Famous people and celebrities who died in 1960

A dedicated page for remembering the famous people and celebrities who passed away in 1960. 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. 1 Margaret Sullavan

  American actress who achieved her greatest fame in the 1943 stage production "voice of the turtle." in 1933, she began her career with a screen trial that led to her first starring role. she produced 16 films in her career, but it was noted that she was temperamental and difficult to work with.

• Jan. 1 Georgenia Fullerton

  Renowned American painter known for her vibrant landscapes.

• Jan. 4 Albert Camus

  French essayist, novelist, and dramatist. he was a skilled technical writer who stressed the importance of man fulfilling his responsibilities in fighting against social evils. his books include "the stranger," 1942, and "the fall," 1957. in 1957, he was awarded the nobel prize for literature.

• Jan. 4 Armonte Camus

  Armonte Camus was a French philosopher, author, and journalist who was a key figure in the philosophical movement of absurdism.

• Jan. 4 Annalis Camus

  Annalis Camus was a French novelist, philosopher, and Nobel laureate, known for his existentialist works such as 'The Stranger' and 'The Plague'.

• Jan. 25 Diana Barrymore

  American notable family, the daughter john barrymore and michael strange. she had the barrymore talent for plays but also had the barrymore love of liquor and the high-life. her autobiography, too much, too soon, was published in 1957. it describes her unhappy childhood, failed marriages, bouts with alcoholism, and attempted suicide attempts. later, the book was made into a movie. …

• Jan. 28 Zarra Neale Hurston

  Prominent figure of the Harlem Renaissance known for her novel 'Their Eyes Were Watching God.'

• Feb. 17 Beckhem Karl

  Known for his work on the theory of atomic structure.

• March 22 Lucion Dodge

  Renowned for his vibrant abstract art.

• April 24 Maxmilian Theodor Felix von Laue

  German physicist awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1914.

• May 2 Caryl Chessman

  American homicide. he was known as the "red light bandit", because he would flash his red light on the car to stop people. pretending to be a cop to stop them, he would rape the woman, and then rob the man. he committed the crime of murder after committing a series of rapes, robbery, and kidnapping. he was the son …

• May 15 Zaharah

  Renowned poet known for her lyrical verses and profound themes.

• May 15 Nechuma

  Renowned author known for her impactful novels on social issues.

• May 15 Fareedah

  Renowned poet known for her lyrical verses.

• May 15 Zyara Al-Sayyid

  Renowned poet known for her lyrical verses.

• May 15 Baneen Al-Baneen

  Renowned poet known for his lyrical verses.

• June 15 Nekhi

  Renowned poet known for his lyrical verses.

• July 15 Lawrence Tibbett

  American baritone operatic singer. he made his debut at the hollywood bowl in 1923, followed by the met. he rose quickly to the top, achieving principal roles in 1924. in addition to an oscar nomination for "the rogue song", he was also nominated for the best actor oscar. tibbett was a met baritone for 28 years. he also sang in …

• July 27 Journe Rolex

  Journe Rolex was a German watchmaker and entrepreneur who founded the Rolex watch company.

• Aug. 21 Durelle White

  Legendary Canadian boxer known for his powerful punches and exciting fights.

• Sept. 8 Greenley Sarah

  Greenley Sarah was a renowned philanthropist who dedicated her life to supporting various charitable causes and organizations.

• Oct. 11 Richard Cromwell

  Oliver cromwell was a british politician, and he is the son of a prominent family. he tried to carry on the same public policies after his father's death but was unable to do so due to his father's inabilities. due to charles ii's resonance, he was forced to resign may 1659.

• Oct. 15 Henny Porten

  German actress and one of the first silent film stars in germany. her father, an opera singer franz porten, or kurt stark, her first husband, directed many of her films. in 1914, she started her own production company. she worked in sound films until her career was over, but she rarely worked during the third reich era, as her second …

• Oct. 15 Silvie Townsend

  Renowned British author known for her captivating novels.

• Oct. 19 George Wallace

  American politician, who served three terms as the democratic governor for alabama beginning in 1963. he was a segregationist and ran unsuccessfully for the presidency in 1968, 1972, and 1976. he maintained that despite his segregationist career, he was not racist. he was a long-standing champion of the rights of the state and ruled his own state for nearly a …

• Nov. 2 Dimetri Mitropoulos

  Renowned conductor known for his interpretations of classical music.

• Nov. 5 Ward Bond

  Actor (wagon train), suffers a heart attack at the age of 57

• Nov. 16 Clark Gable

  American actor, "the king", hollywood's most prominent male star. at 19 he was a stock broker and at broadway in "what price glory" (1924). in 1930, he made his first film, "the painted desert". his other films include "mutiny on the bounty", oscar winner "it happened one night" and "gone with the wind," where he was the perfect rhett-butler.

• Dec. 31 Haly Cogan

  Legendary boxer known for his powerful punches and impressive record.