List of celebrities and famous people who died on May 15th
Famous deaths on May 15th for the celebrities who died in the years 2029 - 2020
English actress (b. 1951)
Australian rugby league player and coach (b. 1950)
British journalist and scientist (b. 1937)
Renowned diplomat who played a key role in peace negotiations in the Middle East.
Khamiya Tursunova was a renowned Uzbek poet whose works explored themes of nature, love, and spirituality.
Merie Dumont was a French journalist who specialized in reporting on political and economic issues in Europe.
Senita Lopes was a Brazilian painter and sculptor known for her abstract expressionist works.
Prominent essayist whose works explored social issues.
Fred willard is an american comedian known for his roles in comedic films and tv shows, including 'anchorman' and 'best in show'.
Renowned author known for his impactful storytelling.
Famous deaths on May 15th for the celebrities who died in the years 2019 - 2010
Legendary Japanese baseball pitcher
Esteemed chemist who made significant contributions to the field of organic chemistry.
Renowned Mexican poet known for her powerful and evocative verses.
Influential playwright known for pushing boundaries in theater.
Known for research in theoretical physics.
Respected journalist and editor in the Seattle community.
Italian painter known for her vibrant and expressive artworks.
Israeli author known for her contributions to Hebrew literature.
Haide Goytisolo was a renowned Spanish poet known for her lyrical and introspective works.
Mexican journalist and author known for his reporting on drug trafficking and organized crime in Mexico.
Clovis Maksoud was a respected diplomat who served as the Ambassador of the League of Arab States to the United Nations.
Renowned poet known for his lyrical verses.
Renowned poet known for his lyrical verses.
Garo Yepremian was a professional football player who played as a placekicker in the National Football League (NFL) for 14 seasons.
American sculptor and educator (b. 1945)
German-american physical therapist and author (b. 1914)
Cypriot-american football player (b. 1944)
Scottish gaelic singer (b. 1928)
Japanese director and screenwriter (b. 1933)
French-belgian lawyer and politician, 63rd prime minister of belgium (d. 2014)
Appeared in numerous films and TV shows.
Bissau-guinean politician, president of guinea-bissau (d. 2013)
Renowned Turkish poet known for her lyrical works.
Renowned Mexican author known for his novels and essays.
Pioneer in computer science and artificial intelligence.
Amadeus Giorgi was a talented painter known for his vibrant and expressive artworks.
Renowned Mexican author known for his novels and essays.
Renowned Japanese painter known for her abstract art.
Renowned Mexican author known for his novels and essays.
Egyptian soldier and politician, 33rd prime minister of egypt (b. 1918)
German historian and author (b. 1924)
Kenyan long-distance runner who won the gold medal in the marathon event at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing.
Member of the hip-hop group Cali Swag District known for the hit song 'Teach Me How to Dougie.'
Renowned Israeli painter known for his unique style.
Bekim Fehmiu was a renowned Yugoslav actor and entrepreneur who founded several successful businesses.
Pioneering researcher in the field of genetics.
Jahon Mirzayev was a renowned Uzbek poet whose works often explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition.
Acclaimed painter known for her vibrant and expressive artworks.
Pioneering photographer known for capturing intimate moments in everyday life.
Austrian footballer (born 1987)
Swiss race car driver (d. 2010)
Famous deaths on May 15th for the celebrities who died in the years 2009 - 2000
American smooth jazz bassist and basketball player (d. 2009).
Azalia Martinez was a prominent civil rights activist in the United States.
Renowned poet known for her lyrical works.
Grisel Andrade was a renowned poet known for her impactful verses.
Renowned poet known for his lyrical verses.
Renowned author known for her impactful novels.
Rito Aldana was a prominent politician known for his contributions to social welfare programs.
Australian actor, director, and producer (b. 1923)
Actor from australia (born in 1923)
Prominent Polish politician known for her contributions to women's rights and social welfare.
