Famous people and celebrities who died in 1994

A dedicated page for remembering the famous people and celebrities who passed away in 1994. This year saw the loss of many influential and beloved figures who left a lasting impact on the world. From entertainment icons and sports legends to renowned scholars and public figures, our comprehensive list pays tribute to their lives and legacies. Join us in honoring their contributions and celebrating their achievements as we reflect on their remarkable stories.

• Jan. 1 Cesar Romero

  Cuban-american actor (joker, batman, falcon crest) dies from complications of bronchitis (born 1907).

• Jan. 22 Telly Savalas

  Telly Savalas was an American actor, singer, and businessman, best known for his role as the title character in the television series Kojak.

• Jan. 27 Claude Akins

  American actor (d. 1994).

• Feb. 6 Joseph Cotten

  American actor on the radio, film and stage. with the 1941 classic film "citizen kane", he became a huge box-office success. it led to nearly 60 motion picture productions over the next four decades. cotten started his career on the stage, and was praised for his performance in "philadelphia story", a broadway musical. he moved to hollywood in 1939. he …

• Feb. 11 William Conrad

  American actor, cannon, dies from a heart attack at the age of 73. he was born in 1920.

• Feb. 24 Dinah Shore

  American entertainer. she was the winner of eight emmys and holds nine gold records. she was known for her smooth, contralto voice and first visit to gis at the frontlines of wwi. she was the tv's most popular hostess for twenty years, starting in 1952.

• March 4 John Candy

  American comedian and actor, he is extremely overweight with the appearance of a sweet, wicked child. his starring roles in hollywood's most successful comedies, such as "uncle buck" or "cool runnings," were a result of his manic bon-homie.

• March 6 Melina Mercouri

  Greek actress, singer, and politician, 9th greek minister of culture (d. 1994)

• March 17 Mai Zetterling

  Actress (night is my future) dies from cancer at the age of 68

• March 21 Dack Rambo

  American actor who has worked steadily since he was in highschool. his tv career began as a twin on "new loretta young show", 1962-1963. his twin brother, dirk, was killed in a car accident 2/1967. rambo was known for his beautiful looks. he played jack ewing in "dallas" and grant harrison in "another world." he was bisexual, and he became …

• March 21 Lili Damita

  At 89, errol flynn's wife (bridge of san luis rey), is killed.

• March 23 Giulietta Masina

  Italian actress, who performed with such passion and depth that she could imbue everyday life with a touch of the absurd. her films include "la strada", "juliet of the spirits," or "the madwoman of chaillot."

• April 5 Kurt Cobain

  Musician (nirvana) (born 1967)

• April 22 Richard Nixon

  American lawyer, who became a u.s. senator in 1946. in 1950, senator was elected v.p. under dwight d. eisenhower, he was elected v.p. in 1950 and was elected president of america on 11/05/1968. he resigned from his position on 8/09/1974, following the watergate scandal. he is also the author of "six crises", published in 1962.

• May 8 George Peppard

  American actor and tv series star who appeared in 25 films. he is most famous for his roles in "breakfast at tiffany's" 1961 and "carpetbaggers" 1964. his tv series' include "bancek", 1972-1974, and "doctor's hospital," 1975-1976. the series that brought him the most fame was "a-team," 1983-1987.

• June 4 Massimo Troisi

  Italian film director and actor, il postino (the postman), won five oscar nominations, including the best picture and he, the nomination for best actor. he was suffering from a bad heart and was told to either protect his health or make his film. he chose the latter. he died 24 hours later, after the film was finished.

• June 14 Marcel Mouloudji

  French actor and singer (born in 1922)

• July 6 Cameron Mitchell

  Dallastown, pennsylvania -- actor (buck high chaparral).

• July 8 Dick Sargent

  American actor best known for his role as darrin ii on "bewitched", which he played in 1969. he continued the role until 1972.

• Aug. 6 Domenico Modugno

  Italian singer-songwriter, who won the top prize at 1958 san remo for his song "nel blu di blu", a song also known as "volare" in the u.s. he also did song work in movies.

• Aug. 11 Peter Cushing

  England, united kingdom -- actor. (dracula star wars, dr who).

• Sept. 11 Jessica Tandy

  British-american actress, well-known on screen and stage for over 50 years. she was a broadway star in 1947's "streetcar named desire", and she won an oscar at 80 for "driving miss daisy". she was a one-time wife to jack hawkins. she married hume cronyn on july 11, 1911 in london, ontario. they worked together for most of their careers. tandy …

• Sept. 12 Tom Ewell

  American actor and singer

• Oct. 19 Martha Raye

  American entertainer. a zestful, boisterous comedian from america with a large, elastic mouth and crazy antics.

• Oct. 20 Burt Lancaster

  Actor elmer gantry dies at 80 from a heart attack

• Oct. 22 Rollo May

  American psychoanalyst, lecturer and pioneer in existential psychology. a dozen books were written by him, including "love and will", "the meaning of anxiety", and "power and innocence."

• Oct. 24 Raul Julia

  Raul Julia was a Puerto Rican actor known for his roles in films like 'The Addams Family' and 'Kiss of the Spider Woman.'

• Nov. 30 Lionel Stander

  At 86, hart to hart, a us actor on the blacklist (hart to hart) dies

• Dec. 26 Sylva Koscina

  Italian actress, best known for her role in "hercules," (1958), and "hercules unchained", (1960). she was also paul newman's love interest in "the secret war of harry frigg", (1968).

• Dec. 31 Woody Strode

  Former professional football player turned actor, appeared in films like 'Spartacus' and 'Once Upon a Time in the West'.