January 21st famous deaths
List of celebrities and famous people who died on January 21st
2029 - 2020
Famous deaths on January 21st for the celebrities who died in the years 2029 - 2020
2022
![Louie Anderson]()
Louie anderson is a comedian known for his stand-up comedy and for creating the animated show 'life with louie'.
Chilean socialite, first lady of chile from 1990 to 1994 (d. 2022).
2021
American singer and songwriter known for hits like 'Rainy Night in Georgia'.
2020
Terry Jones was a member of Monty Python and known for his contributions to comedy and writing.
Welsh actor, director, and screenwriter (d. 2020)
American high school basketball coach (b. 1931)
2019 - 2010
Famous deaths on January 21st for the celebrities who died in the years 2019 - 2010
2019
Emiliano Sala was an Argentine professional footballer who played as a forward, and died in a plane crash while traveling to join his new club, Cardiff City.
Argentinian footballer who tragically passed away in a plane crash.
![Kaye Ballard]()
American comedian, singer, comedienne, and actress. she began her career as a "straight-man", starting at age 16 in cleveland's burlesque houses. after graduating high school, she joined spike jones’ band. she rose to the top of broadway's supper clubs and musicals. her tv series "the mothers-in-law," 9/1967 lasted for two years.
Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist and author known for his satirical commentary.
Count of paris, head of the house of orléans (b. 1933)
American politician, author, and civil rights activist (d. 2019)
2018
Former President of the Church of Scientology International.
2016
American skier (b. 1960)
A 1992-padma bhushan award winner indian classical dancer, choreographer and instructor. (b. 1918)
2015
Darleene Carr was an American actress known for her roles in television shows and films during the 1950s and 1960s.
American actress and singer best known for her work in musical theatre and television.
American scholar, theologian, and author (b. 1942)
Cuban author and dissident (b. 1974)
Liberian lawyer and politician, 18th chief justice of liberia (b. 1946)
English lawyer and politician, secretary of state for business, innovation and skills (b. 1939)
2013
Brayn Moore was an Irish novelist and playwright, best known for his experimental and unconventional writing style.
Thai academic and politician, deputy prime minister of thailand (b. 1940)
English director, producer, and screenwriter (b. 1935)
Turkish geophysicist and earthquake scientist (d. 2013)
2012
Eiko Ishioka was a renowned Japanese costume designer who won an Academy Award for her work on the film 'Bram Stoker's Dracula'.
2011
Indian director, producer, and screenwriter (b. 1958)
American sculptor and photographer (b. 1938)
Greek-american costume designer (b. 1922)
Indian film producer, director. (born 1958)
2010
A Japanese actress who appeared in numerous films and television series.
Canadian author, playwright, guitarist, and composer (b. 1953)
Canadian playwright, screenwriter and novelist (born 1953).
2009 - 2000
Famous deaths on January 21st for the celebrities who died in the years 2009 - 2000
2009
Estonian journalist, politician, and diplomat (d. 2009)
Security guard and television personality on jimmy kimmel live (born 1949).
2008
American convicted sex offender. he is best known for kidnapping steven stayner, seven years old, in merced (california).
Canadian politician (born 1953)
2007
Deah Renberg was an American poet known for her lyrical and introspective works.
Romanian athlete (born 1977).
Korean pop artist (born 1981)
2006
First President of Kosovo.
First President of Kosovo, known for his non-violent resistance against Serbian forces.
Co-founder of the startup Sully's Tees, known for its unique and creative t-shirt designs.
Kosovan journalist and politician, 1st president of kosovo (d. 2006)
Nepalese politician
2005
Josaphine Bell was a British author of mystery novels, including Death in the Quadrangle and The Hanging Wood.
American journalist and critic (b. 1917)
Estonian cellist, composer, and pastor (b. 1921)
Dutch author and poet (b. 1907)
American journalist (born 1917).
![Parveen Babi]()
Indian actress (born 1955).
2004
Yordan Radichkov was a prominent Bulgarian writer known for his short stories and novels.
