {{in lang|it}}

• Raisuddin Ahmed, 82, Bangladeshi cricket player (Dhaka University) and administrator, COVID-19.[https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/raisuddin-ahmed-key-administrator-in-bangladesh-s-formative-cricketing-years-dies-1248584 Raisuddin Ahmed, key administrator in Bangladesh's formative cricketing years, dies]
• Hagop S. Akiskal, 77, Lebanese-born American psychiatrist.[https://www.echovita.com/us/obituaries/ca/la-jolla/hagop-souren-akiskal-12165722 Hagop Souren Akiskal]
• Bridgette Barry, 63, American biophysicist and biochemist.[https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/sandy-springs-ga/bridgette-barry-10016770 Bridgette Barry]
• Jaume Bassó, 91, Spanish basketball player (Club Joventut Badalona, national team).[https://www.mundodeportivo.com/baloncesto/acb/20210121/491672543030/fallece-el-historico-del-joventut-jaume-basso.html Fallece el histórico del Joventut Jaume Bassó] {{in lang|es}}
• Dinesh Chandra Bhandary, 86, Indian military officer.[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mangaluru/dakshina-kannada-vir-chakra-awardee-from-mulki-passes-away/articleshow/80389311.cms Dakshina Kannada: Vir Chakra awardee from Mulki passes away]
• Vorsila L. Bohrer, 89, American ethnobotanist.[https://anthropology.arizona.edu/news/memoriam-vorsila-l-bohrer In Memoriam: Vorsila L. Bohrer]
• Doug Bowden, 93, New Zealand cricketer (Central Districts).[https://www.stuff.co.nz/manawatu-standard/news/300210397/pioneering-cd-cricketer-doug-bowden-dies-after-long-innings Pioneering CD cricketer Doug Bowden dies after long innings]
• Claude Bremond, 91–92, French semiologist.[https://data.bnf.fr/fr/11893894/claude_bremond/ Claude Bremond (1929-2021)] {{in lang|fr}}
• David Brewster, 56, British politician, member of the Northern Ireland Forum (1996–1998), heart attack.[https://www.newsletter.co.uk/news/people/funeral-for-much-admired-lawyer-david-brewster-would-seen-town-at-a-standstill-in-normal-times-3110480 Funeral for much-admired lawyer David Brewster ‘would seen town at a standstill in normal times’]
• Sir Keith Bright, 89, British transport executive, chairman of London Regional Transport.[https://www.telegraph.co.uk/obituaries/2021/01/22/sir-keith-bright-london-transport-chairman-kings-cross-fire/ Sir Keith Bright, London Transport chairman when the King’s Cross fire broke out – obituary] {{subscription required}}
• Aslan Byutukayev, 46, Russian Islamic militant, commander of Riyad-us Saliheen Brigade of Martyrs (since 2010), shot.[https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2021/01/20/chechnya-kills-militant-tied-to-is-deadly-moscow-attacks-a72671 Chechnya Kills Militant Tied to IS, Deadly Moscow Attacks]
• Marion Colthorpe, 87, British historian.[https://www.maldonandburnhamstandard.co.uk/announcements/deaths/deaths/19063890.Marion_Evelyn__FSA_Colthorpe/ Marion Evelyn, Fsa Colthorpe]
• Mira Furlan, 65, Croatian-American actress (Babylon 5, Lost, The Abandoned), complications from West Nile virus.[https://variety.com/2021/tv/news/mira-furlan-dead-babylon-5-lost-1234890117/ Mira Furlan, ‘Babylon 5’ and ‘Lost’ Actress, Dies at 65]
• Joyce Hearn, 91, American politician, member of South Carolina House of Representatives (1975–1990).[https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/thestate/name/joyce-hearn-obituary?id=7687113 Joyce C. Hearn]
• John Jeffers, 52, English footballer (Port Vale, Shrewsbury Town, Stockport County).[https://www.onevalefan.co.uk/2021/01/john-jeffers-passes-away/ John Jeffers passes away]
• Pam Johnson, 74, American newspaper editor, dementia.[https://www.columbiamissourian.com/news/local/trailblazing-journalist-pam-johnson-dies-at-age-74/article_e5fb0fb6-5cf5-11eb-8c7f-838b1a9f866d.html Trailblazing journalist Pam Johnson dies at age 74]
• John Baptist Kaggwa, 77, Ugandan Roman Catholic prelate, bishop of Masaka (1998–2019), COVID-19.[https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/former-masaka-bishop-succumbs-to-covid-19-3263948 Former Masaka bishop succumbs to Covid-19]
• Justin Lekhanya, 82, Lesothan politician, chairman of the Military Council (1986–1991).[https://maserumetro.com/news/news/major-general-lekhanya-is-remembered/ Major General Lekhanya is remembered]
• Joyce Lishman, 73, British social worker, bronchopneumonia.[https://ajl.myfamilyannouncements.co.uk/home/view/4787136/lishman Lishman]
• Gordon McVie, 76, British oncologist.[https://cancerworld.net/prof-gordon-mcvie-1945-2021/ Gordon McVie 1945–2021: a lifetime dedicated to defeating cancer]
• Rabi Mishra, 64, Indian actor (Dhauli Express), cardiac arrest.{{Cite web |url=https://www.bollyinside.com/news/india-news/eminent-odiya-actor-rabi-mishra-dies-at-64 |title=Eminent Odiya actor Rabi Mishra dies at 64 |access-date=2021-02-06 |archive-date=2021-02-24 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210224021244/https://www.bollyinside.com/news/india-news/eminent-odiya-actor-rabi-mishra-dies-at-64/ |url-status=dead }}
• Sibusiso Moyo, 60, Zimbabwean politician, minister of foreign affairs (since 2017), COVID-19.[https://uk.news.yahoo.com/zimbabwe-foreign-minister-dies-covid-090758688.html Zimbabwe's foreign minister dies after contracting COVID-19]
• Unnikrishnan Namboothiri, 97, Indian actor (Kalyanaraman, Mayamohini, Photographer), complications from COVID-19.[https://keralakaumudi.com/en/news/news.php?id=476347&u=noted-actor-unnikrishnan-namboothiri-passes-away Noted actor Unnikrishnan Namboothiri passes away]
• Ronnie Nasralla, 90, Jamaican record producer (Byron Lee and the Dragonaires).[https://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/entertainment/20210121/jamaican-record-producer-and-businessman-ronnie-nasralla-dies-90 Jamaican Record Producer And Businessman Ronnie Nasralla Dies At 90]
• Lonnie Nielsen, 67, American golfer.[https://www.thegazette.com/sports/golfer-lonnie-nielsen-dies-at-67/ Golfer Lonnie Nielsen dies at 67]
• Storrs L. Olson, 76, American paleontologist and ornithologist.[https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/fredericksburg/name/storrs-olson-obituary?id=12482847 Storrs Lovejoy Olson]
• Wayne Roberts, 76, Canadian food analyst and writer.[https://foodtank.com/news/2021/01/remembering-wayne-roberts/ Remembering Wayne Roberts: Advocate for Sustainable Food Systems]
• Mike Sadek, 74, American baseball player (San Francisco Giants), heart and lung disease.[https://www.sfchronicle.com/giants/article/Popular-Giants-catcher-Mike-Sadek-known-as-the-15886416.php Popular Giants catcher Mike Sadek, known as the ‘Sheik,’ dies at 74]
• Abdul Sahrin, 70, Filipino revolutionary (Moro National Liberation Front) and politician, member of the Bangsamoro Transition Authority Parliament (since 2019), brain tumor.[https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1127966 BARMM exec loses battle with brain tumor; dies in Zambo hospital]
• Gajendra Singh Shaktawat, 47, Indian politician, Rajasthan MLA (2008–2013, since 2018), COVID-19.[https://www.outlookindia.com/website/story/india-news-rajasthan-congress-mla-gajendra-singh-shaktawat-dies-after-contracting-covid-19/371201 Rajasthan: Congress MLA Gajendra Singh Shaktawat Dies After Contracting Covid-19]
• Eden Shand, 81, Trinidadian environmentalist and politician, MP (1987–1991).[https://newsday.co.tt/2021/01/23/former-nar-minister-eden-shand-dies/ Former NAR minister Eden Shand dies]
• Bill Sheat, 90, New Zealand lawyer and arts advocate.[https://www.stuff.co.nz/entertainment/arts/123810643/bill-sheat-the-man-who-saved-wellingtons-opera-house Bill Sheat: the man who saved Wellington's Opera House]
• Dominic J. Squatrito, 82, American jurist, judge of the U.S. District Court for Connecticut (since 1994).[https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/hartfordcourant/name/dominic-squatrito-obituary?id=8471743 Dominic James Squatrito]
• Peter Swan, 84, English footballer (Sheffield Wednesday, Matlock Town, national team).[https://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-wednesday/sheffield-wednesday-legend-and-1966-nearly-man-peter-swan-dies-aged-84-3107950 Sheffield Wednesday legend and 1966 nearly man Peter Swan dies aged 84]
• Ted Thompson, 68, American football player (Houston Oilers) and executive, general manager of Green Bay Packers, Super Bowl champion (1997, 2011), dysautonomia.[https://www.channel3000.com/report-former-packers-gm-ted-thompson-dies-at-age-68/ Former Packers GM Ted Thompson dies at age 68]
• Martha Jachi Umbulla, 65, Tanzanian politician, MNA (since 2005).[https://www.mwananchi.co.tz/mw/habari/kitaifa/mbunge-ccm-afariki-dunia-3264306 Mbunge CCM afariki dunia] {{in lang|sw}}
• Harold Widom, 88, American mathematician, complications from COVID-19.[https://news.ucsc.edu/2021/01/widom-in-memoriam.html In Memoriam: Harold Widom (1932–2021)]
• Ian Wilson, 81, English cinematographer (The Crying Game, Emma, Erik the Viking), COVID-19.[https://bscine.com/news?id=388 Ian Wilson BSC - 23rd April 1939 - 20th January 2021]
• Harthorne Wingo, 73, American basketball player (Allentown Jets, New York Knicks, Pallacanestro Cantù).[https://www.blueridgenow.com/story/sports/nba/2021/01/25/harthorne-wingo-polk-countys-only-nba-player-passes-away-73/4246138001/ Harthorne Wingo, Polk County's only NBA player, passes away at 73]
• Boris Zaborov, 85, Belarusian artist.[https://reform.by/195627-umer-hudozhnik-boris-zaborov Умер художник Борис Заборов] {{in lang|ru}}

• Clarence Allen, 95, American geologist and seismologist.[https://www.caltech.edu/about/news/clarence-allen-19252021 Clarence Allen, 1925–2021]
• Calixto Avena, 77, Colombian footballer (Millonarios, Atlético Junior, national team), COVID-19.[https://www.rcnradio.com/deportes/futbol-colombiano/calixto-avena-exportero-de-seleccion-colombia-fallecio-por-secuelas-del Calixto Avena, exportero de selección Colombia, falleció por secuelas del covid] {{in lang|es}}
• Bob Avian, 83, American choreographer and theatre producer (Dreamgirls, A Chorus Line, West Side Story), cardiac arrest.[https://deadline.com/2021/01/bob-avian-dead-obituary-dreamgirls-producer-choreographer-chorus-line-was-83-1234678305/ Bob Avian Dies: ‘Dreamgirls’ Producer, Broadway Choreographer & Michael Bennett Collaborator Was 83]
• Evert Båge, 95, Swedish major general.[https://www.familjesidan.se/cases/164f2600-0fce-4b26-ae6c-e76fbd72d781/funeral-notices Helsingborgs Dagblad,Nordvästra Skånes Tidningar,Landskrona-Posten] {{in lang|sv}}
• Fred C. Bailey, 95, American engineer.[https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/bostonglobe/name/fred-bailey-obituary?pid=197573526 Fred C. Bailey]
• Dave Bolton, 83, English rugby league player (Wigan, Balmain, Blackpool Borough).[https://www.weststigers.com.au/news/2021/01/21/vale-dave-bolton/ Vale Dave Bolton]
• Donna Britt, 62, American news anchor (WAFB), complications from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.[https://www.katc.com/news/covering-louisiana/longtime-wafb-anchor-donna-britt-dies-following-battle-with-als Longtime WAFB anchor Donna Britt dies after battle with ALS]
• Howard Carson, 63, American football player (Los Angeles Rams).[https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/statesman/name/hueland-hale-obituary?id=7434982 Hueland Howard Carson Hale]
• Hank Coe, 74, American politician, member of the Wyoming Senate (1989–2021), cancer.[https://www.wyomingpublicmedia.org/politics/2021-01-21/cody-senator-hank-coe-dies-of-cancer Cody Senator Hank Coe Dies Of Cancer]
• Anthony Dawes, 92, British actor (The Avengers, Fawlty Towers, Z-Cars).[https://mailchi.mp/e0b28341f359/weekly-news-from-holy-trinity-sloane-square-01-03-8184034 Dearest Tony's final curtain call]
• Nathalie Delon, 79, French actress (When Eight Bells Toll, The Monk, Le Samouraï), cancer.[https://www.lefigaro.fr/culture/deces-de-nathalie-delon-actrice-et-ancienne-epouse-d-alain-delon-20210121 Décès de Nathalie Delon, actrice et ancienne épouse d'Alain Delon] {{in lang|fr}}
• Brian G. Gardiner, 88, British palaeontologist and zoologist.[https://www.theguardian.com/science/2021/apr/15/brian-gardiner-obituary Brian Gardiner obituary]
• Jorunn Bjørg Giske, 93, Norwegian politician, deputy MP (1973–1977).[https://www.stortinget.no/no/Representanter-og-komiteer/Representantene/Representant/?perid=JOGS&tab=Biography Giske, Jorunn Bjørg (1927-2021)] {{in lang|no}}
• Jean Graton, 97, French comic book writer and artist (Michel Vaillant).[https://www.lalibre.be/culture/livres-bd/2021/01/21/deces-de-jean-graton-createur-de-michel-vaillant-et-dernier-monstre-sacre-de-lage-dor-de-la-bd-franco-belge-UIQJME5ZY5GO7EJL5JXEIKU57M/ Décès de Jean Graton, créateur de Michel Vaillant et dernier monstre sacré de l’âge d’or de la BD franco-belge] {{in lang|fr}}
• Kenneth Halverson, 87, American politician, member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives (1967–1968, 1969–1980).{{Cite web |url=https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/BiosHistory/MemBio.cfm?ID=614 |title=Kenneth S. Halverson |access-date=2021-02-11 |archive-date=2021-06-17 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210617085311/https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/BiosHistory/MemBio.cfm?ID=614 |url-status=dead }}
