List of Famous people who died in 2019

Patrick Grandperret was a French film director, screenwriter and producer. His film Murderers was screened in the Un Certain Regard section at the 2006 Cannes Film Festival.

Michael Wolf was a German born artist and photographer who captured daily life in big cities. His work takes place primarily in Hong Kong and Paris and focuses on architectural patterns and structures, as well as the documentation of human life and interaction in the city. Wolf has published multiple photo books, has had his work exhibited widely around the world, has permanent collections across Germany and the United States, and has won three World Press Photo Awards from 2005 to 2011.

Omero Antonutti was an Italian actor and voice actor.

Safaa Al Sarai was an Iraqi human rights activist who has been called the icon of the Iraqi uprising.

Jens Beutel was a German judge and politician. A member of the Social Democratic Party (SPD), he served as Oberbürgermeister (mayor) of Mainz, the state capital of Rheinland-Pfalz, from 1997 to 2011. During his tenure, the city improved especially by building projects, including the new synagogue, and new parks.

Ilaria Occhini was an Italian stage, television and film actress. She appeared in more than 30 films.

Lee Siu-kei was a Hong Kong actor, film director, scriptwriter and producer. He was a triad member and served as consultant for many Hong Kong triad movies.

Francisco Brennand, or Francisco de Paula de Almeida Brennand,, was a Brazilian painter and sculptor, best known for his work in ceramics.

John Gale was an English professional poker player based in Bushey, Hertfordshire.

Carl-Heinz Rühl was a German football player and manager.