Famous people and celebrities who died on January 18

Welcome to Takemeback.to's page dedicated to remembering the celebrities and famous people who passed away on January 18. On this day, we honor the lives and legacies of notable figures from various fields who left an indelible mark on the world. Explore our list to learn about their remarkable contributions and celebrate their enduring impact.

• 1936 Rudyard Kipling

  English author and poet, nobel prize laureate (b. 1865).

• 1952 Curly Howard

  Curly Howard was an American comedian and actor best known as a member of the legendary slapstick comedy team The Three Stooges. Renowned for his high-energy performances, distinctive shaven head, and unique vocal expressions, Curly became a beloved figure in American pop culture through his film, television, and stage appearances alongside Moe Howard and Larry Fine. [bio]

• 1954 Sydney Greenstreet

  Sydney Greenstreet was an English actor known for his imposing presence and distinctive performances in classic films during Hollywood's Golden Age. He is most renowned for his roles in films such as 'The Maltese Falcon' and 'Casablanca.' [bio]

• 1955 Saadat Hasan Manto

  Renowned Urdu writer and playwright who is considered one of the most significant literary figures in South Asian literature, known for his...

• 1960 Gladys Bentley

  Gladys Bentley was a pioneering African American blues singer and performer known for her groundbreaking LGBTQ+ representation during the...

• 1966 Kathleen Norris

  Kathleen Norris was an American novelist and newspaper columnist known for her popular novels and inspirational writings.

• 1967 Barney Ross

  Barney Ross was a world-renowned Jewish-American boxer who was a three-weight world champion and a World War II war hero.

• 1971 Virgil Finlay

  Renowned American illustrator famous for his distinctive work in horror, fantasy, and science fiction genres during the mid-20th century.

• 1975 Gertrude Olmstead

  Gertrude Olmstead was an American silent film actress prominent during the 1920s. Appearing in over 50 films, she was known for her roles in silent dramas and for being one of the winners of a 1920 beauty contest organized by Universal Pictures, which launched her film career. [bio]

• 1977 Yvonne Printemps

  Yvonne Printemps was a renowned French singer and actress noted for her work in operetta and musical theatre in the early to mid-20th century. She was celebrated for her charming stage presence and her contributions to the French performing arts during the interwar period. [bio]

• 1980 Cecil Beaton

  Renowned British photographer and designer who captured the essence of 20th-century celebrity culture.

• 1989 Bruce Chatwin

  Renowned British travel writer and author known for his captivating narratives about nomadic lifestyles and global explorations.

• 1995 Adolf Butenandt

  Adolf Butenandt was a renowned German organic chemist who made groundbreaking discoveries in steroid hormone chemistry.

• 1995 Adolf Friedrich Johann Butenandt

  Prize laureate for his work on sex hormones.

• 1995 Ron Luciano

  Ron Luciano was a prominent Major League Baseball umpire known for his colorful personality and entertaining style during games in the 1970s...

• 2001 Al Waxman

  Al Waxman was a Canadian actor and director, best known for his starring role as Larry King in the long-running television series 'King of Kensington.' He also had a prominent role in the American crime drama 'Cagney & Lacey.' [bio]

• 2001 Laurent-Désiré Kabila

  Congolese revolutionary leader who served as President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo from 1997 until his assassination in 2001,...

• 2003 Harivansh Rai Bachchan

  Harivansh Rai Bachchan was a renowned Indian poet who significantly contributed to Hindi literature, known for his lyrical and profound...

• 2008 Georgia Frontiere

  Georgia Frontiere was an influential American businesswoman who owned the Los Angeles Rams NFL team from 1979 to 2008, becoming one of the...

• 2010 Robert B. Parker

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

• 2010 Kate McGarrigle

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

• 2011 Sargent Shriver

  Prominent American political figure who served as the 21st United States Ambassador to France and was a key member of the Kennedy family...

• 2015 Tony Verna

  Pioneering American television director and producer who invented instant replay, revolutionizing sports broadcasting and television...

• 2016 Glenn Frey

  Glenn Frey was a founding member of the legendary rock band The Eagles, co-writing numerous hits including the iconic 'Hotel California'.

• 2016 Michel Tournier

  Michel Tournier was a renowned French novelist and writer, known for his philosophical and imaginative works that significantly contributed...

• 2017 Peter Abrahams

  Renowned South African-Jamaican writer known for his significant contributions to literature exploring racial and social themes across...

• 2022 Francisco Gento

  Francisco Gento was a legendary Spanish soccer player who played for Real Madrid, winning an unprecedented 6 European Cups and becoming one...

• 2022 Yvette Mimieux

  American actress known for her roles in science fiction and adventure films of the 1960s and 1970s.

• 2023 David Crosby

  Legendary American musician known for his pivotal roles in The Byrds and Crosby, Stills & Nash, who significantly influenced folk and rock...