Famous people and celebrities who died in December 1928

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in December 1928. This month marked the loss of influential and beloved figures whose contributions spanned various fields and touched many lives. Explore our detailed list to remember and celebrate their enduring legacies and the remarkable impact they had on the world

• Dec. 1 José Eustasio Rivera

  Colombian-american lawyer and poet (b. 1888)

• Dec. 3 Ezra Meeker

  American farmer and politician (b. 1830)

• Dec. 5 Johannes F "Johan" Bakker Sr

  Truus soete's actor-husband, died at the age of 61.

• Dec. 10 Charles Rennie Mackintosh

  A Scottish architect, designer, and artist who was a leading proponent of the Arts and Crafts movement and Art Nouveau.

• Dec. 11 Lewis Latimer

  Played a key role in the development of the carbon filament for the incandescent light bulb.

• Dec. 14 Theodore Roberts

  Actor (roaring road 10 commandments), dies aged 77

• Dec. 16 Elinor Wylie

  American poet and author (b. 1885)

• Dec. 17 Frank Rinehart

  American photographer (d. 1928).

• Dec. 18 Lucien Capet

  Komponist, who dies at 55

• Dec. 21 Luigi Cadorna

  Italian fieldmarshal (wwii, caporetto) dies at the age of 78.

• Dec. 25 Miles Burke

  American boxer (b. 1885)

• Dec. 30 Jean Collas

  French rugby player and tug-of-war competitor (d. 1928).