Famous people and celebrities who died in 1998

A dedicated page for remembering the famous people and celebrities who passed away in 1998. 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. 5 Sonny Bono

  American entertainer, who performed a showbiz act with cher, his partner. he married cher on 10/27/1964. their first hit, "i got you babe", was released in june 1965. in their stylish bell-bottom pants, vests and cool hats, they were the pioneers of hippie culture. they produced "chastity" in 1968. it was a financial disaster that cost them half a million …

• Jan. 21 Jack Lord

  American actor who made his screen debut in 1949's "project x" and is best remembered for his tv series "hawaii five-o" 1968-1980.

• March 10 Lloyd Bridges

  American actor who has enjoyed a long and successful career. he is the father of jeff and beau bridges and one daughter. bridges is a dedicated family man who is committed to nonviolence. he is an athlete who has maintained his college weight and is in great physical condition. he made his film debut with "lone wolf" in 1941. from …

• May 2 Maidie Norman

  Maidie norman was an american actress known for her roles in films such as 'what ever happened to baby jane?' and 'the long, hot summer'.

• May 2 Gene Raymond

  Nyc, new york -- actor. (paris 7000 fireside theater).

• May 9 Alice Faye

  American actress and singer (d. 1998)

• May 14 Frank Sinatra

  American legend, who was a singer and also had a successful career in tv and movies. he began his career as a copyboy for a local newspaper. later, he formed his own band, "the hoboken four", which appeared on radio and in small clubs. in the early '40s, he was on his own and became an idol for all bobby-soxers …

• May 22 John Derek

  After his 1944 debut film, "since you were away," he was drafted into the military. he signed a columbia postwar contract and was named the "most popular find of 1949". his films include "all the king's men", and "rogues of sherwood forest."

• May 28 Phil Hartman

  Canadian-american actor. he started his career in comedy as a regular on a variety tv show in 1985, which was then followed by "saturday night live" (1986). he has also done tv commercials for mcdonald's and other fast-food companies. he is a comic best known for his ability to create characters. his biggest hit was talk radio 1996 where he …

• June 4 Josephine Hutchinson

  American actress (d. 1998)

• June 5 Jeanette Nolan

  Jeanette Nolan was a renowned actress known for her work in film, television, and radio.

• June 23 Maureen O'Sullivan

  Maureen O'Sullivan was an Irish-American actress best known for playing Jane in the 'Tarzan' film series.

• July 6 Roy Rogers

  American entertainer and star cowboy movie star from the 1930s. he was a straight-shooter who sang his way into the hearts worldwide. his traveling rodeo, radio shows, and tv programs were his most notable achievements. he also acted in 87 films with trigger. rogers was the number-one western star in the box office from 1941-1954. after his run between 1951 …

• July 27 Binnie Barnes

  English-american actress, whose film career spanned fifty year spans from 1923 to 1973.

• July 29 Jerome Robbins

  American choreographer and director producer

• Aug. 1 Eva Bartok

  Hungarian-english actress (d. 1998)

• Aug. 13 Nino Ferrer

  Pop music songwriter and singer from italy. in the 1970s, he was a popular singer in italy with "agata". he has a degree from archeology. he has been living in france since 1946 with his family. married; two kids. ferrer committed suicide with a gunshot to the chest on 8/13/1998, st. cyprien france. motive unknown.

• Aug. 16 Phil Leeds

  American actor (d. 1998)

• Aug. 18 Persis Khambatta

  East indian actress and model who made her modeling debut when she was just 13. khambatta won miss india's beauty contest at 16 years old. she was a star in indian films and won a best actress award for her country. after that, she moved into modeling high fashion in london and new york. her exotic and classic beauty was …

• Sept. 5 Leo Penn

  American screenwriter and actor

• Sept. 11 Dane Clark

  Brooklyn, new york -- actor. (wire service. bold venture. perry mason).

• Sept. 30 Marius Goring

  Isle of wight (united kingdom) -- actor (herr palitz–holocaust).

• Oct. 2 Gene Autry

  American singer who became famous as a singing cowboy on radio, in movies and on television. his fame lasted for over three decades, starting in the 1930s. autry was also owner of a television station, several radio stations in southern california, and the los angeles/california/anaheim angels major league baseball team from 1961 to 1997.

• Oct. 3 Roddy McDowall

  British child actor, who arrived in hollywood in 1940. he became an unpredictable adult performer capable of playing a variety of roles.

• Oct. 17 Joan Hickson

  British actress (born in 1906)

• Nov. 8 Jean Marais

  French actor with handsome, rugged features. he was an athletic role-player and quickly became one of france’s most beloved screen heroes. his 1941 debut in "le pavilllon brule" made him one of france's most enduring screen heroes. he was a part of the film "beauty and the beast" in 1947.

• Nov. 13 Edwige Feuillère

  French actress on stage/film/tv, director, producer. 2 year marriage to pierre feuillere, stage actor. married once.

• Nov. 13 Valerie Hobson

  North ireland -- actress (great expectations).

• Nov. 25 Flip Wilson

  American comedian. he was the first black comedian to cross race lines by creating his own tv variety show that used universally funny material. because of his flippant humor, he was nicknamed "flip". wilson hosted tv's first black variety show, "the flip wilson show," 1970-1974. he won two emmys and a grammy.