Famous people and celebrities who died in December 1960

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in December 1960. 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 Ion Vasilescu

  Composer dies at 57

• Dec. 3 Hermann Stephani

  Composer dies at 83

• Dec. 7 Ioannis Demestichas

  Greek admiral and politician (b. 1882)

• Dec. 13 Dora Marsden

  English activist and author (d. 1960).

• Dec. 14 Gregory Ratoff

  Actor (skyscraper souls), passes away from leukemia at the age of 63

• Dec. 16 Anna Luther

  At 63, silent screen actress (sinners in silk) dies

• Dec. 22 Ninian Comper

  Sir john ninian comper, a scottish-born architect, was born. he was one the most prominent gothic revival architects and is known for his churches as well as their furnishings. his stained glass is well-known for its subtle integration of gothic and classical elements.

• Dec. 26 Tetsuro Watsuji

  Japanese philosopher and historian (d. 1960).

• Dec. 26 Eduard Ludwig

  German architect (hansa quarter, berlin), dies at age 54.

• Dec. 28 Philippe Panneton

  Canadian physician, academic, and diplomat (b. 1895)

• Dec. 29 Eden Phillpotts

  British author known for his novels and plays.

• Dec. 31 Semyon Semyonovich Bogatiryov

  Composer dies at age 70

• Dec. 31 Germaine Loosveldt

  Flemish actress (trees die upright), dies at 69