• George T. Heery, 93, American architect.[https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/atlanta/name/george-heery-obituary?id=9257493 George Heery]
• Mauricio Herdocia Sacasa, 63, Nicaraguan jurist, general secretary of Central American Integration System (2000).[https://100noticias.com.ni/nacionales/104970-mauricio-herdocia-muere-infarto-jurista-nicaragua/ Fallece Mauricio Herdocia, experto en derecho internacional] {{in lang|es}}
• Hasso Hofmann, 86, German philosopher.[https://www.faz.net/aktuell/feuilleton/zum-tod-des-juristen-hasso-hofmann-17170104.html List der Kritik] {{in lang|de}}
• Rémy Julienne, 90, French stuntman (Licence to Kill, Fantômas, The Da Vinci Code), COVID-19.[https://www.lefigaro.fr/cinema/remy-julienne-l-as-des-as-de-la-cascade-est-mort-du-covid-19-a-90-ans-20210122 Rémy Julienne, l'as des as de la cascade, est mort du Covid-19 à 90 ans] {{in lang|fr}}
• Jerry Kiernan, 67, Irish Olympic long-distance runner (1984).[https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/othersport/arid-40211639.html Legend of Irish athletics Jerry Kiernan has died]
• Roger LeClerc, 84, American football player (Chicago Bears, Denver Broncos).[https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2021/01/22/former-bears-broncos-kicker-roger-leclerc-dies-at-84/ Former Bears, Broncos kicker Roger LeClerc dies at 84]
• Abdul Majid Mandal, 72, Bangladeshi politician, MP (2014–2018).[https://www.jugantor.com/national/386484/সিরাজগঞ্জের-সাবেক-এমপি-মজিদ-মণ্ডল-আর-নেই সিরাজগঞ্জের সাবেক এমপি মজিদ মণ্ডল আর নেই] {{in lang|bn}}
• Jackson Mthembu, 62, South African politician, MP (since 2014) and minister in the Presidency (since 2019), complications from COVID-19.[https://www.iol.co.za/news/politics/jackson-mthembu-dies-of-covid-19-related-complications-1f3f215e-8dce-42d9-b3a4-4271a4cb6757 Jackson Mthembu dies of Covid-19 related complications]
• Cecilia Mangini, 93, Italian film director.[https://variety.com/2021/film/global/cecilia-mangini-italian-documentary-pioneer-dies-at-93-1234891266/ Cecilia Mangini, Italian Documentary Cinema Pioneer, Dies at 93]
• Anthony Mwamba, 60, Zambian Olympic boxer (1988), COVID-19.[https://www.lusakatimes.com/2021/01/21/exodus-boxing-promoter-anthony-mwamba-has-died/ Exodus Boxing Promoter Anthony Mwamba has died]
• Keith Nichols, 75, English jazz musician and arranger, COVID-19.[https://londonjazznews.com/2021/01/21/rip-keith-nichols-1945-2021/ RIP Keith Nichols (1945-2021)]
• Solveig Nordström, 97, Swedish archeologist.[https://www.informacion.es/cultura/2021/01/22/fallece-solveig-nordstroem-arqueologa-salvo-30215372.html Fallece Solveig Nordström, la arqueóloga que salvó Lucentum] {{in lang|es}}
• José Pampuro, 71, Argentine politician, general secretary of the Presidency (2002–2003), minister of defense (2003–2005), and provisional president of the Senate (2006–2011).[https://www.filo.news/actualidad/Murio-Jose-Pampuro-ex-ministro-de-Defensa-20210121-0018.html Murió José Pampuro, ex ministro de Defensa] {{in lang|es}}
• Randy Parton, 67, American country singer-songwriter, cancer.[https://www.tennessean.com/story/entertainment/2021/01/21/dolly-parton-brother-randy-parton-dies-67/4244413001/ Randy Parton, country singer and Dolly Parton's brother, dies at 67]
• José Rivera Pérez, 73, Spanish bullfighter, cancer.[https://www.abc.es/cultura/toros/abci-muere-jose-rivera-riverita-hermano-paquirri-202101220934_noticia.html Muere a los 73 años José Rivera «Riverita», hermano de Paquirri] {{in lang|es}}
• Johnny Rogan, 67, English music journalist and biographer (Van Morrison: No Surrender).[https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/books/johnny-rogan-leading-music-biographer-dies-aged-67-1.4483058 Johnny Rogan, leading music biographer, dies, aged 67]
• Phillip Russell, 88, American arbovirologist and general, cancer.[https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/washingtonpost/name/philip-russell-obituary?id=6126161 Phillip Russell]
• Guy Shuttleworth, 94, English cricketer (Cambridge University).[https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/19073220.tributes-former-international-footballer-blackburn-guy-shuttleworth-died/ Obituary: QEGS old boy Guy played football for England - like his grandson Ben Chilwell]
• José Crisologo Sorra, 91, Filipino Roman Catholic prelate, bishop of Virac (1974–1993) and Legazpi (1993–2005).[https://www.ucanews.com/news/philippines-oldest-prelate-dies-at-91/91109 Philippines' oldest prelate dies at 91]
• Dalma Špitzerová, 95, Slovak actress.[https://tvnoviny.sk/domace/clanok/127076-zomrela-herecka-dalma-spitzerova-95-ktora-prezila-holokaust Zomrela herečka Dalma Špitzerová (†95), ktorá prežila holokaust] {{in lang|sk}}
• Tony Waldron, British bioarchaeologist.[https://www.ucl.ac.uk/archaeology/news/2021/jan/tony-waldron Tony Waldron] (death announced on this date)

• Hank Aaron, 86, American Hall of Fame baseball player (Milwaukee/Atlanta Braves, Milwaukee Brewers, Indianapolis Clowns) and civil rights activist.[https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/30759123/long-home-run-king-hank-aaron-dies-86 Longtime MLB home run king Hank Aaron dies at 86]
• Edwin Ariyadasa, 98, Sri Lankan journalist.[http://www.adaderana.lk/news/70967/edwin-ariyadasa-passes-away-at-99 Edwin Ariyadasa passes away at 99]
• Jean-Pierre Baeumler, 72, French politician, deputy (1988–1993, 1997–2002).[https://www.dna.fr/politique/2021/01/22/thann-deces-de-l-ancien-maire-et-depute-jean-pierre-baeumler Thann : décès de l'ancien maire et député Jean-Pierre Baeumler] {{in lang|fr}}
• Jacqueline Berenstein-Wavre, 99, Swiss politician and feminist, member of the Grand Council of Geneva (1973–1989).[https://www.letemps.ch/suisse/militante-feministe-jacqueline-berensteinwavre-nest-plus La militante féministe Jacqueline Berenstein-Wavre n'est plus] {{in lang|fr}}
• José Manuel Botella Crespo, 71, Spanish politician, deputy (1986–1993) and member of the Corts Valencianes (1991–2003).[https://www.levante-emv.com/valencia/2021/01/22/muere-jose-manuel-botella-crespo-30214050.html Muere José Manuel Botella Crespo] {{in lang|es}}
• Élisabeth Burdot, 81, Belgian journalist.[https://www.rtbf.be/article/elisabeth-burdot-ancienne-journaliste-a-la-rtbf-est-decedee-a-l-age-de-81-ans-10680761 Elisabeth Burdot, ancienne journaliste à la RTBF, est décédée à l'âge de 81 ans] {{in lang|fr}}
• Ron Campbell, 81, Australian animator (Yellow Submarine, The Flintstones, The New Adventures of Winnie the Pooh).[https://bestclassicbands.com/ron-campbell-beatles-animation-obituary-1-22-21/ Ron Campbell, Beatles Animator, Dies at 81]
• Narendra Chanchal, 80, Indian singer.[https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/music/singer-narendra-chanchal-passes-away-7157237/ Singer Narendra Chanchal passes away]
• Aeneas Chigwedere, 81, Zimbabwean politician, minister of education (2001–2008) and governor of Mashonaland East (2008–2013), COVID-19.[https://www.aa.com.tr/en/africa/zimbabwe-s-former-education-minister-dies-of-covid-19/2119254 Zimbabwe’s former education minister dies of COVID-19]
• Henryk Chmielewski, 97, Polish comic book artist (Tytus, Romek i A'Tomek).[https://www.tysol.pl/a60097-Nie-zyje-Henryk-Jerzy-Chmielewski-popularny-Papcio-Chmiel-autor-Tytusa-Romka-i-A-39-Tomka Nie żyje Henryk Jerzy Chmielewski, popularny "Papcio Chmiel" autor "Tytusa, Romka i A'Tomka"] {{in lang|pl}}
• Hughroy Currie, 61, Jamaican-born British boxer.[https://www.fightsports.tv/former-british-champion-trevor-hughroy-currie-passes-away/ Former British Champion Trevor ‘Hughroy’ Currie Passes Away]
• Louis Dandrel, 82, French sound designer and musician.[https://www.telerama.fr/musique/louis-dandrel-une-vie-a-lecoute-du-monde-6807282.php Louis Dandrel, une vie à l'écoute du monde] {{in lang|fr}}
• Nick Drake-Lee, 78, English rugby union player (Leicester Tigers, national team).[https://www.englandrugby.com/news/article/rfu-pays-tribute-to-former-england-prop-drake-lee RFU pays tribute to former England prop Drake-Lee]
• Ricardo Durão, 92, Portuguese Olympic modern pentathlete (1952).[https://www.ojogo.pt/modalidades/atletismo/noticias/morreu-ricardo-durao-olimpico-em-pentatlo-moderno-em-helsinquia1952-13264335.html Morreu Ricardo Durão, olímpico em pentatlo moderno em Helsínquia'1952] {{in lang|pt}}
• José Ángel García, 70, Mexican actor and television director (La rosa de Guadalupe), pulmonary fibrosis.[https://www.elheraldo.co/sociedad/fallece-el-director-jose-angel-garcia-padre-de-gael-garcia-de-fibrosis-789222 Fallece el director José Ángel García, padre de Gael García, de fibrosis] {{in lang|es}}
• Routouang Yoma Golom, Chadian militant and politician, MP (since 2011).[https://www.alwihdainfo.com/Tchad-deces-du-general-Routouang-Yoma-Golom_a99883.html Tchad : décès du général Routouang Yoma Golom] {{in lang|fr}}
• Feliks Gromov, 83, Russian admiral, commander-in-chief of the Navy (1992–1997).[https://ria.ru/20210123/admiral-1594270617.html Умер экс-главком ВМФ России Феликс Громов] {{in lang|ru}}
• Guem, 73, Algerian musician, composer and dancer.[https://www.liberte-algerie.com/culture/abdelmadjid-guemguem-alias-guem-est-decede-352895 Abdelmadjid Guemguem, alias Guem, est décédé] {{in lang|fr}}
• Juan Guzmán Tapia, 81, Chilean judge (Augusto Pinochet's arrest and trial).[https://www.encancha.cl/enlahora/nacional/2021/1/22/fallecio-juan-guzman-tapia-el-juez-que-logro-procesar-augusto-pinochet-74454.html Falleció Juan Guzman Tapia, el juez que logró procesar a Augusto Pinochet] {{in lang|es}}
• Jean Assaad Haddad, 94, Lebanese Melkite Greek Catholic hierarch, archeparch of Tyre (1988–2005).[https://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/bishop/bhaddadja.html Archbishop Jean Assaad Haddad †]
• Marius van Heerden, 46, South African Olympic middle-distance runner (1996), COVID-19.[https://www.news24.com/sport/othersport/athletics/former-sa-800m-record-holder-dies-of-covid-19-20210123 Former SA 800m record holder dies of Covid-19]
• Ibrahim Ishaq, 75, Sudanese writer.[https://suna-sd.net/read?id=702250 Hamdouk Eulogizes Sudanese Novelist Ibrahim Ishaq]
• Tony Jones, 54, American football player (Denver Broncos, Cleveland Browns, Baltimore Ravens).[https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/two-time-super-bowl-champion-tony-jones-passes-away Two-time Super Bowl champion Tony Jones passes away]
• Jorunn Kirkenær, 94, Norwegian ballet dancer.[https://www.nrk.no/nyheter/jorunn-kirkenaer-er-dod-1.15344768 Jorunn Kirkenær er død] {{in lang|no}}
• Steven T. Kuykendall, 73, American politician, member of the California State Assembly (1994–1998) and U.S. House of Representatives (1999–2001), pulmonary fibrosis.[https://www.presstelegram.com/2021/01/25/former-congressman-fisher-house-leader-steve-kuykendall-dies-at-73/ Former congressman, Fisher House leader Steve Kuykendall dies at 73]
• Janet Lawson, 80, American jazz singer.[https://www.local802afm.org/allegro/articles/the-singer-from-across-the-street/ The Singer From Across the Street]
• Gianfranco Lombardi, 79, Italian Hall of Fame basketball player (Virtus Bologna, national team) and coach (Scaligera Verona).[https://www.gazzetta.it/basket-italiano/22-01-2021/basket-morto-dado-lombardi-aveva-79-anni-gigante-pallacanestro-40042731183.shtml Basket, morto Dado Lombardi: aveva 79 anni] {{in lang|it}}
• Alfredo Magarotto, 93, Italian Roman Catholic prelate, bishop of Chioggia (1990–1997) and Vittorio Veneto (1997–2003).[http://www.gcatholic.org/dioceses/diocese/vitt0.htm#4785 Bishop Alfredo Magarotto]
• Meherzia Labidi Maïza, 57, Tunisian politician and translator, member of the Constituent Assembly (2011–2014) and deputy (since 2014).[https://www.tunisienumerique.com/derniere-minute-meherzia-labidi-nest-plus/ Dernière minute : Meherzia Labidi n’est plus] {{in lang|fr}}
• Joel Matiza, 60, Zimbabwean politician, minister of transport, communication and infrastructural development (since 2018), COVID-19.[https://www.aa.com.tr/en/africa/zimbabwe-coronavirus-claims-transport-minister/2120095 Zimbabwe: Coronavirus claims transport minister]
• Forrest Moses, 86, American abstract painter.[https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/santafenewmexican/name/forrest-moses-obituary?id=7702635 Forrest Moses]
• Sharon Kay Penman, 75, American historical novelist, pneumonia.[https://lesasbookcritiques.com/sharon-kay-penman-rip/ Sharon Kay Penman, RIP]
• Harry Perry, 86, Irish Olympic boxer (1956, 1960).[https://www.rte.ie/sport/boxing/2021/0123/1191625-death-of-former-olympic-boxer-harry-perry-aged-86/ Death of former Olympic boxer Harry Perry aged 86]
• Cyril Pinder, 74, American football player (Philadelphia Eagles, Chicago Bears, Dallas Cowboys).[https://www.news-gazette.com/sports/pinder-former-illini-and-bears-running-back-dies-at-74/article_a57f619d-47c2-53a7-9038-b1234fa11b7a.html Pinder, former Illini and Bears running back, dies at 74]
• James Purify, 76, American soul singer (James & Bobby Purify), complications of COVID-19.[https://weartv.com/news/local/rb-im-your-puppet-legend-passes-away-to-covid-19-complications-in-pensacola R&B 'I'm Your Puppet' legend dies from COVID-19 complications in Pensacola]
