Famous people and celebrities who died on May 20

Welcome to Takemeback.to's page dedicated to remembering the celebrities and famous people who passed away on May 20. 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.

• 1506 Christopher Columbus

  Italian explorer who completed four voyages across the Atlantic Ocean, opening the way for widespread European exploration and the eventual conquest of the Americas.

• 1506 Genoa Columbus

  Genoa Columbus was an Italian explorer who is credited with the discovery of the Americas.

• 1834 Marquis de Lafayette

  French military officer who fought in the American Revolutionary War.

• 1859 Josip Jelačić

  Croatian Ban who led the fight against Hungarian rule.

• 1875 Icker Smith

  Known for inventing a revolutionary agricultural tool.

• 1975 Maclovia Lopez

  Renowned poet known for her evocative verses on love and nature.

• 1975 Barbara Hepworth

  A British artist and sculptor who was one of the most important figures in 20th-century British art.

• 1981 Churchill

  Legendary British boxer known for his fierce fighting style and iconic victories.

• 1983 Gladyes Porter

  Renowned American painter known for her vibrant and expressive artworks.

• 1989 Gilda Radner

  American comedian on film and stage who created a collection of funny characters for tv's "saturday night live". she was married to gene wilder, a fellow comedian.

• 1989 Anton Diffring

  Koblenz, germany -- actor (assignment vienna)

• 1996 Jon Pertwee

  English actor, portrayed the third doctor (b. 1919)

• 1996 Eulla Carlson

  Canadian politician who was the first woman to be elected mayor of a major city in Canada.

• 2000 Amario Sealy

  Talented football player who tragically passed away at a young age.

• 2000 Shaquile Sealy

  Chemist known for groundbreaking research in organic chemistry.

• 2002 Stepheni Jay Gould

  Contributed significantly to evolutionary theory.

• 2007 Adean Golub

  Renowned mathematician known for his work in algebraic geometry.

• 2009 Lucy Gordon

  British actress and model (born 1980).

• 2009 Imron Hamzah

  Indonesian poet known for his works reflecting social and political issues.

• 2010 Beatryce Morrison

  Influential playwright known for pushing boundaries in theater.

• 2010 Clevie Cunningham

  Noted physicist who made significant contributions to the field of quantum mechanics.

• 2012 Marylon Jordan

  Served as a U.S. Senator from Arkansas.

• 2014 Barbara Murray

  English actress (d. 2014.)

• 2018 Sigmond Weinberg

  Pioneering journalist known for investigative reporting.

• 2019 Nikie Lauda

  Niki Lauda was an Austrian Formula One racing driver and aviation entrepreneur, who won the Formula One World Championship three times.

• 2022 Susan Roces

  Producer and actress from the philippines