Deaths in May 2016

The following is a list of notable deaths in May 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.

May 2016

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Hamzat Ahmadu, 91–92, Nigerian diplomat, Ambassador to the Soviet Union, Netherlands, Cameroon, the Bahamas, and the United States.[http://allafrica.com/stories/201605020068.html Nigeria: Veteran Diplomat, Hamzat Ahmadu, Dies]
Richard Gilpin, 76, British Anglican priest, Archdeacon of Totnes (1996–2005).[http://announcements.telegraph.co.uk/deaths/202424/gilpin Gilpin] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160605124829/http://announcements.telegraph.co.uk/deaths/202424/gilpin |date=June 5, 2016 }}
Jean-Marie Girault, 90, French politician, Mayor of Caen (1970–2001).[https://archive.today/20160501132727/http://www.leparisien.fr/politique/deces-de-l-ancien-senateur-maire-de-caen-jean-marie-girault-01-05-2016-5758267.php Décès de l'ancien sénateur maire de Caen, Jean-Marie Girault] {{in lang|fr}}
Solomon W. Golomb, 83, American mathematician and engineer.[http://dailytrojan.com/2016/05/03/university-professor-solomon-golomb-dies-83/ University Professor Solomon Golomb dies at 83] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160503200706/http://dailytrojan.com/2016/05/03/university-professor-solomon-golomb-dies-83/ |date=May 3, 2016 }}
Madeleine Lebeau, 92, French actress (Casablanca, 8½), complications from a broken thigh bone.[https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/madeleine-lebeau-dead-casablanca-actress-894113 "Madeleine Lebeau, Rick's Discarded Lover in 'Casablanca,' Dies at 92"]
Merv Lincoln, 82, Australian Olympic middle-distance runner (1956, 1960).[http://www.bordermail.com.au/story/3885225/lincoln-runs-last-mile/ Wodonga 1950s one-mile track star Merv Lincoln dies aged 82 in Melbourne]
Sydney Onayemi, 78, Nigerian-born Swedish DJ.[http://www.svt.se/kultur/musik/big-brother-sydney-dod Disco-legendaren Sydney Onayemi död] {{in lang|sv}}
Doug Raney, 59, American jazz guitarist, heart failure.[http://www.jazzguitarlife.com/doug-raney-rip/ Doug Raney (1956–2016) RIP] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160531150543/http://www.jazzguitarlife.com/doug-raney-rip/ |date=May 31, 2016 }}
Swasti Mitter, 76, Indian development economist.[https://www.theguardian.com/books/2016/jun/14/swasti-mitter-obituary?CMP=share_btn_tw Swasti Mitter obituary]

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Balwantrai Bhatt, 94, Indian composer and musician.[http://omenad.net/page.php?goPage=http%3A%2F%2Fomenad.net%2Farticles%2Fbhavrang.htm Bhavrang: A Pastoral Poet]
Basil Blackshaw, 84, Northern Irish artist.[http://www.u.tv/News/2016/05/02/Co-Antrim-artist-Basil-Blackshaw-dies-58339 Co Antrim artist Basil Blackshaw dies] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160503113549/http://www.u.tv/News/2016/05/02/Co-Antrim-artist-Basil-Blackshaw-dies-58339 |date=May 3, 2016 }}
Tobias de Boer, 85, Dutch scientist.[http://www.news.cornell.edu/stories/2016/05/emeritus-engineering-professor-tobias-de-boer-dies-85 Emeritus engineering professor Tobias de Boer dies at 85] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160603050442/http://www.news.cornell.edu/stories/2016/05/emeritus-engineering-professor-tobias-de-boer-dies-85 |date=June 3, 2016 }}
Jonathan Cainer, 58, British astrologer (Daily Mail), heart failure.[https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/08/31/astrologer-jonathan-cainer-took-cocaine-before-he-died-from-a-he/ Astrologer Jonathan Cainer took cocaine before he died from a heart attack, coroner told]
Richard Davis, 66, English radio astronomer.[https://www.ras.org.uk/news-and-press/2824-obituary-professor-richard-davis-obe-fras Obituary Professor Richard Davis OBE FRAS] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160617012301/https://www.ras.org.uk/news-and-press/2824-obituary-professor-richard-davis-obe-fras |date=June 17, 2016 }}
Walter Dürst, 89, Swiss ice hockey player, Olympic bronze medalist (1948).[http://www.suedostschweiz.ch/panorama/2016-05-03/watschga-duerst-gestorben «Watschga» Dürst gestorben] {{in lang|de}}
Mozibur Rahman Fakir, 69, Bangladeshi politician, cardiac arrest.[http://bdnews24.com/bangladesh/2016/05/02/former-state-minister-for-health-mujibur-rahman-fakir-mp-passes-away Former state minister for health Mujibur Rahman Fakir MP passes away] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160927052451/http://bdnews24.com/bangladesh/2016/05/02/former-state-minister-for-health-mujibur-rahman-fakir-mp-passes-away |date=September 27, 2016 }}
Al Ferrari, 82, American basketball player (St. Louis Hawks, Chicago Zephyrs).[http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/college/michigan-state-university/spartans/2016/05/05/three-time-msu-mvp-al-ferrari-dies/83974358/ Three-time MSU MVP Al Ferrari dies] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160508161148/http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/college/michigan-state-university/spartans/2016/05/05/three-time-msu-mvp-al-ferrari-dies/83974358/ |date=May 8, 2016 }}
John Kaye, 60, Australian politician, member of the New South Wales Legislative Council (since 2007), cancer.[https://www.smh.com.au/nsw/greens-mp-john-kaye-dead-at-the-age-of-60-20160502-gokksd.html Greens MP John Kaye dead at the age of 60]
Jacky Lee, 77, American football player (Denver Broncos, Kansas City Chiefs), Alzheimer's disease.[http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_29863049/jacky-lee-former-broncos-qb-dies-at-age-77 Jacky Lee, former Broncos QB, dies at age 77] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160508122813/http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_29863049/jacky-lee-former-broncos-qb-dies-at-age-77 |date=May 8, 2016 }}
Balraj Madhok, 96, Indian politician, President of Bharatiya Jana Sangh (1966–1967).[http://www.hindustantimes.com/india/veteran-rss-leader-balraj-madhok-dies/story-6KIAvI7XfuqifafXAEKLoL.html Veteran RSS leader Balraj Madhok dies] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160503105956/http://www.hindustantimes.com/india/veteran-rss-leader-balraj-madhok-dies/story-6KIAvI7XfuqifafXAEKLoL.html |date=May 3, 2016 }}
Tomohiro Matsu, 43, Japanese light novel writer (Listen to Me, Girls. I Am Your Father!, Mayoi Neko Overrun!), liver cancer.[https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2016-05-03/mayoi-neko-overrun-listen-to-me-girls-i-am-your-father-novelist-tomohiro-matsu-passes-away-at-43/.101728 'Mayoi Neko Overrun,' 'Listen to Me, Girls. I Am Your Father!' Novelist Tomohiro Matsu Passes Away at 43]
Paul McDowell, 84, British actor and singer (The Temperance Seven).[https://www.theguardian.com/music/2016/may/20/paul-mcdowell-obituary Paul McDowell obituary]
Myles McKeon, 97, Irish-born Australian Roman Catholic prelate, Bishop of Bunbury (1969–1982).[http://www.gcatholic.org/dioceses/diocese/bunb0.htm#2552 Bishop Gerard Joseph Holohan] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160412043417/http://www.gcatholic.org/dioceses/diocese/bunb0.htm |date=April 12, 2016 }}
Roger Millward, 68, British rugby league player (Hull Kingston Rovers, Castleford Tigers, national team).[http://www.hullkr.co.uk/club/news/article/rovers-and-rugby-league-legend-millward-passes-away Rovers and rugby league legend Millward passes away] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160506022851/http://www.hullkr.co.uk/club/news/article/rovers-and-rugby-league-legend-millward-passes-away |date=May 6, 2016 }}
Karel Pečko, 95, Slovenian artist.[https://english.sta.si/2258583/painter-pecko-dies-aged-95 Painter Pečko dies aged 95] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160503120654/https://english.sta.si/2258583/painter-pecko-dies-aged-95 |date=May 3, 2016 }}
Stasys Petronaitis, 83, Lithuanian actor.[http://aina.lt/stasys-petronaitis-1932-2016-in-memoriam/ Stasys Petronaitis (1932–2016) In Memoriam] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160506100422/http://aina.lt/stasys-petronaitis-1932-2016-in-memoriam/ |date=May 6, 2016 }} {{in lang|lt}}
Afeni Shakur, 69, American businesswoman (Tupac Amaru Shakur Center for the Arts, Amaru Entertainment, Makaveli Branded) and political activist (Black Panthers).[https://www.ew.com/article/2016/05/03/afeni-shakur-davis-dead-tupac-shakur-mother-dies Afeni Shakur Davis, Tupac Shakur's mother, dead at 69: police]
Fernando Soto Aparicio, 82, Colombian author.[http://caracol.com.co/radio/2016/05/02/nacional/1462200667_938946.html Muere el escritor colombiano Fernando Soto Aparicio] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160503115037/http://caracol.com.co/radio/2016/05/02/nacional/1462200667_938946.html |date=May 3, 2016 }} {{in lang|es}}
Wilfried Straub, 77, German football official.[https://www.dfb.de/news/detail/dfb-trauert-um-wilfried-straub-145227/ DFB TRAUERT UM WILFRIED STRAUB] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160604121346/https://www.dfb.de/news/detail/dfb-trauert-um-wilfried-straub-145227/ |date=June 4, 2016 }} {{in lang|de}}
Gordie Sundin, 78, American baseball player (Baltimore Orioles).[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/naplesnews/obituary.aspx?n=Gordon-V-Sundin&pid=179876924 Gordon Sundin obituary]

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Charlie Beamon, 81, American baseball player (Baltimore Orioles).[http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Charles-Alonzo-Beamon-103565642 Mr. Charles Beamon Obituary] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160923143158/http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Charles-Alonzo-Beamon-103565642 |date=September 23, 2016 }}
Paul Boutelle, 81, American politician, Socialist Workers candidate for U.S. Vice President (1968), kidney cancer.[https://www.nytimes.com/2016/05/12/nyregion/kwame-somburu-perennial-socialist-candidate-dies-at-81.html?_r=0 Kwame Somburu, Perennial Socialist Candidate, Dies at 81]
Ian Deans, 78, Canadian politician, MP (1980–1986), Parkinson's disease.[http://www.chch.com/former-hamilton-mountain-mp-ian-deans-dies/ Former Hamilton Mountain MP Ian Deans dies] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160504111850/http://www.chch.com/former-hamilton-mountain-mp-ian-deans-dies/ |date=May 4, 2016 }}
Kristian Ealey, 38, British actor (Brookside, Hollyoaks).[https://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/brookside-hollyoaks-actor-kristian-ealey-7889449 Brookside and Hollyoaks actor Kristian Ealey dies aged just 38]
Fan Lichu, 82, Chinese bridge structural engineer and academician (Chinese Academy of Engineering).[http://sh.sina.com.cn/news/k/2016-05-03/detail-ifxrtzte9911177.shtml 中国工程院院士范立础逝世曾提供南浦大桥抗震设计] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160602131916/http://sh.sina.com.cn/news/k/2016-05-03/detail-ifxrtzte9911177.shtml |date=June 2, 2016 }} {{in lang|zh}}
Abel Fernandez, 85, American actor (The Untouchables, Pork Chop Hill).[http://www.legacy.com/ns/abel-fernandez-obituary/179905541 Abel Fernandez Obituary]
Marianne Gaba, 76, American model and actress (Missile to the Moon, The Choppers, The Beverly Hillbillies), brain cancer.[http://www.glamourgirlsofthesilverscreen.com/show/97/Marianne+Gaba/index.html Marianne Gaba Profile]
Gao Shan, 53, Chinese geochemist and academician (Chinese Academy of Sciences).[http://www.cas.cn/xb/gz/201605/t20160504_4555408.shtml 中科院院士高山逝世] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160511043955/http://www.cas.cn/xb/gz/201605/t20160504_4555408.shtml |date=May 11, 2016 }} {{in lang|zh}}
Tadeusz Gocłowski, 84, Polish Roman Catholic prelate, Archbishop of Gdańsk (1992–2008), stroke.[http://www.thenews.pl/1/9/Artykul/251263,Archbishop-of-Gdansk-dies-at-84 Archbishop of Gdańsk dies at 84] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160504105335/http://www.thenews.pl/1/9/Artykul/251263%2CArchbishop-of-Gdansk-dies-at-84 |date=May 4, 2016 }}
Sarah D. Grant, 72, American judge.[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/azcentral/obituary.aspx?n=sarah-dickinson-grant&pid=179900800 Judge Sarah Dickinson Grant]
Sunil Gudge, 56, Indian cricketer (Maharashtra), heart attack.[http://www.espncricinfo.com/india/content/story/1008075.html Former Maharashtra legspinner Gudge dies] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160505055921/http://www.espncricinfo.com/india/content/story/1008075.html |date=May 5, 2016 }}
Kaname Harada, 99, Japanese World War II flying ace, multiple organ failure.[http://mainichi.jp/articles/20160504/k00/00m/040/053000c 訃報：原田要さん99歳=元零戦パイロット – 毎日新聞] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160504124927/http://mainichi.jp/articles/20160504/k00/00m/040/053000c |date=May 4, 2016 }} {{in lang|ja}}
Frank Levingston, 110, American supercentenarian, nation's oldest World War II veteran.[http://www.wafb.com/story/31882042/nations-oldest-world-war-ii-veteran-dies-at-110 Nation's oldest World War II veteran dies at 110] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160506010344/http://www.wafb.com/story/31882042/nations-oldest-world-war-ii-veteran-dies-at-110 |date=May 6, 2016 }}
Thomas W. Libous, 63, American politician, member of the New York State Senate (1989–2015), cancer.[https://archive.today/20160508125240/http://www.pressconnects.com/story/news/local/2016/05/03/senator-libous-obituary/83890876/ Thomas Libous dies at 63]
Karol Machata, 88, Slovak actor (St. Peter's Umbrella).[http://www.teraz.sk/slovensko/88-rokov-zomrel-karol-machata/195028-clanok.html Vo veku 88 rokov zomrel po dlhej chorobe herec Karol Machata] {{in lang|sk}}
Graeme McCall, 78, Australian Olympic rower.[https://web.archive.org/web/20200418070951/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/mc/graeme-mccall-1.html Graeme McCall]
Allan L. McCutcheon, 66, American sociologist and statistician.[http://news.unl.edu/newsrooms/unltoday/article/obituary-allan-mccutcheon/ Obituary Allan McCutcheon] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160506074805/http://news.unl.edu/newsrooms/unltoday/article/obituary-allan-mccutcheon/ |date=May 6, 2016 }}
Nicolas Noxon, 79, American filmmaker (Secrets of the Titanic), pancreatic cancer.[https://www.nytimes.com/2016/05/07/movies/nicolas-noxon-maker-of-nature-films-dies-at-79.html?_r=0 Nicolas Noxon, Maker of Nature Films, Dies at 79]
Ian Quigley, 84, New Zealand politician, MP for Otago Central (1972–1975).[https://www.parliament.nz/en/pb/hansard-debates/rhr/document/51HansD_20160504_00000004/obituaries-ian-quigley Obituaries — Ian Quigley]{{dead link|date=June 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}
Carl Fredrik Reuterswärd, 81, Swedish artist (Non-Violence), pneumonia.[http://www.landskronadirekt.com/2016/05/04/carl-fredrik-reutersward-har-gatt-bort/ Carl Fredrik Reuterswärd har gått bort] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160604113220/http://www.landskronadirekt.com/2016/05/04/carl-fredrik-reutersward-har-gatt-bort/ |date=June 4, 2016 }} {{in lang|sv}}
Ian Sander, 68, American producer and director (Ghost Whisperer, Profiler, I'll Fly Away), heart attack.[https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/ian-sander-dead-ghost-whisperer-890572 Ian Sander, Executive Producer on 'Ghost Whisperer,' Dies at 68]
Domingo Siazon Jr., 76, Philippine politician and diplomat, Secretary of Foreign Affairs (1995–2001), ambassador to Austria and Japan.[http://www.rappler.com/nation/131768-ex-foreign-secretary-domingo-siazon-dies Ex-foreign secretary Domingo Siazon Jr dies] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170122115230/http://www.rappler.com/nation/131768-ex-foreign-secretary-domingo-siazon-dies |date=January 22, 2017 }}
Jadranka Stojaković, 65, Bosnian singer-songwriter, motor neuron disease.[http://www.blic.rs/kultura/vesti/preminula-jadranka-stojakovic/4xddjpk Preminula Jadranka Stojaković] {{in lang|bs}}
Gordon Strachan, 68, Scottish rugby union player, cardiac amyloidosis.[http://www.heraldscotland.com/opinion/14477341.Obituary___Gordon_Strachan__rugby_international_capped_five_times_for_Scotland/ Obituary - Gordon Strachan, rugby international capped five times for Scotland]
Janusz Tazbir, 87, Polish historian.[http://www.rp.pl/Historia/160509711-Zmarl-historyk-Janusz-Tazbir.html#ap-1 Zmarł historyk Janusz Tazbir] {{in lang|pl}}

