May 1st famous deaths
List of celebrities and famous people who died on May 1st
2029 - 2020
Famous deaths on May 1st for the celebrities who died in the years 2029 - 2020
2023
Canadian singer-songwriter and guitarist (b. 1938)
2021
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American screen and stage actress dukakis worked for 40 years before she achieved "overnight success" in 1987, when she was awarded an academy award for "moonstruck". she won the ny film critics award for best supporting actress and the los angeles film critics award for the same performance. she also holds two obie awards to her name: bertolt brecht's play …
2020
Nakhi Tamang was a renowned Nepali essayist who wrote extensively on cultural and identity-related topics.
Brennin Emerson was a renowned American essayist who explored themes of identity, social justice, and the human condition.
2019 - 2010
Famous deaths on May 1st for the celebrities who died in the years 2019 - 2010
2019
British swimmer who won multiple medals at international competitions
2018
Author and speaker on biblical prophecy and scientific theories.
Alford Reagan was a renowned astronomer known for his contributions to the study of galaxies.
2016
Known for his work in combinatorial mathematics and coding theory.
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Madeleine Lebeau was a French actress best known for her role as Yvonne in the classic film 'Casablanca'.
Mathematician known for his contributions to coding theory and combinatorial mathematics.
2015
Daved Goldberg was an American entrepreneur and the co-founder of the online survey platform SurveyMonkey.
Elky Stern was a renowned physicist who made important contributions to the field of quantum mechanics.
Beuford Fitzgerald was a respected columnist who wrote extensively on social and political issues, earning a loyal following.
English-manx motorcycle racer (d. 2015.)
American actress and singer (d. 2015)
Mexican actress, singer, director, and screenwriter (b. 1940)
Azerbaijani political scientist, academic, and diplomat (b. 1940)
2014
Co-creator of the Higgs mechanism in particle physics.
Nigerian lawyer and politician, 5th governor of kwara state (b. 1927)
Tunisian-american computer scientist and academic (b. 1947)
Israeli producer, director, actor, screenwriter, and screenwriter.
Mexican footballer and coach (b. 1951)
2013
American rapper (b. 1978)
French footballer and manager (b. 1952)
2012
Ecuadorian painter known for her vibrant artworks.
German-israeli lawyer and politician (b. 1930)
Canadian engineer and politician, 29th lieutenant governor of nova scotia (b. 1925)
2011
British pro boxer of 17 years, his first recognition at age 18 was the result. he was a pro boxer in britain for 17 years, and received his first recognition at age 18. after a dispute with the boxing board in 1969, he lost his british empire and european titles and was able to win them back in the ring …
English snooker commentator (born 1920)
2010
A renowned botanist who specialized in the study of rare and endangered plant species.
American actress (b. 1918)
Canadian jazz composer/arranger and valve trumpeter (born 1935).
American actress, best known for her role as nancy hughes mcclosky, the matriarch of as the world turns, is a long-running role. from the showaeur(tm), debut on february 2, 1956, to her death at the age of 91 from cancer, wagner was nancy. her longest-running television role was in one.
2009 - 2000
Famous deaths on May 1st for the celebrities who died in the years 2009 - 2000
2009
Iranian poet known for her emotional and powerful verses.
American entertainer (born 1956)
2008
Elainah Dundy was a British novelist best known for her satirical and darkly humorous novels.
Buzzy Bavasi was a successful baseball executive known for his tenure with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Acclaimed novelist known for works like 'The Dud Avocado' and 'The Old Man and Me.'
Byrum Eaton was a pioneering computer scientist known for his contributions to artificial intelligence.
Hal Boyle was a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist known for his work as a war correspondent during World War II.
Maltese lawyer and politician, 1st president of malta (d. 2008)
German wehrmacht officer, assassinated by adolf hitler (d.2008)
Maltese politician and lawyer 1st president, malta (d.2008)
Washington, d.c. prostitution service owner (born 1956).
Last surviving member of the 20-july plot to assassinate adolf hitler 1944 (born 1917).
2006
Bacilia Berenguer was a prominent politician known for her contributions to social welfare programs.
American rapper (born 1969).
Christian author (born 1962)
American saxophonist johnny and the hurricanes (born in 1940).
2005
Renowned Chinese poet known for his lyrical works.
American psychologist and academic (b. 1914)
2004
Renowned author known for her captivating storytelling.
Dutch author of historical fiction novels for children and young adults.
Dillon S. Meyer was a physicist who made significant contributions to the field of nuclear physics.
2003
Renowned Bulgarian poet known for her powerful and evocative verses.
American wrestler and manager (b. 1960)
Dutch cyclist (d. 2003)
American wrestler (born 1960).
