May 17th famous deaths

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2029 - 2020

Famous deaths on May 17th for the celebrities who died in the years 2029 - 2020

2021

Zahki Khan
Successful business magnate known for revolutionizing the tech industry.

2020

Nalu Lehua
Innovative playwright known for pushing boundaries in theater.
Shad Gaspard
Shad Gaspard was a professional wrestler known for his time in WWE and his heroic act of saving his son from drowning.

2019 - 2010

Famous deaths on May 17th for the celebrities who died in the years 2019 - 2010

2019

Nalu Kanakaole
Dedicated to empowering marginalized communities through grassroots movements.
Barnell Smith
Versatile actor known for his memorable performances on stage and screen.
Hurman Wouk
American author best known for his novels The Caine Mutiny and The Winds of War.
Helix Martinez
Former congressman known for his work on healthcare policy.
Delmar Chavez
Editor-in-chief of a major newspaper, known for promoting press freedom.

Ahmid Chowdhury

Captured powerful and emotive images through his lens.

Jaine Canvas

Captured stunning moments through her lens, leaving a lasting legacy.

Herman Wouk

Pulitzer Prize-winning author of 'The Caine Mutiny'.

Anson Wong

Known for his groundbreaking plays that challenge societal norms.

2018

Nicole Fontaine
French politician and the first woman to be elected President of the European Parliament.

2015

Kyston Williams
Famous for his groundbreaking plays that explore social issues.
Vandella Smith
Pioneering playwright known for pushing boundaries in theater.
Ceniya Brown
Influential playwright whose works continue to inspire audiences worldwide.
Denyla Brown
Pioneering playwright who pushed boundaries in the theater world.

2014

Gerald Edelman
American biologist who won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1972 for his work on the immune system.
Gerrald Edelman
Gerrald Edelman was an American businessman and entrepreneur who founded the Edelman public relations firm.
Josip Manolic
Former Prime Minister of Croatia and key figure in Croatian politics.

2013

Elijahjames Harper
Canadian politician known for his role in opposing the Meech Lake Accord.

2012

Warda Al-Jazairia
Warda Al-Jazairia was an Algerian singer who was known as the 'Flower of Algeria' and was one of the most famous Arab singers of the 20th century.
Donna Summer
Donna Summer was a renowned singer known as the 'Queen of Disco.'
Dona Summer
Dona Summer was a legendary singer and songwriter, known as the 'Queen of Disco.'

2011

Edward Hardwicke
English actor (born 1932).
Harmon Killebrew
American baseball player and sportscaster (d.2011)
Harbin Killebrew
Harbin Killebrew was a legendary baseball player known for his powerful hitting.

2010

Geovannie Ramirez
Renowned painter known for his vibrant and expressive artworks.
Wendle Ford
Pioneering scientist in the field of biotechnology, known for groundbreaking research.
Shanard Jenkins
Innovative sculptor known for pushing the boundaries of traditional art forms.
Ditya C.
Celebrated playwright known for their impactful dramas.
John Massey
Talented playwright whose works continue to be performed on stages globally.

Angelo Del Bon

Angelo Del Bon was a renowned sculptor known for his intricate marble sculptures.

Walasse Ting

Chinese-american poet and painter (d. 2010).

2009 - 2000

Famous deaths on May 17th for the celebrities who died in the years 2009 - 2000

2009

Atiya El-Ghazali
Pioneering chemist recognized for contributions to organic chemistry and drug development.
Mario Benedetti
Uruguayan poet and writer known for his literary works on love and politics.
Jung Seung-hye
South korean film producer (born 1965).

2008

Lyndle Smith
Pioneering scientist in the field of genetics, known for groundbreaking research.
Anjelo Perez
Noted playwright known for his impactful and thought-provoking plays.

