Famous people and celebrities who died in 1997

A dedicated page for remembering the famous people and celebrities who passed away in 1997. 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. 21 Michael Duane

  Educationalist dies at the age of 81.

• Jan. 23 Craig Charles

  English actor and tv presenter

• March 6 Anthony Hopkins

  Welch is an actor from england who is an exceptional international player in tv and films. he started his career as an assistant stage manager in manchester in england. in 1955, he made his first appearance on stage. he was so drunk that he could not even walk on stage after a decade. he was drinking so much that he …

• March 14 Fred Zinnemann

  Austrian-born american director, high noon (1952), here to eternity (1953), oklahoma (55), a man for all seasons (1966), the day of the jackal (73), five days one summer (82), died of heart attack at the age of 69 (born 1907).

• March 15 Gail Davis

  American singer and actress

• April 24 Pat Paulsen

  At 69, comedian (smothers brothers show) dies

• May 18 Bridgette Andersen

  American actress (born 1975).

• May 24 Edward Mulhare

  Cork city, ireland -- actor. (daniel gregg ghost & mrs muir).

• June 3 Dennis James

  Jersey city, new jersey -- wrestling announcer/tv host (pdq).

• June 14 Richard Jaeckel

  New york, united states -- actor (3.10 to yuma sands of iwo jima).

• June 19 Olga Georges-Picot

  French family noted, the daughter of a chinese ambassador. she modeled in paris, appeared in 18 films and did some television. there is no mention of her marriage date on the civil records. however, la lettre des coma(c), no.1 shows a relationship with jean sobiesky from 1966 to 1970.

• June 24 Brian Keith

  American actor and tv star, who was versatile enough to play everything, from a homicidal maniac, to a burly soldier man, to a kind parent, in over 80 films. he has credits in dramas, westerns, and comedies. his most notable role was that of uncle bill, the bachelor guardian, on tv's "family affair", which ran from 1966 to 1971. in …

• July 1 Robert Mitchum

  American actor, writer, composer, and singer. the american film institute ranks him 23rd on its list of the greatest american screen legends. mitchum is a leading figure in the film noir style of film noir and was a pioneer of anti-heroes in film in the 1950s and 60s.

• July 2 James Stewart

  James stewart was an iconic american actor known for his roles in classic films such as it's a wonderful life and mr. smith goes to washington.

• July 20 Linda Stirling

  At 75, a college professor (pretender) dies

• Aug. 30 Bharat Gopy

  Renowned Malayalam film actor who appeared in numerous critically acclaimed films.

• Sept. 10 Burgess Meredith

  Actor (penguin batman, rocky), is killed at 88

• Sept. 13 Georges Guétary

  Egyptian-french singer, dancer, and actor (d. 1997)

• Sept. 17 Red Skelton

  American comedian who is loved and well-known in film, tv, and nightclub. his trademark red hair and the gentle humor of his characters made tv viewers laugh from 1951-1971. he was known for his roles as clem kadiddlehopper and mean widdle kid, and freddie, the freeloader. every show he hosted ended with the words "good evening and may god bless." …

• Sept. 21 Jennifer Holt

  American-english singer and actress

• Oct. 5 Andrew Keir

  Actor rob roy, absolution and blood hunt, dies at 71

• Oct. 12 John Denver

  American folk singer, recording artist and club performer. he was the u.s.'s top-selling male recording artist between 1974 and 1975.

• Oct. 16 Audra Lindley

  American actress (d. 1997)

• Nov. 22 Michael Hutchence

  Australian singer and musician. when he was supposed to marry paula yates (ex-wife of bob geldof), he suddenly died under mysterious circumstances. he was found hanging in a sydney hotel.

• Nov. 22 Joanna Moore

  Actress (bronx hindenburg), dies aged 63

• Nov. 28 Georges Marchal

  French actor and member of the coma(c).die franassaise. before starring in films, he appeared in many plays between 1941-1948.

• Dec. 14 Stubby Kaye

  Actor (guys & dolls sweet charity), dies aged 79

• Dec. 18 Chris Farley

  American comedian who died after consuming booze, cocaine, and heroin in his chicago condo 12/18/1997. he died from hemorhagic pneumonia edema after he fell asleep while partying too hard.

• Dec. 25 Denver Pyle

  American actor (dukes of hazzard), age 77 (born in 1920).

• Dec. 31 Billie Dove

  American actress (born in 1903)