Famous people and celebrities who died in December 2019

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in December 2019. 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 Shelley Morrison

  Beloved character actress best known for her memorable role as Rosario Salazar on the popular sitcom 'Will & Grace', which ran from 1998 to 2006. She was a talented performer with a long career in television and theater.

• Dec. 5 Robert Walker

  American actor known for World War II era films like 'Bataan' and 'Since You Went Away', who struggled with personal challenges including alcoholism and mental health issues. Despite his boy-next-door image, he had a complex personal life that impacted his career.

• Dec. 7 Ron Saunders

  English football player and manager (b. 1932)

• Dec. 8 Caroll Spinney

  Legendary puppeteer best known for portraying Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch on Sesame Street for nearly 50 years, significantly impacting children's television worldwide.

• Dec. 8 Rene Auberjonois

  Versatile American actor renowned for his distinctive voice and character roles in film, television, and theater, including Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and Boston Legal.

• Dec. 8 Juice Wrld

  Influential American rapper and singer who tragically died in 2019, known for hit songs like 'Lucid Dreams'.

• Dec. 10 Emily Mason

  American painter (b. 1932)

• Dec. 10 Gershon Kingsley

  American composer and musician (b. 1922)

• Dec. 12 Danny Aiello

  Danny Aiello was a prominent American character actor known for memorable roles in Spike Lee's 'Do the Right Thing' and the romantic comedy 'Moonstruck', for which he received an Oscar nomination.

• Dec. 22 Ram Dass

  Influential spiritual teacher, psychologist, and author who played a crucial role in introducing Eastern spirituality to Western audiences through his groundbreaking books and lectures.

• Dec. 27 Maria Creveling

  American player (b. 1995)

• Dec. 29 Neil Innes

  English writer, comedian and musician (b. 1944)

• Dec. 30 Gertrude Himmelfarb

  Gertrude Himmelfarb was a distinguished American intellectual historian who made significant contributions to understanding Victorian era social thought and intellectual history. Her scholarly work explored complex themes of morality, culture, and historical ideas.