December 1st famous deaths
List of celebrities and famous people who died on December 1st
2029 - 2020
Famous deaths on December 1st for the celebrities who died in the years 2029 - 2020
2023
Sandra Day O'Connor was the first woman to serve as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States.
2022
Baseball player (1972 american league cy young winner).
2021
Jaquelyne Avant was an American philanthropist and the wife of music executive Clarence Avant.
2020
American olympian and athlete, he won the bronze medal in 1972 and the gold medal in 1976 for the long jump event.
2019 - 2010
Famous deaths on December 1st for the celebrities who died in the years 2019 - 2010
2019
Best known for playing Rosario Salazar on the TV series 'Will & Grace'.
English actress (d. 2019)
2018
New zealand artist (d. 2018)
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American actor, singer, and dancer (d. 2018)
2016
Indian politician and freedom fighter.
2015
Megon Avery was a renowned British biographer whose works have been praised for their meticulous research and insightful portrayals of historical figures.
Melicia Fitzgerald was a renowned biographer who wrote acclaimed works on historical figures.
Pollyann Sutcliffe was a British biographer known for her insightful and well-researched works on historical figures.
American basketball player (d. 2015)
Dutch physicist and computer scientist (b. 1943)
American physicist and engineer (d. 2015)
American neurologist and academic (b. 1926)
Australian footballer and coach (b. 1940)
2014
Greek epidemiologist, oncologist, and academic (b. 1938)
Argentinian violinist and composer (b. 1926)
New zealand-australian author (b. 1959)
2013
Renowned Yiddish singer and songwriter.
English drummer (caravan & the wilde flowers). (d. 2013).
American soldier (b. 1923)
Australian cartoonist and songwriter (b. 1942)
American physicist and academic (d. 2013)
2012
Jovan Belcher was a professional American football player who tragically died in a murder-suicide incident.
Enid Breslow was a pioneering computer scientist known for her work in programming languages.
American basketball coach and player (d. 2012).
South african lawyer and judge, 18th chief justice of south africa (d. 2012)
American soldier, pilot, and politician (b. 1918)
2011
Christa Wolf was a prominent East German writer known for her novels and essays, often addressing social and political issues.
2010
Serenitie Emerson was a prolific novelist who wrote acclaimed works of literary fiction exploring themes of identity, relationships, and social issues.
Jeronica Wilkins was a prominent civil rights activist who fought for racial equality and social justice in the United States.
Shameria Washington was a prominent civil rights activist who fought for racial equality and social justice.
Sarah Armour was an American astronomer known for her research on the structure and evolution of galaxies.
Emmory Wilkins was a renowned American biographer known for her insightful and well-researched works on historical figures.
Sulo Rautiainen was a Finnish businessman who founded the construction company Rautaruukki.
Brasen Emerson was a prolific American novelist who explored themes of identity, family, and social justice in his works.
Jarvin Fitzgerald was a British novelist who wrote several acclaimed novels exploring themes of identity and social class.
A Japanese artist known for her abstract paintings and sculptures.
Malekai Emerson was a renowned American novelist who explored themes of identity, spirituality, and social justice in his works.
Caisyn Emerson was a prolific novelist who explored themes of identity, family, and social justice in their works.
Melvinia Stokes was a pioneering microbiologist who made significant contributions to the field of microbial ecology.
Ellenora Duvall was a Canadian astronomer who made significant contributions to the study of variable stars.
Renowned theatrical producer known for his work on Broadway.
Dutch astronomer and academic (b. 1914)
American actor and producer (b. 1929)
2009 - 2000
Famous deaths on December 1st for the celebrities who died in the years 2009 - 2000
2009
Dutch entrepreneur known for his successful ventures in the hospitality industry.
American playwright known for his contributions to American theater.
Russian mathematician known for his contributions to functional analysis and operator theory.
Dutch actor, singer, and song writer. bard of many, spiritual seeker throughout his life, korsakov died from the disease.
Guatemalan singer (born 1920)
2008
Indian poet known for his contributions to Telugu literature.
Syrian politician and former Minister of Defense
American businessman and religious leader (b. 1917)
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American actor (born 1938).
American religious figure (born 1917).
2007
Renowned Scottish novelist known for his works exploring themes of identity and culture.
Beuford Owens was an American track and field athlete who specialized in sprinting events and won multiple Olympic medals.
British actor, well-known for his many years of success on radio and tv. rodger was first seen in "the skylarks", a bbc comedy that first aired in july 1968. his "fresh fields", which ran from march 1984 to december 1986 was a huge success. it was followed by a sequel on location, "french fields," in september 1989 to oct 1991.
June Almeida was a virologist who pioneered the use of electron microscopy to identify viruses.
