List of Famous people who died in 2001

Herbert John Ignatius McCabe was an English-born Irish Dominican priest, theologian and philosopher.

Portia Nelson was an American popular singer, songwriter, actress, and author. She was best known for her appearances in 1950s cabarets, where she sang soprano.

Paul Krasny was an American film and television director.

Mariano Juaristi Mendizábal was an Azkoitian Basque pelota player known as Atano III. He is often considered one of the best pelotaris of all time, dominating the 1st hand-pelota category from 1926 to 1948 and winner of 4 championships.

Lars Johan Werle was a Swedish modernist composer.

Albert Hague was a German-American songwriter, composer, and actor.

Alexander Livingston Nicol Jr. was an American actor and film director. Nicol appeared in many Westerns including The Man from Laramie (1955). He appeared in more than forty feature films as well as directing many television shows including The Wild Wild West (1967), Tarzan (1966), and Daniel Boone (1966). He also played many roles on Broadway.

Silvio Clementelli was an Italian film producer. He produced 51 films between 1953 and 1991. He was a member of the jury at the 1989 Cannes Film Festival.