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Tutty Alawiyah, 74, Indonesian politician, Minister for Women's Affairs (1998–1999).[http://news.detik.com/berita/3203228/mantan-menteri-pemberdayaan-perempuan-tutty-alawiyah-wafat Mantan Menteri Pemberdayaan Perempuan Tutty Alawiyah Wafat] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160508110242/http://news.detik.com/berita/3203228/mantan-menteri-pemberdayaan-perempuan-tutty-alawiyah-wafat |date=May 8, 2016 }} {{in lang|id}}
Ángel de Andrés López, 64, Spanish actor (What Have I Done to Deserve This?, 800 Bullets, Taxi).[http://www.elmundo.es/cultura/2016/05/04/572a1769e2704eb2718b4595.html Muere Ángel de Andrés López, el popular Manolo de 'Manos a la obra'] {{in lang|es}}
Blas Avena, 32, American mixed martial artist (WEC), suicide.[http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Las-Vegas-Police-Investigating-Death-of-MMA-Fighter-Blas-Avena-as-Suicide-104547 Las Vegas Police Investigating Death of MMA Fighter Blas Avena as Suicide] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160507002021/http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Las-Vegas-Police-Investigating-Death-of-MMA-Fighter-Blas-Avena-as-Suicide-104547 |date=May 7, 2016 }}
Sir Jack Baer, 91, British art dealer.[https://www.telegraph.co.uk/obituaries/2016/05/08/sir-jack-baer-art-dealer--obituary/ Sir Jack Baer, art dealer – obituary]
Jean-Baptiste Bagaza, 69, Burundian politician, President (1976–1987).[https://www.nytimes.com/2016/05/05/world/africa/jean-baptiste-bagaza-ex-leader-of-burundi-is-dead-at-69.html Jean-Baptiste Bagaza, Deposed Leader of a Troubled Burundi, Is Dead at 69]
Bob Bennett, 82, American politician, U.S. Senator from Utah (1993–2011), pancreatic cancer and stroke.[https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2016/05/04/former-utah-senator-bob-bennett-dies/83954832/ Former Utah senator Bob Bennett dies]
Gaetan Boucher, 59, Canadian-born Swiss Olympic ice hockey player (1988), (HC Villars).[https://www.bluewin.ch/fr/sport/hockey/2016/5/5/divers--gaetan-boucher-s-en-est-alle-a-60-ans.html Gaëtan Boucher est décédé après une longue maladie] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160605093320/https://www.bluewin.ch/fr/sport/hockey/2016/5/5/divers--gaetan-boucher-s-en-est-alle-a-60-ans.html |date=June 5, 2016 }} {{in lang|fr}}
Karl Butzer, 81, German-born American geographer.[https://web.archive.org/web/20160617180614/http://www.aag.org/cs/membership/tributes_memorials/af/butzer_karl Karl W. Butzer]
Michael Caborn-Waterfield, 86, British businessman (Ann Summers).[https://www.telegraph.co.uk/obituaries/2016/05/06/michael-dandy-kim-caborn-waterfield--obituary/ Michael 'Dandy Kim' Caborn-Waterfield – obituary ]
Giuseppe Faraca, 56, Italian racing cyclist.[http://www.ottoetrenta.it/sport/cosenza-in-lutto-e-morto-pino-faraca/ Cosenza in lutto, è morto Pino Faraca] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160509052902/http://www.ottoetrenta.it/sport/cosenza-in-lutto-e-morto-pino-faraca |date=May 9, 2016 }} {{in lang|it}}
Howard King, 83, American public address announcer (Michigan Stadium).[http://www.record-eagle.com/sports/local_sports/u-m-s-king-passes-away-at/article_c097ded5-af7d-5eec-81a4-ba7cb21a1d32.html U-M's King passes away at 83]{{dead link|date=June 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}
Olle Ljungström, 54, Swedish singer and guitarist.[http://www.kjendis.no/2016/05/04/kjendis/olle_ljungstrm/musikk/dodsfall/sverige/44109315/ Olle Ljungström (54) er død] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160506040321/http://www.kjendis.no/2016/05/04/kjendis/olle_ljungstrm/musikk/dodsfall/sverige/44109315/ |date=May 6, 2016 }} {{in lang|no}}
Ursula Mamlok, 93, German-born American composer.{{cite news | url=https://www.nytimes.com/2016/05/07/arts/music/ursula-mamlok-avant-garde-composer-dies-at-93.html | title=Ursula Mamlok, Avant-Garde Composer, Dies at 93 | work=New York Times | author=Margalit Fox | date=May 6, 2016 | access-date=2016-08-03}}
James Oyedeji, 63, Ghanaian sports historian.[https://ghanasoccernet.com/breaking-news-ghanas-finest-football-historian-james-oyedeji-dies-at-age-63 Ghana's finest football historian James Oyedeji dies at age 63] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160811070542/https://ghanasoccernet.com/breaking-news-ghanas-finest-football-historian-james-oyedeji-dies-at-age-63 |date=August 11, 2016 }}
Paul A. Paddock, 41, American artist.[http://www.obittree.com/obituary/us/new-york/brewster/beecher-funeral-home/paul-paddock/2490166/ Paul Paddock Tribute] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160915173707/http://www.obittree.com/obituary/us/new-york/brewster/beecher-funeral-home/paul-paddock/2490166/ |date=September 15, 2016 }}
Jordan Parsons, 25, American mixed martial artist (Bellator), traffic collision.[https://www.tmz.com/2016/05/04/mma-fighter-jordan-parsons-dies-after-hit-and-run-crash/ MMA fighter Jordan Parsons dies after hit and run incident] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160505002519/http://www.tmz.com/2016/05/04/mma-fighter-jordan-parsons-dies-after-hit-and-run-crash/ |date=May 5, 2016 }}
Rita Renoir, 82, French strip-teaser and actress.[http://www.ouest-france.fr/culture/arts/danse/mort-de-rita-renoir-comedienne-et-celebre-strip-teaseuse-4247071 Mort de Rita Renoir, comédienne et célèbre strip-teaseuse] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160523114012/http://www.ouest-france.fr/culture/arts/danse/mort-de-rita-renoir-comedienne-et-celebre-strip-teaseuse-4247071 |date=May 23, 2016 }} {{in lang|fr}}
Friedrich Schattleitner, 92, Austrian Olympic sport shooter (1968).[http://www.schuetzenbund.at/oesb/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2970:2016-05-09-13-12-43&catid=123:oesb-mitteilungen&Itemid=136 ÖSB trauert um DI Fritz Schattleitner] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160610185926/http://www.schuetzenbund.at/oesb/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2970%3A2016-05-09-13-12-43&catid=123%3Aoesb-mitteilungen&Itemid=136 |date=June 10, 2016 }} {{in lang|de}}
Ret Turner, 87, American fashion designer (Cher, Dolly Parton, Carol Burnett).[https://www.nytimes.com/2016/05/09/arts/television/ret-turner-award-winning-costume-designer-dies-at-87.html?_r=0 Ret Turner, Award-Winning Costume Designer, Dies at 87]
Adlan Varayev, 54, Russian wrestler, Olympic silver medalist (1988), drowned.
John Wright, 75, British Army officer and polo administrator.[https://www.telegraph.co.uk/obituaries/2016/05/29/brigadier-john-wright--obituary/ Brigadier John Wright – obituary ]

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Wan Mohammad Khair-il Anuar, 56, Malaysian politician, MP (since 2013), Chairman of Malaysian Palm Oil Board, helicopter crash.[http://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2016/05/06/mp-joked-about-copter-not-flying-if-he-ate-too-much/ MP joked about copter not flying if he ate too much] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160507132322/http://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2016/05/06/mp-joked-about-copter-not-flying-if-he-ate-too-much/ |date=May 7, 2016 }}
Benito Cocchi, 81, Italian Roman Catholic prelate, Archbishop of Modena-Nonantola (1996–2010).[http://gazzettadimodena.gelocal.it/modena/cronaca/2016/05/05/news/modena-morto-a-81-anni-il-vescovo-benito-cocchi-1.13416927 La morte dell'arcivescovo Benito Cocchi: domani camera ardente e sabato in duomo i funerali] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160506173947/http://gazzettadimodena.gelocal.it/modena/cronaca/2016/05/05/news/modena-morto-a-81-anni-il-vescovo-benito-cocchi-1.13416927 |date=May 6, 2016 }} {{in lang|it}}
Bentot Jr., 46, Filipino actor.[http://kickerdaily.com/posts/2016/05/former-child-star-bentot-jr-passe-away-at-46/ Former child star Bentot Jr. passes away at 46] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161203061816/http://kickerdaily.com/posts/2016/05/former-child-star-bentot-jr-passe-away-at-46/ |date=December 3, 2016 }}
Rollin Dart, 90, American banker (Dart National Bank).[https://archive.today/20181204025842/https://www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/news/local/community/mason/2016/05/06/mason-dart-obit-/84019646/ Rollin Dart, leader of Dart Bank for 37 years, dies at 90]
Matt Irwin, 36, British celebrity photographer, suicide by GHB overdose.[https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/matt-irwin-dead-celebrity-photographer-891586 Celebrity Photographer Matt Irwin Dies at 36]
Noriah Kasnon, 52, Malaysian politician, MP (since 2004), helicopter crash.[http://www.themalaymailonline.com/malaysia/article/noriah-kasnons-remains-laid-to-rest Noriah Kasnon's remains laid to rest] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160508121510/http://www.themalaymailonline.com/malaysia/article/noriah-kasnons-remains-laid-to-rest |date=May 8, 2016 }}
Sylvia Kauders, 94, American actress (Inside Llewyn Davis, Witness, Predator 2), heart attack.[https://www.nytimes.com/2016/05/10/arts/television/sylvia-kauders-a-late-blooming-actress-dies.html?_r=0 Sylvia Kauders, a Late-Blooming Actress, Dies]
Bill MacDermott, 79, American CFL coach (Edmonton Eskimos).[https://www.tsn.ca/former-eskimos-assistant-macdermott-dies-1.485012 Former Eskimos assistant MacDermott dies] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160507121035/http://www.tsn.ca/former-eskimos-assistant-macdermott-dies-1.485012 |date=May 7, 2016 }}
Anne Atai Omoruto, 59, Ugandan physician, cancer.[http://www.newvision.co.ug/new_vision/news/1423850/ebola-expert-dr-atai-omoruto-died Ebola expert Dr. Atai Omoruto dies of cancer] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160507030238/http://www.newvision.co.ug/new_vision/news/1423850/ebola-expert-dr-atai-omoruto-died |date=May 7, 2016 }}
Romalı Perihan, 74, Turkish actress and singer.[http://www.hurriyet.com.tr/romali-perihandan-aci-haber-40099561 Romalı Perihan hayatını kaybetti] {{in lang|tr}}
Fred C. Robinson, 85, American academic.[http://news.yale.edu/2016/05/16/memoriam-fred-c-robinson-scholar-old-english-language-and-literature In memoriam: Fred C. Robinson, scholar of Old English language and literature] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160907044720/http://news.yale.edu/2016/05/16/memoriam-fred-c-robinson-scholar-old-english-language-and-literature |date=September 7, 2016 }}
Siné, 87, French political cartoonist.[http://www.lefigaro.fr/flash-actu/2016/05/05/97001-20160505FILWWW00054-le-dessinateur-sine-est-decede.php Le dessinateur Siné est mort] {{in lang|fr}}
Gabriel Thohey Mahn-Gaby, 88, Burmese Roman Catholic prelate, Archbishop of Yangon (1971–2002).[http://catholic-hierarchy.org/bishop/bthoh.html Archbishop Gabriel Thohey Mahn-Gaby] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160602093931/http://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/bishop/bthoh.html |date=June 2, 2016 }}
Isao Tomita, 84, Japanese synthesizer musician, composer and arranger (Snowflakes Are Dancing), heart failure.[https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2016-05-08/princess-knight-kimba-the-white-lion-composer-isao-tomita-passes-away/.101895 Princess Knight, Kimba the White Lion Composer Isao Tomita Passes Away]
Martha Seim Valeur, 93, Norwegian politician, Deputy MP (1993–1997).[https://www.stortinget.no/no/Representanter-og-komiteer/Representantene/Representantfordeling/Representant/?perid=MASV&tab=Biography Valeur, Martha Seim (1923–2016)] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160306020833/https://www.stortinget.no/no/Representanter-og-komiteer/Representantene/Representantfordeling/Representant/?perid=MASV&tab=Biography |date=March 6, 2016 }} {{in lang|no}}
Nancy Zahniser, 67, American pharmacologist, glioblastoma.[https://www.aspet.org/membership/obituaries/nancy-zahniser/ Obituary: Dr. Nancy Rutledge Zahniser] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160608193352/https://www.aspet.org/membership/obituaries/nancy-zahniser/ |date=June 8, 2016 }}

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Klaus Ampler, 75, German Olympic racing cyclist (1968).[http://www.ksta.de/frueherer-ddr-radrennfahrer-klaus-ampler-gestorben-24019618 Früherer DDR-Radrennfahrer Klaus Ampler gestorben] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160508122220/http://www.ksta.de/frueherer-ddr-radrennfahrer-klaus-ampler-gestorben-24019618 |date=May 8, 2016 }} {{in lang|de}}
Johannes Bauer, 61, German trombonist.[http://www.chicagoreader.com/Bleader/archives/2016/05/06/great-improvising-trombonist-johannes-bauer-has-died Great improvising trombonist Johannes Bauer has died] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160509093716/http://www.chicagoreader.com/Bleader/archives/2016/05/06/great-improvising-trombonist-johannes-bauer-has-died |date=May 9, 2016 }}
Nico de Bree, 71, Dutch footballer (NEC, Anderlecht), cancer.[http://www.ad.nl/ad/nl/1448/NEC/article/detail/4299057/2016/05/11/Voormalig-topkeeper-van-NEC-en-Anderlecht-overleden.dhtml Voormalig topkeeper van NEC en Anderlecht overleden] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160513083627/http://www.ad.nl/ad/nl/1448/NEC/article/detail/4299057/2016/05/11/Voormalig-topkeeper-van-NEC-en-Anderlecht-overleden.dhtml |date=May 13, 2016 }} {{in lang|nl}}
Scott Burgess, 57, Australian actor, (Water Rats), heart attack.[http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2016/05/vale-scott-burgess.html Vale: Scott Burgess] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160511132938/http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2016/05/vale-scott-burgess.html |date=May 11, 2016 }}
Patrick Ekeng, 26, Cameroonian footballer (Le Mans, Dinamo București, national team), heart attack.[https://www.theguardian.com/football/2016/may/06/dinamo-bucharest-patrick-ekeng-dies-collapse Dinamo Bucharest midfielder Patrick Ekeng dies after collapsing on pitch]
Dick Estell, 90, American radio host (The Radio Reader).[http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/news/local/2016/05/06/former-radio-reader-wkar-dick-estell-dies/84018646/ Former Radio Reader on WKAR, Dick Estell, dies]{{dead link|date=June 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}
Roberta Gellis, 88, American author.[http://obits.mlive.com/obituaries/flint/obituary.aspx?n=roberta-gellis&pid=179908418&fhid=9436 Roberta Gellis (1927 - 2016) Obituary] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160518054839/http://obits.mlive.com/obituaries/flint/obituary.aspx?n=roberta-gellis&pid=179908418&fhid=9436 |date=May 18, 2016 }}
Reg Grundy, 92, Australian television production mogul (Reg Grundy Organisation).[http://www.news.com.au/entertainment/tv/australian-tv-legend-reg-grundy-has-died-aged-92/news-story/7a9d806afa72774a63ed775cd6fc44f2 Australian TV legend Reg Grundy has died aged 92] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160509103553/http://www.news.com.au/entertainment/tv/australian-tv-legend-reg-grundy-has-died-aged-92/news-story/7a9d806afa72774a63ed775cd6fc44f2 |date=May 9, 2016 }}
David Hall, 85, American politician, Governor of Oklahoma (1971–1975), stroke.[http://ktul.com/news/local/ex-oklahoma-gov-david-hall-dies-at-age-85-in-california Ex-Oklahoma Gov. David Hall dies at age 85 in California] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160507144507/http://ktul.com/news/local/ex-oklahoma-gov-david-hall-dies-at-age-85-in-california |date=May 7, 2016 }}
Lakshmi Holmström, 81, Indian-born British author and translator.[http://www.mumbaimirror.com/mumbai/others/Our-lady-of-Tamil-literature/articleshow/52169703.cms Our lady of Tamil literature]
Margot Honecker, 89, East German politician, Minister of People's Education (1963–1989), First Lady (1976–1989).[http://www.24horas.cl/internacional/muere-en-chile-margot-honecker-la-mujer-fuerte-de-la-alemania-comunista-2008225 Muere en Chile Margot Honecker, la mujer fuerte de la Alemania comunista] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160506191326/http://www.24horas.cl/internacional/muere-en-chile-margot-honecker-la-mujer-fuerte-de-la-alemania-comunista-2008225 |date=May 6, 2016 }} {{in lang|es}}
Johnny Joannou, 76, American politician, member of the Virginia House of Delegates (1976–1983, 1998–2016) and Senate (1984–1992), lung cancer.[http://pilotonline.com/news/government/politics/johnny-joannou-former-lawmaker-from-portsmouth-dies/article_1e2d1cc7-9250-5cb7-94ea-6aa9de0ebd33.html Johnny Joannou, former lawmaker from Portsmouth, dies] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160507130734/http://pilotonline.com/news/government/politics/johnny-joannou-former-lawmaker-from-portsmouth-dies/article_1e2d1cc7-9250-5cb7-94ea-6aa9de0ebd33.html |date=May 7, 2016 }}
Candye Kane, 54, American blues singer-songwriter and pornographic actress, pancreatic cancer.[http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/2016/may/07/candye-kane-obituary/ Singer Candye Kane has died at 54] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160508073745/http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/2016/may/07/candye-kane-obituary/ |date=May 8, 2016 }}
Li Wanheng, 92, Chinese soldier, commander of the 67th Army of the People's Liberation Army (1981–1983).[http://news.163.com/16/0509/13/BMKKARKA00014AED.html 原六十七军军长李万恒逝世，曾参加抗美援朝金城战役] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160603122943/http://news.163.com/16/0509/13/BMKKARKA00014AED.html |date=June 3, 2016 }} {{in lang|zh}}
George Mandler, 91, American psychologist.[http://ucsdnews.ucsd.edu/pressrelease/obituary_uc_san_diego_psychology_department_founder_george_mandler_91 Obituary: UC San Diego Psychology Department Founder George Mandler, 91] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160522001025/http://ucsdnews.ucsd.edu/pressrelease/obituary_uc_san_diego_psychology_department_founder_george_mandler_91 |date=May 22, 2016 }}
Pierre, 33, American penguin, renal failure.[https://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-pierre-the-penguin-pierre-dies-20160506-story.html Pierre, San Francisco's beloved wetsuit-wearing penguin, dies at 33]
Larry Pinto de Faria, 83, Brazilian footballer (Sport Club Internacional).[http://zh.clicrbs.com.br/rs/esportes/inter/noticia/2016/05/idolo-do-inter-larry-pinto-de-faria-morre-aos-83-anos-5795090.html Luto no Beira-Rio Ídolo do Inter, Larry Pinto de Faria morre aos 83 anos] {{in lang|pt}}
Niklaus Schilling, 72, Swiss filmmaker (The Expulsion from Paradise).[https://www.faz.net/aktuell/feuilleton/kino/filmregisseur-niklaus-schilling-verstorben-14225543.html Zum Tod von Niklaus Schilling] {{in lang|de}}
Kōjō Tanaka, 91, Japanese photographer.[http://www.huffingtonpost.jp/sho-imai/kojo-tanaka-photographer_b_9863366.html 伝説の動物写真家・田中光常さん、逝] {{in lang|ja}}
Abu Waheeb, 29–30, Iraqi field commander (ISIL) and prison escapee (Camp Bucca), airstrike.[http://news.sky.com/story/1693152/senior-is-leader-dies-in-us-airstrike-in-iraq Senior IS Leader Dies In US Airstrike In Iraq] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160509214050/http://news.sky.com/story/1693152/senior-is-leader-dies-in-us-airstrike-in-iraq |date=May 9, 2016 }}
Christopher Wathes, 64, British research scientist.[http://www.pig-world.co.uk/news/people/death-announced-of-professor-christopher-wathes.html Death announced of Professor Christopher Wathes] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161108133614/http://www.pig-world.co.uk/news/people/death-announced-of-professor-christopher-wathes.html |date=November 8, 2016 }}
Valeriy Zuyev, 63, Ukrainian football player (Dynamo Kyiv) and manager.[http://www.ua-football.com/ua/ukrainian/high/1462573509-pomer-valeriy-zuyev.html Помер Валерій Зуєв] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160604175601/http://www.ua-football.com/ua/ukrainian/high/1462573509-pomer-valeriy-zuyev.html |date=June 4, 2016 }} {{in lang|uk}}

