Deaths in January 2015
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The following is a list of notable deaths in January 2015.
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.
January 2015
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- Barbara Atkinson, 88, British actress (Z-Cars).[http://www.thestage.co.uk/people/obituaries/2015/01/obituary-barbara-atkinson/ Obituary: Barbara Atkinson]
- Staryl C. Austin, 94, American air force brigadier general.[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/statesmanjournal/obituary.aspx?n=staryl-austin&pid=173738500&fhid=7982 Staryl Austin Obituary]
- Ulrich Beck, 70, German sociologist, heart attack.[https://www.theguardian.com/education/2015/jan/06/ulrich-beck Ulrich Beck obituary]
- Fiona Cumming, 77, British television director (Doctor Who).[http://www.doctorwhonews.net/2015/01/fiona-cumming-1937-2015.html Fiona Cumming 1937-2015]
- Eric Cunningham, 65, Canadian politician, Ontario MPP for Wentworth North (1975–1984).[https://web.archive.org/web/20150721071407/http://www.thespec.com/news-story/5239289-former-hamilton-mpp-eric-cunningham-dies-in-his-sleep-at-65/ Former Hamilton MPP Eric Cunningham dies in his sleep at 65]
- Mario Cuomo, 82, American politician, Governor of New York (1983–1994), heart failure.[https://edition.cnn.com/2015/01/01/us/mario-cuomo-dies-new-york-governor/ Mario Cuomo, former New York governor, dies at 82]
- Donna Douglas, 82, American actress (The Beverly Hillbillies, Frankie and Johnny, The Twilight Zone), pancreatic cancer.[https://www.nytimes.com/2015/01/03/arts/television/donna-douglas-the-fairest-beverly-hillbilly-dies-at-82.html Donna Douglas, the Fairest ‘Beverly Hillbilly,’ Dies at 82]
- Matthew Franjola, 72, American journalist (Associated Press) and photographer.{{Cite web |url=http://asiancorrespondent.com/129513/vietnam-war-reporter-matthew-franjola-dies/ |title=Vietnam War reporter Matthew Franjola dies aged 72 |access-date=2015-02-06 |archive-date=2015-01-15 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150115060017/http://asiancorrespondent.com/129513/vietnam-war-reporter-matthew-franjola-dies/ |url-status=dead }}
- Jeff Golub, 59, American guitarist, progressive supranuclear palsy.[http://jazztimes.com/articles/151334-guitarist-jeff-golub-dies-at-59 Guitarist Jeff Golub Dies at 59]
- Jack Howell, 88, British physician.{{Cite web |url=http://munksroll.rcplondon.ac.uk/Biography/Details/6988 |title=John Bernard Lloyd Howell |access-date=2017-06-15 |archive-date=2017-06-20 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170620021125/http://munksroll.rcplondon.ac.uk/Biography/Details/6988 |url-status=dead }}
- Omar Karami, 80, Lebanese politician, Prime Minister (1990–1992, 2004–2005).[https://web.archive.org/web/20171116081917/http://www.dailystar.com.lb//News/Lebanon-News/2015/Jan-01/282778-former-prime-minister-omar-karami-dies-at-age-of-80.ashx Former Prime Minister Omar Karami dies at age of 80]
- Bill Keating, 70, American football player (Denver Broncos, Miami Dolphins) and attorney.[http://www.denverpost.com/news/ci_27243695/prominent-attorney-keating-dies-at-70 Prominent Colorado attorney and former Bronco Bill Keating dies at 70]
- Tore Helge Larsen, 69, Norwegian harness racer, cancer.[https://www.rikstoto.no/Nyheter-og-tips/2015/Januar/01/Tore-Helge-Larsen-dod/ Tore Helge Larsen er død] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150206213340/https://www.rikstoto.no/Nyheter-og-tips/2015/Januar/01/Tore-Helge-Larsen-dod/ |date=2015-02-06 }} {{in lang|no}}
- Géry Leuliet, 104, French Roman Catholic prelate, world's oldest Catholic bishop, Bishop of Amiens (1963–1985).[http://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/bishop/bleuliet.html Bishop Géry-Jacques-Charles Leuliet]
- Boris Morukov, 64, Russian physician and cosmonaut, STS-106 mission specialist.[http://www.collectspace.com/news/news-010115a-obituary-boris-morukov-cosmonaut.html Russian cosmonaut Boris Morukov, space station visitor and Mars sim leader, dies]
- Kjell Noreik, 85, Norwegian physician.[http://www.aftenposten.no/dodsfall/Nekrolog-Kjell-Noreik-7862903.html Nekrolog Kjell Noreik] {{in lang|no}}
*Mrunalini Devi Puar, 83, Indian educator, Chancellor of the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda (since 1988).[http://netindian.in/news/2015/01/02/00032074/mrunalini-devi-puar-chancellor-m-s-university-baroda-passes-away Mrunalini Devi Puar, Chancellor of M S University of Baroda, passes away]
- Ninón Sevilla, 93, Cuban-born Mexican actress (Aventurera, La usurpadora), heart attack.{{Cite web |url=http://www.eluniversal.com.mx/in-english/2015/mexico-cuba-ninon-sevilla-death-99543.html |title=Ninón Sevilla dies of a heart attack |access-date=2015-02-06 |archive-date=2015-01-02 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150102020753/http://www.eluniversal.com.mx/in-english/2015/mexico-cuba-ninon-sevilla-death-99543.html |url-status=dead }}
- William Lloyd Standish, 84, American federal judge, District Court Judge for the Western District of Pennsylvania (1987–2002).[http://triblive.com/news/allegheny/7482955-74/standish-judge-county#axzz3NdmiH16D Attorney, Allegheny County, U.S. judge dies at 84, was mentor to many]
- Manasa Vaniqi, 62, Fijian civil servant and lieutenant colonel, Permanent Secretary for Sugar (since 2009).[http://fijivillage.com/news/Manasa-Vaniqi-passes-away-k529rs/ Manasa Vaniqi passes away]
- Miller Williams, 84, American poet, Alzheimer's disease.[http://www.nwaonline.com/news/2015/jan/02/poet-miller-williams-84-dies-20150102/ Poet Miller Williams, 84, dies]
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- Per-Olof Åstrand, 92, Swedish physiologist.[http://exxentric.com/per-olof-astrand-remembered/ Per-Olof Åstrand Remembered: My First Inspiration for Applied Sport Science]
- James A. Barlow, 91, American politician, member of the Wyoming House of Representatives (1983–1987).[http://www.meaningfulfunerals.net/fh/print.cfm?type=obituary&o_id=2890268&fh_id=13508 James A. Barlow]
- Charles Baur, 85, French politician, President of the Regional Council of Picardy (1976–1978, 1985–2004).[http://www.courrier-picard.fr/region/charles-baur-decede-a-85-ans-ia0b0n495655 Charles Baur décède à 85 ans] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150107132531/http://www.courrier-picard.fr/region/charles-baur-decede-a-85-ans-ia0b0n495655 |date=2015-01-07 }} {{in lang|fr}}
- Noel Cobb, 76, American-born British philosopher, psychologist and author.[http://www.dagbladet.no/2015/01/05/kultur/bok/litteratur/noel_cobb/37008876/ Poeten Noel Cobb er død] {{in lang|no}}
- Ferdinand T. Day, 96, American civil rights activist and educator.[https://www.connectionnewspapers.com/news/2015/jan/08/civil-rights-pioneer-ferdinand-day-dies/ Alexandria Civil Rights Pioneer Ferdinand Day Dies]
- Little Jimmy Dickens, 94, American country music singer ("May the Bird of Paradise Fly Up Your Nose"), cardiac arrest.[https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/music/2015/01/02/little-jimmy-dickens-dies/20994825/ Country great "Little" Jimmy Dickens dies at 94]
- Baldina Di Vittorio, 94, Italian politician.[http://27esimaora.corriere.it/articolo/e-morta-baldina-di-vittoriodopo-la-liberazionesi-occupo-dei-diritti-delle-donne/ È morta Baldina Di Vittorio Dopo la Liberazione si occupò dei diritti delle donne] {{in lang|it}}
- Danny Dunton, 90, English speedway rider and promoter.[http://www.speedwaygb.co/news.php?extend.28128 Danny Dunton]
- Maurice Fontaine, 95, French politician.[http://www.objectifgard.com/2015/01/03/aigues-mortes-deces-lancien-senateur-maire-maurice-fontaine/ AIGUES-MORTES Décès de l'ancien sénateur-maire Maurice Fontaine] {{in lang|fr}}
- Bob Gilmore, 53, British musicologist.[http://www.artsjournal.com/postclassic/2015/01/bob-gilmore-1961-2015.html Bob Gilmore (1961-2015)]
- Vasant Gowarikar, 81, Indian scientist and ISRO chairman, dengue and urinary tract infection.[http://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/former-isro-chairman-v-r-gowarikar-died-in-pune-1420278745-1 Former ISRO Chairman V R Gowarikar died in Pune]
- Basil Hansen, 88, Australian Olympic ice hockey player (1960).[http://www.iihf.com/home-of-hockey/news/news-singleview/?tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=9327&cHash=6139b973a891b6404cf7d739a7b18329 Hansen passes away]
- Lloyd House, 83, American politician, member of the Arizona House of Representatives (1967–1968).[https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/arizona/politics/2015/01/06/arizonas-first-native-american-lawmaker-dies/21364087/ Arizona's first Native American lawmaker dies]
*Lam Pou-chuen, 63, Hong Kong dubbing artist (Doraemon), diabetes.[http://www.thestandard.com.hk/breaking_news_detail.asp?id=55783&icid=3&d_str=20150102 Dubbing artist dies at age 63] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150102105809/http://www.thestandard.com.hk/breaking_news_detail.asp?id=55783&icid=3&d_str=20150102 |date=2015-01-02 }}
- Suzanne Lapointe, 80, Canadian singer and actress, lymphoma.[https://necrologie.lapresse.ca/resultatrecherche.php?nodef=3657988 Lapointe, Suzanne] {{in lang|fr}}
*Abu Anas al-Libi, 50, Libyan al-Qaeda member in United States custody, liver cancer.[https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/al-qaeda-terrorist-suspect-dies-days-before-his-trial-in-new-york/2015/01/02/7a5a0b7c-9302-11e4-ba53-a477d66580ed_story.html Al-Qaeda terrorist suspect dies days before his trial in New York]
- John McQuilten, 65, Australian politician, member of the Victorian Legislative Council for Ballarat (1999–2006).[http://www.thecourier.com.au/story/2796201/former-politician-john-mcquilten-dies/ Former politician John McQuilten dies]
- Seiko Mikami, 53, Japanese artist, cancer.[https://www.v2.nl/blog/seiko-mikami-1961-2015 Seiko Mikami (1961-2015)]
- Derek Minter, 82, British Grand Prix motorcycle and short-circuit road racer.[http://www.oliepeil.nl/nieuws/5766-sonntagsgeschiednis-met-huub-ode-aan-derek-minter.html Sonntagsgeschiednis met Huub - Ode aan Derek Minter] {{in lang|nl}}
- Arthur Neu, 81, American politician, Lieutenant Governor of Iowa (1973–1979), member of the Iowa Senate (1967–1973).[http://www.kcci.com/news/former-lt-governor-art-neu-dies/30499638 Former Lt. Governor Art Neu dies]
- Tihomir Novakov, 85, Serbian-born American physicist.[http://eetd.lbl.gov/news/article/59381/tihomir-novakov-1929-2015 Tihomir Novakov, 1929-2015]
- Billy O'Neill, 85, Irish sportsman.[http://www.tuamherald.ie/sport/roundup/articles/2015/01/07/4034867-mourning-the-loss-of-billy-oneill-and-billy-kelly/ Mourning the loss of billy oneill and billy kelly]
- István Pásztor, 89, Hungarian Olympic cyclist (1952).[http://mksz.sport.hu/mksz-informaciok/mksz-hirek-kozlemenyek/707-elhunyt-pasztor-istvan-1926-2015 Elhunyt Pásztor István (1926-2015)] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150105222923/http://mksz.sport.hu/mksz-informaciok/mksz-hirek-kozlemenyek/707-elhunyt-pasztor-istvan-1926-2015 |date=2015-01-05 }} {{in lang|hu}}
- Dan Poulin, 57, Canadian ice hockey player (Minnesota North Stars), cancer.[https://www.journaldujura.ch/sport/actualites/dan-poulin-nest-plus Dan Poulin n’est plus] {{in lang|fr}}
- Arpád Račko, 84, Hungarian-born Slovak sculptor.[http://www.topky.sk/cl/10/1448053/Navzdy-nas-opustil-Arpad-Racko---84---Vyznamny-kosicky-sochar--autor-slavneho-Maratonca-mieru Navždy nás opustil Arpád Račko (†84) Významný košický sochár, autor slávneho Maratónca mieru] {{in lang|sk}}
- Vincent Cartledge Reddish, 88, Scottish astronomer, Astronomer Royal for Scotland (1975–1980).[http://www.scotsman.com/news/obituaries/obituary-prof-vincent-reddish-obe-1-3662879?WT.mc_id=Outbrain_text&obref Obituary Prof Vincent Reddish OBE]
- Kristian Sundtoft, 77, Norwegian politician.[https://www.stortinget.no/no/Representanter-og-komiteer/Representantene/Representantfordeling/Representant/?perid=KRS&tab=Biography Sundtoft, Kristian (1937-2015 )] {{in lang|no}}
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*Jamal Uddin Ahmad, 85, Bangladeshi politician, Deputy Prime Minister (1977–1982).[http://bdnews24.com/bangladesh/2015/01/04/former-deputy-prime-minister-jamal-uddin-ahmad-dies Former deputy prime minister Jamal Uddin Ahmad dies]
- Daniel Albright, 69, American academic.[http://www.thecrimson.com/article/2015/1/10/daniel-albright-obituary/ Albright Remembered as Whimsical English and Music Teacher]
- Martin Anderson, 78, American economist and political adviser.[https://www.nytimes.com/2015/01/06/business/martin-anderson-adviser-to-ronald-reagan-dies-at-78.html?_r=0 Martin Anderson, White House Adviser to Reagan, Dies at 78]
- Adunni Bankole, 55, Nigerian businesswoman, heart attack.[http://www.thisdaylive.com/articles/society-lady-adunni-bankole-is-dead/198329/ Society Lady, Adunni Bankole, is Dead] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150119000525/http://www.thisdaylive.com/articles/society-lady-adunni-bankole-is-dead/198329/ |date=January 19, 2015 }}
- Henry A. Bent, 88, American physical chemist.[https://cse.umn.edu/college/feature-stories/memoriam-henry-albert-bent In memoriam: Henry Albert Bent]
- Edward Brooke, 95, American politician, member of the U.S. Senate from Massachusetts (1967–1979).[https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/edward-w-brooke-first-african-american-elected-to-the-us-senate-dies-at-95/2015/01/03/cdabb80a-938b-11e4-ba53-a477d66580ed_story.html Edward W. Brooke, first African American popularly elected to U.S. Senate, dies at 95]
- Bryan Caldwell, 54, American football player (Houston Oilers), Hodgkin's lymphoma.[https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/college/asu/2015/01/03/asu-football-bryan-caldwell/21242607/ Former ASU defensive lineman Bryan Caldwell dies at 54]
- Paulinus Costa, 78, Bangladeshi Roman Catholic prelate, Archbishop of Dhaka (2005–2011), heart attack.[http://en.radiovaticana.va/news/2015/01/05/retired_dhaka_archbishop_paulinus_costa_passes_away/1117026 Retired Dhaka Archbishop Paulinus Costa passes away]
- Maher Hathout, 79, Egyptian-born American Islamic leader, cancer.[https://www.latimes.com/local/obituaries/la-me-maher-hathout-20150104-story.html Dr. Maher Hathout, Muslim advocate for interfaith peace, dies at 79]
- Dwight Hooker, 86, American photographer (Playboy) and architect.[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/saltlaketribune/obituary.aspx?pid=173736176 Dwight Hooker Obituary]
- Bill Jessup, 85, American football player (San Francisco 49ers).[http://www.presstelegram.com/obituaries/20150117/bill-jessup-long-beach-football-great-and-nfl-player-dies-at-85 Bill Jessup, Long Beach football great and NFL player, dies at 85]
- Rueben Philip Job, 86, American United Methodist prelate, Bishop of the Iowa episcopal area (1984–1992).[http://www.emk.de/meldungen-2015/bischof-rueben-p-job-gestorben.html Bischof Rueben P. Job gestorben] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150113022249/http://www.emk.de/meldungen-2015/bischof-rueben-p-job-gestorben.html |date=2015-01-13 }} {{in lang|de}}
- Ivan Jullien, 80, French jazz trumpeter.[https://www.rtl.fr/culture/musique/mort-d-ivan-jullien-seigneur-du-jazz-francais-7776090568 Mort d’Ivan Jullien, seigneur du jazz français] {{in lang|fr}}
- Muath al-Kasasbeh, 26, Jordanian fighter pilot and ISIS hostage, burned alive.[http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2015/feb/3/jordan-pilot-burned-alive-isis-video/ Jordan pilot burned alive in ISIS video]
- Roger Kitter, 65, British actor ('Allo 'Allo!) and entertainer, cancer.[https://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/roger-kitter-stand-up-comedian-and-actor-best-known-for-taking-over-the-role-of-captain-bertorelli-10147286.html Roger Kitter: Stand-up comedian and actor best known for taking over the role of Captain Bertorelli in {{'-}}Allo 'Allo!]
- Olga Knyazeva, 60, Russian fencer, Olympic champion (1976).[http://www.tatar-inform.ru/news/2015/01/03/436930/ Ушла из жизни лучшая рапиристка мира-1975 Ольга Князева] {{in lang|ru}}
- Doug Luke, 85, English photographer.[https://www.wiltshiretimes.co.uk/news/11742751.the-life-of-mr-douglas-luke/ The life of Mr Douglas Luke]
- Willy Ovesen, 90, Norwegian civil servant.[http://www.aftenposten.no/dodsfall/Nekrolog-Willy-Ovesen-7857866.html Nekrolog Willy Ovesen] {{in lang|no}}
- Gene-Ann Polk, 88, American physician.[https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-record-dr-gene-ann-polk-88-primar/53326697/ Dr. Gene-Ann Polk, 88, primary-care pioneer]
- David Purves, 90, Scottish environmental scientist and writer.[https://www.scotsman.com/news/obituaries/obituary-dr-david-purves-bsc-phd-writer-in-scots-1516372 Obituary: Dr David Purves, BSc, PhD, writer in Scots]
- Terence Ranger, 85, British historian.[https://www.theguardian.com/books/2015/jan/18/terrance-ranger-obituary Terence Ranger obituary]
- Jaime Romero Móran, 21, Mexican gymnast, shot.[http://www.latinpost.com/articles/30201/20150105/mexican-gymnast-olympic-hopeful-jaime-humberto-romero-mor%C3%A1n-murdered-at-22.htm Jaime Humberto Romero Morán Death: Mexican Gymnast, Olympic Hopeful Murdered at 22]
- Allie Sherman, 91, American football player (Philadelphia Eagles) and coach (New York Giants).[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/nytimes/obituary.aspx?pid=173729688 Alex Sherman]
- Jouko Törmänen, 60, Finnish ski jumper, Olympic champion (1980).[http://www.lapinkansa.fi/Kotimaa/1194951225612/artikkeli/olympiavoittaja+jouko+tormanen+on+kuollut.html Olympiavoittaja Jouko Törmänen on kuollut] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150103210822/http://www.lapinkansa.fi/Kotimaa/1194951225612/artikkeli/olympiavoittaja+jouko+tormanen+on+kuollut.html |date=2015-01-03 }} {{in lang|fi}}
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*Chang Sung-hwan, 94, South Korean lieutenant general and diplomat, Chief of Staff of the Air Force (1962–1964), natural causes.[https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/people/2015/01/178_171148.html Former Air Force chief of staff dies at 94] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150105132617/https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/people/2015/01/178_171148.html |date=January 5, 2015 }}
- Elisabetta Catalano, 70, Italian fine-art photographer.[http://www.rainews.it/dl/rainews/articoli/Addio-ad-Elisabetta-Catalano-fotografa-delle-star-800f4a33-7809-454b-8ff4-c29716ceaec5.html E' morta Elisabetta Catalano, la fotografa delle star] {{in lang|it}}
- Pino Daniele, 59, Italian singer and songwriter, heart attack.[https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/6429487/italian-artist-pino-daniele-dies-at-59 Italian Artist Pino Daniele Dies At 59]
- Chitresh Das, 70, Indian dancer, instructor and choreographer, aneurysm.[http://sfbay.ca/2015/01/04/pandit-chitresh-das-dies-at-70/ Pandit Chitresh Das dies at 70]
- Al Delugach, 89, American Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter, mesothelioma.[http://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Pulitzer-winning-investigative-reporter-Al-6002777.php Pulitzer-winning investigative reporter Al Delugach dies]
- Lance Diamond, 69, American singer, heart complications.{{Cite web |url=http://www.wkbw.com/news/lance-diamond-dies |title=Lance Diamond dies |access-date=2015-02-06 |archive-date=2015-01-11 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150111233057/http://www.wkbw.com/news/lance-diamond-dies |url-status=dead }}
- Jay Furman, 72, American real estate developer, cancer.[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/nytimes/obituary.aspx?n=jay-furman&pid=173741107 Jay Furman: Obituary]
- He Zhenliang, 85, Chinese politician and diplomat.[http://sports.ifeng.com/a/20150104/42855534_0.shtml?_baidualading#_zbs_baidu_xk 中国奥委会名誉主席何振梁因病去世] {{in lang|zh}}
- Dan Held, 53, Canadian ice hockey player.[http://sc-bietigheim.de/de/news/nachrichten/getarticle/detail/nachruf-an-einen-lieben-trainer-und-freund/ Nachruf an einen lieben Trainer und Freund] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150116105942/http://sc-bietigheim.de/de/news/nachrichten/getarticle/detail/nachruf-an-einen-lieben-trainer-und-freund/ |date=January 16, 2015 }} {{in lang|de}}
- Gene Kemp, 88, British children's author (The Turbulent Term of Tyke Tiler).[https://web.archive.org/web/20150204121531/http://www.westmidlandsnews.org.uk/news/obituary-tamworth-author-gene-kemp Obituary: Tamworth Author Gene Kemp]
- Haroldo Lara, 80, Brazilian Olympic swimmer (1952, 1956).[http://globoesporte.globo.com/sp/santos-e-regiao/natacao/noticia/2015/01/ex-nadador-olimpico-haroldo-de-melo-lara-morre-aos-80-anos.html Ex-nadador olímpico, Haroldo de Melo Lara morre aos 80 anos] {{in lang|pt}}
- Azizullah Lodin, 75–76, Afghan politician.[http://www.khaama.com/ex-afghan-anti-corruption-chief-passed-away-in-united-states-9206 Ex-Afghan anti-corruption chief passed away in United States]
- Donald MacLeod, 76, Canadian Olympic cross-country skier.[https://notices.nzherald.co.nz/nz/obituaries/nzherald-nz/name/donald-macleod-obituary?id=45020156 Donald MacLeod]
- John McPhee, 77, Scottish footballer (Blackpool, Motherwell).[http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/sport/blackpool-fc/armfield-leads-tributes-to-pool-hero-john-mcphee-1-7033186 Armfield leads tributes to Pool hero John McPhee]
- Stu Miller, 87, American baseball player (San Francisco Giants, Baltimore Orioles).[https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/12125102/former-san-francisco-giants-pitcher-stu-miller-dies-age-87 Former Giants pitcher Stu Miller dies]
- Juan Isidro Moreno, 90, Dominican Republic poet.[http://caribbeandigital.net/muere-juan-isidro-moreno-padre-de-guillermo-moreno/ Muere Juan Isidro Moreno, padre de Guillermo Moreno] {{in lang|es}}
- Hasan Hazer Moshar, 91, Iranian artist.[http://iranfrontpage.com/news/cultures/arts/2015/01/not-lose-life-life-lost/ He did not lose his life, life lost him] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150114185246/http://iranfrontpage.com/news/cultures/arts/2015/01/not-lose-life-life-lost/ |date=2015-01-14 }}
- Jack Parr, 78, American basketball player (Cincinnati Royals).{{Cite web |url=http://www.salina.com/news/former-k-state-hoop-standout-jack-parr-dies-at/article_6a310aba-14ae-5489-9005-1308fe160e4e.html |title=Former K-State hoop standout, Jack Parr, dies at 78 |access-date=2015-02-06 |archive-date=2015-01-05 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20150105011237/http://www.salina.com/news/former-k-state-hoop-standout-jack-parr-dies-at/article_6a310aba-14ae-5489-9005-1308fe160e4e.html |url-status=dead }}
- Natalino Pescarolo, 85, Italian Roman Catholic prelate, Bishop of Fossano (1992–2005) and Cuneo (1999–2005).[http://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/bishop/bpesn.html Bishop Natalino Pescarolo]
- Hank Peters, 90, American baseball executive (Baltimore Orioles), complications from a stroke.[http://washington.cbslocal.com/2015/01/04/former-orioles-gm-hank-peters-dies/ Former Orioles GM Hank Peters Dies]
- Ahuti Prasad, 57, Indian actor, colon cancer.[https://www.deccanchronicle.com/150104/entertainment-tollywood/article/telugu-actor-ahuti-prasad-passes-away Telugu actor Ahuti Prasad passes away at 57]
- Ives Roqueta, 78, French Occitan author.[http://www.jornalet.com/nova/4542/es-mort-ives-roqueta Es mòrt Ives Roqueta] {{in lang|fr}}
- Eli Sagan, 87, American clothing manufacturer, cultural anthropology author and Nixon Enemy.[http://www.northjersey.com/obituaries/top-obituaries/eli-sagan-87-proud-nixon-enemy-1.1189356 Eli Sagan, 87, proud Nixon 'enemy'] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150118060914/http://www.northjersey.com/obituaries/top-obituaries/eli-sagan-87-proud-nixon-enemy-1.1189356 |date=2015-01-18 }}
- Stuart Scott, 49, American sports journalist (SportsCenter), appendix cancer.[https://www.espn.com/espn/story/_/id/12118296/stuart-scott-espn-anchor-dies-age-49 Stuart Scott, ESPN anchor, dies of cancer at 49]
- Michele Serros, 48, American novelist and poet, adenocarcinoma of the salivary gland.[https://www.nbcnews.com/news/latino/michele-serros-who-wrote-about-bicultural-life-dies-n280126 Michele Serros, Who Wrote About Bicultural Life, Dies]
- Mário Simas, 92, Portuguese Olympic swimmer.[https://www.olympedia.org/athletes/49828 Mário Simas]
- Nelson Torno, 87, Argentine Olympic sports shooter.[http://www.aicacyp.com.ar/eventos/Notifat%20N%C2%BA%20162-Diciembre%2014.pdf Noti Fat]
- Upendra Trivedi, 78, Indian actor and director.[http://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/celebrity/gujarati-actor-upendra-trivedi-passes-away-pm-modi-condoles-death_1524562.html Gujarati actor Upendra Trivedi passes away, PM Modi condoles death]
- Richard D. Veltri, 79, American politician, member of the Connecticut House of Representatives.[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/hartfordcourant/obituary.aspx?pid=173758214 Richard D. Veltri Ph.D.]
