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Famous people and celebrities who died in December 1967

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in December 1967. 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

  • Francis Spellman
    Dec. 2 Francis Spellman

    American cardinal (b. 1889).

  • Bert Lahr
    Dec. 4 Bert Lahr

    Bert Lahr was an American actor, vaudeville performer, and comedian, best known for his iconic role as the Cowardly Lion in the classic 1939 film 'The Wizard of Oz.' [bio]

  • House Peters
    Dec. 7 House Peters
  • George Tessier
    Dec. 7 George Tessier
  • Charles Léon Hammes
    Dec. 9 Charles Léon Hammes

    Luxembourgian lawyer and judge, 3rd president of the european court of justice (b. 1898).

  • Otis Redding
    Dec. 10 Otis Redding

    Otis Redding was an influential American soul singer, songwriter, and record producer, widely regarded as one of the greatest singers in the history of American popular music. He is best known for his powerful voice and for classic songs like 'Dock of the Bay.' [bio]

  • Joel W. Bunkley
    Dec. 10 Joel W. Bunkley
  • Harold Holt
    Dec. 17 Harold Holt

    Australian Prime Minister who served from 1966 to 1967, known for increasing Australia's involvement in the Vietnam War and introducing...

  • Carmen Melis
    Dec. 19 Carmen Melis
  • Francesco Geraci
    Dec. 19 Francesco Geraci
  • Samoilă Mârza
    Dec. 19 Samoilă Mârza
  • Louis Washkansky
    Dec. 21 Louis Washkansky
  • Alfredo Pacini
    Dec. 23 Alfredo Pacini
  • David McLean
    Dec. 23 David McLean
  • Angela Piskernik
    Dec. 23 Angela Piskernik
  • Aurelio Lenzi
    Dec. 23 Aurelio Lenzi
  • Burt Baskin
    Dec. 24 Burt Baskin

    Co-founder of the iconic Baskin-Robbins ice cream chain, Burt Baskin was a pioneering American entrepreneur who helped revolutionize the...

  • Katharine McCormick
    Dec. 28 Katharine McCormick

    American activist, philanthropist, and biologist (d. 1967).

  • Mária Németh
    Dec. 28 Mária Németh
  • Paul Whiteman
    Dec. 29 Paul Whiteman

    American violinist, composer, and conductor (b. 1890).

  • Karel Meijer
    Dec. 29 Karel Meijer
  • Aage Høy Pedersen
    Dec. 29 Aage Høy Pedersen
  • Harry Fisher
    Dec. 29 Harry Fisher
  • Vincent Massey
    Dec. 30 Vincent Massey

    Vincent Massey was the first Canadian-born Governor General of Canada.