Famous people and celebrities who died in December 2007

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in December 2007. 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. 1 Anton Rodgers

  Prominent British comedy actor known for his successful television series 'Fresh Fields' and 'French Fields', which aired in the 1980s and early 1990s. He was a versatile performer who made significant contributions to British television comedy.

• Dec. 2 Jennifer Alexander

  Canadian-american ballerina and actress (b. 1972)

• Dec. 3 James Kemsley

  Australian cartoonist and actor (b. 1948)

• Dec. 4 Chip Reese

  Legendary American professional poker player who was a prominent figure in the poker world until his death in 2007.

• Dec. 5 Karlheinz Stockhausen

  Pioneering German composer and pianist who revolutionized contemporary classical and electronic music. He was a key figure in the avant-garde music scene of the 20th century, known for experimental and groundbreaking compositional techniques.

• Dec. 5 Andrew Imbrie

  American composer and academic (b. 1921)

• Dec. 5 George Paraskevaides

  Greek-cypriot businessman and philanthropist, co-founded joannou & paraskevaides (b. 1916)

• Dec. 8 Gerardo García Pimentel

  Mexican journalist (b. 1983)

• Dec. 9 Gordon Zahn

  Prominent American sociologist and peace activist who made significant contributions to understanding social responsibility and war resistance.

• Dec. 10 Vitali Hakko

  Turkish businessman, founded vakko (b. 1913)

• Dec. 12 Ike Turner

  Influential American musician and bandleader who was a pioneering figure in rock and R&B music, known for his musical partnership and tumultuous marriage with Tina Turner.

• Dec. 12 François al-Hajj

  Lebanese general (b. 1953)

• Dec. 15 Julia Carson

  American lawyer and politician (b. 1938)

• Dec. 16 Dan Fogelberg

  Renowned American singer-songwriter and folk-rock musician known for his soft rock hits and poetic lyrics, particularly famous for the nostalgic holiday song 'Same Auld Lang Syne'.

• Dec. 18 William Strauss

  American author and playwright (b. 1947)

• Dec. 23 Oscar Peterson

  Oscar Peterson was a legendary Canadian jazz pianist, widely considered one of the greatest and most virtuosic jazz pianists in history.

• Dec. 23 Michael Kidd

  Renowned Broadway and Hollywood choreographer who revolutionized dance in musical theater, creating iconic choreography for films like 'Seven Brides for Seven Brothers' and winning multiple Tony Awards.

• Dec. 23 William Francis Ganong

  Jr., american physiologist and academic (b. 1924)

• Dec. 24 Nicholas Pumfrey

  English lawyer and judge (b. 1951)

• Dec. 25 Des Barrick

  English cricketer (b. 1927)

• Dec. 27 Benazir Bhutto

  Benazir Bhutto was a pioneering Pakistani politician who became the first female Prime Minister of an Islamic nation. She overcame significant political challenges, including her father's execution, to lead Pakistan twice between 1988 and 1996. Her political career was marked by both remarkable achievements and tragic circumstances, culminating in her assassination in 2007.

• Dec. 27 Jaan Kross

  Renowned Estonian writer and novelist who significantly contributed to Baltic literature during the Soviet era, known for his historical novels exploring themes of resistance and cultural identity.

• Dec. 27 Jerzy Kawalerowicz

  Polish director and screenwriter (b. 1922)

• Dec. 29 Phil Dusenberry

  American advertising executive (b. 1936)

• Dec. 31 Tony Elliott

  Influential English publisher who founded Time Out, a renowned cultural magazine and guide that revolutionized entertainment listings in major cities worldwide.

• Dec. 31 Ettore Sottsass

  Influential Italian architect and designer who revolutionized postmodern design through the Memphis Group, creating iconic furniture and objects that challenged traditional aesthetic norms in the 1980s.

• Dec. 31 Michael Goldberg

  American painter and educator (b. 1924)

• Dec. 31 Milton L. Klein

  Canadian lawyer and politician (b. 1910)

• Dec. 31 Bill Idelson

  American actor, producer, and screenwriter (b. 1919)

• Dec. 31 Roy Amara

  American scientific researcher (b. 1925)