List of Famous people who died at 55

James Prather Jontz was an American politician who represented the Indiana's 5th congressional district, comprising rural north central Indiana, centering on Kokomo and Logansport. A Democrat, he served in the United States House of Representatives from 1987 to 1993. He was previously a member of the Indiana General Assembly. As of 2020, he was the last Democrat to represent his district in Congress.

Lourdinha Bittencourt was a Brazilian actress and singer who took part in the musical ensemble Trio de Ouro from 1952 to 1957, replacing the lead singer Dalva de Oliveira. She also appeared in telenovelas such as Rosa Rebelde (1969), Véu de Noiva (1969), Irmãos Coragem, (1970), Selva de Pedra (1972), Fogo Sobre Terra (1974), and in films such as Poeira de Estrelas (1948), É Proibido Sonhar (1944) and Obrigado, Doutor (1948). She died in 1979 of a stroke.

Vladimir Medar (1923–1978) was a Croatian film and television actor. He played the title role in the 1962 Italian adventure film Taras Bulba, the Cossack.

Finn Olav Gundelach was a Danish diplomat and European Commissioner. He served as vice-president of the European Commission from 6 January 1977 to 6 January 1981.

Pierre Everaert was a French professional racing cyclist between the years 1955 and 1966. He rode in eight editions of the Tour de France, with a highest general classification of 32nd and a best stage finish of second, both in the 1960 edition.