Famous people and celebrities who died in January 1975

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in January 1975. 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 Arthur Pierson

  Actor/director (hat check girl), passes away at 73

• Jan. 2 Siraj Sikder

  Bangladesh revolutionary leader (b. 1944)

• Jan. 3 Victor Kraft

  Austrian philosopher from the vienna circle (b. 1880)

• Jan. 3 Robert Neumann

  Austrian/british author (false flag), dies at the age of 77

• Jan. 4 Carlo Levi

  Carlo Levi was a prominent Italian intellectual who wrote the influential memoir 'Christ Stopped at Eboli', which powerfully depicted the poverty of southern Italy. He was not only a writer but also a painter, journalist, and political activist who was exiled to the Lucania region during the Fascist era. His work significantly contributed to understanding the social and economic challenges …

• Jan. 5 Don Wilson

  Houston Astros pitcher who tragically died from carbon monoxide poisoning at the young age of 29, cutting short a promising baseball career.

• Jan. 5 Gottlob Berger

  German military, ss general, and one of himmler’s most prominent experts on racial selection. he was a gymnast instructor and joined the ss in 1941. he became chief of staff in just five years. he was elected to the reichstag in 8/1943. he was the commander of the military operations in slovakia during 1944 and was a model of efficiency. …

• Jan. 8 John Gregson

  British actor known for his roles in various films during the mid-20th century. He appeared in several notable movies and was active in the entertainment industry.

• Jan. 8 Richard Tucker

  American operatic tenor (b. 1913)

• Jan. 8 Richard Tucker [Reuben Ticker]

  American tenor la gioconda, dies at the age of 61.

• Jan. 8 Anthony Warde

  Actor big punch, buck rogers, dies at 66

• Jan. 8 John Dierkes

  Actor (red badge of courage), reaches 69

• Jan. 9 Pyotr Novikov

  Pyotr Novikov was a distinguished Russian mathematician known for his groundbreaking theoretical contributions to mathematical logic and set theory.

• Jan. 9 Pierre Fresnay

  French actor, on film and stage. he was a director and played in more than 70 films. he was once the husband of actress yvonne printemps and also had two other marriages.

• Jan. 11 Max Lorenz

  A renowned German heldentenor who was celebrated for his exceptional performances in Wagnerian operas, particularly known for his powerful and dramatic vocal interpretations.

• Jan. 12 Caryn Campbell disappears from Snowmass

  Colorado, usa (ted bundy victim).

• Jan. 16 Israel Abramofsky

  Russian-american painter (d. 1976).

• Jan. 18 Gertrude Olmstead

  American actress (born 1897).

• Jan. 19 Thomas Hart Benton

  Thomas Hart Benton was an American painter and muralist who was known for his bold, dynamic paintings that depicted the American Midwest.

• Jan. 24 Larry Fine

  Larry Fine was a famous American comedian and actor, best known as a member of the iconic comedy trio The Three Stooges. He was renowned for his wild, frizzy hair and slapstick comedy performances.

• Jan. 25 Charlotte Whitton

  Canadian journalist and politician, 46th mayor of ottawa (b. 1896)

• Jan. 25 Vivien Kellems

  Television hostess, the power of women, dies at 78

• Jan. 26 Lubov Orlova

  Actress (moscow laughs man of music tanya), who dies at 72

• Jan. 27 Bill Walsh

  Influential American screenwriter and television producer who made significant contributions to the entertainment industry.

• Jan. 28 Ola Raknes

  Norwegian psychoanalyst (born 1887).

• Jan. 29 Orestis Makris

  Greek actor and tenor (d. 1974)