Famous people and celebrities who died in 1951

A dedicated page for remembering the famous people and celebrities who passed away in 1951. 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 Luvena Roush

  Renowned American painter known for her landscapes and portraits.

• Jan. 1 Bessye J. Bearden

  American politician who served as the first African American woman elected to the Michigan House of Representatives.

• Jan. 10 Sinclaire Lewis

  Sinclaire Lewis was an American novelist, playwright, and social critic who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1930.

• Feb. 19 Arles Gide

  A French author and winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1947.

• Feb. 19 Armonii Gide

  Armonii Gide was a French author and winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1947, known for his innovative and influential works.

• March 31 Ralph Forbes

  Actor (riptide shock, shock, shock), is killed at 45

• April 19 Elenie Sikelianos

  Greek poet recognized for her lyrical works.

• May 7 Warner Baxter

  American actor who was born 1918 and had a long, successful career. for his role as "the cisco kid", he won the best actor oscar in 1931.

• May 29 Fanny Brice

  American comedian, genius at caricature and humor. she was an excellent mimic, and had a great ear for dialects. brice sang popular 1910 songs in yiddish accent and won her first amateur contest. she also took home $10.00. ziegfeld discovered her and she began working in vaudeville and the follies, as well as creating "baby snooks", which were used for …

• May 30 Lulie Wallace

  Renowned American painter known for her floral still life paintings.

• June 6 Olive Tell

  American singer and actress (d. 1951).

• June 9 Mayo Methot

  Mayo Methot was an American actress who appeared in films during the Golden Age of Hollywood.

• July 13 Arnol Schoenberg

  Austrian composer known for his innovative atonal compositions.

• July 14 Spyridon Zampelios

  Famous Greek playwright known for his tragic plays.

• July 23 Philippe Pétain

  French statesman, military leader, and premier of the vichy government in ww i. he was also a collaborator with the nazis.

• Aug. 14 Williom Randolph Hearst

  Founder of the Hearst Corporation, a leading media and publishing company.

• Aug. 16 Louis Jouvet

  French theatre director, designer, stage worker, teacher, and stage administrator before his film and acting careers. jouvet excelled on the stage, even though he was often seen in film. jouvet, a cultural ambassador for france, was a lecturer, writer, and an honorary citizen. he co-made "hotel du nord" together with geiraudoux. his daughter lisa jouvet followed him into the entertainment …

• Sept. 1 Nillie McClung

  Canadian suffragette and author known for her influential writings on women's rights.

• Sept. 2 Mosella Loretta

  Renowned astronomer known for her work on stellar classification.

• Sept. 5 Arvle Wise

  Prominent senator who championed civil rights causes.

• Sept. 7 Maria Montez

  Dominican-french actress (b. 1912)

• Sept. 18 Pamlea Colman Smith

  Illustrator known for designing the Rider-Waite-Smith tarot deck.

• Sept. 22 Placida Acherontia

  Renowned entomologist known for her research on moth species.

• Oct. 16 Meer Liaquat Ali Khan

  Meer Liaquat Ali Khan was the first Prime Minister of Pakistan and a prominent leader of the Pakistan Movement.

• Nov. 13 Margaruite MacDonald

  First female Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

• Nov. 18 Daisy Bates

  Australian journalist, welfare worker, and lifelong Aboriginal rights advocate.

• Dec. 12 Mildred Bailey

  Mildred Bailey was a popular jazz singer in the 1930s and 1940s.

• Dec. 14 Tryton Blackwood

  Tryton Blackwood was a British novelist who wrote several acclaimed works of Gothic fiction.