Famous people and celebrities who died in 1971

A dedicated page for remembering the famous people and celebrities who passed away in 1971. 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. 10 Gabrielle Chanel

  Founder of the Chanel fashion brand and one of the most influential fashion designers of the 20th century.

• Jan. 15 John Dall

  Actor (corn is green, rope) dies at 50 from a heart attack

• March 5 Winnie Lightner

  Actress (gold dust gertie sit tight, actress) dies at 71

• March 8 Harold Lloyd

  At 77 years old, why worry, a us comedian/actor, succumbs to cancer.

• March 16 Bebe Daniels

  American actress who was awarded the medal of freedom, the highest civilian u.s. honor, for her patriotic service during ww ii. she was raised by a family of touring theatre companies and began appearing in plays at the age of four. she made her film debut at the age of nine and continued to play short roles while she was …

• April 6 Ihor Stravinsky

  Ihor Stravinsky was a Russian-born composer, pianist, and conductor who is widely considered one of the most influential composers of the 20th century.

• May 1 Glenda Farrell

  Glenda Farrell was an American actress who appeared in over 30 films during the 1930s and 1940s.

• May 6 Helene Weigel

  At 70, a german/austrian actress (metropolis) dies

• May 15 Tyrone Guthrie

  British producer, director, and writer (born 1900).

• May 28 Audie Murphy

  American actor and soldier, murphy was the most decorated soldier of ww ii. he received 23 awards, including congressional medal of honor. murphy, a u.s. army lieutenant, was credited for killing approximately 240 enemy soldiers in france and italy. murphy was a symbol for america's young ww ii soldier-hero. his attractive face was a symbol of the american gi. murphy …

• June 10 Michael Rennie

  England, united kingdom -- actor ("robe, klatuu - day the earth stood still")

• June 15 Wendell Stanley

  Wendell Stanley was an American biochemist who won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his work on the isolation and crystallization of viruses.

• July 3 Jim Morrison

  American singer, songwriter and poet. he is the founder and lead singer of the iconic rock band "the doors." a top-selling group of the 1960s, with mega-hits like "riders on the storm", and "light my fire," the doors were a top choice. he is the author "the lords and the new creatures," 1969.

• July 6 Louis Armstrong

  American jazz trumpeter. he was a raspy-voiced singer and band leader. he was also known as "satchmo", for satchelmouth, which is the size of his mouth. he was loved for his infectious big smile and bright energy. armstrong was the greatest jazz improviser of his time, with his impeccable pitch and timing. he also taught the world how to swing. …

• July 23 Van Heflin

  Walters, oklahoma -- actor (great adventure, madame bovary)

• Aug. 15 Paul Lukas

  Actor kim, berlin express, dies at 76 from heart failure

• Sept. 7 Spring Byington

  Spring Byington was an American actress known for her role in the TV series 'December Bride'.

• Sept. 10 Pier Angeli

  Italian-american actress, who made a promising debut in rome with "domani e troppo tardi", which won the venice film festival best italian film award. after making an impact in rome with teresa, she moved to hollywood and landed a few roles on the screen.

• Sept. 10 Bella Darvi

  Actress (racers) commits suicide at 42

• Sept. 11 Nikita Khrushchev

  At age 77, dies from a heart attack.

• Oct. 11 Chester Conklin

  Actor (greed modern times), dies in 83

• Nov. 2 Martha Vickers

  Actress (alimony) dies at 46 after a long battle with cancer

• Nov. 9 Maude Fealy

  American screenwriter and actress (d. 1971).

• Nov. 16 Edie Sedgwick

  American model with amazing eyes and great legs. she was a charismatic centre of the underground vortex of late '60s. she is the poster girl of a life of alcohol abuse and barbiturates. in 1965, she met andy warhol and was a part of his entourage. she was the queen of underground fashion and underground art. her family was wealthy …

• Nov. 17 Gladys Cooper

  Gladys Cooper was an English actress who had a successful career on stage and screen, earning multiple awards.

• Dec. 18 Diana Lynn

  Los angeles, california -- actress. (annapolis story. easy come easy go).

• Dec. 30 Dorothy Comingore

  Actress (citizen kane), passes away at 58 after a long battle with cancer