Famous people and celebrities who died on January 18

Welcome to Takemeback.to's page dedicated to remembering the celebrities and famous people who passed away on January 18. 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.

• 1936 Rudyard Kipling

  LIT - English author and poet, nobel prize laureate (b. 1865)

• 1952 Curly Howard

  Famous American comedian and actor, best known as a member of the iconic comedy trio The Three Stooges, who revolutionized slapstick comedy in vaudeville and film.

• 1954 Sydney Greenstreet

  Actor (conflict of maltese falcon), died at 74

• 1955 Saadat Hasan Manto

  Renowned Urdu writer and playwright who is considered one of the most significant literary figures in South Asian literature, known for his powerful and controversial short stories about partition.

• 1960 Gladys Bentley

  Gladys Bentley was a pioneering African American blues singer and performer known for her groundbreaking LGBTQ+ representation during the Harlem Renaissance. She was famous for performing in masculine attire and openly celebrating her lesbian identity at a time of significant social constraints.

• 1966 Kathleen Norris

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

• 1967 Barney Ross

  Barney Ross was a world-renowned Jewish-American boxer who was a three-weight world champion and a World War II war hero. He was known for his exceptional boxing skills and courage both in the ring and during military service.

• 1968 Bert Wheeler

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

• 1971 Virgil Finlay

  Renowned American illustrator famous for his distinctive work in horror, fantasy, and science fiction genres during the mid-20th century.

• 1975 Gertrude Olmstead

  American actress (born 1897).

• 1977 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.

• 1980 Cecil Beaton

  Renowned British photographer and designer who captured the essence of 20th-century celebrity culture. He was the official photographer for the British Royal Family and won an Oscar for his costume design. Beaton's work significantly influenced fashion and portrait photography.

• 1989 Bruce Chatwin

  Renowned British travel writer and author known for his captivating narratives about nomadic lifestyles and global explorations. His works blended travel writing, history, and personal observations, making him a significant literary figure of the 20th century.

• 1995 Adolf Butenandt

  Adolf Butenandt was a renowned German organic chemist who made groundbreaking discoveries in steroid hormone chemistry. He isolated testosterone and oestrone, which were crucial in developing cortisone, and was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1939. He served as a professor in Berlin and director of the Max Planck Institute for Biochemistry.

• 1995 Adolf Friedrich Johann Butenandt

  Nobel Prize laureate for his work on sex hormones

• 2001 Al Waxman

  Canadian actor renowned for his prominent roles in television, most notably in 'King of Kensington' and as Lt. Bert Samuels in 'Cagney & Lacey'. He was a significant figure in Canadian entertainment during the 1970s and 1980s.

• 2001 Laurent-Désiré Kabila

  Congolese revolutionary leader who served as President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo from 1997 until his assassination in 2001, playing a crucial role in overthrowing Mobutu Sese Seko's regime.

• 2003 Harivansh Rai Bachchan

  Harivansh Rai Bachchan was a renowned Indian poet who significantly contributed to Hindi literature, known for his lyrical and profound poetry that influenced generations.

• 2008 Georgia Frontiere

  Georgia Frontiere was an influential American businesswoman who owned the Los Angeles Rams NFL team from 1979 to 2008, becoming one of the first female owners in professional sports history.

• 2010 Robert B. Parker

  Renowned American crime novelist best known for his detective series featuring Spenser and Jesse Stone.

• 2010 Kate McGarrigle

  Canadian folk musician and singer-songwriter known for her work with her sister Anna McGarrigle, creating influential music in the Quebec and Canadian folk scene.

• 2011 Sargent Shriver

  Prominent American political figure who served as the 21st United States Ambassador to France and was a key member of the Kennedy family through marriage. He founded the Peace Corps and was a significant civil rights and social welfare advocate.

• 2015 Tony Verna

  Pioneering American television director and producer who invented instant replay, revolutionizing sports broadcasting and television technology.

• 2016 Glenn Frey

  Glenn Frey was a founding member of the legendary rock band The Eagles, co-writing numerous hits including the iconic 'Hotel California'.

• 2016 Michel Tournier

  Michel Tournier was a renowned French novelist and writer, known for his philosophical and imaginative works that significantly contributed to contemporary French literature.

• 2017 Peter Abrahams

  Renowned South African-Jamaican writer known for his significant contributions to literature exploring racial and social themes across different continents.

• 2022 Francisco Gento

  Francisco Gento was a legendary Spanish soccer player who played for Real Madrid, winning an unprecedented 6 European Cups and becoming one of the most successful left-wingers in football history.

• 2022 Yvette Mimieux

  American actress known for her roles in science fiction and adventure films of the 1960s and 1970s. She starred in classic movies like 'The Time Machine' (1960) and 'The Black Hole', establishing herself as a prominent actress of her era.

• 2023 David Crosby

  Legendary American musician known for his pivotal roles in The Byrds and Crosby, Stills & Nash, who significantly influenced folk and rock music during the 1960s and 1970s. A key figure in the counterculture movement, he was renowned for his distinctive vocal harmonies and songwriting.