Famous people and celebrities who died in January 1992

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

• Jan. 1 Grace Hopper

  A pioneering computer scientist and US Navy rear admiral who developed the first compiler and popularized the term 'debugging' in computer science. She was instrumental in developing COBOL and played a crucial role in early computer programming.

• Jan. 2 Virginia Field

  Actress dream girl, dies at 74 from cancer

• Jan. 3 Judith Anderson

  Actress in star trek 3 dies from pneumonia at 93

• Jan. 3 Anthony Del Casino

  Charlie barnet band, the band leader, dies at the age of 79.

• Jan. 4 Earl Colbert

  Entertainer

• Jan. 6 Steve Gilpin

  New zealand vocalist and songwriter (b. 1949)

• Jan. 7 Richard Hunt

  Renowned American puppeteer and voice actor best known for his work with Jim Henson's Muppets, contributing to iconic characters in television and film.

• Jan. 7 Jhean Burton

  Entertainer

• Jan. 8 Abderrahim Bouabid

  Morroco prime secretary (1972), died.

• Jan. 8 Johnny [Jan] Meijer

  Dutch king of accordions (body & soul), dies.

• Jan. 9 Bill Naughton

  Bill Naughton was a prominent English playwright and screenwriter known for his significant contributions to British theatre and cinema during the mid-20th century.

• Jan. 12 Harry van Doorn

  Dutch member of parliament (kvp/kro-chairman/ppr/crm), dies at age 76.

• Jan. 13 Josef Neckermann

  Exceptional German equestrian who won multiple Olympic gold medals in show jumping during the 1960s and early 1970s.

• Jan. 14 Hari Rhodes

  African American actor known for action roles and notable appearances in films like 'Conquest of the Planet of the Apes' and TV series such as 'Roots'. He was skilled in martial arts and had a diverse acting career.

• Jan. 16 Roselle Novelle

  Actress in silent film, who dies at 95

• Jan. 17 Charlie Ventura

  Jazz saxophonist (bop for people) dies from cancer at 75.

• Jan. 22 A J Antoon

  American stage director known for directing 'That Championship Season', a Tony Award-winning play. He passed away at 47 from AIDS-related complications.

• Jan. 23 Freddie Bartholomew

  English child actor famous for his roles in classic films like 'Anna Karenina' and 'David Copperfield' during the golden age of Hollywood.

• Jan. 23 Ian Wolfe

  Actor (houdini, thx-1138, homebodies), dies at 95

• Jan. 24 Charles Moulin

  French actor known for his portrayal of Tarzan in French cinema, contributing to the popularization of the iconic character in French media.

• Jan. 24 Ken Darby

  Renowned American composer, arranger, and conductor who made significant contributions to film and music industries during mid-20th century.

• Jan. 24 Ricky Ray Rector

  American murderer (born 1950)

• Jan. 25 Mir Khalil ur Rehman

  Founder and editor of the jang group of newspapers (b. 1927)

• Jan. 26 José Ferrer

  Renowned Puerto Rican-American actor and director, best known for his Oscar-winning performance in 'Cyrano de Bergerac'. He was the first Hispanic actor to win an Academy Award.

• Jan. 26 Okke Jager

  Dutch theologist/writer/poet, dies at age 63.

• Jan. 28 Clark Tippet

  Dancer/choreographer, dies at age 37.

• Jan. 29 Willie Dixon

  Influential blues musician, songwriter, and record producer who significantly shaped the Chicago blues sound and wrote hits for many legendary artists.

• Jan. 31 Mel Hein

  Hall of Fame NFL player who played center for the New York Giants, known for his exceptional durability and skill.