Deaths in January 2016

The following is a list of notable deaths in January 2016.

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 2016

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Natasha Aguilar, 45, Costa Rican swimmer, silver and bronze medalist at the 1987 Pan American Games, complications from a stroke.[http://www.nacion.com/deportes/otros-deportes/Muere-nadadora-costarricense-Natasha-Aguilar_0_1533846658.html Muere la nadadora costarricense Natasha Aguilar] {{in lang|es}}
George Alexandru, 58, Romanian theater and film actor, complications from an abdominal infection.[http://stirileprotv.ro/stiri/actualitate/george-alexandru-s-a-stins-din-viata-in-aceasta-dimineata-indragitul-actor-implinise-in-noiembrie-58-de-ani.html George Alexandru s-a stins din viata in aceasta dimineata, la varsta de 58 de ani. Mesajele colegilor dupa moartea actorului] {{in lang|ro}}
Fazu Aliyeva, 83, Russian Avar poet and journalist, heart failure.[http://tass.ru/kultura/2568768 Народная поэтесса Дагестана Фазу Алиева скончалась на 83 году жизни] {{in lang|ru}}
Lennie Bluett, 96, American actor (Gone with the Wind, Mighty Joe Young, A Star is Born).[https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/lennie-bluett-dead-gone-wind-855592 Lennie Bluett, a Soldier in 'Gone With the Wind,' Dies at 96]
Dale Bumpers, 90, American politician, Governor of Arkansas (1971–1975), Senator from Arkansas (1975–1999).[https://web.archive.org/web/20160207152856/http://www.arkansasmatters.com/news/local-news/former-united-states-senator-and-governor-of-arkansas-dale-bumpers-dies-at-90 Former United States Senator and Governor of Arkansas Dale Bumpers Dies at 90]
Antonio Carrizo, 89, Argentine broadcaster.[http://www.lanacion.com.ar/1858751-gran-tristeza-murio-antonio-carrizo Gran tristeza, murió Antonio Carrizo] {{in lang|es}}
Delia Córdova, 62, Peruvian Olympic volleyball player.[https://web.archive.org/web/20200418101043/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/co/delia-cordova-1.html Delia Córdova]
Jacques Deny, 99, French mathematician.[http://gerardmerinfo.fr/2016/01/jacques-deny-a-quittes/ Jacques Deny nous a quittés] {{in lang|fr}}
Brian Johns, 79, Australian company director, managing director of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (1995–2000), cancer.[http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-01-01/former-abc-managing-director-brian-johns-dies-aged-79/7062934 Tributes paid to former ABC managing director Brian Johns, who has died aged 79]
Gilbert Kaplan, 74, American conductor and businessman, cancer.[https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/12077312/Gilbert-Kaplan-conductor-obituary.html Gilbert Kaplan, conductor – obituary]
Helmut Koester, 89, German-born American history professor.[http://hds.harvard.edu/news/2016/1/4/preeminent-new-testament-scholar-helmut-koester-passes-away-89# Preeminent New Testament Scholar Helmut Koester Passes Away at 89]
Tony Lane, 71, American art director (Rolling Stone), brain cancer.[http://www.sfgate.com/music/article/Tony-Lane-artist-behind-Rolling-Stone-and-album-6746421.php Tony Lane, artist behind Rolling Stone and album covers, dies]
Mark B, 45, British hip-hop record producer.[http://www.factmag.com/2016/01/01/mark-b-died/ UK hip-hop producer Mark B has died]
Gilberto Mendes, 93, Brazilian composer.[http://musimid.blogspot.no/2016/01/gilberto-mendes-1922-2016-sailing-in.html Gilberto Mendes (1922–2016): Sailing in the Ocean of Creativity]
John Coleman Moore, 92, American mathematician.{{cite web |url=https://lists.lehigh.edu/pipermail/algtop-l/2016q1/002345.html |title=[ALGTOP-L] John Moore}}
Homa Nategh, 80, Iranian educator and historian.[http://www.radiozamaneh.com/253955 هما ناطق، تاریخ‌نگار و استاد دانشگاه، درگذشت] {{in lang|fa}}
Mike Oxley, 71, American politician, member of the United States House of Representatives from {{ushr|OH|4}} (1981–2007), lung cancer.[https://edition.cnn.com/2016/01/01/politics/mike-oxley-died/ Former Rep. Mike Oxley dies, 71]
Ian Pieris, 82, Sri Lankan cricketer (Cambridge University Cricket Club).[http://www.espncricinfo.com/srilanka/content/story/957257.html Former SLC president Pieris dies at 82]
Jim Ross, 89, Scottish-born Canadian ice hockey player (New York Rangers).[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/thestar/obituary.aspx?n=jim-ross-james&pid=177149377 Jim Ross' obituary]
Anil Salgaocar, 75, Indian executive and politician.[http://www.heraldgoa.in/Goa/Mining-baron-Anil-Salgaocar-passes-away/97400.html Mining baron Anil Salgaocar passes away]
Fred Wiedersporn, 84, German Olympic gymnast.[https://web.archive.org/web/20200418015201/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/wi/fred-wiedersporn-1.html Fred Wiedersporn]
Vilmos Zsigmond, 85, Hungarian-American cinematographer (Close Encounters of the Third Kind, The Deer Hunter, McCabe & Mrs. Miller), Oscar winner (1978).[https://variety.com/2016/film/news/vilmos-zsigmond-dead-dies-cinematographer-1201670799/ Vilmos Zsigmond, Oscar-Winning Cinematographer, Dies at 85]

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Faris al-Zahrani, 38, Saudi al-Qaeda member, execution by beheading.[http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/saudi-arabia-executions-threaten-middle-east-diplomatic-row-ensues-between-riyadh-tehran-1535733 Saudi Arabia executions threaten Middle East as diplomatic row ensues between Riyadh and Tehran]
Mieke Andela-Baur, 92, Dutch politician, member of the House of Representatives.[https://www.cda.nl/actueel/toon/in-memoriam-mieke-andela-baur/ In Memoriam: Mieke Andela-Baur] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160506044923/https://www.cda.nl/actueel/toon/in-memoriam-mieke-andela-baur/ |date=May 6, 2016 }} {{in lang|nl}}
Marcel Barbeau, 90, Canadian painter and sculptor.[http://www.journaldemontreal.com/2016/01/02/deces-du-sculpteur-et-peintre-marcel-barbeau L'artiste Marcel Barbeau est décédé] {{in lang|fr}}
Ardhendu Bhushan Bardhan, 91, Indian politician, General Secretary of the Communist Party of India (1996–2012), complications from a stroke.[http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/veteran-cpi-leader-a-b-bardhan-passes-away/ Veteran CPI leader A B Bardhan passes away]
Vicente Camacho, 86, Northern Mariana Islands businessman and politician, member of the Marianas Political Status Commission.[http://www.saipantribune.com/index.php/camacho-a-pioneer-of-the-cnmi-is-laid-to-rest/ Camacho, a pioneer of the CNMI, is laid to rest]
Michel Delpech, 69, French singer-songwriter and actor, throat cancer.[http://www.english.rfi.fr/france/20160103-famous-french-singer-michel-delpech-passes-away Famous French singer Michel Delpech passes away]
Leonard Evans, 86, Canadian politician, complications from a heart attack.[http://globalnews.ca/news/2430259/len-evans-former-ndp-mla-dies-at-86/ Len Evans, former NDP MLA, dies at 86]
Tim Francis, 87, New Zealand diplomat, Ambassador to the United States (1988–1991), Administrator of Tokelau (1984–1988), cancer.[http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11569059 Tributes flow for former diplomat Tim Francis]
Brad Fuller, 62, American video game composer (Marble Madness, Tetris, Blasteroids), Director of Engineering for Atari (1993–1996), pancreatic cancer.[http://www.develop-online.net/news/tetris-and-donkey-kong-composer-brad-fuller-passes-away/0215229 Tetris and Donkey Kong composer Brad Fuller passes away]
Maria Garbowska-Kierczyńska, 93, Polish actress.[https://www.zasp.pl/index.php?page=Pages&id=358 Nie żyje Maria Grabowska-Kierczyńska] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304045518/https://www.zasp.pl/index.php?page=Pages&id=358 |date=March 4, 2016 }} {{in lang|pl}}
Matt Hobden, 22, English cricketer (Sussex), fall.[https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/cricketer-matthew-hobden-fell-asleep-7128423 Cricketer Matthew Hobden 'fell asleep on roof' before falling to death at exclusive Scottish estate]
Shigeji Kaneko, 84, Japanese boxer, OPBF featherweight champion (1953 - 1958), pneumonia.[http://philboxing.com/news/story-115097.html Shigeji Kaneko who beat 'Flash' Elorde four times passes away]
Matthiew Klinck, 37, Canadian film director and producer (Hank and Mike), stabbed.[http://www.ottawasun.com/2016/01/08/2-teens-charged-in-murder-of-gatineau-filmmaker-matthiew-klinck 2 teens charged in murder of Gatineau filmmaker Matthiew Klinck]
Thomas Johnstone McWiggan, 97, British aviation engineer.[http://announcements.telegraph.co.uk/deaths/198490/mcwiggan McWIGGAN]
Gisela Mota Ocampo, 33, Mexican politician, Mayor of Temixco (2016), member of the Chamber of Deputies (2012–2015), shot.[https://www.wsj.com/articles/mexican-mayor-slain-day-after-taking-office-1451768371 Mexican Mayor Slain a Day After Taking Office]
Nimr al-Nimr, 56, Saudi Shia religious leader, execution by beheading.[https://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/jan/02/saudi-arabia-executes-47-people-in-one-day-including-iranian-cleric Saudi Arabia executes 47 people in one day including Shia cleric]
John Reid, 87, Australian Anglican prelate, Bishop of South Sydney (1972–1993).[http://sydneyanglicans.net/news/vale-bishop-john-reid Vale Bishop John Reid]
Rino Salviati, 93, Italian singer, guitarist and actor.[http://spettacoliecultura.ilmessaggero.it/musica/rino_salviati_morto_cantautore_roma-1467352.html Roma, addio a Rino Salviati, voce e chitarra di "Prigioniero di un sogno"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160209192100/http://spettacoliecultura.ilmessaggero.it/musica/rino_salviati_morto_cantautore_roma-1467352.html |date=February 9, 2016 }} {{in lang|it}}
Stanley Siegel, 79, American talk show host, pneumonia.[https://www.nytimes.com/2016/01/13/arts/television/stanley-siegel-a-riveting-and-irrepressible-talk-show-host-dies-at-79.html?_r=0 Stanley Siegel, a Riveting and Irrepressible Talk-Show Host, Dies at 79]
Fateh Singh, 51, Indian sports shooter and army officer, shot.[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Pathankot-attack-Commonwealth-gold-medalist-Fateh-Singh-martyred/articleshow/50423057.cms Pathankot attack: Commonwealth gold medalist Fateh Singh martyred]
Mirko Vujačić, 91, Montenegrin Olympic athlete.[https://web.archive.org/web/20200418072744/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/vu/mirko-vujacic-1.html Mirko VujaÄiÄ]
Frances Cress Welsing, 80, American psychiatrist and author, complications from a stroke.[http://www.theroot.com/articles/news/2016/01/dr_frances_cress_welsing_dead_at_80.html Dr. Frances Cress Welsing Dies at 80] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160104181454/http://www.theroot.com/articles/news/2016/01/dr_frances_cress_welsing_dead_at_80.html |date=January 4, 2016 }}
Leonard White, 99, British television producer (The Avengers, Armchair Theatre) and actor.[http://www.bigfinish.com/news/v/leonard-white-1916-2016 Leonard White 1916 – 2016]
Sabri Yirmibeşoğlu, 87, Turkish military officer, Secretary-General of the National Security Council (1988–1990), kidney failure.[http://www.hurriyet.com.tr/emekli-orgeneral-sabri-yirmibesoglu-icin-toren-duzenlendi-40035525 Emekli Orgeneral Sabri Yirmibeşoğlu için tören düzenlendi] {{in lang|tr}}

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Klaas Bakker, 89, Dutch footballer (Ajax).[http://www.telegraaf.nl/telesport/voetbal/ajax/24964829/__Ex-Ajacied_Bakker_overleden__.html#voetbal/227/fixtures/ Ex-Ajacied Klaas Bakker overleden] {{in lang|nl}}
Robert H. B. Baldwin, 95, American businessman (Morgan Stanley), pneumonia.[https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-01-05/robert-h-b-baldwin-who-led-morgan-stanley-s-growth-dies-at-95 Robert H.B. Baldwin, Who Led Morgan Stanley's Growth, Dies at 95]
Leonard Berkowitz, 89, American social psychologist.[http://www.cressfuneralservice.com/obituary/144122/Leonard-Berkowitz/ Leonard Berkowitz]
Paul Bley, 83, Canadian jazz pianist.[https://ottawacitizen.com/entertainment/music/jazzblog/r-i-p-paul-bley R.I.P., Paul Bley]
Gary Flakne, 81, American politician, member of the Minnesota House of Representatives (1963–1973).[http://www.startribune.com/obituaries/detail/116459/?fullname=gary-w-flakne Gary W. Flakne]
Amby Fogarty, 82, Irish footballer (Sunderland, Hartlepool, Cork Celtic) and manager (Cork Hibernians, Galway Rovers).[https://archive.today/20160112201856/http://www.hartlepoolmail.co.uk/news/local/historic-former-pools-player-dies-aged-82-1-7655467 Historic former Pools player dies aged 82]
C. B. Forgotston, 70, American lawyer and political blogger, suicide by gunshot.{{Cite web |url=http://theadvocate.com/news/14467117-31/political-blogger-cb-forgotston-died-at-age-70 |title=Political blogger C.B. Forgotston died at age 70 |access-date=February 7, 2016 |archive-date=February 7, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160207200453/http://theadvocate.com/news/14467117-31/political-blogger-cb-forgotston-died-at-age-70 |url-status=dead }}
Cristina Grado, 76, Italian actress and voice actress.[https://www.antoniogenna.net/doppiaggio/voci/vocicgra.htm Cristina Grado] (in Italian)
Demmus Hentze, 92, Faroese politician, Finance Minister (1975–1981).[https://web.archive.org/web/20160131123655/http://www.in.fo/news-detail/news/demmus-hentze-farin/ Demmus Hentze farin] {{in lang|fo}}
John McDade Howell, 93, American academic and university chancellor (East Carolina University).[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/reflector/obituary.aspx?n=john-mcdade-howell&pid=177227654&fhid=8067 John Howell Obituary]
Shankar Prasad Jaiswal, 83, Indian politician.[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/varanasi/Ex-MP-and-BJP-leader-Shankar-Prasad-Jaiswal-passes-away/articleshow/50440038.cms Ex-MP and BJP leader Shankar Prasad Jaiswal passes away]
Alberto Iniesta Jiménez, 92, Spanish Roman Catholic prelate, Auxiliary Bishop of Madrid (1972–1998).[http://www.eldigitalcastillalamancha.es/fallece-el-castellanomanchego-alberto-iniesta-jimenez-obispo-auxiliar-emerito-de-madrid--204968.htm Fallece en Albacete monseñor Alberto Iniesta Jiménez] {{in lang|es}}
Raymond W. Lessard, 85, American Roman Catholic prelate, Bishop of Savannah (1973–1995).[http://www.gcatholic.org/dioceses/diocese/sava0.htm#2025 Bishop Raymond William Lessard]
Gomer Lloyd, 68, British Olympic bobsledder.{{cite web |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/ll/gomer-lloyd-1.html |title=Archived copy |website=www.sports-reference.com |access-date=13 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200418040147/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/ll/gomer-lloyd-1.html |archive-date=18 April 2020 |url-status=dead}}
Raghu Nandan Mandal, 63, Indian politician.[http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/bjp-mla-dies-in-jharkhand/article8064890.ece BJP MLA dies in Jharkhand]
Andy Maurer, 67, American football player (Atlanta Falcons, Minnesota Vikings, Denver Broncos), cancer.[http://registerguard.com/rg/sports/33921801-81/ex-duck-andy-maurer-dies-at-age-67.html.csp Ex-Duck Andy Maurer dies at age 67]{{Dead link|date=January 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}
Peter Naur, 87, Danish computer science pioneer, Turing Award winner.[https://www.computerworld.dk/art/235905/den-verdensberoemte-it-dansker-peter-naur-er-doed Den verdensberømte it-dansker Peter Naur er død] {{in lang|da}}
Georg Nees, 89, German academic and artist.[http://dada.compart-bremen.de/item/agent/15 Georg Nees] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160112234039/http://dada.compart-bremen.de/item/agent/15 |date=January 12, 2016 }}
Bill Plager, 70, Canadian ice hockey player (St. Louis Blues).[http://www.sihrhockey.org/__a/members/deaths_by_year.cfm?year=2016&month=1 Hockey deaths – January 2016]
Peter Powell, 83, English kite maker, stroke.[https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-gloucestershire-35225337 Peter Powell stunt kite pioneer of the 1970s dies]
Tommy Sale, 97, English rugby league player (Leigh, Widnes).[https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/35217792 Leigh rugby league stalwart Tommy Sale dies, aged 97]
Igor Sergun, 58, Russian military officer, Director of the GRU (since 2011).[http://ria.ru/society/20160104/1354481658.html Путин соболезнует в связи со смертью начальника ГРУ Игоря Сергуна] {{in lang|ru}}
Ted Stanley, 84, American philanthropist and businessman (Danbury Mint).[https://www.nytimes.com/2016/01/07/us/ted-stanley-medical-philanthropist-dies-at-84.html?_r=0 Ted Stanley, Medical Philanthropist, Dies at 84]

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Tom Allin, 28, English cricketer (Warwickshire), suicide by jumping.[http://www.northdevongazette.co.uk/news/bideford_cricketer_named_as_man_who_died_from_torridge_bridge_fall_1_4370118 Bideford cricketer named as man who died from Torridge Bridge fall]{{dead link|date=January 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}
Frank Armitage, 91, Australian-born American painter and animator (Mary Poppins, Lady and the Tramp, The Jungle Book).[https://deadline.com/2016/01/disney-imagineer-and-illustrator-frank-armitage-dies-at-91-1201677878/ Frank Armitage Dies: Disney Imagineer Who Contributed To 'Sleeping Beauty' & Disneyland Was 91]
Jan Aronsson, 84, Swedish footballer (Degerfors IF).[http://www.familjesidan.se/system/funeral_notices/pdfs/000/517/293/original/1331649-1.pdf Jan Aronsson] {{in lang|sv}}
Robert Balser, 88, American animator (Yellow Submarine, Heavy Metal, The Jackson 5ive), respiratory failure.[http://www.awn.com/news/yellow-submarine-animation-director-robert-balser-passes-88 'Yellow Submarine' Animation Director Robert Balser Passes at 88]
Fernando Barrachina, 68, Spanish footballer (Valencia CF).[http://www.elmundo.es/comunidad-valenciana/2016/01/04/568a5d7746163fcd018b45e1.html Muere el ex jugador del Valencia Fernando Barrachina] {{in lang|es}}
Stephen W. Bosworth, 76, American diplomat, Ambassador to South Korea (1997–2001), prostate cancer.[https://www.nytimes.com/2016/01/09/world/americas/stephen-w-bosworth-us-diplomat-who-helped-oust-ferdinand-marcos-dies-at-76.html?_r=0 Stephen W. Bosworth, U.S. Diplomat Who Helped Oust Ferdinand Marcos, Dies at 76]
Colin Butler, 102, British entomologist.{{Cite web |url=http://announcements.telegraph.co.uk/deaths/198238/butler-dr-colin-gasking-obe-frs |title=BUTLER, Dr Colin Gasking, OBE, FRS |access-date=February 7, 2016 |archive-date=February 7, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160207151656/http://announcements.telegraph.co.uk/deaths/198238/butler-dr-colin-gasking-obe-frs |url-status=dead }}
Rūsiņš Mārtiņš Freivalds, 73, Latvian computer scientist and mathematician, heart attack.[https://web.archive.org/web/20160106043151/http://www.tvnet.lv/zinas/latvija/590599-muziba_aizgajis_profesors_rusins_martins_freivalds Mūžībā aizgājis profesors Rūsiņš Mārtiņš Freivalds] {{in lang|lv}}
Michel Galabru, 93, French actor (The Judge and the Assassin, La Cage aux Folles, Belle Époque).[http://www.english.rfi.fr/culture/20160104-93-year-old-french-actor-michel-galabru-passes-away French actor Michel Galabru passes away aged 93]
Long John Hunter, 84, American blues guitarist and singer-songwriter.[http://www.elpasotimes.com/story/news/local/el-paso/2016/01/05/el-paso-music-legend-long-john-hunter-dies/78310304/ El Paso music legend Long John Hunter dies]
S. H. Kapadia, 68, Indian judge, Chief Justice (2010–2012).[http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/former-chief-justice-of-india-sh-kapadia-passes-away/articleshow/50450344.cms Former chief justice of India SH Kapadia passes away]
Jorge Lepra, 73, Uruguayan diplomat and politician, heart failure.[http://www.elobservador.com.uy/murio-el-exministro-industria-jorge-lepra-n715435 Murió el exministro de Industria, Jorge Lepra] {{in lang|es}}
Maja Maranow, 54, German actress (Beloved Sisters), breast cancer.[http://www.sueddeutsche.de/medien/-schauspielerin-maja-maranow-ist-tot-1.2811216 Schauspielerin Maja Maranow ist tot] {{in lang|de}}
Achim Mentzel, 69, German musician and television presenter.[http://www.dw.com/en/german-entertainer-achim-mentzel-dies-at-69/a-18958351 German entertainer Achim Mentzel dies at 69] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160106230145/http://www.dw.com/en/german-entertainer-achim-mentzel-dies-at-69/a-18958351 |date=January 6, 2016 }}
Red Parker, 84, American football coach (The Citadel, Clemson, Ole Miss).[http://www.thestate.com/sports/college/acc/clemson-university/article52916880.html Former Clemson football coach Red Parker dies]
Donald J. Parsons, 93, American Episcopal prelate, Bishop of Quincy (1973–1988).[http://livingchurch.org/bishop-parsons-dies-94 Bishop Parsons Dies at 94]
Marjorie Pizer, 95, Australian poet.[http://tributes.smh.com.au/obituaries/smh-au/obituary.aspx?n=marjorie-holburn&pid=177172696 Marjorie HOLBURN Notice]
Joseph Ritz, 86, American author and playwright.[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/buffalonews/obituary.aspx?pid=177168739 Joseph P. RITZ Notice]
John Roberts, 69, Welsh footballer (Arsenal, Birmingham, Wrexham).[http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2604863-former-arsenal-defender-john-roberts-dies-at-69 Former Arsenal Defender John Roberts Dies at 69]
Andres Rodriguez, 31, Venezuelan equestrian competitor, silver medalist at the 2015 Pan American Games, traffic collision.[http://www.palmbeachpost.com/news/news/local/one-dead-one-hanging-on-in-wellington-polo-club-wr/npxD3/ World-class equestrian jumper, woman die in Wellington crash]
Leo Rucka, 84, American football player (San Francisco 49ers).[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/houstonchronicle/obituary.aspx?page=lifestory&pid=177177716 Leo Rucka]
Gavriel Salomon, 77, Israeli educational psychologist.[http://apadiv15.org/2016/04/13/in-memoriam-gavriel-salomon/ In Memoriam – Gavriel Salomon]
Alexander O. Shirley, 88, British Virgin Islands civil servant and cricketer, Accountant General (1967–1987), namesake of the A. O. Shirley Recreation Ground.[https://deadfamous.info/alexander-o-shirley-cricketer-died-at-89 Alexander O. Shirley, Cricketer, Died at 89]
Antonio Soto Díaz, 66, Puerto Rican politician, member of the Puerto Rico Senate (2009–2011), heart attack.[http://www.elnuevodia.com/noticias/politica/nota/muereexlegisladorantoniochuchinsoto-2146455/ Muere exlegislador Antonio "Chuchin" Soto] {{in lang|es}}
Robert Stigwood, 81, Australian band manager (Bee Gees) and film producer (Grease, Saturday Night Fever).[http://www.kolotv.com/content/news/Bee-Gees-Manager-Robert-Stigwood-Dies-at-81-364167231.html Bee Gees Manager Robert Stigwood Dies at 81]
Edhi Sunarso, 83, Indonesian sculptor (Selamat Datang Monument), heart failure.{{Cite web |url=http://jakartaglobe.beritasatu.com/news/edhi-sunarso-sculptor-selamat-datang-dirgantara-landmarks-dies-83/ |title=Edhi Sunarso, Sculptor of 'Selamat Datang' and 'Dirgantara' Landmarks, Dies at 83 |access-date=February 7, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160110162311/http://jakartaglobe.beritasatu.com/news/edhi-sunarso-sculptor-selamat-datang-dirgantara-landmarks-dies-83/ |archive-date=January 10, 2016 |url-status=dead }}
André Turcat, 94, French aviator.[http://www.hindustantimes.com/world/concorde-s-first-test-pilot-andre-turcat-passes-away/story-5giWyPlXfBt6OFalazrtiO.html Concorde's first test pilot Andre Turcat dies]

