Deaths in January 2012

The following is a list of notable deaths in January 2012.

Entries for each day are listed alphabetically by surname. A typical entry lists information in the following sequence:

Name, age, country of citizenship and reason for notability, established cause of death, reference (and language of reference, if not English).

January 2012

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Gary Ablett, 46, English footballer (Liverpool, Everton, Birmingham City), non-Hodgkin lymphoma.{{cite news |title=Gary Ablett, former Liverpool & Everton defender, dies at 46 |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/16383027.stm |access-date=14 October 2012 |work=BBC News}}
Bob Anderson, 89, British Olympic fencer (1952) and fight choreographer (Star Wars, The Lord of the Rings, The Princess Bride).{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/olympics/fencing/story/_/id/7413351/british-fencer-bob-anderson-darth-vader-stand-star-wars-dies-89 |title=Darth Vader stand-in Bob Anderson dies|date=2 January 2012|access-date=October 14, 2012}}
Alfredo Battisti, 86, Italian Roman Catholic prelate, Archbishop of Udine (1972–2000).{{cite web |url=http://messaggeroveneto.gelocal.it/cronaca/2012/01/01/news/e-morto-l-arcivescovo-alfredo-battisti-1.3007199|title=E' morto l'arcivescovo di Udine Alfredo Battisti|access-date=October 14, 2012|language=it|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120307144656/http://messaggeroveneto.gelocal.it/cronaca/2012/01/01/news/e-morto-l-arcivescovo-alfredo-battisti-1.3007199|archive-date=March 7, 2012}}
Jorge Andrés Martínez Boero, 38, Argentine motorcycle racer, Dakar Rally crash.{{cite news |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-16379068 |title=Biker Jorge Martinez Boero dies on Dakar Rally first day |access-date=October 14, 2012|work=BBC News|date=2012-01-01}}
Elizabeth Brumfiel, 66, American archaeologist.{{cite news|url=https://latimes.com/news/obituaries/la-me-elizabeth-brumfiel-20120117,0,451970.story|title=Elizabeth Brumfiel dies at 66; feminist archaeologist|access-date=October 14, 2012 | work=Los Angeles Times |first=Ronnie|last=Reese|date=2012-01-17}}
Frank Cioffi, 83, American philosopher.{{cite news|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/news/obituaries/professor-frank-cioffi-philosopher-and-authority-on-freud-6611980.html|title=Professor Frank Cioffi: Philosopher and authority on Freud|access-date=October 14, 2012 |location=London|work=The Independent|first=Nicholas|last=Bunnin|date=2012-02-07}}
Diego Cuenca, 84, Spanish footballer.{{citation needed|date=October 2024}}
Alvin Devane, 88, American soldier.{{Cite web |url=https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/statesman/obituary.aspx?n=alvin-earl-devane&pid=155324632|title=Alvin Earl DeVane Obituary (2012) Austin American-Statesman|via=Legacy.com}}
Marino Di Teana, 91, Italian Argentine sculptor.{{Cite web|url=http://www.diteana.com/mail/DECES-2012/archives-2012.htm|title = Marino di Teana est décédé le 1er Janvier 2012}}
Hilda Feste, 98, Norwegian woman, murdered.{{Cite web |title=Hilda Feste var snart 99 år da hun åpnet døra for en ukjent mann 1. Nyttårsdag|date=9 November 2012 |url=http://www.dagbladet.no/2012/11/09/magasinet/hilda_feste/os-drapet/innenriks/drap/24282553/}}
Ingeborg Finke-Siegmund, 92, German pianist and piano teacher.[ Pianistin Ingeborg Finke gestorben. In Sächsische Zeitung, 7 January 2012, p. 10.]
Anders Frandsen, 51, Danish singer and television presenter.{{cite news|url=http://www.bt.dk/krimi/venner-fandt-anders-frandsen-doed |title=Venner fandt Anders Frandsen død|newspaper=www.bt.dk |date=3 January 2012|access-date=October 14, 2012|language=da}}
Rebecca Fromer, 84, American historian and writer, co-founder of the Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Life.{{cite news |url=http://blog.sfgate.com/inberkeley/2012/01/03/rebecca-fromer-co-founder-of-magnes-museum-dies-at-84|title=Rebecca Fromer, co-founder of Magnes Museum, dies at 84|access-date=October 14, 2012 | work=The San Francisco Chronicle}}
Kiro Gligorov, 94, Macedonian politician, first democratically elected President (1991–1999).{{cite news|date=2 January 2012 |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-16385730 |title=Kiro Gligorov, Macedonian independence leader dead |publisher=Bbc.co.uk |access-date=16 October 2012}}
Jan Groover, 68, American photographer.{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/12/arts/design/jan-groover-postmodern-photographer-dies-at-68.html|title=Jan Groover, Postmodern Photographer, Dies at 68|access-date=October 14, 2012 |work=The New York Times |first=Randy|last=Kennedy|date=2012-01-11}}
Hermann Guggiari, 87, Paraguayan engineer and sculptor.{{cite web|url=http://www.paraguay.com/espectaculos/el-arte-de-luto-murio-hermann-guggiari-78584|title=El arte de luto: Murió Hermann Guggiari|access-date=14 October 2012|language=es}}
Frank Horwill, 84, British athletics coach.{{cite web |url=http://www.iaaf.org/news/newsid=63268.html|title=Frank Horwill, coaching legend, passes away|access-date=October 14, 2012}}
Ed Jenkins, 78, American politician, Representative from Georgia (1977–1993).{{cite news|agency=Associated Press |url=https://huffingtonpost.com/2012/01/02/ed-jenkins-dead-dies_n_1179151.html|title=Ed Jenkins Dead: Former Congressman Dies At 78 |publisher=Huffingtonpost.com|access-date=2012-10-16|date=2012-01-02}}
Alessandro Liberati, 57, Italian medical researcher, cancer.{{cite web|url=http://www.cochrane.org/features/farewell-professor-alessandro-liberati|title=Farewell to Professor Alessandro Liberati|publisher=www.cochrane.org|access-date=2013-10-08}}
Nay Win Maung, 49, Burmese physician and pro-democracy activist, heart attack.{{cite news|first=Vicky|last=Bowman|author-link=Vicky Bowman|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/news/obituaries/dr-nay-win-maung-activist-who-attempted-to-accelerate-the-pace-of-reform-in-burma-6284148.html|title=Dr Nay Win Maung: Activist who attempted to accelerate the pace of reform in Burma|work=The Independent|date=3 January 2012|access-date=16 October 2012|location=London}}
Fred Milano, 72, American doo-wop singer (The Belmonts, Dion and the Belmonts), lung cancer.{{cite news|url=http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/fred-milano-singer-dion-belmonts-dies-age-72-article-1.999976 |title=Fred Milano, tenor with Dion and the Belmonts, dead at 72|publisher=NY Daily News |date=2012-01-02 |access-date=2012-10-16 |location=New York}}
Tommy Mont, 89, American college football coach and NFL player, heart failure.{{cite web|author=Greencastle Banner-Graphic|url=http://www.bannergraphic.com/story/1800393.html |title=Legendary DePauw coach and AD Tommy Mont dies|publisher=Bannergraphic.com|date=2012-01-03|access-date=2012-10-16}}
Marcelle Narbonne, 113, French supercentenarian, oldest European living person.[https://www.libramemoria.com/defunts/narbonne-marcelle/e7f0beb59248495080b5900f7bf92db3 Madame Marcelle NARBONNE 1898 - 2012] {{in lang|fr}}
Carlos Soria, 63, Argentine politician, Secretary of Intelligence (2002), Governor of Río Negro (since 2011), shot.{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-16378555 |work=BBC News |title=Argentine governor Carlos Soria killed by gunshot|publisher=Bbc.co.uk|date=2012-01-01|access-date=2012-10-16}}
Yafa Yarkoni, 86, Israeli singer, Alzheimer's disease.{{cite web|url=http://www.haaretz.com/culture/legendary-israeli-singer-yafa-yarkoni-dies-at-86-1.404925|title=Legendary Israeli singer Yafa Yarkoni dies at 86|work=Haaretz.com|date=2012-01-01|access-date=2012-10-16}}

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Beatriz Bandeira, 102, Brazilian communist, human rights activist, poet and writer.{{cite web |title=Morre Beatriz Bandeira, companheira de Olga Benário na cela 4 |url=https://vermelho.org.br/2012/01/04/morre-beatriz-bandeira-companheira-de-olga-benario-na-cela-4/ |website=Vermelho |date=4 January 2012 |access-date=8 August 2021}}
Ian Bargh, 76, British-born Canadian jazz pianist, lung cancer.{{cite web|first=Ted |last=O'Reilly |url=http://www.organissimo.org/forum/index.php?/topic/67698-ian-bargh-toronto-pianist-rip|title=Ian Bargh, Toronto pianist, dies|date=2 January 2012 |publisher=Organissimo.org|access-date=2012-10-16}}
Alicia Baro, 93, American human rights activist.[https://web.archive.org/web/20210418023407/https://aspirafl.org/index.php/news-a-events/latest-news/483-alicia-baro-an-aspira-icon-passes-away-at-93 Alicia Baró: An ASPIRA Icon Passes Away at 93]
David W. Barron, 76, British computer scientist.{{cite web|url=https://www.ecs.soton.ac.uk/news/3911|title=Professor David Barron 1935–2012, 'a founding father of computer science'|work=University of Southampton|access-date=2019-04-01}}
Peg Belson, 90, British health activist.{{cite news|url=http://www.each-for-sick-children.org/home/news/145-in-memoriam-peg-belson.html|title=In memoriam Peg Belson|work=website EACH |publisher=Each-for-sick-children.org|access-date=2012-10-26|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160203020358/http://www.each-for-sick-children.org/home/news/145-in-memoriam-peg-belson.html|archive-date=2016-02-03}}
Ivan Calin, 76, Moldovan politician, Acting President of the Moldovan Parliament (2009).{{cite web|url=http://moldnews.md/rus/news/43809|script-title=ru:В Кишиневе скончался экс-депутат, член ЦК ПКРМ Иван Калин|publisher=Moldnews.md|date=2012-01-02|access-date=2012-10-16|language=ru}}
William P. Carey, 81, American businessman (W. P. Carey & Co.) and philanthropist.{{cite web|last=Carole|first=Mary|url=http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/obituaries/bs-md-carey-obit-20120102,0,633578.story|title=William Polk Carey, donor to Hopkins and UM, dies|publisher=baltimoresun.com|date=2012-01-02|access-date=2012-10-16|archive-date=2013-06-05|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130605161242/http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/obituaries/bs-md-carey-obit-20120102,0,633578.story|url-status=dead}}
Joseph Henry Condon, 76, American computer scientist, engineer and physicist.{{Cite journal|url=http://scitation.aip.org/content/aip/magazine/physicstoday/news/10.1063/PT.4.1752|doi = 10.1063/PT.4.1752|title = Obituary of Joseph Condon (1935-2012)|journal = Physics Today|year = 2012| issue=6 | page=3300 | bibcode=2012PhT..2012f3300. | last1=Ogielski | first1=Andrew T. | last2=Fraser | first2=Alexander G. | last3=Reed | first3=and William A. | url-access=subscription }}
Ioan Drăgan, 46, Romanian footballer (FC Brașov), colorectal cancer.{{cite web|url=http://www.mediafax.ro/sport/fostul-jucator-al-fc-brasov-ioan-dragan-a-decedat-la-46-de-ani-9122449|title=Fostul jucător al FC Braşov Ioan Drăgan a decedat la 46 de ani|publisher=Mediafax.ro|access-date=2012-10-16|language=ro}}
Vivi Friedman, 44, Finnish film director, cancer.[http://finntimes.com/?p=1723 Finnish film director Vivi Friedman dead at 44 from cancer], Finntimes.com
Silvana Gallardo, 58, American actress (MacGyver, Starsky and Hutch, Babylon 5), cancer.{{cite web|last=Hewlett|first=Jennifer|url=http://www.kentucky.com/2012/01/05/2016269/silvana-gallardo-actress-who-had.html|title=Silvana Gallardo, actress who had been living in Paris, Ky., dies at age 58|publisher=Kentucky.com|date=2012-01-05|access-date=2012-10-16|archive-date=2012-06-01|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120601000012/http://www.kentucky.com/2012/01/05/2016269/silvana-gallardo-actress-who-had.html|url-status=dead}}
Liv Godin, 93, Norwegian missionary.{{Cite web|url=http://www.snl.no/Liv_Kyllingstad_Godin|title = Liv Kyllingstad Godin|date = 26 February 2020}}
Yoshiro Hayashi, 89, Japanese golfer.{{cite web|url=http://www.nikkansports.com/sports/golf/news/f-sp-tp1-20120102-884262.html|script-title=ja:青木、ジャンボらの師匠林由郎氏死去 – ゴルフニュース|publisher=nikkansports.com|access-date=2012-10-16|language=ja}}
Gordon Hirabayashi, 93, American civil rights activist (Hirabayashi v. United States).{{cite web|author=Staff|url=http://blog.angryasianman.com/2012/01/gordon-hirabayashi-1918-2012.html|title=Gordon Hirabayashi dead (1918–2012)|publisher=Blog.angryasianman.com|date=2012-01-06|access-date=2012-10-16}}
Jim Huber, 67, American sports commentator (CNN, TNT).{{cite news|last=Levinson|first=Mason|url=https://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-01-03/jim-huber-golf-commentator-and-emmy-award-winning-essayist-dies-at-67.html|title=Jim Huber, Golf Commentator and Emmy Award-Winning Essayist, Dies at 67|publisher=Bloomberg L.P.|access-date=2012-10-16}}
Anatoly Kolesov, 73, Russian wrestler, Olympic gold medalist (1964).{{cite web|url=http://www.gazeta.ru/sport/2012/01/kz_3955169.shtml|script-title=ru:Слеп Нкхлохияйхи Велохнм Он Йкюяяхвеяйни Анпэае Юмюрнкхи Йнкеянб|publisher=Gazeta.ru|language=ru|date=2007-04-27|access-date=2012-10-16}}
Howie Koplitz, 73, American baseball player (Detroit Tigers, Washington Senators).{{cite web|url=http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120105&content_id=26265920&vkey=news_mlb&c_id=mlb|title=Former big league pitcher Howie Koplitz dies at 73|publisher=Mlb.mlb.com|access-date=2012-10-16}}
Helmut Müller-Brühl, 78, German conductor.{{cite web|author=klassik.com|url=http://aktuell.klassik.com/news/teaser.cfm?ID=9074&nachricht=Dirigent%20Helmut%20M%FCller-Br%FChl%20verstorben|title=Dirigent Helmut Müller-Brühl verstorben|publisher=Aktuell.klassik.com|access-date=2012-10-16|language=de}}
Larry Reinhardt, 63, American rock guitarist (Iron Butterfly, Captain Beyond), liver cirrhosis.{{cite web|last=Tatangelo |first=Wade |url=http://www.bradenton.com/2012/01/04/3762735/iron-butterfly-captain-beyond.html |title=Iron Butterfly, Captain Beyond guitarist Larry Reinhardt dies in Bradenton |publisher=Bradenton.com |date=2012-01-04 |access-date=2012-10-16 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130326073548/http://www.bradenton.com/2012/01/04/3762735/iron-butterfly-captain-beyond.html |archive-date=2013-03-26 }}
Alan Rowlands, 82, English pianist.{{cite web|url=http://www.rcm.ac.uk/about/news/alanrowlands.aspx|title=Pianist Alan Rowlands dead|publisher=Rcm.ac.uk|date=2012-01-04|access-date=2012-10-16|archive-url=https://archive.today/20121223063835/http://www.rcm.ac.uk/about/news/alanrowlands.aspx|archive-date=2012-12-23}}
Ambjørg Sælthun, 89, Norwegian politician.{{cite web|url=http://www.nrk.no/nyheter/distrikt/nrk_sogn_og_fjordane/1.7941359|title=Ambjørg Sælthun er død|date=5 January 2012|publisher=Nrk.no|access-date=2012-10-16|language=no}}
Otto Scrinzi, 93, Austrian journalist and politician.{{cite web|url=http://kaernten.orf.at/news/stories/2515589|title=Otto Scrinzi tot|date=3 January 2012|publisher=kaernten.ORF.at|access-date=2012-10-16}}
Hans Schepers, 81, German Olympic water polo player.[https://web.archive.org/web/20200417222008/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/sc/hans-schepers-1.html Hans Schepers]
Paulo Rodrigues, 25, Brazilian footballer, car crash.{{cite web|url=http://www.jn.pt/PaginaInicial/Mundo/Brasil/Interior.aspx?content_id=2223942|title=Futebolista brasileiro morre em acidente de viaусo na RepЩblica Checa|publisher=Jn.pt|date=2012-10-09|access-date=2012-10-16|language=pt|archive-date=2015-06-02|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150602071700/http://www.jn.pt/PaginaInicial/Mundo/Brasil/Interior.aspx?content_id=2223942|url-status=dead}}
H. Edwin Young, 94, American economist, Chancellor of the University of Wisconsin–Madison (1968–1977).{{cite news|url=https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/sns-ap-wi--obit-young,0,6369822.story|title=American economist, academic H. Edwin Young dead|publisher=chicagotribune.com|access-date=2012-10-16}} {{dead link|date=November 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}

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Charles W. Bailey II, 81, American journalist and novelist (Seven Days in May), Parkinson's disease.[https://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/05/business/media/charles-w-bailey-82-dies-wrote-seven-days-in-may.html Charles W. Bailey, Journalist and Political Novelist, Dies at 82] The New York Times
Gene Bartow, 81, American college basketball coach (UAB, UCLA), stomach cancer.{{cite web|author=Staff|url=http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2012/01/gene_bartow_father_of_uab_athl.html |title=Gene Bartow, father of UAB athletics, dies at 81|date=4 January 2012 |publisher=al.com|access-date=2012-10-16}}
Gordon Buttrey, 85, Canadian ice hockey player (Chicago Blackhawks).{{Cite web|url=https://www.hockey-reference.com/players/b/buttrgo01.html|title = Gord Buttrey Stats}}
Robert L. Carter, 94, American civil rights activist (Sweatt v. Painter) and judge, complications from a stroke.{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/04/nyregion/robert-l-carter-judge-and-desegregation-strategist-dies-at-94.html |title=Robert L Carter Judge and Desegregation Strategist Dies at 94|newspaper=The New York Times|access-date=2012-10-28|first=Roy|last=Reed|date=2012-01-03|url-access=subscription }}
Minnie Sue Coleman, 85, American artist.{{Cite web|url=https://www.greenvilleadvocate.com/2012/01/17/minnie-sue-coleman/|title = Minnie Sue Coleman|date = 17 January 2012}}
Ray Costict, 56, American football player (New England Patriots).{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/boston/nfl/story/_/id/7429590/former-new-england-patriots-linebacker-ray-costict-dead-56|title=Former New England Patriots linebacker Ray Costict dead at 56 – ESPN Boston |publisher=Espn.go.com|date=2012-01-05|access-date=2012-10-16}}
Miguel Couturier, 61, Mexican actor (Miss Bala, Once Upon a Time in Mexico), cancer.{{cite web |url=http://feeds.univision.com/feeds/article/2012-01-04/muere-el-actor-miguel-couturier|title=Muerte de Miguel Couturier |publisher=Feeds.univision.com|date=2012-01-04|access-date=2012-10-16|language=es|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120111172800/http://feeds.univision.com/feeds/article/2012-01-04/muere-el-actor-miguel-couturier|archive-date=2012-01-11}}
Ellen Currie, 81, American writer and advertising executive.{{cite web |title=Rose CURRIE Obituary (2012) - Pennington, NJ |work=The Times, Trenton | via=Legacy.com | url=https://obits.nj.com/us/obituaries/trenton/name/rose-currie-obituary?pid=155405108 | language=la | access-date=2021-07-11}}
Willi Entenmann, 68, German football player and coach, heart attack.{{cite news|url=https://www.welt.de/sport/article13796734/Ex-Bundesligatrainer-Willi-Entenmann-ist-tot.html|title=Mit 68 Jahren: Ex-Bundesligatrainer Willi Entenmann ist tot|newspaper=Die Welt|publisher=Welt.de|date=2011-11-23|access-date=2012-10-16|language=de}}
Juan Escudero, 91, Spanish footballer.{{cite web|url=http://www.atleticofans.com/11324/juan-escudero-passes-away/ |title=Juan Escudero passes away|publisher=Atleticofans.com|date=2012-01-04|access-date=2012-10-16}}
Margaret Feeny, 94, British councillor.{{Cite web|url=http://www.progressio.org.uk/blog/news/tribute-margaret-feeny|title=Tribute to Margaret Feeny|date=19 January 2012}}
Fong Fei-fei, 60, Taiwanese singer and actress, lung cancer.{{cite news|last=Hsu|first=Jenny|date=2012-02-14 |url=https://blogs.wsj.com/scene/2012/02/14/chinese-pop-fans-mourn-another-diva-fong-fei-fei|title=Fans Mourn Fong Fei Fei |publisher=Blogs.wsj.com|access-date=2012-10-16}}
Lars Lennart Forsberg, 78, Swedish film director.{{Cite web|url=http://www.sfi.se/en-GB/Swedish-film-database/Item/?type=PERSON&itemid=71485 |title=Lars Lennart Forsberg |access-date=2014-03-02 |work=The Swedish Film Database |date=31 July 1933 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140913201501/http://sfi.se/en-GB/Swedish-film-database/Item/?type=PERSON&itemid=71485 |archive-date=2014-09-13 }}
Mounir Fourar, 39, Algerian man, one of the tallest men in the world.{{Cite web |title=Vrai/Faux: Dr Yahia Mekki corrige les mythes autour du Coronavirus |date=23 March 2020 |url=http://www.echoroukonline.com/ara/articles/152941.html}}
Bryan Hickman, 30, American football player (Cleveland Browns), suicide.[https://obits.dallasnews.com/us/obituaries/dallasmorningnews/name/bryan-hickman-obituary?pid=155358310 Bryan Hickman Obituary (2012)]
John David Lewis, 56, American political scientist.{{cite web|last=Biddle|first=Craig |title=American political scientist John David Lewis dies|website=Theobjectivestandard.com |date=2012-01-04 |url=http://www.theobjectivestandard.com/blog/index.php/2012/01/john-david-lewis-a-man-who-lived|access-date=2012-10-16}}
Winifred Milius Lubell, 97, American illustrator and writer, heart failure.{{cite news|author=Staff |date=2012-01-07 |url=http://articles.boston.com/2012-01-07/obituaries/30598415_1_harry-sternberg-oral-history-illustrator |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130118093817/http://articles.boston.com/2012-01-07/obituaries/30598415_1_harry-sternberg-oral-history-illustrator |archive-date=2013-01-18|title=Winifred Lubell, '30s artist who became book illustrator, dies |publisher=Articles.boston.com |access-date=2012-10-16}}
Joaquín Martínez, 81, Mexican-born American actor (Jeremiah Johnson, Die Another Day), pancreatic cancer.{{cite news|title=Actor Joaquin Martínez dies at 81 |url=https://variety.com/2012/film/news/joaquin-martinez-dies-at-81-1118049342/ |work=Variety |date=2012-01-26|access-date=2012-10-16}}
Osamu Matsubara, 94, Japanese businessman, chairman of Books Kinokuniya, heart failure.{{cite news|url=http://www.asahi.com/obituaries/update/0103/TKY201201030226.html |title=asahi.com（朝日新聞社）：元紀伊国屋書店社長の松原治さん死去 – おくやみ・訃報 |publisher=Asahi.com |access-date=2012-10-16|language=ja}}
Stepan Oshchepkov, 77, Russian canoeist, Olympic gold medalist (1964).{{cite web |title=Страница не найдена |publisher=News.mail.ru |language=ru |url=http://news.mail.ru/inregions/fareast/25/7746921/ |access-date=2012-10-16 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120612165617/http://news.mail.ru/inregions/fareast/25/7746921/ |archive-date=2012-06-12}}
Mikhail Romadin, 71, Russian artist.[https://archive.today/20120713021958/http://news.argumenti.ru/society/2012/01/148227 Ушел из жизни художник Михаил Ромадин] {{in lang|ru}}
Josef Škvorecký, 87, Czech writer and publisher, cancer.{{cite web |url=http://www.toronto.com/article/708796--czech-dissident-celebrated-author-josef-skvorecky-dies-in-toronto |title=Czech dissident, celebrated author Josef Skvorecky... |publisher=Toronto.com |access-date=2012-10-16 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120518083220/http://www.toronto.com/article/708796--czech-dissident-celebrated-author-josef-skvorecky-dies-in-toronto |archive-date=2012-05-18 }}
Miguel Terekhov, 83, Uruguayan-born American ballet dancer and teacher, complications of lung fibrosis.{{cite news |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/10/arts/dance/miguel-terekhov-dancer-with-ballets-russes-dies-at-83.html |newspaper=The New York Times |title=Miguel Terekhov Dancer with Ballets Russes Dies at 83|access-date=2012-10-28 |first=Jack |last=Anderson |date=2012-01-09 |url-access=subscription}}
Jenny Tomasin, 73, British actress (Upstairs, Downstairs), hypertensive heart disease.{{cite news |first=Adam |last=Bernstein |title=Actress Jenny Tomasin, best-known as maid Ruby Finch on 'Upstairs, Downstairs', dies |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/television/jenny-tomasin-known-as-maid-ruby-finch-on-upstairs-downstairs-dies/2012/01/20/gIQAeUwKnQ_story.html |newspaper=The Washington Post |date=2012-07-27 |access-date=2012-10-16}}
Wylie Vale, 70, American endocrinologist.{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/16/science/wylie-vale-jr-groundbreaking-endocrinologist-dies-at-70.html|newspaper=The New York Times|title=Groundbreaking Endocrinologist Wylie Vale Dies at 70|access-date=2012-10-28|first=Nicholas|last=Wade|date=2012-01-15|url-access=subscription }}
Vicar, 77, Chilean cartoonist.{{cite web|last=Rauch |first=Marco |url=http://mythica.cl/wp4/?p=1242 |title=Fallece Vicar (1934–2012) |publisher=Mythica.cl |access-date=2012-10-16 |language=es |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120426090805/http://mythica.cl/wp4/?p=1242 |archive-date=2012-04-26 }}
Bob Weston, 64, British guitarist and songwriter (Fleetwood Mac), gastrointestinal hemorrhage.{{cite web |title=Bob Weston, Fleetwood Mac star, dies |url=http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/293830/Fleetwood-Mac-star-dies |publisher=Express.co.uk |date=2012-01-06|access-date=2012-10-16}} (body found on this date)
Harold Zirin, 82, American astronomer.{{cite web |url=http://features.caltech.edu/features/295|title=Astronomer Harold Zirin dead at 82|publisher=Features.caltech.edu|access-date=2012-10-16|archive-url=https://archive.today/20121210194055/http://features.caltech.edu/features/295|archive-date=2012-12-10}}

