Famous people and celebrities who died in May 2016

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in May 2016. 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 Madeleine Lebeau
Madeleine Lebeau was a renowned French actress immortalized by her iconic role as Yvonne in the classic film 'Casablanca', one of the most celebrated movies in cinema history.
May 2 Afeni Shakur
American music businesswoman, activist, and black panther (b. 1947)
May 4 Jean-Baptiste Bagaza
Burundian politician (b. 1946)
May 8 Tom M. Apostol
American analytic number theorist (b. 1923)
May 12 Mike Agostini
Renowned Trinidadian sprinter who competed at the highest levels of international athletics during the mid-20th century.
May 13 Murray A. Straus
American sociologist and academic (b. 1926)
May 14 Darwyn Cooke
Acclaimed American comic book writer and artist known for his distinctive retro style and significant contributions to graphic storytelling.
May 19 Alan Young
Alan Young was a beloved Canadian-American actor famous for his iconic role as Wilbur Post in the classic television comedy series 'Mister Ed', which ran from 1961 to 1966.
May 19 Morley Safer
Renowned Canadian-American journalist best known for his long tenure on CBS's '60 Minutes', where he delivered impactful and investigative reporting for over four decades.
May 20 Kho Jabing
Malaysian convicted murderer who was executed by hanging in singapore (b. 1984)
May 22 Velimir Živojinović (Bata)
Serbian actor and politician (b. 1933)
May 30 Rick MacLeish
Canadian ice hockey player (b. 1950)
May 30 Tom Lysiak
Polish-canadian ice hockey player (b. 1953)
May 31 Rupert Neudeck
Prominent German journalist and humanitarian who founded the refugee aid organization Cap Anamur and was known for his humanitarian work.