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List of celebrities and famous people who died on January 7th

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2029 - 2020

Famous deaths on January 7th for the celebrities who died in the years 2029 - 2020

2024

  • Franz Beckenbauer

    German football coach, manager and ex-player, der kaiser was nicknamed "the emperor" because of his elegant style and leadership. his first name, "franz", is reminiscent of the austrian emperors, and his dominance on and off the pitch. his reputation is that of the greatest german footballer and the most decorated in football history. beckenbauer was versatile and started as a …

2021

  • Yoshito Ōshima

    Yoshito Ōshima was a Japanese novelist known for his works exploring the human condition and social issues.

  • Tommy Lasorda

    Legendary baseball manager who led the Los Angeles Dodgers to two World Series championships.

  • Sharif Hussein

    King Hussein of Jordan who ruled for over 46 years.

  • Neil Sheehan

    Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist known for his reporting on the Vietnam War.

  • Tommy Lasorda

    American baseball player, coach, and manager (b. 1927)

2020

  • Cheryal Wurtzel

    American author known for her memoir 'Prozac Nation'.

  • Elizabeth Wurtzel

    American writer and journalist who was known for her candid and personal writing style.

  • Neil Peart

    Canadian drummer, songwriter, and producer (b. 1952)

  • Lizzie Wurtzel

    Lizzie Wurtzel was an American journalist and author known for her candid writing on mental health and culture.

  • Silvio Horta

    American screenwriter and television producer (b. 1974)

2019 - 2010

Famous deaths on January 7th for the celebrities who died in the years 2019 - 2010

2019

  • Eugene Merzbacher

    Eugene Merzbacher was an American physicist who made significant contributions to the field of quantum mechanics and the teaching of physics.

2018

  • France Gall

    French and internationally popular "ya (c)-ya" singer, daughter robert gall, songwriter and ca(cile) (whose father is paul berthier, cofounder of "les petits chanteurs a la croix de bois") they had two children together after they were married to michel berger, a singer. pauline, their daughter, died from cystic fibrosis. in 1997, she announced her retirement and now lives in africa.

  • Jim Anderton

    Former new zealand deputy prime minister (b. 1938)

2017

  • Nat Hentoff

    Nat Hentoff was an American author known for his writings on jazz and civil liberties.

  • Mário Soares

    Portuguese historian, lawyer, and politician, 17th president of portugal (d. 2017)

2016

  • Philip Knightley

    Philip Knightley was an Australian journalist and author known for his investigative reporting and books on journalism.

  • Kitty Kallen

    American actress and singer (d. 2016).

  • Judith Kaye

    American lawyer and jurist (b. 1938)

  • John Johnson

    Nfl linebacker (new orleans saints).

  • Bill Foster

    American basketball player and coach (b. 1929)

2015

  • Georges Wolinski

    Tunisian-french cartoonist and journalist (d. 2015).

  • Rod Taylor
    Rod Taylor

    Australian-american actor and screenwriter (d. 2015)

  • Oriyah Eliyahu

    Oriyah Eliyahu was an Israeli rabbi and a prominent figure in the religious Zionist movement.

  • Arch Moore

    Arch Moore was an American politician who served as the Governor of West Virginia.

  • Mompati Merafhe

    Botswana general and politician, vice-president of botswana (b. 1936)

2014

  • Koven Daly

    Koven Daly was a renowned oceanographer who made significant contributions to the understanding of deep-sea ecosystems.

  • Run Run Shaw

    Chinese-hong kong businessman and philanthropist, founded shaw brothers studio and tvb (b. 1907)

2013

  • Sister Carrie Bender

    Noted author and Mennonite nun known for her inspirational writings.

2012

  • Tony Blankley

    British-born american child actor, journalist and pundit (b. 1948)

2011

  • Anatole Abragam

    Anatole Abragam was a French physicist and entrepreneur who made significant contributions to the field of nuclear magnetic resonance.

  • Derek Gardner

    British formula 1 car designer (born 1931)

2010

  • Henry Taub

    Co-founder of Automatic Data Processing (ADP), a leading provider of human resources and payroll services.

  • Willie Mitchell

    American soul singer (born 1928).

  • John A Thorburn

    American war hero (born 1946)

2009 - 2000

Famous deaths on January 7th for the celebrities who died in the years 2009 - 2000

2009

  • Maria Dimitriadi

    Greek singer (born 1950)

2008

  • Alwyn Schlebusch

    South african academic and politician, vice state president of south africa (b. 1917)

  • Alwyn Schlebusch

    South african vice-president (born 1917).

2007

  • Magnus Magnusson

    Icelandic-born British writer and television presenter, best known for hosting the quiz show 'Mastermind'.

  • Magnus Magnusson

    Icelandic-born British writer and television presenter, best known for hosting the quiz show 'Mastermind'.