- René Vautier, 86, French film director (Avoir 20 ans dans les Aurès).[https://web.archive.org/web/20150104214516/http://www.expatica.com/fr/news/country-news/French-anti-colonial-firebrand-film-maker-Vautier-dies_444187.html French anti-colonial firebrand film-maker Vautier dies]
- Bernard Williams, 72, British film producer (A Clockwork Orange, Daredevil, Flash Gordon), cancer.[https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/bernard-williams-producer-a-clockwork-763125 Bernard Williams, Producer on 'A Clockwork Orange' and 'Ragtime,' Dies at 72]
- Edmund Wnuk-Lipiński, 70, Polish academic.[http://m.wiadomosci.gazeta.pl/wiadomosci/1,117915,17209160,Prof__Edmund_Wnuk_Lipinski_nie_zyje.html Prof. Edmund Wnuk-Lipiński nie żyje] {{in lang|pl}}
- János Zsombolyai, 75, Hungarian cinematographer, film director and screenwriter.[http://dailynewshungary.com/film-director-janos-zsombolyai-dies-at-75/ Film director Janos Zsombolyai dies at 75] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160219194509/http://dailynewshungary.com/film-director-janos-zsombolyai-dies-at-75/ |date=2016-02-19 }}
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- Joy Ali, 36, Fijian middleweight boxer, suicide.{{Cite web |url=http://www.fijitimes.com/story.aspx?id=290923 |title=Joy Ali passes away |access-date=2015-02-06 |archive-date=2015-01-08 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150108152514/http://www.fijitimes.com/story.aspx?id=290923 |url-status=dead }}
- Philippe Baillet, 74, French Olympic basketball player.[https://web.archive.org/web/20200417163432/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/ba/philippe-baillet-1.html Philippe Baillet]
- Allan Beard, 95, British civil servant.[https://www.theguardian.com/theguardian/2015/feb/18/allan-beard-obituary Allan Beard obituary]
- Jean-Pierre Beltoise, 77, French Formula One racing driver, winner of the 1972 Monaco Grand Prix, stroke.[http://www.euronews.com/sport/2868716-french-f1-winner-beltoise-dies-at-77/ French F1 winner Beltoise dies at 77] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150107113520/http://www.euronews.com/sport/2868716-french-f1-winner-beltoise-dies-at-77/ |date=2015-01-07 }}
- Al Bendich, 85, American civil rights attorney.[https://www.nytimes.com/2015/01/14/us/al-bendich-defender-of-howl-and-lenny-bruces-comedy-is-dead-at-85.html?_r=0 Al Bendich, Defender of ‘Howl’ and Lenny Bruce's Comedy, Is Dead at 85]
- Khan Bonfils, 42, English actor (Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace, Batman Begins, Skyfall).[https://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/former-star-wars-actor-collapses-and-dies-during-rehearsal-for-dantes-inferno-9961551.html Former Star Wars actor collapses and dies during rehearsal for Dante's Inferno in London]
- Jim Burton, 53, Canadian ice hockey player (Hershey Bears) and coach, heart attack.[http://www.wjbf.com/story/27773906/former-augusta-lynx-coach-passes-away Former Augusta Lynx Coach Passes Away] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150109133156/http://www.wjbf.com/story/27773906/former-augusta-lynx-coach-passes-away |date=2015-01-09 }}
- Jack Calmes, 71, American inventor, executive and musician.[http://livedesignonline.com/business-people-news/memoriam-jack-calmes-1943-2015 In Memoriam Jack Calmes (1943-2015)]
- Eylül Cansın, 24, Turkish transgender woman, suicide by jumping.[https://web.archive.org/web/20160220052717/http://planettransgender.com/turkish-transgender-woman-commits-suicide-i-could-not-did-not-allow/ Turkish transgender woman commits suicide]
- Bobby Carter, 75, American politician, member of the Tennessee Senate (1995–2002).[http://www.wbbjtv.com/news/local/Former-state-senator-Bobby-Carter-dies-287532381.html Former state senator, Jackson businessman Bobby Carter dies at 75] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150105213930/http://www.wbbjtv.com/news/local/Former-state-senator-Bobby-Carter-dies-287532381.html |date=January 5, 2015 }}
- William R. Catton Jr., 88, American environmental sociologist.[http://www.peakoilindia.org/2015/02/06/obit-william-r-catton-jr-jan-15-1926-jan-5-2015/ Obituary William R. Catton Jr. (Jan 15, 1926 – Jan 5, 2015)]
- Arthur E. Chase, 84, American politician, member of the Massachusetts Senate (1991–1995).[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/yadkinripple/obituary.aspx?pid=173738987 Arthur Chase]
- Albert Firth, 77, English rugby league player (Wakefield Trinity).{{Cite web |url=http://www.wakefieldexpress.co.uk/news/local-news/tributes-flood-in-for-wakefield-trinity-legend-albert-budgie-firth-1-7036247 |title=Tributes flood in for Wakefield Trinity legend Albert ‘Budgie’ Firth |access-date=2015-02-06 |archive-date=2015-01-06 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150106233941/http://www.wakefieldexpress.co.uk/news/local-news/tributes-flood-in-for-wakefield-trinity-legend-albert-budgie-firth-1-7036247 |url-status=dead }}
- Antonio Fuertes, 85, Spanish footballer (Valencia, Elche).[http://www.elmundo.es/comunidad-valenciana/2015/01/05/54aac38522601db4148b457a.html Fallece Antonio Fuertes, ex futbolista de Valencia y Elche] {{in lang|es}}
- Vadim Glovatsky, 45, Kazakhstani Olympic ice hockey player (1998), (Metallurg Magnitogorsk).[http://www.ntv.ru/sport/1283778/ Скоропостижно скончался бывший защитник хоккейной сборной России] {{in lang|ru}}
- Joe Haines, 91, American politician, member of the Ohio House of Representatives (1981–1999).[http://www.daytondailynews.com/news/news/local-govt-politics/former-state-lawmaker-greene-county-commissioner-d/njh6z/ Former state lawmaker, Greene County commissioner dies]
- Ken Hale, 75, English football player and manager.[http://www.ccfpa.co.uk/?p=13622 Ken Hale RIP (18/09/1939–05/01/2015)]
- Niels Hansen, 90, German diplomat.[http://www.israelnetz.com/nachrichten/detailansicht/aktuell/frueherer-botschafter-niels-hansen-gestorben-90628/ Früherer Botschafter Niels Hansen gestorben] {{Webarchive|url=https://archive.today/20150110172108/http://www.israelnetz.com/nachrichten/detailansicht/aktuell/frueherer-botschafter-niels-hansen-gestorben-90628/ |date=2015-01-10 }} {{in lang|de}}
- Milton Hebald, 97, American sculptor.[http://touch.latimes.com/#section/-1/article/p2p-82477077/ Milton Hebald, creator of prominent public sculptures, dies at 97]
- Martin Joseph, 65, Trinidadian politician, Minister of National Security (2003–2010), drowned.[http://latino.foxnews.com/latino/politics/2015/01/05/trinidadian-former-cabinet-minister-dies-in-swimming-accident/ Trinidadian former Cabinet minister dies in swimming accident] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150105213209/http://latino.foxnews.com/latino/politics/2015/01/05/trinidadian-former-cabinet-minister-dies-in-swimming-accident/ |date=2015-01-05 }}
- Mustafa Kamal, 81, Bangladeshi judge, Chief Justice (1999), heart disease.[http://bdnews24.com/bangladesh/2015/01/05/former-chief-justice-mustafa-kamal-passes-away Former Chief Justice Mustafa Kamal passes away]
- Anthony Ledwith, 81, British chemist.[https://royalsociety.org/about-us/fellowship/notices-2015/ Professor Anthony Ledwith CBE FRS]
- Earl MacNaughton, 95, Canadian physicist.[http://www.guelphmercury.com/news-story/5247123-guelph-academic-recalled-as-key-u-of-g-builder-and-supportive-dad-of-ontario-s-education-minister/ Guelph academic recalled as key U of G builder and supportive dad of Ontario's education minister]
- Bernard Joseph McLaughlin, 102, American Roman Catholic prelate, Auxiliary Bishop of Buffalo (1968–1988).[https://web.archive.org/web/20150106081514/http://wivb.com/2015/01/05/buffalo-bishop-mclaughlin-dies-at-102/ Buffalo's oldest living Bishop dies at 102]
- Harold Murphy, 76, American politician, member of the Illinois House of Representatives (1993–2003).[http://legacy.suntimes.com/obituaries/chicagosuntimes/obituary.aspx?page=lifestory&pid=173768763 Harold Murphy Obituary]
- Ganesh Patro, 69, Indian playwright and screenwriter, cancer.[http://www.deccanherald.com/content/451680/telugu-writer-ganesh-patro-dead.html Telugu writer Ganesh Patro dead]
- Alfons Peeters, 71, Belgian footballer.[http://www.inmemoriam.be/nl/2015-01-05/alfons-peeters/# De heer Alfons Peeters] {{in lang|nl}}
- Joan Peters, 78, American author (From Time Immemorial), complications from a stroke.[http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/obituaries/ct-joan-caro-obituary-met-20150107-story.html Joan Caro, author of controversial book on Israel, dies at 78]
- King Sporty, 71, Jamaican-American reggae musician.{{Cite web |url=http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/entertainment/KING-SPORTY-IS-DEAD_18183587 |title=King Sporty Is Dead |access-date=2015-02-06 |archive-date=2015-01-07 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150107132034/http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/entertainment/KING-SPORTY-IS-DEAD_18183587 |url-status=dead }}
- Geoff Truett, 79, English footballer (Crystal Palace).[http://www.croydonadvertiser.co.uk/Tributes-paid-Crystal-Palace-winger/story-25853135-detail/story.html⋅Tributes paid to former Crystal Palace winger] {{dead link|date=November 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}
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- Ivor Abrahams, 79, British sculptor and ceramicist.[https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/11355454/Ivor-Abrahams-artist-obituary.html Ivor Abrahams, artist - obituary]
- Anton Amann, 58, Austrian chemist.[http://traueranzeigen.tt.com/traueranzeige/2101895-univ-prof-dr-anton-amann.html Univ.-Prof. Dr. Anton Amann]
- Else M. Barth, 86, Norwegian philosopher.[http://www.aftenposten.no/dodsfall/Nekrolog-Else-Margarete-Barth-7865796.html Nekrolog Else Margarete Barth] {{in lang|no}}
- Vlastimil Bubník, 83, Czech ice hockey player and footballer, Olympic bronze medalist (1964).[http://hokej.idnes.cz/vlastimil-bubnik-umrti-hokej-djg-/reprezentace.aspx?c=A150106_095854_reprezentace_mne Zemřel slavný hokejista Vlastimil Bubník. S Brnem získal 11 titulů] {{in lang|cs}}
*Buffalo Tiger, 94, American politician, Chairman of the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida (1962–1985).[http://www.palmbeachpost.com/news/news/state-regional/former-miccosukee-chief-who-met-with-castro-dies/njhnR/ Former Miccosukee chief who met with Castro dies]
- Joseph Djida, 69, Cameroonian Roman Catholic prelate, Bishop of Ngaoundéré (since 2000).[http://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/bishop/bdjida.html Bishop Joseph Djida]
- Johannes de Villiers Graaff, 86, South African economist.[https://www.wegotads.co.za/Deaths/listings/12/JOHANNES+DE+VILLIERS+GRAAFF+Feb+19+1928+Jan+6+2015/details/1265370.htm Johannes de Villiers Graaff]
- Lawrence Gushee, 83, American musicologist.[http://www.news-gazette.com/obituaries/2015-01-08/lawrence-gushee.html Lawrence Gushee]
- Jean Hendriks, 89, Dutch politician, member of the Senate (1981–1991).[https://www.eerstekamer.nl/nieuws/20150113/oud_senator_jean_hendriks Oud-senator Jean Hendriks overleden] {{in lang|nl}}
- Francesca Hilton, 67, American actress and socialite, stroke.[https://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-francesca-gabor-hilton-dead-20150106-story.html Francesca Hilton, daughter of Zsa Zsa Gabor and Conrad Hilton, dies at 67]
- Ron Hovey, 82, Australian football player (Geelong).[http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/geelong-mourns-death-of-ron-hovey-former-dual-premiership-player-and-president/story-fni5f6yf-1227176811917?nk=221b413b7c471960f2f21c1d38f70bc5 Geelong mourns death of Ron Hovey, former dual premiership player and president]
- Arthur Jackson, 96, American sports shooter.[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/concordmonitor/obituary.aspx?pid=173762815 Arthur C. Jackson (1918–2015)]
- Sir John Mason, 91, British meteorologist.{{Cite web |url=http://www.rmets.org/death-sir-john-mason |title=Death of Sir John Mason |access-date=2015-02-06 |archive-date=2015-01-12 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150112072303/http://www.rmets.org/death-sir-john-mason |url-status=dead }}
- George H. McKee, 91, American air force lieutenant general.[http://obits.dignitymemorial.com/dignity-memorial/obituary.aspx?n=George-McKee&lc=1144&pid=173777381&mid=6270268 In Memory of George H. McKee April 28, 1923 – January 6, 2015]
- Lance Percival, 81, British actor (That Was the Week That Was, The Beatles) and singer ("Shame and Scandal in the Family").{{Cite web |url=http://announcements.telegraph.co.uk/deaths/185934/percival |title=Percival |access-date=2015-02-06 |archive-date=2015-01-09 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150109224318/http://announcements.telegraph.co.uk/deaths/185934/percival |url-status=dead }}
- Gilberto Perez, 71, Cuban-born American professor of film studies.{{Cite web |url=https://www.sarahlawrence.edu/gilberto-perez/ |title=Gilberto Perez |access-date=2015-03-07 |archive-date=2015-04-02 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402095115/https://www.sarahlawrence.edu/gilberto-perez/ |url-status=dead }}
- Sanford E. Reisenbach, 82, American marketing executive (Warner Bros.).[https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/sandy-reisenbach-dead-warner-bros-761604 Sandy Reisenbach, Former Warner Bros. Marketing and Advertising Exec, Dies at 82]
- Patricia Roppel, 76, American historian and teacher, specialist in the history of Southeast Alaska, cancer.[http://www.ktoo.org/2015/01/09/alaska-historian-dies-cancer/ Alaska historian dies of cancer ] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150206211250/http://www.ktoo.org/2015/01/09/alaska-historian-dies-cancer/ |date=2015-02-06 }}
- Thunder Rumble, 26, American Thoroughbred racehorse, complications from colic.[http://www.saratogian.com/sports/20150107/new-york-bred-1992-travers-winner-thunder-rumble-dies New York-bred 1992 Travers winner Thunder Rumble dies]
- Alexandru Segal, 67, Romanian-born Brazilian economist and chess player.[http://www.saturnov.com/artigos/354-falecimento-do-mestre-alexandru-segal Falecimento do mestre Alexandru Segal] {{in lang|pt}}
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- Subhas Anandan, 67, Indian-born Singaporean lawyer, heart failure.[http://www.businesstimes.com.sg/government-economy/update-veteran-criminal-lawyer-subhas-anandan-dies Veteran criminal lawyer Subhas Anandan dies]
- José Arias, 92, Spanish Olympic alpine skier (1948).[http://www.marca.com/2015/01/08/mas_deportes/nieve/1420748483.html Fallece Pepe Arias, decano de los olímpicos españoles] {{in lang|es}}
- Tim Arson, 38, American professional wrestler (WWC, ECW).[http://www.wrestlinginc.com/wi/news/2015/0107/588303/the-zombie-from-wwe-ecw-on-sci-fi-passes-away/ The Zombie From WWE's ECW Passes Away]
- Ricardo Bueno Fernández, 74, Spanish politician, member of the Senate (1977–1979, 1993–2000) and Congress of Deputies (2000–2004).[http://www.eldiariomontanes.es/torrelavega-besaya/201501/07/fallece-ricardo-bueno-historico-20150107151847.html Fallece Ricardo Bueno, histórico político de Torrelavega] {{in lang|es}}
- John Burritt, 80, American Olympic biathlete.[https://web.archive.org/web/20200418075131/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/bu/john-burritt-1.html John Burritt]
- Ingvar Eriksson, 70, Swedish Olympic swimmer.[https://www.olympedia.org/athletes/50380 Ingvar Eriksson]
- Gilbert Finn, 94, Canadian businessman, Lieutenant Governor of New Brunswick (1987–1994).{{Cite web |url=http://metronews.ca/news/canada/1255467/former-new-brunswick-lieutenant-governor-dies/ |title=Former New Brunswick lieutenant-governor dies |access-date=2015-02-06 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150108175220/http://metronews.ca/news/canada/1255467/former-new-brunswick-lieutenant-governor-dies/ |archive-date=2015-01-08 |url-status=dead }}
- Michael Fisher, 68, British solicitor, cancer.[https://www.theguardian.com/law/2015/jan/28/michael-fisher Michael Fisher obituary]
- Tadeusz Konwicki, 88, Polish writer and filmmaker.[https://www.theguardian.com/books/2015/jan/21/tadeusz-konwicki Tadeusz Konwicki obituary]
- Mompati Merafhe, 78, Botswanan lieutenant general and politician, Vice President (2008–2012).[http://allafrica.com/stories/201501070733.html Botswana: General Merafhe Passes On]
- Arch A. Moore Jr., 91, American politician, Governor of West Virginia (1969–1977, 1985–1989).[https://web.archive.org/web/20150111033033/http://www.wowktv.com/story/27787290/former-wv-gov-arch-moore-dies-at-age-91 Former WV Gov. Arch Moore dies at age 91]
- J. P. Parisé, 73, Canadian ice hockey player (Minnesota North Stars), lung cancer.[http://www.startribune.com/sports/wild/287918141.html Former North Star J.P. Parise dies at 73]
- Jethro Pugh, 70, American football player (Dallas Cowboys).[http://cowboysblog.dallasnews.com/2015/01/former-dallas-cowboys-defensive-lineman-jethro-pugh-passes-away.html/ Former Dallas Cowboys defensive lineman, ‘Ice Bowl’ participant Jethro Pugh dies] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150108010453/http://cowboysblog.dallasnews.com/2015/01/former-dallas-cowboys-defensive-lineman-jethro-pugh-passes-away.html/ |date=2015-01-08}}
- Archie Radebe, 55, South African footballer (AmaZulu) and coach.{{Cite web |url=http://www.kickoff.com/news/51708/former-amazulu-striker-archie-juluka-radebe-has-died |title=Juluka passes on |access-date=2015-02-06 |archive-date=2015-01-15 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150115230456/http://www.kickoff.com/news/51708/former-amazulu-striker-archie-juluka-radebe-has-died |url-status=dead }}
- B. S. Abdur Rahman, 87, Indian business executive and philanthropist (B. S. Abdur Rahman University).[http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/bs-abdur-rahman-passes-away/article6765817.ece?homepage=true B.S. Abdur Rahman passes away]
- David Rolfe, 50, Australian Paralympic swimmer, complications relating to heart surgery.{{Cite web |url=http://www.parasport-news.com/australian-paralympic-swimmer-david-rolfe-dies/5013/ |title=Australian Paralympic swimmer David Rolfe dies |access-date=2015-02-06 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150118035028/http://www.parasport-news.com/australian-paralympic-swimmer-david-rolfe-dies/5013/ |archive-date=2015-01-18 |url-status=usurped }}
- Julio Scherer García, 88, Mexican journalist, septic shock.[https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/the_americas/julio-scherer-garcia-journalist-and-irritant-of-politicians-dies-at-88/2015/01/07/a50ebb82-96a0-11e4-8005-1924ede3e54a_story.html Julio Scherer García, journalist and irritant to politicians, dies at 88]
- Herb Simpson, 94, American baseball player (Seattle Steelheads).{{Cite web |url=http://m.mlb.com/news/article/106037126/negro-leaguer-herb-simpson-passes-away |title=Negro Leaguer Herb Simpson passes away |access-date=2015-02-06 |archive-date=2015-01-10 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150110043810/http://m.mlb.com/news/article/106037126/negro-leaguer-herb-simpson-passes-away |url-status=dead }}
- Rod Taylor, 84, Australian actor (The Time Machine, The Birds, 101 Dalmatians, Inglourious Basterds), heart attack.[https://www.sbs.com.au/news/aust-actor-rod-taylor-takes-final-bow Australian actor Rod Taylor dies]
- Nancy Thomas, 96, British television producer (Monitor).[https://www.theguardian.com/media/2015/jan/15/nancy-thomas Nancy Thomas obituary]
- Notable French people killed in the Charlie Hebdo shooting:[http://www.lefigaro.fr/flash-actu/2015/01/07/97001-20150107FILWWW00188--charlie-hebdo-les-dessinateurs-cabu-charb-tignous-et-wolinski-sont-morts.php Charlie Hebdo : les dessinateurs Cabu, Charb, Tignous et Wolinski sont morts] {{in lang|fr}}
- Cabu, 76, cartoonist
- Elsa Cayat, 54, psychoanalyst and columnist
- Charb, 47, caricaturist and journalist
- Philippe Honoré, 73, cartoonist
- Bernard Maris, 68, economist and journalist
- Tignous, 57, cartoonist
- Georges Wolinski, 80, cartoonist
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- Argila, 92, Spanish footballer.{{Cite web |last=Strack-Zimmermann |first=Benjamin |title=Fernando Argila (Player) |url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/40922/Fernando_Argila.html |access-date=2024-11-05 |website=www.national-football-teams.com |language=en}}
- William E. Boeing Jr., 92, American businessman.[http://www.bizjournals.com/seattle/blog/2015/01/william-boeing-jr-son-of-boeing-co-founder-dies-at.html William Boeing Jr., son of Boeing Co. founder, dies at age 92]
- Andraé Crouch, 72, American gospel singer, heart attack.[https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/music/posts/la-et-ms-andrae-crouch-dies-20150108-story.html Grammy-winning gospel artist Andrae Crouch dies at 72]
- Kep Enderby, 88, Australian politician and judge, MP (1970–1975), Supreme Court Justice of New South Wales (1982–1992).[http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-01-09/former-act-politician-kep-enderby-dies-aged-88/6007848 Former Whitlam minister Kep Enderby dies aged 88]
- Patsy Garrett, 93, American singer and actress (Benji, Nanny and the Professor, Room 222).[https://variety.com/2015/tv/people-news/actress-patsy-garrett-dies-at-93-1201407386/ Actress Patsy Garrett Dies at 93]
- Jean-Claude Gasigwa, 31, Rwandan tennis player (Davis Cup team).[http://www.nation.co.ke/sports/tennis/Jean-Claude-Gasigwa-Death-Cercle-Sportif-Rwanda/-/442212/2582850/-/sg9eay/-/index.html Former Kenya Open champ Jean-Claude Gasigwa passes on]
- Peter Hill, 83, English footballer (Coventry City).[http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/sport-opinion/remembering-three-men-heart-1960s-8415389 Remembering three men at the heart of the 1960s' Sky Blues revolution] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151226083444/http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/sport-opinion/remembering-three-men-heart-1960s-8415389 |date=2015-12-26 }}
- Jenő Lasztovicza, 53, Hungarian politician, MP (since 1998).{{Cite web |url=http://hungarytoday.hu/cikk/rip-fidesz-mp-jeno-lasztovicza-dies-aged-53-99188 |title=RIP – Fidesz MP Jenő Lasztovicza dies aged 53 |access-date=2015-02-06 |archive-date=2015-01-08 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150108232455/http://hungarytoday.hu/cikk/rip-fidesz-mp-jeno-lasztovicza-dies-aged-53-99188 |url-status=dead }}
- Curtis Lee, 75, American singer ("Pretty Little Angel Eyes"), cancer.[http://www.yumasun.com/news/homebuilder-singer-curtis-lee-dies-at/article_b4d68540-9880-11e4-bfb6-7b8d034c7bde.html Homebuilder, singer Curtis Lee dies at 75]
- Hubert Markl, 76, German biologist.[https://royalsociety.org/about-us/fellowship/notices-2015/ Professor Hubert Simon Markl ForMemRS]
- Ray McFall, 88, British nightclub owner (The Cavern Club).[https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-30725308 Cavern Club owner Ray McFall dies]
- Roy McKie, 93, American illustrator.[http://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/childrens/childrens-authors/article/65852-obituary-roy-mckie.html Obituary Roy McKie]
- Richard Meade, 76, British equestrian, three-time Olympic champion, cancer.[https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/wales/25666058 Obituary: Triple Olympic gold-medallist Richard Meade]
- Remo Pianezzi, 87, Swiss cyclist.{{cite web| url = https://www.procyclingstats.com/rider/remo-pianezzi| title = Remo Pianezzi}}
- Henryk Podlewski, 94, Polish psychiatrist.[http://piekarscy.com.pl/?tag=henryk-podlewski Wspomnienie o Henryku Podlewskim na stronach pisma “Bahamas uncensored”] {{in lang|pl}}
- Leif Rantala, 67, Finnish linguist.[http://yle.fi/uutiset/kuolan_niemimaan_tutkija_leif_rantala_on_kuollut/7727329 Kuolan niemimaan tutkija Leif Rantala on kuollut] {{in lang|fi}}
- Erbey Satterfield, 75, American politician, member of the Utah House of Representatives.[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/saltlaketribune/obituary.aspx?pid=173802990 Erbey Leland Satterfield]