Finnish actress known for her roles in classic films.
Renowned Polish painter known for her vibrant and expressive artworks.
Renowned Kannada poet known for his impactful verses.
Original star trek theme composed by composer (born 1919).
American illustrator (b. 1921)
Scottish footballer and manager (b. 1956)
Swedish supercentenarian (born 1895)
Northern irish motorcycle racer, younger brother to joey dunlop (born in 1960).
American pastor, tv evangelist, and political lobbyist for the moral majority, inc., who lived in a 12-room home and enjoyed such perks like his own jet and travel expenses for "the old time gospel hour."
Yolanda King was an American activist and the eldest daughter of Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King.
Founder of the Moral Majority.
Pastor of thomas road baptist church, founder of liberty university lynchburg, va (born 33).
Finnish politician known for his advocacy for environmental protection.
Pseudonymous American writer known for the novel 'Sarah'.
Nel Cyganowski was a renowned painter known for her abstract art.
Renowned astronomer known for his contributions to the study of celestial bodies.
American author known for his works on African American history and culture.
Furman Babb was an American author known for his works in the mystery genre.
Iraqi footballer (b. 1961)
Prominent political figure known for advocating for social justice.
Renowned mathematician known for his work in number theory.
Kinzie Chophel was a prominent politician known for his contributions to social welfare programs.
Renowned biologist known for his work in genetics and evolutionary biology.
Renowned Argentine painter known for his abstract art.
Renowned chemist known for groundbreaking research in organic chemistry.
Renowned author known for her impactful storytelling.
Owin Ellison was a jazz saxophonist and composer who made significant contributions to the development of modern jazz.
American singer and musician (born 1929).
Renowned painter known for his abstract works.
Renowned country music artist and wife of Johnny Cash.
Kemper Williams was a respected political figure who served his country with dedication.
British gangster (born 1940)
American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and actress (b. 1929)
Renowned jazz singer known for her powerful voice and emotional performances.
Renowned Japanese actress known for her versatile performances.
Renowned Singaporean author known for his contributions to Singaporean literature.
Calla was a renowned actress known for her performances in classic films.
Sherwood Ross was a professional baseball player who played in the Major Leagues.
Renowned chemist known for her contributions to organic chemistry.
Renowned poet known for her lyrical verses.
American poet known for her works on nature and spirituality.
Anis Maknojia was a renowned poet known for his impactful verses.
Velda was a renowned actress known for her roles in classic films.
Canda Abdullah was a prominent politician known for his contributions to social welfare programs.
Stockton Grew was a pioneering computer scientist known for his contributions to artificial intelligence.
Renowned Ugandan poet known for his impactful verses.
Renowned mathematician known for contributions to number theory.
Pioneer in computer science in Argentina.
American politician known for her advocacy for education and civil rights.
Italian painter known for her vibrant abstract art.
American author known for his mystery novels.
Renowned author known for his impactful storytelling.
Israeli author known for his works on Jewish history and culture.
Pioneering female journalist known for her investigative reporting.
Renowned biologist known for her groundbreaking research in genetics.
Renowned Japanese poet known for her haiku and tanka poetry.
Famous deaths on May 15th for the celebrities who died in the years 1999 - 1990
Cipriano Miranda was a renowned physicist known for his contributions to quantum mechanics.
Renowned Hawaiian musician known for popularizing traditional music.
Alyce Faye was a popular singer who captivated audiences with her soulful voice.
American basketball player and coach (d. 1998)
Turkish economist, banker, politician, 15th prime minister of turkey (b. 1919)
American basketball player (born 1944).
American lawyer and judge (b. 1910)
At 57, the singer/songwriter dies.
American jurist (born 1910).
Renowned actress known for her captivating performances in classic films.
Prominent political figure known for his advocacy for social justice.
Renowned geneticist known for groundbreaking research in DNA sequencing.
Renowned actress known for her roles in classic films.
