December 22nd famous deaths
List of celebrities and famous people who died on December 22nd
2029 - 2020
Famous deaths on December 22nd for the celebrities who died in the years 2029 - 2020
2021
Evelyn Boyd Granville was an African-American mathematician who made significant contributions to NASA's space program.
2020
Pioneer in computer science known for his work on model checking.
2019 - 2010
Famous deaths on December 22nd for the celebrities who died in the years 2019 - 2010
2019
American author and educator, who was fired by harvard for his early experiments with lsd, and other hallucinogenic drugs. he later became a follower on the path of eastern philosophy. his books include "be here now", 1971, "how can i help," 1985, and "journey of awakening," 90.
2018
Filipino politician known for his advocacy for good governance and public service.
British politician and diplomat who served as leader of the Liberal Democrats.
American author known for his works on the American West.
Pioneering oceanographer known for her research on phytoplankton and ocean color.
Indonesian guitarist (b. 1982); casualty during 2018 sunda strait tsunami
Last survivor of the warsaw ghetto uprising (b. 1924)
2017
Costa rican painter (b. 1945)
2016
Australian rugby league player (d. 2016)
2015
American author known for his impactful storytelling.
Valgene Fitch was an American physicist who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1980 for his work on the violation of parity conservation in weak nuclear interactions.
Swedish singer-songwriter (b. 1950)
Australian activist and politician (b. 1927)
2014
English rock and blues singer known for his gritty voice and energetic performances.
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American singer and actress (d. 2014).
American lawyer and politician (b. 1927)
American physicist and academic (b. 1924)
2013
Colombian singer-songwriter (d. 2013)
Danish lawyer and politician (b. 1945)
Swiss author, playwright, and philologist (b. 1928)
2012
American baseball player (d. 2012).
American football player and coach (b. 1916)
Malaysian physician and politician (b. 1939)
American actor, director, producer, and screenwriter (b. 1937)
2011
Tragically abducted and murdered at a young age, sparking national attention.
2010
American author known for her works in fiction and children's literature.
Noted writer known for his satirical and humorous works.
American television and radio announcer (born in 1921)
2009 - 2000
Famous deaths on December 22nd for the celebrities who died in the years 2009 - 2000
2009
Brazilian actress known for her roles in telenovelas.
English footballer (born 1935)
Colombian politician (born 1940)
2007
Pioneering computer scientist known for her work in artificial intelligence.
French author and journalist known for his surrealist works.
English-australian politician, 21st premier of western australia (d. 2007)
Filipino journalist and playwright (b. 1932)
2006
American author known for her works on the Appalachian region.
Russian gymnast (d. 2006)
Russian composer (born 1919).
American singer-songwriter (d. 2006)
2004
American baseball manager and player (d. 2004).
2002
English singer-songwriter and guitarist (d. 2002)
Guyanese lawyer, politician and president of guyana (d. 2002)
2001
Renowned physicist known for his contributions to quantum mechanics.
Prominent sociologist known for his studies on rural development.
Romanian footballer (born in 1981).
American lawyer and second chairman of the new jersey casino control commission (b. 1918)
2000
Prominent feminist and civil rights advocate.
1999 - 1990
Famous deaths on December 22nd for the celebrities who died in the years 1999 - 1990
1997
Cuban-american dentist and activist (b. 1931)
American trumpet player (d. 1997)
Marquis of hertford dies at the age of 67.
At the age of 81, a surgeon dies.
Computer scientist dies at the age of 78.
1996
American cartoonist and television host (b. 1916)
Artist dies at the age of 81.
1995
English economist and academic, nobel prize laureate (d. 1995)
Actress in gone with the wind, dies in a flame at 84
American actress best known for her role as Prissy in Gone with the Wind.
English economist and nobel prize laureate in academics (d. 1995).
1993
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Actor (george baxter-hazel), passes away from cardiac arrest at the age of 76.
