List of celebrities and famous people who died on December 1st
Famous deaths on December 1st for the celebrities who died in the years 2029 - 2020
Sandra Day O'Connor was the first woman to serve as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States.
Baseball player (1972 american league cy young winner).
American olympian and athlete, he won the bronze medal in 1972 and the gold medal in 1976 for the long jump event.
Famous deaths on December 1st for the celebrities who died in the years 2019 - 2010
Best known for playing Rosario Salazar on the TV series 'Will & Grace'.
English actress (d. 2019)
American actor, singer, and dancer (d. 2018)
New zealand artist (d. 2018)
Indian politician and freedom fighter.
Megon Avery was a renowned British biographer whose works have been praised for their meticulous research and insightful portrayals of historical figures.
Pollyann Sutcliffe was a British biographer known for her insightful and well-researched works on historical figures.
American basketball player (d. 2015)
American neurologist and academic (b. 1926)
American physicist and engineer (d. 2015)
Dutch physicist and computer scientist (b. 1943)
Australian footballer and coach (b. 1940)
Argentinian violinist and composer (b. 1926)
Greek epidemiologist, oncologist, and academic (b. 1938)
New zealand-australian author (b. 1959)
Renowned Yiddish singer and songwriter.
Australian cartoonist and songwriter (b. 1942)
English drummer (caravan & the wilde flowers). (d. 2013).
American soldier (b. 1923)
American physicist and academic (d. 2013)
Jovan Belcher was a professional American football player who tragically died in a murder-suicide incident.
Enid Breslow was a pioneering computer scientist known for her work in programming languages.
South african lawyer and judge, 18th chief justice of south africa (d. 2012)
American basketball coach and player (d. 2012).
American soldier, pilot, and politician (b. 1918)
Christa Wolf was a prominent East German writer known for her novels and essays, often addressing social and political issues.
Jeronica Wilkins was a prominent civil rights activist who fought for racial equality and social justice in the United States.
Emmory Wilkins was a renowned American biographer known for her insightful and well-researched works on historical figures.
Caisyn Emerson was a prolific novelist who explored themes of identity, family, and social justice in their works.
Renowned theatrical producer known for his work on Broadway.
Dutch astronomer and academic (b. 1914)
American actor and producer (b. 1929)
Famous deaths on December 1st for the celebrities who died in the years 2009 - 2000
Dutch entrepreneur known for his successful ventures in the hospitality industry.
American playwright known for his contributions to American theater.
Russian mathematician known for his contributions to functional analysis and operator theory.
Dutch actor, singer, and song writer. bard of many, spiritual seeker throughout his life, korsakov died from the disease.
Guatemalan singer (born 1920)
Indian poet known for his contributions to Telugu literature.
Syrian politician and former Minister of Defense
American actor (born 1938).
American businessman and religious leader (b. 1917)
American religious figure (born 1917).
Renowned Scottish novelist known for his works exploring themes of identity and culture.
British actor, well-known for his many years of success on radio and tv. rodger was first seen in "the skylarks", a bbc comedy that first aired in july 1968. his "fresh fields", which ran from march 1984 to december 1986 was a huge success. it was followed by a sequel on location, "french fields," in september 1989 to oct 1991.
June Almeida was a virologist who pioneered the use of electron microscopy to identify viruses.
Croatian-argentine war crimes suspect, businessman, diplomat, and intelligence agent (d. 2007)
Australian tennis player and footballer (b. 1929)
Renowned Qatari poet
One of the most prominent actresses of france's new wave, well-known for her roles in truffaut’s trilogy: "baisers vola (c)s", and "domicile conjugal". stolen kisses; bed and board, love on the run
Canadian archaeologist, anthropologist, and historian (d. 2006).
Brynnan Emerson was a renowned American novelist whose works often explored themes of love, loss, and the human condition.
Elmond Boyce was a renowned physicist who made significant contributions to the field of quantum mechanics.
Elvy Olsson was a Swedish playwright known for her socially conscious and politically engaged works.
Ayli Kartolo was an Indonesian politician known for his contributions to the country's political landscape.
English actress and playwright (b. 1911)
American intelligence case officer (born in 1938)
American soldier, medal of honor recipient (b. 1922)
English dramatist, wife to sir john mills (born in 1911).
Renowned actress known for her versatile roles in film and theater.
Scottish footballer (b. 1931)
Italian bobsledder (b. 1928)
American economist and academic (b. 1911)
American captain and author (b. 1918)
American baseball player (born 1942).
Estonian politician who served as the Chairman of the Supreme Soviet of the Estonian SSR.
American director and producer (b. 1909)
American-born indian film director (born in 1909)
Famous deaths on December 1st for the celebrities who died in the years 1999 - 1990
Contributed to the field of algebraic geometry.
Joevon Washington was a prominent civil rights activist who fought for racial equality and social justice in the United States.
