Famous people and celebrities who died in January 1972

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in January 1972. 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 Maurice Chevalier

  French actor, singer, and dancer. his career spanned nearly three quarters of century. in 1910, he made his first appearance in follies-bergere. he appeared in hollywood films after 1930. he was nominated to the best actor oscars in 1929 for his roles as "the love parade" and "the big pond". he appeared in "love me tonight," a screen musical, in …

• Jan. 1 Jane Morgan

  Actress (mrs margaret davis-our miss brooks), passes away at the age of 91.

• Jan. 2 Lillian Gilbreth

  Lillian Gilbreth was a pioneering industrial engineer and psychologist who made significant contributions to the field of motion study and the design of household appliances.

• Jan. 3 Mohan Rakesh

  Prominent Indian playwright and novelist who significantly contributed to modern Hindi literature, known for his innovative narrative techniques and psychological depth.

• Jan. 4 Carl-Olof Anderberg

  Composer dies at 57

• Jan. 6 Chen Yi

  Prominent Chinese Communist military leader and politician who served as the second Foreign Minister of the People's Republic of China.

• Jan. 7 John Berryman

  John Berryman was a renowned American poet and academic, famous for his innovative poetry collections '77 Dream Songs' and 'His Dream, His Rest', which won the Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award respectively. A complex figure, he was known for his brilliant teaching and tumultuous personal life marked by alcoholism and self-destructive behavior.

• Jan. 7 Eftichia Papagianopoulos

  Greek lyricist (born 1893)

• Jan. 8 Kenneth Patchen

  Kenneth Patchen was an innovative American poet and artist known for blending experimental writing styles with visual art and jazz influences. He was a significant figure in the mid-20th century avant-garde literary scene, creating unique interdisciplinary works that challenged traditional artistic boundaries.

• Jan. 9 Ted Shawn

  American dancer and choreographer (b. 1891)

• Jan. 10 Aksel Larsen

  Danish lawyer and politician (b. 1897)

• Jan. 10 Georg Rendl

  Austrian bee-keeper/miner (satan on earth), is killed at the age of 68.

• Jan. 10 Sverre Jordan

  Composer dies at 82

• Jan. 11 Padraic Colum

  Irish poet, novelist and dramatist (born in 1881)

• Jan. 14 Horst Assmy

  German footballer (b. 1933)

• Jan. 14 King Frederick

  Ix of denmark (born 1899).

• Jan. 15 Daisy Ashford

  English child writer (the young visiters), (born 1881).

• Jan. 16 Ross Bagdasarian

  American entertainer who created the iconic Alvin and the Chipmunks musical franchise, known for his innovative recording techniques and musical comedy.

• Jan. 16 Teller Ammons

  American soldier and politician, 28th governor of colorado (b. 1895)

• Jan. 16 David Seville

  Singer (alvin & chipmunks), dies at 52

• Jan. 17 Betty Smith

  Betty Smith was an American author best known for her novel 'A Tree Grows in Brooklyn.'

• Jan. 24 Jerome Cowan

  Actor (mr dithers -blondie) dies at 74

• Jan. 25 Erhard Milch

  German military officer who served as a nazi field marshal and luftwaffe chief. he basically created the german air force. erhard was convicted of war crimes and sentenced to prison after the war.

• Jan. 27 Mahalia Jackson

  Legendary gospel singer who profoundly influenced American music and the civil rights movement, transforming gospel into a powerful cultural expression.

• Jan. 31 Istvan Szelenyi

  Composer dies at 67