Famous people and celebrities who died in December 1990

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in December 1990. 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 Carla Lehmann

  Canadian-english actress (b. 1917)

• Dec. 2 Robert Cummings

  Robert Cummings was a prominent American actor known for his versatile career in film and television. He starred in notable movies like 'King's Row' and appeared in numerous productions during his 20-year career. Cummings was particularly known for his ability to adapt and reinvent himself in Hollywood.

• Dec. 2 Aaron Copland

  Aaron Copland was a pioneering American composer who defined the sound of 20th-century classical music in the United States. He is renowned for iconic works like 'Appalachian Spring' and 'Fanfare for the Common Man', which captured the spirit of American landscape and culture. As a teacher at Tanglewood, he significantly influenced generations of young composers.

• Dec. 4 Edward Binns

  Actor (twelve angry men) in the united states dies from a heart attack at the age of 74.

• Dec. 5 Alfonso A. Ossorio

  Filipino-American painter and sculptor known for his innovative artistic works and contributions to modern art.

• Dec. 6 Tunku Abdul Rahman

  Malaysian lawyer and politician, 1st prime minister of malaysia (b. 1903)

• Dec. 7 Joan Bennett

  Versatile Hollywood actress who successfully transitioned from blonde ingénue to sultry brunette, starring in notable films like 'Scarlet Street' and appearing in the cult TV series 'Dark Shadows'.

• Dec. 7 Jean Paul Lemieux

  Canadian painter and educator (b. 1904)

• Dec. 7 Horst Bienek

  Writer dies at 60

• Dec. 8 Martin Ritt

  Renowned American film director known for socially conscious movies like 'Norma Rae', which won Sally Field an Oscar. He was a significant figure in Hollywood during the mid-20th century.

• Dec. 10 Armand Hammer

  Occidental petroleum was founded by an american doctor and businessman (d. 1990).

• Dec. 13 Alice Marble

  Legendary American tennis champion who dominated women's tennis in the late 1930s, winning multiple Grand Slam titles and breaking barriers for women in sports. Her remarkable career included Wimbledon and U.S. Singles championships.

• Dec. 14 Friedrich Dürrenmatt

  Renowned Swiss playwright, novelist, and intellectual who significantly influenced post-World War II European literature. He was known for his dark, satirical works that critically examined moral and philosophical dilemmas in society. His plays like 'The Visit' and 'The Physicists' are considered masterpieces of 20th-century drama.

• Dec. 14 Hope Sansberry

  Actress (rats are coming), dies at the age of 94

• Dec. 15 Jean Paige

  Actress (captain blood and black beauty).

• Dec. 16 Douglas Campbell

  American pilot and lieutenant (d. 1990).

• Dec. 17 Don Draper

  Fictional protagonist of the critically acclaimed TV series 'Mad Men', representing the complex world of 1960s advertising in New York. A charismatic and troubled creative director at Sterling Cooper, he embodies the era's professional and personal tensions.

• Dec. 18 Anne Revere

  Actress (national velvet), passes away from pneumonia at 87

• Dec. 18 Paul Tortelier

  Renowned French cellist and composer, Paul Tortelier was a significant figure in 20th-century classical music. He was particularly known for his exceptional cello performances and compositions, including the notable 'Israeli Symphony' from 1955.

• Dec. 21 Kelly Johnson

  Legendary aerospace engineer at Lockheed Corporation who designed groundbreaking aircraft and was a key figure in the development of advanced aerospace technology.

• Dec. 22 Helene Stanley

  Actress (carnival story and roar of the crowd).

• Dec. 24 Thorbj?rn Egner

  Norwegian author (born 1922)

• Dec. 28 Kiel Martin

  American actor best known for his role as Detective Michael 'Mike' LaRue in the groundbreaking TV series 'Hill Street Blues'. He tragically died of cancer at age 46.

• Dec. 28 Lucas Polhaupessy

  Moluccan leader, dies.

• Dec. 30 Raghuvir Sahay

  Indian author, poet, and critic (b. 1929)

• Dec. 31 George Allen

  Renowned American football coach who led the Los Angeles Rams and Washington Redskins, significantly influencing professional football in the mid-20th century.

• Dec. 31 Vasily Lazarev

  Soviet cosmonaut and physician who participated in space missions during the Cold War era, contributing to the Soviet space program's achievements.

• Dec. 31 Giovanni Michelucci

  Firenze santa maria novella railway station was designed by an italian architect and urban planner (d. 1990).