Croatian-argentine war crimes suspect, businessman, diplomat, and intelligence agent (d. 2007)
Australian tennis player and footballer (b. 1929)
2006
Renowned Qatari poet
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One of the most prominent actresses of france's new wave, well-known for her roles in truffaut’s trilogy: "baisers vola (c)s", and "domicile conjugal". stolen kisses; bed and board, love on the run
Canadian archaeologist, anthropologist, and historian (d. 2006).
2005
Brynnan Emerson was a renowned American novelist whose works often explored themes of love, loss, and the human condition.
Neilani Keahi was a renowned hula dancer from Hawaii who helped preserve and promote the traditional Hawaiian dance form.
Elmond Boyce was a renowned physicist who made significant contributions to the field of quantum mechanics.
Mandolin Fitzgerald was an American bluegrass and folk musician who was known for her skilled mandolin playing and soulful vocals.
Elvy Olsson was a Swedish playwright known for her socially conscious and politically engaged works.
Ayli Kartolo was an Indonesian politician known for his contributions to the country's political landscape.
American intelligence case officer (born in 1938)
American soldier, medal of honor recipient (b. 1922)
English actress and playwright (b. 1911)
English dramatist, wife to sir john mills (born in 1911).
2004
Renowned actress known for her versatile roles in film and theater.
Scottish footballer (b. 1931)
2003
American economist and academic (b. 1911)
Italian bobsledder (b. 1928)
2002
American captain and author (b. 1918)
American baseball player (born 1942).
2001
Estonian politician who served as the Chairman of the Supreme Soviet of the Estonian SSR.
American director and producer (b. 1909)
American-born indian film director (born in 1909)
1999 - 1990
Famous deaths on December 1st for the celebrities who died in the years 1999 - 1990
1999
Contributed to the field of algebraic geometry.
1998
Joevon Washington was a prominent civil rights activist who fought for racial equality and social justice in the United States.
Quintell Jones was a prominent civil rights activist who fought for racial equality in the United States.
Renowned poet and writer of the mid-20th century.
British cinematographer (born in 1902)
American poet and novelist (b. 1899)[72]
1997
An italian-french jazz musician, one of most loved of the past 50 years. he was the child of italian immigrants and was left orphaned at four years old by his mother. he was constantly moved from one boardinghouse to the next until he finally obtained his french citizenship in 1919.
Canadian businessman and banker (d. 1997)
American lieutenant, lawyer, and politician, 62nd governor of massachusetts (b. 1920)
French canadian banker and businessman (born 1929).
French jazz violinist dies at the age of 89.
American soldier lawyer and politician, 62nd governor massachusetts (d. 1997).
Artist dies at the age of 67.
1996
Pioneer in computer science and artificial intelligence.
Canadian businessman (born 1928).
Politician dies at 67
Songwriter dies at 81
1995
Luceal Curry was a professional football player who played as a running back in the National Football League in the 1960s.
Renowned Indian poet known for her contributions to Bengali literature.
American general (b. 1931)
New zealand-english actor (b. 1907)
English cricketer (b. 1908)
1993
American singer-songwriter (badlands blue murder and sun red sun). (d. 1993).
1991
American economist and academic, nobel prize laureate (d. 1991)
Finnish long-distance runner who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics.
Founder of Ferry-Morse Seed Company.
Irish athlete (d. 1991)
Actor, that man bolt, dies from aids at 58
1990
Rydge Neville was a renowned physicist who made significant contributions to the field of quantum mechanics.
Geniva Fitch was a renowned American actress who starred in several classic Hollywood films during the 1940s and 1950s.
Cinch Baines was a renowned physicist who made significant contributions to the field of quantum mechanics.
Maevis O'Hara was an acclaimed Irish dancer and choreographer who performed with several renowned dance companies.
Tyton Becker was a renowned physicist who made significant contributions to the field of quantum mechanics.
Edman Rocha was a renowned Brazilian painter known for his vibrant and expressionistic style.
Ryer Breckenridge was a renowned physicist who made significant contributions to the field of quantum mechanics.
Clester Beasley was a renowned American painter known for his vibrant abstract expressionist works.
Elfida Bautista was a renowned Filipino painter known for her vibrant and expressive depictions of rural life.
Rayman Chandler was a renowned American novelist known for his captivating stories and complex character development.
Guelda Moreira was a renowned Brazilian poet known for her lyrical and introspective works.
Kismet Davenport was an American actress known for her roles in several classic Hollywood films during the 1940s and 1950s.
Egidio Alvarez was a renowned Spanish poet known for his lyrical and introspective works.
Macari Palermo was an Italian physicist who made significant contributions to the field of quantum mechanics.
Graciano Diaz was a renowned physicist who made significant contributions to the field of quantum mechanics.
Dewell Gentry was a renowned physicist who made significant contributions to the field of quantum mechanics.
