Famous people and celebrities who died on December 21

Welcome to Takemeback.to's page dedicated to remembering the celebrities and famous people who passed away on December 21. 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.

• 1907 Klara Hitler

  Austrian woman and mother to nazi dictator adolf hitler

• 1935 Kurt Tucholsky

  German-Jewish journalist, satirist, and poet, known for his sharp political and social criticism.

• 1937 Ted Healy

  American screenwriter and actor (d. 1937).

• 1937 Frank B. Kellogg

  PEA - American lawyer and politician, 45th united states secretary of state, nobel prize laureate (b. 1856)

• 1937 Frank Billings Kellogg

  Nobel Prize laureate for his crucial role in bringing about the Briand-Kellogg Pact

• 1937 Violette Neatley Anderson

  American judge (b. 1882)

• 1940 F. Scott Fitzgerald

  Renowned American author known for 'The Great Gatsby'.

• 1945 George Patton

  American military commander of forces during ww ii, who served as a commando in morocco under general eisenhower. patton was an expert in mobile tank warfare and a tactician during ww ii. he eventually rose to the rank general.

• 1948 Władysław Witwicki

  Polish psychologist, philosopher, translator, historian (of philosophy and art) and artist (b. 1878)

• 1952 Kenneth Edwards

  American golfer (b. 1886)

• 1958 Lion Feuchtwanger

  German-Jewish novelist known for his historical fiction.

• 1964 Carl Van Vechten

  American photographer and writer (born 1880).

• 1982 Abu Al-Asar Hafeez Jullundhri

  Pakistani poet and composer (b. 1900)

• 1983 Paul de Man

  Influential post-structuralist literary critic and philosopher known for his work on deconstruction and critical theory. He was a significant intellectual figure in 20th-century literary criticism and philosophy.

• 1988 Nikolaas Tinbergen

  MED - Dutch-english ethologist and ornithologist, nobel prize laureate (d. 1988)

• 1990 Kelly Johnson

  Legendary aerospace engineer at Lockheed Corporation who designed groundbreaking aircraft and was a key figure in the development of advanced aerospace technology.

• 1992 Stella Adler

  Stella Adler was a pioneering American actress and acting teacher who significantly influenced modern acting techniques. She was a key member of the Group Theatre and trained many famous actors, including Marlon Brando. Her acting school and method became foundational in American dramatic arts.

• 1992 Nathan Milstein

  Nathan Milstein was a renowned Ukrainian-American classical violinist, celebrated for his exceptional interpretations of Bach and Beethoven compositions. He was a virtuoso performer who significantly influenced 20th-century classical music and maintained an international concert career for decades.

• 1992 Albert King

  Legendary blues guitarist and singer, one of the most influential blues musicians of the 20th century, known for his distinctive left-handed playing style.

• 2004 Autar Singh Paintal

  Renowned Indian physiologist and neurologist who made significant contributions to medical research, particularly in understanding neurological processes and physiological mechanisms.

• 2009 Edwin G. Krebs

  Nobel Prize laureate for their discoveries concerning reversible protein phosphorylation as a biological regulatory mechanism

• 2009 Christos Lambrakis

  Greek journalist and businessman (b. 1934)

• 2010 Enzo Bearzot

  Legendary Italian football coach who led the Italian national team to victory in the 1982 FIFA World Cup, considered one of the most significant achievements in Italian football history.

• 2013 John Eisenhower

  John Eisenhower was an American military officer, diplomat, and writer, son of President Dwight D. Eisenhower. He graduated from West Point and served during World War II, later becoming a respected military historian and diplomat.

• 2013 Edgar Bronfman

  Prominent Canadian-American businessman and philanthropist who led the Seagram Company and was a significant figure in Jewish community leadership and international diplomacy.

• 2015 Danni Ashe

  Danni Ashe was an American adult model and internet entrepreneur who gained significant popularity in the late 1990s and early 2000s digital entertainment industry.

• 2016 Sidney Drell

  Renowned theoretical physicist who made significant contributions to quantum electrodynamics and particle physics. He was a professor emeritus at Stanford Linear Accelerator Center and a senior fellow at Stanford University's Hoover Institution. Drell received the National Medal of Science in 2011.

• 2023 Robert M. Solow

  Nobel Prize laureate for his contributions to the theory of economic growth