Famous people and celebrities who died in December 2011

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in December 2011. 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 Christa Wolf

  Influential East German novelist and essayist who critically examined the social and political landscape of the German Democratic Republic.

• Dec. 3 Dev Anand

  Legendary Indian film actor, director, and producer who was a prominent figure in Bollywood's Golden Age, known for his charismatic screen...

• Dec. 4 Sócrates

  Legendary Brazilian footballer known for his intelligence, political activism, and pivotal role in Brazil's national team during the 1980s.

• Dec. 4 Hubert Sumlin

  Influential blues guitarist who played a crucial role in Howlin' Wolf's band and significantly influenced rock and blues music.

• Dec. 5 Gennady Logofet

  Russian footballer and manager (b. 1942).

• Dec. 6 Dobie Gray

  Renowned American singer-songwriter known for hits like 'Drift Away' and significant contributions to soul and pop music.

• Dec. 7 Harry Morgan

  Harry Morgan was an American actor and director best known for his roles in classic television series such as 'Dragnet' and 'M*A*S*H.' Over his career spanning more than six decades, Morgan became a familiar presence in both film and TV, particularly recognized for his portrayal of Colonel Sherman T. Potter on 'M*A*S*H.' [bio]

• Dec. 11 John Patrick Foley

  American cardinal (b. 1935).

• Dec. 15 Christopher Hitchens

  Christopher Hitchens was a renowned British-American journalist, author, and social critic known for his sharp intellect, provocative...

• Dec. 15 Bob Brookmeyer

  Renowned jazz trombonist and composer who was a key member of the Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Orchestra, significantly contributing to the big band...

• Dec. 16 Nicol Williamson

  Nicol Williamson was a Scottish actor renowned for his intense performances on stage and screen, particularly in Shakespearean roles and in films such as 'Excalibur' and 'The Exorcist III'. [bio]

• Dec. 17 Eva Ekvall

  Venezuelan journalist and author, miss venezuela 2000 (b. 1983).

• Dec. 17 Kim Jong-il

  North korean commander and politician, second supreme leader of north korea (b. 1941).

• Dec. 17 Cesária Évora
• Dec. 18 Václav Havel

  Prominent Czech playwright, dissident, and political leader who played a crucial role in the Velvet Revolution and became the first...

• Dec. 24 Johannes Heesters

  Johannes Heesters was a legendary Dutch-German actor and entertainer with an extraordinary career spanning over a century.

• Dec. 25 Giorgio Bocca

  Italian journalist (b. 1920).

• Dec. 26 Sarekoppa Bangarappa

  Indian politician, 15th chief minister of karnataka (b. 1932).

• Dec. 26 Houston Antwine

  American football player (b. 1939).

• Dec. 26 Joe Bodolai

  American screenwriter and producer (b. 1948).

• Dec. 27 Helen Frankenthaler

  Helen Frankenthaler was a pioneering American abstract expressionist painter who revolutionized modern art through her innovative color...

• Dec. 27 Michael Dummett

  English soldier, philosopher, and academic (b. 1925).

• Dec. 29 Constance Bartlett Hieatt

  American scholar (b. 1928).

• Dec. 30 Ronald Searle

  Renowned British illustrator and artist famous for his satirical cartoons and wartime sketches.

• Dec. 30 Eva Zeisel

  Pioneering Hungarian-American industrial designer who revolutionized ceramic design in the 20th century, creating elegant and functional...