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2029 - 2020

Famous deaths on December 12th for the celebrities who died in the years 2029 - 2020

2021

Vicente Fernández
Vicente Fernández is a Mexican singer, actor, and businessman who founded the successful Grupo Fernández conglomerate.
Maʻafu Tukuiʻaulahi
Tongan politician and military officer, deputy prime minister (b. 1955)[222]

2020

Charley Pride
American singer, guitarist and baseball player. pride is one of the world's top 15 record sellers, having sold more than 20,000,000 lps and five millions singles. he has won three grammies, and was named country music association's "entertainer-of-the year". his musical career began as the country's first black superstar in 1963. he sold more records than elvis presley between 1996 …
Leith Mullings
Renowned anthropologist known for her work on race, gender, and social inequality.
Ann Reinking
Renowned dancer known for her work in musical theatre.
Sidney Fernbach
Pioneer in high-performance computing.
Ann Reinking
American actress, dancer, and choreographer (d. 2020)

John le Carré

English intelligence officer and author (d. 2020)

2019 - 2010

Famous deaths on December 12th for the celebrities who died in the years 2019 - 2010

2019

Danny Aiello
Danny aiello was an american actor and producer known for his roles in films such as 'do the right thing' and 'moonstruck'.

2018

Lucilia Martins
Renowned Brazilian painter known for her vibrant and expressive artworks.
Shan Goshorn
Noted sculptor focusing on Native American themes.

2017

Carol Bellamy
Former Executive Director of UNICEF.
Ed Lee
American politician and attorney, 43rd mayor of san francisco (b. 1952)[214][215]
Pat DiNizio
American singer-songwriter and guitarist (d. 2017)

2016

Tyyne Talvisara
Finnish cross-country skier who won multiple Olympic medals.
Altan Günbay
Renowned Turkish painter known for his unique style.
Shirley Hazzard
Australian-american novelist, short story writer, and essayist (d. 2016)

2015

Jacinto Cayco
Filipino basketball player who excelled in the local and international basketball scene.
Elfie Ostermann
Austrian journalist and author known for her work in radio and television.
Evelyn S. Lieberman
American politician, white house deputy chief of staff (b. 1944)
Frans Geurtsen
Dutch footballer (b. 1942)

2014

Herb Plews
American baseball player (b. 1928)
Ivor Grattan-Guinness
English mathematician, historian, and academic (b. 1941)[208]
Norman Bridwell
American author and illustrator, created clifford the big red dog (b. 1928)

2013

Audrey Totter
Joliet, illinois -- actress (carpetbaggers, set-up)
Uno Myggan Ericson
Swedish politician and former Member of Parliament.
Abdul Quader Molla
Bangladeshi journalist and politician (b. 1948)
Tom Laughlin
American actor, director, screenwriter, author, educator, and activist (b. 1931)

2012

Erwin Kreyszig
Renowned mathematician known for his work in applied mathematics and engineering.
Joe Allbritton
American publisher and businessman, allbritton communications company was founded in 2012 by an american businessman.
David Tait
English rugby player (b. 1987)

2011

Pantelis Kondylis
A prominent Greek philosopher known for his work on political theory and the philosophy of history.
Nyree Mackenzie
Nyree Mackenzie was a prolific author known for her captivating novels.

2010

Saint Peter
Saint Peter was a respected investigative journalist who made significant contributions to the field.
Tom Walkinshaw
Scottish race car driver, founded tom walkinshaw racing (b. 1946)[200]
Peter Pagel
German footballer (born 1956)

2009 - 2000

Famous deaths on December 12th for the celebrities who died in the years 2009 - 2000

2008

Avery Dulles
Avery Dulles was an American Jesuit priest and theologian who served as a cardinal of the Catholic Church.
Nehan Singh
Indian politician who played a key role in the independence movement.
Kyriakos Papadopoulos
Former President of Cyprus.
Van Johnson
American actor. a redhead with a boyish appearance, who starred in 125 films between the '40s & '50s. he arrived in new york at the age of 18, star-struck, with $5 in his pocket. also, he had a straw bag containing all his possessions. his 6'3" height was the highlight of his dancing, and he performed in the chorus in …
Tassos Papadopoulos
Cypriot politician and lawyer 5th president of cyprus (d.2008)

Carlton Gajdusek

Nobel laureate known for his work on slow virus infections.