Renowned actress known for her captivating performances.
Renowned Indian classical singer known for his melodious voice.
Coreen was a renowned actress known for her performances in classic films.
Renowned author known for her impactful novels.
Renowned actress known for her roles in classic films.
Renowned painter known for his abstract works.
Corinthia, a renowned actress, captivated audiences with her performances.
London, england -- actor. (antony & cleopatra 39 steps).
British actor (born 1928).
Actor (crucible hennessy), dead at 67
Actor (testament of orpheus), dead at 69
Folk singer, dies at age 52.
Jazz violinist, who dies at the age of 68.
Lebanese poet known for his lyrical works.
Mexican-american actor armand in camille, who was born 1905, dies.
Danish singers (nina and f) were murdered at the age of 61.
Actor in ghoulies 2 dies from a heart attack on april 21, at 71
Singer / song / text writer / programmer, dies at 71
At 79 years old, slogan, a resistance fighter/journalist, dies.
Sudanese poet and diplomat (b. 1933)
Sudanese poet, writer, and diplomat (born 1933).
Prominent political figure known for her advocacy for social justice.
Arlee William was a prominent politician known for his contributions to social welfare policies.
Von Dutch was a famous artist and custom motorcycle builder.
Filipino race car driver (born 1965)
At age 88, a us physicist (radar) dies.
Actor/director dies at the age of 44.
Actor (raiders of lost ark next victim), died at 55
German-swiss race car driver (d. 1991)
Malian ethnologist and author (b. 1901)
German mathematician and academic (b. 1956)
Malian writer (born circa 1900).
American saxophonist and composer (d. 1991).
Renowned actress known for her roles in classic films.
Petrina was a renowned actress known for her performances in classic films.
Renowned poet known for her lyrical verses.
British author known for his historical novels.
Renowned chemist known for groundbreaking research in organic chemistry.
Famous deaths on May 15th for the celebrities who died in the years 1989 - 1980
Renowned set designer known for his work in classic Hollywood films.
American composer and conductor (b. 1908)
Canadian ethnographer and author (b. 1910)
American arranger, songwriter and conductor (d. 1989).
Green composer dies at the age of 80.
Ferris Greene was an American author known for his novels exploring themes of love and loss.
Pioneer in artificial intelligence research.
Actor (jigsaw firehouse), is diagnosed with cancer at the age of 64
Actress (ambassador bill)
Renowned poet known for his lyrical verses.
Arel Durden was a renowned philosopher known for his contributions to existentialism.
Actor (night after night, aggie appleby)
Museum director, dies at 78
American journalist (making of president pulitzer) dies at the age of 71 (born in 1958).
Renowned political journalist known for his 'The Making of the President' series.
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist known for his coverage of US presidential elections.
Renowned journalist and historian, famous for his 'The Making of the President' series.
Italian race car driver (b. 1958)
American journalist and author, historian (d. 1986).
Renowned actress known for her captivating performances on stage and screen.
Founder of a successful chain of bakeries.
Pioneering businesswoman in the early 20th century.
Ethyl Vaughan was a renowned chemist known for her contributions to organic chemistry.
Mythological figure in Jewish folklore, often depicted as a demon or the first wife of Adam.
American drag performer, warholian star, actor, playwright and poet. jackie was a manhattan resident who performed as both a man and woman. before his tragic death, he was a celebrated genius who became a legend. jackie spent much of his adult life living with his grandmother at the bar.
Renowned Japanese painter known for her unique style blending traditional and modern techniques.
Renowned painter known for her vibrant landscapes and still life compositions.
American pastor, theologian, and philosopher (b. 1912)
American philosopher, theologian, and pastor (born in 1912).
British economist dies at 85.
Renowned poet known for his lyrical verses.
Renowned author known for his captivating novels.
Renowned Chinese painter known for traditional ink wash paintings.
