Famous people and celebrities who died in 1984

A dedicated page for remembering the famous people and celebrities who passed away in 1984. This year saw the loss of many influential and beloved figures who left a lasting impact on the world. From entertainment icons and sports legends to renowned scholars and public figures, our comprehensive list pays tribute to their lives and legacies. Join us in honoring their contributions and celebrating their achievements as we reflect on their remarkable stories.

• Jan. 20 Johnny Weissmuller

  Romanian-born american actor and swimmer who won five olympic medals as well as numerous world records. he was also noted for his performances in 12 tarzan films from 1932 to 1948. weismuller played the role for longer than any other man. the first episode of the series was "tarzan of the apes" which was released in 1918.

• Jan. 21 Jackie Wilson

  American singer-songwriter and performer of soul music. he was a tenor with a four-octave range vocal range and was known as "mr. he was known for his enthusiasm and helped to transition rhythm and blues from soul. he was regarded as a master showman and one of the most influential and dynamic singers in r&b/rock 'n' roll history.

• Feb. 15 Ethel Merman

  American actress and singer, known as first lady of musical comedy. she was a natural singer with a strong voice but no training and a charismatic stage presence. her talent is evident in more than a dozen films.

• March 5 William Powell

  William powell was an american actor known for his roles in classic films such as the thin man series and my man godfrey.

• March 6 Henry Wilcoxon

  Dominican-american actor and producer (b. 1905)

• March 24 Sam Jaffe

  Actor dr zorba ben casey dies from cancer at 93

• April 1 Marvin Gaye

  American singer, keyboard player, drummer and songwriter. he was a major star of motown during the '60s and '70s, and a significant force in the world of music. gaye, a gifted musician, blazed the trail for motownaeur(tm),'s promotion of black talent. he moved from lean, powerful r&b, to stylish, sophisticated soul, to finally reach an intensely personal and political form …

• April 26 May McAvoy

  Actress ben hur dies at 82 following a heart attack

• May 4 Diana Dors

  British actress, with a large breast and who was often a good-time girl. her career began with british b movies, and she also played minor roles in west end theatre. she was able to make headlines with her talent. she was a platinum blonde who posed for sexy cheesecake photos until hollywood discovered her and brought her to the states. …

• May 16 Andy Kaufman

  American actor who did stand-up comedy, impressionist and off-beat stand-up comedy on television, clubs, and at concerts. his acts ranged from bizarre to dull to brilliant. after appearing on saturday night live in 1975, his career took off. he then went on to become a regular guest on "taxi" 1978. he was in "heartbleeps", a film he co-starred with bernadette …

• May 16 Irwin Shaw

  American writer, "rich man, poor man", dies at the age of 71 (born 1913).

• May 28 Eric Morecambe

  British comedian for over 40 years, who died on 5/28/1984. in 1998, a book was published about the comic partnership of wise and morecambe. they met at the same audition in spring 1939. in 1940, they appeared on the same program "youth takes a bow". they did not make it to tv, with bbc broadcasting on april 21, 1954. however, …

• June 20 Estelle Winwood

  Actress (miracle on 34th street), is killed at 99

• July 7 Flora Robson

  South shields (england) -- actress (dominique is dead).

• July 19 Faina Ranevskaya

  Russian actress (born 1896).

• July 27 James Mason

  England, united kingdom -- actor. (lolita. bloodline. boys from brazil).

• Aug. 5 Richard Burton

  Brilliant and famous welsh actor. he was first known for his work in shakespeare's plays, then for his international films. this career took off, with a meteoric rise to the top that ended in an early stroke at 58. for his roles in half a dozen films, he was nominated to the best actor oscar. he was a wild celtic …

• Aug. 7 Esther Phillips

  American singer best known for her r&b vocals. however, she was also a versatile singer who performed pop, country, blues, and soul music.

• Aug. 8 Richard Deacon

  American actor and singer (d.1984)

• Sept. 6 Ernest Tubb

  American singer-songwriter/guitarist (d. 1984).

• Sept. 14 Janet Gaynor

  American actress who starred in 34 films, including "a star is born" (1937). gaynor was awarded the first oscar in 1928. she became a talented contemporary artist in the 1970s.

• Sept. 17 Richard Basehart

  American stage actor who made his broadway debut in 1938. his film debut in "cry wolf," led to a successful and long-lasting film career that included more than 30 films. some of those films include "moby dick", 1956, and "the brothers karamazov", 1958. he was also a part of the tv series, "voyage to the bottom of the sea" which …

• Sept. 19 June Preisser

  At 61, a car accident kills a dancer/actress (babes in arms).

• Sept. 25 Walter Pidgeon

  Canadian-american actor and singer (d.1984)

• Oct. 5 Leonard Rossiter

  British actor who died from a heart attack in his 57th year (born 1926).

• Oct. 16 Peggy Ann Garner

  Actress (ford theater), died at 53 from cancer

• Oct. 23 Oskar Werner

  A renowned Austrian actor known for his roles in films like 'Jules and Jim'.

• Nov. 13 Dorothy Arnold

  Actress (house of fear phantom creeps), who dies at 66

• Dec. 24 Peter Lawford

  British-american star with 57 films and several tv series. he is also known for being brother in law to the late u.s. president john f. kennedy and part of frank sinatra's legendary "rat pack", which flourished during the 1960s.

• Dec. 24 Ian Hendry

  Actor (assassin get carter, repulsion), dead at 53