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. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2012.

• 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 his charismatic and witty broadcasting style.

• 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. 10 John Fenn

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

• 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 War. He served in key diplomatic positions under multiple US administrations, including as Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan.

• Dec. 13 Enrique Morente

  Renowned Spanish flamenco singer and composer who significantly influenced modern flamenco music. He was a key figure in blending traditional flamenco with contemporary styles.

• Dec. 14 Dale Roberts

  English footballer (born 1986)

• Dec. 15 Blake Edwards

  Acclaimed American film director and screenwriter known for creating iconic comedy films like The Pink Panther series and Breakfast at Tiffany's.

• 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 no-hitters.

• 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 sound that influenced multiple generations of musicians.

• Dec. 18 Jacqueline de Romilly

  Renowned French classicist and historian who specialized in ancient Greek literature, becoming a pioneering female academic in France. She was the second woman elected to Académie Française and the first female professor at Collège de 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. 19 Anthony Howard

  English journalist and author (b. 1934)

• 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 significant achievements in Italian football history.

• 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 landscape.

• Dec. 24 Elisabeth Beresford

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

• Dec. 24 Orestes Quércia

  Brazilian journalist, lawyer, and politician, 28th governor of são paulo state (b. 1938)

• Dec. 26 Teena Marie

  Renowned American R&B singer-songwriter known as the 'Ivory Queen of Soul', who significantly influenced the music industry during the late 1970s and 1980s.

• Dec. 26 Salvador Jorge Blanco

  48th president of the dominican republic (b. 1926)

• Dec. 28 Billy Taylor

  Prominent American jazz pianist, composer, and educator who significantly contributed to jazz music and its cultural understanding throughout the 20th century.

• 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 television shows.

• 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)