2023 deaths

Jefferson Antonio Galves (18 June 1947 – 5 September 2023) was a Brazilian mathematician, professor of the Institute of Mathematics and Statistics of the University of São Paulo (USP) and member of the Brazilian Academy of Sciences. His field of studies was related to statistical models, in particular models that have stochasticity and variable range of memory. Galves was also the leader of NeuroMat, a research center established in 2013 at USP that is dedicated to integrating mathematical modeling and theoretical neuroscience.

Jerold Alan Edmondson (Chinese name: 艾杰瑞 Aì Jiéruì, September 30, 1941 – August 27, 2023) was an American linguist. His work spans four subdisciplines: historical and comparative linguistics, East Asian linguistics, field linguistics, and phonetics. He was a leading specialist in Tai–Kadai languages of East Asia, especially the Kam–Sui and Kra branches.

Randall Harry Minniear (December 27, 1943 – August 13, 2023) was an American professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Purdue Boilermakers. He played in the NFL for the New York Giants from 1966 to 1969 and for the Cleveland Browns in 1970.Minniear died on August 13, 2023, at the age of 79.

James Donahue Burke (September 18, 1925 – August 19, 2023) was an American lunar settlement and exploration expert. He was known for being the first manager of the Ranger program, and considered one of the pioneers of America's space program.

Maria Lucia Pereira Hippolito (29 June 1950 – 21 June 2023) was a Brazilian political scientist, journalist, historian, columnist and commentator. She presented the daily radio program "CBN Rio" from 2008, and commented on politics in the same radio from 2002. She also commented at UOL News and Globo News. She used to debate at the programs "Sem Censura" from TVE/Rede Brasil and "Debates Populares" from Rádio Globo Am-Rio.

Arturo Woodman Pollit (16 October 1931 – 2 July 2023) was a Peruvian engineer and politician. He was National Unity's candidate for First Vice President of the 2006 general election, as the running mate of Lourdes Flores Nano. The ticket placed third and failed to qualify in the run-off.
Woodman was the president of the Peruvian Sports Institute, having successfully led the organization of the 2004 Copa América and the 2005 U-17 World Championship.
Woodman died on 2 July 2023, at the age of 91.

Carlos Alberto Raffo Dasso (23 August 1927 – 3 July 2023) was a Peruvian diplomat and politician. A member of the Peruvian Aprista Party, he served as Ambassador of Peru to the United Kingdom from 1986 to 1989 and was Minister of Industry, Trade, Tourism, Integration, and International Trade Negotiations from 1989 to 1990.Raffo died in Lima on 3 July 2023, at the age of 95.

José Wilson Siqueira Campos (1 August 1928 – 4 July 2023) was a Brazilian politician. A member of multiple conservative political parties, he served as Governor of Tocantins on four occasions.Campos died from an infection in Palmas, Tocantins on 4 July 2023, at the age of 94.
Tocantins government

His government was marked by several works, including:
Lajeado Plant,
Dairy Basins,
More than 200,000 jobs,
More than 14 km of concrete bridges,
North-South Line,
Agrotins,
Dona Regina Hospital,
Irrigation Project Works,
Prodecer Project by Pedro Afonso,
Interior Hospitals,
Kartódromo,
Stadium,
State Schools (Majority),
Airport,
Bus station,
Palmas General Hospital,
Rural Electrification,
Sunflower Square,
Araguaia Palace,
University Buildings,
Highways such as Porto-Arraia and Transpico,
Junior Pioneers,
Indigenous Education,
Asphalt Climbing the Taquaruçu Mountains,
Potable water,
Tropical Medicine,
Industrial Districts,
50,000 affordable homes,
Taquari and Jacuba,
Campos Limpos Agricultural Project,
Redesat,
City Hall Building,
Aureny I/II/III/IV,
PM general command headquarters,
Cesamar Park,
Tractor Distribution,
Tourism in Jalapão and Cantão,
Young Force,
Palmas Lake Bridge, and the
Construction of Palmas.

George K. Aghajanian (April 14, 1932 – July 4, 2023) was an American psychiatrist who was Emeritus Foundations Fund Professor at the Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut, in the Department of Psychiatry. He was a pioneer in the area of neuropharmacology. He also served as a member of the NARSAD Scientific Advisory Board.

Neusa Maria Faro (18 February 1945 – 7 July 2023) was a Brazilian actress.Faro was born in Sorocaba on 18 February 1945, and died of thrombosis on 7 July 2023, at the age of 78.