  • Bobby Hamilton

    Nfl / wlaf defensive end (amsterdam admirals, new york jets)

2006

  • Heinrich Harrer

    Austrian mountaineer, geographer, and author (b. 1912)

2005

  • Rosmary Kennedy

    Member of the Kennedy family known for her philanthropic work.

  • Rosamary Kennedy

    Rosamary Kennedy was the eldest sister of U.S. President John F. Kennedy and was intellectually disabled.

  • Rosemary Kennedy

    Member of the Kennedy family, known for her intellectual disabilities and lobotomy.

  • Pierre Daninos

    French author (b. 1913)

  • Eileen Desmond

    Irish politician (born 1932)

2004

  • Ingrid Thulin
    Ingrid Thulin

    Ingrid thulin was a swedish actress known for her work in ingmar bergman's films, including the silence and winter light.

2002

  • Avery Schreiber

    Avery Schreiber was an American comedian and actor known for his comedy duo with Jack Burns.

2001

  • James Carr

    American soldier and politician (d.1818).

  • James Carr

    American rhythm & blues (born 1942).

2000

  • Ketura Rabin

    Ketura Rabin was an Israeli politician who served as a member of the Knesset from 1992 to 2000.

  • Giuliano Preparata

    Italian physicist known for his work in quantum field theory.

  • Gary Albright

    American wrestler (b. 1963)

  • Gary Albright

    American professional wrestler (born 1963).

1999 - 1990

Famous deaths on January 7th for the celebrities who died in the years 1999 - 1990

1999

  • Fredderick Coulson

    Contributed to the understanding of DNA replication and genetic recombination.

1998

  • Vladimir Prelog

    Croatian-swiss chemist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1906)

  • Owen Bradley

    American country music record producer (d. 1998)

1997

  • Desmond Flower

    Publisher, who dies at the age of 89.

  • Sandor Vegh

    Violinist/conductor, died at the age of 84.

1996

  • Károly Grósz

    Hungarian politician, 51st prime minister of hungary (b. 1930)

  • Karoly Grosz

    Prime minister of hungry (1987-1988), dies at 65

  • Robley D Evans

    Nuclear physicist dies at age of 88.

  • James Holland

    Artist/exhibition organizer, dies at the age of 90.

  • Taro Okamoto

    Japanese avant-garde artist (born 1911)

1995

  • Larry Grayson

    English comedian and tv presenter, who was most well-known in the 1970s and 1980s. his most notable achievements include hosting "the generation game", a bbc series that was popular, and his high-camp and english music hall humor.

  • Murray Rothbard

    American economist and entrepreneur known for his work in Austrian economics.

  • Murray Rothbard

    American economist, historian, and theorist (b. 1926)

  • Harry Golombek

    Age 83, chess grandmaster dies.

  • Arthur Leavins

    Violinist dies at the age of 77.

1994

  • Vittorio Mezzogiorno
    Vittorio Mezzogiorno

    Actor (cafe express) dies at 52 from heart failure

  • Lynn Blessing

    Vibes player dies at 65

  • Bobby Pratt jazz trombone/piano player

    At the age of 67, she dies.

  • Lewis Boddington

    Aerospace engineer dies at 85.

  • Phoumi Vongvichit

    President of laos (1986-1991), dies.

1993

  • Adelle August

    Adelle August was a renowned actress known for her roles in classic films of the mid-20th century.

  • Richard Branda

    Actor (2 minute warning), at 57, dies from colon cancer

1992

  • Richard Hunt

    American puppeteer and voice actor (b. 1951)

  • Richard Hunt

    Actor/puppeteer (muppet movie), died at 40 from aids

  • Jhean Burton

    Entertainer

1991

  • Gaston Monnerville

    Gaston Monnerville was a prominent French politician and the first black President of the French Senate.

  • Joe Hicks

    At 64, a baseball coach dies from cancer

1990

  • Bronko Nagurski

    Canadian-american football player, wrestler, and coach (d. 1990)

  • Gail Lucas

    Entertainer

  • Horace Stoneham

    Baseball owner (san francisco giants), passes away at the age of 86.

  • Joseph Robbie

    At the age of 73, a lawyer and owner of an nfl (miami dolphins) passes away.

  • Bronislau "Bronko" Nagurski

    Football hall of famer, dies at the age of 81

1989 - 1980

Famous deaths on January 7th for the celebrities who died in the years 1989 - 1980

1989

  • Isaiah Wise

    Isaiah Wise was an American politician known for his contributions to civil rights and social justice.

