Famous people and celebrities who died in May 1993

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in May 1993. 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 Ranasinghe Premadasa
Sri lankan politician, 3rd president of sri lanka (b. 1924)
May 1 Pierre Bérégovoy
French metallurgist and politician, prime minister of france (b. 1925)
May 2 Julio Gallo
Julio Gallo was a prominent American vintner and entrepreneur who co-founded the famous Gallo Winery with his brother Ernest. Together, they built one of the largest wine production companies in the United States, revolutionizing the wine industry with affordable, mass-market wines.
May 5 Irving Howe
Prominent American literary critic and socialist intellectual, best known for his influential book 'World of Our Fathers' about Jewish immigrant experience.
May 6 Ann Todd
British actress known for her roles in classic films like 'Things to Come' and 'Danny Boy', who had a notable career in mid-20th century cinema.
May 6 Minnie Gentry
Actress (def by temptation), is killed in new york at the age of 77
May 7 Mary Philbin
Silent film actress best known for her role in the classic horror film 'The Phantom of the Opera' (1925) alongside Lon Chaney, where she played Christine Daaé.
May 8 Avram Davidson
Acclaimed science fiction author who won the Hugo Award and was known for innovative and imaginative storytelling in speculative fiction.
May 9 Freya Stark
Renowned travel writer known for her books on the Middle East and her adventurous spirit.
May 9 Penelope Gilliatt [Conner]
British author, dies.
May 10 Stephen Ross
Stephen Ross is the founder of Related Companies, a major real estate development firm that has significantly shaped urban landscapes. He is known for large-scale property developments and real estate investments.
May 10 Lester Del Rey
Prominent American science fiction writer who significantly contributed to the genre during the mid-20th century. He was a prolific author known for his innovative storytelling and influential works like 'Nerves'. Del Rey was also an important editor in the science fiction publishing world.
May 12 Zeno Colò
Italian alpine skier who won two Olympic gold medals.
May 14 William Randolph Hearst
Influential American newspaper magnate who built a massive media empire and was known for pioneering 'yellow journalism'. His life and career significantly impacted American media and communication in the early 20th century.
May 15 Salah Ahmed Ibrahim
Sudanese poet and diplomat (b. 1933)
May 18 Heinrich Albertz
Heinrich Albertz was a prominent German theologian and politician who served as the Mayor of Berlin during a significant period of post-war German history.
May 19 Richard Murphy
Director (3 stripes in the sun), suffers a stroke at 81
May 21 John Frost
British Army lieutenant-colonel famous for his crucial role in Operation Market Garden during World War II, a significant airborne military operation in the Netherlands.
May 22 Mieczysław Horszowski
Polish-american pianist and composer (b. 1892)
May 24 Milton O Thompson
NASA astronaut and X-15 test pilot who made significant contributions to aerospace research and died at age 66.
May 24 Jesus Posadas Ocampo
Mexican archbishop/cardinal, killed at the age of 66.
May 26 Marvin Young
Producer/child actor (player), passes away at 90
May 26 Cor de Great
Pianist/conductor/composer (vernissage), dies at age 78.
May 27 Jan Wiley
Actress (underdog man, brute man and she wolf of london).
May 27 Willem P G Assmann
Dutch member of parliament, dies at 85
May 29 Billy Conn
Famous light heavyweight boxer known as the 'Pittsburgh Kid', renowned for his speed and skill in the ring.
May 29 Tiny Hofman
Amsterdam activist (nieuwmarkt), dies at age 68.
May 30 Sun Ra
Pioneering avant-garde jazz musician, composer, and bandleader known for his innovative and experimental approach to music, blending jazz, space themes, and Afrofuturism.
May 31 Honey Tree Evil Eye
Or, spuds mackenzie, bud light bull terrier mascot (b. 1983)