Famous people and celebrities who died in 1958

A dedicated page for remembering the famous people and celebrities who passed away in 1958. 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.

• Feb. 1 Clinton Davisson

  PHY - American physicist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1888)

• Feb. 6 Frank Swift

  Frank Swift was a notable English footballer and journalist who played as a goalkeeper for Manchester City and the England national team during the 1930s and 1940s. He tragically died in the Munich air disaster in 1958, which claimed the lives of several Manchester United players.

• Feb. 6 Eddie Colman

  Eddie Colman was a talented English footballer who tragically died young in the Munich air disaster of 1958, which claimed the lives of several Manchester United players.

• Feb. 20 Thurston Hall

  Actor (mr schuyler topper), dies at 75

• March 22 Mike Todd

  Mike Todd was an influential American film producer and entertainment entrepreneur who played a significant role in Broadway and early television production. He was a pioneer in film technology, partnering with major industry figures like Lowell Thomas and Joseph Schenck. Todd was known for his innovative approach to entertainment and production.

• March 22 Michael Todd

  Famous film producer known for the classic adventure film 'Around the World in 80 Days'.

• March 28 Chuck Klein

  Chuck Klein was a legendary Philadelphia Phillies outfielder who was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. He was a prolific home run hitter during the late 1920s and early 1930s, known for his exceptional batting skills.

• April 16 Rosalind Franklin

  Pioneering British chemist and X-ray crystallographer who played a crucial role in understanding the molecular structures of DNA, RNA, viruses, coal, and graphite. Her work was instrumental in discovering the double helix structure of DNA, though her contributions were initially underrecognized.

• May 3 Frank Foster

  Renowned jazz saxophonist and composer who was a key member of Count Basie's band from 1953-1964. He later led the Count Basie Orchestra and was an influential figure in the jazz world.

• May 19 Ronald Colman

  British-american actor. a gentlemanly, romantic star on-screen since 1922. he was nominated to the oscar for his performances in "a double life" (1947).

• May 29 Juan Ramón Jiménez

  LIT - Spanish poet and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1881)

• June 9 Robert Donat

  Renowned British actor famous for his iconic roles in 'Goodbye, Mr. Chips' and '39 Steps', winning an Academy Award for Best Actor in 1939. He was a versatile performer known for his distinctive voice and compelling screen presence.

• June 16 Imre Nagy

  Hungarian journalist and politician who served as the Prime Minister of Hungary during the Hungarian Revolution of 1956.

• June 20 Kurt Alder

  German chemist and Nobel Prize winner who made significant contributions to organic chemistry.

• July 14 King Faisal

  King Faisal II of Iraq was the last reigning monarch of Iraq, tragically assassinated during a military coup in 1958 at the young age of 23.

• July 20 Franklin Pangborn

  Dies at 69

• Aug. 14 Frédéric Joliot-Curie

  CHE - French physicist and chemist, nobel prize laureate (b. 1900)

• Aug. 22 Roger Martin du Gard

  LIT - French novelist and paleographer, nobel prize laureate (b. 1881)

• Aug. 24 Paul Henry

  Renowned Irish painter and educator who made significant contributions to Irish art in the early 20th century.

• Aug. 27 Ernest Lawrence

  Ernest Lawrence was a pioneering American physicist who revolutionized particle physics by inventing the cyclotron, a groundbreaking particle accelerator. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1939 for his innovative work, significantly advancing scientific understanding of atomic and nuclear processes.

• Sept. 26 Carl Brisson

  Actor (ship cafe. ring. song of soho), who dies at 64

• Oct. 14 Nikolay Zabolotsky

  Prominent Russian-Soviet poet known for his innovative modernist style and significant contributions to 20th-century Russian literature. He was also a notable translator who played a key role in the Soviet literary scene.

• Nov. 15 Tyrone Power

  Tyrone Power was a legendary Hollywood actor of the Golden Age, known for his exceptional looks, talent, and versatility. He was a third-generation performer who began his stage career at seven and became a major film star in the 1930s and 1940s. His breakthrough came with the film 'Girl's Dormitory' in 1936, launching a remarkable 22-year career in entertainment.

• Nov. 21 Mel Ott

  Legendary baseball player who played his entire career with the New York Giants, inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame and considered one of the greatest right fielders of his era.

• Dec. 8 Tris Speaker

  Tris Speaker was an American professional baseball player and manager who played in Major League Baseball as a center fielder.

• Dec. 15 Wolfgang Pauli

  Wolfgang Pauli was a groundbreaking Austrian-born physicist who made fundamental contributions to quantum mechanics. He was awarded the 1945 Nobel Prize in Physics for his exclusion principle, which revolutionized understanding of atomic structure. Pauli was also instrumental in developing quantum field theory and hypothesized the existence of the neutrino.

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