Famous people and celebrities who died in January 1999

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in January 1999. 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. 2 Sebastian Haffner

  Renowned German journalist and author known for his insightful historical and political writings about Germany in the 20th century.

• Jan. 2 Rolf Liebermann

  Swiss-French composer and music manager who made significant contributions to contemporary classical music and opera management.

• Jan. 4 Iron Eyes Cody

  American actor (born in 1904)

• Jan. 6 Michel Petrucciani

  Renowned French jazz pianist and composer who overcame physical challenges to become a celebrated musician, collaborating with jazz legends and winning multiple prestigious awards.

• Jan. 10 Edward Williams

  Australian lieutenant, pilot, and judge (b. 1921)

• Jan. 11 Fabrizio De André

  Legendary Italian singer-songwriter and poet, known for his profound and poetic lyrics that often addressed social issues, marginalized people, and political themes. He is considered one of the most important and influential musicians in Italian music history.

• Jan. 11 Naomi Mitchison

  She was a scottish science fiction and fantasy author, who was an unstoppable hard worker, dynamic personality, and a militant idealist. mitchison, who was well-known for her activism for the labour party, died on 11/11/1999.

• Jan. 12 Betty Lou Gerson

  American voice actress (born 1914).

• Jan. 14 Muslimgauze

  British musician (born 1961)

• Jan. 15 Betty Box

  British film producer (born in 1915).

• Jan. 16 Jim McClelland

  Australian lawyer, jurist, and politician, 12th minister for industry and science (b. 1915)

• Jan. 17 Robert Eads

  American transsexual (born 1945).

• Jan. 17 Samantha Reid

  American girl died from ghb overdose (born in 1984).

• Jan. 19 Ivan Francescato

  Italian rugby union footballer (born 1967).

• Jan. 21 Susan Strasberg

  Renowned actress and daughter of acting teacher Lee Strasberg, she made her film debut in 1954 and famously portrayed Anne Frank on stage. Her early career was marked by significant theatrical and film performances.

• Jan. 21 Charles Brown

  Charles Brown was a renowned blues pianist and singer known for his smooth, jazz-influenced style. He was a significant figure in the post-war West Coast blues scene and influenced many later musicians.

• Jan. 22 Graham Staines

  Australian-indian missionary and translator (b. 1941)

• Jan. 23 Joe D'Amato

  Renowned Italian film director and producer known for his prolific work in exploitation and genre cinema, particularly in horror and erotic films during the 1970s and 1980s.

• Jan. 23 Jay Pritzker

  American businessman, co-founded the hyatt corporation (b. 1922)

• Jan. 25 Sadie Delany

  American educator. she was the first african-american teacher in new york. she was the second child in the family. a pretty girl, she was known as "sweet sadie", and was more adept at manipulating systems with quiet determination than tackling them head-on.

• Jan. 25 Sarah Louise Delany

  American author and educator (b. 1889)

• Jan. 27 Gonzalo Torrente Ballester

  Renowned Galician novelist, playwright, and literary critic who was a significant figure in 20th-century Spanish literature. He received numerous literary awards and was considered one of Spain's most important writers.

• Jan. 28 Valery Gavrilin

  Russian composer (b. 1939)

• Jan. 28 Torgny T

  Son segerstedt (born 1908), swedish philosopher and sociologist

• Jan. 30 Ed Herlihy

  American journalist (b. 1909)

• Jan. 31 Bar?s Manco

  Turkish composer, tv producer, and celebrity. (born 1943)

• Jan. 31 Shohei Baba

  Japanese professional wrestler (born in 1938).