- Egil Toreng, 92, Norwegian newspaper editor and politician.[http://www.glomdalen.no/Egil_Toreng_er_d_d-5-19-9484.html Egil Toreng er død] {{in lang|no}}
- Nelson Townsend, 73, American athletic director (Florida A&M), heart attack.[http://www.tallahassee.com/story/sports/2015/01/14/famus-nelson-townsends-funeral-draws-hundreds/21766039/ FAMU's Nelson Townsend's funeral draws hundreds]
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- Angelo Anquilletti, 71, Italian footballer (A.C. Milan, national team).[http://www.acmilan.com/it/news/breaking_news_show/71267 La Scomparsa, Anegelo Anquilletti: Il cordoglio del Milan] {{in lang|it}}
- Jasodhara Bagchi, 77, Indian feminist critic and academic.[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata/Jashodhara-Bagchi-passes-away/articleshow/45828419.cms Jashodhara Bagchi passes away]
- Amedy Coulibaly, 32, French jihadist, shot.[https://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/01/09/amedy-coulibaly-paris-kosher-market_n_6444418.html Amedy Coulibaly, Paris Kosher Market Terrorist, Had History Of Ties To Violence]
- Harry A. DeMaso, 93, American politician, member of the Michigan Senate (1967–1986).[http://www.battlecreekenquirer.com/story/news/local/2015/01/12/harry-demaso-remembered-battle-creek-guy/21660523/ Harry DeMaso remembered as a 'Battle Creek guy']
- Samuel Goldwyn Jr., 88, American film producer (The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World, The Preacher's Wife), heart failure.[https://variety.com/2015/film/news/samuel-goldwyn-jr-dies-at-88-1201399483/ Samuel Goldwyn Jr. Dies at 88]
- Ah Chew Goo, 96, American basketball player and coach (University of Hawaii).[http://obits.staradvertiser.com/2015/02/05/ah-chew-goo/ Ah Chew Goo]
- Jack Greenwood, 88, American hurdler.[https://www.horancares.com/obituaries/jack-greenwood Jack Eldred Greenwood]
- Michel Jeury, 80, French science fiction author.{{Cite web |url=http://scifiportal.eu/michel-jeury-a-great-european-sf-writer-1931-2015/ |title=Michel Jeury, A Great European SF writer : 1931-2015 |access-date=2015-02-06 |archive-date=2015-02-06 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150206213042/http://scifiportal.eu/michel-jeury-a-great-european-sf-writer-1931-2015/ |url-status=dead }}
- Sonny Karnofsky, 92, American football player (Philadelphia Eagles).[https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/sacbee/name/abraham-karnofsky-obituary?id=10859774 Abraham Sonny Karnofsky]
- Robert V. Keeley, 85, American diplomat, Ambassador to Mauritius (1976–1978), Zimbabwe (1980–1984) and Greece (1985–1989), stroke.[https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/robert-v-keeley-outspoken-ambassador-dies-at-85/2015/01/10/f1da359e-984f-11e4-8005-1924ede3e54a_story.html Robert V. Keeley, outspoken ambassador, dies at 85]
- Sarah Kemp, 77, Australian actress (Sons and Daughters), lung cancer.[http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2015/01/vale-sarah-kemp.html Vale: Sarah Kemp]
- Chuck Locke, 82, American baseball player (Baltimore Orioles).{{Cite web |url=http://www.mathisfuneralhomes.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1496604 |title=In Memory of Charles E. Locke |access-date=2015-02-06 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150206213251/http://www.mathisfuneralhomes.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1496604 |archive-date=2015-02-06 |url-status=dead }}
- Frans Molenaar, 74, Dutch fashion designer, complications from a fall.[http://www.dutchnews.nl/news/archives/2015/01/dutch-couturier-frans-molenaar-has-died-at-the-age-of-74.php/ Dutch couturier Frans Molenaar dies at the age of 74]
- Józef Oleksy, 68, Polish politician, Prime Minister (1995–1996), cancer.[http://wiadomosci.onet.pl/kraj/jozef-oleksy-nie-zyje/v60pb Józef Oleksy nie żyje] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150112215830/http://wiadomosci.onet.pl/kraj/jozef-oleksy-nie-zyje/v60pb |date=2015-01-12 }} {{in lang|pl}}
- Bud Paxson, 79, American media executive, co-founder of the Home Shopping Network, founder of Pax TV.[https://www.nytimes.com/2015/01/16/business/lowell-w-paxson-dies-at-79-started-home-shopping-network.html?_r=1 Lowell W. Paxson Dies at 79; Started Home Shopping Network]
- Peder Pedersen, 69, Danish track cyclist, Olympic champion (1968).[http://feltet.dk/nyheder/peder_pedersen_er_doed/ Peder Pedersen er død] {{in lang|da}}
*Abdul Rahman Ya'kub, 87, Malaysian politician, Chief Minister of Sarawak (1970–1981).[http://www.theborneopost.com/2015/01/09/tun-abdul-rahman-yakub-passes-away-at-87/ Tun Abdul Rahman Yakub passes away at 87]
- Whitney Reed, 82, American tennis player.{{Cite web |url=http://www.norcal.usta.com/news/northern-california-tennis-great-whitney-reed-passes-away-at-82/ |title=Northern California Tennis Great Whitney Reed Passes Away at 82 |access-date=2015-04-19 |archive-date=2015-04-19 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150419140026/http://www.norcal.usta.com/news/northern-california-tennis-great-whitney-reed-passes-away-at-82/ |url-status=dead }}
- James L. Reveal, 73, American botanist.[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/theithacajournal/obituary.aspx?n=james-l-reveal&pid=173824748&fhid=31206 James L. Reveal]
- Robert Scott, 73, American author.[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/redding/obituary.aspx?n=Robert-Scott&pid=173827378 Robert Scott Obituary]
- Iqbal Shaikh, 80, Pakistani cricketer.[http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/player/40796.html Iqbal Sheikh]
- Bud Sherman, 88, Canadian politician, member of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba (1969–1984), member of the House of Commons (1965–1968).[http://passages.winnipegfreepress.com/passage-details/id-220874/name-Louis_Sherman/min-run-date-1421042400/order-publish_date Louis Sherman]
- Miroslav Soviš, 60, Czech Olympic biathlete.[https://web.archive.org/web/20200418103741/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/so/miroslav-sovis-1.html Miroslav Soviš]
- Paul M. Starnes, 80, American politician, member of the Tennessee House of Representatives (1972–1990).[http://www.wrcbtv.com/story/27815690/former-longtime-state-representative-paul-starnes-passes-away Former longtime state representative Paul Starnes passes away]
- Richard Swalin, 85–86, American metallurgist.[https://tucson.com/lifestyles/announcements/obituaries/richard-dick-swalin/article_dc508c0d-a6df-52c8-b863-0ebadebd6833.html Richard "Dick" Swalin]
- Roy Tarpley, 50, American basketball player (Dallas Mavericks).[http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/01/09/former-dallas-maverick-roy-tarpley-dies-at-age-50/ Former Dallas Maverick Roy Tarpley dies at age 50]
- Dottie Thomas, 92, American hematologist.[https://www.fredhutch.org/en/news/center-news/2015/01/dottie-thomas-dies-92-years.html Dottie Thomas, 'mother of bone marrow transplant,' dies at age 92]
- Christian Vannequé, 65, French sommelier and restaurateur.{{Cite web |url=http://sip-bali.com/whos-the-boss/ |title=Christian Vanneque (1949–2015) |access-date=2015-02-06 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150129183840/http://sip-bali.com/whos-the-boss/ |archive-date=2015-01-29 |url-status=usurped }}
- Sharon Zukowski, 59-60, American author (The Hour of the Knife).[https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/northjersey/name/sharon-zukowski-obituary?id=10898918&fhid=27005 Sharon Zukowski]
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- John Angus, 66, New Zealand children's rights advocate, children's commissioner (2009–2011).[http://www.radionz.co.nz/news/national/263617/tribute-paid-to-ex-children's-commissioner Tribute paid to ex-Children's Commissioner]
- Jorgelina Aranda, 72, Argentine model and actress (Il Gaucho).[https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0032986/ Jorgelina Aranda (I) (1942–2015)]
- Robert Berner, 79, American geologist and geochemist.[http://news.yale.edu/2015/01/13/memoriam-robert-berner-giant-geology In memoriam: Robert Berner, a ‘giant of geology’]
- Walter Berns, 95, American constitutional law and political philosophy professor.[http://www.nationalreview.com/corner/396146/walter-berns-1919-2015-yuval-levin Walter Berns, 1919-2015]
- Frans Bolweg, 64, Dutch sailor and coach.[http://www.watersportverbond.nl/nieuws/2015/in-herinnering-frans-bolweg/ In herinnering Frans Bolweg] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150112002529/http://www.watersportverbond.nl/nieuws/2015/in-herinnering-frans-bolweg/ |date=2015-01-12 }} {{in lang|nl}}
- Brian Clemens, 83, British screenwriter (Dr. Jekyll and Sister Hyde) and television producer (The Avengers, The Professionals).[https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-30775352 Avengers and Professionals writer Brian Clemens dies]
- Abed Daoudieh, 94, Jordanian politician, Awqaf and Islamic Affairs Minister (1984).[http://jordantimes.com/former-awqaf-minister-passes-away Former awqaf minister passes away]
- George Dickerson, 81, American actor (Blue Velvet, Hill Street Blues).[https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/george-dickerson-dead-blue-velvet-764565 George Dickerson, Actor in David Lynch's 'Blue Velvet' Dies at 81]
- James R. Dixon, 86, American herpetologist.[http://wfsc.tamu.edu/2015/01/16/memorial-service-for-dr-james-dixon/ Obituary James Dixon] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150702070418/http://wfsc.tamu.edu/2015/01/16/memorial-service-for-dr-james-dixon/ |date=July 2, 2015 }}
- Tim Drummond, 74, American bassist (Bob Dylan, Neil Young).[https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/6436533/tim-drummond-bassist-neil-young-csny-bob-dylan-dies-74 Tim Drummond, Bassist for Neil Young, CSNY, Dylan, Dies at 74]
- Pierre-André Fournier, 71, Canadian Roman Catholic prelate, Archbishop of Rimouski (since 2008).[http://catholic-hierarchy.org/bishop/bfourp.html Archbishop Pierre-André Fournier]
- Elemér Hankiss, 86, Hungarian sociologist.[http://hvg.hu/itthon/20150110_Elhunyt_Hankiss_Elemer/ Meghalt Hankiss Elemér] {{in lang|hu}}
- Maeve Hillery, 91, Irish physician.[http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/dr-maeve-hillery-wife-of-former-president-patrick-hillery-dies-aged-91-30900112.html Dr Maeve Hillery, the widow of former President Patrick Hillery, has died]
- Jim Hogan, 81, Irish Olympic long-distance runner, European champion (1966).[https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/other-sports/former-olympian-jim-hogan-passes-away-1.2061945 Former Olympian Jim Hogan passes away]
- Harry V. Jaffa, 96, American political philosophy professor.[http://www.nationalreview.com/corner/396163/harry-jaffa-rip-yuval-levin Harry Jaffa, R.I.P.]
- Annis Jensen, 93, American roller derby skater.[http://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/Roller-Derby-legend-Annis-Jensen-dies-at-93-6007358.php Roller Derby legend Annis Jensen dies at 93]
- Frederik H. Kreuger, 86, Dutch high voltage scientist.[https://intranet.tudelft.nl/nl/ewi/nieuws/artikel/detail/profdrir-fh-fred-kreuger-overleden/ Prof.dr.ir. F.H. (Fred) Kreuger overleden] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150721162620/https://intranet.tudelft.nl/nl/ewi/nieuws/artikel/detail/profdrir-fh-fred-kreuger-overleden/ |date=2015-07-21 }} {{in lang|nl}}
- Junior Malanda, 20, Belgian footballer (VfL Wolfsburg, national under-21 team), traffic collision.[https://www.theguardian.com/football/2015/jan/10/wolfsburg-junior-malanda-killed-car-accident Wolfsburg player Junior Malanda dies aged 20 after car accident in Germany]
- Marko Marin, 84, Slovenian theatre director and art historian.[https://www.rtvslo.si/kultura/drugo/umrl-je-profesor-na-agrft-ju-marko-marin/355557 Umrl je profesor na AGRFT-ju Marko Marin] {{in lang|sl}}
- Slobodan Martinović, 70, Serbian chess player.[http://www.chessdom.com/in-memoriam-gm-slobodan-martinovic/ In Memoriam GM Slobodan Martinović]
- Roger Moyer, 80, American politician, Mayor of Annapolis, Maryland (1965–1973), Parkinson's disease.[http://www.capitalgazette.com/news/ph-ac-cn-moyer-dies-0111-20150111,0,4367831,full.story Roger 'Pip' Moyer dies: Former Annapolis mayor leaves rich legacy] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402090946/http://www.capitalgazette.com/news/ph-ac-cn-moyer-dies-0111-20150111%2C0%2C4367831%2Cfull.story |date=2015-04-02 }}
- Yoko Nagae Ceschina, 82, Japanese classical music philanthropist.[https://www.nytimes.com/2015/01/19/arts/music/yoko-nagae-ceschina-countess-and-fairy-godmother-to-the-arts-dies-at-82.html Yoko Nagae Ceschina, Countess and Fairy Godmother to the Arts, Dies at 82]
- Taylor Negron, 57, American comedian and actor (Angels in the Outfield, Fast Times at Ridgemont High, Bio-Dome), liver cancer.[https://deadline.com/2015/01/taylor-negron-dead-57-after-long-battle-with-cancer-1201346798/ Taylor Negron, Comedian & Actor, Dead At 57 After Long Battle With Cancer]
- Margit Nünke, 84, German fashion model, actress and beauty queen.[http://www.filmdienst.de/filmdienst-inhaltsangabe/einzelansicht/margit-nuenke---15-11-1930%E2%80%89%E2%80%93%E2%80%8910-1-2015-,211873.html Margit Nünke (15.11.1930 – 10.1.2015)] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402194144/http://www.filmdienst.de/filmdienst-inhaltsangabe/einzelansicht/margit-nuenke---15-11-1930%E2%80%89%E2%80%93%E2%80%8910-1-2015-,211873.html |date=2015-04-02 }} {{in lang|de}}
- Ged Peck, 67, English musician.[https://socialistworker.co.uk/art/39772/Ged+Peck+1947-2015 Ged Peck 1947-2015]
- Hugh Peery, 83, American Olympic wrestler.[https://web.archive.org/web/20200418122023/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/pe/hugh-peery-1.html Hugh Peery]
- George Probert, 87, American jazz musician and music editor.[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/latimes/obituary.aspx?n=george-arthur-probert&pid=173870789#_ga=1.147511359.945379209.1370722832 George Arthur Probert Jr. Obituary]
- Francesco Rosi, 92, Italian film director (The Mattei Affair, Christ Stopped at Eboli, Salvatore Giuliano).[https://www.theguardian.com/film/2015/jan/11/francesco-rosi Francesco Rosi obituary]
- Francis Simard, 67, Canadian revolution activist and criminal, aneurysm.[https://montrealgazette.com/news/local-news/former-flq-member-francis-simard-dies-at-67-according-to-a-report Former FLQ member Francis Simard dies at 67, according to a report]
- Edward B. Singleton, 94, American pediatric radiologist.[https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4382896/ In Memoriam: Edward B. Singleton (1920–2015)]
- Hans Stoiber, 96, Austrian poet.[http://cdn.salzburg.com/nachrichten/fileadmin/php/snRubriken/snTrauer/images/hans_helmut_stoiber_968159-1.jpg Dr. Hans Helmut Stoiber] {{in lang|de}}
- Robert Stone, 77, American novelist (Dog Soldiers), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.[http://www.jsonline.com/entertainment/national/novelist-robert-stone-known-for-dog-soldiers-dies-at-77f6526d06638a47d79bd9c4be41679e5a-288161401.html Novelist Robert Stone, known for 'Dog Soldiers' dies at 77] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150111095747/http://www.jsonline.com/entertainment/national/novelist-robert-stone-known-for-dog-soldiers-dies-at-77f6526d06638a47d79bd9c4be41679e5a-288161401.html |date=January 11, 2015 }}
- Denis Tsygurov, 43, Russian professional ice hockey player (Buffalo Sabres, Los Angeles Kings).[http://itar-tass.com/sport/1689770 Хоккеист Денис Цыгуров, сын известного тренера Геннадия Цыгурова, умер в возрасте 43 лет] {{in lang|ru}}
- Inge Vermeulen, 30, Brazilian-born Dutch field hockey player (national team), European champion (2009).[http://www.ad.nl/ad/nl/30820/WK-Hockey/article/detail/3828351/2015/01/12/Hockeyster-Inge-Vermeulen-30-overleden.dhtml Hockeyster Inge Vermeulen (30) overleden] {{in lang|nl}}
- Roger Wosahlo, 67, English footballer (Peterborough), cancer.[http://www.twtd.co.uk/ipswich-town-news/26567/former-blue-wosahlo-dies Former Blue Wosahlo Dies]
- Renae Youngberg, 81, American baseball player (Grand Rapids Chicks).[https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/citizen-times/name/renae-youngberg-obituary?id=31871570 Renae Audrey Youngberg]
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- Felix Badcock, 79-80, British rower.[https://www.thamesrc.co.uk/news/2019/4/3/felix-badcock Felix Badcock]
- Jenő Buzánszky, 89, Hungarian footballer (Dorogi FC, national team), Olympic champion (1952), last living member of the Golden Team.[https://uk.news.yahoo.com/jeno-buzanszky-last-mighty-magyars-dies-89-205840093.html#Ig2id8X Jeno Buzanszky, last of the Mighty Magyars, dies at 89]
- Gary Dighton, 46, British Olympic cyclist, suicide.[https://web.archive.org/web/20200418041819/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/di/gary-dighton-1.html Gary Dighton]
- Doriemus, 24, New Zealand Thoroughbred racehorse, Melbourne Cup winner (1995), euthanised following paddock accident.[https://www.racingnetwork.com.au/champion-stayer-doriemus-dies/tabid/83/newsid/23529/default.aspx Champion stayer Doriemus dies] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150114005958/https://www.racingnetwork.com.au/champion-stayer-doriemus-dies/tabid/83/newsid/23529/default.aspx |date=January 14, 2015 }}
- Anita Ekberg, 83, Swedish-Italian actress (La Dolce Vita, Paris Holiday, Back from Eternity).[https://web.archive.org/web/20151226082305/http://in.reuters.com/article/italy-ekberg-obituary-idINKBN0KK0D920150111 Legendary "La Dolce Vita" actress Anita Ekberg dies at 83]
*Chashi Nazrul Islam, 73, Bangladeshi filmmaker (Ora Egaro Jon).{{Cite web |url=http://en.prothom-alo.com/bangladesh/news/57821/Chashi-Nazrul-Islam-passes-away |title=Chashi Nazrul Islam no more |access-date=2015-02-06 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150111123059/http://en.prothom-alo.com/bangladesh/news/57821/Chashi-Nazrul-Islam-passes-away |archive-date=2015-01-11 |url-status=dead }}
- Chic Littlewood, 84, British-born New Zealand television personality and actor (King Kong, 30 Days of Night).[http://tvnz.co.nz/national-news/legendary-kiwi-entertainer-chic-littlewood-dies-6216985 Legendary Kiwi entertainer Chic Littlewood dies]
- Jacqueline Martel, 88, French Olympic alpine skier.[https://www.olympedia.org/athletes/81765 Jacqueline Martel]
- Albert McPherson, 87, English football player (Walsall) and coach (West Bromwich Albion).[https://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/news/football-ex-baggies-coach-mcpherson-dies-155717024--sow.html Football - Ex-Baggies coach McPherson dies] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150113050423/https://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/news/football-ex-baggies-coach-mcpherson-dies-155717024--sow.html |date=January 13, 2015 }}
- Vernon Benjamin Mountcastle, 96, American professor emeritus (Johns Hopkins School of Medicine) and neuroscientist.[http://hub.jhu.edu/2015/01/13/vernon-mountcastle-obit Vernon Mountcastle, 'father of neuroscience' and longtime member of Johns Hopkins faculty, dies at 96]
- Fritz Pott, 75, German football player and coach.[http://world.news-round.com/died-at-the-age-of-75-years-fc-mourns-his-master-hero-fritz-pott/ Died at the age of 75 years – FC mourns his master hero Fritz Pott] {{webarchive|url=https://archive.today/20150313092448/http://world.news-round.com/died-at-the-age-of-75-years-fc-mourns-his-master-hero-fritz-pott/ |date=2015-03-13 }}
- Bruno Visintin, 82, Italian boxer, Olympic bronze medalist (1952).[http://www.quotidiano.net/boxe-morto-visintin-1.567571 Boxe in lutto, è morto Bruno Visintin. Epici i suoi due incontri con Duilio Loi] {{in lang|it}}
- Ryszard Zub, 80, Polish fencer, Olympic silver (1956, 1960) and bronze (1964) medalist.[http://www.maestridischerma.it/content/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=317%3Ae-mancato-il-maestro-ryszard-zub&catid=51:necrologi&Itemid=99 E' mancato il Maestro Ryszard Zub] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150122201753/http://www.maestridischerma.it/content/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=317%3Ae-mancato-il-maestro-ryszard-zub&catid=51:necrologi&Itemid=99 |date=2015-01-22 }} {{in lang|it}}
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- John Bayley, 89, British literary critic and writer.[https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/11360441/John-Bayley.html John Bayley, scholar – obituary]
- Bonnie Christensen, 63, American children's book author and illustrator, ovarian cancer.[http://obituaries.wilsontimes.com/bonnie-christensen Obituaries: Bonnie Christensen] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150201181320/http://obituaries.wilsontimes.com/bonnie-christensen |date=2015-02-01 }}
- Germán Cobos, 87, Spanish actor.[http://www.costadigital.es/html/actualidad.php?id=11152 Fallece el actor Germán Cobos] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305044942/http://costadigital.es/html/actualidad.php?id=11152 |date=2016-03-05 }} {{in lang|es}}
- Trevor Colbourn, 87, Australian educator and academic, President of the University of Central Florida (1978–1989).[http://knightnews.com/2015/01/former-ucf-president-trevor-colbourn-dies-at-87/ Former UCF President Trevor Colbourn Dies at 87]
- James Naanman Daman, 58, Nigerian Roman Catholic prelate, Bishop of Jalingo (2000–2007) and Shendam (since 2007).[http://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/bishop/bdamanjn.html Bishop James Naanman Daman, O.S.A. †]
- Stephen Gold, 58, British computer journalist, complications from heart surgery.[https://www.theregister.co.uk/2015/01/13/steve_gold_obit/ 1980s hacker turned journo, IT crime ace Steve Gold logs off]
- Sandor Gombay, 76, Swiss Olympic fencer.[https://www.olympedia.org/athletes/23342 Sandor Gombay]
- Robert Gover, 85, American author.[http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/p/j-robert-gover-literary-mentor/1292397 J. Robert Gover, literary mentor]
- Keiko Hanagata, 79, Japanese voice actress.[https://www.excite.co.jp/news/dictionary/person/PE9008bc8d6145be2c779acc24108734e45e42cb8e/ 花形恵子] {{in lang|ja}}
- John Hill, 69, American game designer, heart failure.[http://honor.americanheart.org/site/TR?pg=fund&fr_id=1030&pxfid=273683 American Heart Association honor page for John Hill]
- Horrie Kessey, 87, Australian rugby footballer.[https://www.newtownjets.com/rip-horrie-kessey/ RIP Horrie Kessey]
- Akira Kinoshita, 78, Japanese photographer.[http://www.finland.or.jp/public/default.aspx?contentid=325330&contentlan=2&culture=en-US Obituary: Akira Kinoshita]
- Carl Long, 79, American baseball player.[https://web.archive.org/web/20150113043721/http://www.witn.com/sports/headlines/Former-Negro-League-player-Carl-Long-dies-288338661.html Former Negro League player Carl Long dies]
- William C. Martel, 59, American political scientist, cancer.[http://www.currentobituary.com/ShowObit.aspx?id=150409&member_id=5 William C. Martel]
- A. J. Masters, 64, American singer and songwriter, prostate cancer.[http://www.tennessean.com/story/entertainment/music/2015/01/13/songwriter-aj-masters-co-wrote-change-mind-dies/21713079/ Songwriter A.J. Masters, who co-wrote ‘Change My Mind,’ dies]
- Paul Morgan, 40, Welsh rugby union and league player.[http://www.walesrugbyleague.co.uk/article/12741/rip-paul-morgan RIP Paul Morgan]
- Elena Obraztsova, 75, Russian mezzo-soprano.{{cite web | url=http://www.gramophone.co.uk/classical-music-news/mezzo-elena-obraztsova-has-died | title=Mezzo Elena Obraztsova has died | work=Gramophone | date=2015-01-12 | access-date=2015-08-03}}
- Alex Omes, 43, American nightlife impresario, co-founder of Ultra Music Festival.[http://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/obituaries/article6352869.html Ultra co-founder, Miami nightlife fixture Alex Omes dies at 43]
- John Paice, 83, Australian rules footballer (Carlton).[https://www.weeklytimesnow.com.au/tributes/notice/death-notices/paice-john-thomas/4526394/?nk=f467ae4cfc3d0d4a7e981e5ade138f9b-1745720992 Paice, John Thomas]
