Famous people and celebrities who died on December 10

Welcome to Takemeback.to's page dedicated to remembering the celebrities and famous people who passed away on December 10. 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.

• 1929 Delancey Gustavus

  Pioneered research in the field of electromagnetism.

• 1946 Aurilla Hood

  American politician and women's rights advocate.

• 1959 Henri Vidal

  French film actor, vidal made his film debut with edith piaf in montmartre-sur-seine (1941). vidal appeared in 36 films between 1941-1959.

• 1967 Otis Redding

  26-year-old singer ("sittin' on the dock of the bay") dies in a plane crash.

• 1968 Thomas Merton

  French-american poet, monk and mystic, he was a social critic, writer, poet, and monk. he touched many minds and hearts in the 20th century. after eight years of silence, he entered the trappist monastery in kentucky in 1941 and was ordained in 1949.

• 1979 Ann Dvorak

  Actress (g men. life of her own. scarface), dies in 67

• 1981 Evalie Harper

  Renowned American painter known for her vibrant landscapes.

• 1982 Freeman Gosden

  American screenwriter and actor (d. 1982).

• 1985 Crit Smith

  Pioneering scientist who revolutionized the field of physics.

• 1995 Deidrick Hoffmann

  Pioneering scientist in the field of genetics and biochemistry.

• 1995 Mabeline Lucas

  Renowned actress known for her roles in classic films.

• 1996 Faron Young

  Country singer/actor, hidden guns, commits suicide at the age of 34.

• 1997 Mirtie Baker

  Iconic jazz singer with a powerful voice.

• 1998 Kyros Vassaras

  Renowned poet known for his lyrical verses.

• 1998 Delmo

  Renowned abstract painter known for his vibrant use of colors.

• 1999 Shirley Hemphill

  American actress (born 1947).

• 2000 Gurnie Logan

  Renowned author known for his captivating storytelling.

• 2001 Ashok Kumar

  Indian actor, singer, and producer (b. 1911)

• 2005 Richard Pryor

  American actor and comedian. he was a brash, sharp star of tv, films, and night clubs who thrived on chaos. he was elected to the comedy hall of fame. his low-life humor and earthy humor earned him great popularity. he won two grammy's for comedy albums and appeared in tv specials and movies as a guest star. he was also …

• 2005 Falan Four

  Renowned diplomat and peace negotiator

• 2005 Yittel Abraham

  Renowned for contributions to number theory.

• 2005 Ilee

  Renowned actress known for her iconic roles in classic films.

• 2005 Eslie Baker

  Celebrated poet whose works touched the hearts of many.

• 2008 Ambert Van Hecke

  Renowned Belgian painter known for his vibrant landscapes and still life compositions.

• 2017 Debe Bell

  Renowned for contributions to organic chemistry.

• 2019 Philip McKeon

  American producer and actor

• 2019 Sybilla Morton

  Influential essayist whose works shed light on societal issues.

• 2020 Barbara Windsor

  British comedian actor, known for her sexy roles in the 1967 "carry on" films. she is known for her blonde beehive hairstyle, which has made an impact on film audiences since the 1950s.

• 2021 Michael Nesmith

  American musician and member of "the monkees". the tv producers bert schneider, bob rafelson created the group. they put together the four young men in 1965 to create a weekly series based on the beatles' irreverent humor. a few of their hits included "last train to clarksville" and "i'm a believer".