Famous people and celebrities who died on January 24

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

• 1948 Maria Mandel

  Notorious SS-Oberaufseherin (Senior Overseer) at Auschwitz concentration camp, known for her extreme cruelty and involvement in the Holocaust. She was responsible for the murder and abuse of thousands of female prisoners and was executed for war crimes.

• 1955 Ira Hayes

  Ira Hayes was a Native American Marine famous for being one of the six soldiers who raised the American flag during the iconic Iwo Jima photograph in World War II, symbolizing American military heroism.

• 1962 Ahmet Hamdi Tanpınar

  Prominent Turkish novelist, poet, and literary scholar who significantly influenced modern Turkish literature through works exploring cultural transformation and identity.

• 1965 Winston Churchill

  British politician, descendant of the 1st duke of marlborough (1650-16722). lord randolph was his father and the second son of 7th duke of marlborough's mother, lady jennie jerome, an american-born beauty. winston was a graduate of military college in 1895, and as a peerage member, entered the house of commons at the age of 101. he was a member, but …

• 1965 Sir Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill

  Nobel Prize laureate for his mastery of historical and biographical description as well as for brilliant oratory in defending exalted human values

• 1966 Homi J. Bhabha

  Homi J. Bhabha was a renowned Indian physicist who played a crucial role in India's nuclear program and scientific development, tragically dying in a plane crash in 1966.

• 1972 Jerome Cowan

  Actor (mr dithers -blondie) dies at 74

• 1975 Larry Fine

  Larry Fine was a famous American comedian and actor, best known as a member of the iconic comedy trio The Three Stooges. He was renowned for his wild, frizzy hair and slapstick comedy performances.

• 1980 Lil Dagover

  Dutch-born german actress (born in 1887).

• 1982 Alfredo Ovando Candía

  Bolivian military officer and political leader who served as the 56th President of Bolivia from 1966 to 1970. He played a significant role in Bolivian political history during a turbulent period of military governance.

• 1986 Gordon MacRae

  American musical comedy star of the 1950s, known for his film roles and memorable performance in the musical 'Oklahoma'. He made his film debut in 1948 and starred in several movies with Doris Day.

• 1986 L. Ron Hubbard

  Controversial American author and religious leader who founded the Church of Scientology, a significant new religious movement in the 20th century that blends science fiction, psychology, and spiritual beliefs.

• 1988 Werner Fenchel

  German-Danish mathematician known for significant contributions to mathematical analysis and probability theory.

• 1989 Ted Bundy

  Ted Bundy was a notorious American serial killer who murdered numerous women across multiple states during the 1970s. Known for his charismatic personality and intelligence, he was able to lure victims by appearing trustworthy and attractive. He was eventually captured, tried, and executed in Florida in 1989.

• 1990 Madge Bellamy

  Actress (white zombie), 87

• 1991 Jack Schaefer

  Jack Schaefer was a renowned American novelist best known for his Western novel 'Shane', which became a classic of the genre and was adapted into an iconic film in 1953.

• 1993 Thurgood Marshall

  Pioneering African American civil rights lawyer who became the first Black Supreme Court Justice, playing a crucial role in dismantling racial segregation through landmark legal cases like Brown v. Board of Education.

• 1993 Uğur Mumcu

  Prominent Turkish investigative journalist known for his critical reporting and advocacy for human rights and secularism. He was assassinated in 1993, which made him a symbol of press freedom in Turkey.

• 1993 Gustav Ernesaks

  Gustav Ernesaks was a prominent Estonian composer and choral conductor who significantly contributed to the national musical heritage. He played a crucial role in preserving Estonian musical traditions during the Soviet era and was known for his choral works and arrangements.

• 2003 Gianni Agnelli

  Legendary Italian industrialist who led Fiat from 1966, transforming the company into a global automotive and industrial powerhouse. He was a prominent business figure who significantly influenced Italian economy and society.

• 2004 Leonidas da Silva

  Legendary Brazilian footballer known as the 'Rubber Man' who popularized the bicycle kick and played for Brazil's national team in the 1930s and 1940s.

• 2006 Fayard Nicholas

  Fayard Nicholas was a renowned American performer known for his exceptional tap dancing skills as part of the legendary Nicholas Brothers dance duo. He and his brother Harold revolutionized dance in Hollywood during the mid-20th century, performing in numerous films and stage productions.

• 2010 Pernell Roberts

  Pernell Roberts was an acclaimed American actor best known for his iconic role as Adam Cartwright in the long-running western TV series Bonanza, and later as the lead in Trapper John, M.D.

• 2011 Bernd Eichinger

  Prominent German film producer and director who made significant contributions to the European cinema industry, known for his influential film productions.

• 2014 Shulamit Aloni

  Prominent Israeli politician, lawyer, and civil rights activist who served as Minister of Education and was a key figure in promoting social justice and human rights in Israel.

• 2016 Marvin Minsky

  Marvin Minsky was a pioneering computer scientist and cognitive researcher who fundamentally shaped the field of artificial intelligence. He co-founded the MIT Artificial Intelligence Laboratory and made groundbreaking contributions to neural networks and machine intelligence.

• 2016 Fredrik Barth

  Renowned German-Norwegian social anthropologist who made significant contributions to the understanding of ethnicity, social organization, and cultural dynamics through his groundbreaking fieldwork and theoretical insights.

• 2018 Warren Miller

  Iconic ski filmmaker who created annual ski documentaries that inspired generations of winter sports enthusiasts. His films captured the spirit of skiing and mountain culture for decades.