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Fernando Álvarez de Miranda, 92, Spanish politician, President of the Congress of Deputies (1977–1979).[http://www.abc.es/espana/abci-fallece-fernando-alvarez-miranda-historico-y-transicion-espanola-201605081210_noticia.html Fallece Fernando Álvarez de Miranda, histórico de UCD y la Transición española] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160509185502/http://www.abc.es/espana/abci-fallece-fernando-alvarez-miranda-historico-y-transicion-espanola-201605081210_noticia.html |date=May 9, 2016 }} {{in lang|es}}
Comply or Die, 16, British thoroughbred racehorse, won the Grand National (2008).[http://www.horseandhound.co.uk/news/farewell-grand-national-hero-comply-die-535099 Farewell to Grand National hero Comply Or Die] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160511134540/http://www.horseandhound.co.uk/news/farewell-grand-national-hero-comply-die-535099 |date=May 11, 2016 }}
Ann Day, 77, American politician, member of the Arizona Senate (1990–2000), traffic collision.{{Cite web |url=http://www.kvoa.com/story/31916809/ann-day-dies-at-the-age-of-77 |title=Former Pima County Supervisor Ann Day dies at the age of 77 |access-date=June 7, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160509113130/http://www.kvoa.com/story/31916809/ann-day-dies-at-the-age-of-77 |archive-date=May 9, 2016 |url-status=dead }}
Merritt Green, 85, American lawyer and judge.[http://www.toledoblade.com/Deaths/2016/05/10/Merritt-W-Green-II-1930-2016-Respected-lawyer-aided-unions-civil-right-groups.html Merritt W. Green II (1930–2016) Respected lawyer aided unions, civil right groups] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160611094454/http://www.toledoblade.com/Deaths/2016/05/10/Merritt-W-Green-II-1930-2016-Respected-lawyer-aided-unions-civil-right-groups.html |date=June 11, 2016 }}
Michael S. Harper, 78, American poet.[https://www.nytimes.com/2016/05/11/arts/michael-s-harper-poet-with-a-jazz-pulse-dies-at-78.html?_r=0 Michael S. Harper, Poet With a Jazz Pulse, Dies At 78]
Mohammad-Ali Hosseinzadeh, 39, Iranian politician, traffic collision.[http://www.irna.ir/fa/News/82064044/ اصولگرایان مجلس دهم، یك عضو خود را از دست دادند] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160508093133/http://www.irna.ir/fa/News/82064044/ |date=May 8, 2016 }} {{in lang|fa}}
John Krish, 92, British film director.[https://www.bfi.org.uk/features/remembering-john-krish Remembering John Krish (1923–2016)] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160512120359/http://www.bfi.org.uk/news-opinion/news-bfi/features/remembering-john-krish |date=May 12, 2016 }}
Gonzalo López Marañon, 82, Spanish-born Ecuadorian Roman Catholic prelate, Vicar Apostolic of San Miguel de Sucumbíos (1970–2010).[http://catholic-hierarchy.org/bishop/bthoh.html Bishop Gonzalo López Marañon] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160602093931/http://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/bishop/bthoh.html |date=June 2, 2016 }}
José Roberto Marques, 70, Brazilian footballer (São Paulo).[http://globoesporte.globo.com/pr/futebol/noticia/2016/05/idolo-da-dupla-atletiba-ex-jogador-ze-roberto-morre-aos-70-anos.html Ídolo da dupla Atletiba, ex-jogador Zé Roberto morre aos 70 anos] {{in lang|pt}}
Chris Mitchell, 27, Scottish footballer (Queen of the South, Clyde), suicide by train.[https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36241355 Chris Mitchell: Former Clyde, QoS & Falkirk player dies aged 27]
Bernardo Ribeiro, 26, Brazilian footballer (Skënderbeu, Newcastle Jets, IFK Mariehamn), cardiac arrest.[http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/article/2016/05/08/former-newcastle-jets-midfielder-dies-during-match-brazil Former Newcastle Jets midfielder dies during match in Brazil]
George Ross, 73, Scottish footballer (Preston North End).[http://www.pnefc.net/news/article/george-ross-preston-north-end-3101157.aspx George Ross 1943–2016]
John Stabb, 54, American punk singer (Government Issue), stomach cancer.[http://wtop.com/music/2016/05/d-c-punk-rocker-john-stabb-dies-after-cancer-battle/ D.C. punk rocker John Stabb dies after cancer battle] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160512143633/http://wtop.com/music/2016/05/d-c-punk-rocker-john-stabb-dies-after-cancer-battle/ |date=May 12, 2016 }}
Nikita Struve, 85, French literary critic and publisher.[https://life.ru/t/%D0%BD%D0%BE%D0%B2%D0%BE%D1%81%D1%82%D0%B8/407017/izviestnyi_litieraturovied_i_izdatiel_nikita_struvie_umier_vo_frantsii_v_vozrastie_85_liet Известный литературовед и издатель Никита Струве умер во Франции в возрасте 85 лет] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160509112626/https://life.ru/t/%D0%BD%D0%BE%D0%B2%D0%BE%D1%81%D1%82%D0%B8/407017/izviestnyi_litieraturovied_i_izdatiel_nikita_struvie_umier_vo_frantsii_v_vozrastie_85_liet |date=May 9, 2016 }} {{in lang|ru}}
Anne van den Ban, 88, Dutch agricultural economist.[http://www.wageningenur.nl/en/newsarticle/Anne-van-den-Ban-has-passed-away-1.htm Anne van den Ban has passed away]
Khurram Zaki, 40, Pakistani rights activist, shot.[https://finance.yahoo.com/news/pakistan-rights-activist-shot-dead-karachi-150426142.html Pakistan rights activist shot dead in Karachi]

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Tom M. Apostol, 92, American analytic number theorist and professor.{{Cite web |url=http://www.pma.caltech.edu/content/tom-m-apostol-1923-2016 |title=Tom M. Apostol, 1923–2016 |access-date=June 7, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160511001950/http://www.pma.caltech.edu/content/tom-m-apostol-1923-2016 |archive-date=May 11, 2016 |url-status=dead }}
Philippe Beaussant, 86, French author.[http://www.lefigaro.fr/flash-actu/2016/05/08/97001-20160508FILWWW00213-mort-de-l-academicien-philippe-beaussant.php Mort de l'académicien Philippe Beaussant] {{in lang|fr}}
John Bradshaw, 82, American self-help writer, heart failure.[http://news.sys-con.com/node/3809097 Self-Help Icon John Bradshaw Dies At 82] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160513064002/http://news.sys-con.com/node/3809097 |date=May 13, 2016 }}
Tonita Castro, 63, Mexican-born American actress (Dads, Funny People, The Book of Life), stomach cancer.[http://tvline.com/2016/05/12/tonita-castro-dead-go-on-star-dies/ Go On's Tonita Castro Dead at 63] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160512222120/http://tvline.com/2016/05/12/tonita-castro-dead-go-on-star-dies/ |date=May 12, 2016 }}
Louisa Chase, 65, American painter.[http://artforum.com/news/id=59937 Louisa Chase (1951–2016)]
Sir Iain Glidewell, 91, British jurist, Lord Justice of Appeal (1985–1995).[http://announcements.telegraph.co.uk/deaths/202696/glidewell Glidewell]
Ken Gorgal, 87, American football player (Cleveland Browns, Chicago Bears).[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/chicagotribune/obituary.aspx?n=kenneth-gorgal&pid=179984990&fhid=2020&eid=sp_ommatch Kenneth Gorgal obituary]
Gareth Gwenlan, 79, British television producer (Only Fools and Horses).[https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-mid-wales-36247170 Only Fools and Horses producer Gareth Gwenlan dies]
Joan Helpern, 89, American shoe designer.[https://www.nytimes.com/2016/05/11/business/joan-helpern-joan-david-shoes-co-founder-dies-at-89.html Joan Helpern, Joan & David Shoes Co-Founder, Dies at 89]
Nick Lashaway, 28, American actor (Girls, In Time, The Last Song), traffic collision.[http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/gossip/girls-actor-nick-lashaway-killed-car-accident-article-1.2633990 ‘Girls’ actor Nick Lashaway, killed in car accident, remembered as ‘talented’ and ‘kind person’ by Lena Dunham ]
Elisa Mainardi, 85, Italian actress (Fellini Satyricon).[http://ricerca.repubblica.it/repubblica/archivio/repubblica/2016/05/08/laddio-solitario-di-elisa-mainardi-che-recito-per-fellini-e-verdoneRoma01.html L'addio solitario di Elisa Mainardi che recitò per Fellini e Verdone] {{in lang|it}}
Wolfgang Patzke, 57, German footballer.[http://www.reviersport.de/330146---wolfgang-patzke-ehemaliger-essener-bochumer-verstorben.html Ehemaliger Essener und Bochumer verstorben] {{in lang|de}}
Geneviève Salbaing, 94, French-born Canadian dancer and choreographer.[https://montrealgazette.com/entertainment/arts/genevieve-salbaing-gave-her-life-to-les-ballets-jazz-de-montreal Geneviève Salbaing 'gave her life' to Les Ballets Jazz de Montréal]
William Schallert, 93, American actor (The Patty Duke Show, The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis, In the Heat of the Night), President of SAG (1979–1981).[https://www.nytimes.com/2016/05/10/arts/television/william-schallert-father-on-the-patty-duke-show-dies-at-93.html?_r=0 William Schallert, 93, Dies; Prolific Actor Was Father on ‘The Patty Duke Show’]
Rajesh Nandini Singh, 59, Indian politician, member of the Lok Sabha (2009–2014), heart attack.[http://www.hindustantimes.com/india/ex-congress-mp-rajesh-nandini-singh-passes-away-after-heart-attack/story-x83JIBfkhX1nvQYLbHW5AL.html Ex-Congress MP Rajesh Nandini Singh passes away after heart attack]
Friedrich von Huene, 87, German-born American woodwind maker.[https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2016/05/12/friedrich-von-huene-renowned-maker-woodwind-instruments/RWzx3MKwCHZUtMWidRIipM/story.html Friedrich von Huene, 87, renowned maker of woodwind instruments]
John Young, 67, American baseball player (Detroit Tigers), founder of Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities.[https://www.mlb.com/news/john-young-rbi-program-creator-dies-at-67-c177039186 RBI program creator John Young dies at 67]
Thomas Zhang Huai-xin, 90, Chinese clandestine Roman Catholic prelate, Bishop of Jixian (since 1981).[http://www.ucanews.com/news/chinese-bishop-zhang-who-defied-government-dies-at-90/75984 Chinese Bishop Zhang, who defied government, dies at 90]

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Chuck Curtis, 80, American football coach (University of Texas at Arlington).[http://www.scout.com/high-school/texas/story/1668674-legendary-coach-chuck-curtis-passes Legendary coach Chuck Curtis passed away after a lengthy illness.]
Andi Muhammad Ghalib, 69, Indonesian politician, Attorney General (1998–1999), Ambassador to India (2008–2013).[http://www.beritasatu.com/nasional/363934-mantan-jaksa-agung-andi-m-ghalib-wafat-ppp-berduka.html Mantan Jaksa Agung Andi M Ghalib Wafat, PPP Berduka] {{in lang|id}}
Rex Hughes, 77, American basketball coach (Sacramento Kings).{{Cite web |url=http://www.the-review.com/editors%20pick/2016/05/12/former-ksu-basketball-coach-dies |title=Former KSU basketball coach dies |access-date=June 7, 2016 |archive-date=June 11, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160611013240/http://www.the-review.com/editors%20pick/2016/05/12/former-ksu-basketball-coach-dies |url-status=dead }}
Walther Leisler Kiep, 90, German politician, member of the Bundestag (1965–1976, 1980–1982).[http://www.bz-berlin.de/deutschland/ex-cdu-schatzmeister-walther-leisler-kiep-ist-tot Ex-CDU-Schatzmeister Walther Leisler Kiep ist tot]
Sandy Lewis, 85, Australian politician.[http://parliament.wa.gov.au/parliament/library/MPHistoricalData.nsf/bdcebf6403782d9448257cae002a1d9c/c5adeba74a8a34fb48257fb10007cdce/$FILE/Former%20MLA%20a%20champion%20of%20WA%20farming.pdf Former MP Sandy Lewis a champion of WA farming]
Bill MacIlwraith, 88, British playwright and screenwriter (Two's Company).[https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2016/may/16/bill-macilwraith-obituary Bill MacIlwraith obituary]
Karl Maramorosch, 101, Austrian-born American virologist, entomologist and plant pathologist.[http://sebsnjaesnews.rutgers.edu/2015/01/celebrating-100-years-karl-maramorosch/ Celebrating 100 Years: Karl Maramorosch] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160511234709/http://sebsnjaesnews.rutgers.edu/2015/01/celebrating-100-years-karl-maramorosch/ |date=May 11, 2016 }}
Dennis Nineham, 94, British theologian.[http://announcements.telegraph.co.uk/deaths/202584/nineham Nineham]
Chennamaneni Rajeshwara Rao, 92, Indian politician.[http://www.sakshipost.com/index.php/news/politics/80676-chennamaneni-rajeshwara-rao-is-no-more.html Chennamaneni Rajeshwara Rao is no more] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160513214246/http://www.sakshipost.com/index.php/news/politics/80676-chennamaneni-rajeshwara-rao-is-no-more.html |date=May 13, 2016 }}
Kelly Stearne, 57, Canadian curler.[https://calgaryherald.com/sports/curling/calgary-curler-kelly-stearne-dies-at-57 Calgary curler Kelly Stearne dies at 57]
Gijs Verdick, 21, Dutch professional cyclist, heart attack.[http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/gijs-verdick-dies-a-week-after-double-heart-attack/ Gijs Verdick dies a week after double heart attack]
Ronald W. Walker, 76, American historian, lymphoma.[http://www.sltrib.com/lifestyle/faith/3871432-155/historian-ronald-walker-who-wrote-with Historian Ronald Walker, who wrote with candor and grace about Mountain Meadows and other Mormon moments, dies]
John Warr, 88, English cricketer.[http://www.cricketcountry.com/news/former-mcc-president-john-warr-passes-away-444139 Former MCC President John Warr passes away]

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Mustafa Badreddine, 55, Lebanese military commander (Hezbollah, Syrian Civil War), convicted planner of 1983 Kuwait bombings, explosion.[https://www.nytimes.com/2016/05/14/world/middleeast/mustafa-badreddine-hezbollah.html Mustafa Badreddine, Hezbollah Military Commander, Is Killed in Syria]
Heinz-Georg Baus, 82, German billionaire and businessman, owner of Bauhaus AG.[http://www.spiegel.de/wirtschaft/unternehmen/baushaus-gruender-heinz-georg-baus-gestorben-a-1093111.html Bauhaus-Gründer Heinz Georg Baus ist tot] {{in lang|de}}
Jack Boothman, 79, Irish sports administrator, President of the Gaelic Athletic Association (1994–1997).[https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-36255603 Jack Boothman: First Protestant president of GAA dies]
Sally Brampton, 60, British writer and magazine editor (Elle), suicide by drowning.[https://www.theguardian.com/media/2016/may/11/sally-brampton-the-woman-who-made-elle-girls-the-new-normal Sally Brampton – the woman who made 'Elle girls’ the new normal]
Sarah Corp, 41, British television producer, lung cancer.[http://www.pressgazette.co.uk/tributes-to-channel-4-foreign-affairs-producer-sarah-corp-who-has-died-aged-41/ Tributes to Channel 4 foreign affairs producer Sarah Corp who has died aged 41] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160531111925/http://www.pressgazette.co.uk/tributes-to-channel-4-foreign-affairs-producer-sarah-corp-who-has-died-aged-41/ |date=May 31, 2016 }}
Nicholas Fisk, 92, British children's author.[https://www.theguardian.com/books/2016/may/18/nicholas-fisk-obituary?CMP=twt_books_b-gdnbooks Nicholas Fisk obituary]
Carlos García y García, 88, Peruvian politician, Second Vice President (1990–1992).[http://larepublica.pe/politica/766480-fallecio-carlos-garcia-y-garcia-el-exsegundo-vicepresidente-de-fujimori-que-se-opuso-al-autogolpe Falleció Carlos García y García, el ex segundo vicepresidente de Fujimori que se opuso al autogolpe] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160605025750/http://larepublica.pe/politica/766480-fallecio-carlos-garcia-y-garcia-el-exsegundo-vicepresidente-de-fujimori-que-se-opuso-al-autogolpe |date=June 5, 2016 }} {{in lang|es}}
Louis van Gasteren, 93, Dutch filmmaker and artist.[http://www.parool.nl/kunst-en-media/filmmaker-louis-van-gasteren-93-overleden~a4298267/ Filmmaker Louis van Gasteren (93) overladen] {{in lang|nl}}
Gene Gutowski, 90, Polish-born American film producer (The Pianist, The Fearless Vampire Killers, Cul-de-sac), pneumonia.[https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/gene-gutowski-dead-pianist-producer-892823 Gene Gutowski, Producer of Roman Polanski's 'The Pianist,' Dies at 90]
Ilkka Hanski, 63, Finnish ecologist.[http://www.kaleva.fi/uutiset/kotimaa/akatemiaprofessori-ilkka-hanski-on-kuollut/727307/ Akatemiaprofessori Ilkka Hanski on kuollut] {{in lang|fi}}

*Kang Young-hoon, 93, South Korean politician, Prime Minister (1988–1990).[http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20160510000997 Former PM Kang Young-hoon dies at age 94]

Mark Lane, 89, American lawyer, author (Rush to Judgment, Plausible Denial) and screenwriter (Executive Action), heart attack.[https://www.nytimes.com/2016/05/13/us/mark-lane-who-asserted-that-kennedy-was-killed-in-conspiracy-dies-at-89.html?_r=0 Mark Lane, Who Asserted That Kennedy Was Killed in Conspiracy, Dies at 89]
Thomas Luckmann, 88, Slovene-born American sociologist (The Social Construction of Reality).[https://idw-online.de/de/news651305 Ein Klassiker der Soziologie] {{in lang|de}}
François Morellet, 90, French painter, sculptor and light artist.[http://theartnewspaper.com/news/news/french-artist-fran-ois-morellet-has-died-aged-90/ French artist François Morellet has died aged 90] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160512105136/http://theartnewspaper.com/news/news/french-artist-fran-ois-morellet-has-died-aged-90/ |date=May 12, 2016 }}
Betty Sabo, 87, American artist.[https://www.abqjournal.com/772030/famed-artist-helped-make-albuquerque-the-city-it-is.html Famed artist helped make city what it is]

*Shi Ping, 82, Chinese aircraft designer (Hongdu JL-8) and academic (Chinese Academy of Engineering).[http://news.qq.com/a/20160510/057798.htm K8教练机之父、著名飞机设计专家石屏院士逝世] {{in lang|zh}}

Steve Smith, 26, Canadian mountain biker, race collision.[http://www.nanaimobulletin.com/sports/378910701.html Nanaimo's champion mountain bike racer dies] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160511095306/http://www.nanaimobulletin.com/sports/378910701.html |date=May 11, 2016 }}
Riki Sorsa, 63, Finnish singer ("Reggae OK"), cancer.[https://www.is.fi/viihde/art-2000001175667.html Riki Sorsa on kuollut] {{in lang|fi}}
Margaret Walker, 91, British sprinter.{{Cite web|url=https://www.olympedia.org/athletes/68805|title=Olympedia – Margaret Walker}}