- V. B. Rajendra Prasad, 82, Indian film producer and director.[https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/vb-rajendra-prasad-ace-film-producer-is-no-more/article6782525.ece V.B. Rajendra Prasad, ace film producer, is no more]
- Gabriel Ramushwana, 73, South African general, Head of State of Venda (1990–1994), colon cancer.[http://www.jacarandafm.com/post/former-army-general-dies/ Former army general dies] {{webarchive|url=https://archive.today/20150115054127/http://www.jacarandafm.com/post/former-army-general-dies/ |date=2015-01-15 }}
- Ed Skinner, 78, American politician and attorney, member of the Iowa House of Representatives (1969–1973).[http://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/2015/01/13/attorney-democratic-activist-ed-skinner-dies/21676459/ Former Iowa state lawmaker Ed Skinner dies]
- Bill Thompson, 70, American talent manager, heart attack.[http://www.relix.com/news/detail/bill_thompson_manager_of_jefferson_airplane_jefferson_starship_and_hot_tuna_dies_at_70 Bill Thompson, Manager of Jefferson Airplane, Jefferson Starship and Hot Tuna, Dies at 70]
- Darrell Winfield, 85, American rancher and model, Marlboro Man (1968–1989).[http://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2015/01/14/Darrell-Hugh-Winfield-long-serving-Marlboro-Man-dies-at-85/3591421285839/ Darrell Hugh Winfield, long-serving Marlboro Man, dies at 85]
- David Wyatt, 65, American politician, cancer.[https://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2015/01/12/former-sen-david-wyatt-dies-at-65 Former Sen. David Wyatt dies at 65]
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- Robert Boon, 98, Dutch-born American actor (Queen of Blood, Verboten!, The Twilight Zone).[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/latimes/obituary.aspx?pid=173959033 Robert Boon]
- Chuck Burr, 91, American football executive, general manager for the Miami Dolphins.[http://www.harnesslink.com/News/Charles-Chuck-Burr-91-longtime-publicist Charles “Chuck” Burr, 91, longtime publicist]
- Tony Ciprian, 82, New Zealand television sports presenter and producer.{{Cite web |url=http://www.3news.co.nz/nznews/veteran-sports-news-producer-tony-ciprian-dies-aged-82-2015011315 |title=Veteran sports news producer Tony Ciprian dies, aged 82 |access-date=2015-02-23 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150207010311/http://www.3news.co.nz/nznews/veteran-sports-news-producer-tony-ciprian-dies-aged-82-2015011315 |archive-date=2015-02-07 |url-status=dead }}
- Doug Cunningham, 69, American football player (Ole Miss Rebels, San Francisco 49ers).[http://www.clarionledger.com/story/olemisssports/2015/01/13/ole-miss-doug-cunningham-hall-of-famer-dies/21712441/ Hall of Famer, Ole Miss great Doug Cunningham dies]
- Robert Dotson, 91, American flatfoot dancer.[https://www.blueridgeheritage.com/artist/robert-dotson/ Robert Dotson]
- Kinuko Emi, 91, Japanese painter, heart failure.[https://www.tobunken.go.jp/materials/bukko/808956.html 江見絹子] {{in lang|ja}}
- Ralph Faudree, 75, American mathematician.[http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/local-news/former-university-of-memphis-provost-ralph-faudree-dies_62464890 Former University of Memphis provost Ralph Faudree dies]
- Frank Glazer, 99, American pianist and composer.[http://www.pressherald.com/2015/01/13/maine-pianist-frank-glazer-dies-at-99/ Pianist & composer Frank Glazer dies]
- Sir Jack Hayward, 91, English businessman, property developer and philanthropist, president of Wolverhampton Wanderers.[https://www.theguardian.com/football/2015/jan/13/jack-hayward-owner-passes-away-wolves Former Wolves owner Sir Jack Hayward dies in Fort Lauderdale aged 91]
- Mark Juddery, 43, Australian author and journalist, cancer.[http://www.canberratimes.com.au/act-news/canberra-author-mark-juddery-dead-20150113-12n5pw.html Canberra author Mark Juddery dead]
- H. Wesley Kenney, 89, American television director and producer (General Hospital, All in the Family, The Young and the Restless), cardiac arrest.[https://web.archive.org/web/20150201163736/http://deadline.com/2015/01/h-wesley-kenney-dead-days-of-our-lives-all-in-the-family-1201350547/ H. Wesley Kenney Dies; TV Producer & Director Of Soaps, ‘All In The Family’]
- Pearl King, 96, British psychanalyst.[https://www.theguardian.com/science/2015/feb/05/pearl-king Pearl King obituary]
- Mike Marqusee, 61, American-born writer and activist, multiple myeloma.{{usurped|1=[https://web.archive.org/web/20150116202718/http://www.mikemarqusee.com/?p=1663 Mike Marqusee 1953–2015]}}
- Frank Mazzola, 79, American film actor and editor (Rebel Without a Cause, Casablanca, The Hunchback of Notre Dame).[https://deadline.com/2015/01/frank-mazzola-dies-rebel-without-a-cause-actor-cassablanca-1201354867/ Frank Mazzola Dies: ‘Rebel Without A Cause’ Actor And Film Editor Was 79]
- Hara Patnaik, 56, Indian actor and film director, cancer.[https://web.archive.org/web/20150114005023/http://www.iamin.in/en/cuttack/news/veteran-odia-actor-and-director-hara-patnaik-passes-away-50298 Veteran Odia actor and director Hara Patnaik passes away]
- Ronnie Ronalde, 91, British music hall singer and siffleur.[http://www.islandfm.com/news/index.php?storyid=38891&s=6 Ronnie Ronalde Passes Away] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150118213553/http://www.islandfm.com/news/index.php?storyid=38891&s=6 |date=January 18, 2015 }}
- Isabel Rosado, 107, Puerto Rican independence activist (Puerto Rican Nationalist Party).[http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/mark-viverito-condolences-death-puerto-rican-activist-article-1.2077562 Mark-Viverito tweets condolences on death of Puerto Rican nationalist who did jail time]
- John H. Rubel, 94, American defense electronics executive.[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/santafenewmexican/obituary.aspx?pid=173867667 John H. Rubel Obituary]
- Trevor Ward-Davies, 70, English pop bassist (Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick & Tich).[https://www.theguardian.com/music/2015/jan/14/trevor-ward-davies-dave-dee-dozy-beaky-mick-and-tich-dies-70 Trevor Ward-Davies of Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick and Tich has died aged 70]
- Jane Wilson, 90, American painter.[https://www.nytimes.com/2015/01/20/arts/design/jane-wilson-artist-of-the-ethereal-dies-at-90.html?_r=0 Jane Wilson, Artist of the Ethereal, Dies at 90]
- Keith Wright, 73, Australian politician and convicted child rapist, MP for Capricornia (1984–1993).[http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-01-13/disgraced-former-labor-leader-keith-wright-dies-in-vietnam/6014558 Disgraced former Queensland Labor leader Keith Wright dies in Vietnam]
- Hillel Zaks, 85, Polish-born Israeli rabbi.[http://www.theyeshivaworld.com/news/boruch-dayan-emmes/280382/levaya-of-hagon-harav-hillel-zaks-zatzal-rosh-hayeshiva-knesses-hagedolah.html Levaya Of Hagon HaRav Hillel Zaks ZATZAL]
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- Mordechai Shmuel Ashkenazi, 71, Israeli rabbi.[http://www.chabad.org/news/article_cdo/aid/2829975/jewish/Under-Somber-Skies-in-Israel-Rabbi-Mordechai-Shmuel-Ashkenazi-Laid-to-Rest.htm Under Somber Skies in Israel, Rabbi Mordechai Shmuel Ashkenazi Laid to Rest]
- Bob Boyd, 84, American basketball coach (USC Trojans).[https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/12169158/former-usc-trojans-basketball-coach-bob-boyd-dies-84 Former USC coach Bob Boyd dies]
- Jerry Dempsey, 81, American politician, member of the Minnesota House of Representatives (1992–2006).{{Cite web |url=http://www.caturia-smidtfh.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=2906065&fh_id=11330 |title=Jerome R. Dempsey (April 21, 1933 – January 14, 2015) |access-date=February 6, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150119065734/http://www.caturia-smidtfh.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=2906065&fh_id=11330 |archive-date=January 19, 2015 |url-status=dead }}
- Bill Dodd, 78, English footballer (Burnley F.C.).[http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/burnleypendlerossendale/11731678.Former_Burnley_player_Bill_Dodd_dies___aged_78/ Former Burnley player Bill Dodd dies – aged 78]
- Lotte Hass, 86, Austrian model and underwater diver.[http://www.divernet.com/home_diving_news/2722254/lotte_hass_dies.html Lotte Hass dies] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150121153731/http://www.divernet.com/home_diving_news/2722254/lotte_hass_dies.html |date=2015-01-21 }}
- Val Holten, 87, Australian cricketer.[http://cricketvictoria.com.au/news/article/vale-val-holten Vale Val Holten]
- Jerzy Holzer, 84, Polish historian.[http://wyborcza.pl/1,75478,17252144,Jerzy_Holzer_nie_zyje__Wybitny_historyk__dzialacz.html Jerzy Holzer nie żyje. Wybitny historyk, działacz opozycji. Miał 84 lata] {{in lang|pl}}
- Danny Malloy, 84, Scottish footballer (Cardiff City, Dundee).[http://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/cardiff-city-promotion-winning-captain-8463031 Cardiff City promotion winning captain Danny Malloy dies, aged 84 – A tribute to say farewell to a Bluebirds legend] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150117063054/http://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/cardiff-city-promotion-winning-captain-8463031 |date=2015-01-17 }}
- Willy Pfister, 86, Swiss Olympic ice hockey player.[https://www.olympedia.org/athletes/96408 Willy Pfister]
- Susanto Pudjomartono, 71, Indonesian newspaper editor and diplomat, second chief editor of The Jakarta Post (1991–2003), Ambassador to Russia (2003–2008).[http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2015/01/14/former-editor-and-diplomat-susanto-pudjomartono-passes-away.html Former editor and diplomat Susanto Pudjomartono passes away]
- Lester J. Reed, 90, American biochemist.[https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/statesman/name/lester-reed-obituary?id=18892364 Lester J. Reed]
- Nélida Romero, 88, Argentine actress.[http://www.ratingcero.com/notas/122982-murio-la-actriz-nelida-romero Murió la actriz Nélida Romero] {{in lang|es}}
- Darren Shahlavi, 42, English actor (Night at the Museum, Watchmen, Ip Man 2) and martial artist, heart attack.[https://variety.com/2015/film/news/darren-shahlavi-dead-martial-artist-mortal-kombat-arrow-1201409852/ Darren Shahlavi, Martial Artist in ‘Mortal Kombat’ and ‘Arrow,’ Dies at 42]
- Obrad Sretenović, 79, Croatian Olympic boxer.[https://web.archive.org/web/20200418062607/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/sr/obrad-sretenovic-1.html Obrad Sretenović]
- Layne Tom Jr., 87, American actor (Charlie Chan series).{{Cite web |url=http://hub.contactmusic.com/story/charlie-chan-actor-layne-tom-jr-dies_4580435 |title=Charlie Chan – Charlie Chan Actor Layne Tom Jr. Dies |access-date=2015-02-11 |archive-date=2015-02-12 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150212022117/http://hub.contactmusic.com/story/charlie-chan-actor-layne-tom-jr-dies_4580435 |url-status=dead }}
- Warren Weinstein, 73, American economist, USAID contractor kidnapped by al-Qaeda, drone strike.{{Cite web |last=Baker |first=Peter |date=April 23, 2015 |title=Obama Apologizes After Drone Kills American and Italian Held by Al Qaeda |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/24/world/asia/2-qaeda-hostages-were-accidentally-killed-in-us-raid-white-house-says.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240516060453/https://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/24/world/asia/2-qaeda-hostages-were-accidentally-killed-in-us-raid-white-house-says.html |archive-date=May 16, 2024 |access-date=November 5, 2024 |website=New York Times}}
- Robert E. White, 88, American diplomat, United States Ambassador to Paraguay (1977–1980) and El Salvador (1980–1981).[https://www.independent.co.uk/news/obituaries/robert-white-diplomat-who-served-in-el-salvador-but-angered-many-by-speaking-out-on-human-rights-abuses-in-the-country-10027275.html Robert White: Diplomat who served in El Salvador but angered many by speaking out on human rights abuses in the country]
- Zhang Wannian, 86, Chinese general.[http://china.cankaoxiaoxi.com/roll10/2015/0114/628836.shtml 中央军委原副主席张万年病逝 终年87岁] {{Webarchive|url=https://archive.today/20150114184249/http://china.cankaoxiaoxi.com/roll10/2015/0114/628836.shtml |date=2015-01-14 }} {{in lang|zh}}
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- Charles Kennedy, 8th Marquess of Ailsa, 58, Scottish peer, hereditary chief of Clan Kennedy.[http://www.cosca.scot/ A Sad Announcement]
*Bai Jinian, 88, Chinese politician, party chief of Shaanxi Province.[http://news.ifeng.com/a/20150117/42953297_0.shtml 陕西省委原书记白纪年逝世 胡耀邦夫人等送花圈] {{in lang|zh}}
- Jean-Claude Baker, 71, French-born American restaurateur, suicide.[https://www.nytimes.com/2015/01/16/nyregion/jean-claude-baker-a-restaurateur-dies-at-71.html Jean-Claude Baker, a Restaurateur, Dies at 71]
- Ludmila Brožová-Polednová, 93, Czech prosecutor, participated in the show trial of Milada Horáková.[http://www.novinky.cz/domaci/359700-zemrela-ludmila-brozova-polednova-prokuratorka-z-procesu-s-miladou-horakovou.html Zemřela Ludmila Brožová-Polednová, prokurátorka z procesu s Miladou Horákovou] {{in lang|cs}}
- Arnaldo Calveyra, 85, Argentine poet and novelist, heart attack.[http://web.archive.org/web/20231008033923/https://www.telam.com.ar/notas/201501/92181-arnaldo-calveyra-muerte-paris.html Murió el escritor entrerriano Arnaldo Calveyra a los 85 años, en París] {{in lang|es}}
- Eugene E. Covert, 88, American aeronautics engineer.[http://newsoffice.mit.edu/2015/former-aeroastro-head-air-force-chief-scientist-eugene-covert-dies-0120 Former AeroAstro head and Air Force chief scientist Eugene Covert dies at 88]
- Ervin Drake, 95, American songwriter ("It Was a Very Good Year", "I Believe", "Good Morning Heartache"), bladder cancer.[https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/music/ervin-drake-songwriter-of-it-was-a-very-good-year-dies-at-95/2015/01/15/a7e1cae6-9cec-11e4-a7ee-526210d665b4_story.html Ervin Drake, songwriter of ‘It Was a Very Good Year,’ dies at 95]
- Kim Fowley, 75, American record producer, band manager (The Runaways), impresario and musician, bladder cancer.[https://variety.com/2015/music/news/kim-fowley-music-impresario-and-runaways-manager-dies-at-75-1201406514/ Kim Fowley, Music Impresario and Runaways Manager, Dies at 75]
- Alan Hirschfield, 79, American film executive, CEO of Columbia Pictures (1973–1978), Chairman of 20th Century Fox (1982–1986).[https://variety.com/2015/film/news/alan-hirschfield-former-columbia-chief-exec-dies-at-79-1201408596/ Alan Hirschfield, Former Columbia Chief Exec, Dies at 79]
- Mirko Holbus, 74, Serbian Olympic ice hockey player.[https://www.blic.rs/vesti/beograd/turnir-malih-hokejasa-u-znak-secanja-na-mirka-holbusa/twrfcvk Turnir malih hokejaša u znak sećanja na Mirka Holbusa] {{in lang|sr}}
- Anwarul Iqbal, 64, Bangladeshi politician and police chief, cardiac arrest.[http://www.prothom-alo.com/bangladesh/article/425161/%E0%A6%B8%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%AC%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%95-%E0%A6%89%E0%A6%AA%E0%A6%A6%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%B7%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%9F%E0%A6%BE-%E0%A6%86%E0%A6%A8%E0%A7%8B%E0%A6%AF%E0%A6%BC%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B0%E0%A7%81%E0%A6%B2-%E0%A6%87%E0%A6%95%E0%A6%AC%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B2-%E0%A6%86%E0%A6%B0-%E0%A6%A8%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%87 সাবেক উপদেষ্টা আনোয়ারুল ইকবাল আর নেই] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151226173146/http://www.prothom-alo.com/bangladesh/article/425161/%E0%A6%B8%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%AC%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%95-%E0%A6%89%E0%A6%AA%E0%A6%A6%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%B7%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%9F%E0%A6%BE-%E0%A6%86%E0%A6%A8%E0%A7%8B%E0%A6%AF%E0%A6%BC%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B0%E0%A7%81%E0%A6%B2-%E0%A6%87%E0%A6%95%E0%A6%AC%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B2-%E0%A6%86%E0%A6%B0-%E0%A6%A8%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%87 |date=2015-12-26 }} {{in lang|bn}}
- Ethel Lang, 114, British supercentenarian.[https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-south-yorkshire-30845570 Britain's oldest person Ethel Lang dies aged 114]
- Karel Lichtnégl, 78, Czech football player.[http://brnensky.denik.cz/fotbal_region/zemrel-byvaly-fotbalovy-reprezentant-karel-lichtnegl-bylo-mu-78-let-20150116-ye8.html Zemřel bývalý fotbalový reprezentant Karel Lichtnégl. Bylo mu 78 let] {{in lang|cs}}
- Jean Lindenmann, 90, Swiss virologist and immunologist, co-discoverer of interferon.[https://www.nytimes.com/2015/01/23/us/jean-lindenmann-made-interferon-his-lifes-work-is-dead-at-90.html?_r=0 Jean Lindenmann, Who Made Interferon His Life's Work, Is Dead at 90]
- Rimma Markova, 89, Russian actress.[http://russkiymir.ru/en/news/183644/ A Quiet Farewell for Rimma Markova]
- Ray Nagel, 87, American football player (UCLA Bruins) and coach (Utah Utes, Iowa Hawkeyes).[https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/12208552/former-iowa-hawkeyes-utah-utes-coach-ray-nagel-dies-87 Former coach Ray Nagel dies at 87]
- Chikao Ohtsuka, 85, Japanese voice actor (Lupin III, Sonic the Hedgehog, One Piece), ischemic heart failure.[https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2015-01-16/voice-actor-chikao-ohtsuka-passes-away/.83348 Voice Actor Chikao Ohtsuka Passes Away]
- Raoul Pantin, 71, Trinidadian journalist, playwright, and screenwriter (Bim), survivor of the Jamaat al Muslimeen coup attempt.[http://latino.foxnews.com/latino/lifestyle/2015/01/15/renowned-trinidadian-poet-and-journalist-raoul-pantin-dies/ Renowned Trinidadian poet and journalist Raoul Pantin dies]
- Robert S. Pirie, 80, American lawyer.[https://www.nytimes.com/2015/01/29/business/robert-pirie-corporate-lawyer-dies-at-80.html?ref=obituaries&_r=0 Robert Pirie, Corporate Lawyer, Dies at 80]
- Ignacio Posada, 79, Colombian Olympic fencer.[http://www.coc.org.co/2015/01/16/el-coc-lamenta-el-fallecimiento-del-esgrimsita-olimpico-ignacio-posada/ El COC lamenta el fallecimiento del esgrimista olímpico Ignacio Posada] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150219014309/http://www.coc.org.co/2015/01/16/el-coc-lamenta-el-fallecimiento-del-esgrimsita-olimpico-ignacio-posada/ |date=2015-02-19 }} {{in lang|es}}
- Harvey Sweetman, 93, New Zealand World War II pilot.[http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/65150139/wwii-raf-squadron-leader-dies WWII RAF squadron leader dies]
- Rameshwar Thakur, 88, Indian politician, Governor of Odisha (2004–2006), Andhra Pradesh (2006–2007) and Karnataka (2007–2009).[http://odishasamaya.com/news/former-odisha-governor-rameshwar-thakur-passes-away Former Odisha Governor Rameshwar Thakur passes away] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150205232801/http://odishasamaya.com/news/former-odisha-governor-rameshwar-thakur-passes-away |date=February 5, 2015 }}
- Walter Westbrook, 93, South African artist.[http://arttimes.co.za/walter-westbrook-august-3-1921-january-15-2015/ Walter Westbrook August 3, 1921 – January 15, 2015] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150118225534/http://arttimes.co.za/walter-westbrook-august-3-1921-january-15-2015/ |date=January 18, 2015 }}
- Bob Wilson, 85, American sportscaster (Boston Bruins).[http://www.wcvb.com/news/bob-wilson-longtime-bruins-announcer-dies-at-85/30773938 Bob Wilson, longtime Bruins announcer, dies at 85]
- Joseph Mukasa Zuza, 59, Malawian Roman Catholic prelate, Bishop of Mzuzu (since 1995), traffic collision.[http://www.malawitoday.com/news/133134-bishop-joseph-zuza-mzuzu-dies-car-crash Bishop Joseph Zuza of Mzuzu dies in a car crash] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150202205617/http://www.malawitoday.com/news/133134-bishop-joseph-zuza-mzuzu-dies-car-crash |date=2015-02-02 }}
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- Miriam Akavia, 87, Israeli writer.[http://www.dziennikpolski24.pl/artykul/3719942,miriam-akavia-19272015,id,t.html?cookie=1 Miriam Akavia (1927–2015)]
- Sir Ian Athfield, 74, New Zealand architect, pneumonia.[http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/65111371/renowned-architect-sir-ian-athfield-dies-age-74 Renowned architect Sir Ian Athfield dies, aged 74]
- Mohamed Olow Barrow, Somali politician.[http://goobjoog.com/english/?p=8866 President Hassan attends the funeral of the former minister]
- Andrew Benson, 97, American biologist.[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/utsandiego/obituary.aspx?n=andrew-benson&pid=173956530 Andrew Benson]
- José Carrasco, 71, Peruvian politician, Minister of Energy and Mines (1988–1989) and member of the Congress (2006–2011), lung cancer.[https://larepublica.pe/politica/849057-fallecio-jose-carrasco-tavara-exministro-aprista Falleció José Carrasco Távara, exministro aprista] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190503200133/https://larepublica.pe/politica/849057-fallecio-jose-carrasco-tavara-exministro-aprista |date=2019-05-03 }} {{in lang|es}}
- Vivaldo Frota, 86, Brazilian politician, Governor of Amazonas (1990–1991).[http://new.d24am.com/noticias/amazonas/morre-vivaldo-frota-governador-amazonas/127623 Morre Vivaldo Frota, ex-governador do Amazonas] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150203094011/http://new.d24am.com/noticias/amazonas/morre-vivaldo-frota-governador-amazonas/127623 |date=2015-02-03 }} {{in lang|pt}}
- Ted Harrison, 88, British-born Canadian painter.{{Cite web |url=https://vancouversun.com/Harrison+famous+paintings+Canadian+North+dies/10736027/story.html |title=Ted Harrison, famous for paintings of Canadian North, dies at 88 |access-date=2019-01-27 |archive-date=2018-10-09 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181009021002/http://www.vancouversun.com/Harrison+famous+paintings+Canadian+North+dies/10736027/story.html |url-status=dead }}
- Pedro María Iguaran, 74, Spanish footballer (Real Sociedad).[http://www.realsociedad.com/document/view/eus/169/183102/fallece-pello-iguaran-arandia Pello Iguaran Arandia hil da] {{in lang|es}}
- Patrick Journoud, 50, French Olympic athlete (1988).[https://web.archive.org/web/20200417200857/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/jo/patrick-journoud-1.html Patrick Journoud]
- Stuart Loory, 82, American journalist and media executive (CNN), lung cancer.[http://www.wptv.com/news/national/stuart-loory-consummate-journalist-and-former-cnn-reporter-passes-away Stuart Loory: 'Consummate' journalist and former CNN reporter passes away] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150206212929/http://www.wptv.com/news/national/stuart-loory-consummate-journalist-and-former-cnn-reporter-passes-away |date=2015-02-06 }}
- Ray Lumpp, 91, American basketball player (New York Knicks), Olympic champion (1948).[http://www.foxsports.com/nba/story/new-york-knicks-olympian-ray-lumpp-dies-at-91-011615 Former Knicks player, US Olympian Lumpp dies at 91]
- Luis Marsans, 84, Spanish painter.[http://www.lavanguardia.com/cultura/20150117/54423460861/luis-marsans.html Muere Luis Marsans] {{in lang|es}}
- Louis Martin, 78, Jamaican-born British weightlifter, Olympic silver (1964) and bronze (1960) medallist.[http://www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/Tributes-Derby-s-champion-weightlifter-hero-Louis/story-25885303-detail/story.html Louis Martin: Tributes to Derby's champion weightlifter and hero] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150123071223/http://www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/Tributes-Derby-s-champion-weightlifter-hero-Louis/story-25885303-detail/story.html |date=2015-01-23 }}
- Ghelubhai Nayak, 91, Indian political activist.[http://deshgujarat.com/2015/01/16/father-figure-of-tribal-dang-region-of-gujarat-ghelubhai-nayak-passes-away/ Father figure of tribal Dang region of Gujarat Ghelubhai Nayak passes away]