Director (whiskey galore!) ), is buried at 81
Boston, massachusetts -- director (man in white suit, mandy).
1992
Maricsa Trpcevska was a Macedonian painter known for her expressionist and abstract works.
American religious leader (b. 1893)
English violinist and composer (b. 1907)
A member of the governing board of jehovah’s witnesses and fourth president, watch tower bible and tract society, he dies at 99 years old (born 1893).
1991
Austrian/us composer (orpheus and eurydike), dies at 91
1990
Composer dies at 76
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Actress (carnival story and roar of the crowd).
1989 - 1980
Famous deaths on December 22nd for the celebrities who died in the years 1989 - 1980
1989
Irish writer of fiction, prose and avant-garde plays. he established the modern theater of the absurd with his surrealistic play "waiting for godot." after having unsuccessfully lobbied for it to be denied by the swedish academy, he was given the 1969 nobel prize in literature. he reluctantly accepted it. few voices were more persistent than his in a time when …
Nobel Prize-winning playwright known for Waiting for Godot.
Irish novelist, poet, and playwright, nobel prize laureate (d. 1989)
1988
Renowned painter known for his vibrant and expressive works.
Brazilian trade union leader and activist (d. 1988)
American actor, singer, and dancer (d. 1988).
1987
Italian-argentinian singer/songwriter (sumo & hurlingham reggae band).
Composer dies at 82
Actress (4 horsemen of apocalypse).
1986
English activist and author (d. 1986).
English campaigner for jewish refugees, and romantic novelist as mary burchell[37] (d. 1986)
Cornish liberal politician (b. 1944), member of parliament (mp) for truro (1974-1986)
Composer dies at 84
1985
American guitarist, singer, and musician for minutemen, a punk rock band from california.
Spanish sculptor recognized for his innovative and expressive sculptures.
American singer and musician (d. 1985)
1983
Known for his contributions to differential equations.
1980
Brooklyn, new york -- actor
Canadian novelist known for her works such as 'Swamp Angel'.
Canadian author known for her novels and short stories.
1979 - 1970
Famous deaths on December 22nd for the celebrities who died in the years 1979 - 1970
1979
American film producer and executive (d.79)
American director and producer (b. 1902)
1977
Composer dies at 82
1974
American author best known for his book 'Rascal'.
Entertainer dies at 50
American critic and author (d. 1974).
Augusto genina directed lo squadrone bianco (1936), which featured an italian actor as the protagonist. he became the leading man in fascist propaganda films such as tredici uomini e un cannone (1936), sentinelle di bronzo (1937), scipione l'africano, edgar neville's italian carmen fra i rossi (1939), l'assedio dell'alcazar (1940) and bengasi (1942). he also starred in goffredo allessandrini’s 1942 two-part …
1973
At 72, the creator of five tv soap operas dies.
Composer dies at 87
1972
Lake Barcroft was an American politician known for his contributions to public service.
1971
Notable Hungarian poet and translator.
Dutch journalist and writer. he is well-known for his ironic twists on stories. he studied law and philosophy before he became a writer and is well-known for the stories he wrote for his children.
Renowned geologist known for his work on the structure of the Earth's crust.
Scottish engineer known for his work in the development of radio and television broadcasting.
Dutch writer eric dies at the age of 58.
Entertainer dies at 63 from a heart attack
1969 - 1960
Famous deaths on December 22nd for the celebrities who died in the years 1969 - 1960
1969
Actress (invisible terror), is killed at 52
45th president of bolivia (b. 1892)
Austrian-american screenwriter and producer (d. 1969).
1968
American journalist (b. 1887)
At 73, an entertainer dies from influenza
1967
Luceal Langston was an American poet, social activist, and a leading figure of the Harlem Renaissance.
Actor (clambake one way wahini), is killed at 48
1965
English broadcaster and journalist (born 1913).
