Famous people and celebrities who died on January 28

Welcome to Takemeback.to's page dedicated to remembering the celebrities and famous people who passed away on January 28. 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.

• 1547 Henry VIII

  King of England from 1509 to 1547, known for his six marriages and the English Reformation.

• 1938 Bernd Rosemeyer

  Famous German racing driver known for his exceptional skills with Auto Union racing cars during the pre-World War II era.

• 1939 William Butler Yeats

  Prize laureate for his always inspired poetry, which in a highly artistic form gives expression to the spirit of a whole nation.

• 1939 W. B. Yeats

  Irish poet and playwright, nobel prize laureate (b. 1865).

• 1953 Derek Bentley

  Tragic figure in British legal history, Derek Bentley was a learning-disabled young man involved in a controversial murder case that led to...

• 1973 John Banner

  John Banner was an Austrian-born American actor best known for his role as Sergeant Hans Schultz in the television sitcom 'Hogan's Heroes,' where he played the bumbling but lovable German guard. His performance made him a memorable figure in American pop culture during the 1960s. [bio]

• 1974 Dino Buzzati

  Renowned Italian writer known for his surreal and allegorical works.

• 1986 Judith Resnik

  Judith Resnik was a pioneering NASA astronaut who tragically died in the Challenger space shuttle disaster.

• 1986 Michael J Smith

  US Navy Commander and astronaut who tragically died in the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster on January 28, 1986.

• 1986 Ronald McNair

  NASA astronaut who tragically died in the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster, a pioneering African American physicist and mission specialist.

• 1986 Ellison Onizuka

  NASA astronaut who tragically died in the Challenger Space Shuttle disaster on January 28, 1986, a pivotal moment in space exploration...

• 1986 Christa McAuliffe

  Christa McAuliffe was a courageous high school teacher selected as the first civilian astronaut in NASA's Teacher in Space Project.

• 1988 Klaus Fuchs

  Renowned German-born physicist who was a key contributor to the Manhattan Project and later convicted of espionage for passing atomic...

• 1993 Helen Sawyer Hogg

  Helen Sawyer Hogg was a pioneering astronomer who made significant contributions to the study of variable stars and globular clusters.

• 1995 George Woodcock

  Canadian intellectual and polymath who significantly contributed to Canadian literature and anarchist thought.

• 1996 Joseph Brodsky

  Joseph Brodsky was a renowned Russian-American poet, essayist, and translator who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1987.

• 1996 Jerry Siegel

  Co-creator of Superman, one of the most influential comic book writers in American history who revolutionized the superhero genre with his...

• 1996 Burne Hogarth

  Burne Hogarth was an influential American cartoonist best known for his groundbreaking work on the Tarzan comic strip.

• 1998 Shotaro Ishinomori

  Pioneering Japanese manga artist and creator who significantly influenced the tokusatsu and superhero genres.

• 2002 Astrid Lindgren

  Renowned Swedish children's author who created the iconic character Pippi Longstocking, revolutionizing children's literature with her...

• 2004 Joe Viterelli

  Joe Viterelli was an American character actor best known for his roles as mobsters or tough guys in numerous Hollywood films, especially during the 1990s and early 2000s. He gained widespread recognition for his portrayal of Jelly in the comedy film 'Analyze This' and its sequel 'Analyze That.' Viterelli became a beloved figure for his authentic on-screen depictions of stereotypical … [bio]

• 2004 Elroy Hirsch

  Legendary American football player known for his exceptional speed and agility, playing in the NFL and AAFC during the mid-20th century.

• 2005 Jim Capaldi

  Renowned English musician, songwriter, and drummer for the rock band Traffic, who significantly contributed to the music scene of the 1960s...

• 2005 Jacques Villeret

  Jacques Villeret was a celebrated French actor known for his comedic roles, particularly in 'Le Dîner de Cons', and was honored with the...

• 2009 Billy Powell

  Keyboard player and songwriter for the legendary Southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd, known for his iconic contributions to classic rock...

• 2015 Yves Chauvin

  French chemist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1930).

• 2016 Signe Toly Anderson

  Original lead singer of Jefferson Airplane, a pioneering psychedelic rock band of the 1960s San Francisco music scene.

• 2021 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]

• 2021 Paul J. Crutzen

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