Iris Kopeloff was a pioneering female journalist who made significant contributions to the field.
Innovative software engineer who has worked on various cutting-edge technology projects.
Nessie Nankivell was a renowned painter known for her vibrant landscapes.
Ingram Boulton was a prominent politician known for his contributions to social welfare policies.
American race car driver (d. 1982).
Legendary wrestler known for his strength and technique.
Renowned author known for her impactful novels.
Zada Lipman was a prolific author known for her captivating novels.
Renowned novelist known for her mystery novels.
Len Lye was a pioneering experimental filmmaker and kinetic sculptor.
Renowned sculptor known for his abstract works.
Renowned poet known for his lyrical verses.
American historian, author, and academic (d. 1980)
Famous deaths on May 15th for the celebrities who died in the years 1979 - 1970
Georgie Hirsch was a prolific author known for his captivating novels.
Laird Balderston was a politician known for his contributions to public service.
Renowned for abstract artistry.
Renowned Polish painter known for her vibrant landscapes and still life compositions.
American poet recognized for his lyrical and introspective poetry.
Renowned magician known for his incredible illusions.
Renowned author known for her captivating novels.
Hadleigh Gurney was a British politician known for his contributions to social welfare policies.
Australian lawyer and politician, 12th prime minister of australia (b. 1894)
Twelveth prime minister of australia (born in 1894)
Isidoro Blum was a physicist known for his contributions to quantum mechanics.
Renowned poet known for his lyrical works.
Isidor Fisch was a renowned boxer known for his exceptional skills in the ring.
American historian (admiral ocean sea), dies aged 88.
Renowned sailor who won multiple championships.
Renowned leader known for his diplomatic skills.
Renowned xylophone player known for revolutionizing the instrument's use in classical music.
Prominent political figure known for advocating for social justice.
Renowned poet known for her lyrical verses and profound insights.
Renowned historian known for groundbreaking research in ancient civilizations.
Renowned jazz pianist and composer.
Renowned poet known for his lyrical verses.
Renowned for his vibrant landscapes and still life paintings.
Renowned abstract painter known for vibrant colors and geometric shapes.
Renowned Polish painter known for her vibrant and expressive artworks.
Renowned painter known for their abstract works.
Renowned botanist known for discovering several new plant species.
Renowned poet known for his lyrical verses.
Renowned poet known for his lyrical verses.
Renowned historian known for groundbreaking research in ancient civilizations.
Renowned poet known for his powerful verses.
Inventor of a groundbreaking technology
Renowned poet known for their profound verses.
Cambodian author known for his literary works.
Belarusian poet known for her lyrical works.
Fiction writer known for their vivid storytelling.
Renowned scientist known for groundbreaking research in physics.
Renowned author known for their captivating novels.
Renowned poet known for her lyrical verses.
Pioneering entrepreneur in the early 20th century.
Renowned marine biologist known for her research on sea turtles.
Celinda Emory was a prominent civil rights activist known for her work in advocating for equality and justice.
Feivel Gruber was a prominent politician known for his advocacy for social justice and equality.
Cleona was a renowned actress known for her performances in classic films.
Renowned entomologist known for his research on insect behavior.
Renowned actress known for her performances in classic films.
Cloudy was a talented athlete who excelled in various sports.
Renowned abstract painter known for bold use of color and geometric shapes.
Renowned botanist known for her research on medicinal plants.
Pioneering female journalist known for her investigative reporting.
Renowned astronomer known for his contributions to the study of celestial bodies.
Lilac was a renowned botanist known for her research on plant genetics.
Renowned author known for her captivating novels.
Renowned poet known for her evocative verses on love and nature.
Bun Baldwin was a renowned actor known for his work in classic Hollywood films.
Copelyn was a prominent politician known for his advocacy for social justice.
Renowned painter known for his abstract art.
Renowned author known for her captivating novels.
Renowned painter known for his abstract works.
