List of Famous people who died at 61
Bill Leak
Desmond Robert "Bill" Leak was an Australian editorial cartoonist, caricaturist and portraitist.
Nicholas Colasanto
Nicholas Colasanto was an American actor and television director who is best known for his role as "Coach" Ernie Pantusso in the American television sitcom Cheers. He served in the United States Navy during World War II and later attended the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in the 1950s.
Reginald Maudling
Reginald Maudling was a British politician who held several Cabinet posts, including Chancellor of the Exchequer. From 1955 until the late 1960s, he was spoken of as a prospective Conservative leader, and he was twice seriously considered for the post; he was Edward Heath's chief rival in 1965. He also held directorships in several British financial firms.
Zé Rodrix
Zé Rodrix was a Brazilian composer, instrumentalist, and singer. He was well known in his native country for performing with musical ensembles Sá, Rodrix & Guarabyra, Som Imaginário and Momento Quatro.
Mike Stefanik
Michael Stefanik was an American professional stock car racing driver. He competed mainly in the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour, but also made appearances in the Busch Grand National series and the Craftsman Truck Series. A seven-time champion in the Modified series, Stefanik was named the second greatest NASCAR Modified driver of all-time in 2003. His nine total championships tie him with Richie Evans for the most in NASCAR history. Stefanik is a member of the 2021 NASCAR Hall of Fame class.
Ng Shek-ho
Ng Sik-ho, also known as "Crippled Ho" or "Limpy Ho" was a prominent Hong Kong drug lord and triad boss.
Aldo Moro
Aldo Romeo Luigi Moro was an Italian statesman and a prominent member of the Christian Democracy (DC). He served as 38th prime minister of Italy from December 1963 to June 1968 and then from November 1974 to July 1976.
Bernd Eichinger
Bernd Eichinger was a German film producer, director, and screenwriter.
Sani Dangote
Alhaji Sani Dangote was a Nigerian businessman. He was the younger brother of the wealthiest person in Africa, Aliko Dangote and vice president of the family run Dangote Group. He died on 14 November 2021 in the United States from colon cancer.
Yoshiji Kigami
Yoshiji Kigami was a Japanese animator, director and storyboarder. He started working at Shin-Ei Animation, later became part of Animaruya and then he became affiliated with Kyoto Animation.