January 10th famous deaths
List of celebrities and famous people who died on January 10th
2029 - 2020
Famous deaths on January 10th for the celebrities who died in the years 2029 - 2020
2023
English guitarist and songwriter (b. 1944)
From 1964 to 1973, he was king of greece. he is also a prince of denmark from his birth.
2022
American real estate heir and convicted murderer (b. 1943)
American television personality (b. 1934)
2020
Longest-serving Arab leader, modernized Oman.
2019 - 2010
Famous deaths on January 10th for the celebrities who died in the years 2019 - 2010
2019
Lead vocalist and bassist of the rock band Budgie.
2018
Grady Alderman was an NFL offensive tackle who played for the Minnesota Vikings.
American actress and singer, best known for her role as a Mouseketeer on The Mickey Mouse Club.
Curt McConnell was a prominent biologist who made significant contributions to the field of developmental biology.
2017
Nobel laureate geneticist known for his work in gene targeting technology.
Clare Hollingworth was a British journalist known for being the first war correspondent to report the outbreak of World War II.
Renowned war correspondent known for breaking the news of the German invasion of Poland in 1939.
American jazz and pop singer and pianist (b. 1926)
2016
Iconic rock musician and actor.
Daved Bowie was an English singer, songwriter, and actor who was a leading figure in the music industry.
English singer, songwriter, and actor, regarded as one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century.
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British actor and rock star with exotic looks. he created shows that featured flash and glitter and other sensational effects. his control over a show is amazing and total.
Known for his work on black holes and the theory of cosmic inflation.
Iconic British musician known for his innovative style and influential music.
Legendary musician known for his innovative music and iconic persona.
Iconic British musician known for his innovative style and influential music.
Hungarian-canadian journalist, author, and poet (b. 1935)
2015
Italian-American singer and actress known for her sultry voice and performances.
American novelist known for his works such as 'Dog Soldiers' and 'A Flag for Sunrise.'
American novelist and short story writer (b. 1937)
Italian director and screenwriter (b. 1922)
Belgian footballer (b. 1994)
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American actor, playwright, and painter (b. 1957)
2014
American activist (b. 1996)
Polish economist and politician, 9th prime minister of the republic of poland (b. 1929)
Indian jeweller (b. 1915)
American journalist, 16th white house press secretary (b. 1939)
Czech shoemaker and academic (b. 1950)
2013
Montreux jazz festival founder and general manager. nobs began his career as a chef and worked at the tourism office of montreux. later, he went to new york and met nesuhi erectega 1/4n, then-president at atlantic records. roberta flack was also invited to the rose daeur(tm), or de montreux by him. he was also a great help to aretha franklin, …
American novelist, poet, and short story writer (d. 2013)
Swiss pianist and composer (b. 1932)
2012
Gevork Vartanian was a Soviet spy and businessman who played a key role in the KGB's operations during the Cold War.
Canadian businesswoman and politician (b. 1924)
2011
A Croatian football manager who managed several clubs in Europe, including Ajax, Porto, and Marseille.
Indian actor and comedian who appeared in Hindi films and TV shows.
Cookie Gilchrist was a professional football player known for his powerful running style.
American singer (b. 1924)
American singer (born 1924)
2010
Indian metallurgist, educator and administrator (b. 1942)
2009 - 2000
Famous deaths on January 10th for the celebrities who died in the years 2009 - 2000
2009
British world war i veteran (born 1900).
2008
American figure skater and coach (d. 2008)
American figure skater and actor (b. 1967)
Finnish-american actress, producer, and screenwriter (b. 1922)
Soviet soldier (born 1922)
2007
Italian film producer and oscar winner. ponti started producing films in 1938 after he obtained a law degree. he also worked as an attorney for three year. his most notable works are "la strada", 1954, "yesterday and tomorrow" 1963, and "dr. zhivago", 1965.
American cartographer, explorer and mountaineer, washburn was the director of the boston museum of science over 40 years. he was also a photographer and cartographer. everest. he is also the author of "exploring the unknown: historic diaries from bradford washburn's alaska/yukon expeditions," which was published simultaneously with his wifeaeur(tm), whose memoir about being the first woman ever to climb mt. …
2006
Founder of Sidney Frank Importing Company and creator of Grey Goose vodka.
Sydney Frank was an American businessman known for creating Grey Goose vodka.
Known for his role in uncovering the My Lai Massacre during the Vietnam War.
2005
Renowned author known for her captivating storytelling.
Known for his work on dinosaur paleontology.
Ukrainian-canadian bishop (b. 1909)
Italian soprano (born 1908)
American sports journalist (born in 1912).
Finnish cross-country skier (born 1932).
Primate of the ukrainian orthodox church of canada (born in 1909)
Grandduchess of luxembourg (born 1927)
British cinematographer (born in 1911)
American civil rights leader (born 1928).
American comedian (born in 1906).
American sports journalist (born in 1912).
2004
American comedian, humorist, satirist, and stage monologist. television host. he was known as "the high priest" of anxiety and created a series 15 monologues that he performed throughout the united states, europe, and australia. these included "monster in a box," gray's anatomy," "monster in a box," and "swimming to cambodia."
