List of Famous people who died in 2019
Atli Eðvaldsson
Atli Eðvaldsson was an Icelandic footballer who played as a midfielder, widely regarded as one of the most influential players to come from Iceland. During his career, he won the Icelandic championship three times and the Icelandic Cup four times. After retiring from playing, he became a well-known manager. In 1999, he guided Knattspyrnufélag Reykjavíkur to its first championship in 31 years. Atli played 70 games for the Icelandic national team from 1976 to 1991. He later coached the national team from 1999 to 2003.
Johanna Lindsey
Johanna Helen Lindsey was an American writer of historical romance novels. All of her books reached the New York Times bestseller list, many reaching No. 1.
Russ Conway
Russell G. Conway was an American journalist, writer, and auto racing promoter.
Pumpsie Green
Elijah Jerry "Pumpsie" Green was an American Major League Baseball (MLB) infielder who played with the Boston Red Sox (1959–62) and New York Mets (1963). A switch-hitter who threw right-handed, he was listed as 6 ft (1.83 m) tall and 175 lb (79 kg).
Ian Gibbons
Ian Gibbons was an English keyboardist, most notable for playing with The Kinks.
Signe Marie Stray Ryssdal
Signe Marie Stray Ryssdal was a Norwegian lawyer and politician for the Liberal Party.
Khoo Kay Kim
Tan Sri Dr. Khoo Kay Kim was a Malaysian historian of Chinese descent. He was honoured with Emeritus Professor title by the University of Malaya in 2001. In January 2011, Khoo was appointed Chancellor of KDU University College.
Ferdinand von Bismarck
Ferdinand Herbord Ivar, Prince of Bismarck was a German lawyer and landowner from the family of statesman Otto von Bismarck.
Alistair Browning
Alistair Browning was a New Zealand actor who won several awards for his work in film, television and theatre, best known for his roles in Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence, Lord of the Rings, Rain, Futile Attraction, Siege, and Power Rangers Dino Super Charge.
Sammy Shore
Sammy Shore was an American actor, stand-up comedian and co-founder of the Comedy Store.