- Walter Peregoy, 89, American animator (The Jungle Book, Sleeping Beauty, Mary Poppins, The Sword in the Stone).[http://www.cartoonbrew.com/rip/walt-peregoy-101-dalmatians-color-stylist-rip-108028.html Walt Peregoy, ’101 Dalmatians’ Color Stylist, RIP]
- Tony Ridler, 59, Welsh darts player.[http://www.southwalesargus.co.uk/news/gwentnews/10981950.Friends_and_family_pay_tribute_to_Newport_darts__genius_/ Friends and family pay tribute to Newport darts 'genius']
- Faith Seidenberg, 91, American attorney and civil rights activist.{{Cite web |url=https://law.syr.edu/news_events/news/syracuse-law-remembers-alumna-faith-seidenberg |title=Syracuse Law Remembers Alumna Faith Seidenberg |access-date=2015-02-06 |archive-date=2015-02-06 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150206212802/https://law.syr.edu/news_events/news/syracuse-law-remembers-alumna-faith-seidenberg |url-status=dead }}
- Yao Beina, 33, Chinese singer, breast cancer.[http://www.china.org.cn/arts/2015-01/16/content_34580238.htm Pop singer Yao Beina dies at 33]
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- Bruno Ballarini, 77, Italian footballer (Calcio Como).[http://www.laprovinciadicomo.it/stories/Sport/addio-ballarini-il-capitano_1100092_11/ Addio Ballarini, il capitano] {{in lang|it}}
- Walter Bauza, 75, Argentine Olympic sports shooter.{{cite web |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/ba/walter-bauza-1.html |title=Archived copy |website=www.sports-reference.com |access-date=11 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200417193017/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/ba/walter-bauza-1.html |archive-date=17 April 2020 |url-status=dead}}
- Joseph Brannigan, 83, American politician, member of the Maine Senate (2006–2012).[https://bangordailynews.com/2015/01/18/news/portland/former-state-legislator-joe-brannigan-dies-at-83/ Former state legislator Joe Brannigan dies at 83]
- Marie Foucher-Creteau, 89, French Olympic swimmer.[https://www.dansnoscoeurs.fr/marie-monique-pochez/1269915/avis Avis de décès] {{in lang|fr}}
- Ken Furphy, 83, English footballer and manager (Watford).[http://www.watfordfc.com/news/article/150119-watford-fc-ken-furphy-2213166.aspx Ken Furphy Passes Away] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150123214645/http://www.watfordfc.com/news/article/150119-watford-fc-ken-furphy-2213166.aspx |date=2015-01-23 }}
- George W. Grace, 93, American linguist.[https://obits.staradvertiser.com/2015/01/24/george-w-grace/ George W. Grace]
- Gobinda Halder, 84, Indian lyricist and composer, kidney failure.{{Cite web |url=http://www.kollytalk.com/national/indian-lyricist-bangladesh-liberation-war-dies-210669.html |title=Indian lyricist of Bangladesh Liberation War dies |access-date=2015-02-06 |archive-date=2015-12-26 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151226014702/http://www.kollytalk.com/national/indian-lyricist-bangladesh-liberation-war-dies-210669.html |url-status=dead }}
- Faten Hamama, 83, Egyptian actress (The Angel of Mercy, Wajh al-Qamar).[http://english.alarabiya.net/en/life-style/entertainment/2015/01/17/DNPY-Egyptian-actress-Faten-Hamama-dies.html Iconic Egyptian actress Faten Hamama dies]
- Don Harron, 90, Canadian comedian, actor and author (Hee Haw, The Big Revue), cancer.[http://news.nationalpost.com/2015/01/17/don-harron-legendary-canadian-actor-who-played-charlie-farquharson-dies-at-90/ Don Harron, legendary Canadian actor who played Charlie Farquharson, dies at 90]
- Charles Lee Harrison, 93, American lieutenant colonel.[https://www.theunion.com/news/obituaries/obituary-of-charles-harrison/article_3328cdf7-d9ea-595a-940e-91118b3f2c6c.html Obituary of Charles Harrison]
- Martha Whitmore Hickman, 89, American author.[https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/mercurynews/name/martha-hickman-obituary?id=17123226 Martha Whitmore Hickman]
- Kazumasa Hirai, 76, Japanese manga author (8 Man, Genma Taisen, Wolf Guy).[https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2015-01-17/genma-taisen-rebirth-writer-harmagedon-8-man-creator-kazumasa-hirai-passes-away/.83397 Genma Taisen Rebirth Writer: Harmagedon/8 Man Creator Kazumasa Hirai Passes Away]
- Fritz C. Holte, 89, Norwegian economist.[https://snl.no/Fritz_Christian_Holte Fritz Christian Holte] {{in lang|no}}
- Justin Kili, 61, Papua New Guinean journalist and media personality.[http://news.pngfacts.com/2015/01/one-of-pngs-pioneer-media-personality.html One of PNG's pioneer media personality Justin Kili passes on ]
- Rebecca D. Lockhart, 46, American politician, Speaker of the Utah House of Representatives (since 2011), Creutzfeldt–Jakob disease.[http://www.sltrib.com/news/2068570-155/becky-lockhart-history-making-utah-lawmaker-dies Becky Lockhart, history-making Utah lawmaker, dies at 46]
- Henry Manne, 86, American law and economics academic.[http://leiterlawschool.typepad.com/leiter/2015/01/in-memoriam-henry-g-manne-1928-2015.html In Memoriam: Henry G. Manne (1928-2015)]
- Roderick McDonald, 69, American basketball player (Utah Stars).[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/mercurynews/obituary.aspx?pid=173948133 Roderick McDonald obituary]
- Terence Miller, 96, British palaeontologist.[https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/11374920/Professor-Terence-Miller-palaeontologist-obituary.html Professor Terence Miller, palaeontologist – obituary]
- Origa, 44, Russian singer (Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex), lung cancer.[https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2015-01-18/ghost-in-the-shell-singer-origa-passes-away/.83416 Ghost in the Shell Singer Origa Passes Away]
- Peter Partner, 90, British historian.[https://www.theguardian.com/books/2015/feb/10/peter-partner Peter Parson obituary]
- David E. Paulson, 83, American politician, member of the Wisconsin State Assembly for the 28th District (1978–1986).[http://www.williamsonwhite.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=2920618&fh_id=12166 David Earl Paulson]
- Frank Pesci, 86, American politician.[https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/baltimoresun/name/frank-pesci-obituary?id=19040170 Frank Pesci]
- Greg Plitt, 37, American fitness trainer (Work Out) and actor (Grudge Match, Terminator Salvation, Bobby), hit by train.[http://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2015/01/17/man-struck-killed-by-metrolink-train-in-burbank/ Reality TV Star Struck, Killed By Metrolink Train In Burbank]
- Theodore Sourkes, 95, Canadian biochemist and neuropsychopharmacologist.[https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/legacyremembers/theodore-sourkes-obituary?id=43306011 Theodore Lionel Sourkes]
- Bill Sykes, 75, English author and chaplain.[https://web.archive.org/web/20150123201120/http://www.univ.ox.ac.uk/Billsykes Revd W. G. D. Sykes, MA, Fellow and Chaplain]
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- Mohammad Ali Allahdadi, 52, Iranian army general, airstrike.[https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-30882935 Iran general died in 'Israeli strike' in Syrian Golan]
- Vinay V. Deodhar, 66, Indian mathematician.[http://www.indiana.edu/~asnews/news-release/558.html Professor Vinay Deodhar dies at 66]
- Maurice Dumas, 87, Canadian politician, MP for Argenteuil—Papineau—Mirabel (1993–2000).[http://www.fil-information.gouv.qc.ca/Pages/Article.aspx?aiguillage=ajd&type=1&idArticle=2301205722 Le Parti Québécois rend hommage à l'ex-député Maurice Dumas] {{in lang|fr}}
- Cynthia Layne, 51, American jazz singer, cancer.[http://www.indystar.com/story/entertainment/music/2015/01/19/cynthia-layne-indianapolis-jazz-kitchen-owl-records-super-bowl/21997893/ Vocalist Cynthia Layne remembered for talent, courage]
- Grazia Livi, 84, Italian author and journalist, Viareggio Prize winner.[http://www.lastampa.it/2015/01/19/edizioni/alessandria/lutto-per-la-morte-di-grazia-livi-scrittrice-e-saggista-verr-sepolta-nel-paese-che-amava-CmJCkyhjEPwBYRtHQTGexO/pagina.html Lutto per la morte di Grazia Livi, scrittrice e saggista: verrà sepolta nel paese che amava] {{in lang|it}}
- D. C. McNeil, 87, Canadian politician.[http://thechronicleherald.ca/novascotia/1263790-dugger-mcneil-dies-after-%E2%80%98great-life%E2%80%99-on-the-ice-in-politics-and-in-business Dugger McNeil dies after ‘great life’ on the ice, in politics and in business]
- Alberto Nisman, 51, Argentine prosecutor (AMIA bombing), apparent suicide by gunshot.[https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/southamerica/argentina/11354521/Argentine-prosecutor-who-accused-Cristina-Kirchner-over-1994-bombings-found-dead.html Argentine prosecutor who accused Cristina Kirchner over 1994 bombings found dead]
- Paul O'Grady, 54, Australian politician, member of the New South Wales Legislative Council (1988–1996), cancer.[https://www.smh.com.au/nsw/first-openly-gay-state-mp-paul-ogrady-dies-in-sydney-20150118-12sm40.html First openly gay state MP Paul O'Grady dies in Sydney]
- Muna Obiekwe, 36, Nigerian actor, kidney disease.[http://allafrica.com/stories/201501200176.html Nigeria: Entertainers React to Death of Actor, Muna Obiekwe]
- Dorothy Barnes Pelote, 85, American politician, member of the Georgia House of Representatives (1993–2003).[http://www.myfoxal.com/story/27880043/former-georgia-state-house-representative-dorothy-pelote-dies-at-85 Former Georgia State House Representative Dorothy Pelote dies at 85]
- Pietro Pianta, 74, Italian footballer.[http://www.ansa.it/sito/notizie/sport/calcio/2015/01/19/e-morto-lex-portiere-pietro-pianta_30589d93-40aa-4327-9a60-4bcc1faa7522.html E' morto l'ex portiere Pietro Pianta] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150203143915/http://www.ansa.it/sito/notizie/sport/calcio/2015/01/19/e-morto-lex-portiere-pietro-pianta_30589d93-40aa-4327-9a60-4bcc1faa7522.html |date=2015-02-03 }} {{in lang|it}}
- June Randall, 87, British script supervisor (The Spy Who Loved Me, A Clockwork Orange, The Shining).[https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/11441807/June-Randall-script-supervisor-obituary.html June Randall, script supervisor – obituary]
- Piet van der Sanden, 90, Dutch politician, member of the House of Representatives (1971–1972, 1973–1989), member of the European Parliament (1973–1974).[http://www.parlement.com/id/vjqqhw8i5fs6/nieuws/voormalig_kvp_en_cda_tweede_kamerlid Voormalig KVP- en CDA-Tweede Kamerlid Piet van der Sanden overleden] {{in lang|nl}}
- Milt Schoon, 92, American basketball player (Sheboygan Red Skins).{{Cite web |url=http://www.walworthcountytoday.com/20150121/milton_w_schoon_janesville_wi_1922_2015 |title=Milton W. Schoon, Janesville, WI (1922-2015) |access-date=2015-02-06 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150205012216/http://www.walworthcountytoday.com/20150121/milton_w_schoon_janesville_wi_1922_2015 |archive-date=2015-02-05 |url-status=usurped }}
- Harish Chandra Srivastava, 90, Indian politician.[http://indianexpress.com/article/india/politics/senior-bjp-leader-harish-chandra-srivastava-passes-away/ Senior BJP leader Harish Chandra Srivastava passes away]
- Yasuaki Taiho, 51, Taiwanese-born Japanese baseball player (Chunichi Dragons, Hanshin Tigers), acute myeloid leukemia.[http://mainichi.jp/english/english/newsselect/news/20150120p2g00m0sp023000c.html Taiwanese-born ballplayer Taiho dies of leukemia at age 51] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150120044448/http://mainichi.jp/english/english/newsselect/news/20150120p2g00m0sp023000c.html |date=2015-01-20 }}
- Dallas Taylor, 66, American drummer (Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young), complications of viral pneumonia and kidney disease.[https://variety.com/2015/music/news/dallas-taylor-former-crosby-stills-nash-young-drummer-dies-at-66-1201408369/# Dallas Taylor, Former Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young Drummer, Dies at 66]
- Christine Valmy, 88, Romanian-born American cosmetologist.{{Cite web |url=http://www.romania-insider.com/romania-born-cosmetics-queen-christine-valmy-dies-at-88/139966/ |title=Romania-born "Cosmetics Queen" Christine Valmy dies at 88 |access-date=2015-02-06 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150121055902/http://www.romania-insider.com/romania-born-cosmetics-queen-christine-valmy-dies-at-88/139966/ |archive-date=2015-01-21 |url-status=dead }}
- Tony Verna, 81, American television producer, invented instant replay, leukemia.[http://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2015/01/18/tony-verna-inventor-of-instant-replay-dies-at-81/ Tony Verna, Inventor Of Instant Replay, Dies At 81]
- Kjell Arnljot Wig, 90, Norwegian media personality.[http://www.vg.no/rampelys/tv/nrk/kjell-arnljot-wig-er-doed/a/23376678/ Kjell Arnljot Wig er død] {{in lang|no}}
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- John Bilezikjian, 66, Armenian oud musician, kidney disease.[https://www.latimes.com/local/obituaries/la-me-john-bilezikjian-20150128-story.html Musician John Bilezikjian dies at 66; master of the Middle Eastern oud]
- Rose Marie Brown, 95, American beauty pageant contestant, Miss Virginia (1939).[http://www.suffolknewsherald.com/2015/01/26/former-miss-virginia-from-suffolk-dies/ Former Miss Virginia from Suffolk dies]
- Justin Capră, 81, Romanian inventor.[http://www.ctvnews.ca/sci-tech/romanian-who-claimed-to-invent-world-s-first-jetpack-dies-1.2197150 Romanian who claimed to invent world's first jetpack dies]
- Mickey Demos, 83, Greek urologist, lawyer, and boxer.[https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/obituaries/article8525582.html Menelaos ‘Mickey’ Demos, longtime Miami doctor and lawyer, dies at 84]
- Gordon Dickson, 83, Canadian Olympic marathon runner (1960).[http://www.obitsforlife.com/obituary/1036193/Dickson-Gordon.php Gordon Dickson Obituary] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150203141337/http://www.obitsforlife.com/obituary/1036193/Dickson-Gordon.php |date=2015-02-03 }}
- Charles W. Edwards, 80, American politician.[https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/marietta-ga/charles-chuck-edwards-6284972 Charles "Chuck" Wade Edwards]
- Adam Yahiye Gadahn, 36, American al-Qaeda operative, drone strike.[https://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/24/world/asia/2-qaeda-hostages-were-accidentally-killed-in-us-raid-white-house-says.html Obama Apologizes After Drone Kills American and Italian Held by Al Qaeda]
- Vera Gornostayeva, 85, Russian pianist and piano teacher.{{Cite web |url=http://www.bachauer.com/bachauer-news/tribute-to-vera-gornostayeva.html |title=Tribute to Vera Gornostayeva |access-date=2016-08-03 |archive-date=2015-02-01 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150201062836/http://www.bachauer.com/bachauer-news/tribute-to-vera-gornostayeva.html |url-status=dead }}
- Michel Guimond, 61, Canadian politician, MP for Montmorency—Charlevoix—Haute-Côte-Nord (1993–2011), heart failure.[http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/michel-guimond-ex-bloc-mp-dies-of-heart-failure-at-61-1.2918085 Michel Guimond, ex-Bloc MP, dies of heart failure at 61]
- José María Hernández González, 88, Mexican Roman Catholic prelate, Bishop of Chilapa (1983–1989) and Netzahualcóyotl (1989–2003).[http://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/bishop/bhego.html Bishop José María Hernández González]
- Oscar Hayes, 47, American gospel musician.[http://praise1027detroit.hellobeautiful.com/549878/home-going-service-details-for-pastor-oscar-hayes/ Home-going Service Details for Pastor Oscar Hayes]
- Arthit Kamlang-ek, 89, Thai general, Supreme Commander of the Royal Thai Armed Forces (1983–1986).[https://web.archive.org/web/20150121171548/http://www.nationmultimedia.com/breakingnews/Former-Army-chief-Gen-Arthit-dies-at-89-30252171.html Former Army chief Gen Arthit dies at 89]
- Vladimir Kesarev, 84, Russian footballer (Dynamo Moscow).[http://www.rusteam.permian.ru/players/kesarev.html Владимир КЕСАРЕВ] {{in lang|ru}}
- Ed Kinley, 83, Canadian politician, Nova Scotia MLA (1997–1998).[https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/legacyremembers/dr-cecil-e-kinley-jr-ed-obituary?id=25995897 Dr. Cecil E. Kinley Jr. 'Ed']
- Anne Kirkbride, 60, British actress (Coronation Street), breast cancer.[http://www.itv.com/coronationstreet/news/anne-kirkbride Anne Kirkbride]
- Rajni Kothari, 85, Indian political scientist.[http://netindian.in/news/2015/01/19/00032268/eminent-political-scientist-rajni-kothari-passes-away Eminent political scientist Rajni Kothari passes away]
- Robert Manzon, 97, French Formula One driver, last surviving racer from first World Championship.[http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-01-20/robert-manzon-last-racer-from-formula-ones-debut-season-dies/6026686 Formula One: French driver Robert Manzon, the last of the racers from F1's first season in 1950, dies at 97]
- Mark Marquess, 89, Canadian ice hockey player (Boston Bruins).{{Cite web |url=http://www.telfordschapel.com/runtime.php?NavigatorId=162955&SiteId=33377&ItemId=2034563 |title=Mark Marquess' Obituary |access-date=2015-02-06 |archive-date=2015-02-06 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150206033921/http://www.telfordschapel.com/runtime.php?NavigatorId=162955&SiteId=33377&ItemId=2034563 |url-status=dead }}
- Reinaldo Oliver, 82, Puerto Rican javelin thrower and Olympic athlete (1952, 1956).[http://www.primerahora.com/deportes/otros/nota/falleceelliderdeportivoreynaldopochioliver-1060069/ Fallece el líder deportivo Reynaldo "Pochi" Oliver] {{in lang|es}}
- Karl H. Pribram, 95, Austrian-born American neuroscientist and educator, cancer.{{Cite web |url=http://www.karlpribram.com/karl-pribram-1919-2015/ |title=Karl Pribram 1919-2015 |access-date=2015-02-06 |archive-date=2015-02-01 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150201191224/http://www.karlpribram.com/karl-pribram-1919-2015/ |url-status=dead }}
- Bob Sadino, 81, Indonesian businessman.[http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2015/01/20/eccentric-entrepreneur-bob-sadino-dies-75.html Eccentric entrepreneur Bob Sadino dies at 81]
- Ward Swingle, 87, American musician (The Swingle Singers, Les Double Six).{{cite news | url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/music/ward-swingle-musician-who-made-bach-swing-dies-at-87/2015/01/20/9bd5e780-a0bd-11e4-903f-9f2faf7cd9fe_story.html | title=Ward Swingle, musician who made Bach swing, dies at 87 | work=Washington Post | author=Adam Bernstein | date=2015-01-20 | access-date=2016-08-03}}
- Bob Symes, 90, British inventor and television presenter.[http://grahammuz.com/2015/01/19/rip-bob-symes-1924-2015/ RIP Bob Symes 1924 – 2015]
- Reies Tijerina, 88, American Chicano activist.[https://www.latimes.com/local/obituaries/la-me-reies-lopez-tijerina-20150123-story.html Reies Lopez Tijerina dies at 88; Chicano rights movement leader]
- Peter Wallenberg Sr., 88, Swedish financier and industrialist, patriarch of the Wallenberg family.[https://www.latimes.com/local/obituaries/la-me-peter-wallenberg-20150120-story.html Peter Wallenberg dies at 88; head of dynasty compared to Rockefellers]
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- Canserbero, 26, Venezuelan rapper, suicide by jumping.[http://www.latinpost.com/articles/32881/20150120/ak-canserbero-dead-rapper-tirone-gonz%C3%A1lez-cause-death-reportedly-suicide.htm AK Canserbero Dead: Rapper Tirone González Cause of Death Reportedly Suicide Following Alleged Murder of Zion TPL Bassist]
- Barbara Craddock, 74, American dancer and choreographer.[https://www.levitt-weinstein.com/obituaries/barbara-craddock/obituary Barbara Craddock]
- James L. Fowler, 84, American military veteran, founded the Marine Corps Marathon.[http://www.marinecorpstimes.com/story/military/2015/01/22/james-fowler-marine-corps-marathon-founder-dies/22161061/ Colonel behind Marine Corps Marathon dies]
- Edgar Froese, 70, German musician (Tangerine Dream), pulmonary embolism.[https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/6450793/tangerine-dream-edgar-froese-dies Tangerine Dream Founder Edgar Froese Dead at 70]
- Melvin Gordon, 95, American business executive, CEO of Tootsie Roll Industries (since 1962).[https://www.bloomberg.com/news/2015-01-21/tootsie-roll-s-95-year-old-ceo-dies-his-wife-takes-the-reins.html Tootsie Roll's 95-Year-Old CEO Dies; His Wife Takes Reins]
- Lawrence Hogben, 98, New Zealand meteorologist and naval officer.[https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/11449835/Lawrence-Hogben-D-Day-meteorologist-obituary.html Lawrence Hogben obituary]
- Anatol Hrytskievich, 85, Belarusian historian.[http://www.svaboda.org/content/article/26804308.html Памёр Анатоль Грыцкевіч] {{in lang|be}}
- Graeme Hugo, 68, Australian demographer and geographer, cancer.[http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-01-20/graeme-hugo-demographer-and-academic-dies-aged-68/6028850 Graeme Hugo, distinguished demographer and academic, dies aged 68]
- Gustav Kaufmann, 96, Liechtenstein Olympic sport shooter.[https://www.olympedia.org/athletes/43251 Gustav Kaufmann]
- Herman E. Lauhoff, 81, American politician, member of the Texas House of Representatives (1974–1981).[http://obits.dignitymemorial.com/dignity-memorial/obituary.aspx?n=Herman-Lauhoff&lc=7469&pid=173936158&mid=6290656 Herman Lauhoff Obituary]
- Rose Marie McCoy, 92, American songwriter ("It Hurts Me to My Heart", "Don't Be Angry", "Tryin' to Get to You", "It's Gonna Work Out Fine").[http://www.news-gazette.com/obituaries/2015-01-29/rose-mccoy.html Rose McCoy]
- Gloria D. Miklowitz, 87, American author.[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/latimes/obituary.aspx?pid=173959040 Gloria D. Miklowitz]
- Oliver Neighbour, 91, British musicologist and librarian.[https://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/oliver-neighbour-versatile-librarian-and-scholar-who-played-a-vital-role-in-raising-musicological-standards-in-postwar-britain-10134085.html Oliver Neighbour: Versatile librarian and scholar who played a vital role in raising musicological standards in postwar Britain]
- Wilfride Piollet, 71, French ballerina and choreographer, cancer.[http://www.lemonde.fr/disparitions/article/2015/01/27/mort-de-wilfride-piollet-etoile-de-l-opera-de-paris_4564630_3382.html Mort de Wilfride Piollet, étoile de l'Opéra de Paris] {{in lang|fr}}
- Peter Pontiac, 63, Dutch cartoonist, winner of the Stripschapprijs (1997), liver disease.[http://nos.nl/artikel/2014501-striptekenaar-peter-pontiac-overleden.html Striptekenaar Peter Pontiac overleden] {{in lang|nl}}
- Bette Rogge, 92, American radio and television presenter.[http://www.daytondailynews.com/news/news/local/radio-and-tv-pioneer-rogge-has-died/njsZ2/ Local radio and TV pioneer dies]
- William Roffler, 84, American football player (Philadelphia Eagles), pneumonia.[http://www.sfgate.com/sports/article/Former-WSU-star-William-Roffler-dies-at-84-6030702.php Former WSU star William Roffler dies at 84]
- Hitoshi Saito, 54, Japanese judoka, Olympic champion (1984, 1988), bile duct cancer.[http://mainichi.jp/english/english/newsselect/news/20150120p2g00m0sp057000c.html Two-time Olympic judo champion Saito dies at age 54] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150123000051/http://mainichi.jp/english/english/newsselect/news/20150120p2g00m0sp057000c.html |date=2015-01-23 }}
- Ricardo dos Santos, 24, Brazilian surfer, shot.[https://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-30909626 Shock as Brazilian surfer Ricardo dos Santos shot dead]
- Jerome Van Sistine, 89, American politician, member of the Wisconsin State Senate (1977–1993).[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/greenbaypressgazette/obituary.aspx?n=jerome-vansistine&pid=173918300&fhid=14146 Jerome VanSistine]
- James Walker, 41, Australian television writer (Neighbours), diabetes.[http://tenplay.com.au/channel-eleven/neighbours/show-news/james-walker James Walker]
- F. Eugene Yates, 87, American physiologist.[https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/latimes/name/francis-yates-obituary?id=17122005 Francis Eugene Yates M.D.]