Renowned Cypriot poet known for his contributions to modern Greek literature.
Author and playwright from bulgaria (d. 2004).
2003
American-canadian poet and songwriter (b. 1933)
Estonian journalist and author (b. 1916)
2002
![Peggy Lee]()
American singer, songwriter and arranger. she is well-known and beloved. she has been on over 500 records and performed in many supper clubs. lee was also featured in movies and tv. she received an oscar nomination for best supporting actress. she was considered a jazz legend and was called "the queen" by duke ellington. she won a grammy in 1970 …
American singer (b. 1920)
2001
Renowned actress known for her versatile roles in film and theater.
Ophelia Lehmann was a renowned swimmer known for her multiple Olympic medals and world records.
American assassin, white supremacist (d.2001)
1999 - 1990
Famous deaths on January 21st for the celebrities who died in the years 1999 - 1990
1999
![Susan Strasberg]()
American actress, who made her film debut in 1954. she was then cast as the lead in "the diary of anne frank" (1955). she was the daughter of lee strasberg, an acting teacher. at 13 years old she made her first stage appearance. the next year she appeared on tv as juliet. she grew up surrounded by actors and found …
Berkeley L. Bunker was a U.S. Senator from Nevada who served in the Senate from 1940 to 1942 and again from 1948 to 1974.
Rexford Guy Tugwell was an entrepreneur known for his contributions to the development of the plastics industry.
American blues pianist and singer (born 1920).
1998
![Jack Lord]()
American actor who made his screen debut in 1949's "project x" and is best remembered for his tv series "hawaii five-o" 1968-1980.
1997
![Michael Duane]()
Educationalist dies at the age of 81.
Television/radio producer dies at 72.
1996
American politician who served as a U.S. Representative from Kentucky.
Artist/graphic designer dies at 65.
At 88, industrialist/inventor dies
Sergeant-at arms at the national assembly of quebec (born in 1921)
1995
Founded the Tariq Khamisa Foundation after his son's murder to promote forgiveness and prevent youth violence.
At age 30, a french/moroccan cyclist dies.
Drug trafficker dies at 25.
At 82 years old, animator dies.
1994
Son of the former president of the syrian arab republic hafez al-assad (b. 1962)
At 31 years old, the son of president assad dies in a car accident.
1993
Hall of Fame second baseman who played his entire 19-year MLB career with the Detroit Tigers.
Italian alpine skier who won two Olympic gold medals.
1992
American boxer/pianist dies at the age of 81.
1991
American military. he was a combat marine, first lieutenant, and served in world war ii as well as the korean war. posthumously, he was awarded the medal of honor by the united states for his actions in korea on november 26, 1950.
1990
British journalist and columnist known for his sharp political commentary and cultural criticism.
A Ukrainian writer and journalist, known for his historical novels and plays.
1989 - 1980
Famous deaths on January 21st for the celebrities who died in the years 1989 - 1980
1989
American jazz musician, who was raised as a man and found that this was the only way to be recognized as a skilled musician. he was a talented pianist and saxophonist and discovered that once the male identity was established it was much easier to play it out. he was a member of bands like "jack teagarden", "russ carlyle", and …
Mathematician known for his contributions to fluid dynamics and aerodynamics.
Sydney Goldstein was a mathematician known for his contributions to fluid dynamics.
Brooklyn dodger (national league batting champion 1953).
1988
Edman Roush was an American professional baseball player who played in the Major League Baseball as an outfielder.
Australian aboriginal rights activist (b. 1919)
Actor (naked jungle walk, elephant walk).
1987
American lieutenant, lawyer, and politician (b. 1926)
Flemish writer (7th day), dies at the age of 83
1985
United states -- culinary expert / author ("delights & prejudices")
American chef and author (b. 1903)
American professional wrestler and promoter (born in 1930).
Rocker (cowsills), succumbs to emphysema.
