May 7th famous deaths

List of celebrities and famous people who died on May 7th

2029 - 2020

Famous deaths on May 7th for the celebrities who died in the years 2029 - 2020

2022

• Ismelda Valdez

  Ismelda Valdez was a Mexican journalist who was killed in 2022.

2021

• Tawny Kitaen

  Tawny kitaen was an american actress known for her roles in movies like 'bachelor party' and for appearing in several music videos for the band whitesnake.

• Cruz Reynoso

  Cruz Reynoso was a prominent lawyer known for his work in civil rights and social justice.

2020

• Andre Harrell

  Music executive and entrepreneur who founded Uptown Records.

2019 - 2010

Famous deaths on May 7th for the celebrities who died in the years 2019 - 2010

2019

• Jonus Vanier

  Jonus Vanier was a Canadian entrepreneur and philanthropist who founded L'Arche, an international federation of communities for people with intellectual disabilities.

• Warner Saunders

  Esteemed journalist and news anchor for WRC-TV in Washington, D.C.

2016

• Chukwuma Azikiwe

  Chukwuma Azikiwe was a Nigerian journalist and politician who played a significant role in the country's independence movement.

• Novice Golomb

  Known for Golomb coding and Golomb ruler problem.

2015

• Gerald Driver

  Gerald Driver was a prominent geophysicist who made significant contributions to the study of Earth's magnetic field.

• John Dixon

  Australian-american author and illustrator (b. 1929)

• Frank DiPascali

  American businessman (b. 1956)

2014

• Colin Pillinger

  British planetary scientist who led the Beagle 2 mission to Mars.

• Neville McNamara

  Australian air marshal (d. 2014.)

• Dick Welteroth

  American baseball player (b. 1927)

2013

• Ray Harryhausen

  Legendary stop-motion animator known for his work on classic films like 'Jason and the Argonauts.'

• Ferruccio Mazzola

  Italian footballer and manager (d. 2013)

• George Sauer

  Jr., american football player (b. 1943)

2012

• Dennis E. Fitch

  American captain and pilot (b. 1942)

• Sammy Barr

  Scottish trade union leader (b. 1931)

• Ferenc Bartha

  Hungarian economist and politician (b. 1943)

2011

• Seve Ballesteros

  Spanish golfer and one of the greatest european players ever to play the game. ballesteros won the masters tournament title in 1980 and 1983. he has won over 60 tournaments in his entire career. his "trouble shot" and velvet touch on the green are his keys to success. ballesteros is a friendly, swashbuckling man. his career was halted by the …

• Gunter Sachs

  German-born swiss photographer, author and industrialist. astrologer. his public image in his youth was that of a rich, archetypal playboy. he flew in a helicopter over brigitte bardot's villa near saint tropez to court his second wife.

• Gunther Sachs

  Gunther Sachs was a German photographer known for his work in fashion and advertising.

• Willard Boyle

  Canadian physicist, nobel prize laureate in academic physics (d. 2011).

• Big George

  English songwriter, producer, and radio host (b. 1957)

Willard Boyle

Canadian physicist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1924)

Victor Nosach

Chronicler of the history of workers and trade union of russia (d. 2011)

George Webley

British broadcaster, composer and bandleader (born 1957).

Allyson Hennessy

Trindadian television presenter

2010

• Obediah Stane

  Obediah Stane was the business partner and mentor of Tony Stark, the alter ego of Iron Man.

• Platon Alexandrov

  Soviet mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of functional analysis.

• Wally Hickel

  Wally Hickel was an American politician who served as the Governor of Alaska.

2009 - 2000

Famous deaths on May 7th for the celebrities who died in the years 2009 - 2000

2009

• Francenia White

  Renowned gospel singer known for her powerful voice.

• David Mellor

  English politician and lawyer chief secretary to the treasury

• Danny Ozark

  American baseball player, coach, and manager (b. 1923)

2007

• Mearle Golub

  Pioneering work in the field of protein structure and function.

• Isabella Blow

  A British fashion journalist and stylist who was known for her eccentric style and her role in discovering and promoting young designers, including Alexander McQueen.

• Iszabella Blow

  Iszabella Blow was a British fashion editor and stylist who is credited with discovering fashion designer Alexander McQueen.

• Octavian Paler

  Romanian journalist and politician (b. 1926)

• Diego Corrales

  American boxer (b. 1977)

Yahweh ben Yahweh

American cult leader, founded the nation of yahweh (b. 1935)

Octavian Paler

Romanian politician and journalist (d. 2007).

Yahweh ben Yahweh

American cult leader (born 1935).

Diego Corrales

American boxer (born 1977).

2006

• Machiko Soga

  Japanese actress and voice actor (d. 2006).

• Joan C. Edwards

  American singer and philanthropist (b. 1918)

• Richard Carleton

  Australian news reporter (born 1943).

