Famous people and celebrities who died on January 25

Welcome to Takemeback.to's page dedicated to remembering the celebrities and famous people who passed away on January 25. 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.

• 1586 Lucas Cranach the Younger

  Son of Lucas Cranach the Elder, continued his father's artistic legacy.

• 1906 Joseph Wheeler

  Confederate general during the American Civil War.

• 1907 René Pottier

  French racing cyclist, who was regarded as the best climber of tour de france.

• 1908 Mikhail Chigorin

  Russian chess player and theoretician (d. 1908).

• 1925 Juan Vucetich

  Croatian-argentinian anthropologist and police officer (b. 1858).

• 1947 Al Capone

  Al Capone was a notorious American gangster who became the boss of the Chicago Outfit during the Prohibition era.

• 1957 Ichizō Kobayashi

  Hankyu hanshin holdings was founded by a japanese businessman and collector of art.

• 1957 Kiyoshi Shiga

  Japanese physician and bacteriologist (born in 1871).

• 1960 Diana Barrymore

  Diana Barrymore was an American film and stage actress, part of the renowned Barrymore family of actors. Despite a promising start, her career and life were marked by personal struggles. [bio]

• 1970 Eiji Tsuburaya

  Pioneering Japanese film producer and cinematographer, best known for creating special effects for Godzilla and founding the Ultraman...

• 1972 Erhard Milch

  German military officer who served as a nazi field marshal and luftwaffe chief.

• 1975 Charlotte Whitton

  Canadian journalist and politician, 46th mayor of ottawa (b. 1896).

• 1981 Richard Talmadge

  Actor (speed reporter).

• 1982 Mikhail Suslov

  Mikhail Suslov was a powerful Soviet politician who served as a key ideological leader in the Communist Party during the Cold War era.

• 1990 Ava Gardner

  Ava Gardner was an American actress and singer who gained fame as one of Hollywood's leading stars during the 1940s and 1950s. Renowned for her beauty, talent, and charisma, she is best known for roles in films such as 'The Killers', 'Mogambo', and 'The Night of the Iguana'. She was also noted for her tumultuous personal life, including high-profile marriages … [bio]

• 1991 Frank Soo

  English footballer and manager (b. 1914).

• 1994 Stephen Cole Kleene

  Stephen Cole Kleene was a pioneering American mathematician and computer scientist who made significant contributions to mathematical logic...

• 1995 William Sylvester

  American actor best known for his role as Dr. Heywood Floyd in Stanley Kubrick's groundbreaking science fiction film '2001: A Space...

• 1996 Jonathan Larson

  Revolutionary musical theater composer who created 'Rent', a groundbreaking rock musical that transformed Broadway and posthumously won...

• 1999 Sadie Delany

  American educator.

• 2003 Samuel Weems

  American lawyer and author (b. 1936).

• 2004 Fanny Blankers-Koen

  Dutch track and field athlete known as the 'Flying Housewife', who became the first woman to win four gold medals in a single Olympic Games...

• 2005 Philip Johnson

  Philip Johnson was a pioneering American architect who significantly influenced modern architecture through diverse projects including...

• 2009 Eleanor F. Helin

  Eleanor F. Helin was a notable American astronomer who specialized in discovering near-Earth asteroids and comets.

• 2014 Arthur Doyle

  American singer-songwriter, saxophonist, and flute player (b. 1944).

• 2015 Richard McBrien

  Prominent Catholic priest, theologian, and professor at the University of Notre Dame who was a leading progressive voice in American...

• 2017 John Hurt

  Sir John Hurt was an English actor known for his powerful performances in film, television, and stage. With a career spanning over five decades, he was acclaimed for his versatility, distinctive voice, and portrayals of complex characters, appearing in several landmark productions. [bio]

• 2017 Mary Tyler Moore

  Iconic American actress and producer known for her groundbreaking television work.

• 2017 Robert Garcia

  American politician (b. 1933).

• 2018 Neagu Djuvara

  Prominent Romanian intellectual who made significant contributions to historical research, philosophy, and diplomacy.