Famous people and celebrities who died in May 1956

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in May 1956. 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

May 1 LeRoy Samse
American pole vaulter (d. 1956).
May 5 Charles R Gallas
At 88, a lexicographer (french dictionary) dies.
May 10 Michalis Karaolis
Greek-cypriot eoka fighter (born 1934)
May 11 Walter S Adams
Us astronomer/director of mount wilson, dies at the age of 79
May 12 Louis Calhern
American actor and singer (d. 1956).
May 12 Hendrik P Marchant
Dutch minister of education, dies at 87
May 12 Vladimir Ambros
Composer dies at 65
May 13 Aleksandr A Fadejev
Russ author (young guard) commits suicide at 54
May 14 Joan Malleson
English physician (born 1889)
May 15 Austin Osman Spare
English painter and magician (b. 1886)
May 16 H. B. Reese
American candy-maker and businessman, created reese's peanut butter cups (b. 1876)
May 18 Maurice Tate
English cricketer (d. 1956)
May 20 Max Beerbohm
Author and illustrator from english-italian (d. 1956).
May 20 Zoltán Halmay
Hungarian swimmer and trainer (b. 1881)
May 21 Harry Bensley
English businessman and adventurer (b. 1877)
May 23 Gustav Suits
Latvian-estonian poet and politician (b. 1883)
May 24 Guy Kibbee
Actor (captain blood and babes in arms), died at 74
May 24 Martha Annie Whiteley
English chemist and mathematician (b. 1866)
May 26 Al Simmons
Al Simmons was a prominent American baseball player and coach who played in Major League Baseball during the early 20th century, known for his exceptional batting skills.
May 29 Hermann Abendroth
German conductor (gewandhausorkest), dies at 73
May 29 Albert H Edelkoort
Theologist (christusverwachting), dies at 65