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Mamdouh Abdel-Alim, 59, Egyptian actor, heart attack.[http://www.alaan.tv/news/celebrities/146118/the-departure-of-the-egyptian-artist-mamdouh-abdel-alim رحيل الفنان المصري ممدوح عبد العليم] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160111204133/http://www.alaan.tv/news/celebrities/146118/the-departure-of-the-egyptian-artist-mamdouh-abdel-alim |date=January 11, 2016 }} {{in lang|ar}}
Bob Armstrong, 82, American basketball player (Philadelphia Warriors).[http://obits.mlive.com/obituaries/grandrapids/obituary.aspx?n=t-robert-armstrong&pid=177189162 T. Robert Armstrong Obituary]
María Lorenza Barreneche, 89, Argentine socialite, First Lady (1983–1989).[http://www.buenosairesherald.com/article/206198/mar%C3%ADa-barreneche-ra%C3%BAl-alfons%C3%ADns-widow-dies María Barreneche, Raúl Alfonsín's widow, dies]
Pierre Boulez, 90, French composer and conductor.[https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/12084616/Pierre-Boulez-obituary.html Pierre Boulez – obituary]
Agapito Robleda Castro, 83, Honduran politician.[http://www.latribuna.hn/2016/01/05/fallece-fundador-del-partido-comunista-de-honduras-agapito-robleda-castro/ Fallece fundador del Partido Comunista de Honduras, Agapito Robleda Castro] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160309171114/http://www.latribuna.hn/2016/01/05/fallece-fundador-del-partido-comunista-de-honduras-agapito-robleda-castro/ |date=March 9, 2016 }} {{in lang|es}}
Patrick Crofton, 80, Canadian politician.[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/timescolonist/obituary.aspx?pid=177315228 Patrick Dermott Crofton Obituary]
Christine Lawrence Finney, 47, American painter and animator (Aladdin, The Lion King, Lilo & Stitch).[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/spartanburg/obituary.aspx?pid=177202692 Christine Finney Obituary]
John Freebairn, 85, Australian politician, member of the South Australian House of Assembly for Light (1962–1970).{{Cite SA-parl |pid=2527 |name=Mr John Freebairn |former=yes |access-date=23 August 2022}}
Percy Freeman, 70, English footballer (Lincoln City, West Bromwich Albion, Reading).[https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-lincolnshire-35242384 Tributes for Lincoln City 'legend' Percy Freeman]
Albert Gubay, 87, British businessman (Kwik Save).[https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-35242798 Kwik Save founder and billionaire Albert Gubay dies, aged 87]
Rudolf Haag, 93, German theoretical physicist.[http://trauer.sueddeutsche.de/Traueranzeige/Rudolf-Haag-1922 Rudolf Haag] {{in lang|de}}
Lev Nikolayevich Korolyov, 89, Russian computer scientist.[https://cs.msu.ru/persons/32 Королев Лев Николаевич] {{in lang|ru}}
Jean-Paul L'Allier, 77, Canadian politician, member of the National Assembly of Quebec (1970–1976), Mayor of Quebec City (1989–2005).[http://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/former-quebec-city-mayor-jean-paul-l-allier-dies-at-77-1.2723789 Former Quebec City mayor Jean-Paul L'Allier dies at 77]
George MacIntyre, 76, American football player and coach (Vanderbilt).[http://www.wbir.com/sports/ex-vandy-coach-george-macintyre-dies/11387142 Ex-Vandy coach George MacIntyre dies]
Tancrède Melet, 32, French tightrope walker and base jumper, fall.[https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2016/jan/08/french-daredevil-falls-to-death-while-preparing-for-tightrope-stunt French daredevil falls to death while preparing for tightrope stunt]
Gerry O'Malley, 87, Irish Gaelic footballer (Roscommon).{{Cite web |url=http://irishpost.co.uk/roscommon-ambassador-gerry-omalley-passes-away/ |title=Roscommon 'ambassador' Gerry O'Malley passes away |access-date=February 7, 2016 |archive-date=March 4, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304045418/http://irishpost.co.uk/roscommon-ambassador-gerry-omalley-passes-away/ |url-status=dead }}
Uche Okeke, 82, Nigerian artist.[http://www.tv360nigeria.com/veteran-nigerian-artist-christopher-uchefuna-okeke-dies-at-83/ Veteran Nigerian Artist Christopher Uchefuna Okeke Dies at 83]{{Dead link|date=January 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}
Antônio Pompêo, 62, Brazilian actor.[http://veja.abril.com.br/noticia/entretenimento/ator-antonio-pompeo-e-encontrado-morto-no-rio-de-janeiro/ Ator Antônio Pompêo é encontrado morto no Rio] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160108093950/http://veja.abril.com.br/noticia/entretenimento/ator-antonio-pompeo-e-encontrado-morto-no-rio-de-janeiro/ |date=January 8, 2016 }} {{in lang|pt}}
Michael Purcell, 70, Australian rugby union player.[http://www.rugby.com.au/News/NewsArticle/tabid/1699/ArticleID/17244/Vale-Michael-Mick-Purcell.aspx Vale Michael 'Mick' Purcell] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160207152234/http://www.rugby.com.au/News/NewsArticle/tabid/1699/ArticleID/17244/Vale-Michael-Mick-Purcell.aspx |date=February 7, 2016 }}
Jay Ritchie, 79, American baseball player (Boston Red Sox, Atlanta Braves, Cincinnati Reds).[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/salisburypost/obituary.aspx?n=jay-ritchie&pid=177167052&fhid=6275 Jay Ritchie obituary]
Anatoly Roshchin, 83, Russian heavyweight wrestler, Olympic champion (1972).[http://rsport.ru/around/20160105/888289447.html Ушел из жизни чемпион ОИ-1972 по греко-римской борьбе Анатолий Рощин] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160105175547/http://rsport.ru/around/20160105/888289447.html |date=January 5, 2016 }} {{in lang|ru}}
Elizabeth Swados, 64, American composer and writer (Runaways), complications from surgery.[https://www.vulture.com/2016/01/elizabeth-swados-the-original-theater-badass.html Remembering Elizabeth Swados, the Original Theater Badass]
Keith Thiele, 94, New Zealand WW2 pilot.[http://www.radionz.co.nz/news/national/294089/kiwi-wwii-hero-dies-in-australia Kiwi WWII hero dies in Australia]
Alex Timpson, 69, British children's rights activist.[https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/12122844/Alex-Timpson-childrens-campaigner-obituary.html Alex Timpson, children's campaigner – obituary]
Hanna-Marie Weydahl, 93, Norwegian pianist.[https://snl.no/Hanna-Marie_Weydahl Hanna-Marie Weydahl] {{in lang|no}}

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Robert D. Acland, 74, American surgeon (Acland's Video Atlas of Human Anatomy).[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/louisville/obituary.aspx?pid=177196619 Robert D. Acland Obituary]
Maliheh Afnan, 81, Palestinian-born artist.[http://artasiapacific.com/News/MalihehAfnan19352016 Maliheh Afnan (1935–2016)]
Alfredo "Chocolate" Armenteros, 87, Cuban trumpeter, prostate cancer.[https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/latin/6835403/chocolate-armenteros-dies-trumpet Trumpet Legend Alfredo 'Chocolate' Armenteros Dies at 87]
Ladislav Bačík, 82, Czech Olympic swimmer.[https://www.olympic.sk/aktuality-sov/vo-veku-82-rokov-zomrel-dvojnasobny-olympionik-ladislav-bacik-velka-postava-slovenskeho-plavania-i-vodneho-pola-z-piestan VO VEKU 82 ROKOV ZOMREL DVOJNÁSOBNÝ OLYMPIONIK LADISLAV BAČÍK, VEĽKÁ POSTAVA SLOVENSKÉHO PLÁVANIA I VODNÉHO PÓLA Z PIEŠŤAN]
Douglas Greer, 94, American actor (Our Gang).[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/santacruzsentinel/obituary.aspx?pid=177646132 Charles Douglas Greer]
Pat Harrington Jr., 86, American actor (One Day at a Time, Captain Caveman and the Teen Angels, The Inspector), complications from a brain haemorrhage.[http://www.cnn.com/2016/01/07/entertainment/pat-harrington-obit-dead-feat/index.html Pat Harrington, Schneider on 'One Day at a Time,' dead at 86]
Florence King, 80, American writer.[http://www.nationalreview.com/corner/429353/florence-king-obituary Rest in Peace, Florence]
Serena Sinclair Lesley, 89, American journalist.[https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/12129824/Serena-Sinclair-fashion-editor-obituary.html Serena Sinclair, fashion editor – obituary]
Christy O'Connor Jnr, 67, Irish golfer.[http://www.express.co.uk/news/world/632034/Ryder-Cup-hero-Christy-O-Connor-Jnr-dies BREAKING: Ryder Cup hero Christy O'Connor Jnr dies aged 67]
Silvana Pampanini, 90, Italian actress (The Road a Year Long, The City Stands Trial, A Husband for Anna).[http://www.repubblica.it/spettacoli/cinema/2016/01/06/news/addio_a_silvana_pamparini_la_grande_attrice_aveva_90_anni-125865576/ Addio a Silvana Pampanini, esuberante bellezza, l'attrice aveva 90 anni] {{in lang|it}}
Ioannis Petridis, 84, Greek politician, MP for Pieria (1985–1989).[https://web.archive.org/web/20160110142000/http://olympiobima.gr/efyge-apo-tin-zoi-o-proin-voyleytis-pierias-giannis-petridis Έφυγε από την ζωή ο πρώην βουλευτής Πιερίας Γιάννης Πετρίδης] {{in lang|el}}
Sol Polansky, 89, American diplomat, Ambassador to Bulgaria (1987–1990).[http://sofiaglobe.com/2016/01/07/former-us-ambassador-to-bulgaria-sol-polansky-dies/ Former US ambassador to Bulgaria Sol Polansky dies]
Qian Min, 100, Chinese politician.[http://www.thepaper.cn/newsDetail_forward_1419510 原第四机械工业部部长、无锡首任市委书记钱敏逝世] {{in lang|zh}}
Marion Studholme, 88, English soprano and music teacher.[https://www.theguardian.com/music/2016/feb/03/marion-studholme-obituary Marion Studholme obituary]
Nivaria Tejera, 86, Cuban poet and novelist, pancreatic cancer.[http://www.diariodecuba.com/cultura/1452099246_19293.html Muere en París la escritora Nivaria Tejera] {{in lang|es}}
Labhshankar Thakar, 80, Indian author.[http://deshgujarat.com/2016/01/06/noted-gujarati-litterateur-labshankar-thakar-passes-away/ Noted Gujarati Litterateur Labshankar Thakar passes away]
Robert D. Timm, 94, American politician.[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/spokesman/obituary.aspx?page=lifestory&pid=177428502 Robert J. TIMM]
Yves Vincent, 94, French actor.[http://www.lefigaro.fr/cinema/2016/01/07/03002-20160107ARTFIG00176-mort-d-yves-vincent-le-colonel-des-gendarmes-de-saint-tropez.php Mort d'Yves Vincent, le colonel des Gendarmes de Saint-Tropez] {{in lang|fr}}
Zbigniew Zychowicz, 62, Polish politician, Marshal of West Pomeranian Voivodeship (1999–2000).[http://radioszczecin.pl/1,332422,zbigniew-zychowicz-nie-zyje Zbigniew Zychowicz nie żyje] {{in lang|pl}}

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Oscar Ray Bolin, 53, American serial killer, execution by lethal injection.[https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/real-life-stories/death-row-serial-killer-swore-7433060 Death row serial killer swore he didn't murder three women before he was executed by lethal injection]
Brahim Chergui, 94, Algerian militant.[http://www.lematindz.net/news/19571-brahim-chergui-lancien-chef-de-la-zone-autonome-dalger-est-decede.html Brahim Chergui, l'ancien chef de la Zone autonome d'Alger, est décédé] {{in lang|fr}}
Patrick Connolly, 88, Irish lawyer, Attorney General (1982).[https://www.irishtimes.com/news/politics/ex-attorney-general-in-gubu-case-dies-1.2488833 Ex-attorney general in Gubu case dies]
André Courrèges, 92, French fashion designer.[https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2016/jan/08/andre-courreges André Courrèges obituary]
Robert M. Cundick, 89, American organist and composer.[http://www.sltrib.com/home/3391205-155/organist-and-composer-robert-m-cundick Organist and composer Robert M. Cundick, one of the 'most important and influential Latter-day Saint musicians,' dies]
Paddy Doherty, 89, Northern Irish civil rights activist.[https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-foyle-west-35249786 Paddy Doherty: Veteran civil rights activist dies]
Michael J. Egan, 89, American politician.[http://www.ajc.com/news/news/local-obituaries/michael-joseph-egan-89-legislator-lawyer-devoted-t/np4mw/ Michael Joseph Egan, 89: Legislator, lawyer devoted to public service]
Bill Foster, 86, American college basketball coach (Rutgers, Utah, Duke, South Carolina).[http://www.newsobserver.com/sports/college/acc/duke/article53605210.html Former Duke basketball coach Bill Foster dies at age 86]
Joaquín Gamboa Pascoe, 93, Mexican trade union leader and politician.[http://www.eluniversal.com.mx/articulo/nacion/politica/2016/01/7/perfil-joaquin-gamboa-pascoe Perfil. Gamboa Pascoe, el líder obrero que gustaba de lujos] {{in lang|es}}
Robert Goossens, 88, French jeweller.{{Cite web |url=http://www.vogue.com/13386394/jeweler-robert-goossens-obituary/ |title=Adieu, "Monsieur Bijou"—Robert Goossens Dies |access-date=February 7, 2016 |archive-date=January 30, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160130062752/http://www.vogue.com/13386394/jeweler-robert-goossens-obituary/ |url-status=dead }}
Alwin Albert Hafner, 85, Malagasy Roman Catholic prelate, Bishop of Morombe (1989–2000).[http://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/bishop/bhafneraa.html Bishop Alwin Albert Hafner, M.S.F.]
Alan Haven, 80, English jazz organist.[http://jazznewsyoucanuse.com/2016/01/r-i-p-english-jazz-organist-alan-haven/ R.I.P. English jazz organist Alan Haven]
John Johnson, 68, American basketball player (Cleveland Cavaliers, Houston Rockets, Seattle SuperSonics), NBA Champion (1979).[https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/14532907/john-johnson-former-player-cleveland-cavaliers-seattle-supersonics-dies-68 Two-time All-Star forward John Johnson dies at 68]
Kitty Kallen, 94, American singer ("Little Things Mean a Lot").[https://www.nytimes.com/2016/01/08/arts/music/kitty-kallen-big-band-singer-of-besame-mucho-dies-at-94.html?_r=0 Kitty Kallen, Big Band Singer of 'Bésame Mucho,' Dies at 94]
Judith Kaye, 77, American lawyer, Chief Judge of the New York Court of Appeals (1993–2008), cancer.[https://www.nytimes.com/2016/01/08/nyregion/judith-s-kaye-first-woman-to-serve-as-new-yorks-chief-judge-dies-at-77.html Judith S. Kaye, First Woman to Serve as New York's Chief Judge, Dies at 77]
István Komáromi, 72, Hungarian politician, MP (1994–1998).[http://mszp.hu/hir/mely_fajdalommal_bucsuzunk_komaromi_istvantol Mély fájdalommal búcsúzunk Komáromi Istvántól] {{in lang|hu}}
Richard Libertini, 82, American actor (Fletch, All of Me, Popeye), cancer.[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/nytimes/obituary.aspx?n=RICHARD-LIBERTINI&pid=177227334 Richard Libertini Obituary]
Cristian Moisescu, 68, Romanian politician, Mayor of Arad (1992–1996).[http://www.aradon.ro/cristian-moisescu-o-picatura-de-dumnezeire/1606181 Cristian Moisescu, o picătură de dumnezeire] {{in lang|ro}}
William H. O'Dell, 77, American politician, member of the South Carolina Senate (since 1989).[http://www.thestate.com/news/politics-government/politics-columns-blogs/the-buzz/article53486565.html Abbeville state senator dies at 77]
Houshang Ostovar, 88, Iranian composer.[http://persiandutch.com/2016/05/08/perzische-componist-houshang-ostovar-is-overleden/ Perzische componist Houshang Ostovar is overleden] {{in lang|nl}}
Jit Samaroo, 65, Trinidadian Steelpan musician and arranger.{{Cite web |url=http://www.trinidadexpress.com/20160107/news/pan-legend-jit-samaroo-has-died |title=Pan legend Jit Samaroo has died |access-date=February 7, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160209104719/http://www.trinidadexpress.com/20160107/news/pan-legend-jit-samaroo-has-died |archive-date=February 9, 2016 |url-status=dead }}
Ashraf Pahlavi, 96, Persian princess, President of the Women's Organization of Iran (1967–1979).[https://www.nytimes.com/2016/01/08/world/middleeast/ashraf-pahlavi-sister-of-irans-last-shah-defender-and-diplomat-dies-at-96.html?_r=0 Ashraf Pahlavi, Twin Sister of Iran's Last Shah, Dies at 96]
Mufti Mohammad Sayeed, 79, Indian politician, Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir (2002–2005, since 2015), Minister of Home Affairs (1989–1990), multiple organ failure.[http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/jk-chief-minister-mufti-mohammad-sayeed-passes-away/article8075774.ece J&K Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed dies]
Troy Shondell, 76, American singer, complications from Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease.[https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/obituary/6836434/troy-shondell-this-time-were-really-breaking-up-dies-at-76 Troy Shondell, Singer of 'This Time (We're Really Breaking Up),' Dies at 76]
Sergey Shustikov, 45, Russian football player (Torpedo Moscow) and manager (Solyaris Moscow).[http://tass.ru/sport/2573901 Известный в прошлом футболист Сергей Шустиков скончался на 46-м году жизни] {{in lang|ru}}
Sergei Simonov, 23, Russian ice hockey player (HC Lipetsk), complications after spleen surgery.[http://ngzt.ru/sport/view/07-01-2016-v-nijnem-tagile-skonchalsya-hokkeist-sergey-simonov-posle-togo-kak-emu-stalo-ploho-vo-vremya-posledney-trenirovki В Нижнем Тагиле скончался хоккеист Сергей Симонов: молодому человеку стало плохо во время последней тренировки] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160108231022/http://ngzt.ru/sport/view/07-01-2016-v-nijnem-tagile-skonchalsya-hokkeist-sergey-simonov-posle-togo-kak-emu-stalo-ploho-vo-vremya-posledney-trenirovki |date=January 8, 2016 }} {{in lang|ru}}
Anton Srholec, 86, Slovak writer and priest, lung cancer.[http://www.christiantoday.com/article/persecuted.slovak.priest.dies.of.lung.cancer/76015.htm Persecuted Slovak priest dies of lung cancer]
Anna Synodinou, 88, Greek politician and actress (The 300 Spartans).[http://greece.greekreporter.com/2016/01/07/greek-actress-anna-synodinou-passes-away-at-88/ Greek Actress Anna Synodinou Passes Away at 88]
János György Szilágyi, 97, Hungarian historian.[http://magyarmuzeumok.hu/tema/2967_elhunyt_szilagyi_janos_gyorgy Elhunyt Szilágyi János György] {{in lang|hu}}
Yeow Chai Thiam, 62, Malaysian politician, cancer.[http://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2016/01/07/yeow-chai-tiam-passes-away/ Former Negri Sembilan MCA chief passes away]
Jesús María Ramón Valdés, 77, Mexican politician.[http://www.milenio.com/politica/Jesus_Maria_Ramon_Valdes-Chuy_Maria_Ramon-ex_alcalde_de_Acuna-PRI_Coahuila_0_660534047.html Fallece el político coahuilense Jesús María Ramón Valdés] {{in lang|es}}
Sir Christopher Wallace, 73, British army lieutenant general, Commandant Royal College of Defence Studies (2001–2005), amyloidosis.[http://announcements.telegraph.co.uk/deaths/198577/wallace WALLACE]
Hansrudi Wäscher, 87, German comics artist.[http://www.tagesspiegel.de/kultur/comic-kuenstler-hansrudi-waescher-gestorben-grosse-piccolos/12808702.html Große Piccolos] {{in lang|de}}
Valerio Zanone, 79, Italian politician, Secretary of Italian Liberal Party (1976–1985) and Mayor of Turin (1990–1991).[http://www.repubblica.it/politica/2016/01/07/news/morto_valerio_zanone_dal_pli_all_ulivo_fu_ministro_e_sindaco_di_torino-130760918/?refresh_ce Morto Valerio Zanone, dal Pli all'Ulivo: fu ministro e sindaco di Torino] {{in lang|it}}