Renowned astronomer known for their work on stellar evolution.
Bennie Lee Sinclair was an American author known for his works in Southern literature.
Renowned scientist known for groundbreaking research in physics.
Renowned painter known for his abstract works.
Renowned author known for his impactful novels.
Renowned poet known for his lyrical verses.
Lindwood Holton was an American politician who served as the 61st Governor of Virginia.
Renowned poet known for his lyrical verses.
Tikina was a prominent politician known for advocating for social justice and equality.
Orval was a monk known for founding the Orval Abbey in Belgium.
Henderson Lovelace was a prominent politician known for his advocacy for civil rights.
Renowned author known for his impactful novels.
Renowned poet known for his introspective and evocative works.
Candelario was a Mexican revolutionary known for his role in the fight for independence.
Renowned poet known for her evocative and emotional verses.
Renowned poet known for her lyrical verses.
Renowned for his abstract expressionist works.
Renowned poet known for his lyrical works.
Anise was a renowned botanist known for her research on medicinal plants.
Renowned poet known for his lyrical works.
Dutch cult anthropologist, pandji-novel, dies at 95
Renowned chemist known for her work in organic chemistry.
Emmie Henderson was a pioneering African American politician.
Renowned physicist known for his contributions to quantum mechanics.
Norwegian painter known for his landscapes and seascapes.
Flossy Dickie was a prominent politician known for her advocacy for social welfare programs.
Actor (skull tobruk, ipcress file), died at 47
Renowned Bengali novelist and short story writer.
Japanese politician known for his advocacy for social welfare reforms.
Influential theatre director who founded the Stratford Festival in Canada.
Flossie Cohen was a pioneering journalist known for her investigative reporting.
British producer, director, and writer (born 1900).
Renowned boxer known for his powerful punches.
Renowned novelist known for his captivating storytelling.
Renowned Polish writer known for his impactful novels.
Renowned philosopher known for his contributions to existentialism.
Renowned Mexican painter known for her vibrant and expressive artworks.
Renowned author known for her impactful novels on social issues.
Renowned author known for her works on Southern literature.
Renowned geologist known for his work on sedimentary rocks.
Lulabelle Kemp was a renowned actress known for her performances in classic films.
Elward Koch was a prominent politician known for his advocacy for social reform.
Hatty Carnegie was a renowned golfer known for her exceptional skills on the course.
Renowned painter known for his vibrant landscapes.
Famous deaths on May 15th for the celebrities who died in the years 1969 - 1960
American politician and massachusetts state treasurer, who challenged acting governor cellucci to the republican nomination. he is running for office in november 1998.
Feivel Gruberger was a renowned author known for his works in Yiddish literature.
Egbert Bailie was a renowned journalist known for his investigative reporting.
Founder of Kohler Company, a leading manufacturer of plumbing products and kitchen and bath fixtures.
Prominent American realist painter known for his iconic depictions of modern American life.
Prominent American realist painter known for his iconic depictions of modern American life.
Italian painter (b. 1892)
Composer dies at 74
First female mayor of a major city in the United States.
Renowned poet known for his lyrical verses.
Renowned author known for their captivating novels.
Petal was a renowned botanist known for her groundbreaking research on rare flowers.
Renowned painter known for his vibrant and expressive works.
Gertis was a renowned philosopher known for his groundbreaking work in existentialism.
Renowned author known for her captivating novels.
Coalton was a prominent politician known for his advocacy for social reforms.
Renowned Hungarian author known for his works on folklore and mythology.
Renowned author known for her romantic novels.
Renowned poet known for her lyrical verses.
Renowned Rabbi known for his teachings on Jewish law.
Successful entrepreneur known for founding multiple tech startups.
Italian businessman and engineer (d. 1965).
Dutch director (schoevers institution), dies.
Croatian lawyer and politician (b. 1879)
Dutch geologist dies at the age of 61
Kingdom of yugoslavia deputy prime minister (born 1879).
