Famous people and celebrities who died in December 2007

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in December 2007. 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 Anton Rodgers

  Prominent British comedy actor known for his successful television series 'Fresh Fields' and 'French Fields', which aired in the 1980s and...

• Dec. 2 Jennifer Alexander

  Canadian-american ballerina and actress (b. 1972).

• Dec. 3 James Kemsley

  Australian cartoonist and actor (b. 1948).

• Dec. 4 Chip Reese

  Legendary American professional poker player who was a prominent figure in the poker world until his death in 2007.

• Dec. 5 Karlheinz Stockhausen

  Pioneering German composer and pianist who revolutionized contemporary classical and electronic music.

• Dec. 5 George Paraskevaides

  Greek-cypriot businessman and philanthropist, co-founded joannou & paraskevaides (b. 1916).

• Dec. 5 Andrew Imbrie

  American composer and academic (b. 1921).

• Dec. 8 Gerardo García Pimentel

  Mexican journalist (b. 1983).

• Dec. 9 Gordon Zahn

  Prominent American sociologist and peace activist who made significant contributions to understanding social responsibility and war...

• Dec. 10 Vitali Hakko

  Turkish businessman, founded vakko (b. 1913).

• Dec. 12 Ike Turner

  Influential American musician and bandleader who was a pioneering figure in rock and R&B music, known for his musical partnership and...

• Dec. 12 François al-Hajj

  Lebanese general (b. 1953).

• Dec. 15 Julia Carson

  American lawyer and politician (b. 1938).

• Dec. 16 Dan Fogelberg

  Renowned American singer-songwriter and folk-rock musician known for his soft rock hits and poetic lyrics, particularly famous for the...

• Dec. 18 Gerald Le Dain

  Canadian supreme court justice (born 1924).

• Dec. 18 William Strauss

  American author and playwright (b. 1947).

• Dec. 23 Oscar Peterson

  Oscar Peterson was a legendary Canadian jazz pianist, widely considered one of the greatest and most virtuosic jazz pianists in history.

• Dec. 23 Michael Kidd

  Renowned Broadway and Hollywood choreographer who revolutionized dance in musical theater, creating iconic choreography for films like...

• Dec. 23 William Francis Ganong

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• Dec. 24 Nicholas Pumfrey

  English lawyer and judge (b. 1951).

• Dec. 25 Des Barrick

  English cricketer (b. 1927).

• Dec. 25 Jim Beauchamp

  American baseball player and coach (b. 1939).

• Dec. 27 Benazir Bhutto

  Benazir Bhutto was a Pakistani politician who served as the Prime Minister of Pakistan, becoming the first woman to lead a Muslim-majority country. Her leadership marked a significant milestone for women's political participation in the region. An influential but controversial figure, she was known for her efforts toward modernizing Pakistan and promoting civil liberties before her assassination in 2007. [bio]

• Dec. 27 Jaan Kross

  Renowned Estonian writer and novelist who significantly contributed to Baltic literature during the Soviet era, known for his historical...

• Dec. 27 Jerzy Kawalerowicz

  Polish director and screenwriter (b. 1922).

• Dec. 29 Phil Dusenberry

  American advertising executive (b. 1936).

• Dec. 31 Tony Elliott

  Influential English publisher who founded Time Out, a renowned cultural magazine and guide that revolutionized entertainment listings in...

• Dec. 31 Ettore Sottsass

  Influential Italian architect and designer who revolutionized postmodern design through the Memphis Group, creating iconic furniture and...

• Dec. 31 Milton L. Klein

  Canadian lawyer and politician (b. 1910).

• Dec. 31 Bill Idelson

  American actor, producer, and screenwriter (b. 1919).