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Hamdy Ahmed, 82, Egyptian actor (Al-Kahira 30, Al-Ard, Al Asfour).[http://egyptianstreets.com/2016/01/08/egyptian-actor-hamdy-ahmed-dies-at-82/ Egyptian Actor Hamdy Ahmed Dies at 82]
Horst Boog, 88, German historian.[http://lebenswege.faz.net/traueranzeige/horst-boog/44787371 Horst Boog : Traueranzeige] {{in lang|de}}
Otis Clay, 73, American R&B and soul singer ("Tryin' to Live My Life Without You", "The Only Way Is Up"), heart attack.[http://www.post-gazette.com/news/obituaries/2016/01/09/Soul-legend-Otis-Clay-dies-at-73/stories/201601090143 Soul legend Otis Clay dies at 73]
Maria Teresa de Filippis, 89, Italian racing driver, first woman to race in Formula One (Maserati, Behra-Porsche).[http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/122425 Maria Teresa de Filippis, first woman to race in F1, dies aged 89]
Oscar Fritschi, 76, Swiss politician.[http://www.nzz.ch/zuerich/abschied-von-oscar-fritschi-ld.4086 Abschied von Oscar Fritschi] {{in lang|de}}
Ida Gaskin, 96, Welsh-born New Zealand teacher and quiz show contestant.[http://www.stuff.co.nz/taranaki-daily-news/news/75712971/shakespeare-mastermind-ida-gaskin-dies-aged-96 Shakespeare Mastermind Ida Gaskin dies, aged 96]
Alessandro Ghinami, 92, Italian politician, President of Sardinia (1979–1980).[http://www.cagliaripad.it/news.php?page_id=25144 Addio all'ex presidente della Regione Ghinami] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160125213916/http://www.cagliaripad.it/news.php?page_id=25144 |date=January 25, 2016 }} {{in lang|it}}
M. O. Joseph, 86, Indian film producer.{{Cite web |url=http://english.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/movie-news/film-producer-manjilas-joseph-passes-away-english-news-1.784769 |title=Film producer Manjilas Joseph passes away |access-date=February 7, 2016 |archive-date=March 1, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160301140141/http://english.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/movie-news/film-producer-manjilas-joseph-passes-away-english-news-1.784769 |url-status=dead }}
Medea Jugeli, 90, Georgian gymnast, Olympic champion (1952).[http://www.sport-express.ru/chronicle/news/954504/ СКОНЧАЛАСЬ МЕДЕЯ ДЖУГЕЛИ] {{in lang|ru}}
Gunaram Khanikar, 66, Indian herbalist.[http://www.northeasttoday.in/bheshaj-ratna-dr-gunaram-khanikar-passes-away/ 'Bheshaj Ratna' Dr Gunaram Khanikar Passes Away]
Diana Mitchell, 83, Zimbabwean political activist and writer.[https://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/feb/08/diana-mitchell-obituary Diana Mitchell obituary]
German Moreno, 82, Philippine television host (That's Entertainment, Walang Tulugan with the Master Showman, GMA Supershow) and actor, cardiac arrest.[http://www.lionheartv.net/2016/01/veteran-host-kuya-germs-died-72 Master Showman German 'Kuya Germs' Moreno passes away]
Royal Parker, 86, American television personality, heart failure.[http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/obituaries/bs-md-ob-royal-parker-20160108-story.html Royal Parker Pollikoff, Baltimore TV pioneer, dies]
Paddy Reid, 91, Irish rugby union and league player.[http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/2016/0108/758754-paddy-reid/ Grand Slam winner Paddy Reid dies aged 91]
Red Simpson, 81, American country singer-songwriter ("I'm a Truck"), complications from a heart attack.[http://www.bakersfield.com/news/breaking-news/2016/01/08/bakersfield-sound-pioneer-red-simpson-dies-at-81.html Bakersfield Sound pioneer Red Simpson dies at 81]
Brett Smiley, 60, American singer-songwriter.[http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20160111/NEWS02/160119811 Glam rock cult hero Brett Smiley dies in NYC at age 60]
Piet Steenkamp, 90, Dutch politician, President of the Senate (1983–1991).[http://www.nu.nl/politiek/4196553/geestelijk-vader-cda-piet-steenkamp-90-overleden.html 'Geestelijk vader' CDA Piet Steenkamp (90) overleden] {{in lang|nl}}
Risto Syrjänen, 90, Finnish Olympic hurdler.{{cite web |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/sy/risto-syrjanen-1.html |title=Archived copy |website=www.sports-reference.com |access-date=13 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200417182825/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/sy/risto-syrjanen-1.html |archive-date=17 April 2020 |url-status=dead}}
Carlos Milcíades Villalba Aquino, 91, Paraguayan Roman Catholic prelate, Bishop of San Juan Bautista de las Misiones (1978–1999).[http://www.abc.com.py/nacionales/murio-monsenor-villalba-pastor-y-padre-espiritual-1443078.html Murió Mons. Villalba, 'pastor y padre espiritual'] {{in lang|es}}

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Barbara Allyne Bennet, 76, American actress (Mac and Me, The Office).[https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/barbara-allyne-bennet-dead-actress-855679 Character Actress Barbara Allyne Bennet Dies at 76]
Myra Carter, 86, American actress (Three Tall Women, 8mm), pneumonia.[https://www.nytimes.com/2016/01/14/theater/myra-carter-dying-mother-in-albees-three-tall-women-is-dead-at-86.html?_r=0 Myra Carter, Dying Mother in Albee's 'Three Tall Women,' Is Dead at 86]
Merab Chigoev, 65, South Ossetian politician, Prime Minister (1998–2001), traffic collision.{{citation needed|date=April 2021}}
Lawrence H. Cohn, 78, American surgeon, stroke.[https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2016/01/11/lawrence-cohn-master-masters-cardiac-surgery-dies/dKfz9GXF74f9eEangD5t1K/story.html Dr. Lawrence H. Cohn, 78; 'master of masters' in cardiac surgery]
Cielito del Mundo, 80, Filipino singer, actress and politician, heart attack.[http://www.mb.com.ph/mahal-passes-away-at-80/ Mahal passes away at 80] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160207154833/http://www.mb.com.ph/mahal-passes-away-at-80/ |date=February 7, 2016 }}
Henri Delerue, 76, French Olympic racewalker.{{cite web |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/de/henri-delerue-1.html |title=Archived copy |website=www.sports-reference.com |access-date=13 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200417193500/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/de/henri-delerue-1.html |archive-date=17 April 2020 |url-status=dead}}
Hamada Emam, 68, Egyptian footballer (Zamalek SC).[http://www.dailynewsegypt.com/2016/01/09/hamada-emam-away/ Hamada Emam passes away]
Peter Gavin Hall, 64, Australian statistician, leukemia.[http://www.stat-center.pku.edu.cn/Peter_Gavin_Hall/ Mourning for Peter Gavin Hall]
John Harvard, 77, Canadian politician, Lieutenant Governor of Manitoba (2004–2009).[http://www.cknw.com/syn/107/110997/former-mp Former MP and Lieutenant Governor Dies At 77]
Gareth Hoskins, 48, Scottish architect, complications from a heart attack.[http://www.scotsman.com/lifestyle/culture/art/leading-scottish-architect-gareth-hoskins-dies-aged-48-1-3997219 Leading Scottish architect Gareth Hoskins dies aged 48]
Johnny Jordan, 94, English footballer (Tonbridge).[http://www.tottenhamhotspur.com/news/johnny-jordan-250216/ Johnny Jordan]
Mike McGinnity, 74, English football chairman (Coventry City).[http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/former-coventry-city-fc-chairman-10711677 Former Coventry City FC chairman Mike McGinnity dies]
Robert Naegele, 90, German actor (The NeverEnding Story II, The Old Fox, Waller's Last Trip).[http://www.br.de/nachrichten/schwaben/inhalt/robert-naegele-tot-100.html Schauspieler Robert Nägele gestorben] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160130201917/http://www.br.de/nachrichten/schwaben/inhalt/robert-naegele-tot-100.html |date=January 30, 2016 }} {{in lang|de}}
Umberto Raho, 93, Italian actor (The Bird with the Crystal Plumage, The Last Man on Earth, Superfantagenio).[http://www.mondospettacolo.com/morto-umberto-raho-grande-caratterista-di-horror-e-b-movies-e-non-solo/ Morto Umberto Raho, grande caratterista di horror e b-movies (e non solo)] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160324155806/http://www.mondospettacolo.com/morto-umberto-raho-grande-caratterista-di-horror-e-b-movies-e-non-solo/ |date=March 24, 2016 }} {{in lang|it}}
Lance Rautzhan, 63, American baseball player (Los Angeles Dodgers, Milwaukee Brewers), cancer.[http://republicanherald.com/news/lance-g-rautzhan-1.1993518 Lance G. Rautzhan obituary]
José María Rivas, 57, Salvadoran footballer (national team), leukemia.[http://www.elgrafico.com/2016/01/09/fallecio-jose-maria-mandingo-rivas Falleció José María "Mandingo" Rivas] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160128074604/http://www.elgrafico.com/2016/01/09/fallecio-jose-maria-mandingo-rivas |date=January 28, 2016 }} {{in lang|es}}
Gianni Rondolino, 83, Italian film critic and historian, founder of the Turin Film Festival.[http://cinema-tv.corriere.it/cinema/16_gennaio_09/morto-critico-gianni-rondolino-fondatore-torino-film-festival-309833c8-b6cf-11e5-9dd6-8570df72b203.shtml Morto il critico Gianni Rondolino, fondatore del Torino Film Festival ] {{in lang|it}}
Paul-Marie François Rousset, 94, French Roman Catholic prelate, Bishop of Saint-Étienne (1971–1987).[http://www.la-croix.com/Urbi-et-Orbi/Actualite/Carnet/Mort-de-Mgr-Paul-Marie-Rousset-premier-eveque-de-Saint-Etienne-2016-01-11-1402920 Mort de Mgr Paul-Marie Rousset, premier évêque de Saint-Étienne] {{in lang|fr}}
Angus Scrimm, 89, American actor (Phantasm, Alias, John Dies at the End), prostate cancer.[https://www.ew.com/article/2016/01/10/angus-scrimm-obituary-phantasm Phantasm star Angus Scrimm dies at 89]
Beau St. Clair, 63, American film producer (The Thomas Crown Affair, The November Man, Laws of Attraction), ovarian cancer.[https://variety.com/2016/film/news/beau-st-clair-dead-pierce-brosnan-producing-partner-1201676897/ Beau St. Clair, Pierce Brosnan's Producing Partner, Dies]
St Jovite, 26, American-bred Irish-trained racehorse, winner of the 1992 Irish Derby and King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes.[http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/97128/top-european-horse-st-jovite-dies-at-age-27 Top European Horse St. Jovite Dies at Age 27]
Ed Stewart, 74, British TV and radio broadcaster (Top of the Pops, Crackerjack), stroke.[https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-35273252 Ed 'Stewpot' Stewart, former BBC disc jockey, dies]
Vicente Troudart, 64, Panamanian baseball umpire.[http://www.prensa.com/deportes/Fallece-reconocido-arbitro-Vicente-Troudart_0_4388561226.html Fallece reconocido árbitro de béisbol Vicente Troudart] {{in lang|es}}
Peggy Willis-Aarnio, 67, American ballet choreographer.[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/newsherald/obituary.aspx?n=peggy-willis-aarnio&pid=177261353 Peggy Willis-Aarnio Obituary]
Zelimkhan Yaqub, 65, Azerbaijani poet.[http://modern.az/articles/93410/1/ Zəlimxan Yaqub vəfat etdi] {{in lang|az}}

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Abbas Bahri, 61, Tunisian mathematician and professor (Rutgers University).[http://www.businessnews.com.tn/deces-du-mathematicien-tunisien-abbas-bahri,520,61605,3 Décès du mathématicien tunisien Abbas Bahri] {{in lang|fr}}
Wim Bleijenberg, 85, Dutch footballer (Ajax, national team).[https://web.archive.org/web/20160112231310/http://www.telegraaf.nl/telesport/voetbal/oranje/24984123/__Bleijenberg__85__overleden__.html Oud-international Bleijenberg overleden] {{in lang|nl}}
David Bowie, 69, English singer-songwriter, musician ("Heroes", "Space Oddity") and actor (Labyrinth), six-time Grammy winner, liver cancer.[https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-35278872 Music legend David Bowie dies]
Bård Breivik, 67, Norwegian sculptor, cancer.[https://web.archive.org/web/20160417083946/http://www.bt.no/kultur/Bard-Breivik-er-dod-3519052.html Bård Breivik er død] {{in lang|no}}
Alton Brown, 90, American baseball player (Washington Senators).[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/pilotonline/obituary.aspx?n=Alton-Leo-Brown&pid=177248243 Alton Brown Obituary]
Ann Z. Caracristi, 94, American cryptographer, Deputy Director of the NSA (1980–1982), complications from dementia.[http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20160111/NEWS02/160119802 Ann Caracristi, who excelled at code breaking and management, dies at 94]
Charles Congden Carpenter, 94, American naturalist.[http://www.normantranscript.com/obituaries/charles-congden-chuck-carpenter/article_942a1d89-a6a9-5d36-bd7e-08fc87f9026c.html Charles Congden 'Chuck' Carpenter] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/*/http://www.normantranscript.com/obituaries/charles-congden-chuck-carpenter/article_942a1d89-a6a9-5d36-bd7e-08fc87f9026c.html |date=* }}
Teofil Codreanu, 74, Romanian footballer (Rapid București).[http://www.gsp.ro/fotbal/liga-b/veste-trista-pentru-fanii-rapidului-teofil-codreanu-a-murit-azi-467427.html Veste tristă pentru fanii Rapidului » Teofil Codreanu a murit azi] {{in lang|ro}}
Jeanne Córdova, 67, German-born American LGBT activist, brain cancer.{{Cite web |url=https://www.frontiersmedia.com/frontiers-blog/2016/01/10/lesbian-pioneer-jeanne-cordova-dies-at-67-photos |title=Lesbian Pioneer Jeanne Cordova Dies at 67 |access-date=February 7, 2016 |archive-date=February 4, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160204065231/https://www.frontiersmedia.com/frontiers-blog/2016/01/10/lesbian-pioneer-jeanne-cordova-dies-at-67-photos/ |url-status=dead }}
Carolyn Denning, 88, American pediatrician, stroke.[http://www.northjersey.com/obituaries/top-obituaries/carolyn-denning-cystic-fibrosis-pioneer-dies-1.1490401 Dr. Carolyn Denning of Englewood, pioneer in cystic fibrosis treatment, dies at 88] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160131201125/http://www.northjersey.com/obituaries/top-obituaries/carolyn-denning-cystic-fibrosis-pioneer-dies-1.1490401 |date=January 31, 2016 }}
Michael Galeota, 31, American actor (The Jersey, Bailey Kipper's P.O.V., Bushwhacked), heart disease and hypertension.[http://theindianrepublic.com/michael-galeota-dies-disney-channel-star-was-31-51609.html Michael Galeota Dies; Disney Channel Star Was 31] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160207162540/http://theindianrepublic.com/michael-galeota-dies-disney-channel-star-was-31-51609.html |date=February 7, 2016 }}
Hernán Gamboa, 69, Venezuelan musician (Serenata Guayanesa), cancer.[http://www.eluniversal.com/arte-y-entretenimiento/160110/el-cuatro-pierde-un-cultor-fallecio-hernan-gamboa Falleció Hernán Gamboa] {{in lang|es}}
Ulrich Hahnen, 63, German politician, Deputy of the Landtag of North Rhine-Westphalia (since 2010), cancer.[http://www.wz.de/lokales/krefeld/ulrich-hahnen-ein-kaempfer-und-urgestein-der-spd-1.2096804 Ulrich Hahnen – ein Kämpfer und Urgestein der SPD] {{in lang|de}}
Ralph Hauenstein, 103, American philanthropist and businessman.[http://www.mlive.com/news/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2016/01/businessman_philanthropist_ral.html Businessman, WWII veteran, philanthropist Ralph Hauenstein dies at 103]
Alex Hickman, 90, Canadian judge and politician.[http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/alex-hickman-obituary-1.3398191 Alex Hickman remembered for 'remarkable legacy', likeable personality]
Francis Thomas Hurley, 88, American Roman Catholic prelate, Archbishop of Anchorage (1976–2001), Bishop of Juneau (1971–1976).[http://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/bishop/bhurley.html Archbishop Francis Thomas Hurley]
George Jonas, 80, Hungarian-born Canadian writer (Vengeance), Parkinson's disease.[http://news.nationalpost.com/news/canada/george-jonas-dead 'Clever, unafraid and compelling': Journalist, novelist, poet George Jonas dead at 80]
Kalevi Lehtovirta, 87, Finnish Olympic footballer (1952).[http://www.iltasanomat.fi/huuhkajat/art-1452743968922.html Kalevi Lehtovirta on kuollut] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160213074601/http://www.iltasanomat.fi/huuhkajat/art-1452743968922.html |date=February 13, 2016 }} {{in lang|fi}}
Anthony Mellows, 79, British barrister and academic, Lord Prior of the Order of St John (2008–2014).[http://www.orderofstjohn.org/News/former-lord-prior-professor-anthony-mellows Death announcement of former Lord Prior Professor Anthony Mellows OBE TD] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160207150844/http://www.orderofstjohn.org/News/former-lord-prior-professor-anthony-mellows |date=February 7, 2016 }}
Connie Mhone, 47, Malawian netball player and coach.[http://www.nyasatimes.com/2016/01/11/malawi-netball-legend-connis-mhone-dies/ Malawi netball legend Connis Mhone dies] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160215061531/http://www.nyasatimes.com/2016/01/11/malawi-netball-legend-connis-mhone-dies/ |date=February 15, 2016 }}
Bob Oatley, 87, Australian yachtsman (Wild Oats XI) and winemaker (Rosemount).[https://www.smh.com.au/business/wild-oats-xi-owner-bob-oatley-dead-at-87-20160110-gm2wq5.html Wild Oats XI owner Bob Oatley dead at 87]
Arthur S. Obermayer, 84, American entrepreneur and philanthropist, cancer.[http://www.haaretz.com/jewish/news/1.696959 U.S. Philanthropist Arthur Obermayer Dies at 84]
Dick Spady, 92, American businessman (Dick's Drive-In).[http://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/obituaries/dick-spady-co-founder-and-namesake-of-dicks-drive-in-dies-at-91/ Dick Spady, co-founder and namesake of Dick's Drive-In, dies at 92]
John Stokes, 70, British Army soldier and mountaineer.[https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/12099851/John-Brummie-Stokes-mountaineer-obituary.html John "Brummie" Stokes, mountaineer – obituary]
The Wolfman, 80, Hungarian-born Canadian professional wrestler (WWWF).[https://archive.today/20160117215814/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2016/01/10/22591610.html Wolfman Willie Farkus dies]
Cornelis Zitman, 89, Dutch-born Venezuelan sculptor.[http://www.el-nacional.com/sociedad/Fallecio-escultor-Cornelis-Zitman_0_772722781.html Falleció el escultor Cornelis Zitman] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160217054244/http://www.el-nacional.com/sociedad/Fallecio-escultor-Cornelis-Zitman_0_772722781.html |date=February 17, 2016 }} {{in lang|es}}
Yusuf Zuayyin, 84, Syrian politician, Prime Minister (1965, 1966–1968).[http://syria-nass.com/?p=68759 وفاة رئيس الوزراء السوري الأسبق يوسف الزعين في استوكهولم] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160207160813/http://syria-nass.com/?p=68759 |date=February 7, 2016 }} {{in lang|ar}}

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Budi Anduk, 47, Indonesian actor (Opera Van Java) and comedian, pneumonia.[http://en.tempo.co/read/news/2016/01/11/240734980/Budi-Anduk-Died-of-Pneumonia Budi Anduk Died of Pneumonia]
Reginaldo Araújo, 38, Brazilian footballer, heart attack.[http://esportes.terra.com.br/futebol/ex-lateral-do-coritiba-e-santos-reginaldo-araujo-morre-aos-38-anos,a161a98905b593253e10ead5ff346f42jw40p7ee.html Ex-Coritiba e Santos, Reginaldo Araújo morre aos 38 anos] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160112190554/http://esportes.terra.com.br/futebol/ex-lateral-do-coritiba-e-santos-reginaldo-araujo-morre-aos-38-anos,a161a98905b593253e10ead5ff346f42jw40p7ee.html |date=January 12, 2016 }} {{in lang|pt}}
Elizabeth Aston, 67, English author, pancreatic cancer.[http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/14232776.Founder_of_York_holiday_orchestra_dies/ Founder of York holiday orchestra dies]
Sylvan Barnet, 89, American literary critic, cancer.[https://www.nytimes.com/2016/01/14/arts/sylvan-barnet-scholar-is-dead-at-89-edited-signet-shakespeare-paperbacks.html Sylvan Barnet, Scholar, Is Dead at 89; Edited Signet Shakespeare Paperbacks]
Robert Coates, 87, Canadian politician, MP (1957–1988).[http://thechronicleherald.ca/novascotia/1332921-former-mp-robert-coates-dies-at-87 Former MP Robert Coates dies at 87]
Sir Kenneth Corfield, 91, British camera engineer, inventor of the Corfield Periflex.[http://www.amateurphotographer.co.uk/latest/photo-news/sir-kenneth-corfield-founder-of-last-successful-british-camera-range-dies-aged-91-68993 Sir Kenneth Corfield, the man behind the 'last successful' British camera range, dies aged 91]
John Easter, 70, English squash player and cricketer, World Championship silver medallist (1973).{{Cite web |url=http://squashmad.com/breaking-news/john-easter/ |title=John Easter (1945–2015) |access-date=March 9, 2016 |archive-date=March 9, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160309230455/http://squashmad.com/breaking-news/john-easter/ |url-status=dead }}
Berge Furre, 78, Norwegian politician and historian.[http://www.aftenposten.no/nyheter/iriks/politikk/Berge-Furre-er-dod-8314457.html Berge Furre er død] {{in lang|no}}
Monte Irvin, 96, American Hall of Fame baseball player (Newark Eagles, New York Giants, Chicago Cubs), winner of the 1954 World Series.[http://baseballhall.org/news/remembering-monte-irvin Remembering Monte Irvin]
Yevgeny Kotlov, 66, Russian Soviet ice hockey player (Dynamo Moscow).[http://www.mk.ru/sport/2016/01/11/skonchalsya-byvshiy-khokkeist-dinamo-evgeniy-kotlov.html Скончался бывший хоккеист "Динамо" Евгений Котлов] {{in lang|ru}}
Albert Onyembo Lomandjo, 84, Congolese Roman Catholic prelate, Bishop of Kindu (1966–1978).[http://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/bishop/bonlo.html Bishop Albert Onyembo Lomandjo, C.S.Sp.]
Stanley Mann, 87, Canadian screenwriter (The Collector, Conan the Destroyer, Firestarter).[https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/stanley-mann-dead-conan-destroyer-858414 Oscar-Nominated Screenwriter Stanley Mann Dies at 87]
John B. Mansbridge, 98, American art director (Bedknobs and Broomsticks, Tron, The Apple Dumpling Gang).[http://forestlawn.tributes.com/obituary/show/John-B.-Mansbridge-103190444 John Mansbridge Obituary]
David Margulies, 78, American actor (Ghostbusters, The Sopranos, Conversations with My Father).[http://www.theatermania.com/new-york-city-theater/news/david-margulies-obituary_75561.html David Margulies, Ghostbusters Mayor and New York Stage Veteran, Dead at 78]
Chuck Pitcock, 57, American football player (Tampa Bay Bandits).{{Cite web |url=http://sportsnola.com/former-tulane-usfl-offensive-lineman-chuck-pitcock-dies-at-57/ |title=Former Tulane, USFL offensive lineman Chuck Pitcock dies at 57 |access-date=February 7, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160127015844/http://sportsnola.com/former-tulane-usfl-offensive-lineman-chuck-pitcock-dies-at-57/ |archive-date=January 27, 2016 |url-status=usurped }}
János Radványi, 93, Hungarian-born American political scientist and diplomat, Ambassador to the United States (1962–1967).[http://www.wcbi.com/local-news/legendary-msu-professor-dies/ Legendary MSU Professor Dies]
Don Strauch, 89, American politician, Mayor of Mesa, Arizona (1980–1984), member of the Arizona House of Representatives (1987–1988), complications from a fall.[https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/mesa/2016/01/22/good-quiet-leader-former-mesa-mayor-don-strauch-dies-89/79139102/ 'A good, quiet leader': Former Mesa Mayor Don Strauch dies at 89]
Gunnel Vallquist, 97, Swedish writer and translator (In Search of Lost Time).[http://www.aftonbladet.se/kultur/article22071875.ab Akademieledamoten Gunnel Vallquist är död] {{in lang|sv}}