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- Abudureheman Abulikemu, 36, Chinese boxer.{{cite news |title=亚洲拳王阿布都热合曼1月21日在乌鲁木齐辞世 年仅37岁_央广网 |url=http://xj.cnr.cn/2014xjfw/2014xjfwsh/20150122/t20150122_517501387.shtml |access-date=26 January 2021 |work=xj.cnr.cn}}
- George Atkins, 82, American football player (Detroit Lions).[http://obits.al.com/obituaries/birmingham/obituary.aspx?pid=173947403 George Arthur Atkins]
- Patricia Berjak, 75, South African botanist.[http://www.iol.co.za/dailynews/news/ukzn-scientist-dies-after-short-illness-1810029 UKZN scientist dies after short illness]
- Marcus Borg, 72, American Biblical scholar and theologian (Jesus Seminar), idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.[http://www.religionnews.com/2015/01/22/marcus-borg-leading-liberal-theologian-historical-jesus-expert-dies-72/ Marcus Borg, leading liberal theologian and historical Jesus expert, dies at 72]
- Leon Brittan, 75, British politician, Home Secretary (1983–1985), Vice-President of the European Commission (1999), cancer.[http://www.itv.com/news/update/2015-01-22/lord-brittan-former-home-secretary-dies-aged-75/ Former Home Secretary Lord Brittan dies aged 75]
- Vince Camuto, 78, American footwear designer (Nine West), prostate cancer.[http://www.eonline.com/news/617178/legendary-footwear-designer-vince-camuto-dies-at-78 Legendary Footwear Designer Vince Camuto Dies at 78]
- Emmanuel Carter, 85, Trinidadian politician, President of the Senate (1990–1995), acting President (1990) during the Jamaat al Muslimeen coup attempt.[http://www.newsday.co.tt/news/0,205904.html Former Acting President Carter dies at 85]
- Frieda Dänzer, 84, Swiss Alpine skier, Olympic silver medalist (1956).[http://www.bernerzeitung.ch/region/thun/Sie-war-ein-Skistar-der-fruehen-Jahre/story/18385906 Sie war ein Skistar der frühen Jahre] {{in lang|de}}
- George W. Downs, 68, American political scientist, heart failure.[http://politics.as.nyu.edu/docs/CP/1286/Remembering_George_Downs_1946–2015.pdf Remembering George Downs, 1946–2015]
- George Goodwin, 97, American journalist, Pulitzer Prize winner (1948).{{Cite web |url=http://saportareport.com/blog/2015/01/george-goodwin-prize-winning-journalist-and-dean-of-atlantas-image-boosters-passes-away/comment-page-1/ |title=George Goodwin, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and dean of Atlanta's PR industry, passes away |access-date=2015-02-06 |archive-date=2015-01-22 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150122110659/http://saportareport.com/blog/2015/01/george-goodwin-prize-winning-journalist-and-dean-of-atlantas-image-boosters-passes-away/comment-page-1/ |url-status=dead }}
- Harry Gordon, 89, Australian Olympic historian, journalist and newspaper editor.[http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/journalist-harry-gordon-dies-aged-89-20150122-12vmda.html Journalist Harry Gordon dies, aged 89]
- Martin Honeysett, 71, British cartoonist.[https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/11363017/Martin-Honeysett-cartoonist-obituary.html Martin Honeysett, cartoonist – obituary]
- Frank Hooley, 91, British politician, MP for Sheffield Heeley (1966–1970, 1974–1983).[http://www.bmdsonline.co.uk/birmingham-mail/obituary/hooley-frank/40577432 HOOLEY Frank Obituary]
- Waldemar Kmentt, 85, Austrian operatic tenor.{{cite news | url=http://wien.orf.at/news/stories/2690598/ | title=Kammersänger Waldemar Kmentt gestorben | work=ORF | date=2015-01-21 | access-date=2016-08-03}}
- Roy Noble Lee, 99, American judge, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Mississippi (1987–1993).[http://www.wjtv.com/story/27908348/former-supreme-court-chief-justice-roy-noble-lee-passes Former Supreme Court Chief Justice Roy Noble Lee Passes] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150122101835/http://www.wjtv.com/story/27908348/former-supreme-court-chief-justice-roy-noble-lee-passes |date=2015-01-22 }}
- Johnnie Lewis, 68, Liberian lawyer and politician, Chief Justice (2006–2012).{{Cite web |url=http://monroviainquirer.com/2015/01/22/former-chief-justice-johnnie-lewis-is-dead/ |title=Former Chief Justice Johnnie Lewis Is Dead |access-date=2015-02-06 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150122180900/http://monroviainquirer.com/2015/01/22/former-chief-justice-johnnie-lewis-is-dead/ |archive-date=2015-01-22 |url-status=dead }}
- Beryl Marshall, 85, Argentine Olympic swimmer.[https://www.olympedia.org/athletes/44933 Beryl Marshall]
- Kemal Monteno, 66, Bosnian singer-songwriter, pneumonia and sepsis.[http://www.sarajevotimes.com/kemal-monteno-famous-singer-died/ Kemal Monteno, a Famous Singer, Died]
- Keith Rayner, 71, American cognitive psychologist.[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/saltlaketribune/obituary.aspx?pid=173989313 Keith Rayner]
- Marshall Schlom, 86, American script supervisor (Psycho, Perry Mason, Rain Man), complications from a fall.[https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/marshall-schlom-dead-script-supervisor-767301 Marshall Schlom, Script Supervisor for Hitchcock, Kramer and Nichols, Dies at 86]
- Chin Shunshin, 90, Japanese author.[http://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/english/news/20150121_36.html Japanese novelist Chin Shunshin dies] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150128115418/http://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/english/news/20150121_36.html |date=2015-01-28 }}
- Pauline Yates, 85, English actress (The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin).[http://www.chortle.co.uk/news/2015/01/22/21692/pauline_yates,_aka_mrs_reggie_perrin,_dies_at_85 Pauline Yates, aka Mrs Reggie Perrin, dies at 85]
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- Don Bryant, 73, American baseball player (Houston Astros).[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/timesunion/obituary.aspx?n=donald-ray-bear-bryant&pid=173993022&fhid=5743 Donald Bryant obituary]
- Peggy Charren, 86, American children's television activist.[https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2015/01/22/peggy-charren-cofounder-action-for-children-television-was-awarded-presidential-medal-freedom/fsk3iyiNmmLlcWgW30DW7M/story.html Peggy Charren, children's TV pioneer, dies at 86]
- Stephen A. Czerkas, 63, American paleontologist and sculptor.[https://www.williamstout.com/news/journal/2015/02/16/stephen-czerkas-1951-2015/ Stephen Czerkas 1951–2015]
- Thomas Figures, 70, American attorney and judge.[https://www.al.com/news/mobile/2015/03/life_stories_a_drum_major_for.html Life Stories: A drum major for justice, Thomas Henry Figures fulfilled his dreams of judgeship, fatherhood]
- Wendell Ford, 90, American politician, Governor of Kentucky (1971–1974), member of the U.S. Senate (1974–1999), lung cancer.[https://www.nytimes.com/2015/01/23/us/politics/wendell-h-ford-kentucky-governor-and-senator-dies-at-90.html?_r=0 Wendell H. Ford, Kentucky Governor and Senator, Dies at 90]
- Margaret Bloy Graham, 94, Canadian children's book illustrator (Harry the Dirty Dog).[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/bostonglobe/obituary.aspx?pid=173945907 MARGARET BLOY GRAHAM]
- Joan Hinde, 81, English trumpeter and entertainer.[https://web.archive.org/web/20150128133042/http://www.midhurstandpetworth.co.uk/news/local/britain-s-first-lady-of-the-trumpet-passes-away-in-chichester-1-6540256 Britain's First Lady of the Trumpet passes away in Chichester]
- René Jodoin, 94, Canadian animation director and producer.[http://www.animationmagazine.net/people/nfb-french-animation-founder-rene-jodoin-dies/ NFB French Animation Founder René Jodoin Dies]
- Yoshiyuki Kuroda, 86, Japanese film director (Yokai Monsters: Spook Warfare, Lone Wolf and Cub: White Heaven in Hell, The Invisible Swordsman).[http://salida1.web.fc2.com/huhoukurodayoshiyukikantoku.html 訃報・黒田義之監督] {{in lang|ja}}
- Tommy Mason, 75, American football player (Minnesota Vikings, Los Angeles Rams).[http://www.mynews3.com/content/news/story/Vikings-first-draft-pick-Mason-dies/wv7bX6hd20aNJu_TPza-kg.cspx Vikings' first draft pick Mason dies] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150123021057/http://www.mynews3.com/content/news/story/Vikings-first-draft-pick-Mason-dies/wv7bX6hd20aNJu_TPza-kg.cspx |date=2015-01-23 }}
- Fabrizio de Miranda, 88, Italian structural engineer and university professor.[http://www.ilsecoloxix.it/p/genova/2015/01/23/ARie2HHD-milano_miranda_sopraelevata.shtml Addio al papà della Sopraelevata, morto a Milano De Miranda] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151117025638/http://www.ilsecoloxix.it/p/genova/2015/01/23/ARie2HHD-milano_miranda_sopraelevata.shtml |date=2015-11-17 }} {{in lang|it}}
- Franco Nicolazzi, 90, Italian politician, MP (1963–1990), Secretary of the Italian Democratic Socialist Party (1985–1988).[http://www.ansa.it/sito/notizie/politica/2015/01/22/morto-ex-ministro-franco-nicolazzi-fu-segretario-del-psdi-_c02a8a1b-b8cc-4835-8856-69967f59566d.html Morto ex ministro Franco Nicolazzi, fu segretario del Psdi] {{in lang|it}}
- Kel O'Shea, 81, Australian rugby league player (Western Suburbs).[http://www.couriermail.com.au/sport/nrl/kangaroos-great-kel-oshea-who-linked-with-norm-provan-is-mourned/story-fniabjcr-1227195046095 Kangaroos great Kel O'Shea mourned]
- Wayne Quinton, 94, American biomedical engineer.[http://seattletimes.com/html/obituaries/2025624240_quintonobitxml.html Wayne Quinton, UW's ‘father of bioengineering,’ dies at 94]
- Dacia Valent, 51, Somali-born Italian politician, MEP (1989–1994), myocardial infarction.[http://www.ansa.it/sito/notizie/cronaca/2015/01/26/dacia-valent_1dd38db9-1c0d-47e9-a68d-f10697bb713d.html Morta Dacia Valent, dalle battaglie antirazziste al carcere] {{in lang|it}}
- Victor Yarnell, 95, Canadian-born American politician.[https://www.lutzfuneralhome.com/obituaries/yarnell-victor Victor R.H. Yarnell]
- Lawrence Paul Zatkoff, 75, American federal judge, cancer.[http://www.thealpenanews.com/page/content.detail/id/781447/Port-Huron-federal-Judge-Lawrence-Zatkoff-dies-at-age-75.html?isap=1&nav=5012 Port Huron federal Judge Lawrence Zatkoff dies at age 75]
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- Abdullah of Saudi Arabia, 90, Saudi royal, King (since 2005), complications from pneumonia.[http://www.cnn.com/2015/01/22/middleeast/saudi-arabia-king-abdullah-dies/index.html Saudi Arabia's 'reformer' King Abdullah dies]
- Ernie Banks, 83, American Hall of Fame baseball player (Chicago Cubs), heart attack.[http://www.mercurynews.com/sports/ci_27383742/mr-cub-ernie-banks-dies-at-83 'Mr. Cub' Ernie Banks dies at 83]
- Jalynn Bennett, 71, Canadian consultant and corporate director.[https://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/jalynn-bennett-pioneering-female-executive-dies-at-71/article22636608/ Jalynn Bennett, pioneering female executive, dies at 71]
- Betty Jane Diener, 74, American politician, Virginia Secretary of Commerce (1982–1986), pulmonary fibrosis.[https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/obituaries/betty-jane-diener-blunt-virginia-secretary-of-commerce-in-1980s-dies/2015/02/17/6976cac4-b621-11e4-a200-c008a01a6692_story.html Betty Jane Diener, blunt Virginia secretary of commerce in 1980s, dies]
- Marc Dufour, 73, Canadian ice hockey player (New York Rangers, Los Angeles Kings).[http://www.richardphilibert.ca/blog-single.php?id=1685 Dufour, M. Marc] {{in lang|fr}}
- Prosper Ego, 87, Dutch activist, founder of the Oud-Strijders Legioen.[http://www.refoportaal.nl/nieuws/details/15305/OSL-oprichter_P.J.G.A._Ego_overleden/ OSL-oprichter P.J.G.A. Ego overleden] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304001350/http://www.refoportaal.nl/nieuws/details/15305/OSL-oprichter_P.J.G.A._Ego_overleden/ |date=2016-03-04 }} {{in lang|nl}}
- Nol Heijerman, 74, Dutch footballer (Sparta).[http://www.ad.nl/ad/nl/1434/Sparta-Rotterdam/article/detail/3836758/2015/01/24/Beatle-van-Sparta-Nol-Heijerman-overleden.dhtml 'Beatle van Sparta' Nol Heijerman overleden] {{in lang|nl}}
- Simma Holt, 92, Canadian journalist and politician, MP for Vancouver Kingsway (1974–1979).[https://www.vancouversun.com/news/Former+Vancouver+journalist+Simma+Holt+broke+down+newsroom+barriers/10755625/story.html Former Vancouver journalist, MP Simma Holt broke down newsroom barriers]
- Barrie Ingham, 82, English actor (The Great Mouse Detective, Doctor Who, A Challenge for Robin Hood).[http://www.palmbeachpost.com/news/events/performing-arts/barrie-ingham-actor-and-voice-of-great-mouse-detec/njwfS/ Barrie Ingham, actor and voice of ‘Great Mouse Detective,’ dies at 83]
- Nick Koback, 79, American baseball player (Pittsburgh Pirates).[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/hartfordcourant/obituary.aspx?n=Nicholas-N-Koback&pid=173964694 Nicholas N. Koback obituary]
- Svein Døvle Larssen, 86, Norwegian newspaper editor.[http://www.tb.no/Redakt_rlegende_er_d_d-5-76-21492.html Redaktørlegende er død] {{in lang|no}}
- Alexander Lastin, 38, Russian chess grandmaster.[http://chess-news.ru/en/node/17945 Alexander Lastin Has Passed Away]
- Pedro Lemebel, 62, Chilean writer, laryngeal cancer.[https://www.newyorker.com/books/page-turner/surreal-end-unforgettable-queen-pedro-lemebel-1952-2015 A Surreal End for an Unforgettable Queen: Pedro Lemebel, 1952-2015]
- Les McMahon, 84, Australian politician, member of the Australian House of Representatives for Sydney (1975–1983).[https://web.archive.org/web/20180126061619/http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;adv=yes;orderBy=customrank;page=0;query=james+mcmahon;rec=1;resCount=Default CONDOLENCES: McMahon, Mr James Leslie (Les)]
- Bud Miller, 91, Canadian politician, member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta (1971–1986).[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/edmontonjournal/obituary.aspx?pid=173979561 James "Bud" MILLER Notice]
- M. S. Narayana, 63, Indian Telugu actor, multiple organ failure.[http://www.25cineframes.com/official-death-news-m-s-narayana-garu-passes-away-he-is-no-more.html Official Death News : M S Narayana Garu passes away he is no more]
- Leon Pense, 92, American football player (Pittsburgh Steelers).[https://www.callawayallee.com/obituaries/James-Leon-%E2%80%9CPete%E2%80%9D-Pense?obId=20453146#/celebrationWall James Leon “Pete” Pense]
- George E. Schafer, 92, American lieutenant general.[https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/lt-schafer-obituary?pid=179364276 Lt. Gen. George E. Schafer]
- Jackie Selebi, 64, South African police officer, Commissioner (2000–2009), kidney disease.[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-safrica-selebi-idUSKBN0KW10F20150123 Disgraced former South Africa police chief Selebi dies]
- Frank Sims, 93, American baseball broadcaster.[http://obits.ocregister.com/obituaries/orangecounty/obituary.aspx?n=frank-j-sims&pid=174013101&eid=sp_ommatch&eid=sp_ommatch FRANK J. SIMS]
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- Stig Bergling, 77, Swedish secret service officer convicted of treason, Parkinson's disease and lung ailment.[https://www.independent.co.uk/news/obituaries/stig-bergling-spy-who-gave-the-soviets-thousands-of-documents-and-made-an-escape-which-caused-a-scandal-in-sweden-10014831.html Stig Bergling: Spy who gave the Soviets thousands of documents and made an escape which caused a scandal in Sweden]
- Robert Bonnaventure, 94, French cyclist.[http://veloquercy.over-blog.com/article-deces-de-robert-bonnaventure-125431601.html Décès de Robert Bonnaventure] {{in lang|fr}}
- Peter Bridges, 89, British Anglican priest, Archdeacon of Southend (1972–1977), Coventry (1977–1983) and Warwick (1983–1990).[https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/11429925/The-Venerable-Peter-Bridges-priest-architect-obituary.html The Venerable Peter Bridges, priest-architect – obituary]
- Jerry Bryant, 69, American historian.[https://www.fidler-isburgfuneralchapels.com/obituary/2931545 Jerry Bryant]
- Link Byfield, 63, Canadian conservative columnist, politician and publisher, oesophageal and liver cancer.[http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/link-byfield-columnist-politician-and-publisher-dead-at-63-1.2931321 Link Byfield, columnist, politician and publisher, dead at 63]
- Julio Canessa, 89, Chilean politician and general, member of the Government Junta (1983–1985), Senator (1998–2006).[http://www.24horas.cl/nacional/fallece-julio-canessa-miembro-de-la-junta-militar-y-senador-designado-1565661 Fallece Julio Canessa, miembro de la Junta Militar y senador designado] {{in lang|es}}
- Otto Carius, 92, German World War II tank commander.[http://ftr.wot-news.com/2015/01/24/otto-carius-passed-away/ Otto Carius Passed Away]
- Maria Cerra, 96, American Olympic fencer (1948).[http://www.northjersey.com/news/maria-cerra-tishman-olympic-fencer-and-teacher-in-oakland-dies-at-96-1.1259376 Maria Cerra Tishman, Olympic fencer and teacher in Oakland, dies at 96]
- Aisha Chaudhary, 18, Indian motivational speaker and author, pulmonary fibrosis.[http://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/books/pendrive-remembering-aisha-chaudhary/ Pendrive Remembering Aisha Chaudhary]
- Howard Clarke, 85, American classicist.[https://www.independent.com/obits/2015/02/03/howard-clark/ Howard W. Clarke]
- Toller Cranston, 65, Canadian figure skater, Olympic bronze medallist (1976), heart attack.[https://www.thestar.com/sports/2015/01/24/toller-cranston-figure-skating-legend-dies-in-mexico-at-age-65.html Toller Cranston, figure skating legend, dies in Mexico at age 65]
- Maria Della Costa, 89, Brazilian actress (Brasileiras e Brasileiros), pulmonary edema.[http://g1.globo.com/jornal-nacional/noticia/2015/01/atriz-maria-della-costa-morre-aos-89-anos-no-rio.html Atriz Maria Della Costa morre aos 89 anos no Rio] {{in lang|pt}}
- Floyd Dunn, 90, American electrical engineer.[http://www.news-gazette.com/obituaries/2015-01-28/floyd-dunn.html Floyd Dunn]
- Johan Ferner, 87, Norwegian sailor, Olympic silver medalist (1952).[https://news.yahoo.com/1952-olympic-silver-medalist-ferner-dies-114340824.html 1952 Olympic silver medalist Ferner dies] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305002442/http://news.yahoo.com/1952-olympic-silver-medalist-ferner-dies-114340824.html |date=2016-03-05 }}
- Eric Fitzgibbon, 78, Australian politician, member of the House of Representatives for Hunter (1984–1996).{{Cite web |url=https://www.newcastleherald.com.au/story/2838598/tributes-for-former-hunter-mp-eric-fitzgibbon/ |title=Tributes for former Hunter MP Eric Fitzgibbon, dead at 78 |access-date=2015-02-06 |archive-date=2015-08-07 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150807083217/http://www.theherald.com.au/story/2838598/tributes-for-former-hunter-mp-eric-fitzgibbon/ |url-status=live }}
- Joe Franklin, 88, American television and radio talk show host, prostate cancer.[http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/joe-franklin-dead-88-article-1.2090911 Joe Franklin 'King of Nostalgia' dead at 88]
- Wilfrido Garay, 71, Paraguayan footballer.{{cite web| url = https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/wilfrido-garay/4/| title = Wilfrido Garay» Internationals}}
- Sir David Graaff, 3rd Baronet, 74, South African businessman and winemaker.[http://www.wine.co.za/news/news.aspx?NEWSID=26193 Sir David Graaff owner of De Grendel: RIP]
- Muhammad Ibrahim Habsade, 62, Somali politician and rebel soldier, diabetes.{{Cite web |url=http://www.garoweonline.com/page/show/post/1546/somalia-federal-mp-dies-in-mogadishu |title=Somalia: Federal MP dies in Mogadishu |access-date=2015-02-06 |archive-date=2015-09-24 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924044753/http://www.garoweonline.com/page/show/post/1546/somalia-federal-mp-dies-in-mogadishu |url-status=dead }}
- Frances Lennon, 102, British artist.[http://www.messengernewspapers.co.uk/news/11759286.Frances_Lennon___popular_and_prolific_Trafford_artist_dies/ Frances Lennon – popular and prolific Trafford artist dies]
- Erkki Lyijynen, 89, Finnish Olympic rower.[https://web.archive.org/web/20200417172335/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/ly/erkki-lyijynen-1.html Erkki Lyijynen]
- Ken McDonald, 86, Australian-British Olympic weightlifter.[https://www.olympedia.org/athletes/55157 Ken McDonald]
- V. S. Raghavan, 90, Indian Tamil actor.{{Cite web |url=http://www.kollytalk.com/cinenews/veteran-actor-vs-raghavan-passes-away-90-214350.html |title=Veteran actor VS Raghavan passes away at 90 |access-date=2015-02-06 |archive-date=2016-02-26 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160226042254/http://www.kollytalk.com/cinenews/veteran-actor-vs-raghavan-passes-away-90-214350.html |url-status=dead }}
- Alfred H. Savage, 84, Canadian civil servant, manager of the Toronto Transit Commission (1981–1987).[https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2015/01/29/obituary-former-ttc-chief-alfred-savage-launched-the-scarborough-rt.html Obituary Former TTC chief Alfred Savage launched the Scarborough RT]