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Eve Arnold, 99, American photographer.[https://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/culturenews/8995408/American-photographer-Eve-Arnold-dies-aged-99.html American photographer Eve Arnold dies aged 99]
Ruben Ayala, 89, American politician, California State Senator (1974–1998), first elected Mayor of Chino, California (1964–1966).{{cite web|url=http://www.pe.com/local-news/politics/duane-gang-headlines/20120105-inland-former-state-sen.-ayala-dies.ece|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120109085702/http://www.pe.com/local-news/politics/duane-gang-headlines/20120105-inland-former-state-sen.-ayala-dies.ece|archive-date=2012-01-09|title=INLAND: Former state Sen. Ayala dies}}
Jiří Bárta, 76, Czech pianist and composer.{{Cite web|url=http://www.musicbase.cz/composers/22-barta-jiri/|title = Bárta, Jiří {{pipe}} musicbase.cz}}
Totti Bergh, 76, Norwegian jazz saxophonist.[http://www.nrk.no/kultur/totti-bergh-er-dod-1.7940362 Totti Bergh er død] {{in lang|no}}
C.O.D., American musician, stroke.{{cite web |url=http://www.discomusic.com/people-more/6864_0_11_0_C/ |title=Raul A. Rodriguez : Profile @ DiscoMusic.com |website=www.discomusic.com |access-date=27 January 2022 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120729021228/http://www.discomusic.com/people-more/6864_0_11_0_C/ |archive-date=29 July 2012 }}
James F. Crow, 95, American geneticist.[http://host.madison.com/wsj/news/local/education/university/renowned-evolutionary-biologist-and-popular-professor-james-crow-dies-at/article_19a43124-37dc-11e1-9b2f-0019bb2963f4.html Renowned evolutionary biologist and popular professor James Crow dies at 95]
Angela von den Driesch, 77, German archaeologist and veterinarian.{{Cite web|url=https://www.archaeobiocenter.uni-muenchen.de/aktuelles/archiv/von_den_driesch/index.html|title=In Gedenken an Frau Prof. Dr. Angela von den Driesch - Archaeobiocenter - Zentrum Archäobiologie - LMU München}}
Stephen M. DuBrul Jr., 82, American businessman.{{Cite web |url=https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/nytimes/obituary.aspx?n=stephen-m-dubrul&pid=155378673|title=STEPHEN M. DuBRUL JR. Obituary (2012) New York Times|via=Legacy.com}}
Harry Fowler, 85, British character actor.[https://www.theguardian.com/film/2012/jan/04/harry-fowler Harry Fowler obituary]
Gatewood Galbraith, 64, American lawyer and author, complications from chronic emphysema.{{Cite web |url=http://www.wkyt.com/home/headlines/Political_figure_Gatewood_Galbraith_dies_136658088.html |title=Political figure Gatewood Galbraith dies |access-date=2012-02-07 |archive-date=2012-02-22 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120222190526/http://www.wkyt.com/home/headlines/Political_figure_Gatewood_Galbraith_dies_136658088.html |url-status=dead }}
Sinake Giregire, 74, Papua New Guinean businessman and politician.{{Cite web|url=https://www.thenational.com.pg/sir-sinake-giregire-laid-to-rest-at-estate/|title = Sir Sinake Giregire laid to rest at estate – the National}}
Sir Archibald Glenn, 100, Australian industrialist, Chancellor of La Trobe University.[https://archive.today/20120717105735/http://tributes.heraldsun.com.au/obituaries/heraldsun-au/obituary.aspx?page=lifestory&pid=155350647 Australian industrialist Sir Archibald Glenn dies]
Patricia Mather, 88, Australian zoologist.[http://www.couriermail.com.au/ipad/obituary-patricia-mather/story-fn6ck8la-1226251460148 Australian zoologist Patricia Mather dead]
Kerry McGregor, 37, British singer and reality contestant (The X Factor), bladder cancer.[http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/16418035 Former X Factor star Kerry McGregor dies of cancer]
Bob McKenzie, 83, Australian football player.[http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/demons-mourn-premiership-hero-bobby-mckenzie/story-e6frf9jf-1226236538829 Bobby McKenzie, Aussie footballer, dead at 83]
Kalpana Mohan, 65, Indian actress.[https://web.archive.org/web/20130716150125/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-01-10/news-interviews/30611059_1_harish-shammi-kapoor-freedom-fighter Shammi Kapoor's 'Gulbadan', Kalpana Mohan, dies at 65]
Carmen Naranjo, 83, Costa Rican novelist, poet and essayist, cancer.[http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story.asp?storyid={d7b9468d-617b-4641-bf92-d6c59b8cbf65}&type=new Costa Rican author Carmen Naranjo dies] {{Dead link|date=May 2019 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}
Hisako Ōishi, 75, Japanese politician, member of the House of Councillors, respiratory failure.{{Citation needed|date=March 2021}}
Rod Robbie, 83, Canadian architect.[https://www.thestar.com/news/article/1110726--rod-robbie-83-architect-who-designed-skydome-expo-67-pavilion Rod Robbie dead at 83: Architect who designed SkyDome, Expo '67 pavilion]
Xaver Unsinn, 82, German Olympic ice hockey player and coach.[http://www.corbisimages.com/stock-photo/rights-managed/42-31666020/xaver-unsinn-has-died Xaver Unsinn has died]
Hans Wahli, 84, Swiss Olympic athlete.[https://web.archive.org/web/20200418060224/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/wa/hans-wahli-1.html Hans Wahli, Sports-Reference / Olympic Sports]
David Wheeler, 86, American theatrical director.[http://www.wbur.org/2012/01/05/david-wheeler-remembrance David Wheeler, Force In Boston Theater, Dies]

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Richard Alf, 59, American businessman, co-founder and chairman of San Diego Comic-Con, pancreatic cancer.{{cite web|author=Staff|url=https://news.yahoo.com/richard-alf-comic-con-co-founder-dead-59-061228014.html|title=Richard Alf, Comic-Con co-founder, dead at 59|publisher=News.yahoo.com|date=2012-01-06|access-date=2012-10-16}}
François-Marie Algoud, 91, French royalist and author.{{Cite web|url=http://www.chire.fr/A-177629-francois-marie-algoud-1920-2012.aspx|title = François-Marie ALGOUD (1920 - 2012), François-Marie Algoud, Nos Auteurs - Chiré}}
Selwyn Baptiste, 75, Trinidadian-born British musician and festival organiser.{{cite web|author=Tributes to carnival organiser|url=http://westminster.londoninformer.co.uk/2012/01/tributes-to-carnival-organiser.html|title=Tributes to carnival organiser |publisher=Westminster.londoninformer.co.uk|access-date=2012-10-16}}
Sigurður Bjarnason, 96, Icelandic politician and diplomat.{{Cite web|url=http://timarit.is/view_page_init.jsp?issId=369558&pageId=6008947&lang=en&q=Sigur%F0ur%20Bjarnason|title=Tímarit.is}}
Gordon W. Bowie, 67, American musician.{{cite web|author=Staff|url=http://bangordailynews.com/2012/01/22/news/bangor/former-bangor-band-leader-dies-in-maryland|title=Former Bangor Band leader Gordon W. Bowie dies in Maryland|publisher=Bangordailynews.com|date=2012-01-22 |access-date=2012-10-16}}
Don Carter, 85, American professional bowler, complication from pneumonia and emphysema.{{cite web|author=The Sports Network|url=http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=other/news/news.aspx?id=4462970|title=Bowler Don Carter dead|publisher=The Sports Network|access-date=2012-10-16|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150602071211/http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=other%2Fnews%2Fnews.aspx%3Fid%3D4462970|archive-date=2015-06-02}}
Samson H. Chowdhury, 86, Bangladeshi businessman.{{cite web|url=http://www.thedailystar.net/newDesign/latest_news.php?nid=34898|title=Samson H. Chowdhury no more|publisher=Thedailystar.net|date=2012-01-05|access-date=2012-10-16}}
George Dargo, 76, American legal scholar, skin cancer.{{Cite web |last=Willis |first=Laurie D. |date=February 13, 2012 |title=George Dargo; was virtuoso as New England Law professor |url=https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/obituaries/2012/02/13/george-dargo-was-virtuoso-new-england-law-professor/ZBhqtYZsGpoFeCSz63fIAL/story.html |access-date=July 8, 2022 |website=Boston Globe}}
Mirtha Dermisache, 71, Argentine artist.[http://henriquefaria-ba.com/en/artistas/mirtha-dermisache/biografia Mirtha Dermisache biografia] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200128013419/http://www.henriquefaria-ba.com/en/artistas/mirtha-dermisache/biografia |date=2020-01-28 }}
Hilmar Duerbeck, 63, German astronomer.{{Cite web|url=http://aas.org/baas/obits/obit?Full_Name=Hilmar_W._Duerbeck&Date=2012-01-05 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130118/http://aas.org/baas/obits/obit?Full_Name=Hilmar_W._Duerbeck&Date=2012-01-05|archive-date=2013-01-18|title=BAAS Obituary {{pipe}} American Astronomical Society}}
Idwal Fisher, 76, Welsh rugby player.{{cite web|url=http://www.swansearfc.co.uk/newsarticle.aspx?n=20118|title=Idwal Fisher Passes Away|publisher=Swansea RFC|access-date=2012-10-16|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120913000943/http://www.swansearfc.co.uk/newsarticle.aspx?n=20118|archive-date=2012-09-13}}
Thelma Forbes, 101, Canadian politician.{{cite web|url=http://passages.winnipegfreepress.com/passage-details/id-187287/name-Thelma_Forbes|title=In her 101st year, Thelma Bessie Forbes passed away quietly at her residence|publisher=Passages.winnipegfreepress.com|access-date=2012-10-28}}
Hikaru Hayashi, 80, Japanese composer.{{cite web|url=http://www.asahi.com/obituaries/update/0107/TKY201201060748.html|script-title=ja:作曲家の林光さん死去多くの日本語創作オペラ生む – おくやみ・訃報|publisher=Asahi.com|access-date=2012-10-16|language=ja|archive-date=2012-01-08|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120108225150/http://www.asahi.com/obituaries/update/0107/TKY201201060748.html|url-status=dead}}
Frank Ackerman Hill, 92, American U.S. Air Force officer, commander of the 33rd Air Division.{{cite web|url=http://www.northjersey.com/obituaries/137157793_Frank_Hill__92.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130130034748/http://www.northjersey.com/obituaries/137157793_Frank_Hill__92.html|archive-date=2013-01-30|title=Frank Hill, 92, dies|publisher=NorthJersey.com|access-date=2012-10-16}}
Frederica Sagor Maas, 111, American silent film screenwriter (The Plastic Age), playwright, memoirist and author.{{cite news|last=Nelson|first=Valerie J.|url=https://latimes.com/news/obituaries/la-me-frederica-maas-20120107,0,244921.story|title=Frederica Sagor Maas obituary: Silent film screenwriter dies at 111|work=Los Angeles Times|date=2012-01-07|access-date=2012-10-16}}
Isaac Díaz Pardo, 91, Spanish artist.{{cite web|url=http://elpais.com/elpais/2012/01/08/inenglish/1326003645_850210.html |title=Isaac Díaz Pardo Staunch defender of Galician language, culture dies at 91|date=8 January 2012|publisher=EL PAIS|access-date=2014-08-21}}
Amit Saigal, 46, Indian rock magazine publisher, concert promoter and musician, drowned.{{cite news|author=Staff|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/music/news-and-interviews/Amit-Saigal-passed-away-in-Goa/articleshow/11385934.cms|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130729043628/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-01-06/news-and-interviews/30596913_1_rock-street-journal-rsj-alternative-music|archive-date=2013-07-29|title=Amit Saigal passed away in Goa|date=2012-01-06|work=The Times of India|url-status=live|access-date=2012-10-16}}
Alexander Sizonenko, 52, Russian basketball player, world's tallest person (1991).{{cite web|author=Елена ЛИВСИ|url=http://spb.kp.ru/online/news/1054534|title=В Петербурге умер самый большой человек России баскетболист Александр Сизоненко|date=5 January 2012|publisher=Spb.kp.ru|access-date=2012-10-16|language=ru}}

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Kenneth Andrews, 90, British historian.{{Cite journal |last=Canny |first=Nicholas |date=2014 |title=Kenneth Raymond Andrews 1921–2012 |url=https://www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/documents/1512/01_Andrews_1808.pdf |journal=Biographical Memoirs of Fellows of the British Academy |volume=XIII |pages=3–15}}
Louise Gibson Annand, 96, Scottish artist.{{cite web |url=http://www.scotsman.com/news/obituaries/obituary_louise_annand_mbe_well_regarded_scottish_artist_teacher_and_president_of_the_j_d_fergusson_foundation_1_2055047 |access-date=2012-10-16 |title=Obituary: Louise Annand MBE, well-regarded Scottish artist, teacher and president of the J D Fergusson Foundation – Obituaries |website=Scotsman.com |date=2012-01-14}}
James R. Arnold, 88, American space scientist.{{cite web |url=http://www.scientificcomputing.com/news-DS-Jim-Arnold-First-Director-of-CA-Space-Institute-Dies-at-88-011612.aspx |title=Jim Arnold, First Director of CA Space Institute, Dies at 88 |publisher=Scientificcomputing.com |date=2012-01-16 |access-date=2012-10-16 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120910020736/http://www.scientificcomputing.com/news-DS-Jim-Arnold-First-Director-of-CA-Space-Institute-Dies-at-88-011612.aspx |archive-date=2012-09-10}}
Tom Ardolino, 56, American drummer (NRBQ).{{cite web |url=http://courantblogs.com/sound-check/tom-ardolino-dies-nrbq-drummer/ |title=Tom Ardolino, NRBQ drummer, dies at 56 {{pipe}} Sound Check |publisher=Courantblogs.com |date=2012-01-07 |access-date=2012-10-16 |archive-date=2012-12-15 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121215042240/http://courantblogs.com/sound-check/tom-ardolino-dies-nrbq-drummer/}}
Roger Boisjoly, 73, American aerospace engineer, anticipated the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster, cancer.{{cite news |first=Douglas|last=Martin|date=2012-02-03 |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/04/us/roger-boisjoly-73-dies-warned-of-shuttle-danger.html |title=Roger Boisjoly, 73, Dies|newspaper=The New York Times|access-date=2012-10-28|url-access=subscription}}
Azer Bülbül, 44, Turkish singer and actor, heart attack.{{Cite web|title=Yıldız Tilbe'den şaşırtan Azer Bülbül anısı |url=http://www.sabah.com.tr/magazin/2014/12/28/yildiz-tilbeden-sasirtan-azer-bulbul-anisi}}
Harlin Butterley, 84, Australian Anglican priest and Dean of Hobart from 1972 to 1980.{{cite news| url=http://tributes.theage.com.au/obituaries/theage-au/obituary.aspx?n=harlin-butterley&pid=155348702 |work=The Age |title=Harlin Butterley Death Notice |location=Melbourne, Victoria}}
Gabriel Cadis, 60, Israeli attorney, chairman of the Jaffa Orthodox Church Association, stabbed.{{cite news |url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4172244,00.html |title=Christian community leader Gabriel Cadis stabbed to death; 6 suspects detained|newspaper=Ynetnews|date=1995-06-20 |access-date=2012-10-16|last1=Senyor|first1=Eli}}
John Celardo, 93, American comic strip artist (Tarzan, Buz Sawyer).{{cite web |author=Staff|url=http://www.silive.com/obituaries/index.ssf/2012/01/john_celardo_93.html|title=artist John Celardo dead at 93 |date=7 January 2012|publisher=SILive.com|access-date=2012-10-16}}
Harry Fearnley, 88, English footballer.{{cite web|author=Staff |url=http://announce.jpress.co.uk/13667427|title=Obituary for footballer Harry Fearnley|publisher=Announce.jpress.co.uk |date=2012-01-13 |access-date=2012-10-16}}{{Dead link|date=July 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}
Bob Holness, 83, South African-born British quiz show host and actor (Blockbusters).{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-16443263|title=Bob Holness, former Blockbusters host, dies aged 83 |publisher=Bbc.co.uk|date=2012-01-06|access-date=2012-10-16}}
Eleutherios Katsaitis, 82, Greek-born British Orthodox hierarch, Auxiliary Bishop of Archdiocese of Great Britain (1987–1994), smothered.{{cite web |url=http://www.dete.gr/news.php?article_id=73044 |script-title=el:Από την Πάτρα ο πρώην Επίσκοπος που δολοφονήθηκε στην Αθήνα |publisher=Dete.gr |access-date=2012-10-16 |language=el |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151223145714/http://dete.gr/news.php/?article_id=73044 |archive-date=2015-12-23 }}
W. Francis McBeth, 78, American composer.{{cite web|url=http://www.todaysthv.com/news/article/189014/2/DrFrancis-McBeth-Dead-at-78|title=Dr.Francis McBeth Dead at 78|publisher=todaysthv.com|date=2012-01-07|access-date=2012-10-16|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120112033813/http://www.todaysthv.com/news/article/189014/2/DrFrancis-McBeth-Dead-at-78|archive-date=2012-01-12}}
Frank James McGarr, 90, American former senior (and chief) judge of the District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.{{cite news|url=https://www.chicagotribune.com/2012/01/10/frank-mcgarr-1921-2012/ |title=Former federal Judge Frank McGarr dies|publisher=Articles.chicagotribune.com|date=2012-01-10|access-date=2012-10-16}}
Basil Payne, 88, Irish poet.{{cite news |first=CM |last=Payne |title=Basil Payne obituary |work=The Guardian |url=https://www.theguardian.com/books/2012/feb/05/basil-payne |access-date=2012-10-16|location=London|date=2012-02-05}}
Ellen Pence, 63, American sociologist and social activist, creator of the Duluth Domestic Abuse Intervention Project, breast cancer.{{cite web|title=American sociologist Ellen Pence dead |work=Duluth News Tribune |url=http://www.duluthnewstribune.com/event/article/id/219229 |access-date=2012-10-16 |archive-date=2012-07-30 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120730124552/https://secure.forumcomm.com/?publisher_ID=36&article_id=219229&CFID=357240430&CFTOKEN=14115786 }}
Thomas Virgil Pittman, 95, American senior (former chief) judge of the District Court for the Southern District of Alabama and judge for the Middle District of Alabama.{{cite news|url=http://obits.al.com/obituaries/mobile/obituary.aspx?n=virgil-pittman&pid=155361683 |title=Judge Virgil Pittman dies|via=Legacy.com |publisher=Obits.al.com|access-date=2012-10-28}}
Sybil Plumlee, 100, American teacher and police officer.{{cite news|url=https://chalkboardchampions.org/the-extraordinary-sybil-plumlee-teacher-police-officer-and-author/ |date=January 3, 2021 |title=The extraordinary Sybil Plumlee: Teacher, police officer, and author |website=Chalkboard Champions |access-date=2023-12-31 |last1=Marzell |first1=Terry Lee }}
Spike Pola, 97, Australian football player.{{cite web|url=http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/sport/a/-/wafl/12542575/pola-last-link-with-great-west-perth-team|title=Pola last link with great West Perth team|publisher=Au.news.yahoo.com|date=2012-01-10|access-date=2012-10-16|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130629235759/http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/sport/a/-/wafl/12542575/pola-last-link-with-great-west-perth-team|archive-date=2013-06-29}}
John Pollock, 87, English author.{{cite web|url=http://www.evangelical-times.org/archive/item/5370/Obituaries/John-Pollock--1924-2012-|title=Author John Pollock dies (1924–2012)|date=March 2012 |publisher=Evangelical-times.org|access-date=2012-10-16|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714203045/http://www.evangelical-times.org/archive/item/5370/Obituaries/John-Pollock--1924-2012-|archive-date=2014-07-14}}
Louis Rech, 85, Italian-born Luxembourgish politician, Mayor of Dudelange (1985–1993).{{cite web |url=http://www.wort.lu/wort/web/letzebuerg/artikel/2012/01/172404/louis-resch-im-alter-von-84-jahren-gestorben.php |title=Louis Rech im Alter von 85 Jahren gestorben |website=Wort.lu |access-date=2012-10-16 |language=de |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120111070843/http://www.wort.lu/wort/web/letzebuerg/artikel/2012/01/172404/louis-resch-im-alter-von-84-jahren-gestorben.php |archive-date=2012-01-11}}
Clive Shell, 64, Welsh international rugby player.{{cite web |url=http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/2012/01/06/wales-and-aberavon-scrum-half-clive-shell-dies-aged-64-91466-30074952|title=Wales and Aberavon scrum-half Clive Shell dies, aged 64 |website=WalesOnline|date=2012-01-06|access-date=2012-10-27}}

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Ibrahim Aslan, 77, Egyptian novelist and short story writer, heart failure.{{cite web|url=http://arablit.wordpress.com/2012/01/08/rest-in-peace-ibrahim-aslan|title=Rest In Peace, Ibrahim Aslan|publisher=Arablit.wordpress.com|date=2012-01-08|access-date=2012-10-16}}
Tony Blankley, 63, British-born American commentator, newspaper editor and child actor, stomach cancer.{{cite web|url=http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/jan/8/former-times-editorial-page-editor-tony-blankley-d/|title=Tony Blankley, former editorial page editor of The Times, dies at 63 |work=Washington Times|date=2012-01-08|access-date=2012-10-16}}
Karen Ramey Burns, 64, American forensic anthropologist.{{cite web|url=http://onlineathens.com/local-news/2012-01-12/forensic-anthropologist-burns-dies-former-athens-resident |title=Forensic anthropologist Burns dies, a former Athens resident|publisher=Online Athens|date=2012-01-13|access-date=2012-10-16}}
Glenn Cox, 80, American baseball player (Kansas City Athletics).{{cite web |title=Glenn Cox obituary |url=http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/redbluffdailynews/obituary.aspx?n=glenn-cox&pid=155425648 |via=Legacy.com |access-date=2012-10-17}}
Bert Daikeler, 83, American politician, member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.[https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/thereporteronline/obituary.aspx?n=bert-c-dailkeler&pid=155403742 Bert C. Daikeler]
George Gabin, 80, American artist and art educator.{{Cite web |url=http://www.stonegabinstudios.com/ggabin_bio.html |title=GeorgeGabin |access-date=2021-05-14 |archive-date=2012-04-04 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120404035514/http://www.stonegabinstudios.com/ggabin_bio.html }}
Francella Mary Griggs, 91, American nun, advocated for federal recognition of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians.{{cite news|first=Molly|last=Young|url=http://www.oregonlive.com/pacific-northwest-news/index.ssf/2012/01/sister_francella_mary_griggs_s.html|title=Sister Francella Mary Griggs, Siletz tribal elder and longtime teacher, dies at 91|publisher=OregonLive.com|access-date=2012-10-16|date=2012-01-16}}
George Livingston, 78, American politician, first elected black mayor of Richmond, California (1985–1993), diabetes.{{cite news|url=http://www.mercurynews.com/news/ci_19696351 |title=Richmond's first elected black mayor dies|work=Mercurynews.com|access-date=2012-10-16}}
Hideaki Nitani, 81, Japanese actor (Tokyo Drifter), pneumonia.{{cite web|url=http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20120109a7.html|title=Actor Hideaki Nitani dies|publisher=Japantimes.co.jp|date=2012-01-09|access-date=2012-10-16}}
Charlie Pawsey, 88, English rugby league player.{{cite web|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/news/obituaries/charlie-pawsey-rugby-league-player-of-legendary-hardness-6289519.html|title=Charlie Pawsey: Rugby league player of legendary hardness|work=The Independent, London|date=14 January 2012|access-date=2019-04-01}}
Henri Puppo, 98, French cyclist.{{cite web|url=http://www.eurosport.fr/cyclisme/tour-de-france/2012/mort-du-doyen-du-tour_sto3093842/flashnews.shtml|title=Mort du Henri Puppo, doyen du Tour|publisher=Eurosport.fr|access-date=2012-10-16|language=fr|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120201205743/http://www.eurosport.fr/cyclisme/tour-de-france/2012/mort-du-doyen-du-tour_sto3093842/flashnews.shtml|archive-date=2012-02-01}}
Herbert Wilf, 80, American mathematician.{{cite web|url=http://www.math.upenn.edu/History/obits/Herb_Wilf.html |title=In Memoriam: Herbert S. Wilf |publisher=Math.upenn.edu |access-date=2012-10-16 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120120152536/http://www.math.upenn.edu/History/obits/Herb_Wilf.html |archive-date=2012-01-20 }}

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Jan Håkan Åberg, 95, Swedish organist and composer.{{Cite web |title=Sök gravsatt på SvenskaGravar.se |url=http://www.svenskagravar.se/search?Query=jan%20%C3%A5berg&OrderByDesc=False |access-date=2022-03-25 |website=www.svenskagravar.se |language=sv-SE}}
Dave Alexander, 73, American blues singer and pianist, suicide by gunshot.{{cite news|last=Stanley |first=James |url=http://www.ksla.com/story/16473447/legendary-arklatex-musician-found-shot-to-death |title=Legendary ArkLaTex musician Dave Alexander found dead |publisher=Ksla.com |date=2012-01-08 |access-date=2012-10-16 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120113085147/http://www.ksla.com/story/16473447/legendary-arklatex-musician-found-shot-to-death |archive-date=2012-01-13 }}
Artax, 17, American Champion Thoroughbred racehorse, winner of the 1999 Breeders' Cup Sprint, Carter Handicap and Vosburgh Stakes.[http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/66874/champion-sprinter-artax-dies Champion Sprinter Artax Dies BloodHorse.com]
Franz Berger, 71, Austrian Olympic wrestler.{{cite web|url=http://www.ac-wals.com/Upload/PDFs/1072.pdf|title=Trauer um Ringerlegende|publisher=Ac-wals.com|access-date=2012-10-28|language=de}}
Andrea Bosic, 92, Italian actor.{{cite web|url=http://ricerca.repubblica.it/repubblica/archivio/repubblica/2012/01/10/si-spento-andrea-bosic.html|title=Si è spento Andrea Bosic|language=it|publisher=Ricerca.repubblica.it|date=2012-01-10|access-date=2012-10-16}}
Françoise Christophe, 88, French actress.{{Cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0160532/|title = Françoise Christophe|website = IMDb}}
Herb Clarke, 84, American television weatherman (WCAU-TV), NATAS Governor's Award winner (2007), Alzheimer's disease.{{cite web|last=Johnson|first=Danielle|url=http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/Former-NBC-10-Weatherman-Herb-Clarke-Dies-136915818.html|title=Former NBC 10 Weatherman Herb Clarke Dies|date=9 January 2012 |publisher=Nbcphiladelphia.com|access-date=2012-10-17}}
Franz Dorfer, 61, Austrian Olympic boxer (1976).{{cite web|url=http://www2.kleinezeitung.at/sport/mehrsport/2918610/oesterreichs-letzter-em-medaillengewinner-dorfer-gestorben.story |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120526004546/http://www2.kleinezeitung.at/sport/mehrsport/2918610/oesterreichs-letzter-em-medaillengewinner-dorfer-gestorben.story |archive-date=2012-05-26 |title=Boxen: Österreichs letzter EM-Medaillengewinner Dorfer gestorben |publisher=.kleinezeitung.at |access-date=2012-10-17 |language=de }}
Gunnar Dyrberg, 90, Danish resistance fighter, head of Holger Danske (1943–1945).{{cite news|url=http://politiken.dk/indland/ECE1501974/kendt-dansk-frihedskaemper-er-doed|title=Kendt dansk frihedskæmper er død|language=da|publisher=Politiken.dk|access-date=2012-10-17|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120110063026/http://politiken.dk/indland/ECE1501974/kendt-dansk-frihedskaemper-er-doed/|archive-date=2012-01-10}}
Edarem, 79, American television presenter and internet celebrity.{{cite web|title=Edward Robert Muscare obituary |url=http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/kansascity/obituary.aspx?n=edward-robert-muscare-uncle-ed&pid=155422367 |via=Legacy.com|access-date=2012-10-17}}
Israel Getzler, 91, Jewish-British historian.{{Cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/books/2012/feb/13/israel-getzler-obituary|title = Israel Getzler obituary|website = TheGuardian.com|date = 13 February 2012}}
T. J. Hamblin, 68, British haematologist, cancer.{{cite news|author=Staff|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/medicine-obituaries/9036815/Terry-Hamblin.html|title=Terry Hamblin dead|newspaper=Telegraph|date=2012-01-24|access-date=2012-10-17|location=London}}
Svetlana Kharitonova, 79, Russian actress, after long illness.[http://lenta.ru/news/2012/01/11/haritonova/ Умерла актриса Светлана Харитонова (Russian)]
Dmitry Machinsky, 74, Russian archaeologist.{{cite web|url=http://cogita.ru/news/hronika/umer-dmitrii-alekseevich-machinskii|script-title=ru:Умер Дмитрий Алексеевич Мачинский — Когита!ру|publisher=Cogita.ru|date=2012-01-11|access-date=2012-10-17|language=ru}}
John Madin, 87, English architect.{{cite web|last=Brown|first=Graeme|url=http://www.birminghampost.net/news/west-midlands-news/2012/01/11/john-madin-the-architect-behind-birmingham-central-library-dies-65233-30101182|title=John Madin, the architect behind Birmingham Central Library, dies|work=Birmingham Post|access-date=2012-10-17|archive-date=2012-01-15|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120115160122/http://www.birminghampost.net/news/west-midlands-news/2012/01/11/john-madin-the-architect-behind-birmingham-central-library-dies-65233-30101182/|url-status=dead}}
Charles Morris, 85, British politician, MP for Manchester Openshaw (1963–1983).{{cite news|first=Julia|last=Langdon|url=https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2012/jan/16/charles-morris|title=Charles Morris obituary|work=The Guardian|access-date=2012-10-17|location=London|date=2012-01-16}}
Clarence C. Pope, 81, American prelate, Episcopal Bishop of Fort Worth (1986–1994).{{cite web|url=http://episcopaldigitalnetwork.com/ens/2012/01/09/bishop-pope-dies-in-baton-rouge-surrounded-by-wife-family-2|title=Former Episcopal Bishop Clarence Cullam Pope dies in Baton Rouge|publisher=Episcopaldigitalnetwork.com|date=2012-01-09|access-date=2012-10-17|archive-date=2015-09-15|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150915035004/http://episcopaldigitalnetwork.com/ens/2012/01/09/bishop-pope-dies-in-baton-rouge-surrounded-by-wife-family-2/|url-status=dead}}
Graham Rathbone, 69, Welsh footballer, dementia.{{cite web|url=http://www.thisisgrimsby.co.uk/Leader-Town-dies-following-illness/story-14379712-detail/story.html|title=Grimsby Town footballer Graham Rathbone dies following illness|publisher=This is Grimsby|date=2012-01-10|access-date=2012-10-17|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130505071802/http://www.thisisgrimsby.co.uk/Leader-Town-dies-following-illness/story-14379712-detail/story.html|archive-date=2013-05-05}}
Bernhard Schrader, 80, German theoretical chemist.{{cite news|url=http://waz.trauer.de/Bernhard-Schrader/Trauerfall/502714.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120719034850/http://waz.trauer.de/Bernhard-Schrader/Trauerfall/502714.html|archive-date=2012-07-19|title=Bernhard Schrader|access-date=2019-04-01|language=de}}
Alexis Weissenberg, 82, Bulgarian-born French pianist.{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/10/arts/music/alexis-weissenberg-pianist-of-fire-and-ice-dies-at-82.html|title=Alexis Weissenberg Pianist of Fire and Ice Dies at 82|newspaper=The New York Times|access-date=2012-10-28|first=Margalit|last=Fox|date=2012-01-09|url-access=subscription }}

