January 16th famous deaths
List of celebrities and famous people who died on January 16th
2019 - 2010
Famous deaths on January 16th for the celebrities who died in the years 2019 - 2010
2010WWII Veteran and founder of Taco Bell. (Born 1923)
2009 - 2000
Famous deaths on January 16th for the celebrities who died in the years 2009 - 2000
2009American tempera and watercolor artist. He is the son of N.C. Wyeth, an illustrator, who was born October 22, 1882 near Needham, MA. His father, a well-known mural artist and beloved illustrator of "Treasure Island", "Robin Hood" as well as other childrenaEUR(tm),s classics, was Andrew. Andrew saw his father's October 1945 death as a turning point in Andrew's career. Although …
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British screenwriter, barrister and author. (Born 1923)
American boxer and long-distance runner (Born 1930).
American union leader (d.2008)
American doctor, pioneer in transgender surgery (d.2006).
American journalist (Born 1958).
He was a Finnish politician and Prime Minister of Finland four different times. He was also a long-standing leader of the Social Democratic Party of Finland. Sorsa passed away on 16 January 2004.
English soldier and politician (d.2003)
American politician (d. 2002)
Swedish composer (Born 1948).
British physicist and astronomer (Born 1916).
English journalist, writer, satirist and family. He was the second and first child of Evelyn Waugh's wife Laura. He was commissioned into Royal Horse Guards to perform his military service. He lifted a machine gun that was not working and shaken it. He lost his arm when the gun shot into his chest.
President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (Born in 1939).
American singer (The Coasters), (Born 1928).
Canadian musical entertainer (Born 1959)
1999 - 1990
Famous deaths on January 16th for the celebrities who died in the years 1999 - 1990
1999Born 1915, Australian politician and solicitor
Greek actor (Born in 1921)
At 66, the NFL President (New York Jets) dies from heart failure.
Entrepreneur dies at 59
Bill Cosby's son, killed on a highway in Los Angeles at 29
Jazz trombonist dies at the age of 76.
German actor (Born 1971).
Football player/manager dies at 75.
American music critic and author (Born in 1903)
Publisher dies at 81
American mercantile retailer and CEO at Dillard Department Stores, a family-owned chain of stores. Dillard holds a BSBA degree and a MSBA.
English poet, teacher and critic (Born in 1924)
German/US actor (Hitler Gang), passes away at 86
Veterinarian (Good Morning America), passes away at 42
Actor from the United States (Shenandoah Chisum, Midway) dies at the age of 63.
Actress (Sally In Our Alley), passes away at 87
Sri Lanka commander, commits suicide.
Icelandic strength athlete (Born in 1960)
Actress in silent film, who dies at 95
1989 - 1980
Famous deaths on January 16th for the celebrities who died in the years 1989 - 1980
1989French mathematician, inventor, and author. He was an inventor of a running water measurement device and a researcher on the use of vulcanized rubber.
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Malayalam actor (Born in 1926)
Actor (Bull Durham, Twins, Raising Arizona)
Actor (Naked Jungle)
Croatian war criminal (Born in 1899).
Comedienne (Spike Jones Show), passes away at 54
An Australian doctor successfully campaigned for legal abortion access for women in Victoria. He was threatened with death by the police, and he survived at least three attempted murders. He also discovered corruption in the police and political systems.
Broadway columnist, Midnight Earl, dies in Yonkers at the age of 79.
Broadway columnist, Midnight Earl, dies in Yonkers, at the age of 79.
Writer dies at 87
American author, evangelist, and publisher (Born in 1892)
American poet critic and translator
American sportswriter. A Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist, he was a funny and well-known humorist. He is known for his humor and subtle literacy, as well as his irreverence towards his chosen field. He also wrote many books, including a history and column in the newspaper. Walter Wellesley "Red" Smith is a native of Green Bay, Wisconsin. He graduated from Notre Dame …
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London, England -- Actor in James Bond movies (M).
Dut Author (Unspoilt Dream), is killed at 94
1979 - 1970
Famous deaths on January 16th for the celebrities who died in the years 1979 - 1970
1979Pennsylvania actor (Lurch - Addams Family), died at 46 years old.
German SS Officer (Born 1897).
Composer dies at 71
Sportscaster (Gillette Summer Sports Reel), passes away at 65
American politician (Born 1895)
Sr. (David Seville), American actor (Born 1919).
Singer (Alvin & Chipmunks), dies at 52
Cowboy actor (Saturday Roundup), passes away at 68
Belgian road cycling racer. He was triple champion of the Tour de France in 1913-14 and 20. He won 13 stages of the Tour de France he competed in, as well as the Giro of Lombardia (twice) and Paris-Tours (twice).
Indonesian writer (Djinak-djinak merpati), dies at age 61.
1969 - 1960
Famous deaths on January 16th for the celebrities who died in the years 1969 - 1960
1969Protesting Soviet invasion in Czechoslovakia at the age of 20, self-immolates
Russian-American composer and songwriter (d.69)
Sr, American evangelist (Born 1883)
Bob Jones University founder, dies at the age of 84.
American nuclear physicist (Born in 1901).
Flemish playwright Sage of Kai-Roi, dies at 72.
Writer dies at 91
American Tenor-Saxophone Player (Born 1918).
Composer dies at 73
Australian photographer (Born 1885).
Croatian sculptor (Born 1883).
Swiss writer (Holbein in England), dies at age 77.
Composer dies at 54
1959 - 1950
Famous deaths on January 16th for the celebrities who died in the years 1959 - 1950
1957British royal, brother to Queen Mary (Born in 1874)
Governor-General (South Africa 1923-331 / Canada 40-45), dies aged 82.
Italian conductor. He was revered as one of the greatest conductors of his generation during a career that spanned over 70 years. Toscanini is a legend for his symphonic interpretations Beethoven and Brahms. He is also known for restoring the style and elegance to Italian opera, especially those of Verdi.
Dutch Minister (1908-13), Dies at 94
Dutch minister (1908-13), is killed at the age of 94.
Russian writer, dies.
1949 - 1940
Famous deaths on January 16th for the celebrities who died in the years 1949 - 1940
1946Actress/Wife of Henri Dons, (Paradise), reaches death age 71
At age 19, Victoria Cross, a British rifleman, dies in combat.
Flemish painter (Sunny Lane) dies at 88
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American actress. She was a top-selling actress onscreen since 1927. Lombard was involved for three years with Clark Gable before they were married on 29 March 1939.
German soldier and politician, 8th Mayor of Marburg (d. 422)
Duke of Connaught, the son of Queen Victoria (Born in 1850).
1939 - 1930
Famous deaths on January 16th for the celebrities who died in the years 1939 - 1930
1939American serial killer (d. 36)
Composer dies at 59
American criminal (Born in 1871)
Composer dies at 65
1929 - 1920
Famous deaths on January 16th for the celebrities who died in the years 1929 - 1920
1924Countess Dundonald, Scottish philanthropist (Born in 1859).
American music critic and operetta composer (Born in 1859).
1919 - 1910
Famous deaths on January 16th for the celebrities who died in the years 1919 - 1910
1919At age 19, dies
Brazilian politician, 5th President of Brazil (d.199)
American admiral (Born 1837).
At the age of 57, she dies.
At the age of 24, he dies.
1909 - 1900
Famous deaths on January 16th for the celebrities who died in the years 1909 - 1900
1906American entrepreneur, founder of department stores and investor in real estate. His family was still prominent in publishing, merchandising and philanthropy.
First African-American to serve as a senator in the United States (Born 1822).
Swiss painter (Born 1827)
French playwright and poet (d. 1901).