Renowned hula dancer who helped preserve and promote traditional Hawaiian dance and culture.
Espiridion Albino was a professional soccer player from the Philippines who played as a midfielder in the 1940s and 1950s.
Heliodoro Cordero was a prominent Peruvian politician who served as a member of the Peruvian Congress.
Sem Shukaev was a Soviet-era Russian poet, recognized for his lyrical and reflective poetry.
Emmert Overby was a U.S. Representative from Missouri who served multiple terms in the House of Representatives.
Liberti Carbone was an Italian poet known for her lyrical and introspective works.
Nellene Starr was an American actress who appeared in several films and television shows during the mid-20th century.
Pollyann Nichols was an American actress who appeared in several films and television shows during the mid-20th century.
Statia Hubbard was an American actress who appeared in several films and television shows during the mid-20th century.
Canadian-english actress (b. 1917)
Dutch co-founder (vrij nederland), dies.
1989 - 1980
Famous deaths on December 1st for the celebrities who died in the years 1989 - 1980
1989
American gay choreographer, dancer, and director of black gay, alvin ailey dance theater. ailey combined african american dance with his personal feelings and experiences with jazz, spirituals and contemporary music to create a unique show. he wanted to appeal to a wider audience than people who are used to one type of dance. he was a well-known performer in musical …
1988
American pastor and theologian (d. 1988)
1987
An influential African-American writer who explored themes of race, sexuality, and social justice in his works, including 'Go Tell It on the Mountain' and 'The Fire Next Time'.
Jams Baldwin was an American novelist, playwright, and social critic, known for his exploration of racial and sexual themes.
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American writer (born in 1924)
Renowned French wine writer and researcher.
Noted novelist and playwright whose works explored complex social and psychological themes.
American novelist and social critic acclaimed for works like Go Tell It on the Mountain.
Canadian ice hockey coach and general manger (born 1918).
Writer (another country) dies at 63
At 57, colonel us air force/astronaut dies from a heart attack.
1986
American general and film producer (b. 1912)
American singer-songwriter (d. 1986).
Alameda (california) -- leader of the orchestra (swift show wagon).
Football player (detroit lions), passes away at the age of 59.
Us boxer/singer, dies at age 59.
1985
Ewart Abner was a prominent journalist known for his investigative reporting.
1984
Norman Borrett was a talented footballer known for his skills on the field.
Dutch photographer and painter (d. 1984).
1983
Mathematician
1982
Composer, who dies at 81 years old
1981
American author and illustrator (b. 1929)
1980
Izekiel Grayson was a renowned American essayist known for his insightful and thought-provoking writings on philosophy and culture.
Artice Buchanan was a renowned American poet known for her lyrical and introspective works.
Wilmont Watkins was a professional baseball player who played in the Major Leagues during the 1940s and 1950s.
Alvon Whitley was a renowned American poet known for his lyrical and introspective works.
Lavert Corley was an American poet known for his lyrical and introspective works.
Actor (purple heart designing women), died at 75
1979 - 1970
Famous deaths on December 1st for the celebrities who died in the years 1979 - 1970
1977
Belgian designer (italian country), dies at age 69.
1975
Chicago white sox infielder (american league most valuable player 1959).
American journalist and author (d. 1975)
American columnist/songwriter ( show) dies at the age of 80.
Italian industrialist and designer of the maserati high-performance automobile. before he became a manufacturer, he raced and built his own cars. he had also planned and managed every stage of the creation of the prize-winning race cars.
American daughter of franklin roosevelt and eleanor roosevelt (born in 1906).
1974
Us bishop/chairman (naacp), passes away at the age of 77.
Author (hungarian/us) dies at the age of 83.
1973
Israeli politician. he was one of the founding fathers of israel and the first prime minister of israel in 1973. he founded the general federation of jewish labor and read the declaration of israel’s independence.
Israeli politician, 1st prime minister of israel (b. 1886)
1972
Italian politician, 35th prime minister of italy (1955aeur”1957, 1959aeur”1960) and fourth president of italy from 1962 to 1964. he was the first sardinian to be elected prime minister of italy, adhering to the christian democratic party (italian democrazia cristiana aeur' dc).
1971
The us naacp chairman (1940-1965), is dead at the age of 93.
1969 - 1960
Famous deaths on December 1st for the celebrities who died in the years 1969 - 1960
1969
American blues singer and guitarist (born 1937).
1968
Turkish-jewish singer/songwriter (d. 1968).
Turkish singer-songwriter, guitarist, and actor (b. 1921)
Romanian opera singer, composer, and conductor (b. 1887)
Actor/director (bait and pick up) dies at 66 from asthma
1967
Maebel Wilcox was a British playwright known for her social commentary and character-driven dramas.