- Joan Serra, 87, Spanish Olympic water polo player (1948, 1952).[http://www.mundodeportivo.com/20150124/waterpolo/fallece-joan-serra-portero-espanol-en-los-jjoo-de-londres-48-y-helsinki-52_54424771817.html Fallece Joan Serra, portero español en los JJOO de Londres'48 y Helsinki'52] {{in lang|es}}
- Fred Shank, 74, American nutritionist.[http://obits.dignitymemorial.com/dignity-memorial/obituary.aspx?n=Fred-Shank&lc=7535&pid=173988339&mid=6297917 In Memory of Fred Ross Shank II]
- Daniel R. Simpson, 87, American politician, member of the North Carolina House of Representatives and Senate, Lewy body dementia.[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/newsobserver/obituary.aspx?pid=173964185 Dan Simpson Obituary]
- Peter Westervelt, 95, American physicist.[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/providence/obituary-preview.aspx?n=peter-westervelt&pid=174067145&referrer=519 Peter Westervelt Obituary]
- Toyoko Yoshino, 94, Japanese Olympic athlete.[https://web.archive.org/web/20200417211042/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/na/ko-nakamura-yoshino-1.html Ko Nakamura-Yoshino]
- Tengku Ampuan Tua Intan Zaharah, 86, Malaysian royal, Raja Permaisuri Agong (1965–1970).[http://www.bernama.com/bernama/v7/bm/ge/newsgeneral.php?id=1103551 Tengku Ampuan Tua Terengganu Tengku Intan Zaharah Mangkat] {{in lang|ms}}
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- Zulkifli Abdhir, 48, Malaysian terrorist and bomb maker, shot.[https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/wanted-al-qaeda-linked-islamist-believed-dead-philippines-raid-fbi-n300116 Wanted Al Qaeda-Linked Islamist Believed Dead in Philippines Raid: FBI]
- Sir Robert Atkinson, 98, British businessman and naval officer.[https://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/opinion/obituaries/article4338737.ece Sir Robert Atkinson]
- Sonny Berger, 92, American baseball player.[http://www.aagpbl.org/profiles/margaret-berger-sonny/296 Margaret Berger]
- Rose Cabat, 100, American studio ceramicist.[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/tucson/obituary.aspx?pid=173992736 Rose Cabat Obituary]
- Mari Ellis, 101, British writer and women's rights activist.[https://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/mari-ellis-writer-who-worked-for-the-new-wales-union-and-championed-womens-rights-10109209.html Mari Ellis: Writer who worked for the New Wales Union and championed women's rights]
- Theodore A. Farwell, 84, American Olympic skier.[https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/dailycamera/name/theodore-farwell-obituary?id=16425869 Theodore Farwell]
- Pauline Fisk, 66, British author, cancer.[https://www.theguardian.com/books/2015/feb/26/pauline-fisk Pauline Fisk obituary]
- Demetrio González, 87, Spanish-born Mexican actor (Dos Corazones y un Cielo) and singer, complications from a stroke.[http://www.aztecanoticias.com.mx/notas/entretenimiento/211518/muere-demetrio-gonzalez-el-charro-espanol Muere Demetrio González "El Charro Español"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181005044933/http://www.aztecanoticias.com.mx/notas/entretenimiento/211518/muere-demetrio-gonzalez-el-charro-espanol |date=2018-10-05 }} {{in lang|es}}
- Pierre Gosnat, 66, French politician, cancer.[http://www.leparisien.fr/diaporama/en-images-ivry-l-adieu-a-pierre-gosnat-31-01-2015-4495363.php?pic=2#contTitre EN IMAGES. Ivry : l'adieu à Pierre Gosnat] {{in lang|fr}}
- Godfrey Kalimugogo, 71, Ugandan writer.{{Cite web |url=http://www.monitor.co.ug/OpEd/OpEdColumnists/MuniiniMulera/Kalimugogo-inspired-us-in-life--challenges-us-in-death/-/878676/2603016/-/cat7nez/-/index.html |title=Kalimugogo inspired us in life, challenges us in death |access-date=2015-02-06 |archive-date=2015-02-06 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150206211729/http://www.monitor.co.ug/OpEd/OpEdColumnists/MuniiniMulera/Kalimugogo-inspired-us-in-life--challenges-us-in-death/-/878676/2603016/-/cat7nez/-/index.html |url-status=dead }}
- John Leggett, 97, American writer, director of the Iowa Writers' Workshop, pneumonia.[https://www.latimes.com/local/obituaries/la-me-john-leggett-20150201-story.html John 'Jack' Leggett, mentor of emerging authors, dies at 97]
- Giancarlo Ligabue, 83, Italian palaeontologist (discoverer of Ligabueino), Forza Europa politician and businessman.[http://www.rainews.it/dl/rainews/articoli/Addio-a-Giancarlo-Ligabue-Venezia-piange-il-celebre-imprenditore-e-paleontologo-488ca869-af8e-4b83-80d1-4a43d2beccbd.html Addio a giancarlo ligabue: venezia piange il celebre imprenditore e paleontologo] {{in lang|it}}
- Sarojini Mahishi, 88, Indian translator and politician.[https://web.archive.org/web/20150129030900/http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/Ex-Union-Minister-Sarojini-Mahishi-Passes-Away/2015/01/26/article2637280.ece Ex-Union Minister Sarojini Mahishi Passes Away]
- Richard McBrien, 78, American Roman Catholic priest and theologian.{{Cite web |url=http://ncronline.org/news/people/fr-richard-mcbrien-theologian-has-died |title=Fr. Richard McBrien, theologian, has died |access-date=2015-02-06 |archive-date=2015-01-27 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150127193830/http://ncronline.org/news/people/fr-richard-mcbrien-theologian-has-died |url-status=dead }}
- Bill Monbouquette, 78, American baseball player (Boston Red Sox).[https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2015/01/26/former-red-sox-pitcher-ben-monbouquette-dies/sXeMPgSs04iSUOdFEyz75O/story.html Former Red Sox pitcher Bill Monbouquette dies at 78]
- Don O'Hearn, 86, Canadian ice hockey player.{{Cite web |url=http://www.stcatharinesstandard.ca/2015/01/27/sports-community-mourns-loss-of-nip-ohearn |title=Sports community mourns loss of Nip O'Hearn |access-date=2015-02-13 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150213031239/http://www.stcatharinesstandard.ca/2015/01/27/sports-community-mourns-loss-of-nip-ohearn |archive-date=2015-02-13 |url-status=dead }}
- John Pick, 93, English poet and novelist.[https://www.scotsman.com/news/obituaries/obituary-john-barclay-pick-writer-1513806 Obituary: John Barclay Pick, writer]
- Demis Roussos, 68, Egyptian-born Greek singer ("Forever and Ever").[http://greece.greekreporter.com/2015/01/26/famous-greek-singer-demis-roussos-dies-dead/ Famous Greek Singer Demis Roussos Dies at 68]
- Ian Towers, 74, English footballer (Burnley, Oldham Athletic).{{Cite web |url=http://www.burnleyexpress.net/news/local/ex-claret-ian-towers-dies-1-7071177 |title=Ex Claret Ian Towers dies |access-date=2015-02-06 |archive-date=2015-02-06 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150206212549/http://www.burnleyexpress.net/news/local/ex-claret-ian-towers-dies-1-7071177 |url-status=dead }}
- Ernst Träger, 88, German judge.[http://www.bundesverfassungsgericht.de/SharedDocs/Pressemitteilungen/DE/2015/bvg15-006.html Der ehemalige Richter des Bundesverfassungsgerichts Ernst Träger ist verstorben] {{in lang|de}}
- Richard M. Watt, 81–82, American historian and writer.[https://dartmouthalumnimagazine.com/richard-martin-watt-%E2%80%9952 Richard Martin Watt ’52]
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- R. J. Adams, 72, American actor (Rocky IV), heart attack.{{Cite web |url=http://radioinsight.com/community/topic/bob-shannon-has-died/ |title=Bob Shannon has died |access-date=2015-02-26 |archive-date=2015-04-14 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150414000154/http://radioinsight.com/community/topic/bob-shannon-has-died/ |url-status=dead }}
- José Luis Allende, 88, Spanish Olympic sailor.{{Cite web |title=Olympedia – José Luis Allende |url=https://www.olympedia.org/athletes/61146 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241007123847/https://www.olympedia.org/athletes/61146 |archive-date=2024-10-07 |access-date=2024-11-05 |website=Olympedia}}
- Henk Bloemers, 69, Dutch footballer (FC Eindhoven).[http://www.ed.nl/sport/voetbal/fc-eindhoven/mister-evv-henk-bloemers-69-overleden-1.4733602 'Mister EVV' Henk Bloemers (69) overleden] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150203225223/http://www.ed.nl/sport/voetbal/fc-eindhoven/mister-evv-henk-bloemers-69-overleden-1.4733602 |date=2015-02-03 }} {{in lang|nl}}
- Miguel Ángel Cascallana, 66, Spanish Olympic handball player (1972).[http://www.larazon.es/detalle_normal/noticias/8549768/deportes+balonmano/fallece-el-ex-internacional-de-balonmano-miguel-angel-cascallana#.Ttt18gXiXhCa9Si Fallece el ex internacional de balonmano Miguel Ángel Cascallana] {{in lang|es}}
- Edwin A. Colvin, 87, American politician, member of the Vermont House of Representatives (1975–1982).[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/rutlandherald/obituary.aspx?page=lifestory&pid=173990386 Edwin Colvin Obituary]
- Cleven Goudeau, 83, American greeting card artist.[http://www.contracostatimes.com/news/ci_27395442/vallejos-art-icon-goodie-goudeau-dies-at-84 Vallejo's art icon Goodie Goudeau dies at 83] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150206225828/http://www.contracostatimes.com/news/ci_27395442/vallejos-art-icon-goodie-goudeau-dies-at-84 |date=2015-02-06 }}
- Howard Hawkins, 82, American bicycle tool manufacturer (Park Tool).[http://www.twincities.com/localnews/ci_27405034/twin-cities-bike-repair-pioneer-howard-hawkins-dies Twin Cities bike repair pioneer Howard Hawkins dies at 82]
- Stephen R. Johnson, 63, American television and music video director ("Sledgehammer"), cardiac complications.[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/nytimes/obituary.aspx?pid=174043763 Stephen R. Johnson Obituary]
- R. K. Laxman, 93, Indian cartoonist, illustrator and humourist, multiple organ failure.[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Eminent-cartoonist-RK-Laxman-dies-at-94/articleshow/46021781.cms Eminent cartoonist RK Laxman dies at 94]
- Neil Levang, 83, American musician (The Lawrence Welk Show).[http://www.vintageguitar.com/20094/noted-guitarist-neil-levang-passes/ Noted Guitarist Neil LeVang Passes]
- Lucjan Lis, 64, Polish cyclist, Olympic silver medalist (1972).[http://sport.wp.pl/kat,1848,title,Nie-zyje-legenda-polskiego-kolarstwa,wid,17213700,wiadomosc.html?ticaid=1143e6 Nie żyje legenda polskiego kolarstwa] {{in lang|pl}}
- Lester McCumbers, 93, American fiddler.[http://www.newsandsentinel.com/page/content.detail/id/603642/Lester-Virgil-McCumbers.html?nav=5062 Lester Virgil McCumbers]
- Valery Miloserdov, 63, Russian Olympic dual bronze medallist basketball player (1976, 1980).[https://web.archive.org/web/20200418000449/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/mi/valery-miloserdov-1.html Valery Miloserdov]
- Sidewalk Sam, 75, American artist.[https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2015/01/27/sidewalk-sam-boston-street-artist-robert-guillemin-created-murals-and-magic-city-walkways/4rjhqwEvn8BbUtMW4VLT7K/story.html Sidewalk Sam, artist who turned streets into canvas, dies at 75]
- Lee Spick, 34, English snooker player, liver-related illness.[https://web.archive.org/web/20150129050122/http://www.sportinglife.com/snooker/news/article/663/9681483/snookers-lee-spick-dies-aged-34 Snooker's Spick dies, aged 34]
- Charles Thomas, 82, American sprinter and athletics coach.[http://www.texassports.com/news/2015/1/28/XC_TF_0128150814.aspx Former Longhorn great Thomas passes away]
- Tom Uren, 93, Australian politician, member of the House of Representatives for Reid (1958–1990).[http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-01-26/tom-uren-former-whitlam-minister-dead/6046340 Former Whitlam minister and deputy Labor leader Tom Uren dies aged 93]
- Rositsa Yanakieva, 60, Bulgarian politician and chemist, Vice-chairwoman of the National Assembly (since 2014), brain hemorrhage.[http://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=166161 Bulgaria Deputy Parliament Speaker Dies Aged 60]
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- Wilfred Agbonavbare, 48, Nigerian footballer (Rayo Vallecano, national team), cancer.[http://futbol.as.com/futbol/2015/01/27/primera/1422351508_840231.html Fallece Wilfred Agbonavbare, el exportero del Rayo Vallecano] {{in lang|es}}
- Rafael Corrales Ayala, 89, Mexican politician, MP for Guanajuato (1949–1952, 1979–1982), Governor of Guanajuato (1985–1991).[http://www.am.com.mx/leon/local/fallece-rafael-corrales-ayala-176423.html Fallece Rafael Corrales Ayala] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150206222257/http://www.am.com.mx/leon/local/fallece-rafael-corrales-ayala-176423.html |date=2015-02-06 }} {{in lang|es}}
- Rocky Bridges, 87, American baseball player (Cincinnati Reds, Washington Senators).{{Cite web |url=http://m.spokesman.com/stories/2015/jan/29/rocky-bridges-career-baseball-man-dies-coeur-dalen/ |title=Former Dodger, Rocky Bridges, dies in Coeur d'Alene |access-date=2015-02-06 |archive-date=2015-02-02 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150202041808/http://m.spokesman.com/stories/2015/jan/29/rocky-bridges-career-baseball-man-dies-coeur-dalen/ |url-status=dead }}
- Harriet Elizabeth Byrd, 88, American politician, member of the Wyoming House of Representatives (1981–1988) and Senate (1988–1992).[https://archive.today/20150130053116/http://www.wyomingnews.com/articles/2015/01/29/news/01top_01-29-15.txt%23.VMsWdZ3F-AU "Liz" Byrd, first black woman in Wyoming House, dies at 88"]
- Arturo Carmassi, 89, Italian sculptor and painter.[http://iltirreno.gelocal.it/empoli/cronaca/2015/01/27/news/scomparso-lo-scultore-di-eloisa-1.10747968 Scomparso lo scultore di Eloisa] {{in lang|it}}
- Yves Chauvin, 84, Belgian-born French Nobel Prize-winning chemist (2005).[http://www.rsc.org/chemistryworld/2015/01/chemistry-nobel-laureate-yves-chauvin-dies-olefin-metathesis Chemistry Nobel laureate Yves Chauvin dies aged 84]
- Roger Cowley, 75, English physicist.[https://royalsociety.org/about-us/fellowship/notices-2015/ Professor Roger Arthur Cowley FRS]
- Suzette Haden Elgin, 78, American science fiction author and linguist.{{Cite web |url=https://www.sfsite.com/news/2015/01/28/obituary-suzette-haden-elgin/ |title=Obituary Suzette Haden Elgin |access-date=2015-02-06 |archive-date=2015-01-30 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150130152812/https://www.sfsite.com/news/2015/01/28/obituary-suzette-haden-elgin/ |url-status=dead }}
- Henk Faanhof, 92, Dutch Olympic (1948) and professional road bicycle racer.[http://www.nu.nl/sport/3980946/oudste-nederlandse-tourrenner-faanhof-92-overleden.html Oudste Nederlandse Tourrenner Faanhof (92) overleden] {{in lang|nl}}
- Roy Francis, 92, British naval officer and railway engineer.{{Cite web |url=http://www.edp24.co.uk/news/many_pay_respects_to_a_true_norfolk_hero_1_3956513 |title=Many pay respects to a true Norfolk hero |access-date=2015-02-15 |archive-date=2015-09-24 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924023840/http://www.edp24.co.uk/news/many_pay_respects_to_a_true_norfolk_hero_1_3956513 |url-status=dead }}
- Ebbe Grims-land, 99, Swedish composer and viola player.[https://web.archive.org/web/20150220093047/http://www.minnessidor.fonus.se/memorial_page_personal_info.php?memorial_page_id=433374&cat=Profile&sign=d37aa490035e02b50fdedac62c515edd In Memoriam – Fonus] {{in lang|sv}}
- Jordan Gruzen, 80, American architect, bladder cancer.[https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/3317-obituary-jordan-l-gruzen-faia-1934-2015 Obituary: Jordan L. Gruzen, FAIA, 1934-2015]
- Pierre Hernandez, 86, French boxer.{{Cite web |title=HERNANDEZ Pierre 86 ans, Bayonne 22/11/1928 - Bayonne 27/01/2015 |url=https://deces.matchid.io/id/_u9zdgm7-inA |access-date=2024-11-05 |website=Fichier des personnes décédées |language=fr}}
- Warren Hill, 54, American convicted murderer, execution by lethal injection.[https://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/jan/27/supreme-court-georgia-execution-warren-hill Georgia executes inmate Warren Hill after supreme court refuses stay]
- Vladimir-Georg Karassev-Orgusaar, 83, Estonian film director.{{Cite web |url=http://coldwarradios.blogspot.co.uk/2015/01/in-memory-of-man-they-just-couldnt-gag.html |title=In Memory of a Man they Just Couldn’t Gag: Vladimir-Georg Karassev-Orgusaar (1931–2015), RIP |access-date=2015-02-06 |archive-date=2015-09-30 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150930191111/http://coldwarradios.blogspot.co.uk/2015/01/in-memory-of-man-they-just-couldnt-gag.html |url-status=dead }}
- David Landau, 67, British-born Israeli journalist and newspaper editor (Haaretz).{{Cite web |url=http://www.thejc.com/news/israel-news/128967/former-haaretz-editor-chief-david-landau-dies-aged-67 |title=Former Haaretz editor-in-chief David Landau dies aged 67 |access-date=2015-02-06 |archive-date=2016-03-23 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160323074847/http://www.thejc.com/news/israel-news/128967/former-haaretz-editor-chief-david-landau-dies-aged-67 |url-status=dead }}
- John T. Myers, 87, American politician, member of the United States House of Representatives from Indiana (1967–1997).[http://www.startribune.com/politics/national/290007271.html US Rep. John Myers, a Republican who represented western Indiana for 15 terms, dies at 87] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150206213421/http://www.startribune.com/politics/national/290007271.html |date=2015-02-06 }}
- Ronnie O'Reilly, 63, Irish cricket umpire.{{Cite web |url=http://www.cricketeurope4.net/DATABASE/ARTICLES2015/articles/000026/002683.shtml |title=Death of Ronnie O'Reilly |access-date=2015-02-11 |archive-date=2015-02-11 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150211110137/http://www.cricketeurope4.net/DATABASE/ARTICLES2015/articles/000026/002683.shtml |url-status=dead }}
- José Pereira, 84, Indian Sanskrit scholar, historian and artist.[http://www.goanews.com/news_disp.php?newsid=5544 Sanskrit scholar & historian Dr Jose Pereira passes away in USA] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150202215346/http://www.goanews.com/news_disp.php?newsid=5544 |date=2015-02-02 }}
- Joe Rígoli, 78, Argentine actor and comedian (Un, dos, tres... responda otra vez), heart failure.[http://www.elmundo.es/cultura/2015/01/27/54c7accbca47418f708b456f.html Muere Joe Rígoli, actor cómico argentino con carrera en la España de la Transición] {{in lang|es}}
- Joseph Rotman, 80, Canadian businessman and philanthropist, chancellor of The University of Western Ontario.{{usurped|1=[https://archive.today/20150127232932/http://cnews.canoe.ca/CNEWS/Canada/2015/01/27/22203951.html Toronto businessman, philanthropist Joseph L. Rotman dead at 80]}}
- Al Severinsen, 70, American baseball player (Baltimore Orioles, San Diego Padres).[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/theday/obituary.aspx?n=Al-Severinsen&pid=174019977 Al Severinsen Obituary]
- Bob Shea, 90, American basketball player (Providence Steamrollers).[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/thewesterlysun/obituary.aspx?pid=174016171 Robert Francis Shea Obituary]
- Charles H. Townes, 99, American physicist, Nobel Prize laureate in Physics (1964).[http://newscenter.berkeley.edu/2015/01/27/nobel-laureate-and-laser-inventor-charles-townes-dies-at-99/ Nobel laureate and laser inventor Charles Townes dies at 99]
- Gunnar Christie Wasberg, 91, Norwegian non-fiction writer.[http://www.aftenposten.no/dodsfall/Nekrolog-Gunnar-Christie-Wasberg-7885459.html Nekrolog: Gunnar Christie Wasberg] {{in lang|no}}
- Charlie Williams, 67, American baseball player (New York Mets, San Francisco Giants), complications from heart surgery.[http://www.news-journalonline.com/article/20150128/SPORTS/150129440?Title=Charlie-Williams-the-man-who-was-traded-for-Willie-Mays-dies Charlie Williams, the man who was traded for Willie Mays, dies]
- Larry Winters, 58, American professional wrestler and trainer, heart attack.[http://www.prowrestling.net/article.php?D.C.-Drake-remembers-the-late-Larry-Winters-40696 D.C. Drake remembers the late Larry Winters]
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- Suraj Abdurrahman, 60, Nigerian army officer.[http://allafrica.com/stories/201501291077.html Liberia: Former Liberian Army Chief, Abdurrahman, Dies in New York]
- Egon Adler, 77, German Olympic silver medallist cyclist (1960).[http://www.lvz-trauer.de/traueranzeige/egon-adler/40661930 Egon Adler Traueranzeige] {{in lang|de}}
- Arthur Alarcón, 89, American federal judge.{{Cite web |url=http://www.ce9.uscourts.gov/absolutenm/articlefiles/788-Obit_Judge_Arthur_L_Alarcon.pdf |title=Court of Appeals Mourns Passing of Senior Circuit Judge Arthur L. Alarcón |access-date=2015-02-06 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150923201401/http://www.ce9.uscourts.gov/absolutenm/articlefiles/788-Obit_Judge_Arthur_L_Alarcon.pdf |archive-date=2015-09-23 |url-status=dead }}
- Mala Aravindan, 76, Indian Malayalam actor.[http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/regional/actor-mala-aravindan-is-dead/ Malayalam actor Mala Aravindan dead]
- Francis Bennion, 92, British lawyer."Deaths", The Times, 17 February 2015, p. 57.
