Famous people and celebrities who died in 1918

A dedicated page for remembering the famous people and celebrities who passed away in 1918. This year saw the loss of many influential and beloved figures who left a lasting impact on the world. From entertainment icons and sports legends to renowned scholars and public figures, our comprehensive list pays tribute to their lives and legacies. Join us in honoring their contributions and celebrating their achievements as we reflect on their remarkable stories.

• Jan. 1 Senya

  Russian revolutionary involved in the Russian Revolution of 1917.

• Jan. 1 Guerino Bozzano

  Italian sculptor known for his intricate marble sculptures.

• Jan. 28 Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae

  Best known for writing the poem 'In Flanders Fields' during World War I.

• Feb. 10 Ernesto Teodoro Moneta

  PEA - Italian soldier and journalist, nobel prize laureate (b. 1833)

• Feb. 12 Remingtyn Cartwright

  Remingtyn Cartwright was an American inventor who is best known for his contributions to the development of the typewriter.

• March 5 Matylda Prus

  Polish writer known for her novels and short stories.

• March 11 Sargent Welch

  British writer known for his contributions to Victorian literature.

• March 14 Brookes Morehead

  Known for his work in observational astronomy.

• March 24 Albert Claus

  Pioneering chemist who discovered the Claus process for sulfur recovery.

• April 20 Karl Ferdinand Braun

  PHY - German-american physicist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1850)

• May 1 Grove Karl Gilbert

  Renowned American geologist known for his studies on geomorphology and the origin of landscapes.

• May 8 Hellena Petrovna

  Hellena Petrovna was a Russian philosopher and occultist who co-founded the Theosophical Society.

• June 1 Kazimir Severinovich

  Russian composer known for his orchestral and chamber music compositions.

• June 9 Matsue Tōyō

  Matsue Tōyō was a Japanese novelist known for his works depicting rural life in Japan.

• June 12 Czar Mikhail

  The younger brother of Czar Nicholas II, who was also a journalist and writer.

• July 17 Anastasia Romanov

  Grand Duchess Anastasia Romanov was the youngest daughter of Tsar Nicholas II of Russia, who was executed during the Russian Revolution.

• July 17 Nicholas II

  Nicholas II was the last Czar of Russia, who was forced to abdicate during the Russian Revolution.

• July 17 Tatiana Romanova

  Daughter of the last Russian Emperor, Nicholas II, and a victim of the Bolshevik Revolution.

• July 17 Analiya Romanova

  Youngest daughter of the last Russian Tsar, Nicholas II, who was executed during the Russian Revolution.

• July 17 Czar Nicholas

  Czar Nicholas II was the last Emperor of Russia, who also had business interests and entrepreneurial ventures.

• July 17 Nikolos Alexandrovich

  The last Emperor of Russia, who was overthrown during the Russian Revolution.

• July 17 Czar Alexei

  The only son of Czar Nicholas II, who was also a journalist and writer.

• Aug. 12 Anna Held

  American polish-born actress and singer (born in 1872)

• Aug. 21 Orville Gibson

  Founder of the Gibson Guitar Corporation, known for producing high-quality guitars.

• Sept. 25 John Ireland

  Canadian-american actor and director (d. 1992)

• Sept. 30 Myli Dumas

  Myli Dumas was a French Post-Impressionist painter known for her vibrant and expressive landscapes.

• Oct. 31 Egon Schiele

  Austrian expressionist painter and draftsman, as well as a printmaker, is known for his eroticism in his figurative works.