Who died in December 2011

Czech statesman, author, poet, playwright, and dissident who was the last president of Czechoslovakia and the first president of the Czech Republic

Supreme Leader of North Korea from 1994 to 2011, also known for his work as a military personnel, politician, and film producer

English American author, journalist, and literary critic, known for his incisive intellect and contributions to New Atheism

Brazilian physician and association football player known as "Doctor Sócrates," regarded as one of the greatest midfielders of all time and a symbol of cool

German novelist and essayist who became one of the most important voices from the former East Germany