List of Famous people who died in 1986

Jean Cassou was a French writer, art critic, poet, member of the French Resistance during World War II and the first Director of the Musée national d'Art moderne in Paris.

Carlo Martini was an Italian prelate of the Catholic Church who worked in the diplomatic service of the Holy See from 1937 to 1973 and then served for ten years as Archbishop of L'Aquila.

Magdalena Maria Yvonne Tagliaferro was a Brazilian-born pianist of French parentage.

Paola di Gerfalco, Contessa di Gerfalco, better known by her professional name Paola Mori, was an Italian actress and aristocrat, and the third and last wife of Orson Welles.

Lucile "Lucy" Quarry Mann was an American writer, editor, and explorer who worked for the Smithsonian's National Zoological Park in Washington, D.C. Mann was also the wife of William M. Mann, the director of the Smithsonian's National Zoological Park She traveled around the world with her husband, raised baby animals at home, authored several books, and worked to promote the Smithsonian and the National Zoo. Mann served as an editor for the National Zoo for fifteen years.

Carlo Taranto was an Italian film actor. He appeared in 50 films between 1949 and 1984.

Walter "Spec" O'Donnell was an American film actor.