  • Hirohito

    Japanese royalty, the first born son of emperor taisho and the crown prince in 1916 and declared the 124th ruler of japan on 12/25/1926 after a regency of five years, upon the death of his father, emperor taisho. soon after the prince was born he was taken from his parents to be reared in isolation and trained as the future …

  • Hirohito

    Japanese emperor (b. 1901)

1988

  • Michel Auclair

    German actor, stage and film. his debut onscreen was in 1945. before entering film, he had a long and successful career on the french stage. he played many leading roles. he starred mainly in french films and only made a handful of appearances in american films. in 1957, he appeared in "funny face", a film about american humor.

  • Jessel Gwynne

    British Conservative politician who served as a Member of Parliament from 1950 to 1983.

  • Tibor Sekelj

    Hungarian explorer and writer who traveled extensively in South America and wrote several books about his adventures.

  • Trevor Howard
    Trevor Howard

    English actor (born 1913).

  • Zara Cisco Brough

    American nipmuc indian chief and fashion designer (b.1919)

1987

  • Larry Carr

    Piano player (flight to rhythm) dies at 72.

1986

  • Juan Rulfo

    Mexican screenwriter, writer, and photographer. rulfo is a latin american writer, screenwriter, and photographer. his reputation rests on his two slim books, pedro pa!ramo (1955) and el llano en llamas (53), a collection short stories. the burning plain and other stories published fifteen of the seventeen stories. this collection includes his beloved tale, "diles que me maten!" ("tell them not …

  • M Rooi

    At 79, the editor-in chief (new rotterdam daily) dies.

  • Philip D Eastman

    American illustrator and author of children's books (born in 1909)

1985

  • Johnny Guarnieri

    Jazz pianist (morey amsterdam show), passes away at the age of 67.

  • Mary Hardy

    Born 1931, australian television and radio presenter

1984

  • Alfred Kastler

    German-french physicist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1902)

1983

  • August Cool

    Belgian trade union leader dies at the age of 79.

1982

  • Bert Oosterhuis

    Dutch motor racer (paris-dakar), dies in race crash.

1981

  • Alvar Lidell

    English journalist and radio announcer(b. 1908)

  • Eric Robinson

    Australian businessman and politician, 2nd australian minister for finance (b. 1926)

  • Eric Robinson

    Australian politician (born 1926)

  • Jose Ardevol

    Composer dies at 69

1980

  • Larry Williams

    American singer-songwriter, pianist, and producer (d. 1980)

  • Carl White

    Rocker, dies.

  • Sarah Selby

    Actress (tower of london), is killed at 74

  • Larry Williams

    American singer-songwriter (born 1935).

1979 - 1970

Famous deaths on January 7th for the celebrities who died in the years 1979 - 1970

1979

  • Zbigniew Turski

    Composer dies at age 70

1977

  • Josep Trueta

    Catalan surgeon known for his pioneering work in the treatment of war wounds.

1974

  • Charles Coulson

    Pioneered the development of quantum chemistry and made significant contributions to the understanding of chemical bonding.

1973

  • Carmino Gallone

    Carmino Gallone was an Italian film director who directed over 100 films during his career.

  • Hettie Lamar

    Hettie Lamar was an inventor known for her co-invention of an early technique for spread spectrum communications.

1972

  • John Berryman

    American writer and regents professor at university of minnesota. in 1965, he won the pulitzer prize for his "77 dream songs", and in 1969, the national book award for "history, his dream, his rest". he was a brilliant teacher when sober and outwardly humdrum. he believed in the myth of the artist who fornicated, drank and roared toward his own …

  • Reason Crandall

    Reason Crandall was an American physicist who made significant contributions to the field of quantum mechanics.

  • Eftichia Papagianopoulos

    Greek lyricist (born 1893)

1971

  • Madame Spivy [LeVoe]

    Actress (all fall down) dies at 64

  • Dick Kollmar

    Actor (broadway spotlight guess what), dies in 60

1970

  • Robert [Harriot] Barrat

    Actor (bad lands go west), dies at the age of 81

1969 - 1960

Famous deaths on January 7th for the celebrities who died in the years 1969 - 1960

1969

  • Gladys Swarthout

    Gladys Swarthout was an American mezzo-soprano opera singer who had a successful career in the 1930s and 1940s.

1968

  • J. L. B. Smith

    South african chemist and academic (b. 1897)

  • Gholamreza Takhti

    Iranian politician and wrestler (d. 1968).

  • Prof James Smith

    South african ichthyologist (born 1897)

1967

  • David Goodis

    American screenwriter and author (d. 1967).

  • Carl Schuricht

    Conductor polish-german (d. 1967).

1966

  • Allan Chapman

    Scottish politician (born 1897)

1964

  • Gar Hoover

    Gar Hoover was an American geologist who made significant contributions to the understanding of the geology of the western United States.

  • Reg Parnell

    English race car driver and manager (d. 1964)

  • Colin C McPhee

    At the age of 62, composer (h2o mechanical principles), passes away.