Quintell Jones was a prominent civil rights activist who fought for racial equality in the United States.
Renowned poet and writer of the mid-20th century.
American poet and novelist (b. 1899)[72]
British cinematographer (born in 1902)
An italian-french jazz musician, one of most loved of the past 50 years. he was the child of italian immigrants and was left orphaned at four years old by his mother. he was constantly moved from one boardinghouse to the next until he finally obtained his french citizenship in 1919.
American lieutenant, lawyer, and politician, 62nd governor of massachusetts (b. 1920)
Canadian businessman and banker (d. 1997)
French canadian banker and businessman (born 1929).
French jazz violinist dies at the age of 89.
American soldier lawyer and politician, 62nd governor massachusetts (d. 1997).
Artist dies at the age of 67.
Pioneer in computer science and artificial intelligence.
Canadian businessman (born 1928).
Politician dies at 67
Songwriter dies at 81
Renowned Indian poet known for her contributions to Bengali literature.
New zealand-english actor (b. 1907)
English cricketer (b. 1908)
American general (b. 1931)
American singer-songwriter (badlands blue murder and sun red sun). (d. 1993).
American economist and academic, nobel prize laureate (d. 1991)
Finnish long-distance runner who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics.
Founder of Ferry-Morse Seed Company.
Irish athlete (d. 1991)
Actor, that man bolt, dies from aids at 58
Cinch Baines was a renowned physicist who made significant contributions to the field of quantum mechanics.
Rydge Neville was a renowned physicist who made significant contributions to the field of quantum mechanics.
Rayman Chandler was a renowned American novelist known for his captivating stories and complex character development.
Elfida Bautista was a renowned Filipino painter known for her vibrant and expressive depictions of rural life.
Egidio Alvarez was a renowned Spanish poet known for his lyrical and introspective works.
Edman Rocha was a renowned Brazilian painter known for his vibrant and expressionistic style.
Ryer Breckenridge was a renowned physicist who made significant contributions to the field of quantum mechanics.
Guelda Moreira was a renowned Brazilian poet known for her lyrical and introspective works.
Tyton Becker was a renowned physicist who made significant contributions to the field of quantum mechanics.
Espiridion Albino was a professional soccer player from the Philippines who played as a midfielder in the 1940s and 1950s.
Heliodoro Cordero was a prominent Peruvian politician who served as a member of the Peruvian Congress.
Pollyann Nichols was an American actress who appeared in several films and television shows during the mid-20th century.
Statia Hubbard was an American actress who appeared in several films and television shows during the mid-20th century.
Nellene Starr was an American actress who appeared in several films and television shows during the mid-20th century.
Canadian-english actress (b. 1917)
Dutch co-founder (vrij nederland), dies.
Famous deaths on December 1st for the celebrities who died in the years 1989 - 1980
American gay choreographer, dancer, and director of black gay, alvin ailey dance theater. ailey combined african american dance with his personal feelings and experiences with jazz, spirituals and contemporary music to create a unique show. he wanted to appeal to a wider audience than people who are used to one type of dance. he was a well-known performer in musical …
American pastor and theologian (d. 1988)
An influential African-American writer who explored themes of race, sexuality, and social justice in his works, including 'Go Tell It on the Mountain' and 'The Fire Next Time'.
Jams Baldwin was an American novelist, playwright, and social critic, known for his exploration of racial and sexual themes.
American writer (born in 1924)
Renowned French wine writer and researcher.
Noted novelist and playwright whose works explored complex social and psychological themes.
American novelist and social critic acclaimed for works like Go Tell It on the Mountain.
Canadian ice hockey coach and general manger (born 1918).
Writer (another country) dies at 63
At 57, colonel us air force/astronaut dies from a heart attack.
American general and film producer (b. 1912)
Football player (detroit lions), passes away at the age of 59.
Alameda (california) -- leader of the orchestra (swift show wagon).
American singer-songwriter (d. 1986).
Us boxer/singer, dies at age 59.
Ewart Abner was a prominent journalist known for his investigative reporting.
Norman Borrett was a talented footballer known for his skills on the field.
Dutch photographer and painter (d. 1984).
Mathematician
Composer, who dies at 81 years old
American author and illustrator (b. 1929)
Alvon Whitley was a renowned American poet known for his lyrical and introspective works.
Lavert Corley was an American poet known for his lyrical and introspective works.
Actor (purple heart designing women), died at 75
Famous deaths on December 1st for the celebrities who died in the years 1979 - 1970
Belgian designer (italian country), dies at age 69.
Chicago white sox infielder (american league most valuable player 1959).
American columnist/songwriter ( show) dies at the age of 80.
American journalist and author (d. 1975)
Italian industrialist and designer of the maserati high-performance automobile. before he became a manufacturer, he raced and built his own cars. he had also planned and managed every stage of the creation of the prize-winning race cars.
American daughter of franklin roosevelt and eleanor roosevelt (born in 1906).