• Freddie Ryder, 78, British singer and guitarist.[https://www.offshoreechos.com/Tribute%20to%20Freddie%20Ryder.html Freddie Ryder]
• Abdul Aziz Said, 90, Syrian-American political scientist.[https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/washingtonpost/name/abdul-aziz-said-obituary?id=6129923 Abdul Aziz Said]
• Martin Schneider, 82, German opera director.[https://www.hfm-berlin.de/presse/aktuelle-meldungen/nachrichten-aus-der-hochschule/news/nachruf-prof-martin-schneider/ Nachruf: Prof. Martin Schneider] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211115010926/https://www.hfm-berlin.de/presse/aktuelle-meldungen/nachrichten-aus-der-hochschule/news/nachruf-prof-martin-schneider/ |date=2021-11-15 }} {{in lang|de}}
• Alan Selman, 79, American mathematician and theoretical computer scientist.{{Cite web |url=https://cse.buffalo.edu/~selman/ |title=In Memoriam |access-date=2021-10-23 |archive-date=2021-12-03 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211203133835/https://cse.buffalo.edu/~selman/ |url-status=dead }}
• Luton Shelton, 35, Jamaican footballer (Harbour View, Vålerenga, national team), complications from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.[https://www.caribbeannationalweekly.com/sports/former-reggae-boyz-player-luton-shelton-has-died/ Former Reggae Boyz Player Luton Shelton Has Died]
• Raimo Suikkanen, 78, Finnish Olympic racing cyclist (1968, 1972).[https://www.olympedia.org/athletes/16733 Raimo Suikkanen]
• F. X. Sudjasmin, 77, Indonesian military officer, deputy chief of staff of the Army (1995–1997).[https://www.viva.co.id/militer/militer-indonesia/1341846-jenderal-petinggi-tni-ad-pengganti-subagyo-hs-meninggal-dunia Jenderal Petinggi TNI AD Pengganti Subagyo HS Meninggal Dunia] {{in lang|id}}
• Johnny Williams, 73, English footballer (Watford, Colchester United, Margate).[https://www.watfordobserver.co.uk/news/19033355.former-watford-player-johnny-williams-dies-aged-73/ Former Watford player Johnny Williams dies aged 73]
• Paradzai Zimondi, 73, Zimbabwean independence activist and military officer, COVID-19.{{Cite web |url=https://www.zbcnews.co.zw/we-will-conquer-covid-19-says-acting-president-chiwenga-at-historic-heroes-triple-burial/ |title=We will conquer covid-19, says Acting President Chiwenga at historic heroes’ triple burial |access-date=2021-02-06 |archive-date=2021-01-27 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210127152537/https://www.zbcnews.co.zw/we-will-conquer-covid-19-says-acting-president-chiwenga-at-historic-heroes-triple-burial/ |url-status=dead }}

• Carlos Antunes, 82, Portuguese revolutionary and anti-fascist militant, COVID-19.[https://www.publico.pt/2021/01/23/politica/noticia/morreu-carlos-antunes-cofundador-brigadas-revolucionarias-1947648 Morreu Carlos Antunes, co-fundador das Brigadas Revolucionárias] {{in lang|pt}}
• RaNae Bair, 77, American Olympic javelin thrower (1964, 1968), cancer.[https://www.greenwoodmemorial.com/obituaries/Ranae-Seaman/#!/Obituary RaNae Jean Seaman]
• Walter Bernstein, 101, American screenwriter (The Front, Miss Evers' Boys) and film director (Little Miss Marker), pneumonia.[https://apnews.com/article/walter-bernstein-world-war-ii-967981d9e0d0f645e540859767d89e76 Screenwriter Walter Bernstein dies at 101]
• Emil Bildstein, 89, German Olympic water polo player (1952, 1956, 1960).[https://www.olympedia.org/athletes/53979 Emil Bildstein]
• Sylvanus Blackman, 87, Barbadian-British Olympic weightlifter (1960, 1964, 1968).[https://www.olympedia.org/athletes/55710 Sylvanus Blackman]
• Marty Brill, 88, American comedian and actor (The Pope of Greenwich Village).[https://www.aveleyman.com/ActorCredit.aspx?ActorID=221196 Marty Brill]
• Andrew Brooks, 51, American medical researcher, heart attack.[https://edition.cnn.com/2021/01/31/us/andrew-brooks-obituary-covid-saliva-test/index.html Andrew Brooks, who led development of the first FDA-approved Covid-19 saliva test, dies at 51]
• Mohamed Hédi Chérif, 88, Tunisian historian and academic.[https://www.webdo.tn/2021/01/24/mohamed-hedi-cherif-nest-plus-un-grand-specialiste-de-la-tunisie-husseinite/ Mohamed Hédi Chérif n'est plus : Un grand spécialiste de la Tunisie husseinite] {{in lang|fr}}
• Charles Dyer, 92, English screenwriter (Rattle of a Simple Man, Staircase), playwright and actor.[https://www.thestage.co.uk/obituaries--archive/obituaries/charles-dyer Charles Dyer]
• Dennis Ede, 89, British Anglican priest, archdeacon of Stoke (1989–1997).[https://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2021/12-february/gazette/deaths/deaths Deaths]
• Tony Ferrer, 86, Filipino actor (The Vengeance of Fu Manchu, Chinatown: Sa Kuko ng Dragon, Manila Boy), heart disease.[https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/showbiz/chikaminute/772940/tony-ferrer-veteran-actor-known-for-his-agent-x-44-films-dies-at-86/story/ Tony Ferrer, veteran actor known for his Agent X-44 films, dies at 86]
• Paul Foytack, 90, American baseball player (Detroit Tigers, Los Angeles Angels).[https://www.tnfunerals.com/obituary/paul-foytack Paul Eugene Foytack of Spring Hill, Tennessee]
• Abukari Gariba, 81, Ghanaian Olympic footballer (1968, 1972).[https://www.graphic.com.gh/sports/sports-news/former-kotoko-and-black-stars-legend-abukari-gariba-dead.html Abukari Gariba: Kotoko and Black Stars legend dies aged 81]
• Peter Gillott, 85, English footballer (Barnsley, Chelmsford City).{{Cite web |url=https://www.chelmsfordcityfc.com/news/rip-peter-gillott-2596325.html |title=R.I.P. Peter Gillott |access-date=2021-02-06 |archive-date=2021-01-24 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210124163736/https://www.chelmsfordcityfc.com/news/rip-peter-gillott-2596325.html |url-status=dead }}
• Alberto Grimaldi, 95, Italian film producer (The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, Gangs of New York, Last Tango in Paris).[https://variety.com/2021/film/news/alberto-grimaldi-dead-dies-producer-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly-1234891108/ Alberto Grimaldi, Producer of ‘The Good, the Bad and the Ugly’ and ‘Gangs of New York,’ Dies at 95]
• Jonas Gwangwa, 83, South African jazz trombonist and film composer (Cry Freedom).[https://www.news24.com/channel/the-juice/news/legendary-south-african-musician-jonas-gwangwa-83-dies-20210123 Legendary South African musician Jonas Gwangwa, 83, dies]
• Sir Peter Harper, 81, British geneticist.[https://www.the-scientist.com/news-opinion/respected-medical-geneticist-sir-peter-harper-dies-at-81-68417 Respected Medical Geneticist Sir Peter Harper Dies at 81]
• Hal Holbrook, 95, American actor (Mark Twain Tonight!, All the President's Men, Into the Wild), Emmy winner (1971, 1974, 1976, 1989).[https://www.theguardian.com/film/2021/feb/03/hal-holbrook-obituary Hal Holbrook obituary]
• Larry King, 87, American Hall of Fame broadcaster (Larry King Live, Larry King Now, Politicking with Larry King), sepsis as a complication of COVID-19.[https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/larry-kings-cause-of-death-revealed-153609329.html Larry King’s cause of death revealed]
• Martha Madrigal, 92, Mexican poet, COVID-19.[https://letralia.com/noticias/2021/01/27/murio-martha-madrigal/ Falleció la poeta mexicana Martha Madrigal] {{in lang|es}}
• Lothar Metz, 82, German Olympic wrestler, gold (1968), silver (1960), and bronze medalist (1964).[https://www.olympedia.org/athletes/58299 Lothar Metz]
• Geronimo Meynier, 79, Italian actor.[https://www.mymovies.it/persone/geronimo-meynier/3682/ Geronimo Meynier] {{in lang|it}}
• Trisha Noble, 76, Australian singer and actress (Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith, Strike Force), mesothelioma.[https://tvtonight.com.au/2021/02/vale-trisha-noble.html Vale: Trisha Noble]
• John Oliver, 81, English Anglican priest, archdeacon of Leeds (1992–2005).[https://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2021/19-february/gazette/deaths/deaths Deaths]
• Nilda Pedrosa, 46, American politician, acting under secretary of state for public diplomacy and public affairs (2020–2021), cancer.[https://web.archive.org/web/20210128201132/https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/obituaries/article248736300.html Nilda Pedrosa, who led notable Florida Republicans to victory, dies at 46]
• Omar Pirrera, 88, Italian poet, COVID-19.[https://www.ilmattino.it/salerno/covid_focolaio_nella_casa_anziano_di_nivi_velia_muore_poeta_pirrera-5719982.html Focolaio nella casa di riposo, muore il poeta Omar Pirrera] {{in lang|it}}
• J. D. Power III, 89, American marketing executive, founder of J.D. Power.[https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210125005924/en/J.D.-Power-Mourns-Death-of-Company-Founder-James-David-Power-III J.D. Power Mourns Death of Company Founder James David Power III]
• Margherita Roberti, 95, American operatic soprano.[https://www.northscottpress.com/stories/oh-those-wonderful-emails-from-opera-star-margherita-roberti,79800 Oh! Those wonderful emails from opera star Margherita Roberti]
• Robert Rowland, 54, British politician, MEP (2019–2020), drowned.[https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-kent-55788542 Robert Rowland: Former Brexit MEP dies in Bahamas diving accident]
• Sumiko Sakamoto, 84, Japanese actress (The Pornographers, Warm Water Under a Red Bridge, The Ballad of Narayama) and singer, stroke.[https://news.tv-asahi.co.jp/news_society/articles/000205007.html 歌手で女優の坂本スミ子さんが死去　84歳] {{in lang|ja}}
• Robert William Schrier, 84, American medical researcher.[https://web.archive.org/web/20210126201417/https://medschool.cuanschutz.edu/medicine/about/newsroom/dom-newsroom/passing-of-dr.-robert-w.-schrier Passing of Dr. Robert W. Schrier, Former Chair of Medicine]
• Song Yoo-jung, 26, South Korean actress (Golden Rainbow, Make Your Wish, School 2017).[https://www.asiaone.com/entertainment/korean-actress-song-yoo-jung-dies-aged-26 Korean actress Song Yoo-jung dies aged 26]
• Tom Stevens, 64, American musician (The Long Ryders).[https://variety.com/2021/music/news/long-ryders-tom-stevens-dead-dies-1234893099/ Long Ryders Bassist Tom Stevens Dies at 64]
• Wayne Stevens, 84, American basketball player (Cincinnati Royals).[https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/chillicothegazette/name/wayne-stevens-obituary?id=7384390 Wayne Leroy Stevens]
• Roy Torrens, 72, Irish cricket player and manager (national team), COVID-19.[https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sunday-life/tributes-after-covid-19-death-of-ireland-cricket-legend-roy-torrens-40002492.html Tributes after Covid-19 death of Ireland cricket legend Roy Torrens]
• George Weatherill, 84, Australian politician, South Australia MLC (1986–2000).[https://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/south-australia/jay-weatherills-father-george-weatherill-has-died-aged-84-in-the-royal-adelaide-hospital/news-story/7a7f8c4c34c7cff216457f7e33b41380 George Weatherill: Labor great dies in Adelaide aged 84] {{subscription required}}
• Pheoris West, 70, American artist.[https://www.dispatch.com/story/news/local/2021/01/26/columbus-artist-pheoris-west-dies-70-recalled-fondly-teacher/4251714001/ Columbus artist Pheoris West dies at 70; remembered as teacher and storyteller]
• Gunawan Wirosaroyo, 74, Indonesian politician, MP (1999–2009).[https://www.solopos.com/gunawan-wirosaroyo-meninggal-dunia-keluarga-besar-pdip-berduka-1103821 Gunawan Wirosaroyo Meninggal Dunia, Keluarga Besar PDIP Berduka] {{in lang|id}}
• Joan Luedders Wolfe, 91, American environmentalist.[https://grbj.com/news/nonprofits/wmeac-founder-dies-at-91/ WMEAC founder dies at 91]

• George Armstrong, 90, Canadian Hall of Fame ice hockey player (Toronto Maple Leafs), Stanley Cup champion (1962–1964, 1967).[https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4224660/2021/01/24/maple-leafs-great-hall-of-famer-george-armstrong-dies-at-90/ Maple Leafs great, Hall of Famer George Armstrong dies at 90]
• Arik Brauer, 92, Austrian artist, co-founder of the Vienna School of Fantastic Realism.[https://orf.at/stories/3198780/ Künstler Arik Brauer im Alter von 92 Jahren gestorben] {{in lang|de}}
• Jevrem Brković, 87, Montenegrin writer, poet, and historian.[https://www.vijesti.me/vijesti/drustvo/506149/preminuo-knjizevnik-jevrem-brkovic Preminuo književnik Jevrem Brković] {{in lang|cnr}}
• Roberto Cañas López, 70, Salvadoran politician, economist and academic, signatory of the Chapultepec Peace Accords.[https://diario.elmundo.sv/política/fallece-roberto-canas-firmante-de-los-acuerdos-de-paz-y-destacado-academico Fallece Roberto Cañas, firmante de los Acuerdos de Paz y destacado académico] {{in lang|es}}
• Nikolay Chebotko, 38, Kazakh Olympic cross country skier (2002, 2006, 2010, 2014), traffic collision.[https://www.inform.kz/en/famed-kazakhstani-skier-nikolay-chebotko-dies-in-car-accident_a3744626 Famed Kazakhstani skier Nikolay Chebotko dies in car accident]
• António Cardoso e Cunha, 87, Portuguese politician, European Commissioner (1986–1992).[https://www.macaubusiness.com/portugal-cardoso-e-cunha-first-portuguese-eu-commissioner-dies-at-87/ Portugal: Cardoso e Cunha, first Portuguese EU commissioner, dies at 87]