1984
![Jackie Wilson]()
American singer-songwriter and performer of soul music. he was a tenor with a four-octave range vocal range and was known as "mr. he was known for his enthusiasm and helped to transition rhythm and blues from soul. he was regarded as a master showman and one of the most influential and dynamic singers in r&b/rock 'n' roll history.
Greek playwright and poet (d. 1984).
American singer-songwriter (d. 1984)
Greek dramatist, writer, and poet (born in 1893)
1983
American bass player (the allman brothers band, seal level) (d. 1983).
1980
Albertia Albertson was an American actress who appeared in numerous films during the 1920s and 1930s.
1979 - 1970
Famous deaths on January 21st for the celebrities who died in the years 1979 - 1970
1978
British-American writer and activist known for her anti-communist views.
British scholar and author. (born 1898)
1977
Italian poet and journalist (b. 1906)
Composer dies at 74
Composer dies at 76
1975
Actress (pygmalion small hotel, escapade), is killed at 84
1974
Head of the us atomic energy commission (1953-1958), dies aged 78.
Dutch poet/author dies at 48
1971
American politician (senator-democrat-georgia), dies at age 73.
1969 - 1960
Famous deaths on January 21st for the celebrities who died in the years 1969 - 1960
1969
Jiovany Comisso was an Italian novelist and travel writer, known for his lyrical and introspective works.
1967
![Ann Sheridan]()
American actress, known as "oomph girl". she reached her peak as an actress and leading lady in the early '40s. she won a beauty contest and developed a strong, positive acting style. over 70 of her films include "angels with dirty faces," 1938, and "king's row," 41. she was a tv actress who appeared on "another world" in 1956, and …
1965
![Geeta Bali]()
Geeta Bali was a popular Indian film actress who appeared in numerous Bollywood films in the 1950s and early 1960s.
At 68, doctor/tv host (play the game) dies
1964
![Joseph Schildkraut]()
Actor (cleopatra diary of anne frank), died at 68
1963
Indian author, poet, and academic (b. 1893)
Greek-swedish painter (d. 1963).
Actor (law & order - devil riders), died at age 70
German politician and lawyer german federal minister for defence
1961
Blaise Cendrars was a Swiss-born writer and poet known for his modernist works and influence on literature.
Swiss-french poet and novelist, he naturalized french in 1916. he had a significant influence on the modernist movement as a writer. he was introduced to parisian writers and artists such as chagall and la(c)ger.
Composer dies one day before his 75th birthday
1959 - 1950
Famous deaths on January 21st for the celebrities who died in the years 1959 - 1950
1959
American filmmaker known for epic films like 'The Ten Commandments'.
American filmmaker known for epic films like 'The Ten Commandments'.
Pioneering canadian forensic pathologist (b. 1882)
American child actor and hunting guide (b. 1927)
American director (born 1881)
Composer dies at 61
Illinois, united states -- actor (alfalfa-our gang)
Producer (10 commandments), dies at 77
1957
English statistician/economist, dies at age 87.
1956
Canadian-american boxer (d. 1956).
1955
Archie Hahn was a physicist known for his contributions to the field of optics.
Dutch lawyer/criminologist/high council, dies at age 59.
1954
Dies at 69
1950
George Orwell was an English novelist, essayist, and critic, best known for his novels Animal Farm and Nineteen Eighty-Four.
Jaxxson Orwell was an English novelist, essayist, and journalist, known for his influential works of social and political commentary, such as Animal Farm and Nineteen Eighty-Four.
Joevon Orwell was an English novelist, essayist, and journalist known for his works of social and political commentary, such as 'Animal Farm' and '1984'.
Jackston Orwell was an English novelist, essayist, and journalist, known for his novels 'Animal Farm' and '1984', which are considered classics of the 20th century.
Elmond Orwell was a British novelist and essayist, known for his works that explored themes of totalitarianism and social injustice.
Georga Orwell was a renowned English novelist, essayist, and journalist, best known for his novels 'Animal Farm' and '1984', which are considered classics of the 20th century.
