Stars who died, or were born during Christmas

Published December 19th, 2022 - 02:42 GMT
Celebrities who died/ born on Christmas
it's the season where loved ones and family distribute presents to one another.
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Here are the list of the famous people who died on Christmas, and the list of people who celebrate their birthday's on the jolly season

ALBAWABA - Christmas is the time where people celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, and it's the season where loved ones and family exchange presents.

Some people were lucky enough to get ''double presents'', as they also celebrate their birthdays on the same day. 

However, other famous people, sadly lost their lives on the festive season, scroll down to find out who died on Christmas, and who was born on that special day of the year. 

Celebrity Birthdays:

1. Ricky Martin 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

A post shared by Ricky Martin (@ricky_martin)

Ricky Martin was born on Dec. 24, 1971, on Christmas eve, and this year, the singer will turn 51.

2. Ryan Seacrest 

American media personality Ryan Seacrest came into this world on Dec. 24, 1974, he is best known for hosting multiple media shows, including American Idol, American Top 40, and On Air with Ryan Seacrest

3. Armin Van Buuren 

Dutch DJ Armin Van Buuren was born on Christmas day, Dec. 25, 1976. He  is a world-renowned dance music DJ, record producer, remixer, and label owner from Leiden, South Holland, in the Netherlands.

4. Louis Tomlinson

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

A post shared by Louis Tomlinson (@louist91)

Former One Direction member celebrates his birthday on Dec. 24. The English singer will turn 31 this year. 

Celebrity Deaths:
 

1. Charlie Chaplin

Actor Charlie Chaplin died on Christmas Day in 1977, in Vevey, Vaud, Switzerland. He died of a stroke in his sleep, at the age of 88.

Reportedly, when the priest, who was by Charlie's side on his deathbed said:  ''May the Lord have mercy on your soul”, Chaplin’s answered: “Why not? After all, it belongs to Him.” Those were his final words.

2.  James Brown

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

A post shared by James Brown (@jamesbrown)

The star who influenced the likes of Mick Jagger and Michael Jackson, sadly passed away on Christmas day in 2006. The cause of death was listed as a 'heart attack' and 'fluid on the lungs' however, not many people believe that, Marvin Crawford, the doctor who signed the singer’s death certificate, doesn't believe Brown died of natural causes, and a close friend of the iconic singer, Andre White said James was actually murdered.

No autopsy was performed, and the singer's death remains a mystery to this day. 

James Brown's dying words were, ''I'm going away tonight.''

3. George Michael

"Last Christmas" singer George Michael died on Christmas day in 2016. Michael was found dead of heart disease in his home in Goring-on-Thames, Oxfordshire.

His last words to his fans were: "London, I love you so much. Take care of yourselves."

 

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