Deaths in December 1996

The following is a list of notable deaths in December 1996.

Entries for each day are listed alphabetically by surname. A typical entry lists information in the following sequence:

  • Name, age, country of citizenship at birth, subsequent country of citizenship (if applicable), reason for notability, cause of death (if known), and reference.

December 1996

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  1. ^ Anthony Depalma (December 3, 1996). "Peter F. Bronfman, Industrialist, Dies at 67". The New York Times. p. B 12. Retrieved December 11, 2021.
  2. ^ "Sonia Furió". catalogue.bnf.fr (in French). Bibliothèque nationale de France. Retrieved December 11, 2021.
  3. ^ "Irving Gordon, 81, Writer of Pop Hits". The New York Times. December 9, 1996. p. B 13. Retrieved September 12, 2021.
  4. ^ "Olympedia – Jacek Gutowski". olympedia.org. OlyMADMen. Retrieved December 11, 2021.
  5. ^ "James Record - Social Networks and Archival Context". snaccooperative.org. Retrieved December 11, 2021.
  6. ^ Forbes, Elizabeth (October 23, 2011). "Obituary: Jules Bastin". The Independent. Retrieved September 12, 2021.
  7. ^ "Jean Jérôme Hamer". catalogue.bnf.fr (in French). Bibliothèque nationale de France. Retrieved December 11, 2021.
  8. ^ "Mike Morgan Stats - Pro-Football-Reference.com". pro-football-reference.com. Retrieved December 11, 2021.
  9. ^ "John Bateman Stats". baseball-reference.com. Retrieved September 13, 2021.
  10. ^ Wolfgang Saxon (December 8, 1996). "Georges Duby, 77, a Scholar Of Medieval Societies, Is Dead". The New York Times. p. 1 63. Retrieved September 12, 2021.
  11. ^ Eric Pace (December 6, 1996). "Babrak Karmal, Afghanistan's Ex-President, Dies at 67". The New York Times. p. D 17. Retrieved September 12, 2021.
  12. ^ "Willard Parker; Stage, Film Actor Was in 'Texas Rangers' Series". The Los Angeles Times. December 18, 1996. Retrieved September 13, 2021.
  13. ^ Roberta Smith (December 7, 1996). "Leon Polk Smith, 91, Artist Loyal to Geometry, Is Dead". The New York Times. p. 1 48. Retrieved September 12, 2021.
  14. ^ "Ans Wortel". biografischportaal.nl (in Dutch). Retrieved December 11, 2021.
  15. ^ "Jan Čuřík - filmportal.de". filmportal.de (in German). Retrieved December 11, 2021.
  16. ^ "Wilf Carter". catalogue.bnf.fr (in French). Bibliothèque nationale de France. Retrieved December 11, 2021.
  17. ^ "Cliff Mapes, Outfielder, 74". The New York Times. December 7, 1996. p. 1 48. Retrieved September 12, 2021.
  18. ^ "Harry Babcock Stats - Pro-Football-Reference.com". pro-football-reference.com. Retrieved December 11, 2021.
  19. ^ "Jean Bertholle". data.bnf.fr (in French). Bibliothèque nationale de France. Retrieved December 11, 2021.
  20. ^ William N. Wallace (December 8, 1996). "Pete Rozelle Dies at 70; Led N.F.L.'s Growth Years". The New York Times. p. 1 62. Retrieved September 12, 2021.
  21. ^ "José Donoso". britannica.com. Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved December 11, 2021.
  22. ^ "Johnny Hall Stats". pro-football-reference.com. Retrieved September 12, 2021.
  23. ^ "Giuseppe Perego". Lambiek Encyclopedia. Retrieved December 10, 2021.
  24. ^ "Phillip Reed". catalogue.bnf.fr (in French). Bibliothèque nationale de France. Retrieved December 11, 2021.