• Joan C Edwards

  American philanthropist (born 1918).

2005

• Tristan Egolf

  American author and activist (b. 1971)

• Otilino Tenorio

  Ecuadorian footballer (d. 2005)

• Peter Rodino

  American captain and politician (b. 1909)

• Peter W Rodino

  American politician (born 1909)

2004

• Waldemar Milewicz

  Polish reporter (born 1956).

2002

• Kevyn Aucoin

  Kevyn Aucoin was a renowned makeup artist who worked with many celebrities and models.

2001

• Forrester Jones

  Talented playwright known for his thought-provoking works.

• Jacques de Bourbon-Busset

  French author and politician (d. 2001)

2000

• Douglas Fairbanks

  Douglas fairbanks was a prominent american actor known for his swashbuckling roles in silent films, such as 'the mark of zorro' and 'the thief of bagdad'.

• Douglas Fairbanks

  Douglas fairbanks sr.'s son was an american actor. he is also a well-known family member. he made his film debut at 13 and continued acting until 1951 when he moved into production. fairbanks was forced to make his way in the hollywood jungle by taking on small roles and writing titles for silent movies. fairbanks never wanted to be like …

1999 - 1990

Famous deaths on May 7th for the celebrities who died in the years 1999 - 1990

1999

• Leon Hess

  Founder of the Hess Corporation, a global energy company.

1998

• Allan McLeod Cormack

  South-african-american physicist and academic, nobel prize laureate (d. 1998)

• Eddie Rabbitt

  American singer-songwriter and guitarist (b. 1941)

1996

• Albert Meltzer

  Anarchist dies at the age of 76.

• Henry Diamond

  Irish nationalist member of the parliament, dies at 87

• Howard Frank Trayton Smith

  At age 76, diplomat/head of mi5 dies.

1995

• Ray McKinley

  American drummer, singer, and bandleader (glenn miller orchestra) (b. 1910)

• Lawrence Josset

  At age 84, engraver dies.

• Ernest H Martin

  Impressario dies at 75.

• Maria Luisa Bemberg

  Film maker dies at the age of 73.

1994

• Haim Bar-Lev

  Israeli military officer and politician.

• Clement Greenberg

  Influential art critic known for his support of abstract expressionism.

• Darcel Folk

  Darcel Folk was a talented actor known for his roles in classic films.

• Margaret Skeete

  The oldest american dies at the age of 115.

1993

• Frimy Pare

  Canadian doctor who made significant contributions to the field of surgery.

• Mary Philbin

  Actress (phantom opera), dies in 89

1990

• Elizeth Cardoso

  Elizeth Cardoso was a renowned Brazilian singer known for her contributions to Brazilian popular music.

• Velvia Farnsworth

  Velvia Farnsworth was a renowned American photographer known for her vibrant color photography.

• Sam Tambimuttu

  Sri lankan lawyer and politician (b. 1932)

• Jessica James

  Actress (springbreak), dies at 60 from breast cancer

1989 - 1980

Famous deaths on May 7th for the celebrities who died in the years 1989 - 1980

1989

• Guy Williams

  Actor zorro, lost in space, dies in argentina at the age of 65

1988

• Harris Glenn Divine

  Natural causes of death at 42

1987

• Paul Popham

  American financier and founder, gay men's health crisis center in new york city. formerly, he worked at "the advocate."

• Colin Blakely

  Bangor, north ireland -- actor. (shattered equus, king lear).

• Stewart McKinney

  Former U.S. Representative known for his environmental and human rights advocacy.

1986

• Gaston Defferre

  Gaston Defferre was a French Socialist politician who served as Mayor of Marseille and Minister of the Interior.

• Haldun Taner

  Turkish playwright and author (b. 1915)

• Gaston Deferre

  French politician dies at 75

• Jeffrey Mylett

  American actor (born 1949).

1985

• Dawn Addams

  British actress, on-screen since 1951 in international films, with three years in hollywood. she married the italian prince massimo in 1954, and they had a turbulent 17-year marriage. she married james white in 1974.

1983

• Peter Edel

  Writer

1982

• Alfred Adam

  French actor known for playing treacherous roles on film and stage.

1981

• Mieczyslaw Kolinski

  Composer dies at 79

1979 - 1970

Famous deaths on May 7th for the celebrities who died in the years 1979 - 1970

1978

• Mort Weisinger

  Long-time editor of DC Comics' Superman titles.

1977

• Irwin Fischer

  Composer dies at 73

1976

• Alison Uttley

  English children's book writer (b. 1884)

1971

• Willem Banning

  Dutch theologist/sociologist (karl marx), dies at age 83.

1970

• Carlos Estrada

  Composer dies at the age of 60

1969 - 1960

Famous deaths on May 7th for the celebrities who died in the years 1969 - 1960

1968

• Lurleen Wallace

  First female governor of Alabama.

