Famous people and celebrities who died on January 25

Welcome to Takemeback.to's page dedicated to remembering the celebrities and famous people who passed away on January 25. 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.

• 1586 Lucas Cranach the Younger

  Son of Lucas Cranach the Elder, continued his father's artistic legacy.

• 1906 Joseph Wheeler

  Confederate general during the American Civil War.

• 1910 W. G. Read Mullan

  American jesuit and academic (1860)

• 1914 Frank Avery Hutchins

  American librarian and educator (b. 1851)

• 1947 Al Capone

  Al Capone was a notorious American gangster who became the boss of the Chicago Outfit during the Prohibition era.

• 1958 Robert R. Young

  American businessman and financier (b. 1897)

• 1960 Diana Barrymore

  A member of the famous Barrymore acting dynasty, Diana was a talented actress who struggled with alcoholism and personal challenges. Her autobiography 'Too Much, Too Soon' candidly detailed her tumultuous life and was later adapted into a film.

• 1966 Saul Adler

  Saul adler, a belarusian-english captain and parasitologist (d. 1966).

• 1968 Yvor Winters

  American poet and literary critic (b. 1900)

• 1970 Eiji Tsuburaya

  Pioneering Japanese film producer and cinematographer, best known for creating special effects for Godzilla and founding the Ultraman franchise.

• 1972 Erhard Milch

  German military officer who served as a nazi field marshal and luftwaffe chief. he basically created the german air force. erhard was convicted of war crimes and sentenced to prison after the war.

• 1978 Skender Kulenović

  Bosnian author, poet, and playwright (b. 1910)

• 1981 Richard Talmadge

  Actor (speed reporter)

• 1982 Mikhail Suslov

  Mikhail Suslov was a powerful Soviet politician who served as a key ideological leader in the Communist Party during the Cold War era. He was instrumental in maintaining orthodox Marxist-Leninist policies and was considered one of the most influential figures in the Soviet leadership.

• 1990 Ava Gardner

  Iconic Hollywood actress of the mid-20th century, known for her extraordinary beauty and compelling screen presence. She starred in numerous classic films and was considered one of the great femme fatales of her era. Her career spanned several decades, making her a true legend of American cinema.

• 1991 Frank Soo

  English footballer and manager (b. 1914)

• 1992 Mir Khalil ur Rehman

  Founder and editor of the jang group of newspapers (b. 1927)

• 1994 Stephen Cole Kleene

  Stephen Cole Kleene was a pioneering American mathematician and computer scientist who made significant contributions to mathematical logic and computability theory, particularly known for developing regular expressions and the Kleene star notation.

• 1995 William Sylvester

  American actor best known for his role as Dr. Heywood Floyd in Stanley Kubrick's groundbreaking science fiction film '2001: A Space Odyssey'.

• 1996 Jonathan Larson

  Revolutionary musical theater composer who created 'Rent', a groundbreaking rock musical that transformed Broadway and posthumously won critical acclaim.

• 1997 Dan Barry

  American author and illustrator (b. 1923)

• 1999 Sadie Delany

  American educator. she was the first african-american teacher in new york. she was the second child in the family. a pretty girl, she was known as "sweet sadie", and was more adept at manipulating systems with quiet determination than tackling them head-on.

• 2004 Fanny Blankers-Koen

  Dutch track and field athlete known as the 'Flying Housewife', who became the first woman to win four gold medals in a single Olympic Games in 1948, breaking multiple world records and revolutionizing women's athletics.

• 2005 Philip Johnson

  Philip Johnson was a pioneering American architect who significantly influenced modern architecture through diverse projects including iconic skyscrapers, museums, and cultural centers. He was a key figure in the postmodern architectural movement and designed landmark buildings like the Glass House in Connecticut. His innovative designs challenged traditional architectural conventions throughout the 20th century.

• 2009 Eleanor F. Helin

  Eleanor F. Helin was a notable American astronomer who specialized in discovering near-Earth asteroids and comets. She worked at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory and made significant contributions to planetary science. Her work was crucial in identifying potential asteroid impact risks.

• 2014 Arthur Doyle

  American singer-songwriter, saxophonist, and flute player (b. 1944)

• 2015 Richard McBrien

  Prominent Catholic priest, theologian, and professor at the University of Notre Dame who was a leading progressive voice in American Catholic scholarship and public discourse.

• 2017 John Hurt

  Acclaimed British actor known for transformative roles in 'The Naked Civil Servant', 'The Elephant Man', and 'Alien'. He was a versatile performer who earned an Oscar nomination and significantly impacted cinema and television.

• 2017 Mary Tyler Moore

  Iconic American actress and producer known for her groundbreaking television work. She was a significant figure in television comedy during the 1970s and starred in her own highly successful sitcom.

• 2018 Neagu Djuvara

  Prominent Romanian intellectual who made significant contributions to historical research, philosophy, and diplomacy. He was a renowned historian and writer known for his insightful works on Romanian history and culture.