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List of celebrities and famous people who died on January 18th

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2029 - 2020

Famous deaths on January 18th for the celebrities who died in the years 2029 - 2020

2023

  • American musician who was a part of roger mcguinn's "jet set" nucleus. later called "the beefeaters", and then "the byrds", 1964. he joined stills and nash four years later to form their legendary group.

2022

  • Avonell Young was a renowned American musician and composer known for her contributions to jazz and blues music.

  • Francisco gento was a spanish soccer player known for his successful career at real madrid, where he won numerous titles including 6 european cups.

  • American actress, stage, and tv actress. she made her debut in "the time machine" (1960). she was a tv actress who appeared in "the most deadly game" (1970). her films include "the time machine", "the black hole," skyjacked," and" mystique."

  • American fashion journalist (b. 1948)

2019 - 2010

Famous deaths on January 18th for the celebrities who died in the years 2019 - 2010

2019

  • Goldye Hoffman was an Israeli gymnast who represented her country in international competitions.

  • Belgian philosopher and professor who is completely anti-astrology

  • American figure skater (b. 1985)

2018

  • Elanore Maccoby was an American entrepreneur and psychologist who co-founded the Stanford Institute for the Quantitative Study of Society.

2017

  • Renowned soprano who performed at the Metropolitan Opera for over 35 years.

  • Rachael Heyhoe-Flint was an English cricketer who captained the England women's cricket team and was instrumental in the development of women's cricket.

  • South african-jamaican writer (b. 1919)

  • Baroness heyhoe flint, english cricketer, businesswoman and philanthropist (b. 1939)

  • American lawyer and politician, governor of delaware (b. 1920)

2016

  • Renowned Brazilian poet known for his impactful verses.

  • Tournier, a french writer, is prolific and is widely recognized as one of france's most important writers in the last third century.

  • Leila Alaoui was a French-Moroccan photographer known for her powerful portraits and documentary work.

  • American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and actor (b. 1948)

  • Judge of the high court of singapore (b. 1930)

2015

  • Natalio Nisman was an Argentine prosecutor and journalist who investigated the 1994 AMIA bombing in Buenos Aires.

  • Pakistani writer known for his thought-provoking essays and aphorisms.

  • Argentine lawyer, who was a federal prosecutor. he is best known for being the chief investigator in the 1994 car bombing at the jewish center in buenos aires that killed 85 people. it was the worst terrorist attack in argentina's historical history.

  • Dutch journalist and politician (b. 1924)

  • American director and producer, invented instant replay (b. 1933)

2014

2013

  • Claramae Turner was an American operatic mezzo-soprano who had a successful career in the mid-20th century.

  • Australian rugby league player (b. 1989)

  • Israeli lawyer and politician (b. 1942)

  • Australian skateboarder (d. 2013)

  • Irish footballer and manager (b. 1922)

2012

  • Sugar Pie Watkins was an American professional basketball player who played in the NBA and ABA during the 1950s and 1960s.

  • American playwright and producer, founded the national radio theater of chicago (b. 1944)

  • German captain (b. 1915)

  • Indian composer and educator (b. 1927)

2011

  • American lieutenant, lawyer, and politician, 21st united states ambassador to france (d. 2011)

  • American lawyer and politician 21st united states ambassador in france (d.2011)

2010

2009 - 2000

Famous deaths on January 18th for the celebrities who died in the years 2009 - 2000

2009

  • British musician and host of children's tv shows. hart hosted the children's programs "take hart", "hartbeat", and "vision on," which were the first programs specifically for deaf children.

  • English painter and television host (b. 1925)

  • Hungarian-born american ballerina (born 1931)

  • Romanian poet and author (b. 1935)

  • American actor (born 1939).

2008

2007

  • A Swiss architect known for his modernist and minimalist designs, including the Museo d'Arte Moderna e Contemporanea di Trento e Rovereto.

  • American bass player (social distortion & agent orange). (d. 2007).

2006

2005

  • Actor best known for his role as Hakeem Campbell on the TV series 'Moesha'.

  • True Davis was a prominent politician known for his contributions to civil rights.

  • American actor and rapper (b. 1973)

2004

2003

2001

  • Congolese politician, president of the democratic republic of the congo (d.2001)

  • Al Waxman

    Canadian actor who is well-known in canada for his roles in numerous tv shows. he was a part of "king of kensington" as well as "cagney & lacey," where he played lt. bert samuels, the boss.

2000

1999 - 1990

Famous deaths on January 18th for the celebrities who died in the years 1999 - 1990

1998

1997

  • Jove Bijedić was a Bosnian computer scientist and professor who made significant contributions to the field of artificial intelligence.

  • Spanish biologist recognized for his work in the field of genetics and evolution.

  • American lawyer and politician (b. 1941)

  • Racehorse trainer, who dies at 86

  • At 85, a librettist dies.

1996

1995

  • German biochemist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1903)

  • German organic chemist. he was a professor in berlin between 1936 and 1960. he also served as the director of max planck institute for biochemistry. his primary work was in the area of steroidal hormone chemistry. butenandt was the first to isolate testosterone and oestrone, which were the bases for the creation of cortisone. he was awarded the nobel prize …

  • American baseball player and umpire (b. 1937)

  • German biochemist (nobel 1939), is killed at 91

  • American baseball umpire and player (d. 1995).