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Rebeca Anchondo Fernández, 85, Mexican politician.{{Cite web |title=Muere Rebeca Anchondo Fernández, luchadora de los derechos políticos de la mujer |url=https://www.cronicadechihuahua.com/Muere-Rebeca-Anchondo-Fernandez.html |access-date=31 May 2023 |work=La Crónica de Chihuahua |language=es}}
Tubby Bacon, 81, American baseball team owner (Milwaukee Braves) and oenophile.{{cite news|url=https://www.chicagotribune.com/2012/01/14/robert-tubby-bacon-1930-2012-2/|title=American baseball team owner Robert "Tubby" Bacon dies (1930–2012)|work=Chicago Tribune|access-date=2013-01-17|first=Ronnie|last=Reese|date=2012-01-14}}
Louis Boekhout, 92, Dutch-born Canadian painter.{{cite web|url=http://www.cyberpresse.ca/le-droit/arts-et-spectacles/201201/12/01-4485316-le-maitre-boekhout-seteint-a-lage-de-92-ans.php|title=Le maître Boekhout s'éteint à l'âge de 92|publisher=Cyberpresse.ca|access-date=2012-10-17}}
Paul Rice Camp, 92, American academic.{{Cite web|url=https://physics.umaine.edu/paul-r-camp-obituary/|title = Faculty - Paul R. Camp Obituary - Physics and Astronomy - University of Maine}}
Ron Caron, 82, Canadian ice hockey administrator, General Manager of the St. Louis Blues (1983–1993, 1996).{{cite web|last=O'Neill|first=Dan|url=https://stltoday.com/sports/hockey/professional/ron-caron-dies-former-blues-gm/article_4827f580-3ba6-11e1-92ca-0019bb30f31a.html|title=Ron Caron, former Blues GM, dies|publisher=Stltoday |date=2012-01-10 |access-date=2012-10-17}}
Ernie Carson, 74, American jazz musician.{{cite web |url=http://www.organissimo.org/forum/index.php?/topic/67796-rip-ernie-carson |title=R.I.P. Ernie Carson|date=2012-10-13 |publisher=Organissimo.org|access-date=2012-10-17}}
Jock Collaquo, 77, Hong Kong hockey player.{{cite web |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/co/jock-collaquo-1.html |title=Jock Collaquo Bio, Stats, and Results | Olympics at Sports-Reference.com |website=www.sports-reference.com |access-date=11 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200418101509/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/co/jock-collaquo-1.html |archive-date=18 April 2020 }}
Brian Curvis, 74, Welsh former Commonwealth welterweight champion boxer, leukaemia.{{cite news|author=Staff |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/boxing/16469122.stm|title=Former British and Commonwealth champion Brian Curvis dies |work=BBC News |date=2012-01-09|access-date=2012-10-17}}
Alex DeCroce, 75, American politician, New Jersey General Assembly Minority Leader (since 2004).{{cite web|last=Thompson|first=Brian|url=http://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/GOP-Assembly-Leader-Dies-in-NJ-Statehouse-136992573.html|title=GOP Assembly Leader, 75, Dies in NJ Statehouse|date=10 January 2012 |publisher=NBC New York|access-date=2012-10-17}}
Bill Dickie, 82, Scottish football administrator.{{cite web |url=http://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/european/motherwell_vice_chairman_bill_dickie_passes_away_1_2046322 |title=Motherwell vice-chairman Bill Dickie passes away|publisher=Scotsman.com |date=2012-01-11|access-date=2012-10-17}}
Ruth Fernández, 92, Puerto Rican contralto and politician, Senator (1973–1981).{{cite web|url=http://www.elnuevodia.com/ruthfernandezmuerevictimadeunshocksepticoyneumonia-1161938.html|title=Muere Ruth Fernández|publisher=Elnuevodia.com|access-date=2012-10-17|language=es|archive-date=2014-01-06|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140106040327/http://www.elnuevodia.com/ruthfernandezmuerevictimadeunshocksepticoyneumonia-1161938.html|url-status=dead}}
Takashi Fujinama, 80, Japanese translator, pneumonia.{{Cite news|url=https://smotrim.ru/article/919861|title = Скончался выдающийся переводчик русской литературы на японский язык профессор Такаси Фудзинума}}
Bridie Gallagher, 87, Irish singer.{{cite news |last=Marie|first=Anna|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-16470862 |title=Bridie Gallagher: Ireland's 'first international pop star', dies |work=BBC News|date=2012-01-09|access-date=2012-10-17}}
Augusto Gansser-Biaggi, 101, Swiss geologist.{{cite news|author=Staff|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/science-obituaries/9050237/Professor-Augusto-Gansser.html |title=Professor Augusto Gansser dies|newspaper=Telegraph |date=2012-01-30|access-date=2012-10-17|location=London}}
Floro Garrido, 59, Spanish soccer player and manager, multiple organ failure.{{Cite web |url=http://www.lasprovincias.es/20120110/deportes/levante/floro-garrido-fallece-201201101302.html|title = Muere Floro Garrido, jugador granota en los 70 y 80|date = 10 January 2012}}
Francis Golffing, 101, Austrian-American poet, essayist, teacher, and translator.{{Cite web|url=http://lcnme.com/obituaries/francis-golffing/|title = Francis Golffing|date = 31 January 2012}}
Christian-Joseph Guyonvarc'h, 85, French philologist, specializing in Celtic studies.{{cite web|url=http://www.rennes.maville.com/actu/actudet_-Rennes-2-disparition-de-Christian-J.-Guyonvarc-h-specialiste-international-des-etudes-celtiques-_fil-2086077_actu.Htm|title=Mort du Christian-Joseph Guyonvarc'h|language=fr|publisher=Rennes.maville.com|date=2012-10-13|access-date=2012-10-17|archive-date=2014-11-18|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141118030125/http://www.rennes.maville.com/actu/actudet_-Rennes-2-disparition-de-Christian-J.-Guyonvarc-h-specialiste-international-des-etudes-celtiques-_fil-2086077_actu.Htm|url-status=dead}}
Junsaku Koizumi, 87, Japanese painter and pottery artist, pneumonia.{{cite web|url=http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20120111b3.html|title=Todaiji painter Koizumi Junsaku dies at 87|publisher=Japantimes.co.jp |date=2012-01-11 |access-date=2012-10-17}}
Mae Laborde, 102, American actress (Pineapple Express, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia).{{cite web|url=http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/latimes/obituary.aspx?n=mae-laborde&pid=155438078&fhid=11022 |title=Mae Laborde Obituary: View Mae Laborde's Obituary by Los Angeles Times |via=Legacy.com |access-date=2012-10-17}}
Vern McGrew, 82, American Olympic athlete.{{cite web|url=http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/houstonchronicle/obituary.aspx?n=vern-mcgrew&pid=155429304 |title=Vern McGrew Jr. Obituary: View Vern McGrew's Obituary by Houston Chronicle |via=Legacy.com |access-date=2012-10-27}}
Robert Nelson, 81, American filmmaker, cancer.{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/22/arts/robert-nelson-experimental-filmmaker-dies-at-81.html |newspaper=The New York Times |title=Robert Nelson Experimental Filmmaker Dies at 81 |access-date=2012-10-28 |first=Bruce |last=Weber |date=2012-01-21|url-access=subscription }}
John Both Puok, 48, South Sudanese politician.{{cite web |url=http://www.sudantribune.com/Unity-state-minister-dies-in-India,41294 |title=Unity state minister dies in India after suffering from lungcancer |work=Sudan Tribune |date=2012-10-22 |access-date=2012-10-27 |archive-date=2012-07-08 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120708055921/http://www.sudantribune.com/Unity-state-minister-dies-in-India,41294 |url-status=dead }}
William G. Roll, 85, American psychologist and parapsychologist.{{cite web |url=http://www.parapsych.org/articles/37/129/obituary_dr_william_g_roll.aspx |title=Obituary: Dr. William G. Roll – The Parapsychological Association |publisher=Parapsych.org |access-date=2012-10-27}}
Malam Bacai Sanhá, 64, Guinea-Bissauan politician, President (1999–2000; since 2009).{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-16473457 |work=BBC News |title=Guinea-Bissau leader Malam Bacai Sanha dies in Paris |publisher=Bbc.co.uk |date=2012-01-09 |access-date=2012-10-27}}
Larry Solway, 83, Canadian radio personality and author.{{cite news|url=https://www.thestar.com/news/article/1112473--larry-solway-tv-and-radio-broadcaster-dies-at-83?bn=1 |title=Larry Solway, TV and radio broadcaster, dies at 83 |work=thestar.com |date= 2012-01-09|access-date=2012-10-27 |location=Toronto}}
László Szekeres, 90, Hungarian physician.{{cite web |url=http://www.heartacademy.org/phpwcms/index.php?remembering-laszlo-szekeres-1 |title=Remembering László Szekeres {{pipe}} 1 {{pipe}} Pagetitle |publisher=Heartacademy.org |access-date=2012-10-27 |archive-date=2016-02-03 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160203020358/http://www.heartacademy.org/phpwcms/index.php?remembering-laszlo-szekeres-1 |url-status=dead }}
Pyotr Vasilevsky, 55, Belarusian football player and coach.{{cite web|url=http://www.udf.by/news/sport/53396-umer-petr-vasilevskiy-futbolist-zolotogo-sostava-minskogo-dinamo.html|title=Умер Петр Василевский футболист "золотого состава" минского "Динамо"|publisher=UDF.BY|access-date=2012-10-27|language=ru}}
Aldo Zenhäusern, 60, Swiss Olympic ice hockey player (1976).{{cite web|url=http://www.iihf.com/de/home-of-hockey/news/news-singleview/recap/6355.html?tx_ttnews%5bbackPid%5d=187&cHash=270ce00a12|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130103172603/http://www.iihf.com/de/home-of-hockey/news/news-singleview/recap/6355.html?tx_ttnews%5BbackPid%5D=187&cHash=270ce00a12|archive-date=2013-01-03|title=Zenhäusern dies|publisher=Iihf.com|date=2012-01-09|access-date=2012-10-27}}

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Fred Bateman, 74, American economic historian.{{cite web|first=Mike|last=Haupert|url=http://eh.net/content/fred-bateman-obituary|title=Fred Bateman obituary|publisher=Eh.net|access-date=2012-10-27|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120707145259/http://eh.net/content/fred-bateman-obituary|archive-date=2012-07-07}}
Paul Antoine Bohoun Bouabré, 54, Ivorian politician and economist, kidney problems.{{Cite web|url=http://www.nouveaucourrier.info/2012/01/12/paul-antoine-bohoun-bouabre-vie-et-mort-dun-patriote-ivoirien/|title = Félicitations ! Votre domaine a bien été créé chez OVH !| date=9 August 2022 }}
Alfonso de Bourbon, 79, American claimant of Spanish royalty, traffic accident.{{cite web|url=http://utsandiego.com/news/2012/jan/11/body-found-behind-la-jolla-market|title=La Jolla 'royal' dies behind trash bin|work=U-T San Diego|access-date=2012-10-27|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120205061700/http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2012/jan/11/body-found-behind-la-jolla-market/|archive-date=2012-02-05}}
Jim Congrove, 65, American politician, heart complications.{{Cite web|url=https://www.denverpost.com/2012/01/14/former-jeffco-commissioner-jim-congrove-dies-at-head-here/|title = Former Jeffco Commissioner Jim Congrove dies at Head here|date = 14 January 2012}}
Maurice Dantin, 82, American attorney and politician.{{cite web| url=https://www.wlbt.com/story/16496359/former-prosecutor-dantin-dead-at-82/| title=Former prosecutor Dantin dead at 82| agency=Associated Press| date=January 11, 2012| website=WLBT 3| publisher=Gray Television| access-date=July 10, 2022}}
Azeem Daultana, 32, Pakistani politician, Member of the National Assembly, road accident.{{cite web|author=Staff|url=http://www.dawn.com/2012/01/10/mna-azeem-daultana-dies-in-road-accident.html|title=MNA Azeem Daultana dies in road accident|publisher=Dawn.com|date=2012-01-10|access-date=2012-10-27}}

*José Freire de Oliveira Neto, 83, Brazilian Roman Catholic prelate, Bishop of Mossoró (1984–2004).{{Catholic-hierarchy|bishop|bfreion|Bishop José Freire de Oliveira Neto|21 January 2015}}

Vince Gibson, 78, American college football coach.{{cite web|url=http://www.palmbeachpost.com/sports/vince-gibson-former-college-football-coach-146592.html|title=Vince Gibson, former college football coach, dies|publisher=Palm Beach Post|date=2009-12-28|access-date=2012-10-27}}
Jack Heron, 85, American college basketball coach (Sacramento State University).{{cite web|author=Staff |url=http://www.sacbee.com/2012/01/12/4181896/heron-was-longtime-sac-state-coach.html|title=Jack Heron, longtime Sac State coach, dies |publisher=Sacbee.com|access-date=2012-10-27|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130201145427/http://www.sacbee.com/2012/01/12/4181896/heron-was-longtime-sac-state-coach.html|archive-date=2013-02-01}}
Kyra T. Inachin, 43, German historian.{{cite web |title=Kyra Inachin gestorben|publisher=Lampertheimer-zeitung.de|date=2012-01-13 |url=http://www.lampertheimer-zeitung.de/region/lampertheim/11559576.htm|access-date=2012-10-27|language=de|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120803200914/http://www.lampertheimer-zeitung.de/region/lampertheim/11559576.htm|archive-date=2012-08-03}}
Lila Kaye, 82, British actress.{{cite web |last=Hamilton |first=Brian |url=http://announce.jpress.co.uk/13802333 |title=Lila Kaye dies |publisher=Announce.jpress.co.uk |access-date=2012-10-27}}{{Dead link|date=July 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes}}
Isi Metzstein, 83, German-born British architect.[https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2012/jan/22/isi-metzstein Isi Metzstein obituary]
Jean Pigott, 87, Canadian politician and businesswoman, MP for Ottawa—Carleton (1976–1979).{{cite news |author=Staff |work=CBC News |url=https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/former-mp-ncc-chair-jean-pigott-dies-1.1184702 |title=Former MP, NCC chair Jean Pigott dies |date=2012-01-11|access-date=2012-10-27}}
Pir of Pagaro VII, 83, Pakistani politician and spiritual leader, heart attack.{{cite web|last=Tunio|first=Hafeez |url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/319690/pir-pagara-passes-away-the-political-oracle-goes-silent|title=Syed Shah Mardan Shah-II passes away |date=10 January 2012|publisher=Tribune.com.pk|access-date=2012-10-27}}
Cliff Portwood, 74, English footballer and singer, lung disease.{{cite web|url=http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/10012012/63/vale-legend-portwood-dies.html|title=Vale legendary footballer Cliff Portwood dies|publisher=Uk.eurosport.yahoo.com|access-date=2012-10-27}}
Alfred Pyka, 77, German footballer.[http://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/alfred-pyka/ Alfred Pyka worldfootball.net]
Mary Raftery, 54, Irish journalist (States of Fear).{{cite news|url=http://www.rte.ie/news/2012/0110/rafterym.html |title=Journalist Mary Raftery dies aged 54 |publisher=Rte.ie |access-date=2012-10-27 |date=2012-01-10 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120415063804/http://www.rte.ie/news/2012/0110/rafterym.html |archive-date=2012-04-15 }}
Takao Sakurai, 70, Japanese boxer, Olympic gold medalist (1964), esophageal cancer.{{cite web |title=Pugilato, morto olimpionico Sakurai|date=2010-01-03 |publisher=ANSA.it|language=it |url=http://www.ansa.it/web/notizie/rubriche/altrisport/2012/01/11/visualizza_new.html_42504491.html |access-date=2012-10-27}}
Gevork Vartanian, 87, Soviet intelligence agent, Hero of the Soviet Union.{{cite web|title=Gevork Vartanian: life devoted to intelligence|date=2012-01-11|access-date=2012-10-27 |url=http://english.ruvr.ru/2012/01/11/63677165.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120325133618/http://english.ruvr.ru/2012/01/11/63677165.html|archive-date=2012-03-25}}

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Fatima al-Aqel, 54, Yemeni human rights activist.{{Cite web|url=http://www.yemenlng.com/ws/en/Articles/ShowArt.aspx?cmd=showone&at=news&artid=000103|title = Yemen LNG Company}}
Sarah E. Beard, 90, American medical researcher.{{Cite web|url=https://obits.syracuse.com/obituaries/syracuse/obituary.aspx?n=col-sarah-elizabeth-beard&pid=157788880|title = Col. Sarah Elizabeth Beard Obituary (2012) Syracuse Post Standard}}
Richard Bruno, 87, American costume designer (Raging Bull, Goodfellas, The Color of Money), kidney failure.{{cite news |url=https://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/sns-201201161658reedbusivarietynvr1118048700jan16,0,4406811.story |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130119045158/http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/sns-201201161658reedbusivarietynvr1118048700jan16,0,4406811.story|archive-date=2013-01-19|title=Costume designer Richard Bruno dies |publisher=chicagotribune.com|date=2012-01-16|access-date=2012-10-27}}
Frank Cook, 76, British politician, MP for Stockton North (1983–2010), lung cancer.{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-tees-16503556|title=Former Stockton MP Frank Cook dies age 76 |publisher=Bbc.co.uk|date=2012-01-11 |access-date=2012-10-27}}
Bohumil Golián, 81, Slovak volleyball player, Olympic silver (1964) and bronze (1968) medalist.{{cite web|url=http://www.fivb.org/viewPressRelease.asp?No=33429&Language=en |title=Volleyball great Bohumil Golian passes away |publisher=FIVB|date=2012-01-11 |access-date=2012-10-27}}
Gilles Jacquier, 43, French journalist, 2003 recipient of the Albert Londres Prize, grenade attack.{{cite news |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-16516135 |title=Syria unrest: French journalist Gilles Jacquier killed |work=BBC News |date=2012-01-11 |access-date=2012-10-27}}
Edgar Kaiser Jr., 69, Canadian businessman and philanthropist, owner of the Denver Broncos (1981–1984).{{cite news |last=Gentry|first=Weston|url=http://www.denverpost.com/breakingnews/ci_19743325 |title=Former Denver Broncos owner Edgar Kaiser Jr. dies at 69|publisher=The Denver Post|access-date=2012-10-27|date=2012-01-14}}
V. Madhusudhana Rao, 88, Indian film director.{{cite web|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/veteran-film-director-passes-away/220055-60-121.html |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120710042113/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/veteran-film-director-passes-away/220055-60-121.html |archive-date=2012-07-10 |title=Veteran film director passes away|publisher=Ibnlive.in.com|access-date=2012-10-27}}
Mario Maranzana, 82, Italian actor and voice actor.{{cite news|title=Morto l'attore Mario Maranzana|url=http://www.cinemaitaliano.info/news/11023/morto-l-attore-mario-maranzana.html|access-date=18 December 2012|newspaper=Cinema Italiano Info|date=12 January 2012|language=it}}
Chuck Metcalf, 81, American double-bassist.{{cite web|author=All About Jazz |url=http://www.allaboutjazz.com/php/news.php?id=92182 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130116234327/http://www.allaboutjazz.com/php/news.php?id=92182 |archive-date=2013-01-16 |title=Chuck Metcalf |publisher=Allaboutjazz.com |date=2012-01-13 |access-date=2012-10-27 }}
Wally Osterkorn, 83, American basketball player.{{cite web|url=http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/azcentral/obituary.aspx?n=walter-r-osterkorn&pid=155460624 |title=Walter R. Osterkorn obituary|via=Legacy.com |access-date=2012-10-27}}
Steven Rawlings, 49, British astrophysicist.{{cite news|first1=Caroline |last1=Davies |first2=Robert |last2=Booth |first3=Jeevan |last3=Vasagar |url=https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2012/jan/13/oxford-professor-steven-rawlings-wife |title=Oxford professor Steven Rawlings's wife says his death was 'tragic accident'|work=The Guardian|access-date=2012-10-27|location=London|date=2012-01-13}}
Ivor Rees, 85, Welsh Anglican prelate, Bishop of St David's (1991–1995).{{cite news |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-south-west-wales-16525349|title=Former Bishop of St David's, Ivor Rees, dies aged 85 |publisher=Bbc.co.uk|date=2012-01-12|access-date=2012-10-27}}
Mostafa Ahmadi Roshan, 32, Iranian nuclear scientist, car bomb.{{cite news |first=Frank|last=Gardner|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-16501566|title=Iran car explosion kills nuclear scientist in Tehran |publisher=Bbc.co.uk|date=2012-01-11|access-date=2012-10-27}}
Christoffer Selbekk, 72, Norwegian businessman and ski jumper.{{cite web |url=http://tux.aftenposten.no/personalia/paperadsobi/748759.pdf |title=Businessman Christoffer Selbekk dies |access-date=2012-10-28 |language=no |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140303235021/http://tux.aftenposten.no/personalia/paperadsobi/748759.pdf |archive-date=2014-03-03 }}
Colm Tucker, 59, Irish rugby union player.{{cite news|url=http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/2012/0111/tuckerc.html |title=Death of Munster and Ireland player Tucker |publisher=Rte.ie |date=2012-01-12 |access-date=2012-10-27 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120214234032/http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/2012/0111/tuckerc.html |archive-date=2012-02-14 }}
David Whitaker, 80, English composer and songwriter.{{cite news |author=Staff |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/9042339/David-Whitaker.html|title=UK composer David Whitaker dead |newspaper=Telegraph |date=2012-01-26|access-date=2012-10-27|location=London}}
Ross Wightman, 82, New Zealand rugby union player.[http://stats.allblacks.com/asp/Profile.asp?ABID=952 Ross Wightman #536]