Adella Hamon was a prominent politician known for her advocacy for women's rights.
English-born soldier and bishop of accra (d. 1963).
Renowned poet known for her lyrical verses.
Renowned poet known for her lyrical verses.
Renowned poet known for his lyrical verses.
Renowned poet known for her lyrical verses and profound themes.
Renowned author known for her impactful novels on social issues.
Renowned poet known for his lyrical verses.
Pioneering African American businesswoman known for her successful ventures in the early 20th century.
Aurelio Bittencourt was a Brazilian composer known for his contributions to Brazilian music.
Renowned botanist known for her groundbreaking research on rare plant species.
Famous deaths on May 15th for the celebrities who died in the years 1959 - 1950
Dutch actor dies at the age of 56
Historian (harbor of amsterdam) dies at 91
Canadian ice hockey coach and player (d. 1957).
American race car driver (b. 1920)
Renowned Greek poet known for his lyrical works.
English painter and magician (b. 1886)
British magician and artist (born 1886).
Atleigh was a renowned explorer known for discovering new lands in the early 20th century.
Chesleigh was a renowned explorer known for discovering new lands.
American lawyer, politician, and businessperson (b. 1881)[40][41]
American soldier and author (b. 1893)
American author of psychological fiction. he is also a decorated us marine. march is the author of six novels as well as four short stories collections. he was highly praised by critics, but never achieved great popularity.
Composer dies at 76
Actor (madame curie's rhapsody in blue), died at 84
Famous deaths on May 15th for the celebrities who died in the years 1949 - 1940
Irish-american priest, founded boys town (b. 1886)
Irish-american roman catholic priest who arrived in the united states in 1904. he attended the university and was ordained a priest in nebraska. boy's town was founded in 1917 by him because he was concerned about homeless, troubled, or deprived juveniles.
Renowned botanist known for her research on rare plant species.
Ewart Mungo was a renowned painter known for his vibrant landscapes.
English author, poet, and critic (b. 1886)
English soldier, bandmaster, and composer (b. 1881)
British writer (born 1886).
Us medal of honor marine, lost at battle of sugar loaf
Dayson was a prolific inventor known for creating groundbreaking technologies in the early 20th century.
Liberal second-member in parliament (1905-19), dies aged 75.
Dutch criminologist (race & crime), suicide on 63
Dutch author and polemicist (born in 1902)
Famous deaths on May 15th for the celebrities who died in the years 1939 - 1930
Renowned poet known for his lyrical verses.
1st viscount snowden, english politician, chancellor of the exchequer (b. 1864)
British politician (born 1864)
Renowned Russian avant-garde artist known for founding the Suprematist movement.
Blakely Hall was a renowned architect known for his innovative designs in the early 20th century.
Ukrainian-russian painter and theoretician (b. 1878)
Keen was a renowned explorer known for his expeditions to remote regions.
Actor (i cover the waterfront), died at 54
American author known for her novels and short stories.
Premier japan (1931-32), murdered
Famous deaths on May 15th for the celebrities who died in the years 1929 - 1920
Japanese sumo wrestler, the 15th yokozuna (b. 1845)
The 15th yokozuna, a japanese sumo wrestler (born 1845).
Australian biologist (b. 1850)
The last sultan of turkey (1918-22).
French diplomat and politician, nobel prize laureate (b. 1852)
French diplomat, winner of the nobel peace prize (born in 1852).
Renowned American painter known for her landscape artworks.
Bertina Felice was a renowned opera singer known for her powerful voice and emotional performances.
Inventor of a groundbreaking technology
Famous deaths on May 15th for the celebrities who died in the years 1919 - 1910
Turkish journalist (b. 1888)
Austrian-born chemist and educator (b. 1863)
Famous deaths on May 15th for the celebrities who died in the years 1909 - 1900
French scientist who made significant contributions to the field of physiology and chronophotography.