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List of celebrities and famous people who died on December 15th

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2029 - 2020

Famous deaths on December 15th for the celebrities who died in the years 2029 - 2020

2020

  • Deara Emerson was a renowned philanthropist who dedicated her life to supporting various charitable causes.

  • Karelly Gutierrez was a renowned philanthropist who dedicated her life to supporting various charitable causes.

  • Influential playwright known for pushing boundaries in theater.

  • Famous for his thought-provoking plays that explore human relationships.

  • Prolific essayist whose insightful writings continue to resonate with readers.

2019 - 2010

Famous deaths on December 15th for the celebrities who died in the years 2019 - 2010

2019

  • Renowned chemist known for contributions to polymer science.

  • Danish politician and member of the European Parliament

  • Chuck Peddle was an engineer known for his work in the development of the MOS Technology 6502 microprocessor.

2018

  • Frisco Patel was a renowned chemist who made significant contributions to the development of new materials.

  • Dianey Takahashi was a renowned Japanese novelist whose novels often explored themes of cultural identity, family, and the human condition.

  • President of ethiopia (b. 1924)

  • Chinese historical fiction writer (b.1945)

2017

2016

  • Renowned sports broadcaster known for his colorful suits and sideline reporting.

2015

  • Adelheid Schmid was an Austrian biologist who studied the ecology and behavior of insects.

  • English-israeli physicist and engineer (b. 1917)

2014

  • Mexican journalist, lawyer, and politician, governor of san luis potosí (b. 1940)

  • Australian physiologist and immunologist (b. 1929)

2013

  • Pioneering physicist known for research in quantum mechanics and particle physics.

  • Joan Fontaine

    American actress, born in japan to her father who was stationed at tokyo. her mom fled japan when she was still a child in 1919 after her father, an english professor, decided to leave her mother for the japanese maid. her mom divorced her, and she had a hard childhood. she saw her siblings olivia and her family as being …

  • American author radio host and evangelist (d. 2013).

  • American basketball player (b. 1967)

2012

2011

  • Christopher Hitchens was a renowned British-American journalist, author, and social critic who was known for his outspoken atheism and criticism of religion.

  • Prominent author and columnist known for his sharp wit and criticism of religion.

  • Renowned physicist known for contributions to quantum mechanics.

  • English-American author, journalist, and social critic, known for his critiques of religion and support for the Iraq War.

  • Japanese politician who served as Minister of Foreign Affairs.

2010

  • Abdulhadi Makhlouf was a renowned Syrian calligrapher who specialized in traditional Arabic calligraphy.

  • Glenola Fitzgerald was a renowned stage and screen actress known for her captivating performances in both dramatic and comedic roles.

  • Kayn Kingsley was a renowned British poet known for his lyrical and introspective works.

  • Renowned poet known for his lyrical verses.

  • Veleria Dubois was a French novelist and essayist known for her thought-provoking works on social and political issues.

2009 - 2000

Famous deaths on December 15th for the celebrities who died in the years 2009 - 2000

2009

  • Renowned novelist known for her captivating storytelling.

  • Renowned mathematician known for his work in number theory and cryptography.

  • American minister of pentecostal holiness church. he received his call in 1935. he became one of the most well-known evangelists around the globe. his annual cash flow reached $17 million by 1972 after he had built up a loyal following. his books include "god’s formula for success" and "god’s formula to prosperity."

  • Moroccan poet known for his lyrical and evocative verses.

  • Swedish middle-distance runner who set multiple world records.

2008

  • Canadian journalist and author

  • American poet and animal rights activist.

  • Alva Fisher was a pioneering computer scientist known for his contributions to early computing systems.

  • Davey Graham was a British journalist and influential figure in the folk music scene.

  • Ecuadorian engineer and politician, 46th president of ecuador (b. 1931)

2007

2006

  • Swiss race car driver and sportscaster (d.2006)

  • British golfer who won the British Ladies Amateur Golf Championship in 1946.

  • American journalist and author (b. 1920)

2005

  • Jozee Sanchez was a celebrated artist known for her vibrant and expressive paintings.

  • Influential playwright known for pushing boundaries in theater.

  • Notable playwright known for his impactful dramas.

  • Jyair Simmons was a celebrated artist known for their unique and innovative approach to painting and sculpture.

