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People died on 23 January
(14 found)
Jim Lehrer
news
,
writer
Real/Birth Name:
James Charles Lehrer
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
19 May 1934
Death Date:
23 January 2020
Age at Death:
85
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Taurus
♉ - the Bull - people born April 21 through May 21
Birth Place:
Wichita, Kansas, USA
Brief Facts:
TV show
PBS NewsHour
. Presidential debate moderator.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
National Humanities Medal
1999.
Television Academy Hall of Fame
1999.
Hugh Masekela
musician
,
bandleader
,
activist
,
composer
,
singer
,
jazz
,
Broadway
Real/Birth Name:
Hugh Ramapolo Masekela
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
4 April 1939
Death Date:
23 January 2018
Age at Death:
78
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries
♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
Witbank, South Africa
Relationships:
ex-husband of
Miriam Makeba
Younger than Miriam Makeba by 7 years.
Details - all relationships
List - people connecting
Brief Facts:
Trumpet, flugelhorn, cornet. Broadway musical
Sarafina
.
Ernie Banks
baseball
Real/Birth Name:
Ernest Banks
Nickname(s):
Mr. Cub
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
31 January 1931
Death Date:
23 January 2015
Age at Death:
83, 8 days before his 84
th
birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius
♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
Dallas, Texas, USA
Brief Facts:
Shortstop and first baseman for 19 seasons on the team
Chicago Cubs
as their first black player. Major League Baseball All-Century Team, in 1999.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Chicagoland Sports Hall of Fame
.
Lou Gehrig Memorial Award
1967.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
1977.
Presidential Medal of Freedom
2013.
Texas Sports Hall of Fame
.
Charlie Osgood
baseball
Real/Birth Name:
Charles Benjamin Osgood
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
23 November 1926
Death Date:
23 January 2014
Age at Death:
87
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Sagittarius
♐ - the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22
Birth Place:
Somerville, Massachusetts, USA
Brief Facts:
Pitcher. One game, June 18, 1944, 3 innings. Team
Brooklyn Dodgers
.
Jack LaLanne
fitness
,
tv
Real/Birth Name:
Jack François Henri LaLanne
Also Known As:
Jack La Lanne
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
26 September 1914
Death Date:
23 January 2011
Age at Death:
96
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Libra
♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23
Birth Place:
San Francisco, California, USA
Brief Facts:
Ran fitness centers. Host of TV show
The Jack LaLanne Show
which showed excercises and discussed health, with his wife Elaine. Known for feats of strength even in old age.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
California Hall of Fame
2008.
International Sports Hall of Fame
2012.
National Fitness Hall of Fame
2005.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 7000 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the television industry26 June 2002
Johnny Carson
tv
,
writer
,
comedy
Real/Birth Name:
John William Carson
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
23 October 1925
Death Date:
23 January 2005
Age at Death:
79
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Libra
♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23
Birth Place:
Corning, Iowa, USA
Brief Facts:
TV show
Late Night with Johnny Carson
on NBC.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Broadcasting & Cable Hall of Fame
1995.
Kennedy Center Honors
1993.
Presidential Medal of Freedom
1992.
Television Academy Hall of Fame
1987.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 1751 Vine Street for contributions to the television industry
Bob Keeshan
actor
,
kids
,
comedy
,
tv
,
writer
,
clown
,
producer
Real/Birth Name:
Robert James Keeshan
Also Known As:
Captain Kangaroo
Capt. Kangaroo
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
27 June 1927
Death Date:
23 January 2004
Age at Death:
76
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Cancer
♋ - the Crab - people born June 22 through July 22
Birth Place:
Lynbrook, New York, USA
Brief Facts:
Played role of
Clarabell the Clown
on TV show
Howdy Doody
then hosted TV show
Captain Kangaroo
. Book
Alligator in the Basement
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
NAB Broadcasting Hall of Fame
1998.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at Corner of Sunset Boulevard and Vine Street for contributions to the television industry
Nell Carter
actor
,
singer
,
Broadway
Real/Birth Name:
Nell Ruth Hardy
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
13 September 1948
Death Date:
23 January 2003
Age at Death:
54
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
Birmingham, Alabama, USA
Brief Facts:
Broadway musical
Ain't Misbehavin'
. TV series
Gimme a Break!
