Famous people and celebrities who died in 1949

A dedicated page for remembering the famous people and celebrities who passed away in 1949. 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. 1 Alzina Paradis

  Founder of Paradis Cafeteria chain in the United States.

• Jan. 1 Elye Bokher

  Elye Bokher was a prominent Yiddish writer and journalist who contributed to the development of modern Yiddish literature.

• Jan. 1 Revere Wells

  American journalist known for his investigative reporting and social commentary.

• Jan. 3 Katharine Lyell

  Renowned for her work on plant genetics and breeding.

• Jan. 5 Hiliary Marston

  Pioneering epidemiologist known for her research on the spread of infectious diseases.

• Jan. 9 Thos Longboat

  Indigenous Canadian long-distance runner and winner of the 1907 Boston Marathon.

• March 3 Kassian Bogatyrev

  Russian writer known for his novels and short stories.

• March 19 Stephen Wise

  Stephen Wise was a prominent American Reform rabbi and Zionist leader.

• March 22 Sem Springveld

  Sem Springveld was a Dutch painter known for his impressionist landscapes and portraits.

• March 25 Ustin Ivanov

  Notable Russian painter known for his landscape artworks.

• April 15 Wallace Beery

  American film actor. he is best known for playing bill in "min and bill", opposite marie dressler. also, long john silver in the "treasure island" movie, pancho villa in "viva villa!," and his title role in "the champ," which he was awarded the academy award for best actor.

• May 6 Maurice Maeterlinck

  Belgian essayist, poet and playwright. he was also a naturalist and lawyer. he won the 1911 nobel prize for literature. he was made a count in 1932 by the belgian king. he is best known for his books "the blind", 1891, and "the interior", 1892. there are also many studies on nature. maeterlinck was able to dedicate all his time …

• June 8 Davidlee Strauss

  German composer, conductor, pianist, and music theorist, best known for his tone poems and operas.

• June 18 Beuford Jester

  Beuford Jester was a Democratic politician who served as the 37th Governor of Texas from 1947 until his death in 1949.

• July 24 Moriya Mori

  Japanese painter and printmaker associated with the Shin-hanga art movement.

• Aug. 16 Margaret Mitchell

  American author of "gone with the wind", a book she wrote over ten years. the movie version was the most watched of all movies. david o. selznick gave her $50,000 for the movie rights, and the deal was closed on 7/06/1936. this was the week the book was published. it was awarded the pulitzer prize, and eventually appeared in over …

• Aug. 21 Aydrien Leverkuhn

  German poet and novelist, known for his modernist and experimental works.

• Aug. 31 Salar Jung III

  Salar Jung III was the last Prime Minister of the Hyderabad State in India and played a significant role in its accession to the Indian Union.

• Sept. 13 August Krogh

  MED - Danish physiologist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1874)

• Sept. 18 Frank Morgan

  Frank morgan was an american actor best known for his role as the wizard in the classic film the wizard of oz.

• Sept. 20 Richard Dix

  American actor. the image of a tough, macho man. in 1931, his film "cimarron" was nominated to win an oscar. his other films include "devil's squadron" and "man of conquest." his last appearance was in 1949 in "the fountainhead."

• Oct. 27 Marcel Cerdan

  Algerian-french boxing champion. he started boxing in november 1934. on 21 september 1948, he won the world and europe middleweight title by defeating tony zale in round 12. in 1949, he lost the title to jake lamotta. in 1962, he was elected to the boxing hall of fame.

• Nov. 3 Solmon R. Guggenheim

  Industrialist and philanthropist known for his mining ventures and contributions to the arts.

• Nov. 19 Jamas Ensor

  Belgian painter and printmaker known for his innovative and unconventional style, often incorporating masks and skeletons in his works.

• Dec. 7 Joyce Churchill

  Renowned for her work on plant genetics

• Dec. 31 Macdonald Smith

  Legendary golfer known for his precise putting skills.