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List of celebrities and famous people who died on December 12th

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2029 - 2020

Famous deaths on December 12th for the celebrities who died in the years 2029 - 2020

2021

  • Vicente Fernández

    Vicente Fernández is a Mexican singer, actor, and businessman who founded the successful Grupo Fernández conglomerate.

  • Tongan politician and military officer, deputy prime minister (b. 1955)[222]

2020

  • American singer, guitarist and baseball player. pride is one of the world's top 15 record sellers, having sold more than 20,000,000 lps and five millions singles. he has won three grammies, and was named country music association's "entertainer-of-the year". his musical career began as the country's first black superstar in 1963. he sold more records than elvis presley between 1996 …

  • Renowned anthropologist known for her work on race, gender, and social inequality.

  • Renowned dancer known for her work in musical theatre.

  • Pioneer in high-performance computing.

  • Ann Reinking

    American actress, dancer, and choreographer (d. 2020)

2019 - 2010

Famous deaths on December 12th for the celebrities who died in the years 2019 - 2010

2019

  • Danny Aiello

    Danny aiello was an american actor and producer known for his roles in films such as 'do the right thing' and 'moonstruck'.

2018

  • Renowned Brazilian painter known for her vibrant and expressive artworks.

  • Noted sculptor focusing on Native American themes.

2017

  • Former Executive Director of UNICEF.

  • American politician and attorney, 43rd mayor of san francisco (b. 1952)[214][215]

  • American singer-songwriter and guitarist (d. 2017)

2016

  • Finnish cross-country skier who won multiple Olympic medals.

  • Renowned Turkish painter known for his unique style.

  • Australian-american novelist, short story writer, and essayist (d. 2016)

2015

  • Filipino basketball player who excelled in the local and international basketball scene.

  • Austrian journalist and author known for her work in radio and television.

  • American politician, white house deputy chief of staff (b. 1944)

  • Dutch footballer (b. 1942)

2014

2013

2012

  • Renowned mathematician known for his work in applied mathematics and engineering.

  • American publisher and businessman, allbritton communications company was founded in 2012 by an american businessman.

  • English rugby player (b. 1987)

2011

  • A prominent Greek philosopher known for his work on political theory and the philosophy of history.

  • Nyree Mackenzie was a prolific author known for her captivating novels.

2010

  • Saint Peter was a respected investigative journalist who made significant contributions to the field.

  • Scottish race car driver, founded tom walkinshaw racing (b. 1946)[200]

  • German footballer (born 1956)

2009 - 2000

Famous deaths on December 12th for the celebrities who died in the years 2009 - 2000

2008

  • Avery Dulles was an American Jesuit priest and theologian who served as a cardinal of the Catholic Church.

  • Indian politician who played a key role in the independence movement.

  • Former President of Cyprus.

  • Van Johnson

    American actor. a redhead with a boyish appearance, who starred in 125 films between the '40s & '50s. he arrived in new york at the age of 18, star-struck, with $5 in his pocket. also, he had a straw bag containing all his possessions. his 6'3" height was the highlight of his dancing, and he performed in the chorus in …

  • Cypriot politician and lawyer 5th president of cyprus (d.2008)

2007

  • American musician, best known for his group ike and the kings of rhythm. he married tina turner, his band singer in 1956. they released "ike and tina turner remix" from 1956 to 1976. 1960 was their first album, "fool in love".

  • American musician known for his contributions to rock and roll.

  • Lebanese general (b. 1953)

  • Chief of operations for the lebanese army (born 1953).

2006

  • Peter Boyle

    American actor (d. 2006).

  • American basketball player, who played for 10 seasons starting in 1950.

  • Alan shugart was an american engineer and entrepreneur, best known for co-founding the computer hard disk drive manufacturer seagate technology.

  • American clarinet player and saxophonist (d. 2006)

  • American pioneering computer engineer, seagate technology co-founder (born 1930).

2005

2004

  • Noted chemist who made significant contributions to the field of organic chemistry.

2003

2002

  • Renowned Estonian painter known for his abstract works.

  • Pioneering computer scientist known for her work in artificial intelligence.

  • Remas Al-Banna was a prominent Jordanian politician and member of the Jordanian parliament.

