Deaths from multiple organ failure

president of the United States from 1945 to 1953; politician (1884–1972)

Edson Arantes do Nascimento (23 October 1940 – 29 December 2022), better known by his nickname Pelé, was a Brazilian professional footballer who played as a forward. Widely regarded as one of the greatest players in history, he was among the most successful and popular sports figures of the 20th century. His 1,279 goals in 1,363 games, which includes friendlies, is recognised as a Guinness World Record. In 1999, he was named Athlete of the Century by the International Olympic Committee and was included in the Time list of the 100 most important people of the 20th century. In 2000, Pelé was vot

Japanese actor (1920–1997)

former General Secretary of the Chinese Communist Party (1926–2022)

8th President of the Republic of Korea (1924–2009)

first Secretary of the Czechoslovak Communist Party (1921-1992)

Scottish actor (1950–2022)

Brazilian footballer (1931–2024)

President of India from 1987 to 1992

Asha Bhosle was an Indian playback singer, businesswoman, actress and television personality who predominantly worked in Indian cinema. Known for her versatility, she was described in the media as one of the greatest and most influential singers in Hindi cinema. In a career spanning over eight decades, she recorded songs for films and albums in various Indian languages and won several accolades including two National Film Awards, four BFJA Awards, eighteen Maharashtra State Film Awards, nine Filmfare Awards including a Lifetime Achievement Award and a record seven Filmfare Awards for Best Female Playback Singer, in addition to two Grammy nominations. In 2000, she was honoured with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, India's highest award in the field of cinema. In 2008, she was honoured by the Government of India with the Padma Vibhushan, the second-highest civilian honour of the country. The Guinness Book of World Records acknowledged her in 2011 as the most recorded artist in music history.

Leader of Turkish Cypriots and founding President of TRNC (1924-2012)

Earl Simmons (December 18, 1970 – April 9, 2021), known professionally as DMX, was an American rapper, songwriter, and actor. His accolades included an American Music Award, a Billboard Music Award, and six Grammy Award nominations. Regarded as an influential figure in the late 1990s and early 2000s and one of the greats of hip-hop, his music is characterized by his "aggressive" rapping style, with lyrical content varying from hardcore themes to prayers. His violent lyricism helped popularize the horrorcore genre.

Philosopher, historian of ideas (1927–2009)

Kurdish writer and human rights activist (1923–2015)

American stand-up comedian

82nd and 83rd Prime Minister of Japan (1937-2006)

Nepalese politician (1924 - 2010)

North Korean politician (1928–2025)

American opera singer (1945–2019)

Cuban singer (1927–2005)

American singer and guitarist (1941–2016)

Chinese biologist (1930-2021)

Nepalese politician (1924-2011)

Indian politician (1914-2010)

boxer (1969-2013)

Indian politician, former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, India (1924–2018)

Italian-born American professional wrestler (1935-2018)

Indian playback singer, lyricist, musician, poet, actor and filmmaker (1926–2011)

former Primate of Orthodox Autocephalous Church of Albania, Member of Academy of Athens, President of World Council of Churches, Honorary President of Religions for Peace

Peruvian footballer (1949–2024)

Albino Friaça Cardoso (October 20, 1924 – January 12, 2009), best known as simply Friaça (), was a Brazilian football striker.

Brazilian composer, musician and record producer (1936–2025)

American entertainer (1918–2007)

Brazilian footballer (1931–2013)

American filmmaker (1947-2020)

German yodeler from Bavaria

Turkish actor and director (1962–2025)

Soviet and Russian actor (1915–2016)

American wrestler (1943–2023)

former General of the People's Liberation Army (1943-2015)

former Chief Minister of the state of Assam in India (1936-2020)

5th Mayor of Istanbul Metropolitan City (1945–2021)

Turkish actor and statesperson (1942–2022)

Filipino musician

Japanese prince (1946-2012)

German football player and coach (1961–2015)

Romanian footballer (1947-2007)

Indian artist, illustrator and cartoonist

Kayahan Açar (29 March 1949 – 3 April 2015) was a Turkish pop music singer-songwriter. He was an accomplished composer, consistently ranking among the best-selling Turkish musicians of all time. Kayahan composed all of his own material and released more than eight best-selling albums during a career spanning three decades. Kayahan released a number of compact cassettes, CDs and albums and had major singles. He represented Turkey in Eurovision Song Contest 1990 with "Gözlerinin Hapsindeyim".

Taiwanese politician (1919–2020)

Brazilian singer, songwriter, actor, and painter (1914–2008)

Japanese composer (1914-2006)

Indian politician (1949–2020)

American actress (1927-1967)

singer, songwriter (1955–2011)

Japanese businessman (1930–2011)

Bruneian Royal (1982–2020)

Rodolfo Vera Quizon Sr. (July 25, 1928 – July 10, 2012), known professionally as Dolphy, was a Filipino comedian and actor. Widely regarded by Philippine media as the country's "King of Comedy", he starred in a long list of comedy films and television series over a career spanning more than six decades.

Iranian cleric (1922-2007)

Turkish wrestler (1933–2022)