2007

Ike Turner
American musician, best known for his group ike and the kings of rhythm. he married tina turner, his band singer in 1956. they released "ike and tina turner remix" from 1956 to 1976. 1960 was their first album, "fool in love".
Ike Turner
American musician known for his contributions to rock and roll.
François al-Hajj
Lebanese general (b. 1953)
Francois Hajj
Chief of operations for the lebanese army (born 1953).

2006

Peter Boyle
American actor (d. 2006).
Paul Arizin
American basketball player, who played for 10 seasons starting in 1950.
Alan Shugart
Alan shugart was an american engineer and entrepreneur, best known for co-founding the computer hard disk drive manufacturer seagate technology.
Kenny Davern
American clarinet player and saxophonist (d. 2006)
Al Shugart
American pioneering computer engineer, seagate technology co-founder (born 1930).

2005

Tyyne Leivo-Larsson
Swedish-speaking Finnish writer known for her novels.
Annette Vadim
Danish actress (born 1936).
Vasili Porfiriev
Vasili Porfiriev was a Soviet geologist who specialized in the study of sedimentary rocks and their formation.
Robert Newmyer
American actor and producer (b. 1956)
Gebran Tueni
Lebanese journalist and politician (b. 1957)

Annette Stroyberg

Danish actress (b. 1936)

Robert Newmyer

American film producer (born 1956).

2004

Elmore Brown
Noted chemist who made significant contributions to the field of organic chemistry.

2003

Hallelujah Black
Renowned astronomer known for her work on black holes.
Bettey Streicher
American swimmer who set multiple world records.
Heydar Aliyev
Azerbaijan politician and general, 3rd president of azerbaijan (d.2003)
Iola Brubeck
Iola Brubeck was a lyricist and the wife of jazz pianist Dave Brubeck.
Heydar Aliyev
Azerbaijani general and politician, 3rd president of azerbaijan (b. 1923)

Joseph Anthony Ferrario

American catholic prelate (born in 1926)

2002

Uno Loit
Renowned Estonian painter known for his abstract works.
Leveda Wood
Pioneering computer scientist known for her work in artificial intelligence.
Remas Al-Banna
Remas Al-Banna was a prominent Jordanian politician and member of the Jordanian parliament.
Brad Dexter
American actor and producer (d.2002)
Dee Brown
Dee Brown was an American author best known for his book 'Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee.'

Derry Hubbard

Derry Hubbard was a renowned chemist known for his contributions to organic chemistry.

Dee Brown

Dee Brown is a former NBA player known for winning the Slam Dunk Contest in 1991.

Jay Wesley Neill

American convicted murderer (born 1965)

Dee Brown

American author (born 1908)

2001

Jean Richard
French actor and singer (d. 2001)
Ardito Desio
Italian founder of the institute of geology at the university, which he managed until 1972. he was a young cyclist and an official of the alpine brigade during ww i. he received his degree in natural science in milan in 1920.

2000

Maclovia Martínez
Famous Mexican painter known for her vibrant and expressive artworks.
Erling Dorf
Erling Dorf was a mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of algebraic geometry.
Alvera Parr
Alvera Parr was a Canadian politician who served as a Member of Parliament.
George Montgomery
American actor, leading man in many hollywood action movies and westerns. montgomery was one of 14 children born to a russian immigrant farm worker. he attended the univ. montana, where she studied interior decorating and competed in heavyweight boxing.
Ndabaningi Sithole
Zimbabwean nationalist politician (born 1920)

1999 - 1990

Famous deaths on December 12th for the celebrities who died in the years 1999 - 1990

1999

Johnjoseph Heller
Johnjoseph Heller was an American novelist, best known for his novel Catch-22, a satirical and absurdist depiction of the bureaucracy of war.
Joseth Heller
Joseth Heller was an American novelist best known for his satirical novel Catch-22, which is considered one of the most significant novels of the 20th century.
Joseph Heller
Famous for his satirical novel 'Catch-22' and contributions to journalism.
Milford Sibley
Philosopher known for his contributions to ethics and political philosophy.
Paul Cadmus
American artist and illustrator (d. 1999).

