Famous people and celebrities who died in December 1977

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in December 1977. 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 Paul Hardy

  Belgian designer (italian country), dies at age 69.

• Dec. 4 Leila Hyams

  Actress (red headed woman freaks), dead at 72

• Dec. 5 Aleksandr Vasilevsky

  Russian marshal and politician, minister of defence for the soviet union (b. 1895)

• Dec. 5 Katherine Milhous

  American illustrator and author (d. 1977).

• Dec. 7 Peter Carl Goldmark

  Pioneering Hungarian-American engineer who made significant contributions to television technology and long-playing (LP) record development at CBS.

• Dec. 9 Clarice Lispector

  Renowned Ukrainian-Brazilian writer and journalist known for her innovative and experimental literary style, considered one of the most important Brazilian authors of the 20th century.

• Dec. 10 Adolph Rupp

  Adolph Rupp was a highly influential college basketball coach at the University of Kentucky, known as 'The Baron of the Bluegrass'. He led the Kentucky Wildcats to four NCAA championships and coached numerous All-American players during his legendary career.

• Dec. 12 Clementine Churchill

  Clementine Churchill was a successful businesswoman known for her entrepreneurial ventures.

• Dec. 12 Clementine O Spencer-Churchill (Hozier)

  British barones die at the age of 92

• Dec. 12 Lady Spencer Churchill

  Winston churchill's wife (born 1885).

• Dec. 13 Oguz Atay

  Turkish engineer and author (b. 1934)

• Dec. 15 Wilfred Kitching

  English 7th general of the salvation army (b. 1893)

• Dec. 18 Michio Nishizawa

  Japanese baseball player and manager (b. 1921)

• Dec. 18 Louis Untermeyer American poet

  Anthologist, critic (b. 1885)

• Dec. 18 Cyril Ritchard

  Australian-american singer and actor (d. 1977).

• Dec. 19 Nellie Ross

  First woman to serve as governor of a U.S. state, serving as the Governor of Wyoming.

• Dec. 19 Nellie Tayloe Ross

  At 101, 1st female governor dies

• Dec. 22 Johann Nepomuk David

  Composer dies at 82

• Dec. 24 Samael Aun Weor

  Colombian author and educator (b. 1917)

• Dec. 25 Charlie Chaplin

  Legendary silent film actor and director, known for his iconic character The Tramp.

• Dec. 26 Howard Hawks

  American director and screenwriter (b. 1896)

• Dec. 26 Ivan Rezak

  Composer dies at 53

• Dec. 31 Sabah III Al-Salim Al-Sabah

  Kuwaiti ruler (born in 1924)

• Dec. 31 Nora Marlowe

  Actress (sara gov & jj), passes away at 62