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Bjørn G. Andersen, 87, Norwegian geologist.{{cite web|last=Erstad|first=Terje |url=http://www.uib.no/geo/en/nyheter/2012/01/professor-emeritus-bjorn-g.-andersen-has-passed-away|title=Professor emeritus Bjørn G. Andersen has passed away|publisher=Uib.no|access-date=2012-10-27}}
John Beech Austin, 94, British aviator.{{cite news|author=Staff|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/active/9139178/Squadron-Leader-John-Austin.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120317110816/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/active/9139178/Squadron-Leader-John-Austin.html |archive-date=2012-03-17 |title=Squadron Leader John Austin|newspaper=Telegraph|date=2012-03-13|access-date=2012-10-27|location=London}}
Sadao Bekku, 89, Japanese composer, pneumonia.{{cite web|url=http://www.mvdaily.com/articles/b/s/sadao-bekku.htm|title=Sadao Bekku dead|publisher=Mvdaily.com|access-date=2012-10-27}}
Glenda Dickerson, 66, American theatre director.{{cite web|url=http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/WashingtonPost/obituary.aspx?n=Glenda-Dickerson&pid=155652701 |title=Glenda Dickerson obituary|via=Legacy.com|access-date=2012-10-27}}
Brian C. Downey, 61, Canadian politician.{{cite web|url=http://www.ecareview.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2368:downey-brian-clifford&catid=32:alphabetical-listing-of-obituaries&Itemid=25|title=Canadian politician Brian Clifford Downey dead|publisher=Ecareview.com|date=2012-01-27|access-date=2012-10-28}}
Basil Gordon, 80, American mathematician.{{cite web|url=http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/latimes/obituary.aspx?n=basil-gordon&pid=155716795|title=Obituary for American mathematician Basil Gordon|via=Legacy.com|access-date=2012-10-28}}
Reginald Hill, 75, British crime writer (Dalziel and Pascoe).{{cite news|first=Robert|last=Dex |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/acclaimed-crime-writer-reginald-hill-dies-6289346.html|title=Acclaimed crime writer Reginald Hill dies|work=The Independent|date=2012-01-13 |access-date=2012-10-28|location=London}}
Natalee Holloway, 18 (in 2005), American student, missing since 2005.{{cite news|url=http://www.cnn.com/2012/01/12/justice/alabama-natalee-holloway/index.html?hpt=hp_t3|title=Natalee Holloway declared legally dead |publisher=CNN.com|access-date=2012-10-28|date=2012-01-12}} (declared legally dead on this date)
Bill Janklow, 72, American politician, Attorney General (1975–1979) and Governor of South Dakota (1979–1987, 1995–2003); U.S. Representative (2003–2004), brain cancer.{{cite news|url=https://www.usatoday.com/news/washington/story/2012-01-12/obit-bill-janklow/52517922/1|title=Bill Janklow, former S.D. governor and congressman, dies|publisher=Usatoday.com|date=1939-09-13 |access-date=2012-10-28}}
Shiv Kumari of Kotah, 95, Indian Hindu royal.{{cite web|url=http://kotadekho.com/current-news/kota-news/The-former-Queen-Mother-of-Kota-Shivkumari-died-_1721.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160203020358/http://kotadekho.com/current-news/kota-news/The-former-Queen-Mother-of-Kota-Shivkumari-died-_1721.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=February 3, 2016|title=The Former Queen Mother Of Kota Shivkumari Died|publisher=KotaDekho.com|access-date=2012-10-28}}
MS-1, 55, Mexican professional wrestler, car accident.{{cite web|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/article/64925/lucha-legend-ms1-passes-away.html|title=LUCHA LEGEND MS-1 PASSES AWAY|publisher=PWInsider.com|date=2012-01-12|access-date=2013-04-20}}
Charles H. Price II, 80, American businessman and diplomat.{{cite web|url=https://www.latimes.com/local/obituaries/la-xpm-2012-jan-15-la-me-charles-price-20120115-story.html|title=Charles Price II dies at 80; Reagan's ambassador to Belgium and Britain|work=Los Angeles Times|date=15 January 2012|access-date=2019-04-01}}
Hannes Råstam, 56, Swedish journalist.{{cite news|author=Tweet Stockholm TT Spektra |url=http://www.svd.se/kultur/josefsson-minns-vannen-hannes-rastam_6764727.svd |title=Josefsson minns vännen Hannes Råstam {{pipe}} Kultur {{pipe}} SvD |newspaper=Svenska Dagbladet |language=sv |publisher=Svd.se |date=2012-10-22 |access-date=2012-10-28}}
Rosalind Runcie, 79, British pianist, widow of Robert Runcie.{{cite news |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/religion-obituaries/9014245/Lady-Runcie.html |title=Lady Runcie |newspaper=Telegraph |date=2012-01-13 |access-date=2012-10-28 |location=London}}
Rubina Shergill, 29, Indian television actress.{{cite news|first=Neha |last=Maheshwri |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tv/Rubina-Shergill-passes-away/articleshow/11461456.cms |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131021043609/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-01-12/tv/30619370_1_ventilation-support-coma-brave-cop |archive-date=2013-10-21 |title=Rubina Shergill passes away |date=2012-01-12 |newspaper=The Times of India |url-status=live |access-date=2012-10-28}}
Jim Stanley, 76, American football coach (Oklahoma State Cowboys), cancer.{{cite web|url=http://www.newson6.com/story/16506447/former-osu-football-coach-jim-stanley |title=Former OSU Football Coach Jim Stanley Dies – NewsOn6.com – Tulsa, OK – News, Weather, Video and Sports – KOTV.com {{pipe}} |publisher=NewsOn6.com |access-date=2012-10-28}}
John G. Watkins, 98, American psychologist.{{cite web|url=http://www.bainbridgepsychology.com/WatkinsObituary.html |title=John-G.-Watkins-Obituary |publisher=Bainbridgepsychology.com |access-date=2012-10-28 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140420071547/http://www.bainbridgepsychology.com/WatkinsObituary.html |archive-date=2014-04-20 }}
Jorge Wilmot, 83, Mexican potter.{{cite web |url=http://www.informador.com.mx/cultura/2009/129135/6/jorge-wilmot-artesano-de-pura-cepa.htm |title=Jorge Wilmot, artesano de pura cepa :: El Informador |publisher=Informador.com.mx |access-date=2012-10-28 |language=es |archive-date=2012-02-25 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120225082623/http://www.informador.com.mx/cultura/2009/129135/6/jorge-wilmot-artesano-de-pura-cepa.htm |url-status=dead }}

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Anton Blom, 87, Norwegian journalist.{{cite web|url=http://www.vg.no/nyheter/innenriks/artikkel.php?artid=10075506 |title=Anton Blom er død|date=14 January 2012 |publisher=Vg.no|access-date=2012-10-28|language=no}}
Rauf Denktaş, 87, Cypriot politician, founder and first president of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, multiple organ failure.{{cite web|url=http://www.todayszaman.com/news-268555-founder-of-turkish-cyprus-rauf-denktas-dies-at-age-87.html |title=Founder of Turkish Cyprus, Rauf Denktaş, dies at age 88 |publisher=Todayszaman.com |date=2012-01-13 |access-date=2012-10-28 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120115212147/http://www.todayszaman.com/news-268555-founder-of-turkish-cyprus-rauf-denktas-dies-at-age-87.html |archive-date=2012-01-15 }}
Guido Dessauer, 96, German paper engineer and art collector.{{cite web|url=http://www.main-netz.de/nachrichten/region/aschaffenburg/aschaffenburg-stadt/berichte/art4011,1958048|title=Papierpionier, Kunstmäzen und Wissenschaftler|date=19 January 2012|publisher=Main-netz.de|access-date=2012-10-28|language=de}}
Dilys Elwyn-Edwards, 93, Welsh composer.{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-north-west-wales-16609183 |work=BBC News |title=Composer Dilys Elwyn-Edwards dies at 93 |publisher=Bbc.co.uk |date=2012-01-18 |access-date=2012-10-28}}
Felipe Fernández, 78, Argentine basketball player.{{cite web |url=http://www.cabb.com.ar/noticia_ficha.php?id=5411 |title=Falleció Yuco Fernández, un gran ídolo tucumano {{pipe}} Noticias {{pipe}} Confederación Argentina de Basquetbol |publisher=Cabb.com.ar |date=2012-01-15 |access-date=2012-10-28 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120117041625/http://www.cabb.com.ar/noticia_ficha.php?id=5411 |archive-date=2012-01-17|language=es}}
Morgan Jones, 83, American actor (The Twilight Zone).{{cite news|url=https://variety.com/2012/scene/news/morgan-jones-dies-at-84-1118049807/ |title=Morgan Jones dies at 84|work=Variety|date=2012-02-06 |access-date=2012-10-28}}
Lefter Küçükandonyadis, 86, Turkish Olympic footballer (Fenerbahçe) and coach, pneumonia.{{cite web|url=http://www.hurriyet.com.tr/spor/futbol/19680175.asp|title=Lefter vefat etti|work=Hurriyet.com.tr|date=2012-01-14|access-date=2012-10-28|language=tr}}

*Oscar Valentín Leal Caal, 41, Guatemalan politician, Congressman (since 2008), shot.{{cite web|url=https://www.chron.com/news/nation-world/world/gallery/Guatemalan-congressman-killed-35667/photo-2058169.php|title=Guatemalan congressman killed|date=13 January 2012|publisher=Chron.com|access-date=2012-10-28}}

Artie Levine, 86, American boxer.{{cite web|url=http://www.meaningfulfunerals.net/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=1369122&fh_id=12124 |title=Death of boxer Artie Levine|publisher=Meaningfulfunerals.net|access-date=2012-10-28}}
Billie Love, 88, British actress and photographer.{{cite news|title=Billie Love (obituary) |url=http://www.thestage.co.uk/features/obituaries/2012/02/billie-love|access-date=2012-12-05|newspaper=The Stage|date=February 2012}}
Armand Mercier, 78, American politician, Mayor of Lowell, Massachusetts (2004–2006).{{cite news|url=http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/lowellsun/obituary.aspx?n=armand-p-mercier&pid=155505472|title=Armand P. Mercier obituary|via=Legacy.com|access-date=2012-10-28}}
Curt Meyer-Clason, 101, German writer and translator.{{cite web|url=http://www.kuvi.de/news/26552_uebersetzer-curt-meyer-clason-gestorben.html|title=Übersetzer Curt Meyer-Clason gestorben|publisher=Kuvi.de|access-date=2012-10-28|language=de}}
Miljan Miljanić, 81, Serbian footballer, coach and administrator.{{cite web|url=http://sport.blic.rs/Fudbal/Domaci-fudbal/208610/Preminuo-Miljan-Miljanic|title=Miljan Miljanić dead|publisher=Sport.blic.rs|access-date=2012-10-28}}
Abdollah Mojtabavi, 87, Iranian wrestler.{{cite web|url=http://iawf.ir/Content/Content.aspx?Mode=1&PageCode=28093|script-title=fa:تسلیت فدراسیون کشتی/ |publisher=Iawf.ir|access-date=2012-10-28|language=fa}}
Richard Threlkeld, 74, American television journalist (CBS News), traffic collision.{{cite web|last=Vecsey|first=Taylor K. |url=http://easthampton.patch.com/articles/highway-closed-in-amagansett-after-bad-accident|title=UPDATE: Former CBS Newsman Richard Threlkeld Killed in Crash|publisher=Easthampton.patch.com|date=2012-01-13|access-date=2012-10-28}}
Bob Wright, 76, American biographer and politician, Chairman of the Utah Republican Party (1977–1979), Alzheimer's disease.{{cite web|url=http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/politics/53298243-90/utah-wright-gop-bob.html.csp |title=Utah Local News – Salt Lake City News, Sports, Archive|publisher=Sltrib.com|date=2012-01-13|access-date=2012-10-28}}
Andrzej Krzysztof Wróblewski, 76, Polish journalist.{{cite web|author=Rp.pl|url=http://www.rp.pl/artykul/2,791387-Nie-zyje-Andrzej-Krzysztof-Wroblewski.html|title=Nie żyje Andrzej Krzysztof Wróblewski|publisher=rp.pl|date=2012-01-13|access-date=2012-10-28|language=pl |archive-date=2014-10-06|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141006070211/http://www.rp.pl/artykul/2,791387-Nie-zyje-Andrzej-Krzysztof-Wroblewski.html|url-status=dead}}

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Howard H. Bell, 98, American historian.{{Cite web|url=http://mgm.stparchive.com/Archive/MGM/MGM01182012p08.php|title=The Morgan Messenger January 18 Page 8|access-date=2020-12-06|archive-date=2020-01-03|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200103003325/http://mgm.stparchive.com/Archive/MGM/MGM01182012p08.php|url-status=dead}}
Charles E. Bishop, 90, American academic.{{Cite web |url=http://www.president.umd.edu/pastpres/bishop/ |title=Former Chancellor Charles e. Bishop | University of Maryland |access-date=2020-12-06 |archive-date=2016-03-04 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304093306/http://www.president.umd.edu/pastpres/bishop/ }}
Janey Buchan, 85, Scottish politician, MEP for Glasgow (1979–1994).{{cite web|url=http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/home-news/former-glasgow-mep-janey-buchan-dies.1326733121|title=Former Glasgow MEP Janey Buchan dies|publisher=Herald Scotland|date=2012-01-16|access-date=2012-10-28}}
Anthony J. Calio, 82, American physicist and businessman, congestive heart failure and lung cancer.{{Cite web |url=http://memorialwebsites.legacy.com/tony-calio-memorial/Homepage.aspx|title = Tony Calio Memorial Website}}
Mircea Ciumara, 68, Romanian politician, Minister of Finance (1996–1997), cancer.{{cite web|url=http://www.nineoclock.ro/former-pntcd-minister-mircea-ciumara-has-died/|title=Former PNTCD minister Mircea Ciumara has died|date=15 January 2012|publisher=nineoclock.ro|access-date=2014-01-19|archive-date=2014-02-02|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140202122555/http://www.nineoclock.ro/former-pntcd-minister-mircea-ciumara-has-died/|url-status=dead}}
Joseph T. Collins, 72, American herpetologist.{{Cite web|url=http://www2.ljworld.com/obituaries/2012/jan/27/joseph-collins-jr/|title = Joseph Thomas Collins Jr}}
Carol Creiniceanu, 72, Romanian football player.{{Cite web|url=http://www.fcsteaua.ro/index/section/articles/article/29573/|title = A decedat si Carol Creiniceanu - FCSTEAUA.RO}}
Ekuikui IV, 98, Angolan king of Bailundo, disease.{{cite web|author=Staff|url=http://allafrica.com/stories/201201200182.html|title=Angola: MPs Pay Tribute to King Ekuikui IV|publisher=allAfrica.com|date=2012-01-19|access-date=2012-10-28}}
Dan Evins, 76, American entrepreneur, founder of Cracker Barrel Old Country Store.{{cite news|url=http://www.newschannel5.com/story/16525580/cracker-barrels-founder-dan-evins-dies-at-76 |title=Cracker Barrel Founder Dan Evins Dies At 76 |publisher=NewsChannel5.com |access-date=2012-10-28 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120118032334/http://www.newschannel5.com/story/16525580/cracker-barrels-founder-dan-evins-dies-at-76 |archive-date=2012-01-18 }}
Robbie France, 52, British drummer (Skunk Anansie, Diamond Head, UFO), ruptured aorta.{{cite web|author=Chris Harris |url=http://gunshyassassin.com/news/ex-ufo-skunk-anansie-drummer-dead-at-52|title=Ex UFO, Skunk Anansie Drummer Dead At 52 |publisher=Gun Shy Assassin|date=2012-01-16|access-date=2012-10-28|url-status=usurped|archive-date=2012-12-13 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121213042554/http://gunshyassassin.com/news/ex-ufo-skunk-anansie-drummer-dead-at-52/}}
Charles Howard, 87, Australian Roman Catholic leader, Superior General of the Marist Brothers (1985–1993).{{cite web|url=http://www.joeys.org/newspublicationsevents/news/BrCharlesHoward.cfm |title=Charles Howard, Australian Roman Catholic cleric, dies |publisher=Joeys.org |date=2012-01-14 |access-date=2012-10-28 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130314095102/http://www.joeys.org/newspublicationsevents/news/BrCharlesHoward.cfm |archive-date=2013-03-14 }}
Pearse Hutchinson, 84, Irish broadcaster and writer, member of Aosdána.{{cite news|url=http://www.rte.ie/news/2012/0115/hutchinsonp.html|title=Poet and broadcaster Pearse Hutchinson dies|publisher=Rte.ie|date=2012-01-17|access-date=2012-10-28}}
Arfa Karim, 16, Pakistani student, world's youngest Microsoft Certified Professional (2004–2008), idiopathic epilepsy seizures.{{cite web|author=Staff|url=http://www.dawn.com/2012/01/14/arfa-karim-passes-away-in-lahore.html|title=Arfa Karim passes away in Lahore|publisher=Dawn.com|date=2012-01-14|access-date=2012-10-28}}
Lasse Kolstad, 90, Norwegian actor.{{cite web|url=http://www.nrk.no/nyheter/1.7954048|title=Lasse Kolstad er død|publisher=Nrk.no|date=2012-01-14|access-date=2012-10-28|language=no}}
Antonio Mistrorigo, 99, Italian Roman Catholic prelate, Bishop of Treviso (1958–1988).{{Catholic-hierarchy|bishop|bmistr|Bishop Antonio Mistrorigo|21 January 2015}}
Giampiero Moretti, 71, Italian racing driver, winner of the 24 Hours of Daytona (1998), founder of Momo.{{cite web|url=http://www.omnicorse.it/magazine/14614/addio-a-giampiero-moretti-il-pilota-gentleman-del-cavallino |title=Addio "Momo", pilota gentleman del Cavallino|date=15 January 2012 |publisher=Omnicorse.it|access-date=2012-10-28|language=it}}
Kaoru Nishimoto, 88, Japanese shogi player, pneumonia.{{cite news|url=http://www.asahi.com/obituaries/update/0115/OSK201201150015.html|title=asahi.com（朝日新聞社）：棋士の西本馨さん死去視力に障害負いながら活躍 – おくやみ・訃報|publisher=Asahi.com|date=2012-01-15|access-date=2012-10-28|language=ja}}
Mila Parély, 94, French actress.{{cite web|author=lefigaro.fr |url=http://www.lefigaro.fr/cinema/2012/01/16/03002-20120116ARTFIG00551-mila-parely-doyenne-de-la-regle-du-jeu-est-morte.php |title=Le Figaro – Cinéma: Mila Parély, doyenne de La Règle du Jeu, est morte|publisher=Lefigaro.fr|date=2012-01-17|access-date=2012-10-28|language=fr}}
Finn Pedersen, 86, Danish Olympic gold medal-winning (1948) rower.{{cite web|url=http://www.dr.dk/Sporten/Oevrig_sport/2012/01/16/170834.htm|title=OL-guldvinder i roning er død|publisher=Dr.dk|date=2012-01-16|access-date=2012-10-28|language=da}}
Dame Lesley Strathie, 56, British civil servant, Permanent Secretary to HM Revenue and Customs (2008–2011), cancer.{{cite web|url=http://www.computerworlduk.com/news/careers/3330234/former-hmrc-chief-lesley-strathie-dies|title=Former HMRC chief Lesley Strathie dies |publisher=ComputerworldUK.com|access-date=2012-10-28}}
Txillardegi, 82, Spanish writer and politician.{{cite web|author=Noticias EFE|url=http://www.diariovasco.com/agencias/20120114/mas-actualidad/cultura/muere-txillardegi-escritor-fundo-nombre_201201141442.html|title=Muere "Txillardegi", el escritor que fundó ETA y dio nombre a la organización.|publisher=Diariovasco.com|date=1928-07-16|access-date=2012-10-28|language=es|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120306070838/http://www.diariovasco.com/agencias/20120114/mas-actualidad/cultura/muere-txillardegi-escritor-fundo-nombre_201201141442.html|archive-date=2012-03-06}}
Rosy Varte, 88, French actress.{{cite web|url=http://www.leparisien.fr/loisirs-et-spectacles/rosy-varte-est-decedee-adieu-maguy-15-01-2012-1812497.php|title=Rosy Varte est décédée, adieu "Maguy"|publisher=Leparisien.fr|date=2012-01-15|access-date=2012-10-28|language=fr|archive-date=2014-10-27|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141027212248/http://www.leparisien.fr/loisirs-et-spectacles/rosy-varte-est-decedee-adieu-maguy-15-01-2012-1812497.php|url-status=dead}}
Zelemkhan Zangiyev, 37, Russian footballer.{{cite web|author1=Алексей ДРОБОТОВ |author2=Наталья ГОЛЯНОВА |date=16 January 2012 |url=http://www.stav.kp.ru/online/news/1060487|script-title=ru:В Северной Осетии умер знаменитый футболист "Ангушта"|publisher=Stav.kp.ru|access-date=2012-10-28|language=ru}}

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Mika Ahola, 37, Finnish enduro rider, motorcycle crash.{{cite web|url=https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/motorsport/2012/01/16/motorcycling-mourns-the-death-of-enduro-world-champion-mika-ahola-115875-23702750|title=Motorcycling mourns the death of Enduro world champion Mika Ahola|publisher=Mirror.co.uk|date=2012-01-16|access-date=2012-10-28}}
Richard Bader, 80, Canadian quantum chemist.{{cite web|url=http://www.chemistry.mcmaster.ca/component/content/article/1-latest-news/352-the-passing-of-richard-bader|title=The Passing of Richard Bader|publisher=Chemistry.mcmaster.ca|date=2012-03-10|access-date=2012-10-28|archive-date=2013-04-05|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130405115720/http://www.chemistry.mcmaster.ca/component/content/article/1-latest-news/352-the-passing-of-richard-bader|url-status=dead}}
Gelareh Bagherzadeh, 30, Iranian student, shot.{{Cite news|url=https://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/article/Still-no-answers-6-months-after-Iranian-student-s-3763359.php|title = Still no answers 6 months after Iranian student's killing| newspaper=Chron |date = 5 August 2012 | last1=Kriel | first1=By Lomi }}
Ed Derwinski, 85, American politician, U.S. Representative from Illinois (1959–1983); United States Secretary of Veterans Affairs (1989–1992), merkel cell carcinoma.{{cite news|author=T. Rees Shapiro|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/congress/edward-j-derwinski-first-secretary-of-the-department-of-veterans-affairs-dies/2012/01/18/gIQA5IlL9P_story.html|title=Edward J. Derwinski, first secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs, dies|newspaper=The Washington Post|date=2012-01-19|access-date=2012-10-28}}
Claes Egnell, 95, Swedish sport shooter and Olympic silver medal-winning (1952) pentathlete.{{cite web |author=Anders F. Rehnberg |date=2012-01-15 |url=http://www.dt.se/familj/dodsfallbegravningar/dodsfall/1.4290543-claes-egnell-har-avlidit |title=Claes Egnell har avlidit |publisher=dt.se|access-date=2012-10-28|language=sv}}
Manuel Fraga, 89, Spanish politician, President of the Xunta of Galicia (1990–2005), founder of the People's Party and co-father of Spanish Constitution, heart failure.{{cite news |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-16570637 |title=Franco-era politician Manuel Fraga dies, aged 89 |publisher=BBC|date=2012-01-16 |access-date=2012-10-28}}
Sir Robert Freer, 88, British military officer, Deputy Commander of RAF Strike Command (1978–1980).{{cite news|title=Sir Robert FREER dies |url=http://announcements.telegraph.co.uk/deaths/144207/freer |website=Telegraph announcements |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160203020358/http://announcements.telegraph.co.uk/deaths/144207/freer|archive-date=February 3, 2016 |publisher=Telegraph Media Group|date=2012-01-21|access-date=2012-10-28|location=London}}
Carlo Fruttero, 85, Italian writer.{{cite web |url=http://www.corriere.it/cultura/12_gennaio_15/fruttero-morte_71c8cbe6-3fa0-11e1-8779-a112fb36ee96.shtml|title=Addio allo scrittore Carlo Fruttero|work=Redazione Online|date=2012-01-15|via=Corriere.it|access-date=2012-10-28|language=it}}
Ben Hana, 54, New Zealand vagrant.{{cite web |url=http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/6260217/Wellingtons-Blanket-Man-Ben-Hana-dies |title=Wellington 'Blanket Man' Ben Hana Dies In Hospital |date=15 January 2012 |website=Stuff.co.nz |access-date=2012-10-28}}
Eisuke Hinode, 70, Japanese politician, member of the House of Councillors, gall bladder cancer.{{cite news|url=http://www.asahi.com/obituaries/update/0116/TKY201201160414.html|script-title=ja:元自民党参院議員、日出英輔さん死去 – おくやみ・訃報 |publisher=Asahi.com|date=2012-01-16|access-date=2012-10-28|language=ja}}
Eduard Ivanov, 73, Soviet ice hockey player, World and Olympic champion.{{cite web|url=http://news.rambler.ru/12451431|script-title=ru:Умер советский олимпийский чемпион по хоккею|publisher=News.rambler.ru|date=2012-10-23|access-date=2012-10-28|language=ru}}
Samuel Jaskilka, 92, American Marine Corps general, pneumonia.{{cite news|url=http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/Ansonia-native-Gen-Samuel-Jaskilka-dies-2796869.php|title=Ansonia native, Gen. Samuel Jaskilka, dies|newspaper=NewsTimes|date=2012-01-28|access-date=2012-10-28}}
Matteo La Grua, 97, Italian priest and exorcist.{{cite web|url=http://www.canicattiweb.com/2012/01/17/e-morto-a-palermo-padre-matteo-la-grua-decano-degli-esorcisti-e-teologo|title=E' morto a Palermo padre Matteo La Grua, decano degli esorcisti e teologo|date=17 January 2012|publisher=Canicattiweb.com|access-date=2012-10-28|language=it}}
Pirkko Länsivuori, 85, Finnish Olympic sprinter.[https://web.archive.org/web/20161203123333/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/la/pirkko-lansivuori-1.html Pirkko Länsivuori, Sports-Reference / Olympic Sports]. Retrieved 2019-04-01.
Michael Mussa, 67, American economist, heart failure.{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/19/business/michael-mussa-adviser-to-reagan-on-economy-dies-at-67.html|title=Michael Mussa Adviser to Reagan on Economy Dies at 67|newspaper=New York Times|access-date=2012-10-28|first=Andrew|last=Martin|date=2012-01-18|url-access=subscription }}
Samuel B. Nunez Jr., 81, American politician, President of the Louisiana State Senate (1983–1988; 1990–1996).http://www.thetowntalk.com/article/20120116/NEWS01/120116005/Former-La-Senate-President-Sammy-Nunez-dies {{dead link|date=October 2012}}
Ib Spang Olsen, 90, Danish cartoonist and author, recipient of the Hans Christian Andersen Award.{{cite web|author=AF Peter Jørgensen|url=http://politiken.dk/kultur/ECE1509741/tegneren-ib-spang-olsen-er-doed|title=Tegneren Ib Spang Olsen er død|publisher=Politiken.dk|access-date=2012-10-28|language=da|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120117103447/http://politiken.dk/kultur/ECE1509741/tegneren-ib-spang-olsen-er-doed/|archive-date=2012-01-17}}
Chris Pavlou, 72, Australian football player.{{cite web|url=http://www.afl.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/208/newsid/127902/default.aspx |title=Chris Pavlou dies |publisher=Afl.com.au |access-date=2012-10-28 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120123030344/http://www.afl.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/208/newsid/127902/default.aspx |archive-date=2012-01-23 }}
Jerry Poteet, 75, American martial arts instructor.{{cite web|url=http://bruceleefoundation.org/index.cfm/cdid/10791/pid/10234 |title=Jerry Poteet dies |publisher=The Bruce Lee Foundation |access-date=2012-10-28 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130103141136/http://bruceleefoundation.org/index.cfm/cdid/10791/pid/10234 |archive-date=2013-01-03 }}
Rafael Rincón González, 89, Venezuelan musician.{{cite news |title=Falleció Rafael Rincón González |url=http://www.nuestragaita.com/falleciorafaelrincongonzalez.htm |access-date=12 October 2023 |agency=NuestraGaita.com |date=2012}}
Jack Roberts, 58, American climber, fall.[https://www.gjsentinel.com/news/western_colorado/expert-climber-dies-after-plunge/article_5b7acf92-1524-5460-b210-38a96cbcbb89.html Expert climber dies after plunge]
Hulett C. Smith, 93, American politician, Governor of West Virginia (1965–1969).{{cite news|url=http://www.statejournal.com/story/16528423/former-governor-smith-dies-in-scottsdale|title=Former West Virginia Gov. Hulett Smith dies|publisher=Statejournal.com|access-date=2012-10-28|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150602012901/http://www.statejournal.com/story/16528423/former-governor-smith-dies-in-scottsdale|archive-date=2015-06-02}}
Peter Veness, 27, Australian journalist, brain cancer.{{cite web|url=http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-01-16/peter-veness-tributes/3774310?section=act|title=Journalist Peter Veness dies aged 27|publisher=Abc.net.au|date=2012-01-16|access-date=2012-10-28}}
Homai Vyarawalla, 98, Indian photojournalist, first Indian woman to work as a photojournalist.{{cite web|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/indias-first-woman-photojournalist-a-c.../900173|title=India's first woman photojournalist, a chronicler of history|publisher=Indian Express|access-date=2012-10-28}}
Victor Yngve, 91, American linguist.{{cite web|url=http://aclweb.org/anthology-new/J/J12/J12-3001.pdf|title=Obituary for American linguist Victor H. Yngve|publisher=Aclweb.org|access-date=2012-10-28|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170108190024/https://www.aclweb.org/anthology-new/J/J12/J12-3001.pdf|archive-date=2017-01-08}}

