Famous people and celebrities who died in May 1990

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in May 1990. 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 Sunset Carson

  Cowboy actor (el paso kid oregon trail) dies at 62

• May 2 William Levi Dawson

  Composer dies at the age of 90

• May 2 Oleg Anatolyevich Yakovlev

  Russian cosmonaut, who died at the age of 49.

• May 3 Pimen [Sergei Irzyekov]

  At age 79, patriarch of the russian-orthodox church,

• May 6 Charles Farrell

  American actor known for his role in the popular TV series 'My Little Margie', who was active during the golden age of Hollywood and television.

• May 7 Sam Tambimuttu

  Sri lankan lawyer and politician (b. 1932)

• May 7 Jessica James

  Actress (springbreak), dies at 60 from breast cancer

• May 8 Luigi Nono

  Renowned Italian avant-garde composer and music educator known for his experimental and politically engaged musical works. He was a significant figure in the post-war European contemporary classical music scene.

• May 9 Pauline Frederick

  First woman to moderate the presidential debate, died at 84

• May 10 Susan Oliver

  Susan Oliver was a prominent American actress known for her extensive television work from the mid-1950s to mid-1970s. She appeared in numerous TV shows including 'Father Knows Best' and 'Night Gallery', and was a regular on 'Days of Our Lives'. She also made significant contributions as a television director.

• May 10 Walker Percy

  Prominent Southern American novelist and philosopher who explored existential themes in works like 'The Moviegoer', winning the National Book Award in 1962 and significantly contributing to 20th-century philosophical literature.

• May 12 Chen Kenmin

  Japanese chef (born 1912)

• May 13 Venedikt Jerofejev

  Russian writer, dies.

• May 14 Andre Ameller

  Composer dies at 78

• May 16 Jim Henson

  Legendary American puppeteer who revolutionized children's entertainment through the Muppets, creating iconic characters like Kermit the Frog and transforming television and film storytelling.

• May 16 Sammy Davis Jr

  Legendary African American entertainer, member of the famous Rat Pack, known for his exceptional singing, dancing, and acting skills across multiple entertainment mediums.

• May 18 Jill Ireland

  British actress and former professional ballerina known for action films with her husband Charles Bronson. She starred in notable movies like 'The Mechanic' and 'Love and Bullets' during the 1970s and 1980s.

• May 21 Franklyn Seales

  Actor (silver spoon and onion field), is killed by aids at 37

• May 21 Moelvi Mohammed Farouk

  Indian spiritual leader is killed.

• May 21 Mary Victor Bruce

  Who flew by the empire state building in 1930 and died.

• May 22 Rocky Graziano

  Rocky Graziano was a famous middleweight boxing champion who later became an actor, known for his tough life story and successful boxing career in the 1940s and 1950s.

• May 22 Max Wall

  Actor (jabberwocky)

• May 25 Vic Tayback

  American character actor best known for his role as Mel Karpinski in the popular TV sitcom 'Alice'. He appeared in numerous films and television shows during his career.

• May 27 Robert B Meyner

  44th governor of new jersey (born in 1908)

• May 28 Joseph Hardy

  Co-founder of the software company, Dynamics Research Corporation.

• May 28 Julius Eastman

  American composer (b. 1940)

• May 28 Hussein Bin Onn

  First minister of malasia (1976-1981), dies.