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. 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. 12 Bernard CJ Lievegoed

  Dutch anthroposopher (free college), is killed at 87

• Dec. 13 K. C. Irving

  Canadian businessman (b. 1899)

• Dec. 13 Cornelius Vanderbilt Whitney

  American businessman and philanthropist (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 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. 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 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. 22 Harry Bluestone

  English violinist and composer (b. 1907)

• Dec. 22 Frederick William Franz

  American religious leader (b. 1893)

• 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. 24 Abdulkadir Widjojoatmodjo

  Java diplomat, dies.

• 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 John G Kemeny

  Us computer pioneer (basic programming language), dies.

• Dec. 27 Cardew "the Cad" [Douglas] Robinson

  At 75 years old, alfie, an english comedian, dies.

• Dec. 29 Vivienne Segal

  At 95, a us actress (broadway pal joey), is dead

• Dec. 30 Romeo Muller

  American actor, screenwriter, for screenplays like the 1964, rudolph the red-nosed reindeer (tv special) (b. 1928)

• Dec. 30 Ling-Ling

  1st panda china gave us, dies at 23