Famous people and celebrities who died in 1991

A dedicated page for remembering the famous people and celebrities who passed away in 1991. 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. 20 Louis Seigner

  Mathilde and emmanuelle are the grandfathers of a french stage comedian and actor, mathilde and emmanuelle.

• Jan. 30 John McIntire

  Spokane (washington) -- actor (naked city wagon train, virginian).

• Feb. 5 Dean Jagger

  Actor in the united states (mr novak rawhide, oscar), has died at around 87 years old (born 1903).

• Feb. 6 Danny Thomas

  American actor, producer, and humanitarian (b. 1914)

• Feb. 12 Robert Wagner

  American actor best known for his role as jonathan hart on the 1979 tv series hart to hart. it was based on the chemistry that wagner and stephanie powers had and it became an international hit.

• March 2 Serge Gainsbourg

  French singer and international sex icon, who was best known for his hit song "je t'aime" which he performed with jane birkin. he was a successful record producer, actor, and painter. he was loved in france and abroad for his affectionate relationship with women.

• March 22 Gloria Holden

  English-american actress (b. 1908)

• March 27 Aldo Ray

  American actor known for his roles in war films and westerns.

• April 3 Graham Greene

  British travel writer, novelist, playwright, film critic, and literary critic. greene is regarded as one of the most important english novelists of 20th-century england. greene's books have sold over 20 million copies, and many of them have been made into movies. he was awarded the french legion d'honneur in 1969.

• April 10 Kevin Peter Hall

  Actor harry & hendersons, dies from aids at age 35

• April 16 David Lean

  English director, screenwriter, and editor. he is best known for his big-screen epics like the bridge on the river kwai (1957),lawrence of arabia (622) and doctor zhivago (1965). also, he is remembered for his adaptations of dickens' novels great expectations (1946), oliver twist (1948), and the romantic drama brief encounter (1945).

• May 29 Coral Browne

  Australian actress known for her work in theater, film, and television.

• June 1 David Ruffin

  Mississippi, united states -- vocalist. (temptations papa was a rolling stone).

• June 6 Stan Getz

  Philadelphia, pennsylvania -- jazz tenor saxophonist (benny goodman and jimmy dorsey).

• June 18 Joan Caulfield

  American actress and former model. she was a blonde, wide-eyed beauty who played wholesome roles in light films of 1940s. tv also featured the series "my favorite husband" 1953-1955, and "sally" 1957-1958.

• June 19 Jean Arthur

  American singer and actress (d. 1991).

• July 2 Lee Remick

  Actress (days of wine & roses), is diagnosed with cancer at the age of 55

• July 8 James Franciscus

  Actor (mr novak) dies from emphysema aged 57

• July 15 Bert Convy

  St. louis, missouri -- actor. (snoop sisters. win lose or draw).

• Aug. 22 Colleen Dewhurst

  Colleen Dewhurst was a Canadian-American actress known for her work on stage and screen, winning two Tony Awards.

• Sept. 22 Durga Khote

  Renowned Indian actress known for her work in Hindi and Marathi cinema.

• Sept. 25 Viviane Romance

  French actress, on-screen since 1931. she was a star in french films often playing vamp or coquette roles. she was miss paris 1930, and was once miss beauty queen.

• Oct. 9 Roy Black

  German pop singer who sings romantic songs. he released many singles and albums during the '60s, '70s, and in between. women were drawn to his attractive features, including his dark hair, dimpled chin and blue-gray eyes. after a coronary, he underwent surgery. he died in heldenstein, germany on october 9, 1991 from heart failure.

• Oct. 10 Redd Foxx

  American comedian and actor. foxx is known for his raucous black comedy and how he brought it into mainstream american culture through the sitcom "sanford and son." foxx's father left him when he was four years old. foxx's father left him, his elder brother, and his mother without a home. foxx, a mischievous child was expelled once for throwing a …

• Nov. 5 Fred MacMurray

  Actor (my three sons), died from pneumonia at 83

• Nov. 6 Gene Tierney

  American actress onscreen 1940-1965. she has appeared in over 36 films. after darryl zanuck had seen her onstage, she was signed to 20th century fox. after being seen on stage by darryl zanuck, she was signed by 20th century fox. her most notable roles were "laura", "the ghost and mrs. muir" and “leave her to heaven", which earned her an …

• Nov. 12 Gabriele Tinti

  Gabriele tinti was an italian actor known for his roles in italian cinema and television.

• Nov. 29 Ralph Bellamy

  American actor, tv and radio with over 400 roles on the stage and 100 movies. his career spans eight decades. he acted with such grace and elegance that any role was possible. he was awarded an honorary oscar in 1987.

• Dec. 20 Thomas Newman

  Actor/composer (cape fear) dies at 60 from a heart attack