Famous people and celebrities who died in December 1990

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in December 1990. 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

• Dec. 1 Carla Lehmann

  Canadian-english actress (b. 1917).

• Dec. 2 Robert Cummings

  Robert Cummings was an American actor known for his work in film, television, and radio from the 1930s through the 1960s. He was recognized for his comedic timing and leading roles in romantic comedies and dramas. [bio]

• Dec. 2 Aaron Copland

  Aaron Copland was a pioneering American composer who defined the sound of 20th-century classical music in the United States.

• Dec. 5 Alfonso A. Ossorio

  Filipino-American painter and sculptor known for his innovative artistic works and contributions to modern art.

• Dec. 6 Tunku Abdul Rahman

  Malaysian lawyer and politician, 1st prime minister of malaysia (b. 1903).

• Dec. 7 Joan Bennett

  Joan Bennett was a renowned American stage, film, and television actress whose career spanned five decades and included work in both Hollywood's Golden Age and television drama. [bio]

• Dec. 7 Jean Paul Lemieux

  Canadian painter and educator (b. 1904).

• Dec. 7 Reinaldo Arenas
• Dec. 8 Martin Ritt

  Renowned American film director known for socially conscious movies like 'Norma Rae', which won Sally Field an Oscar.

• Dec. 10 Armand Hammer

  Occidental petroleum was founded by an american doctor and businessman (d. 1990).

• Dec. 13 Alice Marble

  Legendary American tennis champion who dominated women's tennis in the late 1930s, winning multiple Grand Slam titles and breaking barriers...

• Dec. 14 Friedrich Dürrenmatt

  Renowned Swiss playwright, novelist, and intellectual who significantly influenced post-World War II European literature.

• Dec. 17 Don Draper

  Fictional protagonist of the critically acclaimed TV series 'Mad Men', representing the complex world of 1960s advertising in New York.

• Dec. 18 Anne Revere

  Anne Revere was an acclaimed American stage, film, and television actress, best known for her supporting roles in classic Hollywood films during the 1940s. She won critical acclaim for her portrayal of strong, nurturing women and received an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in 'National Velvet' (1944). [bio]

• Dec. 18 Paul Tortelier

  Renowned French cellist and composer, Paul Tortelier was a significant figure in 20th-century classical music.

• Dec. 19 Rubem Braga
• Dec. 21 Kelly Johnson

  Legendary aerospace engineer at Lockheed Corporation who designed groundbreaking aircraft and was a key figure in the development of...

• Dec. 21 Clarence Johnson
• Dec. 23 Wendell Scott
• Dec. 28 Kiel Martin

  Kiel Martin was an American actor best known for his role as Detective J.D. LaRue on the acclaimed television series 'Hill Street Blues.' Known for his compelling and energetic performances, Martin was active in television and film throughout the 1970s and 1980s. [bio]

• Dec. 30 Raghuvir Sahay

  Indian author, poet, and critic (b. 1929).

• Dec. 31 George Allen

  Renowned American football coach who led the Los Angeles Rams and Washington Redskins, significantly influencing professional football in...

• Dec. 31 Vasily Lazarev

  Soviet cosmonaut and physician who participated in space missions during the Cold War era, contributing to the Soviet space program's...

• Dec. 31 Giovanni Michelucci

  Firenze santa maria novella railway station was designed by an italian architect and urban planner (d. 1990).