• Lars Ditlev, 69, Danish-American football player (Philadelphia Eagles).[https://www.newspapers.com/article/rapid-city-journal-lars-ditlev/155341555/ Lars Ditlev]
• Muhanna Al-Dura, 83, Jordanian painter.[https://english.ahram.org.eg/NewsContent/5/25/399546/Arts--Culture/Visual-Art/Muhanna-Durra,-pioneer-of--Jordanian-artistic-move.aspx Muhanna Durra, pioneer of Jordanian artistic movement, dies at 83]
• Jóhannes Eðvaldsson, 70, Icelandic footballer (Celtic, Motherwell, national team).[https://www.ruv.is/frett/2021/01/24/johannes-edvaldsson-latinn Jóhannes Eðvaldsson látinn] {{in lang|is}}
• Sonny Fox, 95, American television host (Wonderama, Way Out Games), COVID-19.[https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/sonny-fox-tv-host-who-connected-with-kids-on-wonderama-dies-at-95-4123464/ Sonny Fox, TV Host Who Connected With Kids on 'Wonderama,' Dies at 95]
• Phyllis Gilmore, 74, American politician.[https://www.penwellgabelkc.com/Obituary/195089/Phyllis-Gilmore/Olathe-KS Phyllis L. Gilmore]
• John F. Grundhofer, 82, American banker and executive, chairman of U.S. Bancorp (1990–1997, 1999–2002).[https://www.desertsun.com/story/news/2021/01/25/jack-grundhofer-chairman-emeritus-u-s-bancorp-and-coachella-valley-philanthropist-dies/4253965001/ Jack Grundhofer, chairman emeritus of U.S. Bancorp and Coachella Valley philanthropist, dies at 82]
• Abdullahi Ibrahim, 82, Nigerian lawyer and politician, minister of justice (1997–1999), COVID-19.[https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/438391-just-in-former-buharis-minister-abdullahi-ibrahim-dies-of-covid-19.html Former Buhari’s minister, Abdullahi Ibrahim, dies of COVID-19]
• Jerry Johnson, 102, American basketball coach (LeMoyne–Owen Magicians).[https://www.fox13memphis.com/news/local/legendary-lemoyne-owen-basketball-coach-jerry-c-johnson-passed-away-sunday-morning/Y6NHRP5F5BEJHLWUQ6VXHJ42KQ/ Legendary LeMoyne-Owen basketball coach Jerry C. Johnson passed away Sunday morning]
• Bruce Kirby, 95, American actor (L.A. Law, Stand by Me, Crash).[https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/bruce-kirby-dead-columbo-cop-904097/ Bruce Kirby, Veteran Character Actor and 'Columbo' Cop, Dies at 95]
• Franciszek Kokot, 91, Polish nephrologist and endocrinologist, rector of Medical Academy of Silesia (1982–1984), complications from COVID-19.[https://katowice.wyborcza.pl/katowice/7,35063,26717683,prof-franciszek-kokot-nie-zyje-byl-jednym-z-najwybitniejszych.html Prof. Franciszek Kokot nie żyje. Był jednym z najwybitniejszych lekarzy w historii polskiej medycyny] {{in lang|pl}}
• Barry Le Va, 79, American sculptor and installation artist.[https://www.exibart.com/personaggi/morto-artista-barry-le-va/ Addio a Barry Le Va: muore il pioniere della Process Art] {{in lang|it}}
• Gunnel Lindblom, 89, Swedish actress (The Silence, Winter Light, The Virgin Spring).[https://www.aftonbladet.se/nojesbladet/a/0KLWJg/skadespelaren-gunnel-lindblom-ar-dod Skådespelaren Gunnel Lindblom är död] {{in lang|sv}}
• William Alwyn Lishman, 89, British psychiatrist and neurologist.[https://www.theguardian.com/science/2021/feb/09/alwyn-lishman-obituary Alwyn Lishman obituary]
• Polly Lou Livingston, 91, American voice actress (Adventure Time).[https://www.porterloring.com/obituaries/Polly-Lou-Livingston?obId=19867490 Polly Lou Livingston]
• Sigvard Marjasin, 91, Swedish civil servant, president of the Swedish Municipal Workers' Union (1977–1988) and governor of Örebro County (1989–1994), COVID-19.[https://www.svt.se/nyheter/snabbkollen/sigvard-marjasin-dod-i-covid-19 Sigvard Marjasin död i COVID-19] {{in lang|sv}}
• Bobby McKee, 79, Northern Irish politician, mayor of Larne (2002–2004, 2011–2012).[https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/arlene-foster-pays-tribute-after-former-larne-mayor-dies-40009621.html Arlene Foster pays tribute after former Larne mayor dies]
• Jean-Pierre Michel, 82, French politician, deputy (1981–1986, 1988–2002) and senator (2004–2014).[https://www.francebleu.fr/infos/faits-divers-justice/deces-de-jean-pierre-michel-ancien-maire-d-hericourt-et-createur-du-pacs-1611515732 Décès de Jean-Pierre Michel, ancien maire d'Héricourt et créateur du PACS] {{in lang|fr}}
• Barrie Mitchell, 73, Scottish footballer (Dunfermline Athletic, Aberdeen, Tranmere Rovers).[https://www.dafc.co.uk/story.php?t=Barrie_Mitchell_(15.03.47_-_24.01.21)&ID=12815 Barrie Mitchell (15.03.47 - 24.01.21)]
• Moshe Moskowitz, 96, Israeli politician, head of Shafir Regional Council (1952–1979).[https://www.jewishpress.com/news/israel/settlement-enterprise-stalwart-moshe-moskowitz-dead-at-96/2021/01/24/ Settlement Enterprise Stalwart Moshe Moskowitz Dead at 96]
• Bootsie Neal, 68, American politician, city commissioner of Dayton, Ohio (1991–2005).[https://web.archive.org/web/20210226181949/https://daytondailymagazine.com/2021/01/24/first-black-woman-dayton-city-commissioner-died/ First Black woman Dayton city commissioner died]
• Don M. Newman, 97, American pharmacist, deputy secretary of health and human services (1985–1989).[https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/southbendtribune/name/don-newman-obituary?pid=197596315 Don M. Newman]
• Patrick O'Donoghue, 86, Irish Roman Catholic prelate, bishop of Lancaster (2001–2009).[https://www.indcatholicnews.com/news/41390 Bishop Patrick O'Donoghue, Fr Bernard McCumiskey RIP]
• Mike Omoighe, 62, Nigerian artist and educator, COVID-19.[https://www.sunnewsonline.com/yabatech-chief-lecturer-dies-of-covid-19-complications/ Yabatech chief lecturer dies of COVID-19 complications]
• Urszula Plenkiewicz, 99, Polish scout and liaison officer.[https://www.zajezdnia.org/wh-240122 24 stycznia: „Urka”, czyli wrocławskie ślady „Kamieni na szaniec”] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230130205019/https://www.zajezdnia.org/wh-240122 |date=2023-01-30 }} {{in lang|pl}}
• Ron Rafferty, 86, English footballer (Grimsby Town, Aldershot, Portsmouth).[https://www.theshots.co.uk/club-statement-ron-rafferty/ Club statement - Ron Rafferty]
• Carl Schalk, 91, American composer.[https://www.thediapason.com/news/carl-schalk-dead-91 Carl Schalk dead at 91]
• Frank Shankwitz, 77, American philanthropist, co-founder of the Make-A-Wish Foundation, esophageal cancer.[https://edition.cnn.com/2021/02/07/us/frank-shankwitz-make-a-wish-death/index.html Frank Shankwitz, Make-a-Wish Foundation co-founder, dies at 77]
• Joseph Sonnabend, 88, South African physician and HIV/AIDS researcher (How to Have Sex in an Epidemic), complications from a heart attack.[https://www.losangelesblade.com/2021/01/24/pioneering-south-african-aids-researcher-joseph-sonnabend-dies-at-88/ Pioneering South African AIDS researcher Joseph Sonnabend dies at 88]
• Barbara Sullivan, 78, Canadian politician, Ontario MPP (1987–1995), cancer.[https://www.legacy.com/ca/obituaries/theglobeandmail/name/barbara-sullivan-obituary?pid=197618825 Barbara Ann Pickard Sullivan]
• Marcel Uderzo, 87, French comic book artist, COVID-19.[https://www.paris-normandie.fr/id159234/article/2021-01-25/disparition-marcel-uderzo-decede-du-covid-19-lhopital-devreux Disparition. Marcel Uderzo décédé du Covid-19 à l'hôpital d'Évreux] {{in lang|fr}}
• Sifis Valirakis, 77, Greek politician and anti-junta activist, MP (1977–2004, 2009–2012) and minister of public order (1995–1996), drowned.[https://www.cnn.gr/ellada/story/251852/sifis-valyrakis-nekros-entopistike-o-proin-ypoyrgos Σήφης Βαλυράκης: Νεκρός εντοπίστηκε ο πρώην υπουργός] {{in lang|el}}
• David Washbrook, 72, British historian.[https://www.dailyo.in/voices/david-washbrook-cricket-historian-university-of-oxford-st-antony-s-college-mentor/story/1/34149.html RIP David Washbrook: Historian, scholar, mentor par excellence]
• Notable Brazilians who died in the 2021 Palmas FR plane crash:[https://www.foxsports.com.au/football/football-news-2021-palmas-football-club-plane-crash-lucas-meira-lucas-praxedes-guilherme-noe-ranule-marcus-molinari/news-story/79cd10be878b70e06fc1e98f61822b8a Football players, club president dead after Brazilian plane crash]
• Marcus Molinari, 23, footballer (Tupi, Ipatinga, Tupynambás).
• Guilherme Noé, 28, footballer (Batatais, Rio Preto, Ipatinga).
• Ranule, 27, footballer (Atlético Itapemirim, Democrata, Resende).

• Ihwan Datu Adam, 56, Indonesian politician, MP (2016–2019).[https://detakkaltim.com/index.php/2021/01/25/breakingnews-ihwan-datu-adam-mantan-plt-bupati-ppu-meninggal/ Ihwan Datu Adam, Mantan Plt Bupati PPU Meninggal] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210212031424/https://detakkaltim.com/index.php/2021/01/25/breakingnews-ihwan-datu-adam-mantan-plt-bupati-ppu-meninggal/ |date=2021-02-12 }} {{in lang|id}}
• Sōichi Aikawa, 78, Japanese politician, mayor of Urawa, Saitama (1991–2001) and Saitama (2001–2009), respiratory failure.[https://www.sankei.com/article/20210126-WZBBYTX3FFLE7MGKUGQXFSGIGI/ 初代さいたま市長、相川宗一さん死去] {{in lang|ja}}
• Mike Bell, 63, American motorcycle racer, heart attack.[https://dirtbikemagazine.com/r-i-p-mike-bell-1957-2021/ R.I.P. Mike Bell (1957-2021)]
• Big Drama, 15, American racehorse, euthanized.[https://paulickreport.com/news/bloodstock/champion-sprinter-big-drama-dies-at-age-15/ Champion Sprinter Big Drama Dies At Age 15] (death announced on this date)
• Chico Borja, 61, Ecuadorian-American soccer player (New York Cosmos, Wichita Wings, U.S. national team) and manager, colon cancer.[https://www.kake.com/story/43255167/wings-legend-chico-borja-passes-away Wings legend Chico Borja passes away]
• David Bright, 64, Botswanan football manager (Mogoditshane Fighters, Cape Town, national team), complications from COVID-19.[https://www.pula24.co.bw/sports/724-botswana-mourns-the-death-former-zebras-coach-major-david-bright/ Botswana Mourns The Death Former Zebras Coach Major David Bright]
• Tseng Chang, 90, Chinese-American actor (Romeo Must Die, Agent Cody Banks, 2012).[https://www.zaobao.com.sg/zentertainment/celebs/story20210127-1119677 《金鹰》老戏骨张铮去世 享年90岁] {{in lang|zh}}
• Jaoid Chiguer, 35, French Olympic boxer (2008), heart attack.[https://www.canal32.fr/thematiques/sports/sujet/le-boxeur-troyen-jaoid-chiguer-est-decede.html Le boxeur troyen Jaoid Chiguer est décédé] {{in lang|fr}}
• Marie Harmon, 97, American actress (The El Paso Kid, Secret Beyond the Door, I Married a Woman).[https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/marie-harmon-actress-in-1940s-westerns-dies-at-97-4124258/ Marie Harmon, Actress in 1940s Westerns, Dies at 97]
• Iron, 29, South Korean rapper (Show Me the Money 3), blunt force trauma.[https://www.hankyung.com/society/article/202101259856Y '야구방망이 폭행' 혐의 래퍼 아이언 숨진 채 발견] {{in lang|ko}}
• Masada Iosefa, 32, Samoan rugby league player (Penrith Panthers, Wests Tigers, national team), traffic collision.[https://wwos.nine.com.au/nrl/masada-iosefa-penrith-wests-tigers-nrl-hooker-dead-after-bike-accident/f999df7a-532b-4f7c-992f-1d734989106b Former Penrith and Tigers hooker Masada Iosefa dies after quad bike accident]
• David Katzenstein, 69, American virologist, COVID-19.[https://med.stanford.edu/news/all-news/2021/02/hiv-researcher-david-katzenstein-dies.html HIV/AIDS researcher David Katzenstein dies]
• Pierre Lherminier, 90, French cinematic historian and writer.[https://www.livreshebdo.fr/article/deces-de-pierre-lherminier-editeur-et-historien-du-cinema Décès de Pierre Lherminier, éditeur et historien du cinéma] {{in lang|fr}}
• Richard McCann, 71, American writer.[https://www.american.edu/cas/news/honoring-richard-mccann.cfm Honoring Professor Emeritus Richard McCann]
• Avelino Méndez Rangel, 62, Mexican politician, deputy (2009–2012), COVID-19.[https://www.proceso.com.mx/nacional/cdmx/2021/1/25/avelino-mendez-rangel-subsecretario-de-gobierno-en-la-cdmx-fallecio-por-covid-19-256946.html Avelino Méndez Rangel, subsecretario de gobierno en la CDMX, falleció por covid-19] {{in lang|es}}
• C. R. Parthiban, 92, Indian actor (Veerapandiya Kattabomman).[https://tamil.filmibeat.com/news/actor-cr-parthiban-passes-away-due-to-aged-problems-079681.html வீரபாண்டிய கட்டபொம்மன் படத்தில் ஜாக்சன் துரையாக நடித்த சிஆர் பார்த்திபன் காலமானார்!] {{in lang|ta}}
• Jane Priestman, 90, British designer.[https://www.architectsjournal.co.uk/news/foster-and-grimshaw-lead-tributes-to-trailblazing-client-jane-priestman Foster and Grimshaw lead tributes to trailblazing client Jane Priestman]
• Herman Puig, 92, Cuban photographer and painter.[https://www.radiotelevisionmarti.com/a/muere-reconocido-fotógrafo-cubano-hermán-puig-/283564.html Muere reconocido fotógrafo y cineasta cubano Herman Puig] {{in lang|es}}
• Jean Richard, 99, French historian.[https://www.chartes.psl.eu/fr/actualite/deces-jean-richard-prom-1943 Décès de Jean Richard] {{in lang|fr}}
• Ron Rodecker, 90, American educator, artist and television writer (Dragon Tales), heart failure.[https://www.theunion.com/news/obituaries/obituary-for-ron-rodecker/ Obituary for Ron Rodecker]
• Dick Smith, 94, American baseball player (Pittsburgh Pirates).[https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/centredaily/name/richard-smith-obituary?id=7540589 Richard Smith]
