December 24th famous deaths

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2029 - 2020

Famous deaths on December 24th for the celebrities who died in the years 2029 - 2020

2023

Troy Dargan
Cook islands rugby league footballer (b. 1997)
Richard Bowes
American science fiction author (b. 1944)
Cheri Barry
American politician and mayor of meridian, mississippi (b. 1955)

2020

Ivry Gitlis
Ivry gitlis is a renowned violinist known for his passionate and expressive performances.

2019 - 2010

Famous deaths on December 24th for the celebrities who died in the years 2019 - 2010

2018

Leslie Lampton
Founder of Ergon, a successful oil and gas company.
Martha Érika Alonso
Governor of puebla (b. 1973)
Rafael Moreno Valle Rosas
Former governor of puebla (b. 1968)

2017

Heather Menzies
Canadian-american model and actress (b. 1949)
Jerry Kindall
American baseball player and coach (d. 2017)

2016

Grizelda Weatherwax
Grizelda Weatherwax was a powerful and respected witch, known for her unwavering moral principles and her role in the Lancre coven.
Richard Adams
Best known for his novel 'Watership Down' which became a classic of children's literature.
Liz Smith
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.
Richard Adams
Author of the beloved novel 'Watership Down'.
Gregorio Alvarez
Gregorio Alvarez was a Uruguayan general and politician who served as the President of Uruguay from 1981 to 1985.

Ben Xi

Chinese singer (b.1994)

Rick Parfitt

British musician (b. 1948)

2015

Letty Jimenez-Magsanoc
Filipino journalist and editor-in-chief of a major newspaper.
Letty Jimenez Magsanoc
Letty Jimenez Magsanoc was a prominent journalist and editor-in-chief of a leading Philippine newspaper.
Turid Birkeland
Norwegian businesswoman and politician, norwegian minister of culture (d. 2015)
Adriana Olguín
Chilean lawyer and politician, chilean minister of justice (b. 1911)

2014

Lenya Hirsch
Lenya Hirsch was a German-American actress known for her roles in films and television.
Edward Greenspan
Canadian lawyer and author (b. 1944)
Krzysztof Krauze
Polish director and screenwriter (b. 1953)
Herbert Harris
American lawyer and politician (b. 1926)
Buddy DeFranco
American clarinet player and bandleader (d. 2014)

2013

Frédéric Back
German-canadian animator, director, and screenwriter (d. 2013)
Allan McKeown
English-american screenwriter and producer (d. 2013)
Ian Barbour
Chinese-american author and scholar (b. 1923)
John M. Goldman
English haematologist and oncologist (d. 2013)

2012

Chinwe Chukwuogo-Roy
British-Nigerian artist recognized for her portrait paintings and royal commissions.
Jack Klugman
Jack klugman was an american tv actor known for his roles in 'the odd couple' and 'quincy, m.e.'
Charles Durning
American singer and actor (d. 2012).
Dennis O'Driscoll
Irish poet and critic (d. 2012)
Richard Rodney Bennett
English-american composer and educator (d. 2012)

2011

Eira Stenberg
Finnish poet known for her lyrical and introspective works.
Johannes Heesters
Dutch-german entertainer (b. 1903)

2010

Duwan Dumas
Duwan Dumas was a French novelist who explored themes of identity, exile, and the human condition.
Juneau Gagnon
Juneau Gagnon was a Canadian scientist who made significant contributions to the field of environmental science.
Zedric Emerson
Zedric Emerson was a prolific American novelist who explored themes of identity, family, and social justice in his works.
Eino Tamberg
Estonian composer and educator (d. 2010)
Orestes Quércia
Brazilian journalist, lawyer, and politician, 28th governor of são paulo state (b. 1938)

Frans de Munck

Dutch footballer and manager (b. 1922)

Elisabeth Beresford

British author and creator of the wombles (born in 1926)

Orestes Quercia

Brazilian politician (born 1938)

2009 - 2000

Famous deaths on December 24th for the celebrities who died in the years 2009 - 2000

2009

George Michael
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.
Gero von Wilpert
German academic and author (d. 2009).
Marcus Bakker
Dutch journalist and politician (b. 1923)
George Michael
American sportscaster (b. 1939)
Rafael Caldera
Venezuelan lawyer and politician, 65th president of venezuela (d. 2009)

Rafael Caldera

Lawyer, socioologist, writer, speaker and politician (born in 1916).