1998

Falan Tolki
Renowned fantasy writer known for creating a popular fictional world.
Lawton Chiles
American politician, governor of florida. his heart attack caused him to die on 12/12/1998 in his tallahassee home. his body was found next to an exercise bike. dem gained fame and the nickname "walkin' lawton" after he covered florida's entire length on foot in his first campaign for the u.s. senate. in 1988, he retired from congress and less than …
Marlin Udall
American environmental scientist and politician who advocated for conservation and environmental protection.
Morris K. Udall
U.S. Representative and presidential candidate known for his environmental advocacy.
Rolland Barnes
Renowned actor known for his roles in classic Hollywood films.

Lawton Chiles

American soldier, lawyer, and politician, 41st governor of florida (d. 1998)

Morris Udall

American captain and politician (b. 1922)

Marco Denevi

Argentinian lawyer and author (d. 1998)

Mo Udall

American politician (born 1922)

1997

Evgenii Landis
Ukrainian-russian mathematician and theorist (d. 1997)
Yevgeniy Landis
Russian mathematician (born 1921)

1996

Vance Packard
American journalist, author, magazine staff member, and journalist. he was often ahead scientists in his analysis trends and future social movements. his first book, "the hidden persuaders", was published in 1957 after a stint as a magazine staffer. this book explained how marketing techniques can manipulate people to believe, buy, or vote.
Vance Packard
Vance Packard was an American author known for his works on social issues and consumerism.
Vance Packard
Vance Packard was an American author known for his works on social issues and consumerism.
Michael Geoffrey Corcos
Medical researcher dies at the age of 77.
Vance Oakley Packard
Writer (hidden perseuders), is killed at 82

Gerald Ian Lacey

At 70, architect/town planner dies.

Jack Perry

At 81, a businessman dies

Jean-Pierre Guerlain

French perfumer who died 12 december 1996.

1995

Valeriano López
Renowned boxer known for his powerful punches.
Jameis Mitchell
Renowned astronomer who made significant contributions to the study of galaxies.
David Lincoln Lightbown
Politician dies at 63
David Saul Marshall
Diplomat lawyer/politician dies at the age of 97.
Mohyedin Alempour
Tajik journalist/artist dies at 50.

Andrew Olle

Broadcaster dies at 48

Lindsay Oliver John Boynton

Furniture historian, dies.

Mary Bruce

Dance teacher, died at 95

James Altgens

Photographer (john kennedy assassination), is killed at the age of 76.

1994

Stuart Allen Roosa
At 46 years old, astronaut (apollo 14) dies from pancreatitis (born 1933).
Stuart Roosa
American colonel in the military and astronaut with nasa intelligence. roosa was a crewman on apollo's space mission. he piloted the command module, while his fellow astronauts, edgar d. mitchell, jr., explored its surface.
John Edward Caulwell Hearne
Writer dies at 68
Herman H Felderhof
Radio-announcer/head (nru/nos radio), he dies at the age of 83.
Donna J Stone
Poetry dies at the age of 61 from heart failure.

1993

Jozsef Antall
First democratically elected Prime Minister of Hungary after the fall of communism.
Novella Parigini
Renowned Italian sculptor recognized for her innovative works in marble and bronze.
József Antall
Hungarian historian and politician, 35th prime minister of hungary (b. 1932)
Jeremiah Sullivan
Actor (soldier double-stop), dies at 58 from aids

1992

Bernard CJ Lievegoed
Dutch anthroposopher (free college), is killed at 87

1991

Lex Karsemeijer
Dutch tenor/choral director (sweet 16, pro musica), dies.
Eleanor Boardman
Actor (crowd), passes away at 93
Ken Keltner
At 75 years old, a us baseball player (cleveland indians) dies.

1990

Athalie Seyler
Athalie Seyler was a renowned British stage and film actress active in the early 20th century.

1989 - 1980

Famous deaths on December 12th for the celebrities who died in the years 1989 - 1980

1989

Ayn Lamb
Renowned American artist known for her vibrant paintings.