  25. ^ "Olympedia – Ryszard Szymczak". olympedia.org. OlyMADMen. Retrieved December 10, 2021.
  26. ^ "Rolf Blomberg". catalogue.bnf.fr (in French). Bibliothèque nationale de France. Retrieved December 11, 2021.
  27. ^ "José Luis González - Library of Congress". id.loc.gov. Retrieved December 11, 2021.
  28. ^ Wolfgang Saxon (December 16, 1996). "J. Hexter, 86, Who Began History of Freedom". The New York Times. p. B 13. Retrieved September 12, 2021.
  29. ^ Eric Pace (December 9, 1996). "John L. Loeb Sr. Dies at 94; Investor and Philanthropist". The New York Times. p. B 13. Retrieved September 12, 2021.
  30. ^ "Paulene Myers - Broadway Cast & Staff - IBDB". ibdb.com. Retrieved December 11, 2021.
  31. ^ "Johnny Olszewski Stats - Pro-Football-Reference.com". pro-football-reference.com. Retrieved December 10, 2021.
  32. ^ Ralph Blumenthal (December 10, 1996). "Howard Rollins Is Dead at 46; Star in TV's 'Heat of the Night'". The New York Times. p. B 10. Retrieved September 12, 2021.
  33. ^ "Marin Sorescu". catalogue.bnf.fr (in French). Bibliothèque nationale de France. Retrieved December 11, 2021.
  34. ^ "June Carlson; Played in Film Series 'The Jones Family'". Los Angeles Times. February 13, 1997. Retrieved September 13, 2021.
  35. ^ John Noble Wilford (December 10, 1996). "Mary Leakey, 83, Dies; Traced Human Dawn". The New York Times. p. A 1. Retrieved September 12, 2021.
  36. ^ "Diana Morgan - Broadway Cast & Staff - IBDB". ibdb.com. Retrieved December 11, 2021.
  37. ^ Marlise Simons (December 11, 1996). "Alain Poher, 87, Political Figure And Interim President of France". The New York Times. p. B 17. Retrieved September 12, 2021.
  38. ^ "Raphael Samuel". data.bnf.fr (in French). Bibliothèque nationale de France. Retrieved December 11, 2021.
  39. ^ "John Duffey". International Bluegrass Music Museum. Archived from the original on March 24, 2012. Retrieved December 11, 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  40. ^ Jon Pareles (December 11, 1996). "Faron Young, Singer, 64, Dies; Country Star and Businessman". The New York Times. p. B 16. Retrieved September 12, 2021.
  41. ^ Hayward, Anthony. "OBITUARY : William Rushton". The Independent. Retrieved September 13, 2021.
  42. ^ "Marie-Claude Vaillant-Couturier". data.bnf.fr (in French). Bibliothèque nationale de France. Retrieved December 11, 2021.
  43. ^ Mel Gussow (December 14, 1996). "Larry Gates, 81, Actor of Stage and Screen". The New York Times. p. 1 52. Retrieved September 12, 2021.
  44. ^ "George Jumonville Stats". baseball-reference.com. Retrieved September 13, 2021.
  45. ^ Richard Severo (December 13, 1996). "Vance Packard, 82, Challenger of Consumerism, Dies". The New York Times. p. B 16. Retrieved September 12, 2021.
  46. ^ Stephen Holden (January 18, 1997). "Mae Barnes, 89, Jazz Singer Famous for the Charleston". The New York Times. p. 1 13. Retrieved September 12, 2021.
  47. ^ "Edward Blishen". data.bnf.fr (in French). Bibliothèque nationale de France. Retrieved December 11, 2021.
  48. ^ "Francesco Gabrieli". data.bnf.fr (in French). Bibliothèque nationale de France. Retrieved December 10, 2021.
  49. ^ Frank Litsky (December 14, 1996). "Eulace Peacock Dies at 82; Track Star Was Owens Rival". The New York Times. p. 1 52. Retrieved December 11, 2021.
