Famous people and celebrities who died on January 3

Welcome to Takemeback.to's page dedicated to remembering the celebrities and famous people who passed away on January 3. 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.

• 1705 Luca Giordano

  Italian Baroque painter known for his dramatic and colorful works.

• 1795 Josiah Wedgwood

  Josiah Wedgwood was an English potter and entrepreneur who founded the Wedgwood company.

• 1931 Joseph Joffre

  French soldier who was the marshall of his nation and commanded armies in the first two years after ww i. he stopped the german invasion in 1914. joffre was fired two years later because he was too cautious. he was originally trained as an engineer and worked in indochina, africa.

• 1945 Edgar Cayce

  American mystic, known as "the sleeping prophet". he could talk about history, philosophy, medicine, and metaphysics while in sleep. in his lifetime, he gave about 30,000 life-readings to people and provided medical diagnosis. he established a hospital, university and the a.r.e. association for research and enlightenment (association for research and enlightenment), virginia beach, virginia. it promotes research on his readings …

• 1967 Jack Ruby

  Jack Ruby was a nightclub owner who became infamous for assassinating Lee Harvey Oswald, the accused killer of President John F. Kennedy, in a shocking live television moment that captivated the entire nation. His act was a pivotal moment in American criminal and media history, symbolizing the intense emotions surrounding Kennedy's assassination.

• 1967 Reginald Punnett

  Reginald Punnett was a British geneticist who co-created the Punnett square for predicting the outcomes of genetic crosses.

• 1970 Gladys Aylward

  Gladys Aylward was a courageous British missionary who dedicated her life to serving children in China during the early 20th century. She established an orphanage and worked tirelessly to improve the lives of local people, becoming a symbol of humanitarian service and cross-cultural compassion.

• 1972 Mohan Rakesh

  Prominent Indian playwright and novelist who significantly contributed to modern Hindi literature, known for his innovative narrative techniques and psychological depth.

• 1974 Gino Cervi

  Renowned Italian actor who was famous for his stage and screen performances, particularly known for his role as Inspector Jules Maigret in popular television movies. He came from a theatrical family and began his acting career in 1924, becoming a significant figure in Italian cinema during the mid-20th century.

• 1979 Conrad Hilton

  Legendary American businessman who founded the Hilton Hotels chain and was a pivotal figure in the hospitality industry.

• 1980 Joy Adamson

  Renowned wildlife conservationist and author who wrote 'Born Free', famous for her groundbreaking work with lions in Kenya and her relationship with the lioness Elsa.

• 1980 George Sutherland Fraser

  Scottish poet and academic known for his contributions to mid-20th century literature, with a significant body of work during the post-war period.

• 1981 Princess Alice

  Princess Alice was a member of the British Royal Family, serving as the Duchess of Gloucester and wife of Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester. She was the aunt of Queen Elizabeth II and played a significant role in the British monarchy during the 20th century.

• 1988 William Cagney

  Actor in torrid zone, dies at 82 from a heart attack

• 1988 Rose Ausländer

  A prominent Jewish poet who survived the Holocaust and wrote powerful poetry reflecting her traumatic experiences. Her works are considered significant contributions to Holocaust literature and German-language poetry.

• 1992 Judith Anderson

  Actress in star trek 3 dies from pneumonia at 93

• 2002 Alfred Heineken

  Alfred Heineken was a visionary Dutch industrialist who transformed the Heineken brewery into a global beer empire, turning his family name into an internationally recognized brand.

• 2002 Miki Dora

  Legendary American surfer known as the 'bad boy of surfing', famous for his exceptional skills and counterculture lifestyle during the 1960s and 1970s.

• 2003 Sid Gillman

  Pioneering American football coach who revolutionized offensive strategies and is considered one of the most influential coaches in NFL history.

• 2005 Will Eisner

  Pioneering American cartoonist who revolutionized the graphic novel medium and is considered a foundational figure in comic book art.

• 2009 Pat Hingle

  Accomplished American actor and producer known for his versatile roles in film and television, active from the 1950s to the early 2000s.

• 2010 Mary Daly

  Influential radical feminist philosopher and theologian who challenged patriarchal structures in religious and academic discourse.

• 2014 Phil Everly

  Phil Everly was a legendary American rock and roll and country singer, best known as one half of the influential Everly Brothers duo. Their harmonies profoundly influenced rock music, inspiring artists like The Beatles and Simon & Garfunkel. Their hit song "Cathy's Clown" was a landmark in 1960s popular music.

• 2014 Saul Zaentz

  Influential American film producer known for critically acclaimed movies like 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest' and 'Amadeus'.

• 2015 Edward Brooke

  First African American elected to the U.S. Senate since Reconstruction, serving as Massachusetts Attorney General and breaking significant racial barriers in American politics.

• 2019 Herb Kelleher

  Legendary American entrepreneur who co-founded Southwest Airlines, revolutionizing low-cost air travel in the United States and transforming the airline industry with an innovative business model.

• 2020 Qasem Soleimani

  Qasem Soleimani was a powerful Iranian major general who commanded the Quds Force and was assassinated in a US drone strike in 2020.