List of Famous people who died in 2017

Alberto Edgardo Balestrini was an Argentine politician of the Justicialist Party. Balestrini held a number of important posts throughout his career: he served as Vice Governor of Buenos Aires Province under Daniel Scioli from 2007 to 2010, as President of the Argentine Chamber of Deputies from 2005 to 2007, and as intendente (mayor) of La Matanza from 1999 to 2005.

John Karlsen, sometimes credited as Charles John Karlsen or John Karlson, was an actor from New Zealand who was active in cinema between 1958 and 2003. He is best known for Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure (1989), The Black Stallion (1979) and The Sin Eater (2003). In Europe he appeared in mostly Italian films.

Francis Xavier DiLorenzo was an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church. He was the bishop of Richmond, Virginia, from 2004 until his death in 2017.

Jerzy Młynarczyk was a Polish politician and basketball player. He competed in the men's tournament at the 1960 Summer Olympics. He was professor of law, including principal of University of Business and Administration in Gdynia and served as a Mayor of Gdańsk in 1977–1981. He was also member of the Polish parliament (Sejm) from 2001 to 2005 for the Social Democracy of Poland party.