Author (hungarian/us) dies at the age of 83.
Us bishop/chairman (naacp), passes away at the age of 77.
Israeli politician. he was one of the founding fathers of israel and the first prime minister of israel in 1973. he founded the general federation of jewish labor and read the declaration of israel’s independence.
Israeli politician, 1st prime minister of israel (b. 1886)
Italian politician, 35th prime minister of italy (1955aeur”1957, 1959aeur”1960) and fourth president of italy from 1962 to 1964. he was the first sardinian to be elected prime minister of italy, adhering to the christian democratic party (italian democrazia cristiana aeur' dc).
The us naacp chairman (1940-1965), is dead at the age of 93.
Famous deaths on December 1st for the celebrities who died in the years 1969 - 1960
American blues singer and guitarist (born 1937).
Turkish-jewish singer/songwriter (d. 1968).
Romanian opera singer, composer, and conductor (b. 1887)
Turkish singer-songwriter, guitarist, and actor (b. 1921)
Actor/director (bait and pick up) dies at 66 from asthma
Known for his work in genetics and evolutionary biology.
Brigg Haldane was a Scottish biochemist who made significant contributions to the field of enzymology and the study of chemical kinetics.
Renowned geneticist known for her work on the inheritance of blood groups.
American author known for his novels and short stories.
Greek runner (b. 1877)
English-indian geneticist and biologist (b. 1892)
Scottish geneticist (born in 1892)
German poet and writer associated with the Expressionist movement.
Victorious Fernandez was a renowned Spanish physicist who made significant contributions to the field of quantum mechanics.
Grayton Ewing was a renowned physicist who made significant contributions to the field of quantum mechanics.
Arcenio Almeida was a renowned Portuguese poet known for his lyrical and introspective works.
Emmersen Cooke was a renowned physicist who made significant contributions to the field of quantum mechanics.
Chatham Rabbits was a professional baseball player who played in the early 20th century.
Composer dies at 57
Famous deaths on December 1st for the celebrities who died in the years 1959 - 1950
Pioneering astronomer who made significant contributions to the study of galaxies.
Alaskan-american civil rights activist (d. 1958)
American music publisher executive and songwriter (born 1897).
Rosabelle Laemmle was a pioneering film producer who played a key role in the early days of Hollywood.
Italian premier (1917-19), is killed at the age of 92.
Composer dies at 59
Evellyn Wilkins was a renowned sculptor known for her intricate and expressive bronze sculptures.
English pianist and composer (b. 1894)
English composer (born 1894)
British composer dies at the age of 55.
Famous deaths on December 1st for the celebrities who died in the years 1949 - 1940
Known for his esoteric writings and founding the religion of Thelema.
Known for his work in number theory and mathematical analysis.
Renowned mathematician known for his work in number theory and mathematical analysis.
British occultist known for his esoteric teachings and writings.
English magician, poet, and mountaineer (b. 1875)
British occultist dies at 72
English mathematician (born 1877)
Mathematician
British mystic, who wrote "equinox of the gods" in twelve volumes. crowley was also a poet and pornographer. crowley was a member the golden dawn as well as the leader of o.t.o.'s british branch. (ordo templi orientis). crowley was a member of the golden dawn and the leader of the british branch of o.t.o.
American author known for her novels and short stories.
Kaior Lund was a Norwegian essayist and literary critic who wrote extensively on Scandinavian literature.
Composer dies at 64
Executed irish republican (d. 1944)
Thai historian and prince (born 1862).
Polish scientist and medical examiner (b. 1867)
Monroe Stahr was a prominent businessman in the early 20th century.
Famous deaths on December 1st for the celebrities who died in the years 1939 - 1930
Composer dies at 79
Icelandic writer and translator.
German geologist known for his studies on mineralogy and petrology.
Holt Collier was a politician known for his role in capturing the bear that inspired the teddy bear.
Holt Collier was an African American hunter and guide who famously helped Theodore Roosevelt on a bear hunting trip.
Estonian-german optician, invented the schmidt camera (b. 1879)
Inventor (schmidt camera), dies.
Russian engineer and politician (b. 1886)
Russian revolutionary (born 1886).
Finnish painter known for his landscapes and seascapes.
Finnish painter (b. 1865)
Composer dies at 61
Curtis Mallet-Prevost was a U.S. Ambassador to France and a prominent lawyer.
Famous deaths on December 1st for the celebrities who died in the years 1929 - 1920
Colombian-american lawyer and poet (b. 1888)
Colombian writer (born in 1888).
Composer dies at 83
Composer dies at 54
British author known for her works on household management and cookery.
Belgian poet and writer (born 1836).
Famous deaths on December 1st for the celebrities who died in the years 1919 - 1910
French religious figure (born in 1858).
At the age of 58, she dies.
American captain and historian (b. 1840)
Estonian poet and author (d.1913).