Famous people and celebrities who died in May 2007

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in May 2007. 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 2 Brad McGann

  New zealand director and screenwriter (b. 1964)

• May 3 Walter Schirra

  Pioneering NASA astronaut who was a key figure in the Mercury and Gemini space programs, completing multiple historic space missions and orbiting the Earth 163 times.

• May 3 Knock Yokoyama

  Prominent Japanese comedian and politician known for his significant contributions to entertainment and public service during the mid-20th century.

• May 5 Theodore Maiman

  Theodore Maiman was a pioneering American physicist who invented the first functioning laser in 1960, revolutionizing scientific and technological fields. He authored 'The Laser Odyssey' in 2000, documenting his groundbreaking work in laser technology.

• May 7 Isabella Blow

  Iconic British fashion journalist and stylist who was instrumental in launching the careers of designers like Alexander McQueen and Philip Treacy, known for her extraordinary and avant-garde personal style.

• May 7 Octavian Paler

  Romanian journalist, writer, and political dissident who was a prominent intellectual during the communist era and after the Romanian Revolution.

• May 7 Diego Corrales

  Diego Corrales was an accomplished American boxer known for his exciting fighting style and significant achievements in the lightweight division before his tragic death in 2007.

• May 7 Yahweh ben Yahweh

  American cult leader, founded the nation of yahweh (b. 1935)

• May 9 Dwight Wilson

  Canadian World War I veteran who lived an exceptionally long life, being one of the last surviving veterans of the First World War. He witnessed significant historical changes throughout the 20th century.

• May 11 Malietoa Tanumafili II

  Malietoa Tanumafili II was the head of state of Samoa, serving as the O le Ao o le Malo (traditional chief and head of state) from 1962 to 2007. He was a significant figure in Samoan political history, bridging traditional leadership with modern statehood.

• May 11 Bernard Gordon

  Bernard Gordon was an American screenwriter and producer who was blacklisted during the McCarthy era. He worked in Hollywood and made significant contributions to film despite political challenges.

• May 14 Mary Scheier

  American sculptor and educator (b. 1908)

• May 15 Jerry Falwell

  Influential American evangelical pastor who founded the Moral Majority and significantly impacted conservative Christian political activism in the United States during the 1980s.

• May 15 Yolanda King

  Yolanda King was a prominent civil rights activist, actress, and eldest daughter of Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King, continuing her parents' legacy of social justice and equality.

• May 17 Lloyd Alexander

  Renowned American fantasy author best known for The Chronicles of Prydain series, a beloved children's fantasy cycle that significantly influenced the genre and was later adapted by Disney.

• May 18 Pierre-Gilles de Gennes

  PHY - French physicist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1932)

• May 20 Norman Von Nida

  Norman Von Nida was a prominent Australian professional golfer who had a successful career spanning several decades and was known for his skill and competitive spirit.

• May 22 Pemba Doma Sherpa

  Nepalese mountaineer (b. 1970)

• May 25 Charles Nelson Reilly

  American actor and tv host (born in 1931).

• May 25 Uładzimir Katkoŭski

  Belarusian blogger, web designer and website creator (b. 1976)

• May 26 Jack Edward Oliver

  English illustrator (b. 1942)

• May 27 Ed Yost

  Ed Yost was an American inventor who pioneered modern hot air balloon technology, revolutionizing recreational and scientific ballooning in the mid-20th century.

• May 27 Izumi Sakai

  Prominent Japanese pop singer and lead vocalist of the band ZARD, known for her significant influence in Japanese music during the 1990s and early 2000s. She tragically passed away in 2007 due to cancer, leaving a lasting legacy in Japanese pop culture.

• May 28 Jörg Immendorff

  Prominent German contemporary artist known for his provocative neo-expressionist paintings and political activism in the art world.

• May 29 Lois Browne-Evans

  Bermudian lawyer and politician (b. 1927)

• May 30 Jean-Claude Brialy

  French actor and film director known for his significant roles in the French New Wave cinema, particularly in films by directors like Claude Chabrol and Eric Rohmer.