Famous people and celebrities who died on January 4

Welcome to Takemeback.to's page dedicated to remembering the celebrities and famous people who passed away on January 4. 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.

• 1941 Henri Bergson

  LIT - French philosopher and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1859)

• 1942 Jeanette Loff

  Jeanette Loff was a prominent American actress and singer during the silent and early sound film era, appearing in several Hollywood productions throughout the 1920s and early 1930s.

• 1942 Otis Skinner

  American playwright and actor known for his contributions to the theater.

• 1960 Albert Camus

  Albert Camus was a renowned French philosopher, author, and journalist who significantly influenced existentialist thought. He won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1957 for his profound works exploring human morality and absurdism. His novels 'The Stranger' and 'The Plague' remain seminal texts in 20th-century literature.

• 1961 Barry Fitzgerald

  Irish actor and singer (d. 1961).

• 1961 Erwin Schrödinger

  PHY - Austrian physicist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1887)

• 1965 T. S. Eliot

  LIT - American-english poet, playwright, and critic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1888)

• 1967 Donald Campbell

  British speed record holder who tragically died attempting to break the world water speed record at Coniston Water in his jet-powered boat Bluebird.

• 1975 Carlo Levi

  Carlo Levi was a prominent Italian intellectual who wrote the influential memoir 'Christ Stopped at Eboli', which powerfully depicted the poverty of southern Italy. He was not only a writer but also a painter, journalist, and political activist who was exiled to the Lucania region during the Fascist era. His work significantly contributed to understanding the social and economic challenges …

• 1986 Christopher Isherwood

  Christopher Isherwood was a prominent British-American writer known for his influential Berlin novels, which inspired the famous musical 'Cabaret'. He was a significant figure in 20th-century literature, exploring themes of sexuality, identity, and social change through his semi-autobiographical works.

• 1986 Phil Lynott

  Legendary lead singer and bassist of the rock band Thin Lizzy, a pivotal figure in rock music during the 1970s and early 1980s.

• 1990 Harold Eugene Edgerton

  Pioneering MIT engineer and photographer who invented high-speed stroboscopic photography, revolutionizing our ability to capture split-second moments in scientific and artistic contexts.

• 1994 R. D. Burman

  Legendary Bollywood music composer who revolutionized Indian film music in the 1960s and 1970s, known for his innovative and eclectic musical style that blended multiple genres.

• 1995 Dorothy Granger

  Actress in the usa, hog wild, dentist, dies around 80.

• 1997 Harry Helmsley

  Prominent American real estate developer who built significant property portfolios in New York City and became a major real estate investor during the 20th century.

• 1998 Mae Questel

  Famous American voice actress best known for voicing Betty Boop and Olive Oyl in numerous animated cartoons during the golden age of animation.

• 2001 Les Brown

  American saxophonist, composer, and bandleader (d. 2001).

• 2003 Conrad Hall

  Legendary cinematographer who won multiple Academy Awards for his groundbreaking visual storytelling in films like American Beauty and Road to Perdition. He is considered one of the most influential cinematographers of the late 20th century.

• 2004 Joan Aiken

  Renowned English author known for her children's literature, gothic novels, and supernatural fiction, with a prolific writing career spanning several decades.

• 2011 Mohamed Bouazizi

  Tunisian street vendor whose self-immolation sparked the Tunisian Revolution and significantly influenced the Arab Spring movements.

• 2016 S. H. Kapadia

  Prominent Indian jurist who served as the 38th Chief Justice of India, known for his significant contributions to the Indian legal system.

• 2017 Georges Prêtre

  Renowned French orchestral and opera conductor who was a significant figure in classical music during the 20th century. He conducted major orchestras worldwide and was known for his interpretations of French composers.

• 2019 Harold Brown

  Harold Brown served as the 14th United States Secretary of Defense from 1977 to 1981 during the Carter administration. He was a key defense policy maker during the Cold War era and played a significant role in strategic arms negotiations.

• 2021 Tanya Roberts

  Tanya Roberts was an American actress known for her roles in Charlie's Angels, That '70s Show, and the James Bond film A View to a Kill. She was a prominent television and film actress during the 1970s and 1980s.

• 2021 Martinus J.G. Veltman

  Nobel Prize laureate for elucidating the quantum structure of electroweak interactions in physics

• 2023 Rosi Mittermaier

  Legendary German alpine ski racer who won two gold medals at the 1976 Winter Olympics in Innsbruck, becoming a national sports icon.

• 2024 Glynis Johns

  Glynis Johns was a renowned British actress famous for her memorable roles in classic films like Mary Poppins and The Court Jester, with a career spanning several decades.

• 2024 David Soul

  David Soul was an iconic American actor and singer, best known for his role in the popular 1970s TV series 'Starsky and Hutch'. He successfully transitioned between acting and music, performing on various television shows and stages.