2002
Renowned for contributions to the study of galaxies and dark matter.
Pioneering African-American actress in film and television.
Indian poet and author (b. 1908)
2000
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American physical culturist. he is 6'1" and 215 lb tall. he was the winner of the contests for mr. america 1947 and mr. universe 1950. since 1953, he was a leading actor in italian muscle-man shows like "goliath and the barbarians", "the giant of marathon" and the "the thief of baghdad". in the films he made between the 1950s and …
1999 - 1990
Famous deaths on May 1st for the celebrities who died in the years 1999 - 1990
1998
American entrepreneur known for founding the Eldridge Cleaver Enterprises.
Eldredge Cleaver was an American author, entrepreneur, and political activist who was a prominent member of the Black Panther Party.
Known for his contributions to the fashion industry.
Known for his contributions to the fashion industry.
1997
Canadian sociologist, philosopher, and poet (b. 1927)
Aka flipper, dolphin, dies at 40
1996
Waverly Lewis was an American author known for her contributions to children's literature.
Musician, who dies at 79 years old.
Journalist dies at 67
American actress (born 1938).
Film scholar/exhibitor dies at the age of 74.
1995
Italian-american painter (b. 1892)
1994
Brazilian formula one race car driver, and three-time world champion. after emerson fittipaldi (1942 and 1974) and nelson piquet ( 1981 and 1983), he was the third brazilian to win twice as champion. he was known for his aggressive style and won championship, fame as well as wealth and admiration. however, he was also subject to injuries. his rivalry against …
1993
Sri lankan politician, 3rd president of sri lanka (b. 1924)
French metallurgist and politician, prime minister of france (b. 1925)
French prime minister (born 1925).
Provo (fulltime provo) dies at 50.
President (sri lanka 1989-93), assassinated on 68
1992
American house music and urban contemporary singing (born 1945).
1991
American screenwriter and director (d. 1991).
American director and screenwriter (b. 1896)
1990
Bertina Macaulay was a Nigerian author and activist who played a significant role in promoting African literature.
Italian-american singer and actor (d. 1990)
Cowboy actor (el paso kid oregon trail) dies at 62
Italian-american actor and singer (d. 1990).
1989 - 1980
Famous deaths on May 1st for the celebrities who died in the years 1989 - 1980
1989
American sprinter who won multiple medals in the 1920s Olympics.
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Actress (general)
Canadian farmer and politician (b. 1904)
American journalist (b. 1912)
Sri lankan civil servant (b. 1930)
Actor (mac cory-another world), dies aged 68.
South african white antiapartheids activist, assassinated.
1988
American professional astrologer. he is also a syndicated columnist for daily newspapers that are read in over 30 million homes. evangeline adams advised him to study law, but he chose to continue his studies in law. he found his way to hollywood as a professional astrol for a movie-goer clientele when he moved there in 1939. his monthly sun-sign parties, …
Australian sailor and architect (d. 1988)
Italian actor on stage and film. he succumbed to leukemia on may 1, 1988.
1986
American record producer and songwriter (born 1916).
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English comedian, actress and music hall performer (d. 1986)
1985
Australian author known for his crime fiction novels.
Romantic novelists are prolific in europe.
Ashley french, harriet gray and julia kane are british romance novelists (born 1897).
1984
Webster grove, missouri -- orchestra leader (nbc comedy hour)
Estonian-swedish runner (b. 1891)
1983
Taft Morse was an American entrepreneur known for his contributions to the aviation industry.
1982
Pioneering astronomer known for her work on variable stars.
Actor bernardo-zorro dies at 72
Glasgow, scotland -- violist (method to violin & viiola)
1981
At 75, historian / political scientist dies
Writer dies at 78
1979 - 1970
Famous deaths on May 1st for the celebrities who died in the years 1979 - 1970
1978
Renowned Armenian composer known for his ballets and symphonies.
Russian composer, "the earth", dies at the age of 74.
1976
Greek poet and politician (b. 1939)
American surgeon and activist (d. 1976)
Civil rights leader, entrepreneur, surgeon (born 1908)
A greek poet who fought against the military junta of greece (born 1939).
1973
Danish painter and sculptor (d. 1973)
1972
Belgian operator orfeo dies at the age of 82.
1971
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Glenda Farrell was an American actress who appeared in over 30 films during the 1930s and 1940s.
Actress (romance of air), dies at 75
1970
South korean general (d. 1970)
Crown prince of korea (born in 1897).
1969 - 1960
Famous deaths on May 1st for the celebrities who died in the years 1969 - 1960
1969
Actress (52nd st, woman chases man), who dies at 56
1968
American journalist and close friend of Eleanor Roosevelt.
