Famous people and celebrities who died in 1929

A dedicated page for remembering the famous people and celebrities who passed away in 1929. 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. 13 Wyatt Earp

  Wyatt Earp was an American Old West lawman, gambler, and saloon keeper who is best known for his role in the events leading up to and following the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral.

• Jan. 19 Liang Qichao

  Chinese journalist, philosopher, and scholar (b. 1873)

• Feb. 12 Lillie Langtry

  Lillie Langtry was a British actress known for her beauty and stage presence.

• Feb. 14 Tom Burke (actor)

  British actor recognized for his prominent roles in TV series 'The Musketeers' and 'Strike'.

• Feb. 14 Thomas Burke

  American journalist and sprinter coach (d. 1929).

• March 3 Katharine Wright

  Sister of the wright brothers (born in 1874)

• April 4 Karl Benz

  German engine inventor, inventor, and automotive engineer (born 1844).

• June 2 Enrique Gorostieta

  Mexican general (b. 1889)

• June 4 Harry Frazee

  American director, producer, and agent (b. 1881)

• June 8 Bliss Carman

  Canadian-american playwright and poet (d. 1929).

• June 9 Margaret Lawrence

  American stage actress (b. 1889)

• June 16 Bramwell Booth

  British-american evangelist and the first son of william booth. his father's work was carried to the usa by him. as commander of the salvation army between 1887-1896. booth created "the volunteers of america" after the high council requested his resignation.

• July 2 Gladys Brockwell

  Actress (oliver twist), is killed at 34

• July 5 Henry Johnson

  American sergeant (b. 1897)

• July 10 Ève Lavallière

  French actress (b. 1866)

• July 11 Billy Mosforth

  English footballer and engraver (b. 1857)

• July 15 Hugo von Hofmannsthal

  Austrian writer Hugo von Hofmannsthal was a prominent figure in German-language literature and known for his collaborations with Richard Strauss.

• Aug. 1 Syd Gregory

  Australian cricketer and coach (d. 299)

• Aug. 3 Emile Berliner

  American inventor born in germany who made significant contributions to the telephone technology and invented the phonograph record disk.

• Aug. 5 Millicent Fawcett

  Millicent Fawcett was a British business leader known for her work in promoting women's rights and suffrage.

• Aug. 10 Aletta Jacobs

  Aletta jacobs was both the first woman and first female to study in the netherlands for a university degree. she was the daughter of a sappemeer jewish doctor. when she was thirteen, she left her local school to go to a girls' school. she did not enjoy it and returned home after two weeks. anna de jong, her dutch mother, …

• Aug. 10 Pierre Fatou

  French mathematician and astronomer (b. 1878)

• Sept. 23 Richard Adolf Zsigmondy

  CHE - Austrian-german chemist, physicist, and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1865)

• Oct. 1 Antoine Bourdelle

  Renowned for his monumental sculptures and contributions to modern sculpture.

• Oct. 3 Gustav Stresemann

  PEA - German politician, chancellor of germany, nobel prize laureate (b. 1878)

• Oct. 3 Jeanne Eagels

  Actress (the letter) dies at 35

• Oct. 14 Henri Berger

  German composer and royal bandmaster (born in 1844).

• Oct. 26 Arno Holz

  German naturalist poet and dramatist associated with the literary movement of Impressionism.

• Nov. 17 Herman Hollerith

  Invented the tabulating machine, a precursor to modern computers.

• Dec. 10 Harry Crosby

  American actor and first child of Bing Crosby and Kathryn Grant, known for his role in the horror film Friday the 13th.

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