2007

Lloyde Alexander
Renowned fantasy author known for 'The Chronicles of Prydain' series.
Lloyd Alexander
Known for his fantasy novels such as The Chronicles of Prydain series.
TK Doraiswamy (also known as Nakulan)
Indian poet and author (born in 1921)

2006

Forney Stark
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author
Eric Forth
British member of parliament (born 1944).
Cy Feuer
American playwright (born in 1911)

2005

Frank Gorshin
American actor. he was a comedian, impressionist, and dramatic actor in the 1960s. gorshin

2004

Marjorie Courtenay-Latimer
Marjorie Courtenay-Latimer was a South African museum curator who discovered the coelacanth, a rare and ancient fish thought to be extinct.
J?rgen Nash
Danish artist (born 1920).

2003

Frank ''Pop'' Ivy
American and canadian football coach (born 1916).

2002

Ladislaus Kubala
Ladislaus Kubala was a Hungarian-Spanish football player and manager who played as a forward and is considered one of the greatest players in the history of FC Barcelona.
Sharon Sheeley
American singer-songwriter (d. 2002)
Dave Berg
American soldier and cartoonist (d. 2002)
Ladislao Kubala
Hungarian-spanish footballer (born 1927)

2001

Frank G Slaughter
American physician and novelist (born in 1908)

2000

Donald Coggan
101st archbishop of canterbury (born 1909)

1999 - 1990

Famous deaths on May 17th for the celebrities who died in the years 1999 - 1990

1999

Bruce Fairbairn
Canadian record producer and musician (born 1949).

1996

Willis Conover
Renowned for hosting the 'Music USA' program on Voice of America.
Scott Brayton
American race car driver (born 1959).
Willi Daume
Olympic organizer, who dies at the age of 82.
Scott Evans Brayton
American racing car driver, who dies at 37 years old (born 1959).

1995

Hector ''Toe'' Blake
Canadian ice hockey player and nhl coach (born 1912).
Nathan "Dambuza" Mdledle
Singer, dies at 72

1994

Donald Keith Falkner
Singer, dies at 94
Andrew Brown
Film producer dies at 55.
Willian Noel Moffat
Architect dies at 82

1993

Milford Hutchinson
Contributed to the field of genetics and evolutionary biology.

1992

Diamond Dorothy
Renowned American author known for her novel 'The Red Pony'.
Larance Welk
Larance Welk was an American musician and bandleader who hosted a popular television music show from 1955 to 1971.
Jozsef Fodor
Hungarian physicist known for his work in nuclear physics.
Lawrence Welk
American accordion player and bandleader. he had his own tv program on abc from 1955-1982. in 1953, he was nominated as the best male performer for a tv emmy. because of his annual new years ball, his music was known as "champagne". his popularity was a constant among middle-americana, particularly seniors.
Leonardo del Ferro [Keyser]
Us epic tenor, dies.

George Hurrell

Hollywood photographer dies from cancer at 87.

Warren Neal Boxer

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1991

Evelyn Hutchinson
Evelyn Hutchinson was a prominent ecologist known for his work on the biogeochemistry of lakes.

1989 - 1980

Famous deaths on May 17th for the celebrities who died in the years 1989 - 1980

1989

Robert Webber
Actor (nuts assassin, 10, 10), dies at 74

1988

Virgil Hawkins
Prominent figure in the fight against racial segregation in the United States.

1987

Wilbur Cohen
American social scientist and politician known for his work on Social Security.
Gunnar Myrdal
Swedish economist known for his work on economic theory and development.
Gunnar Myrdal
Nobel prize winner in economics and sociology from sweden (d. 1987).

1985

Abe Burrows
Abe Burrows was a renowned playwright and director, best known for his work on 'Guys and Dolls'.
Hugh Burden
Actor (night of the laughing dead), passes away at 72
Bobby Ewing
Dallas: (patrick duffy)

1983

Lenox Hewitt
Lenox Hewitt was a talented actor who appeared in numerous stage productions and films during the mid-20th century.

1981

Hugo Freidhofer
Composer dies at age 80
Jeannette Ridlon Piccard
First us woman free balloon pilot, dies.