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Mohammed al-Awwad, 53–54, Syrian general, shot.{{cite web |url=http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/world/2012-01/16/c_131363421.htm |title=Brigadier general assassinated in Syria - Xinhua | English.news.cn |website=news.xinhuanet.com |access-date=11 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150208193003/http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/world/2012-01/16/c_131363421.htm |archive-date=8 February 2015 }}
Joe Bygraves, 80, Jamaican born British former British Empire heavyweight champion boxer.{{cite web|title=Former boxing champion Joe Bygraves passes on|url=http://jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20120212/sports/sports31.html|date=2012-02-12 |publisher=Jamaica Gleaner |access-date=2012-10-28}}
Juan Carlos, 66, Spanish footballer.{{cite web |url=http://www.esport3.cat/noticia/1553072/futbol/Mor-Juan-Carlos-Perez-Lopez-el-capita-del-Barca-que-va-guanyar-la-Lliga-de-lany-1974 |title=Mor Juan Carlos Pérez López, el capità del Barça que va guanyar la Lliga de l'any 1974 |publisher=Esport3.cat |date=2012-01-16 |access-date=2012-10-28|language=es}}
Jimmy Castor, 71, American funk and R&B saxophonist ("Troglodyte (Cave Man)"), heart failure.{{cite web |last=Yenigun|first=Sami|date=2012-01-17 |url=https://www.npr.org/blogs/therecord/2012/01/17/145356963/jimmy-castor-funk-bandleader-has-died|title=Jimmy Castor, Funk Bandleader, Has Died|publisher=NPR|access-date=2012-10-28}}
L. Ted Coneybeare, 86, Canadian TV producer and educational consultant.{{Cite news |title=Leo Howard Coneybeare, 86: Polka Dot Door creator remembered for quick wit |url=https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2012/01/21/leo_howard_coneybeare_86_polka_dot_door_creator_remembered_for_quick_wit.html |newspaper=The Toronto Star|date=21 January 2012}}
Mike Current, 66, American football player (Denver Broncos, Miami Dolphins, Tampa Bay Buccaneers), apparent suicide by gunshot.http://www.statesmanjournal.com/article/20120116/UPDATE/120116031/Former-NFL-player-dies-apparent-suicide-Polk-Co- {{dead link|date=October 2012}}
Efron Etkin, 59, Israeli actor and voice actor, cancer.{{cite news |url=https://www.ynet.co.il/articles/0,7340,L-4176499,00.html |title=הלך לעולמו השחקן עפרון אטקין|date=16 January 2012 |publisher=Ynet|language=he|access-date=13 July 2019}}
Sigursteinn Gíslason, 43, Icelandic football player and manager, cancer.{{cite web|author=Eva Björk Ægisdóttir |url=http://www.fotbolti.net/fullStory.php?id=120152 |title=Fótbolti.net |publisher=Fotbolti.net|access-date=2012-10-28|language=is}}
Pierre Goubert, 96, French historian.{{cite web|url=http://lci.tf1.fr/filnews/france/deces-de-l-historien-pierre-goubert-a-l-age-de-96-ans-6945546.html|access-date=2012-10-28|title=Décès de l'historien Pierre Goubert à l'âge de 96 ans|publisher=Lci.tf1.fr|language=fr |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120122121816/http://lci.tf1.fr/filnews/france/deces-de-l-historien-pierre-goubert-a-l-age-de-96-ans-6945546.html|archive-date=2012-01-22}}
Lorna Kesterson, 86, American newspaper editor and journalist (Henderson Home News), Mayor of Henderson, Nevada (1985–1993).{{cite web|author=Scary Harry |url=http://www.lvrj.com/news/former-henderson-mayor-lorna-kesterson-dies-at-86-137520798.html |title=Former Henderson mayor Lorna Kesterson dies at 86 - News - ReviewJournal.com |publisher=Lvrj.com |date=2012-01-18 |access-date=2012-10-28}}
Dave Lee, 64, British comedian, cancer.{{cite news|title=Hundreds attend Dave Lee's funeral in Canterbury |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-kent-16788590 |work=BBC News |date=30 January 2012}}
Gustav Leonhardt, 83, Dutch harpsichordist and conductor.{{cite news |first=Lionel |last=Salter |title=Gustav Leonhardt obituary |work=The Guardian |date=2012-01-17 |url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2012/jan/17/gustav-leonhardt |access-date=2014-10-18}}
David Phiri, 74, Zambian businessman, Governor of the Bank of Zambia.{{cite web |url=http://www.lusakatimes.com/2012/01/16/bank-zambia-governor-david-phiri-died|title=Zambia: Former Bank of Zambia Governor David Phiri has died |date=16 January 2012 |publisher=LusakaTimes.com|access-date=2012-10-28}}
The Senator, c. 3500, American pond cypress tree, largest in the world, fire.{{cite news |title=The Senator: Sara Barnes Charged With Setting Fire That Destroyed 3,500-Year-Old Florida Cypress Tree |url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/02/28/the-senator-burns-fire-sara-barnes-arrested_n_1308513.html|date=2012-03-04 |accessdate=2012-09-01 |work=Huffington Post |first=Janie |last=Campbell |archive-date=2012-06-26|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120626044925/http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/02/28/the-senator-burns-fire-sara-barnes-arrested_n_1308513.html? |url-status=live}}
Valentine Rusantsov, 72, Russian hierarch, Primate of the Russian Orthodox Autonomous Church (1996–2012).{{cite web |url=http://www.portal-credo.ru/site/?act=english&id=422 |title=Repose of Metropolitan Valentine, First Hiearch of ROAC, Dies |publisher=Portal-credo.ru|access-date=2012-10-28}}

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Mukarram Khan Atif, Pakistani journalist and reporter, shot.{{cite web|url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/323271/targeted-attack-taliban-gun-down-senior-tribal-journalist-in-charsadda|title=Targeted attack: Taliban gun down senior tribal journalist in Charsadda – The Express Tribune |date=17 January 2012 |publisher=Tribune.com.pk|access-date=2012-10-28}}
Kearney Barton, 80, American record producer.{{Cite news|url=http://www.seattlepi.com/local/article/Northwest-music-legend-Kearney-Barton-died-at-80-2642617.php|title = NW music legend Kearney Barton dies at 80| newspaper=Seattle Post-Intelligencer |date = 20 January 2012}}
Colin Campbell, 80, Canadian Roman Catholic prelate, Bishop of Antigonish (1986–2002).{{cite news|url=http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/arts-and-life/life/faith/former-bishop-of-antigonish-dies-after-long-illness-at-the-age-of-80-137583713.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120305021356/http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/arts-and-life/life/faith/former-bishop-of-antigonish-dies-after-long-illness-at-the-age-of-80-137583713.html|archive-date=2012-03-05|title=Former bishop of Antigonish dies after long illness at the age of 80|work=Winnipeg Free Press|access-date=2019-04-01}}
F. Elwood Davis, 96, American lawyer.{{cite news|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/obituaries/obituary-f-elwood-davis-a-washington-lawyer-dies-at-96/2012/02/06/gIQAlv0OxQ_story.html |title=Obituary: F. Elwood Davis, a Washington lawyer, dies at 96|newspaper=The Washington Post|date=2012-02-07|access-date=2012-10-28|first=Michael|last=Laris}}
Aengus Fanning, 69, Irish journalist, editor of the Sunday Independent, cancer.{{cite news|author=Staff|url=https://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaking/2012/0117/breaking29.html|title='Sunday Independent' editor dies|publisher=The Irish Times|date=2012-01-17|access-date=2012-10-28|archive-date=2012-01-18|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120118052126/http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaking/2012/0117/breaking29.html|url-status=dead}}
Janet Folkes, 52, English academic, cancer.{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ph23JVQ0wJI|title = - YouTube|website = YouTube}}
Carlos Guirao, 57, Spanish musician.{{cite web|url=http://progressiverockcentral.com/2012/01/17/spanish-electronic-music-pioneer-carlos-guirao-dies|title=Spanish Electronic Music Pioneer Carlos Guirao Dies|publisher=Progressive Rock Central.com|access-date=2012-10-28}}
Julius Meimberg, 95, German air force pilot (Luftwaffe), recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.{{cite web|author=Staff|url=http://saladeguerra.blogspot.com/2012/01/nota-de-falecimento-julius-meimberg.html |title=Sala de Guerra: Nota de Falecimento: Julius Meimberg|publisher=Saladeguerra.blogspot.com |date=2012-01-17 |access-date=2012-10-28|language=pt}}
Johnny Otis, 90, American R&B singer-songwriter.{{cite news|last=Lewis |first=Randy |url=https://latimes.com/news/obituaries/la-me-johnny-otis-20120119,0,2183487.story |title=Johnny Otis obituary: R&B singer, drummer, bandleader dies at 90|work=Los Angeles Times|date=2012-01-19|access-date=2012-10-28}}
Piet Römer, 83, Dutch actor (Baantjer).{{cite web|url=http://nos.nl/artikel/331420-acteur-piet-romer-83-overleden.html|title=NOS Nieuws – Acteur Piet Römer (83) overleden|date=17 January 2012 |publisher=Nos.nl|access-date=2012-10-28|language=nl}}
Mohamed Rouicha, 61, Moroccan folk singer.{{cite web|url=http://www.demainonline.com/2012/01/17/le-chanteur-amazigh-mohamed-rouicha-est-mort/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120119220047/http://www.demainonline.com/2012/01/17/le-chanteur-amazigh-mohamed-rouicha-est-mort/|archive-date=2012-01-19|title=Le chanteur amazigh Mohamed Rouicha est mort {{pipe}} Demain|publisher=Demainonline.com|date=2012-01-17|access-date=2012-10-28|language=fr}}
R. W. Schambach, 85, American evangelist, heart failure.{{cite web|last=Roberson|first=Amanda|url=http://www.cbs19.tv/story/16545641/tyler-based-evangilist-rw-shambach-dies|title=Tyler, Texas-based evangelist, R. W. Schambach, dies|publisher=Cbs19.tv|access-date=2012-10-28|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120829110010/http://www.cbs19.tv/story/16545641/tyler-based-evangilist-rw-shambach-dies|archive-date=2012-08-29}}
Marty Springstead, 74, American baseball umpire, heart attack.{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/19/sports/baseball/marty-springstead-managers-bane-as-al-umpire-dies-at-74.html|work=The New York Times|title=Marty Springstead Manager's bane as Umpire Dies at 74 |access-date=2012-10-28|first=Bruce|last=Weber|date=2012-01-18|url-access=subscription }}
Tom Tellefsen, 80, Norwegian actor.{{cite web|url=http://www.vg.no/rampelys/artikkel.php?artid=10076118 |title=Tom Tellefsen er død|publisher=Vg.no|date=2012-01-20|access-date=2012-10-28|language=no}}
Uncle Chichi, 24–26, American dog, unofficial world's oldest dog (2011–2012).[https://huffingtonpost.com/2012/01/23/worlds-oldest-dog-dies-uncle-chichi_n_1224337.html Uncle Chichi, Unofficial World's Oldest Dog, Dies After Living More Than 24 Years (VIDEO)]

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Karen Brazell, 73, American academic, professor and translator of Japanese.{{cite web |url=http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/theithacajournal/obituary.aspx?n=karen-brazell&pid=155547654 |title=Karen Brazell Obituary: View Karen Brazell obituary|via=Legacy.com|access-date=2012-10-28}}
Sir Tom Cowie, 89, British entrepreneur.{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-tyne-16638345 |work=BBC News |title=Ex-Sunderland chairman Sir Tom Cowie dies|publisher=Bbc.co.uk|date=2012-01-19 |access-date=2012-10-28}}
Thérèse Delpech, 63, French nuclear proliferation expert, apparent heart attack.{{cite web|author=Staff|url=http://cns.miis.edu/activities/120118_therese_delpech_passing.htm|title=CNS Mourns the Passing of Thérèse Delpech|publisher=Cns.miis.edu|access-date=2012-10-28|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130103145928/http://cns.miis.edu/activities/120118_therese_delpech_passing.htm|archive-date=2013-01-03}}
Carlos Figueroa, 80, Spanish Olympic equestrian.{{cite web|url=http://www.palmbeachdailynews.com/news/marques-de-san-damian-ex-spanish-olympian-equestrian-2120047.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120316191554/http://www.palmbeachdailynews.com/news/marques-de-san-damian-ex-spanish-olympian-equestrian-2120047.html|archive-date=2012-03-16|title=Marques de San Damian,ex-Spanish Olympian, equestrian champ, dies

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Ray Finch, 97, British studio potter.{{cite news|first=David |last=Whiting |url=https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2012/jan/31/ray-finch-obituary/print|title=Ray Finch obituary|work=The Guardian|access-date=2012-10-28|location=London|date=2012-01-31}}
Tom Gilmartin, 87, American politician.{{Cite web |url=http://www.vindy.com/news/2012/jan/20/former-state-lawmaker-thomas-gilmartin-d/?print |title=Vindy.com | Former state lawmaker Thomas Gilmartin dies |access-date=2021-05-15 |archive-date=2019-07-27 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190727215407/https://www.vindy.com/news/2012/jan/20/former-state-lawmaker-thomas-gilmartin-d/?print }}
Mel Goldstein, 66, American television meteorologist (WTNH), multiple myeloma.{{cite web|url=http://www.wtnh.com/dpp/news/connecticut/dr-mel-passes-away-at-66|title=Meteorologist "Dr. Mel" passes away at 66|publisher=Wtnh.com|access-date=2012-10-28|archive-date=2012-11-27|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121127155833/http://www.wtnh.com/dpp/news/connecticut/dr-mel-passes-away-at-66}}
Anthony Gonsalves, 84, Indian film music composer.{{cite web|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Music/Music-legend-Anthony-Gonsalves-no-more/Article1-799209.aspx |title=Music legend Anthony Gonsalves no more |publisher=Hindustan Times |date=2012-01-19 |access-date=2012-10-28 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121102173524/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Music/Music-legend-Anthony-Gonsalves-no-more/Article1-799209.aspx |archive-date=2012-11-02 }}
Georg Lassen, 96, German naval officer, World War II U-boat commander.{{cite web|url=http://uboat.net/men/lassen.htm|title=Korvettenkapitän Georg Lassen, WWII German U-boat commander, dead|publisher=uboat.net|access-date=2012-10-28}}
Joseph Noiret, 84, French poet.{{cite web|url=http://www.lalibre.be/culture/livres/article/713806/joseph-noiret-avait-fonde-cobra.html|title=Joseph Noiret avait fondé Cobra|publisher=Lalibre.be|date=2012-01-18|access-date=2012-10-28|language=fr}}
Yuri Rasovsky, 67, American writer and producer, esophageal cancer.{{cite news|url=https://hollywoodreporter.com/news/yuri-rasovsky-renowned-audio-dramatist-283651|title=Yuri Rasovsky, Renowned Audio Dramatist, Dies at 67|work=The Hollywood Reporter|date=2012-01-20|access-date=2012-10-28|first=Mike|last=Barnes}}
Giuseppe Vedovato, 99, Italian politician.{{cite web|author=Staff|url=http://www.blitzquotidiano.it/politica-italiana/consiglio-europa-morto-giuseppe-vedovato-1087371|title=Consiglio d'Europa, è morto Giuseppe Vedovato|date=19 January 2012|publisher=Blitzquotidiano.it|access-date=2012-10-28|language=it}}

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Peter Åslin, 49, Swedish ice hockey player, Olympic bronze medal-winner (1988), stroke.{{cite web|url=http://www.aftonbladet.se/sportbladet/hockey/article14239076.ab|title=Hockeylegendaren Peter Åslin död|publisher=Aftonbladet.se |date=2012-01-19|access-date=2012-10-28|language=es}}
Giancarlo Bigazzi, 71, Italian composer ("Gloria", "Self Control", "No Me Ames").{{cite web|url=http://www.repubblica.it/persone/2012/01/19/news/giancarlo_bigazzi-28405173|title=Addio a Giancarlo Bigazzi autore di grandi successi|publisher=Repubblica.it|date=2012-10-22|access-date=2012-10-28|language=it}}
Sarah Burke, 29, Canadian freestyle skier, world champion (2005), cardiac arrest following skiing accident.{{cite news|url=http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/more/news/20120119/sarah-burke-dies.ap|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120122020223/http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/more/news/20120119/sarah-burke-dies.ap/|url-status=dead|archive-date=January 22, 2012|title=Freestyle skier Sarah Burke dies nine days after crash|publisher=Sportsillustrated.cnn.com|access-date=2012-10-28|date=2012-01-19}}
Maurice Casey, 88, New Zealand judge.{{Cite web|url=http://my.lawsociety.org.nz/in-practice/people/obituaries/obituaries-list/rt-hon-sir-maurice-eugene-casey-1923-2012|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20150122175600/http://my.lawsociety.org.nz/in-practice/people/obituaries/obituaries-list/rt-hon-sir-maurice-eugene-casey-1923-2012|archive-date = 2015-01-22|title = My.lawsociety - Rt Hon Sir Maurice Eugene Casey, 1923 – 2012}}
Elena Catena, 91, Spanish academic and feminist.[https://elpais.com/diario/2012/01/24/necrologicas/1327359602_850215.html Elena Catena, impulsora de la literatura femenina] {{in lang|es}}
Rudi van Dantzig, 78, Dutch choreographer.{{cite web|author=Staff|url=http://www.trouw.nl/tr/nl/4512/Cultuur/article/detail/3128956/2012/01/19/Choreograaf-Rudi-van-Dantzig-overleden.dhtml|title=Choreograaf Rudi van Dantzig overleden|publisher=Trouw.nl|access-date=2012-10-28|language=nl}}
Giovanni De Andrea, 83, Italian Roman Catholic prelate, vice-president of Labour Office of the Apostolic See (1989–2007).{{Catholic-hierarchy|bishop|bdeand|Archbishop Giovanni De Andrea|21 January 2015}}
Peter de Francia, 90, British artist.{{cite news|first=Michael|last=McNay|url=https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2012/jan/23/peter-de-francia|title=Peter de Francia obituary|work=The Guardian|access-date=2012-10-28|location=London|date=2012-01-23}}
Charles Fecher, 94, American author.{{cite web|url=https://www.baltimoresun.com/news/bs-xpm-2012-01-19-bs-md-ob-charles-fecher-20120119-story.html|title=Charles Adam Fecher obituary|publisher=Articles.baltimoresun.com|date=2012-01-19|access-date=2012-12-06|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130614103301/http://articles.baltimoresun.com/2012-01-19/news/bs-md-ob-charles-fecher-20120119_1_marion-elizabeth-rodgers-mencken-and-sara-mencken-society|archive-date=2013-06-14}}
Colonel Stone Johnson, 93, American civil rights activist.{{cite web|first=Frank|last=Couch|url=http://blog.al.com/spotnews/2012/01/birmingham_civil_rights_activi.html|title=Birmingham civil rights activist Colonel Stone Johnson has died|date=19 January 2012|publisher=Blog.al.com|access-date=2012-10-28}}
Beverly McDermott, 85, American casting director (Cocoon, Scarface, Lenny).{{cite web|url=http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/broward/hollywood/fl-obit-beverly-mcdermott-20120120,0,1215353.story |title=Beverly McDermott dies |publisher=Sun-sentinel.com |access-date=2012-10-28 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120211224043/http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/broward/hollywood/fl-obit-beverly-mcdermott-20120120%2C0%2C1215353.story |archive-date=2012-02-11 }}
Gene Methvin, 77, American journalist and magazine editor.{{cite web|url=http://www.grady.uga.edu/resources.php?al1=Resources&al2=Grady%20News&page=news2.inc.php%7CID=1343|title=Gene Methvin dies|publisher=Grady.uga.edu|access-date=2012-10-28|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160203020358/http://www.grady.uga.edu/resources.php?al1=Resources&al2=Grady%20News&page=news2.inc.php%7CID=1343|archive-date=2016-02-03}}
Patrick Geoffrey O'Neill, 87, British academic.[https://www.thetimes.com/travel/destinations/asia-travel/japan/professor-p-g-oneill-zk5zvt65m7h?region=global Professor P. G. O'Neill dies], The Times
Gert Puzicha, 67, German boxer.[https://web.archive.org/web/20161203202557/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/pu/gert-puzicha-1.html Gert Puzicha, Sports-Reference / Olympic Sports]. Retrieved 2019-04-01.
Winston Riley, 65, Jamaican reggae musician and producer, complications of shooting.[https://web.archive.org/web/20190412221526/http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/entertainment/Winston-Riley-is-dead Winston Riley is dead]
On Sarig, 85, Israeli children's book author.{{cite news|url=http://www.ynet.co.il/articles/0,7340,L-4178316,00.html|title=ynet נפטר הסופר שרגא גפני, מחבר "דנידין" – תרבות ובידור |newspaper=Ynet |publisher=Ynet.co.il|date=2012-01-22 |access-date=2012-10-28|language=he}}
Errol Scorcher, 55, Jamaican reggae disc jockey, ruptured blood vessel.{{cite web|url=http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/entertainment/Errol-Scorcher-dies-in-hospital-_10602334|title=Jamaica DJ Errol Scorcher dies in hospital|publisher=JamaicaObserver.com|date=2012-01-21|access-date=2012-10-28|archive-date=2012-01-23|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120123215127/http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/entertainment/Errol-Scorcher-dies-in-hospital-_10602334|url-status=dead}}
Richard Sheirer, 65, American public servant, officer-in-charge of the rescue and recovery effort after the September 11 attacks, pulmonary edema.{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/20/nyregion/richard-j-sheirer-official-in-charge-of-sept-11-rescues-dies-at-65.html|title=Richard J. Sheirer, Official in Charge of Sept 11 Rescues, Dies at 65|newspaper=The New York Times |access-date=2012-10-28|first=Bruce|last=Weber|date=2012-01-19|url-access=subscription }}
Gilbert Temmerman, 83, Belgian politician, MP (1971–1989), Mayor of Ghent (1989–1994), Minister of State.{{cite web|first=Bert|last=Staes|url=http://www.standaard.be/artikel/detail.aspx?artikelid=BLBST_20120119_002|title=Oud-burgemeester Gilbert Temmerman (83) plots overleden|date=19 January 2012 |publisher=Standaard.be|access-date=2012-10-28|language=nl}}
Jacqueline Grennan Wexler, 85, American Roman Catholic nun and university president.{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/25/nyregion/jacqueline-g-wexler-ex-nun-who-took-on-church-dies-at-85.html|title=Jacqueline G. Wexler, Ex-Nun Who Took On Church, Dies at 85|last=Vitello|first=Paul|date=2012-01-24|work=The New York Times|access-date=2017-05-19|issn=0362-4331}}

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Enenche Akogwu, 31, Nigerian journalist and cameraman, shot.{{Cite web|url=http://africanspotlight.com/2012/01/20/nigeria-enenche-akogwu-channels-tv-reporter-shot-dead-in-kano/|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160610100020/http://africanspotlight.com/2012/01/20/nigeria-enenche-akogwu-channels-tv-reporter-shot-dead-in-kano/|archive-date = 2016-06-10|title = African Spotlight - Shining a Spotlight on Africa}}
John F. Baker Jr., 66, American Medal of Honor recipient.{{cite web|url=http://www.thestate.com/2012/01/21/2122877/baker-sc-medal-of-honor-recipient.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120712172557/http://www.thestate.com/2012/01/21/2122877/baker-sc-medal-of-honor-recipient.html|archive-date=2012-07-12|title=Baker, SC Medal of Honor recipient, dead at 66|work=The State|access-date=2019-04-01}}
Billy 'Silver Dollar' Baxter, 85, American film producer.{{cite news|last=Ebert|first=Roger|url=http://blogs.suntimes.com/ebert/2009/05/irving_brang_em_on.html|title=Irving! Brang 'em on!|publisher=Blogs.suntimes.com|access-date=2012-10-28|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121028070530/http://blogs.suntimes.com/ebert/2009/05/irving_brang_em_on.html|archive-date=2012-10-28}}
Ruthilde Boesch, 94, Austrian singer.{{Cite web|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/culture-obituaries/music-obituaries/9184217/Ruthilde-Boesch.html|title = Ruthilde Boesch| date=3 April 2012 }}
Edna Bourque, 96, Canadian volunteer.{{Cite web|url=http://www.radio-canada.ca/regions/atlantique/2012/01/23/005-deces-edna-bourque-nouveau-brunswick.shtml|title=Edna Bourque s'est éteinte|date=23 January 2012 }}
Larry Butler, 69, American music producer.{{cite web|url=http://blogs.tennessean.com/tunein/2012/01/20/larry-butler-grammy-winning-producer-dies-at-69|title=Larry Butler, Grammy-winning producer, dies at 69|publisher=Blogs.tennessean.com|date=2012-01-20|access-date=2012-10-28}}
Stella Cunliffe, 95, British statistician.{{cite web|url=http://www.thisissurreytoday.co.uk/Tributes-amazing-Stella-Cunliffe/story-15040511-detail/story.html|title=Statistician Stella Cunliffe dies, aged 95|publisher=Thisissurreytoday.co.uk|date=2012-01-26|access-date=2012-10-28|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120913115345/http://www.thisissurreytoday.co.uk/Tributes-amazing-Stella-Cunliffe/story-15040511-detail/story.html|archive-date=2012-09-13}}
Peter Collins Dorsey, 80, American jurist.{{cite web|url=http://articles.courant.com/2012-01-21/news/hc-dorsey-0121-20120121_1_senior-judge-federal-judge-fine-judge|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140405095450/http://articles.courant.com/2012-01-21/news/hc-dorsey-0121-20120121_1_senior-judge-federal-judge-fine-judge|url-status=dead|archive-date=April 5, 2014|title=Judge Peter C. Dorsey dies At 80|publisher=Articles.courant.com|date=2012-01-21|access-date=2012-10-28}}
Lucy Faulkner, 87, Northern Irish journalist.{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-16676104|title=Death of Lady Lucy Faulkner of Downpatrick|publisher=Bbc.co.uk|date=2012-01-23|access-date=2012-10-28}}
Dolores Guinness, 75, German baroness and socialite.{{cite web|url=http://www.hommages.ch/Defunt/66549/Dolores_Guinness|title=Pour que son souvenir demeure: mort de Dolores Guinness|publisher=Hommages.ch|access-date=2012-10-28|language=fr|archive-date=2018-03-14|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180314175232/http://www.hommages.ch/Defunt/66549/Dolores_Guinness|url-status=dead}}
Etta James, 73, American blues singer ("At Last"), leukemia.{{cite news|url=http://www.cnn.com/2012/01/20/showbiz/etta-james-obit/index.html|title=Singing legend Etta James dies at 73|publisher=CNN.com|access-date=2012-10-28}}
Nikhat Kazmi, 53, Indian film critic, breast cancer.{{cite news|author=Staff|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/TOI-film-critic-Nikhat-Kazmi-passes-away/articleshow/11576166.cms |title=TOI film critic Nikhat Kazmi passes away|work=The Times of India|access-date=2012-10-28}}
Ioannis Kefalogiannis, 79, Greek politician, MP (1958–1964; 1974–2004) and Minister of the Interior (1992–1993).{{cite web|url=http://www.ekathimerini.com/4dcgi/_w_articles_wsite1_1_20/01/2012_423370 |title=Former minister and ND veteran dies|publisher=ekathimerini.com|access-date=2012-10-28}}
John Levy, 99, American jazz double-bassist and manager.{{cite web|author=Staff|url=http://www.eurweb.com/2012/01/we-remember-john-levy-manager-to-nancy-wilson-and-other-jazz-notables-dies-at-99/|title=John Levy, Manager to Nancy Wilson and Other Jazz Notables, Dies at 99|publisher=EURweb|date=2012-01-21|access-date=2012-10-28|archive-date=2012-03-12|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120312165411/http://www.eurweb.com/2012/01/we-remember-john-levy-manager-to-nancy-wilson-and-other-jazz-notables-dies-at-99/|url-status=dead}}
Bill Mardo, 88, American sportswriter, Parkinson's disease.{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/25/sports/baseball/bill-mardo-writer-who-pushed-baseball-to-integrate-dies-at-88.html|title=Bill Mardo, Writer Who Pushed Baseball to Integrate, Dies at 88|work=New York Times|access-date=2013-01-16|first=Richard|last=Goldstein|date=2012-01-24}}
M. I. Markose, 89, Indian politician.{{cite web|url=http://www.malankaraorthodox.tv/2012_news/jan_2012/m_i_markose.html|title=M.I. Markose dies|publisher=Malankaraorthodox.tv|access-date=2012-10-28}}
Marion Mathie, 86, British actress (Lolita).{{cite web|author=Staff|url=http://www.thestage.co.uk/features/obituaries/feature.php/35242/obituary-marion-mathie|title=Actress Marion Mathie dies|publisher=The Stage|access-date=2012-10-28}} {{dead link|date=November 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}
Mario Pastega, 95, American businessman and philanthropist.{{cite web|last=Hall|first=Bennett|url=http://www.gazettetimes.com/news/local/pastega-never-quit-working-for-community-he-loved/article_1ab2efac-43a7-11e1-9d6b-0019bb2963f4.html|title=Pastega never quit working for community he loved |publisher=Gazettetimes.com |date=2012-01-21 |access-date=2012-10-28}}
Jiří Raška, 70, Czech ski jumper, Olympic gold medalist (1968), heart disease.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/olympics/skijumping/story/_/id/7482636/jiri-raska-1968-olympic-ski-jumping-champ-dies |title=Jiri Raska, 1968 Olympic ski jumping champ, dies|publisher=Espn.go.com|date=2012-01-20|access-date=2012-10-28}}
Margaret Renwick, 88, Canadian politician.{{cite web|url=http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/thestar/obituary.aspx?n=margaret-renwick-price&pid=155726445|title=Margaret Renwick MPP obituary – Toronto Star from (Feb. 1–4, 2012) |via=Legacy.com|access-date=2012-10-28}}
Alejandro Rodriguez, 93, American psychiatrist and academic.{{cite web |url=http://www.tcpalm.com/news/2012/jan/25/palm-city-man-known-for-child-psychology-studies|title=Palm City man known for child psychiatry studies dies two weeks shy of 94th birthday|publisher=TCPalm.com|access-date=2012-10-28}}
Robert Fortune Sanchez, 77, American Roman Catholic prelate, Archbishop of Santa Fe (1977–1993), Alzheimer's disease.{{cite web|url=http://www.santafenewmexican.com/Local%20News/Archbishop-Robert-Sanchez-has-died|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120909191734/http://www.santafenewmexican.com/Local%20News/Archbishop-Robert-Sanchez-has-died|archive-date=2012-09-09|title=Former Archbishop Robert Sanchez dies at 77|publisher=The Santa Fe New Mexican|access-date=2012-10-28}}
Edna Sheen, 67, American makeup artist (Philadelphia, Courage Under Fire, Akeelah and the Bee).[http://ednamaesheen.wordpress.com Death of Edna Mae Sheen]
Patrick Shovelton, 92, British civil servant and obituarist.{{cite news|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/news/obituaries/patrick-shovelton-senior-civil-servant-and-obituarist-for-the-independent-6348761.html|title=Patrick Shovelton: Senior civil servant and obituarist for 'The Independent' – Obituaries – News |work=The Independent|date=2012-02-03|access-date=2012-10-28|location=London}}
Dudley Thompson, 95, Jamaican politician and diplomat.{{cite web|title=Dudley Thompson is dead |url=http://www.jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20120121/lead/lead3.html |publisher=Jamaica Gleaner|date=2012-01-21 |access-date=2012-10-28}}
Michael Welsh, 85, English politician, Member of Parliament (1979–1992).{{cite news |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/news/obituaries/mick-welsh-miner-and-politician-who-fought-for-greater-safety-in-britains-pits-6298089.html |title=Mick Welsh, miner and politician who fought for greater safety in Britain's pits, dies|work=The Independent |date=2012-02-02 |access-date=2012-10-28 |location=London}}
Walter Whitehurst, 77, English footballer.{{cite web|author=Add to Timeline|url=http://announce.jpress.co.uk/14014067|title=Walter Whitehurst dies|publisher=Announce.jpress.co.uk|access-date=2012-10-28|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130421011513/http://announce.jpress.co.uk/14014067?s_source=jpnw_blac|archive-date=2013-04-21}}

