Famous people and celebrities who died in May 1975

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in May 1975. 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 3 Samuel Gonard

  Chairman (international red cross), dies at the age of 78

• May 4 Moe Howard

  American actor, singer, and screenwriter (b. 1897)

• May 4 Moe Howard [Moses Horowitz]

  Comedy comedian (3 stooges) dies at 77

• May 6 Jozsef Mindszenty

  Roman Catholic Cardinal who opposed both Nazi and Communist regimes in Hungary.

• May 8 Avery Brundage

  Avery Brundage was an American sports administrator who served as the fifth president of the International Olympic Committee from 1952 to 1972.

• May 8 Bram Fischer

  Prominent South African lawyer who played a crucial role in the anti-apartheid movement, defending Nelson Mandela and other political activists during the struggle against racial segregation.

• May 9 Philip Dorn

  Dies at 73

• May 13 Marguerite Perey

  Pioneering French physicist who became the first woman elected to the French Academy of Sciences in 1962. She was a student of Marie Curie and made significant contributions to radioactivity research.

• May 13 Bob Wills

  Legendary American western swing musician, bandleader, and pioneer of country music who significantly influenced the development of the genre in the early to mid-20th century.

• May 16 Michael X

  (abdul malik) was hanged in trinidad for murder.

• May 18 Leroy Anderson

  Renowned American composer famous for light classical and novelty orchestral works, including popular pieces like 'Blue Tango' and 'Sleigh Ride'.

• May 19 Li Tobler

  Actress from switzerland (born 1948).

• May 20 Barbara Hepworth

  A pioneering British sculptor who significantly influenced modern art, known for her abstract and organic sculptural forms in stone, wood, and bronze.

• May 20 Jacques Stehman

  Composer dies at 62

• May 22 Lefty Grove

  Legendary Major League Baseball pitcher who played for the Philadelphia Athletics and Boston Red Sox, considered one of the greatest pitchers in baseball history.

• May 22 Torben Meyer

  Actor (viking. roberta. sunny) dies at 90

• May 23 Moms Mabley

  American comedian and actor (b. 1894)

• May 23 Jackie "Moms" Mabley

  Comedienne (amazing grace), dies at age 81.

• May 27 Ezzard Charles

  Legendary heavyweight boxing champion who reigned from 1949-1951, known for his technical skill and success between Joe Louis and Rocky Marciano's eras.

• May 28 Roy Roberts

  Actor (petticoat junction and lucy show), dies aged 75

• May 28 Eric Emerson

  Entertainer

• May 30 Steve Prefontaine

  American runner (b. 1951)

• May 30 Michel Simon

  He is a comedian and actor from switzerland. he is well-known in france for his many roles as a character actor, e.g. in shakespeare plays.