1988

Roseland Carter
Renowned American painter known for vibrant landscapes.
Anthony ''Tony Pro'' Provenzano
American mafia figure (born 1917).
John Canning
New york post managing editor dies at 56

1987

Clifton Chenier
Clifton Chenier was a Grammy Award-winning musician known as the 'King of Zydeco'.
Louis de Meester
Composer dies at 83
Enrique Jorrin
Cuban composer and musician (born 1926)

1985

Anne Baxter
Frank lloyd wright's daughter is an american actress, author, and noted family. in 1946, she won the oscar for best supporting actress in "the razor's edge", and in 1956 was nominated to the oscar for best actress for "all about eve". she took over the role of margo channing from lauren bacall in broadway's production of "applause" in 1971. in …
Ian Stewart
A scottish-british musician, rock star, and behind-the scenes founding member of the rolling stones. after a heart attack that caused him to die, he was posthumously inducted into the rock and roll hall of fame as "the sixth stone" in 1989. ".

1984

Cornellius Holland
Notable physicist known for contributions to quantum mechanics.

1983

Hara Tsvetko
Bulgarian author known for his contributions to literature.

1980

Emary Wilkins
Emary Wilkins was a renowned American scientist who made significant contributions to the field of physics.
Rosezetta Fitzgerald
Rosezetta Fitzgerald was a renowned American essayist known for her insightful and eloquent writings on art, culture, and society.
Jean Lesage
Canadian politician and lawyer 11th premier of quebec
Hildagarde Reichen
Hildagarde Reichen was a Swiss physicist who made contributions to the field of nuclear physics.
Langston Glueck
Noted archaeologist known for his work in the Middle East.

Jean Lesage

Canadian lawyer and politician, 11th premier of quebec (d. 1980)

1979 - 1970

Famous deaths on December 12th for the celebrities who died in the years 1979 - 1970

1978

Peretz Miransky
Renowned poet known for his lyrical and emotional verses.
Clifton Chenier
American singer-songwriter and accordion player (d. 1987).
Fay Compton
Actress (othello) dies at 74

1977

Welborn Dolvin
Welborn Dolvin was a dedicated public servant who made significant contributions to politics.
Clementine Churchill
Clementine Churchill was a successful businesswoman known for her entrepreneurial ventures.
Clemmie Churchill
Wife of Winston Churchill and a key figure during World War II.
Lady Spencer Churchill
Winston churchill's wife (born 1885).
Clementine O Spencer-Churchill (Hozier)
British barones die at the age of 92

1976

Jack Cassidy
American actor and singer (d. 1976)
Vinko Zganec
Croatian ethnomusicologist (born 1890)

1975

Richard Baggallay
English cricketer and officer in the army (d. 1975).

1973

Legrande Hardy
Prominent figure in civil rights movement.

1971

Yechezkel Kutscher
Slovakian-born israeli philologist and hebrew linguist (d. 1971).
John A Emmens
47 years old, art historian / poet (dog of pavlov),
David Sarnoff
Russian-born american television executive who worked for rca since 1919. he was also the president of that company until 1930. he was known as "the father of modern tv" and "hailed his wagon to the electron". robert, one of his three sons became president of nbc in 1955.
Jack Barnhill
Assassinated northern ireland senator
Frank Wolff
Actor (erotic ilusion, last gun), suicide at 43

1970

Claron Sinclair
Claron Sinclair was a renowned American essayist known for her insightful and thought-provoking writings.
Wilbur Daniel Steele
American author known for his novels and short stories.
Doris Blackburn
Australian politician (b. 1889)
Doris Blackburn
Australian politician and activist (d. 1970).
Louis Zimmer Flem
At age 82, clockmaker jubelklok, wonder clock, dies.

1969 - 1960

Famous deaths on December 12th for the celebrities who died in the years 1969 - 1960

1969

Blondie Chaplin
South African author known for his works on African culture and society.

1968

Tallula Bankhead
Tallula Bankhead was an American actress known for her distinctive husky voice and her flamboyant personality.
Tallulah Bankhead
American actress who appeared on film and stage. she was well-known for her powerful performances and lusty lifestyle offstage. her performances on and off-stage made her the talk of london for seven years. after returning to the u.s., in 1930, she resumed stage work and signed a paramount film contract. her tv and film work was less memorable than her …
Ovide Yencesse
French sculptor known for his intricate marble sculptures inspired by classical themes.

