January 20th famous deaths
List of celebrities and famous people who died on January 20th
2009 - 2000
Famous deaths on January 20th for the celebrities who died in the years 2009 - 2000
2009Patriarch Emeritus of Alexandria for the Coptic Catholic Church (Born 1920)
Canadian politician (Born 1940)
Sophie Leyton), English romance writer (Born 1928)
American jazz musician, nicknamed ''Fathead'' (Born 1933)
Swedish rock singer and guitarist (Born 1980)
British zoologist, entomologist, and author (Born 1908)
American literary critic and theologian (Born 1921)
Polish journalist, writer, and politician (Born 1913)
American pole vaulter soldier and pilot (d. 2004)
American actress (Born 1908)
American painter and illustrator (d. 2003)
American snowboarder (Born 1966)
American actress, singer, and playwright. She was the daughter of comedienne Carol Burnett and producer Joe Hamilton.
1999 - 1990
Famous deaths on January 20th for the celebrities who died in the years 1999 - 1990
1998American professional wrestler (Born 1924)
South African-English survivor of the sinking of the RMS Titanic (d. 1997)
American baseball player (centerfielder, Saint Louis Cardinals), at age 59 of throat cancer (born 1938).
owner of Kristall vodka, dies of cirrhosis at age 56.
British saxophonist / orchestra leader (Jazz on a Summer Day)
Politician, dies at 68
American singer-songwriter and guitarist (d. 1996)
pianist/critic, dies at age 85.
concert agent, dies at age 83.
American baritone saxophonist/composer, dies at age 68 (born 1927).
8th Duke of Warwick, dies at age 61.
lawyer, dies at age 87.
director Iranian oil corp/premier (1979), dies at age 86.
Scottish soccer manager of "Manchester United" from 1946-1970. He led the club to victory as one of the most successful in the world.
Kenyan Vice-President (1963-66), dies at about age 81.
Scottish football player and coach (Born 1909)
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Belgian actress and humanitarian who began as a ballet student and worked as a dancer, chorus girl and cabaret entertainer. She moved to London in 1948 to study ballet. From there, she went into the chorus, and then to her 25 films. As an actress, she won an Oscar for "Roman Holiday," 1953, and a Tony award for her performance …
Entertainer, dies of heart failure at 86
US director/actor (Rainmaker), dies at age 80.
Secretary-General of Arab League (1952-72), dies.
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French actor and stage comedian, Emmanuelle and Mathilde's grandfather.
US tennis promoter (Jimmy Connors), dies.
Persian singer (Born 1942)
Composer, dies at 61
American actress (Big Valley), dies at age 82 (born 1907).
Japanese Prime Minister (1945), dies.
1989 - 1980
Famous deaths on January 20th for the celebrities who died in the years 1989 - 1980
1989![Beatrice Lillie]()
Canadian actress, author and showgirl. She debuted at 15, singing with her concert-singer mom, becoming the top showgirl and stage actress with her zany comedic flair. A star of musical revues since 1920, she chalked up more than 40 musical shows in the following two decades. Her films include "Exit Smiling" and "Thoroughly Modern Millie," both in 1967. Lillie wrote …
Bangladeshi director producer and screenwriter (d. 1989)
Bordeaux Vineyard manager, dies in Paris, France at age 86 (born 1902).
Pashtun Nationalist & non-violent freedom fighter (Born 1890)
Greek choreographer and folklorist (Born 1903)
Dutch musician, dies at 75
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Romanian-born American swimmer and actor who, as the winner of five Olympic medals and numerous world records, was noted for his performance in 12 Tarzan movies released from 1932 to 1948; Weismuller portrayed the role longer than any other man. The series began in 1918 with the release of "Tarzan of the Apes."
Brazilian footballer (Born 1933)
1979 - 1970
Famous deaths on January 20th for the celebrities who died in the years 1979 - 1970
1979Danish singer-songwriter (d. 1979)
English author poet and critic (d. 1974)
fought for Guinea Bissau independence, murdered at age 51.
Guinea Bissauan and Cape Verdian politician (Born 1924)
Austrian physician (Born 1885)
Japanese sumo wrestler, the 34th Yokozuna (Born 1903)
American actor, director, writer, and producer (Born 1880)
actor (first Movie Cowboy), dies at age 88.
1969 - 1960
Famous deaths on January 20th for the celebrities who died in the years 1969 - 1960
1964Composer, dies at 47
American writer and poet whose stories and lyric poems were heavily influenced with dark pessimism about the value of human individuality. His "Medea" was a noted adaptation of the ancient Greek.
Actor (Deluge, Coquette), dies at 72
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
Scottish socialist revolutionary, a Catholic, author and industrial union organizer. Commandant-general of the Dublin division of the army of the Irish Republic during the Easter rebellion, 4/24/1916. He was among the seven who signed the proclamation of the Irish Republic, and Vice-President of the provisional government. Arrested, Connolly was found guilty by a British court 5/09/1916 and was executed by …
Composer, dies at 74
1949 - 1940
Famous deaths on January 20th for the celebrities who died in the years 1949 - 1940
1949architect (Amsterdam Stock Exchange), dies at age 87.
Negro League slugger, dies of a brain tumor at age 35.
American psychologist (Born 1860)
Italian composer and musicologist (d. 1943)
American army general (Born 1861)
1939 - 1930
Famous deaths on January 20th for the celebrities who died in the years 1939 - 1930
1936King of Britain (1910-36), dies at 70
1929 - 1920
Famous deaths on January 20th for the celebrities who died in the years 1929 - 1920
1920Estonian wrestler and strongman (d. 1920)
1919 - 1910
Famous deaths on January 20th for the celebrities who died in the years 1919 - 1910
1914dies at age 62.
dies at age 80.
Mexican political printmaker and engraver whose work has influenced many Latin American artists and cartoonists because of its satirical acuteness and social engagement. He used skulls, calaveras, and skeletons to make political and cultural critiques.
1909 - 1900
Famous deaths on January 20th for the celebrities who died in the years 1909 - 1900
1908American Civil War army surgeon, a professor of medical jurisprudence, and pioneering mental health commissioner (Born 1830)
dies at age 65.
Belgian inventor, constructed machine for production of alternating current in 1867; made direct current condenser 1869.
dies of influenza at age 81.
dies at age 74.