List of Famous people who died at 97

Erwin Faber was a leading actor in Munich and later throughout Germany, beginning after World War I, and through the late-1970s, when he was still performing at the Residenz Theatre. Born in Innsbruck, Austria, Faber remained in Germany during the Third Reich, emerging afterwards as a prominent actor in the Federal Republic of Germany. He died in Munich in 1989, only two months after his last performance at the Residenztheater, at age 97.

Huang Hua was a senior Communist Chinese revolutionary, politician, and diplomat. He served as Foreign Minister of China from 1976 to 1982, and concurrently as Vice Premier from 1980 to 1982. He was instrumental in establishing diplomatic links of the People's Republic of China with the United States and Japan, and was intensely involved in the negotiations with the United Kingdom over the status of Hong Kong.

Gino Cavalieri was an Italian film actor. He appeared in 23 films between 1937 and 1983.

Banzumana Sissoko (1890–1987) was a noted Malian Jeli and N'goni player.

Nanda Primavera was an Italian actress. She appeared in more than thirty films from 1936 to 1988.