Actor (gorilla hi ya chum), died at 62
1964
Composer dies at 66
1962
Australian politician, 17th premier of western australia (b. 1891)
1960
Sir john ninian comper, a scottish-born architect, was born. he was one the most prominent gothic revival architects and is known for his churches as well as their furnishings. his stained glass is well-known for its subtle integration of gothic and classical elements.
1959 - 1950
Famous deaths on December 22nd for the celebrities who died in the years 1959 - 1950
1959
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Polish-american actress, singer, and dancer (d. 1959)
1958
Russian author (cement), dies at 75
1957
English engineer (b. 1883)
1951
Composer dies at 61
1950
English polo player (d. 1950)
Composer dies at age 70
Composer dies at 88
1949 - 1940
Famous deaths on December 22nd for the celebrities who died in the years 1949 - 1940
1945
Known for his work on visual communication and the Vienna Circle.
1944
American actor, comedian, and vaudevillian (b. 1884)
French composer, chemical researcher, and physicist.
1943
Renowned children's book author known for her imaginative stories.
Renowned author and illustrator of children's books such as 'The Tale of Peter Rabbit'.
English children's book writer and illustrator (b. 1866)
1942
German-american anthropologist and linguist (b. 1858)
German-born american anthropologist, born in late 19th century. he was the founder of the culture-centred, relativistic school of american anthropology that became the dominant 20th century. he established columbia university's anthropology department (1899aeur"1942) during his time in new york city. boas was an expert in north american indian languages and cultures. he was also the founder of a great profession.
1941
Henley Fraser was a renowned astronomer known for his contributions to the study of celestial bodies.
Czech actor, director, composer, and screenwriter (b. 1879)
Composer dies at 83
1940
American novelist known for his satirical works, including 'The Day of the Locust' and 'Miss Lonelyhearts'.
American author known for his novel 'Miss Lonelyhearts'.
Influential American author known for his novel 'Miss Lonelyhearts'.
Nathanael West was an American novelist known for his satirical works, including 'Miss Lonelyhearts' and 'The Day of the Locust'.
Nathanael West was an American novelist known for his satirical works, including the novels Miss Lonelyhearts and The Day of the Locust.
American writer, cool million, dies at 37.
1939 - 1930
Famous deaths on December 22nd for the celebrities who died in the years 1939 - 1930
1939
American singer (b. 1886)
At 53, "mother of the blues", a us blues singer/composer, has died.
1936
Nikolai Ostrovsky was a Soviet writer and communist activist, best known for his novel 'How the Steel Was Tempered', a classic of socialist realism.
1934
Harlem Renaissance writer and editor, known for his novel 'The Blacker the Berry'.
1933
Canadian entrepreneur who founded the luxury department store chain Holt Renfrew.
1929 - 1920
Famous deaths on December 22nd for the celebrities who died in the years 1929 - 1920
1926
William Tilden was a prominent chemist known for his work in organic chemistry.
1925
Co-founder of Libbey-Owens-Ford Company, revolutionized the glass industry.
German pilot and engineer (b. 1886)
1923
Composer dies at 67
1922
Crawford Allan was a Scottish painter known for his landscape and genre paintings.
1919 - 1910
Famous deaths on December 22nd for the celebrities who died in the years 1919 - 1910
1919
German gymnast (d. 1919)
1918
American writer and intellectual associated with the Progressive Movement.
Greek lieutenant and pilot (b. 1891)
At the age of 83, he dies.
1917
Italian-american nun and saint (b. 1850)
American catholic saint (born 1850).
At the age of 67, she dies.
1915
American medical doctor and professor (b. 1864)
1913
At the age of 69, he dies.
1912
Known for his work on the theory of chemical structure.
1909 - 1900
Famous deaths on December 22nd for the celebrities who died in the years 1909 - 1900
1908
Inventor and founder of Dorr-Oliver, Inc., a company specializing in mineral processing equipment.
At the age of 44, he dies.
1902
German-austrian psychiatrist and author (b. 1840)
At the age of 62, he dies.