Famous people and celebrities who died in December 1992

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in December 1992. 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. 4 Henry Clausen
American lawyer and author (b. 1905)
Dec. 5 Hilary Tindall
At 54, the death rate from cancer
Dec. 8 William Shawn
Influential American journalist who served as editor-in-chief of The New Yorker magazine from 1952 to 1987, significantly shaping the publication's literary and journalistic style.
Dec. 9 Vincent Gardenia
Acclaimed Italian-American character actor known for roles in films like 'Moonstruck' and TV series 'All in the Family'.
Dec. 10 Carlomagno Andrade
Equadorian general, dies.
Dec. 13 Cornelius Vanderbilt Whitney
American businessman and philanthropist (b. 1899)
Dec. 13 K. C. Irving
Canadian businessman (b. 1899)
Dec. 16 Rinus Terlouw
Dutch soccer player/trainer (sparta), dies.
Dec. 17 Dana Andrews
Prominent Hollywood actor known for classic films like 'Laura' and 'The Best Years of Our Lives', who had a significant career in mid-20th century cinema.
Dec. 18 Mark Goodson
Mark Goodson was a renowned American television producer who created iconic game shows like Family Feud and The Price is Right, significantly influencing American television entertainment.
Dec. 21 Nathan Milstein
Nathan Milstein was a renowned Ukrainian-American classical violinist, celebrated for his exceptional interpretations of Bach and Beethoven compositions. He was a virtuoso performer who significantly influenced 20th-century classical music and maintained an international concert career for decades.
Dec. 21 Albert King
Legendary blues guitarist and singer, one of the most influential blues musicians of the 20th century, known for his distinctive left-handed playing style.
Dec. 21 Stella Adler
Stella Adler was a pioneering American actress and acting teacher who significantly influenced modern acting techniques. She was a key member of the Group Theatre and trained many famous actors, including Marlon Brando. Her acting school and method became foundational in American dramatic arts.
Dec. 22 Frederick William Franz
American religious leader (b. 1893)
Dec. 22 Harry Bluestone
English violinist and composer (b. 1907)
Dec. 23 Eddie Hazel
Legendary funk guitarist known for his groundbreaking work with Parliament-Funkadelic, renowned for his innovative and influential guitar playing style.
Dec. 24 Peyo
Belgian cartoonist who created the globally beloved Smurfs comic series, revolutionizing children's entertainment and popular culture.
Dec. 24 James Mathews
Australian rugby league player (b. 1968)
Dec. 24 Bobby LaKind
American singer and musician (the doobie brothers), (born 1945).
Dec. 24 Pierre Culliford [Peyo]
Belgian cartoonist (smurfs) dies at the age of 64.
Dec. 25 Garrison H Davidson
Us lieutenant-general commandant (west point), dies.
Dec. 26 Nikita Magaloff
Renowned Russian-Swiss classical pianist celebrated for his exceptional interpretations of Schubert and other European composers.
Dec. 26 Bert [Lambertus H] Voeten
Antipodes, a dutch poet, dies at the age of 74.
Dec. 26 John G Kemeny
Us computer pioneer (basic programming language), dies.
Dec. 27 Jan Peeters
Dutch watercolorist/monument artist, dies.
Dec. 29 Vivienne Segal
At 95, a us actress (broadway pal joey), is dead
Dec. 29 LH Ruitenberg
Vicar / editor-in-chief (reform netherlands), died at 87
Dec. 30 Romeo Muller
American actor, screenwriter, for screenplays like the 1964, rudolph the red-nosed reindeer (tv special) (b. 1928)