  50. ^ "Clarence Wijewardena". catalogue.bnf.fr (in French). Bibliothèque nationale de France. Retrieved December 11, 2021.
  51. ^ Eric Pace (December 16, 1996). "Cao Yu, 86; Modernized Chinese Drama". The New York Times. p. B 13. Retrieved September 12, 2021.
  52. ^ "John Craven". worldfootball.net. Retrieved December 10, 2021.
  53. ^ Barry Meier (December 17, 1996). "H. B. Keck, 83; Led Superior Oil and Charity". The New York Times. p. B 12. Retrieved September 12, 2021.
  54. ^ "Gaston Miron". data.bnf.fr (in French). Bibliothèque nationale de France. Retrieved December 10, 2021.
  55. ^ "Giuseppe Dossetti". data.bnf.fr (in French). Bibliothèque nationale de France. Retrieved December 11, 2021.
  56. ^ Wright, John (February 7, 2022). "British Music Yearbook". Vintage Dance Band Music and Jazz on 78rpm Records and Talkies. Retrieved February 7, 2022.
  57. ^ Eric Pace (December 18, 1996). "Harry Kemelman, 88, Mystery Novelist, Dies". The New York Times. p. B 14. Retrieved September 12, 2021.
  58. ^ Pottiez, Jean-Marc (December 17, 1996). "Obituary: Sir Laurens van der Post". The Independent. Retrieved September 12, 2021.
  59. ^ Mel Gussow (December 19, 1996). "Quentin Bell, the Chronicler Of Bloomsbury, Dies at 86". The New York Times. p. B 18. Retrieved September 12, 2021.
  60. ^ "Carlo Reguzzoni". worldfootball.net. Retrieved December 10, 2021.
  61. ^ Eric Pace (December 18, 1996). "Arthur D. Shores, 92, Lawyer And Advocate for Civil Rights". The New York Times. p. B 13. Retrieved September 12, 2021.
  62. ^ "Armando". catalogue.bnf.fr (in French). Bibliothèque nationale de France. Retrieved December 11, 2021.
  63. ^ "Wayne Barlow". data.bnf.fr (in French). Bibliothèque nationale de France. Retrieved December 11, 2021.
  64. ^ "Li Han-hsiang". catalogue.bnf.fr (in French). Bibliothèque nationale de France. Retrieved December 11, 2021.
  65. ^ "Olympedia – Bob Maas". olympedia.org. OlyMADMen. Retrieved December 10, 2021.
  66. ^ Vallance, Tom (December 18, 1996). "Obituary: Ruby Murray". The Independent. Retrieved September 13, 2021.
  67. ^ Richard Severo (December 18, 1996). "Irving Caesar, Lyricist of Timeless Hits Like 'Tea for Two,' Dies at 101". The New York Times. p. B 13. Retrieved September 12, 2021.
  68. ^ "Charles Deaton, 75, a Sculptural Architect". The New York Times. December 29, 1996. p. 1 31. Retrieved September 12, 2021.
  69. ^ "Bobby Cole - Broadway Cast & Staff - IBDB". ibdb.com. Retrieved December 11, 2021.
  70. ^ "Olympedia – Ejvind Hansen". olympedia.org. OlyMADMen. Retrieved December 10, 2021.
  71. ^ "Ronald Howard - filmportal.de". filmportal.de (in German). Retrieved December 11, 2021.
  72. ^ Wolfgang Saxon (December 26, 1996). "Amata Kabua, 68, President Of Marshall Islands, Is Dead". The New York Times. p. D 11. Retrieved September 12, 2021.
  73. ^ Eric Pace (December 20, 1996). "Yuli B. Khariton, Father of Soviet Atom Bomb, Dies at 92". The New York Times. p. D 21. Retrieved September 12, 2021.
  74. ^ Adair, Gilbert (December 20, 1996). "Obituary: Marcello Mastroianni". The Independent. Retrieved September 12, 2021.
