Famous people and celebrities who died in 1952

A dedicated page for remembering the famous people and celebrities who passed away in 1952. 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. 8 Antonia Maury

  Antonia Maury was an American astronomer known for her stellar classification system.

• Jan. 18 Curly Howard

  Famous American comedian and actor, best known as a member of the iconic comedy trio The Three Stooges, who revolutionized slapstick comedy in vaudeville and film.

• Feb. 13 Josephine Tey

  Scottish playwright and mystery writer who was also the creator of scotland yard investigator alan grant. she was known as "elizabeth mackintosh", "gordon daviot", and wrote the notable works "the man in the queue" in 1928, "the daughter of time", in 1951, and "the singing sands", in 1952.

• Feb. 14 Maurice De Waele

  Belgian cyclist (born 1896).

• Feb. 19 Knut Pedersen Hamsun

  Nobel Prize laureate for his monumental work, <I>Growth of the Soil</I>

• Feb. 19 Knut Hamsun

  LIT - Norwegian novelist, poet, and playwright, nobel prize laureate (b. 1859)

• Feb. 26 Theodoros Pangalos

  Greek politician who served as deputy prime minister of Greece, known for his significant role in modern Greek political landscape.

• March 1 Mariano Azuela

  Mexican author known for his novel 'The Underdogs'.

• March 4 Sir Charles Scott Sherrington

  Nobel Prize laureate for their discoveries regarding the functions of neurons

• March 11 Pierre Renoir

  Pierre Renoir was a French actor and director born in 1885, part of the renowned Renoir artistic family known for their contributions to cinema and art.

• May 21 John Garfield

  Prominent Hollywood actor of the Golden Age, known for his roles in film noir and dramatic movies. He was a significant figure in 1940s cinema and a member of the influential Actor's Studio. His career was cut short by heart disease and political blacklisting during the McCarthy era.

• May 31 Walter Schellenberg

  High-ranking Nazi intelligence officer who served as head of foreign intelligence in the SS during World War II. He was a key figure in the Nazi regime's intelligence operations and was tried for war crimes after the conflict.

• June 17 Jack Parsons

  Pioneering rocket scientist and occultist who co-founded Jet Propulsion Laboratory, known for his groundbreaking work in rocket propulsion and his controversial associations with Aleister Crowley and L. Ron Hubbard.

• June 27 Elmo Lincoln

  American actor known for being the first actor to play Tarzan in silent films.

• July 26 Eva Perón

  Eva Perón was an iconic Argentine political figure and actress who became First Lady of Argentina. She was a powerful advocate for women's suffrage and workers' rights, transforming the political landscape of Argentina. Known affectionately as 'Evita', she remains a legendary and controversial figure in Latin American history.

• July 31 Waldemar Bonsels

  German author best known for his novel 'The Adventures of Maya the Bee.'

• Aug. 5 Sameera Moussa

  Egyptian nuclear physicist who pioneered research on using nuclear technology for medical purposes and advocated for peaceful nuclear applications.

• Aug. 29 Anton Piëch

  Austrian lawyer and businessman (d. 1952).

• Sept. 6 Gertrude Lawrence

  An english actress, singer and dancer, she is also a comedian and singer. she is best known for her performances on broadway in new york and the west end in london. she was a star in musical revues and musicals and appeared in "the king and i", "pygmalion" and even "tonight at 8:30". she was most popular on the stage, …

• Sept. 9 Joseph Allen

  NASA astronaut who was part of the first shuttle transportation system operational flight and conducted the first space salvage mission in history.

• Oct. 20 Basil Radford

  Actor (whisky galore dead of night), is killed at 55

• Oct. 21 Hans Merensky

  South african geologist, philanthropist (born in 1871)

• Oct. 26 Hattie McDaniel

  American actress and singer (born 1895).

• Nov. 1 Dixie Lee

  American singer and actress best known as the first wife of legendary crooner Bing Crosby. She was a talented performer in her own right during the early Hollywood era and appeared in several films.

• Nov. 9 Chaim Weizmann

  Russian-born chemist, zionist leader, and first president of israel. he held this post for largely ceremonial purposes from his death on 9 november 1952 to 17 february 1949. weizmann, a chemist, discovered how to use bacteria fermentation to produce acetone, which was used in the production cordite explosive propellants crucial to the british effort during ww i. david lloyd george …

• Nov. 13 Margaret Wise Brown

  Influential children's book author known for classic works like 'Goodnight Moon' that revolutionized children's literature in the mid-20th century.

• Nov. 26 Sven Hedin

  Swedish explorer and mapmaker who created the first maps and information about central asia. he led expeditions through persia and turkestan, tibet and china. more than 30 books were written by him, including "through asia", 1898 "overland to india," 1910, and "the silk road," 1936.

• Dec. 8 Charles Lightoller

  English second officer on titanic (born in 1874)

• Dec. 29 Fletcher Henderson

  Influential jazz pianist, bandleader, arranger, and composer.

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