Famous people and celebrities who died in January 1984

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in January 1984. 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 Alexis Korner

  Influential French-English blues musician and guitarist who was a key figure in the British blues and jazz scene, founding influential bands like Blues Incorporated.

• Jan. 6 Ernest Laszlo

  Hungarian-american cinematographer (b. 1898)

• Jan. 7 Alfred Kastler

  PHY - German-french physicist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1902)

• Jan. 9 Wolfgang Staudte

  Prominent German film director, actor, and screenwriter known for his significant contributions to post-World War II German cinema.

• Jan. 10 Souvanna Phouma

  Laotian politician, 8th prime minister of laos (b. 1901)

• Jan. 11 Jack La Rue

  Television narrator known for the show 'Lights Out', who passed away at the age of 81.

• Jan. 11 Fritz Geissler

  Composer dies at 62

• Jan. 14 Ray Kroc

  Ray Kroc was an American businessman who transformed McDonald's from a small restaurant into a global fast-food empire. He revolutionized the restaurant industry through franchising and standardization.

• Jan. 14 Paul Ben Haim

  Composer dies at 86

• Jan. 14 Mary Zeldenrust-Noordanus

  Dutch sexuologist (dutch society for sexual reformation - nvsh), dies aged 55.

• Jan. 15 Fazıl Küçük

  Cypriot journalist and politician (b. 1906)

• Jan. 18 Vassilis Tsitsanis

  Influential Greek musician and composer who significantly contributed to the development of rebetiko music and bouzouki performance.

• Jan. 18 Malcolm H Kerr

  Shot to death 9th president of american university of beirut

• Jan. 20 Johnny Weissmuller

  Legendary Olympic swimmer and actor best known for playing Tarzan in 12 films between 1932 and 1948. He won five Olympic gold medals in swimming and became a global pop culture icon through his portrayal of the jungle hero.

• Jan. 21 Jackie Wilson

  Legendary R&B and rock 'n' roll singer known for his extraordinary four-octave vocal range and dynamic performances. He was a pivotal figure in transitioning rhythm and blues to soul music and is considered one of the most influential performers of his era.

• Jan. 21 Giannis Skarimpas

  Greek playwright and poet (d. 1984).

• Jan. 23 Muin Bseiso

  Palestinian-egyptian poet and critic (b. 1926)

• Jan. 23 Samuel Gardner

  Composer dies at 92

• Jan. 27 Lou Crosby

  Television announcer, mayor of hollywood, dies at 72.

• Jan. 28 John Macvane

  At 71, a newscaster (united and not) dies

• Jan. 29 Frances Goodrich

  American actress, dramatist and screenwriter (b. 1890)

• Jan. 29 John Macnaghten Whittaker

  British mathematician (b. 1905)

• Jan. 30 Luke Kelly

  Renowned Irish singer, folk musician, and member of the legendary folk band The Dubliners. A significant figure in the Irish folk music revival of the 20th century.

• Jan. 30 Lee McCall

  South african bank robber (born in 1950)