List of celebrities and famous people who died on December 24th
Famous deaths on December 24th for the celebrities who died in the years 2029 - 2020
Cook islands rugby league footballer (b. 1997)
American science fiction author (b. 1944)
American politician and mayor of meridian, mississippi (b. 1955)
Ivry gitlis is a renowned violinist known for his passionate and expressive performances.
Famous deaths on December 24th for the celebrities who died in the years 2019 - 2010
Founder of Ergon, a successful oil and gas company.
Governor of puebla (b. 1973)
Former governor of puebla (b. 1968)
Canadian-american model and actress (b. 1949)
American baseball player and coach (d. 2017)
Grizelda Weatherwax was a powerful and respected witch, known for her unwavering moral principles and her role in the Lancre coven.
Best known for his novel 'Watership Down' which became a classic of children's literature.
American journalist and one of the most respected gossip columnists. her enthusiasm for the people she writes about is evident in her october 2000 biography, "natural blonde," which was published. she is a passionate fan of celebrities and works hard to be the best gossip purveyor in america, providing the gossip to around 70 newspapers each day.
Author of the beloved novel 'Watership Down'.
Gregorio Alvarez was a Uruguayan general and politician who served as the President of Uruguay from 1981 to 1985.
Chinese singer (b.1994)
British musician (b. 1948)
Filipino journalist and editor-in-chief of a major newspaper.
Letty Jimenez Magsanoc was a prominent journalist and editor-in-chief of a leading Philippine newspaper.
Norwegian businesswoman and politician, norwegian minister of culture (d. 2015)
Chilean lawyer and politician, chilean minister of justice (b. 1911)
Lenya Hirsch was a German-American actress known for her roles in films and television.
Canadian lawyer and author (b. 1944)
Polish director and screenwriter (b. 1953)
American lawyer and politician (b. 1926)
American clarinet player and bandleader (d. 2014)
German-canadian animator, director, and screenwriter (d. 2013)
English-american screenwriter and producer (d. 2013)
Chinese-american author and scholar (b. 1923)
English haematologist and oncologist (d. 2013)
British-Nigerian artist recognized for her portrait paintings and royal commissions.
Jack klugman was an american tv actor known for his roles in 'the odd couple' and 'quincy, m.e.'
American singer and actor (d. 2012).
Irish poet and critic (d. 2012)
English-american composer and educator (d. 2012)
Finnish poet known for her lyrical and introspective works.
Dutch-german entertainer (b. 1903)
Duwan Dumas was a French novelist who explored themes of identity, exile, and the human condition.
Juneau Gagnon was a Canadian scientist who made significant contributions to the field of environmental science.
Zedric Emerson was a prolific American novelist who explored themes of identity, family, and social justice in his works.
Estonian composer and educator (d. 2010)
Brazilian journalist, lawyer, and politician, 28th governor of são paulo state (b. 1938)
Dutch footballer and manager (b. 1922)
British author and creator of the wombles (born in 1926)
Brazilian politician (born 1938)
Famous deaths on December 24th for the celebrities who died in the years 2009 - 2000
Greek-british singer/songwriter. he is always bald with stubble and has a tough-guy personality. michael was a member of wham!, a pop-soul band with andrew ridgeley, whom he first met in school in 1975. the executive, their first band, was formed in 1979. however, it was later renamed wham! they became britain's most popular pop duo in the 1980s.
German academic and author (d. 2009).
Dutch journalist and politician (b. 1923)
American sportscaster (b. 1939)
Venezuelan lawyer and politician, 65th president of venezuela (d. 2009)
Lawyer, socioologist, writer, speaker and politician (born in 1916).
Samuel Huntington was an American political scientist and journalist known for his works on political development and the 'Clash of Civilizations' theory.
English playwright, screenwriter, director, nobel prize laureate (b. 1930)
British playwright, screenwriter, and poet. he is one of the most well-known dramatists from the 1960s. pinteraeur(tm), a complex and challenging writer, was noted for his use of understatement. for his 1965 play "the homecoming", he won many awards, including the tony and new york drama criticsaeur (tm) circle awards.
British journalist (b. 1921)
Renowned for her Theory of Goal Attainment in nursing.
American businessman (d. 2007)
English lawyer and judge (b. 1951)
Iranian playwright and dramatist (born 1939).
Legendary American boxer known for his powerful punches and undefeated record.
Norwegian composer and guitarist (d. 2006).
Brazilian singer-songwriter and producer (d. 2006)
Muskegon, michigan -- broadcasting executive. (cbs).
Brazilian songwriter (born 1907)
Renowned Urdu poet known for his profound verses.
Contributed to the development of the Standard Model in particle physics.
American commercial actor (born in 1922)
American baseball player, coach, and manager (b. 1946)
English guitarist and journalist, singer-songwriter (d. 2002).
NFL Hall of Famer who played for the New York Giants and Chicago Cardinals.
Founder of a successful tech startup.
Norwegian poet and painter, author (d. 2002).
American victim of homicide, laci peterson, vanished between christmas eve, 2002, and december 23, 2002. at the time, she was eight months pregnant. police had no other clues and could not make an arrest, but they kept scott peterson (her husband) under surveillance. according to reports, he was having an affair with another woman. this was revealed by police on …
Renowned historian specializing in ancient civilizations.