- Alberto Cardaccio, 65, Uruguayan footballer (Danubio, national team), traffic collision.[http://www.racingclub.com.ar/club/nota/2015/01/3747_racing-lamenta-el-fallecimiento-de-alberto-cardaccio/ Racing lamenta el fallecimiento de Alberto Cardaccio] {{in lang|es}}
- Lionel Gilbert, 90, Australian historian, author, curator, lecturer, and biographer.[http://tributes.smh.com.au/obituaries/smh-au/obituary.aspx?n=lionel-gilbert&pid=174012808 Lionel GILBERT]
- Georg Guggemos, 88, German Olympic ice hockey player (1952).[https://web.archive.org/web/20200417223851/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/gu/georg-guggemos-1.html Georg Guggemos]
- Don Jones, 91, American artist and art therapist.[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/dispatch/obituary.aspx?pid=174079152 Donald L. Jones Obituary]
- Tommie Manderson, 102, British make-up artist (Willow, Alien, The Killing Fields).[https://www.thetimes.com/article/tommie-manderson-dm3fkthdvhb The Times Obituaries – Tommie Manderson].
- Beric Morley, 71, British architectural historian.{{Cite web |url=http://announce.jpress.co.uk/leightonbuzzardonlinecouk/obituary/beric-morley/40620448 |title=Beric Morley Obituary |access-date=2015-11-03 |archive-date=2015-11-16 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20151116064854/http://announce.jpress.co.uk/leightonbuzzardonlinecouk/obituary/beric-morley/40620448 |url-status=dead }}
- Neyko Nenov, 53, Bulgarian major general, Deputy Chief of Defence (since 2014), brain tumor.[http://www.novinite.com/articles/166224/Bulgaria's+Deputy+Chief+of+Defense+Dies+Aged+53 Bulgaria's Deputy Chief of Defense Dies Aged 53]
- Jaswant Singh Rajput, 88, Indian field hockey player, Olympic champion (1948,1952).[http://post.jagran.com/hockey-olympian-jaswant-singh-rajput-passes-away-1422444266 Hockey Olympian Jaswant Singh Rajput passes away]
- Steve Sanfield, 77, American poet and author.[https://www.theunion.com/news/obituaries/obituary-of-steve-sanfield/article_cbc4fa2b-82c6-58ac-87af-7df34f23ef87.html Obituary of Steve Sanfield]
- Edward Saylor, 94, American World War II veteran, member of Doolittle's Raiders.[https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2015/01/29/one-of-last-doolittle-raiders-dies-at-94/22553233/ One of the last of the 'Doolittle Raiders' dies at 94]
- Katharine Worth, 92, British drama academic.[https://www.royalholloway.ac.uk/dramaandtheatre/news/newsarticles/2014-15/katharineworth1922-2015.aspx Katharine Worth 1922-2015]
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- Fernando Alloni, 89, Italian Olympic speed skater.[https://www.olympedia.org/athletes/83550 Fernando Alloni]
- Maurizio Arcieri, 72, Italian singer (The New Dada, Krisma).[http://www.ansa.it/sito/notizie/cultura/musica/2015/01/30/addio-ad-arcieri-da-new-dada-a-krisma_91aee14a-51e3-425c-9618-fba53623c6a6.html Addio ad Arcieri, da New Dada a Krisma] {{in lang|it}}
- Amparo Baró, 77, Spanish actress (7 Vidas, Siete mesas de billar francés), cancer.[http://www.vertele.com/noticias/muere-a-los-77-anos-la-gran-actriz-amparo-baro Muere a los 77 años la actriz española Amparo Baró] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150130172813/http://www.vertele.com/noticias/muere-a-los-77-anos-la-gran-actriz-amparo-baro/ |date=2015-01-30 }} {{in lang|es}}
- Subhash Ghisingh, 78, Indian politician (Gorkha National Liberation Front), cirrhosis and liver cancer.[http://zeenews.india.com/news/west-bengal/gnlf-founder-subhash-ghisingh-dies_1538438.html GNLF founder Subhash Ghisingh dies]
- Walter Glechner, 75, Austrian footballer (Rapid Wien, national team).[http://www.skrapid.at/9610+M55957d0e281.html Trauer um Walter Glechner] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150201053110/http://www.skrapid.at/9610+M55957d0e281.html |date=2015-02-01 }} {{in lang|de}}
- Bernice Gordon, 101, American crossword writer (The New York Times), heart failure.[http://www.philly.com/philly/obituaries/20150130_Bernice_Gordon__legendary_crossword_puzzle_writer__dies_at_101.html Bernice Gordon, legendary crossword puzzle writer, dies at 101]
- Terry Hollindrake, 80, English rugby league player.[http://www.keighleynews.co.uk/sport/11769879.Legend_Terry_Hollindrake__made_Keighley_proud_/ Legend Terry Hollindrake 'made Keighley proud']
- Kōno Taeko, 88, Japanese writer and critic, respiratory failure.[http://mainichi.jp/english/english/features/news/20150130p2g00m0et033000c.html Award-winning writer Kono dies at 88] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150130142723/http://mainichi.jp/english/english/features/news/20150130p2g00m0et033000c.html |date=2015-01-30 }}
- Cedric Kushner, 66, South African-born American boxing promoter, heart attack.[https://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/12251155/cedric-kushner-former-heavyweight-promoter-dies-66 Cedric Kushner dies at 66]
- Noel Lister, 87, British businessman (MFI).[http://www.iwcp.co.uk/news/news/uksa-founder-noel-lister-dies-74608.aspx UKSA founder Noel Lister dies]
- Howard Madole, 91, American architect.[https://www.redrocknews.com/2015/02/04/howard-marion-madole/ Howard Marion Madole]
- Riichirō Manabe, 90, Japanese composer.[http://www.mst3kinfo.com/?p=19380 RIP Riichiro Manabe]
- José Martins da Silva, 78, Brazilian Roman Catholic prelate, Archbishop of Porto Velho (1982–1997).[http://catholic-hierarchy.org/bishop/bmardsil.html Archbishop José Martins da Silva]
- Will McBride, 84, American photographer.[https://www.welt.de/kultur/article136927287/Der-Mann-der-das-wilde-Berlin-entdeckte-ist-tot.html Der Mann, der das wilde Berlin entdeckte, ist tot] {{in lang|de}}
- Danny McCulloch, 69, English bassist (The Animals), heart failure.[https://www.nme.com/blogs/nme-blogs/rip-the-animals-danny-mcculloch-read-a-moving-family-tribute The Animals' Danny McCulloch: Read A Moving Family Tribute]
- Colleen McCullough, 77, Australian author (The Thorn Birds), renal failure.[http://www.stuff.co.nz/entertainment/books/65570040/colleen-mccullough-author-of-the-thorn-birds-dies Colleen McCullough, author of The Thorn Birds, dies]
- Rod McKuen, 81, American poet, singer and songwriter ("Jean", "Seasons in the Sun"), respiratory arrest.[https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/music/posts/la-et-ms-rod-mckuen-dies-at-81-20150129-story.html Rod McKuen, prolific songwriter and poet, dies at 81]
- Kel Nagle, 94, Australian golfer, British Open champion (1960).[http://wwos.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=8951999 Aussie golf great Nagle dies] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150129103957/http://wwos.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=8951999 |date=2015-01-29 }}
- Paul Panhuysen, 80, Dutch composer.[http://www.ed.nl/regio/eindhoven/aartsvader-geluidskunst-paul-panhuysen-80-overleden-1.4740067 Aartsvader geluidskunst Paul Panhuysen (80) overleden] {{in lang|nl}}
- Derek S. Pugh, 84, British psychologist and business theorist.[https://www.timeshighereducation.co.uk/news/people/obituaries/derek-pugh-1930-2015/2018680.article Derek Pugh, 1930-2015]
- Dora Prince, 84, Argentine actress.[http://web.archive.org/web/20230903152136/https://www.telam.com.ar/notas/201502/93723-fallecio-la-actriz-dora-prince.html Falleció la actriz Dora Prince] {{in lang|es}}
- Derek Robertson, 65, Scottish footballer (St. Johnstone), cancer.[http://www.perthstjohnstonefc.co.uk/newsitemsdetail.php?param=3351 Long-Serving Goalkeeper Derek Robertson Passes Away] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150130192349/http://www.perthstjohnstonefc.co.uk/newsitemsdetail.php?param=3351 |date=January 30, 2015 }}
- Doris Schoettler-Boll, 70, German artist.[http://www.atelierhaus-essen.de/DSB_Vita.shtml Doris Schöttler-Boll. Vita] {{in lang|de}}
- Tobin Siebers, 62, American scholar.[https://record.umich.edu/articles/tobin-siebers-english-professor-and-disability-studies-advocate-dies/ Remembering Tobin Siebers, English professor, disability studies advocate]
- Tenkoko Sonoda, 96, Japanese politician, member of the Diet (1946–1952).[http://www3.nhk.or.jp/news/html/20150129/k10015067091000.html 女性初代議士 園田天光光さん死去] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150201171041/http://www3.nhk.or.jp/news/html/20150129/k10015067091000.html |date=February 1, 2015 }} {{in lang|ja}}
- Ole Sørensen, 77, Danish footballer.[http://www.jv.dk/artikel/1932542:Sport--DOedsfald--En-af-fortidens-fodboldhelte-er-gaaet-bort Dødsfald: En af fortidens fodboldhelte er gået bort] {{in lang|da}}
- Carla Tichatschek, 74, Italian Olympic figure skater.[https://www.olympedia.org/athletes/82866 Carla Tichatscheck]
- Peter Towe, 92, Canadian diplomat, Ambassador to the United States (1977–1981).[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/ottawacitizen/obituary.aspx?pid=174021664 Peter TOWE Obituary]
- Alexander Vraciu, 96, American World War II Navy fighter ace, Navy Cross recipient.[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/contracostatimes/obituary.aspx?n=alexander-vraciu&pid=174009213& Alexander Vraciu]
- Len Wyatt, 95, New Zealand cricketer.[http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/player/38907.html John Wyatt]
- Israel Yinon, 59, Israeli conductor.[http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/190717 Renowned Israeli Conductor Dies Mid-Concert]
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- Richard Clark Barkley, 82, American diplomat, Ambassador to East Germany (1988–1990).[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/washingtonpost/obituary.aspx?pid=174050262 RICHARD C. BARKLEY Notice]
- Carl Boldt, 82, American basketball player (San Francisco Dons).[https://www.latimes.com/local/obituaries/la-me-carl-boldt-20150203-story.html Carl Boldt, teammate of Bill Russell in NCAA title run, dies at 82]
- Ricardo Bressani, 88, Guatemalan food scientist, heart attack.[http://fnb.sagepub.com/content/36/2/248.full.pdf+html Dr. Ricardo Bressani, Former Associate Editor of the Food and Nutrition Bulletin: 1926–2015]
- Mathilda B. Canter, 90, American psychologist.[https://www.dcourier.com/news/first-lady-of-arizona-psychology-dead-at-90/article_64827eeb-a5ec-5d7b-aab5-36acbe025036.html 'First Lady of Arizona Psychology' dead at 90]
- Carl Djerassi, 91, Austrian-American chemist, novelist and playwright, liver and bone cancer.[http://forward.com/articles/213863/carl-djerassi-who-helped-discover-birth-control-pi/? Carl Djerassi, Who Helped Discover Birth Control Pill, Dies at 91]
- Rose Frisch, 96, American biologist.[https://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/12/science/rose-e-frisch-scientist-who-linked-body-fat-to-fertility-dies-at-96.html?ref=obituaries&_r=1 Rose E. Frisch, Scientist Who Linked Body Fat to Fertility, Dies at 96]
- Johnny Goodman, 87, British TV producer.[https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/johnny-goodman-dead-bafta-chairman-769061 Ex-BAFTA Chairman Johnny Goodman Dies at 87]
- Kenji Goto, 47, Japanese journalist and ISIS hostage, beheading.{{Cite web |url=http://www.news.com.au/world/islamic-state-releases-video-claiming-to-behead-japanese-hostage-kenji-goto/story-fndir2ev-1227203841336 |title=Islamic State releases video claiming to behead Japanese hostage Kenji Goto |access-date=2015-02-06 |archive-date=2015-10-23 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151023163339/http://www.news.com.au/world/islamic-state-releases-video-claiming-to-behead-japanese-hostage-kenji-goto/story-fndir2ev-1227203841336 |url-status=dead }}
- Harold Hassall, 85, English footballer (Bolton Wanderers).[http://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/11763830.Ex_England_and_Wanderers_striker_Harold_Hassall_passes_away__aged_85/ Ex-England and Wanderers striker Harold Hassall passes away, aged 85]
- John Hopkins, 78, British photographer, activist, and promoter (Notting Hill Carnival, International Times).[https://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/john-hopkins-charismatic-photographer-activist-and-leading-figure-in-londons-counterculture-of-the-sixties-10021833.html John Hopkins: Charismatic photographer, activist and leading figure in London's counterculture of the Sixties]
- Stuart Inder, 88, Australian journalist and publisher, specialist in Pacific Islands affairs.{{Cite web |url=http://asopa.typepad.com/asopa_people/2015/02/doyen-of-pacific-journalism-stuart-inder-mbe-dies-at-88.html |title=Doyen of Pacific journalism, Stuart Inder MBE, dies at 88 |access-date=2015-02-14 |archive-date=2015-02-14 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150214163606/http://asopa.typepad.com/asopa_people/2015/02/doyen-of-pacific-journalism-stuart-inder-mbe-dies-at-88.html |url-status=dead }}
- Ülo Kaevats, 67, Estonian philosopher and politician, Secretary of State (1992–1995).[http://www.ttu.ee/news/news-2/faculties-institutions/ragnar-nurkse-school-of-innovation-and-governance-3/professor-emeritus-ulo-kaevats-has-died/ Professor Emeritus Ülo Kaevats has died]
- Jack Kay, 63, American academic and college administrator.[http://www.heritage.com/articles/2015/02/01/ypsilanti_courier/news/doc54cd2f3ba28d3467098961.txt Former EMU provost and current professor Jack Kay dies at 63]
- Geraldine McEwan, 82, British actress (Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves, Agatha Christie's Marple), stroke.[https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/11382848/Geraldine-McEwan-actress-obituary.html Geraldine McEwan, actress – obituary]
- John McHugh, 84, American politician, Mayor of Toledo, Ohio (1990–1993), cancer.[http://www.toledoblade.com/local/2015/01/30/Former-Toledo-mayor-John-McHugh-dies-at-84.html Former Toledo mayor John McHugh dies at 84]
- Cavendish Morton, 103, British painter.[https://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/cavendish-morton-painter-and-illustrator-acclaimed-for-his-impressionistic-landscapes-and-sweeping-atmospheric-marine-panoramas-10068072.html Cavendish Morton: Painter and illustrator acclaimed for his impressionistic landscapes and sweeping, atmospheric, marine panoramas]
- Howard Norris, 80, British rugby union player (Wales national team, British Lions).[http://www.espnscrum.com/wales/rugby/story/254445.html Wales and Lions prop Howard Norris dies]
- Richard Richards, 82, American politician, Chairman of the Republican National Committee (1981–1983).[http://www.sltrib.com/home/2121671-155/richard-richards-republican-party-icon-dies Richard Richards, Republican Party icon, dies at age 82]
- Ben Schadler, 90, American basketball player.[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/mercurynews/obituary.aspx?pid=174080237 Bernard (Ben) Schadler]
- Ezra Sims, 87, American composer.[https://www.artsjournal.com/postclassic/2015/02/ezra-sims-1928-2015.html Ezra Sims (1928-2015)]
- Jerry L. Smith, 71, American politician, member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives (1972–1980) and Senate (1980–2004).[http://www.tulsaworld.com/news/local/longtime-oklahoma-lawmaker-jerry-smith-dies-at/article_38d2e154-ea4b-5a3e-95c2-eefed5fc9c79.html Longtime Oklahoma lawmaker Jerry Smith dies at 71]
- José Van Baelen, 87, Belgian Olympic fencer.[https://www.olympedia.org/athletes/21305 José Van Baelen]
- Gerrit Voorting, 92, Dutch professional road bicycle racer, Olympic silver medalist (1948).[http://rvmn.nl/obituary-gerrit-voorting/ Obituary Gerrit Voorting]
- Joe Williams, 73, American football player (Winnipeg Blue Bombers, Ottawa Rough Riders, Toronto Argonauts).[https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/starledger/name/rudolph-williams-obituary?id=18412696 Rudolph Williams]
- Than Wyenn, 95, American actor (Imitation of Life, Splash, Being There).[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/latimes/obituary.aspx?n=Than-Wyenn&pid=174028539 Than Wyenn Obituary]
- Zhelyu Zhelev, 79, Bulgarian politician, President (1990–1997).[http://www.novinite.com/articles/166247/Bulgaria's+Former+President+Zhelyu+Zhelev+Dies Bulgaria's Former President Zhelyu Zhelev Dies]
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- Dexter Adams, 89, English footballer.[https://www.olympedia.org/athletes/1005739 Dexter Adams]
- Harith bin Ghazi al-Nadhari, Yemeni militant, drone strike.[https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-31147424 Yemen al-Qaeda militant al-Nadhari killed by US drone]
- Vasco Bendini, 93, Italian informalist painter.[http://www.artribune.com/2015/01/morto-a-93-anni-vasco-bendini-fra-i-maggiori-pittori-italiani-del-secondo-novecento-un-allievo-di-morandi-poi-protagonista-dellinformale-allitaliana/ Morto a 93 anni Vasco Bendini, fra i maggiori pittori italiani del secondo Novecento] {{in lang|it}}
- Robert Blees, 96, American film and television screenwriter and producer (Cattle Queen of Montana).[https://deadline.com/2015/02/robert-blees-dies-film-tv-writer-producer-1201367122/ Robert Blees, Writer & Producer, Dies At 96]
- José Manuel Lara Bosch, 68, Spanish media executive, CEO of Grupo Planeta (since 2003) and Atresmedia (since 2012), pancreatic cancer.[https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2015-01-31/jose-lara-bosch-spanish-media-magnate-dies-at-68 Jose Lara Bosch, Spanish Media Magnate, Dies at 68]
- Tomás Bulat, 50, Argentine economist and journalist, traffic collision.[http://www.lanacion.com.ar/1764735-murio-el-periodista-tomas-bulat-en-un-accidente-de-transito Murió el economista Tomás Bulat en un accidente de tránsito] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150723131317/http://www.lanacion.com.ar/1764735-murio-el-periodista-tomas-bulat-en-un-accidente-de-transito |date=2015-07-23 }} {{in lang|es}}
- Earl Christensen, 95, American politician, member of the Wyoming Senate (1959–1984).[http://rapidcityjournal.com/obits/christensen-earl/article_02655c06-0396-5161-ad52-b32795951e80.html Christensen, Earl]
- Don Covay, 78, American R&B singer and songwriter ("Chain of Fools").[https://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/07/arts/music/don-covay-performer-and-writer-of-rb-hits-dies-at-78.html Don Covay, Performer and Writer of R&B Hits, Dies at 78]
- Vic Howe, 85, Canadian ice hockey player (New York Rangers).[http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=751524 Vic Howe, brother of hockey legend, dies at 85]
- William Klinger, 42, Croatian historian, shot.[http://www.northjersey.com/news/nypd-after-stay-in-ridgewood-historian-slain-in-queens-1.1263241 NYPD: After stay in Ridgewood, historian slain in Queens]
- Udo Lattek, 80, German football coach (Bayern Munich, Borussia Mönchengladbach).[https://www.independent.co.uk/news/obituaries/udo-lattek-football-coach-who-won-the-european-cup-uefa-cup-and-cupwinners-cup-with-three-different-clubs-10220305.html Udo Lattek: Football coach who won the European Cup, Uefa Cup and Cup-Winners' Cup with three different clubs]
- Freddie Meyers, 82, Canadian football player (Edmonton Eskimos).[https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/oklahoman/name/frederic-meyers-obituary?id=20905731&fhid=27863 Frederic Meyers]
- Gabrielle Poulin, 86, Canadian writer.Valérie Lessard, [https://www.ledroit.com/archives/derniers-adieux-a-un-phare-de-la-litterature-franco-ontarienne-a93579e9dffeca5c636f0a1ca97ac31b "Derniers adieux à un phare de la littérature franco-ontarienne"]. Le Droit, February 14, 2015.
- Adalberto Arturo Rosat, 81, Italian-born Bolivian Roman Catholic prelate, Bishop of the Territorial Prelature of Aiquile (1986–2009).[http://catholic-hierarchy.org/bishop/brosat.html Bishop Adalberto Arturo Rosat]
- Michael Saward, 82, British Anglican priest and hymnist.[https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/11384795/Canon-Michael-Saward-clergyman-obituary.html Canon Michael Saward, clergyman – obituary]
- Lizabeth Scott, 93, American actress (Dead Reckoning), congestive heart failure.[https://www.theguardian.com/film/2015/feb/06/lizabeth-scott Lizabeth Scott obituary]
- Sanford Socolow, 86, American journalist (CBS News).[https://www.cbsnews.com/news/sandy-socolow-walter-cronkites-right-hand-dies-at-86/ Sandy Socolow, Walter Cronkite's "right hand," dies at 86]
- Richard von Weizsäcker, 94, German politician, President of West Germany (1984–1990) and Germany (1990–1994).[https://web.archive.org/web/20151219193039/http://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-germany-weizsaecker-idUKKBN0L40F720150131 Germany's von Weizsaecker, president at unification, dies at 94]
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