1994

1993

  • Victoria Holt was a prolific British author of historical romance novels, known for her Gothic fiction and mystery elements.

  • Victoria Holt was a British author known for her romantic suspense novels.

  • English writer (born in 1906).

  • Greek historian, academic, and politician (b. 1905)

  • Dutch playwright/director (machine child).

1992

1991

  • African-American journalist and civil rights activist.

  • American author and editor known for his contributions to literature.

  • American politician. he was a representative of his new york district in the house of representatives from 1969-1995.

  • Actor munchkin-wizard of oz, dies at 85 from a heart attack

  • Actress (air mail pick-up, blond cheat), who dies at 83

1990

1989 - 1980

Famous deaths on January 18th for the celebrities who died in the years 1989 - 1980

1989

  • British traveler and writer chatwinaeur(tm) won international acclaim with books that were based on his nomadic lifestyle. chatwinaeur (tm), a writer who was both captivating and absorbing, carried the reader to faraway lands and few writers could capture their readersaeur (tm) imaginations like he.

  • Renowned travel writer known for his book 'In Patagonia'.

1986

1985

  • Irish actor best known for his role as Albert Steptoe in the British TV series 'Steptoe and Son'.

  • Wilfrid Brambell

    Irish actor and performer (d. 1985)

  • Sudanese muslim leader hanged at the age of 76.

1984

1983

1982

1980

  • British-american photographer, stage and oscar-winning filmmaker designer, author. he is best known for his photographs of celebrities, society, and film stars. he was also once the official photographer to queen elizabeth ii. he was also a diarist and author, often adding text to his photographs.

  • English fashion designer (born 1904)

1979 - 1970

Famous deaths on January 18th for the celebrities who died in the years 1979 - 1970

1979

1978

1977

  • Jakim Bijedić was a Bosnian mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of functional analysis.

  • Yvonne Printemps

    French actress and singer of opera, whose singing was believed to be felt in the soul. marcel archard directed her "paris waltz", a showpiece that was written and directed by archard in 1948. she was a star of the french musical stage and oozed charm. she was thrilled to play her 19-century counterpart.

  • German-swiss poet, playwright, and author. his first play, "kreuzweg," premiered at the berlin state theater in 2022. he was awarded major awards in 1952, 1962, 1967, 1972, 1952, 1957, and 1962. the devil's general was written in 1946 to be a passionate critique of hitler's regime. he wrote his memoirs in 1970's autobiography, "a part of myself." he also wrote …

  • American composer, frog prince, dies at the age of 67.

1976

1975

1974

  • Eartha White was a prominent humanitarian and civil rights activist in Jacksonville, Florida.

1973

1972

1971

1970

  • American religious leader, 9th president of the church of jesus christ of latter-day saints (b. 1873)

  • At 96 years old, the 9th mormon president dies.

1969 - 1960

Famous deaths on January 18th for the celebrities who died in the years 1969 - 1960

1969

  • German philosopher and sociologist (d. 1969).

1968

  • Actor (air force possessed big sleep), dies aged 58

  • Bert Wheeler

    Actor (rainmakers high flyers, dixiana), died at 72

1967

1966

  • Kathleen Norris was an American novelist and newspaper columnist known for her popular novels and inspirational writings.

1963

  • English academic and politician, chancellor of the exchequer (b. 1906)

1962

1960

  • Pioneering blues singer and pianist known for her powerful voice.

  • Gladys Bentley was an American blues singer, pianist, and entertainer who was known for her flamboyant stage persona and openly lesbian lifestyle.

1959 - 1950

Famous deaths on January 18th for the celebrities who died in the years 1959 - 1950

1956

1955

1954

1952

  • Curly Howard

    American comedian and actor, member of the three stooges (d. 1952).

1951

  • Missionary and humanitarian irish-indian (d. 1951).

  • At 41 years old, the us chairman (caste world congress) dies.

1949 - 1940

Famous deaths on January 18th for the celebrities who died in the years 1949 - 1940

1948

  • American playwright known for his works in the early 20th century.

1940

1939 - 1930

Famous deaths on January 18th for the celebrities who died in the years 1939 - 1930

1936

  • Raford Kipling was a British author best known for his works of fiction, including the classic children's book 'The Jungle Book'.

  • Rayder Kipling was a British author known for his captivating stories, including the beloved 'The Jungle Book'.

  • Roye Kipling was a British author known for his captivating tales of adventure and colonial life.

  • Rayley Kipling was a British author best known for his works of fiction, including the classic children's book 'The Jungle Book'.

  • Famous poet and author of 'The Jungle Book'.

1934

  • Renowned Czech violinist and composer.

  • Northern irish political leader (nationalist party (northern ireland) (b. 1871)

1932

  • Hazen S. Pingree was a military officer who served as the Governor of Michigan.

1929 - 1920

Famous deaths on January 18th for the celebrities who died in the years 1929 - 1920

1923

  • American actor, director, and screenwriter (b. 1891)

1921

1919 - 1910

Famous deaths on January 18th for the celebrities who died in the years 1919 - 1910

1919

  • At 13 years old, the son of king george v of england dies

1913

1909 - 1900

Famous deaths on January 18th for the celebrities who died in the years 1909 - 1900

1902

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