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Famous people and celebrities who died in May 1954

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in May 1954. This month marked the loss of influential and beloved figures whose contributions spanned various fields and touched many lives. Explore our detailed list to remember and celebrate their enduring legacies and the remarkable impact they had on the world

  • Tom Tyler
    May 1 Tom Tyler

    Actor (lost ranch and coyote trails), died at 50

  • Pauline de Cock-Manifarges
    May 2 Pauline de Cock-Manifarges

    Singer, dies at 82

  • Heinz Guderian
    May 14 Heinz Guderian

    German commander of the sixteenth army corps and commander in chief for all panzer troops

  • William March
    May 15 William March

    American soldier and author (b. 1893)

  • Werner Bischof
    May 16 Werner Bischof

    Influential Swiss photojournalist who documented the human impact of World War II, capturing profound images of post-war devastation and human resilience.

  • Clemens Krauss
    May 16 Clemens Krauss

    Austrian conductor (vienna state opera), died at the age of 61.

  • Charles Ives
    May 19 Charles Ives

    American composer and educator (b. 1874)

  • Aart A van Schelven
    May 19 Aart A van Schelven

    At 73, the church historian (willem from orange) dies

  • Charles Edward Ives
    May 19 Charles Edward Ives

    American composer unanswered question, dies at the age of 79.

  • Janos Hammerschlag
    May 21 Janos Hammerschlag

    Composer dies at 68

  • Chief Bender
    May 22 Chief Bender

    Chief Bender was a Hall of Fame pitcher known for his success with the Philadelphia Athletics.

  • Robert Capa
    May 25 Robert Capa

    Renowned Hungarian-American war photographer who captured iconic images of conflicts like the Spanish Civil War and World War II, revolutionizing photojournalism.

  • Lionel Conacher
    May 26 Lionel Conacher

    Legendary Canadian multi-sport athlete who excelled in football, hockey, and baseball, later becoming a prominent politician in Ontario.

  • Franz Pfemfert
    May 26 Franz Pfemfert

    Writer dies at 74

  • Herzmanovsky-Orlando
    May 27 Herzmanovsky-Orlando

    Writer

  • Achille Longo
    May 28 Achille Longo

    Composer dies at 54

  • Ahmad Amin
    May 30 Ahmad Amin

    Egyptian writer and historian. he was a writer and historian from egypt. he died 30 may 1954.

  • Antonis Benakis
    May 31 Antonis Benakis

    Greek art collector and philanthropist, founded the benaki museum (b. 1873)