  • Dracen Stormcrow was a renowned essayist and social commentator who wrote extensively on political and philosophical topics.

2004

2003

2002

2001

2000

1999 - 1990

Famous deaths on December 15th for the celebrities who died in the years 1999 - 1990

1999

  • Celebrated poet whose works continue to inspire readers worldwide.

  • Pioneering computer scientist known for his work in computer architecture and parallel processing.

1998

  • Prominent Armenian playwright recognized for his impactful theatrical works.

  • Prolific writer of novels and short stories.

  • Hearl Hines was a renowned American mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of algebraic geometry.

  • Renowned actress known for her roles in classic Hollywood films.

1997

1996

1995

1994

1993

1991

1990

  • Pioneering scientist in the field of genetics.

  • Raziah Begum was a renowned Urdu poet from Pakistan who is known for her lyrical and introspective poetry.

  • Merdis Anderson was a celebrated poet who captured the complexities of the human experience.

  • Thelmer Fitzgerald was an Irish playwright known for his plays that explored themes of identity, family, and social issues.

  • Gleb Anfilov was a Soviet playwright known for his plays that explored social and political themes.

1989 - 1980

Famous deaths on December 15th for the celebrities who died in the years 1989 - 1980

1989

  • British author known for his mystery novels and detective fiction.

  • American science fiction writer known for his works in the Golden Age of Science Fiction.

  • Ugandan musician and medical scientist known for being the first prominent Ugandan to give a human face to HIV/AIDS.

  • English actor and jockey (b. 1908)

  • American actor (born in 1910).

1988

  • Pioneering female journalist known for her investigative reporting.

  • Renowned physicist known for contributions to quantum mechanics.

  • Wyman Bradley was an American politician known for his contributions to public service.

1987

  • Biddie Blackwell was a renowned biologist who specialized in the study of plant genetics and evolution.

  • Legendary baseball player known for his powerful hitting and exceptional fielding skills.

1986

  • Russian-french ballet dancer and choreographer (b. 1905)

  • Ames Mansfield was a renowned actor known for his work in classic Hollywood films.

  • Chemist known for his work on the Manhattan Project and research in geochemistry.

1985

1984

1981

  • Harbin Carter was a prominent politician known for his contributions to civil rights movements.

1980

  • British politician known for his contributions to social welfare policies.

  • Armour Wilkins was an American politician who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from California.

  • Willett Simmons was an American track and field athlete who competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics.

  • Alvera Johnston was a renowned actress known for her work in classic Hollywood films.

  • Emanie Rougemont was a French novelist known for her psychological and philosophical novels.

1979 - 1970

Famous deaths on December 15th for the celebrities who died in the years 1979 - 1970

1979

1978

  • Perline Wilkins was an American actress who starred in several popular films during the Golden Age of Hollywood.

  • American actor (d. 1978)

  • Chill Wills

    Seagoville (texas) -- actor (fronteir circus and rounders).

1977

  • Aloysius Boyle was a renowned boxer known for his powerful punches and strategic fighting style.

  • English 7th general of the salvation army (b. 1893)

1976

  • Blondell Cummings was a talented actress who appeared in various films and TV shows.

1975

1974

1973

1972

  • Renowned Mexican muralist known for his vibrant and politically charged artworks.

  • Actor charlie chan-meeting at midnight, dies at 90

  • German composer (glockenspiel) dies at the age of 75.

1971

  • Renowned poet known for her lyrical works.

  • Lennox O'Reilly was an Australian politician who served in the New South Wales Legislative Assembly.

  • French mathematician and theorist (b. 1886)

  • French mathematician (born in 1886).

1969 - 1960

Famous deaths on December 15th for the celebrities who died in the years 1969 - 1960

1969

1968

1967

  • Audriella Fitzgerald was a celebrated American actress who starred in several classic Hollywood films.

1966

  • Walt Disney was the co-founder of The Walt Disney Company and a pioneer of the American animation industry.

  • Walt Disney was an American entrepreneur, animator, writer, voice actor, and film producer who founded the Disney entertainment empire.

  • American cartoonist who invented mickey mouse in 1928. later, he made the first feature-length animated cartoon, "fantasia", 1940. this was a visual interpretation orchestral music. he also founded disney studios and created the huge amusement park disneyland. the world loved the disney myth as a happy, amiable storyteller. but the truth is that he was a tall, somber man who …

  • Founder of The Walt Disney Company and creator of Mickey Mouse.