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Gian Bazzi, 84, Swiss Olympic ice hockey player (1952).[https://web.archive.org/web/20160131162629/http://www.planetehockey.com/news-l-ex-international-suisse-gian-bazzi-n-est-plus,56130.html L'ex-international suisse Gian Bazzi n'est plus] {{in lang|fr}}
Robert Black, 68, Scottish serial killer and kidnapper, heart attack.[https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-35296135 Robert Black: Convicted child killer dies in prison]
James L. Browning, Jr., 83, American prosecutor, fall.[http://www.expressnews.com/news/crime/article/Patty-Hearst-prosecutor-James-Browning-dies-at-83-6756493.php Patty Hearst prosecutor James Browning dies at 83 in Arizona] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160207150813/http://www.expressnews.com/news/crime/article/Patty-Hearst-prosecutor-James-Browning-dies-at-83-6756493.php |date=February 7, 2016 }}
Ivan Bukavshin, 20, Russian chess Grandmaster, stroke.[https://web.archive.org/web/20160116103036/http://www.rustelegraph.ru/news/2016-01-12/Rossiiskii-grossmeister-Ivan-Bukavshin-umer-na-21-godu-zhizni-45970/ Российский гроссмейстер Иван Букавшин умер на 21 году жизни] {{in lang|ru}}
Rose Chibambo, 86, Malawian politician, Deputy Minister for Hospitals, Prisons and Social Welfare (1963–1964), heart attack.[http://allafrica.com/stories/201601121140.html Malawi: Rose Chibambo Dies Aged 86 – First Female Minister – She is on Banknote]
Marian Czapla, 69, Polish painter.[http://www.echodnia.eu/swietokrzyskie/wiadomosci/staszow/art/9283585,zmarl-slynny-profesor-marian-czapla,id,t.html Zmarł słynny profesor Marian Czapla!] {{in lang|pl}}
Gastón Guzmán, 83, Mexican mycologist and anthropologist, heart attack.[http://www.conacyt.mx/index.php/comunicacion/comunicados-prensa/561-el-conacyt-lamenta-el-sensible-fallecimiento-del-dr-gaston-guzman El Conacyt lamenta el sensible fallecimiento del Dr. Gastón Guzmán] {{in lang|es}}
Brian Johnson, 59, Australian rugby league player and coach (St. George, Warrington), Alzheimer's disease.[http://www.warringtonguardian.co.uk/sport/14196661.Former_Wire_full_back_and_coach_has_died/ Former Warrington Wolves full back and coach Brian Johnson has died]
Ruth Leuwerik, 91, German film actress (The Trapp Family).[http://www.spiegel.de/kultur/kino/ruth-leuwerik-ist-tot-a-1071708.html Nachkriegsfilmstar: Ruth Leuwerik ist tot] {{in lang|de}}
Witold Mańczak, 91, Polish linguist.[http://wa.amu.edu.pl/wa/node/7215 Professor Witold Mańczak, a renowned Polish linguist, passes away]
Tommy Mulgrew, 86, British footballer (Southampton).[http://announce.jpress.co.uk/northamptonshire-newspapers/obituary/tommy-mulgrew/44844324 Tommy Mulgrew Obituary]{{Dead link|date=July 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}
Meg Mundy, 101, American actress (Fatal Attraction, All My Children, Ordinary People).[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/nytimes/obituary.aspx?n=MEG-MUNDY&pid=177363656#sthash.oG8oYfEf.dpuf Notice of death of actress Meg Mundy]
William Needles, 97, American-Canadian actor.[http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/kitchener-waterloo/william-needles-shakespearean-actor-obit-1.3401992 William Needles, Shakespearean actor and Stratford Festival veteran, dies at 97]
Erik Olsson, 85, Swedish Olympic wrestler.{{cite web |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/ol/erik-olsson-1.html |title=Archived copy |website=www.sports-reference.com |access-date=13 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200417210359/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/ol/erik-olsson-1.html |archive-date=17 April 2020 |url-status=dead}}
Milorad Rajović, 61, Serbian footballer.[http://sport.rs/16041-milorad-rajovic-lord-1955-2016/ Milorad Rajović – Lord 1955 – 2016] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160129192224/http://sport.rs/16041-milorad-rajovic-lord-1955-2016/ |date=January 29, 2016 }} {{in lang|bs}}
Dave Sime, 79, American sprinter and ophthalmologist, Olympic silver medalist (1960), cancer.[http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/college/state-college-sports/article54824395.html David Sime, Olympian and doctor, dies at 79]
Andrew Smith, 25, American basketball player (Butler Bulldogs, Neptūnas), non-Hodgkin lymphoma.[https://www.si.com/college-basketball/2016/01/12/andrew-smith-butler-dies-cancer-brad-stevens Former Butler player Andrew Smith dies of cancer at age 25]
John Stevens, 86, British journalist.[http://www.pressgazette.co.uk/content/john-stevens-former-standard-crime-correspondent-who-was-only-interested-breaking-stories John Stevens Crime reporter who covered Krays and IRA bombings dies aged 86]
Melania Ursu, 75, Romanian stage and film actress (Flames over Treasures).[http://www.evz.ro/una-dintre-cele-mai-mari-actrite-din-romania-s-a-stins-fulgerator-din-viata.html Una dintre cele mai mari actrițe din România s-a stins fulgerător din viață] {{in lang|ro}}
Carolyn D. Wright, 67, American poet, thrombosis.[http://www.providencejournal.com/article/20160114/NEWS/160119564/13938/ENTERTAINMENT C.D. Wright, ex-R.I. state poet and MacArthur 'genius grant' winner, dies at 67]

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Luis Arroyo, 88, Puerto Rican baseball player (St. Louis Cardinals, Pittsburgh Pirates, New York Yankees), winner of the 1961 World Series, cancer.[http://www.foxsports.com/mlb/story/2-time-all-star-pitcher-luis-arroyo-dies-at-88-011316 2-time All-Star pitcher Luis Arroyo dies at 88]
Brian Bedford, 80, British actor (Robin Hood, Nixon, Much Ado About Nothing), cancer.[http://www.cbc.ca/news/arts/brian-bedford-dies-1.3402600 Brian Bedford, Stratford Festival icon, dead at age 80]
William Craig, 97, American philosopher.{{Cite web |url=http://philosophy.berkeley.edu/news/detail/64 |title=UC Berkeley – Department of Philosophy |access-date=February 7, 2016 |archive-date=January 15, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160115172207/http://philosophy.berkeley.edu/news/detail/64 |url-status=dead }}
Giorgio Gomelsky, 81, Georgian-born Swiss filmmaker (La Collectionneuse), impresario, band manager (The Rolling Stones, The Yardbirds), songwriter and record producer.[http://ultimateclassicrock.com/giorgio-gomelsky-dies/ Giorgio Gomelsky, Ex-Yardbirds and Rolling Stones Manager, Dies]
Bern Herbolsheimer, 67, American composer, cancer.[http://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/obituaries/composer-musician-and-teacher-bern-herbolsheimer-dead-at-67/ Composer, musician and Seattle teacher Bern Herbolsheimer dead at 67]
J. F. R. Jacob, 92, Indian military officer, pneumonia.[http://www.thedailystar.net/country/1971-war-hero-lt-gen-jacob-no-more-201208 1971 War hero Lt Gen Jacob no more]
Sir Albert McQuarrie, 98, Scottish politician, MP for East Aberdeenshire (1979–1983) and Banff and Buchan (1983–1987).[https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-north-east-orkney-shetland-35301011 Former Scottish Conservative MP Sir Albert McQuarrie dies]
Dick Megugorac, 87, American land speed racer and customizer.{{cite web |url=https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/latimes/obituary.aspx?pid=177353001|title=Richard Magoo Megugorac, 1928–2016|work=Los Angeles Times|date=January 17, 2016|access-date=October 31, 2018}}
Conrad Phillips, 90, British television and film actor (The Adventures of William Tell).[https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2016/jan/13/conrad-phillips Conrad Phillips obituary]
Lawrence Phillips, 40, American football player (University of Nebraska, St. Louis Rams) and convicted felon, suicide by hanging.[https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2016/01/13/lawrence-phillips-death-prison/78742058/ Lawrence Phillips found dead in prison at age 40]
Vladimir Pribylovsky, 59, Russian human rights activist and journalist.[http://rusjev.net/2016/01/13/v-rossii-pogib-izvestnyiy-pravozashhitnik-vladimir-pribyilovskiy/ В России погиб известный правозащитник Владимир Прибыловский] {{in lang|ru}}
Addepalli Ramamohana Rao, 80, Indian Telugu poet.[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/rajahmundry/Poet-Ramamohana-Rao-no-more/articleshow/50570993.cms Poet Ramamohana Rao no more]
Mike Salmon, 82, British racing driver.[https://grrc.goodwood.com/columnists/doug-nye-mike-salmon-one-goodwoods-finest#eRSKkI2fEzQtuCkH.97 Mike Salmon obituary at goodwood.com]
Jim Simpson, 88, American sportscaster (NBC Sports).[https://www.espn.com/espn/story/_/id/14562344/hall-fame-sportscaster-jim-simpson-one-espn-first-dies-88 Hall of Fame sportscaster Jim Simpson dies]
Zaharije Trnavčević, 90, Serbian politician, Acting President of the National Assembly (2012).[http://www.blic.rs/vesti/drustvo/preminuo-zaharije-trnavcevic/2nyv0vk Preminuo Zaharije Trnavčević] {{in lang|bs}}
G. A. Vadivelu, 90, Indian independence activist and politician.[http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Coimbatore/former-jds-state-president-vadivelu-dead/article8104366.ece Former JD(S) State president Vadivelu dead]
Lois Weisberg, 90, American civil servant and socialite.[https://www.newyorker.com/books/double-take/lois-weisberg-1925-2016 Lois Weisberg (1925–2016)]
Tera Wray, 33, American pornographic actress, suicide.[http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/wayne-statics-widow-tera-wray-static-found-dead/#OTm4id8ZQHAETHiZ.99 Wayne Static's Widow Tera Wray Static Found Dead]

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René Angélil, 73, Canadian entertainment manager (Celine Dion), throat cancer.[https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/rene-angelil-dead-celine-dion-726161 Rene Angelil, Celine Dion's Husband and Former Manager, Dies at 73]
George Carroll, 94, American lawyer and politician, Mayor of Richmond, California (1964–1965).[http://richmondstandard.com/2016/01/27557/ Richmond's first black mayor George Carroll dies at 94] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160118091107/http://richmondstandard.com/2016/01/27557/ |date=January 18, 2016 }}
Franco Citti, 80, Italian actor (The Godfather, Accattone, The Decameron).[https://www.theguardian.com/film/2016/jan/14/franco-citti Franco Citti obituary]
Calvin Greenaway, 67, Antigua and Barbuda Olympic athlete.{{Cite web |url=https://antiguaobserver.com/athletics-fraternity-mourns-greenaways-passing/ |title=Athletics Fraternity Mourns Greenaway's Passing |access-date=January 30, 2018 |archive-date=July 28, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190728140225/https://antiguaobserver.com/athletics-fraternity-mourns-greenaways-passing/ |url-status=dead }}
Laurence Guest, 80, British Olympic rower.[https://web.archive.org/web/20200418041021/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/gu/laurence-guest-1.html Laurence Guest]
Jim Hannah, 71, American attorney, Chief Justice of the Arkansas Supreme Court (2005–2015).[http://www.thedailycitizen.com/news/local/article_9ad9166a-bb18-11e5-890f-b3aee4f24320.html Former chief justice dies]{{dead link|date=January 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}
Al Hart, 88, American radio host (KCBS, KNBR, WOBT).[http://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/KCBS-radio-veteran-Al-Hart-dies-6758797.php KCBS radio veteran Al Hart dies]
Glyn W. Humphreys, 61, British neuropsychologist.[https://www.theguardian.com/science/2016/feb/09/glyn-humphreys-obituary Glyn Humphreys obituary]
Anna Lærkesen, 73, Danish ballerina.[https://www.nytimes.com/2016/01/28/arts/dance/anna-laerkesen-danish-ballerina-with-poetic-originality-dies-at-73.html?_r=0 Anna Laerkesen, Danish Ballerina With Poetic Originality, Dies At 73]
Franco Oppo, 80, Italian composer.[http://www.unionesarda.it/articolo/spettacoli/2016/01/14/musica_sarda_in_lutto_morto_a_80_anni_il_compositore_franco_oppo-7-457781.html Musica sarda in lutto: è morto a 80 anni il compositore Franco Oppo] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160119005744/http://www.unionesarda.it/articolo/spettacoli/2016/01/14/musica_sarda_in_lutto_morto_a_80_anni_il_compositore_franco_oppo-7-457781.html |date=January 19, 2016 }} {{in lang|it}}
P. M. K. Raghunath, 65, Indian cricketer.[http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-sports/kerala-roundup/article8110028.ece Kerala Round-Up]
Alan Rickman, 69, English actor (Harry Potter, Die Hard, Love Actually), BAFTA winner (1992), pancreatic cancer.[https://www.theguardian.com/film/2016/jan/14/alan-rickman-giant-of-british-film-and-theatre-dies-at-69 Alan Rickman, giant of British film and theatre, dies at 69]
Shaolin, 44, Brazilian humorist, heart attack.[http://g1.globo.com/pb/paraiba/noticia/2016/01/humorista-shaolin-morre-em-campina-grande.html Humorista Shaolin morre em Campina Grande] {{in lang|pt}}
Jane Stuart Smith, 90, American operatic soprano, hymnologist, and author{{cite news|title=Jane Stuart Smith traded opera career for God's work: The Roanoke native found a new purpose in life at the height of her singing career|url=https://roanoke.com/news/local/jane-stuart-smith-traded-opera-career-for-god-s-work/article_79b1a989-aff0-5f0c-9b0b-3bff28253169.html|author=Amy Friedenberger|work=The Roanoke Times|date=January 18, 2016}}
Robert Banks Stewart, 84, Scottish television writer (Doctor Who, Bergerac, Shoestring), cancer.[http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/news/bergerac-and-shoestring-creator-robert-banks-stewart-dies-aged-84-34367921.html Bergerac and Shoestring creator Robert Banks Stewart dies aged 84]
Shigeaki Uchino, 84, Japanese Olympic pentathlete.https://ameblo.jp/tsdkaliyu/entry-12433680093.html {{Bare URL inline|date=August 2022}}
Sergio Vacchi, 90, Italian painter.[http://www.lanazione.it/siena/sergio-vacchi-morto-1.1647224 Arte in lutto: è morto Sergio Vacchi] {{in lang|it}}
Rajesh Vivek, 66, Indian actor (Lagaan), heart attack.{{usurped|1=[https://web.archive.org/web/20160217103057/http://www.ignarchives.com/rajesh-vivek-dead-lagaan-actor-dies-of-heart-attack-at-66/ Rajesh Vivek Dead – Lagaan actor Dies Of Heart Attack At 66]}}
Ellen Meiksins Wood, 73, American historian, cancer.[http://www.timescolonist.com/ellen-meiksins-wood-author-and-wife-of-ed-broadbent-dead-at-73-1.2151461 Ellen Meiksins Wood, author and wife of Ed Broadbent, dead at 73] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160119080450/http://www.timescolonist.com/ellen-meiksins-wood-author-and-wife-of-ed-broadbent-dead-at-73-1.2151461 |date=January 19, 2016 }}
Leonid Zhabotinsky, 77, Ukrainian Soviet weightlifter, Olympic champion (1964, 1968).[https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/12127999/Leonid-Zhabotinsky-weightlifter-obituary.html Leonid Zhabotinsky, weightlifter – obituary]

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Francisco X. Alarcón, 61, American poet, cancer.[http://eltecolote.org/content/en/features/viva-la-vida-a-tribute-to-francisco-x-alarcon/ Adiós, Francisco X. Alarcón 1954–2016]
Peter Atteslander, 89, Swiss sociologist.[http://trauer-anzeigen.augsburger-allgemeine.de/anzeigen/tra/tra002/art1600,643401, Peter Atteslander] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160124132747/http://trauer-anzeigen.augsburger-allgemeine.de/anzeigen/tra/tra002/art1600,643401, |date=January 24, 2016 }} {{in lang|de}}
James Birren, 97, American gerontologist.[http://news.usc.edu/90915/in-memoriam-james-e-birren-97/ In memoriam: James E. Birren, 97]
Daniel Bohan, 74, Canadian Roman Catholic prelate, Archbishop of Regina (since 2005), cancer.[http://www.archregina.sk.ca/news/2016/1/15/farewell-archbishop-bohan Farewell Archbishop Bohan]
Robert Darène, 102, French actor (The Cage).[https://archive.today/20160211033736/http://www.leparisien.fr/mittainville-78125/mittainville-deces-du-realisateur-robert-darene-26-01-2016-5487583.php Mittainville décès du réalisateur Robert Darène] {{in lang|fr}}
Robin Fletcher, 93, British academic administrator and field hockey player, Olympic bronze medallist (1952).[http://www.rhodeshouse.ox.ac.uk/obituaries Obituaries] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160826085807/http://www.rhodeshouse.ox.ac.uk/obituaries |date=August 26, 2016 }}
Anil Ganguly, 82, Indian film director (Kora Kagaz, Tapasya).[http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/filmmaker-anil-ganguly-no-more/ Filmmaker Anil Ganguly no more]
Marie L. Garibaldi, 81, American judge, first woman to serve on the New Jersey Supreme Court.[https://www.nytimes.com/2016/01/20/nyregion/marie-garibaldi-first-woman-on-new-jersey-supreme-court-dies-at-81.html?_r=0 Marie Garibaldi, First Woman on New Jersey Supreme Court, Dies at 81]
Dan Haggerty, 74, American actor (The Life and Times of Grizzly Adams), spinal cancer.[http://hollywoodlife.com/2016/01/15/dan-haggerty-dead-cancer-grizzly-adams-actor-dies/ "Grizzly Adams" Star Dan Haggerty Dead At 74]
Tunku Alif Hussein, 31, Malaysian royal.[http://www.themalaymailonline.com/malaysia/article/tunku-alif-hussein-son-of-negri-sembilan-yamtuan-dies-at-age-31 Tunku Alif Hussein, son of Negri Sembilan Yamtuan, dies at age 31]
Pete Huttlinger, 54, American guitarist (John Denver, LeAnn Rimes), stroke.[http://www.tennessean.com/story/entertainment/music/2016/01/15/master-guitarist-pete-huttlinger-dies/78796926/ Master guitarist Pete Huttlinger dies]
Avrom Isaacs, 89, Canadian art dealer.[https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/av-isaacs-leading-art-dealer-in-contemporary-canadian-art-dies-at-89/article28231438/ Av Isaacs, leading art dealer in contemporary Canadian art, dies at 89]
Ken Judge, 58, Australian football player (East Fremantle, Hawthorn, Brisbane Bears) and coach (Hawthorn, West Coast Eagles), cancer.[http://indaily.com.au/sport/football/2016/01/15/former-hawthorn-star-ken-judge-dies/ Former Hawthorn star Ken Judge dies]
Andrzej Kotkowski, 75, Polish film director (Olympics 40).[http://www.sfp.org.pl/wydarzenia,5,22534,1111,1,Andrzej-Kotkowski-nie-zyje.html Andrzej Kotkowski nie żyje] {{in lang|pl}}
Peter Kraus, 83, German Olympic athlete.[https://web.archive.org/web/20200417224358/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/kr/peter-kraus-2.html Peter Kraus]
Marvin Lipofsky, 77, American glass artist, complications of diabetes.[https://www.nytimes.com/2016/01/28/arts/design/marvin-lipofsky-ceramist-who-elevated-blown-glass-to-fine-art-dies-at-77.html?_r=0 Marvin Lipofsky, Ceramist who Elevated Blown Glass to Fine Art, Dies at 77]
P. J. Mara, 73, Irish public affairs consultant, Senator (1977–1981, 1982–1983).[http://www.rte.ie/news/2016/0115/760336-pj-mara/ Former government press secretary PJ Mara dies]
Rex Morgan, 67, American basketball player (Boston Celtics), throat cancer.[http://jacksonville.com/sports/college/2016-01-15/story/area-basketball-icon-rex-morgan-dies-after-battle-cancer Jacksonville basketball icon Rex Morgan dies after battle with cancer]
John J. Pruis, 92, American educator, President of Ball State University (1968–1978).[http://www.insideindianabusiness.com/story/30993884/former-ball-state-president-dies Former Ball State President Dies]
Alexandre Reza, 93, Russian-born French jeweler.[http://www.france24.com/en/20160119-death-alexandre-reza-jeweller-stars Death of Alexandre Reza, jeweller to the stars] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160207151249/http://www.france24.com/en/20160119-death-alexandre-reza-jeweller-stars |date=February 7, 2016 }}
Oleksandr Shevchenko, 78, Ukrainian scientist, jurist and politician, member of the Verkhovna Rada (2012–2014).[http://www.unian.ua/politics/1237434-pomer-kolishniy-svobodivets-oleksandr-shevchenko.html Помер колишній "свободівець" Олександр Шевченко] {{in lang|uk}}
Grzegorz Strouhal, 73, Polish Olympic sport shooter.[http://www.gazetawroclawska.pl/artykul/9300392,strzelectwo-zmarl-grzegorz-strouhal-olimpijczyk-z-monachium-medalista-me,id,t.html Zmarł Grzegorz Strouhal olimpijczyk z Monachium medalista ]
Manuel Velázquez, 72, Spanish footballer (Real Madrid, Rayo Vallecano, Málaga), winner of the 1965–66 European Cup.[http://www.realmadrid.com/noticias/2016/01/fallecio-manuel-velazquez Falleció Manuel Velázquez] {{in lang|es}}
Aristide von Bienefeldt, 56, Dutch writer, cancer.[http://www.trouw.nl/tr/nl/4492/Nederland/article/detail/4229020/2016/01/20/Schrijver-Aristide-von-Bienefeldt-overleden.dhtml Schrijver Aristide von Bienefeldt overleden] {{in lang|nl}}
Buzzy Wilkinson, 83, American basketball player (Virginia Cavaliers).[http://www.dailyprogress.com/sports/uva-great-wilkinson-dies-at-age/article_4274d06e-be4b-11e5-8215-43a7f91eb7a7.html UVa great Wilkinson dies at age 83]

