List of Famous people who died in 1976

Mordecai Wyatt Johnson was an American educator and pastor. He served as the first African-American president of Howard University, from 1926 until 1960. Johnson has been considered one of the three leading African-American preachers of the early 20th-century, along with Vernon Johns and Howard Thurman.

Herbert Rüdiger Ricke, was a German archaeologist, Egyptologist and architectural historian who is best known for his works on ancient Egyptian architecture.

Richard William Arnold was an American racecar driver. He won the 1930 Indianapolis 500.

Ilse Fürstenberg was a German actress, working on stage, screen, television and as voice actress.

Johan Willem "Wim" Beyen was a Dutch politician and diplomat of Liberal signature and businessman. Beyen played an important role in the creation of the European Economic Community and is regarded as one of the Founding fathers of the European Union.

Friedrich Albert Foertsch was a German general serving during World War II and from 1961 to 1963 the second Inspector General of the Bundeswehr.

William Keith Relf was an English musician, best known as the lead vocalist and harmonica player for the Yardbirds.