Jerik Orwell was a British novelist, essayist, and journalist, known for his influential works of social and political commentary, such as Animal Farm and Nineteen Eighty-Four.
Kden Orwell was a British novelist, essayist, and journalist, known for his influential works of social and political commentary, such as 'Animal Farm' and '1984'.
George Orwell was a renowned British author known for his novels 'Animal Farm' and '1984', which explored themes of totalitarianism and social injustice.
Airon Orwell was an English novelist, essayist, and critic, known for his works of social and political commentary, including the novels 'Animal Farm' and '1984'.
Kinston Orwell was a British novelist and essayist, best known for his dystopian novel 'Nineteen Eighty-Four' and his allegorical novella 'Animal Farm'.
Zerick Orwell was a British novelist, essayist, and journalist, known for his influential works of social and political commentary, such as Animal Farm and Nineteen Eighty-Four.
Grayton Orwell was a British novelist, essayist, and journalist, known for his novels exploring totalitarianism and social injustice.
Hearl Orwell was an English novelist, essayist, and journalist, known for his influential works of social and political commentary, including 'Animal Farm' and '1984'.
Maveryck Orwell was an English novelist, essayist, and critic, known for his novels 'Animal Farm' and '1984', which are considered classics of the 20th century.
![George Orwell]()
British essayist and novelist. his greatest success was in 1946 with his humorous anti-communist humor, "animal farm," and 1949 with his futuristic, shocking novel, "1984."
British novelist, essayist, and critic (b. 1903)
1949 - 1940
Famous deaths on January 21st for the celebrities who died in the years 1949 - 1940
1948
Italian composer who is best known for his comic operas. he has also composed minor orchestral works as well as piano pieces. he was born to august wolf, a well-known painter.
1945
Founder of the indian national army (b. 1886)
1944
Flemish writer/physician, dies at the age of 74.
German major / pilot, shot down
1943
Composer dies at 61
1942
Polish composer/musicologist/conductor, dies at age 72.
1939 - 1930
Famous deaths on January 21st for the celebrities who died in the years 1939 - 1930
1938
French actor, director, and producer (b. 1861)
1937
![Marie Prevost]()
Canadian-american singer and actress (d. 1937).
1933
Irish author, poet, and critic (b. 1852)
Irish novelist (born in 1852)
1932
English writer and critic (b. 1880)
British biographer/critic dies at 51
British writer (born 1880).
1931
Russian pianist, composer, and conductor (b. 1863)
1929 - 1920
Famous deaths on January 21st for the celebrities who died in the years 1929 - 1920
1928
American general and engineer (b. 1858)
The panama canal was co-designed by an american engineer and general.
1927
Dutch painter/cartoonist/etcher, dies at age 65.
1926
Italian physician and pathologist, nobel prize laureate (b. 1843)
Italian doctor, winner of the nobel prize in physiology or medicine. (born 1843)
1924
Russian communist leader and founder of the soviet union. a marxist revolutionary, he was shaped by his experiences living under the tsarist government of russia. he was a fervent believer in karl marx's doctrine and spread it across russia, where he tried to make it a reality as an international revolutionary leader.
Russian lawyer and politician (b. 1870)
Russian leader dies from stroke at the age of 54.
1919 - 1910
Famous deaths on January 21st for the celebrities who died in the years 1919 - 1910
1919
Ottoman general and politician, 277th grand vizier of the ottoman empire (b. 1839)
Emperor of korea (born in 1852)
1918
Emil Jellinek was an entrepreneur who played a key role in the early history of Mercedes-Benz.
Polish pianist and music teacher (b. 1857)
1914
Norwegian painter and illustrator (b. 1857)
1909 - 1900
Famous deaths on January 21st for the celebrities who died in the years 1909 - 1900
1908
American author known for her novels and short stories.
1903
At the age of 58, she dies.
1901
Co-founder of the Western Electric Manufacturing Company, pioneer in the telecommunication industry.
Co-founder of the Western Electric Manufacturing Company, pioneer in the telecommunication industry.