2008

Samuel Huntington
Samuel Huntington was an American political scientist and journalist known for his works on political development and the 'Clash of Civilizations' theory.
Harold Pinter
English playwright, screenwriter, director, nobel prize laureate (b. 1930)
Harold Pinter
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.
Ralph Harris
British journalist (b. 1921)

2007

Imogene King
Renowned for her Theory of Goal Attainment in nursing.
George Warrington
American businessman (d. 2007)
Nicholas Pumfrey
English lawyer and judge (b. 1951)
Akbar Radi
Iranian playwright and dramatist (born 1939).

2006

Elener Adams
Legendary American boxer known for his powerful punches and undefeated record.
Kenneth Sivertsen
Norwegian composer and guitarist (d. 2006).
Braguinha
Brazilian singer-songwriter and producer (d. 2006)
Frank Stanton
Muskegon, michigan -- broadcasting executive. (cbs).
''Braguinha''
Brazilian songwriter (born 1907)

2005

Sajjad Zaidi
Renowned Urdu poet known for his profound verses.
Sidney Goldberg
Contributed to the development of the Standard Model in particle physics.
Michael Vale
American commercial actor (born in 1922)

2004

Johnny Oates
American baseball player, coach, and manager (b. 1946)

2002

Jake Thackray
English guitarist and journalist, singer-songwriter (d. 2002).
Ward Cuff
NFL Hall of Famer who played for the New York Giants and Chicago Cardinals.
Lacie Peterson
Founder of a successful tech startup.
Kjell Aukrust
Norwegian poet and painter, author (d. 2002).
Laci Peterson
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 …

2001

Michaelpaul Hart
Renowned historian specializing in ancient civilizations.
Aleksi Pentikäinen
Finnish folklorist known for his research on mythology and folklore.
Harvey Martin
Harvey Martin was a standout defensive end for the Dallas Cowboys, known for his dominant play in the 1970s.
Alvie Hughes
Alvie Hughes was a prominent politician known for his contributions to civil rights activism.

2000

Nick Massi
American singer/bass player (the four seasons & four lovers) (d.2000)
John Cooper
English businessman, co-founded the cooper car company (b. 1923)
John Cooper
English race car designer (born 1923)

1999 - 1990

Famous deaths on December 24th for the celebrities who died in the years 1999 - 1990

1999

Maurice Couve de Murville
Maurice Couve de Murville was a French politician who served as the Prime Minister of France from 1968 to 1969.
Maurice Couve de Murville
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.
Maurice Couve de Murville
French soldier and politician, 152nd prime minister of france (b. 1907)
Bill Bowerman
American runner, coach, and businessman, co-founded nike, inc. (b. 1911)
William C. Schneider
American aerospace engineer (d. 1999)

João Figueiredo

Brazilian general and politician, 30th president of brazil (d. 1999)

Joao Baptista de Oliveira Figueiredo

President of brazil (born 1918).

1998

Syl Apps
Canadian politician and pole vaulter ice hockey player

1997

Pierre Péladeau
Canadian businessman, founded quebecor (d. 1997)
Toshiro Mifune
Chinese-japanese actor and producer (b. 1920)
James Komack
American actor, director, producer, and screenwriter (d. 1997)
Toshiro Mifune
Chinese-japanese actor, producer (d. 1997)
Anthea Joseph
Music producer dies at the age of 57.

Alan Fluck

Musician and educator, who dies at the age of 69.

Pierre Peladeau

Quebec businessman and founder of quebecor (born in 1925).

1996

Edward Leadbitter
Politician dies at 77
Peter Dormer
Arts writer, who dies at 47
Nguyen Huu Tho
President of vietnam (1980-81), dies.

1995

Geoffrey Pinnington
Journalist dies at 76
Harry McLevy
Trade unionist dies at the age of 59.

1994

Rossano Brazzi
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 …
John Osborne
England, united kingdom -- playwright. (look back in anger, luthertony 1964).
John Boswell
American author, "same sex unions in pre-modern europe" he was an important figure in the study and analysis of gay-lesbian relationships.
Julie Haydon [Donella Donaldson]
Actress (us) scoundrel dies at the age of 84.
John Keith Wright
English assistant secretary to state (1971-1984), dies aged 66.

John James Osborne (Entertainer Luther)

Playwright dies at 65 from cardiac arrest

John Eastburn Boswell

Age 47, medievalist dies.

Nathan I Daniel

At the age of 82, inventor (guitars) dies.

