List of Famous people who died at 82

Robert A. Mattey was an American special effects artist who was nominated at the 34th Academy Awards for the film The Absent-Minded Professor. His nomination was shared with Eustace Lycett.

Melton D. "Mel" Hancock was a member of the United States House of Representatives from Missouri's 7th congressional district.

François Jacques Bussini was a French Roman Catholic bishop.

Nils Gunnar Lorentz Nilsson was a Swedish heavyweight boxer who won a silver medal at the 1948 Summer Olympics. After the Olympics he turned professional and had a record of 12 wins, 4 losses and 2 draws before retiring in 1956.

Mary Elizabeth "Bessie" Jones was an American gospel and folk singer credited with helping to bring folk songs, games and stories to wider audiences in the 20th century. Alan Lomax, who first encountered Jones on a field recording trip in 1959, said, "She was on fire to teach America. In my heart, I call her the Mother Courage of American Black traditions."