Walter Heitz

German general (1878–1944).

Born December 8th, 1878 in Berlin.

Died February 9th, 1944 at 65 years old in Moscow (cancer).

Richard Llewellyn

British novelist (1906–1983).

Born December 8th, 1906 in Hendon. ^[ref]

Died November 30th, 1983 at 76 years old in Dublin. ^[ref]

Philippe Katerine

French singer and actor.

Born December 8th, 1968 (age 57 years) in Thouars.

Nasir Kazmi

Pakistani poet (1925–1972).

Born December 8th, 1925 in Ambala.

Died March 2nd, 1972 at 46 years old in Lahore.

Yone Noguchi

Japanese writer of poetry, fiction, essays, and literary criticism (1875-1947).

Born December 8th, 1875 in Tsushima.

Died July 13th, 1947 at 71 years old in Tokyo (stomach cancer).

Namkhai Norbu

Tibetan dzogchen master (1938–2018).

Born December 8th, 1938 in Gengqing Town.

Died September 27th, 2018 at 79 years old in Arcidosso. ^[ref]

Dariush Mehrjui

Iranian filmmaker (1939–2023).

Born December 8th, 1939 in Tehran.

Died October 14th, 2023 at 83 years old in Karaj (stabbing). ^[ref]

Paul Cavanagh

Actor (1888-1964).

Born December 8th, 1888 in Chislehurst.

Died March 15th, 1964 at 75 years old in London (myocardial infarction).

Arnaldo Forlani

Italian politician (1925–2023).

Born December 8th, 1925 in Pesaro.

Died July 6th, 2023 at 97 years old in Rome. ^[ref]

Norman Douglas

British writer (1868–1952).

Born December 8th, 1868 in Thüringen.

Died February 15th, 1952 at 83 years old in Capri.