Famous people and celebrities who died in December 2010

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in December 2010. This month marked the loss of influential and beloved figures whose contributions spanned various fields and touched many lives. Explore our detailed list to remember and celebrate their enduring legacies and the remarkable impact they had on the world

• Dec. 1 Hillard Elkins

  American actor and producer (b. 1929).

• Dec. 2 Ron Santo

  Legendary Chicago Cubs shortstop and third baseman, known for his exceptional play and being the first MLB player with trade veto rights.

• Dec. 3 Abdumalik Bahori

  Tajik fiction writer and poet (born1927).

• Dec. 5 Don Meredith (football)

  Don Meredith was a legendary NFL quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys who later became a beloved Monday Night Football commentator, famous for...

• Dec. 5 Don Meredith

  American football player, sportscaster, and actor (b. 1938).

• Dec. 6 Mark Dailey

  Canadian television announcer and journalist who had a significant career in media broadcasting before his death in 2010.

• Dec. 7 Elizabeth Edwards

  American lawyer and author (b. 1949).

• Dec. 10 John Fenn

  American chemist and academic, nobel prize laureate (d. 2010).

• Dec. 10 J. Michael Hagopian

  Armenian-american director, producer, and screenwriter (b. 1913).

• Dec. 13 Richard Holbrooke

  Richard Holbrooke was a prominent American diplomat who played a crucial role in negotiating the Dayton Peace Accords that ended the Bosnian...

• Dec. 13 Enrique Morente

  Renowned Spanish flamenco singer and composer who significantly influenced modern flamenco music.

• Dec. 15 Blake Edwards

  Blake Edwards was an American film director, screenwriter, and producer, best known for his work in comedy and musical films, particularly the 'Pink Panther' series and 'Breakfast at Tiffany's.' [bio]

• Dec. 15 Bob Feller

  Legendary Cleveland Indians pitcher, World War II veteran, and Baseball Hall of Fame member known for his exceptional fastball and multiple...

• Dec. 16 Ayinde Barrister

  Nigerian fuji musician (b. 1948).

• Dec. 17 Captain Beefheart

  Captain Beefheart was an innovative American musician and visual artist known for his avant-garde rock music and groundbreaking experimental...

• Dec. 18 Jacqueline de Romilly

  Renowned French classicist and historian who specialized in ancient Greek literature, becoming a pioneering female academic in France.

• Dec. 18 Tommaso Padoa-Schioppa

  Prominent Italian economist and politician who served as Minister of Finance and played a significant role in European economic policy.

• Dec. 21 Enzo Bearzot

  Legendary Italian football coach who led the Italian national team to victory in the 1982 FIFA World Cup, considered one of the most...

• Dec. 23 K. Karunakaran

  Prominent Indian lawyer and politician who served as the 7th Chief Minister of Kerala, playing a significant role in the state's political...

• Dec. 24 Elisabeth Beresford

  British children's author famous for creating the beloved Wombles characters, a popular children's book and television franchise.

• Dec. 25 Carlos Andrés Pérez

  Venezuelan politician, 66th president of venezuela (b. 1922).

• Dec. 26 Teena Marie

  Teena Marie was an American singer-songwriter and producer known for her distinctive soulful vocals, blending R&B, soul, and funk. She achieved success with multiple hit singles and albums, establishing herself as a pioneering artist in the male-dominated music industry of her era. [bio]

• Dec. 26 Edward Bhengu

  South african activist (born 1934).

• Dec. 28 Billy Taylor

  Prominent American jazz pianist, composer, and educator who significantly contributed to jazz music and its cultural understanding...

• Dec. 29 Bill Erwin

  Bill Erwin was an American character actor and comedian known for his distinctive comedic style and appearances in numerous films and...

• Dec. 30 Bobby Farrell

  Dutch dancer and performer from Aruba, best known as a member of the disco group Boney M..

• Dec. 31 Raymond Impanis

  Belgian professional cyclist who competed during the mid-20th century, known for his achievements in road cycling.

• Dec. 31 Per Oscarsson

  Swedish actor, director, producer, and screenwriter (b. 1927).