,
The Misadventures of Sheriff Lobo
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Alabama Stage and Screen Hall of Fame
2000.
Thomas A. Dorsey
musician
,
singer
,
blues
,
composer
,
gospel
Real/Birth Name:
Thomas Andrew Dorsey
Also Known As:
Georgia Tom
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
1 July 1899
Death Date:
23 January 1993
Age at Death:
93
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Cancer
♋ - the Crab - people born June 22 through July 22
Birth Place:
Villa Rica, Georgia, USA
Brief Facts:
Considered the founder of "black gospel" church music. Composer of songs
Peace in the Valley
,
Take My Hand, Precious Lord
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Gennett Walk of Fame
2007.
Georgia Music Hall of Fame
1981.
GMA Gospel Music Hall of Fame
1982.
Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame
1979.
Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame
1994.
Vic Ames
singer
,
accident
,
vehicle crash
Real/Birth Name:
Amory Victor Urick
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
20 May 1925
Death Date:
23 January 1978
Age at Death:
52
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Taurus
♉ - the Bull - people born April 21 through May 21
Birth Place:
Malden, Massachusetts, USA
Relationships:
older brother of
Ed Ames
Older than Ed Ames by 2 years.
younger brother of
Gene Ames
Younger than Gene Ames by 2 years.
younger brother of
Joe Ames
Younger than Joe Ames by 4 years.
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Brief Facts:
Group
The Ames Brothers
. Songs
Rag Mop
,
The Naughty Lady of Shady Lane
,
Melodie d'Amour
. Died in a car crash.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Hit Parade Hall of Fame
2009.
The Vocal Group Hall of Fame
1998.
Hit Parade Hall of Fame
2009 as a member of group
The Ames Brothers
.
The Vocal Group Hall of Fame
1998 as a member of group
The Ames Brothers
.
Jack Oakie
actor
Real/Birth Name:
Lewis Delaney Offield
Nickname(s):
The World's Oldest Freshman
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
12 November 1903
Death Date:
23 January 1978
Age at Death:
74
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Scorpio
♏ - the Scorpion - people born October 24 through November 22
Birth Place:
Sedalia, Missouri, USA
Brief Facts:
Silent films, then movies
The Call of the Wild
,
Around the World in Eighty Days
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 6752 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the motion picture industry
Terry Kath
musician
,
composer
,
singer
,
accident
Real/Birth Name:
Terry Alan Kath
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
31 January 1946
Death Date:
23 January 1978
Age at Death:
31, 8 days before his 32
nd
birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius
♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Brief Facts:
A founding member of the rock band
Chicago
. Guitarist. lead vocals. Songs
Colour My World
,
Make Me Smile
. Died of accidental self shooting in the head when he thought the gun was empty.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Hit Parade Hall of Fame
2008.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
2016.
Hit Parade Hall of Fame
2008 as a member of group
Chicago
.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
2016 as a member of group
Chicago
.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 6438 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the recording industry as a member of group
Chicago
.
Toots Shor
business
Real/Birth Name:
Bernard Shor
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
6 May 1903
Death Date:
23 January 1977
Age at Death:
73
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Taurus
♉ - the Bull - people born April 21 through May 21
Birth Place:
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Brief Facts:
Noted New York restaurateur. His restaurant was popular with the famous and socially-connected.
Paul Robeson
singer
,
actor
,
activist
,
football
,
Broadway
,
blacklist
Real/Birth Name:
Paul Leroy Robeson
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
9 April 1898
Death Date:
23 January 1976
Age at Death:
77
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries
♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
Princeton, New Jersey, USA
Brief Facts:
Song
Ol' Man River
. In role of
Othello
on Broadway. Controversy over his support of Soviet Communism.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Black Filmmakers Hall of Fame
1974.
College Football Hall of Fame
1995.
NAACP Image Awards Hall of Fame
1984.
New Jersey Hall of Fame
2009.
New Jersey Sports Hall of Fame
1995.
Theater Hall of Fame
.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 6660 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the motion picture industry9 April 1979
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