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Daniel Alba, 71, Mexican Olympic wrestler.{{cite web |url=http://www.oem.com.mx/elheraldodechihuahua/notas/n2399212.htm|title=Murió Olímpico|publisher=Oem.com.mx|access-date=2012-10-28 |language=es|archive-date=2016-03-03|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303172449/http://www.oem.com.mx/elheraldodechihuahua/notas/n2399212.htm|url-status=dead}}
Bilal al-Berjawi, 27, Lebanese terrorist, drone strike.{{Cite web |last=Gallagher|first=Ryan|date=October 15, 2015 |title=Stripped of British citizenship and killed by an American drone |url=https://theintercept.com/drone-papers/the-life-and-death-of-objective-peckham/ |access-date=2022-03-25 |website=The Intercept}}

* Saud Nasser Al-Saud Al-Sabah, 68, Kuwaiti royal, diplomat and politician.{{cite web |url=http://www.khaleejtimes.com/displayarticle.asp?xfile=data/middleeast/2012/January/middleeast_January582.xml§ion=middleeast&col= |title=Kuwait mourns former oil minister|publisher=Khaleejtimes.com|date=2012-01-22|access-date=2012-10-28|archive-date=2012-01-28|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120128001042/http://www.khaleejtimes.com/displayarticle.asp?xfile=data%2Fmiddleeast%2F2012%2FJanuary%2Fmiddleeast_January582.xml§ion=middleeast&col=|url-status=dead}}

Stan Austman, 75, Canadian curler, cancer.{{Cite web |url=http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/thestarphoenix/obituary.aspx?page=lifestory&pid=155612643|title=STANLEY AUSTMAN Obituary (2012) - Davidson, SK - Saskatoon StarPhoenix|via=Legacy.com}}
Albert Baskakov, 83, Russian physicist.[http://thermalscience.vinca.rs/pdfs/papers-2015/in-memoriam-baskakov.pdf In memoriam Baskakov] thermalscience.vinca.rs
J. R. Boone, 86, American football player (Chicago Bears).{{cite web|url=https://abc30.com/archive/8516348/|title=Former Fresno State Coach J.R. Boone dies at 86 |website=abclocal.go.com |date=2012-01-24 |access-date=2012-10-28|url-status=live|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130124032611/http://abclocal.go.com/kfsn/story?section=news/sports&id=8516348|archive-date=2013-01-24}}
Roy John Britten, 92, American molecular biologist.{{cite web|url=http://www.pasadenanow.com/main/caltechs-pioneering-molecular-biologist-roy-john-britten-is-dead-at-92|title=Caltech's Pioneering Molecular Biologist Roy John Britten is Dead|publisher=Pasadena Now|date=2012-01-27|access-date=2012-10-28}}
Cliff Chambers, 90, American baseball player.{{cite web|url=http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/idahostatesman/obituary.aspx?n=clifford-day-chambers&pid=155616058|title=American baseball player Clifford Chambers dies|via=Legacy.com|access-date=2012-10-28}}
Chea Soth, 83, Cambodian politician.{{Cite web |title=Veteran revolutionary Chea Soth dies |date=2012-01-21 |url=http://thecambodiaherald.com/cambodia/detail/1?page=11&token=NjE5ZmZjOGEwMTZmMDcxMmE1ZjU1ZWE2YmNiNzA4 |access-date=2022-03-25 |website=thecambodiaherald.com |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140413124425/http://thecambodiaherald.com/cambodia/detail/1?page=11&token=NjE5ZmZjOGEwMTZmMDcxMmE1ZjU1ZWE2YmNiNzA4 |archive-date=2014-04-13}}
Vincenzo Consolo, 78, Italian writer.{{cite web |url=http://www.sueddeutsche.de/p5E38v/428390/Der-Sizilianer.html |title=Der Sizilianer. Zum Tod des italienischen Schriftstellers Vincenzo Consolo |work=Süddeutsche Zeitung |access-date=2012-10-28 |archive-date=2013-01-30 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130130130609/http://www.sueddeutsche.de/p5E38v/428390/Der-Sizilianer.html |url-status=dead }}
Emmanuel Cooper, 73, British potter and writer.{{cite news|title=British writer Emmanuel Cooper dies|date=2012-01-21 |url=http://announcements.telegraph.co.uk/deaths/144280/cooper-emmanuel|work=Announcements.telegraph.co.uk |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120125084204/http://announcements.telegraph.co.uk/deaths/144280/cooper-emmanuel|archive-date=January 25, 2012|access-date=2012-10-28}}
Ernie Gregory, 90, English footballer.{{cite web |url=http://www.whufc.com/articles/20120121/ernie-gregory-1921-2012_2236884_2584638 |title=Footbalaler Ernie Gregory dies (1921–2012) |publisher=Whufc.com |access-date=2012-10-28 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130203053426/http://www.whufc.com/articles/20120121/ernie-gregory-1921-2012_2236884_2584638 |archive-date=2013-02-03 }}
Gerre Hancock, 77, American organist.{{cite web |url=https://stltoday.com/entertainment/arts-and-theatre/culture-club/organist-gerre-hancock-dies-at/article_c7faf34a-44be-11e1-968b-001a4bcf6878.html |title=Organist Gerre Hancock dies at 77 |publisher=Stltoday.com |date=2012-01-21|access-date=2012-10-28}}
Troy Herriage, 81, American baseball player (Kansas City Athletics).{{cite news|url=http://www.baseball-almanac.com/players/baseball_deaths.php?y=2012|title=Major League Baseball Players Who Died in 2012|publisher=Baseball-almanac.com|access-date=2012-10-28}}
Jonathan Idema, 55, American scam artist, complications from AIDS.{{cite web|last=Price |first=Jay |url=http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2012/01/25/2957794/fayetteville-con-man-reportedly.html |title=Fayetteville con man dies in Mexico |publisher=CharlotteObserver.com |date=2012-01-25 |access-date=2012-10-28 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130118224904/http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2012/01/25/2957794/fayetteville-con-man-reportedly.html |archive-date=2013-01-18 }}
Eiko Ishioka, 72, Japanese costume designer (Bram Stoker's Dracula, Immortals, The Cell), Oscar winner (1993), pancreatic cancer.{{cite news|first=Margalit|last=Fox|date=2012-01-26|title=Eiko Ishioka Designer Dies at 73 |newspaper=The New York Times |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/27/arts/design/eiko-ishioka-designer-dies-at-73.html |access-date=2012-10-28 |url-access=subscription}}
Irena Jarocka, 65, Polish singer.{{cite web|url=http://wiadomosci.onet.pl/kraj/znana-piosenkarka-irena-jarocka-nie-zyje,1,5004826,wiadomosc.html |title=Słynna piosenkarka Irena Jarocka nie żyje |publisher=Wiadomosci.onet.pl |access-date=2012-10-28 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120124115210/http://wiadomosci.onet.pl/kraj/znana-piosenkarka-irena-jarocka-nie-zyje%2C1%2C5004826%2Cwiadomosc.html |archive-date=2012-01-24|language=pl}}
John D. Lowry, 79, Canadian film restorer.{{cite news|first=Dennis|last=McLellan |url=https://www.latimes.com/local/obituaries/la-me-john-lowry-20120201-story.html|title=John D. Lowry, innovative film-restoration executive, dies at 79 – Los Angeles Times |publisher=Articles.latimes.com|date=2012-02-01|access-date=2012-10-28}}
Una Mulzac, 88, American bookseller.{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/05/nyregion/una-mulzac-harlem-bookseller-with-a-passion-for-black-politics-dies-at-88.html|newspaper=The New York Times|title=Una Mulzac, Harlem Bookseller with a Passion for Black Politics, Dies at 88|access-date=2012-10-28|first=Douglas|last=Martin|date=2012-02-04|url-access=subscription }}
Salma Mumtaz, 85, Pakistani actress, diabetes.{{cite web|author=Staff|title=Veteran actress Salma Mumtaz passes away |url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/channels/showbiz/others/veteran-actress-salma-mumtaz-passes-away-853|publisher=Deccan Chronicle |date=2012-01-22|access-date=2012-10-28|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120128053337/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/channels/showbiz/others/veteran-actress-salma-mumtaz-passes-away-853|archive-date=2012-01-28}}
Jeffrey Ntuka, 26, South African footballer, stabbed.{{cite web|url=http://www.supersport.com/football/south-africa/news/120121/Former_Bafana_defender_dies|title=Former Bafana defender dies|publisher=SuperSport|date=2012-10-24|access-date=2012-10-28}}
Vasco Ramires Sr., 72, Portuguese Olympic equestrian.{{cite web |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/ra/vasco-ramires-sr-1.html |title=Vasco Ramires, Sr. Bio, Stats, and Results | Olympics at Sports-Reference.com |website=www.sports-reference.com |access-date=11 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200418091102/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/ra/vasco-ramires-sr-1.html |archive-date=18 April 2020 }}

*Tang Xiaodan, 101, Chinese film director.{{cite web|url=http://www.9abc.net/index.php/archives/72656 |title="The new Chinese war film" Father of the film director Tang Xiaodan death |publisher=9abc.net |date=2012-01-25 |access-date=2012-10-28 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120130072926/http://www.9abc.net/index.php/archives/72656 |archive-date=2012-01-30 }}

Jodie-Anne White, 44, Australian dancer and choreographer, artistic director of the Ballet Theatre of Queensland, cancer.{{cite web|url=http://tributes.couriermail.com.au/obituaries/couriermail-au/obituary.aspx?n=jodie-white-bivona&pid=155624570&fhid=12251 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20121230124933/http://tributes.couriermail.com.au/obituaries/couriermail-au/obituary.aspx?n=jodie-white-bivona&pid=155624570&fhid=12251 |archive-date=2012-12-30 |title=Jodie WHITE-BIVONA obituary |publisher=Tributes.couriermail.com.au |date=2012-01-21 |access-date=2012-10-28 }}
Slavko Ziherl, 66, Slovenian psychiatrist and politician.{{cite web|url=http://www.delo.si/novice/slovenija/umrl-je-slavko-ziherl.html|title=Umrl je Slavko Ziherl|publisher=Delo.si|date=2012-01-21|access-date=2012-10-28|language=sl}}

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Massimo Baistrocchi, 69, Italian diplomat and writer, Ambassador to Namibia (2001–2004), heart attack.{{cite web |last=Smit |first=Nico |date=2012-01-24 |url=http://allafrica.com/stories/201201240697.html |title=Namibia: Former Italian Ambassador Dies in Country |publisher=allAfrica.com |access-date=2012-10-28}}
Sarah Cullen, 62, British radio and television journalist.{{cite news|author=Staff |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/9057478/Sarah-Cullen.html|title=Sarah Cullen dies|newspaper=Telegraph|date=2012-02-02 |access-date=2012-10-28|location=London}}
Jesus Elbinias, 82, Filipino judge.{{cite web|url=http://www.magician.org/portal/en/node/1203 |title=March 2012 Broken Wand is published in mid-February |publisher=Magician.org |access-date=2012-10-28 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120804012802/http://www.magician.org/portal/en/node/1203 |archive-date=2012-08-04 }}
Roy Ewans, 94, British aerodynamicist.{{Cite web|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/military-obituaries/air-force-obituaries/9141792/Roy-Ewans.html|title = Roy Ewans| date=13 March 2012 }}
Alfred Gescheidt, 85, American photographer, cancer.{{cite web|last=Wang|first=Harvey|url=http://harvey-wang.blogspot.co.uk/2012/01/alfred-gescheidt-1926-2012_25.html|title=American photographer Alfred Gescheidt dead (1926–2012) |publisher=Harvey-wang.blogspot.co.uk|date=2012-01-25|access-date=2012-12-17}}
Earle R. Gister, 77, American acting teacher.{{cite web|url=http://www.playbill.com/news/article/158928-Earle-Gister-Influential-Acting-Teacher-at-Yale-School-of-Drama-Dies-at-77 |title=Earle Gister, Influential Acting Teacher at Yale School of Drama, Dies at 77 |publisher=Playbill.com |access-date=2012-10-28 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130401130005/http://www.playbill.com/news/article/158928-Earle-Gister-Influential-Acting-Teacher-at-Yale-School-of-Drama-Dies-at-77 |archive-date=2013-04-01 }}
Rita Gorr, 85, Belgian opera singer.{{cite web|url=http://www.gramophone.co.uk/classical-music-news/the-mezzo-rita-gorr-has-died-aged-85|title=Mezzo-soprano Rita Gorr dead at 85|publisher=gramophone.co.uk|date=2012-01-24|access-date=2012-10-28}}
André Green, 84, French psychoanalyst.{{cite web|url=http://www.liberation.fr/societe/01012385273-deces-du-psychanalyste-andre-green|title=Décès du psychanalyste André Green|publisher=Liberation.fr|access-date=2012-10-28|language=fr}}
Jim Irwin, 77, American sportscaster (WTMJ), voice of the Green Bay Packers, complications from kidney cancer.{{cite web |url=http://www.620wtmj.com/news/local/137903348.html |title=Longtime 620WTMJ Packers voice Jim Irwin dead at 77 |publisher=620 WTMJ|last=Sorgi|first=Jay|date=2012-01-23|access-date=2012-10-28|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120303193210/http://www.620wtmj.com/news/local/137903348.html|archive-date=2012-03-03}}
Moisés Kaiman, 97, Polish-born Mexican rabbi.{{cite web|url=http://www.elporvenir.com.mx/notas.asp?nota_id=557008 |title=Despiden a rabino Moisés Kaiman|publisher=El Porvenir |access-date=2012-10-28|language=es|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120124051631/http://www.elporvenir.com.mx/notas.asp?nota_id=557008|archive-date=2012-01-24}}
Sir Simon Marsden, 63, British photographer.{{cite news |author=Staff |newspaper=Telegraph |date=2012-02-07 |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/culture-obituaries/books-obituaries/9067498/Sir-Simon-Marsden-Bt.html |title=Sir Simon Marsden, British photographer, dies |access-date=2012-10-28 |location=London}}
Andy Musser, 74, American sportscaster (Philadelphia Phillies, Philadelphia 76ers).{{cite web |url=http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/sportsinq/137925412.html |title=Former Phillies broadcaster Andy Musser dies |publisher=Philly.com|date=2012-01-23|access-date=2012-10-28}}
Joe Paterno, 85, American college football coach (Penn State Nittany Lions), lung cancer.{{cite news|first=Richard|last=Goldstein|date=2012-01-22|title=Joe Paterno, Longtime Penn State Coach, Dies at 85 |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/23/sports/ncaafootball/joe-paterno-longtime-penn-state-coach-dies-at-85.html|newspaper=The New York Times|access-date=2012-10-28|url-access=subscription}}
Yauhen Shatokhin, 64, Belarusian painter and political activist.{{cite web|url=http://nn.by/?c=ar&i=67007|title=Памёр мастак Яўген Шатохін (Belarusian)|date=22 January 2012 |access-date=2019-04-01|language=be}}
Pierre Sudreau, 92, French politician, inspired The Little Prince.{{cite news|first=Martin|last=Childs |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/news/obituaries/pierre-sudreau-politician-and-hero-of-the-resistance-6534514.html|title=Pierre Sudreau, French politician and hero of the Resistance, dead|work=The Independent|date=2012-02-06|access-date=2012-10-28|location=London}}
Clarence Tillenius, 98, Canadian artist and conservationist.{{cite news|author=Staff Writer |url=http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews/Wildlife-artist--Tillenius-dies-at-age-98-137968708.html |title=Wildlife artist Clarence Tillenius dies at age 98|newspaper=Winnipeg Free Press|date=2012-01-24|access-date=2012-10-28}}
Dick Tufeld, 85, American voice actor and announcer, voice of Robot B-9 on Lost in Space.{{cite news |last=Noland |first=Claire |url=https://latimes.com/news/obituaries/la-me-dick-tufeld-20120125,0,7332046.story|title=Dick Tufeld, 'Danger, Will Robinson!' voice actor, dies at 85|work=Los Angeles Times|date=2012-01-25|access-date=2012-10-28}}

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David Atkinson, 71, British politician, MP for Bournemouth East (1977–2005), bowel cancer.{{cite web |url=http://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/9487480.Former_Bournemouth_East_MP_David_Atkinson_dies/ |title=Former Bournemouth East MP David Atkinson dies (From Bournemouth Echo) |publisher=Bournemouthecho.co.uk |date=2012-01-23 |access-date=2012-10-28}}
Jeanne Quint Benoliel, 92, American nurse.{{Cite web|url=http://www.nursingcenter.com/journalarticle?Article_ID=1342454|title = Tribute to Jeanne Quint Benoliel, DNSC, RN, FAAN}}
Viviana Bontacchio, 52, Italian football player.{{Cite web|url=http://www.valtrompianews.it/index.php?idn=1&art=20478|title=Pezzaze - Un libro in ricordo della calciatrice Viviana Bontacchio}}
Amol Bose, 69, Bangladeshi actor, heart attack.{{Cite web|url=http://www.dhakamirror.com/metropolitan/actor-amol-bose-dies/|title = Actor Amol Bose dies: Dhaka Mirror| date=24 January 2012 }}
Wesley E. Brown, 104, American jurist, senior (former chief) judge of the District Court for Kansas (since 1962).{{cite web|last=Sylvester |first=Ron |url=http://www.kansas.com/2012/01/24/2187734/federal-judge-wesley-brown-dies.html |title=Federal judge Wesley Brown dies at age 104 in Wichita {{pipe}} Wichita Eagle |publisher=Kansas.com |access-date=2012-10-28}}
Anthony Capo, 52, American mobster-turned-informant (DeCavalcante crime family), heart attack.{{cite news|last=Schram |first=Jamie |url=http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/mob_rat_squeals_no_more_vlb6eXWHfuGP5RKguztLbL |title=Mob stoolie dies in witness protection program |publisher=NYPOST.com |date=2012-01-25 |access-date=2012-10-28}}
Marge Carey, 73, British union leader, President of USDAW (1997–2006), motor neurone disease.{{cite web |url=http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/jan/margecary.aspx |title=Union mourns the loss of former Usdaw President Marge Carey MBE |publisher=USDAW |access-date=2012-10-28 |archive-date=2012-02-05 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120205070615/http://www.usdaw.org.uk/newsevents/news/2012/jan/margecary.aspx |url-status=dead }}
Arne Christiansen, 85, Norwegian judge.{{cite web |url=http://tux.aftenposten.no/personalia/paperadsobi/751640.pdf |title=Arne Christiansen Died 23 January 2012 |publisher=Tux.aftenposten.no |access-date=2012-10-28|language=no}} {{dead link|date=September 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}
Ovidiu Constantinescu, 79, Romanian mycologist.{{Cite journal|doi=10.1007/s11557-012-0833-y|title=Obituary for Ovidiu Constantinescu, 1933–2012|year=2012|last1=Gams|first1=Walter|last2=Thines|first2=Marco|journal=Mycological Progress |volume=11 |issue=3 |pages=593–597 |s2cid=45208996 |doi-access=free|bibcode=2012MycPr..11..593G }}
Marcel De Boodt, 85, Belgian academic.{{cite web |url=http://vercruysse.lin2.nucleus.be/documenten/2012/marcel_deboodt.pdf |title=Marcel De Boodt – 23 January 2012 |publisher=Vercruysse.lin2.nucleus.be |access-date=2012-10-28|language=nl}} {{dead link|date=September 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}
Erik Haaest, 76, Danish journalist and author.{{cite web|author=AF Andreas Lindqvist |url=http://politiken.dk/kultur/boger/ECE1519773/statsstoettet-dansk-holocaustbenaegter-er-doed/ |title=Statsstøttet dansk holocaustbenægter er død |date=26 January 2012 |language=da |publisher=Politiken.dk |access-date=2012-10-28}}
Jugal Kishore, 98, Indian physician.[https://www.indiatoday.in/india/north/story/padma-shri-winner-jugal-kishore-award-91033-2012-01-27 Padma winner dies before receiving award]
Maurice Meisner, 80, American historian.{{cite web|url=http://host.madison.com/news/local/obituaries/meisner-maurice/article_f84cbb0a-47a2-11e1-b9d3-0019bb2963f4.html |title=Meisner, Maurice: Madisondotcom |publisher=Host.madison.com |date=2012-01-26 |access-date=2012-10-28}}
Miloš Pojar, 71, Czech author and diplomat.{{cite web |url=http://www.jta.org/news/article/2012/01/24/3091332/milos-pojar-post-communist-czechoslovakias-first-envoy-to-israel-dies |title=Milos Pojar, post-communist Czechoslovakia's first envoy to Israel, dies {{pipe}} JTA – Jewish & Israel News |publisher=JTA |date=2012-01-24 |access-date=2012-10-28 |archive-date=2012-01-26 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120126133753/http://www.jta.org/news/article/2012/01/24/3091332/milos-pojar-post-communist-czechoslovakias-first-envoy-to-israel-dies |url-status=dead }}
Bingham Ray, 57, American independent film executive, complications from strokes.{{cite news|last=Saperstein |first=Pat |url=https://variety.com/2012/film/markets-festivals/bingham-ray-dies-at-57-1118049032/ |title=Bingham Ray dies at 57 – Entertainment News, Obituary, Media |work=Variety |date=2012-01-23 |access-date=2012-10-28}}
Bill Robb, 84, Australian politician, member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly for Miranda (1978–1984).[https://www.parliament.nsw.gov.au/members/formermembers/Pages/former-member-details.aspx?pk=1868 Mr William Edward ROBB]
Gerhard Schröder, 90, German television executive.{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalfernsehen.de/Frueherer-NDR-Intendant-Gerhard-Schroeder-gestorben.77645.0.html |title=Früherer NDR-Intendant Gerhard Schröder gestorben |publisher=Digitalfernsehen.De |date=2012-01-23 |access-date=2012-10-28|language=de}}
Slacker, British electronic music producer.{{cite web |url=http://www.skintentertainment.com/news/loaded/rip-shem-mccauley-slacker |title=R.I.P. Shem McCauley |publisher=Skint Entertainment |date=2012-01-25 |access-date=2012-10-28 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120311211432/http://www.skintentertainment.com/news/loaded/rip-shem-mccauley-slacker |archive-date=2012-03-11 }}
Stig Vig, 63, Swedish singer (Dag Vag).{{cite web |url=https://www.thelocal.se/20120126/38730|title=Swedish punk rock legend 'Stig Vig' dies|work=The Local, Sweden|date=26 January 2012|access-date=2019-04-01}}

