Famous people and celebrities who died on January 11

Welcome to Takemeback.to's page dedicated to remembering the celebrities and famous people who passed away on January 11. 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.

• 1874 Gail Borden

  Gail Borden was an American inventor and businessman who is best known for inventing a process for condensing and preserving milk.

• 1928 Thomas Hardy

  British writer and architect, hardy is also a poet and one the greatest late victorian novelists in england. hardy's brooding novels about death and change, as well as loss and decay, reshaped victorian values. they were set in dorset, england. hardy gave up on his attempt to become an architect in 1874 and turned his attention to writing. he wrote …

• 1944 Galeazzo Ciano

  Italian journalist and politician who served as Minister of Foreign Affairs during the Fascist era. He was a key figure in Mussolini's government and son-in-law of the dictator, ultimately executed for opposing Mussolini.

• 1966 Alberto Giacometti

  Alberto Giacometti was a renowned Swiss painter and sculptor who revolutionized 20th-century art with his unique interpretations of space and human form. He was a master of multiple artistic mediums, winning prestigious awards like the Venice Biennale Grand Prize for Sculpture in 1962 and the Guggenheim International Award in Painting in 1964. His artistic legacy places him alongside giants like …

• 1966 Lal Bahadur Shastri

  Lal Bahadur Shastri was the second Prime Minister of India, serving from 1964 to 1966. He was a key leader during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965 and promoted the 'White Revolution' to enhance India's dairy production. His leadership was marked by simplicity and commitment to national development.

• 1980 Barbara Pym

  Acclaimed English novelist known for her witty and insightful novels exploring middle-class English life, particularly in the post-war period.

• 1981 Beulah Bondi

  Beulah Bondi was a renowned American actress known for her roles in classic films like 'It's a Wonderful Life'.

• 1988 Pappy Boyington

  Gregory 'Pappy' Boyington was a famous Marine Corps fighter pilot during World War II, leading the legendary Black Sheep Squadron and receiving the Medal of Honor for his extraordinary combat achievements.

• 1988 Isidor Isaac Rabi

  Nobel Prize laureate for his resonance method for recording the magnetic properties of atomic nuclei

• 1991 Carl David Anderson

  PHY - American physicist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1905)

• 1994 John Bradley

  American veteran who raised the US flag at Iwo Jima during World War II, a historic moment symbolizing American military courage.

• 1999 Fabrizio De André

  Legendary Italian singer-songwriter and poet, known for his profound and poetic lyrics that often addressed social issues, marginalized people, and political themes. He is considered one of the most important and influential musicians in Italian music history.

• 2001 Denys Lasdun

  Renowned British architect famous for designing the Royal National Theatre in London, a landmark modernist building that significantly influenced 20th-century architectural design.

• 2005 Fabrizio Meoni

  Famous Italian motorcycle racer who competed in multiple Dakar Rally events and tragically died during the 2005 Dakar Rally in Mauritania.

• 2005 Spencer Dryden

  Influential rock drummer who played with Jefferson Airplane and other notable psychedelic rock bands of the 1960s.

• 2005 James Bennett Griffin

  James Bennett Griffin was a renowned American archaeologist who made significant contributions to understanding North American prehistoric archaeology.

• 2007 Solveig Dommartin

  French-German actress known for her roles in art house films, particularly her collaboration with director Wim Wenders in movies like 'Wings of Desire'.

• 2008 Edmund Hillary

  Sir Edmund Hillary was a legendary New Zealand mountaineer who, alongside Tenzing Norgay, became the first person to successfully summit Mount Everest on May 29, 1953. He was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II for this groundbreaking achievement and later became a renowned explorer, writer, and humanitarian.

• 2008 Carl Karcher

  Influential American fast-food entrepreneur who co-founded Carl's Jr., a major restaurant chain that transformed the fast-food industry in the United States.

• 2010 Miep Gies

  Austrian-Dutch humanitarian who courageously helped hide Anne Frank and her family during the Nazi occupation, playing a crucial role in preserving Anne's diary after the war.

• 2010 Éric Rohmer

  Influential French film director, critic, and key figure of the French New Wave cinema movement, known for his philosophical and dialogue-driven films exploring human relationships and moral dilemmas.

• 2013 Mariangela Melato

  Renowned Italian actress known for her roles in iconic films like 'Flash Gordon' and 'Summer Night', who was a prominent figure in Italian cinema during the 1970s and 1980s.

• 2013 Aaron Swartz

  Pioneering internet activist and programmer who co-authored the RSS 1.0 specification and was a key advocate for open internet access. He played a significant role in digital rights and was a co-founder of Reddit, tragically dying by suicide after facing legal prosecution.

• 2014 Ariel Sharon

  Controversial Israeli military and political leader known as 'the Bulldozer' for his aggressive military tactics. He served as the 11th Prime Minister of Israel and played a significant role in the country's military and political history.

• 2015 Anita Ekberg

  Iconic Swedish actress and international sex symbol best known for her memorable fountain scene in Federico Fellini's 'La Dolce Vita', which became a defining moment in cinema history.

• 2016 David Margulies

  American character actor known for roles in films like 'Ghostbusters' and television series, with a long and distinguished career in entertainment.

• 2019 Michael Atiyah

  Highly influential mathematician known for groundbreaking work in geometry and topology, recipient of numerous prestigious awards including the Fields Medal.

• 2021 Sheldon Adelson

  Sheldon Adelson was a prominent American business magnate, casino owner, and philanthropist who founded Las Vegas Sands Corporation and became one of the world's wealthiest individuals.