Famous people and celebrities who died in 1934

A dedicated page for remembering the famous people and celebrities who passed away in 1934. 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. 6 Herbert Chapman

  Revolutionized English football as a successful manager of Arsenal FC.

• Jan. 10 Marinus van der Lubbe

  Dutch communist who was controversially accused of setting the Reichstag fire in 1933, a pivotal event in Nazi Germany's rise to power.

• Jan. 29 Fritz Haber

  CHE - Polish-german chemist and engineer, nobel prize laureate (b. 1868)

• Feb. 23 Edward Elgar

  British composer, best known for his "pomp and circumstance" set of five marches. he was largely self-taught and brought new life to the choral format. he also wrote two symphonies: a violin concerto for cello and a violin concerto for cello.

• March 21 Lilyan Tashman

  Actor (bulldog drummer), dies at 34

• April 14 Gerald du Maurier

  British actor-manager (unmarried escape).

• May 23 Bonnie Parker

  Infamous American outlaw who, alongside Clyde Barrow, formed one of the most notorious criminal couples during the Great Depression. Their crime spree across the central United States captured national attention and ended dramatically with their violent deaths.

• May 23 Clyde Barrow

  Clyde Barrow was a notorious American outlaw who, alongside Bonnie Parker, became famous for a series of bank robberies and violent crimes during the Great Depression era.

• May 29 Eugenie Besserer

  Actress anna christie, madame x, dies at 65

• June 11 Lev Vygotsky

  Renowned for his theory of sociocultural development in psychology.

• July 4 Marie Curie

  Polish-french scientist, a biologist and physicist, won nobel prizes in physics and chemistry in 1903 and 1911. she was not allowed to enter the french academy of science because she was a woman.

• July 4 Marie Curie, née Skłodowska

  Nobel Prize laureate in recognition of the extraordinary services they have rendered by their joint researches on the radiation phenomena discovered by Professor Henri Becquerel

• July 22 John Dillinger

  Notorious American gangster of the Great Depression era, known for spectacular bank robberies and prison escapes. He became a legendary criminal figure who captured the public imagination during the early 1930s. Dillinger was eventually killed by FBI agents in a famous ambush outside the Biograph Theater in Chicago.

• July 25 Engelbert Dollfuss

  Austrian Chancellor who tried to keep Austria independent from Nazi Germany.

• July 26 Winsor McCay

  Winsor McCay was a pioneering American cartoonist and animator known for his comic strip Little Nemo and his animated films such as Gertie the Dinosaur.

• July 28 Marie Dressler

  Canadian-american singer and actress (d. 1934).

• Sept. 2 Russ Columbo

  Russ Columbo was a popular American crooner, violinist, and actor during the early 1930s, known for his romantic ballads and film appearances before his tragic early death.

• Oct. 5 Jean Vigo

  Influential French avant-garde filmmaker known for pioneering poetic realism. His short but impactful career included masterpieces like 'L'Atalante' and 'Zéro de Conduite', which significantly influenced cinema history.

• Oct. 13 Gertrude Käsebier

  American photographer known for her portraits and contributions to the Pictorialist movement.

• Oct. 15 Raymond Poincaré

  He was a french politician who served four terms as prime minister of france's third republic and was president during world war i.

• Oct. 18 Santiago Ramón y Cajal

  MED - Spanish pathologist, histologist, and neuroscientist, nobel prize laureate (b. 1852)

• Oct. 22 Pretty Boy Floyd

  Infamous American gangster and bank robber during the Great Depression era, known for his criminal activities in the Midwest United States.

• Nov. 16 Alice Liddell

  The young girl who inspired the character of Alice in Lewis Carroll's classic novel 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland'.

• Nov. 27 Baby Face Nelson

  Notorious American criminal and bank robber during the Great Depression era, known for his violent criminal activities and conflicts with law enforcement.

• Nov. 28 Everett Ruess

  An enigmatic American artist and adventurer who mysteriously disappeared in the Utah wilderness at age 20, becoming a legendary figure in exploration and romantic wanderlust.

• Nov. 30 Helene Boucher

  Pioneering French aviator who set seven world records and was known as the 'fastest pilot' in the world. She set a remarkable speed record of 444 km/h in 1933.

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