Famous people and celebrities who died in January 1995

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in January 1995. 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 Eugene Wigner

  Hungarian-American theoretical physicist and mathematician who won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1963 for his groundbreaking contributions to understanding atomic nucleus and elementary particle symmetry principles.

• Jan. 1 Fred West

  Notorious British serial killer who committed suicide after being charged with multiple murders.

• Jan. 1 Frederick West

  Notorious British serial killer who, along with his wife Rosemary, was charged with multiple horrific murders, primarily targeting young women and girls.

• Jan. 2 Nancy Kelly

  American actress known for her roles in classic Hollywood films, particularly in westerns and dramatic productions during the mid-20th century.

• Jan. 2 Siad Barre

  Somalian general and politician; 3rd president of somalia (b. 1919)

• Jan. 4 Dorothy Granger

  Actress in the usa, hog wild, dentist, dies around 80.

• Jan. 4 Sol Tax

  Sol Tax was a prominent American anthropologist known for his significant contributions to cultural anthropology and Native American studies.

• Jan. 4 Eduardo Mata

  Prominent Mexican conductor and composer who tragically died in an air accident in 1995, known for his significant contributions to classical music.

• Jan. 6 Joe Slovo

  Prominent South African anti-apartheid activist, politician, and leader of the South African Communist Party during the struggle against racial segregation.

• Jan. 7 Larry Grayson

  Larry Grayson was a celebrated English comedian and television presenter famous for hosting 'The Generation Game' and his distinctive high-camp comedy style during the 1970s and 1980s.

• Jan. 7 Murray Rothbard

  Murray Rothbard was a prominent libertarian economist, political theorist, and key figure in the Austrian School of economics. He authored numerous influential books and was a leading advocate for anarcho-capitalism and individual liberty.

• Jan. 9 Peter Cook

  Legendary British comedian and satirist who revolutionized comedy in the 1960s. He was a key figure in the 'Beyond the Fringe' comedy troupe and formed a famous comedy partnership with Dudley Moore. Cook is widely regarded as one of the most influential comedians of the 20th century.

• Jan. 9 Souphanouvong

  Laotian politician, 1st president of laos (b. 1909)

• Jan. 11 Theodor Wisch

  German general (ss) (born 1907)

• Jan. 12 Francis Lopez

  French operetta and musical comedy writer with a diverse background, born to a Peruvian mother and Argentinean father in the Basque region. Known for his creativity, musical talent, and multifaceted personality as a pianist, athlete, and prankster.

• Jan. 12 George Price

  Contributed to the understanding of evolution through his work on the Price equation.

• Jan. 13 Max Harris

  Born 1921, australian poet, columnist, and publisher

• Jan. 18 Adolf Butenandt

  Adolf Butenandt was a renowned German organic chemist who made groundbreaking discoveries in steroid hormone chemistry. He isolated testosterone and oestrone, which were crucial in developing cortisone, and was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1939. He served as a professor in Berlin and director of the Max Planck Institute for Biochemistry.

• Jan. 18 Adolf Friedrich Johann Butenandt

  Nobel Prize laureate for his work on sex hormones

• Jan. 18 Ron Luciano

  Ron Luciano was a prominent Major League Baseball umpire known for his colorful personality and entertaining style during games in the 1970s and early 1980s.

• Jan. 22 Rose Kennedy

  American family and the wife of joseph p. kennedy, entrepreneur, on 10/07/1914 in boston, ma. nine children were born to her, of which two became u.s. citizens. two of her children became u.s. senators, and one, the u.s. president.

• Jan. 25 William Sylvester

  American actor best known for his role as Dr. Heywood Floyd in Stanley Kubrick's groundbreaking science fiction film '2001: A Space Odyssey'.

• Jan. 27 Jean Tardieu

  Jean Tardieu was a prominent French intellectual and artist who excelled as a playwright, poet, novelist, and television director. He was a notable scholar who translated Goethe's works and received the prestigious Poetry Grand Prix in 1972. His literary contributions included notable works like 'Pages of Writing' and 'Darkness of the Day'.

• Jan. 28 George Woodcock

  Canadian intellectual and polymath who significantly contributed to Canadian literature and anarchist thought. He founded 'Canadian Literature' journal and wrote extensively on anarchism, travel, and literary criticism. His comprehensive work 'Anarchism - A History of Libertarian Ideas and Movements' remains a seminal text in the field.

• Jan. 30 Gerald Durrell

  Gerald Durrell was a renowned British naturalist, author, and wildlife conservationist who made significant contributions to animal preservation and founded the Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust, dedicated to protecting endangered species.

• Jan. 31 George Abbott

  American actor, director, and producer (b. 1887)