• Vladimír Suchánek, 87, Czech artist.[https://www.ceskenoviny.cz/zpravy/ve-veku-87-let-zemrel-grafik-vladimir-suchanek/1987564 Ve věku 87 let zemřel grafik Vladimír Suchánek] {{in lang|cs}}
• Maryan Synakowski, 84, French footballer (Sedan, Union SG, national team).[https://www.lardennais.fr/id226621/article/2021-01-25/football-ol-saint-quentin-stade-de-reims-cs-sedan-ardennes-en-deuil-maryan Football. Olympique Saint-Quentin, Stade de Reims, CS Sedan Ardennes en deuil : Maryan Synakowski s’en est allé…] {{in lang|fr}}
• Enrique Tábara, 90, Ecuadorian painter, heart attack.[https://www.eluniverso.com/entretenimiento/2021/01/26/nota/9602005/pintor-enrique-tabara-zerna-fallecio-guayaquil-91-anos/ El pintor Enrique Tábara Zerna falleció a los 90 años] {{in lang|es}}
• Mart Vilt, 85, Estonian middle-distance runner.[https://www.esbl.ee/biograafia/Mart_Vilt Vilt, Mart] {{in lang|et}}
• Alistair Walker, 76, Canadian-born English racing driver.[http://www.brdc.co.uk/Notice-of-Death---Alistair-Walker-1944---2021 Notice of Death - Alistair Walker (1944-2021)]

• 6 Dogs, 21, American rapper, suicide by jumping.[https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/6-dogs-obituary-9521012/ Georgia Rapper 6 Dogs Dies at 21]
• Georgi Ananiev, 70, Bulgarian politician, minister of defence (1997–1999), COVID-19.[https://www.novinite.com/articles/207802/In+Memoriam%3A+Bulgaria%E2%80%99s+Ex-Minister+of+Defense+Georgi+Ananiev+Died+of+Coronavirus In Memoriam: Bulgaria’s Ex-Minister of Defense Georgi Ananiev Died of Coronavirus]
• Alan Ashcroft, 90, English rugby union player (Waterloo, British & Irish Lions, national team).[https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/tributes-st-helens-miners-son-19715097 Tributes to St Helens British Lion who 'lived and breathed' rugby]
• Harry Beal, 90, American soldier, first Navy SEAL.[https://www.legacy.com/news/celebrity-deaths/harry-beal-1930-2021-first-navy-seal/ Harry Beal (1930–2021), first Navy SEAL]
• Winfried Bölke, 79, German racing cyclist.[https://www.bdr-medienservice.de/nachrichten/trauer-um-boelke Trauer um Bölke] {{in lang|de}}
• Stephen Carter, 77, American politician, member of the Louisiana House of Representatives (2008–2020), COVID-19.[https://www.dignitymemorial.com/en-ca/obituaries/baton-rouge-la/stephen-carter-10025850 Stephen Frank Carter]
• Kjersti Døvigen, 77, Norwegian actress (The Last Fleksnes, Lasse & Geir, Life and Death).[https://www.nrk.no/norge/skuespiller-kjersti-dovigen-_77_-er-dod-1.15354745 Skuespiller Kjersti Døvigen er død] {{in lang|no}}
• Yabing Masalon Dulo, 106, Filipino textile weaver and dyer.[https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/1883960/davao/local-news/national-artist-for-ikat-weaving-dies-at-106 National artist for ikat weaving dies at 106]
• Berit Oskal Eira, 69, Norwegian politician, Sámi MP (since 2001).[https://www.avvir.no/berit-oskal-eira-lea-vadjolan/ Berit Oskal Eira lea vádjolan] {{in lang|se}}
• Fred Forsberg, 76, American football player (Denver Broncos, Buffalo Bills).[https://www.cflaa.ca/cfl-alumnus-fred-forsberg-passes/ CFL Alumnus Fred Forsberg Passes]
• Peter Forster, 86, British wood engraver and printmaker.[https://peterforster.muchloved.com/ Tribute to Peter Forster] (death announced on this date)
• Virginia Fraser, 73, Australian artist.[https://www.artshub.com.au/news/news/vale-virginia-fraser-261847-2369874/ Vale Virginia Fraser]
• Ken Frost, 82, American football player (Dallas Cowboys).[https://www.williamsonherald.com/obituaries/obituary-carroll-kenneth-frost/article_5a5d7f9e-61c7-11eb-93ef-8faa661dcfba.html Obituary: Carroll Kenneth Frost]
• Margitta Gummel, 79, German shot putter, Olympic champion (1968).[https://www.zeit.de/news/2021-01/27/kugelstoss-olympiasiegerin-margitta-gummel-gestorben Kugelstoß-Olympiasiegerin Margitta Gummel gestorben] {{in lang|de}}
• James Gita Hakim, 66, South Sudanese–Ugandan cardiologist, COVID-19.[https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/jia2.25685 In memoriam: Professor James Gita Hakim (1954 to 2021)]
• Richard Holzer, 97, Austrian-born Panamanian architect.[https://www.metrolibre.com/nacionales/192569-fallece-el-reconocido-arquitecto-richard-holzer.html Fallece el reconocido arquitecto Richard Holzer] {{in lang|es}}
• Val Howell, Welsh lawn bowler.[https://www.welshindoorbowls.com/news/2021/01/26/passing-of-val-howells Passing of Val Howells]
• Nurul Huq, 85, Bangladeshi naval officer, chief of Naval Staff (1972–1973), complications from diabetes.[https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/bangladeshs-first-chief-of-naval-staff-navy-nurul-huq-dies Bangladesh’s first chief of naval staff Navy Nurul Huq dies]
• Constance Isherwood, 101, Canadian lawyer.[https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/british-columbia/article-trailblazing-bc-lawyer-constance-isherwood-dies-at-101/ Trailblazing B.C. lawyer Constance Isherwood dies at 101]
• Ron Johnson, 64, American baseball player (Kansas City Royals, Montreal Expos) and manager (Norfolk Tides), COVID-19.[https://www.wtkr.com/sports/former-norfolk-tides-manager-ron-johnson-dies-of-covid-19 Former Norfolk Tides manager Ron Johnson dies of COVID-19]
• Billy Kenoi, 52, American politician, mayor of Hawaii County (2008–2016), myelofibrosis.[https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2021/01/27/billy-kenoi-former-hawaii-county-mayor-has-died-after-lengthy-battle-with-cancer/ Billy Kenoi, former Hawaii County mayor, has died after lengthy battle with cancer]
• Norman Krivosha, 86, American lawyer and jurist, chief justice of the Nebraska Supreme Court (1978–1987).[https://supremecourt.nebraska.gov/former-chief-justice-norman-krivosha-dies-january-26 Former Chief Justice Norman Krivosha Dies January 26]
• María Teresa Linares Savio, 100, Cuban musicologist and ethnographer.[https://oncubanews.com/cultura/musica/fallece-en-la-habana-maria-teresa-linares/ Fallece en La Habana María Teresa Linares] {{in lang|es}}
• Hana Maciuchová, 75, Czech actress (Holiday for a Dog, In the Coat of Lioness' Arms, Loners).[https://www.ceskenoviny.cz/zpravy/dnes-zemrela-v-olomouci-herecka-hana-maciuchova-bylo-ji-75-let/1987797 Dnes zemřela v Olomouci herečka Hana Maciuchová, bylo jí 75 let] {{in lang|cs}}
• Luc Julian Matthys, 85, Belgian-born Australian Roman Catholic prelate, bishop of Armidale (1999–2011).[https://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/bishop/bmatthys.html Bishop Luc Julian Matthys †]
• Bob McCallister, 86, American golfer, PGA Tour champion (1961, 1964).[https://www.pgatour.com/news/2021/02/02/bob-mccallister-two-time-pga-tour-winner-dies-age-86.html Two-time PGA TOUR winner McCallister dies at age 86]
• George T. McDonald, 76, American philanthropist and social worker.[https://www.doe.org/george/ Remembering George T. McDonald, Founder and President of The Doe Fund for 35 Years]
• Gene McDowell, 81, American football player (Florida State Seminoles) and coach (UCF Knights), leukemia.[https://www.tallahassee.com/story/sports/2021/01/26/former-seminole-player-assistant-coach-gene-mcdowell-passes-away/4259932001/ Former Seminole player, assistant coach Gene McDowell passes away]
• Stephan P. Mickle, 76, American jurist, judge (since 1998) and chief judge (2009–2011) of the U.S. District Court for Northern Florida.[https://www.fjc.gov/history/judges/mickle-stephan-p Mickle, Stephan P.]
• John Mortimore, 86, English football player (Chelsea) and manager (Benfica, Belenenses).[https://www.chelseafc.com/en/news/2021/01/26/john-mortimore-1934-2021 John Mortimore 1934-2021]
• John Morton, 95, English trade unionist and musician, general secretary of the Musicians' Union (1971–1990) and president of the International Federation of Musicians (1973–2004).[https://www.fim-musicians.org/tribute-to-john-morton/ FIM pays tribute to John Morton (1925−2021)]
• Cindy Nemser, 83, American art historian.[https://www.artforum.com/news/cindy-nemser-1937-2021-84977 Cindy Nemser (1937-2021)]
• Lars Norén, 76, Swedish playwright, novelist and poet, COVID-19.[https://sverigesradio.se/artikel/lars-noren-dod Dramatikern Lars Norén död] {{in lang|sv}}
• Abdulkadir Orire, 87, Nigerian Islamic legal scholar.[https://newsdiaryonline.com/kwaras-longest-serving-grand-khadi-justice-abdulkadir-orire-dead/ Kwara's longest serving Grand Khadi, Justice Abdulkadir Orire, dead]
• Cara O'Sullivan, 59, Irish coloratura soprano singer.[https://www.independent.ie/news/tributes-paid-as-irish-opera-great-cara-osullivan-dies-after-long-illness-40015513.html Tributes paid as Irish opera great Cara O’Sullivan dies after long illness]
• Sergei Prikhodko, 64, Russian politician, deputy prime minister (2013–2018), complications from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.[http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2021-01/26/c_139699141.htm Russia's former Deputy Prime Minister Prikhodko dies at 64]
• Sekou Smith, 48, American sportswriter and journalist (The Indianapolis Star, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, NBA TV), COVID-19.[https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/30786000/nba-reporter-analyst-sekou-smith-dies-48-due-covid-19 NBA reporter and analyst Sekou Smith dies at 48 due to COVID-19]
• Margaret C. Snyder, 91, American social scientist and feminist, founder of the United Nations Development Fund for Women, cardiac arrest.[https://www.passblue.com/2021/01/30/the-uns-first-feminist-peg-snyder-is-dead-at-91/ The UN’s First Feminist, ‘Peg’ Snyder, Is Dead at 91]
• Ben Te Haara, 88, New Zealand Anglican prelate, bishop of Te Pīhopatanga o Te Tai Tokerau (1992–2001).[https://waateanews.com/2021/01/27/youth-and-treaty-in-bishops-sight/ Youth and treaty in bishop's sight]
• Peter Thorburn, 81, New Zealand rugby union player (Auckland) and coach (North Harbour, U.S. national team).[https://www.legacy.com/nz/obituaries/nzherald-nz/name/peter-thorburn-obituary?pid=197596958 Peter Robert Tyler Thorburn]
• Carlos Holmes Trujillo, 69, Colombian politician and diplomat, minister of the interior (1997–1998), foreign affairs (2018–2019) and defense (since 2019), COVID-19.[https://www.rcnradio.com/colombia/murio-el-ministro-de-defensa-por-cuenta-del-coronavirus Murió el Ministro de Defensa por cuenta del coronavirus] {{in lang|es}}
• Jozef Vengloš, 84, Slovak football player (Slovan Bratislava) and manager (Celtic, Czechoslovakia national team).[https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/jozef-venglos-dead-83-former-23390737 Jozef Venglos dead at 84 as former Celtic manager who signed Lubomir Moravcik passes away]
• Peter Vere-Jones, 81, British-born New Zealand actor (The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug, Shortland Street, Xena: Warrior Princess).[https://www.nzonscreen.com/profile/peter-vere-jones/biography Peter Vere-Jones]
• Osamu Yamaji, 91, Japanese footballer.[https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/50159/Osamu_Yamaji.html Osamu Yamaji]

• Flavio Alfaro, 59, American baseball player, Olympic silver medalist (1984), pancreatic cancer.[https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sports/aztecs/story/2021-01-28/flavio-alfaro-aztecs-baseball-olympics-dies-cancer Flavio Alfaro, former Aztecs shortstop and Olympian, dies at 59]
• Sidney Alford, 86, British explosives engineer and inventor, heart failure.[https://www.thetimes.com/uk/article/sidney-alford-obituary-262tcr08l Sidney Alford obituary] {{subscription required}}
• Bertulfo Álvarez, 69–70, Colombian guerrilla fighter (Caribbean Bloc of the FARC-EP).[https://www.infobae.com/america/agencias/2021/01/27/muere-bertulfo-alvarez-miembro-del-antiguo-secretariado-de-las-farc/ Muere "Bertulfo Álvarez", miembro del antiguo secretariado de las FARC] {{in lang|es}}
• Ansif Ashraf, 37, Indian magazine editor (Cochin Herald), COVID-19.[https://www.thenationalnews.com/uae/indian-businessman-ansif-ashraf-dies-of-covid-19-in-sharjah-1.1155068 Indian businessman Ansif Ashraf dies of Covid-19 in Sharjah]
• Gert Blomé, 86, Swedish ice hockey player, Olympic silver medallist (1964).[https://www.expressen.se/gt/sport/hockey/frolundas-guldhjalte-gert-blome-86-dod/ Frölundas guldhjälte Gert Blomé, 86, död] {{in lang|sv}}
• Blas Camacho, 81, Spanish lawyer and politician, deputy (1977–1982, 1986–1993), COVID-19.[https://web.archive.org/web/20210202024243/https://www.eldigitalcastillalamancha.es/actualidad/191721902/Fallece-Blas-Camacho-historico-politico-de-castellano-manchego-en-la-Transicion.html Fallece Blas Camacho, histórico político de castellano-manchego en la Transición] {{in lang|es}}
• Yvonne Conolly, 81, Jamaican-born British educator, myeloma.[https://www.islingtontribune.co.uk/article/how-yvonne-wrote-history-as-uks-first-black-headteacher How Yvonne wrote history as UK’s first black headteacher]
• José Cruz, 68, Honduran footballer (Motagua, Real España, national team), COVID-19.[https://www.diez.hn/laseleccion/muere-exmundialista-honduras-espana-82-luis-cruz-covid-19-motagua-GIDZ1438691 Muere por Covid-19 Luis Cruz, mundialista con la Selección de Honduras en España 82] {{in lang|es}}