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Joannis Avramidis, 93, Georgian-born Austrian sculptor.[http://derstandard.at/2000029179035/Bildhauer-Joannis-Avramidis-verstorben Bildhauer Joannis Avramidis verstorben] {{in lang|de}}
Joan Balzar, 87, Canadian artist.[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/theprovince/obituary.aspx?n=joan-cotter&pid=177454036 Joan COTTER Obituary]
Charles L. Bestor, 91, American composer and academic.[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/gazettenet/obituary.aspx?n=Charles-Bestor&pid=177410917 Charles Bestor (1924 - 2016) Obituary]
Theodor Danetti, 89, Romanian stage and film actor.[http://www.agerpres.ro/cultura/2016/01/16/actorul-theodor-danetti-a-murit-20-36-36 Actorul Theodor Danetti a murit] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160202093357/http://www.agerpres.ro/cultura/2016/01/16/actorul-theodor-danetti-a-murit-20-36-36 |date=February 2, 2016 }} {{in lang|ro}}
Ananda Chandra Dutta, 92, Indian botanist.{{Cite web |url=http://www.sentinelassam.com/state1/story.php?sec=2&subsec=2&id=254339&dtP=2016-01-18&ppr=1 |title=Demise of acclaimed botanist Ananda Chandra Dutta mourned |access-date=February 7, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160127144400/http://www.sentinelassam.com/state1/story.php?sec=2&subsec=2&id=254339&dtP=2016-01-18&ppr=1 |archive-date=January 27, 2016 |url-status=dead |df=mdy-all }}
Thor Furulund, 72, Norwegian painter.[http://www.aftenposten.no/dodsfall/Nekrolog-Thor-Furulund-8349472.html Nekrolog Thor Furulund] {{in lang|no}}
Hubert Giraud, 94, French songwriter.[http://www.themalaymailonline.com/showbiz/article/mamy-blue-songwriter-hubert-giraud-dies-aged-94 'Mamy Blue' songwriter Hubert Giraud dies aged 94]
Bob Harkey, 85, American racecar driver (USAC).{{Cite web |url=http://www.racer.com/indycar/item/125263-indy-500-veteran-bob-harkey-passes-away-at-85 |title=Indy 500 veteran Bob Harkey passes away at 85 |access-date=February 7, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160118144444/http://www.racer.com/indycar/item/125263-indy-500-veteran-bob-harkey-passes-away-at-85 |archive-date=January 18, 2016 |url-status=dead |df=mdy-all }}
Joe Hergert, 79, American football player (Buffalo Bills).[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/news-journalonline/obituary.aspx?page=lifestory&pid=177350257 Joseph Martin Hergert (1936–2016) Obituary]
Georgie Lamon, 81, Swiss politician, shot.[http://www.lenouvelliste.ch/articles/valais/canton/ouagadougou-georgie-lamon-une-vie-au-service-des-autres-491286 Ouagadougou: Georgie Lamon, une vie au service des autres] {{in lang|fr}}
Gary Loizzo, 70, American singer (The American Breed), pancreatic cancer.[http://ultimateclassicrock.com/gary-loizzo-dies/ Gary Loizzo, American Breed Singer and Engineer of Hit Records by Styx, Dies]
Ted Marchibroda, 84, American football player (Pittsburgh Steelers, Chicago Cardinals) and coach (Baltimore Colts, Baltimore Ravens).[http://cbs4indy.com/2016/01/16/ted-marchibroda-former-colts-head-coach-dies-at-age-84/ Ted Marchibroda, former Colts head coach, dies at age 84]
Rudy Migay, 87, Canadian ice hockey player (Toronto Maple Leafs).{{Cite web |url=http://www.chroniclejournal.com/sports/local_sports/former-nhler-passes-away/article_62c0dc2e-bce2-11e5-9184-b7d0c28686ec.html |title=Former NHLer passes away |access-date=February 7, 2016 |archive-date=July 20, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200720050929/https://www.chroniclejournal.com/sports/local_sports/former-nhler-passes-away/article_62c0dc2e-bce2-11e5-9184-b7d0c28686ec.html |url-status=dead }}
John Mills, 85, Canadian writer.[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/vancouversun/obituary.aspx?pid=177418627 Howard Edwin "John" MILLS]
Carmelau Monestime, 86, Haitian-born American activist and radio broadcaster, pioneer of Haitian Creole radio in South Florida.[http://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/obituaries/article57149998.html Carmelau Monestime, Haitian civic leader, Creole radio station founder, dies at 84]
Hans-Joachim Reich, 85, German Olympic swimmer.[http://berlinertsc.de/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Protokoll-Mitgliederversammlung-16.03.2016.pdf Protokoll-Mitgliederversammlung]
Jean-Noël Rey, 66, Swiss businessman, CEO of Swiss Post, shot.[http://www.letemps.ch/monde/2016/01/16/ancien-patron-poste-suisse-partie-29-victimes-tuerie-ouagadougou Le terrorisme aveugle frappe Ouagadougou] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/*/http://www.letemps.ch/monde/2016/01/16/ancien-patron-poste-suisse-partie-29-victimes-tuerie-ouagadougou |date=* }} {{in lang|fr}}
Lloyd Rudolph, 88, American political scientist.[http://news.uchicago.edu/article/2016/01/18/lloyd-rudolph-leading-scholar-and-teacher-south-asia-1927-2016 Lloyd Rudolph, leading scholar and teacher of South Asia, 1927–2016]
Mervyn Sandri, 83, New Zealand cricketer.https://deaths.timaruherald.co.nz/obituaries/timaru-herald-nz/obituary-preview.aspx?n=mervyn-sandri&pid=177330579&referrer=3335 {{Bare URL inline|date=August 2022}}
Leonidas B. Young, II, 62, American politician, Mayor of Richmond, Virginia (1994–1996).[http://wtvr.com/2016/01/16/rev-leonidas-young-dies/ Former Richmond Mayor Leonidas Young dies]

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Reza Ahadi, 53, Iranian football player and coach.{{citation needed|date=August 2021}}
Peggy Anderson, 77, American author and journalist (The Philadelphia Inquirer).[https://web.archive.org/web/20160130031435/http://articles.philly.com/2016-01-19/news/69874094_1_first-book-copy-editor-inquirer#jMBC8FZZ17bD5mgK.99 Peggy Anderson, 77, author of bestseller Nurse]
Blowfly, 76, American musician and producer, liver cancer.[http://www.miaminewtimes.com/music/clarence-reid-aka-blowfly-dies-of-liver-cancer-updated-8172226 Clarence Reid, AKA Blowfly, Dies of Liver Cancer]
Mondli Cele, 26, South African footballer, traffic collision.[http://www.timeslive.co.za/sport/soccer/2016/01/17/Maritzburg-United-player-Mondli-Cele-killed-in-a-car-accident Maritzburg United player Mondli Cele killed in a car accident]
Olamide David, 14, Nigerian actor, abdominal injury.{{Cite web |url=http://www.thenet.ng/2016/01/14-year-old-nollywood-actor-olamide-david-dies/ |title=14-year-old Nollywood actor, Olamide David dies |access-date=February 7, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160119132947/http://thenet.ng/2016/01/14-year-old-nollywood-actor-olamide-david-dies/ |archive-date=January 19, 2016 |url-status=dead |df=mdy-all }}
Melvin Day, 92, New Zealand artist.[http://www.stuff.co.nz/entertainment/arts/75994479/influential-kiwi-artist-melvin-day-has-died-age-92 Influential Kiwi artist, Melvin Day has died, age 92]
Jo de Winter, 94, American actress (Gloria, Dirty Harry, Bird).[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/latimes/obituary.aspx?n=juanita-adamina&pid=177770665 Juanita Adamina]
Geethapriya, 83, Indian director (Mannina Maga).[https://web.archive.org/web/20160126031920/http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/Movie-Director-Geethapriya-Dies/2016/01/18/article3232222.ece Movie Director Geethapriya Dies]
Mic Gillette, 64, American brass player (Tower of Power), heart attack.[http://www.towerofpower.com/news-and-updates/index.html Mic Gillette 1951 to 2016]
Dale Griffin, 67, British drummer (Mott the Hoople), Alzheimer's disease.[http://www.herefordtimes.com/news/14212483.Mott_The_Hoople_drummer_Dale__Buffin__Griffin_dies_at_67/?ref=twtrec Ross-born Mott The Hoople drummer Dale 'Buffin' Griffin dies at 67]
Gulch, 31, American thoroughbred racehorse, euthanised due to complications from cancer.[http://horsetalk.co.nz/2016/01/18/popular-race-sire-gulch-dies-32/#axzz3xZBmoJHl Popular race sire Gulch dies at 32]
Gottfried Honegger, 98, Swiss artist and graphic designer.[http://www.landbote.ch/schweiz/Kuenstler-Gottfried-Honegger-mit-98-Jahren-gestorben/story/25865987 Künstler Gottfried Honegger mit 98 Jahren gestorben] {{in lang|de}}
Carina Jaarnek, 53, Swedish singer and Dansband artist, cerebral haemorrhage.[http://www.aftonbladet.se/nojesbladet/musik/article22103623.ab Dansbandsdrottningen Carina Jaarnek död] {{in lang|sv}}
Stephen Levine, 78, American poet.[https://www.ramdass.org/remembering-stephen-levine-1937-2016/ Remembering Stephen Levine, 1937 – 2016]
Jules Le Lievre, 82, New Zealand rugby union player (Canterbury, national team).{{Cite web |url=http://www.allblacks.com/News/28652/new-zealand-rugby-mourns-the-passing-of-jules-le-lievre |title=New Zealand Rugby mourns the passing of Jules Le Lievre |access-date=February 7, 2016 |archive-date=February 5, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160205102507/http://www.allblacks.com/News/28652/new-zealand-rugby-mourns-the-passing-of-jules-le-lievre |url-status=dead }}
Sherron Mills, 44, American basketball player (BCM Gravelines), amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.[http://www.wboc.com/story/30988852/former-snow-hill-great-dies-from-als Former Snow Hill Great Dies From ALS]
Ion Panțuru, 81, Romanian bobsledder, Olympic bronze medalist (1968).[http://www.digi24.ro/Stiri/Digi24/Sport/Stiri/A+murit+Ion+Panturu+unul+dintre+sportivii+care+au+adus+singura+m A murit Ion Panţuru, unul dintre sportivii care au adus României singura medalie la Olimpiada de iarnă] {{in lang|ro}}
Delphine Parrott, 87, British immunologist.[https://www.theguardian.com/science/2016/mar/10/delphine-parrott-obituary Delphine Parrott obituary]
Billy Quinn, 80, Irish hurler.[https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/gaelic-games/hurler-billy-quinn-father-of-soccer-player-niall-dies-at-80-1.2500276 Hurler Billy Quinn, father of soccer player Niall, dies at 80]
V. Rama Rao, 80, Indian politician, Governor of Sikkim (2002–2007).[http://www.telangananewspaper.com/sikkim-former-governor-rama-rao-died/ Sikkim former Governor Rama Rao died]
Josef Rösch, 90, Czech-born American radiologist.{{Cite web |url=https://www.ohsu.edu/xd/education/schools/school-of-medicine/news-and-events/memoriam-rosch.cfm |title=In memoriam: Josef Rösch, M.D. (1925–2016) |access-date=May 23, 2016 |archive-date=April 20, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160420223944/http://www.ohsu.edu/xd/education/schools/school-of-medicine/news-and-events/memoriam-rosch.cfm |url-status=dead }}
Angus Ross, 59, Scottish darts player, pancreatic cancer.{{Cite web |url=http://www.johnogroat-journal.co.uk/News/Far-north-darts-ace-laid-to-rest-as-legends-pay-tribute-22012016.htm |title=Far north darts ace laid to rest as legends pay tribute |access-date=February 7, 2016 |archive-date=January 22, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170122114844/http://www.johnogroat-journal.co.uk/News/Far-north-darts-ace-laid-to-rest-as-legends-pay-tribute-22012016.htm |url-status=dead }}
Ramblin' Lou Schriver, 86, American country musician and radio broadcaster (WXRL), heart disease.{{Cite web |url=http://buffalo.com/2016/01/18/featured/138184-ramblin-lou-has-died/ |title=Ramblin' Lou Schriver, soul of country music in WNY, has died |access-date=February 7, 2016 |archive-date=January 26, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160126210031/http://buffalo.com/2016/01/18/featured/138184-ramblin-lou-has-died/ |url-status=dead }}
Francis B. Schulte, 89, American Roman Catholic prelate, Archbishop of New Orleans (1988–2001).[http://www.wwl.com/Archbishop-emeritus-Francis-Schulte-dies-at-89/22380343 Archbishop emeritus Francis Schulte dies at 89] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160118172507/http://www.wwl.com/Archbishop-emeritus-Francis-Schulte-dies-at-89/22380343 |date=January 18, 2016 }}
Mike Sharpe, 64, Canadian professional wrestler (WWF).[http://www.wrestlinginc.com/wi/news/2016/0118/606789/former-wwe-star-iron-mike-sharpe-passes-away/ Former WWE Star 'Iron' Mike Sharpe Passes Away]
John Taihuttu, 61, Dutch footballer (VVV, Fortuna Sittard).[http://www.fortunasittard.nl/nieuws/oud-speler-en-jeugdtrainer-john-taihuttu-overleden Oud-speler en jeugdtrainer John Taihuttu overleden] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160130165559/http://www.fortunasittard.nl/nieuws/oud-speler-en-jeugdtrainer-john-taihuttu-overleden |date=January 30, 2016 }} {{in lang|nl}}
Sudhindra Thirtha, 89, Indian Hindu religious leader.[https://web.archive.org/web/20160119070722/http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/Sudhindra-Thirtha-Swamiji-Attains-Samadhi/2016/01/18/article3231805.ece Sudhindra Thirtha Swamiji Attains Samadhi]
Jenő Váncsa, 87, Hungarian politician, Minister of Agriculture and Food (1980–1989).[http://www.gyaszhirdetesek.hu/gyaszhirdetesek/36228/vancsa-jeno.html VÁNCSA JENŐ] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160204121138/http://www.gyaszhirdetesek.hu/gyaszhirdetesek/36228/vancsa-jeno.html |date=February 4, 2016 }} {{in lang|hu}}

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Leila Alaoui, 33, French-born Moroccan artist and photographer, heart attack.[http://hyperallergic.com/268996/renowned-artist-leila-alaoui-injured-in-burkina-faso-terrorist-attacks-dies-at-33/ Renowned Artist Leila Alaoui, Injured in Burkina Faso Terrorist Attacks, Dies at 33]
António de Almeida Santos, 89, Portuguese lawyer and politician, President of Assembly of the Republic (1995–2002).[http://www.cmjornal.xl.pt/mais_cm/obituario/detalhe/antonio_de_almeida_santos_1926_2016.html António de Almeida Santos (1926–2016)] {{in lang|pt}}
Johnny Bach, 91, American basketball player (Boston Celtics) and coach (Fordham University, Penn State, Chicago Bulls).[http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/basketball/bulls/ct-johnny-bach-bulls-20160118-story.html Former Bulls assistant coach Johnny Bach dies]
Terence Cook, 88, Welsh rugby union and rugby league footballer.[http://www.wru.co.uk/eng/news/35603.php#.VqUUEeiLTIU Obituary: Former Dual-Code Star Terry Cook]
Manpreet Akhtar, 51, Indian Punjabi and folk singer.https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/punjab/punjabi-singer-manpreet-akhtar-dies-of-heart-attack/184840.html {{Bare URL inline|date=August 2022}}
Pierre DesRuisseaux, 70, Canadian poet.[http://www.lapresse.ca/arts/livres/201601/19/01-4941461-deces-du-poete-pierre-des-ruisseaux.php Décès du poète Pierre Des Ruisseaux] {{in lang|fr}}
Glenn Frey, 67, American songwriter, musician (Eagles) and actor (Jerry Maguire), complications following intestinal surgery.[http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/jan/18/glenn-frey-eagles-guitarist-dies-67/ Glenn Frey, Eagles guitarist, dies at 67]
Karsten Isachsen, 71, Norwegian priest, author and public speaker.[http://www.aftenposten.no/nyheter/iriks/Hans-livsglede_-livsalvor-og-evighetshap-ikke-er-her-mer-8323051.html Forfatter og prest Karsten Isachsen er død] {{in lang|no}}
Andy Dog Johnson, 57, British artist, designer of many The The record sleeves, brain tumour.[http://www.thethe.com/news/andrew-johnson-andy-dog-6159-18116 "Andrew Johnson / Andy Dog – 6/1/59 – 18/1/16"]
Lars Roar Langslet, 79, Norwegian politician, Minister of Culture and Science (1982–1986).[http://www.nrk.no/kultur/lars-roar-langslet-er-dod-1.12755264 Lars Roar Langslet er død] {{in lang|no}}
Oleksiy Logvynenko, 69, Ukrainian translator (The Catcher in the Rye).[http://expres.ua/news/2016/01/18/169378-vidomyy-ukrayinskyy-perekladach-oleksiy-logvynenko-pomer-70-mu-roci-zhyttya Олекса Логвиненко] {{in lang|ru}}
Loredana, 91, Italian actress (Immigrants, The King's Jester, La Fornarina).{{usurped|1=[https://web.archive.org/web/20160204085259/http://www.agenparl.com/357910-2/ Morte dell'attrice Loredana Padoan semplicemente conosciuta con il nome di "Loredana"]}} {{in lang|it}}
Mike MacDowel, 83, British racing driver (Cooper), cancer.[http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/122570 Obituary: F1, hillclimb and sportscar racer Michael MacDowel]
Pablo Manavello, 65, Italian-born Venezuelan musician.[http://www.analitica.com/entretenimiento/fallecio-el-musico-y-compositor-pablo-manavello/ Falleció el músico y compositor Pablo Manavello] {{in lang|es}}
William Morgan, 85, American architect.[http://jacksonville.com/news/metro/2016-01-21/story/william-morgan-influential-jacksonville-architect-and-expert-ancient William Morgan, influential Jacksonville architect and expert on ancient designs, dies at 85]
Else Marie Pade, 91, Danish composer.[http://politiken.dk/kultur/musik/ECE3023249/dansk-elektronikas-bedstemor-er-doed/ Dansk elektronikas bedstemor er død]{{in lang|da}}
Asha Patil, 79, Indian actress.{{Cite web |url=http://maharashtratimes.indiatimes.com/maharashtra/kolhapur/asha-patil-passed-away/articleshow/50631905.cms |title=Actress Asha Patil passed away |access-date=February 7, 2016 |archive-date=January 26, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160126173656/http://maharashtratimes.indiatimes.com/maharashtra/kolhapur/asha-patil-passed-away/articleshow/50631905.cms |url-status=dead }}
Thrisadee Sahawong, 35, Thai actor.[https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/830360/actor-por-dies-after-10-weeks-in-coma Actor 'Por' dies after 10 weeks in coma]
T. S. Sinnathuray, 85, Singaporean Supreme Court judge, pneumonia.[http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/courts-crime/former-supreme-court-judge-t-s-sinnathuray-dies-notable-cases-include-toa Former Supreme Court judge T S Sinnathuray dies; notable cases include Toa Payoh murders]
Antonella Steni, 89, Italian actress (The Tiger and the Pussycat, Kaputt Mundi, Nel sole).[http://news.cinecitta.com/IT/it-it/news/53/65796/e-morta-antonella-steni.aspx E' morta Antonella Steni ] {{in lang|it}}
Joe Sweeney, 82, Australian Olympic wrestler.{{cite web |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/sw/joe-sweeney-1.html |title=Archived copy |website=www.sports-reference.com |access-date=13 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200418084559/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/sw/joe-sweeney-1.html |archive-date=18 April 2020 |url-status=dead}}
Michel Tournier, 91, French writer (Friday, or, The Other Island, The Erl-King).[https://www.theguardian.com/books/2016/jan/21/michel-tournier Michel Tournier obituary]
Nicolaus Zwetnow, 86, Norwegian sport shooter.[http://www.aftenposten.no/dodsfall/#!page=0!name=zwetnow Nicolaus N. Zwetnow] {{in lang|no}}