• Lurleen Burns

  At 41 years old, the wife of george wallace/governor of alabama, dies.

1967

• Margaret Larkin

  American writer and poet (b. 1899)

• Judith Evelyn

  At 54, the death rate from cancer

1963

• Veto Kármán

  Veto Kármán was a Hungarian-American aerospace engineer and physicist who made significant contributions to the field of aerodynamics.

1962

• Jimmy Conlin

  American actor and singer (d.62)

1959 - 1950

Famous deaths on May 7th for the celebrities who died in the years 1959 - 1950

1958

• Mihkel Lüdig

  Estonian organist, composer, and conductor (b. 1880)

• Nyogen Senzaki

  At 81, the first zen teacher in america dies.

1956

• Joseff Hoffman

  Austrian architect and designer, a key figure in the Art Nouveau and Secessionist movements.

1951

• Warner Baxter

  American actor who was born 1918 and had a long, successful career. for his role as "the cisco kid", he won the best actor oscar in 1931.

1949 - 1940

Famous deaths on May 7th for the celebrities who died in the years 1949 - 1940

1946

• Herberta Macaulay

  Nigerian nationalist and politician known as the founder of Nigerian nationalism.

• Elbert Green Hubbard

  American artist and writer, best known for his illustrations and contributions to the Roycroft arts and crafts community.

• Herbert Macaulay

  Nigerian journalist and politician (b. 1864)

• Anton A Mussert

  Engineer / nsb leader, executed

1943

• Ivo Lola Ribar

  Prominent Yugoslav Partisan fighter during World War II.

• Fethi Okyar

  Turkish colonel and politician, 2nd prime minister of turkey (b. 1880)

1942

• Felix Weingartner

  Croatian-austrian pianist composer, conductor (d. 1942).

• Felix Paul von Weingartner

  Austria conductor/composer dies at the age of 79.

• Felix Weingartner

  Austrian-hungarian composer and conductor who led the royal symphony in berlin between 1891-1907. he also performed at the vienna conservatory, darmstadt, and munich. he also conducted in america often, and was a master of his sparing gestures, as well as beethoven and listz. weingartner began conducting opera in 1884.

1941

• James Frazer

  Known for his work 'The Golden Bough' in the field of anthropology.

• James George Frazer

  Scottish-english anthropologist and academic (b. 1854)

• Sir James George Frazer

  Scottish anthropologist (born in 1854)

• David Wijnkoop

  Revolutionary socialist, dies.

1940

• George Lansbury

  English journalist and politician (b. 1859)

• George Lansbury

  British labour party leader (born 1859).

1939 - 1930

Famous deaths on May 7th for the celebrities who died in the years 1939 - 1930

1938

• Octavian Goga

  Romanian politician, former prime minister (b. 1881)

1937

• Ernst A. Lehmann

  German captain and author (b. 1886)

1934

• Edward Naylor

  Composer dies at 67

1929 - 1920

Famous deaths on May 7th for the celebrities who died in the years 1929 - 1920

1929

• Joseph "Top Toad" Giunta

  Al capone kills a us gangster.

• Albert Anselmi

  Al capone kills a us gangster.

• John Scalise

  Al capone kills a us gangster.

1928

• Alexander Afanasii Spendiaryan

  Composer dies at 56

1925

• William Lever

  1st viscount leverhulme, english businessman and politician (b. 1851)

• William Hesketh Lever

  First viscount leverhulme (born 1851)

1924

• Alluri Sitarama Raju

  Indian activist (b. 1897/1898)

1922

• Max Wagenknecht

  German organist composer and educator (d.1922)

1919 - 1910

Famous deaths on May 7th for the celebrities who died in the years 1919 - 1910

1917

• Raphael Kirchner

  A French artist known for his Art Nouveau-style illustrations and paintings, particularly of women.

• Albert Ball

  English fighter pilot (d. 1917).

1915

• Elber Hubbard

  American writer and philosopher known for his essays and short stories.

• Elbert Hubbard

  American essayist, editor, lecturer, publisher, editor, and editor who wrote "message to garcia" in 1899. he also published two magazines. in 1895, he founded the roycroft shop, which was a specialist in book binding and crafts.

• Alfred Scott Witherbee Jr

  Us lusitania officer

• Alfred G Vanderbilt

  Us millionaire dies aboard lusitania

• Charles Frohman

  Dies aboard lusitania

1914

• Edward Mollenhauer composer

  At the age of 87, he dies.

1909 - 1900

Famous deaths on May 7th for the celebrities who died in the years 1909 - 1900

1904

• Peter Hille writer

  Dies.

1902

• Agostino Roscelli

  Italian priest and saint (d. 1902)

1900

• Richard Storrs Willis composer

  At the age of 81, he dies.