Deaths in January 2004

The following is a list of notable deaths in January 2004.

Entries for each day are listed alphabetically by surname. A typical entry lists information in the following sequence:

  • Name, age, country of citizenship at birth, subsequent country of citizenship (if applicable), reason for notability, cause of death (if known), and reference.

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  • Howard E. Babbush, 62, American lawyer and politician.
  • Mary Byrne, 86, Irish politician, first female Mayor of Galway (1975-1976).
  • John Siomos, 56, American rock drummer.
  • Kalevi Sorsa, 73, Finnish politician, former Finnish prime minister (1972–1975, 1977–1979, 1982–1987).[39]

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References[edit]

  1. ^ Jennifer Dunning (January 26, 2004). "Elma Lewis, 82, Arts Educator And Mentor". The New York Times. p. B 7. Retrieved August 21, 2021.
  2. ^ Stuart Lavietes (January 17, 2004). "Dr. Frederick C. Redlich, 93, Biographer of Hitler". The New York Times. p. B 7. Retrieved August 21, 2021.
  3. ^ "John Stoneham". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved February 4, 2019.
  4. ^ Richard Goldstein (January 6, 2004). "Paul Hopkins, Pitcher, 99, Oldest Living Major Leaguer". The New York Times. p. B 9. Retrieved August 21, 2021.
  5. ^ "Obituary: Sheila McKechnie". BBC News. January 5, 2004. Retrieved December 13, 2017.
  6. ^ Dennis Silverthorne, Sports-Reference / Olympic Sports. Retrieved 2019-02-15.
  7. ^ "Taylor Duncan". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved February 4, 2019.
  8. ^ Landhuis, Esther (January 13, 2004). "William Reynolds, professor emeritus of mechanical engineering, dies". Stanford University. Retrieved February 6, 2019.
  9. ^ Berman, Jay. "Leon Wagner". Society for American Baseball Research. Retrieved February 4, 2019.
  10. ^ Wolfgang Saxon (January 9, 2004). "Joan Aiken Is Dead at 79; Wrote Children's Adventures". The New York Times. p. B 7. Retrieved August 21, 2021.
  11. ^ Frank Litsky (January 5, 2004). "Doc Counsilman, 83, Coach And Innovator in Swimming". The New York Times. p. B 8. Retrieved August 21, 2021.
  12. ^ Sarah Lyall (January 9, 2004). "Brian Gibson, 59, a Director Of Movies and TV Shows". The New York Times. p. B 7. Retrieved August 21, 2021.
  13. ^ Phil Sweetland (January 11, 2004). "Jake Hess, 76, Gospel Pioneer and Inspiration to Presley". The New York Times. p. 1 32. Retrieved August 21, 2021.
  14. ^ "Allen H. Miner, 86; TV and Film Writer, Director and Producer". Los Angeles Times. January 16, 2004. Retrieved July 18, 2022.
  15. ^ Oliver, Myrna (January 8, 2004). "Michael Straight, 87; Former Magazine Publisher Wrote of His Spying for Soviets". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved February 18, 2019.
  16. ^ Frank Litsky (January 17, 2004). "Charles Dumas, 66, Champion High Jumper". The New York Times. p. B 7. Retrieved August 21, 2021.
  17. ^ Anahad O'Connor (January 17, 2004). "Dr. Norman Heatley, 92, Dies; Pioneer in Penicillin Supply". The New York Times. p. B 7. Retrieved August 21, 2021.
  18. ^ Frank Litsky (January 6, 2004). "Tug McGraw, 59, Is Dead; Star With Mets and Phillies". The New York Times. p. B 8. Retrieved August 21, 2021.
  19. ^ "Legendary film and television artiste, Sumita Devi passes away leaving behind mourning fans and admirers". Archived from the original on March 25, 2018. Retrieved September 20, 2018.
  20. ^ Nemy, Enid (January 7, 2004). "Francesco Scavullo, Fashion Photographer, Dies at 82". The New York Times. Retrieved February 9, 2019.
