Famous people and celebrities who died in January 2021

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in January 2021. 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. 1 Floyd Little

  Floyd Little was a legendary NFL running back for the Denver Broncos and a Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee, known for his exceptional...

• Jan. 1 Carlos do Carmo

  Portuguese fado singer (b. 1939).

• Jan. 3 Eric Jerome Dickey

  American author (b. 1961).

• Jan. 4 Tanya Roberts

  Tanya Roberts was an American actress and model, best known for her roles in the 1980s television series 'Charlie's Angels' and the sitcom 'That '70s Show.' She also starred in several notable films, including 'A View to a Kill' (1985) as a Bond girl. [bio]

• Jan. 4 Martinus J.G. Veltman

  Prize laureate for elucidating the quantum structure of electroweak interactions in physics.

• Jan. 5 Colin Bell

  Legendary English footballer known as 'The Wizard of the Dribble', who played for Manchester City and was a key player in their most...

• Jan. 5 John Georgiadis

  English violinist and composer (b. 1939).

• Jan. 7 Tommy Lasorda

  Iconic baseball manager who led the Los Angeles Dodgers to two World Series championships and is a member of the Baseball Hall of Fame.

• Jan. 7 Neil Sheehan

  Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist renowned for his groundbreaking reporting on the Vietnam War, particularly his work on the Pentagon...

• Jan. 7 Michael Apted

  Renowned British film director known for documentaries like the 'Up' series and feature films such as 'Coal Miner's Daughter' and 'Gorillas...

• Jan. 7 Henri Schwery

  Swiss cardinal (b. 1932).

• Jan. 8 Iancu Țucărman

  Romanian Holocaust survivor who documented and shared his experiences of surviving Nazi persecution during World War II, providing crucial...

• Jan. 9 John Reilly

  American actor (b. 1934).

• Jan. 11 Sheldon Adelson

  Sheldon Adelson was a prominent American business magnate, casino owner, and philanthropist who founded Las Vegas Sands Corporation and...

• Jan. 14 Joel Robert

  Joel Robert was a legendary Belgian motocross racer who dominated the sport by winning six FIM Motocross World Championships, establishing...

• Jan. 16 Phil Spector

  Legendary music producer who pioneered the 'Wall of Sound' recording technique and worked with iconic artists like The Ronettes and The...

• Jan. 16 Chris Cramer

  British journalist (b.1948).

• Jan. 17 Rasheed Naz

  Pakistani film and television actor (b. 1948).

• Jan. 20 Mira Furlan

  Mira Furlan was an acclaimed Croatian and Yugoslav actress, best known internationally for her roles as Delenn in the science fiction television series 'Babylon 5' and as Danielle Rousseau in the US television series 'Lost.' [bio]

• Jan. 20 Sibusiso Moyo

  Zimbabwean politician, army general (b. 1960).

• Jan. 22 Hank Aaron

  Legendary African American baseball player who broke Babe Ruth's home run record and became a symbol of racial progress in sports.

• Jan. 23 Hal Holbrook

  Hal Holbrook was an acclaimed American actor, best known for his portrayal of Mark Twain in his one-man stage show, as well as his work in film and television. [bio]

• Jan. 23 Larry King

  Legendary American television and radio host known for his iconic CNN talk show 'Larry King Live', which aired from 1985 to 2010 and reached...

• Jan. 23 Song Yoo-jung

  South korean actress and model (b. 1994).

• Jan. 27 Cloris Leachman

  Cloris Leachman was an American actress and comedian whose career spanned over seven decades across film, television, and stage. Renowned for her versatility and comedic prowess, Leachman won numerous accolades, including an Academy Award, multiple Emmy Awards, and a BAFTA. She is considered one of the most awarded actresses in television history. [bio]

• Jan. 27 Nunuk Nuraini

  Indonesian food scientist (b. 1961).

• Jan. 28 Cicely Tyson

  Cicely Tyson was an acclaimed American actress and fashion model, renowned for her portrayal of strong African-American women on stage, film, and television. Over her career of more than seven decades, she became a trailblazer for Black actors, earning numerous accolades and widespread respect for her impactful performances and advocacy. [bio]

• Jan. 28 Paul J. Crutzen

  Prize laureate for their work in atmospheric chemistry, particularly concerning the formation and decomposition of ozone.

• Jan. 30 Sophie

  Scottish musician (b. 1986).