Famous people and celebrities who died on May 24

Welcome to Takemeback.to's page dedicated to remembering the celebrities and famous people who passed away on May 24. 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.

• 1948 Jacques Feyder

  Belgian screenwriter and actor (d. 1948).

• 1956 Guy Kibbee

  Actor (captain blood and babes in arms), died at 74

• 1959 John Foster Dulles

  American, 52nd secretary of state united states (born 1888).

• 1963 Elmore James

  Legendary blues musician who significantly influenced electric blues guitar, known for his powerful slide guitar technique and iconic recordings like 'Dust My Broom'.

• 1965 Sonny Boy Williamson II

  Legendary blues harmonica player who significantly influenced the Chicago blues scene and was a pivotal figure in the development of modern blues music.

• 1968 Bernard Rogers

  Distinguished American military general who served as U.S. Army Chief of Staff and NATO's Supreme Allied Commander in Europe, playing a significant role in Cold War military strategy.

• 1969 Mitzi Green

  Actress (huckleberry finn - tom sawyer), is killed at 48

• 1969 Willy Ley

  German-born rocket scientist who was a pioneering space exploration theorist and science writer. He played a significant role in popularizing space travel concepts in the mid-20th century.

• 1972 Asta Nielsen

  Danish silent film actress known for her pioneering work in early cinema.

• 1981 George Jessel

  At 83 years old, a heart attack kills the american comedian/toastermaster general (diary of young comic).

• 1981 Herbert Müller

  Swiss professional race car driver who competed in Formula One and tragically died during a racing event in 1981.

• 1984 Vince McMahon Sr.

  Vince McMahon Sr. was a pioneering American wrestling promoter who founded the World Wrestling Federation (WWE), laying the groundwork for modern professional wrestling.

• 1986 Yakima Canutt

  Actor/director (diary of a young comic), dead at 91

• 1991 Gene Clark

  Influential American singer-songwriter and founding member of the legendary folk-rock band The Byrds. He was a key figure in the 1960s music scene and contributed significantly to the development of folk-rock.

• 1993 Milton O Thompson

  NASA astronaut and X-15 test pilot who made significant contributions to aerospace research and died at age 66.

• 1995 Harold Wilson

  British Labour Party politician who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1964 to 1970 and again from 1974 to 1976. He was a prominent economist and the youngest cabinet member in 20th-century British politics. Wilson unexpectedly resigned from office on March 16, 1976.

• 1996 Joseph Mitchell

  Renowned American journalist and writer for The New Yorker, famous for his long-form narrative journalism and profound portraits of New York City life.

• 1997 Edward Mulhare

  Irish actor best known for his role as Captain Daniel Gregg in the popular TV series 'The Ghost and Mrs. Muir'. He had a successful career in television and theater spanning several decades.

• 2000 Majrooh Sultanpuri

  Renowned Urdu poet and lyricist who significantly contributed to Hindi cinema's golden era, writing memorable songs for numerous Bollywood films across several decades.

• 2003 Rachel Kempson

  Renowned English actress known for her stage and screen performances, and mother of famous actors Vanessa and Lynn Redgrave.

• 2005 Arthur Haulot

  Belgian poet, journalist, and resistance fighter who made significant contributions to literature and social activism.

• 2008 Dick Martin

  Dick Martin was an influential American comedian and television producer best known for co-creating the groundbreaking comedy show 'Laugh-In' with Dan Rowan. He transformed from a bartender to a successful comedian, performing in nightclubs and television before launching the revolutionary comedy series that ran from 1968 to 1972.

• 2008 Jimmy McGriff

  Renowned American jazz organist and bandleader known for his significant contributions to soul jazz and blues music during the mid-20th century.

• 2010 Paul Gray

  Bassist for the heavy metal band Slipknot, who tragically passed away in 2010.

• 2012 Jacqueline Harpman

  Belgian psychoanalyst and renowned author known for her psychological novels and critical works exploring human complexity and inner landscapes.

• 2013 Haynes Johnson

  Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author known for his insightful political reporting and historical narratives about American society and politics.

• 2015 Tanith Lee

  Acclaimed British fantasy and science fiction author known for her innovative and imaginative works across multiple genres, particularly in dark fantasy and speculative fiction.

• 2018 Gudrun Burwitz

  Daughter of Heinrich Himmler, a prominent Nazi SS leader, who remained loyal to her father's ideology and was known for her unrepentant Nazi sympathies.

• 2019 Murray Gell-Mann

  Renowned American physicist who won the Nobel Prize in 1969, making significant contributions to particle physics and quantum mechanics.

• 2023 Tina Turner

  Legendary American singer who revolutionized rock and soul music, known for her powerful voice and electrifying performances with Ike Turner and later as a solo artist.