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Peter Behrens, 68, German drummer (Trio), multiple organ failure.[http://www.t-online.de/unterhaltung/id_77814968/trio-schlagzeuger-peter-behrens-ist-gestorben.html Trio-Schlagzeuger Peter Behrens ist gestorben] {{in lang|de}}
Bobby Carroll, 77, Scottish footballer (Celtic).[http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11787/10277583/bobby-carroll-the-scorer-of-celtics-first-european-goal-dies-aged-77 Bobby Carroll, the scorer of Celtic's first European goal, dies aged 77]
Tony Cozier, 75, Barbadian cricket writer and commentator.[https://archive.today/20160512034733/http://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-news/79876/tony-cozier-passes-away-aged-75 Tony Cozier passes away aged 75]
Katherine Dunn, 70, American writer (Geek Love), lung cancer.[http://www.wweek.com/news/2016/05/12/katherine-dunn-author-of-geek-love-dies-at-70/ Katherine Dunn, Author of Geek Love, Dies at 70]
Abdul Baqi Jammoh, 93–94, Jordanian politician, Senator (1997–2001).[http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/former-minister-jammoh-passes-away Former minister Jammoh passes away] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160603034525/http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/former-minister-jammoh-passes-away |date=June 3, 2016 }}
David King, 73, British graphic designer, art collector and writer (The Commissar Vanishes).[http://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2016/05/14/king-m14.html David King 1943–2016: Revolutionary socialist, artist and defender of historical truth]
Promode Mankin, 77, Bangladeshi politician.[http://www.thedailystar.net/city/promode-mankin-passes-away-1222486 Promode Mankin passes away]
Anton Muheim, 99, Swiss politician, President of the National Council (1973–1974).[https://www.parlament.ch/de/ratsbetrieb/amtliches-bulletin/amtliches-bulletin-die-verhandlungen?SubjectId=37203 Eloge funèbre] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160531062435/https://www.parlament.ch/de/ratsbetrieb/amtliches-bulletin/amtliches-bulletin-die-verhandlungen?SubjectId=37203 |date=May 31, 2016 }} {{in lang|de}}
Motiur Rahman Nizami, 73, Bangladeshi politician and convicted war criminal, leader of Jamaat (since 2000), MP for Pabna (1991–1996, 2001–2006), execution by hanging.[https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-36261197 Motiur Rahman Nizami: Bangladeshi Islamist leader executed]
Herman Obermayer, 91, American journalist and publisher (Northern Virginia Sun).[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/washingtonpost/obituary.aspx?n=herman-obermayer&pid=179972926& HERMAN OBERMAYER Notice]
Jim Pothecary, 82, South African cricketer (Western Province, national team).[http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/player/46781.html Jim Pothecary]
Michael Ratner, 72, American lawyer, won right of habeas corpus for Guantanamo Bay detainees, complications from cancer.[https://www.nytimes.com/2016/05/12/us/michael-ratner-lawyer-who-won-rights-for-guantanamo-prisoners-dies-at-72.html?_r=0 Michael Ratner, Lawyer Who Won Rights for Guantánamo Prisoners, Dies at 72]
Majid al-Shibl, 80–81, Saudi Arabian announcer.[https://web.archive.org/web/20100316231854/http://www.alwatan.com.sa/news/writerdetail.asp?issueno=3453&id=18299&Rname=96 ماجد الشبل: صوت المذيع الحقيقي!] {{in lang|ar}}
Joe Temperley, 86, Scottish saxophonist (Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra), cancer.[https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-edinburgh-east-fife-36270946 Scottish jazz musician Joe Temperley dies]
Jack L. Treynor, 86, American economist.[https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/sns-wp-blm-treynor-obit-140d9380-18f2-11e6-971a-dadf9ab18869-20160513-story.html Jack Treynor, who pioneered modern investment theory, dies at 86] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160513120004/http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/sns-wp-blm-treynor-obit-140d9380-18f2-11e6-971a-dadf9ab18869-20160513-story.html |date=May 13, 2016 }}

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Mike Agostini, 81, Trinidadian-born Australian Olympic sprinter (1956), Commonwealth Games gold medalist (1954).[http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/more-sports/former-champion-sprinter-mike-agostini-has-died-at-the-age-of-81/news-story/929d54f89ee4d34b8401483974a37e7c Former champion sprinter Mike Agostini has died at the age of 81]
Prince Alexander of Yugoslavia, 91, Serbian royal.[http://www.tanjug.rs/full-view.aspx?izb=245917 Umro knez Aleksandar Karađorđević] {{in lang|bs}}
Denise Bernot, 94, French academic.[http://www.inalco.fr/actualite/deces-denise-bernot Décès de Denise Bernot] {{in lang|fr}}
Sidney Brazier, 96, British army bomb disposal officer.[https://www.telegraph.co.uk/obituaries/2016/06/07/captain-sidney-brazier-bomb-disposal-officer--obituary/ Captain Sidney Brazier, bomb disposal officer – obituary]
Ulf Grenander, 92, Swedish statistician.[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/providence/obituary-preview.aspx?n=ulf-grenander&pid=179995159&referrer=519 Ulf Grenander Obituary]
Denis Hardy, 80, Canadian politician, Vice President of the National Assembly of Quebec (1970–1973).[http://www.assnat.qc.ca/fr/deputes/hardy-denis-3595/biographie.html Denis HARDY] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160605042021/http://www.assnat.qc.ca/fr/deputes/hardy-denis-3595/biographie.html |date=June 5, 2016 }} {{in lang|fr}}
Susannah Mushatt Jones, 116, American supercentenarian, world's oldest living person.[http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/brooklyn-susannah-mushatt-jones-oldest-woman-dies-age-116-article-1.2635657 Brooklyn's Susannah Mushatt Jones, oldest person and last American born in the 1800s, dies at age 116]
Bohumil Kubát, 81, Czech wrestler, Olympic bronze medalist (1960).[http://www.czech-wrestling.cz/ve-veku-81let-zemrel-reprezentant-ceskoslovenska-v-recko-rimskem-zapase-bohumil-kubat-z-chomutova/ Ve věku 81let zemřel reprezentant Československa v řecko-římském zápase Bohumil Kubát z Chomutova] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160519184325/http://www.czech-wrestling.cz/ve-veku-81let-zemrel-reprezentant-ceskoslovenska-v-recko-rimskem-zapase-bohumil-kubat-z-chomutova/ |date=May 19, 2016 }} {{in lang|cs}}
Julius La Rosa, 86, American pop singer ("Anywhere I Wander", "Eh, Cumpari!") and actor (Another World).[http://www.680news.com/2016/05/15/singer-julius-la-rosa-fired-on-godfrey-show-dies-at-86/ Singer Julius La Rosa, fired on Godfrey show, dies at 86]
Del Latta, 96, American politician, member of the United States House of Representatives from Ohio's 5th congressional district (1959–1989).{{Cite web |url=http://www.sent-trib.com/news/del-latta-longtime-public-servant-dies-at-age/article_f81c188e-183f-11e6-b87d-6b9f4f36ab00.html |title=Del Latta, longtime public servant, dies at age 96 |access-date=June 7, 2016 |archive-date=March 19, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190319125440/https://www.sent-trib.com/news/del-latta-longtime-public-servant-dies-at-age/article_f81c188e-183f-11e6-b87d-6b9f4f36ab00.html |url-status=dead }}
Peter J. Liacouras, 85, American academic, President of Temple University (1981–2000).[http://6abc.com/education/fmr-temple-univ-president-peter-liacouras-dies/1336616/ Former Temple University president Peter Liacouras dies]
Giuseppe Maiani, 92, Sammarinese politician, Captain Regent (1955–1956, 1982).[http://www.smtvsanmarino.sm/cronaca/2016/05/12/morto-pippo-maiani È morto Pippo Maiani] {{in lang|it}}
Tapio Mäkelä, 89, Finnish cross-country skier, Olympic gold medalist (1952).[http://www.savonsanomat.fi/urheilu/Viestihiihdon-olympiavoittaja-Tapio-M%C3%A4kel%C3%A4-kuoli-89-vuotiaana/770046 Viestihiihdon olympiavoittaja Tapio Mäkelä kuoli 89-vuotiaana] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180930231615/http://www.savonsanomat.fi/urheilu/Viestihiihdon-olympiavoittaja-Tapio-M%C3%A4kel%C3%A4-kuoli-89-vuotiaana/770046 |date=September 30, 2018 }} {{in lang|fi}}
Giovanni Migliorati, 73, Italian-born Ethiopian Roman Catholic prelate, Vicar Apostolic of Awasa (since 2009).[http://catholic-hierarchy.org/bishop/bmiglig.html Bishop Giovanni Migliorati]
Yukio Ninagawa, 80, Japanese film and theatre director, pneumonia.[https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2016/may/12/yukio-ninagawa-shakespeare-dies-aged-80 Yukio Ninagawa, masterful director of Shakespeare, dies aged 80]
Raghunath Patnaik, 89, Indian politician, heart disease.[http://odishasamaya.com/odisha/former-minister-raghunath-patnaik-dies-89/75121 Former Minister Raghunath Patnaik Dies At 89] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160513102032/http://odishasamaya.com/odisha/former-minister-raghunath-patnaik-dies-89/75121 |date=May 13, 2016 }}
Georges Sesia, 91, French footballer.[http://www.lexpress.fr/actualite/societe/fait-divers/le-doyen-des-bleus-georges-sesia-est-decede_1792931.html Le doyen des Bleus, Georges Sesia, est décédé] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160518094519/http://www.lexpress.fr/actualite/societe/fait-divers/le-doyen-des-bleus-georges-sesia-est-decede_1792931.html |date=May 18, 2016 }} {{in lang|fr}}
Hugh Smith, 81, American football player (Washington Redskins).[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/indystar/obituary.aspx?pid=179988875 Hugh Ben Smith]

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Seiji Arikawa, 86, Japanese politician, member of the House of Representatives (1990–1993).[https://archive.today/20160513074255/http://www.jiji.com/jc/article?k=2016051300370&g=obt 元社会党衆院議員の有川清次氏死去] {{in lang|ja}}
Bill Backer, 89, American advertising executive (McCann Erickson) and songwriter ("I'd Like to Teach the World to Sing (In Perfect Harmony)").[https://www.nytimes.com/2016/05/17/business/bill-backer-who-taught-the-world-and-don-draper-to-sing-dies-at-89.html Bill Backer, Who Taught the World (and Don Draper) to Sing, Dies at 89]
Ondrej Binder, 46, Slovak politician, member of the National Council (2016), traffic collision.[http://spectator.sme.sk/c/20164832/mp-ondrej-binder-dies-of-heart-attack-causes-car-crash.html?ref=njctse MP Ondrej Binder dies of heart attack in car crash] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160519000907/http://spectator.sme.sk/c/20164832/mp-ondrej-binder-dies-of-heart-attack-causes-car-crash.html?ref=njctse |date=May 19, 2016 }}
Buster Cooper, 87, American jazz trombonist, prostate cancer.[https://www.tampabay.com/news/obituaries/jazz-icon-trombonist-buster-cooper-dies-at-87-in-st-petersburg/2277310/ Jazz icon, trombonist Buster Cooper dies at 87 in St. Petersburg]
Karl Eigen, 88, German farmer and politician, member of the Bundestag (1972–1976, 1980–1990).[http://www.topagrar.com/news/Home-top-News-Schleswig-Holsteins-Bauern-trauern-um-Karl-Eigen-3376612.html Schleswig-Holsteins Bauern trauern um Karl Eigen] {{in lang|de}}
Sammy Ellis, 75, American baseball player (Cincinnati Reds), cancer.{{Cite web |url=http://wtop.com/mlb/2016/05/former-big-league-pitcher-sammy-ellis-dies-at-75/ |title=Former big league pitcher Sammy Ellis dies at 75 |access-date=June 7, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160520190014/http://wtop.com/mlb/2016/05/former-big-league-pitcher-sammy-ellis-dies-at-75/ |archive-date=May 20, 2016 |url-status=dead }}
Rodrigo Espíndola, 26, Argentine footballer (Nueva Chicago), shot.[http://www.24con.com/nota/147851-video-que-muestra-como-mataron-al-jugador/ El video que muestra como mataron al jugador de Chicago] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160517080919/http://www.24con.com/nota/147851-video-que-muestra-como-mataron-al-jugador |date=May 17, 2016 }} {{in lang|es}}
Makiko Futaki, 57, Japanese animator (Akira, Spirited Away, My Neighbour Totoro).[https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2016-05-17/studio-ghibli-animator-makiko-futaki-passes-away-at-58/.102204 Studio Ghibli Animator Makiko Futaki Passes Away at 58]
David McNiven Garner, 87, New Zealand oceanographer.{{Cite web |url=https://www.heavenaddress.com/obituaries/funeral-notice/Dr-David-McNiven-GARNER/1468145/ |title=Dr David McNiven GARNER |access-date=June 7, 2016 |archive-date=June 23, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160623165731/https://www.heavenaddress.com/obituaries/funeral-notice/Dr-David-McNiven-GARNER/1468145/ |url-status=dead }}
Blanche Hartman, 90, American Buddhist abbess.[http://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/Blanche-Hartman-former-San-Francisco-Zen-Center-7945828.php Blanche Hartman, former San Francisco Zen Center abbess, dies]
W. K. Hastings, 85, Canadian statistician.[http://www.mccallgardens.com/obituaries/wilfred-keith-hastings Wilfred Keith Hastings]
Doina Florica Ignat, 78, Romanian historian and politician, Senator (1992–1996).[http://www.crisana.ro/stiri/condoleante-18/in-memoriam-151725.html In memoriam] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160623011025/http://www.crisana.ro/stiri/condoleante-18/in-memoriam-151725.html |date=June 23, 2016 }} {{in lang|ro}}
John Imbrie, 90, American paleoceanographer.[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/providence/obituary.aspx?n=john-imbrie&pid=180002863 John Imbrie]
Paul Jetton, 51, American football player (Cincinnati Bengals, New Orleans Saints).[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/statesman/obituary.aspx?page=lifestory&pid=180072383 Paul Ray JETTON]
Lauri Kähkönen, 69, Finnish politician, MP for North Karelia (1999–2011).[http://www.karjalainen.fi/uutiset/uutis-alueet/kotimaa/item/105368-entinen-kansanedustaja-lauri-kahkonen-menehtyi-69-vuotiaana Entinen kansanedustaja Lauri Kähkönen menehtyi 69-vuotiaana] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160514110647/http://www.karjalainen.fi/uutiset/uutis-alueet/kotimaa/item/105368-entinen-kansanedustaja-lauri-kahkonen-menehtyi-69-vuotiaana |date=May 14, 2016 }} {{in lang|fi}}
Rabbit Kekai, 95, American surfer.[http://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/story/31971111/surf-legend-rabbit-kekai-dies-at-95 Surf legend 'Rabbit' Kekai dies at 95]
Jan Korger, 78, Czech physician and politician, member of the House of Peoples of the Federal Assembly of Czechoslovakia (1992).[http://sumpersko.net/admin/files/ModuleDead/4162-korger.jpg MUDr. Jan Korger] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160805175651/http://sumpersko.net/admin/files/ModuleDead/4162-korger.jpg |date=August 5, 2016 }} {{in lang|cs}}
Engelbert Kraus, 81, German footballer (Kickers Offenbach).[http://www.op-online.de/sport/kickers-offenbach/fans-trauern-engelbert-berti-kraus-6403441.html OFC und Fans trauern um Engelbert "Berti" Kraus] {{in lang|de}}
Mikio Kudō, 55, Japanese baseball player, liver failure.[http://www.daily.co.jp/newsflash/baseball/2016/05/13/0009079645.shtml 元日本ハム投手の工藤幹夫さんが死去] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160609211609/http://www.daily.co.jp/newsflash/baseball/2016/05/13/0009079645.shtml |date=June 9, 2016 }} {{in lang|ja}}
Dick McAuliffe, 76, American baseball player (Detroit Tigers), World Series winner (1968), Alzheimer's disease.[http://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2016/05/16/detroit-tigers-dick-mcauliffe/84462170/ Dick McAuliffe, from 1968 champion Detroit Tigers, dies at 76]
Howard Meeks, 83, American Episcopal prelate, Bishop of Western Michigan (1984–1988).[http://www.livingchurch.org/bishop-howard-meeks-dead-83 Bishop Howard Meeks Dead at 83]
Fredrik Norén, 75, Swedish jazz drummer.[https://www.dn.se/kultur-noje/jazzmusikern-fredrik-noren-dod/ Jazzmusikern Fredrik Norén död] {{in lang|sv}}
Pinuccio Sciola, 74, Italian sculptor and muralist.[http://www.unionesarda.it/articolo/cronaca/2016/05/13/lutto_nel_mondo_della_cultura_morto_pinuccio_sciola-68-496686.html San Sperate saluta Sciola: aperta la camera ardente, oggi il funerale] {{in lang|it}}
James M. Shuart, 85, American academic administrator, President of Hofstra University (1976–2001), heart disease.[http://www.newsday.com/long-island/nassau/james-shuart-longtime-hofstra-university-president-dies-1.11797361 James Shuart dies; ex-Hofstra University president was 85]
Baba Hardev Singh, 62, Indian spiritual guru, traffic collision.[http://www.hindustantimes.com/india/nirankari-spiritual-head-hardev-singh-dies-in-road-accident-in-canada/story-28HPQvEQQbHgziR5aYA40K.html Nirankari spiritual head Hardev Singh dies in road accident in Canada]
Murray A. Straus, 89, American sociologist and professor (University of New Hampshire).{{Cite web |url=http://cola.unh.edu/article/2016/05/passing-murray-straus |title=Passing: Murray A. Straus |access-date=June 7, 2016 |archive-date=June 4, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160604193150/http://cola.unh.edu/article/2016/05/passing-murray-straus |url-status=dead }}

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Larry Barnes, 84, American football player.[http://obits.dignitymemorial.com/dignity-memorial/obituary.aspx?n=Larry-Barnes&lc=4425&pid=180008411&mid=6931730 In Memory of Larry E Barnes]
Tony Barrow, 80, British press officer (The Beatles).[http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/beatles-pr-tony-barrow-who-11334017 Beatles PR Tony Barrow who coined 'Fab Four' name dies aged 80]
Balázs Birtalan, 46, Hungarian author, cancer.[http://vs.hu/magazin/osszes/meghalt-birtalan-balazs-0515 Meghalt Birtalan Balázs] {{in lang|hu}}
Darwyn Cooke, 53, Canadian comic book artist (Catwoman, The Spirit, DC: The New Frontier), cancer.[http://www.quillandquire.com/people/2016/05/14/canadian-comic-artist-darwyn-cooke-dies/ Canadian comic artist, writer Darwyn Cooke dies]
John Coyle, 83, Scottish footballer (Dundee United).[http://www.clydefc.co.uk/news/2016/05/15/5186/#.Vzypao-cFYc John Coyle]
Ron Henry, 79, American baseball player (Minnesota Twins), cardiovascular and renal disease.[http://www.denverpost.com/2016/06/02/denver-jazz-musician-ron-henry-dies-79/ Ron Henry, swingin’ Denver singer, dies at 79] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160605145226/http://www.denverpost.com/2016/06/02/denver-jazz-musician-ron-henry-dies-79/ |date=June 5, 2016 }}
Jesús Leguina, 73–74, Spanish jurist, justice of the Constitutional Court (1986–1992) and director of the Bank of Spain (1994–2001).[http://www.elconfidencial.com/ultima-hora-en-vivo/2016-05-15/muere-jesus-leguina-exmagistrado-del-tc-y-consejero-del-banco-de-espana_909916/ Muere Jesús Leguina, exmagistrado del TC y consejero del Banco de España] {{in lang|es}}
Valerie Lush, 97, British actress.[http://www.bmdsonline.co.uk/perthshire-advertiser/obituary/bentley/47084017?s_source=tmsc_pe BENTLEY : Obituary]
Jaroslav Malina, 78, Czech scenographer and painter, heart attack.[http://www.novinky.cz/kultura/403623-zemrel-malir-a-scenograf-jaroslav-malina.html Zemřel malíř a scénograf Jaroslav Malina] {{in lang|cs}}
Lasse Mårtenson, 81, Finnish singer ("Laiskotellen"), cerebral hemorrhage.[http://svenska.yle.fi/artikel/2016/05/14/lasse-martenson-har-avlidit Lasse Mårtenson har avlidit] {{in lang|sv}}
Malachi Mitchell-Thomas, 20, English motorcycle racer, injuries sustained in race collision.[https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-36292910 North West 200: Rider dies in fatal crash]
Banza Mukalay, 63, Congolese politician, Minister of Culture (since 2014).[http://www.radiookapi.net/2016/05/14/actualite/politique/rdc-le-ministre-baudouin-banza-mukalay-est-decede-kinshasa RDC: le ministre Baudouin Banza Mukalay est décédé à Kinshasa] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160610073254/http://www.radiookapi.net/2016/05/14/actualite/politique/rdc-le-ministre-baudouin-banza-mukalay-est-decede-kinshasa |date=June 10, 2016 }} {{in lang|fr}}
Christy O'Connor Snr, 91, Irish golfer.[http://www.independent.ie/sport/golf/legendary-golfer-christy-oconnor-senior-has-passed-away-34714679.html Legendary golfer Christy O'Connor Senior has passed away]
Marjet Ockels, 72, Dutch politician, member of the House of Representatives (1991–1994).[http://www.parlement.com/id/vk49garygxzc/nieuws/oud_pvda_dissidente_marjet_ockels Oud-PvdA-dissidente Marjet Ockels overleden] {{in lang|nl}}
Kenneth Painter, 81, English archaeologist and curator.[http://oxfordarchaeology.com/news/oasouth-news/442-kenneth-painter Kenneth Painter]
Johnny Seay, 75, American country music singer.[http://www.musicrow.com/2016/05/lifenotes-johnny-sea-singer-of-day-for-decision-dies/ LifeNotes: Johnny Sea, Singer Of “Day For Decision,” Dies] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160920014515/http://www.musicrow.com/2016/05/lifenotes-johnny-sea-singer-of-day-for-decision-dies/ |date=September 20, 2016 }}
Paul Smoker, 75, American jazz trumpeter.[http://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/news/2016/05/16/local-jazz-trumpeter-paul-smoker-dies-75/84450634/ Local jazz trumpeter Paul Smoker dies at 75]
Monteagle Stearns, 91, American diplomat, Ambassador to Greece (1981–1985) and Ivory Coast (1976–1979).[http://www.kathimerini.gr/859923/article/epikairothta/politikh/pe8ane-o-prwhn-presvhs-twn-hpa-sthn-a8hna-monty-sterns?platform=hootsuite Πέθανε ο πρώην πρέσβης των ΗΠΑ στην Αθήνα Μόντυ Στερνς] {{in lang|el}}
Charles R. Stelck, 98, Canadian geologist.[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/edmontonjournal/obituary.aspx?n=charles-richard-stelck&pid=180016630 Charles Richard STELCK]
Neculai Alexandru Ursu, 89, Romanian linguist, philologist and literary historian.[http://www.ziarulevenimentul.ro/anunturi/iasi/funerare/condoleante/619667.html Condoleanțe, comemorări și decese din Iași] {{in lang|ro}}
André Wicky, 87, Swiss racing driver and team owner.[http://www.statsf1.com/en/andre-wicky.aspx André WICKY • STATS F1]
Alvise Zorzi, 93, Italian journalist and author.[http://www.repubblica.it/cultura/2016/05/15/news/morto_alvise_zorzi-139828115/ Morto Alvise Zorzi, uno dei massimi studiosi di Venezia] {{in lang|it}}

