Famous people and celebrities who died in December 2005

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in December 2005. 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. 2 William P. Lawrence

  American admiral and pilot (b. 1930).

• Dec. 2 Van Tuong Nguyen

  Australian convicted drug trafficker (b. 1980).

• Dec. 3 Frederick Ashworth

  Frederick Ashworth was an American naval admiral who served during World War II and played a significant role in the atomic bomb development...

• Dec. 3 Kikka Sirén

  Finnish pop and schlager singer known for her significant contribution to Finnish music before her untimely death in 2005.

• Dec. 4 Gloria Lasso

  Renowned French-born Spanish singer who was active in the mid-20th century and made significant contributions to Spanish music.

• Dec. 5 Edward L. Masry

  American lawyer and politician (b. 1932).

• Dec. 6 Charly Gaul

  Legendary Luxembourgish cyclist known as the 'Angel of the Mountains', who won the Tour de France in 1958 and was considered the greatest...

• Dec. 6 Devan Nair

  Devan Nair was a prominent Malaysian-Singaporean union leader and politician who served as the 3rd President of Singapore from 1981 to 1985.

• Dec. 8 Georgiy Zhzhonov

  Prominent Russian actor and author who had a notable career in Soviet and Russian cinema and theater.

• Dec. 9 György Sándor

  Renowned Hungarian-American pianist and music educator who made significant contributions to classical piano performance and teaching...

• Dec. 10 Richard Pryor

  Richard Pryor was an influential American stand-up comedian, actor, and writer, widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential stand-up comedians of all time. Renowned for his uncompromising examinations of racism and topical contemporary issues, he transformed stand-up comedy with his unfiltered and deeply personal performances. [bio]

• Dec. 10 Eugene McCarthy

  Eugene McCarthy was a prominent American politician who challenged Lyndon B. Johnson for the Democratic presidential nomination in 1968,...

• Dec. 12 Annette Stroyberg

  Danish actress (b. 1936).

• Dec. 12 Annette Vadim

  Danish actress known for her work in European cinema during the mid-20th century.

• Dec. 12 Gebran Tueni

  Lebanese journalist and politician (b. 1957).

• Dec. 13 Alan Shields

  Alan Shields was an accomplished American painter known for his innovative textile art and unique abstract works.

• Dec. 15 William Proxmire

  Prominent U.S.

• Dec. 17 Jack Anderson

  Pioneering investigative journalist known for his syndicated column 'Washington Merry-Go-Round' that exposed political corruption and...

• Dec. 17 Marc Favreau

  Marc Favreau was a prominent Canadian actor, comedian, and poet known for his significant contributions to Quebec's cultural scene.

• Dec. 19 Vincent Gigante

  Notorious American mobster and former boxer known for his complex criminal career in New York City's organized crime scene.

• Dec. 20 Raoul Bott

  Raoul Bott was a renowned mathematician who made significant contributions to algebraic topology, particularly known for the Bott...

• Dec. 25 Birgit Nilsson

  Renowned Swedish soprano who was one of the most important opera singers of the 20th century, famous for her powerful voice and performances...

• Dec. 25 Derek Bailey

  Pioneering English experimental guitarist who was a key figure in the development of free improvisation and avant-garde music.

• Dec. 25 Joseph Pararajasingham

  Sri lankan journalist, businessman, and politician (b. 1934).

• Dec. 25 Robert Barbers

  Filipino police officer, lawyer, and politician, 15th secretary of the interior and local government (b. 1944).

• Dec. 26 Vincent Schiavelli

  Vincent Schiavelli was an acclaimed American character actor known for his distinctive appearance and versatile roles in film, television, and theater. He was widely recognized for his work in movies such as 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest,' 'Ghost,' and his collaborations with director Milos Forman. [bio]

• Dec. 26 Kerry Packer

  Influential Australian media mogul who revolutionized cricket by founding World Series Cricket, transforming the sport's commercial...

• Dec. 26 Viacheslav Platonov

  Renowned Russian volleyball player and coach who made significant contributions to the sport during his lifetime.

• Dec. 30 Eddie Barlow

  Renowned South African cricketer and cricket coach who made significant contributions to the sport during his lifetime.