Famous people and celebrities who died in January 2010

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in January 2010. 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. 3 Mary Daly

  Influential radical feminist philosopher and theologian who challenged patriarchal structures in religious and academic discourse.

• Jan. 4 Sandro

  Iconic Argentine singer and actor known as the 'Argentine Elvis', pioneering rock music in Latin America with 52 official records and...

• Jan. 4 Tsutomu Yamaguchi

  Extraordinary survivor who experienced both atomic bombings in Hiroshima and Nagasaki during World War II, becoming a powerful symbol of...

• Jan. 5 Kenneth Noland

  Influential American abstract expressionist painter, pioneering the color field painting movement in post-World War II art.

• Jan. 8 Art Clokey

  American animator, director, producer, and screenwriter (b. 1921).

• Jan. 11 Miep Gies

  Austrian-Dutch humanitarian who courageously helped hide Anne Frank and her family during the Nazi occupation, playing a crucial role in...

• Jan. 11 Éric Rohmer

  Influential French film director, critic, and key figure of the French New Wave cinema movement, known for his philosophical and...

• Jan. 12 Daniel Bensaïd

  Prominent French philosopher and influential Trotskyist political activist who made significant contributions to Marxist thought and...

• Jan. 13 Teddy Pendergrass

  Teddy Pendergrass was an American singer best known for his work as the lead vocalist of Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes and for his successful solo career, which helped define the sound of Philadelphia soul in the 1970s and 1980s. [bio]

• Jan. 15 Marshall Nirenberg

  Renowned molecular biologist who made groundbreaking contributions to genetics by deciphering the genetic code, earning him the Nobel Prize...

• Jan. 16 Glen Bell

  World War II veteran and entrepreneur who founded Taco Bell, revolutionizing fast-food Mexican cuisine in the United States.

• Jan. 17 Erich Segal

  Renowned American educator, writer, and classics scholar who was a distinguished professor at Yale University and made significant...

• Jan. 17 Jyoti Basu

  Prominent Indian communist politician who served as the Chief Minister of West Bengal for over two decades, making him one of the...

• Jan. 17 Michalis Papakonstantinou

  Greek journalist and politician, foreign minister of greece (b. 1919).

• Jan. 18 Robert B. Parker

  Renowned American crime novelist best known for his detective series featuring Spenser and Jesse Stone.

• Jan. 18 Kate McGarrigle

  Canadian folk musician and singer-songwriter known for her work with her sister Anna McGarrigle, creating influential music in the Quebec...

• Jan. 19 Bill McLaren

  Bill McLaren was a legendary Scottish rugby commentator known as the 'Voice of Rugby', renowned for his distinctive commentary style and...

• Jan. 22 Jean Simmons

  Jean Simmons was a British actress and singer renowned for her versatility and acclaimed performances in both British and American films from the 1940s through the 1980s. She received numerous accolades, including an Academy Award nomination and two Golden Globe Awards. [bio]

• Jan. 22 Louis R. Harlan

  American historian and author (b. 1922).

• Jan. 23 Earl Wild

  Earl Wild was a renowned American classical pianist and composer known for his exceptional interpretations of Romantic era music and his...

• Jan. 23 Kermit Tyler

  American military pilot who served during World War II, notable for his role in the early warning system during the Pearl Harbor attack.

• Jan. 24 Pernell Roberts

  Pernell Roberts was an American actor and singer, best known for his role as Adam Cartwright, the eldest son, in the classic TV series "Bonanza" and later as the title character in the medical drama "Trapper John, M.D.". His career spanned television, film, and stage, earning him critical acclaim and a lasting legacy in American entertainment. [bio]

• Jan. 27 J D Salinger

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• Jan. 27 Howard Zinn

  Howard Zinn was a prominent American historian, author, and political activist who revolutionized historical narrative by focusing on...

• Jan. 30 Bernard Arcand

  Renowned Canadian anthropologist and author known for his scholarly work in cultural anthropology and indigenous studies.