Famous people and celebrities who died on January 28

Welcome to Takemeback.to's page dedicated to remembering the celebrities and famous people who passed away on January 28. 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.

• 1547 Henry VIII

  King of England from 1509 to 1547, known for his six marriages and the English Reformation.

• 1938 Bernd Rosemeyer

  Famous German racing driver known for his exceptional skills with Auto Union racing cars during the pre-World War II era. He was a prominent figure in motorsport and tragically died during a land speed record attempt.

• 1939 William Butler Yeats

  Nobel Prize laureate for his always inspired poetry, which in a highly artistic form gives expression to the spirit of a whole nation

• 1939 W. B. Yeats

  LIT - Irish poet and playwright, nobel prize laureate (b. 1865)

• 1953 Derek Bentley

  Tragic figure in British legal history, Derek Bentley was a learning-disabled young man involved in a controversial murder case that led to significant legal reforms.

• 1973 John Banner

  Austrian-born American actor best known for his comedic role as Sergeant Schultz in the popular TV series 'Hogan's Heroes'.

• 1974 Dino Buzzati

  Renowned Italian writer known for his surreal and allegorical works. He was a significant literary figure who blended realism and metaphysical themes in novels like 'The Tartar Steppe'. Buzzati was also a respected journalist and dramatist.

• 1986 Ellison Onizuka

  NASA astronaut who tragically died in the Challenger Space Shuttle disaster on January 28, 1986, a pivotal moment in space exploration history.

• 1986 Michael J Smith

  US Navy Commander and astronaut who tragically died in the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster on January 28, 1986.

• 1986 Ronald McNair

  NASA astronaut who tragically died in the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster, a pioneering African American physicist and mission specialist.

• 1986 Judith Resnik

  Judith Resnik was a pioneering NASA astronaut who tragically died in the Challenger space shuttle disaster. She was an accomplished electrical engineer who made significant contributions to space exploration during her brief but remarkable career.

• 1986 Christa McAuliffe

  Christa McAuliffe was a courageous high school teacher selected as the first civilian astronaut in NASA's Teacher in Space Project. She tragically died in the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster on January 28, 1986, becoming a symbol of exploration and sacrifice.

• 1988 Klaus Fuchs

  Renowned German-born physicist who was a key contributor to the Manhattan Project and later convicted of espionage for passing atomic secrets to the Soviet Union.

• 1993 Helen Sawyer Hogg

  Helen Sawyer Hogg was a pioneering astronomer who made significant contributions to the study of variable stars and globular clusters. She was a prominent female scientist in the mid-20th century, working at the David Dunlap Observatory in Canada. Her research and academic work helped advance astronomical understanding during her era.

• 1995 George Woodcock

  Canadian intellectual and polymath who significantly contributed to Canadian literature and anarchist thought. He founded 'Canadian Literature' journal and wrote extensively on anarchism, travel, and literary criticism. His comprehensive work 'Anarchism - A History of Libertarian Ideas and Movements' remains a seminal text in the field.

• 1996 Joseph Brodsky

  Joseph Brodsky was a renowned Russian-American poet, essayist, and translator who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1987. He was a significant figure in 20th-century poetry, known for his profound philosophical works and his resistance to Soviet oppression. Brodsky was exiled from the Soviet Union in 1972 and later became a professor at several American universities.

• 1996 Jerry Siegel

  Co-creator of Superman, one of the most influential comic book writers in American history who revolutionized the superhero genre with his iconic character.

• 1996 Burne Hogarth

  Burne Hogarth was an influential American cartoonist best known for his groundbreaking work on the Tarzan comic strip. He was a pioneering illustrator who significantly contributed to the visual storytelling and artistic techniques in comic art. His dynamic drawing style and anatomical precision made him a legendary figure in the comic book and illustration world.

• 1998 Shotaro Ishinomori

  Pioneering Japanese manga artist and creator who significantly influenced the tokusatsu and superhero genres. He created iconic series like Kamen Rider and Super Sentai, which became global pop culture phenomena.

• 2002 Astrid Lindgren

  Renowned Swedish children's author who created the iconic character Pippi Longstocking, revolutionizing children's literature with her imaginative and empowering storytelling.

• 2002 Gustaaf Deloor

  Belgian professional cyclist who competed in the early to mid-20th century, known for his cycling achievements.

• 2004 Joe Viterelli

  American character actor known for supporting roles in numerous films, particularly in mob-related movies during the 1980s and 1990s.

• 2005 Jim Capaldi

  Renowned English musician, songwriter, and drummer for the rock band Traffic, who significantly contributed to the music scene of the 1960s and 1970s.

• 2005 Jacques Villeret

  Jacques Villeret was a celebrated French actor known for his comedic roles, particularly in 'Le Dîner de Cons', and was honored with the prestigious Chevalier de la Légion d'Honneur.

• 2009 Billy Powell

  Keyboard player and songwriter for the legendary Southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd, known for his iconic contributions to classic rock music.

• 2015 Yves Chauvin

  CHE - French chemist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1930)

• 2016 Signe Toly Anderson

  Original lead singer of Jefferson Airplane, a pioneering psychedelic rock band of the 1960s San Francisco music scene.

• 2021 Cicely Tyson

  Pioneering African American actress who broke racial barriers in film and television, winning numerous awards for her powerful performances in movies like 'Roots' and 'The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman'.

• 2021 Paul J. Crutzen

  Nobel Prize laureate for their work in atmospheric chemistry, particularly concerning the formation and decomposition of ozone