Famous people and celebrities who died in 1937

A dedicated page for remembering the famous people and celebrities who passed away in 1937. 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. 21 Marie Prevost

  Canadian-american singer and actress (d. 1937).

• Feb. 7 Elihu Root

  PEA - American lawyer and politician, 38th united states secretary of state, nobel prize laureate (b. 1845)

• March 8 Howie Morenz

  A legendary Canadian ice hockey player who was a star in the early NHL and is considered one of the first hockey superstars. He played for the Montreal Canadiens and tragically died young after complications from a hockey injury.

• March 16 Austen Chamberlain

  PEA - English politician, secretary of state for foreign and commonwealth affairs, nobel prize laureate (b. 1863)

• April 27 Antonio Gramsci

  Antonio Gramsci was an Italian Marxist philosopher and politician, known for his theory of cultural hegemony and his analysis of the role of culture in political and social change.

• May 23 John D. Rockefeller

  American business magnate and philanthropist, founder of the Standard Oil Company and one of the wealthiest people in history.

• May 25 Henry Ossawa Tanner

  An African-American painter who was one of the first African-American artists to gain international acclaim for his paintings.

• May 28 Alfred Adler

  Austrian psychiatrist and neurologist who established the first vienna child psychology clinic in 1920. his pioneering researches on the inferiority complex and child guidance as well as his social interest and delinquency were well-known. adler immigrated to new york in 1934.

• June 6 Jean Harlow

  Jean Harlow was a legendary platinum blonde Hollywood actress of the 1930s, known for her iconic roles in films like 'Hell's Angels' and 'Red Dust'. She was a sex symbol who revolutionized the image of women in cinema during the pre-Code Hollywood era.

• June 10 Robert Borden

  The eighth Prime Minister of Canada, who led the country during World War I.

• June 19 J. M. Barrie

  J. M. Barrie was a Scottish writer best known for creating the character Peter Pan.

• June 25 Colin Clive

  British actor known for his iconic roles in Frankenstein (1931) and Jane Eyre (1934), who transitioned from military service to stage and film after a knee injury. He was recognized for his brooding performances in early Hollywood and British cinema.

• July 2 Amelia Earhart

  American aviation pioneer and author, she was an historical adventurer during her 16-year career. she was nicknamed "lady lindy" and received the flying cross. her daredevil, courageous ways captured the imagination of the public. she was the first female to get an aviator's licence, the first woman in the atlantic to fly solo, and she was also the first woman …

• July 11 George Gershwin

  American composer. he is best known for his show tunes, swing rhythms, and unique blend of commercial pop, blues, and jazz music with classical structure. over 700 songs were composed by him, including "i got rhythm", "the man i love," and "nice work if you can get it." his more serious works include "porgy and bess" and "rhapsody in blue," …

• July 18 Julian Bell

  Julian Bell was a notable English poet, academic, and writer associated with the Bloomsbury Group. He was the son of Vanessa Bell and nephew of Virginia Woolf. Bell tragically died during the Spanish Civil War while serving as an ambulance driver.

• July 20 Guglielmo Marconi

  PHY - Italian physicist and engineer, nobel prize laureate (b. 1874)

• Aug. 11 Edith Wharton

  Edith Wharton was an American novelist, short story writer, and designer, known for her novels and short stories that explore themes of social class and morality.

• Aug. 26 Andrew Mellon

  Andrew Mellon was an American banker, businessman, and philanthropist who served as the Secretary of the Treasury.

• Sept. 21 Osgood Perkins

  American actor (b. 1892)

• Oct. 19 Ernest Rutherford

  CHE - New zealand-english physicist and chemist, nobel prize laureate (b. 1871)

• Nov. 23 Jagadish Chandra Bose

  Renowned physicist known for his work in the field of radio and microwave optics.

• Dec. 9 Gustaf Dalén

  PHY - Swedish physicist and engineer, nobel prize laureate (b. 1869)

• Dec. 12 Alfred Abel

  German actor and film producer, also known as the "lewis stone" of german movies. before being discovered by asta nielsen, he worked as a forest guard, businessman and bank clerk before becoming a designer. he was a star in german films from the classical period.

• Dec. 21 Ted Healy

  American screenwriter and actor (d. 1937).

• Dec. 21 Frank B. Kellogg

  PEA - American lawyer and politician, 45th united states secretary of state, nobel prize laureate (b. 1856)

• Dec. 21 Frank Billings Kellogg

  Nobel Prize laureate for his crucial role in bringing about the Briand-Kellogg Pact

• Dec. 28 Maurice Ravel

  French composer and leader of the french musical impressionist movement. he is known for his ballet and orchestral studies and the vigor of his music. his most well-known work was his 1928 composition, "ravel’s bolero". his most notable works include the ballet "ma mere l'oye (mother goose), which he wrote in 1908 for some of his friends and was first …

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