  • American actor and producer (d.2002)

  • Dee Brown was an American author best known for his book 'Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee.'

2001

  • French actor and singer (d. 2001)

  • Italian founder of the institute of geology at the university, which he managed until 1972. he was a young cyclist and an official of the alpine brigade during ww i. he received his degree in natural science in milan in 1920.

2000

  • Famous Mexican painter known for her vibrant and expressive artworks.

  • Erling Dorf was a mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of algebraic geometry.

  • Alvera Parr was a Canadian politician who served as a Member of Parliament.

  • American actor, leading man in many hollywood action movies and westerns. montgomery was one of 14 children born to a russian immigrant farm worker. he attended the univ. montana, where she studied interior decorating and competed in heavyweight boxing.

  • Zimbabwean nationalist politician (born 1920)

1999 - 1990

Famous deaths on December 12th for the celebrities who died in the years 1999 - 1990

1999

  • Johnjoseph Heller was an American novelist, best known for his novel Catch-22, a satirical and absurdist depiction of the bureaucracy of war.

  • Joseth Heller was an American novelist best known for his satirical novel Catch-22, which is considered one of the most significant novels of the 20th century.

  • Famous for his satirical novel 'Catch-22' and contributions to journalism.

  • Philosopher known for his contributions to ethics and political philosophy.

  • American artist and illustrator (d. 1999).

1998

  • Renowned fantasy writer known for creating a popular fictional world.

  • American politician, governor of florida. his heart attack caused him to die on 12/12/1998 in his tallahassee home. his body was found next to an exercise bike. dem gained fame and the nickname "walkin' lawton" after he covered florida's entire length on foot in his first campaign for the u.s. senate. in 1988, he retired from congress and less than …

  • American environmental scientist and politician who advocated for conservation and environmental protection.

  • U.S. Representative and presidential candidate known for his environmental advocacy.

  • Renowned actor known for his roles in classic Hollywood films.

1997

1996

  • American journalist, author, magazine staff member, and journalist. he was often ahead scientists in his analysis trends and future social movements. his first book, "the hidden persuaders", was published in 1957 after a stint as a magazine staffer. this book explained how marketing techniques can manipulate people to believe, buy, or vote.

  • Vance Packard was an American author known for his works on social issues and consumerism.

  • Vance Packard was an American author known for his works on social issues and consumerism.

  • Medical researcher dies at the age of 77.

  • Writer (hidden perseuders), is killed at 82

1995

1994

  • At 46 years old, astronaut (apollo 14) dies from pancreatitis (born 1933).

  • American colonel in the military and astronaut with nasa intelligence. roosa was a crewman on apollo's space mission. he piloted the command module, while his fellow astronauts, edgar d. mitchell, jr., explored its surface.

  • Radio-announcer/head (nru/nos radio), he dies at the age of 83.

  • Poetry dies at the age of 61 from heart failure.

1993

  • First democratically elected Prime Minister of Hungary after the fall of communism.

  • Renowned Italian sculptor recognized for her innovative works in marble and bronze.

  • Hungarian historian and politician, 35th prime minister of hungary (b. 1932)

  • Actor (soldier double-stop), dies at 58 from aids

1992

1991

1990

  • Athalie Seyler was a renowned British stage and film actress active in the early 20th century.

1989 - 1980

Famous deaths on December 12th for the celebrities who died in the years 1989 - 1980

1989

  • Renowned American artist known for her vibrant paintings.

1988

1987

1985

  • Anne Baxter

    Frank lloyd wright's daughter is an american actress, author, and noted family. in 1946, she won the oscar for best supporting actress in "the razor's edge", and in 1956 was nominated to the oscar for best actress for "all about eve". she took over the role of margo channing from lauren bacall in broadway's production of "applause" in 1971. in …

  • A scottish-british musician, rock star, and behind-the scenes founding member of the rolling stones. after a heart attack that caused him to die, he was posthumously inducted into the rock and roll hall of fame as "the sixth stone" in 1989. ".

1984

1983

  • Bulgarian author known for his contributions to literature.

1980

  • Emary Wilkins was a renowned American scientist who made significant contributions to the field of physics.