American author (born 1934)
2002
American baptist preacher (born in 1909)
2001
Spanish-American abstract expressionist painter.
2000
Lawton Baker was a Canadian politician who served as a Member of Parliament.
American screenwriter and producer (b. 1901)
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American film producer and agent (d.2000)
1999 - 1990
Famous deaths on January 10th for the celebrities who died in the years 1999 - 1990
1999
Australian lieutenant, pilot, and judge (b. 1921)
Australian judge (born in 1921)
1997
Renowned author known for her writings on Africa.
American actor, director, and producer (b. 1907)
Baron todd, scottish biochemist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1907)
British writer and journalist (born in 1907)
6th baronet english banker, politician secretary of state at transport
Conservationist dies at the age of 71.
Italian tenor, who was killed by a fall from the window.
At the age of 96, he dies.
1996
First Secretary of the Communist Party of Ukraine from 1957 to 1972.
Organic chemist dies at the age of 88.
Spycatcher dies at the age of 81.
1995
Canadian-british screenwriter, journalist, and author (born 1937).
Writer dies at 57
Literary agent dies at the age of 74.
1994
Actor (murder at the cathedral), is killed at 73
At 72 years old, the national league baseball president dies.
Minister of internal affairs (1989-1994), dies at the age of 62.
1993
Vyctoria Holt was a prolific British author of historical romance novels.
Ballerina, dies.
In bangladesh, a "adulterous" woman is stoned to death.
1992
Argentinian race car driver (d. 1992)
British actress (last days of dolwyn) dies at 89
1991
At 62, the death of cancer
1990
Screenwriter/actress (bastienne bastien) dies at 42
The 44th yokozuna, a japanese sumo wrestler (born in 1925).
1989 - 1980
Famous deaths on January 10th for the celebrities who died in the years 1989 - 1980
1989
American soldier and journalist (d. 1989).
Australian assistant police commissioner, killed (born 1933).
1987
Florida, united states -- nba center (san antonio spurs, olympics - gold - 92)
American singer (b. 1919)
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American actress and singer (born 1919).
English philanthropist, entrepreneur (born in 1904)
1986
Czech journalist and poet, nobel prize laureate (b. 1901)
American columnist dies at the age of 61
1985
First American woman to earn a PhD in computer science.
Austrian zither player (born 1906).
1984
Binnie Hale was a prominent businesswoman who made significant strides in the retail sector.
Laotian politician, 8th prime minister of laos (b. 1901)
Premier of laos, dies at the age of 82
Prince and prime minister of laos (born 1901).
1983
Valli Wright was a talented actress known for her roles in classic films.
1982
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American actor on stage, screen and television since 1952 when he made his broadway debut. he was a brilliant performer and witty, making hundreds of guest appearances on television. lynde is most well-known for his appearances on "hollywood squares", which he hosted since 1967. lynde voiced three animated films and appeared in his own tv series "the paul lynde show" …
Composer dies at 84
1981
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American actor, best known for his role as paladin, the gun-fighter and cultured paladin in "have gun, will travel" (1958-1960). after serving in the u.s. navy during ww ii, he joined actor's studio new york. he was tall and slender and was an accomplished prizefighter. he was well-suited for action movies, where he played either no-nonsense heroes and vicious killers. …
Renowned for her biographies of historical figures such as Thomas Jefferson.
American biographer known for her works on historical figures.
American historian (born 1915).
1980
American football coach and player (d. 1980).
American baseball player (born in 1900).
1979 - 1970
Famous deaths on January 10th for the celebrities who died in the years 1979 - 1970
1978
American composer and conductor (b. 1912)
British painter (b. 1895)
Nicaraguan journalist and publisher (d. 1978)
Nicaraguan journalist (born 1924)
Us billionaire/philanthropist, dies at age 71.
Country-rock singer (chew tobacco rap) dies at the age of 62.
1976
American blues guitarist, singer and harmonica player (d. 1976).
American blues pianist/harmonica player dies at the age of 65
1972
Renowned painter known for his vibrant abstract works.
Danish lawyer and politician (b. 1897)
Composer dies at 82
Austrian bee-keeper/miner (satan on earth), is killed at the age of 68.
Danish politician and lawyer (d. 1972).
Russian / us orchestra leader (nbc comedy hour), dies at 81
1971
Founder of the Chanel fashion brand and one of the most influential fashion designers of the 20th century.
Gabbrielle Chanel was a French fashion designer who founded the Chanel brand and is widely regarded as one of the most influential fashion designers of the 20th century.
French fashion designer chanel began her career in a hat shop. by 1938, the company had 4,000 workers and produced 28,000 dresses per year. chanel revolutionized the way women dress and created a fashion empire that was timeless and simple that dominated the field for over 40 years.
Gabrielle Chanel, known as Coco Chanel, was a pioneering French fashion designer.
Iconic fashion designer known for her timeless designs and the Chanel brand.
Italian race car driver (d. 1971)
French fashion designer, founded chanel (b. 1883)
Chanel french fashion designer, dies at age 87.
