List of celebrities and famous people who died on January 9th
Famous deaths on January 9th for the celebrities who died in the years 2029 - 2020
Indian classical musician (b. 1968)
Irish accordion player, fiddler and irish traditional musician (b. 1949)
Renowned President of South Africa during the post-apartheid era.
American comedian, actor, and television host (b. 1956)
American actor (b. 1934)
Prolific American science fiction author.
Famous deaths on January 9th for the celebrities who died in the years 2019 - 2010
Lynn, massachusetts -- actress (after hours badge 373)
Contributed to the Apollo program as a scientist.
German-canadian actor (b. 1944)
Indian-American writer and journalist known for his political commentary.
Papua new guinean rugby league player (b. 1994)
Zygmunt Bauman was a Polish sociologist and philosopher, known for his analysis of the links between modernity and the Holocaust.
Renowned sports broadcaster known for his work on boxing and football.
Canadian journalist and politician, 23rd lieutenant governor of manitoba (b. 1938)
American actor and author (b. 1926)
French author (b. 1934)
American basketball player (b. 1964)
Malaysian lawyer and politician, 3rd chief minister of sarawak (d. 2015)
Polish economist and politician, 7th prime minister of poland (b. 1946)
Influential figure in the Black Arts Movement.
Amiri Baraka was an American poet, playwright, and journalist who was a prominent figure in the Black Arts Movement and known for his politically charged and controversial writing.
American economist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1939)
American poet known for his powerful works on race, politics, and culture.
South african painter and sculptor (b. 1965)
Spanish poet and critic (b. 1926)
American economist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1919)
American businessman and politician, 42nd lieutenant governor of indiana (b. 1927)
Austrian-english immunologist and academic (b. 1923)
Canadian farmer and politician, 23rd canadian minister of agriculture (b. 1935)
Irish singer known for her traditional Irish folk songs.
Bengali writer and poet known for her contributions to Bengali literature.
Swiss geologist and academic (b. 1910)
Guinea-bissau politician, president of guinea-bissau (b. 1947)
Welsh boxer (b. 1937)
German-american psychologist and parapsychologist (b. 1926)
Hungarian physician and academic (b. 1921)
Australian painter (b. 1930)
Pioneering agricultural scientist who made significant contributions to crop improvement.
Sports writer (born 1925)
Famous deaths on January 9th for the celebrities who died in the years 2009 - 2000
Singaporean murderer and triad leader of ang soon tong (b. 1966)
English adventurer, explorer, and motivational speaker (born 1987).
Welsh author and poet (b. 1914)
Welsh author (born 1915)
American radio host and producer (b. 1923)
English businessman and television host (b. 1924)
Iranian journalist and author (d. 2008)
American radio personality, television producer (born 1923)
Provisional ira member (born in 1949)
French historian, anthropologist and specialist in ancient greece. vernant was influenced by claude la(c]vi-strauss. his structuralist approach to greek myths, tragedies, and society would be influential among classical scholars. he was an honorary professor of the colla"ge de france.
South african motorbike racer (born 1977).
Welsh author known for his inspirational books and devotionals.
American author known for his writings on history and government.
Australian motorcycle racer (born 1964)
American author and academic (b. 1913)
Estonian actor and director (d.2006)
Amiel Baraka was a renowned poet known for his powerful and evocative works.
Mexican film sound technician (born in 1925).
Italian philosopher and legal theorist (d.2004).
American sports journalist (born 1935).
Belgian politician who served as Prime Minister of Belgium.
American motion picture and still photographer (d.2001)
A prolific writer and historian from scotland. he wrote history and architectural books about castles as well as historical novels that deeply cover the history of scotland for many centuries.
English engineer, academic, and businessman (d. 2000)
Hydroplane builder/designer (born 1908)
Famous deaths on January 9th for the celebrities who died in the years 1999 - 1990
H. G. Brown was a British physicist who made significant contributions to the field of nuclear physics.
Holland M. Smith was a prominent biologist who made significant contributions to the field of marine biology.
