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".
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