Famous people and celebrities who died on May 6

Welcome to Takemeback.to's page dedicated to remembering the celebrities and famous people who passed away on May 6. 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.

• 1949 Maurice Maeterlinck

  Belgian essayist, poet and playwright. he was also a naturalist and lawyer. he won the 1911 nobel prize for literature. he was made a count in 1932 by the belgian king. he is best known for his books "the blind", 1891, and "the interior", 1892. there are also many studies on nature. maeterlinck was able to dedicate all his time …

• 1949 Count Maurice (Mooris) Polidore Marie Bernhard Maeterlinck

  Nobel Prize laureate in appreciation of his many-sided literary activities, and especially of his dramatic works, which are distinguished by a wealth of imagination and by a poetic fancy, which reveals, sometimes in the guise of a fairy tale, a deep inspiration, while in a mysterious way they appeal to the readers' own feelings and stimulate their imaginations

• 1959 Ragnar Nurkse

  Renowned Estonian-American economist who made significant contributions to development economics and international monetary theory during the mid-20th century.

• 1963 Monty Woolley

  American actor known for his role in 'The Man Who Came to Dinner.'

• 1971 Helene Weigel

  Prominent German-Austrian actress known for her theatrical work, particularly in Bertolt Brecht's plays like 'Mother Courage'. She was a key figure in 20th-century avant-garde theater.

• 1975 Jozsef Mindszenty

  Roman Catholic Cardinal who opposed both Nazi and Communist regimes in Hungary.

• 1987 William Casey

  Duplicate of William J. Casey entry

• 1990 Charles Farrell

  American actor known for his role in the popular TV series 'My Little Margie', who was active during the golden age of Hollywood and television.

• 1991 Wilfrid Hyde-White

  British character actor known for memorable roles in 'My Fair Lady' and 'Peyton Place', with a distinguished career in film and theater spanning several decades.

• 1992 Marlene Dietrich

  Iconic German-American actress and singer who was a major international star during Hollywood's golden age. She was renowned for her androgynous style, powerful performances, and significant contributions during World War II by entertaining Allied troops. Her legendary status transcended cinema, making her a cultural symbol of resilience and artistic innovation.

• 1992 Gaston Reiff

  Belgian Olympic athlete who won gold in the 5,000-meter race at the 1948 London Olympics. He was a distinguished runner who represented Belgium in international competitions.

• 1993 Ann Todd

  British actress known for her roles in classic films like 'Things to Come' and 'Danny Boy', who had a notable career in mid-20th century cinema.

• 2002 Otis Blackwell

  Legendary rock and roll songwriter who wrote numerous hit songs for Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, and other iconic musicians of the 1950s and 1960s.

• 2002 Pim Fortuyn

  Pim Fortuyn was a controversial Dutch sociologist, academic, and politician who was assassinated in 2002, known for his provocative political views and challenging the political establishment.

• 2004 Barney Kessel

  Renowned jazz guitarist and composer who was a prominent figure in West Coast jazz during the 1950s and 1960s. He was highly respected by his peers and played with many legendary musicians like Oscar Peterson and Ray Brown.

• 2004 Philip Kapleau

  Prominent Zen Buddhist teacher who founded the Rochester Zen Center and was instrumental in introducing Zen Buddhism to Western audiences through his influential writings and teachings.

• 2006 Grant McLennan

  Influential Australian indie rock musician and co-founder of the critically acclaimed band The Go-Betweens, known for their significant contribution to alternative music.

• 2010 Robin Roberts (newscaster)

  Robin Roberts is a prominent American television journalist and broadcaster, best known as a long-time co-anchor of ABC's Good Morning America. She has been recognized for her journalistic excellence and her personal battle with health challenges, including breast cancer and a bone marrow transplant.

• 2010 Robin Roberts

  Legendary Philadelphia Phillies pitcher who was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame, known for his exceptional performance in the 1950s and his significant contributions to baseball.

• 2013 Giulio Andreotti

  Prominent Italian Christian Democrat politician who dominated Italian politics from the 1950s to the 1990s, serving as Prime Minister multiple times and known for his complex political influence and controversial connections.

• 2014 Farley Mowat

  Prominent Canadian author and naturalist who wrote extensively about wildlife conservation, particularly in the Arctic. His bestselling books like 'Never Cry Wolf' brought global attention to environmental issues and indigenous cultures.

• 2014 Maria Lassnig

  Renowned Austrian painter and academic, known for her innovative self-portraits and significant contributions to contemporary art.

• 2014 Antony Hopkins

  English classical music composer and conductor, known for his contributions to contemporary piano compositions.

• 2015 Jim Wright

  Jim Wright was a prominent American politician who served as the 56th Speaker of the United States House of Representatives from 1987 to 1989.

• 2021 Kentaro Miura

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

• 2022 George Pérez

  Legendary comic book artist and writer known for iconic work with Marvel and DC Comics, including defining runs on Wonder Woman and The New Teen Titans.