  21. ^ McLellan, Dennis (January 9, 2004). "Thomas Stockham, 70; Digital Audio Pioneer". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved February 18, 2019.
  22. ^ "Louis Stanley". Motor Sport. March 2004. p. 18. Retrieved December 13, 2017.
  23. ^ Richard Goldstein (January 12, 2004). "Yinka Dare, 32, Nets' First-Round Pick in the 1994 N.B.A. Draft". The New York Times. p. B 7. Retrieved August 21, 2021.
  24. ^ Kirsten Grieshaber (January 12, 2004). "Rainer Hildebrandt, Museum Head, 89, At Berlin Crossing". The New York Times. p. B 6. Retrieved August 21, 2021.
  25. ^ "Ewald Pyle". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved February 4, 2019.
  26. ^ Kenneth N. Gilpin (January 27, 2004). "Alexandra Ripley, 'Scarlett' Author, Dies at 70". The New York Times. p. B 7. Retrieved February 7, 2019.
  27. ^ "Max D. Barnes, 67; Wrote Country Hits". The New York Times. January 20, 2004. p. B 7. Retrieved August 21, 2021.
  28. ^ Thomas J. Lueck (January 12, 2004). "Perry Duryea Jr., Former Assembly Speaker, Dies at 82". The New York Times. p. B 6. Retrieved August 21, 2021.
  29. ^ Jeremy Pearce (January 25, 2004). "Dr. Olga Ladyzhenskaya, 81, Mathematician". The New York Times. p. 1 38. Retrieved August 21, 2021.
  30. ^ The Associated Press (January 15, 2004). "Randy VanWarmer, 48; Singer, Country Songwriter". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved March 3, 2019.
  31. ^ Rogers, C. Paul III. "Mike Goliat". Society for American Baseball Research. Retrieved February 4, 2019.
  32. ^ "Uta Hagen Memorial". The New York Times. March 20, 2004. p. B 7. Retrieved August 21, 2021.
  33. ^ Maclay, Kathleen (January 20, 2004). "Composer and pianist Nin-Culmell, an emeritus music professor, dies at age 95". University of California, Berkeley News. Retrieved February 4, 2019.
  34. ^ McLellan, Dennis (January 16, 2004). "Ron O'Neal, 66; Star of Blaxploitation Hit 'Superfly'". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved February 4, 2019.
  35. ^ Eduard Sibiryakov, Sports-Reference / Olympic Sports. Retrieved 2019-02-15.
  36. ^ "Eric Sturgess". The Telegraph, London. February 5, 2004. Retrieved February 18, 2019.
  37. ^ "Jim Devlin". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved February 3, 2019.
  38. ^ "Gus Suhr". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved February 4, 2019.
  39. ^ Koulumies, Jyrki (March 4, 2004). "Kalevi Sorsa". The Guardian. Retrieved February 17, 2019.
  40. ^ Richard Goldstein (January 20, 2004). "Harry Brecheen, 89, Pitcher With 3 Victories in '46 Series". The New York Times. p. B 7. Retrieved August 21, 2021.
  41. ^ Nowlin, Bill. "Hersh Freeman". Society for American Baseball Research. Retrieved February 3, 2019.
  42. ^ "SICKLES, Carlton Ralph, (1921 - 2004)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved February 15, 2019.
  43. ^ Kilgannon, Corey (January 18, 2004). "Ray Stark, Oscar-Nominated Producer, Is Dead at 88". The New York Times. Retrieved February 18, 2019.
  44. ^ "Hook Dillon Stats". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved October 5, 2020.
  45. ^ "Tommy Glaviano". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved February 3, 2019.
  46. ^ Stuart Lavietes (January 23, 2004). "Robert Shope, 74, Virus Expert Who Warned of Epidemics". The New York Times. p. A 21. Retrieved February 15, 2019.
  47. ^ "Lloyd Merriman". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved February 3, 2019.
  48. ^ "Don Shinnick". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved February 14, 2019.
  49. ^ Guinn Smith, Sports-Reference / Olympic Sports. Retrieved 2019-02-17.