• Anne Daubenspeck-Focke, 98, German sculptor and painter.[https://www.ev-online.de/lokales/emsdetten/trauer-um-eine-grosse-kuenstlerin-408478.html Trauer um eine große Künstlerin] {{in lang|de}}
• Héctor Fix-Zamudio, 96, Mexican jurist, judge of the Inter-American Court of Human Rights (1987–1997).[https://www.jornada.com.mx/notas/2021/01/27/sociedad/fallece-a-los-96-anos-el-jurista-hector-fix-zamudio/ Fallece a los 96 años el jurista Héctor Fix Zamudio] {{in lang|es}}
• Freddy, 8, English Great Dane, world's tallest dog.[https://people.com/pets/freddy-worlds-tallest-dog-dies/ Freddy, the World's Tallest Dog, Dies at Age 8½: He Was 'One in a Million']
• Dick Gallup, 79, American poet.[https://web.archive.org/web/20210301171350/https://woodyguthriecenter.org/dickgallup/ Dick Gallup (1941-2021)]
• Guy Emmanuel Alain Gauze, 68, Ivorian politician and diplomat, ambassador to the European Union (2000–2002).[https://www.koaci.com/article/2021/01/27/cote-divoire/politique/cote-divoire-deces-de-guy-alain-gauze-ancien-representant-permanent-de-la-cote-divoire-a-geneve-en-suisse-proches_148390.html Côte d'Ivoire : Décès du Ministre Guy Alain Gauze, ancien Représentant permanent de la Côte d'Ivoire à Genève en Suisse (proches)] {{in lang|fr}}
• Goddess Bunny, 61, American drag queen and actress (Hollywood Vice Squad, The Goddess Bunny, Rage), COVID-19.[http://gomag.com/article/goddess-bunny-cult-trans-disabled-superstar-has-passed-away/ Goddess Bunny, Trans Disabled Cult Superstar, Has Passed Away]
• Godfrey Hodgson, 86, British journalist and historian.[https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2021/jan/28/godfrey-hodgson-obituary Godfrey Hodgson obituary]
• Margareta Jacobsson, 91, Swedish Olympic alpine skier (1952).[https://www.olympedia.org/athletes/81382 Margareta Jacobsson]
• Helga Klein, 89, German Olympic sprinter (1952).[https://www.olympedia.org/athletes/70027 Helga Klein]
• Cloris Leachman, 94, American Hall of Fame actress (The Mary Tyler Moore Show, The Last Picture Show, Young Frankenstein), Oscar winner (1971), stroke and COVID-19.[https://www.theguardian.com/film/2021/jan/28/cloris-leachman-obituary Cloris Leachman obituary]
• Corky Lee, 73, American photojournalist, complications from COVID-19.[https://news.yahoo.com/corky-lee-unofficial-asian-american-002619483.html Corky Lee, 'unofficial Asian American photographer laureate,' dies from COVID-19]
• Saini Lemamea, 56, Samoan rugby union player (national team).[https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/435266/samoa-mourns-death-of-two-sporting-stars Samoa mourns death of two sporting stars] (death announced on this date)
• Wendel Meldrum, 66, Canadian actress (The Wonder Years, Less Than Kind, Seinfeld).[https://edmontonjournal.remembering.ca/obituary/wendy-meldrum-1081782801 Wendy Meldrum]
• Mehrdad Minavand, 45, Iranian football player (Pas, Persepolis, national team) and manager, COVID-19.[https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/457471/Former-Iran-and-Persepolis-midfielder-Minavand-dies Former Iran and Persepolis midfielder Minavand dies]
• Phillida Nicholson, 96, British artist.[https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2021/jan/27/phillida-nicholson-obituary Phillida Nicholson obituary] (death announced on this date)
• Tim Owhefere, 57, Nigerian politician, Delta State MHA (since 2007).[https://www.vanguardngr.com/2021/01/breaking-delta-assembly-majority-leader-tim-ohwefere-is-dead/ Delta Assembly majority leader, Tim Ohwefere is dead]
• Aminuddin Ponulele, 81, Indonesian academician and politician, governor of Central Sulawesi (2001–2006).[https://palu.tribunnews.com/2021/01/27/breaking-news-gubernur-sulteng-2001-2006-prof-aminuddin-ponulele-tutup-usia Gubernur Sulteng 2001-2006 Prof Aminuddin Ponulele Tutup Usia] {{in lang|id}}
• Antoni Puigdellívol, 74, Andorran politician, mayor of Andorra la Vella (1978–1979), MP (1982–1985), and minister of tourism and environment (2005–2007).[https://www.diariandorra.ad/noticies/nacional/2021/01/27/mor_als_anys_antoni_puigdellivol_173833_1125.html Mor als 74 anys l'exministre Antoni Puigdellívol] {{in lang|ca}}
• Tiina Rinne, 91, Finnish actress (Kotikatu).[https://yle.fi/uutiset/3-11756622 Kotikadusta tuttu näyttelijä Tiina Rinne on kuollut] {{in lang|fi}}
• Efraín Ruales, 36, Ecuadorian actor, musician, and TV presenter, shot.[https://www.teleamazonas.com/video-muestra-el-momento-en-que-dispararon-a-efrain-ruales/ Video muestra el momento en que dispararon a Efraín Ruales] {{in lang|es}}
• Trung Kiên, 81, Vietnamese classical singer.[https://tuoitre.vn/nghe-si-nhan-dan-trung-kien-qua-doi-20210127121532027.htm Nghệ sĩ nhân dân Trung Kiên qua đời] {{in lang|vi}}
• Carmen Vázquez, 72, American LGBT activist and writer, complications from COVID-19.[https://www.nbcnews.com/feature/nbc-out/longtime-lgbtq-activist-carmen-vazquez-dies-72-n1256088 Longtime LGBTQ activist Carmen Vazquez dies at 72]

• Wismoyo Arismunandar, 80, Indonesian military officer, chief of staff of the Army (1993–1995).[https://www.cnnindonesia.com/nasional/20210128064004-20-599328/mantan-ksad-wismoyo-arismunandar-meninggal-dunia Mantan KSAD Wismoyo Arismunandar Meninggal Dunia] {{in lang|id}}
• Chedly Ayari, 87, Tunisian economist and politician, minister of education (1970–1971) and finance (1972–1974), president of the Central Bank (2012–2018), COVID-19.[https://www.leconomistemaghrebin.com/2021/01/28/deces-ancien-ministre-gouverneur-bct-chedly-ayari/ Décès de l’ancien ministre et gouverneur de la BCT Chedly Ayari] {{in lang|fr}}
• Mangal Bagh, 47–48, Pakistani militant, leader of Lashkar-e-Islam (since 2006), mine explosion.[https://www.dawn.com/news/1604229 Blast in Afghanistan kills Mangal Bagh]
• Lida Barrett, 93, American mathematician.{{Cite web |url=https://www.maa.org/about-maa/governance/maa-presidents/lida-baker-kittrell-barrett-1989-1990-maa-president |title=Lida Baker Kittrell Barrett, 1989-1990 MAA President |access-date=2021-02-06 |archive-date=2021-02-05 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210205042746/https://www.maa.org/about-maa/governance/maa-presidents/lida-baker-kittrell-barrett-1989-1990-maa-president |url-status=dead }}
• John L. Behan, 76, American politician, member of the New York State Assembly (1979–1995).[https://www.27east.com/southampton-press/former-assemblyman-john-l-behan-advocate-for-veterans-dies-at-76-1754099/ Former Assemblyman John L. Behan, Advocate For Veterans, Dies At 76]
• Rod Boll, 68, Canadian Olympic sports shooter (1996).[https://www.olympedia.org/athletes/41473 Rod Boll]
• Ron Botchan, 85, American football player (Los Angeles Chargers, Houston Oilers) and umpire (National Football League).[https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2928792-former-nfl-referee-ron-botchan-dies-at-age-85-worked-record-tying-5-super-bowls Former NFL Referee Ron Botchan Dies at Age 85; Worked Record-Tying 5 Super Bowls]
• Leslie Brown, 84, English footballer (Dulwich Hamlet).[https://funeral-notices.co.uk/evening_chronicle_(newcastle)/death-notices/notice/brown/4918485 Leslie Brown]
• Adrián Campos, 60, Spanish racing driver (Formula One) and team owner (Campos Racing).[https://www.elespanol.com/deportes/motor/20210128/muere-adrian-campos-expiloto-espanol-formula-historico/554694563_0.html Muere Adrián Campos, expiloto español de Fórmula 1 e histórico del motor, a los 60 años] {{in lang|es}}
• Miguel Celdrán, 80, Spanish politician, senator (2000, 2004–2007) and mayor of Badajoz (1995–2013).[https://www.hoy.es/badajoz/miguel-celdran-fallece-20210128074035-nt.html Muere a los 80 años Miguel Celdrán, exalcalde de Badajoz] {{in lang|es}}
• Eddie Connachan, 85, Scottish footballer (Dunfermline Athletic, Middlesbrough, national team).[https://www.dunfermlinepress.com/sport/19049102.eddie-connachan-dunfermline-1961-scottish-cup-winner-dies/ Eddie Connachan, Dunfermline 1961 Scottish Cup winner, dies]
• Paul J. Crutzen, 87, Dutch atmospheric chemist, Nobel laureate (1995).[https://apnews.com/article/science-germany-nobel-prizes-chemistry-climate-change-08f60dca0a3301b31c2c80b1213a1b79 Paul Crutzen, who shared Nobel for ozone work, has died]
• Cédric Demangeot, 46, French poet.[https://actualitte.com/article/98612/vie-litteraire/createur-de-fissile-editions-et-la-revue-moriturus-cedric-demangeot-est-decede Créateur de Fissile éditions et la revue Moriturus, Cédric Demangeot est décédé] {{in lang|fr}}
• Yvon Douis, 85, French footballer (Lille, AS Monaco, national team), COVID-19.[https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Actualites/Disparition-d-yvon-douis-membre-de-l-equipe-de-france-1958/1217527 Disparition d'Yvon Douis, membre de l'équipe de France 1958] {{in lang|fr}}
• Jean Dubois, 94, Belgian Olympic field hockey player (1948, 1952, 1956, 1960).[https://okey.lalibre.be/jean-dubois-un-des-5/ Jean Dubois : un des 5] {{in lang|fr}}
• Guillermo Galeote, 79, Spanish doctor and politician, deputy (1977–1993), COVID-19.[https://elpais.com/espana/2021-01-28/muere-guillermo-galeote-exsecretario-de-finanzas-del-psoe.html Muere Guillermo Galeote, exsecretario de finanzas del PSOE] {{in lang|es}}
• Kathleen Ann Goonan, 68, American science fiction author, bone cancer.[https://locusmag.com/2021/01/kathleen-ann-goonan-1952-2021/ Kathleen Ann Goonan (1952-2021)]
• John Grant, 89, Scottish footballer (Hibernian, national team).[https://www.scotsman.com/news/people/obituary-john-grant-the-duke-who-played-over-300-games-for-hibs-3138772 Obituary: John Grant, ‘The Duke' who played over 300 games for Hibs] {{subscription required}}
• Morton Ira Greenberg, 87, American jurist, judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit (since 1987).{{Cite web |url=https://matherhodge.com/tribute/details/2093/Honorable-Morton-Greenberg/obituary.html |title=In Memory of Honorable Morton Ira Greenberg |access-date=2021-02-06 |archive-date=2021-02-03 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210203001213/https://matherhodge.com/tribute/details/2093/Honorable-Morton-Greenberg/obituary.html |url-status=dead }}
• Shaibal Gupta, 67, Indian social scientist, multiple organ failure.[https://newsd.in/bihar-well-known-social-scientist-shaibal-gupta-passes-away-in-patna/ Bihar: Well known social scientist Shaibal Gupta passes away in Patna]
• Rafael Heredia, 84, Mexican Olympic basketball player (1964, 1968).[https://www.olympedia.org/athletes/6274 Rafael Heredia]
• Bjarne Holen, 95, Norwegian politician, deputy MP (1965–1973).[https://www.stortinget.no/no/Representanter-og-komiteer/Representantene/Representant/?perid=BJHO Holen, Bjarne (1925-2021)] {{in lang|no}}
• Gil Imaná, 87, Bolivian muralist and painter.[https://correodelsur.com/cultura/20210128_fallece-el-maestro-gil-imana-pintor-y-muralista-sucrense.html Fallece el maestro Gil Imaná, pintor y muralista sucrense] {{in lang|es}}
• César Isella, 82, Argentine singer-songwriter (Los Fronterizos), coronary disease.[https://www.pagina12.com.ar/320308-la-muerte-de-cesar-isella-la-extraordinaria-historia-de-canc La muerte de César Isella: la extraordinaria historia de Canción con Todos] {{in lang|es}}
• Abu Yasser al-Issawi, 43, Iraqi Islamic militant (Islamic State), military strike.[https://www.timesofisrael.com/iraqi-premier-says-top-islamic-state-figure-killed-by-security-forces/ Iraqi premier says top Islamic State figure killed by security forces]
• Dominic Jeeva, 93, Sri Lankan author.[https://tamil.oneindia.com/news/srilanka/eelam-tamil-writer-dominic-jeeva-passes-away-410294.html ஈழத்தின் முதுபெரும் எழுத்தாளர் டொமினிக் ஜீவா காலமானார்] {{in lang|ta}}
• Mangalamkunnu Karnan, 60–63, Indian elephant, cardiac arrest.[https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/kerala/mangalamkunnu-karnan-passes-away-1.5392207 Mangalamkunnu Karnan passes away]
• Ryszard Kotys, 88, Polish actor (Operacja Himmler, Shivers, Świat według Kiepskich), COVID-19.[https://www.polsatnews.pl/wiadomosc/2021-01-28/nie-zyje-ryszard-kotys-aktor-zmarl-po-ciezkiej-chorobie/ Nie żyje Ryszard Kotys] {{in lang|pl}}
• Sibongile Khumalo, 63, South African singer.[https://ewn.co.za/2021/01/28/singing-legend-sibongile-khumalo-has-died-at-the-age-of-63 Singing legend Sibongile Khumalo has died at the age of 63]
• Annette Kullenberg, 82, Swedish journalist (Aftonbladet) and author, COVID-19.[https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2021/01/28/swedish-journalist-annette-kullenberg-dies-of-covid-in-portugal/ Swedish Journalist Annette Kullenberg Dies of Covid in Portugal]
• Vasily Lanovoy, 87, Russian actor (Colleagues, Going Inside a Storm, Officers), People's Artist of the USSR (1985), complications of COVID-19.[https://rg.ru/2021/01/28/akter-vasilij-lanovoj-skonchalsia-na-88-m-godu-zhizni.html Актер Василий Лановой скончался на 88-м году жизни] {{in lang|ru}}
• Christopher Lewis, 76, American filmmaker (Blood Cult), heart disease.[https://filmthreat.com/news/rip-christopher-lewis-the-unsung-hero-of-shot-on-video-horror/ RIP Christopher Lewis: The unsung hero of shot-on-video horror]
