Deaths in December 2015 facts for kids
This article lists famous people who passed away in December 2015. It's a way to remember their contributions and achievements.
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December 2015
George Sakato 1921-2015
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Scott Weiland 1967-2015
Robert Loggia 1930-2015
Douglas Tompkins 1943-2015
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Dolph Schayes 1928-2015
Kurt Masur 1927-2015
Rolf Bossi 1923-2015
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Alfred G. Gilman 1941-2015
Haskell Wexler 1922-2015
Lemmy 1945-2015
Natalie Cole 1950-2015
December 1
- Joseph Engelberger, 90, an American engineer. He was known as the "Father of Robotics" because he helped create the first industrial robots.
- Jim Loscutoff, 85, an American basketball player. He played for the Boston Celtics and won many championships.
December 2
- Sandy Berger, 70, an American political advisor. He served as the United States National Security Advisor for the US President.
- Gabriele Ferzetti, 90, an Italian actor. He appeared in many films, including On Her Majesty's Secret Service.
- George T. Sakato, 94, an American soldier. He received the Medal of Honor, a very high award for bravery.
December 3
- Scott Weiland, 48, an American musician. He was the lead singer for the bands Stone Temple Pilots and Velvet Revolver.
December 4
- Bill Bennett, 83, a Canadian politician. He was the Premier of British Columbia, a leader of a Canadian province.
- Robert Loggia, 85, an American actor. He was known for his roles in movies like Scarface and Big.
- Yossi Sarid, 75, an Israeli politician. He was a member of the Knesset (Israel's parliament) and served as a minister.
- Erik De Vlaeminck, 70, a Belgian cyclist. He was a seven-time world champion in cyclo-cross racing.
December 5
- William McIlvanney, 79, a Scottish novelist and poet. He was famous for his crime novels.
- Marília Pêra, 72, a Brazilian actress. She starred in many films and plays.
December 6
- Nicholas Smith, 81, a British actor. He was well-known for his role in the TV show Are You Being Served?.
December 7
- Ko Chun-hsiung, 70, a Taiwanese actor and politician.
- Martin E. Brooks, 90, an American actor. He was known for his roles in The Six Million Dollar Man and The Bionic Woman.
December 8
- Alan Hodgkinson, 79, an English footballer. He played as a goalkeeper for Sheffield United.
- Douglas Tompkins, 72, an American conservationist and businessman. He co-founded popular outdoor brands like The North Face and Esprit. He later worked to protect nature.
December 10
- Ron Bouchard, 66, an American NASCAR driver.
- Dolph Schayes, 87, an American basketball player and coach. He was a star player for the Philadelphia 76ers.
- Arnold Peralta, 26, a Honduran footballer. He played for the national team.
December 12
- Evelyn S. Lieberman, 71, an American public affairs professional. She was a high-ranking official in the White House.
December 13
- Benedict Anderson, 79, an American academic and writer. He wrote important books about nations and nationalism.
- John Bannon, 72, an Australian politician. He was the Premier of South Australia, a leader of an Australian state.
December 14
- Lillian Vernon, 88, a German-born American businesswoman. She founded the successful mail-order company Lillian Vernon.
December 15
- Licio Gelli, 96, an Italian financier.
December 16
- Peter Dickinson, 88, a British author and poet. He wrote many books for children and adults.
December 19
- Jimmy Hill, 87, an English footballer, manager, and TV presenter. He was a very famous figure in British football.
- Kurt Masur, 88, a German conductor. He was a world-renowned leader of orchestras.
- Dickie Moore, 84, a Canadian ice hockey player. He played for the Montreal Canadiens.
December 20
- Patricia Elliott, 77, an American actress. She was known for her work on Broadway and in TV shows.
December 22
- Rolf Bossi, 92, a German lawyer.
December 23
- Don Howe, 80, an English football player and coach. He played for and coached major teams.
- Bülent Ulusu, 92, a Turkish politician. He served as the Prime Minister of Turkey.
- Alfred G. Gilman, 74, an American scientist. He won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for his work in understanding how cells communicate.
December 25
- Sadhana Shivdasani, 74, an Indian movie actress. She was a popular star in Bollywood films.
- George Clayton Johnson, 86, an American science fiction writer. He wrote for famous TV shows like The Twilight Zone and Star Trek.
December 27
- Haskell Wexler, 93, an American cinematographer and movie director. He won Academy Awards for his amazing camera work in films like One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest.
- Meadowlark Lemon, 83, an American basketball player. He was a famous member of the Harlem Globetrotters, known for their entertaining basketball skills.
- Stein Eriksen, 88, a Norwegian alpine skier. He was an Olympic champion in skiing.
December 28
- Lemmy, 70, an English rock musician. He was the lead singer and bassist for the famous band Motörhead.
- Ian Murdock, 42, an American software engineer. He was the founder of the Debian Project, which creates free computer operating systems.
December 29
- Pavel Srníček, 47, a Czech football goalkeeper. He played for Newcastle United and the Czech national team.
December 30
- Doug Atkins, 85, an American football player. He was a legendary defensive player in the National Football League.
- Howard Pawley, 81, a Canadian politician. He was the Premier of Manitoba, a leader of a Canadian province.
- Howard Davis, Jr., 59, an American boxer. He won an Olympic gold medal.
December 31
- Wayne Rogers, 82, an American actor. He was best known for his role in the TV series M*A*S*H.
- Natalie Cole, 65, an American singer and actress. She was a Grammy Award-winning artist, famous for songs like "This Will Be".
Previous months
- January 2015
- February 2015
- March 2015
- April 2015
- May 2015
- June 2015
- July 2015
- August 2015
- September 2015
- October 2015
- November 2015
See also
In Spanish: Anexo:Fallecidos en diciembre de 2015 para niños
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