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List of celebrities and famous people who died on December 1st

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2029 - 2020

Famous deaths on December 1st for the celebrities who died in the years 2029 - 2020

2023

  • Sandra Day O'Connor was the first woman to serve as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States.

2022

  • Baseball player (1972 american league cy young winner).

2020

  • American olympian and athlete, he won the bronze medal in 1972 and the gold medal in 1976 for the long jump event.

2019 - 2010

Famous deaths on December 1st for the celebrities who died in the years 2019 - 2010

2019

2018

2016

2015

  • 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)

2014

2013

2012

  • 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)

2011

  • Christa Wolf was a prominent East German writer known for her novels and essays, often addressing social and political issues.

2010

  • 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)

2009 - 2000

Famous deaths on December 1st for the celebrities who died in the years 2009 - 2000

2009

  • 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)

2008

2007

  • 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)

2006

  • Renowned Qatari poet

  • Claude Jade

    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).

2005

  • 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)

2004

2003

2002

2001

  • 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)

1999 - 1990

Famous deaths on December 1st for the celebrities who died in the years 1999 - 1990

1999

1998

  • 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)

1997

  • 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.

1996

1995

1993

  • American singer-songwriter (badlands blue murder and sun red sun). (d. 1993).

1991

1990

  • 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.

1989 - 1980

Famous deaths on December 1st for the celebrities who died in the years 1989 - 1980

1989

  • 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 …

1988

1987

  • 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.

  • James Baldwin

    American writer (born in 1924)

  • Renowned French wine writer and researcher.

  • Noted novelist and playwright whose works explored complex social and psychological themes.

1986

1985

  • Ewart Abner was a prominent journalist known for his investigative reporting.

1984

  • Norman Borrett was a talented footballer known for his skills on the field.

  • Dutch photographer and painter (d. 1984).

1983

1982

1981

1980

  • 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

1979 - 1970

Famous deaths on December 1st for the celebrities who died in the years 1979 - 1970

1977

  • Belgian designer (italian country), dies at age 69.

1975

  • 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).

1974

1973

  • 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)

1972

  • 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).

1971

1969 - 1960

Famous deaths on December 1st for the celebrities who died in the years 1969 - 1960

1969

  • American blues singer and guitarist (born 1937).

1968

  • 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

1964

  • 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)

1962

  • German poet and writer associated with the Expressionist movement.

1960

  • 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.

1959 - 1950

Famous deaths on December 1st for the celebrities who died in the years 1959 - 1950

1959

  • Pioneering astronomer who made significant contributions to the study of galaxies.

1958

1954

  • American music publisher executive and songwriter (born 1897).

1953

  • Rosabelle Laemmle was a pioneering film producer who played a key role in the early days of Hollywood.

1952

1951

1950

1949 - 1940

Famous deaths on December 1st for the celebrities who died in the years 1949 - 1940

1947

  • 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)

1946

  • American author known for her novels and short stories.

1945

  • Kaior Lund was a Norwegian essayist and literary critic who wrote extensively on Scandinavian literature.

  • Composer dies at 64

1944

1943

1942

1940

  • Monroe Stahr was a prominent businessman in the early 20th century.

1939 - 1930

Famous deaths on December 1st for the celebrities who died in the years 1939 - 1930

1939

1938

1937

  • German geologist known for his studies on mineralogy and petrology.

1936

  • 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.

1935

1934

1933

1932

1931

1929 - 1920

Famous deaths on December 1st for the celebrities who died in the years 1929 - 1920

1928

1926

1925

1923

1919 - 1910

Famous deaths on December 1st for the celebrities who died in the years 1919 - 1910

1916

1914

1913

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