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Hakkı Akansel, 92, Turkish military officer and politician, Mayor of Istanbul (1980–1981).[http://www.haberler.com/emekli-orgeneral-ismail-hakki-akansel-izmir-de-8446602-haberi/ Emekli Orgeneral İsmail Hakkı Akansel, İzmir'de Vefat Etti] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160622102346/http://www.haberler.com/emekli-orgeneral-ismail-hakki-akansel-izmir-de-8446602-haberi/ |date=June 22, 2016 }} {{in lang|tr}}
Oya Aydoğan, 59, Turkish actress, model and television presenter, aortic aneurysm.[http://www.milliyet.com.tr/oya-aydogan-hayatini-kaybetti-magazin-2245633/ Oya Aydoğan hayatını kaybetti] {{in lang|tr}}
Erika Berger, 76, German television presenter and author.[http://www.spiegel.de/kultur/tv/erika-berger-ist-tot-moderatorin-call-in-eine-chance-der-liebe-a-1092525.html Moderatorin Erika Berger ist tot] {{in lang|de}}
André Brahic, 73, French astrophysicist, discovered rings of Neptune, cancer.[https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-36299170 Andre Brahic, discoverer of Neptune's rings, dies]
Ghulam Sadiq Khan, 76, Indian classical vocalist.[http://www.milligazette.com/news/14335-obituaries Obituaries]
Robert C. T. Lee, 92, Chinese-born American veterinarian.[https://archive.today/20160820165327/http://www.theeagle.com/obituaries/lee-robert-chung-tao-c-t/article_49dae41b-02ce-5578-88be-07a25b7763c2.html Lee, Robert Chung-tao (C.T.)]
Jane Little, 87, American musician (Atlanta Symphony Orchestra).[https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/record-holding-musician-collapses-on-stage-dies-at-87/ar-BBt782G?ocid=fbmsn Record-holding musician collapses on stage, dies at 87] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160605124250/http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/record-holding-musician-collapses-on-stage-dies-at-87/ar-BBt782G?ocid=fbmsn |date=June 5, 2016 }}
Clovis Maksoud, 89, American diplomat, Ambassador of the Arab League to the United Nations (1979–1990) and the United States (1979–1990), cerebral hemorrhage.[https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/middle_east/clovis-maksoud-envoy-of-the-arab-world-to-the-west-dies-at-89/2016/05/18/dd8f6708-1c38-11e6-b6e0-c53b7ef63b45_story.html Clovis Maksoud, envoy of the Arab world to the West, dies at 89]
Bobby McIlvenny, 89, Northern Irish footballer (Oldham Athletic).[http://www.oldhamathletic.co.uk/news/article/robert-mcilvenny-1926-2016-3117771.aspx Robert McIlvenny (1926–2016)]
Cauby Peixoto, 85, Brazilian singer, pneumonia.[http://g1.globo.com/sao-paulo/noticia/2016/05/morre-aos-85-anos-o-cantor-cauby-peixoto.html?noAudience=tru Cauby Peixoto morre aos 85 anos em São Paulo] {{in lang|pt}}
Ken Ramos, 48, American baseball player (Houston Astros), suicide by gunshot.[https://web.archive.org/web/20160516185305/http://www.chieftain.com/news/4753810-120/pueblo-ramos-couple-kenneth Pueblo couple in suspected murder-suicide ID’d]
Michael Roberds, 52, Canadian actor (The New Addams Family, Elf, Hot Tub Time Machine).[http://www.thenownewspaper.com/entertainment/379696811.html Friends mourn actor Michael Roberds, who played Uncle Fester on 'The New Addams Family' in 1990s] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160517105346/http://www.thenownewspaper.com/entertainment/379696811.html |date=May 17, 2016 }}
Marion Tournon-Branly, 91, French architect.[https://web.archive.org/web/20160605135613/http://www.architectes.org/node/35792 Disparition de Marion Tournon Branly] {{in lang|fr}}

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Hussein Sheikh Abdirahman, 75, Somali politician, Minister of Defense (1989–1990).[http://www.hiiraan.com/news4/2016/May/105490/former_somali_defense_minister_dies_in_us.aspx Former Somali defense minister dies in US ] (death announced on this date)
Sir Gavyn Farr Arthur, 64, British judge, Lord Mayor of London (2002–2003).{{Cite web |url=https://www.judiciary.gov.uk/announcements/circuit-judge-death-in-service-4/ |title=Circuit Judge Death in service |access-date=June 7, 2016 |archive-date=June 24, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160624024523/https://www.judiciary.gov.uk/announcements/circuit-judge-death-in-service-4/ |url-status=dead }}
Moidele Bickel, 79, German costume designer (La Reine Margot).[http://derstandard.at/2000037098684/Kostuembildnerin-Moidele-Bickel-gestorben Kostümbildnerin Moidele Bickel gestorben] {{in lang|de}}
Anthony Bird, 85, British Anglican priest and academic.[https://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/jun/26/the-rev-dr-anthony-bird-obituary The Rev Dr Anthony Bird obituary]
Ken Cameron, 74, Scottish trade union leader.[http://www.heraldscotland.com/opinion/14505439.Obituary___Ken_Cameron__tough_union_leader_who_played_role_in_miners__39__strike/ Obituary – Ken Cameron, tough union leader who played role in miners' strike]
Giovanni Coppa, 90, Italian Roman Catholic cardinal, Apostolic Nuncio (1979–2001).[http://www.farodiroma.it/2016/05/16/e-morto-il-cardinale-giovanni-coppa-diplomatico-e-grande-latinista-aveva-91-anni/ E morto il Cardinale Giovanni Coppa] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160605014841/http://www.farodiroma.it/2016/05/16/e-morto-il-cardinale-giovanni-coppa-diplomatico-e-grande-latinista-aveva-91-anni/ |date=June 5, 2016 }} {{in lang|it}}
Camille DesRosiers, 87, Canadian-born Tuvaluan Roman Catholic prelate, Superior of Funafuti (1986–2010).[http://catholic-hierarchy.org/bishop/bdroc.html Father Camille DesRosiers]
Huguette Dreyfus, 87, French harpsichordist.[http://www.lemonde.fr/musiques/article/2016/05/19/mort-de-la-claveciniste-huguette-dreyfus_4922734_1654986.html Mort de la claveciniste Huguette Dreyfus] {{in lang|fr}}
Robert Freeman, 82, American politician, Lieutenant Governor of Louisiana (1980–1988).[http://www.wdsu.com/news/local-news/new-orleans/former-lt-gov-bobby-freeman-dies-at-82/39574420 Former Lt. Gov. Bobby Freeman dies at 82]
Romaldo Giurgola, 95, Italian-born American-Australian architect (Parliament House, Canberra).[http://www.afr.com/real-estate/parliament-house-architect-romaldo-giurgola-dies-in-canberra-aged-95-20160516-gowhfe Parliament House architect Romaldo Giurgola dies in Canberra, aged 95]
Aar de Goede, 87, Dutch politician, member of the House of Representatives (1967–1973), State Secretary of Finance (1973–1977), member of the European Parliament (1979–1984).[https://d66.nl/memoriam-aar-goede/ In memoriam Aar de Goede] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160602192405/https://d66.nl/memoriam-aar-goede/ |date=June 2, 2016 }} {{in lang|nl}}
Mitsuo Horiuchi, 86, Japanese politician.[http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2016/05/17/national/former-trade-minister-mitsuo-horiuchi-dies-86/#.VzzCmViLTIV Former trade minister Mitsuo Horiuchi dies at 86]
Sadek Khan, 82, Bangladeshi journalist and filmmaker.{{Cite web |url=http://www.newsbangladesh.com/english/details/14393 |title=Veteran journalist Sadek Khan passes away |access-date=October 18, 2016 |archive-date=October 18, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161018213049/http://www.newsbangladesh.com/english/details/14393 |url-status=dead }}
François Maistre, 91, French actor (Angélique, Marquise des Anges, The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie).[http://www.lefigaro.fr/cinema/2016/05/17/03002-20160517ARTFIG00250-francois-maistre-le-mechant-d-angelique-est-mort.php François Maistre, le méchant d'Angélique, est mort] {{in lang|fr}}
Jim McMillian, 68, American basketball player (Los Angeles Lakers, Buffalo Braves, New York Knicks), NBA champion (1972), complications from heart failure.[https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/15566047/jim-mcmillian-won-1972-title-los-angeles-lakers-dies-68 Jim McMillian, former 9-year NBA veteran with 4 teams, dies at 68]
Julia Meade, 90, American actress (The Ed Sullivan Show, Pillow Talk).[https://www.nytimes.com/2016/05/19/arts/television/julia-meade-tv-pitchwoman-on-ed-sullivan-dies-at-90.html?_r=0 Julia Meade, TV Pitchwoman on 'Ed Sullivan', Dies At 90]
Gillian Mears, 51, Australian writer (Foal's Bread), multiple sclerosis.[https://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/books/gillian-mears-prizewinning-author-and-euthanasia-advocate-dies-20160519-goyp44.html Gillian Mears: Prize-winning author and euthanasia advocate dies]
Emilio Navaira, 53, American country and Tejano singer (Life Is Good), heart failure.[http://abc13.com/entertainment/tejano-star-emilio-navaira-dies-at-53/1341837/ Tejano Star Emilio Navaira Dies At 53]
Noriko Nishimoto, 75, Japanese-born Australian puppeteer, cancer.{{Cite web |url=https://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/entertainment/a/31649437/puppet-artist-noriko-nishimoto-dies/ |title=Puppet artist Noriko Nishimoto dies |access-date=June 7, 2016 |archive-date=May 28, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160528173954/https://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/entertainment/a/31649437/puppet-artist-noriko-nishimoto-dies/ |url-status=dead }}
Michael Pope, 89, British Olympic hurdler.{{Cite web|url=https://www.olympedia.org/athletes/69397|title=Olympedia – Michael Pope}}
Mamie Rallins, 74, American hurdler, traffic collision.[http://www.thenews-messenger.com/story/news/2016/05/16/patrol-scene-semi-vs-suv-crash/84457440/ Former Olympian and OSU track coach dies in crash]
David Rendel, 67, British politician, MP for Newbury (1993–2005), cancer.[http://www.newburytoday.co.uk/news/home/18142/Former-MP-for-Newbury-David-Rendel.html Former MP for Newbury David Rendel dies]
Bjarne Saltnes, 82, Norwegian politician.[https://www.stortinget.no/no/Representanter-og-komiteer/Representantene/Representantfordeling/Representant/?perid=BJSA&tab=Biography Saltnes, Bjarne (1934–2016)] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170122153423/https://www.stortinget.no/no/Representanter-og-komiteer/Representantene/Representantfordeling/Representant/?perid=BJSA&tab=Biography |date=January 22, 2017 }} {{in lang|no}}
Ivaylo Sharankov, 82, Bulgarian Olympic swimmer.{{Cite web|url=http://bgathletic.com/new.php?id=18921|title = IN MEMORIAM: Почина Ивайло Шаранков}}
Deepak Shodhan, 87, Indian cricketer, lung cancer.[http://www.espncricinfo.com/india/content/story/1014741.html Former India cricketer Deepak Shodhan dies aged 87]
Lino Toffolo, 81, Italian actor (Yuppi du, Brancaleone at the Crusades) and singer.[http://www.lastampa.it/2016/05/18/spettacoli/morto-lino-toffolo-lattore-e-musicista-aveva-anni-YtpkyfjCt0IIofCx11qKDI/pagina.html È morto Lino Toffolo, l’attore e musicista aveva 81 anni] {{in lang|it}}
Jack Unruh, 80, American commercial illustrator.[http://www.fieldandstream.com/blogs/a-sportsmans-life/the-genius-of-jack-unruh The Genius of Jack Unruh]
Oscar Whitbread, 86, English-born Australian television producer.[http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-05-18/australian-tv-pioneer-oscar-whitbread-dead-at-the-age-of-86/7426304 Oscar Whitbread: Australian TV pioneer, mentor, dies aged 86]

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Seán Ardagh, 68, Irish politician, TD (1997–2011).[http://www.rte.ie/news/2016/0517/789018-sean-ardagh/ Former Fianna Fáil TD Seán Ardagh dies]
Guy Clark, 74, American folk singer-songwriter ("Desperados Waiting for a Train", "Workbench Songs", "My Favorite Picture of You"), Grammy winner (2014), cancer.[http://www.tennessean.com/story/entertainment/music/2016/05/17/guy-clark-dead-74/80932338/?hootPostID=3317edf1791c51c7e14c4a5d892691ab Guy Clark dead at 74]
Benjamin de Roo, 76, Dutch-born Australian Olympic gymnast (1960, 1964).[http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/newslocal/west/gymnastics-community-mourns-sad-loss-of-olympian-benjamin-de-roo/news-story/75bb28f4098585c066cfbc80dae87914 Gymnastics community mourns sad loss of Olympian Benjamin de Roo]
Vinjamuri Seetha Devi, Indian folk singer.[https://web.archive.org/web/20160520125812/http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/Folk-singer-Vinjamuri-Seetha-Devi-passes-away/2016/05/19/article3440315.ece Folk singer Vinjamuri Seetha Devi passes away]
Paulo Emilio, 80, Brazilian football manager.[http://globoesporte.globo.com/futebol/noticia/2016/05/morre-o-ex-treinador-paulo-emilio-aos-80-anos-em-sao-jose-dos-campos.html Morre o ex-treinador Paulo Emílio, aos 80 anos, em São José dos Campos] {{in lang|pt}}

*Kim Jae-soon, 92, South Korean politician, Speaker of the National Assembly (1988–1990).[http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/nation/2016/05/121_204930.html Ex-Assembly Speaker dies aged 93]

Ed Kolenovsky, 87, American photographer (Associated Press).[https://www.yahoo.com/news/long-time-ap-photographer-edward-kolenovsky-dies-87-195440307.html Long-time AP photographer Edward Kolenovsky dies at 87] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160604210300/https://www.yahoo.com/news/long-time-ap-photographer-edward-kolenovsky-dies-87-195440307.html |date=June 4, 2016 }}
Alexandru Lăpușan, 61, Romanian politician, mayor of Dej (1991), MP (1992–1994) and Minister of Agriculture (1992–1996).[http://dej24.ro/fost-primar-al-municipiului-dej-gasit-fara-suflare/ Fost primar al municipiului Dej a fost găsit fără suflare (Actualizare)] {{in lang|ro}}
Edmund V. Ludwig, 87, American federal judge, member of the District Court for the E.D. of Pennsylvania (since 1985).[http://www.philly.com/philly/obituaries/20160519_Edmund_Ludwig__87__federal_judge_and_Doylestown_chronicler.html Edmund Ludwig, 87, federal judge and Doylestown chronicler]
Yūko Mizutani, 51, Japanese voice actress (Digimon, Black Jack, Tenchi Muyo!), breast cancer.[http://headlines.yahoo.co.jp/hl?a=20160519-00000328-oric-ent 声優・水谷優子さん、乳がんで死去『ちびまる子ちゃん』お姉ちゃんなど] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160519062015/http://headlines.yahoo.co.jp/hl?a=20160519-00000328-oric-ent |date=May 19, 2016 }} {{in lang|ja}}
Xavier de Planhol, 90, French geographer.[http://www.lemonde.fr/disparitions/article/2016/06/02/la-mort-de-xavier-de-planhol-geographe_4930936_3382.html La mort de Xavier de Planhol, géographe] {{in lang|fr}}
Arthur Provis, 91, English cinematographer and producer.[http://www.gerryanderson.co.uk/p-films-co-founder-arthur-provis-dies/?mc_cid=39e497f24c&mc_eid=053a0ac813 A.P. Films Co-Founder Arthur Provis dies]
Müzahir Sille, 84, Turkish wrestler, Olympic champion (1960).[http://www.haberler.com/muzahir-sille-hayatini-kaybetti-8446520-haberi/ Müzahir Sille Hayatını Kaybetti] {{in lang|tr}}
Yuri Volkov, 79, Russian ice hockey player (Krylya Sovetov Moscow, HC Dynamo Moscow, national team).[http://www.kommersant.ru/doc/2989379 Советский хоккеист Юрий Волков скончался на 80-м году жизни] {{in lang|ru}}