1964
Known for his work in genetics and evolutionary biology.
Brigg Haldane was a Scottish biochemist who made significant contributions to the field of enzymology and the study of chemical kinetics.
Renowned geneticist known for her work on the inheritance of blood groups.
American author known for his novels and short stories.
English-indian geneticist and biologist (b. 1892)
Greek runner (b. 1877)
Scottish geneticist (born in 1892)
1963
Katherleen Parlow was a Canadian violinist who had a successful international career as a concert performer and recitalist.
1962
German poet and writer associated with the Expressionist movement.
1960
Victorious Fernandez was a renowned Spanish physicist who made significant contributions to the field of quantum mechanics.
Emmersen Cooke was a renowned physicist who made significant contributions to the field of quantum mechanics.
Arcenio Almeida was a renowned Portuguese poet known for his lyrical and introspective works.
Grayton Ewing was a renowned physicist who made significant contributions to the field of quantum mechanics.
Chalise Miner was a renowned American poet known for her lyrical and introspective works.
Chatham Rabbits was a professional baseball player who played in the early 20th century.
Estus Maynard was an American poet and educator who published several collections of poetry.
Composer dies at 57
1959 - 1950
Famous deaths on December 1st for the celebrities who died in the years 1959 - 1950
1959
Pioneering astronomer who made significant contributions to the study of galaxies.
1958
Alaskan-american civil rights activist (d. 1958)
1955
Leather Bingham was a pioneering physicist who conducted groundbreaking research in the field of quantum mechanics.
1954
American music publisher executive and songwriter (born 1897).
1953
Rosabelle Laemmle was a pioneering film producer who played a key role in the early days of Hollywood.
1952
Alessandria Savoia was an Italian noblewoman and the wife of King Victor Emmanuel III of Italy.
Italian premier (1917-19), is killed at the age of 92.
1951
Composer dies at 59
1950
Evellyn Wilkins was a renowned sculptor known for her intricate and expressive bronze sculptures.
Lucindy Bates was a pioneering educator who founded one of the first schools for African American children in the South.
English pianist and composer (b. 1894)
British composer dies at the age of 55.
English composer (born 1894)
1949 - 1940
Famous deaths on December 1st for the celebrities who died in the years 1949 - 1940
1947
Known for his work in number theory and mathematical analysis.
British occultist known for his esoteric teachings and writings.
Known for his esoteric writings and founding the religion of Thelema.
Renowned mathematician known for his work in number theory and mathematical analysis.
English magician, poet, and mountaineer (b. 1875)
British mystic, who wrote "equinox of the gods" in twelve volumes. crowley was also a poet and pornographer. crowley was a member the golden dawn as well as the leader of o.t.o.'s british branch. (ordo templi orientis). crowley was a member of the golden dawn and the leader of the british branch of o.t.o.
Mathematician
English mathematician (born 1877)
British occultist dies at 72
1946
American author known for her novels and short stories.
1945
Althia Harding was a renowned British essayist known for her insightful and thought-provoking writings.
Kaior Lund was a Norwegian essayist and literary critic who wrote extensively on Scandinavian literature.
Composer dies at 64
1944
Executed irish republican (d. 1944)
1943
Thai historian and prince (born 1862).
1942
Polish scientist and medical examiner (b. 1867)
1940
Monroe Stahr was a prominent businessman in the early 20th century.
1939 - 1930
Famous deaths on December 1st for the celebrities who died in the years 1939 - 1930
1939
Composer dies at 79
1938
Icelandic writer and translator.
1937
German geologist known for his studies on mineralogy and petrology.
1936
Holt Collier was an African American hunter and guide who famously helped Theodore Roosevelt on a bear hunting trip.
Holt Collier was a politician known for his role in capturing the bear that inspired the teddy bear.
1935
Estonian-german optician, invented the schmidt camera (b. 1879)
Inventor (schmidt camera), dies.
1934
Russian engineer and politician (b. 1886)
Russian revolutionary (born 1886).
1933
Finnish painter known for his landscapes and seascapes.
Finnish painter (b. 1865)
1932
Composer dies at 61
1931
Curtis Mallet-Prevost was a U.S. Ambassador to France and a prominent lawyer.
1929 - 1920
Famous deaths on December 1st for the celebrities who died in the years 1929 - 1920
1928
Colombian-american lawyer and poet (b. 1888)
Colombian writer (born in 1888).
1926
Composer dies at 83
1925
Composer dies at 54
1923
British author known for her works on household management and cookery.
Belgian poet and writer (born 1836).
1919 - 1910
Famous deaths on December 1st for the celebrities who died in the years 1919 - 1910
1916
French religious figure (born in 1858).
At the age of 58, she dies.
1914
American captain and historian (b. 1840)
1913
Estonian poet and author (d.1913).