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Kurt Adolff, 90, German racing driver.{{cite web|author=Germany |url=http://www.oldracingcars.com/driver/Kurt_Adolff |title=Kurt Adolff |publisher=Oldracingcars.com|access-date=2012-10-28}}
Theodoros Angelopoulos, 76, Greek film director, hit by motorcycle.{{cite news|agency=Associated Press |url=https://www.theguardian.com/film/2012/jan/24/filmmaker-theo-angelopoulos-dies-accident |title=Filmmaker Theo Angelopoulos dies in accident|publisher=Guardian|date=2012-01-24|access-date=2012-10-28|location=London}}
Sukumar Azhikode, 85, Indian writer, critic, and orator, cancer.{{cite news|author=|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/states/kerala/article2827834.ece|title=Writer-intellectual Sukumar Azhikode dead|work=The Hindu|date=2012-01-24|access-date=2012-10-28|location=Chennai, India|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120127072705/http://www.thehindu.com/news/states/kerala/article2827834.ece|archive-date=2012-01-27}}
Jane Bashara, 56, American marketing manager, strangulation.{{cite web |url=http://www.wxyz.com/dpp/news/region/wayne_county/police-investigating-apparent-murder-of-grosse-pointe-woman-found-in-back-seat-of-her-mercedes-benz |title=Police investigate apparent murder of Grosse Pointe woman, body found in Detroit inside her Mercedes |website=www.wxyz.com |access-date=11 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120129115154/http://www.wxyz.com/dpp/news/region/wayne_county/police-investigating-apparent-murder-of-grosse-pointe-woman-found-in-back-seat-of-her-mercedes-benz |archive-date=29 January 2012 }}
James C. Bliss, 78, American electrical engineer and entrepreneur.{{cite web|url=http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/mercurynews/obituary.aspx?n=james-c-bliss&pid=155655881&eid=sp_shareobit|title=James C. Bliss obituary|via=Legacy.com|date=1933-10-21 |access-date=2012-10-28}}
Antony Barrington Brown, 84, British designer, photographer and explorer.Daily Telegraph, 14 February 2012. [https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/culture-obituaries/9082749/Antony-Barrington-Brown.html Obituary of Antony Barrington Brown].
James Farentino, 73, American actor (Dynasty, ER, Melrose Place), sequelae from hip fracture.{{cite web |last=Finn|first=Natalie |title=Death certificate: James Farentino died of broken hip |url=http://todayentertainment.today.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/02/02/10304022-death-certificate-james-farentino-died-of-broken-hip |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120204081154/http://todayentertainment.today.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/02/02/10304022-death-certificate-james-farentino-died-of-broken-hip|archive-date=2012-02-04|publisher=MSNBC|access-date=2012-10-28}}
J. Joseph Garrahy, 81, American politician, Governor of Rhode Island (1977–1985).{{cite web|url=http://www.abc6.com/story/16597393/former-ri-governor-j-joseph-garrahy-passes-away|title=Former RI Governor J. Joseph Garrahy Passes Away|publisher=ABC6|access-date=2012-10-28|archive-date=2012-01-27|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120127201455/http://www.abc6.com/story/16597393/former-ri-governor-j-joseph-garrahy-passes-away}}
Vadim Glowna, 70, German actor and film director.{{cite web|url=https://www.tagesschau.de/kultur/glowna100.html|title=Vadim Glowna ist gestorben |publisher=tagesschau.de|date=2012-01-26|access-date=2012-10-28|language=de}}
Paul S. Goodman, 74, American organizational theorist.{{Cite web |url=http://www.cmu.edu/news/stories/archives/2012/january/jan26_paulgoodmanobit.html|title = Obituary: Professor Paul S. Goodman Was World-Renowned Psychologist, Researcher, Author and Filmmaker at Carnegie Mellon - News - Carnegie Mellon University}}
Arild Haaland, 92, Norwegian philosopher.{{cite web|author=Staff |url=http://www.bt.no/lokallokal/arnaogosteroy/kultur/Arild-Haaland-er-dod-2646212.html |title=Arild Haaland er død |publisher=bt.no |access-date=2012-10-28 |language=no |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120421120709/http://www.bt.no/lokallokal/arnaogosteroy/kultur/Arild-Haaland-er-dod-2646212.html |archive-date=2012-04-21 }}
Carolina Isakson Proctor, 81, Colombian First Lady (1986–1990).{{cite web|url=http://www.eltiempo.com/gente/carolina-isakson-de-barco-pionera-del-programa-madres-comunitarias_11033082-4|title=Carolina Isakson Proctor se muere|date=30 January 2012 |publisher=Eltiempo.Com|access-date=2012-10-28|language=es}}
Moira Milton, 88, Scottish amateur golfer.{{cite web|author=Staff |url=http://www.scotsman.com/sport/golf/moira_milton_the_modest_champion_passes_away_1_2081339 |title=Moira Milton the 'modest champion' passes away|publisher=Scotsman.com|date=2012-01-27|access-date=2012-10-28}}
Patricia Neway, 92, American operatic soprano and musical theatre actress (The Sound of Music), Tony Award-winner.{{cite web|url=http://broadwayworld.com/article/Tony-Award-Winner-Patricia-Neway-Dies-at-92-20120128 |title=Tony Award Winner Patricia Neway Dies at 92 |publisher=Broadwayworld.com|access-date=2012-10-28}}
W. Allen Pepper Jr., 70, American jurist, federal judge for the Northern District of Mississippi (since 1999), heart attack.{{cite web|url=http://www.cdispatch.com/news/article.asp?aid=15294 |title=Federal judge, W. Allen Pepper Jr. dies|publisher=Cdispatch.com|date=2012-01-25|access-date=2012-10-28}}
Bruce Riutta, 67, American Olympic ice hockey player, complications from heart surgery.{{cite journal|url=https://www.michigantechhuskies.com/sports/mice/2011-12/releases/205369375_1|title=Former Tech Hockey Great Bruce Riutta Dies|journal=Michigan Tech Huskies|date=27 January 2012|access-date=2019-04-01|archive-date=2019-04-02|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190402025645/https://www.michigantechhuskies.com/sports/mice/2011-12/releases/205369375_1|url-status=dead}}
Stig Sæterbakken, 46, Norwegian writer.{{cite web|author=Staff |url=http://www.dagbladet.no/2012/01/25/kultur/litteratur/bok/19937861/ |title=Stig Sæterbakken er død – kultur |publisher=Dagbladet.no |date=2012-01-25|access-date=2012-10-28|language=no}}
Pierre Sinibaldi, 87, French footballer and manager.{{cite web|url=http://www.planete-asm.fr/actualite/9168-anciens-disparition-de-pierre-sinibaldi.html|title=Anciens Disparition de Pierre Sinibaldi|publisher=Planete-asm.fr|date=2012-01-26|access-date=2012-10-28 |language=fr|archive-date=2013-03-15|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130315013221/http://www.planete-asm.fr/actualite/9168-anciens-disparition-de-pierre-sinibaldi.html}}
William Crossley, 3rd Baron Somerleyton, 83, British aristocrat and courtier, Master of the Horse (1991– 1999).{{Cite web |url=http://www.edp24.co.uk/news/tributes-to-lord-somerleyton-1-1186412 |title=Tributes to Lord Somerleyton |access-date=2018-04-07 |archive-date=2018-04-07 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180407183358/http://www.edp24.co.uk/news/tributes-to-lord-somerleyton-1-1186412 |url-status=dead }}
Carleton B. Swift Jr., 92, American intelligence officer.{{cite news|author=Staff|url=https://articles.washingtonpost.com/2012-02-17/local/35443574_1_cia-officer-clandestine-services-office-of-strategic-services|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130205222155/http://articles.washingtonpost.com/2012-02-17/local/35443574_1_cia-officer-clandestine-services-office-of-strategic-services|archive-date=2013-02-05|title=Carleton B. Swift Jr., CIA officer, dies |publisher=Articles.washingtonpost.com |date=2012-02-17|access-date=2012-12-28}}
Gyula Tarr, 80, Hungarian Olympic wrestler.[https://web.archive.org/web/20200418102450/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/ta/gyula-tarr-1.html Gyula Tarr, Sports-Reference / Olympic Sports]. Retrieved 2019-04-01.
Althea Wynne, 75, British sculptor.{{cite news|author=Staff|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/culture-obituaries/art-obituaries/9082747/Althea-Wynne.html|title=British sculptor Althea Wynne dies|newspaper=Telegraph|date=2012-02-14|access-date=2012-10-28|location=London}}

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Sir Alfred Ball, 91, British air marshal.{{cite news|author=Staff|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/military-obituaries/air-force-obituaries/9062688/Air-Marshal-Sir-Alfred-Ball.html|title=Air Marshal Sir Alfred Ball dies|newspaper=Telegraph|date=2012-02-05|access-date=2012-10-28|location=London}}
Jane Bashara, 56, American marketing manager, strangulation.{{Cite web |url=http://obit.ahpeters.com/obitdisplay.html?id=1027091 |title=A. H. Peters Funeral Home: Memorial Obituaries Bashara, Jane |access-date=2020-12-05 |archive-date=2014-10-10 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141010195905/http://obit.ahpeters.com/obitdisplay.html?id=1027091 }}
Paavo Berglund, 82, Finnish conductor.{{cite news|author=Staff|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/9052493/Paavo-Berglund.html|title=Paavo Berglund|newspaper=Telegraph|date=2012-01-31|access-date=2012-10-28|location=London}}
Josef Brunner, 83, German politician.{{cite web|url=http://www.bundestag.de/dokumente/datenhandbuch/24/24_02.html |title=Deutscher Bundestag: B |publisher=Bundestag.de |access-date=2012-10-28 |language=de |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120828023548/http://www.bundestag.de/dokumente/datenhandbuch/24/24_02.html |archive-date=2012-08-28 }}
Veronica Carstens, 88, German First Lady (1979–1984).{{cite web|author=Staff|url=http://www.rp-online.de/panorama/deutschland/dr-veronica-carstens-ist-gestorben-1.2685741|title=Ehefrau des ehemaligen Bundespräsidenten: Dr. Veronica Carstens ist gestorben|publisher=Rp-online.de|date=2012-01-25|access-date=2012-10-28|language=de}}
Carlos Escarrá, 57, Venezuelan politician, Attorney General (since 2011), heart attack.{{cite news |last= Zea |first= Sendai |title=Muere el procurador Carlos Escarrá |url=https://runrun.es/nacional/inbox/34204/muere-el-procurador-carlos-escarra/ |access-date=23 July 2023 |agency=Runrunes |date=25 January 2012}}
Emil Hossu, 70, Romanian actor, cardiac arrest.{{cite web|author=Staff|url=http://www.gandul.info/magazin/a-murit-actorul-emil-hossu-9175592|title=A murit actorul Emil Hossu|publisher=Gandul.info|date=2012-01-25|access-date=2012-10-28|language=ro}}
Kazimierz Jasiński, 65, Polish Olympic cyclist, cancer.{{cite web|url=http://www.pzkol.pl/komunikaty/odszedl_kazimierz_jasinski-s3624.html|title=Odszedł Kazimierz Jasiński|publisher=pzkol.pl|access-date=2012-10-28|language=pl|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120210011835/http://www.pzkol.pl/komunikaty/odszedl_kazimierz_jasinski-s3624.html|archive-date=2012-02-10}}
Jacques Maisonrouge, 87, French businessman, chairman of IBM World Trade Corporation.{{cite web |url=http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/nytimes/obituary.aspx?n=jacques-maisonrouge&pid=155655823|title=JACQUES MAISONROUGE Obituary |via=Legacy.com|date=2012-01-27|access-date=2012-10-28}}
Mabel Manzotti, 73, Argentine actress (Besos en la Frente, Vidas robadas), complications from a stroke.{{cite web|url=http://www.infonews.com/2012/01/25/espectaculos-8090-a-los-73-anos-murio-la-actriz-mabel-manzotti.php|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130103130922/http://www.infonews.com/2012/01/25/espectaculos-8090-a-los-73-anos-murio-la-actriz-mabel-manzotti.php|archive-date=January 3, 2013|title=Velan los restos de la actriz Mabel Manzotti|publisher=Infonews|date=2012-01-25|access-date=2012-10-28|language=es}}
Len McIntyre, 78, British rugby league player.{{cite web|url=http://www.wiganwarriors.com/WContent.aspx?id=6747&type=news |access-date=2012-10-28 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130209065228/http://www.wiganwarriors.com/WContent.aspx?id=6747&type=news |archive-date=2013-02-09 |title=With Regret |publisher=Wiganwarriors.com}}
Andrew MacNaughtan, 47, Canadian photographer.{{cite news|agency=The Canadian Press |work=CBC News |url=https://www.cbc.ca/news/entertainment/rush-photographer-andrew-macnaughtan-dies-1.1251835 |title=Rush photographer Andrew MacNaughtan dies |date=2012-01-27|access-date=2012-10-28}}
Merab Megreladze, 55, Georgian football player.{{cite web|url=http://worldsport.ge/Read.aspx?lang=2&news=30407|title=Merab Megreladze, Outstanding Top Scorer, has Died|publisher=Worldsport.ge|date=2012-01-25|access-date=2012-10-28}}
Abid Ali Nazish, 40, Afghan actor, shot.[http://hazaranewspakistan.wordpress.com/2012/01/25/3-hazaras-shot-dead/ 3 Hazaras Shot Dead Hazara News Pakistan]
Franco Pacini, 72, Italian astronomer.{{cite web|url=http://www.eso.org/public/announcements/ann12009|title=Italian astronomer Franco Pacini dies|publisher=ESO|date=2012-01-26|access-date=2012-10-28}}
Émile Paganon, 95, French skier.{{cite web|url=http://maquisardsdefrance.jeun.fr/t11639-disparition-d-emile-paganon-un-grand-resistant-savoyard|title=Disparition d'Emile Paganon, un grand résistant savoyard|publisher=Maquisardsdefrance.jeun.fr|access-date=2012-10-28|language=fr}}
Mark Reale, 56, American heavy metal guitarist (Riot), Crohn's disease.{{cite web|url=http://www.noisecreep.com/2012/01/26/mark-reale-dead|title=Mark Reale Dead: Founding Riot Guitarist Dies Aged 56|publisher=Noisecreep|date=2012-01-26|access-date=2012-10-28}}
Nick Santino, 47, American actor, suicide by drug overdose.{{cite news|url=https://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/celebrity/soap-star-kills-himself-after-putting-down-beloved-pet-20120130-1qoit.html |title=Soap star kills himself after putting down beloved pet|work=Sydney Morning Herald|access-date=2012-10-28}}
Mary Semans, 91, American heiress and philanthropist.{{cite web|first=Ken|last=Keuffel|url=http://www2.journalnow.com/news/2012/jan/25/1/mary-semans-uncsa-ar-1855983|title=Mary Semans, heiress, UNCSA benefactor, dies at 91|publisher=JournalNow.com|date=2012-01-25|access-date=2012-10-28|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130630020616/http://www2.journalnow.com/news/2012/jan/25/1/mary-semans-uncsa-ar-1855983|archive-date=2013-06-30}}
Robert Sheran, 96, American politician and judge.{{cite web|author=Staff|url=http://www.startribune.com/local/138174279.html|title=Obituary: Brilliant jurist Robert Sheran remembered as a great listener|publisher=StarTribune.com|date=2012-01-26|access-date=2012-10-28}}
Charles Stanmore, 87, Australian Olympic fencer.{{cite web|url=http://wafafencing.org.au/home/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1068%3Avale-fencing-olympian-charles-stanmore&catid=3%3Anews&Itemid=1|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120319094955/http://wafafencing.org.au/home/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1068%3Avale-fencing-olympian-charles-stanmore&catid=3%3Anews&Itemid=1|archive-date=2012-03-19|title=Vale Fencing Olympian Charles Stanmore|work=Western Australia Fencing Association|access-date=2019-04-01}}
Kosta Tsonev, 82, Bulgarian actor.{{cite web|author=Staff|url=http://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=136074 |title=Bulgaria: Legendary Bulgarian Actor Kosta Tsonev Dies at 82|publisher=Novinite.com|date=2012-01-25|access-date=2012-10-28}}
Jean Wells, 56, American game designer.{{cite web|url=http://www.beloitdailynews.com/obituaries/oeva-jeana-koebernick/article_b1a5b082-490d-11e1-bdc4-001871e3ce6c.html|title=American game designer Jean Wells dead|publisher=Beloit Daily News|access-date=2012-10-28}}
Alexander Zhitinsky, 71, Russian writer.{{cite web|url=http://lenta.ru/news/2012/01/25/zhitinsky|script-title=ru:Н Бшянйнл: Слеп Охяюрекэ Юкейяюмдп Фхрхмяйхи|publisher=Lenta.ru|date=2012-01-25|access-date=2012-10-28|language=ru}}

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Ian Abercrombie, 77, British actor (Seinfeld, Army of Darkness, Star Wars: The Clone Wars), kidney failure.{{cite news|url=https://hollywoodreporter.com/news/ian-abercrombie-dies-seinfeld-elaine-boss-285386 |title=Ian Abercrombie, Elaine's Boss on 'Seinfeld,' Dies at 77|work=The Hollywood Reporter |access-date=2012-10-28 |first=Mike |last=Barnes}}
Dimitra Arliss, 79, American actress (The Sting, General Hospital, Xanadu), complications from a stroke.{{cite news|url=https://huffingtonpost.com/huff-wires/20120128/us-obit-dimitra-arliss|title='The Sting' actress Dimitra Arliss dies|publisher=Huffingtonpost.com|date=2012-01-28|access-date=2012-10-28}}
Iggy Arroyo, 60, Filipino politician, Representative from the 5th District of Negros Occidental (since 2004), cardiac arrest.{{cite web|url=http://www.sunstar.com.ph/manila/local-news/2012/01/26/arroyo-brother-dies-cardiac-arrest-202666|title=Negros Occidental Representative Ignacio Iggy Arroyo's life support ended|publisher=Sun.Star|date=2012-01-26|access-date=2012-10-28|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924140559/http://www.sunstar.com.ph/manila/local-news/2012/01/26/arroyo-brother-dies-cardiac-arrest-202666|archive-date=2015-09-24}}
Alfredo Avelín, 84, Argentine politician, Governor of San Juan (1999–2002), multiple organ failure.{{cite web|url=http://www.pagina12.com.ar/diario/ultimas/20-186293-2012-01-26.html|title=Murió el exgobernador Alfredo Avelín|publisher=Pagina12.com.ar|access-date=2012-10-28|language=es}}
Valentin Blazhes, 75, Soviet and Russian folklorist and literary scholar.[http://elar.urfu.ru/bitstream/10995/4622/2/blazhes-2012.pdf Blazhes] elar.urfu.ru
Bud Byerly, 92, American baseball player (St. Louis Cardinals, Cincinnati Reds).{{cite web|first=Rick|last=Hummel|url=https://stltoday.com/sports/baseball/professional/former-cardinals-pitcher-eldred-byerly-dies-at/article_5f46fd68-edac-5b41-bc52-d0704b01a3a1.html|title=Musial teammate Bud Byerly dies; pitched in '44 Series|publisher=Stltoday|date=2012-01-28|access-date=2012-10-28}}
Kartar Singh Duggal, 94, Indian writer.{{cite web|url=http://news.outlookindia.com/items.aspx?artid=749172 |title=Eminent Punjabi Writer Kartar Singh Duggal Dead |publisher=news.outlookindia.com |access-date=2012-10-28 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120128125102/http://news.outlookindia.com/items.aspx?artid=749172 |archive-date=2012-01-28 }}
Alex Eadie, 91, British politician, MP for Midlothian (1966–1992).{{cite news|author=Staff|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/9042346/Alex-Eadie.html|title=British politician Alex Eadie dies|newspaper=Telegraph|date=2012-01-26|access-date=2012-10-28|location=London}}
M. O. H. Farook, 74, Indian politician and diplomat, Governor of Kerala (since 2011).{{cite news |author= |url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/article2834933.ece |title=M.O.H. Farook passes away|work=The Hindu |date=2012-01-26 |access-date=2012-10-28|location=Chennai, India}}
Clare Fischer, 83, American composer.{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-16756139 |work=BBC News |title=Composer Clare Fischer dies at 83|publisher=Bbc.co.uk|date=2012-01-27|access-date=2012-10-28}}
Robert Hegyes, 60, American actor (Welcome Back, Kotter; Cagney & Lacey), heart attack.{{cite web|url=http://www.nj.com/entertainment/celebrities/index.ssf/2012/01/robert_hegyes_juan_epstein_of.html|title=Robert Hegyes, "Juan Epstein" of 'Welcome Back Kotter', dead at 60 from heart attack|date=27 January 2012|publisher=NJ.com|access-date=2012-10-28}}
Seui Laau, 69, American Samoan politician.{{cite web|last=Sagapolutele|first=Fili|url=http://www.samoanews.com/?q=node/2489 |title=BREAKING NEWS: Senator Seui passes away|date=27 January 2012|publisher=Samoa News|access-date=2012-10-28}}
Roberto Mieres, 87, Argentine racing driver.{{cite news|url=http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/97201|title=Former Maserati grand prix driver Roberto Mieres dies aged 87|publisher=Autosport.com|date=2012-01-27|access-date=2012-10-28}}

*Miguel Nazar Haro, 87, Mexican intelligence chief, head of the Dirección Federal de Seguridad (1978–1982).{{cite web|author=Staff|url=http://articles.philly.com/2012-01-30/news/31006063_1_miguel-nazar-haro-disappearances-federal-security-directorate|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151225144222/http://articles.philly.com/2012-01-30/news/31006063_1_miguel-nazar-haro-disappearances-federal-security-directorate|url-status=dead|archive-date=December 25, 2015|title=Miguel Nazar Haro, Mexican spy chief dead at 87|publisher=Articles.philly.com|date=2012-07-06|access-date=2012-10-28}}

Stan Smith, 79, Australian VFL football player.{{cite web|url=http://www.afl.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/208/newsid/129715/default.aspx|title=Vale 'sartorial' Stan|publisher=Afl.com.au|access-date=2012-10-28}} {{dead link|date=September 2021|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}
Colin Tarrant, 59, British actor (The Bill), suicide by exsanguination.{{cite news|author=Staff|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/tvandradio/9047330/Colin-Tarrant-dies-aged-59.html|title=Colin Tarrant dies, aged 59|newspaper=Telegraph|date=2012-01-29|access-date=2012-10-28|location=London}}

*Juan Fremiot Torres Oliver, 86, Puerto Rican Roman Catholic prelate, Bishop of Ponce (1964–2000).{{cite web|url=http://www.primerahora.com/muereobispoemeritodeponcejuanfremiottorresoliver-607064.html|title=Muere Obispo de Ponce Juan Fremiot Torres Oliver|publisher=Primerahora.com|access-date=2012-10-28|language=es|archive-date=2012-05-11|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120511105500/http://www.primerahora.com/muereobispoemeritodeponcejuanfremiottorresoliver-607064.html}}

Robert Turner, 91, Canadian composer.{{cite news |url=http://www.cbc.ca/manitoba/scene/music/2012/01/27/composer-robert-turner-dies-at-the-age-of-91|title=End of an era as Winnipeg composer Robert Turner dies at the age of 91|work=CBC News|date=2012-01-27|access-date=2012-10-28}}

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Hikmat Mizban Ibrahim, 80, Iraqi politician, Minister of Finance (1995–2003).{{cite web|url=http://www.alliraqnews.com/en/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=3086:former-minister-of-finance-past-away&catid=39:genral-news&Itemid=48 |title=Finance Minister of Saddam's regime passed away |publisher=Alliraqnews.com |date=2012-01-27 |access-date=2012-10-28 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141006114430/http://www.alliraqnews.com/en/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=3086%3Aformer-minister-of-finance-past-away&catid=39%3Agenral-news&Itemid=48 |archive-date=2014-10-06 }}
Russ Arnold, 90, American bridge player.{{Cite web |url=http://www.acbl.org/about-acbl/hall-of-fame/members/arnold-russ |title=Arnold, Russ | American Contract Bridge League |access-date=2020-12-04 |archive-date=2018-06-24 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180624150314/http://www.acbl.org/about-acbl/hall-of-fame/members/arnold-russ/ }}
Fernanza Burgess, 51, American football player.{{Cite web|url=http://www.nfl.com/player/fernanzaburgess/2510676/profile|title=Fernanza Burgess Stats, News and Video - WR|website=NFL.com}}
Tom Campbell, 84, Canadian politician, Mayor of Vancouver (1967–1972).{{cite news|first=Rod |last=Mickleburgh |url=https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/british-columbia/controversial-vancouver-mayor-tom-campbell-dies/article2326018/ |title=Controversial Vancouver mayor Tom Campbell dies |publisher=The Globe and Mail|date=2012-02-03|access-date=2012-10-28 |location=Toronto}}
Chen Chuanxi, 95, Chinese conductor.{{Cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3748261/|title=Chuanxi Chen|website=IMDb}}
Greg Cook, 65, American football player (Cincinnati Bengals), complications from pneumonia.{{cite web|url=http://www.kypost.com/dpp/sports/Bengals-legend-Greg-Cook-dead-at-65|title=Bengals legend Greg Cook dead at 65|publisher=Kypost.com|date=2012-01-27|access-date=2012-10-28|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130607045940/http://www.kypost.com/dpp/sports/Bengals-legend-Greg-Cook-dead-at-65|archive-date=2013-06-07}}
Kay Davis, 91, American jazz singer.{{cite news|last=Hevesi|first=Dennis |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/23/arts/music/kay-davis-91-dies-ellington-used-her-voice-as-instrument.html|title=Kay Davis, 91 Dies – Ellington Used Her Voice as Instrument|work=The New York Times|date=2012-02-22|access-date=2012-10-28}}
Reza de Wet, 59, South African playwright, leukaemia.{{Cite web |title=Reza de Wet |url=https://www.doollee.com/PlaywrightsD/de-wet-reza.php |access-date=2022-11-07 |website=www.doollee.com}}
Ted Dicks, 83, English composer.{{cite news|first=Dave|last=Laing|url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2012/feb/03/ted-dicks|title=Ted Dicks obituary|work=The Guardian|access-date=2012-10-28|location=London|date=2012-02-03}}
Thomas Fennell, 84, Canadian politician.{{Cite web|url=https://lop.parl.ca/sites/ParlInfo/default/en_CA/People/Profile?personId=327|title = Profile}}
Jeannette Hamby, 78, American politician, Oregon State Senator (1983–1999), stroke complications and cancer.{{cite news|author=Staff|url=http://www.oregonlive.com/hillsboro/index.ssf/2012/01/jeannette_hamby_five-time_legi.html|title=Jeannette Hamby, five-time legislator from Hillsboro, Oregon, dies at 78|publisher=OregonLive.com|access-date=2012-10-28|date=2012-01-27}}
Deepika Joshi-Shah, 35, Indian singer and voice actress.{{cite web|url=http://www.indiansinkuwait.com/ShowArticle.aspx?ID=15196&SECTION=0|title=Renowned Indian singer Deepali Joshi killed in a traffic accident in Kuwait|publisher=IndiansinKuwait.com|access-date=2012-10-28}}
Todd Lynn, 47, American stand-up comedian and actor (My Wife and Kids).{{cite web|title=Fellow Comedians Mourn Death of Outspoken Veteran Todd Lynn|date=January 29, 2012|url=http://www.stagetimemagazine.com/2012/01/29/fellow-comedians-mourn-todd-lynn/|work=Stage Time Magazine|access-date=December 27, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120509202307/http://www.stagetimemagazine.com/2012/01/29/fellow-comedians-mourn-todd-lynn/|archive-date=2012-05-09}}
James Metcalf, 86, American sculptor.{{cite news|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/news/obituaries/james-metcalf-us-sculptor-who-led-a-community-of-artists-and-artisans-in-mexico-6988891.html|title=James Metcalf: US sculptor who led a community of artists and artisans in Mexico – Obituaries|work=The Independent|date=2012-02-17|access-date=2012-10-28|location=London}}
Richard K. Olney, 64, American physician, pioneer in clinical research on amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.{{cite news|last=Schwartz |first=John |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/03/us/dr-richard-k-olney-als-researcher-dies-at-64.html |title=Dr. Richard K. Olney, A.L.S. Researcher, Dies at 64. |work=The New York Times |date=2012-02-02 |access-date=2012-10-28}}
Hermano Pablo, 90, American evangelist and broadcaster.{{cite web|url=http://continentalnews.net/2012/01/27/hermano-pablo-passes-away-9513.html |title=Hermano Pablo passes away |work=Continental News |access-date=2012-10-28 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121024132320/http://continentalnews.net/2012/01/27/hermano-pablo-passes-away-9513.html |archive-date=2012-10-24 }}
Bogusława Pietkiewicz, 67, Polish Olympic diver.{{Cite web|url=http://www.olympedia.org/athletes/49764|title=Olympedia – Bogusława Pietkiewicz}}
István Rózsavölgyi, 82, Hungarian runner, Olympic bronze medalist (1960), heart problems.{{cite web|url=http://www.iaaf.org/news/iaaf-news/rozsavolgyi-former-1500m-world-record-holder|title=ROZSAVOLGYI, FORMER 1500M WORLD RECORD HOLDER, DEAD AT 82|publisher=IAAF Athletics|access-date=2014-02-03}}
Juan Sarrachini, 65, Argentine footballer.{{cite web|url=http://www.diarioinformacion.com/hercules-cf/2012/01/27/fallece-juan-sarrachini-jugador-hercules/1216869.html|title=Fallece Juan Sarrachini, jugador del Hιrcules en los 70|publisher=Diarioinformacion.com|date=2012-01-27|access-date=2012-10-28|language=es}}
Kazimierz Smoleń, 91, Polish museum director and Holocaust survivor.{{cite news|first=Vanessa |last=Gera |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/europe/kazimierz-smolen-auschwitz-survivor-dies-on-anniversary-of-camps-liberation/2012/01/29/gIQAMdnpaQ_story.html|title=Kazimierz Smolen, Auschwitz survivor, dies on anniversary of camp's liberation|newspaper=The Washington Post|date=2012-01-29|access-date=2012-10-28}}
Kevin White, 82, American politician, Mayor of Boston (1968–1984).{{cite news |first=Brian C. |last=Mooney |date=28 January 2012 |url=https://www.boston.com/Boston/metrodesk/2012/01/former-mayor-kevin-hagan-white-dies/oSJ3m6JlbwXLQOg4UbUMaM/index.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120130225641/http://www.boston.com/Boston/metrodesk/2012/01/former-mayor-kevin-hagan-white-dies/oSJ3m6JlbwXLQOg4UbUMaM/index.html|archive-date=2012-01-30|title=Former Mayor Kevin Hagan White dies at 82|newspaper=Boston Globe|access-date=2019-04-01}}

