List of Famous people who died in 1980

Finn Ronne was a Norwegian-born U.S. citizen and Antarctic explorer.

Gloria Guinness was a Mexican socialite and fashion icon, as well as a contributing editor to Harper's Bazaar from 1963 to 1971, considered to be one of the most elegant women of all time.

Stanislav Genrikhovich Neuhaus was a Soviet-Russian classical pianist.

Colonel Armand Jean Galliot Joseph de Turenne, Marquis de Turenne d'Aubepeyre was a French World War I flying ace credited with 15 aerial victories. He went on to serve his nation in the military until 1942.

Yakov Alexandrovich Malik was a Soviet diplomat.

Jorge Basadre was a Peruvian historian known for his extensive publications about the independent history of his country. He served during two different administrations as Minister of Education and was also director of the Peruvian National Library.

Roderick James Connolly was a socialist politician in Ireland. He was also known as 'Rory Connolly'.