Famous people and celebrities who died in January 2018

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in January 2018. 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 Robert Mann

  Renowned American violinist, composer, and conductor, best known for his long association with the prestigious Juilliard String Quartet.

• Jan. 2 Thomas S. Monson

  Thomas S. Monson was a prominent American religious leader who served as the 16th president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from 2008 to 2018. He was a significant figure in the Mormon church, known for his compassionate leadership and global missionary work.

• Jan. 5 Asghar Khan

  Prominent Pakistani three-star general and influential politician who played a significant role in Pakistan's military and political history.

• Jan. 5 Karin von Aroldingen

  German ballerina (b. 1941)

• Jan. 7 France Gall

  Renowned French pop singer who was a significant figure in the French music scene during the 1960s and 1970s. She was married to composer Michel Berger and tragically lost her daughter Pauline to cystic fibrosis.

• Jan. 7 Jim Anderton

  Former new zealand deputy prime minister (b. 1938)

• Jan. 9 Ved Mehta

  Ved Mehta was a renowned Indian-American writer and journalist who made significant contributions to literary and political discourse. He was a long-time staff writer for The New Yorker and authored numerous books exploring Indian culture and politics.

• Jan. 9 Kato Ottio

  Papua new guinean rugby league player (b. 1994)

• Jan. 11 Edgar Ray Killen

  American murderer (b.1925)

• Jan. 14 Spanky Manikan

  Filipino veteran actor (b. 1942)

• Jan. 14 Cyrille Regis

  Pioneering Black British footballer who played for West Bromwich Albion and the England national team, breaking racial barriers in professional football during the 1970s and 1980s.

• Jan. 15 Dolores O'Riordan

  Dolores O'Riordan was the iconic lead singer of the alternative rock band The Cranberries, known for her distinctive voice and powerful performances. She was a significant figure in 1990s rock music, with hits like 'Zombie' that addressed political conflicts in Ireland.

• Jan. 16 Oliver Ivanović

  Kosovo serb politician (b. 1953)

• Jan. 16 Ed Doolan

  British radio presenter (b. 1941)

• Jan. 20 Paul Bocuse

  Legendary French chef from Lyon who revolutionized culinary arts through nouvelle cuisine. He was a pioneering restaurateur who emphasized fresh, high-quality ingredients and trained numerous influential chefs. Bocuse is considered one of the most important figures in 20th-century gastronomy.

• Jan. 20 Naomi Parker Fraley

  American naval machiner (b. 1921)

• Jan. 22 William B. Jordan

  American art historian (b. 1940)[69]

• Jan. 23 Hugh Masekela

  Hugh Masekela was a world-renowned South African jazz trumpeter, composer, and anti-apartheid activist who significantly influenced global music.

• Jan. 23 Wyatt Tee Walker

  Prominent African American civil rights activist and pastor who played a significant role in the civil rights movement. He was a close associate of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and worked tirelessly for social justice.

• Jan. 23 Nicanor Parra

  Influential Chilean poet, mathematician, and physicist known for his 'anti-poetry' movement, which revolutionized Latin American literature with its unconventional and critical approach.

• Jan. 24 Warren Miller

  Iconic ski filmmaker who created annual ski documentaries that inspired generations of winter sports enthusiasts. His films captured the spirit of skiing and mountain culture for decades.

• Jan. 24 Mark E. Smith

  British singer-songwriter (b. 1957)

• Jan. 25 Neagu Djuvara

  Prominent Romanian intellectual who made significant contributions to historical research, philosophy, and diplomacy. He was a renowned historian and writer known for his insightful works on Romanian history and culture.

• Jan. 27 Mort Walker

  Renowned American cartoonist who created the iconic comic strip 'Beetle Bailey', which became a globally recognized humor series about military life.

• Jan. 27 Ingvar Kamprad

  Swedish entrepreneur who founded IKEA, revolutionizing affordable furniture retail globally and becoming one of the world's most successful business innovators.

• Jan. 30 Mark Salling

  Mark Salling was an American actor and musician best known for his role as Noah 'Puck' Puckerman on the popular TV show Glee, who tragically died by suicide in 2018.