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Elaine Abraham, 86, American Tlingit elder and nurse.[http://www.adn.com/education/article/elizabeth-abraham-ground-breaking-tlingit-elder-dead-87/2016/05/18/ Elaine Abraham, ground-breaking Tlingit elder, dead at 87]
Luis H. Álvarez, 96, Mexican industrialist and politician, President of the National Action Party (1987–1993).[http://www.eluniversal.com.mx/articulo/nacion/politica/2016/05/18/fallece-el-panista-luis-h-alvarez Fallece Luis H. Álvarez] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160522162816/http://www.eluniversal.com.mx/articulo/nacion/politica/2016/05/18/fallece-el-panista-luis-h-alvarez|date=May 22, 2016}} {{in lang|es}}
Ethel Bush, 100, British police officer.[https://www.telegraph.co.uk/obituaries/2016/06/10/ethel-bush-policewoman--obituary/ Ethel Bush, policewoman – obituary]
Eduardo Castrillo, 73, Filipino sculptor, cancer.[http://lifestyle.inquirer.net/229011/monuments-builder-ed-castrillo-passes-away-73 Monuments builder Ed Castrillo passes away; 73] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160519113700/http://lifestyle.inquirer.net/229011/monuments-builder-ed-castrillo-passes-away-73|date=May 19, 2016}}
Adrian Flowers, 89, British photographer.[https://www.thetimes.com/uk/article/adrian-flowers-zjx098ddx Adrian Flowers]
Astrid Gunnestad, 77, Norwegian journalist.[https://snl.no/Astrid_Gunnestad Astrid Gunnestad] {{in lang|no}}
Ida Pedanda Gede Made Gunung, 63, Indonesian Hindu priest.[http://balipost.com/read/breaking-news/2016/05/18/51258/ida-pedanda-gede-made-gunung-lebar.html Ida Pedanda Gede Made Gunung "Lebar"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160521185942/http://balipost.com/read/breaking-news/2016/05/18/51258/ida-pedanda-gede-made-gunung-lebar.html |date=May 21, 2016 }} {{in lang|id}}
Zygmunt Kukla, 68, Polish footballer.[http://sportowefakty.wp.pl/pilka-nozna/602537/zmarl-zygmunt-kukla-byly-reprezentant-polski Zmarł Zygmunt Kukla, były reprezentant Polski] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160519132743/http://sportowefakty.wp.pl/pilka-nozna/602537/zmarl-zygmunt-kukla-byly-reprezentant-polski |date=May 19, 2016 }} {{in lang|pl}}
Adán Nigaglioni Loyola, 86, Puerto Rican doctor and educator.[http://especiales.elnuevodia.com/obituarios/2016-05-19.pdf Dr. Adán Nigaglioni] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160528021658/http://especiales.elnuevodia.com/obituarios/2016-05-19.pdf |date=May 28, 2016 }} {{in lang|es}}
Kornél Pajor, 92, Hungarian Olympic speed skater (1948), world champion (1949).[http://mno.hu/sport/elhunyt-a-magyar-korcsolyazas-legendaja-1342881 Elhunyt a magyar korcsolyázás legendája] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160518160509/http://mno.hu/sport/elhunyt-a-magyar-korcsolyazas-legendaja-1342881 |date=May 18, 2016 }} {{in lang|hu}}
Sutham Phanthusak, 69, Thai businessman and politician.[http://www.pattayamail.com/obituaries/senator-sutham-phanthusak-137010 Senator Sutham Phanthusak] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161110112743/http://www.pattayamail.com/obituaries/senator-sutham-phanthusak-137010 |date=November 10, 2016 }}
Michael Reichmann, 71, Canadian photographer and blogger.[http://www.dpreview.com/news/4958380521/michael-reichmann-founder-of-luminous-landscape-dies-aged-71 Michael Reichmann, founder of Luminous-Landscape, dies aged 71]
Boris Schnaiderman, 99, Ukrainian-born Brazilian translator, writer and essayist.[http://oglobo.globo.com/cultura/livros/morre-aos-99-anos-tradutor-boris-schnaiderman-19333888 Morre, aos 99 anos, o tradutor Boris Schnaiderman] {{in lang|pt}}
Fritz Stern, 90, German-born American historian.[https://www.nytimes.com/2016/05/19/books/fritz-stern-a-leading-historian-on-modern-germany-dies-at-90.html Fritz Stern, a Leading Historian on Modern Germany, Dies at 90]
Susan Tolchin, 75, American political scientist, ovarian cancer.[https://www.nytimes.com/2016/05/20/books/susan-tolchin-political-scientist-who-foresaw-tide-of-voter-anger-dies-at-75.html?_r=0 Susan Tolchin, Political Scientist Who Foresaw Tide of Voter Anger, Dies at 75]
Ian Watkin, 76, New Zealand actor (Braindead, Sleeping Dogs, Charlotte's Web).[http://www.stuff.co.nz/entertainment/tv-radio/80147730/kiwi-actor-ian-watkin--known-for-roles-in-sleeping-dogs-and-braindead--has-died Kiwi actor Ian Watkin, known for roles in Sleeping Dogs and Braindead, has died]

*Doris Yankelewitz Berger, 82, Costa Rican artist and politician, First Lady (1982–1986).[http://www.ameliarueda.com/nota/fallece-exprimera-dama-costa-rica-doris-yankelewitz-berger Fallece exprimera dama de Costa Rica, Doris Yankelewitz Berger] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160611151215/http://www.ameliarueda.com/nota/fallece-exprimera-dama-costa-rica-doris-yankelewitz-berger |date=June 11, 2016 }} {{in lang|es}}

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Alexandre Astruc, 92, French film critic and director.[http://www.lemonde.fr/cinema/article/2016/05/19/le-cineaste-et-ecrivain-alexandre-astruc-est-mort_4922565_3476.html Le cinéaste et écrivain Alexandre Astruc est mort] {{in lang|fr}}
Irving Benson, 102, American actor and comedian.[https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/irving-benson-dead-vaudeville-survivor-897441 Irving Benson Dead: Vaudeville Survivor Was 102]
Cook, 15, Spanish Jack Russell Terrier dog actor (Aquí no hay quien viva, La que se avecina, TV commercials of Loterías y Apuestas del Estado), cardiac arrest.[http://www.elmundo.es/f5/2016/05/19/573dccc0268e3ea53a8b4609.html Muere Pancho, el mítico perro de la lotería y de 'Aquí no hay quien viva'] {{in lang|es}}
Ronald C. Davidson, 74, Canadian physicist, complications from pneumonia.[https://www.nytimes.com/2016/05/30/science/ronald-c-davidson-pioneer-of-fusion-power-dies-at-74.html?_r=0 Ronald C. Davidson, Pioneer of Fusion Power, Dies at 74]
Jan Deutsch, 80, American philosopher and legal scholar.[https://www.law.yale.edu/yls-today/news/yale-law-school-mourns-passing-professor-jan-deutsch Yale Law School Mourns the Passing of Professor Jan Deutsch] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160911225600/https://www.law.yale.edu/yls-today/news/yale-law-school-mourns-passing-professor-jan-deutsch |date=September 11, 2016 }}
George Forty, 88, British Army officer and author.[http://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/features/obituaries/14534276.Lt_Col_George_Forty_____Father_of_the_Tank_Museum___/ Lt Col George Forty, “Father of the Tank Museum”]
Jim Ray Hart, 74, American baseball player (San Francisco Giants).[http://www.csnbayarea.com/giants/giants-mourn-passing-3b-jim-ray-hart Giants mourn passing of 3B Jim Ray Hart]
Hugh Honour, 88, British art historian.[http://announcements.telegraph.co.uk/deaths/202961/honour Honour]
Hu Hongwen, 91, Chinese organic chemist and academician (Chinese Academy of Sciences).[http://tech.163.com/16/0522/08/BNLJUJ7900094O5H.html 著名有机化学家胡宏纹院士逝世享年91岁] {{in lang|zh}}
Cindy Nicholas, 58, Canadian long distance swimmer and politician, liver cancer.[http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/swimmer-cindy-nicholas-dead-at-58-1.3591907 Swimmer Cindy Nicholas dead at 58]
Rogelio Ordoñez, 75, Filipino author, liver cancer.[http://lifestyle.inquirer.net/229250/nationalist-author-roger-ordonez-75/#ixzz49FBiLveB Nationalist author Roger Ordoñez; 75]
N. S. Palanisamy, 75, Indian politician, complications from kidney failure.[http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/former-mla-passes-away/article8618292.ece Former MLA passes away]
Laxminarayan Pandey, 88, Indian politician, member of the Lok Sabha for Mandsaur (1971–1979, 1989–2009).[http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-veteran-bjp-leader-laxmi-narayan-pandey-passes-away-2214392 Veteran BJP leader Laxmi Narayan Pandey passes away]
Marco Pannella, 86, Italian politician and civil rights activist, MEP (1979–2009).[http://www.maltatoday.com.mt/news/world/65449/italian_radical_leader_marco_pannella_dies_#.Vz2-TViLTIW Italian radical leader Marco Pannella dies]
Morley Safer, 84, Canadian-born American journalist (60 Minutes), pneumonia.[https://web.archive.org/web/20160523110709/http://www.journal-news.net/page/content.detail/id/657877/Longtime--60-Minutes--correspondent-Morley-Safer-dead-at-84.html Longtime '60 Minutes' correspondent Morley Safer dead at 84]
John Sisko, 57, American sculptor.[http://nationalsculpture.org/news-events/john-sisko-1958-2016/ John Sisko (1958–2016)]
Donald Snelgrove, 91, British Anglican clergyman, Bishop of Hull (1981–1994).[http://announcements.telegraph.co.uk/deaths/202949/snelgrove Snelgrove]
Alan Young, 96, English-born Canadian-American actor (Mister Ed, The Time Machine, DuckTales).[https://variety.com/2016/tv/news/alan-young-dead-dies-mister-ed-1201779957/ Alan Young, ‘Mister Ed’ Star, Dies at 96]

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Gert Bals, 79, Dutch footballer (PSV, Ajax).[http://www.volkskrant.nl/sport/voormalig-ajax-keeper-gert-bals-overleden~a4307121/ Voormalig Ajax-keeper Gert Bals overleden] {{in lang|nl}}
Glen Clegg, 82, Canadian politician.[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/edmontonjournal/obituary.aspx?pid=180109488 M. Glen CLEGG Notice]
Patricia M. Derian, 86, American human rights activist, Alzheimer's disease.[https://www.nytimes.com/2016/05/21/us/patricia-derian-diplomat-who-made-human-rights-a-priority-dies-at-86.html?_r=0 Patricia Derian, Diplomat Who Made Human Rights a Priority, Dies at 86]
Vasile Duță, 60, Romanian lawyer and politician, Senator (2000–2004), lung cancer.[http://www.ebihoreanul.ro/stiri/ultima-or-31-1/a-murit-fostul-senator-psd-de-bihor-vasile-duta-127234.html A murit fostul senator PSD de Bihor Vasile Duţă] {{in lang|ro}}
John David Jackson, 91, Canadian physicist.[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/lsj/obituary.aspx?n=john-david-jackson&pid=180073742&fhid=11048 John David Jackson]
Gabriel, 75, Russian prelate, Archbishop of the Russian Orthodox Church.[http://www.patriarchia.ru/db/text/4471033.html Преставился ко Господу архиепископ Гавриил (Стеблюченко)] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160524040128/http://www.patriarchia.ru/db/text/4471033.html |date=May 24, 2016 }} {{in lang|ru}}
Brandon Grove, 87, American diplomat, ambassador to East Germany and Zaire, cancer.[https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/obituaries/brandon-grove-jr-diplomat-who-led-foreign-service-institute-dies-at-87/2016/05/24/d56ef7da-2121-11e6-9e7f-57890b612299_story.html Brandon Grove Jr., diplomat who led Foreign Service Institute, dies at 87]
Rosanna Huffman, 77, American actress (Babe, Oliver & Company, Murder, She Wrote), pancreatic cancer.[https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/rosanna-huffman-dead-richard-levinson-898129 Rosanna Huffman, Actress and Voiceover Artist, Dies at 77]
Kang Sok-ju, 76, North Korean diplomat and politician, Foreign Minister (2007), esophageal cancer.[https://www.nytimes.com/2016/05/23/world/asia/north-korea-diplomat-kang-sok-ju.html Kang Sok-ju, Key Nuclear Negotiator for North Korea, Dies at 76]
Pranlal Kharsani, 89, Indian actor.[http://deshgujarat.com/2016/05/20/veteran-gujarati-film-and-stage-artist-p-kharsani-passes-away/ Veteran Gujarati film and stage artist P Kharsani passes away]
Kho Jabing, 32, Malaysian convicted murderer, executed by hanging.[https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/courts-crime/convicted-murderer-jabing-kho-hanged-after-latest-bid-to-escape-gallows-fails Convicted murderer Jabing Kho hanged after latest bid to escape gallows fails]
Tsuyoshi Makino, 70, Japanese author, critic and social activist.[http://www.asahi.com/articles/ASJ5Q6GW4J5QOIPE01H.html 名物講師の牧野剛さん死去河合塾で現代文、市民運動も] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210210113147/http://www.asahi.com/articles/ASJ5Q6GW4J5QOIPE01H.html |date=February 10, 2021 }} {{in lang|ja}}
Joe McDonagh, 62, Irish sports administrator, President of the Gaelic Athletic Association (1997–2000).[https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-36349489 GAA: Former president Joe McDonagh dies aged 62]
Audrey Purton, 90, British Women's Royal Army Corps officer.[https://www.telegraph.co.uk/obituaries/2016/06/23/lieutenant-colonel-audrey-purton--obituary/ Lieutenant Colonel Audrey Purton – obituary]
Miguel de la Quadra-Salcedo, 84, Spanish journalist and athlete.[http://www.abc.es/sociedad/abci-muere-84-anos-explorador-miguel-quadra-salcedo-201605200736_noticia.html Muere a los 84 años Miguel de la Quadra-Salcedo, el aventurero del siglo XX] {{in lang|es}}
Ádám Rajhona, 72, Hungarian actor.[http://24.hu/belfold/2016/05/20/meghalt-rajhona-adam/ Meghalt Rajhona Ádám] {{in lang|hu}}
Lucille Stone, 90, American baseball player (All-American Girls Professional Baseball League), complications from hydrocephalus.{{Cite web |url=http://bigstory.ap.org/article/ffd3f44093ec40df98192d11642e6cdf/shortstop-1st-womens-pro-baseball-league-dies-90 |title=Shortstop in 1st women's pro baseball league dies at 90 |access-date=June 7, 2016 |archive-date=June 2, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160602092442/http://bigstory.ap.org/article/ffd3f44093ec40df98192d11642e6cdf/shortstop-1st-womens-pro-baseball-league-dies-90 |url-status=dead }}
Albert M. Sackett, 95, American Navy rear admiral.[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/washingtonpost/obituary.aspx?n=albert-m-sackett&pid=180068845&fhid=17512 Albert M. Sackett]
Yagya Datt Sharma, 80, Indian politician, member of the Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly.[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bhopal/Ex-assembly-speaker-Sharma-passes-away/articleshow/52370011.cms Ex assembly speaker Sharma passes away]
Robyn Sisman, 66, American-born British publisher and author.[https://www.theguardian.com/books/2016/jun/19/robyn-sisman-obituary Robyn Sisman obituary]
Bogdan Ulmu, 65, Romanian theatre director, writer and publicist.[http://estnews.ro/2016/05/23/regizorul-bogdan-ulmu-avut-premiera-ceruri/ Regizorul Bogdan Ulmu a avut premieră în ceruri!] {{in lang|ro}}
Wheelock Whitney, Jr., 89, American sports executive (Minnesota Twins, Minnesota North Stars, Minnesota Vikings).[http://www.startribune.com/minnesota-businessman-civic-leader-wheelock-whitney-dies/380291131/#1 Minnesota businessman, civic leader Wheelock Whitney dies]

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Gaston Berghmans, 90, Belgian comedian and actor (The Silent Hedonist).[http://www.standaard.be/cnt/dmf20160521_02300444 Komiek Gaston Berghmans overladen] {{in lang|nl}}
Lorne Clarke, 87, Canadian lawyer, Chief Justice of the Nova Scotia Supreme Court (1985–1998).[http://thechronicleherald.ca/novascotia/1366400-retired-chief-justice-of-nova-scotia-lorne-clarke-dies-at-87 Retired Chief Justice of Nova Scotia Lorne Clarke dies at 87]
Andrea Maria Erba, 86, Italian Roman Catholic prelate, Bishop of Velletri-Segni (1988–2006).[http://www.castellinotizie.it/2016/05/22/lutto-diocesi-velletri-a-86-anni-muore-il-vescovo-emerito-andrea-maria-erba/ Lutto nella Diocesi di Velletri: muore il Vescovo Emerito Andrea Maria Erba. Martedì i funerali] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160524202023/http://www.castellinotizie.it/2016/05/22/lutto-diocesi-velletri-a-86-anni-muore-il-vescovo-emerito-andrea-maria-erba/ |date=May 24, 2016 }} {{in lang|it}}
Jane Fawcett, 95, British codebreaker at Bletchley Park during World War II, key figure in the sinking of the Bismarck.[http://announcements.telegraph.co.uk/deaths/203027/fawcett Fawcett]
Sir Denys Henderson, 83, British businessman, chairman of ICI (1987–1995).[http://announcements.telegraph.co.uk/deaths/203086/henderson Henderson]
Homeboykris, 9, American racehorse.[http://www.courier-journal.com/story/sports/horses/triple/preakness/2016/05/21/preakness-2016--undercard-winner-homeboykris-dies-after-victory-at-pimlico/84701458/ Preakness undercard winner Homeboykris dies after victory]
Eddie Keizan, 71, South African racing driver.[http://www.rdm.co.za/lifestyle/2016/05/23/tiger-wheels-boss-and-racing-legend-eddie-keizan-dies Tiger Wheels boss and racing legend Eddie Keizan dies]
Tony Kriletich, 72, New Zealand rugby league player (Auckland, national team).[http://www.warriors.kiwi/news/2016/05/27/honouring_the_great_.html Farewelling Tony Kriletich]
Alan Lewis, 61, British footballer (Reading, Derby County, Peterborough United).[http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/alan-lewis-obituary-3124427.aspx Alan Lewis 1954–2016]
Akhtar Mansour, c. 48, Afghan Islamist, Minister of the Emirate for Aviation and Tourism (1996–2001), leader of the Taliban (since 2015), airstrike.[https://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/may/21/us-airstrike-taliban-leader-mullah-akhtar-mansoor US drone strike in Pakistan kills Taliban leader Mullah Mansoor]
Nick Menza, 51, German-born American drummer (Megadeth), heart failure.[http://metaladdicts.com/site/former-megadeth-drummer-nick-menza-dead-at-age-51/ Former Megadeth Drummer Nick Menza Dead At Age 51]
Germán Serrano Pinto, 76, Costa Rican politician, Vice President (1990–1994).[http://www.nacion.com/nacional/politica/Fallece-vicepresidente-German-Serrano-Pinto_0_1562043832.html Fallece ex vicepresidente de la República Germán Serrano Pinto {{in lang|es}}]
Norman Tait, 75, Canadian First Nations artist, cancer.[https://blackburnnews.com/bri-national/2016/05/25/norman-tait-renowned-nisgaa-artist-dies/ Norman Tait, renowned Nisga’a artist, dies]
Sándor Tarics, 102, Hungarian water polo player, Olympic gold medalist (1936).[http://index.hu/sport/vizilabda/2016/05/21/meghalt_a_vilag_legidosebb_olimpiai_bajnoka_tarics_sandor/ Meghalt a világ legidősebb olimpiai bajnoka, Tarics Sándor] {{in lang|hu}}

