Famous people and celebrities who died in May 1971

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in May 1971. 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 Glenda Farrell
Glenda Farrell was a prominent Hollywood actress known for her roles in numerous pre-war and wartime films, particularly in character and supporting roles. She was a versatile performer who appeared in both comedies and dramas during the Golden Age of Hollywood.
May 1 Edith Day
Actress (romance of air), dies at 75
May 4 Donald Dexter Van Slyke
Us chemist cyanosis dies at the age of 88.
May 4 Louis de Bree [Louis C Davids]
Dutch actor bluejackets dies at 87
May 4 Joseph Csaky
Hungarian/french sculptor, dies at age 83.
May 5 Violet Jessop
Violet Jessop survived the sinking of both the Titanic and the Britannic.
May 5 Alice Tissot
Actress (italian straw hat), is killed by cancer at 81
May 5 Petro Scaglione
Mafia kills italian procureur-general
May 6 Helene Weigel
Prominent German-Austrian actress known for her theatrical work, particularly in Bertolt Brecht's plays like 'Mother Courage'. She was a key figure in 20th-century avant-garde theater.
May 7 Willem Banning
Dutch theologist/sociologist (karl marx), dies at age 83.
May 10 Mihail Jora
Composer dies at 79
May 10 Shukichi Mitsukuri
Composer dies at 75
May 13 Valerian Mikhaylovich Bogdanov-Berezovsky
Composer dies at 67
May 15 Tyrone Guthrie
Renowned British theatre director, producer, and writer who significantly influenced modern theatre practices and international theatre development.
May 18 Aleksandr Gennadievich Kurosh
Prominent Russian mathematician and theoretical researcher who made significant contributions to group theory and mathematical research during the Soviet era.
May 19 Ogden Nash
Ogden Nash was a renowned American poet famous for his witty, humorous, and often playful light verse. He published numerous poetry collections and was widely recognized for his clever wordplay and satirical style. Nash is considered one of the most popular and distinctive American poets of the 20th century.
May 19 Bernard Wagenaar
At 76, a composer from the netherlands and us dies.
May 25 Terence De Marney
Actor (case thomas johnny ringo), died at 62
May 25 Mark Brunswick
Composer dies at 69
May 25 Jo Etha Collier
Drew, mississippi: three whites kill a young black woman
May 26 John Longden
Actor (man from interpol), dies aged 70
May 27 Chips Rafferty
Actor (kona coast - walk into hell), died at 62
May 28 Audie Murphy
Audie Murphy was the most decorated American soldier of World War II, receiving 23 awards including the Medal of Honor. After his military service, he became a Hollywood actor specializing in Western films, turning his war heroism into a successful entertainment career.
May 28 Jean Vilar
A renowned French stage director and actor who revolutionized French theater, known for his innovative and striking theatrical productions. He began his artistic career as a jazz musician before becoming a prominent figure in Parisian theater.
May 29 Max Trapp
Composer dies at 83
May 30 Marcel Dupré
French organist, composer and musician. he was a brilliant improviser and played all the bach organ works from memory in 1920. grand prix de rome 1914, winner
May 30 Rodd Redwing
Actor (buffalo bill, tomahawk territory), is killed at 66
May 31 Massimo Campigli
Italian artist/illustrator dies at 75