1966

Hildagard Lindeman
Finnish artist known for her colorful and expressive paintings.
Karl Ruberl
Austrian-american swimmer (d. 1966).

1964

Der Schauspieler
Der Schauspieler was a renowned German actor who starred in many classic films of the 20th century.

1963

Winefred Mayo
Prolific writer of novels and short stories.
Yasujiro Ozu
Japanese film director (born in 1903)
Griffith Williams
Griffith Williams was a Welsh politician who served as a Member of Parliament.

1962

Sid Saylor
Actor (wally waterfront), dies in 67

1961

Daiun Sogaku Harada Zen
Sanbo kyodan founder, who dies at the age of 91.

1960

Nicholaos Mantzios
Greek artist known for his landscape paintings.

1959 - 1950

Famous deaths on December 12th for the celebrities who died in the years 1959 - 1950

1959

Russell Simpson
Actor abraham lincoln, dies at 79

1958

Albert Walsh
Canadian lawyer and politician, 1st lieutenant governor of newfoundland (b. 1900)
Albert Walsh
Canadian politician and lawyer 1st lieutenant governor newfoundland (d.58)

1957

Robert Frank Kurka
Composer dies at 35

1956

Beaumont Fletcher
Notable playwright who wrote several successful plays during the early 20th century.
Deolinda Lopes Vieira
Prominent writer of novels and short stories.
Lorenzo Perosi
Composer dies at 83

1952

Bedrich Hrozny
Czech orientalist and linguist (born 1879).

1951

Mildred Bailey
Mildred Bailey was a popular jazz singer in the 1930s and 1940s.
Mildred Bailey
American military woman, brigadier general. she was the head of the women's army corps during the vietnam war. the number of recruits increased from 13,000 to 39,000 during her tenure.

1949 - 1940

Famous deaths on December 12th for the celebrities who died in the years 1949 - 1940

1947

Huda Sha'rawi
Prominent Egyptian feminist and nationalist leader.
Huda Shaarawi
Prominent Egyptian feminist who fought for women's rights.

1946

Safiyya Zaghloul
Safiyya Zaghloul was an Egyptian nationalist and feminist who played a significant role in the Egyptian independence movement.

1941

César Basa
Filipino lieutenant and pilot (b. 1915)
Cesar Basa
Born 1915, philippine air force and world war ii hero

1939 - 1930

Famous deaths on December 12th for the celebrities who died in the years 1939 - 1930

1939

Douglas Fairbanks
American actor, known for his role as a hero film star in the '20s and '40s. they were the stars of hollywood's glamorous society, thanks to his marriage with mary pickford 1920-1935. douglas jr., his only son, was his third marriage.

1937

Alfred Abel
German actor and film producer, also known as the "lewis stone" of german movies. before being discovered by asta nielsen, he worked as a forest guard, businessman and bank clerk before becoming a designer. he was a star in german films from the classical period.
Hobart Donovan
Hobart Donovan was a respected politician who served in various government positions.

1935

Verita Wilcox
Verita Wilcox was an American poet known for her nature-inspired and introspective works.

1934

Thorleif Haug
Norwegian nordic skier (born 1894)

1933

Theodore Moses Tobani
Composer dies at 78

1932

Egon Richter
Writer

1929 - 1920

Famous deaths on December 12th for the celebrities who died in the years 1929 - 1920

1929

Charles Goodnight
American soldier and rancher (d. 1929).

1927

Heinrich Reitsch
Composer dies at 67

1926

Jean Richepin
French poet / writer (contes sans morale) dies at 77

1923

Raymond Radiguet
French writer. at 15, radiguet met jean cocteau who became his lover and mentor, teaching him the labour of writing and sequestering him so he would complete his work on the novel aeur~aeur(tm)le diable au corps.aeur(tm)aeur(tm) their love affair was stormy and he declared, aeur~aeur(tm)i donaeur(tm)t want to be called mrs. cocteau.aeur(tm)aeur(tm) obsessed by a life that he felt would …

1921

Emmersen Leavitt
Emmersen Leavitt was an influential astronomer who made groundbreaking discoveries in the field of variable stars.
Henrietta Swan Leavitt
Henrietta Swan Leavitt was an American astronomer known for her discovery of the relationship between the luminosity and the period of Cepheid variable stars.
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Dies.