Famous people and celebrities who died on May 4

Welcome to Takemeback.to's page dedicated to remembering the celebrities and famous people who passed away on May 4. On this day, we honor the lives and legacies of notable figures from various fields who left an indelible mark on the world. Explore our list to learn about their remarkable contributions and celebrate their enduring impact.

• 1924 E. Nesbit

  English author and poet (b. 1858)

• 1938 Carl von Ossietzky

  PEA - German journalist and activist, nobel prize laureate (b. 1889)

• 1941 Chris McKivat

  Australian rugby player and coach (b. 1880)

• 1961 Anita Stewart

  American actress and producer (d. 1961).

• 1969 Osbert Sitwell

  English-italian author and captain poet (d. 1969).

• 1972 Edward Calvin Kendall

  Nobel Prize laureate for their discoveries relating to the hormones of the adrenal cortex, their structure and biological effects

• 1975 Moe Howard

  American actor, singer, and screenwriter (b. 1897)

• 1976 Frank Strahan

  Australian public servant (b. 1886)

• 1981 C. Loganathan

  Sri lankan banker (b. 1913)

• 1983 Nino Sanzogno

  Nino Sanzogno was a prominent Italian classical music composer and conductor who made significant contributions to 20th-century Italian musical culture. He was known for his work in opera and symphonic compositions, conducting major orchestras throughout Italy.

• 1984 Diana Dors

  British sex symbol and actress of the 1950s and 1960s, known for her platinum blonde looks and provocative image. She transitioned from glamour model to character actress, making significant contributions to British cinema.

• 1984 Bob Clampett

  Pioneering American animator who significantly contributed to the golden age of animation, creating beloved cartoon characters and working with Warner Bros.

• 1987 Cathryn Damon

  American actress known for her role as Mary Campbell in the TV series 'Soap', a popular comedy series in the late 1970s and early 1980s.

• 1987 Paul Butterfield

  Influential blues musician and harmonica player who significantly impacted the Chicago blues scene. He died prematurely at 44 from drug-related issues.

• 1988 Lillian Estelle Fisher

  American historian of spanish america (b. 1891)

• 1991 Dennis Crosby

  Member of the famous Crosby family, son of Bing Crosby, who was a performer and U.S. Army veteran with four children.

• 1991 Mohammed Abdel Wahab

  Egyptian singer-songwriter and mandolin player (b. 1902)

• 1992 Henri Guillemin

  Renowned French historian and academic who made significant contributions to literary and historical scholarship through his extensive research and writings.

• 2000 Hendrik Casimir

  Renowned Dutch physicist who made significant contributions to quantum mechanics and discovered the Casimir effect, a fundamental quantum phenomenon in physics.

• 2001 Bonnie Lee Bakley

  American model, wife of robert blake (b. 1956)

• 2004 David Reimer

  Canadian subject of a controversial medical case involving gender reassignment, whose story became a significant ethical and psychological study.

• 2005 David Hackworth

  Highly decorated U.S. Army officer, military journalist, and critic who became known for his outspoken views on military strategy and leadership.

• 2009 Dom DeLuise

  Dom DeLuise was a beloved American comedian and actor known for his hilarious performances in comedy films, frequently collaborating with directors Mel Brooks and Burt Reynolds.

• 2012 Adam Yauch

  Founding member of the Beastie Boys, a groundbreaking hip-hop group that revolutionized the genre. Known as MCA, he was also a filmmaker and activist for Tibetan human rights.

• 2012 Angelica Garnett

  Prominent member of the Bloomsbury Group, Angelica Garnett was an English writer and artist with a complex family history. She was the daughter of Vanessa Bell and Duncan Grant, and was closely connected to Virginia Woolf's intellectual circle.

• 2012 Mort Lindsey

  American pianist, composer, and conductor (b. 1923)

• 2013 Christian de Duve

  MED - English-belgian cytologist and biochemist, nobel prize laureate (b. 1917)

• 2013 Otis Bowen

  Otis Bowen was an American politician who served as Governor of Indiana and later as Secretary of Health and Human Services under President Ronald Reagan, making significant contributions to state and federal governance.

• 2020 Don Shula

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