Jimmy Buddy Lee Land Ace

Singer, dies at 57

Louise H "Lous" Hensen

Actress (uncle wanja charlotte), dies at age 74

1993

Norman Vincent Peale
Norman Vincent Peale was an American minister and author known for his work in popularizing the concept of positive thinking.
Dennison Young
Dennison Young was a respected journalist who made significant contributions to investigative journalism.
Gussie Nell Davis
Gussie Nell Davis was an influential figure in the world of drill team and dance education, founding the Kilgore College Rangerettes.
Yen Chia-kan
Chinese politician and lawyer president of the republic of china (d.93)
Norman Vincent Peale
At 95 years old, reverend (power of positive thinking) dies.

1992

Peyo
Belgian cartoonist, a giant in his field, creator of the "smurfs".
Peyo
Belgian author and illustrator, created the smurfs (d. 1992)
Bobby LaKind
American singer and musician (the doobie brothers), (born 1945).
James Mathews
Australian rugby league player (b. 1968)
Abdulkadir Widjojoatmodjo
Java diplomat, dies.

Pierre Culliford [Peyo]

Belgian cartoonist (smurfs) dies at the age of 64.

1991

Virginia Sorensen
American novelist and author of the 1957 john newbery medal winning novel
Walter Hudson
At 46, a 1,025-pound man dies.

1990

Thorbjørn Egner
Norwegian playwright, songwriter and illustrator, best known for his books and musicals for children.
Thorbj?rn Egner
Norwegian author (born 1922)

1989 - 1980

Famous deaths on December 24th for the celebrities who died in the years 1989 - 1980

1988

Blanche Barrow
Co-founder of the Barrow Gang with her husband Clyde Barrow.
Jainendra Kumar
Indian translator and author (d. 1988).

1987

Gwin Follett
Gwin Follett was an acclaimed American poet known for her lyrical and introspective works.
Joop den Uyl
Dutch politician, prime minister for the netherlands between 1973 and 1977 (born 1919).
Joop den Uyl
Dutch journalist, economist, and politician, deputy prime minister of the netherlands (d. 1987)
M. G. Ramachandran
Sri lankan-indian actor, producer, and politician, 5th chief minister of tamil nadu (b. 1917)
Betty Noyes
Singer who dubbed debbie reynolds' singing voice in singin' in the rain (1987).

John M "Joop" de Uyl

Age 68. dutch social-democratic prime minister (1973-1977).

M G Ramachandran

Chief minister of tamil nadu (born 1917).

1986

Gardner Fox
Gardner Fox was a prolific writer for DC Comics, creating many iconic characters like the Justice Society of America.
Gardner F[rancis] Fox
Author (kothar barbarian swordsman), reaches 75

1985

Mildred Rucker
Mildred Rucker was an American dancer and choreographer who performed on Broadway and in Hollywood films.
Robert Todd Lincoln Beckwith
American lawyer and farmer (d. 1985)
Camille Tourville
Canadian-american wrestler and manager (b. 1927)
Robert Todd Lincoln Beckwith
Last lincoln descendant (born 1904)

1984

Peter Lawford
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.
Fermon Abbott
Renowned American painter known for his vibrant abstract artworks.
Ian Hendry
Actor (assassin get carter, repulsion), dead at 53

1982

Louis Aragon
French author and poet (b. 1897)
Louis Aragon
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 …

1980

Karl Dönitz
German admiral and politician, president of germany (b. 1891)
Karl Donitz
German naval admiral and last leader of nazi germany (born in 1891)
Alec Lafayette Chew Wilder
Composer dies at 73

1979 - 1970

Famous deaths on December 24th for the celebrities who died in the years 1979 - 1970

1979

Rudi [Rudolf] Dutschke
German student leader dies at 39.
Dirk Uipko Stikker
Dutch ceo (heineken)/secretary-general nato, dies at age 82.

1977

Samael Aun Weor
Samael aun weor was a colombian writer known for his works on gnostic spirituality and esotericism.
Samael Aun Weor
Colombian author and educator (b. 1917)

1976

Duarte Nuno
The duke of braganza, the heir to portugal's throne (born 1907).
Victor Stanitsin
Actor (war & peace, jubilee), died at 79

1975

Bernard Herrmann
American composer known for his film scores, including 'Psycho'.
Allis Wunderlich
Allis Wunderlich was a German playwright known for her socially conscious dramas.
Tilly Losch
Tilly Losch was an Austrian-American dancer, choreographer, and actress.

1974

Tilly Losch
Actress (duel in the sun, good earth) dies at age 70

1973

Fritz Gause
German historian and curator (d. 1973).