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William G. Bowdler, 91, American diplomat, Ambassador to South Africa (1975–1978).[http://www.obitsforlife.com/obituary/1246306/Bowdler-William.php William Garton Bowdler Obituary] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160310132047/http://www.obitsforlife.com/obituary/1246306/Bowdler-William.php |date=March 10, 2016 }}
Robert M. Carter, 73, British-born Australian marine geologist and climate change denier, complications from a heart attack.[https://www.smh.com.au/national/obituary-top-scientist-shunned-for-views-the-warmists-refused-to-debate-20160211-gmr7yx.html Obituary: Top scientist felt shunned for views on climate change]
Antonia Churchill, 96, American Olympic sailor (1936).[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/latimes/obituary.aspx?pid=177554337 Antonia Churchill Lance]
John Corcoran, 56, Irish sports administrator.[http://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/football/billy-morgan-pays-tribute-to-brilliant-cork-gaa-servant-john-corcoran-377167.html Billy Morgan pays tribute to 'brilliant' Cork GAA servant John Corcoran]
Jean-Philippe Douin, 75, French military officer, Chief of the Defence Staff (1995–1998).[http://www.lefigaro.fr/flash-actu/2016/01/21/97001-20160121FILWWW00360-deces-du-general-jean-philippe-douin.php Décès du général Jean-Philippe Douin] {{in lang|fr}}
Joachim Fernandez, 43, Senegalese footballer.[http://www.sen360.fr/international/deces-de-l-039-ancien-international-joachim-fernandez-407488.html Décès de l'ancien international Joachim Fernandez] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160130113309/http://www.sen360.fr/international/deces-de-l-039-ancien-international-joachim-fernandez-407488.html |date=January 30, 2016 }} {{in lang|fr}}
M. K. A. D. S. Gunawardana, 68, Sri Lankan politician, Minister of Lands (since 2015).[http://www.hirunews.lk/124342/mkds-gunawardenas-last-rites-to-be-held-in-kanthale MKDS Gunawardena's last rites to be held in Kanthale]
Claude Lefebvre, 86, Canadian politician, Mayor of Laval, Quebec (1981–1989).[https://montrealgazette.com/news/local-news/claude-lefebvre-the-third-elected-mayor-of-laval-dies-at-age-86 Claude Lefebvre, the third elected mayor of Laval, dies at age 86]
Laurence Lerner, 90, South African-born British literary critic.{{Cite web |url=http://www.sussex.ac.uk/staff/newsandevents/?id=33988 |title=Obituary: Professor Laurence Lerner |access-date=February 7, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160211215133/http://www.sussex.ac.uk/staff/newsandevents/?id=33988 |archive-date=February 11, 2016 |url-status=dead }}
Richard Levins, 85, American mathematical ecologist and population geneticist.[https://rdln.wordpress.com/2016/01/22/richard-levins-1930-2016/ Richard Levins, 1930–2016]
Forrest McDonald, 89, American historian and constitutional scholar.[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/tuscaloosa/obituary.aspx?page=lifestory&pid=177360830 Forrest McDonald]
Sylvia McLaughlin, 99, American environmentalist, co-founder of Save the Bay.[http://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/2016/01/20/save-the-bay-co-founder-sylvia-mclaughlin-dies/ Save The Bay Co-Founder Sylvia McLaughlin Dies]
Micole Mercurio, 77, American actress (Flashdance, What Lies Beneath, The Client).[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/latimes/obituary.aspx?n=Micole-Diana-Mercurio&pid=177417104 Micole Diana Mercurio]
Lou Michaels, 80, American football player (Los Angeles Rams, Pittsburgh Steelers, Baltimore Colts), pancreatic cancer.[http://www.kentucky.com/sports/college/kentucky-sports/uk-football/article55543370.html Kentucky football great Lou Michaels dies]
Max Nijman, 74, Surinamese singer.[http://www.starnieuws.com/index.php/welcome/index/nieuwsitem/33362 Max Nijman overleden (1941–2016)] {{in lang|nl}}
Samuel Odulana Odungade I, 101, Nigerian royal, Olubadan of Ibadan (since 2007).{{Cite web |url=http://www.360nobs.com/2016/01/olubadan-of-ibadan-oba-samuel-odugade-dies-at-101/ |title=Olubadan Of Ibadan, Oba Samuel Odugade Dies At 101 |access-date=February 7, 2016 |archive-date=January 26, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160126142645/http://www.360nobs.com/2016/01/olubadan-of-ibadan-oba-samuel-odugade-dies-at-101/ |url-status=dead }}
Ettore Scola, 84, Italian film director and screenwriter (We All Loved Each Other So Much, A Special Day, Le Bal), heart attack.[https://www.ilpost.it/tag/e-morto-ettore-scola/ È morto Ettore Scola]
Sheila Sim, Lady Attenborough, 93, English actress (A Canterbury Tale, Pandora and the Flying Dutchman, West of Zanzibar), dementia.[http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/entertainment/celebrity/richard-attenboroughs-widow-sheila-sim-7213809#gpitIHe7hhyhm3XJ.97 Richard Attenborough's widow Sheila Sim dies aged 93 following battle with dementia]
William Y. Smith, 90, American air force general, heart failure.[http://legacy.newsok.com/obituaries/oklahoman/obituary.aspx?n=william-smith&pid=177379333 William Smith]
Frank Sullivan, 85, American baseball player (Boston Red Sox, Philadelphia Phillies, Minnesota Twins), pneumonia.[http://www.courant.com/sports/hc-on-the-fly-0121-20160120-story.html On the Fly: Frank Sullivan, 85, Was Immortalized By Norman Rockwell]
Eugen Vollmar, 87, Swiss Olympic rower.[https://web.archive.org/web/20200418104958/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/vo/eugen-vollmar-1.html Eugen Vollmar]

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Herbert L. Abrams, 95, American physician.[https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2016/01/31/herbert-abrams-antinuclear-activist-cofounded-nobel-peace-prize-winning-group/KoddiZi1TezSMmuweUV5RI/story.html Herbert L. Abrams, 95; cofounded antinuclear doctors' group at Harvard]
Lee Abramson, 45, American composer and musician.[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/lsj/obituary.aspx?n=lee-jacob-abramson&pid=177380639&fhid=12964 Lee Jacob Abramson Obituary]
Arch, 21, American Thoroughbred racehorse, winner of the Super Derby (1998) and Fayette Stakes (1998), heart attack.[http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/207018/claiborne-stallion-arch-dies-at-age-21 Claiborne Stallion Arch Dies at Age 21]
Bud Beardmore, 76, American lacrosse coach (Maryland), Parkinson's disease.[https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/terrapins-insider/wp/2016/01/20/former-maryland-lacrosse-coach-bud-beardmore-dies-at-76/ Former Maryland lacrosse coach Bud Beardmore dies at 76]
Constance Beresford-Howe, 93, Canadian novelist.{{Cite web |url=http://v1.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/Deaths.20160123.93370324/BDAStory/BDA/deaths |title=Beresford-Howe, Constance Elizabeth (Pressnell) Educator, Author, Lover of Literature |access-date=February 7, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160203130748/http://v1.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/Deaths.20160123.93370324/BDAStory/BDA/deaths |archive-date=February 3, 2016 |url-status=dead }}
Subrata Bose, 83, Indian politician, cardiac arrest.[http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/ex-forward-bloc-mp-and-nephew-of-subhas-bose-passes-away/articleshow/50668143.cms Ex-Forward Bloc MP and nephew of Subhas Bose passes away]
Mykolas Burokevičius, 88, Lithuanian politician, member of the Politburo of the CPSU Central Committee.[http://lietuvosdiena.lrytas.lt/aktualijos/mire-perversmininkas-mykolas-burokevicius.htm Mirė perversmininkas Mykolas Burokevičius] {{in lang|lt}}
Chang Yung-fa, 88, Taiwanese businessman (Evergreen Group).[http://www.todayonline.com/business/chang-yung-fa-founder-taiwans-evergreen-group-dies-88 Chang Yung-fa, founder of Taiwan's Evergreen Group, dies at 88]
Edmonde Charles-Roux, 95, French writer.[http://www.lemonde.fr/disparitions/article/2016/01/21/mort-d-edmonde-charles-roux-journaliste-et-romanciere_4850818_3382.html Libre et indocile, la journaliste et romancière Edmonde Charles-Roux est morte] {{in lang|fr}}
Stuart Cowden, 90, English footballer (Stoke City).[http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Stoke-City-Oldest-surviving-player-passes-away/story-28561757-detail/story.html Stoke City Oldest surviving player Stuart Cowden passes away] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/*/http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Stoke-City-Oldest-surviving-player-passes-away/story-28561757-detail/story.html |date=* }}
Bairbre Dowling, 62, Irish actress (Zardoz, The Dead, War of the Buttons).[http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/irish-actress-bairbre-dowling-62-dies-after-short-illness-34403225.html Irish actress Bairbre Dowling (62) dies after short illness]
Ronald Greenwald, 82, American rabbi.[http://www.jta.org/2016/01/21/news-opinion/united-states/rabbi-ronald-greenwald-former-nixon-liaison-to-jewish-community-dies Rabbi Ronald Greenwald, former Nixon liaison to Jewish community, dies]
David G. Hartwell, 74, American editor, publisher and critic, injuries from a fall.[http://www.locusmag.com/News/2016/01/david-g-hartwell-1941-2016/ David G. Hartwell (1941–2016)]
Hung-ta Chang, 102, Chinese botanist.[http://news2.sysu.edu.cn/news01/145592.htm 沉痛悼念张宏达教授] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161222000356/http://news2.sysu.edu.cn/news01/145592.htm |date=December 22, 2016 }} {{in lang|zh}}
Brian Key, 68, British politician, MEP for Yorkshire South (1979–1984).[http://www.barnsley-chronicle.co.uk/news/article/11942/memorial-held-for-brian-key Memorial held for Brian Key]
Kingmambo, 25, American-bred French thoroughbred racehorse, euthanized.[http://www.drf.com/news/top-sire-kingmambo-euthanized-age-26 Top sire Kingmambo euthanized at age 26] (death announced on this date)
Valerie Pearl, 89, British historian.[http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/pdf/10.1080/03058034.2016.1190212 Obituary – Valerie Pearl]
Eva Schorr, 88, German painter and composer.[http://www.stuttgarter-nachrichten.de/inhalt.komponistin-eva-schorr-gestorben-den-kopf-voller-klaenge.a2e3b88b-0ce4-4a6d-8f4f-abddb0f60d3a.html Den Kopf voller Klänge] {{in lang|de}}
George Weidenfeld, Baron Weidenfeld, 96, Austrian-born British publisher, philanthropist, and newspaper columnist.[https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-35362468 Publisher Lord Weidenfeld dies in London at the age of 96]
Edward Yourdon, 72, American computer scientist.[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/nytimes/obituary.aspx?page=lifestory&pid=177394902 ED YOURDON Obituary]

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Ron Collins, 59, Canadian curler.[http://www.lougheedfuneralhomes.com/book-of-memories/2363851/Collins-Ronald/obituary.php Obituary for Ronald Collins Jr.]
Mauro Gianneschi, 84, Italian cyclist.http://www.firenzepost.it/2016/02/06/altopascio-mauro-gianneschi-ruffo-campione-di-ciclismo-anni-50-morto-travolto-da-uno-scooter-denunciato-un-34enne/ {{Bare URL inline|date=August 2022}}
Andrew J. Hinshaw, 92, American politician, member of the United States House of Representatives from California's 39th and 40th congressional districts (1973–1977).[http://www.arlingtonmortuary.com/obituaries/Andrew-Hinshaw/#!/FamilyTreePage Andrew Jackson Hinshaw]
Bill Johnson, 55, American alpine skier, Olympic champion (1984).{{Cite web |url=http://katu.com/sports/content/northwest-olympics-legend-skier-bill-johnson-dies |title=Northwest Olympics legend, skier Bill Johnson dies |access-date=February 7, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160125142302/http://katu.com/sports/content/northwest-olympics-legend-skier-bill-johnson-dies |archive-date=January 25, 2016 |url-status=dead }}
Bogusław Kaczyński, 73, Polish classical music journalist, stroke.[http://wiadomosci.gazeta.pl/wiadomosci/1,114871,19511944,boguslaw-kaczynski-nie-zyje-mial-73-lata.html Bogusław Kaczyński nie żyje. Miał 73 lata] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160122162606/http://wiadomosci.gazeta.pl/wiadomosci/1%2C114871%2C19511944%2Cboguslaw-kaczynski-nie-zyje-mial-73-lata.html |date=January 22, 2016 }} {{in lang|pl}}
Gérard Kamanda wa Kamanda, 75, Congolese politician.[http://www.tshangu.com/Maitre-Gerard-Kamanda-wa-Kamanda-est-decede-Une-intelligence-hors-du-commun-s-en-va_a1813.html Maître Gérard Kamanda wa Kamanda est décédé Une intelligence hors du commun s'en va] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160124074707/http://www.tshangu.com/Maitre-Gerard-Kamanda-wa-Kamanda-est-decede-Une-intelligence-hors-du-commun-s-en-va_a1813.html |date=January 24, 2016}} {{in lang|fr}}
Richard Klinkhamer, 78, Dutch writer.[http://www.nrc.nl/nieuws/2016/01/21/auteur-richard-klinkhamer-78-overleden Auteur Richard Klinkhamer (78) overleden] {{in lang|nl}}
Derrick Todd Lee, 47, American convicted serial killer, heart disease.[http://www.lebanondailyrecord.com/article_864c70d0-a890-5044-9dee-97c5faca9fff.html Coroner's Office says serial killer died of heart disease]{{Dead link|date=July 2019 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}
Cabot Lyford, 90, American sculptor, pulmonary distress.[http://www.pressherald.com/2016/01/23/maine-sculptor-cabot-lyford-dies-at-age-90/ Maine sculptor Cabot Lyford dies at age 90]
Harrison McIntosh, 101, American ceramicist.[https://www.latimes.com/local/california/la-me-harrison-mcintosh-20160123-story.html Harrison McIntosh, Southland artist who pushed ceramics' boundaries, dies at 101]
Jerker Porath, 94, Swedish biochemist.[http://www.hd.se/familj/2016/01/23/forskare-som-banade-ny-vag/ Forskare som banade ny väg] {{in lang|sv}}
Stephanie Rader, 100, American spy.[https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/stephanie-rader-undercover-spy-in-postwar-europe-dies-at-100/2016/01/21/7e2e873a-c067-11e5-bcda-62a36b394160_story.html Stephanie Rader, undercover spy in postwar Europe, dies at 100]
Garnet Richardson, 82, Canadian curler, world champion (1959, 1960, 1962, 1963).[https://leaderpost.com/sports/curling/sam-richardson-a-four-time-canadian-and-world-mens-curling-champion-died-on-thursday Sam Richardson, a four-time Canadian and world men's curling champion, died on Thursday]
Mrinalini Sarabhai, 97, Indian classical dancer, choreographer and instructor.[https://www.nytimes.com/2016/01/28/arts/dance/mrinalini-sarabhai-renowned-indian-classical-dancer-dies-at-97.html Mrinalini Sarabhai, Indian Classical Dancer and Choreographer, Dies at 97]
Robert Sassone, 37, French road racing cyclist, suicide.[http://www.cyclingweekly.co.uk/news/latest-news/former-cofidis-rider-robert-sassone-dies-aged-37-208184 Former Cofidis rider Robert Sassone dies aged 37]
Val Sears, 88, Canadian journalist (Toronto Star).[https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2016/01/22/star-legend-val-sears-dies-at-88.html Star legend Val Sears dies at 88]
Francis Seow, 87, Singapore-born American writer and political refugee, pneumonia.[https://www.asiaone.com/singapore/former-solicitor-general-francis-seow-dies-exile-us Former Solicitor-General Francis Seow dies in exile in US]
Michael Sheringham, 67, English literary academic.[https://www.theguardian.com/books/2016/feb/15/michael-sheringham-obituary Michael Sheringhm obituary]
Ron Southern, 85, Canadian businessman (ATCO).[https://calgaryherald.com/news/local-news/spruce-meadows-founder-ronald-southern-has-died 'It's an extraordinary story that he authored': Spruce Meadows founder Ronald Southern dies]
Robert Tuggle, 82, American writer and archivist.[https://www.nytimes.com/2016/01/28/arts/music/robert-tuggle-longtime-archivist-of-the-metropolitan-opera-dies-at-83.html?_r=0 Robert Tuggle, Longtime Archivist of the Metropolitan Opera, Dies at 83]
Gerald Williams, 86, Welsh tennis commentator.[https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/35375113 Gerald Williams: Former BBC tennis commentator dies]

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Tom Aidala, 82, American architect.[http://www.mercurynews.com/obituaries/ci_29511189/tom-aidala-architect-downtown-sj-renaissance Tom Aidala dies; architect for downtown San Jose renaissance]
Khandaker Nurul Alam, Bangladeshi singer and composer.[https://www.daily-sun.com/post/108770/2016/01/22/Renowned-singer-composer-Nurul-Alam-dies Renowned singer, composer Nurul Alam dies]
Victor Arbez, 81, French Olympic skier.{{cite web |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/ar/victor-arbez-1.html |title=Archived copy |website=www.sports-reference.com |access-date=13 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200417195247/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/ar/victor-arbez-1.html |archive-date=17 April 2020 |url-status=dead}}
Homayoun Behzadi, 73, Iranian football player (Shahin, Paykan, national team) and coach (Persepolis), Asian Champion (1968, 1972).[https://web.archive.org/web/20160122165110/http://www.farsnews.com/newstext.php?nn=13941102000019 سرطلایی فوتبال ایران درگذشت] {{in lang|fa}}
Eugene Borowitz, 91, American rabbi and philosopher.[http://www.haaretz.com/jewish/news/1.699008 Rabbi Eugene Borowitz, Leading Thinker in Reform Judaism, Dies at 91]
Fred Bruney, 84, American football player (Boston Patriots).[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/atlanta/obituary.aspx?n=frederick-bruney&pid=177436040&fhid=5442 Frederick Bruney]
Tommy Bryceland, 76, Scottish footballer (St Mirren, Norwich, Oldham).{{Cite web |url=http://www.edp24.co.uk/news/tributes_after_norwich_city_hall_of_famer_tommy_bryceland_dies_at_age_of_76_1_4390987 |title=Tributes after Norwich City Hall of Famer Tommy Bryceland dies at age of 76 |access-date=February 7, 2016 |archive-date=February 9, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170209234244/http://www.edp24.co.uk/news/tributes_after_norwich_city_hall_of_famer_tommy_bryceland_dies_at_age_of_76_1_4390987 |url-status=dead }}
Pete Carmichael, 74, American football coach (Jacksonville Jaguars).[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/milforddailynews/obituary.aspx?page=lifestory&pid=177415727 Peter Carmichael]
Ryuichi Doi, 76, Japanese politician.[http://www.christiantoday.co.jp/articles/18722/20160126/doi-ryuichi-dies-76.htm 元衆院議員の土肥隆一牧師召天、76歳] {{in lang|ja}}
John Dowie, 60, Scottish footballer (Fulham, Celtic).[http://www.fulhamfc.com/news/2016/january/22/john-dowie-1955-2016 John Dowie: 1955–2016]
John Farris, 75, American author.[http://thevillager.com/2016/02/11/john-farris-bohemian-poet-who-chronicled-life-on-lower-east-side/ John Farris, bohemian poet who chronicled life on Lower East Side]
Kamer Genç, 75, Turkish politician, member of the Grand National Assembly (1987–2015), cancer.[http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/outspoken-former-turkish-deputy-kamer-genc-dies-of-cancer-aged-75.aspx?pageID=238&nid=94231&NewsCatID=338 Outspoken former Turkish deputy Kamer Genç dies of cancer aged 75]
Shankar Ghosh, 80, Indian tabla player, pneumonia.[https://web.archive.org/web/20160122211855/http://www.newsx.com/national/18523-tabla-maestro-shankar-ghosh-dies-at-80 Tabla maestro Shankar Ghosh dies at 80]
Bill Groom, 81, Canadian curler.[http://yourlifemoments.ca/sitepages/obituary.asp?oid=931461 William "Bill" Groom]
Waymond C. Huggins, 88, American politician.[http://www.northwestgeorgianews.com/catwalkchatt/news/former-state-sen-sonny-huggins-dies-at/article_53a84740-c395-11e5-8533-87f48df70b20.html Former state Sen. Sonny Huggins dies at 88]
Juan Manuel Ley, 82, Mexican businessman (Casa Ley).[http://www.multimedios.com/deportes/mas-deportes/fallece-miembro-del-salon-fama.html Fallece miembro del Salón de la Fama del beisbol] {{in lang|es}}
Constantin Mihail, 70, Romanian track and field coach.[http://www.gsp.ro/sporturi/atletism/doliu-in-atletismul-romanesc-a-murit-constantin-gheorghe-titi-mihail-468374.html Doliu în atletismul românesc! A murit Constantin Gheorghe "Titi" Mihail] {{in lang|ro}}
Ian Murray, 83, Scottish Roman Catholic prelate, Bishop of Argyll and the Isles (1999–2008).[http://catholic-hierarchy.org/bishop/bmurrayi.html Bishop Ian Murray]
Abolhassan Najafi, 86, Iranian writer and translator.{{citation needed|date=August 2021}}
Denise Newman, 91, British Olympic diver (1948).[http://announcements.telegraph.co.uk/deaths/199105/st-aubyn-hubbard St Aubyn Hubbard]
Mikhail Odnoralov, 71, Russian-born American painter.[http://www.theartnewspaper.ru/posts/2583/ В США скончался художник-нонконформист Михаил Одноралов] {{in lang|ru}}
Cecil Parkinson, Baron Parkinson, 84, British politician, cabinet minister, cancer.[http://news.sky.com/story/1629392/tory-ex-minister-lord-cecil-parkinson-dies Tory Ex-Minister Lord Cecil Parkinson Dies]
Robert Pickus, 92, American activist.[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/nytimes/obituary.aspx?pid=177443763 Robert Pickus (1923–2016) Obituary]
Lois Ramsey, 93, Australian actress (The Box, Prisoner).[http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2016/01/vale-lois-ramsey.html Vale: Lois Ramsey]
Miloslav Ransdorf, 62, Czech politician, MEP (since 2004).[https://web.archive.org/web/20160204013110/http://www.novinky.cz/domaci/392618-miloslav-ransdorf-zemrel.html Miloslav Ransdorf zemřel] {{in lang|cs}}
Raymond Rock, 93, Canadian politician.[http://www.obitsforlife.com/obituary/1247685/Rock-Raymond.php Raymond Rock Obituary] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160204065417/http://www.obitsforlife.com/obituary/1247685/Rock-Raymond.php |date=February 4, 2016 }}
Sarah, 15, American zoo cheetah.[http://www.news.nationalgeographic.com/2016/01/160122-cheetahs-animals-science-fastest-cincinnati-zoo/ Sarah the world's fastest cheetah dies] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160417081931/http://news.nationalgeographic.com/2016/01/160122-cheetahs-animals-science-fastest-cincinnati-zoo/ |date=April 17, 2016 }}
Anthony Simmons, 93, British screenwriter and film director (The Optimists of Nine Elms, Black Joy).[https://www.bfi.org.uk/features/anthony-simmons-1922-2016 Anthony Simmons (1922–2016)]
Storm Flag Flying, 16, American thoroughbred racehorse, foaling complications.[http://www.drf.com/news/storm-flag-flying-dies-16 Storm Flag Flying dies at 16]
Rik Wilson, 53, American ice hockey player (St. Louis Blues).[http://stlouis.cbslocal.com/2016/01/22/st-louis-blues-alum-rik-wilson-dies/ St. Louis Blues Alum Rik Wilson Dies]
Tahsin Yücel, 83, Turkish writer.[http://www.todayszaman.com/arts-culture_author-literary-translator-tahsin-yucel-dies-aged-83_410339.html Author, literary translator Tahsin Yücel dies aged 83] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160126030000/http://www.todayszaman.com/arts-culture_author-literary-translator-tahsin-yucel-dies-aged-83_410339.html |date=January 26, 2016 }}

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Nikolay Abramov, 54, Russian Vepsian writer and translator.[http://www.stolica.onego.ru/news/303551.html СРОЧНО: Умер Николай Абрамов – вепсский поэт, журналист, переводчик, фотограф, киноактер] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161009000148/http://www.stolica.onego.ru/news/303551.html |date=October 9, 2016 }} {{in lang|ru}}
Bob Arnott, 93, Australian Olympic alpine skier (1952).[http://www.legacy.com/funerals/walter-carter-bondi-junction/obituary.aspx?pid=177506123 William ARNOTT]
Lela Autio, 88, American painter.[http://missoulian.com/news/local/lela-autio-pioneering-montana-modern-artist-dies-at/article_69f86f6f-7f49-545d-abfd-22fb7b8a3b21.html Lela Autio, pioneering Montana modern artist, dies at 88]
Jimmy Bain, 68, Scottish bassist (Rainbow, Dio), lung cancer.[http://loudwire.com/jimmy-bain-cause-of-death-lung-cancer/ Dio / Rainbow / Last in Line Bassist Jimmy Bain Died of Lung Cancer]
Jack Bannister, 85, English cricket player (Warwickshire) and commentator.[http://www.eurosport.co.uk/cricket/cricket-commentator-and-former-warwickshire-bowler-jack-bannister-dies-aged-85_sto5080564/story.shtml Cricket commentator and former Warwickshire bowler Jack Bannister dies aged 85]
Barry Brickell, 80, New Zealand ceramic artist.[http://www.stuff.co.nz/entertainment/arts/76195757/artist-barry-brickell-dies-aged-80 Artist Barry Brickell dies aged 80]

