List of Famous people who died in 1976

Howlin' Wolf was a Chicago blues singer, guitarist, and harmonica player. Originally from Mississippi, he moved to Chicago in adulthood and became successful, forming a rivalry with fellow bluesman Muddy Waters. With a booming voice and imposing physical presence, he is one of the best-known Chicago blues artists.

William John Patterson was a Liberal politician and Premier of Saskatchewan, Canada. He was first elected to the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan in the 1921 election. He succeeded James G. Gardiner to become the province's first Saskatchewan-born premier in 1935.

Frank Sullivan was an American humorist, best remembered for creating the character Mr. Arbuthnot the Cliche Expert.

Fortunato Misiano was an Italian film producer. In 1946 he founded the Rome-based Romana Film which continued producing films until 1969. The company specialised in turning out films in popular genres during the post-war boom years of Italian cinema.

Isser Yehuda Unterman was the Ashkenazi Chief Rabbi of Israel from 1964 until 1972.

Frederick Henry Mueller was a U.S. cabinet officer. He served as the United States Secretary of Commerce from 1959 until 1961, during the administration of President Dwight D. Eisenhower.

Victor Varconi was a Hungarian actor who initially found success in his native country, as well as in Germany and Austria, in silent films before relocating to the United States, where he continued to appear in films throughout the sound era. Varconi also appeared in British and Italian films.