Famous people and celebrities who died on December 6

Welcome to Takemeback.to's page dedicated to remembering the celebrities and famous people who passed away on December 6. 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.

• 1799 Joseph Black

  Known for his discoveries in the field of chemistry.

• 1882 Anthony Trollope

  Anthony Trollope was a prolific English novelist of the Victorian era, known for his novels such as 'The Barchester Chronicles'.

• 1961 Frantz Fanon

  Influential psychiatrist, philosopher, and revolutionary writer who critically analyzed colonialism, racism, and the psychological impacts of oppression through seminal works like 'Black Skin, White Masks' and 'The Wretched of the Earth'.

• 1976 João Goulart

  João Goulart was the 24th President of Brazil, serving from 1961 to 1964 before being overthrown by a military coup. He was a significant political figure during a tumultuous period in Brazilian history.

• 1985 Burr Tillstrom

  Pioneering television puppeteer who created the beloved children's show 'Kukla, Fran and Ollie', a groundbreaking program that influenced early television entertainment.

• 1986 Malik Oussekine

  French-Algerian student whose tragic death during a police confrontation in Paris became a symbol of police brutality and racial tensions in France during the 1980s.

• 1987 James Dobson

  Focus on the family was founded by american psychologist and author focus on the family

• 1988 Roy Orbison

  Roy Orbison was a legendary rock and roll musician known for his powerful tenor voice and iconic dark sunglasses. He created timeless hits like 'Oh, Pretty Woman' and 'Only the Lonely' that defined the rock and roll era. His unique musical style earned him the nickname 'the Caruso of Rock'.

• 1989 Frances Bavier

  Frances Bavier was an iconic American television actress best known for her beloved portrayal of Aunt Bee Taylor on 'The Andy Griffith Show', a classic sitcom that ran from 1960 to 1968.

• 1989 Sammy Fain

  Renowned American composer and songwriter who wrote music for numerous Hollywood films and Broadway productions during the mid-20th century.

• 1991 Richard Stone

  ECO - English economist and statistician, nobel prize laureate (d. 1991)

• 1993 Don Ameche

  Versatile American actor and entertainer who excelled in film, vaudeville, and radio, starring in over 50 movies and notably directing 'The Story of Alexander Graham Bell' in 1939.

• 1993 Rita Macedo

  Actress (divinas palbras), who dies at 65 from a heart attack

• 1994 Gian Maria Volontè

  Renowned Italian actor famous for his powerful performances in Spaghetti Western films and political cinema, a key figure in Italian film history.

• 1995 Kathleen Harrison

  Actress (fast lady big money), dies at the age of 103

• 1995 James Reston

  Influential American journalist and New York Times executive who revolutionized newspaper opinion pages and won two Pulitzer Prizes. He was a prominent Washington bureau chief and a key figure in American journalism during the mid-20th century.

• 1996 Pete Rozelle

  Pete Rozelle was a transformative NFL commissioner who revolutionized professional football by overseeing the AFL-NFL merger and creating the Super Bowl, serving the league for 29 years.

• 1998 César Baldaccini

  Renowned French sculptor and academic known for his innovative sculptural works and significant contributions to contemporary art.

• 2000 Werner Klemperer

  German-American actor best known for his iconic comedic role as Colonel Klink in the classic sitcom 'Hogan's Heroes', which ran from 1965 to 1971.

• 2002 Philip Berrigan

  Philip Berrigan was a prominent Catholic priest and radical anti-war activist who played a significant role in the peace movement during the Vietnam War era, co-founding Jonah House in Baltimore.

• 2003 Carlos Manuel Arana Osorio

  Guatemalan military officer and political leader who served as President of Guatemala from 1970 to 1974, known for his authoritarian rule during the Guatemalan Civil War.

• 2003 Hans Hotter

  Renowned German opera singer and baritone, particularly famous for his interpretations of Wagner's works and considered one of the most significant classical vocalists of the 20th century.

• 2005 Devan Nair

  Devan Nair was a prominent Malaysian-Singaporean union leader and politician who served as the 3rd President of Singapore from 1981 to 1985. He played a significant role in Singapore's political development during a critical period.

• 2005 Charly Gaul

  Legendary Luxembourgish cyclist known as the 'Angel of the Mountains', who won the Tour de France in 1958 and was considered the greatest mountain climber of his cycling generation.

• 2010 Mark Dailey

  Canadian television announcer and journalist who had a significant career in media broadcasting before his death in 2010.

• 2011 Dobie Gray

  Renowned American singer-songwriter known for hits like 'Drift Away' and significant contributions to soul and pop music.

• 2013 Stan Tracey

  Stan Tracey was a renowned British jazz pianist and composer, widely considered one of the most important figures in British jazz history. He was known for his innovative and distinctive style, influencing generations of jazz musicians in the UK.

• 2014 Ralph Baer

  Pioneering engineer and inventor widely recognized as the 'Father of Video Games' who developed the first home video game console, the Magnavox Odyssey.

• 2015 Ko Chun-hsiung

  Prominent Taiwanese actor, director, and politician who made significant contributions to Taiwan's entertainment and political landscape.

• 2016 Peter Vaughan

  Renowned English character actor known for roles in numerous films and television series, including 'Game of Thrones' and 'Porridge'.