Famous people and celebrities who died in May 1995

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in May 1995. 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 Antonio Salemme

  Italian-american painter (b. 1892)

• May 2 Michael Hordern

  Renowned British character actor known for his distinctive voice and versatile stage and screen performances, including notable roles in Shakespeare adaptations and period dramas.

• May 5 Mikhail Botvinnik

  Legendary Soviet chess grandmaster who dominated world chess for decades and was a three-time world champion. He significantly influenced chess theory and was a pioneer in computer chess research.

• May 6 Nicholas Palmer

  Television producer/writer, died at the age of 57.

• May 8 Teresa Teng

  Legendary Taiwanese singer who was immensely popular across Asia, known for her beautiful voice and emotional ballads.

• May 12 Mia Martini

  Italian pop singer, songwriter, and sister to rock singer loredana bertes. martini is ex-wife to bjorn borg, tennis champion.

• May 12 Ștefan Kovács

  Romanian football player and coach (b. 1920)

• May 14 Christian B. Anfinsen

  CHE - American biochemist and academic, nobel prize laureate (d. 1995)

• May 14 Maezumi Hakuyu Taizan Koun

  Teacher (zen buddhism), is killed at the age of 64.

• May 15 Eric Porter

  Renowned British stage and screen actor known for notable performances in classic productions like 'Antony & Cleopatra' and '39 Steps'.

• May 15 Johnny Van Derrick

  Jazz violinist, who dies at the age of 68.

• May 16 Lola Flores

  Lola Flores was a legendary Spanish singer, dancer, and actress known as 'La Faraona', who significantly influenced Spanish folklore and popular culture during the 20th century.

• May 18 Alexander Godunov

  Renowned Russian-American ballet dancer and actor who dramatically defected to the United States in 1979, becoming a notable performer in both dance and film.

• May 18 Elisha Cook

  Elisha Cook Jr. was a prominent character actor known for his roles in classic film noir and Western movies, particularly memorable in 'The Maltese Falcon' and 'Shane'.

• May 18 Elizabeth Montgomery

  Iconic television actress best known for her starring role in 'Bewitched', a groundbreaking sitcom that aired from 1964 to 1972. She received nine Emmy nominations during her career.

• May 18 Gordon Reynolds

  Musician dies at the age of 74.

• May 20 Les Cowie

  Australian rugby league player (b. 1925)

• May 21 Les Aspin

  Les Aspin was an American politician who served as the 18th United States Secretary of Defense under President Bill Clinton during the early post-Cold War period. He resigned due to mounting political pressures.

• May 24 Harold Wilson

  British Labour Party politician who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1964 to 1970 and again from 1974 to 1976. He was a prominent economist and the youngest cabinet member in 20th-century British politics. Wilson unexpectedly resigned from office on March 16, 1976.

• May 25 Dany Robin

  French actress known for her international film career, notably appearing in Alfred Hitchcock's spy thriller 'Topaz' in 1969.

• May 25 Krešimir Ćosić

  Legendary Croatian basketball player and coach, inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in 1996. He was a pivotal figure in Yugoslav and international basketball.

• May 26 Friz Freleng

  Legendary American animator, director, and producer known for his significant contributions to Warner Bros. animation, particularly Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies cartoons.

• May 28 Jean Muir

  British fashion model and designer known for her influential work in the fashion industry during mid-20th century.

• May 28 Daniela Rocca

  Actress (battle of austerlitz), d. 57

• May 30 Lofty England

  Prominent English automotive engineer and race team manager who played a significant role in motorsport history, particularly with Jaguar racing team.

• May 30 Ted Drake

  English professional footballer who played as a forward for Chelsea and Arsenal, later becoming a notable football manager. He was a prolific goal scorer and significant figure in mid-20th century British football.

• May 31 Stanley Elkin

  Stanley Elkin was a prominent American novelist known for his darkly comic and innovative literary works, exploring complex human experiences with wit and depth.