Famous people and celebrities who died in January 1983

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in January 1983. 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. 2 Dick Emery

  Dick Emery was an English comedian and actor, best known for his variety show 'The Dick Emery Show,' which ran on the BBC for nearly two decades, and for his versatile, character-based comedy. [bio]

• Jan. 2 Harriet Parsons

  Harriet Parsons was an American film producer and daughter of famous Hollywood columnist Louella Parsons.

• Jan. 2 Alba Mujica
• Jan. 8 Gerhard Barkhorn

  Gerhard Barkhorn was a renowned Luftwaffe fighter pilot during World War II, credited as one of the most successful fighter pilots in...

• Jan. 8 Tom McCall

  Progressive Republican governor of Oregon known for environmental leadership and political innovation, who served from 1966 to 1974 and...

• Jan. 10 Carwyn James
• Jan. 10 André-Jean Vérineux
• Jan. 12 Nikolai Podgorny

  Prominent Soviet Ukrainian politician who served as the Chairman of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet from 1965 to 1977, representing a...

• Jan. 15 Shepperd Strudwick

  Shepperd Strudwick was an American actor recognized for his work in film, television, and theater. He appeared in over 30 films from the 1930s through the 1980s, often portraying sophisticated or authority figures. [bio]

• Jan. 15 Meyer Lansky

  Notorious Jewish-American organized crime figure known as the 'Mob's Accountant' who played a significant role in the development of the...

• Jan. 15 Armin Öpik

  Geologist and paleontologist from estonia-australia (d. 1983).

• Jan. 16 Virginia Mauret

  American musician and dancer.

• Jan. 16 Vladimir Bakarić
• Jan. 19 Ham

  Chimpanzee and animal astronaut, first hominid in space (b. 1957).

• Jan. 20 Manuel Garrincha

  Manuel Garrincha was a legendary Brazilian footballer, widely considered one of the greatest dribblers in soccer history.

• Jan. 20 Garrincha
• Jan. 23 Eugenia Martinet
• Jan. 24 George Cukor

  American director and producer (b. 1899).

• Jan. 26 Bear Bryant

  Paul 'Bear' Bryant was a legendary American college football coach, best known for his tenure at the University of Alabama, where he led the Crimson Tide to six national championships. Revered for his transformative impact on college football, Bryant's career spanned four decades, making him one of the most influential and successful coaches in the sport's history.[1][2] [bio]

• Jan. 27 Louis de Funès

  Louis de Funès was a legendary French actor and comedian, renowned for his energetic slapstick performances and expressive facial acting. One of France's most beloved film stars, he became famous for roles in film series such as "Le Gendarme de Saint-Tropez," "La Grande Vadrouille," and his collaborations with director Jean Girault. [bio]

• Jan. 28 Frank Forde

  Australian educator and politician, 15th prime minister of australia (b. 1890).

• Jan. 28 Billy Fury
• Jan. 28 Billy Fury. English pop star (b. 1940)
• Jan. 28 Edward Lawry Norton
• Jan. 29 Stuart H. Ingersoll

  American naval aviator, usn vice admiral (b. 1898).

• Jan. 30 Fritz Machlup
• Jan. 30 Mack Reynolds