List of Famous people who died in 2017
Friedrich von Loeffelholz
Friedrich von Löffelholz was a German cyclist. He competed in the team time trial event at the 1976 Summer Olympics.
John Graham
Sir David John Graham, generally known as John Graham, was a New Zealand educator and rugby union player. He served as president of the New Zealand Rugby Football Union (NZRFU) and was an All Black loose forward; he played 22 Tests between 1958 and 1964, including three as captain. He was headmaster of Auckland Grammar School from 1973 to 1993, New Zealand cricket team manager from 1997 to 1999, the University of Auckland Chancellor from 1999 to 2004, and was elected president of the NZRFU in April 2005.
Steve Sumner
Steven Paul Sumner was an English-born, New Zealand football player, who was captain of the national team during the country's first successful campaign to qualify for the World Cup, in 1982.
Katalin Berek
Katalin Berek, known as Kati was a Hungarian actress. She appeared in more than 40 films and television shows between 1950 and 2001. She starred in the 1975 film Adoption, which won the Golden Bear at the 25th Berlin International Film Festival.
Kafougouna Koné
Kafougouna Koné was a Malian politician, diplomat and military officer. He served as Minister of Defense from 1991 to 1992 during the country's transition to democracy.
Suh Yun-bok
Suh Yun-bok was a South Korean marathoner, who is best known as the winner of the 1947 Boston Marathon.
J. David Molson
John David Molson was a Canadian businessman and sports executive. A member of the Molson family, he served as the president of the Montreal Canadiens for eight years.
Jean-Pierre Pujol
Jean-Pierre Pujol was a French politician and teacher.
Raymond Reisser
Raymond Reisser was a French professional racing cyclist. He rode in two editions of the Tour de France. He died on 4 April 2017.
Fernand Tardy
Fernand Tardy was a French politician. He served as a member of the French Senate from 1980 to 1998, representing Alpes-de-Haute-Provence.