Famous people and celebrities who died in 1950

A dedicated page for remembering the famous people and celebrities who passed away in 1950. 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. 2 Emil Jannings

  German actor who won the first Academy Award for Best Actor.

• Jan. 21 George Orwell

  George Orwell was a seminal British writer who profoundly influenced political literature through his dystopian novels critiquing totalitarianism. His works 'Animal Farm' and '1984' remain globally significant commentaries on power, propaganda, and social control.

• Jan. 22 Alan Hale

  American actor. he was a charming young lead in his teens. he also became a star in silent movies, such as "four horsemen of the apocalypse." he was a charming and gregarious character actor in 150 films later, including "robin hood," the "dodge city", and "destination japan."

• Jan. 22 Corinne Luchaire

  French actress who rose to prominence during World War II and was later sentenced for her associations with the German occupation. She died young from tuberculosis after writing her autobiography.

• Feb. 25 George Richards Minot

  Nobel Prize laureate for their discoveries concerning liver therapy in cases of anaemia

• Feb. 25 George Minot

  MED - American physician and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1885)

• March 5 Roman Shukhevych

  Ukrainian military and political leader who was a prominent figure in the Ukrainian Insurgent Army during World War II and the resistance against Soviet occupation. He was a key leader of the Ukrainian nationalist movement and fought for Ukrainian independence.

• March 12 Heinrich Mann

  German essayist, novelist, and playwright. he is the older brother to thomas mann. his novel was used as the basis of the 1932 film "the blue angel."

• March 19 Norman Haworth

  CHE - English chemist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1883)

• March 19 Walter Norman Haworth

  Nobel Prize laureate for his investigations on carbohydrates and vitamin C

• April 1 Charles R. Drew

  Pioneering African American physician who made groundbreaking contributions to blood plasma research and blood bank development, significantly advancing medical science.

• April 3 Kurt Weill

  Renowned German-American composer who revolutionized modern opera through his collaboration with Bertolt Brecht, creating groundbreaking works like 'The Threepenny Opera' that blended social critique with innovative musical styles.

• April 7 Walter Huston

  Walter huston was a renowned actor known for his powerful performances in classic films such as 'the treasure of the sierra madre' and 'dodsworth'.

• July 5 Salvatore Giuliano

  Legendary Sicilian bandit who became a folk hero, inspiring Mario Puzo's novel 'The Sicilian' and symbolizing resistance against authority.

• July 7 Fats Navarro

  Fats Navarro was an influential bebop jazz trumpet player who, despite his short life, significantly impacted the development of modern jazz trumpet playing in the 1940s.

• July 24 Zeffie Tilbury

  Renowned actress known for her stage and film performances.

• Aug. 27 Cesare Pavese

  Renowned Italian writer and intellectual who significantly influenced 20th-century Italian literature. He was a key figure in neorealism and translated many important American authors. Pavese tragically died by suicide in Turin, leaving a profound literary legacy.

• Sept. 13 Sara Allgood

  Irish actress jane eyre, spiral staircase, dies at 56

• Nov. 2 George Bernard Shaw

  Nobel Prize laureate for his work which is marked by both idealism and humanity, its stimulating satire often being infused with a singular poetic beauty

• Nov. 16 Bob Smith

  Pioneering physician who co-founded Alcoholics Anonymous, a groundbreaking organization helping millions overcome alcohol addiction.

• Nov. 25 Johannes Vilhelm Jensen

  Nobel Prize laureate for the rare strength and fertility of his poetic imagination with which is combined an intellectual curiosity of wide scope and a bold, freshly creative style

• Nov. 26 Hedwig Courths-Mahler

  German writer of popular romance novels in the early 20th century.

• Dec. 2 Dinu Lipatti

  Renowned Romanian classical pianist and composer, celebrated for his exceptional musical talent and interpretations.

• Dec. 5 Sri Aurobindo

  Indian writer and religious leader, he is a guru. before he established his city of light ashram, pondicherry in india, he was well-educated and led a normal life. his writings are a testament to the best of indian thought. richard was a friend of his in the ashram, and he continued to work with her after his death at pondicherry …

• Dec. 13 Abraham Wald

  Pioneering mathematician who made significant contributions to statistical theory, decision theory, and operations research during World War II.

• Dec. 25 Xavier Villaurrutia

  Renowned Mexican poet known for his profound work 'Nostalgia de la Muerte', a key figure in Mexican modernist literature.

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