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People, Died on January 23 (11 found)

Ernie Banks

baseball, hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Ernest Banks
Nickname(s):
Mr. Cub
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
January 31, 1931
Death Date:
January 23, 2015
Age at Death:
83, 8 days before his 84th 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. Chicagoland Sports Hall of Fame. National Baseball Hall of Fame 1977. Presidential Medal of Freedom 2013. Lou Gehrig Memorial Award 1967. Texas Sports Hall of Fame.

Charlie Osgood

baseball
Real/Birth Name:
Charles Benjamin Osgood
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
November 23, 1926
Death Date:
January 23, 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, hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Jack François Henri LaLanne
Also Known As:
Jack La Lanne
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
September 26, 1914
Death Date:
January 23, 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. California Hall of Fame 2008. National Fitness Hall of Fame 2005. International Sports Hall of Fame 2012.
Hollywood Walk of Fame:
A star at 7000 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the television industry; ceremony: 26 June 2002.
See the page at Hollywood Walk of Fame for more information.

Johnny Carson

tv, writer, comedy, hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
John William Carson
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
October 23, 1925
Death Date:
January 23, 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. Kennedy Center Honors 1993. Broadcasting & Cable Hall of Fame 1995. Presidential Medal of Freedom 1992. Television Hall of Fame 1987.
Hollywood Walk of Fame:
A star at 1751 Vine Street for contributions to the television industry.
See the page at Hollywood Walk of Fame for more information.

Bob Keeshan

actor, kids, comedy, tv, writer, clown, producer, hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Robert James Keeshan
Also Known As:
Captain Kangaroo
Capt. Kangaroo
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
June 27, 1927
Death Date:
January 23, 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. 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.
See the page at Hollywood Walk of Fame for more information.

Nell Carter

actor, singer, Broadway, hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Nell Ruth Hardy
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
September 13, 1948
Death Date:
January 23, 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. Alabama Stage and Screen Hall of Fame 2000.

Thomas A. Dorsey

musician, singer, blues, composer, hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Thomas Andrew Dorsey
Also Known As:
Georgia Tom
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
July 1, 1899
Death Date:
January 23, 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. Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame 1979. Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame 1994. Gennett Records Walk of Fame 2007. Georgia Music Hall of Fame 1981. GMA Gospel Music Hall of Fame 1982.

Terry Kath

musician, composer, singer, accident, hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Terry Alan Kath
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
January 31, 1946
Death Date:
January 23, 1978
Age at Death:
31, 8 days before his 32nd 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. Hit Parade Hall of Fame 2008 as a member of Chicago.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2016 as a member of Chicago.

Hollywood Walk of Fame:
A star at 6438 Hollywood Boulevard as a member of Chicago for contributions to the recording industry.
See the page at Hollywood Walk of Fame for more information.

Vic Ames

singer, hall of fame, accident, vehicle crash
Real/Birth Name:
Amory Victor Urick
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
May 20, 1925
Death Date:
January 23, 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. Hit Parade Hall of Fame 2009 as a member of The Ames Brothers.
The Vocal Group Hall of Fame 1998 as a member of The Ames Brothers.

Jack Oakie

actor, hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Lewis Delaney Offield
Nickname(s):
The World's Oldest Freshman
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
November 12, 1903
Death Date:
January 23, 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
Hollywood Walk of Fame:
A star at 6752 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the motion picture industry.
See the page at Hollywood Walk of Fame for more information.

Paul Robeson

singer, actor, activist, football, Broadway, hall of fame, blacklist
Real/Birth Name:
Paul Leroy Robeson
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
April 9, 1898
Death Date:
January 23, 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. College Football Hall of Fame 1995. Black Filmmakers Hall of Fame 1974. New Jersey Hall of Fame 2009. Theater Hall of Fame. New Jersey Sports Hall of Fame 1995.
Hollywood Walk of Fame:
A star at 6660 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the motion picture industry; ceremony: 9 April 1979.
See the page at Hollywood Walk of Fame for more information.
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