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Lucjan Avgustini, 52, Albanian Roman Catholic prelate, Bishop of Sapë (since 2006).[http://agensir.it/quotidiano/2016/5/23/albania-e-morto-mons-lucjan-avgustini-vescovo-di-sape-e-vicepresidente-cea/ Albania: è morto mons. Lucjan Avgustini, vescovo di Sapë e vicepresidente Cea {{in lang|it}}]
Adolf Born, 85, Czech painter, illustrator, caricaturist and filmmaker.[http://www.radio.cz/en/section/news/multi-faceted-illustrator-and-designer-adolf-born-dies-at-the-age-of-85 Multi-faceted Illustrator and designer Adolf Born dies at the age of 85]
Malvina Cheek, 100, British war artist.[https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2016/may/31/malvina-cheek-obituary Malvina Cheek obituary]
Merv Cowan, 91, Australian WANFL footballer.{{Cite web |url=https://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/sport/afl/a/31681074/merv-cowan-dies-aged-91/ |title=Visionary Cowan dies aged 91 |access-date=June 7, 2016 |archive-date=June 30, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160630063139/https://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/sport/afl/a/31681074/merv-cowan-dies-aged-91/ |url-status=dead }}
Tom DeLeone, 65, American football player (Cleveland Browns, Cincinnati Bengals), brain cancer.[https://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2016/05/former_browns_center_tom_deleo.html Former Cleveland Browns center Tom DeLeone, a two-time Pro Bowler, dies at age 65]
Intikhab, 22, American racehorse, heart disease.[http://www.thoroughbreddailynews.com/intikhab-dies-at-22/ Intikhab Dies At 22]
John Lyons, 90, British trade union leader.[https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2016/jun/14/john-lyons-obituary John Lyons obituary]
José Luis Romo Martín, 62, Mexican artist.[http://www.criteriohidalgo.com/noticias/hidalgo-ujul/legado-del-pintor-otomi-jose-luis-romo-martin Legado del pintor otomí José Luis Romo Martín] {{in lang|es}}
Alexis Navarro, 69, Venezuelan politician and diplomat, Governor of Nueva Esparta (2000–2004), Ambassador to Russia (2005–2008), heart attack.[http://www.analitica.com/actualidad/actualidad-nacional/fallecio-el-exgobernador-de-nueva-esparta-alexis-navarro/ Falleció el exgobernador de Nueva Esparta Alexis Navarro] {{in lang|es}}
Yasushi Niki, 90, Japanese baseball player.[http://www.asahi.com/articles/ASJ615VSRJ61PTQP00D.html プロ野球元阪急の仁木安さん死去外野手として活躍] {{in lang|ja}}
Leonorilda Ochoa, 76, Mexican actress (Los Beverly de Peralvillo), Alzheimer's disease.[http://www.latintimes.com/leonorilda-ochoa-dead-76-mexican-actress-dies-after-suffering-alzheimers-disease-386227 Leonorilda Ochoa Dead At 76: Mexican Actress Dies After Suffering From Alzheimer's Disease]
Subhash Pal, 40, Indian mountaineer.[http://www.ndtv.com/india-news/indian-climber-3rd-to-die-on-mount-everest-in-recent-days-1409004 Indian Mountaineer Subhash Pal Dies, 2 Others Missing On Mount Everest]
Arulraj Rosli, 75, Malaysian Olympic racing cyclist (1964).[http://www.thesundaily.my/news/1810343 Former cyclist N. A. Rosli dies in suspected hit-and-run accident]
Velimir Sombolac, 77, Serbian-Yugoslav football player, Olympic champion (1960) and manager.[https://archive.today/20160525151551/http://www.sr.partizan.rs/139101-in-memoriam-14/ In memoriam] {{in lang|sr}}
George Wildman, 88, American cartoonist.[http://www.newsfromme.com/2016/05/22/george-wildman-r-p/ George Wildman, R.I.P.] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160611081202/http://www.newsfromme.com/2016/05/22/george-wildman-r-p/ |date=June 11, 2016 }}
Bata Živojinović, 82, Serbian actor (Walter Defends Sarajevo), complications from gangrene.[https://archive.today/20160523182257/http://www.heraldcourier.com/community/entertainment/former-yugo-s-mega-film-star-bata-zivojinovic-dies-at/article_8f0cca24-ceb6-5192-b243-426a2936987a.html Former Yugo's mega film star Bata Zivojinovic dies at 82]

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Nurjahan Begum, 90, Bangladeshi journalist.[https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-36359874 Bangladesh's first female journalist, Nurjahan Begum, dies at 91]
Jo Beverley, 68, British-born Canadian writer, cancer.[http://wordwenches.typepad.com/word_wenches/2016/05/in-memoriam-jo-beverley.html In Memoriam: Jo Beverley]
John Brophy, 83, Canadian ice hockey player and coach (Birmingham Bulls, Toronto Maple Leafs, Hampton Roads Admirals), namesake of John Brophy Award.[http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/former-maple-leafs-coach-john-brophy-dies/ Former Maple Leafs coach John Brophy dies]
Joe Fleishaker, 62, American actor (Citizen Toxie: The Toxic Avenger IV, Late Show with David Letterman), heart attack.[https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/joe-fleishaker-dead-500-pound-897193 Joe Fleishaker, 500-Pound Star of Troma Movies, Dies at 62]
Vera Henriksen, 89, Norwegian writer.[http://www.dagbladet.no/2016/05/23/kultur/vera_henriksen/dod/dodsfall/forfatter/44317742/ Forfatter Vera Henriksen er død] {{in lang|no}}
Cedric McKinnon, 48, American football player (Cleveland Thunderbolts, Tampa Bay Storm).[http://www.bcuathletics.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=23910&ATCLID=210976100 BCUathletics Mourns Passing of Cedric McKinnon]
Zdeněk Mézl, 81, Czech print-maker.[http://art.ihned.cz/c1-65304440-zemrel-grafik-zdenek-mezl-bylo-mu-81-let-ilustroval-temer-stovku-knih Zemřel grafik Zdeněk Mézl, bylo mu 81 let. Ilustroval téměř stovku knih] {{in lang|cs}}
Sir Reginald Palmer, 93, Grenadian politician, Governor-General (1992–1996).{{Cite web |url=http://thenewtoday.gd/local-news/2016/06/02/sir-reginald-oswald-palmer-passes/#gsc.tab=0 |title=Sir Reginald Oswald Palmer passes on |access-date=July 1, 2016 |archive-date=September 20, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160920214105/http://thenewtoday.gd/local-news/2016/06/02/sir-reginald-oswald-palmer-passes/#gsc.tab=0 |url-status=dead }}
Nanette Rainone, 73, American feminist and reporter.[https://www.nytimes.com/2016/06/02/business/media/nanette-rainone-early-creator-of-feminist-radio-shows-dies-at-73.html?_r=0 Nanette Rainone, Early Creator of Feminist Radio Shows, Dies at 73]
Arne Sandnes, 92, Norwegian politician.[http://www.nrk.no/trondelag/arne-sandnes-er-dod-1.12961041 Arne Sandnes er død] {{in lang|no}}

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Ray Ash, 79, Canadian football player (Winnipeg Blue Bombers).[http://passages.winnipegfreepress.com/passage-details/id-235773/Ash_Raymond RAYMOND BERNARD ASH]
Suzanne Corkin, 79, American neuroscientist, liver cancer.[https://www.nytimes.com/2016/05/28/science/suzanne-corkin-who-helped-pinpoint-nature-of-memory-dies-at-79.html Suzanne Corkin, Who Helped Pinpoint Nature of Memory, Dies at 79]

*Adelina Dematti de Alaye, 88, Argentinian human rights activist, founder of the Mothers of the Plaza de Mayo.[http://www.lanacion.com.ar/1902232-fallecio-adelina-de-alaye-la-madre-de-plaza-de-mayo-fotografa Falleció Adelina de Alaye, la "madre fotógrafa"] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160624125456/http://www.lanacion.com.ar/1902232-fallecio-adelina-de-alaye-la-madre-de-plaza-de-mayo-fotografa |date=June 24, 2016 }} {{in lang|es}}

Khaleda Ekram, 65, Bangladeshi architect, non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma.[http://newagebd.net/231796/buet-vc-khaleda-ekram-dies-2/ BUET VC Khaleda Ekram dies]
Lewis Fiander, 78, Australian actor (Pride and Prejudice, Who Can Kill a Child?, Bangkok Hilton), stroke.[http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2016/05/vale-lewis-fiander.html Vale: Lewis Fiander]
Maycie Herrington, 97, American historian and social worker.[http://obits.dignitymemorial.com/dignity-memorial/obituary.aspx?n=Maycie-Herrington&lc=9604&pid=180111598&uuid=0051a58c-ab49-4226-b38a-0fdec7ac5e4e Maycie Herrington Obituary - Stricklin/Snively Mortuary | Long Beach CA]
Buck Kartalian, 93, American actor (Planet of the Apes, Cool Hand Luke, The Rock).[https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/buck-kartalian-dead-planet-apes-897028 Buck Kartalian, the Keeper of the Cages in Original 'Planet of the Apes,' Dies at 93]
Malik Iqbal Mehdi Khan, 64, Pakistani politician, MP (since 2013), liver disease.[http://dailytimes.com.pk/pakistan/24-May-16/pml-n-lawmaker-malik-iqbal-mehdi-dies-in-india PML-N lawmaker Malik Iqbal Mehdi dies in India]
Burt Kwouk, 85, British actor (The Pink Panther, Last of the Summer Wine, Goldfinger), cancer.[http://news.sky.com/story/1701409/pink-panthers-cato-actor-burt-kwouk-dies Pink Panther's Cato Actor Burt Kwouk Dies]
Frankie Laine, 73, Canadian professional wrestler, multiple sclerosis.[http://www.f4wonline.com/other-wrestling/cowboy-frankie-lane-passes-away-213611 Cowboy Frankie Laine passes away]
Mell Lazarus, 89, American cartoonist (Miss Peach, Momma).[http://www.reuben.org/2016/05/mell-lazarus-1927-2016/ Mell Lazarus 1927–2016]
Anne-Marie Nzié, 84, Cameroonian singer.[https://www.usnews.com/news/entertainment/articles/2016-05-25/the-golden-voice-of-cameroon-anne-marie-nzie-dies-at-84 The golden voice of Cameroon, Anne Marie Nzie, dies at 84]
Hughes Oliphant Old, 83, American theologian.[http://www.vnews.com/Hughes-Old-Obituary-Wilder-VT-2379883 Dr. Hughes Oliphant Old]
Leo Proost, 82, Belgian racing cyclist.[http://www.gva.be/cnt/blwad_02306435/ex-wereldkampioen-baanwielrennen-leo-proost-overleden Ex-wereldkampioen baanwielrennen Leo Proost overleden] {{in lang|nl}}
Jorma Salmi, 83, Finnish Olympic ice hockey player (1960), (Ilves, Frölunda HC).[http://yle.fi/urheilu/3-8908613 Ensimmäinen suomalainen kiekkoammattilainen menehtyi Yhdysvalloissa – Jorma "Jerry" Salmi on poissa] {{in lang|fi}}
Berrick Saul, 91, British economist and academic administrator.[http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/local/northyorkshire/yorkharrogate/14523491.Former_university_leader_dies__aged_91/ Former university leader dies, aged 91]
Soita Shitanda, 56, Kenyan politician, MP from Malava (since 1997).[http://www.nation.co.ke/news/politics/soita-shitanda/-/1064/3217338/-/e38qjqz/-/index.html Ex-minister Soita Shitanda dies in Nairobi]
Bé Udink, 90, Dutch politician and CEO.[http://nos.nl/artikel/2107131-oud-minister-udink-chu-overleden.html Oud-minister Udink (CHU) overleden] {{in lang|nl}}

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Giacomo Barabino, 88, Italian Roman Catholic prelate, Bishop of Ventimiglia-San Remo (1988–2004).[http://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/bishop/bbarabino.html Bishop Giacomo Barabino †]
Horacio Ernesto Benites Astoul, 82, Argentinian Roman Catholic prelate, Auxiliary Bishop of Buenos Aires (1999–2008).[http://catholic-hierarchy.org/bishop/bbenast.html Bishop Horacio Ernesto Benites Astoul]
Cassandra Butts, 50, American lawyer.[https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/cassandra-q-butts-obama-law-school-classmate-and-adviser-dies-at-50/2016/05/28/20950d2c-24e1-11e6-9e7f-57890b612299_story.html Cassandra Q. Butts, Obama law school classmate and adviser, dies at 50]
Lloyd Campbell, 101, Canadian curler.[https://leaderpost.com/sports/local-sports/lloyd-campbell-enjoyed-a-rich-life-over-101-years Lloyd Campbell enjoyed a rich life over 101 years]
Nancy Dow, 79, American actress (The Ice House) and model.[http://www.eonline.com/news/768038/jennifer-aniston-s-mother-nancy-dow-dies-at-age-79 Jennifer Aniston's Mother Nancy Dow Dies at Age 79]
Ian Gibson, 73, Scottish footballer (Cardiff City, Coventry City, Middlesbrough).[http://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/cardiff-city-legend-ian-gibson-11384044 Cardiff City legend Ian Gibson dies aged 73] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160527062352/http://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/cardiff-city-legend-ian-gibson-11384044 |date=May 27, 2016 }}
Gyula Kosice, 92, Czechoslovakian-born Argentine poet and sculptor.[https://web.archive.org/web/20160528173421/http://www.buenosairesherald.com/article/215020/kinetic-art-pioneer-gyula-kosice-dies-at-92 Kinetic art pioneer Gyula Kosice dies at 92]
Ku Chin-shui, 56, Taiwanese Olympic decathlete (1984), plasma cell leukemia.[http://focustaiwan.tw/news/asoc/201605250017.aspx Taiwanese decathlete Ku Chin-shui dies at 56]
Per Øien, 78, Norwegian flutist.[https://snl.no/Per_%C3%98ien Per Øien] {{in lang|no}}
Valentin Petry, 88, German racing cyclist.[http://www.rad-net.de/nachrichten/valentin-petry-im-alter-von-88-jahren-verstorben;n_39163.html Valentin Petry im Alter von 88 Jahren verstorben] {{in lang|de}}
Bob Sorenson, 92, New Zealand rugby union player and coach (Auckland), and cricketer (Auckland).[http://notices.nzherald.co.nz/obituaries/nzherald-nz/obituary.aspx?pid=180108504 Robert Sorenson death notice]
Peggy Spencer, 95, British dancer.[https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-norfolk-36387532 Peggy Spencer, star of Come Dancing, dies aged 95]
József Tempfli, 85, Romanian-Hungarian Roman Catholic prelate, Bishop of Oradea Mare (1990–2008).[http://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/bishop/btempfli.html Bishop József Tempfli †]
John Webster, 60, British theologian.[http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/divinity/about/news/title,527274,en.php The Revd Professor John Bainbridge Webster, DD, FRSE 1955–2016] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160624032945/http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/divinity/about/news/title%2C527274%2Cen.php |date=June 24, 2016 }}
Yang Jiang, 104, Chinese playwright, author, and translator.[https://www.nytimes.com/2016/05/27/books/yang-jiang-chinese-author-and-translator-dies-at-104.html?_r=0 Yang Jiang Dies at 104; Revered Writer Witnessed China’s Cultural Revolution]

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Kazimierz Barburski, 73, Polish fencer, Olympic bronze medalist (1968).[http://www.olimpijski.pl/pl/aktualnosci,89/1389,nie-zyje-kazimierz-barburski.html Nie żyje Kazimierz Barburski] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160924134517/http://www.olimpijski.pl/pl/aktualnosci,89/1389,nie-zyje-kazimierz-barburski.html |date=September 24, 2016 }} {{in lang|pl}}
Loris Francesco Capovilla, 100, Italian Roman Catholic cardinal, Prelate of Loreto (1971–1988).[https://www.nytimes.com/2016/05/27/world/europe/loris-francesco-capovilla-popes-aide-at-second-vatican-council-dies-at-100.html?_r=0 Loris Francesco Capovilla, Pope John’s Aide and ‘Spiritual Son,’ Dies at 100]
Esad Čolaković, 46, Macedonian footballer (FK Sloga Jugomagnat).[http://sportmedia.com.mk/fudbal/domashno-prvenstvo/fudbalska-taga-vo-makedonija-pochina-esad-cholakovikj НА 46 ГОДИШНА ВОЗРАСТ] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160809191621/http://sportmedia.com.mk/fudbal/domashno-prvenstvo/fudbalska-taga-vo-makedonija-pochina-esad-cholakovikj |date=August 9, 2016 }} {{in lang|mk}}
Ted Dumitru, 76, Romanian football manager (Kaizer Chiefs, Mamelodi Sundowns, New York Apollo), heart attack.[http://citizen.co.za/1133347/1133347/ Former Chiefs and Bafana coach Dumitru dies]
Steve Edwards, 85, American professor.[http://www.tallahassee.com/story/news/2016/05/29/fsus-invaluable-edwards-passes-85/85138508/ invaluable edwards passes]
Hedy Epstein, 91, German-born American Holocaust survivor and political activist (International Solidarity Movement), cancer.[https://www.nytimes.com/2016/05/29/us/hedy-epstein-rights-activist-and-holocaust-survivor-dies-at-91.html Hedy Epstein, Rights Activist and Holocaust Survivor, Dies at 91]
Lou Grasmick, 91, American baseball player (Philadelphia Phillies) and businessman.{{Cite web |url=http://www.abc2news.com/news/region/baltimore-city/lumber-co-exec-philanthropist-lou-grasmick-dies |title=Lumber co. exec, philanthropist Lou Grasmick dies |access-date=June 7, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160607000051/http://www.abc2news.com/news/region/baltimore-city/lumber-co-exec-philanthropist-lou-grasmick-dies |archive-date=June 7, 2016 |url-status=dead }}
Noel Harding, 69, Canadian contemporary artist, heart failure.[https://www.thestar.com/life/2016/06/18/remembering-artist-and-urban-innovator-noel-hardings-legacy.html Remembering artist and urban innovator Noel Harding’s legacy]
Iana Kasian, 30, Ukrainian prosecutor and murder victim.[https://homicide.latimes.com/post/iana-kasian/ Iana Kasian, 30]
Robert O'Hearn, 94, American set designer.[http://www.operanews.com/Opera_News_Magazine/2016/6/News/Robert_O_Hearn_Set_Designer.html Robert O'Hearn, 94, Designer Whose Aesthetic Shaped Opera Productions Over a Sixty-Year Career, has Died]
Gustav Meier, 86, Swiss-born American conductor, cancer.{{cite news | url=http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Former-GBS-conductor-Gustav-Meier-dies-7949304.php | title=Longtime GBS conductor Gustav Meier dies | work=Connecticut Post | author=John Burgeson and Phyllis Boros | date=May 28, 2016 | access-date=2016-08-03 | archive-date=July 31, 2016 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160731184709/http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Former-GBS-conductor-Gustav-Meier-dies-7949304.php? | url-status=dead }}
Wanaro N'Godrella, 66, French tennis player.[http://www.ubitennis.com/blog/2016/05/29/e-morto-wanaro-ngodrella-tennista-della-nuova-caledonia-ex-n-71-del-mondo/ È morto Wanaro N’Godrella, ex tennista francese di origine kanak] {{in lang|it}}
Angela Paton, 86, American actress (Groundhog Day, American Wedding, Lolita), heart attack.[https://variety.com/2016/film/news/angela-paton-dead-dies-groundhog-day-1201784354/ ‘Groundhog Day’ Actress Angela Paton Dies at 86] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160630085205/http://variety.com/2016/film/news/angela-paton-dead-dies-groundhog-day-1201784354/ |date=June 30, 2016 }}
Arturo Pomar, 84, Spanish chess grandmaster.{{Cite web |url=http://www.fide.com/component/content/article/15-chess-news/9648-obituary-gm-arturo-pomar-salamanca.html |title=Obituary - GM Arturo Pomar Salamanca |access-date=November 7, 2016 |archive-date=October 11, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161011073728/http://www.fide.com/component/content/article/15-chess-news/9648-obituary-gm-arturo-pomar-salamanca.html |url-status=dead }}
Coe Swobe, 87, American politician, member of the Nevada Senate (1966–1974).[http://www.rgj.com/story/news/2016/05/26/former-nevada-senator-dies-leaves-2-legacies/85002228/ Former Nevada senator dies, leaves 2 legacies]
Bob Williams, 86, American football player (Chicago Bears).[http://www.wndu.com/content/sports/Notre-Dame-national-championship-QB-Bob-Williams-dies-at-age-of-86-381554061.html Notre Dame national championship QB Bob Williams dies at age of 86]