Finnish folklorist known for his research on mythology and folklore.
Harvey Martin was a standout defensive end for the Dallas Cowboys, known for his dominant play in the 1970s.
Alvie Hughes was a prominent politician known for his contributions to civil rights activism.
American singer/bass player (the four seasons & four lovers) (d.2000)
English businessman, co-founded the cooper car company (b. 1923)
English race car designer (born 1923)
Famous deaths on December 24th for the celebrities who died in the years 1999 - 1990
Maurice Couve de Murville was a French politician who served as the Prime Minister of France from 1968 to 1969.
French diplomat and politician, who served as minister of foreign affairs between 1958 and 1968, and as prime minister under general de gaulle from 1968 to 1969.
French soldier and politician, 152nd prime minister of france (b. 1907)
American runner, coach, and businessman, co-founded nike, inc. (b. 1911)
American aerospace engineer (d. 1999)
Brazilian general and politician, 30th president of brazil (d. 1999)
President of brazil (born 1918).
Canadian politician and pole vaulter ice hockey player
Canadian businessman, founded quebecor (d. 1997)
Chinese-japanese actor and producer (b. 1920)
American actor, director, producer, and screenwriter (d. 1997)
Chinese-japanese actor, producer (d. 1997)
Music producer dies at the age of 57.
Musician and educator, who dies at the age of 69.
Quebec businessman and founder of quebecor (born in 1925).
Politician dies at 77
Arts writer, who dies at 47
President of vietnam (1980-81), dies.
Journalist dies at 76
Trade unionist dies at the age of 59.
Internationally recognized italian actor since 1949. he was a handsome, romantic lead and was well-known in italy in the '40s. he was often cast in aristocratic parts. his american films include "little women", 1949. but it was his role as "the barefoot contessa", 1954 that made him a star, specializing in latin lovers or wealthy playboy roles. over 200 films …
England, united kingdom -- playwright. (look back in anger, luthertony 1964).
American author, "same sex unions in pre-modern europe" he was an important figure in the study and analysis of gay-lesbian relationships.
Actress (us) scoundrel dies at the age of 84.
English assistant secretary to state (1971-1984), dies aged 66.
Playwright dies at 65 from cardiac arrest
Age 47, medievalist dies.
At the age of 82, inventor (guitars) dies.
Singer, dies at 57
Actress (uncle wanja charlotte), dies at age 74
Norman Vincent Peale was an American minister and author known for his work in popularizing the concept of positive thinking.
Dennison Young was a respected journalist who made significant contributions to investigative journalism.
Gussie Nell Davis was an influential figure in the world of drill team and dance education, founding the Kilgore College Rangerettes.
Chinese politician and lawyer president of the republic of china (d.93)
At 95 years old, reverend (power of positive thinking) dies.
Belgian cartoonist, a giant in his field, creator of the "smurfs".
Belgian author and illustrator, created the smurfs (d. 1992)
American singer and musician (the doobie brothers), (born 1945).
Australian rugby league player (b. 1968)
Java diplomat, dies.
Belgian cartoonist (smurfs) dies at the age of 64.
American novelist and author of the 1957 john newbery medal winning novel
At 46, a 1,025-pound man dies.
Norwegian playwright, songwriter and illustrator, best known for his books and musicals for children.
Norwegian author (born 1922)
Famous deaths on December 24th for the celebrities who died in the years 1989 - 1980
Co-founder of the Barrow Gang with her husband Clyde Barrow.
Indian translator and author (d. 1988).
Gwin Follett was an acclaimed American poet known for her lyrical and introspective works.
Dutch politician, prime minister for the netherlands between 1973 and 1977 (born 1919).
Dutch journalist, economist, and politician, deputy prime minister of the netherlands (d. 1987)
Sri lankan-indian actor, producer, and politician, 5th chief minister of tamil nadu (b. 1917)
Singer who dubbed debbie reynolds' singing voice in singin' in the rain (1987).
Age 68. dutch social-democratic prime minister (1973-1977).
Chief minister of tamil nadu (born 1917).
Gardner Fox was a prolific writer for DC Comics, creating many iconic characters like the Justice Society of America.
Author (kothar barbarian swordsman), reaches 75
Mildred Rucker was an American dancer and choreographer who performed on Broadway and in Hollywood films.
American lawyer and farmer (d. 1985)
Canadian-american wrestler and manager (b. 1927)
Last lincoln descendant (born 1904)
British-american star with 57 films and several tv series. he is also known for being brother in law to the late u.s. president john f. kennedy and part of frank sinatra's legendary "rat pack", which flourished during the 1960s.
Renowned American painter known for his vibrant abstract artworks.
Actor (assassin get carter, repulsion), dead at 53
French author and poet (b. 1897)
French novelist, essayist and journalist. he was a gifted writer with a prolific output of over 60 books in his 65-year career. he founded the journal, along with breton and soupault, that was the voice for paris dadaism as well as the surrealistic movement. after falling in love with elsa troilet (a russian-born novelist), he broke with the surrealists. he …
German admiral and politician, president of germany (b. 1891)
German naval admiral and last leader of nazi germany (born in 1891)
Composer dies at 73
Famous deaths on December 24th for the celebrities who died in the years 1979 - 1970
German student leader dies at 39.
