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Famous people and celebrities who died in December 1962

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in December 1962. This month marked the loss of influential and beloved figures whose contributions spanned various fields and touched many lives. Explore our detailed list to remember and celebrate their enduring legacies and the remarkable impact they had on the world

  • Kirsten Flagstad
    Dec. 7 Kirsten Flagstad

    Renowned Norwegian dramatic soprano, considered one of the greatest Wagnerian sopranos of the 20th century.

  • Harry Barris
    Dec. 13 Harry Barris

    American singer-songwriter and pianist (b. 1905).

  • Charles Laughton
    Dec. 15 Charles Laughton

    Charles Laughton was a celebrated English actor and director, acclaimed for his powerful performances on both stage and screen. Renowned for his versatility, Laughton became one of the most distinctive stars of classical Hollywood, earning accolades for his work in films such as 'The Private Life of Henry VIII,' 'Mutiny on the Bounty,' and 'Witness for the Prosecution.' He is … [bio]

  • Thomas Mitchell
    Dec. 17 Thomas Mitchell

    Thomas Mitchell was an Australian geographer, explorer, and surveyor who played a significant role in mapping and exploring inland Australia during the 19th century. [bio]

  • Warren Brittingham
    Dec. 19 Warren Brittingham
  • Jean-Marie Charles Abrial
    Dec. 19 Jean-Marie Charles Abrial
  • Emil Artin
    Dec. 20 Emil Artin

    Austrian mathematician known for his work in algebraic number theory.

  • Gertrude d'Asburgo-Lorena
    Dec. 20 Gertrude d'Asburgo-Lorena
  • Battista Pisa
    Dec. 20 Battista Pisa
  • Archibald Christie
    Dec. 20 Archibald Christie
  • Alberto Busancano
    Dec. 20 Alberto Busancano
  • Egidio Caspani
    Dec. 21 Egidio Caspani
  • Ross McLarty
    Dec. 22 Ross McLarty

    Australian politician, 17th premier of western australia (b. 1891).

  • Alberto Bergamini
    Dec. 22 Alberto Bergamini
  • James Patrick McGranery
    Dec. 23 James Patrick McGranery
  • Luis Alberni
    Dec. 23 Luis Alberni
  • José Giral
    Dec. 23 José Giral
  • Halpern Leivick
    Dec. 23 Halpern Leivick
  • George Saiko
    Dec. 23 George Saiko
  • Eveline Adelheid von Maydell
    Dec. 24 Eveline Adelheid von Maydell

    German illustrator (b. 1890).

  • Wilhelm Ackermann
    Dec. 24 Wilhelm Ackermann

    German mathematician (b. 1896).

  • Lajos Politzer
    Dec. 24 Lajos Politzer
  • Axel Thufason
    Dec. 25 Axel Thufason
  • Calcedonio Di Pisa
    Dec. 26 Calcedonio Di Pisa
  • Vasco Giani
    Dec. 26 Vasco Giani
  • József Keresztessy
    Dec. 29 József Keresztessy
  • Francine Nebot
    Dec. 29 Francine Nebot
  • Hans Rosbaud
    Dec. 29 Hans Rosbaud