Famous people and celebrities who died in December 1962

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in December 1962. 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. 7 Kirsten Flagstad

  Renowned Norwegian dramatic soprano, considered one of the greatest Wagnerian sopranos of the 20th century.

• Dec. 12 Sid Saylor

  Actor (wally waterfront), dies in 67

• Dec. 13 Harry Barris

  American singer-songwriter and pianist (b. 1905)

• Dec. 15 Charles Laughton

  Charles laughton was a renowned british actor known for his powerful performances in classic films such as the hunchback of notre dame and mutiny on the bounty.

• Dec. 17 Thomas Mitchell

  Renowned Hollywood character actor who won an Academy Award and appeared in classic films like 'Gone with the Wind' and 'It's a Wonderful Life'.

• Dec. 20 Emil Artin

  Austrian mathematician known for his work in algebraic number theory.

• Dec. 20 Erik William Gustav Leidzen

  Composer dies at 68

• Dec. 20 Luis Abraham Delgadillo

  Composer dies at 75

• Dec. 22 Ross McLarty

  Australian politician, 17th premier of western australia (b. 1891)

• Dec. 23 Luis Alberni

  Spanish-american singer and actor (d. 1962).

• Dec. 23 George Saiko

  Writer dies at age 70

• Dec. 24 Wilhelm Ackermann

  German mathematician (b. 1896)

• Dec. 24 Eveline Adelheid von Maydell

  German illustrator (b. 1890)

• Dec. 28 Kathleen Clifford

  American actress (born 1887).