• Juan del Río Martín, 73, Spanish Roman Catholic prelate, military archbishop of Spain (since 2008) and bishop of Asidonia-Jerez (2000–2008), COVID-19.[https://www.diariodesevilla.es/sevilla/Muere-arzobispo-castrense-Espana-coronavirus_0_1541246001.html Muere el arzobispo castrense de España víctima del coronavirus] {{in lang|es}}
• Alberto Matos, 76, Portuguese Olympic sprinter (1972).[https://desporto.sapo.pt/modalidades/atletismo/artigos/morreu-barreirista-alberto-matos-olimpico-em-munique1972 Morreu barreirista Alberto Matos, olímpico em Munique 1972] {{in lang|pt}}
• Kenneth Mthiyane, 76, South African jurist, deputy president of the Supreme Court of Appeal (2012–2014), COVID-19.[https://www.iol.co.za/mercury/news/humble-sca-deputy-president-dies-days-after-wife-both-covid-19-victims-e4abe544-2656-4430-bb0a-d18098e8158c ’Humble’ SCA deputy president dies days after wife - both Covid-19 victims]
• Rafael Navarro-Gonzalez, 61, Mexican astrobiologist, COVID-19.[https://mars.nasa.gov/news/8907/nasas-curiosity-team-names-martian-hill-that-serves-as-mission-gateway/ NASA's Curiosity Team Names Martian Hill That Serves as Mission 'Gateway']
• Walter Plywaski, 91, Polish-born American Holocaust survivor and lecturer, complications from COVID-19.[https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/dailycamera/name/walter-plywaski-obituary?id=7216328 Walter Plywaski]
• Alice Recoque, 91, French computer scientist.[https://www.lefigaro.fr/secteur/high-tech/alice-recoque-pionniere-de-l-informatique-et-de-l-intelligence-artificielle-est-decedee-20210129 Alice Recoque, pionnière de l'informatique et de l'intelligence artificielle, est décédée] {{in lang|fr}}
• Sherman Robertson, 72, American blues musician.[https://bluesmatters.com/remembering-sherman-robertson-1948-2021/ Remembering Sherman Robertson – 1948-2021]
• Krishan Dev Sethi, 93, Indian politician and independence activist, member of the Constituent Assembly of Jammu and Kashmir (1951–1957).[https://kashmirobserver.net/2021/01/28/last-surviving-member-of-jk-constituent-assembly-k-d-sethi-passes-away/ Last Surviving Member Of J&K Constituent Assembly K.D Sethi Passes Away]
• Singing Sandra, 64, Trinidadian calypso singer.[https://newsday.co.tt/2021/01/28/singing-sandra-dies/ Singing Sandra dies]
• Bachir Skiredj, 81, Moroccan actor (In Search of My Wife's Husband), COVID-19.[https://aujourdhui.ma/culture/bachir-skiredj-succombe-au-coronavirus Bachir Skiredj succombe au Coronavirus] {{in lang|fr}}
• Aidan Sprot, 102, British army officer.[https://www.scotsman.com/news/people/obituary-aidan-sprot-mc-scot-whose-bravery-helped-free-france-from-nazis-3138932 Obituary: Aidan Sprot MC, Scot whose bravery helped free France from Nazis]
• Cicely Tyson, 96, American Hall of Fame actress (Sounder, The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman, The Trip to Bountiful), Tony winner (2013).[https://variety.com/2021/tv/news/cicely-tyson-dead-dies-1234895188/ Cicely Tyson, Pioneering Hollywood Icon, Dies at 96]
• Wang Shouguan, 98, Chinese astronomer, delegate to the National People's Congress (1978–1998) and member of the Chinese Academy of Sciences.[https://www.thepaper.cn/newsDetail_forward_10994996 中国射电天文奠基人王绶琯院士逝世，享年98岁] {{in lang|zh}}
• Jeffrey Watson, 81, British priest, archdeacon of Ely (1993–2004).[https://www.elydiocese.org/rip-announcement-the-ven-jeffrey-jeff-john-seagrief-watson.php RIP Announcement: The Ven Jeffrey (Jeff) John Seagrief Watson]
• Heidi Weisel, 59, American fashion designer.[https://wwd.com/eye/people/fashion-designer-heidi-weisel-dies-1234720520/ Fashion Designer Heidi Weisel Dies]
• Lewis Wolpert, 91, South African-born British developmental biologist, COVID-19.[https://humanists.uk/2021/01/28/humanists-uk-mourns-professor-lewis-wolpert-cbe-frs-1929-2021/ Humanists UK mourns Professor Lewis Wolpert CBE FRS (1929-2021)]
• Valerie Yule, 92, Australian child psychologist.[https://tributes.theage.com.au/obituaries/398202/dr-valerie-constance-yule/ Death Notice: Dr Valerie Constance Yule]

• Ahmed Achour, 75, Tunisian composer and conductor.[https://lapresse.tn/85927/le-chef-dorchestre-et-compositeur-ahmed-achour-est-decede-a-lage-de-75-ans/ Le chef d’orchestre et compositeur Ahmed Achour est décédé à l’âge de 75 ans] {{in lang|fr}}
• Emilia Asim-Ita, 33, Nigerian entrepreneur, co-founder of The Future Awards Africa.[https://punchng.com/the-future-awards-co-founder-emilia-asim-ita-is-dead/ The Future Awards co-founder Emilia Asim-Ita is dead]
• Beatriz Barba, 92, Mexican archaeologist, member of the Mexican Academy of Sciences.[https://eldiariodecoahuila.com.mx/2021/01/29/fallece-la-primera-mujer-graduada-en-arqueologia-en-mexico/ Fallece la primera mujer graduada en arqueología en México] {{in lang|es}}
• Bunki Bankaitis-Davis, 63, American Olympic cyclist (1988), world champion (1992), cancer.[https://www.velonews.com/news/road/u-s-cycling-great-bunki-bankaitis-davis-dies-at-63/ U.S. cycling great Bunki Bankaitis-Davis dies at 63]
• Walker Boone, 76, Canadian actor (The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3, Super Mario World).[https://www.aftercare.org/obituaries/Theodore-Nicoloff-A-K-A-Walker-Boone/ Theodore Nicoloff - a.k.a. Walker Boone]
• Dick Callahan, 80, American public address announcer (Oakland Athletics, Golden State Warriors, California Golden Bears football).[https://www.si.com/college/cal/news/dick-callahan-dies Dick Callahan, Former PA Announcer for Cal Football and A's, dies]
• John Chaney, 89, American Hall of Fame basketball coach (Cheyney State Wolves, Temple Owls).[https://uk.finance.yahoo.com/news/ncaa-legendary-temple-coach-john-chaney-dies-192021750.html Legendary Temple coach John Chaney dies at 89]
• Cy Chermak, 91, American television producer (CHiPs, Ironside, Kolchak: The Night Stalker).[https://variety.com/2021/tv/news/cy-chermak-dead-chips-producer-1234897633/ Cy Chermak, ‘CHiPs’ and ‘Ironside’ Producer, Dies at 91]
• Michael Clanchy, 84, British medieval historian, stroke.[https://www.medievalists.net/2021/02/michael-clanchy-passes-away/ Michael Clanchy passes away]
• Calane da Silva, 75, Mozambican writer and journalist, COVID-19.[https://www.vaticannews.va/pt/africa/news/2021-01/mocambique-morreu-o-escritor-calane-da-silva-vitima-de-covid-19.html Moçambique: Morreu o escritor Calane da Silva, vítima de Covid-19 em Maputo] {{in lang|pt}}
• Christian Daigle, 42, Canadian ice hockey agent.[https://www.lapresse.ca/sports/hockey/2021-01-29/l-agent-de-joueurs-christian-daigle-n-est-plus.php L’agent de joueurs Christian Daigle n’est plus] {{in lang|fr}}
• Art Davis, 86, American football player (Pittsburgh Steelers), Parkinson's disease.[https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/starkvilledailynews/name/arthur-davis-obituary?id=7346027 Arthur Davis]
• Donald J. Delandro, 85, American brigadier general.[https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/washingtonpost/name/donald-delandro-obituary?id=6124858 Donald Delandro]
• Richard L. Feigen, 90, American art gallery owner, complications from COVID-19.[https://news.artnet.com/art-world/art-world-pays-tribute-richard-feigen-1940893 Art Luminaries Pay Tribute to Richard Feigen, the 'Collector in Dealer's Clothes' Revered for Championing Old and New Masters Alike]
• Roberto Frojuello, 83, Brazilian footballer (São Paulo, River Plate, Colo-Colo).[https://dalealbo.cl/colocolo/fallecio-roberto-frojuello-el-primer-brasileno-que-jugo-por-colo-colo-20210129-0013.html Falleció Roberto Frojuello: el primer brasileño que jugó por Colo Colo] {{in lang|es}}
• Grady Gaines, 86, American blues saxophonist.[https://www.houstonchronicle.com/lifestyle/article/Houston-blues-and-R-B-great-Grady-Gaines-dies-15909115.php Houston blues and R&B great Grady Gaines dies]
• Robert Heuberger, 99, Swiss businessman.[https://www.toponline.ch/news/winterthur/detail/news/robert-heuberger-im-alter-von-99-jahren-verstorben-00150898/ Robert Heuberger im Alter von 99 Jahren verstorben] {{in lang|de}}
• Flory Jagoda, 97, Bosnian-born American musician and songwriter.[https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/washingtonpost/name/flory-jagoda-obituary?id=6126579 Flory Jagoda]
• Arvind Joshi, 84, Indian actor (Sholay, Love Marriage, Ab To Aaja Saajan Mere).[https://www.news18.com/news/movies/actor-arvind-joshi-sharman-joshis-father-passes-away-3359294.html Actor Arvind Joshi, Sharman Joshi’s Father, Passes Away]
• José Júlio, 85, Portuguese bullfighter, COVID-19.[https://www.abc.es/cultura/toros/abci-muere-torero-portugues-jose-julio-202101292135_noticia.html Muere el torero portugués José Julio] {{in lang|es}}
• Maurice Kleman, 86, French physicist.[https://www.kent.edu/amlci/news/obituary-maurice-kleman Obituary for Maurice Kleman]
• Otto Dov Kulka, 88, Israeli historian.[https://www.theguardian.com/education/2021/feb/15/otto-dov-kulka-obituary Otto Dov Kulka obituary]
• John E. Kutzbach, 83, American climate scientist.[https://www.aos.wisc.edu/news/John_Kutzbach_1937-2021/ John Kutzbach 1937-2021]
• Lai Xiaomin, 58, Chinese economist and convicted embezzler, chairman of China Huarong Asset Management (2012–2018), execution.[https://news.ifeng.com/c/83QfhiGk1LC 赖小民被执行死刑] {{in lang|zh}}
• Jeremy Lubbock, 89, English pianist and Grammy-winning arranger ("Hard Habit to Break", "When I Fall in Love").[https://londonjazznews.com/2021/02/02/jeremy-lubbock-1931-2021-tribute-by-john-altman/ Jeremy Lubbock (1931-2021)]
• Mary Anne Marchino, 83, American Olympic swimmer (1956).[https://www.olympedia.org/athletes/51108 Mary Anne Marchino]
• Alberto Neuman, 87, Argentine classical pianist.[https://www.repubblica.it/spettacoli/teatro-danza/2021/01/31/news/e_morto_il_pianista_alberto_neuman_allievo_di_michelangeli-285210797/ È morto il pianista Alberto Neuman, allievo di Michelangeli] {{in lang|it}}
• Reinaldo Paniagua Diez, 86, Puerto Rican politician, secretary of state (1977–1979) and senator (1985–1989).[https://www.elnuevodia.com/deportes/beisbol/notas/fallece-el-expropietario-de-los-cangrejeros-en-el-beisbol-invernal-reinaldo-poto-paniagua/ Fallece el expropietario de los Cangrejeros en el béisbol invernal, Reinaldo “Poto” Paniagua] {{in lang|es}}
• Didier Pasgrimaud, 54, French Olympic cyclist (1988).[https://actu.fr/pays-de-la-loire/chateaubriant_44036/chateaubriant-le-cycliste-didier-pasgrimaud-4e-aux-jeux-olympiques-en-1988-est-decede_39087460.html Châteaubriant : le cycliste Didier Pasgrimaud, 4e aux Jeux Olympiques en 1988, est décédé] {{in lang|fr}}
• Joe Pat Prunty, 88, Northern Irish Gaelic footballer (Roslea Shamrocks).[https://www.irishnews.com/news/northernirelandnews/2021/02/02/news/tributes-to-co-fermanagh-businessman-joe-pat-prunty-who-is-described-as-true-visionary-f-2206315/ All-Ireland junior winner and Co Fermanagh businessman Joe Pat Prunty described as 'true visionary']
• Merritt Ruhlen, 76, American linguist.[https://www.santafe.edu/news-center/news/remembering-merritt-ruhlen Remembering Merritt Ruhlen]
• Rolf Siemssen, 87, Dutch-German nuclear physicist.[https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/10619127.2021.1915061 In Memoriam: Rolf H. Siemssen (1933–2021)]
• Steve Stephens, 90, American personal relations practitioner and presenter.[https://talkbusiness.net/2021/01/early-tv-pioneer-pr-legend-steve-stephens-dies-at-90/ Early TV pioneer, PR legend Steve Stephens dies at 90]
• Tochinoumi Teruyoshi, 82, Japanese sumo wrestler, aspiration pneumonia.[https://www.sponichi.co.jp/sports/news/2021/01/29/kiji/20210129s00005000225000c.html 元横綱・栃ノ海が死去　82歳　誤嚥性肺炎で] {{in lang|ja}}
• Jacqueline Thévoz, 94, Swiss writer, poet and journalist.[https://www.24heures.ch/danseuse-et-ecrivaine-jacqueline-thevoz-nest-plus-678405133071 Danseuse et écrivaine, Jacqueline Thévoz n'est plus] {{in lang|fr}}
• Percy Tucker, 92, South African author and ticket selling agent, COVID-19.[https://www.thesouthafrican.com/news/computicket-founder-percy-tucker-passes-away-covid/ Computicket Founder Percy Tucker passed away due to COVID-19]
• Varol Ürkmez, 84, Turkish footballer (Beşiktaş, Altay, national team).[https://eu-football.info/_player.php?id=21939 Varol Ürkmez]
• Hilton Valentine, 77, English Hall of Fame guitarist (The Animals).[https://bestclassicbands.com/hilton-valentine-obituary-animals-1-29-21/ Original Animals Guitarist, Hilton Valentine, Dies at 77]

• Jay Blumler, 96, American-British theorist of communication and media.[https://ahc.leeds.ac.uk/media/news/article/1730/professor-jay-g-blumler-1924-2021 Professor Jay G. Blumler (1924–2021)]
• Allan Burns, 85, American television producer and screenwriter (The Munsters, The Mary Tyler Moore Show, Rhoda), Emmy winner (1968, 1971, 1977).[https://deadline.com/2021/01/allan-burns-dies-the-munters-mary-tyler-moore-rhoda-obituary-1234684359/ Allan Burns Dies: TV Producer Created ‘The Munsters’ And ‘Mary Tyler Moore Show’ Was 85]
• Helene S. Coleman, 95, American religious activist, president of the National Council of Jewish Women.[https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/jacksonville-fl/helene-coleman-10033175 Helene S Coleman]
• Chad Colley, 76, American para-alpine skier, army officer, and disability advocate, Paralympic champion (1992).[https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/fort-smith-ar/ralph-colley-10035568 Ralph "Chad" C. Colley Jr.]
