List of Famous people who died in 2017
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Laudir de Oliveira
Laudir Soares de Oliveira was a Brazilian musician and producer mostly renowned for his time as percussionist with the band Chicago.
Stavro Jabra
Stavro Jabra,, was a Lebanese cartoonist and illustrator, better known as Stavro. His work reflected the current events in Lebanon, the Middle East and the world in general. For forty years, his cartoons about topical news in Lebanon and the Middle East were printed in Lebanese newspapers. His work was also published in international newspapers such as in Der Spiegel, Jeune Afrique, Le Monde, Le Courrier International and the New York Times.
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Georgy Portnov
Clifford David
Clifford David was an American actor, singer, and coach. His career began in the 1950s, with early live television appearances leading to roles in Broadway musicals. He also played character roles in television series, feature films, and theatre. He is most recognized for his singing performances on several original Broadway cast albums.
Osborne Riviere
Francis Osborne Riviere was Foreign Minister of Dominica. He became the foreign minister in 2001, replacing the prime minister, Pierre Charles. He acted as Prime Minister, after Pierre Charles' s death. Charles died on January 6, 2004. He had previously been trade minister.
Hal Geer
Harold Eugene Geer was an American producer, filmmaker and animator, noteworthy for his association with the Looney Tunes franchise.
Syarif Abubakar Alkadrie
Vladimir Starostenko
Vladimir Ivanovich Starstenko (Russian: Владимир Иванович Старостенко; 2 September 1948 - 31 October 2017; was a Russian politician, statesman, economist, railway operator and engineer who had served as the Head of the Moscow Railway from 2002 to 2009. He was also the Head of the West Siberian Railways from 1997 to 1999, and again from 1999 to 2002.