1972

Gisela Richter
English-american archaeologist and historian (b. 1882)
Melville Ruick
American actor (born 1898).
Ernst Kreuder
Writer dies at 69

1971

Maria Koepcke
German-peruvian ornithologist and zoologist (d. 1971)

1969 - 1960

Famous deaths on December 24th for the celebrities who died in the years 1969 - 1960

1969

Alfred B. Skar
Norwegian journalist and politician (b. 1896)
Olivia FitzRoy
English soldier and author (b. 1921)
Stanisław Błeszyński
Polish-german entomologist and lepidopterist (b. 1927)
Cortelia Clark
American singer-songwriter and guitarist (b. 1907)

1967

Burt Baskin
American entrepreneur and co-founder of baskin and robbins. died 1967

1966

Gaspar Cassado Moreu
Composer dies at 69

1965

John Black
American astrologer and a teacher at the church of light. on 8/31/1945, he joined afa.
William M. Branham
American minister and theologian (d. 1965)
William M Branham
Christian minister (born 1906)

1964

Claudia Jones
Trinidad-british journalist and activist (d. 1964)

1962

Eveline Adelheid von Maydell
German illustrator (b. 1890)
Wilhelm Ackermann
German mathematician (b. 1896)

1961

Robert Hillyer
American poet and academic (b. 1895)
Guy de Lioncourt
Composer dies at 76

1960

Guenevere Ashford
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
Diron Duval was a French essayist and literary critic who wrote extensively on the nature of art and creativity.
Stockton Axson
Stockton Axson was an American astronomer known for his work on variable stars.

1959 - 1950

Famous deaths on December 24th for the celebrities who died in the years 1959 - 1950

1957

Norma Talmadge
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
Norma Talmadge was a silent film actress and producer in the early 20th century.

1955

Nana Bryant
Actress (mrs nestor - our miss brooks), passes away at 67

1954

Irva Bauer
Irva Bauer was a German-American author known for her novels and short stories exploring themes of identity and social justice.

1952

Henry A "Hans" Kramers
Dutch theoretical physicist, who dies at 58.

1950

Hyatt
Founder of the Hyatt hotel chain.

1949 - 1940

Famous deaths on December 24th for the celebrities who died in the years 1949 - 1940

1947

Charles Gondouin
French rugby player and tug-of-war competitor (d. 1947).

1945

Josephine Sabel
American singer and comedian (b. 1866)
Francisco Pujol
Composer dies at 67

1944

Joseph Gustav Mraczek
Composer dies at 66

1942

François Darlan
French admiral and politician, 122nd prime minister of france (b. 1881)
Jean LXF Darlan
Gaullists kill french admiral
Francois Darlan
Vice-premier vichy france (born 1881)
K Balmont
Writer dies at 75
Friedrich Klose
Composer dies at age 80

1941

Siegfried Alkan
German composer (born 1858).

1939 - 1930

Famous deaths on December 24th for the celebrities who died in the years 1939 - 1930

1938

Bruno Taut
German architect and urban planner (b. 1880)

1937

Ren Hang
Ren Hang was a Chinese poet known for his modernist poetry.
Lambert Schlechter
Lambert Schlechter was a poet known for his contributions to German literature.

1935

Alban Berg
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.
Alban Maria Johannes Berg
Composer dies at 50

1932

Eyvind Alnaes
Composer dies at the age of 60

1931

Carlo Fornasini
Micropalaeontologist (b. 1854)
Flying Hawk
American warrior, educator and historian (b. 1854)

1930

Eduard David
German minister (constitution of weimar), is killed at the age of 67.
Oskar Nedbal
Composer dies at 56

1929 - 1920

Famous deaths on December 24th for the celebrities who died in the years 1929 - 1920

1929

Etienne Dinet
French Orientalist painter known for his vibrant depictions of North African scenes.

1926

Danyle Monet
French Impressionist painter known for his vibrant and innovative use of color.
Wesley Coe
American shot putter discus thrower, and tug-of-war competitor (d. 1926).

1923

Gunnar Nordström
Finnish theoretical physicist known for his work in the field of general relativity.
Joe Lacey
Irish hunger striker died during the 1923 irish hunger strikes (b. 1895)

1920

Stephen Mosher Wood
American lieutenant and politician (b. 1832)

1919 - 1910

Famous deaths on December 24th for the celebrities who died in the years 1919 - 1910

1919

Theophilus Van Kannel
Inventor of the revolving door.

1915

Caellum Sinclair
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.

1914

Diani Muir
Diani Muir was a Scottish-American naturalist, author, and early advocate of preservation of wilderness in the United States.
Gardiner Muir
Pioneered the study of plant ecology and made significant contributions to the understanding of plant distribution and adaptation.
John Muir
Scottish-american geologist, botanist, and author, founded sierra club (b. 1838)
John Muir
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.