List of Famous people who died in 2021
Ursula Happe
Ursula Happe was a German swimmer and Olympic champion. She competed at the 1956 Olympic Games in Melbourne, where she won the gold medal in 200 m breaststroke. She also competed in the women's 200 metre breaststroke at the 1952 Summer Olympics. Happe died in Dortmund on 26 March 2021 at the age of 94.
Attilio Maseri
Attilio Maseri OMRI KSG was an Italian academic and physician specialized in cardiology, considered a leading researcher in the field of ischemic heart disease. His patients included Queen Elizabeth II and Pope John Paul II.
Adelaide João
Adelaide João, born Maria da Glória Pereira da Silva, was a Portuguese actress.
Jadwiga Wysoczanská
Jadwiga Wysoczanská-Štrosová was a Czech operatic soprano. She was a soloist of the National Theatre in Prague.
Elystan Morgan, Baron Elystan-Morgan
Dafydd Elystan Elystan-Morgan, Baron Elystan-Morgan, known as Elystan Morgan, was a Welsh politician. He sat as a crossbencher in the House of Lords from 1981 to 2020, and served as a Labour MP from 1966 to 1974.
Adrian Metcalfe
Adrian Peter Metcalfe was a British athlete, who mainly competed in the 400 metres.
István Csom
István Csom was a Hungarian chess player who held the FIDE titles of Grandmaster and International Arbiter. FIDE awarded him the International Master title in 1967 and the Grandmaster title in 1973. He was Hungarian Champion in 1972 and 1973 (jointly). His tournament victories include Olot 1973, Cleveland 1975, Olot 1975, Pula Zonal 1975, Berlin 1979, Copenhagen 1983, Järvenpää 1985 and Delhi 1987.
Guy Auffray
Guy Auffray was a French judoka. He was active from 1967 to 1976 and was a Red Belt 9th degree.
Yalchin Rzazadeh
Yalchin Rzazadeh was a Soviet period Azerbaijani pop singer. He became famous for his clear voice and perfect articulation.
Victor Mukete
Victor Mukete was a traditional Chief in Cameroon. He was a minister of Information in Nigeria before the reunification of Southern Cameroons with the French Cameroon from 1958 to 1959. He was also a Senator.