Famous people and celebrities who died in 1957

A dedicated page for remembering the famous people and celebrities who passed away in 1957. 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. 10 Gabriela Mistral

  LIT - Chilean poet and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1889)

• Jan. 14 Humphrey Bogart

  American actor (b. 1899)

• Jan. 16 Arturo Toscanini

  Arturo toscanini was an italian conductor known for his intensity, perfectionism, and his work with the nbc symphony orchestra.

• Feb. 8 John von Neumann

  Renowned Hungarian-American mathematician and physicist who made groundbreaking contributions to multiple scientific fields, including computer science, quantum mechanics, and game theory. He was a key figure in the Manhattan Project and is considered one of the most influential scientists of the 20th century.

• Feb. 8 Walther Bothe

  PHY - German physicist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1891)

• Feb. 9 Miklós Horthy

  Miklós Horthy was the Regent of the Kingdom of Hungary from 1920 to 1944, and a prominent military leader.

• Feb. 10 Laura Ingalls Wilder

  American author known for her 'Little House' series of children's novels based on her childhood in a pioneer family.

• March 8 Othmar Schoeck

  Swiss musician and composer, considered to be one of the most important composers of his era. schoeckaeur(tm), a composer and musician best known for his melodic music, has written "massimilia doni", "penthesilea" and other works.

• March 12 Josephine Hull

  American actress and director (d.57)

• March 14 Evagoras Pallikarides

  Greek-Cypriot revolutionary and national hero who fought against British colonial rule in Cyprus during the 1950s. He was executed at a young age for his involvement in the independence struggle, becoming a symbol of resistance and patriotism.

• March 17 Ramon Magsaysay

  Ramon Magsaysay was a prominent Filipino president who led the Philippines from 1953 to 1957. He was a war hero who fought against Japanese occupation during World War II and was known for his integrity and military leadership. His presidency was marked by significant reforms in the Philippine government and military.

• March 25 Max Ophuls

  Renowned German film director known for his sophisticated and stylish cinema, who significantly influenced European film art in the mid-20th century.

• March 31 Gene Lockhart

  American actor, "going my way", dies at 65.

• April 3 Ned Sparks

  Canadian-american actor and singer (d. 2005)

• April 15 Pedro Infante

  Pedro Infante was a legendary Mexican actor and singer who defined the Golden Age of Mexican cinema. He starred in over 60 films and recorded approximately 350 songs, becoming a cultural icon in Latin America. His talent was recognized internationally, including winning the Silver Bear Award for Best Actor at the Berlin Film Festival.

• May 2 Joseph R McCarthy

  Joseph McCarthy was a controversial U.S. Senator who led aggressive anti-communist investigations during the Cold War, creating a climate of fear and suspicion known as 'McCarthyism'. His witch hunts against suspected communists significantly impacted American political and social life in the 1950s.

• May 16 Eliot Ness

  Famous American law enforcement agent who led the 'Untouchables' team that fought organized crime and Al Capone during the Prohibition era in Chicago.

• June 12 Jimmy Dorsey

  Shenandoah (pennsylvania) -- orchestra leader (stage show)

• June 21 Johannes Stark

  PHY - German physicist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1874)

• June 27 Malcolm Lowry

  Malcolm Lowry was a renowned Canadian novelist and poet, best known for his masterpiece 'Under the Volcano', a complex modernist novel exploring alcoholism and personal disintegration. His work is considered a significant contribution to 20th-century literature, characterized by intense psychological depth and experimental narrative style.

• Aug. 5 Heinrich Otto Wieland

  CHE - German chemist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1877)

• Aug. 16 Irving Langmuir

  CHE - American chemist and physicist, nobel prize laureate (b. 1881)

• Sept. 1 Helen Haye

  Actress (girl in a taxi, spy in black), is killed at 83

• Oct. 24 Christian Dior

  Christian Dior was a revolutionary French fashion designer who transformed post-war haute couture with his iconic 'New Look' collection, establishing a fashion house that remains globally influential today.

• Oct. 25 Albert Anastasia

  Notorious Italian-American mobster who was a key figure in Murder, Inc. and the Gambino crime family. He was assassinated in a brazen murder at a Manhattan barbershop, symbolizing the violent world of organized crime in mid-20th century America.

• Nov. 16 Cora Witherspoon

  Actress (quality street bank dick), dies in 67

• Dec. 2 Harrison Ford

  Legendary Hollywood actor known for iconic roles in Star Wars and Indiana Jones franchises. He is one of the most recognizable and successful actors in cinema history. Ford has starred in numerous blockbuster films and is renowned for performing many of his own stunts.

• Dec. 24 Norma Talmadge

  American actress, silent screen, vaudeville and radio star, oldest of three talmadge sisters, who was promoted by her stage-driven mother. after she married joseph schenck in 1916, her stardom began. she divorced schenck in 1934 and married george jessel. they divorced in 1939. she married a beverly hills doctor in her third marriage.

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