Famous people and celebrities who died in January 1984

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in January 1984. 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. 1 Alexis Korner

  Influential French-English blues musician and guitarist who was a key figure in the British blues and jazz scene, founding influential bands...

• Jan. 5 Giuseppe Fava
• Jan. 6 Ernest Laszlo

  Hungarian-american cinematographer (b. 1898).

• Jan. 7 Alfred Kastler

  German-french physicist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1902).

• Jan. 9 Wolfgang Staudte

  Prominent German film director, actor, and screenwriter known for his significant contributions to post-World War II German cinema.

• Jan. 10 Souvanna Phouma

  Laotian politician, 8th prime minister of laos (b. 1901).

• Jan. 10 Bino Sanminiatelli
• Jan. 11 Jack La Rue

  Television narrator known for the show 'Lights Out', who passed away at the age of 81.

• Jan. 14 Ray Kroc

  Ray Kroc was an American businessman who transformed McDonald's from a small restaurant into a global fast-food empire.

• Jan. 14 Duilio Cruciani
• Jan. 15 Fazıl Küçük

  Cypriot journalist and politician (b. 1906).

• Jan. 18 Vassilis Tsitsanis

  Influential Greek musician and composer who significantly contributed to the development of rebetiko music and bouzouki performance.

• Jan. 20 Johnny Weissmuller

  Johnny Weissmuller was an American competitive swimmer and actor, best known for playing Tarzan in films of the 1930s and 1940s and for being a five-time Olympic gold medalist in swimming. [bio]

• Jan. 21 Jackie Wilson

  Jackie Wilson was an American singer and performer renowned for his powerful vocals and electrifying stage presence. Dubbed 'Mr. Excitement,' Wilson played a key role in transforming rhythm and blues (R&B) into soul, influencing generations of artists. His dynamic vocal range and energetic dancing made him a standout figure in music during the late 1950s and 1960s. [bio]

• Jan. 21 Giannis Skarimpas

  Greek playwright and poet (d. 1984).

• Jan. 22 Chaim Perelman
• Jan. 23 Muin Bseiso

  Palestinian-egyptian poet and critic (b. 1926).

• Jan. 28 Al Dexter
• Jan. 29 John Macnaghten Whittaker

  British mathematician (b. 1905).

• Jan. 29 Frances Goodrich

  American actress, dramatist and screenwriter (b. 1890).

• Jan. 30 Luke Kelly

  Renowned Irish singer, folk musician, and member of the legendary folk band The Dubliners.