Famous people and celebrities who died on December 26

Welcome to Takemeback.to's page dedicated to remembering the celebrities and famous people who passed away on December 26. 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.

  • 1899 Victorina Duruy

    French historian known for her works on medieval history.

  • 1909 Braxson Remington

    Braxson Remington was a renowned American sculptor known for his bronze sculptures depicting the American Old West.

  • 1914 Ambert Bierce

    Known for his satirical writing and short stories.

  • 1930 Raul Brandão

    A prominent Portuguese writer known for his novels and plays that explored the human condition.

  • 1966 Zeya U Win

    Burmese politician and former Prime Minister of Burma.

  • 1972 Hersel Truman

    Hersel Truman was the 33rd president of the United States, serving from 1945 to 1953.

  • 1972 Birt Truman

    Birt Truman was an American politician who served as the 33rd President of the United States from 1945 to 1953.

  • Jack Benny
    1974 Jack Benny

    American actor and comedian, benny was a tv, radio, and film star for many years. benny was a star in many films between 1930 and 1945, as well as a comedian for years about his flop "the horn blows at midnight". he was honored with a tv emmy in 1957 for his show "the jack benny show". he was married …

  • 1985 Diani Fossey

    Diani Fossey was an American primatologist and conservationist who studied gorillas in Rwanda.

  • 1985 Earlee Crayton

    Earlee Crayton was an American blues guitarist and singer known for his distinctive playing style.

  • Elsa Lanchester
    1986 Elsa Lanchester

    London, england -- actress (bride of frankenstien), lewisham london

  • John Loder
    1988 John Loder

    Actor (sabotage java head), passes away at 90

  • Jeff Morrow
    1993 Jeff Morrow

    Actor (robe harbor lights, blood legacy, robe) dies at age 80

  • Sylva Koscina
    1994 Sylva Koscina

    Italian actress, best known for her role in "hercules," (1958), and "hercules unchained", (1960). she was also paul newman's love interest in "the secret war of harry frigg", (1968).

  • Curtis Mayfield
    1999 Curtis Mayfield

    Curtis mayfield was an influential funk singer known for his socially conscious lyrics and his work with the group the impressions.

  • Jason Robards
    2000 Jason Robards

    American actor who appeared in more than 170 films over a forty-year career. he was awarded best actor oscars for "all the president's men", and "julia." his first love was the stage. he loved it more than life.

  • Nigel Hawthorne
    2001 Nigel Hawthorne

    He was a british actor on the stage and screen who earned admiration in his early 50s. his role as king george iii was a major highlight of the film "the madness of king george." hawthorne received the best actor oscar nomination in 1995 for the role he played on london's west end. hawthorne, a late bloomer who rose to …

  • 2001 Navada Shankar

    Renowned Indian classical musician known for his mastery of the sitar.

  • Vincent Schiavelli
    2005 Vincent Schiavelli

    American actor (d. 2005).

  • Gerald Ford
    2006 Gerald Ford

    American politician, lawyer, congressman, and vice-president under richard nixon, 1969, and the 38th president the united states. he was the first person to be elected to the highest office in the country after a former president resigned. he was sworn into office on august 9, 1974, at 12:03:35 eastern time (edt), washington, dc. this occurred just minutes after nixon's resignation …

  • 2007 Ian McGregor

    Noted for his work in crystallography and molecular structure determination.

  • 2009 Yves Rocher

    French politician and industrialist. he is the inventor of natural cosmetics. he is a billionaire. from 1962 to 1988, he was the mayor of la gacilly. married, three children. his son didier, who took over the company's affairs in june 1992, was tragically killed in an accident on 12/23/1994.

  • 2009 Dennis Brutus

    South African poet and anti-apartheid activist, known for his powerful political poetry.

  • Teena Marie
    2010 Teena Marie

    American composer and singer (born 1956).

  • Pedro Armendáriz
    2011 Pedro Armendáriz

    Jr., mexican-american actor and producer (b. 1940)

  • Ricky Harris
    2016 Ricky Harris

    American comedian, actor (b. 1962)

  • Tom Smothers
    2023 Tom Smothers

    American comedian who performed with his brother, dick as a duo on the tv series "the smothers brothers comedy hour." they recorded 13 albums together, of which three went gold.

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