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Famous people and celebrities who died in January 1971

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in January 1971. 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

  • Amphilochius of Pochayiv
    Jan. 1 Amphilochius of Pochayiv

    Ukrainian saint (b. 1894).

  • Douglas Shearer
    Jan. 5 Douglas Shearer

    Canadian-american sound designer and engineer (b. 1899).

  • Elmer Flick
    Jan. 9 Elmer Flick

    American baseball player and scout (b. 1876).

  • Coco Chanel
    Jan. 10 Coco Chanel

    French fashion designer chanel began her career in a hat shop.

  • John Tovey
    Jan. 12 John Tovey

    1st baron tovey english admiral (d. 1971).

  • Henri Tomasi
    Jan. 13 Henri Tomasi
  • Philippe Thys
    Jan. 16 Philippe Thys

    Belgian cyclist (d. 1971).

  • Kermit Maynard
    Jan. 16 Kermit Maynard
  • Jacobo Arbenz Guzmán
    Jan. 17 Jacobo Arbenz Guzmán
  • Virgil Finlay
    Jan. 18 Virgil Finlay

    Renowned American illustrator famous for his distinctive work in horror, fantasy, and science fiction genres during the mid-20th century.

  • Ross Cuthbert
    Jan. 19 Ross Cuthbert
  • Minanogawa Tōzō
    Jan. 20 Minanogawa Tōzō

    The 34th yokozuna in sumo wrestling history, a prestigious and accomplished Japanese professional sumo wrestler who achieved the highest...

  • Broncho Billy Anderson
    Jan. 20 Broncho Billy Anderson

    American actor, director, producer, and screenwriter (b. 1880).

  • Jan Arnoldus Schouten
    Jan. 20 Jan Arnoldus Schouten
  • Antonio Bacci
    Jan. 20 Antonio Bacci
  • Gilbert M. Anderson
    Jan. 20 Gilbert M. Anderson
  • Harry Frank Guggenheim
    Jan. 22 Harry Frank Guggenheim

    American businessman and publisher, co-founded newsday (b. 1890).

  • Fritz Feigl
    Jan. 23 Fritz Feigl

    Austrian-brazilian chemist and academic (b. 1871).

  • Bill W.
    Jan. 24 Bill W.

    American activist, co-founder of alcoholics anonymous (b. 1895).

  • Barry III
    Jan. 25 Barry III

    Guinean lawyer and politician (b. 1923).

  • Isobel Lennart
    Jan. 25 Isobel Lennart
  • Jacobo Árbenz
    Jan. 27 Jacobo Árbenz

    Guatemalan military officer and political leader who served as president of Guatemala, known for his progressive reforms and subsequent...

  • Piet Jan Willekens
    Jan. 27 Piet Jan Willekens
  • Fred Ewer
    Jan. 27 Fred Ewer
  • Donald Winnicott
    Jan. 28 Donald Winnicott

    English paediatrician and psychoanalyst (b. 1896).

  • Viktor Zhirmunsky
    Jan. 31 Viktor Zhirmunsky

    Russian historian and linguist (d. 1971).