Famous people and celebrities who died in January 1979
This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in January 1979. 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
Jan. 3 Conrad HiltonLegendary American businessman who founded the Hilton Hotels chain and was a pivotal figure in the hospitality industry.
Jan. 5 Charles MingusLegendary jazz bassist, composer, and bandleader who revolutionized jazz music through innovative techniques and complex compositions.
Jan. 5 Billy BletcherAmerican actor, singer, and screenwriter (b. 1894).
Jan. 7 Brunella Gasperini
Jan. 9 Sara CarterVocalist/guitarist (carter family), passes away at 80.
Jan. 9 Pier Luigi NerviItalian engineer and architect, designed the tour de la bourse and pirelli tower (b. 1891).
Jan. 13 Marjorie LawrenceRenowned Australian operatic soprano who was celebrated for her powerful dramatic performances in major opera houses worldwide during the...
Jan. 13 Donny Hathaway
Jan. 16 Federico Zapelloni
Jan. 18 Claude Allen
Jan. 18 Gaston Heuet
Jan. 19 Paul MeurissePaul Meurisse was a French actor renowned for his performances in both cinema and theatre, particularly noted for his work in postwar French film noir and crime dramas. [bio]
Jan. 19 Moritz JahnGerman novelist and poet (b. 1884).
Jan. 19 Tuffy Leemans
Jan. 19 Daniel-Henry Kahnweiler
Jan. 22 Ali Hassan SalamehPalestinian rebel leader (b. 1940).
Jan. 24 Guido Rossa
Jan. 25 Agostino Pertusi
Jan. 25 Francesco Cantuti Castelvetri
Jan. 26 Nelson RockefellerAmerican businessman and politician who served as the 41st Vice President of the United States from 1974 to 1977.
Jan. 26 Mario Francese
Jan. 27 Victoria Ocampo. Argentine writer (b. 1890)
Jan. 29 Sonny PayneAmerican jazz drummer (b. 1926).
Jan. 29 Emilio Alessandrini
Jan. 31 Grant Green
Jan. 31 Celia Adler