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Chen Nengkuan, 93, Chinese metal and detonation physicist and academician (Chinese Academy of Sciences).[http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2016-05/30/content_25525639.htm China's top nuclear researcher dies]
Michael Dann, 94, American television executive (CBS).[https://www.nytimes.com/2016/05/31/business/media/michael-dann-tv-programmer-who-scheduled-horowitz-and-hillbillies-dies-at-94.html?_r=0 Michael Dann, TV Programmer Who Scheduled Horowitz and Hillbillies, Dies at 94]
Jean-Claude Decaux, 78, French billionaire advertiser, CEO of JCDecaux.[https://money.cnn.com/2016/05/27/news/companies/jean-claude-decaux-dies/ Ad tycoon Jean-Claude Decaux, pioneer of self-cleaning public toilets, dies at 78]
Louise Erickson, 86, American baseball player (Racine Belles, Rockford Peaches).[http://lacrossetribune.com/lifestyles/announcements/obituaries/obituary-louise-e-sauer/article_4489a57f-e6f9-57ee-862f-79a8ebb1b3a5.html Obituary Louise E. Sauer]
Gaylord T. Gunhus, 76, American army officer, Chief of Chaplains of the United States Army (1999–2003).{{Cite web |url=https://www.guideposts.org/blog/listen-for-the-voice-of-vocation%E2%8B%85Listen |title=for the Voice of Vocation |access-date=June 7, 2016 |archive-date=January 22, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170122115056/https://www.guideposts.org/blog/listen-for-the-voice-of-vocation%E2%8B%85Listen |url-status=dead }}
Gerhard Harpers, 88, German footballer (Sodingen, national team).[http://www.lokalkompass.de/bochum/sport/bochums-erste-fussball-nationalspieler-verstorben-d663008.html Bochums erste Fußball-Nationalspieler verstorben] {{in lang|de}}
Kai G. Henriksen, 60, Norwegian businessman (Vinmonopolet).[http://www.aftenposten.no/okonomi/Sjefen-for-Vinmonopolet-dode-i-natt-198246b.html Sjefen for Vinmonopolet døde i natt] {{in lang|no}}
R. G. Jadhav, 83, Indian literary critic.[http://www.outlookindia.com/newswire/story/noted-marathi-literary-critic-rg-jadhav-dies/941442 Noted Marathi Literary Critic R.G. Jadhav Dies]
František Jakubec, 60, Czech football player.[http://fotbal.idnes.cz/zemrel-byvaly-fotbalovy-reprezentant-jakubec-f4v-/fot_reprez.aspx?c=A160528_111058_fot_reprez_par Zemřel bývalý fotbalový reprezentant Jakubec] {{in lang|cs}}
Marshall "Rock" Jones, 75, American bass player (Ohio Players).[http://wdtn.com/2016/05/28/gem-city-native-rock-jones-dies/ Gem City native ‘Rock’ Jones dies] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161116014953/http://wdtn.com/2016/05/28/gem-city-native-rock-jones-dies/ |date=November 16, 2016 }}
George Klir, 84, Czech computer scientist.[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/pressconnects/obituary.aspx?pid=180375795 George J. Klir]
Bonnie Law, 47, Hong Kong singer and actress (Happy Ghost), heart attack.[http://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/entertainment/bonnie-law-1980s-hong-kong-actress-and-happy-ghost-star-dies-at-47-reports Bonnie Law, 1980s Hong Kong actress and Happy Ghost star, dies at 47: Reports]
Leroidesanimaux, 15, Brazilian-born American racehorse, Eclipse Award winner, complications from accident.{{Cite web |url=http://bloodstock.racingpost.com/news/bloodstock/leroidesanimaux-dies-at-lanwades-stud-at-15/2090199/ |work=Racing Post |title=Animal Kingdom sire Leroidesanimaux dies at Lanwades Stud |access-date=June 7, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160530083005/http://bloodstock.racingpost.com/news/bloodstock/leroidesanimaux-dies-at-lanwades-stud-at-15/2090199 |archive-date=May 30, 2016 |url-status=dead }}
Petro Herkulan Malchuk, 50, Moldovan-born Ukrainian Roman Catholic prelate, Archbishop of Kyiv-Zhytomyr (since 2011), heart attack.[http://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/bishop/bmalchuk.html Archbishop Petro Herkulan Malchuk, O.F.M. †]
Jaap Metz, 74, Dutch politician, member of the House of Representatives (1982–1986).[http://www.parlement.com/id/vk4ibwcik6yu/nieuws/oud_vvd_tweede_kamerlid_jaap_metz Oud-VVD-Tweede Kamerlid Jaap Metz overleden] {{in lang|nl}}
Frank Modell, 98, American cartoonist (The New Yorker).[https://www.nytimes.com/2016/05/30/business/media/frank-modell-longtime-new-yorker-cartoonist-dies-at-98.html Frank Modell, Longtime New Yorker Cartoonist, Dies at 98]
Henrietta Phipps, 84, British landscape gardener.[https://www.telegraph.co.uk/obituaries/2016/06/24/henrietta-phipps-landscape-gardener--obituary/ Henrietta Phipps, landscape gardener – obituary]
La Ferne Price, 90, American ballplayer (All-American Girls Professional Baseball League).[https://www.aagpbl.org/index.cfm/profiles/price-laferne/122 Price, LaFerne (1/26/1926 – 5/27/2016)]
Girolamo Prigione, 94, Italian Roman Catholic prelate, Apostolic Nuncio (1968–1997).[http://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/bishop/bprigione.html Archbishop Girolamo Prigione †]
Ivor Robinson, 92, British-born American physicist.[http://www.utdallas.edu/news/2016/6/10-32076_Ivor-Robinson-Founding-Leader-of-Math-Physics-Depa_story-wide.html Ivor Robinson, Founding Leader of Math, Physics Departments, Dies]
Rocco Sollecito, 67, Italian-born Canadian gangster (Rizzuto crime family), shot.[http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/rocco-sollecito-laval-mob-homicide-1.3603029 Rocco Sollecito, reputed high-ranking Montreal Mafia member, killed in Laval]

*Wang Shizhen, 100, Chinese nuclear medicine physician and academician (Chinese Academy of Sciences), Father of Chinese nuclear medicine.[http://news.qq.com/a/20160531/045885.htm “中国核医学之父”王世真逝世享年100岁] {{in lang|zh}}

*Wang You-theng, 89, Taiwanese entrepreneur (Rebar), traffic collision.[http://focustaiwan.tw/news/asoc/201605300028.aspx Fugitive Wang You-tseng reportedly killed in car accident in U.S.]

Morton White, 99, American philosopher and historian.[https://www.ias.edu/news/morton-white-obituary Morton White 1917–2016]

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Giorgio Albertazzi, 92, Italian actor (Last Year at Marienbad) and film director.[http://www.corriere.it/spettacoli/16_maggio_28/morto-giorgio-albertazzi-aveva-92-anni-2ac325f2-24b1-11e6-a9d3-8bf76315dcbb.shtml Morto Giorgio Albertazzi, aveva 92 anni] {{in lang|it}}
Stanley Burke, 93, Canadian television journalist (The National News).[http://www.torontosun.com/2016/05/29/stanley-burke-former-anchor-of-cbcs-the-national-dies-at-93 Stanley Burke, former anchor of CBC's The National, dies at 93]
David Cañada, 41, Spanish cyclist, race collision.[http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/david-canada-dies-in-grand-fondo-accident/ David Canada dies in grand fondo accident]
Alexander DeConde, 95, American historian.[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/newspress/obituary.aspx?n=Alexander-Deconde&pid=180519107 Alexander Deconde Obituary]
Bryce Dejean-Jones, 23, American basketball player (New Orleans Pelicans), shot.{{Cite web |url=http://amestrib.com/sports/men-s-basketball-former-cyclone-dejean-jones-dies-age-23 |title=Men’s Basketball: Former Cyclone Dejean-Jones dies at age 23 |access-date=June 7, 2016 |archive-date=May 31, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160531065038/http://amestrib.com/sports/men-s-basketball-former-cyclone-dejean-jones-dies-age-23 |url-status=dead }}
Peter DeTroy, 68, American attorney, heart attack.[http://www.pressherald.com/2016/05/29/prominent-portland-attorney-peter-detroy-dies-at-68/ Prominent Portland attorney Peter DeTroy dies at 68]
M. Brendan Fleming, 90, American politician, Mayor of Lowell, Massachusetts (1982–1984).[http://www.lowellsun.com/breakingnews/ci_29955133/former-lowell-mayor-m-brendan-fleming-dies-at Former Lowell Mayor M. Brendan Fleming dies at age 90]
John Willison Green, 89, Canadian journalist.[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/vancouversun/obituary.aspx?n=john-willison-green&pid=180218171 John Willison GREEN Obituary]
Harambe, 17, American-bred western lowland gorilla, shot.[http://www.cnn.com/2016/05/28/us/zoo-kills-gorilla/index.html Cincinnati zoo kills gorilla to save child]
C. Michael Harper, 88, American executive (ConAgra Foods).[https://www.nytimes.com/2016/05/31/business/charles-m-harper-who-made-conagra-a-food-giant-dies-at-88.html Charles M. Harper, Who Made ConAgra a Food Giant, Dies at 88]
Christian Kay, 76, British lexicographer.[http://www.heraldscotland.com/opinion/14569212.Obituary___Christian_Kay__Glasgow_professor_who_created_the_world__39_s_largest_thesaurus/ Obituary - Christian Kay, Glasgow professor who created the world's largest thesaurus]
Joanneke Kruijsen, 47, Dutch politician, member of the House of Representatives (2003–2006).[http://www.parlement.com/id/vk4paq09fcr5/nieuws/oud_pvda_tweede_kamerlid_joanneke Oud-PvdA-Tweede Kamerlid Joanneke Kruijsen overleden] {{in lang|nl}}
Marion Lambert, 73, Belgian-born Swiss art collector, injuries sustained in traffic collision.[https://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/baroness-marion-lambert-renowned-art-collector-dies-after-being-hit-by-bus-in-oxford-street-tragedy-a3261006.html Baroness Marion Lambert: Renowned art collector dies after being hit by bus in Oxford Street tragedy]
Michael McCurdy, 74, American illustrator and publisher.[http://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/childrens/childrens-authors/article/70715-obituary-michael-mccurdy.html Obituary: Michael McCurdy]
Patrick Neill, Baron Neill of Bladen, 89, British barrister and life peer.[https://www.telegraph.co.uk/obituaries/2016/05/29/lord-neill-of-bladen--obituary/ Lord Neill of Bladen – obituary]
Eddie O'Hara, 78, British politician, MP for Knowsley South (1990–2010).[http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/former-merseyside-mp-eddie-ohara-11401524 Former Merseyside MP Eddie O'Hara passes away at the age of 78]
Wolf-Dieter Oschlies, 63, German Olympic rower.[https://web.archive.org/web/20200418084503/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/os/wolf-dietrich-oschlies-1.html Wolf-Dietrich Oschlies]
Floyd Robinson, 83, American country singer.[http://www.musicrow.com/2016/06/lifenotes-popcountry-stylist-floyd-robinson-passes/ LifeNotes Pop/Country Stylist Floyd Robinson Passes]
Devarakonda Vittal Rao, 68, Indian politician.[http://www.telangananewspaper.com/devarakonda-vittal-rao-sudden-death/ Devarakonda Vittal Rao Sudden Death]

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Sara Di Pietrantonio, 22, Italian murder victim, strangulation and arson.{{Cite web |date=2025-03-13 |title=Omicidio Sara Di Pietrantonio, strangolata e data alle fiamme/ "Vincenzo Paduano la umiliava e vessava" |url=https://www.ilsussidiario.net/news/omicidio-sara-di-pietrantonio-strangolata-e-data-alle-fiamme-vincenzo-paduano-la-umiliava-e-vessava/2811617/ |access-date=2025-03-26 |language=it-IT}}
Kenne Fant, 93, Swedish actor, director and author, President of Svensk Filmindustri (1963–1980).[http://www.aftonbladet.se/nojesbladet/film/article22913459.ab Skådespelaren Kenne Fant är död] {{in lang|sv}}
T. Marshall Hahn, 89, American academic administrator, President of Virginia Tech (1962–1974).[http://www.richmond.com/news/latest-news/article_9aa2159e-9e41-5f45-b7f5-ce68c7023eaf.html Former Virginia Tech president T. Marshall Hahn dies]
Henryk Kempny, 82, Polish footballer.{{Cite web|url=https://eu-football.info/_player.php?id=10434|title = Henryk Kempny, international footballer}}
Ralph Ketner, 95, American businessman and philanthropist, co-founder of Food Lion, colon cancer.{{Cite web |url=http://www.kctv5.com/story/32092840/food-lion-co-founder-philanthropist-ralph-ketner-dead-at-95 |title=Food Lion co-founder, philanthropist Ralph Ketner dead at 95 |access-date=June 7, 2016 |archive-date=June 2, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160602083037/http://www.kctv5.com/story/32092840/food-lion-co-founder-philanthropist-ralph-ketner-dead-at-95 |url-status=dead }}
Svetozar Koljević, 85, Serbian author, historian, translator and professor.[http://www.rts.rs/page/stories/ci/story/124/drustvo/2335072/preminuo-akademik-svetozar-koljevic.html Преминуо академик Светозар Кољевић] {{in lang|sr}}
Mathew Mattam, 65, Indian Malayalam author.[http://english.manoramaonline.com/news/just-in/popular-malayalam-novelist-mathew-mattam-dies-kerala.html Popular Malayalam novelist Mathew Mattam no more]
Don McNay, 57, American financial author.[http://www.wkyt.com/content/news/Lexington-author-Don-McNay-dies-381261461.html Lexington author Don McNay dies]
Edward Morris, 75, British art historian.{{Cite web |url=https://3rd-dimensionpmsa.org.uk/pmsa-news/2016-07-04-edward-morris-1940-2016 |title=Edward Morris: 1940–2016 |access-date=July 29, 2016 |archive-date=April 11, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190411022133/https://3rd-dimensionpmsa.org.uk/pmsa-news/2016-07-04-edward-morris-1940-2016 |url-status=dead }}
K. P. Noorudeen, 76, Indian politician, cerebral hemorrhage.[http://news.webindia123.com/news/Articles/India/20160530/2871699.html Former Min, Khadi board vice-chairman KP Noorudheen dies]
André Rousselet, 93, French businessman and politician, member of the National Assembly (1967–1968).[https://deadline.com/2016/05/andre-rousselet-dead-canal-plus-founder-mitterand-lescure-1201764501/ André Rousselet Dies: Canal Plus Founder & {{Sic|Mitter|and|expected=Mitterrand|hide=y}} Cabinet Director Was 93]
David Tod Roy, 83, American sinologist and translator (Jin Ping Mei).[https://news.uchicago.edu/story/david-tod-roy-translator-chinese-literary-classic-1933-2016 David Tod Roy, translator of Chinese literary classic, 1933-2016]

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Jan Aas, 72, Norwegian footballer (Fredrikstad).[http://www.f-b.no/ffk/sport/fotball/ffk-vingen-jan-aas-er-dod/s/5-59-472633 FFK-vingen Jan Aas er død] {{in lang|no}}
Gérson Bergher, 91, Brazilian politician.[http://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/brazilian-jewish-politician-gerson-bergher-dies-at-91/ Brazilian Jewish politician Gerson Bergher dies at 91]
Boniface Choi Ki-San, 68, South Korean Roman Catholic prelate, Bishop of Incheon (since 2002).[http://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/bishop/bchoik.html Bishop Boniface Choi Ki-San]
Javare Gowda, 100, Indian writer, heart failure.[http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/javare-gowda-passes-away/article8668258.ece Javare Gowda passes away]
James Knepper, 84, American politician.[http://www.post-gazette.com/news/obituaries/2016/06/04/News-Obituary-James-W-Knepper-Businessman-turned-politician-had-lasting-impact-on-community/stories/201606030191 Obituary: James W. Knepper / Businessman turned politician had lasting impact on community]
Tom Lysiak, 63, Canadian ice hockey player (Atlanta Flames, Chicago Blackhawks), leukemia.[http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/former-nhl-star-tom-lysiak-dead-63/ Former NHL all-star Tom Lysiak dead at 63]
Rick MacLeish, 66, Canadian ice hockey player (Philadelphia Flyers), meningitis and multiple organ failure.[http://www.flyerdelphia.com/2016/05/flyers-legend-rick-macleish-passes-away-at-age-66.html Flyers Legend Rick MacLeish Passes Away at Age 66] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160531063533/http://www.flyerdelphia.com/2016/05/flyers-legend-rick-macleish-passes-away-at-age-66.html |date=May 31, 2016 }}
Erkin Vohidov, 79, Uzbek poet, playwright and translator.{{Cite web |url=http://news.uzreport.uz/news_3_e_142091.html |title=Erkin Vohidov passes away aged 80 |access-date=November 4, 2016 |archive-date=November 4, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161104204202/http://news.uzreport.uz/news_3_e_142091.html |url-status=dead }}

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Mohamed Abdelaziz, 68, Sahrawi politician, President (since 1976), lung cancer.[http://www.aljazeera.com/news/2016/05/polisario-front-leader-mohamed-abdelaziz-dies-160531152322637.html Polisario Front leader Mohamed Abdelaziz dies]
Corry Brokken, 83, Dutch singer ("Net als toen"), Eurovision Song Contest 1957 winner.[http://www.eurovision.tv/page/news?id=eurovision_winner_corry_brokken_died Eurovision winner Corry Brokken dies]
Jules Browde, 97, South African lawyer and human-rights activist.[http://www.bdlive.co.za/national/2016/06/01/end-of-era-as-iconic-rights-lawyer-dies End of era as iconic rights lawyer dies]
James Campbell, 81, English historian.{{Cite web |url=http://www.worc.ox.ac.uk/about/news/professor-james-campbell-passed-away-yesterday |title=Professor James Campbell passed away yesterday |access-date=June 7, 2016 |archive-date=June 4, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160604013028/http://www.worc.ox.ac.uk/about/news/professor-james-campbell-passed-away-yesterday |url-status=dead }}
Jan Crouch, 78, American televangelist and broadcasting executive (Trinity Broadcasting Network), complications from a stroke.[http://www.christianpost.com/news/jan-crouch-tbn-dies-at-78-after-suffering-massive-stroke-164656/ Trinity Broadcasting Network Co-Founder Jan Crouch Dies at 78 After Suffering Massive Stroke]
Olav Djupvik, 85, Norwegian politician.[https://www.stortinget.no/no/Representanter-og-komiteer/Representantene/Representantfordeling/Representant/?perid=OLDJ&tab=Biography Djupvik, Olav (1931–2016)] {{in lang|no}}
Reshad Feild, 82, English mystic and musician (The Springfields).{{Cite web |url=http://beshara.org/news/tributes-to-reshad-feild/ |title=Tributes to Reshad Feild |access-date=October 4, 2016 |archive-date=October 5, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161005182334/http://beshara.org/news/tributes-to-reshad-feild/ |url-status=dead }}
Sergio Adolfo Govi, 81, Italian Central African Roman Catholic prelate, Bishop of Bossangoa (1978–1995).[http://catholic-hierarchy.org/bishop/bgovisa.html Bishop Sergio Adolfo Govi]
Antonio Imbert Barrera, 95, Dominican politician, President (1965).[https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-36423145 Antonio Imbert Barrera, who toppled Dominican dictator, dies]
Carla Lane, 87, English television writer (The Liver Birds, Butterflies, Bread).[https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-36421543 BBC News: Television sitcom writer Carla Lane dies, aged 87]
Gene Logsdon, 84, American farmer and author.[http://www.lucasbatton.com/notices/EugeneGene-Logsdon EugeneGene Logsdon]
Rupert Neudeck, 77, German journalist and humanitarian (Cap Anamur), complications from heart surgery.[http://www.dw.com/en/rupert-neudeck-refugee-advocate-dead-at-77/a-19296123 Rupert Neudeck, refugee advocate, dead at 77]
Peter Owen, 89, German-born British publisher.[http://www.thebookseller.com/news/peter-owen-dies-330731 Peter Owen dies]
Rudra Madhab Ray, 78, Indian politician, kidney disease.[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bhubaneswar/Former-MP-Rudra-Madhab-Ray-dies/articleshow/52530316.cms Former MP Rudra Madhab Ray dies]
Ghislaine Roquet, 90, Canadian nun and academic.[http://presence-info.ca/article/politique/deces-de-soeur-ghislaine-roquet Décès de la religieuse Ghislaine Roque] {{in lang|fr}}
Pam Royds, 91, British publisher.[https://www.theguardian.com/books/2016/jul/04/pam-royds-obituary Pam Royds obituary]

References

External links

[https://www.imdb.com/search/name/?death_date=2016-05-01,2016-05-31&adult=include List of May 2016 deaths] at IMDb

*2016-05