*Cadalack Ron, 34, American rapper, mixed drug intoxication.[http://thesource.com/2016/01/23/in-memoriam-battle-rapper-cadalack-ron-passes-away-at-34/ In Memoriam: Battle rapper Cadalack Ron passes away at 34]

Pablo Contessi, Paraguayan doctor and politician, Governor of Presidente Hayes Department (since 2013), traffic collision.[http://www.paraguay.com/nacionales/gobernador-de-presidente-hayes-fallece-en-accidente-139190 Gobernador de Presidente Hayes fallece en accidente]
Antony Emerson, 52, Australian tennis player, cancer.[http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/tennis/australian-tennis-mourns-as-antony-emerson-son-of-tennis-great-roy-emerson-dies-aged-52/news-story/1e1b41e442e13ed25132afe38dafbf19 Australian tennis mourns as Antony Emerson, son of tennis great Roy Emerson, dies aged 52]
Espectrito, 49, Mexican professional wrestler (WWF, AAA).[http://www.mediotiempo.com/mas-deportes/lucha-libre/noticias/2016/01/24/fallecio-el-luchador-espectrito-i Falleció el luchador Espectrito I] {{in lang|es}}
Josip Friščić, 66, Croatian politician, Vice President of Parliament (2008–2011).[http://www.tportal.hr/vijesti/hrvatska/413360/Umro-Josip-Friscic.html Umro Josip Friščić] {{in lang|hr}}
Sofía Gandarias, 58, Spanish painter.[http://cultura.elpais.com/cultura/2016/01/24/actualidad/1453656361_235448.html Sofía Gandarias, retratista de la literatura] {{in lang|es}}
Archie Gouldie, 79, Canadian professional wrestler, complications from hip surgery.[http://www.wrestlingnewsworld.com/archie-gouldie-the-mongolian-stomper-dead-at-71/ Archie Gouldie, the Mongolian Stomper, Dead at 71]
Jennifer Guinness, 78, Irish socialite and kidnapping victim, cancer.[http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/jennifer-guinness-78-dies-amidst-her-family-34391145.html Jennifer Guinness, 78, dies amidst her family]
Grahame Hodgson, 79, Welsh rugby union player (national team).[https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/35396019 Grahame Hodgson: Ex-Wales and Neath full-back dies aged 79]
Žuži Jelinek, 96, Croatian fashion stylist, designer and writer.[http://www.telegram.hr/zivot/preminula-legendarna-zuzi-jelinek/ Preminula legendarna Žuži Jelinek] {{in lang|hr}}
A. C. Jose, 78, Indian politician, Speaker of Kerala Legislature (1982), member of Parliament (1996–1997, 1998–2004).[http://www.thestatesman.com/news/latest-headlines/senior-congress-leader-ac-jose-dies/118438.html Senior Congress leader AC Jose dies]
Marie Mahoney, 91, American baseball player (AAGBPL).[http://obits.dignitymemorial.com/dignity-memorial/obituary.aspx?n=Emily-Mahoney&lc=2091&pid=177423566&mid=6770375 Emily Mahoney Obituary]
R. Clayton McWhorter, 82, American businessman and philanthropist.[http://www.nashvillepost.com/business/health-care/article/20488487/clayton-mcwhorter-dies-at-82 Clayton McWhorter dies at 82]
Elisabeta Polihroniade, 80, Romanian chess Woman Grandmaster (1982) and International Arbiter.[http://www.antena3.ro/actualitate/inedit/oameni/a-murit-elisabeta-polihroniade-336780.html A murit Elisabeta Polihroniade, Marea Maestră Internațională de șah] {{in lang|ro}}
Bernard Quennehen, 85, French racing cyclist.[http://gazettesports.fr/2016/01/25/disparition-de-bernard-quennehen/ Disparition de Bernard Quennehen...] {{in lang|fr}}
Bill Roberts, 90, American basketball player (Chicago Stags, Boston Celtics, St. Louis Bombers).[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/daily-chronicle/obituary.aspx?n=William-J-Roberts&pid=177448861 William J. Roberts]
Francisco Rubio Llorente, 85, Spanish jurist, President of the Spanish Council of State (2004–2012).[http://politica.elpais.com/politica/2016/01/23/actualidad/1453546039_425740.html Fallece Francisco Rubio Llorente, expresidente del Consejo de Estado] {{in lang|es}}
George Sefcik, 76, American football coach (Cincinnati Bengals, New York Giants, Atlanta Falcons).[http://highschoolsports.cleveland.com/news/article/2337211213278909539/benedictine-graduate-former-cleveland-browns-assistant-coach-george-sefcik-76-dies/ Benedictine graduate, former Cleveland Browns assistant coach George Sefcik, 76, dies]
Koichi Sekimoto, 37, Japanese footballer (Sagan Tosu).[http://fc-iseshima.org/information/20160124/3711 【訃報】 ] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160127031342/http://fc-iseshima.org/information/20160124/3711 |date=January 27, 2016 }} {{in lang|ja}}
Dmitry Shirkov, 88, Russian theoretical physicist.[http://www.jinr.ru/posts/the-directorate-of-the-joint-institute-for-nuclear-research-deeply-regrets-to-announce/ The Directorate of the Joint Institute for Nuclear Research deeply regrets to announce]
Bobby Wanzer, 94, American Hall of Fame basketball player and coach (Rochester/Cincinnati Royals), NBA Champion (1951).[http://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/sports/2016/01/23/rochester-basketball-legend-bobby-wanzer-dies-94/79246678/ Rochester basketball legend Bobby Wanzer dies at 94]
Walt Williams, 72, American baseball player (Chicago White Sox, Cleveland Indians, New York Yankees), heart attack.{{Cite web |url=http://www.brownwoodtx.com/obituaries/20160125/walter-a-walt-williams |title=Walter A. 'Walt' Williams Obituary |access-date=February 7, 2016 |archive-date=February 2, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160202134916/http://www.brownwoodtx.com/obituaries/20160125/walter-a-walt-williams |url-status=dead }}

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Gian Carlo Abelli, 74, Italian politician, member of the Chamber of Deputies.[http://milano.repubblica.it/cronaca/2016/01/24/news/broni_e_morto_giancarlo_abelli_per_40_anni_e_stato_protagonista_della_sanita_lombarda-131942804/ Broni, è morto Giancarlo Abelli: per 40 anni è stato protagonista della sanità lombarda] {{in lang|it}}
Fredrik Barth, 87, Norwegian social anthropologist.[http://www.dn.no/nyheter/politikkSamfunn/2016/01/25/2029/fredrik-barth-er-dd Fredrik Barth er død] {{in lang|no}}
Neville Black, 90, New Zealand rugby union (Auckland, national team) and rugby league (Wigan, Keighley) player.[http://www.nzherald.co.nz/rotorua-daily-post/news/article.cfm?c_id=1503438&objectid=11579183 Passing of 'fun' former AB]
Yvonne Chouteau, 86, American ballerina.[http://www.oudaily.com/news/ou-dance-school-founder-yvonne-chouteau-dies-at/article_e49afdc4-c45d-11e5-b04b-a351d5f5af99.html OU dance school founder Yvonne Chouteau dies at 86]
David Finkelstein, 86, American physicist.[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/atlanta/obituary.aspx?pid=177436050 David Ritz Finkelstein]
Forouzan, 78, Iranian actress.[http://www.bbc.com/persian/arts/2016/01/160125_l51_forouzan_died_cinema فروزان، ستاره سینمای پیش از انقلاب ایران درگذشت] {{in lang|fa}}
Malcolm Grear, 84, American graphic designer.[http://www.golocalprov.com/business/ris-world-renowned-graphic-designer-malcolm-grear-dies RI's World Renowned Graphic Designer Malcolm Grear Dies]
John Jay Hooker, 85, American politician.[http://www.chattanoogan.com/2016/1/24/316621/Nashville-s-John-Jay-Hooker-Dies-At.aspx Nashville's John Jay Hooker Dies At 85]
Christine Jackson, 53, British-born Australian cellist, complications from a brain aneurysm.[http://www.thestrad.com/cpt-latests/british-cellist-christine-jackson-has-died-aged-53/ British cellist Christine Jackson has died aged 53] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160213120326/http://www.thestrad.com/cpt-latests/british-cellist-christine-jackson-has-died-aged-53/ |date=February 13, 2016 }}
Constantijn Kortmann, 71, Dutch legal scholar.[http://www.ru.nl/rechten/studenten/faculteit/nieuws-agenda/nieuwsberichten/@1025331/memoriam-tijn-kortmann/ In memoriam Tijn Kortmann] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160128000423/http://www.ru.nl/rechten/studenten/faculteit/nieuws-agenda/nieuwsberichten/@1025331/memoriam-tijn-kortmann/ |date=January 28, 2016 }} {{in lang|nl}}
Clyde Mashore, 70, American baseball player (Montreal Expos).{{Cite web |url=http://sportsday.dallasnews.com/texas-rangers/rangers/2016/01/25/father-rangers-assistant-hitting-coach-dies |title=Former MLB outfielder, father of Rangers assistant hitting coach dies |access-date=February 7, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170122115426/http://sportsday.dallasnews.com/texas-rangers/rangers/2016/01/25/father-rangers-assistant-hitting-coach-dies |archive-date=January 22, 2017 |url-status=dead }}
Donald Milne, 81, American politician, member of the Vermont House of Representatives (1967), cancer.[http://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/story/news/politics/2016/01/25/former-vt-house-clerk-milne-dies-81/79314660/ Former VT House clerk Milne dies at 81]
Marvin Minsky, 88, American cognitive scientist and pioneer in artificial intelligence, cerebral hemorrhage.[https://www.nytimes.com/2016/01/26/business/marvin-minsky-pioneer-in-artificial-intelligence-dies-at-88.html Marvin Minsky, Pioneer in Artificial Intelligence, Dies at 88]
Wim Mook, 83, Dutch physicist.[http://www.harendekrant.nl/stichting-dorpskerkconcerten-verliest-bevlogen-voorzitter/ Stichting Dorpskerkconcerten verliest bevlogen voorzitter] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170122115002/http://www.harendekrant.nl/stichting-dorpskerkconcerten-verliest-bevlogen-voorzitter/ |date=January 22, 2017 }} {{in lang|nl}}
Alejandro Muñoz-Alonso, 82, Spanish politician, member of the Congress of Deputies (1989–2000) and Senate (2000–2015).[http://www.elmundo.es/espana/2016/01/24/56a4e7a822601de4358b45cb.html Fallece el catedrático Alejandro Muñoz-Alonso, senador durante 15 años] {{in lang|es}}
Zarkus Poussa, 40, Finnish drummer (RinneRadio) and songwriter.[https://web.archive.org/web/20160127094837/http://www.iltasanomat.fi/viihde/art-1453782584097.html Lähiomaiset julkaisivat virallisen tiedotteen Zarkus Poussan kuolemasta] {{in lang|fi}}
Teófilo Rodríguez, 44, Venezuelan criminal, shot.[http://www.latinpost.com/articles/111992/20160128/el-conejo-murder-notorious-gang-boss-killed-in-venezuelan-prison.htm El Conejo' Murder: Notorious Gang Boss Killed in Venezuelan Prison]
Barry J. Shillito, 95, American businessman and government official.[https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/san-diego-ca/barry-shillito-6774436 Barry J. Shillito]
Lois Snowe-Mello, 67, American politician, member of Maine House of Representatives (1996–2004) and Senate (2004–2012).[http://www.pressherald.com/2016/01/25/lois-snowe-mello-former-state-legislator-from-poland-dies-at-67/ Lois Snowe-Mello, former state legislator from Poland, dies at 67]
Schalk van der Merwe, 54, South African tennis player.[http://www.sport24.co.za/Tennis/ATPTour/former-sa-tennis-pro-dies-20160126 Former SA tennis pro dies]
Eric Webster, 84, English football player (Manchester City) and manager (Stockport County).{{Cite web |url=http://www.stockportcounty.com/news/article/eric-webster-rip-2921055.aspx |title=Eric Webster RIP |access-date=February 7, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304194048/http://www.stockportcounty.com/news/article/eric-webster-rip-2921055.aspx |archive-date=March 4, 2016 |url-status=dead |df=mdy-all }}
Henry Worsley, 55, British adventurer, multiple organ failure.[https://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/jan/25/explorer-henry-worsley-dies-during-antarctic-record-attempt Explorer Henry Worsley dies during Antarctic record attempt]

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Jashubhai Dhanabhai Barad, 60, Indian politician, member of Parliament (2004–2009), brain tumour.[http://indianexpress.com/article/india/politics/congress-mla-jashubhai-barad-dies-at-60/ Congress MLA Jashubhai Barad dies at 60]
David Chatters, 69, Canadian politician, pancreatic cancer.[http://www.westlocknews.com/article/Community-mourns-former-MP-20160202 Community mourns former MP]
Thornton Dial, 87, American artist.[http://www.artnews.com/2016/01/26/thornton-dial-pioneering-artist-who-channeled-everyday-materials-into-intricate-constructions-dies-at-87/ Thornton Dial, pioneering artist who channeled everyday materials into intricate constructions, dies at 87]
Denise Duval, 94, French soprano.{{Cite web |url=http://www.operanews.com/Opera_News_Magazine/2016/1/News/Denise_Duval.html |title=French Soprano Denise Duval, 94, Muse to Poulenc, Has Died |access-date=February 7, 2016 |archive-date=January 26, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160126235252/http://www.operanews.com/Opera_News_Magazine/2016/1/News/Denise_Duval.html |url-status=dead }}
Kalpana, 50, Indian actress (Thanichalla Njan), heart attack.[http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/regional/malayalam-actress-kalpana-passes-away-at-51/ Malayalam actress Kalpana passes away at 51]
Howard Koslow, 91, American illustrator.[http://www.newsday.com/long-island/postage-stamp-artist-from-li-howard-koslow-dies-1.11405672 Howard Koslow, postage stamp artist from LI, dies]
Robert Lorick, American lyricist and voice actor.[http://www.democraticunderground.com/1018834173 In Memory of Robert Lorick (Jack Flanders)] (death announced on this date)
Padmarani, 79, Indian actress.[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/gujarati/Veteran-Gujarati-actress-Padmarani-passes-away/articleshow/50719053.cms Veteran Gujarati actress Padmarani passes away]
Concepcion Picciotto, 80, Spanish-born American peace activist.[https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/concepcion-picciotto-who-held-vigil-outside-the-white-house-for-decades-dies/2016/01/25/e0f829e2-c3b0-11e5-a4aa-f25866ba0dc6_story.html Concepcion Picciotto, who held vigil outside the White House for decades, dies]
Leif Solberg, 101, Norwegian composer and organist.[http://www.gd.no/nyheter/kultur/komponisten-og-organisten-leif-solberg-er-dod/s/5-18-229689 Komponisten og organisten Leif Solberg er død] {{in lang|no}}
Ron Stillwell, 76, American baseball player (Washington Senators), cancer.[http://www.vcstar.com/sports/ron-stillwell-longtime-area-baseball-coach-dies-at-76-2a451e40-0210-647f-e053-0100007fe9aa-366641171.html Ron Stillwell, longtime area baseball coach, dies at 76]
Paul Terasaki, 86, American scientist and philanthropist.[http://newsroom.ucla.edu/releases/paul-terasaki-86-transplant-medicine-pioneer-philanthropist-ucla-faculty-member-and-alumnus Paul Terasaki, 86, transplant medicine pioneer, philanthropist, UCLA faculty member and alumnus]

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Sunday Adewusi, 79, Nigerian policeman, Inspector-general of police (1981–1983).[http://ynaija.com/nigerias-youngest-police-boss-sunday-adewusi-dies/ Nigeria's youngest Police boss, Sunday Adewusi dies]
Zaw Zaw Aung, 79, Burmese author and public intellectual.[http://www.irrawaddy.com/burma/zaw-zaw-aung-writer-famed-for-ushering-in-modernism-dies-at-79.html Zaw Zaw Aung, Writer Famed for Ushering in Modernism, Dies at 79]
Black, 53, British singer-songwriter ("Wonderful Life"), head injuries sustained in a traffic collision.[https://www.theguardian.com/music/2016/jan/26/colin-vearncombe-dies-the-voice-of-black-aged-53 Colin Vearncombe, the voice of Black, dies, aged 53]
Bernard Cookson, 79, British cartoonist.[http://www.henleystandard.co.uk/news/news.php?id=41828 Fleet Street cartoonist Bernard Cookson dies] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160214075039/http://www.henleystandard.co.uk/news/news.php?id=41828 |date=February 14, 2016 }}
Vasilya Fattakhova, 36, Russian Tatar singer, complications of childbirth.[https://www.bashinform.ru/news/809263-v-ufe-skonchalas-populyarnaya-pevitsa-vasilya-fattakhova/ В Уфе скончалась популярная певица, исполнительница хита «Туган як» («Родной край») Василя Фаттахова] {{in lang|ru}}
LaVoy Finicum, 54, American cattle rancher and militant (Malheur National Wildlife Refuge Occupation), shot.[https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2016/01/27/lavoy-finicum-ore-occupier-who-said-hed-rather-die-than-go-to-jail-did-just-that/ LaVoy Finicum, Ore. occupier who said he'd rather die than go to jail, did just that]
Barney Hall, 83, American sports commentator (Motor Racing Network), complications from surgery.{{Cite web |url=http://www.mrn.com/Race-Series/NASCAR-Sprint-Cup/News/Articles/2016/01/MRNs-Barney-Hall-Passes-Away.aspx |title=Barney Hall: 1932–2016 |access-date=February 7, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160129112944/http://www.mrn.com/Race-Series/NASCAR-Sprint-Cup/News/Articles/2016/01/MRNs-Barney-Hall-Passes-Away.aspx |archive-date=January 29, 2016 |url-status=dead }}
Gil Kahele, 73, American politician, member of the Hawaii Senate (since 2011).[http://www.hawaii247.com/2016/01/26/sen-kahele-dies-1948-2016/ Sen. Kahele dies (1948–2016)]
Ted Karras Sr., 81, American football player (Chicago Bears), NFL champion (1963).{{Cite web |url=http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Ex-Bear-Ted-Karras-passes-away-at-81/19a5bd9c-ebfb-469b-91d9-459d6003cec6 |title=Ex-Bear Ted Karras passes away at 81 |access-date=February 7, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160206164822/http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Ex-Bear-Ted-Karras-passes-away-at-81/19a5bd9c-ebfb-469b-91d9-459d6003cec6 |archive-date=February 6, 2016 |url-status=dead }}
Tommy Kelly, 90, American actor (The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Peck's Bad Boy with the Circus), heart failure.[https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/tommy-kelly-dead-tom-sawyer-863259 Tommy Kelly, Star of 'The Adventures of Tom Sawyer,' Dies at 90]
Sahabzada Yaqub Khan, 95, Pakistani politician and diplomat, Minister of Foreign Affairs (1982–1991, 1996–1997), Ambassador to the United States (1973–1979).[http://dunyanews.tv/en/Pakistan/319498-Sahabzada-Yaqub-Ali-Khan-passes-away Sahabzada Yaqub Ali Khan passes away]
Martin Lavut, 81, Canadian film maker (Remembering Arthur).[https://www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/film/martin-lavut-eccentric-filmmaker-made-people-open-up/article28920775/ Martin Lavut: Eccentric filmmaker made people open up]
Margaret Pardee, 95, American violinist and teacher.[http://www.theviolinchannel.com/margaret-pardee-juilliard-school-died-passed-away-obituary/ SAD NEWS Juilliard School Veteran Margaret Pardee Has Died – Aged 95]
Ray Pointer, 79, English footballer (Burnley, Coventry, Portsmouth).[http://www.pendletoday.co.uk/news/local/champion-claret-ray-pointer-dies-aged-79-1-7696366 Champion Claret Ray Pointer dies aged 79]
Bryce Rohde, 92, Australian jazz pianist, composer.[http://tributes.theage.com.au/obituaries/theage-au/obituary.aspx?n=bryce-benno-rohde&pid=177506041 Bryce Benno Rohde]
T.J. Tindall, 65, American guitarist (MFSB).{{Cite web |url=http://www.newsworks.org/index.php/local/arts-culture/90476-tj-tindall-a-creator-of-the-philadelphia-sound-dies-at-65 |title=T.J. Tindall, a creator of the Philadelphia Sound, dies at 65 |access-date=October 19, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161019213418/http://www.newsworks.org/index.php/local/arts-culture/90476-tj-tindall-a-creator-of-the-philadelphia-sound-dies-at-65 |archive-date=October 19, 2016 |url-status=dead |df=mdy-all }}
Jerzy Tomaszewski, 92, Polish photographer.[http://warszawa.wyborcza.pl/warszawa/1,34862,19539953,warszawa-jerzy-tomaszewski-nie-zyje-fotografowal-powstanie.html Warszawa. Jerzy Tomaszewski nie żyje. Fotografował powstanie warszawskie] {{in lang|pl}}
Takeo Uesugi, 75, Japanese landscape architect.[https://www.latimes.com/local/obituaries/la-me-takeo-uesugi-20160218-story.html Takeo Uesugi dies at 75; landscape architect restored Huntington Library's Japanese Garden]
László Versényi, 84, Hungarian theatre and voice actor.[http://www.origo.hu/teve/20160129-elhunyt-versenyi-laszlo-szinesz.html Elhunyt Versényi László színész] {{in lang|hu}}
Abe Vigoda, 94, American actor (The Godfather, Barney Miller, Joe Versus the Volcano).[https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/abe-vigoda-det-fish-tvs-720147 Abe Vigoda, Det. Fish on TV's 'Barney Miller,' Dies at 94]
Barrington Watson, 85, Jamaican painter.[http://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/news/20160127/renowned-jamaican-artist-barrington-watson-dies Renowned Jamaican artist Barrington Watson dies]
Oscar Wiggli, 88, Swiss composer and sculptor.[http://www.nzz.ch/feuilleton/kunst_architektur/das-lebensprinzip-eros-1.18687226 Oscar Wiggli gestorben] {{in lang|de}}
Larry Woods, 76, Canadian Olympic sailor.https://www.olympedia.org/athletes/64190 {{Bare URL inline|date=August 2022}}

