Famous people and celebrities who died in May 1932

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in May 1932. This month marked the loss of influential and beloved figures whose contributions spanned various fields and touched many lives. Explore our detailed list to remember and celebrate their enduring legacies and the remarkable impact they had on the world

• May 3 Charles Fort

  American journalist and author (b. 1874)

• May 3 Anton Wildgans

  Austr writer (dies irae) / director burgtheater, dies at 51

• May 12 Lindbergh baby

  Found dead

• May 16 Ki Imukai

  Premier of japan (1931-1932), assassinated

• May 16 William Pember Reeves

  Politician / poet

• May 21 Marcel Boulenger

  French fencing and author (d. 1932).

• May 22 Augusta Gregory

  Irish poet and playwright, she reconstructed traditional folklore and myths in her plays for children. she wrote over 35 plays, two of which she co-authored with william butler yeats.

• May 22 Augusta

  Lady gregory, anglo-irish activist, landlord, and playwright, co-founded the abbey theatre (b. 1852)

• May 22 Lady Gregory

  Irish playwright (born in 1852)

• May 22 Lady Augusta [Isabella Gregory]

  Playwright (gold apple) dies at age 80