• József Csatári, 77, Hungarian wrestler, Olympic bronze medalist (1968, 1972).[https://www.blikk.hu/sport/egyeni/csatari-jozsef-olimpikon-gyasz-halal/vm49lcl Gyász: elhunyt Csatári József kétszeres olimpiai bronzérmes birkózó] {{in lang|hu}}
• Nisa Donnelly, 70, American novelist.[https://www.redding.com/story/opinion/2021/02/05/speak-your-piece-remembering-record-searchlight-columnist-donnelly/4407234001/ Speak your piece: Remembering Record Searchlight columnist Nisa Donnelly]
• Double K, 43, American rapper (People Under the Stairs).[https://consequence.net/2021/01/r-i-p-double-k-people-under-the-stairs-dead/ R.I.P. Double K, People Under the Stairs rapper dead at 43]
• Rafael Gallardo García, 93, Mexican Roman Catholic prelate, bishop of Linares (1974–1987) and Tampico (1987–2003).[https://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/bishop/bgallardo.html Bishop Rafael Gallardo García]
• Bill Hammond, 74, New Zealand artist.[https://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/bill-hammond-one-of-new-zealands-most-influential-artists-has-died/PPTFYBN5YMSGQ2TA77RMOVGTTU/ Bill Hammond, one of New Zealand's most influential artists, has died]
• Bernice Falk Haydu, 100, American aviator.[https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/west-palm-beach-fl/bernice-haydu-10031296 Bernice S. Haydu]
• Mick Kerr, 86, Northern Irish Gaelic footballer (Tyrone).[https://tyronegaa.ie/2021/01/tyrone-gaels-mourn-the-sad-passing-of-mick-kerr-drumnakilly-beragh-r-i-p/ Tyrone Gaels Mourn the sad passing of Mick Kerr, Drumnakilly Beragh. R.I.P]
• Abbas Khan, 66, Pakistani squash player, complications from COVID-19.{{Cite web |url=https://emirati.news/the-uae-squash-community-mourns-the-death-of-abbas-khan-66/ |title=The UAE squash community mourns the death of Abbas Khan (66) |access-date=2021-02-23 |archive-date=2022-02-13 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220213212811/https://emirati.news/the-uae-squash-community-mourns-the-death-of-abbas-khan-66/ |url-status=dead }}
• Wilhelm Knabe, 97, German ecologist and politician, MP (1987–1990), COVID-19.[https://www.lokalkompass.de/muelheim/c-politik/ein-deutsch-deutsches-leben-ist-in-muelheim-zu-ende-gegangen_a1512438 Ein deutsch-deutsches Leben ist in Mülheim zu Ende gegangen] {{in lang|de}}
• Rosalyn Koo, 94, Chinese-born American businesswoman and philanthropist.[https://www.avpress.com/news/rosalyn-koo-94-dies-fundraising-powerhouse-for-chinese-communities/article_32504ca6-7e33-11eb-b3c7-ff8accb05366.html Rosalyn Koo, 94, dies; fundraising powerhouse for Chinese communities]
• Michel Le Bris, 76, French writer.[https://www.ouest-france.fr/culture/livres/saint-malo-deces-de-michel-le-bris-le-createur-d-etonnants-voyageurs-7136984 Décès de Michel Le Bris, le créateur d’Étonnants Voyageurs] {{in lang|fr}}
• Alfreda Markowska, 94, Polish Holocaust survivor and philanthropist.[https://www.radiogorzow.pl/110752/110752/ Nie żyje babcia Nońcia] {{in lang|pl}}
• Eugenio Martínez, 98, Cuban-born American operative (CIA, Brigade 2506) and convicted criminal (Watergate burglary).[https://web.archive.org/web/20210202205728/https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/community/miami-dade/article248915714.html Eugenio Rolando Martínez, Watergate burglar and former CIA asset in Miami, dies at 98]
• Edward Stourton, 27th Baron Mowbray, 67, English peer, fall.[https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/people/obituary-lord-mowbray-3114187 Obituary: Lord Mowbray]
• Neelo, 80, Pakistani actress (Bhowani Junction, Do Raste, Ghunghat).[https://web.archive.org/web/20210201223551/https://www.samaa.tv/entertainment/2021/01/veteran-pakistani-actress-neelo-passes-away/ Veteran Pakistani actress Neelo passes away]
• Pantelei Sandulache, 64, Moldovan politician, MP (1990–1994).[https://www.zdg.md/importante/fostul-deputat-din-primul-parlament-al-r-moldova-pantelei-sandulache-s-a-stins-din-viata/ Fostul deputat din primul Parlament al R. Moldova, Pantelei Sandulache, s-a stins din viață] {{in lang|ro}}
• Turki bin Nasser Al Saud, 72, Saudi prince and military officer.[https://ajel.sa/local/54vz6k وفاة الأمير تركي بن ناصر بن عبدالعزيز آل سعود] {{in lang|ar}}
• Sophie, 34, Scottish singer-songwriter ("Bipp", "Lemonade") and record producer, accidental fall.[https://pitchfork.com/news/sophie-has-died/ SOPHIE Has Died]
• Robert Stevens, 87, British lawyer and academic.[https://news.ucsc.edu/2021/02/robert-stevens-in-memoriam.html Robert Bocking Stevens, fifth UCSC chancellor, dies at age 87]
• Nelly Toll, 88, Polish-born American artist, writer, and Holocaust survivor, cardiac arrhythmia and pulmonary embolism.[https://www.inquirer.com/obituaries/nelly-toll-writer-artist-teacher-holocaust-obit-obituary-20210203.html Nelly S. Toll, writer, artist, teacher, Holocaust survivor and activist, dies at 88]
• Michel Trempont, 92, Belgian opera singer.[https://www.rtbf.be/article/le-baryton-belge-michel-trempont-est-decede-a-l-age-de-92-ans-10686638 Le baryton belge Michel Trempont est décédé à l'âge de 92 ans] {{in lang|fr}}
• Marc Wilmore, 57, American comedian and screenwriter (In Living Color, The Simpsons, F Is for Family), Emmy winner (2008), COVID-19.[https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/marc-wilmore-tv-writer-and-brother-of-comedian-larry-wilmore-dies-at-57-4125279/ Marc Wilmore, TV Writer and Brother of Comedian Larry Wilmore, Dies at 57]
• Alla Yoshpe, 83, Russian pop singer, People's Artist of the Russian Federation (2002).[https://www.intermedia.ru/news/354876 Умерла Алла Иошпе] {{in lang|ru}}

• Zoila Águila Almeida, 82, Cuban revolutionary combatant, COVID-19.[https://web.archive.org/web/20210214153322/https://www.msn.com/es-us/noticias/miami/muere-en-miami-la-ni%C3%B1a-del-escambray-una-leyenda-de-la-lucha-contra-el-comunismo-en-cuba/ar-BB1dips8 Muere en Miami 'La Niña del Escambray', una leyenda de la lucha contra el comunismo en Cuba] {{in lang|es}}
• Mark Beard, 72, American racing driver and team owner (Beard Motorsports).[https://www.nascar.com/news-media/2021/02/01/mark-beard-sr-obituary-nascar-cup-series/ Mark Beard Sr., No. 62 team owner, passes away]
• Douglas Bravo, 88, Venezuelan guerrilla fighter (FALN), COVID-19.[https://versionfinal.com.ve/ciudad/fallecio-por-coronavirus-el-guerrillero-douglas-bravo/ Falleció por coronavirus el guerrillero Douglas Bravo] {{in lang|es}}
• Philip Favel, 98, Canadian indigenous activist.[https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatchewan/indigenous-wwii-veteran-philip-favel-dead-98-1.5895812 Indigenous WWII veteran Philip Favel dead at 98]
• Peter T. Fay, 92, American jurist, judge of the S.D. Fla. (1970–1976) and judge of the U.S. Courts of Appeals for the Fifth (1976–1981) and Eleventh (since 1981) Circuits.[https://web.archive.org/web/20210201211436/https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/obituaries/article248919039.html ‘Not even hospice could stop him.’ Legendary federal judge Peter Fay dies at 92]
• Benedict J. Fernandez, 84, American educator and photojournalist.[https://www.nytimes.com/2021/03/03/arts/benjamin-j-fernandez-dead.html Benedict J. Fernandez, Photojournalist and Mentor, Dies at 84] {{subscription required}}
• Terrence L. Fine, 81, American scientist and philosopher.[https://web.archive.org/web/20210214071243/https://obits.democratandchronicle.com/obituaries/democratandchronicle/obituary.aspx?pid=197657765 Terrence L. Fine]
• John Gibbons, 95, English footballer (QPR, Ipswich Town, Tottenham Hotspur), COVID-19.[https://www.twtd.co.uk/ipswich-town-news/39597/oldest-ex-player-gibbons-dies Oldest Ex-Player Gibbons Dies]
• Alejandro Gómez, 53, Spanish Olympic long-distance runner (1996), brain tumor.[https://elpais.com/deportes/2021-01-31/muere-a-los-53-anos-alejandro-gomez-uno-de-los-mejores-fondistas-del-atletismo-espanol.html Muere a los 53 años Alejandro Gómez, uno de los mejores fondistas del atletismo español] {{in lang|es}}
• Nate Hawkins, 70, American football player (Houston Oilers), COVID-19.[https://www.dignitymemorial.com/en-ca/obituaries/houston-tx/nathaniel-hawkins-10035633 Mr. Nathaniel Alfred Hawkins]
• Andrej Hryc, 71, Slovak actor (Rivers of Babylon, Habermann, Colette), leukemia.[https://tvnoviny.sk/soubiz/clanok/127503-zomrel-herec-andy-hryc-71-prehral-boj-s-akutnou-leukemiou Zomrel herec Andy Hryc (†71). Prehral boj s akútnou leukémiou] {{in lang|sk}}
• Ilahi Jamadar, 74, Indian Marathi ghazal poet.[https://deccanexpress.co/cultural/pune-renowned-marathi-ghazal-writer-ilahi-jamadar-passes-away-16746/ Renowned Marathi ghazal writer Ilahi Jamadar passes away]
• Andrzej Kossakowski, 82, Polish theoretical physicist.[https://www.torun.pl/pl/zmarl-prof-andrzej-kossakowski Zmarł prof. Andrzej Kossakowski] {{in lang|pl}}
• Abdul Hamid Mahmud, 79, Indonesian military officer and politician, regent of Malang (1985–1995) and vice-governor of East Java (1995–2000).[https://kumparan.com/tugumalang/mantan-bupati-malang-brigjen-purn-abdul-hamid-mahmud-tutup-usia-1v5LdLnNbfH Mantan Bupati Malang, Brigjen (Purn) Abdul Hamid Mahmud Tutup Usia] {{in lang|id}}
• Tozama Mantashe, 60, South African politician, MP (since 2014), complications from COVID-19.[https://www.news24.com/news24/southafrica/news/anc-mp-tozama-mantashe-dies-of-covid-19-complications-20210201 ANC MP Tozama Mantashe dies of Covid-19 complications]
• Bill McKenny, 80, American football player (Georgia Bulldogs, Edmonton Eskimos).[https://www.byrdandflanigan.com/obituary/William-McKenny William Dee McKenny]
• Lothar Meister, 90, German racing cyclist.[https://gedenken.freiepresse.de/traueranzeige/lothar-meister Lothar Meister] {{in lang|de}}
• Wambali Mkandawire, 68, Malawian jazz singer, COVID-19.[https://malawi24.com/2021/01/31/wambali-mkandawire-no-more/ Wambali Mkandawire no more]
• Michel Murr, 88, Lebanese construction executive and politician, MP (1968–1972, since 1992), minister of national defense (1990–1992) and interior (1994–2000), COVID-19.[https://web.archive.org/web/20210222115700/http://www.dailystar.com.lb/News/Lebanon-News/2021/Jan-31/516857-oldest-lebanese-mp-michel-murr-dies-of-covid-19.ashx Oldest Lebanese MP, Michel Murr, dies of COVID-19]
• Elizabeth Muyovwe, 64, Zambian jurist, judge of the Supreme Court (since 2010), COVID-19.[https://www.lusakatimes.com/2021/01/31/supreme-court-judge-elizabeth-muyovwe-dies/ Supreme Court judge Elizabeth Muyovwe dies]
• Michael O'Keefe, 89, American politician, member (1960–1983) and president (1976–1983) of the Louisiana State Senate, cancer.[https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/feb/3/louisiana-former-senate-president-michael-okeefe-d/ Louisiana former Senate President Michael O'Keefe dies at 89]
• Mihail Popescu, 60, Romanian Olympic ice hockey player (1980).[https://www.iihf.com/en/news/24334/popescu_passes_away Popescu passes away]
• David Rose, 89, Scottish rugby union (Jed-Forest RFC, national team) and rugby league (Leeds) player.[https://www.scottishrugby.org/news/david-rose David Rose]
• Martial Rose, 98, English educator and historian.[https://www.winchester.ac.uk/news-and-events/press-centre/media-articles/remembering-martial-rose-1922-2021.php Remembering Martial Rose 1922-2021]
• Herman Prins Salomon, 91, Dutch translator and academic.[https://aajr.org/obituaries/herman-prins-salomon-1930-2021/ Herman Prins Salomon, 1930-2021]
• Pierre-Paul Savoie, 66, Canadian choreographer and dancer, cancer.[https://ici.radio-canada.ca/nouvelle/1767370/pierre-paul-savoie-pps-danse-deces-choregraphe-interprete Le chorégraphe Pierre-Paul Savoie n'est plus] {{in lang|fr}}
• Yitzchok Scheiner, 98, American-born Israeli Haredi rabbi, COVID-19.[https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/rabbi-yitzhok-scheiner-98-dies-of-covid-during-mass-funeral-of-fellow-top-rabbi/ Rabbi Yitzhok Scheiner, 98, dies of COVID during mass funeral of fellow top rabbi]
• Meshulam Dovid Soloveitchik, 99, Polish-born Israeli Haredi rabbi, rosh yeshiva of the Brisk yeshiva (since 1959), complications from COVID-19.[https://www.ynetnews.com/article/SJLCbyNgd Brisk Yeshiva head, Rabbi Meshulam Dovid Soloveitchik, passes away at 99]
• John M. Squire, 75, British biophysicist, COVID-19.[https://www.imperial.ac.uk/news/216273/obituary-tribute-professor-john-michael-squire/ Obituary: a tribute to Professor John Michael Squire]
• Ladislav Štaidl, 75, Czech composer and musician, Medal of Merit recipient, complications from COVID-19.[https://www.blesk.cz/clanek/celebrity-ceske-celebrity/666306/zemrel-ladislav-staidl-75-nezvladl-boj-s-covidem.html Zemřel Ladislav Štaidl (†75): Nezvládl boj s covidem!] {{in lang|cs}}
• Justo Tejada, 88, Spanish footballer (Barcelona, Real Madrid, national team).[https://www.fcbarcelona.com/en/club/news/2005241/former-barca-player-justo-tejada-dies Former Barça player Justo Tejada dies]
• Miroslav Tuđman, 74, Croatian scientist and politician, MP (since 2011), COVID-19.[https://www.jutarnji.hr/vijesti/hrvatska/preminuo-je-saborski-zastupnik-i-sin-prvog-hrvatskog-predsjednika-miroslav-tudman-15047056 Preminuo je saborski zastupnik i sin prvog hrvatskog predsjednika Miroslav Tuđman] {{in lang|hr}}
• Abraham J. Twerski, 90, American-born Israeli Hasidic rabbi and psychiatrist, COVID-19.[https://www.jewishpress.com/news/obituaries/bde-rabbi-dr-abraham-j-twerski-global-addiction-expert-passes-away/2021/01/31/ BDE: Rabbi Dr. Abraham J. Twerski, Global Addiction Expert, Passes Away]
• Oliver Welden, 74, Chilean poet.[http://www.memoriachilena.gob.cl/602/w3-article-336705.html Oliver Welden (1946-2021)] {{in lang|es}}
• Eric Wetherell, 95, British conductor, composer and musical author.[https://www.telegraph.co.uk/obituaries/2021/03/15/eric-wetherell-musical-polymath-bbc-producer-wrote-operas-tv/ 'Eric Wetherell, musical polymath']
• Victor Ziga, 75, Filipino politician, senator (1987–1992), multiple organ failure.[https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1390541/ex-senator-ziga-dies-at-75 Ex-senator Ziga dies at 75]

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