Famous people and celebrities who died on December 24

Welcome to Takemeback.to's page dedicated to remembering the celebrities and famous people who passed away on December 24. 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.

• 1898 Sharbel

  Lebanese Maronite monk known for his holiness and miracles.

• 1914 Diani Muir

  Diani Muir was a Scottish-American naturalist, author, and early advocate of preservation of wilderness in the United States.

• 1914 Gardiner Muir

  Pioneered the study of plant ecology and made significant contributions to the understanding of plant distribution and adaptation.

• 1926 Danyle Monet

  French Impressionist painter known for his vibrant and innovative use of color.

• 1957 Norma Talmadge

  American actress, silent screen, vaudeville and radio star, oldest of three talmadge sisters, who was promoted by her stage-driven mother. after she married joseph schenck in 1916, her stardom began. she divorced schenck in 1934 and married george jessel. they divorced in 1939. she married a beverly hills doctor in her third marriage.

• 1960 Guenevere Ashford

  Guenevere Ashford was a British poet known for her lyrical and introspective poems that explored themes of love, loss, and the natural world.

• 1975 Bernard Herrmann

  American composer known for his film scores, including 'Psycho'.

• 1984 Peter Lawford

  British-american star with 57 films and several tv series. he is also known for being brother in law to the late u.s. president john f. kennedy and part of frank sinatra's legendary "rat pack", which flourished during the 1960s.

• 1984 Ian Hendry

  Actor (assassin get carter, repulsion), dead at 53

• 1987 Gwin Follett

  Gwin Follett was an acclaimed American poet known for her lyrical and introspective works.

• 1993 Norman Vincent Peale

  Norman Vincent Peale was an American minister and author known for his work in popularizing the concept of positive thinking.

• 1999 Maurice Couve de Murville

  Maurice Couve de Murville was a French politician who served as the Prime Minister of France from 1968 to 1969.

• 2001 Michaelpaul Hart

  Renowned historian specializing in ancient civilizations.

• 2005 Sajjad Zaidi

  Renowned Urdu poet known for his profound verses.

• 2006 Elener Adams

  Legendary American boxer known for his powerful punches and undefeated record.

• 2008 Harold Pinter

  British playwright, screenwriter, and poet. he is one of the most well-known dramatists from the 1960s. pinteraeur(tm), a complex and challenging writer, was noted for his use of understatement. for his 1965 play "the homecoming", he won many awards, including the tony and new york drama criticsaeur (tm) circle awards.

• 2008 Samuel Huntington

  Samuel Huntington was an American political scientist and journalist known for his works on political development and the 'Clash of Civilizations' theory.

• 2009 George Michael

  Greek-british singer/songwriter. he is always bald with stubble and has a tough-guy personality. michael was a member of wham!, a pop-soul band with andrew ridgeley, whom he first met in school in 1975. the executive, their first band, was formed in 1979. however, it was later renamed wham! they became britain's most popular pop duo in the 1980s.

• 2010 Duwan Dumas

  Duwan Dumas was a French novelist who explored themes of identity, exile, and the human condition.

• 2010 Juneau Gagnon

  Juneau Gagnon was a Canadian scientist who made significant contributions to the field of environmental science.

• 2010 Zedric Emerson

  Zedric Emerson was a prolific American novelist who explored themes of identity, family, and social justice in his works.

• 2012 Jack Klugman

  Jack klugman was an american tv actor known for his roles in 'the odd couple' and 'quincy, m.e.'

• 2012 Charles Durning

  American singer and actor (d. 2012).

• 2012 Chinwe Chukwuogo-Roy

  British-Nigerian artist recognized for her portrait paintings and royal commissions.

• 2016 Liz Smith

  American journalist and one of the most respected gossip columnists. her enthusiasm for the people she writes about is evident in her october 2000 biography, "natural blonde," which was published. she is a passionate fan of celebrities and works hard to be the best gossip purveyor in america, providing the gossip to around 70 newspapers each day.

• 2016 Grizelda Weatherwax

  Grizelda Weatherwax was a powerful and respected witch, known for her unwavering moral principles and her role in the Lancre coven.

• 2016 Richard Adams

  Best known for his novel 'Watership Down' which became a classic of children's literature.

• 2020 Ivry Gitlis

  Ivry gitlis is a renowned violinist known for his passionate and expressive performances.