Janet Carroll

Actress, singer (1940–2012).

Born December 24th, 1940 in Chicago.

Died May 22nd, 2012 at 71 years old in New York City (brain cancer). ^[ref]

Franz Waxman

German film composer (1906-1967).

Born December 24th, 1906 in Chorzów.

Died February 24th, 1967 at 60 years old in Los Angeles (cancer).

Eric Moreland

American basketball player.

Born December 24th, 1991 (age 34 years) in Houston.

Nneka

Nigerian-german hip hop/soul singer and songwriter.

Born December 24th, 1980 (age 45 years) in Warri. ^[ref]

Ibukun Awosika

Nigerian business magnate.

Born December 24th, 1962 (age 63 years) in Ibadan. ^[ref]

Darren Wharton

British keyboardist, singer and songwriter.

Born December 24th, 1962 (age 63 years) in Failsworth.

Woody Shaw

American musician (1944-1989).

Born December 24th, 1944 in Laurinburg.

Died May 10th, 1989 at 44 years old in New York City (kidney failure).

Noel Streatfeild

British children's author (1895–1986).

Born December 24th, 1895 in Frant.

Died September 11th, 1986 at 90 years old in London, Greater London.

Yukio Ozaki

Japanese politician (1858-1954).

Born December 24th, 1858 in Sagami Province.

Died October 6th, 1954 at 95 years old in Shinjuku.

Theodor Gebre Selassie

Czech footballer (born 1986).

Born December 24th, 1986 (age 39 years) in Třebíč. ^[ref]