Famous people and celebrities who died in May 2020

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in May 2020. 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 Arif Wazir

  Pakistani politician, leader of the pashtun tahafuz movement (b. 1982)

• May 4 Don Shula

  Legendary NFL coach who holds the record for most wins in league history, inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

• May 4 Greg Zanis

  American carpenter and activist (b. 1950)

• May 9 Little Richard

  Pioneering rock and roll musician known as the 'King of Rock 'n' Roll', famous for his energetic performances and influential music that helped shape the genre. He was a complex artist who alternated between secular music and gospel ministry throughout his career.

• May 10 Betty Wright

  Grammy Award-winning American soul and R&B singer known for her powerful voice and influential music in the 1970s and 1980s.

• May 10 "Col Tom" Parker [Dries Van Kruijk]

  Netherlands -- manager elvis presley

• May 11 Jerry Stiller

  Renowned American comedian and actor best known for his roles in 'Seinfeld' as Frank Costanza and as Arthur Spooner in 'The King of Queens'. He was also the father of actor Ben Stiller.

• May 12 Aimee Stephens

  American funeral director and u.s. supreme court litigant (b. 1960)

• May 15 Fred Willard

  Fred Willard was a renowned American comedian and actor famous for his improvisational comedy and memorable roles in mockumentary films like 'Best in Show' and 'Anchorman'.

• May 17 Shad Gaspard

  Professional wrestler and actor who was tragically killed while heroically saving his son from drowning, remembered for his WWE career and selfless act.

• May 18 Ken Osmond

  American actor and police officer (b. 1943)

• May 21 Alan Merten

  Fifth president of george mason university (b. 1941)

• May 22 Mory Kanté

  Mory Kanté was a renowned Guinean musician who revolutionized African music globally, best known for his international hit 'Yé Ké Yé Ké' which brought African rhythms to worldwide audiences.

• May 22 Jerry Sloan

  Legendary NBA coach who spent most of his career with the Utah Jazz, known for his disciplined coaching style and long-standing commitment to the team.

• May 22 Denise Cronenberg

  Canadian costume designer (b. 1938)

• May 23 Hana Kimura

  Japanese professional wrestler (b. 1997)

• May 25 George Floyd

  African American man whose murder by Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin sparked global Black Lives Matter protests and significant social justice movements in 2020.

• May 27 Larry Kramer

  Prominent American playwright, author, and AIDS activist who was a crucial figure in the LGBTQ+ rights movement and co-founded ACT UP, an advocacy group that fought for HIV/AIDS awareness and treatment.

• May 29 Maikanti Baru

  Nigerian engineer, former chief of state oil firm. (b. 1959)

• May 30 Mady Mesplé

  Mady Mesplé was a renowned French opera soprano celebrated for her exceptional coloratura technique and memorable performances in classical opera roles.

• May 30 Michael Angelis

  British actor (b. 1944)

• May 31 Christo

  Renowned environmental artist famous for large-scale public art installations like 'The Gates' in New York's Central Park, who transformed urban and natural landscapes through his unique artistic vision.