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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

  • Hillard Elkins
    Dec. 1 Hillard Elkins

    American actor and producer (b. 1929).

  • Ron Santo
    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.

  • Abdumalik Bahori
    Dec. 3 Abdumalik Bahori

    Tajik fiction writer and poet (born1927).

  • Don Meredith (football)
    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...

  • Don Meredith
    Dec. 5 Don Meredith

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

  • Mark Dailey
    Dec. 6 Mark Dailey

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

  • Elizabeth Edwards
    Dec. 7 Elizabeth Edwards

    American lawyer and author (b. 1949).

  • John Fenn
    Dec. 10 John Fenn

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

  • J. Michael Hagopian
    Dec. 10 J. Michael Hagopian

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

  • Richard Holbrooke
    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...

  • Enrique Morente
    Dec. 13 Enrique Morente

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

  • Blake Edwards
    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]

  • Bob Feller
    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...

  • Ayinde Barrister
    Dec. 16 Ayinde Barrister

    Nigerian fuji musician (b. 1948).

  • Captain Beefheart
    Dec. 17 Captain Beefheart

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

  • Jacqueline de Romilly
    Dec. 18 Jacqueline de Romilly

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

  • Tommaso Padoa-Schioppa
    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.

  • Enzo Bearzot
    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...

  • K. Karunakaran
    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...

  • Elisabeth Beresford
    Dec. 24 Elisabeth Beresford

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

  • Carlos Andrés Pérez
    Dec. 25 Carlos Andrés Pérez

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

  • Teena Marie
    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]

  • Edward Bhengu
    Dec. 26 Edward Bhengu

    South african activist (born 1934).

  • Billy Taylor
    Dec. 28 Billy Taylor

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

  • Bill Erwin
    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...

  • Bobby Farrell
    Dec. 30 Bobby Farrell

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

  • Raymond Impanis
    Dec. 31 Raymond Impanis

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

  • Per Oscarsson
    Dec. 31 Per Oscarsson

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