Chaplin died at age 88 of natural causes on December 25, 1977 at his home in Vevey, Switzerland. His funeral was a small and private Anglican ceremony according to his wishes. In 1978, Chaplin's corpse was stolen from its grave and was not recovered for three months; he was re-buried in a vault surrounded by cement.

Has anyone famous died on Christmas Day?

James Brown. The iconic singer passed away on Christmas Day in 2006. Brown was 73 when he died of a heart attack and fluid in his lungs in a hospital in Atlanta. But some details about his death just don't add up, according to some people.

Who died on Christmas this year?

Richard Franklin, best known for his role as Captain Mike Yates on Doctor Who, died on Dec. 25 at age 87.

Which famous comedian died on Christmas Day?

English comic actor, filmmaker, and composer Charlie Chaplin died in his sleep on Christmas on 25 December 1977, in Vevey, Vaud, Switzerland from a stroke. Seven of his children, Michael, Josephine, Victoria, Eugene O'Neill, Jane and Annette-Emilie, were by his bedside when he died at 88, reported Variety.

What famous singer died on Christmas?

George Michael (born Georgios Kyriacos Panayiotou; 25 June 1963 – 25 December 2016) was an English singer-songwriter, record producer and philanthropist. Regarded as a pop culture icon, he is one of the best-selling musicians of all time, with his sales estimated at between 100 million to 125 million records worldwide.

Famous People Who Died On Christmas

Who is the most famous person born on Christmas Day?

Of all the birthdays in the world, Humphrey Bogart had to be born on Dec. 25, 1899. One of Hollywood's great leading men, Bogie was known for iconic roles in such films as Casablanca (1942) and The African Queen (1951), for which he won a best actor Oscar.

Has anyone famous died on their birthday?

Famous people to have died on their birthdays include James Lovelock, Levi P. Morton, Frances E. Allen, Julie Bishop, Peter Dickinson, Shih Ming-teh, Edward Seaga, Grachan Moncur III, and Phil Batt.

Which famous person died on Halloween?

famous magicians in the world, unexpectedly died. For 10 years after his death, his wife Bess Houdini, held an annual Halloween séance.

Who was the man stabbed on Christmas Day Nottingham?

Reece Connor, 29, died in hospital after sustaining a single stab wound while he was in Wollaton Road. Keaton Adlam-Morgan, 23, and a 17-year-old boy - who cannot be named - have been charged with his murder. Three other men, aged 20, 26 and 32, have been released on bail as investigations continue.

What happened on 25 December?

Welcome Christmas. On December 25, Christians around the world celebrate the birth of Christ. The origins of the holiday are uncertain; by the year 336, however, the Christian church in Rome observed the Feast of the Nativity on December 25.

What celebrities were born on Christmas?

Is singer James Brown alive?

Brown continued to perform and record until his death from pneumonia in 2006.

Who is the youngest famous person that died?

What famous person was born and died on the same day?

WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE

William Shakespeare couldn't have written a more poetic circle of life for himself: While the exact date of his birth has long been a source of debate, the general consensus is that he was born on April 23, 1564 and died on that same date in 1616, at the age of 52.

What is the most common age famous people died?

A lot of celebrities seem to die at the age of 27, a trend that's been dubbed the "27 Club." Statistics show it's a myth. 56 is actually the age with the highest celebrity death rate. Nonetheless, the number sticks in the popular imagination.

What is the rarest birthday?

What are the rarest birthdays? February 29th: February 29th (Leap Day during Leap Year) is the rarest birthday with only a one in roughly 1,460 chance of being born on this date. February is one of the least popular months for new births.

What do you call someone born on Christmas Day?

Whatever you call Christmas babies – those born on Christmas Day or a few days before or after – just call them. People born around December 25 routinely get overlooked amid the holiday chaos.

What famous singer was born on Christmas Day?

Jimmy Buffett

The "Margaritaville" singer was born on Christmas Day 1946 in Pascagoula, Mississippi.

What was the number one Christmas movie?

Home Alone tops the list with $914.8 million and also has the best average with $304.9 million.

What song was #1 Jan 2 1977?

You Don't Have To Be A Star (To Be In My Show) Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis Jr.

Which Christmas song Lady died?

Kirsty died in a scuba diving accident off the coast of Mexico in December 2000. A keen diver, MacColl brought her two sons on holiday for a well-needed break after a relentless 18 months of working.