Famous people and celebrities who died on December 1

Welcome to Takemeback.to's page dedicated to remembering the celebrities and famous people who passed away on December 1. On this day, we honor the lives and legacies of notable figures from various fields who left an indelible mark on the world. Explore our list to learn about their remarkable contributions and celebrate their enduring impact.

• 1849 Ebenezer Elliott

  English poet known as the 'Corn Law Rhymer'.

• 1914 Alfred Thayer Mahan

  American captain and historian (b. 1840)

• 1928 José Eustasio Rivera

  Colombian-american lawyer and poet (b. 1888)

• 1935 Bernhard Schmidt

  Estonian-german optician, invented the schmidt camera (b. 1879)

• 1947 G. H. Hardy

  Renowned mathematician known for his work in number theory and mathematical analysis.

• 1968 Dario Moreno

  Turkish-Jewish singer, songwriter, and performer who was a notable cultural figure in mid-20th century music and entertainment.

• 1973 David Ben-Gurion

  Israeli politician. he was one of the founding fathers of israel and the first prime minister of israel in 1973. he founded the general federation of jewish labor and read the declaration of israel’s independence.

• 1975 Nellie Fox

  Hall of Fame baseball player for the Chicago White Sox, who was a key second baseman and won the American League MVP in 1959. He was a nine-time All-Star and crucial to the White Sox's success.

• 1975 Anna Roosevelt

  Daughter of Eleanor and Franklin D. Roosevelt, she was a public relations professional and children's book author. Her life was marked by personal challenges and the legacy of her famous political family.

• 1986 Frank McCarthy

  American general and film producer (b. 1912)

• 1987 James Baldwin

  James Baldwin was an influential African-American writer who explored profound themes of race, sexuality, and social justice in his seminal works like 'Go Tell It on the Mountain' and 'The Fire Next Time'.

• 1987 Punch Imlach

  Legendary Canadian ice hockey coach and general manager who played a significant role in the development of professional hockey in Canada during the mid-20th century.

• 1989 Alvin Ailey

  Pioneering African American choreographer who founded the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. He revolutionized modern dance by blending African American cultural experiences with contemporary performance styles.

• 1991 George Stigler

  ECO - American economist and academic, nobel prize laureate (d. 1991)

• 1991 Pat O'Callaghan

  Irish Olympic hammer throw athlete who won gold medals in 1928 and 1932, pioneering Irish success in track and field events.

• 1997 Stéphane Grappelli

  Renowned French-Italian jazz violinist who co-founded the Quintette du Hot Club de France with Django Reinhardt and became a legendary figure in jazz music.

• 1998 Freddie Young

  Renowned British cinematographer who worked extensively in the film industry during the mid-20th century, known for his exceptional camera work and visual storytelling.

• 2006 Claude Jade

  Renowned French actress of the New Wave cinema, famous for her iconic collaborations with François Truffaut in his Antoine Doinel trilogy, including 'Stolen Kisses' and 'Bed and Board'.

• 2007 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.

• 2008 Paul Benedict

  Paul Benedict was an accomplished American character actor known for his distinctive comedic roles, particularly as Harry on the popular sitcom 'The Jeffersons'.

• 2011 Christa Wolf

  Influential East German novelist and essayist who critically examined the social and political landscape of the German Democratic Republic.

• 2012 Arthur Chaskalson

  Prominent South African lawyer and judge who served as the 18th Chief Justice of South Africa, playing a crucial role in the country's post-apartheid judicial system. He was a key figure in advancing human rights and constitutional law during a transformative period in South African history.

• 2012 Rick Majerus

  Legendary American basketball coach known for his exceptional coaching career, particularly with the University of Utah and Saint Louis University basketball programs.

• 2014 Dimitrios Trichopoulos

  Renowned Greek epidemiologist and oncologist who made significant contributions to cancer research and public health studies.

• 2015 Joseph Engelberger

  Pioneering American physicist and engineer who is considered the father of industrial robotics, significantly influencing modern manufacturing technologies.

• 2015 Jim Loscutoff

  Professional basketball player who played for the Boston Celtics during the 1950s and early 1960s, known for his tough defensive play and contributing to multiple NBA championships.

• 2019 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.

• 2022 Gaylord Perry

  Legendary Major League Baseball pitcher who played for multiple teams and was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. Known for his exceptional spitball and winning the 1972 American League Cy Young Award. A two-time Cy Young Award winner with 314 career victories.

• 2023 Sandra Day O'Connor

  Sandra Day O'Connor was the first woman to serve as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States.