List of Famous people who died in 2008

Igor Borisovich Dmitriev was a Russian film and theater actor who specialized in playing aristocratic characters in costume productions.

Vyacheslav Valeryevich Solovyov, known as The Yaroslavl Poisoner, was a Russian serial killer and poisoner. He poisoned six people, including his wife and daughter.

Donald Pandiangan was an Indonesian archer. He competed at the 1976 and 1984 Summer Olympics.

Grigory Vasilyevich Romanov was a Soviet politician and member of the Politburo and Secretariat of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union. In 1985, he was considered Mikhail Gorbachev's main rival in the succession struggle after the death of Konstantin Chernenko in March 1985, the third Soviet leader to die in just a few short years.

Munetaka Higuchi was a Japanese musician and record producer. He is best known as the original drummer of the heavy metal band Loudness, but first rose to prominence as a member of Lazy in the 1970s.

Ellas McDaniel, known as Bo Diddley, was an American singer, guitarist, songwriter and music producer who played a key role in the transition from the blues to rock and roll. He influenced many artists, including Buddy Holly, Elvis Presley, the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, the Animals, and the Clash.

Jean Prouff was a French former football midfielder and a manager.

Pedro Pompilio was a football businessman and chairman of Boca Juniors. He began his mandate at the club on 4 December 2007 and it lasted until his death on 30 October 2008 due to heart problems. He was also the second Vice President of the Argentinian Football Association.

Evelyn Louise Keyes was an American film actress. She is best known for her role as Suellen O'Hara in the 1939 film Gone with the Wind.

Hansi Lang was an Austrian singer and actor.