January 20th famous deaths
List of celebrities and famous people who died on January 20th
2029 - 2020
Famous deaths on January 20th for the celebrities who died in the years 2029 - 2020
2022
![Meat Loaf]()
American singer, known as the wild man of rock opera. meat loaf, the bigger-than-life singer, is often called the "everyman guy". he is a devoted father and man of many families. but he is best known as a live performer: wild, unpredictable, full of energy, and often crashing from exhaustion after a concert.
2021
![Mira Furlan]()
Mira Furlan was a talented actress known for her roles in 'Babylon 5' and 'Lost.'
Zimbabwean politician, army general (b. 1960)
2020
Nigerian pastor and businessman known for his leadership in the Christian community.
Canadian author known for her popular novels and children's books.
Czech politician (b. 1947)
American politician, member of the illinois and u.s. house of representatives (b. 1932)
2019 - 2010
Famous deaths on January 20th for the celebrities who died in the years 2019 - 2010
2019
Founder of Deciem.
Renowned American sculptor known for her abstract and figurative works.
2018
Lyon-based french chef who is known for his high quality restaurants and innovative approach to cooking. he is a prominent chef associated with nouvelle cuisine. this cuisine is lower-calorie and less expensive than traditional cuisine and emphasizes the importance of using fresh, high quality ingredients. because he had many students, many of which have gone on to become famous in …
Renowned furniture designer known for his innovative and sculptural creations.
American naval machiner (b. 1921)
2016
She was a french writer, editor, and reporter. she also served as a nurse during wwii. after being wounded in the war, she was awarded the croix de guerre. in 1945 she was made chevalier de la la(c)gion d'honneur. she became a reporter after the war and was editor-in-chief at vogue magazine between 1954-1966. she also published fiction. her first …
Lithuanian carpenter and politician (b. 1927)
2015
Pioneering chemist who made significant contributions to the field of organic chemistry.
2014
World-recognized italian conductor who can conduct all the music from memory. he is the permanent conductor and musical director at teatro alla scala, milan. he is also the principal guest conductor for the london symphony, and is often a guest conductor for the new york, chicago and cleveland orchestras.
Otis Pike was an American politician who served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives.
American judge and politician (b. 1921)
Lithuanian ethnologist and academic (b. 1939)
2013
Japanese poet and author (b. 1911)
Greek author and playwright (d. 2013)
2012
Legendary singer known for her powerful voice and soulful music.
American businessman and bassist (d. 2012).
Greek politician, greek minister of the interior (b. 1933)
Venezuelan-american pediatrician and psychiatrist (b. 1918)
2011
Renowned American author known for his novels and essays.
Known for his Southern literature and exploration of human relationships.
2010
Renowned Yiddish poet and Holocaust survivor.
2009 - 2000
Famous deaths on January 20th for the celebrities who died in the years 2009 - 2000
2009
American jazz musician, nicknamed fathead (born 1933).
Egyptian patriarch (b. 1920)
Canadian politician (born 1940)
Sophie leyton, english romance writer (born 1928).
Patriarch emeritus alexandria for the coptic catholic church (born 1920).
2007
Renowned biologist known for his work in genetics and evolutionary biology.
Anatole Rapoport was a renowned mathematician and game theorist who made significant contributions to the field of conflict resolution.
2006
Swedish rock guitarist and singer (born 1980).
2005
British biologist and author known for her work in entomology and conservation.
Polish journalist and politician (b. 1913)
Norwegian lawyer and politician, 18th prime minister of norway (b. 1913)
Polish writer, journalist, and politician (born 1913).
British author, entomologist and zoologist (born in 1908)
American literary critic and theologian (born in 1921)
2004
American pole vaulter, soldier, and pilot (d. 2004)
Sri lankan lawyer and academic (b. 1917)
English race car driver (d. 2004)
2003
American actress (born in 1908)
Renowned caricaturist known for his distinctive black and white line drawings of celebrities.
American actress (b. 1908)
American snowboarder (born 1966).
2002
American singer, actress, and playwright. she was born to comedian carol burnett, and joe hamilton.
American actress and playwright (d. 2002)
1999 - 1990
Famous deaths on January 20th for the celebrities who died in the years 1999 - 1990
1998
American professional wrestler (born in 1924)
1997
American baseball player (centerfielder for saint louis cardinals), died from throat cancer at the age of 59 (b. 1938).