  • 15th viscount of arbuthnott, indian-scottish general and politician, lord lieutenant of kincardineshire (b. 1897)

1965

  • Sri lankan journalist, lawyer, and politician (b. 1903)

  • Ormand Torrey was an American politician who served as a member of the Vermont House of Representatives.

1964

  • A French composer and pianist, known for his orchestral and chamber music works.

1963

  • Prominent figure in local politics, known for advocating for social reforms.

1962

  • Charles Laughton

    Charles laughton was a renowned british actor known for his powerful performances in classic films such as the hunchback of notre dame and mutiny on the bounty.

  • Oaks Harding was a renowned American poet known for his lyrical and introspective works.

  • British-american actor. he was onscreen since 1927. one of the most versatile and powerful character actors in theater and film. his remarkable voice and diction made him famous, and his films included "mutiny on the bounty", "ruggles of green gap" and even "the private life of henry viii." he was tall and strong, with a "face like an elephant's back," …

1961

1960

  • Maille Sinclair was a renowned Scottish essayist who wrote extensively on topics of philosophy, politics, and social issues.

1959 - 1950

Famous deaths on December 15th for the celebrities who died in the years 1959 - 1950

1958

  • Austrian-swiss physicist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1900)

  • Austrian-born physicist, pauli was awarded the 1945 nobel prize for physics for discovering the pauli exclusion principle in 1925. this principle states that no two electrons in an atom can simultaneously occupy the same quantum status. pauli was a major contributor to quantum mechanics and quantum field theory as well as solid-state physics. he also hypothesized the existence and function …

  • Austrian-born american physicist, nobel laureate (born 1900).

1956

  • Buster Brown was a prominent politician known for his advocacy for social reforms.

1955

  • Ilario Caruso was an Italian novelist who wrote extensively about the social and political issues of his time.

  • Fabion Castillo was a Mexican essayist and intellectual who explored themes of identity and cultural heritage.

1953

1951

  • At 75, the first secretary-general league of nations (1919-1933) dies.

1950

1949 - 1940

Famous deaths on December 15th for the celebrities who died in the years 1949 - 1940

1947

  • Welsh author known for his influential supernatural fiction.

  • Welsh author known for his supernatural and horror fiction.

  • Welsh author known for his supernatural and horror fiction.

  • Australian politician, 27th premier of south australia (b. 1874)

1946

1944

  • Glenn Miller

    American trombonist and leader of big bands, he is best known for his popular swing-era hits "in the mood", and "chattanooga choo choo", as well as "pennsylvania 6-5000".

  • Iconic American big band leader and musician during the swing era.

  • Glen Miller was a famous big band leader and musician during the swing era.

  • American trombonist, composer, and bandleader (d. 1944)

1943

1941

  • Pioneering astronomer who made significant contributions to the study of variable stars.

1940

  • Nevelyn Goodman was a renowned British poet who published several collections of poetry during the early 20th century.

  • Florella Dupont was a French essayist known for her insightful and thought-provoking writings on art, literature, and philosophy.

  • Victorious Eriksson was a Swedish essayist known for her insightful and thought-provoking writings.

  • Wretha Wilcox was a celebrated American poet who wrote extensively about nature and the human experience.

1939 - 1930

Famous deaths on December 15th for the celebrities who died in the years 1939 - 1930

1934

1929 - 1920

Famous deaths on December 15th for the celebrities who died in the years 1929 - 1920

1928

  • English marine biologist known for his research on sea anemones and coral reefs.

1920

  • Jorryn Sigurdsson was a prominent Norwegian politician who played a key role in the country's independence movement and the establishment of the Norwegian monarchy.

  • Ezeriah Ezekiel was a prominent Jewish religious leader and scholar who made significant contributions to the study of Jewish theology and philosophy.

1919 - 1910

Famous deaths on December 15th for the celebrities who died in the years 1919 - 1910

1915

  • American inventor who developed the first automatic turntable for railroads.

1912

  • Anatole Leroy-Beaulieu was a French historian, economist, and expert on Russia and Eastern Europe.

1909 - 1900

Famous deaths on December 15th for the celebrities who died in the years 1909 - 1900

1909

1901

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