Famous people and celebrities who died in January 1953

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in January 1953. 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. 1 Hank Williams

  Legendary country music pioneer who revolutionized the genre with his raw, emotional songwriting and distinctive vocal style. He wrote approximately 125 songs without formal musical training and profoundly influenced modern country music. His short but impactful career established him as one of the most important musicians of the 20th century.

• Jan. 2 Guccio Gucci

  Italian entrepreneur and founder of house of gucci fashion empire. he was a young boy who went to london and worked at the hotel savoy, first washing dishes, then serving guests. after returning to florence, he started to work in the leather industry. he was keen to observe the style and tailoring of the hotel's wealthy clients. he could speak …

• Jan. 4 Arthur Hoyt

  Actor (gold rush gertie and lost world), dies in 78

• Jan. 7 Osa Johnson

  American director and explorer (d. 1953).

• Jan. 8 Hugh Binney

  English admiral and politician, 16th governor of tasmania (b. 1883)

• Jan. 8 Heinrich Kaspar Schmid

  Composer dies at 78

• Jan. 8 Admiral Sir Hugh Binney

  British naval commander and governor, tasmania (born 1883).

• Jan. 9 Hans Aanrud

  Norwegian author (storken), dies at 89

• Jan. 10 Theo Mackeben

  German composer / pianist (golden cage), passes away at 56

• Jan. 11 Noe Zhordania

  Georgian journalist and politician, prime minister of georgia (b. 1868)

• Jan. 11 Roberta Fulbright

  American businesswoman (b.1874)

• Jan. 11 Marcel Canneel

  Flemish painter dies at 58

• Jan. 11 Ernst H Ridder Rappard

  Dutch nazi founder (nsnap) dies at the age of 53.

• Jan. 11 Noach Zjordanija

  Georgian premier (1918-21), is killed at the age of 84.

• Jan. 12 Simeon Roncal

  Composer dies at 82

• Jan. 15 Viktor Patrick Vretblad

  Composer dies at 76

• Jan. 24 [Karl R] Gerd von Rundstedt

  At 77, gen-field marshal (normandy) dies

• Jan. 26 Athanase David

  Canadian lawyer and politician (b. 1882)

• Jan. 28 Derek Bentley

  Tragic figure in British legal history, Derek Bentley was a learning-disabled young man involved in a controversial murder case that led to significant legal reforms.

• Jan. 28 James Scullin

  Australian journalist and politician, 9th prime minister of australia (b. 1876)

• Jan. 28 Neyzen Tevfik

  Turkish poet and composer, turkish philosopher (d. 1953).

• Jan. 30 Louis H N Bosch van Rosenthal

  Dutch resistance fighter, died at the age of 68.