  • Cyril Davies

    English musician (born 1932)

1963

  • Arthur Edward Moore

    New zealand-australian farmer and politician, 23rd premier of queensland (b. 1876)

  • Arthur Moore

    Premier of queensland (born 1876).

1961

  • Clarice Baright

    American bar association: first woman admitted, died at 74

1960

  • Dorothia Lambert Chambers

    Pioneering female tennis player who achieved great success in the early 20th century.

  • Dorothea Douglass Lambert Chambers

    English tennis player and coach (b. 1878)

  • Luis da Costa

    Composer dies at age 80

  • Dorothea Douglass Chambers (aka Katharine Lambert Chambers)

    Uk tennis player (born 1878)

1959 - 1950

Famous deaths on January 7th for the celebrities who died in the years 1959 - 1950

1958

  • Petru Groza

    At 74, premier / president (romania 1945-58), dies

1957

  • Al White

    Choreographer (nbc comedy hour).

1953

  • Osa Johnson

    American director and explorer (d. 1953).

1951

  • René Guénon

    French writer. he is the author of "symboles de la science sacree" (le roi du monde). guenon believed that the modern world was a manifestation kali yuga's interest in democracy, mass culture and materialism, which is purely human. "truth does not exist in the human mind. it exists independent of us, and we are only to understand it."

  • Rene Guenon

    French-egyptian author (born 1886)

  • Johanna C H "Nelly" Bodenheim

    Painter (luilekkerland), dies at 76

1949 - 1940

Famous deaths on January 7th for the celebrities who died in the years 1949 - 1940

1948

  • Couper Gill

    Couper Gill was a Canadian politician who served in the House of Commons.

  • Raoul Auernheimer

    Writer

1946

  • Adamo Didur

    Polish tenor (born in 1874)

1944

  • Napoleon Lapathiotis

    Greek poet and author (d. 444)

  • J Verleun

    Dutch resistance fighter executed

  • Lou Hoover

    Herbert hoover's american wife 33rd first lady of america (d. 1944).

1943

  • Detroit Tesla

    Known for contributions to the development of alternating current electricity supply system

  • Nicolis Tesla

    Known for his contributions to the design of the modern alternating current electricity supply system.

  • Nicholas Tesla

    Known for his contributions to the development of the modern alternating current electricity supply system.

  • Nicholous Tesla

    Pioneering work in electricity and magnetism, known for Tesla coil and AC power system.

  • Awesome Tesla

    Innovative inventor and electrical engineer who contributed to the development of modern electricity.

1942

  • Henry

    Prince of great britain, the sixth child of frederick, prince of wales and augusta of saxe-gotha, and a younger brother of george iii.

1941

  • Charles Finger

    English-american journalist and author (d. 41).

1939 - 1930

Famous deaths on January 7th for the celebrities who died in the years 1939 - 1930

1936

  • Guy d'Hardelot

    French composer best known for because (1858), a song written by him.

1932

  • André Maginot

    French sergeant and politician (b. 1877)

  • Henri Stroethoff

    Dutch actor bright paradise (bright paradise) dies at 60

  • Andre Maginot

    French eponym for the maginot line (born in 1877).

1931

  • Edward Channing

    American historian and author (b. 1856)

1929 - 1920

Famous deaths on January 7th for the celebrities who died in the years 1929 - 1920

1929

  • Henry Arthur Jones

    English playwright (silver king), dies at 77

1927

  • Nikolaos Kalogeropoulos

    Greek politician, 99th prime minister of greece (b. 1851)

1922

  • Prince Kuhio

    Prince Kuhio was a Hawaiian prince who became a delegate to the U.S. Congress.

  • Antonio Scontrino composer

    At the age of 71, he dies.

1921

  • Benno Erdmann German philosopher (Logik I)

    At the age of 69, he dies.

1920

  • Edmund Barton

    Australian judge and politician, 1st prime minister of australia (b. 1849)

  • Sir Edmund Barton

    1st prime minister australia (born 1849).

1919 - 1910

Famous deaths on January 7th for the celebrities who died in the years 1919 - 1910

1919

  • Henry Ware Eliot

    American businessman and philanthropist, co-founded washington university in st. louis (b. 1843)

  • Henry Ware

    Eliot american industrialist, philanthropist (born 1843).

1913

  • Jack Boyle

    American umpire and baseball player (d. 1913).

1912

  • Sophia Jex-Blake

    English physician and feminist (b. 1840)

1909 - 1900

Famous deaths on January 7th for the celebrities who died in the years 1909 - 1900

1907

  • Clovis Hugues

    French poet and politician associated with the Symbolist movement.

  • Anton Urspruch composer

    At the age of 56, he dies.

1903

  • Eliakim Goldsborough

    Eliakim Goldsborough was an American businessman and politician who served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates and the Maryland State Senate.

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