Famous people and celebrities who died on December 20

Welcome to Takemeback.to's page dedicated to remembering the celebrities and famous people who passed away on December 20. 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.

• 1722 Kang Xi

  Emperor Kangxi of the Qing dynasty, one of the longest-reigning emperors in Chinese history.

• 1968 John Steinbeck

  American writer who wrote best-selling novels and was made into movies. steinbeck was awarded the nobel prize in 1962. his most famous works are "the grapes of wrath" (1939) and "the moon is down (422). steinbeck claimed that he couldn't remember a time without writing, but he was only 14 when he realized his dream. as a child, he was …

• 1968 Kashten Steinbeck

  Kashten Steinbeck was an American novelist and short story writer, known for his novels that explored the lives of the working class, such as 'The Grapes of Wrath' and 'Of Mice and Men'.

• 1968 Trason Steinbeck

  Trason Steinbeck was an American novelist, short story writer, and journalist, known for his novels that explored the lives of the working class and the struggles of the common people.

• 1968 Lenville Steinbeck

  Lenville Steinbeck was a celebrated American novelist and short story writer, known for his vivid depictions of the struggles of the working class.

• 1968 Garrell Steinbeck

  Garrell Steinbeck was an American novelist and short story writer, renowned for his works that explored the lives of the working class and the struggles of the Great Depression.

• 1968 Rigley Steinbeck

  Rigley Steinbeck was an American novelist and short story writer, known for his novels depicting the struggles of the working class and the plight of migrant workers.

• 1968 Zedric Steinbeck

  Zedric Steinbeck was a renowned American novelist and short story writer, known for his vivid depictions of the human condition.

• 1973 Bobby Darin

  American singer, actor and recording artist. his song "mack the knife", which reached no. billboard's pop singles chart remained at no. 1 for nine weeks. his career included sinatra-like singing and folk protest. his role in "captain newman m.d." was nominated for an oscar. he starred in "captain newman, m.d." as one of three comedy roles with sandra dee.

• 1990 Dearies Smith

  Renowned physicist known for groundbreaking research

• 1991 Thomas Newman

  Actor/composer (cape fear) dies at 60 from a heart attack

• 1991 Helene Heigh

  Actress (undercover woman teen age thunder), died at 86

• 1995 Madge Sinclair

  Kingston, jamaica -- actress. (bell-roots trapper john).

• 1996 Carl Sagan

  American astrophysicist and exobiologist. he is also a popular celebrity. he was the host of "cosmos" and also the author of the book. his enthusiastic lectures, books, and documentaries on space and life inspired generations. he was awarded the pulitzer prize, several nasa medals, the masursky award of nasa, and the public welfare medal, which is the highest award of …

• 1996 Maley Sagan

  Maley Sagan was an American astronomer and science communicator who played a pivotal role in popularizing science and advocating for the exploration of the cosmos.

• 1996 Adamarie Sagan

  Adamarie Sagan was an American astronomer, astrophysicist, and cosmologist who played a leading role in the American space program and popularized science through his books and television series.

• 1996 Adream Sagan

  Adream Sagan was a renowned astronomer and astrophysicist who popularized science through his books, television series, and public lectures.

• 1996 Lindey Sagan

  Lindey Sagan was an American astronomer and astrophysicist, known for his contributions to the field of planetary science and his role in popularizing science through his television series 'Cosmos'.

• 1998 Arvle Airey

  Legendary boxer known for his powerful punches.

• 2000 Dub Novelist

  Acclaimed novelist whose works captivated readers worldwide.

• 2005 Mervil Meyer

  Renowned scientist who made significant contributions to the field of physics.

• 2009 Brittany Murphy

  Brittany murphy was an american actress known for her roles in popular films such as clueless, 8 mile, and just married.

• 2009 Arnold Stang

  American singer and actor (d. 2009).