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Bob Armstrong, 50, American ice hockey player.{{cite news|title=Robert A. Armstrong, professional engineer; Oct. 2, 1961 -- Jan. 28, 2012 |url=https://buffalonews.com/news/robert-a-armstrong-professional-engineer-oct-2-1961----jan-28-2012/article_783b49c5-b709-5799-a8a7-709689b27b08.html |work=The Buffalo News |date=January 31, 2012 |accessdate=June 1, 2021}}
Diana Bliss, 57, Australian public relations consultant and theatre producer, wife of Alan Bond.{{cite web|last=Hickey|first=Phil |url=http://www.perthnow.com.au/news/western-australia/alan-bond-finds-lifeless-body-of-wife-di-bliss/story-e6frg15c-1226256443658|title=Alan Bond's emotional words after finding wife dead |publisher=Perth Now |date=2012-01-29 |access-date=2012-10-28}}
Joseph Curran, 89, American college basketball coach (Canisius).{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/7521551/former-canisius-golden-griffins-basketball-coach-joseph-curran-dies-89|title=Former Canisius Golden Griffins basketball coach Joseph Curran dies at 89|publisher=Espn.go.com|date=2012-01-30|access-date=2012-10-28}}
Don Fullmer, 72, American boxer, lymphoid leukemia.[https://web.archive.org/web/20140114200957/http://www.deseretnews.com/article/700219996/Boxing-legend-Don-Fullmer-dies-at-age-72.html?s_cid=s10 Boxing legend Don Fullmer dies at age 72]
Keriman Halis Ece, 98, Turkish beauty pageant queen, pianist and fashion model, Miss Turkey 1932.{{cite web|url=http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/turkeys-first-miss-world-dies-at-age-99.aspx?pageID=238&nID=12575&NewsCatID=376|title=Turkey's first 'Miss World' dies at age 99|date=29 January 2012 |publisher=Hurriyetdailynews.com|access-date=2012-10-28}}
Roman Juszkiewicz, 59, Polish astrophysicist.{{cite web|first=Stanisław|last=Bajtlik|url=http://m.wyborcza.pl/wyborcza/1,105226,11051828,Zmarl_wybitny_kosmolog.html|title=Zmarł wybitny kosmolog|publisher=M.wyborcza.pl|date=2012-01-29|access-date=2012-10-28|language=pl|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120304195817/http://m.wyborcza.pl/wyborcza/1,105226,11051828,Zmarl_wybitny_kosmolog.html|archive-date=2012-03-04}}
Chand Mal Lodha, 93, Indian judge.{{cite web|author=Staff |url=http://rasamkirya.com/index.php/barsi/1816-justice-cmlodha-.html |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130201023535/http://rasamkirya.com/index.php/barsi/1816-justice-cmlodha-.html |archive-date=2013-02-01 |title=Justice C. M. Lodha dead |publisher=Rasamkirya.com |date=2012-02-02 |access-date=2012-10-28 }}
Andrew McMillan, 54, Australian writer and music journalist.{{cite web|url=http://blogs.crikey.com.au/northern/2012/01/28/vale-andrew-mcmillan-1957-2012/ |title=Australian writer and music journalist Andrew McMillan dead|publisher=Blogs.crikey.com.au|date=2012-01-28|access-date=2012-10-28}}
Paul F. O'Rourke, 87, American politician.{{cite news|first=David|last=Perlman|url=http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2012/02/15/BA9Q1N59GV.DTL|title=Dr. Paul O'Rourke, public health campaigner, dies|publisher=SFGate|date=2012-02-15|access-date=2012-10-28}}
Don Starkell, 79, Canadian adventurist and author.{{cite web|url=http://news.nationalpost.com/2012/01/30/great-canadian-adventurer-don-starkell-takes-his-final-paddle|title=Don Starkell: A great Canadian adventurer takes his final paddle|publisher=News.nationalpost.com|access-date=2012-10-28}}

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Karin Aasma, 85, Estonian-Swedish art historian.{{Cite web|url=http://isik.tlulib.ee/index.php?id=1360|title=TLÜAR väliseesti isikud}}
Lee Adler, 88, American historic preservationist.{{Cite web |title=Mr. and Mrs. Leopold Adler II Fund |url=https://georgiahistory.com/membership-giving/ghs-endowment/mr-and-mrs-leopold-adler-ii-fund/ |access-date=2022-04-22 |website=Georgia Historical Society}}
Yomi Bankole, 52, Nigerian table tennis player.{{Cite web|url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/sports/3620-nigeria_s_table_tennis_legend_yomi_bankole_passes_on.html|title = Nigeria's table tennis legend, Yomi Bankole, passes on|date = 31 January 2012}}
L. Basavaraju, 92, Indian scholar.{{cite news | url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-karnataka/L.-Basavaraju-passes-away/article13387994.ece | title=L. Basavaraju passes away | newspaper=The Hindu | date=30 January 2012 }}
Damien Bona, 56, American journalist, writer and film historian, heart attack.{{cite news|last=Hevesi|first=Dennis|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/10/movies/damien-bona-creator-of-inside-oscar-dies-at-56.html|title=Damien Bona, Creator of 'Inside Oscar,' Dies at 56|work=The New York Times |date=2012-02-09 |access-date=2012-10-28}}
Henrique da Silva Horta, 91, Portuguese vice admiral and colonial administrator.[https://www.revistamilitar.pt/artigo/732 In memoriam – Vice-Almirante Henrique Afonso da Silva Horta] {{in lang|pt}}
John H. Davis, 82, American author, Alzheimer's disease.{{cite news|last=Vitello|first=Paul|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/06/arts/john-h-davis-chronicler-of-kennedys-and-others-dies-at-82.html |title=John H. Davis, Chronicler of Kennedys and Others, Dies at 82 |work=The New York Times |date=2012-02-05|access-date=2012-10-28}}
Tatiana Dorofeeva, 64, Russian linguist, orientalist and translator.{{Cite web |url=http://www.mgimo.ru/photo/220431/index.phtml?ac=show&yr=%27.$year.%27&p=%27.$page_R.%27&page=0&gallery=220431#gallery220431 |title=Вечер памяти Т.В. Дорофеевой и В.А. Цыганова - МГИМО-Университет |access-date=2021-01-11 |archive-date=2014-10-24 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141024081500/http://www.mgimo.ru/photo/220431/index.phtml?ac=show&yr=%27.%24year.%27&p=%27.%24page_R.%27&page=0&gallery=220431#gallery220431 }}
Predrag Dragić, 66, Serbian writer.{{cite web|author=З. Р. |url=http://www.politika.rs/rubrike/Kultura/Preminuo-Predrag-R-Dragic-Kijuk.sr.html|script-title=sr:Преминуо Предраг Р. Драгић Кијук : Култура : ПОЛИТИКА |publisher=Politika.rs|date=2012-01-31|access-date=2012-10-28|language=sr}}
Nijaz Duraković, 63, Bosnian author and politician.{{cite web|url=http://www.sarajevo-x.com/bih/drustvo/nijaz-durakovic-sahranjen-uz-najvise-pocasti-foto-video/120131107/|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130202053102/http://www.sarajevo-x.com/bih/drustvo/nijaz-durakovic-sahranjen-uz-najvise-pocasti-foto-video/120131107/|archive-date=2013-02-02|title=Nijaz Duraković sahranjen uz najviše počasti|publisher=Sarajevo-x.com|date=2012-01-31|access-date=2012-10-28|language=sr}}
Ranjit Singh Dyal, 83, Indian Army general.{{cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/Lt-Gen-Ranjit-Singh-Dyal/articleshow/11741091.cms|title=Lt. Gen. Ranjit Singh Dyal|work=The Times of India|access-date=2012-10-28}}
Borys Fedorenko, 65, Ukrainian painter.{{Cite web |title=Результати пошуку: / Золотое Сечение |url=https://ua.gs-art.com/artists/6148/ |access-date=2022-03-25 |website=ua.gs-art.com |language=uk}}
Hellen Huisman, 74, Dutch voice actress.[https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0401261/ Hellen Huisman – IMDb]
François Migault, 67, French racing driver.{{cite web|url=https://www.lequipe.fr/Sport-auto/Actualites/Francois-migault-n-est-plus/259717|title=Sport Auto – François Migault n'est plus – L'EQUIPE.FR|publisher=Lequipe.fr|date=2012-01-29|access-date=2012-10-28|language=fr}}
Syed Abu Nasar, 79, Indian professor of electrical engineering.{{cite web|url=http://www.engr.uky.edu/news/2012/02/syed-nasar-professor-emeritus-of-electrical-engineering-passes-away|title=Syed Nasar, Professor Emeritus of Electrical Engineering passes away|publisher=Engr.uky.edu|access-date=2012-10-28|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121022135915/http://www.engr.uky.edu/news/2012/02/syed-nasar-professor-emeritus-of-electrical-engineering-passes-away/|archive-date=2012-10-22}}
Kell Osborne, 72, American singer.{{cite web|url=http://www.soul-source.co.uk/_/soul-news/kell-osborne-passes-on-r2343 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120911180708/http://www.soul-source.co.uk/_/soul-news/kell-osborne-passes-on-r2343 |archive-date=2012-09-11 |title=Kell Osborne passes on |publisher=Soul Source |access-date=2012-10-28 }}
Goody Petronelli, 88, American boxing trainer and manager (Marvin Hagler).{{cite news|url=http://articles.boston.com/2012-01-31/sports/31006716_1_leonard-fight-hagler-trainer-tony-petronelli|title=Hagler trainer Goody Petronelli dies at 88|publisher=Articles.boston.com|date=2012-01-31|access-date=2012-10-28}}{{dead link|date=November 2024|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}
John Rich, 86, American television director (All in the Family, Benson, The Dick Van Dyke Show), heart failure.{{cite news|url=https://hollywoodreporter.com/news/john-rich-director-tv-show-all-family-dga-285515 |title=John Rich, Emmy Award Winning Director of TV's 'All in the Family', Dies at 86|work=The Hollywood Reporter|date=2012-01-29 |access-date=2012-10-28|first=Gregg|last=Kilday}}
Oscar Luigi Scalfaro, 93, Italian politician, Minister of the Interior (1983–1987); President (1992–1999) and Lifetime Senator (since 1999).{{cite news|author=Staff|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/politics-obituaries/9050217/Oscar-Luigi-Scalfaro.html|title=Oscar Luigi Scalfaro |newspaper=Telegraph|date=2012-01-30|access-date=2012-10-28|location=London}}
Gabriel Lawrence Sengol, 83, Indian Roman Catholic prelate, Bishop of Tiruchirapalli (1990–1997).{{Catholic-hierarchy|bishop|bsengol|Bishop Gabriel Lawrence Sengol|21 January 2015}}
J. O. Urmson, 96, British philosopher.{{cite news|author=Staff|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/9186962/Professor-James-Urmson.html|title=Professor James Urmson dead|newspaper=Telegraph|date=2012-04-04|access-date=2012-10-28|location=London}}
Camilla Williams, 92, American opera singer, complications from cancer.{{cite news|author=Staff|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/9055112/Camilla-Williams.html|title=American opera singer Camilla Williams dead|newspaper=Telegraph|date=2012-02-01|access-date=2012-10-28|location=London}}

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Eladio Acosta Arteaga, 95, Colombian Roman Catholic prelate, Archbishop of Santa Fe de Antioquia (1988–1992).{{Catholic-hierarchy|bishop|bacoart|Archbishop Eladio Acosta Arteaga, C.I.M.|21 January 2015}}
Rolf Appel, 90, German chemist.[http://www.infosources.org/what_is/Liebig_Medal.html Liebig medal] infosources.org
Frank Aschenbrenner, 86, German-born American football player (Chicago Hornets, Montreal Alouettes).{{cite web|url=https://dailynorthwestern.com/2012/02/05/sports/former-rose-bowl-mvp-aschenbrenner-dies/|title=Former Rose Bowl MVP Aschenbrenner dies|work=The Daily Northwestern|date=5 February 2012|access-date=2019-04-01}}
Don Blenkarn, 81, Canadian politician, MP for Mississauga (1972–1974) and Mississauga South (1979–1993).{{cite web|url=http://www.citizen.on.ca/news/2012-02-02/Local_News/Former_MP_Blenkarn_dies.html|title=Former MP Blenkarn dies|publisher=www.citizen.on.ca|date=2012-02-02|access-date=2012-10-28|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130101095013/http://www.citizen.on.ca/news/2012-02-02/Local_News/Former_MP_Blenkarn_dies.html|archive-date=2013-01-01}}
Terence Cowley, 83, Australian cricketer.{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/australia/content/player/4642.html |title=Terence Cowley dies|publisher=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=2012-10-28}}
Klaus Goldschlag, 89, Canadian ambassador.{{cite web|url=http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/ottawacitizen/obituary.aspx?n=klaus-goldschlag&pid=155751615 |title=Klaus Goldschlag obituary|via=Legacy.com|access-date=2012-10-28}}
Helmi Höhle, 87, German Olympic fencer.{{cite web|url=http://www.fr-online.de/offenbach/nachrichten,1472856,11570854.html|title=Helmi Höhle dead|publisher=Fr-online.de|date=2011-10-17|access-date=2012-10-28|language=de}}
George Lambert, 83, American Olympic silver (1956) and bronze (1960) medal-winning modern pentathlete.{{cite web|url=http://www.riverfallsjournal.com/event/obituary/id/101045/publisher_ID/19|title=George Lambert dead at 83|publisher=River Falls Journal|access-date=2012-10-28}} {{dead link|date=September 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}
Abdelhamid Mehri, 85, Algerian resistance fighter and politician.{{cite web|url=http://www.elwatan.com/actualite/abdelhamid-mehri-est-decede-lundi-a-alger-30-01-2012-157001_109.php|title=Inscription – Connexion|publisher=Elwatan.com|access-date=2012-10-28|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120201181130/http://elwatan.com/actualite/abdelhamid-mehri-est-decede-lundi-a-alger-30-01-2012-157001_109.php|archive-date=2012-02-01|language=fr}}
Doeschka Meijsing, 64, Dutch novelist.{{cite web|url=http://www.dutchnews.nl/news/archives/2012/01/doeschka_meijsing_dies_at_64.php|title=Doeschka Meijsing dies at 64|publisher=DutchNews.nl|date=2012-01-31|access-date=2012-10-28}}
Michael D. Ryan, 66, American jurist, Justice of the Arizona Supreme Court (2002–2010), apparent heart attack.{{cite web|url=http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/azcentral/obituary.aspx?n=michael-d-ryan&pid=155735379 |title=Michael D. Ryan obituary|via=Legacy.com|access-date=2012-10-28}}
Idichapuli Selvaraj, 73, Indian actor.{{cite web |url=http://www.tamilkey.com/comedian-idichapuli-selvaraj-passes-away.html |title=Comedian Idichapuli Selvaraj Passes Away |publisher=Tamilkey.com |date=2012-01-31 |access-date=2012-10-28 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120203063154/http://www.tamilkey.com/comedian-idichapuli-selvaraj-passes-away.html |archive-date=2012-02-03 }}
Frederick Treves, 86, British actor (The Elephant Man).{{cite web|url=http://www.doctorwhonews.net/2012/02/dwn030212120012-frederick-treves-1925.html|title=Actor Frederick Treves dead|publisher=Doctor Who News|access-date=2012-10-28}}
Johann Carl Vogel, 79, South African physicist.[https://www.researchgate.net/publication/257700682_Johann_Carl_Vogel_7_September_1932-30_January_2012 Johann Carl Vogel (7 September 1932–30 January 2012)]
Bill Wallace, 64, American author.{{cite web|url=http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/slj/newsletters/newsletterbucketextrahelping2/893616-477/bill_wallace_award-winning_childrens_book.html.csp|title=Bill Wallace, Award-winning Children's Book Author, Dies|publisher=Schoollibraryjournal.com|access-date=2012-10-15}}

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Stefano Angeleri, 85, Italian footballer and coach.{{cite web|url=http://www.ilgiorno.it/bergamo/cronaca/2012/01/31/661714-addio_stefano_angeleri.shtml|title=Addio a Stefano Angeleri il "gabbiano" dell'Atalanta|date=31 January 2012|publisher=Ilgiorno.it|access-date=2012-10-28|language=it}}
Everardus Antonius M. Baaij, 90, Dutch-born South African Roman Catholic prelate, Bishop of Aliwal (1973–1981).{{Catholic-hierarchy|bishop|bbaaij|Bishop Everardus Antonius M. Baaij, S.C.I.|21 January 2015}}
Mani Ram Bagri, 91, Indian politician.{{cite web|url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/2012/20120201/haryana.htm#3|title=Mani Ram Bagri dead|publisher=Tribuneindia.com|access-date=2012-10-28}}
Rick Behenna, 51, American baseball player (Atlanta Braves, Cleveland Indians), cancer.{{cite news|url=http://www.times-herald.com/Local/Former-Brave--area-baseball-coach-Rick-Behenna-dies-at-51|title=Former Atlanta Brave, area baseball coach Rick Behenna dies at 51|work=The Newnan Times-Herald |publisher=The Times-Herald|access-date=2012-10-28|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121224102929/http://www.times-herald.com/Local/Former-Brave--area-baseball-coach-Rick-Behenna-dies-at-51|archive-date=2012-12-24}}
Anthony Bevilacqua, 88, American Roman Catholic prelate, Archbishop of Philadelphia (1988–2003).{{cite web|url=http://www.philly.com/philly/news/breaking/138458684.html |title=Cardinal Anthony Bevilacqua dies at 88 |publisher=Philly.com|date=2012-02-01|access-date=2012-10-28}}
Leslie Carter, 25, American singer and reality star (House of Carters), drug overdose.{{cite web|url=https://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/leslie-carter-overdosed-influence-drugs-police-report/story?id=15498831|title=Leslie Carter Overdosed, Was Under the Influence of Several Drugs, According to Police Report|publisher=Abcnews.go.com|date=2012-02-02|access-date=2012-10-28}}
H. John Caulfield, 75, American optical physicist.{{cite web|url=https://www.osa.org/en-us/about_osa/newsroom/obituaries/2012/h_john_caulfield/|title=In Memoriam: H. John Caulfield, 1936–2012|work=The Optical Society|access-date=2019-04-01}}
Bob Citron, 79, American entrepreneur and aerospace engineer, prostate cancer.{{Cite web|url=http://www.spacesafetymagazine.com/news/robert-citron-private-space-pioneer-dies-79/|title = Robert Citron, Private Space Pioneer, Dies at 79 –}}
Tristram P. Coffin, 89, American folklorist.{{cite news|last=Fox|first=Margalit|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/14/books/tristram-p-coffin-folklorist-dies-at-89.html|title=Tristram P. Coffin, Folklorist, Dies at 89|work=The New York Times|date=2012-02-13|access-date=2012-10-28}}
Zelda Curtis, 88, British journalist and feminist.[https://www.theguardian.com/theguardian/2012/feb/05/zelda-curtis Zelda Curtis obituary]
Stacy Doris, 49, American poet, cancer.{{Cite web|url=http://www.poetryfoundation.org/harriet/2012/02/with-respect-stacy-doris-1962-2012/|title = With Respect: Stacy Doris, 1962-2012 by Harriet Staff|date = 12 September 2021}}
Felicia Eze, 37, Nigerian Olympic footballer.{{cite web|url=http://www.kickoff.com/news/26850/the-nff-sends-condolences-to-the-family-of-the-late-felicia-eze.php|title=NFF mourns Eze, condoles Egyptian FA|publisher=Kick Off|date=2012-02-03|access-date=2012-10-28|archive-date=2016-06-17|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160617081017/http://www.kickoff.com/news/26850/the-nff-sends-condolences-to-the-family-of-the-late-felicia-eze.php|url-status=dead}}
Ayelet Galena, 2, American child, born with dyskeratosis congenita, lung complications.{{Cite web |url=http://www.vosizneias.com/100012/ |title=New York, NY – Jewish Toddler That Sparked Wide Following In Bone Marrow Search Dies – VosIzNeias.com |access-date=2013-08-22 |archive-date=2014-02-19 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140219003714/http://www.vosizneias.com/100012/ |url-status=dead }}
Juan Carlos Gené, 82, Argentine actor and playwright.{{cite web|url=http://www.buenosairesherald.com/article/91474/actor-and-playwright-juan-carlos-gené-dies-at-82|title=Actor and playwright Juan Carlos Gené dies at 82|publisher=Buenos Aires Herald|date=2012-01-31 |access-date=2013-09-16}}
John Hughes, 66, American drug counselor.{{cite news|author=Hillsboro Argus Obituaries|url=http://www.oregonlive.com/argus/index.ssf/2012/02/john_dennis_hughes.html|title=John Dennis Hughes dead|publisher=OregonLive.com|access-date=2012-10-28|date=2012-02-03}}
Mikel Japp, 59, Welsh musician and songwriter.{{cite web|author=J.Frank Hagan|url=http://kissmaskwebzine.blogspot.com/2012/02/musician-and-kiss-songwriter-mike-japp.html|title=KISS MASK: Musician and Kiss Songwriter Mike Japp Passes Away |publisher=Kissmaskwebzine.blogspot.com|date=2012-02-06|access-date=2012-10-28}}
Siddika Kabir, 80, Bangladeshi teacher, television show host and cookbook author.{{cite web|author=Star Online Report|url=http://www.thedailystar.net/newDesign/latest_news.php?nid=35504|title=Siddika Kabir passes away|publisher=Thedailystar.net|date=2012-01-31|access-date=2012-10-28}}
Petros Karatroupkos, 82, Greek-born Zambian Orthodox hierarch, Bishop of Zambia (2001–2003).{{cite web|url=http://users.sch.gr/markmarkou/2012/koim2012.htm#02|title=Κοιμηθέντες Αρχιερείς κατά το 2012 |publisher=Users.sch.gr |access-date=2012-10-28|language=el}}
Mike Kelley, 57, American artist and musician (Destroy All Monsters), suicide.{{cite web|last=Russeth |first=Andrew |url=http://www.galleristny.com/2012/02/mike-kelley-has-died/ |title=Pioneering Artist Mike Kelley Dies at 57 |publisher=GalleristNY |date=2012-02-19 |access-date=2012-10-28}} (body found on this date)
Bob LaPointe, 66, American high school and college football coach.{{cite web|author=Kevin DobyHeritage Media |url=http://www.heritage.com/articles/2012/02/04/sports/doc4f2c65574a3f4251879135.txt |title=Longtime Belleville football coach Bob LaPointe passes away at age 66 (updated) – Sports – Heritage Newspapers |publisher=Heritage.com |date=2012-02-04 |access-date=2012-10-28}}
Peadar Maher, 87, Irish politician, TD for Laois–Offaly (1951–1961).{{cite news|last=De Breadun|first=Deaglan|url=https://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/ireland/2012/0211/1224311623608.html|title=Former Laois-Offaly TD dies, aged 87|newspaper=The Irish Times|date=2012-02-11|access-date=2019-04-01|archive-date=2012-02-12|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120212125926/http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/ireland/2012/0211/1224311623608.html|url-status=dead}}
Clara Nomee, 73, American politician, first female Chairperson of the Crow Nation (1990–2000).{{cite web|last=Olp|first=Susan|url=http://billingsgazette.com/news/state-and-regional/montana/former-crow-leader-clara-nomee-dead-at/article_65e8f75b-d363-5bad-bfc2-09dd438afb99.html|title=Former Crow leader Clara Nomee dead at 73|work=Billings Gazette|date=2012-02-01|access-date=2019-04-01}}
Sid Ottewell, 92, English footballer (Nottingham Forest F.C.).{{cite web|url=http://www.nottinghamforest.co.uk/news/article/sid-ottewell-64753.aspx|publisher=Nottinghamforest.co.uk|title=Sid Ottewell|access-date=2012-10-29|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160203020358/http://www.nottinghamforest.co.uk/news/article/sid-ottewell-64753.aspx|archive-date=2016-02-03}}
Al Rio, 49, Brazilian comic book artist, suicide by hanging.{{cite news|url=http://www.bleedingcool.com/2012/01/31/al-rio-passes|title=Al Rio Passes Away|newspaper=Bleeding Cool News and Rumors |date=31 January 2012|publisher=Bleedingcool.com|access-date=2012-10-28}}
Antonio Segura, 64, Spanish comics writer.{{cite web|author=Levante-EMV|url=http://www.levante-emv.com/cultura/2012/02/01/fallece-64-anos-guionista-valenciano-comics-antonio-segura/877615.html|title=Fallece a los 64 años el guionista valenciano de cómics Antonio Segura|date=February 2012|publisher=Levante-EMV|access-date=2012-10-28|language=es}}
King Stitt, 71, Jamaican singer, complications from prostate cancer and diabetes.{{cite web|url=http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/entertainment/King-Stitt-is-dead|title=King Stitt is dead|publisher=JamaicaObserver.com|date=2012-01-31|access-date=2012-10-28}}
Dorothea Tanning, 101, American surrealist painter, printmaker and sculptor.{{cite web|last=Russeth|first=Andrew|url=http://www.galleristny.com/2012/02/dorothea-tanning-surrealist-painter-and-poet-dies-at-101|title=Dorothea Tanning, Surrealist Painter and Poet, Dies at 101|publisher=GalleristNY|access-date=2012-10-28}}
Bob Thalman, 89, American football player and coach.{{cite web|url=http://www.thenews-gazette.com/atf.php?sid=23927 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130204130130/http://www.thenews-gazette.com/atf.php?sid=23927 |archive-date=2013-02-04 |title=Ex-VMI Coach Thalman Dies At Age 89 |publisher=The News-Gazette |access-date=2012-10-28 }}

References

External links

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

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