South african-english survivor of sinking rms titanic (d. 1997).
Kristall vodka owner, who dies from cirrhosis aged 56.
1996
Renowned jazz saxophonist and composer known for his baritone saxophone playing.
American singer-songwriter and guitarist (d. 1996)
At 83 years old, a concert agent dies.
Piano/critic dies at 85
Lawyer dies at the age of 87.
American baritone saxophonist/composer, dies at age 68 (born 1927).
8th duke of warwick dies at the age of 61
Politician dies at 68
1995
Director iranian oil corporation/premier (1979), died at the age of 86.
1994
From 1946-1970, he was the scottish manager of manchester united soccer club. the club was crowned the best in the world by him.
First kenyan vice-president (b. 1911)
Scottish football player and coach (born in 1909)
At the age of 81, kenyan vice president (1963-66), is killed.
1993
Isaly Hepburn was a celebrated British actress and fashion icon, known for her roles in classic films such as 'Breakfast at Tiffany's' and 'Roman Holiday'.
Audrey Hepburn was a renowned British actress and fashion icon who starred in numerous classic films.
![Audrey Hepburn]()
Belgian actress, humanitarian and dancer who started as a ballet student. she also worked as a chorus girl, dancer and cabaret entertainer. in 1948, she moved to london to study ballet. she joined the chorus and later went on to star in 25 of her films. she won an oscar for "roman holiday" in 1953 and a tony award for …
Recipient of the Victoria Cross for his bravery during World War II.
Us actor/director rainmaker dies at the age of 80.
Entertainer dies at 86 from heart failure
1992
Died as secretary-general of the arab league (1952-72).
1991
![Louis Seigner]()
Mathilde and emmanuelle are the grandfathers of a french stage comedian and actor, mathilde and emmanuelle.
Us tennis promoter (jimmy connors), dies.
1990
![Barbara Stanwyck]()
Four times, an american actress was nominated for the oscar: "stella dallas," 1937, 1942, "ball of fire," 1941, and 1944. "sorry, wrong number" 1948. she began acting in films in 1929 and continued to do so until 1964. an emmy was awarded to her for a tv series she produced between 1965-1969.
Barbara Stanwyck was an American actress who had a long and successful career in film, television, and theater.
Japanese prime minister (1945), dies.
Composer dies at 61
American actress big valley dies at the age of 82 (born 1907).
Persian singer (born 1942)
1989 - 1980
Famous deaths on January 20th for the celebrities who died in the years 1989 - 1980
1989
![Beatrice Lillie]()
Talented comedic actress and singer known for her wit and charm.
Producer and screenwriter for bangladeshi directors (d. 1989).
![Beatrice Lillie]()
Canadian actress, author, and showgirl. at 15 she began singing with her mom, a concert-singer. she quickly rose to prominence as a showgirl and stage actor with her funny comedic style. she was a star in musical revues from 1920 to the present and accumulated more than 40 musical shows over the next two decades. her films include "exit smiling," …
1988
Bordeaux vineyard manager, paris, france, at the age of 86 (born in 1902).
Greek folklorist and choreographer (born 1903).
Pakistani activist and politician (b. 1890)
Pashtun nationalist & non-violent freedom fighter (born 1890)
1985
Dutch musician dies at 75
1984
Jhonnie Weissmuller was an American swimmer and actor who was known for playing the role of Tarzan in a series of films during the 1930s and 1940s.
![Johnny Weissmuller]()
Romanian-born american actor and swimmer who won five olympic medals as well as numerous world records. he was also noted for his performances in 12 tarzan films from 1932 to 1948. weismuller played the role for longer than any other man. the first episode of the series was "tarzan of the apes" which was released in 1918.
1983
Brazilian footballer (b. 1933)
Brazilian footballer (born 1933)
1980
English soldier and painter (b. 1895)
1979 - 1970
Famous deaths on January 20th for the celebrities who died in the years 1979 - 1970
1979
American author known for his novels and screenplays.
Danish singer-songwriter (d. 1979)
1977
Greek jurist and politician, 151st prime minister of greece (b. 1892)
1974
English poet and critic (d. 1974).
1973
Guinean and Cape Verdean revolutionary leader and anti-colonialist thinker.
