Famous people and celebrities who died in 1941

A dedicated page for remembering the famous people and celebrities who passed away in 1941. 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. 4 Henri Bergson

  LIT - French philosopher and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1859)

• Jan. 5 Amy Johnson

  Pioneering British aviator who became famous for her record-breaking long-distance solo flights in the early 20th century. She was the first female pilot to fly solo from England to Australia, covering 11,000 miles in just 17 days. During World War II, she served in the Air Transport Auxiliary, tragically dying while on a ferry mission.

• Jan. 8 Robert Baden-Powell

  British military figure who founded the boy scouts of england in 1907. he founded the girl scouts in 1907 with his sister agnes. baden-powell wrote several books about scouting, military campaigns, and other topics.

• Jan. 10 Joe Penner

  Hungarian comedian and actor (born in 1904)

• Jan. 13 James Joyce

  Irish novelist, writer and wordsmith. he was an intellectual literary genius and a pioneer in the development of a unique style that revolutionized fiction's plot and character.

• Feb. 21 Frederick Banting

  MED - Canadian physician and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1891)

• March 4 Ludwig Quidde

  PEA - German activist and politician, nobel prize laureate (b. 1858)

• March 17 Nicolae Titulescu

  Nicolae Titulescu was a Romanian diplomat who served as the Foreign Minister of Romania and as the President of the League of Nations.

• March 28 Virginia Woolf

  Virginia Woolf was a renowned British author and one of the most influential figures of the 20th-century literary modernism.

• April 5 Parvin E'tesami

  Parvin E'tesami was a pioneering Iranian female poet who significantly contributed to Persian literature through her powerful lyrical poetry addressing social issues and women's rights during the early 20th century.

• May 7 James Frazer

  Known for his work 'The Golden Bough' in the field of anthropology.

• June 1 Ernst B Chain

  Renowned German-British biochemist who played a crucial role in the development of penicillin. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1945 for his groundbreaking work.

• June 2 Lou Gehrig

  Legendary New York Yankees first baseman who became an American sports icon, known for his incredible consecutive games streak and tragic early death from ALS, now known as Lou Gehrig's disease.

• June 29 Ignacy Jan Paderewski

  Polish composer and pianist (born in 1860).

• Aug. 7 Rabindranath Tagore

  LIT - Indian author, poet, and playwright, nobel prize laureate (b. 1861)

• Aug. 14 Maximilian Kolbe

  Maximilian Kolbe was a Polish Catholic priest who volunteered to die in place of a stranger in the Auschwitz concentration camp during World War II.

• Aug. 14 Paul Sabatier

  CHE - French chemist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1854)

• Sept. 9 Hans Spemann

  MED - German embryologist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1869)

• Sept. 18 Fred Karno

  English actor and screenwriter (b. 1866)

• Oct. 2 Jaan Tõnisson

  Estonian journalist, lawyer, and politician 2nd prime minster of estonia (d. 1941?)

• Oct. 9 Helen Morgan

  Helen Morgan was a prominent American actress and singer of the 1920s and 1930s, known for her performances in Broadway musicals and early Hollywood films, particularly her iconic role in 'Show Boat'.

• Nov. 18 Chris Watson

  Chilean-australian politician and journalist 3rd prime minister australia (d. 41).

• Nov. 18 Walther Nernst

  CHE - German chemist and physicist, nobel prize laureate (b. 1864)

• Nov. 18 Walther Hermann Nernst

  Nobel Prize laureate in recognition of his work in thermochemistry

• Nov. 22 Werner Mölders

  Prominent Luftwaffe fighter pilot during World War II, known for his significant aerial combat achievements and tragic death during a military event.

• Dec. 5 Amrita Sher-Gil

  Renowned Hungarian-Indian painter known for her significant contributions to modern Indian art, blending Western and Indian artistic styles.

• Dec. 29 Tullio Levi-Civita

  Italian mathematician, professor and researcher on pure geometry and hydrodynamics. he was also an author.

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