1980

Nalla Thiruvengadam
Indian politician known for his contributions to the Indian independence movement.

1979 - 1970

Famous deaths on May 17th for the celebrities who died in the years 1979 - 1970

1978

John Selwyn Brooke Selwyn Lloyd
Speaker of the house of commons, is killed.

1974

Ernest Nash
German-italian photographer, scholar (d. 1974).
Charles Braswell
Actor (only game in town) dies at 49

1973

Alexander J Kropholler
Dutch writer/architect, dies at the age of 91.

1970

Ellenora Hess
Ellenora Hess was a German physicist who made important contributions to the field of nuclear physics.
Nigel M Balchin
English author (my executioner) dies at 61

1969 - 1960

Famous deaths on May 17th for the celebrities who died in the years 1969 - 1960

1969

Joseph Beran
At age 80, the czechoslovakian archbishop in prague/cardinal dies.

1968

Jule Oscar
Renowned author known for his captivating novels.

1967

Nigel Martin Balchin
Novelist

1966

Randy Turpin
British black boxer, who defeated sugar ray robinson 7/10/1951 to become the first world heavyweight championship holder. he won 43 of his 45 fights starting in 1946.
Randolph Turpin
British boxer who became the world middleweight champion in 1951.

1964

Oiva Kuusinen
Finnish journalist and politician who played a key role in the Finnish Communist Party.
Otto V Kuusinen
President of karelo–finnish soviet republic (1940-1956), dies at the age of 82.
Nandor Fodor
Author and parapsychologist for the hungarian-american psychological society (d. 1964).

1963

John Wilce
American physician and former ohio state university football head coach (born 1888).

1961

Aoki Shigeru
Japanese Prime Minister who served during the post-World War II period.
French of Cauwelaert
Flemish minister/mayor of antwerp, dies at 81
Henri Gagnon
Composer dies at 74

1959 - 1950

Famous deaths on May 17th for the celebrities who died in the years 1959 - 1950

1957

Shalva Azmayparashvili
Composer dies at 54

1955

Francesco Balilla Pratella
Composer dies at 75

1953

Eric De Lamarter
Composer dies at 73

1951

Karl Heinrich David
Composer dies at 66

1950

Isami Kondo
Japanese judoka who founded the Kōdōkan Judo Institute.
Eduardo Fabini
Composer dies at 67

1949 - 1940

Famous deaths on May 17th for the celebrities who died in the years 1949 - 1940

1947

Zhang Lingfu
A general of the national revolutionary army (born in 1903)
George William Forbes
22nd prime minister of new zealand (born in 1869).

1945

Sasaki Shigetsu Sokei-an
Died the founder of the first zen institute of america.
Jan van Geenen
Resistance fighter

1943

Montagu Love
Actor (wind), passes away at 65

1939 - 1930

Famous deaths on May 17th for the celebrities who died in the years 1939 - 1930

1938

Jakob Ehrlich
Austrian politician and zionist (born 1877).

1936

Panagis Tsaldaris
Twice greek prime minister (born 1868)

1935

Paul Dukas
French composer whose reputation is based on two works: "the sorcerer's apprentice" (1897) and "ariane and bluebeard" (1989). 1907. dukas also created the overture "king lear", 1883, and the ballet "the genie", 1912. dukas also wrote the "sonnet de ronsard," 1924 for voice and piano.

1931

Johan [Eliza J] de Master
Writer / art critic
Timothy Cole
Wood engraver

1930

Herbert David Croly
At the age of 61, the us founder (new republic) dies.

1929 - 1920

Famous deaths on May 17th for the celebrities who died in the years 1929 - 1920

1929

Lillie Lehmann
Lillie Lehmann was a talented opera singer and also excelled in tennis.
Lilli Lehmann
Lilli Lehmann was a renowned German operatic soprano who performed at the Metropolitan Opera in New York.