Canadian-american ice hockey player, coach, and manager (b. 1895)
English author and politician (b. 1886)
English author (english sense humor), dies at the age of 71.
Canadian ice hockey coach, player and general manager (born in 1895).
British diplomat, author, and politician (born 1886).
1965
Iver Johnson was a renowned baseball player known for his exceptional pitching skills.
American singer and bandleader (b. 1911)
Composer dies at 65
Long beach, california -- composer.
1963
Nelissa Emerson was a renowned American poet of the early 20th century, known for her lyrical and introspective poems that often focused on nature and the human experience.
Matilynn Emerson was a renowned American poet of the early 20th century, known for her lyrical and introspective works that often focused on nature and the human experience.
Filipino lawyer and politician (b. 1879)
Filipino writer and father of the filipino language (born in 1879).
1962
Oleva Sinclair was a prolific British author known for her novels and short stories set in the early 20th century.
1960
The bristol central library was designed by an english architect (d. 1960).
1959 - 1950
Famous deaths on May 1st for the celebrities who died in the years 1959 - 1950
1959
Norwegian premier, dies.
1957
Actor (great lie laura, cairo, conflict), is killed at 82
1956
American pole vaulter (d. 1956).
1954
Actor (lost ranch and coyote trails), died at 50
1953
Everett Shinn was an American painter and illustrator associated with the Ashcan School of art.
Everett Shinn was an American playwright and screenwriter who was known for his social commentary in his works.
1952
American film pioneer nickelodeon dies at the age of 73.
1949 - 1940
Famous deaths on May 1st for the celebrities who died in the years 1949 - 1940
1948
The murder of the greek minister of justice.
1947
Leader of norger blood bath, executed
1946
Composer dies at 71
Composer dies at 42
1945
Legendary rugby player known for his exceptional skills and sportsmanship.
Haide Goebbels was the wife of Joseph Goebbels, the Nazi Minister of Propaganda.
Joseph goebbels, nazi minister of propaganda (d. 1945), was his wife
German nazi propagandist responsible for all public communication media. he was a nazi propagandist who helped hitler bring the nazis power in 1933. he is still remembered as one of the third reich's monsters. shirer, "rise and fall of the third reich," describes him as a "...swarthy and dwarfish young man with a handicapped foot and a neurotic personality .... …
German lawyer and politician, chancellor of germany (b. 1897)
Hungarian organist/composer, dies at age 59.
German minister for propoganda commits suicide
1944
Greek communist and trade unionist (b. 1909)
1943
Norwegian religious leader, founded the brunstad christian church (b. 1871)
Brunstad christian church was founded by brunstad christian church, a norweigian christian leader (born 1871).
1942
Renowned Jewish painter known for his expressive works.
1941
Vicar/chu-politician, dies at age 71.
1940
Known for his work on the structure of the Milky Way galaxy.
1939 - 1930
Famous deaths on May 1st for the celebrities who died in the years 1939 - 1930
1939
Renowned American painter known for his landscapes and seascapes.
1937
Actor (phantom of the opera college), dies at 75
1935
French cyclist (d. 1935)
French cyclist (born 1889)
1934
Arvid Frode was a renowned painter known for his landscapes and seascapes.
Composer dies at 35
1929 - 1920
Famous deaths on May 1st for the celebrities who died in the years 1929 - 1920
1928
Ellenora Randall was a renowned American poet who wrote extensively about nature and the human experience.
Founder of the garden city movement, promoting planned communities.
1926
Translator (middle celebes language), dies in age 60.
1924
Flemish author (limburgs driemanschap), dies at 62
1921
At the age of 43, he dies.
1920
Connaught (born 1882)
1919 - 1910
Famous deaths on May 1st for the celebrities who died in the years 1919 - 1910
1918
Renowned American geologist known for his studies on geomorphology and the origin of landscapes.
1917
Uruguayan writer (motivos de proteo)
1913
American lieutenant (b. 1850)
Texas ranger and u.s. marshal (born 1850).
1910
Garman Swan was a renowned artist known for his landscape paintings.
1909 - 1900
Famous deaths on May 1st for the celebrities who died in the years 1909 - 1900
1907
Greek philanthropist (b. 1831)
1904
Antonín Dvořák was a Czech composer, one of the first to achieve worldwide recognition.
Czech composer, teacher and violinist. he composed nine symphonies and is well-known for his "slavonic dances and rhapsodies", as well as "the new world symphony". this was his major contribution to czech music's introduction of the concert form.
Czech composer and academic (d. 1904).
1903
At the age of 80, he dies.
1902
At 85 years old, the victim dies.