1970
Russian soldier pilot and astronaut (d. 1970).
At 44 years old, ussr cosmonaut (voskhod i) dies.
1969 - 1960
Famous deaths on January 10th for the celebrities who died in the years 1969 - 1960
1969
Indian educator and politician, 2nd governor of rajasthan (b. 1891)
Australian actor and singer (d. 1969).
1968
Turkish general and politician, 6th speaker of the parliament of turkey (b. 1882)
Composer dies at 85
Actor harvey griffin-hazel dies at 74
Actor hamlet, simba, dies from pleurisy aged 73
1967
American painter (b. 1893)
Actor prowler dies at 66 after undergoing surgery
Composer dies at 77
1966
Writer dies at 69
1964
Dutch author (man of day & night), is killed at 46
1963
Composer dies at 66
1961
Renowned poet known for her lyrical verses and emotional depth.
Renowned author known for his detective novels such as 'The Maltese Falcon'.
Famous for his hard-boiled detective novels.
Renowned author known for his detective novels such as 'The Maltese Falcon'.
American detective novelist and screenwriter (b. 1894)
1960
Canadian ice hockey player, coach, and manager (b. 1879)
1959 - 1950
Famous deaths on January 10th for the celebrities who died in the years 1959 - 1950
1959
Turkish jurist and politician, turkish minister of foreign affairs (b. 1883)
1958
Belgian writer dies at 52
1957
Gabryela Mistral was a Chilean poet, educator, and diplomat who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1945.
Chilean poet and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1889)
Chilean poet and Nobel laureate in Literature, known for her lyrical poetry.
1956
American geographer and geologist (b. 1862)
German/swiss theologist (urchristentum) dies at 64
Dutch art historian (beeldende kunst), dies at 84
1955
Williom Bingham was an American professional golfer who won the U.S. Open in 1906.
1954
American journalist and historian (b. 1911)
Composer dies at 53
1953
German composer / pianist (golden cage), passes away at 56
1952
Irish botanist known for her work on plant genetics and breeding.
1951
Sinclair Lewis was an American novelist, short-story writer, and playwright who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1930.
Sinclaire Lewis was an American novelist, playwright, and social critic who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1930.
American novelist, short-story writer, and playwright, nobel prize laureate (b. 1885)
First American to win the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1930.
Japanese academic and physicist (d. 1951).
American writer, novelist, and nobel prize winner in 1930. he was the first american novelist ever to win a nobel prize. in 1926, he was awarded the pulitzer prize but refused to accept it because he believed that other writers were better than him and that prizes weren't fair.
Composer dies at 59
At 65, a us writer (nobel prize 1930), is dead.
1949 - 1940
Famous deaths on January 10th for the celebrities who died in the years 1949 - 1940
1949
German geophysicist, geophysicist and polar scientist (born 1865).
1947
Renowned for his contributions to structural geology and tectonics.
1946
Finnish politician (b. 1871)
1945
Writer dies at 67
1943
President of argentina (1931-1938), dies at the age of 66.
Austrian meteorologist dies at the age of 83.
1941
Irish painter and academic (b. 1856)
Belarusian-german mathematician and academic (b. 1875)
English violinist/composer (sea), passes away at 61
Artist from northern ireland (born 1856).
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Hungarian comedian and actor (born in 1904)
German church historian, killed at the age of 67.
1939 - 1930
Famous deaths on January 10th for the celebrities who died in the years 1939 - 1930
1939
Austria composer (missa austriaca), dies at 64
1938
Flemish linguist dies at 68
1935
Australian athlete is first olympic champion (born in 1873)
English cricketer and footballer (b. 1871)
English 800m/ 1500m runner (1896 olympics-gold medalist), dies in 60
1934
Dutch communist accused in setting the reichstag on fire (born 1909).
1929 - 1920
Famous deaths on January 10th for the celebrities who died in the years 1929 - 1920
1926
Finnish journalist and poet (d. 1926).
1922
Australian politician, 6th australian minister for trade and investment (b. 1866)
Leader of the australian labor opposition (born 1866).
1920
Albanian journalist and politician (b. 1890)
1919 - 1910
Famous deaths on January 10th for the celebrities who died in the years 1919 - 1910
1917
Russian fencer and captain (b. 1875)
American soldier and hunter (d. 1918)
American frontiersman (born in 1846).
1909 - 1900
Famous deaths on January 10th for the celebrities who died in the years 1909 - 1900
1908
At the age of 65, dies.
1905
Latvian composer (b. 1835)
Latvian composer (born in 1835).
1904
Jean-Léon Gérôme was a French painter known for his historical and orientalist works.
French painter and sculptor, now called academicism. his oeuvre covered historical painting, greek mythology and orientalism as well as portraits and other subjects. this brought the academic painting tradition to an artistic climax.
French painter-sculptor (born 1824).
1903
Inventor of the first practical threshing machine.
1901
English-australian businessman and politician, 1st australian minister for defence (b. 1832)
Premier of queensland, australian minister for defence (born 1832).