Dutch ceo (heineken)/secretary-general nato, dies at age 82.
Samael aun weor was a colombian writer known for his works on gnostic spirituality and esotericism.
Colombian author and educator (b. 1917)
The duke of braganza, the heir to portugal's throne (born 1907).
Actor (war & peace, jubilee), died at 79
American composer known for his film scores, including 'Psycho'.
Allis Wunderlich was a German playwright known for her socially conscious dramas.
Tilly Losch was an Austrian-American dancer, choreographer, and actress.
Actress (duel in the sun, good earth) dies at age 70
German historian and curator (d. 1973).
English-american archaeologist and historian (b. 1882)
American actor (born 1898).
Writer dies at 69
German-peruvian ornithologist and zoologist (d. 1971)
Famous deaths on December 24th for the celebrities who died in the years 1969 - 1960
Norwegian journalist and politician (b. 1896)
English soldier and author (b. 1921)
Polish-german entomologist and lepidopterist (b. 1927)
American singer-songwriter and guitarist (b. 1907)
American entrepreneur and co-founder of baskin and robbins. died 1967
Composer dies at 69
American astrologer and a teacher at the church of light. on 8/31/1945, he joined afa.
American minister and theologian (d. 1965)
Christian minister (born 1906)
Trinidad-british journalist and activist (d. 1964)
German illustrator (b. 1890)
German mathematician (b. 1896)
American poet and academic (b. 1895)
Composer dies at 76
Guenevere Ashford was a British poet known for her lyrical and introspective poems that explored themes of love, loss, and the natural world.
Diron Duval was a French essayist and literary critic who wrote extensively on the nature of art and creativity.
Stockton Axson was an American astronomer known for his work on variable stars.
Famous deaths on December 24th for the celebrities who died in the years 1959 - 1950
American actress, silent screen, vaudeville and radio star, oldest of three talmadge sisters, who was promoted by her stage-driven mother. after she married joseph schenck in 1916, her stardom began. she divorced schenck in 1934 and married george jessel. they divorced in 1939. she married a beverly hills doctor in her third marriage.
Norma Talmadge was a silent film actress and producer in the early 20th century.
Actress (mrs nestor - our miss brooks), passes away at 67
Irva Bauer was a German-American author known for her novels and short stories exploring themes of identity and social justice.
Dutch theoretical physicist, who dies at 58.
Founder of the Hyatt hotel chain.
Famous deaths on December 24th for the celebrities who died in the years 1949 - 1940
French rugby player and tug-of-war competitor (d. 1947).
American singer and comedian (b. 1866)
Composer dies at 67
Composer dies at 66
French admiral and politician, 122nd prime minister of france (b. 1881)
Gaullists kill french admiral
Vice-premier vichy france (born 1881)
Writer dies at 75
Composer dies at age 80
German composer (born 1858).
Famous deaths on December 24th for the celebrities who died in the years 1939 - 1930
German architect and urban planner (b. 1880)
Ren Hang was a Chinese poet known for his modernist poetry.
Lambert Schlechter was a poet known for his contributions to German literature.
Austrian composer. he was a member the second viennese school, along with arnold schoenberg or anton webern. his compositions combined mahlerian romanticism and a personal adaptation schoenberg's twelve tone technique.
Composer dies at 50
Composer dies at the age of 60
Micropalaeontologist (b. 1854)
American warrior, educator and historian (b. 1854)
German minister (constitution of weimar), is killed at the age of 67.
Composer dies at 56
Famous deaths on December 24th for the celebrities who died in the years 1929 - 1920
French Orientalist painter known for his vibrant depictions of North African scenes.
French Impressionist painter known for his vibrant and innovative use of color.
American shot putter discus thrower, and tug-of-war competitor (d. 1926).
Finnish theoretical physicist known for his work in the field of general relativity.
Irish hunger striker died during the 1923 irish hunger strikes (b. 1895)
American lieutenant and politician (b. 1832)
Famous deaths on December 24th for the celebrities who died in the years 1919 - 1910
Inventor of the revolving door.
Caellum Sinclair was a Scottish inventor and engineer who made significant contributions to the development of early telecommunications technology, including the invention of the first practical telephone system.
Diani Muir was a Scottish-American naturalist, author, and early advocate of preservation of wilderness in the United States.
Pioneered the study of plant ecology and made significant contributions to the understanding of plant distribution and adaptation.
Scottish-american geologist, botanist, and author, founded sierra club (b. 1838)
He was a scottish naturalist, explorer, and writer. he advocated for american forest conservation and earned his living through teaching and farm work. he traveled extensively throughout his life, including to the u.s., europe and asia.
Lottie Moon was a Southern Baptist missionary to China known for her inspirational work.
Famous deaths on December 24th for the celebrities who died in the years 1909 - 1900
At the age of 80, he dies.
Belgian composer / musicologist, died at 80
At the age of 55, he dies.