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Famous people and celebrities who died in December 1970

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in December 1970. 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

  • Ceclava Czapska
    Dec. 1 Ceclava Czapska
  • Mario Gori
    Dec. 5 Mario Gori
  • Rube Goldberg
    Dec. 7 Rube Goldberg

    American cartoonist, sculptor, and author (b. 1883).

  • Emile Girardeau
    Dec. 7 Emile Girardeau
  • Artem Mikoyan
    Dec. 9 Artem Mikoyan

    Armenian-russian engineer and businessman, co-founded the mikoyan-gurevich design bureau (b. 1905).

  • Feroz Khan Noon
    Dec. 9 Feroz Khan Noon

    Pakistani politician, 7th prime minister of pakistan (b. 1893).

  • Guido Grandi
    Dec. 10 Guido Grandi
  • Willem van de Poll
    Dec. 10 Willem van de Poll
  • Doris Blackburn
    Dec. 12 Doris Blackburn

    Australian politician (b. 1889).

  • Franz Schlegelberger
    Dec. 14 Franz Schlegelberger

    German judge and politician, german reich minister of justice (b. 1876).

  • Oscar Lewis
    Dec. 16 Oscar Lewis

    American anthropologist of latin america (b. 1914).

  • Oliver Waterman Larkin
    Dec. 17 Oliver Waterman Larkin

    American historian, author, and educator (b. 1896).

  • Anna Riwkin-Brick
    Dec. 19 Anna Riwkin-Brick
  • Aristide Merloni
    Dec. 19 Aristide Merloni
  • Aleksander Warma
    Dec. 23 Aleksander Warma

    Estonian lieutenant and politician, prime minister of estonia in exile (b. 1890).

  • Charles Ruggles
    Dec. 23 Charles Ruggles

    American actor (born 1886).

  • Gustaf Malmström
    Dec. 24 Gustaf Malmström
  • Michael Peto
    Dec. 25 Michael Peto

    Hungarian-english photographer and journalist (b. 1908).

  • Brutus Hamilton
    Dec. 28 Brutus Hamilton
  • Luis Gonzaga Llanza y Bobadilla
    Dec. 28 Luis Gonzaga Llanza y Bobadilla
  • Arthur Ashley
    Dec. 28 Arthur Ashley
  • William King Gregory
    Dec. 29 William King Gregory

    American zoologist and anatomist (b. 1876).

  • Arthur Nordenswan
    Dec. 29 Arthur Nordenswan
  • Sonny Liston
    Dec. 30 Sonny Liston

    Sonny Liston was an American professional boxer who became the world heavyweight champion from 1962 to 1964. Renowned for his formidable punching power and intimidating presence, Liston is considered one of the most fearsome heavyweights in boxing history. [bio]

  • Arsenio Rodríguez
    Dec. 30 Arsenio Rodríguez
  • Cyril Scott
    Dec. 31 Cyril Scott

    Prolific composer known for his innovative and mystical music.