Famous people and celebrities who died in December 1991

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in December 1991. 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 George Stigler

  ECO - American economist and academic, nobel prize laureate (d. 1991)

• Dec. 1 Pat O'Callaghan

  Irish Olympic hammer throw athlete who won gold medals in 1928 and 1932, pioneering Irish success in track and field events.

• Dec. 1 Byron Webster

  Actor, that man bolt, dies from aids at 58

• Dec. 3 Alex Graham

  British cartoonstrip artist (fred basset), dies.

• Dec. 5 Richard Speck

  Notorious American serial killer who murdered eight student nurses in a horrific mass killing on July 14, 1966, becoming one of the most infamous criminals in US history.

• Dec. 5 Aad Mansfield

  Soccer player/trainer (ado/feyenoord/fc utrecht), dies.

• Dec. 6 Richard Stone

  ECO - English economist and statistician, nobel prize laureate (d. 1991)

• Dec. 8 Kimberly Bergalis

  Significant AIDS patient who became a national symbol in the early HIV/AIDS epidemic, contracting the virus from her dentist and advocating for mandatory healthcare worker testing.

• Dec. 8 Buck Clayton

  Buck Clayton was a renowned American jazz trumpet player, a key member of Count Basie's legendary 'Old Testament' orchestra. He was instrumental in shaping mainstream jazz and jam session recordings during the 1950s.

• Dec. 9 Berenice Abbott

  Renowned for her black-and-white photography of New York City.

• Dec. 11 Artur Lundkvist

  Prominent Swedish writer and member of the Swedish Academy, known for his significant contributions to literature and cultural discourse during the 20th century.

• Dec. 11 Robert Q. Lewis

  American actor, comedian, game show host/panelist, and television personality (b. 1921)

• Dec. 12 Eleanor Boardman

  Actor (crowd), passes away at 93

• Dec. 12 Lex Karsemeijer

  Dutch tenor/choral director (sweet 16, pro musica), dies.

• Dec. 14 Robert Eddison

  At 83, a british actor (uncle silas) dies

• Dec. 15 Vasily Zaytsev

  Legendary Soviet sniper during World War II, famous for his exceptional marksmanship during the Battle of Stalingrad. He was credited with 225 confirmed kills and became a symbol of Soviet military heroism.

• Dec. 18 June Storey

  Actress from south of the border, dies of cancer aged 73

• Dec. 20 Thomas Newman

  Renowned film composer known for scoring movies like 'American Beauty' and 'Skyfall', who unfortunately passed away prematurely.

• Dec. 20 Helene Heigh

  Actress (undercover woman teen age thunder), died at 86

• Dec. 20 Simone Beck

  Renowned French culinary expert who co-authored the groundbreaking cookbook 'Mastering the Art of French Cooking' with Julia Child. She was a significant figure in introducing French cuisine to American home cooks during the mid-20th century.

• Dec. 20 Walter Chiari

  Iconic Italian actor and comedian who was immensely popular in mid-20th century Italian cinema and theater.

• Dec. 20 Andries D Copier

  Dutch glass designer (guild glass), dies.

• Dec. 22 Ernst Krenek

  Austrian-American composer known for modernist and experimental music, particularly his opera 'Orpheus and Eurydice' which explored contemporary musical styles.

• Dec. 26 Sam Cresson

  Dies at 73

• Dec. 27 Edward M Love

  Choreographer/dancer, dies of aids at age 43.

• Dec. 27 John Morgan Evans

  Actor dies at 49 after a long battle with cancer

• Dec. 28 Cassandra Harris

  Australian actress best known for her role in the James Bond film 'For Your Eyes Only', who tragically died of cancer at age 43.

• Dec. 28 Jacques Aubuchon

  Actor (hoax thunder road), succumbs to heart failure.