  50. ^ Eric Nash (January 22, 2004). "George Woodbridge, 73, Artist For Mad Magazine Since 1950's". The New York Times. p. C 15. Retrieved August 21, 2021.
  51. ^ Wickline, John. "Johnny Blatnik". Society for American Baseball Research. Retrieved February 3, 2019.
  52. ^ Angusheva, Adelina; Tihanov, Galin (January 31, 2004). "Yordan Radichkov". The Guardian. Retrieved February 6, 2019.
  53. ^ Hageman, William (January 22, 2004). "Ray Rayner". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved February 6, 2019.
  54. ^ Peter Keepnews (January 26, 2004). "Billy May, 87, Musical Arranger With Sinatra". The New York Times. p. B 7. Retrieved August 21, 2021.
  55. ^ Richard Severo (January 23, 2004). "Ann Miller, Tap-Dancer Starring in Musicals, Dies". The New York Times. p. A 21. Retrieved August 21, 2021.
  56. ^ "Royce Smith". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved February 17, 2019.
  57. ^ "Fonds Stoskopf, Gustave (1907-2004). 127 Ifa". archiwebture.citechaillot.fr. Retrieved August 28, 2018.
  58. ^ Richard Severo (January 24, 2004). "Bob Keeshan, Creator and Star of TV's 'Captain Kangaroo,' Is Dead at 76". The New York Times. p. A 13. Retrieved August 21, 2021.
  59. ^ Jesse McKinley (January 25, 2004). "Helmut Newton Is Dead at 83; Photos Were Vogue Mainstay". The New York Times. p. 1 38. Retrieved August 21, 2021.
  60. ^ Lennart Strand, Sports-Reference / Olympic Sports. Retrieved 2019-02-18.
  61. ^ Vladimir Nekora, Sports-Reference / Olympic Sports. Retrieved 2019-02-04.
  62. ^ Glanville, Brian (January 27, 2004). "Leonidas da Silva". The Guardian. Retrieved March 19, 2018.
  63. ^ "Fehér death stuns football". UEFA. January 26, 2004. Retrieved May 3, 2010.
  64. ^ Zurab Sak'andelidze, Sports-Reference / Olympic Sports. Retrieved 2019-02-09.
  65. ^ "Robert Wood". olympedia.org. Retrieved August 21, 2021.
  66. ^ Wolfgang Saxon (January 28, 2004). "Jacob Mishler, Federal Judge Who Never Retired, Dies at 92". The New York Times. p. A 22. Retrieved August 21, 2021.
  67. ^ Richard Severo (January 28, 2004). "Jack Paar, Unpredictable TV Host Who Kept Americans Up Late, Is Dead at 85". The New York Times. p. A 23. Retrieved February 4, 2019.
  68. ^ Woo, Elaine (February 6, 2004). "Harold Price, 95; Executive Funded Business Education". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved February 6, 2019.
  69. ^ David Stout (January 30, 2004). "Lloyd Bucher, 76, Skipper of Seized Navy Spy Ship, Dies". The New York Times. p. A 23. Retrieved August 21, 2021.
  70. ^ William N. Wallace (January 29, 2004). "Crazylegs Hirsch, 80, Rams' Big-Play Receiver, Is Dead". The New York Times. p. A 25. Retrieved August 21, 2021.
  71. ^ Wolfgang Saxon (February 5, 2004). "M. M. Kaye, 95, Novelist Who Evoked Raj". The New York Times. p. B 9. Retrieved August 21, 2021.
  72. ^ "Stojan Puc". Chessgames.com. Retrieved February 6, 2019.
  73. ^ "Passings". Los Angeles Times. February 3, 2004. Retrieved February 7, 2019.
  74. ^ Irvin, Jim (February 4, 2004). "James Saunders". The Guardian. Retrieved February 9, 2019.
  75. ^ "Squadron Leader 'Ben' Bennions". The Daily Telegraph. February 12, 2004. Retrieved March 19, 2018.
  76. ^ Ben Ratliff (February 9, 2004). "Malachi Favors, 76, Jazz Bassist With Art Ensemble of Chicago". The New York Times. p. B 8. Retrieved August 21, 2021.
  77. ^ Douglas Martin (February 7, 2004). "Fuad Rouhani, 96; Elected First Secretary General of OPEC". The New York Times. p. A 13. Retrieved August 21, 2021.
  78. ^ "Ernest Burke". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved February 7, 2019.
  79. ^ Eleanor Holm, Sports-Reference / Olympic Sports. Retrieved 2019-02-07.