Famous people and celebrities who died in January 2014

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in January 2014. 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. 3 Phil Everly

  Phil Everly was a legendary American rock and roll and country singer, best known as one half of the influential Everly Brothers duo. Their harmonies profoundly influenced rock music, inspiring artists like The Beatles and Simon & Garfunkel. Their hit song "Cathy's Clown" was a landmark in 1960s popular music.

• Jan. 3 Saul Zaentz

  Influential American film producer known for critically acclaimed movies like 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest' and 'Amadeus'.

• Jan. 5 Uday Kiran

  Uday Kiran was a notable Telugu cinema actor who made significant contributions to the Indian film industry during his career.

• Jan. 7 Run Run Shaw

  Run Run Shaw was a prominent Hong Kong entertainment mogul who co-founded Shaw Brothers Studio, a legendary film production company that significantly influenced Asian cinema during the mid-20th century.

• Jan. 9 Amiri Baraka

  Amiri Baraka was a groundbreaking African American poet, playwright, and essayist who was a key figure in the Black Arts Movement, using his writing to challenge racial injustice and promote Black cultural identity.

• Jan. 9 Dale T. Mortensen

  ECO - American economist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1939)

• Jan. 10 Larry Speakes

  Larry Speakes was a prominent American journalist who served as the 16th White House Press Secretary during the Reagan administration, playing a significant role in presidential communications.

• Jan. 11 Ariel Sharon

  Controversial Israeli military and political leader known as 'the Bulldozer' for his aggressive military tactics. He served as the 11th Prime Minister of Israel and played a significant role in the country's military and political history.

• Jan. 11 Muhammad Habibur Rahman

  Prominent Bangladeshi jurist and politician who served as a key political figure in the early years of Bangladesh's independence. He played a significant role in the country's political development.

• Jan. 15 Roger Lloyd-Pack

  English actor known for his roles in various television series and films, who passed away on January 15, 2014.

• Jan. 16 Hiroo Onoda

  Japanese Imperial Army intelligence officer who famously continued fighting World War II in the Philippines for 29 years after the war ended, unaware that Japan had surrendered. He was finally discovered and persuaded to surrender in 1974 by his former commanding officer.

• Jan. 16 Ruth Duccini

  Ruth Duccini was an American actress known for her role as a Munchkin in the classic film 'The Wizard of Oz'.

• Jan. 17 Suchitra Sen

  Legendary Bengali actress who was a prominent figure in Indian cinema during the 1950s and 1960s, known for her exceptional acting skills and beauty.

• Jan. 17 John J. McGinty III

  American captain, medal of honor recipient (b. 1940)

• Jan. 18 Sarah Marshall

  English-American actress known for her distinguished acting family background and film career spanning television and cinema.

• Jan. 19 Christopher Chataway

  British athlete and politician who set a world record in the 5km run and served as a member of parliament, known for his contributions to sports and public service.

• Jan. 19 Azaria Alon

  Ukrainian-israeli environmentalist, co-founded the society for the protection of nature in israel (b. 1918)

• Jan. 20 Claudio Abbado

  Renowned Italian conductor who was a leading figure in classical music, known for his exceptional memory and leadership of major orchestras worldwide, including Teatro alla Scala and London Symphony Orchestra.

• Jan. 20 Otis G. Pike

  American politician from New York who served in the U.S. House of Representatives and was known for his work on the Church Committee investigating intelligence agencies.

• Jan. 23 Riz Ortolani

  Renowned Italian film composer and conductor who created memorable soundtracks for cinema. A significant figure in 20th-century Italian musical composition.

• Jan. 24 Shulamit Aloni

  Prominent Israeli politician, lawyer, and civil rights activist who served as Minister of Education and was a key figure in promoting social justice and human rights in Israel.

• Jan. 25 Arthur Doyle

  American singer-songwriter, saxophonist, and flute player (b. 1944)

• Jan. 25 Heini Halberstam

  Czech-english mathematician and academic (b. 1926)

• Jan. 26 José Emilio Pacheco

  Renowned Mexican poet, novelist, and essayist who was a significant figure in Latin American literature, known for his critical and poetic works exploring social and historical themes.

• Jan. 26 Tom Gola

  Renowned American basketball coach and politician who had a significant impact on sports and public service.

• Jan. 27 Pete Seeger

  Legendary American folk singer, songwriter, and social activist who played a crucial role in the American folk music revival and civil rights movement.

• Jan. 30 Arthur Rankin Jr.

  Renowned American animator, director, and producer, famous for creating numerous animated television specials and films, including classic holiday productions.

• Jan. 31 Christopher Jones

  American actor known for his roles in counterculture films of the 1960s, particularly in 'Wild in the Streets'.

• Jan. 31 Miklós Jancsó

  Miklós Jancsó was a renowned Hungarian film director celebrated for his unique cinematographic style and profound political narratives, significantly influencing European art cinema during the 20th century.