List of Famous people who died in 2012

James Isaac was an American film director and visual effects supervisor.

André Delelis. was a French politician. He served as the Minister of Commerce and Craft Industry from 1981 to 1984, under President François Mitterrand.

Michael Rye was an American actor and voice actor. His decades-long career spanned radio, television, animated cartoons and video games. Aside from his voice over work, Rye also acted in on-screen television roles as well, including parts in Dr. Kildare and 77 Sunset Strip.

Ante Jurić was a Croatian Prelate of the Catholic Church.

Angelo Mangiarotti was an Italian architect and industrial designer with a reputation built on "never forgetting the real needs of users". He mainly focused on the industrial process for buildings and design production. The main concept in Mangiarotti's architecture was established through the correct use of matter and technique.

James George Tomkins, known professionally as Big Jim Sullivan, was an English musician whose career started in 1958.

MacHouston "Mickey" Baker was an American guitarist, best known for his work as a studio musician and as part of the recording duo Mickey & Sylvia.

Ali Uras was a Turkish basketball player. He competed at the 1952 Summer Olympics. He was also the president of Galatasaray S.K.

Jerry L. Nelson was an American puppeteer, best known for his work with The Muppets. Renowned for his wide range of characters and singing abilities, he performed Muppet characters on Sesame Street, The Muppet Show, Fraggle Rock, and various Muppet movies and specials.