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Famous people and celebrities who died in May 1963

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in May 1963. 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

  • Lope K. Santos
    May 1 Lope K. Santos

    Filipino lawyer and politician (b. 1879)

  • Ronald Barnes
    May 2 Ronald Barnes

    3rd baron gorell, english cricketer, peer, politician, poet, author and newspaper editor (b. 1884)

  • Tomas Vackar
    May 2 Tomas Vackar

    Composer dies at 17

  • Van Wyck Brooks
    May 2 Van Wyck Brooks

    At 77, the us historian (ordeal of mark twain) dies.

  • Heinrich Gebhard
    May 5 Heinrich Gebhard

    Composer

  • Monty Woolley
    May 6 Monty Woolley

    American actor known for his role in 'The Man Who Came to Dinner.'

  • Theodore von Kármán
    May 6 Theodore von Kármán

    Renowned physicist known for his contributions to aerodynamics and fluid dynamics.

  • Ted Weems
    May 6 Ted Weems

    American violinist, trombonist, and bandleader (b. 1901)

  • Gene ''Big Daddy'' Lipscomb
    May 10 Gene ''Big Daddy'' Lipscomb

    American football player (born 1931).

  • Herbert Spencer Gasser
    May 11 Herbert Spencer Gasser

    MED - American physiologist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1888)

  • Robert Kerr
    May 12 Robert Kerr

    Irish-canadian sprinter and coach (b. 1882)

  • Richard Girulatis
    May 12 Richard Girulatis

    German footballer and manager (d. 1963).

  • Alois Hudal
    May 13 Alois Hudal

    Austrian-born catholic bishop who helped nazi war criminals escape (born 1885).

  • John Aglionby
    May 15 John Aglionby

    English-born soldier and bishop of accra (d. 1963).

  • John Wilce
    May 17 John Wilce

    American physician and former ohio state university football head coach (born 1888).

  • Ernie Davis
    May 18 Ernie Davis

    Legendary African American football player who was the first Black player to win the Heisman Trophy, tragically dying young from leukemia. His remarkable story was immortalized in the film 'The Express'.

  • Walter Russell
    May 19 Walter Russell

    American artist, sculptor, and author (d. 1963).

  • August Jakobson
    May 23 August Jakobson

    August Jakobson was a prominent Estonian author and political figure who played a significant role in Estonian literature and politics during the mid-20th century. He was known for his contributions to Estonian cultural and political discourse during a challenging period of Soviet occupation. His works and political activities left a lasting impact on Estonian intellectual history.

  • Elmore James
    May 24 Elmore James

    Legendary blues musician who significantly influenced electric blues guitar, known for his powerful slide guitar technique and iconic recordings like 'Dust My Broom'.

  • Sharon Lynn
    May 26 Sharon Lynn

    Actress (way out west big broadcast), dies aged 53

  • Grigoris Lambrakis
    May 27 Grigoris Lambrakis

    Greek physician, politician, and human rights activist who was assassinated in 1963, becoming a symbol of resistance against political oppression in Greece.

  • Vissarion Yakovlevich Shebalin
    May 28 Vissarion Yakovlevich Shebalin

    Composer dies at the age of 60

  • Netta Muskett
    May 29 Netta Muskett

    English author (b. 1887)

  • Edith Hamilton
    May 31 Edith Hamilton

    Edith Hamilton was an American educator and author who was a pioneer in the field of classical studies.

  • Carel C van Essen
    May 31 Carel C van Essen

    Age 63, archaeologist (art of ancient rome),