  75. ^ "Olympedia – Charles Morton". olympedia.org. OlyMADMen. Retrieved June 16, 2022.
  76. ^ William Dicke (December 21, 1996). "Carl Sagan, an Astronomer Who Excelled at Popularizing Science, Is Dead at 62". The New York Times. p. 1 26. Retrieved September 12, 2021.
  77. ^ "Olympedia – Kell Areskoug". olympedia.org. OlyMADMen. Retrieved December 10, 2021.
  78. ^ "Olympedia – Kálmán Hazai". olympedia.org. OlyMADMen. Retrieved December 10, 2021.
  79. ^ Nick Ravo (December 23, 1996). "Margret E. Rey, 90, Creator Of 'Curious George' Books". The New York Times. p. B 11. Retrieved September 12, 2021.
  80. ^ "Olympedia – Alfred Tonello". olympedia.org. OlyMADMen. Retrieved December 10, 2021.
  81. ^ "Fred Green Stats". baseball-reference.com. Retrieved September 13, 2021.
  82. ^ Hirschman, Bill (December 23, 1996). "Don Meade, 83, Set Records As A Victorious Horse Jockey". Sun Sentinel. Archived from the original on October 31, 2016. Retrieved October 31, 2016.
  83. ^ "Igor Oberberg - filmportal.de". filmportal.de (in German). Retrieved December 10, 2021.
  84. ^ "Rina Ketty". data.bnf.fr (in French). Bibliothèque nationale de France. Retrieved December 11, 2021.
  85. ^ "Vicente González Lizondo - La huella de 150 valencianos" (in Spanish). November 18, 2015. Retrieved March 24, 2024.
  86. ^ "Mića Popović - Library of Congress". id.loc.gov. Retrieved December 10, 2021.
  87. ^ Voce, Steve. "Obituary: Ronnie Scott". The Independent. Retrieved September 13, 2021.
  88. ^ "Infanta María Cristina of Spain - DB~e". dbe.rah.es (in Spanish). Real Academia de la Historia. Retrieved December 11, 2021.
  89. ^ "Leonard Firestone, 89, Executive Of Tire Company and U.S. Envoy". The New York Times. December 28, 1996. p. 1 10. Retrieved September 12, 2021.
  90. ^ "Bobby Robinson". worldfootball.net. Retrieved December 10, 2021.
  91. ^ Eric Pace (December 27, 1996). "Nguyen Huu Tho, 86, Dies; Vietnam Communist Leader". The New York Times. p. A 35. Retrieved September 12, 2021.
  92. ^ Lawrence Van Gelder (December 27, 1996). "Lee Alexander, 69, Mayor Whose Career Ended in Jail". The New York Times. p. A 35. Retrieved September 12, 2021.
  93. ^ "Roger Duchesne - filmportal.de". filmportal.de (in German). Retrieved December 10, 2021.
  94. ^ "Bill Osmanski Stats - Pro-Football-Reference.com". pro-football-reference.com. Retrieved December 10, 2021.
  95. ^ "Clayton Tonnemaker Stats - Pro-Football-Reference.com". pro-football-reference.com. Retrieved December 10, 2021.
  96. ^ "Harry Watson". procyclingstats.com. Retrieved December 10, 2021.
  97. ^ "August Wenzinger". data.bnf.fr (in French). Bibliothèque nationale de France. Retrieved December 10, 2021.
  98. ^ "Narciso Jubany, 83, Cardinal in Barcelona". The New York Times. December 28, 1996. p. 1 10. Retrieved December 11, 2021.
  99. ^ Peter Passell (December 31, 1996). "Michael Bruno, 64, Economist And Israel's Banking Chief". The New York Times. p. D 19. Retrieved September 12, 2021.
  100. ^ Wolfgang Saxon (January 12, 1997). "Frank Egler, 85, Ecologist Who Created Preserve". The New York Times. p. 1 31. Retrieved September 12, 2021.
