Famous people and celebrities who died on January 7

Welcome to Takemeback.to's page dedicated to remembering the celebrities and famous people who passed away on January 7. 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.

• 1943 Nikola Tesla

  Nikola Tesla was a Serbian-American inventor, electrical engineer, and physicist who is best known for his contributions to the design of the modern alternating current (AC) electricity supply system.

• 1964 Reg Parnell

  British racing driver and team manager who was prominent in Formula One racing during the 1950s and early 1960s. He competed in several Grand Prix events and later managed racing teams.

• 1968 Gholamreza Takhti

  Gholamreza Takhti was a renowned Iranian wrestler and national hero who was also involved in politics. He was a prominent athlete and cultural figure in Iran during the mid-20th century.

• 1972 John Berryman

  John Berryman was a renowned American poet and academic, famous for his innovative poetry collections '77 Dream Songs' and 'His Dream, His Rest', which won the Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award respectively. A complex figure, he was known for his brilliant teaching and tumultuous personal life marked by alcoholism and self-destructive behavior.

• 1980 Larry Williams

  Influential rock and roll musician known for his energetic rhythm and blues performances and songwriting in the 1950s, who significantly impacted early rock music.

• 1984 Alfred Kastler

  PHY - German-french physicist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1902)

• 1986 Juan Rulfo

  Renowned Mexican writer, photographer, and screenwriter, famous for his influential novels 'Pedro Páramo' and 'El Llano en Llamas', key figures in Latin American literature.

• 1988 Trevor Howard

  Renowned British film actor known for his powerful performances in classic movies like 'Brief Encounter' and 'The Third Man'.

• 1990 Horace Stoneham

  Prominent baseball executive who owned the San Francisco Giants from 1954 to 1976, playing a significant role in the team's history and relocation from New York.

• 1992 Richard Hunt

  Renowned American puppeteer and voice actor best known for his work with Jim Henson's Muppets, contributing to iconic characters in television and film.

• 1994 Vittorio Mezzogiorno

  Italian actor known for his role in 'Cafe Express', who passed away at 52 from heart failure.

• 1995 Larry Grayson

  Larry Grayson was a celebrated English comedian and television presenter famous for hosting 'The Generation Game' and his distinctive high-camp comedy style during the 1970s and 1980s.

• 1998 Owen Bradley

  Owen Bradley was a pioneering country music record producer who significantly shaped the Nashville sound in the 1950s and 1960s, working with legendary artists like Patsy Cline and helping transform country music's commercial appeal.

• 1998 Vladimir Prelog

  CHE - Croatian-swiss chemist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1906)

• 2004 Ingrid Thulin

  Ingrid Thulin was a renowned Swedish actress who collaborated extensively with legendary filmmaker Ingmar Bergman, starring in iconic films like 'The Silence' and 'Winter Light'. She was a key figure in the Swedish New Wave cinema of the 1960s and known for her intense, nuanced performances.

• 2005 Rosemary Kennedy

  Member of the prominent Kennedy family who became a symbol of awareness for intellectual disabilities and medical ethics. Her controversial lobotomy in 1941 led to lifelong institutionalization and became a pivotal moment in discussions about disability rights.

• 2006 Heinrich Harrer

  Austrian mountaineer, geographer, and adventurer best known for his remarkable journey through Tibet and his book 'Seven Years in Tibet', which detailed his experiences during World War II.

• 2007 Magnus Magnusson

  Icelandic-born British television presenter and journalist, famously known for hosting the iconic quiz show 'Mastermind' for 25 years, becoming a beloved media personality in the UK.

• 2014 Run Run Shaw

  Run Run Shaw was a prominent Hong Kong entertainment mogul who co-founded Shaw Brothers Studio, a legendary film production company that significantly influenced Asian cinema during the mid-20th century.

• 2015 Rod Taylor

  Renowned Australian-American actor known for his roles in classic films like 'The Birds' and 'The Time Machine', with a significant Hollywood career spanning several decades.

• 2015 Georges Wolinski

  Renowned French-Tunisian cartoonist and satirical journalist, tragically killed in the Charlie Hebdo terrorist attack in 2015. He was a prominent figure in French media and political satire.

• 2017 Mario Soares

  Prominent Portuguese politician who served as Prime Minister and President of Portugal, playing a crucial role in Portugal's transition to democracy after the Carnation Revolution.

• 2018 France Gall

  Renowned French pop singer who was a significant figure in the French music scene during the 1960s and 1970s. She was married to composer Michel Berger and tragically lost her daughter Pauline to cystic fibrosis.

• 2020 Neil Peart

  Legendary drummer and lyricist of the iconic progressive rock band Rush, known for his extraordinary technical skill and profound songwriting.

• 2020 Elizabeth Wurtzel

  Influential American writer known for her raw, confessional memoirs like 'Prozac Nation', which candidly explored mental health and personal struggles.

• 2021 Tommy Lasorda

  Iconic baseball manager who led the Los Angeles Dodgers to two World Series championships and is a member of the Baseball Hall of Fame. He was a legendary figure in Major League Baseball for decades.

• 2021 Neil Sheehan

  Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist renowned for his groundbreaking reporting on the Vietnam War, particularly his work on the Pentagon Papers. He was a key figure in exposing the complexities and controversies of the conflict through his investigative journalism.

• 2021 Michael Apted

  Renowned British film director known for documentaries like the 'Up' series and feature films such as 'Coal Miner's Daughter' and 'Gorillas in the Mist'.

• 2024 Franz Beckenbauer

  Legendary German footballer known as 'Der Kaiser', who revolutionized the sweeper position and became one of the most influential players in football history. He won multiple World Cups as a player and coach, and is considered a national sporting icon of Germany.