Famous people and celebrities who died in May 1965

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in May 1965. 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

May 1 Spike Jones
Legendary American musician and bandleader known for his comedic and satirical musical arrangements, particularly popular in the 1940s and 1950s.
May 1 Leo Spies
Composer dies at 65
May 3 Howard Spring
British author (heaven lies about us), dies at 76
May 3 Otto Forst de Battaglia
Austrian diplomat/genealogist, dies at age 75.
May 4 Norman Brokenshire
Television moderator (four square court), passes away at 66
May 5 John Waters
John Waters is an iconic American filmmaker, writer, and actor known for his transgressive cult films like 'Pink Flamingos' and 'Hairspray', who significantly influenced independent cinema.
May 5 Nikos Gounaris
Greek tenor and composer (b. 1915)
May 8 Wally Hardinge
English footballer and cricketer (d. 1965).
May 10 Hubertus van Mook
Dutch politician, governor-general of the dutch east indies (b. 1894)
May 11 Roger Vailland
French novelist and writer known for his existentialist works and exploration of human desire and social dynamics. He was a prominent figure in mid-20th century French literature and a member of the Communist Party.
May 11 Ludovicus H "Lode" Baekelmans
Flemish playwright dies at 86
May 14 Frances Perkins
American writer and official in government, she was the first female member of a presidential cabinet. she served as secretary of labor under president f.d. roosevelt served as secretary of labor for president f.d. for 12 years, beginning in 1932. she was a key figure behind the new deal, and the us social security program. her books include "women as …
May 15 Pio Pion
Italian businessman and engineer (d. 1965).
May 15 Adrian Schoevers
Dutch director (schoevers institution), dies.
May 18 Eduard J Dijksterhuis
Mathematician archimedes, who died at 72 years old.
May 19 Tu'i Malila
The oldest tortoise in the world (born circa1777).
May 19 Maria Dabrowska
Polish writer znaki zycia
May 21 Marguerite Bise
French chef (b. 1898)
May 21 Geoffrey de Havilland
The de havilland aircraft company was founded by an engineer and pilot from england in 1965.
May 22 Christopher Stone
Manchester, new hampshire -- actor (dave-dallas, interns)
May 22 Bobby Watson
At 77 years old, comedian (hitler gang boys town), passes away.
May 23 Earl Webb
American baseball player and coach (d. 65)
May 23 David Smith
American poet, naturalist, poet, singer, naturalist, poet, painter, musician, naturalist, and religious leader. he was the youngest child of joseph smith, jr., and emma hale smith. he was an influential missionary leader in latter day saint movements. he was five months old when his father died. he was born december 1847 and raised by his mother and her second husband …
May 24 Sonny Boy Williamson II
Legendary blues harmonica player who significantly influenced the Chicago blues scene and was a pivotal figure in the development of modern blues music.
May 25 Aleck ''Rice'' Miller
American blues singer, songwriter, and harmonica player
May 30 Louis Hjelmslev
Danish linguist and academic (b. 1899)