  • Rosezetta Fitzgerald was a renowned American essayist known for her insightful and eloquent writings on art, culture, and society.

  • Canadian politician and lawyer 11th premier of quebec

  • Hildagarde Reichen was a Swiss physicist who made contributions to the field of nuclear physics.

  • Noted archaeologist known for his work in the Middle East.

1979 - 1970

Famous deaths on December 12th for the celebrities who died in the years 1979 - 1970

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1977

1976

1975

1973

1971

  • Slovakian-born israeli philologist and hebrew linguist (d. 1971).

  • 47 years old, art historian / poet (dog of pavlov),

  • Russian-born american television executive who worked for rca since 1919. he was also the president of that company until 1930. he was known as "the father of modern tv" and "hailed his wagon to the electron". robert, one of his three sons became president of nbc in 1955.

  • Assassinated northern ireland senator

  • Actor (erotic ilusion, last gun), suicide at 43

1970

1969 - 1960

Famous deaths on December 12th for the celebrities who died in the years 1969 - 1960

1969

  • South African author known for his works on African culture and society.

1968

  • Tallula Bankhead was an American actress known for her distinctive husky voice and her flamboyant personality.

  • Tallulah Bankhead

    American actress who appeared on film and stage. she was well-known for her powerful performances and lusty lifestyle offstage. her performances on and off-stage made her the talk of london for seven years. after returning to the u.s., in 1930, she resumed stage work and signed a paramount film contract. her tv and film work was less memorable than her …

  • French sculptor known for his intricate marble sculptures inspired by classical themes.

1966

1964

  • Der Schauspieler was a renowned German actor who starred in many classic films of the 20th century.

1963

1962

1961

1960

1959 - 1950

Famous deaths on December 12th for the celebrities who died in the years 1959 - 1950

1959

1958

  • Canadian lawyer and politician, 1st lieutenant governor of newfoundland (b. 1900)

  • Canadian politician and lawyer 1st lieutenant governor newfoundland (d.58)

1957

1956

1952

1951

  • Mildred Bailey was a popular jazz singer in the 1930s and 1940s.

  • American military woman, brigadier general. she was the head of the women's army corps during the vietnam war. the number of recruits increased from 13,000 to 39,000 during her tenure.

1949 - 1940

Famous deaths on December 12th for the celebrities who died in the years 1949 - 1940

1947

  • Prominent Egyptian feminist and nationalist leader.

  • Prominent Egyptian feminist who fought for women's rights.

1946

  • Safiyya Zaghloul was an Egyptian nationalist and feminist who played a significant role in the Egyptian independence movement.

1941

  • Filipino lieutenant and pilot (b. 1915)

  • Born 1915, philippine air force and world war ii hero

1939 - 1930

Famous deaths on December 12th for the celebrities who died in the years 1939 - 1930

1939

  • Douglas Fairbanks

    American actor, known for his role as a hero film star in the '20s and '40s. they were the stars of hollywood's glamorous society, thanks to his marriage with mary pickford 1920-1935. douglas jr., his only son, was his third marriage.

1937

  • German actor and film producer, also known as the "lewis stone" of german movies. before being discovered by asta nielsen, he worked as a forest guard, businessman and bank clerk before becoming a designer. he was a star in german films from the classical period.

  • Hobart Donovan was a respected politician who served in various government positions.

1935

  • Verita Wilcox was an American poet known for her nature-inspired and introspective works.

1934

1933

1932

1929 - 1920

Famous deaths on December 12th for the celebrities who died in the years 1929 - 1920

1929

1927

1926

  • French poet / writer (contes sans morale) dies at 77

1923

  • French writer. at 15, radiguet met jean cocteau who became his lover and mentor, teaching him the labour of writing and sequestering him so he would complete his work on the novel aeur~aeur(tm)le diable au corps.aeur(tm)aeur(tm) their love affair was stormy and he declared, aeur~aeur(tm)i donaeur(tm)t want to be called mrs. cocteau.aeur(tm)aeur(tm) obsessed by a life that he felt would …

1921

1920

1919 - 1910

Famous deaths on December 12th for the celebrities who died in the years 1919 - 1910

1914

1913

1912

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