Hungarian-israeli martial artist, boxer, and gymnast (d. 1998)
Nobel laureate known for his research in the field of quantum chemistry.
Japanese chemist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1918)
Filipino actress (born 1935)
Polish politician, prime minister of poland (b. 1909)
Buffalo, new york -- actor.
Scholar dies at the age of 90.
American actor (born 1917).
Cuban-American artist known for his conceptual artworks.
Renowned visual artist known for his conceptual artworks exploring themes of love, loss, and identity.
Jr., american soldier and author (b. 1923)
Saudi atheist, writer, and intellectual (b. 1907)
Polititician dies at 45
Actress dies at 88
British comedian and satirist. he is often called the "funniest man in comedy history." cook is best known for his show "beyond the fringe," which mocked contemporary culture and the political figures of the 1960s. dudley moore and cook also appeared in "not only...but also," a popular comedy series. they also made movies together.
Laotian politician, 1st president of laos (b. 1909)
Blues guitarist/singer, who dies at the age of 82.
German/syrian commandant of kz lower drancy, dies.
Australian historian, poet, and politician, 17th governor-general of australia (d. 1993)
Governor-general of australia (born in 1905)
Eldorado (kansas) -- actor (life & legend wyatt earp).
English playwright and screenwriter (b. 1910)
Actor (desperate bodyguard), passes away from cancer at 72
At 81, a british/irish playwright (alfie) dies
Turkish poet and journalist (b. 1931)
Baseball player (american league most valuable player, 1943).
Baseball player (born in 1907)
Born 1892), australian politician, jurist, and lawyer
Famous deaths on January 9th for the celebrities who died in the years 1989 - 1980
American baseball manager and player (d. 1989).
Norwegian fiddler and composer (b. 1909)
Corbin, kentucky -- actor (dagwood–blondie).
German-english businessman and philanthropist (b. 1879)
German-english businessman, philanthropist
Youa Souvanna Phouma was a Laotian journalist and politician who served as the Prime Minister of Laos.
American-australian radio and television host (b. 1909)
German actor, script writer, and film director. he was born in saarbra 1/4 cken.
Harlan Stone was an American astronomer known for his work on the structure and evolution of stars.
Polish pianist and composer (b. 1922)
Polish composer (born in 1922)
Famous deaths on January 9th for the celebrities who died in the years 1979 - 1970
Vocalist/guitarist (carter family), passes away at 80.
Italian engineer and architect, designed the tour de la bourse and pirelli tower (b. 1891)
Italian engineer and architect (born in 1891)
American composer and banker (d. 1979).
Noble Johnson was a pioneering African-American actor and former professional American football player.
Television host (sawyer views hollywood), passes away at the age of 62
Composer dies at 71
French actor, on film and stage. he was a director and played in more than 70 films. he was once the husband of actress yvonne printemps and also had two other marriages.
Russian mathematician and theorist (b. 1901)
Actor (deadlock 3 on a spree), is killed at 58
American dancer and choreographer (b. 1891)
American dancer, known as "the father in modern dance". he began his training in dance therapy for paralyzed legs. later, he became a top choreographer and dancer. he founded "denishawn" with his wife ruth st. denis. they trained many dancers worldwide and also performed.
American baseball player and scout (b. 1876)
Famous deaths on January 9th for the celebrities who died in the years 1969 - 1960
Composer dies at 86
Japanese marathoner (1964 olympics, bronze medalist), takes his own life
Metha Nath was an Indian freedom fighter who participated in the Indian independence movement against British rule.
Turkish author and academic (b. 1884)
Turkish feminist handan, dies around 80.
American pianist/composer (union pacific suite), passes away at the age of 68.
American economist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1867)
English author and educator (b. 1880)
British author for children (born 1880).
Famous deaths on January 9th for the celebrities who died in the years 1959 - 1950
Composer dies at 71
Composer dies at 83
Gleb Nikitin was a Russian poet and translator who was known for his lyrical and introspective poetry.