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Peter Baker, 84, English footballer (Tottenham Hotspur).[http://www.espnfc.com/tottenham-hotspur/story/2794964/former-tottenham-defender-peter-baker-dies Double-winning Tottenham defender Peter Baker dies aged 84]
Barbara Berger, 85, American baseball player (AAGPBL).[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/chicagotribune/obituary.aspx?n=Barbara-Brown&pid=177503424 Barbara Brown Obituary]
John Brudenall, 77, Australian librarian.[http://tributes.canberratimes.com.au/obituaries/canberratimes-au/obituary.aspx?pid=177506067 Michael John Brudenall Obituary]{{Dead link|date=July 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}
Antonio Castellanos Mata, 68, Spanish physicist.[http://fisica.us.es/node/961 Acto de homenaje al Prof. D. Antonio Castellanos Mata] {{in lang|es}}
Mary Lou Crocker, 71, American professional golfer.[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/dallasmorningnews/obituary.aspx?page=lifestory&pid=177515854 Mary Lou Crocker Obituary]
Georgy Firtich, 77, Russian composer and pianist.[http://nsn.fm/hots/umer-izvestnyy-kompozitor-georgiy-firtich.php Умер известный композитор Георгий Фиртич] {{in lang|ru}}
Artur Fischer, 96, German inventor.[https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/12140534/Artur-Fischer-inventor-obituary.html Artur Fischer, inventor]
James Garrett Freeman, 35, American criminal, execution by lethal injection.[http://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/houston/article/Wharton-County-man-executed-in-killing-of-game-6788802.php Wharton County man executed in killing of game warden]
Augusto Giomo, 75, Italian Olympic basketball player (1960, 1964).[http://tribunatreviso.gelocal.it/sport/2016/01/27/news/lutto-nel-basket-si-e-spento-augusto-giomo-1.12850053 Lutto nel basket: si è spento Gianni Augusto Giomo] {{in lang|it}}
John Howe, 85, South African-born British air vice marshal.[http://announcements.telegraph.co.uk/deaths/199121/howe HOWE]
Carlos Loyzaga, 85, Filipino Olympic basketball player (1952, 1956), bronze medalist at the 1954 FIBA World Championship.[http://www.rappler.com/sports/by-sport/basketball/120403-ph-basketball-caloy-loyzaga-dies PH basketball legend Carlos Loyzaga dies]
William E. Martin, 70, American musician, songwriter, screenwriter and voice actor.[http://www.monkeeslivealmanac.com/blog/a-farewell-to-bill-martin A Farewell to Bill Martin]
Tommy O'Hara, 63, international professional footballer.{{cite web| url = http://www.scotsman.com/news/obituaries/obituary-tommy-o-hara-footballer-1-4034256| title = Obituary: Tommy O'Hara, footballer |publisher=The Scotsman|date=18 February 2016}}
Jack Reed, 91, American businessman and politician.[http://www.wtva.com/news/Tupelo_businessman_Jack_Reed_Sr_dies_Wednesday.html Tupelo businessman Jack Reed, Sr. dies Wednesday.] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160128102641/http://www.wtva.com/news/Tupelo_businessman_Jack_Reed_Sr_dies_Wednesday.html |date=January 28, 2016 }}
Shirley Tonkin, 94, New Zealand paediatrician and sudden infant death syndrome researcher.[http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11581617 Prominent cot death researcher and paediatrician dies]
DeWitt Williams, 96, American politician.[http://www.gethersfuneralhome.com/?pagetype=obitlink&obit_id=1739090 The Honorable DeWitt Williams]
Ihor Zaytsev, 81, Russian-born Ukrainian Soviet footballer (national team).[http://www.fcdynamo.kiev.ua/ru/allnews/news/ushel_iz_zhizni_igrok_pervogo_chempionskogo_sostava_kievskogo_dinamo_igor_zaytsev/ Ушел из жизни игрок первого чемпионского состава киевского «Динамо» Игорь Зайцев] {{in lang|ru}}

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Signe Toly Anderson, 74, American singer (Jefferson Airplane).[http://www.sfchronicle.com/music/article/Signe-Toly-Anderson-original-singer-for-6797458.php Signe Toly Anderson, original singer for Jefferson Airplane, dies at 74]
Maheswar Baug, 85, Indian politician and independence activist.[http://www.thestatesman.com/news/odisha/former-minister-maheswar-baug-passes-away/119667.html Former minister Maheswar Baug passes away]
Yisroel Belsky, 77, American rabbi.[https://web.archive.org/web/20160202220721/http://hamodia.com/2016/01/28/baruch-dayan-haemes-hagaon-harav-chaim-yisroel-belsky-ztl Renowned Posek and Rosh Yeshivah of Torah Vodaath]
Franklin Gene Bissell, 89, American football player and coach (Kansas Wesleyan Coyotes).[http://www.kcacsports.com/article/4100.php Longtime beloved coach Gene Bissell has died at age 89]
Buddy Cianci, 74, American politician and radio host, Mayor of Providence, Rhode Island (1975–1984, 1991–2002).[https://web.archive.org/web/20160131040224/http://wpri.com/2016/01/28/report-vincent-buddy-cianci-dead-at-74/ Vincent 'Buddy' Cianci dead at 74]
Robert Courtney, 56, New Zealand Paralympic champion sprinter (1984).[http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=11581101 NZ paralympian pioneer passes away]
Aleš Debeljak, 54, Slovenian writer, struck by vehicle.[https://english.sta.si/2225584/eminent-slovenian-author-ales-debeljak-dies Eminent Slovenian author Aleš Debeljak dies]
James deSouza, 90, Pakistani Roman Catholic priest.[http://www.goanvoice.org.uk/ Death: Rev. Fr. James (Jimmy) D'Souza]
Emile Destombes, 80, French-born Cambodian Roman Catholic prelate, Vicar Apostolic of Phnom Penh (2001–2010).[http://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/bishop/bdesto.html Bishop Emile Jean Marie Henri Joseph Destombes]
Trude Dothan, 93, Israeli archaeologist.[http://www.avelim.co.il/פרופ-טרודה-דותן-זל-prof-trude-dothan/ פרופ' טרודה דותן ז"ל prof. Trude Dothan] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160110060316/http://www.avelim.co.il/ |date=January 10, 2016 }} {{in lang|he}}
Paul Kantner, 74, American musician (Jefferson Airplane, Jefferson Starship) and songwriter ("Wooden Ships"), multiple organ failure.[http://www.sfgate.com/music/article/Jefferson-Airplane-s-Paul-Kantner-dies-at-74-6791483.php Jefferson Airplane's Paul Kantner dies at 74]
Mike Minor, 75, American actor (Petticoat Junction, All My Children, The Beverly Hillbillies).[https://www.soapoperanetwork.com/2016/02/r-i-p-mike-minor R.I.P. Mike Minor – Former 'All My Children' Actor Dead at 75]
Jim Morris, 80, American bodybuilder.{{Cite web |url=http://vbetweenthelines.com/index.php/2016/01/30/jim-morris-vegan-bodybuilder-dies-aged-80/ |title=Jim Morris Vegan Bodybuilder Dies Aged 80 |access-date=February 7, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160204004421/http://vbetweenthelines.com/index.php/2016/01/30/jim-morris-vegan-bodybuilder-dies-aged-80/ |archive-date=February 4, 2016 |url-status=dead }}
Tommy O'Hara, 62, Scottish footballer (Queen of the South, Washington Diplomats, Motherwell).[http://www.qosfc.com/news-3078 Tommy O'Hara]
Nigel Peel, 48, English cricketer (Cheshire), brain tumour.[http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/player/18697.html Nigel Peel]
Peter Robinson, 57, New Zealand musician (The Tin Syndrome).[http://deaths.dompost.co.nz/obituaries/dominion-post-nz/obituary.aspx?n=peter-david-mills-robinson&pid=177561234 Peter Robinson death notice]
Axel Schandorff, 90, Danish track cyclist, Olympic bronze medalist (1948).[https://web.archive.org/web/20160206131719/http://borsen.dk/nyheder/ritzau/artikel/3/2115314/kort_om_sport.html Kort om sport] {{in lang|da}}
Nadine Senior, 76, English dance teacher.[http://www.phoenixdancetheatre.co.uk/news/2612/ A Tribute to Nadine Senior MBE]
Dave Thomson, 77, Scottish footballer (Dunfermline Athletic, Queen of the South).[http://www.dafc.co.uk/story.php?t=Davie_Thomson&ID=9061 Davie Thomson]
Bob Tizard, 91, New Zealand politician, Deputy Prime Minister (1974–1975).[http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11581219 Former deputy Prime Minister Bob Tizard dies age 91]
Ladislav Totkovič, 53, Slovak football player (Inter Bratislava) and manager.[http://www.tvnoviny.sk/sport/futbal/1817945_zomrel-trener-ladislav-totkovic-53 Zomrel tréner Ladislav Totkovič (†53)] {{in lang|sl}}
Richard P. Von Herzen, 85, American earth scientist.[http://www.whoi.edu/page.do?pid=7735&tid=7802&id=235349 In Memoriam Richard P. Von Herzen]

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Karen Johnson Boyd, 91, American heiress and philanthropist.[http://journaltimes.com/news/local/major-racine-art-museum-benefactor-karen-johnson-boyd-dies/article_180b4b7f-923f-5442-baf8-eb7e7e39ab47.html Major Racine Art Museum benefactor Karen Johnson Boyd dies]
Jean-Marie Doré, 77, Guinean politician, Prime Minister (2010).[http://www.jeuneafrique.com/298053/politique/guinee-deces-de-lancien-premier-ministre-jean-marie-dore/ Guinée décès de l'ancien Premier ministre Jean-Marie Doré] {{in lang|fr}}
Billy Faier, 85, American banjo player.[http://mudcat.org/thread.cfm?threadid=159144 Obit: Billy Faier – Jan 29, 2016]
Sam Hulbert, 79, American academic.[http://wthitv.com/2016/02/02/remembering-sam-hulbert-a-quality-person-and-visionary-leader/ Remembering Sam Hulbert, a "quality person and visionary leader"] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160205181853/http://wthitv.com/2016/02/02/remembering-sam-hulbert-a-quality-person-and-visionary-leader/ |date=February 5, 2016 }}
Nayani Krishnakumari, 85, Indian writer and folklorist.[http://www.ndtv.com/south/noted-writer-educationist-nayani-krishnakumari-passes-away-at-86-1271855 Noted Writer, Educationist Nayani Krishnakumari Dies At 86]
Albert Low, 87, British author.[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/montrealgazette/obituary.aspx?pid=177518729 Albert LOW Obituary]
Linus Maurer, 90, American cartoonist, inspiration for the name Linus Van Pelt.[http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/linus-maurer-inspiration-peanuts-character-dies-article-1.2522395 Linus Maurer, California cartoonist who inspired 'Peanuts' character, dies]
Aurèle Nicolet, 90, Swiss flautist.[https://www.codalario.com/aurele-nicolet/noticias/muere-aurele-nicolet--el-titan-de-la-flauta-que-discutio-con-herbert-von-karajan_3662_3_10057_0_1_in.html Muere Aurèle Nicolet, el titán de la flauta que discutió con Herbert von Karajan] {{in lang|es}}
Cayetano Paderanga Jr., 67, Filipino economist, Director-General of NEDA (2010–2012), complications after heart surgery.[http://www.rappler.com/nation/120797-neda-cayetano-paderanga-dies Ex-NEDA chief Paderanga dies]
Ruth Rehmann, 93, German writer.[http://www.heimatzeitung.de/anzeigen/trauer/?p=0&a=8 Traueranzeige: Ruth Rehmann] {{in lang|de}}
Jacques Rivette, 87, French film director (La Belle Noiseuse, Celine and Julie Go Boating, Out 1) and critic (Cahiers du cinéma), complications from Alzheimer's disease.[https://www.theguardian.com/film/2016/jan/29/jacques-rivette Jacques Rivette obituary]
Philip J. Rock, 78, American politician, President of the Illinois Senate (1979–1993).[http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/7/71/1288547/philip-rock-longest-serving-illinois-senate-president-dies Philip Rock, ex-Senate leader known for mentoring and bipartisanship, dies] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160201093023/http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/7/71/1288547/philip-rock-longest-serving-illinois-senate-president-dies |date=February 1, 2016 }}
John Roper, Baron Roper, 80, British politician.[https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-lancashire-35443826 Ex-Liberal Democrat chief whip Lord Roper dies aged 80]
Benjamin F. Shobe, 95, American civil rights attorney and judge.[http://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/local/2016/01/29/trailblazing-judge-benjamin-shobe-95-dies/79516436/ Trailblazing judge Benjamin Shobe, 95, dies]
Donald I. Williamson, 94, British biologist.[http://announce.jpress.co.uk/isle-of-man-today/obituary/donald-williamson/45063582 Donald Williamson Obituary] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160421004318/http://announce.jpress.co.uk/isle-of-man-today/obituary/donald-williamson/45063582 |date=April 21, 2016 }}

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Roberto Albanese, 65, Italian politician.[http://www.ilcittadinomb.it/stories/Cronaca/addio-a-roberto-albanese-cuore-verde-di-monza-e-della-brianza_1164338_11/ Addio a Roberto Albanese, cuore verde di Monza e della Brianza] {{in lang|it}}
Girolamo Arnaldi, 86, Italian historian.[http://www.adnkronos.com/cultura/2016/02/01/addio-girolamo-arnaldi-grande-studioso-del-medioevo_ExSarEW1NIJhnJGmSQ3bNP.html Addio a Girolamo Arnaldi, grande studioso del Medioevo] {{in lang|it}}
Tony Blaz, 57, Guamanian politician and civil servant, member of the Legislature of Guam, pneumonia.[http://www.guampdn.com/story/news/2016/01/31/former-sen-tony-blaz-dies/79600708/ Former Sen. Tony Blaz dies: 'He really really loved Guam']
Tias Eckhoff, 89, Norwegian industrial designer.[http://www.dn.no/etterBors/2016/01/31/0956/industridesigner-tias-eckhoff-er-dd Industridesigner Tias Eckhoff er død] {{in lang|no}}
Asuquo Ekpe, Nigerian international footballer.[http://pulse.ng/sports/football/asuquo-ekpe-nigerias-first-afcon-goalscorer-dies-id4689701.html Nigeria's first AFCON goalscorer dies]
Feyrouz, 72, Egyptian actress.[http://www.almasryalyoum.com/news/details/883614 وفاة الفنانة فيروز «الطفلة المعجزة» عن 72 عامًا] {{in lang|ar}}
Frank Finlay, 89, English actor (Othello, The Pianist, Bouquet of Barbed Wire), heart failure.[https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-35455932 Actor Frank Finlay dies aged 89]
Francisco Flores Pérez, 56, Salvadoran politician, President (1999–2004), cerebral hemorrhage.[https://archive.today/20160131171425/http://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-elsalvador-flores-idUKKCN0V9086 Ex-president of El Salvador dies facing corruption charges]
Betty Francis, 84, American baseball player (AAGBPL).[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/chicagotribune/obituary.aspx?n=Betty-Francis&pid=177684821 Betty Francis Obituary]
T. N. Gopakumar, 58, Indian journalist, cancer.[http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/senior-journalist-tn-gopakumar-passes-away/article8171653.ece Senior journalist T.N. Gopakumar passes away]
K. V. Krishna Rao, 92, Indian general.[http://bdnews24.com/neighbours/2016/01/30/former-indian-army-chief-gen-kv-krishna-rao-dies Former Indian Army chief Gen KV Krishna Rao dies]
Don Marks, 62, Canadian writer and indigenous rights advocate, liver disease.[http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/winnipeg-writer-don-marks-dead-1.3427132 Winnipeg writer, indigenous rights activist Don Marks dies]
Noelle Middleton, 89, Irish actress.[http://oceanfm.ie/former-actress-and-bbc-announcer-passes-away-in-sligo/ Former actress and BBC announcer passes away in Sligo] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160207141912/http://oceanfm.ie/former-actress-and-bbc-announcer-passes-away-in-sligo/ |date=February 7, 2016 }}
Maikhail Miller, 23, American football player (Murray State, Ole Miss), traffic collision.{{Cite web |url=http://www.fox13memphis.com/news/former-ole-miss-football-player-dies-in-car-crash-on-highway-78/51131049 |title=Former Ole Miss football player dies in car crash on Highway 78 |access-date=February 7, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160202190433/http://www.fox13memphis.com/news/former-ole-miss-football-player-dies-in-car-crash-on-highway-78/51131049 |archive-date=February 2, 2016 |url-status=dead }}
Kollam G. K. Pillai, 91, Indian actor.[http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/regional/malayalam-actor-kollam-g-k-pillai-passes-away/ Malayalam actor Kollam G K Pillai passes away]
Georgia Davis Powers, 92, American civil rights activist and politician, first female and African-American member of the Kentucky State Senate (1968–1989).[http://www.kentucky.com/news/state/article57463143.html Georgia Davis Powers, legislator and civil rights pioneer, dies at 92]
Peter Quinn, 90, Irish Gaelic footballer (Mayo).[http://www.con-telegraph.ie/news/roundup/articles/2016/01/31/4113558-death-of-member-of-mayos-1950-and-1951-allireland-winning-team/ Death of member of Mayo's 1950 and 1951 All-Ireland winning team]
Bill Reinhard, 93, American football player (Los Angeles Dons).[http://www.crescentavalleyweekly.com/obituaries/03/10/2016/carl-william-reinhard/ Carl William Reinhard]
Ken Sailors, 95, American basketball player (University of Wyoming, Providence Steamrollers), complications from heart attack.[http://trib.com/sports/college/wyoming/mbb/university-of-wyoming-legend-kenny-sailors-dies-at/article_95219532-55f1-5d4e-99c2-4017d11bf219.html University of Wyoming legend Kenny Sailors dies at 95]
Mohammad Salimi, 78, Iranian general, Commander-in-Chief of the Army (2000–2005).[http://tehrantimes.com/index_View.asp?code=252629 Officials, military express condolences over death of ex-Army chief]
Clarence Lorenzo Simpson Jr., 83, Liberian jurist and politician.{{Cite web |url=https://emansion.gov.lr/2press.php?news_id=3554&related=7&pg=sp |title=President Sirleaf Signs Book of Condolence for the Late Cllr. Clarence L. Simpson, Jr.;Friday, February 19, Wake Keeping; Saturday, February 20, Funeral at Trinity Cathedral |access-date=January 24, 2023 |archive-date=January 24, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230124002831/https://emansion.gov.lr/2press.php?news_id=3554&related=7&pg=sp |url-status=dead }}
Dov Yermiya, 101, Israeli army officer and author.[http://mondoweiss.net/2016/02/dov-yermiya-who-said-i-renounce-my-belief-in-zionism-which-has-failed-dies-at-101/ Dov Yermiya, who said, 'I renounce my belief in Zionism which has failed,' dies at 101]

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Jalal Aliyev, 87, Azerbaijani politician.[https://web.archive.org/web/20160310090150/http://minval.az/news/123542453 Скончался Джалал Алиев] {{in lang|az}}
Gillian Avery, 89, British children's novelist and historian.[http://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/community/obituaries/obits/14267474.Obituary__Award_winning_author_Gillian_Avery_loved_gardening_on_her_allotments/ Obituary: Award-winning author Gillian Avery loved gardening on her allotments]
Mere Broughton, 79, New Zealand Māori language activist and unionist.[http://deaths.taranakidailynews.co.nz/obituaries/taranaki-daily-news-nz/obituary.aspx?n=mereiwa-broughton&pid=177539704 Mereiwa Broughton death notice]
Jon Bunch, 45, American singer (Sense Field, Further Seems Forever), suicidal overdose.{{Cite news|url=http://www.ocregister.com/articles/bunch-714569-irvine-coroner.html|title=Musician's death ruled suicidal overdose|last=Duranty|first=Alyssa|newspaper=The Orange County Register|language=en-US|access-date=2016-11-14}}
Miron Chichișan, 70, Romanian politician, Mayor of Zalău (1992–1996).[http://www.antena3.ro/actualitate/locale/un-fost-primar-celebru-al-zalaului-a-murit-338534.html Un fost primar celebru al Zalăului a murit] {{in lang|ro}}
Lance Cox, 82, Australian football player (Richmond).[http://www.theadvocate.com.au/story/3703326/fond-tributes-for-cox/ Fond tributes for Cox]
Elizabeth Eisenstein, 92, American historian.[https://networks.h-net.org/node/10673/discussions/110879/elizabeth-eisenstein-october-11-1923-%E2%80%93-january-31-2016-3-tributes Elizabeth Eisenstein (October 11, 1923 – January 31, 2016)]
Tom Hancock, 67, American politician.[http://www.reifffuneralhomeinc.com/home/index.cfm?action=public%3Aobituaries.view&id=3582264gmail&fh_id=11756 Thomas L. Hancock]
David Lake, 86, Indian-born Australian science fiction writer.[http://news.ansible.uk/a344.html Ansible 344, March 2016]
Artie L. Metcalf, 86, American biologist.[http://www.winfieldcourier.com/obituaries/article_bab6a022-c94d-11e5-96a2-4f15729bab46.html Artie Metcalf]
Bob Pelkington, 74, American basketball player (Xavier University).[http://hosting-24051.tributes.com/obituary/show/Robert-Bob-V.-Pelkington-103254692 Robert (Bob) V. Pelkington, Sr.]
Pat Piper, 81, American politician.[http://www.mayerfh.com/obituaries/Patricia-Piper/#!/Obituary Patricia Kathryn Piper]
Betty Rosenquest Pratt, 90, American tennis player.[https://www.ustaflorida.com/tennis-groundbreaker-world-top-10-and-florida-volunteer-pratt-dies-at-age-90/ Tennis Groundbreaker, Florida Volunteer and Former World Top 10 Pratt Dies at Age 90]
Wolfgang Rademann, 81, German television producer and journalist.[http://news.newsdirectory2.com/the-dream-boat-creator-wolfgang-rademann-is-dead/ The "dream boat" creator Wolfgang Rademann is dead] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303165256/http://news.newsdirectory2.com/the-dream-boat-creator-wolfgang-rademann-is-dead/ |date=March 3, 2016 }}
Donald Van Norman Roberts, 87, American civil engineer.[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/denverpost/obituary.aspx?n=Don-V-Roberts&pid=177700561 Don V. Roberts]
Randhir Singh, 94, Indian political scientist.{{Cite web |url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/nation/prof-randhir-singh-passes-away/190816.html |title=Prof Randhir Singh passes away |access-date=February 7, 2016 |archive-date=February 4, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160204190803/http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/nation/prof-randhir-singh-passes-away/190816.html |url-status=dead }}
Benoît Violier, 44, French-Swiss chef, suicide by gunshot.[https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/switzerland/12133117/Benoit-Violier-worlds-best-chef-dies-at-age-44.html Benoit Violier 'world's best chef' dies at age 44]
Sir Terry Wogan, 77, Irish-British broadcaster (BBC), cancer.[https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-35453541 Sir Terry Wogan: Veteran broadcaster dies, aged 77]
Hubert Yockey, 99, American physicist and information theorist.[http://www.daggerpress.com/2016/02/21/dr-hubert-yockey-of-bel-air-director-of-apg-reactor-manhattan-project-nuclear-physicist-dies-at-99/ Dr. Hubert Yockey of Bel Air, Director of APG Reactor; Manhattan Project Nuclear Physicist, Dies at 99]
Yuan Geng, 98, Chinese politician and business executive.[http://www.scmp.com/news/china/policies-politics/article/1908538/yuan-geng-chinese-guerilla-spy-turned-economic-pioneer Yuan Geng Chinese guerilla spy turned economic pioneer, dies at 99]

References

External links

[https://www.imdb.com/search/name/?death_date=2016-01-01,2016-01-31&adult=include List of January 2016 deaths] at IMDb

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