  101. ^ "Frank Liebel Stats". pro-football-reference.com. Retrieved September 13, 2021.
  102. ^ "Olympedia – Olle Tandberg". olympedia.org. OlyMADMen. Retrieved December 10, 2021.
  103. ^ "Gene Brabender Stats". baseball-reference.com. Retrieved September 13, 2021.
  104. ^ "Johnny Heartsman". catalogue.bnf.fr (in French). Bibliothèque nationale de France. Retrieved December 11, 2021.
  105. ^ "Julián Mateos - DB~e". dbe.rah.es (in Spanish). Real Academia de la Historia. Retrieved December 11, 2021.
  106. ^ "Cornelius O'Donnell NBL stats". basketball-reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved September 13, 2021.
  107. ^ "Juan José Ortega". catalogue.bnf.fr (in French). Bibliothèque nationale de France. Retrieved December 10, 2021.
  108. ^ "Jean-Claude Tramont". data.bnf.fr (in French). Bibliothèque nationale de France. Retrieved December 10, 2021.
  109. ^ "Ferd Dreher Stats - Pro-Football-Reference.com". pro-football-reference.com. Retrieved June 16, 2022.
  110. ^ "K. P. Ellickson, 91, A Labor Economist". The New York Times. January 13, 1997. p. B 7. Retrieved September 12, 2021.
  111. ^ "Pennar Davies - Library of Congress". id.loc.gov. Retrieved December 10, 2021.
  112. ^ "Mireille Hartuch - Social Networks and Archival Context". snaccooperative.org. Retrieved December 11, 2021.
  113. ^ "Dorothy Livesay". britannica.com. Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved December 11, 2021.
  114. ^ "Daniel Mayer". data.bnf.fr (in French). Bibliothèque nationale de France. Retrieved December 10, 2021.
  115. ^ Constance L. Hays (January 2, 1997). "Robert J. Morris Is Dead at 82; Crusader Against Communists". The New York Times. p. B 5. Retrieved September 12, 2021.
  116. ^ "Gino Sinimberghi". data.bnf.fr (in French). Bibliothèque nationale de France. Retrieved December 10, 2021.
  117. ^ "Oswald Szemerényi". data.bnf.fr (in French). Bibliothèque nationale de France. Retrieved December 10, 2021.
  118. ^ Mel Gussow (January 1, 1997). "Lew Ayres, Actor, Dies at 88; Conscience Bound His Career". The New York Times. p. 1 47. Retrieved September 12, 2021.
  119. ^ "Olympedia – Erik Heiberg". olympedia.org. OlyMADMen. Retrieved December 10, 2021.
  120. ^ Associated Press (January 11, 1997). "Jack Nance, 53, An Actor Known For 'Eraserhead'". The New York Times. Retrieved September 13, 2021.
  121. ^ "Olympedia – Eric Pinniger". olympedia.org. OlyMADMen. Retrieved December 10, 2021.
  122. ^ "Variety - Keith A. Walker". Variety. January 12, 1997. Retrieved November 17, 2022.
  123. ^ Gussow, Mel (January 3, 1997). "Wesley Addy, Actor on Broadway, Dies at 83". The New York Times. Retrieved September 13, 2021.
  124. ^ "Annie Ducaux". data.bnf.fr (in French). Bibliothèque nationale de France. Retrieved December 11, 2021.
  125. ^ "Sam Narron Stats - Baseball-Reference.com". baseball-reference.com. Retrieved December 10, 2021.
  126. ^ "Michael Roberts". data.bnf.fr (in French). Bibliothèque nationale de France. Retrieved December 10, 2021.
  127. ^ Wolfgang Saxon (January 3, 1997). "Gen. Winston P. Wilson, 85, National Guard Leader, Dies". The New York Times. p. B 7. Retrieved September 12, 2021.