Famous people and celebrities who died in January 2013

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in January 2013. 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 Christopher Martin-Jenkins

  Respected English cricket journalist and broadcaster who was a prominent voice in sports commentary. He worked for BBC Test Match Special and wrote extensively about cricket.

• Jan. 2 Gerda Lerner

  Pioneering historian and scholar who was instrumental in establishing women's history as a legitimate academic field. She wrote groundbreaking works on women's contributions and feminist theory, significantly advancing gender studies in the United States.

• Jan. 3 Sergiu Nicolaescu

  Romanian actor, director, and screenwriter (b. 1930)

• Jan. 6 Ruth Carter Stevenson

  Renowned American art collector who founded the Amon Carter Museum of American Art in Fort Worth, Texas, dedicated to preserving American art and culture.

• Jan. 6 Gerard Helders

  Dutch jurist and politician (b. 1905)

• Jan. 9 James M. Buchanan

  ECO - American economist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1919)

• Jan. 9 John Wise

  Canadian farmer and politician, 23rd canadian minister of agriculture (b. 1935)

• Jan. 10 Claude Nobs

  Legendary founder and general manager of the Montreux Jazz Festival, Claude Nobs was a pivotal figure in music history who transformed a small Swiss event into a world-renowned musical celebration. He was instrumental in connecting international jazz and rock artists with the festival, creating a unique cultural platform.

• Jan. 11 Mariangela Melato

  Renowned Italian actress known for her roles in iconic films like 'Flash Gordon' and 'Summer Night', who was a prominent figure in Italian cinema during the 1970s and 1980s.

• Jan. 11 Aaron Swartz

  Pioneering internet activist and programmer who co-authored the RSS 1.0 specification and was a key advocate for open internet access. He played a significant role in digital rights and was a co-founder of Reddit, tragically dying by suicide after facing legal prosecution.

• Jan. 11 Nguyễn Khánh

  Vietnamese general and politician who served as the 4th president of the Republic of Vietnam during the Vietnam War era. He was a significant military and political figure in South Vietnam's history.

• Jan. 14 Conrad Bain

  Canadian-American actor best known for his role in the sitcom 'Diff'rent Strokes', who served in the Canadian Army during World War II and later pursued an acting career in New York.

• Jan. 15 Nagisa Oshima

  Renowned Japanese film director known for avant-garde and politically provocative cinema, particularly from the Japanese New Wave movement.

• Jan. 16 Pauline Phillips

  American journalist and radio host best known for creating the iconic advice column 'Dear Abby', which became a cultural phenomenon.

• Jan. 17 Yves Debay

  A Congolese-French journalist and war correspondent who was killed while reporting in Syria in 2013.

• Jan. 17 John Nkomo

  Zimbabwean politician, vice president of zimbabwe (b. 1934)

• Jan. 19 Stan Musial

  Stan Musial was a legendary baseball player for the St. Louis Cardinals, widely considered one of the greatest hitters in MLB history. He played 22 seasons, all with the Cardinals, and was a 24-time All-Star who earned multiple MVP awards. His consistent performance and sportsmanship earned him the nickname 'The Man'.

• Jan. 19 Earl Weaver

  Earl Weaver was a legendary Major League Baseball manager who led the Baltimore Orioles to multiple World Series appearances and is considered one of the most innovative managers in baseball history. He was known for his strategic approach and fiery temperament, earning him a place in the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1996.

• Jan. 19 Taihō Kōki

  Taihō Kōki was a legendary Japanese sumo wrestler who became the 48th yokozuna, the highest rank in professional sumo. He was one of the most famous and respected sumo wrestlers in history, known for his exceptional skill and dominance in the sport.

• Jan. 21 Ahmet Mete Işıkara

  Prominent Turkish geophysicist and earthquake scientist who made significant contributions to understanding seismic activity in Turkey.

• Jan. 22 Hinton Mitchem

  American businessman and politician (b. 1938)

• Jan. 26 Stefan Kudelski

  Renowned Polish-Swiss engineer and inventor of the Nagra, a groundbreaking professional audio recording device used worldwide in film and television production.

• Jan. 27 Ivan Bodiul

  Ukrainian-russian politician (b. 1918)

• Jan. 28 Hattie N. Harrison

  American educator and politician (b. 1928)

• Jan. 30 Patty Andrews

  Famous vocalist of the Andrews Sisters, a popular vocal group during World War II known for their harmonies and patriotic performances.

• Jan. 30 Gamal al-Banna

  Prominent Egyptian Islamic scholar, author, and intellectual known for progressive interpretations of Islamic thought and social reform.

• Jan. 31 Rubén Bonifaz Nuño

  Renowned Mexican poet, scholar, and academic who was a distinguished member of Mexico's Academy of Language.

• Jan. 31 Hassan Habibi

  Iranian lawyer and politician, 1st vice president of iran (b. 1937)