Famous people and celebrities who died in May 2021

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in May 2021. 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 Olympia Dukakis

  Acclaimed American actress who won an Academy Award for her role in 'Moonstruck' in 1987, with a distinguished 40-year career spanning stage and screen. She was a critically acclaimed performer with multiple awards, including two Obie Awards for her theatrical performances.

• May 2 Marcel Stellman

  Belgian record producer and lyricist (b. 1925)

• May 3 Lloyd Price

  Influential R&B and rock and roll singer-songwriter known for pioneering the genre and hits like 'Lawdy Miss Clawdy'.

• May 6 Kentaro Miura

  Legendary Japanese manga artist famous for creating the iconic dark fantasy series 'Berserk'.

• May 8 Helmut Jahn

  Renowned German-American architect famous for designing iconic structures like Liberty Place and Messeturm, known for his bold modernist architectural style.

• May 10 Pauline Tinsley

  British soprano (b. 1928)

• May 11 Norman Lloyd

  Renowned American actor, director, and producer with a remarkable career spanning over nine decades in film and television, best known for his roles in 'St. Elsewhere' and Hitchcock's films.

• May 15 Oliver Gillie

  British journalist and scientist (b. 1937)

• May 18 Charles Grodin

  Renowned American actor, comedian, and talk show host known for his deadpan humor and memorable roles in films like 'Midnight Run' and 'Beethoven'.

• May 18 Yolanda Tortolero

  Venezuelan politician

• May 19 Paul Mooney

  Influential African American comedian, writer, and social commentator known for his sharp and provocative comedy.

• May 23 Ron Hill

  Renowned English long-distance runner and businessman who made significant contributions to marathon running and athletic equipment design.

• May 25 Lois Ehlert

  American author and illustrator (b. 1934)

• May 25 John Warner

  American attorney and politician (b. 1927)

• May 27 Poul Schlüter

  Prominent Danish politician who served as Prime Minister of Denmark from 1982 to 1993, leading the Conservative People's Party during a significant period of Danish political history.

• May 29 Gavin MacLeod

  Beloved American actor famous for his iconic roles in 'The Mary Tyler Moore Show' and 'The Love Boat', who was a prominent television personality in the 1970s and 1980s.

• May 29 Mark Eaton

  Professional basketball player for the Utah Jazz known for his exceptional defensive skills and being one of the tallest players in NBA history.

• May 29 B. J. Thomas

  Grammy-winning American singer known for pop and country hits, who passed away in 2021 after a successful music career.

• May 30 Jason Dupasquier

  Swiss motorcycle road racer (b. 2001)