Norwegian author (storken), dies at 89
Famous deaths on January 9th for the celebrities who died in the years 1949 - 1940
Indigenous Canadian long-distance runner and winner of the 1907 Boston Marathon.
Composer dies at 75
Hungarian-english academic and sociologist (d. 1947).
At 80 years old, sculptor (merchant exchange amsterdam), dies.
American poet and playwright (b. 1903)
American poet black christ, one way to heaven, dies in new york city at the age of 42.
Greek athlete (born 1874)
Japanese admiral and pilot (b. 1908)
Estonian journalist and politician, 7th prime minister of estonia (b. 1890)
Turkish journalist, author, and playwright (b. 1890)
Estonian prime minister (born 1890)
English philosopher, roman britain, dies at the age of 53
Evelean Delacroix was a French sculptor known for her intricate and emotive bronze sculptures.
Heber Curtis was an American astronomer known for his studies of the Milky Way and the nature of spiral nebulae.
Heber Doust Curtis was a Canadian-American astronomer who played a key role in the Great Debate on the nature of spiral nebulae.
Greek runner (b. 1874)
Dutch resistance fighter, dies.
Famous deaths on January 9th for the celebrities who died in the years 1939 - 1930
Austrian violinist, composer, and conductor (b. 1866)
Austrian composer of light music, especially dance music and operettas. he wrote over 400 waltzes and polkas, quadrilles and other dance music. he was known as "the waltz kings" during his lifetime and was responsible for the popularization of the vienna waltz in the 19th century.
John gilbert is a british politician known for serving as a member of parliament.
Canadian talk-show host, based in niagara falls, ontario. he was a well-known host who was known for his harsh criticisms of pierre trudeau. his contract was not renewed, and he left to start a new job at a smaller station. he now expresses more conservative views.
Kate Gleason was a pioneering American engineer and businesswoman known for her contributions to the field of engineering.
American football player and wrestler (b. 1896)
French writer (la fille perdue)
Dutch-american writer and editor-in-chief for "ladies home journal" between 1889-1919. his family immigrated to the usa. when he was six years old, he moved to the usa. bok was 10 when he started his first job and by age 21 he was an editor. he was awarded the pulitzer prize in 1921 for his autobiography "the americanization of edward bok".
Dutch/us editor (ladies home journal), dead at 66
Famous deaths on January 9th for the celebrities who died in the years 1929 - 1920
Houston Stewart Chamberlain was a British-born German author and philosopher.
Historian and philosopher known for his controversial racial theories.
British/german race theorist dies at 71
British anti-semitic writer pro-aryan, son-in law of richard wagner (born in 1855).
Sri lankan civil servant and politician (b. 1853)
New zealand writer who published her novel "in a german pension" in 1911. although she didn't get much attention, she became an important contributor to european magazines over the next five years. she was the daughter of a successful businessman and went to school in new zealand before being sent to london in 1903. there she attended queen's college. she …
Renowned modernist short story writer.
Renowned for her innovative short stories.
Kateleen Mansfield was a prominent New Zealand modernist short story writer who is considered one of the most influential writers of the 20th century.
Kathrene Mansfield was a prominent New Zealand modernist short story writer and poet.
Famous deaths on January 9th for the celebrities who died in the years 1919 - 1910
French scientist and educator, invented the praxinoscope (b. 1844)
French scientist (born 1844).
American cartoonist (b. 1853)
American violinist and composer (b. 1853)
Italian-slovene pilot and engineer (b. 1886)
American composer (born in 1853)
Famous deaths on January 9th for the celebrities who died in the years 1909 - 1900
German poet, illustrator, and painter (b. 1832)
Russian actor, playwright, and author (b. 1840)
At the age of 67, she dies.
German artist and writer, author and sketcher of charming stories for children and young adults.
At the age of 66, he dies.
American politician who served as a U.S. Representative from North Carolina.
English lawyer and academic (b. 1830)
English scholar (born 1830)