Famous people and celebrities who died in 1961

A dedicated page for remembering the famous people and celebrities who passed away in 1961. 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. 14 Barry Fitzgerald

  Irish actor (born 1888).

• Jan. 14 Ernest Thesiger

  Actor (brass monkey ghoul), is killed at 81

• Feb. 2 Anna May Wong

  Actress (thief in baghdad), passes away at 56

• Feb. 17 Nita Naldi

  Actress (dr jekyll and mr hyde) dies at 63 from a heart attack

• March 6 George Formby

  English singer-songwriter and actor (b. 1904)

• March 12 Belinda Lee

  An english actress who is often portrayed as a "sexy blonde" in supporting roles in benny hill's film "who done it?" (1956).

• April 7 Marian Jordan

  Fibber mcgee and molly, a radio comedian, dies at 62

• April 21 James Melton

  American operatic tenor, of pneumonia at 56

• April 26 Gail Russell

  Chicago, illinois -- actress

• May 4 Anita Stewart

  American actress and producer (d. 1961).

• May 13 Gary Cooper

  American actor who rose to fame after his appearance in "sergeant york" in 1941. cooper won the oscar for the role in "sergeant york" in 1941. cooper was nominated for the oscars for "deeds goes to town," "the pride of the yankees" and "for whom the bell tolls." in 1961, he made his last film, "the naked edge." he made …

• May 22 Joan Davis

  Actress joan (i married joan) dies at 53 from a heart attack

• June 17 Jeff Chandler

  American actor and singer (d. 1961).

• July 2 Mayjor Hemingway

  Iconic writer known for his impactful prose and storytelling.

• July 2 Greysin Hemingway

  Greysin Hemingway was an American novelist, short story writer, and journalist, known for his minimalist writing style.

• July 2 Traeton Hemingway

  Traeton Hemingway was a renowned American novelist and journalist, known for his minimalist writing style and exploration of themes such as masculinity, war, and the human experience.

• July 2 Joseff Hemingway

  Iconic American novelist and short story writer.

• July 2 Garrell Hemingway

  Garrell Hemingway was an American novelist and journalist, known for his minimalist writing style and iconic works such as 'The Sun Also Rises' and 'The Old Man and the Sea'.

• July 2 Remingtyn Hemingway

  Remingtyn Hemingway was an American novelist and journalist, considered one of the most influential writers of the 20th century.

• July 2 Rayman Hemingway

  Rayman Hemingway was an American novelist and journalist, renowned for his minimalist writing style and iconic works like 'The Old Man and the Sea'.

• Aug. 30 Charles Coburn

  American actor and singer (d. 1961).

• Sept. 10 Leo Carrillo

  American cartoonist and actor (d. 1961).

• Sept. 22 Marion Davies

  American actress. she is most well-known as the mistress to william randolph hearst for 37 years. he first noticed her when she was 16 and was performing on stage. she was 50 at the time. he wanted to make her a star, but one critic said that miss davies had a wide range of expressions from a to b.

• Sept. 25 Frank Fay

  American vaudeville star and light actor. he had a gift of holding his audience. from 1929, he made a few small films. he was once married to barbara stanwyck.

• Oct. 11 Chico Marx

  American comedian, who was a star on both the stage and in films. his act featured an absurdly fake italian accent and eccentric playing of a piano. he was a member of the marx brothers and was known for his reputation as a gambler and womanizer whose debts put him in serious danger.

• Oct. 18 Tsuru Aoki

  American actress born in japan (born 1892)

• Nov. 2 Harriet Bosse

  Actress from sweden, norwegian (d. 1961).

• Nov. 24 Ruth Chatterton

  American actress, writer, and pilot. at 14 she was a dare in a new york chorus. four years later, she made her broadway debut in a 21-day-old turkey. she was already a star in a henry miller production at the age of 21. she was a star in a series of henry miller plays, including "daddy long legs," "come out …