Famous people and celebrities who died in January 1938

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in January 1938. 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

• Jan. 3 Arthur Boon

  Flemish priest/philologist dies at the age of 54.

• Jan. 8 Johnny Gruelle

  American author and illustrator (b. 1880)[258]

• Jan. 10 Willem de Vreese

  Flemish linguist dies at 68

• Jan. 12 Oscar Florianus Bluemner

  German-american painter and illustrator (b. 1867)

• Jan. 12 Gosta Ekman

  Swedish actor (born 1890).

• Jan. 17 William H Pickering

  At 79 years old, an astronomer (predicted pluto), dies.

• Jan. 19 Branislav Nušić

  Serbian author, playwright, and journalist (b. 1864)

• Jan. 21 Georges Méliès

  French actor, director, and producer (b. 1861)

• Jan. 28 Bernd Rosemeyer

  Famous German racing driver known for his exceptional skills with Auto Union racing cars during the pre-World War II era. He was a prominent figure in motorsport and tragically died during a land speed record attempt.