Guinea-Bissauan and Cape Verdean revolutionary and political leader.
Guinea bissauan-cape verdian engineer and politician (b. 1924)
Austrian author and physician (d. 1973).
Austrian physician (born 1885)
At 51 years old, he was killed fighting for guinea bissau independence.
1971
American actor, director, producer, and screenwriter (b. 1880)
The 34th yokozuna, a japanese sumo wrestler (d. 1971).
The 34th yokozuna, a japanese sumo wrestler (born 1903)
Actor (first movie cowboy), passes away at the age of 88.
American actor, director and writer (born 1880).
1970
Pioneering female journalist known for her investigative reporting.
1969 - 1960
Famous deaths on January 20th for the celebrities who died in the years 1969 - 1960
1965
American radio host (b. 1922)
1964
Composer dies at 47
1962
American poet and writer. his stories and lyric poetry were heavily influenced by dark pessimism regarding the value of human individuality. his "medea", a notable adaptation of the ancient greek, was well-known.
1960
Actor (deluge and coquette), passes away at 72
Zara Hore-Ruthven was a renowned biologist known for her contributions to the field of genetics.
1959 - 1950
Famous deaths on January 20th for the celebrities who died in the years 1959 - 1950
1959
![Carl Switzer]()
Actor (alfalfa - our gang), shot to death at 31
1957
A scottish socialist revolutionary, he is also a catholic, author, and organizer of industrial unions. commandant-general of dublin's army of the irish republic during easter rebellion, 24/04/1916. he was one of seven people who signed the proclamation establishing the irish republic. connolly was arrested and found guilty by a british court on 5/09/1916. he was executed by the firing squad …
1955
American author and poet (b. 1892)
1954
English umpire and cricketer (d. 1954).
Australian cricketer (b. 1882)
1952
Isador Jacobs was an American politician who served as a member of the New York State Assembly from 1915 to 1920.
Composer dies at 74
1949 - 1940
Famous deaths on January 20th for the celebrities who died in the years 1949 - 1940
1949
At 87, architect (amsterdam stock exchange), is killed.
1947
Legendary baseball player known as the 'Black Babe Ruth'.
American member of the united states house of representatives (b. 1860)
1944
American psychologist and academic (b. 1860)
American psychologist (born in 1860).
1943
Italian composer and musicologist (d. 43).
1942
Austrian architect known for his work in the Jugendstil style.
1940
General of the american army (born in 1861)
1939 - 1930
Famous deaths on January 20th for the celebrities who died in the years 1939 - 1930
1938
Pioneering French cartoonist and animator considered one of the fathers of animation.
1936
King of britain (1910-1936), dies at age 70
1932
York Lethbridge was an English cricketer who played for Somerset and Cambridge University.
1929 - 1920
Famous deaths on January 20th for the celebrities who died in the years 1929 - 1920
1926
Renowned British illustrator known for his work on fairy tales and folklore.
1924
Australian footballer and umpire (b. 1872)
1921
American astronomer and academic (b. 1847)
1920
Estonian-russian wrestler and strongman (b. 1876)
1919 - 1910
Famous deaths on January 20th for the celebrities who died in the years 1919 - 1910
1915
1st baron ardilaun, irish businessman, philanthropist, and politician (b. 1840)
1914
At the age of 62, he dies.
At the age of 80, he dies.
1913
Renowned Mexican illustrator known for his calavera drawings.
Mexican engraver and illustrator (b. 1852)
Mexican political printer and engraver. his work has had a profound influence on many latin american cartoonists and artists because of its satirical sharpness and social engagement. to make political and cultural criticisms, he used skulls, calabradas, and even skeletons.
1909 - 1900
Famous deaths on January 20th for the celebrities who died in the years 1909 - 1900
1908
American civil war army surgeon, professor of medical jurisprudence and pioneering mental healthcare commissioner (born 1830).
1907
Irish astronomer and author (b. 1842)
1905
English landscape painter known for his watercolor works.
At the age of 65, dies.
1902
French politician and member of the National Assembly.
1901
Gramme machine invented by a belgian engineer (d. 1901).
Belgian inventor who built machine to produce alternating current in 1867. he also created direct current condenser in 1869.
1900
At the age of 74, he dies.
At the age of 81, dies from influenza.