May 10th famous deaths
List of celebrities and famous people who died on May 10th
2029 - 2020
Famous deaths on May 10th for the celebrities who died in the years 2029 - 2020
2022
Sundi Ramaswamy was an Indian mathematician known for his contributions to the field of algebraic geometry.
Bob Lanier was a Hall of Fame basketball player known for his skills as a center.
Noted for her self-help books and motivational speaking.
Ukrainian politician, 1st president of ukraine (d. 2022)
2021
British soprano (b. 1928)
2020
Renowned marine biologist known for her research on coral reefs.
Innovative researcher in the field of biotechnology.
Talented painter known for his unique style and innovative techniques.
American soul singer (b. 1953)
2019 - 2010
Famous deaths on May 10th for the celebrities who died in the years 2019 - 2010
2019
Contributed significantly to the field of theoretical physics.
Spanish politician and chemist (b. 1951)
2018
Australian botanist and ecologist known for his work on plant ecology and conservation.
Australian botanist and ecologist known for his work on plant ecology and conservation.
2015
Notable American track and field athlete known for setting records.
American sculptor, illustrator, and academic (d. 2015)
2014
Darly Bem was a social psychologist known for her research on self-perception and gender roles.
Canadian musician known for his experimental music and unique style.
2012
American auto designer, race driver, and entrepreneur. his involvement in the ac cobra, and later the mustang-based performance vehicles for ford motor company (known as shelby mustangs), was his most prominent. he had been doing this since 1965. shelby american inc. was founded in 1962 and currently sells modified ford cars as well as performance parts.
Renowned automotive designer and racing driver.
Norwegian captain and author (b. 1918)
German photographer and journalist (b. 1933)
2011
American horse racing jockey (born in 1987).
2010
Famous Chinese calligrapher recognized for his elegant brushwork.
American painter and illustrator (d. 2010)
Physicist known for contributions to quantum mechanics.
2009 - 2000
Famous deaths on May 10th for the celebrities who died in the years 2009 - 2000
2009
Talented painter and sculptor recognized for her unique abstract art style.
2008
Turkish soprano (b. 1928)
Actress from australia (born in 1990).
2007
Renowned Japanese ceramic artist known for his traditional pottery techniques.
2006
Colombian-American singer known for her pop and Latin music.
Former executive editor of The New York Times.
Colombian-american singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer (d. 2006)
Japanese politician (born 1917)
American newspaper editor (born in 1922)
2005
Pioneering physicist who made significant advancements in quantum mechanics.
Renowned sports photographer who captured iconic moments in sports history.
Traverse city, michigan -- actor (andromeda strain, adams rib)
2003
Czechoslovak politician who served as Prime Minister.
Yugoslavian chess problem creator and chemist (born 1937).
2002
French actor, director, producer, and screenwriter (b. 1920)
Indian poet and songwriter (born 1919).
French screenwriter, actor and director (born 1920).
2001
Indian lawyer and politician, 13th chief minister of maharashtra (d. 2001)
Indian politician and lawyer 13th chief minister maharashtra (d.2001)
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Bridgeport, connecticut -- actress (mothers in law, beach blanket).
2000
Noted physicist who made significant contributions to the field of quantum mechanics.
French mathematician known for his contributions to partial differential equations and functional analysis.
Pioneered research in organic chemistry.
American illustrator (d. 2000).
Canadian judge and lawyer (d. 2000).
Quebec singer/songwriter (les colocs), (born 1962).
Quebec superior court judge (born 1923)
1999 - 1990
Famous deaths on May 10th for the celebrities who died in the years 1999 - 1990
1999
American composer and poet (born 1930).
American poet, author, and illustrator (b.1930)
1998
British physicist known for his research in quantum mechanics.
Clara Rockmore was a renowned virtuoso performer on the theremin, an electronic musical instrument.
1997
American cartoonist known for creating the comic strip 'Steve Canyon'.
American roller derby (born 1935).
1995
Educationist dies at 83
Jazz guitarist dies at the age of 67.
At 92, comedian dies
1994
American serial killer (executed). 1942)
American serial killer and rapist (d. 1994)
At 69, poet/cartoonist (pc hooft 1967), is dead.
Author of school reading text, dies at the age of 81.
1993
American science fiction writer, first published april 1938 with "the faithful", a short story in "astounding tales." his childhood was difficult. he tried many jobs and never lost his love for sci-fi. his book "nerves", published in 1942, was one of his most popular works.
Founder of Related Companies, a prominent real estate development firm.
1992
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American jazz singer (born 1917).
Singer, who was 74 years old, suffers a stroke.
Actor (perils of pauline), dead at 81
Singer ("flower drum song") dies from a heart attack in his 74th year.
Sculptor, dies.
1991
Flemish poet / writer
1990
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American actress, one the most well-known faces on tv. she appeared in hundreds of episodes between the mid-'50s and mid-'70s. her work onscreen ranged from "father knows best", to "night gallery," and she was a regular on "days of our lives" in the mid-'70s. ann howard, a popular soap opera called "peyton place", was her longest-running tv role. her directing …
American author and philosopher known for his existentialist themes.
Birmingham, alabama -- writer (adventures of a bad catholic).
1989 - 1980
Famous deaths on May 10th for the celebrities who died in the years 1989 - 1980
1989
American jazz musician (born 1944).
Slovak writer (d.1989)
1988
Chinese educator and author (d. 1988).
1984
American ph.d. jungian psychologist, author, and lecturer. his work on ritual and the masculine mind is well-known and he is a key figure in the current menaeur(tm);s movement.
Portuguese cyclist dies at the age of 41
1983
Writer (also known as that bird) dies at 92
1982
German writer, painter and graphic artist. he is also an experimental filmmaker of swedish descent. his plays marat/sade, the investigation, and the aesthetics of resistance are among his most well-known works.
French designer, dies.
1980
Noted author and interpreter of American national parks.
1979 - 1970
Famous deaths on May 10th for the celebrities who died in the years 1979 - 1970
1979
Flemish writer eros & the lonely man, dies at 67
Satirist (beachcomber), dies.
1977
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Joan crawford was an american actress known for her roles in classic hollywood films such as 'mildred pierce' and 'whatever happened to baby jane?'
American actress, first seen in 1925's "ladies of the night." she was a teenage dancer and chorus girl. she became a symbol for the jazz age, a flapper and one of the most famous dramatic actresses of her time.
1976
Norwegian religious figure (born 1888)
British conservative statesman, who was viceroy of india and secretary of state for international affairs. he was replaced by stanley baldwin in 1923 as prime minister. he was an important figure in the establishment of the 1905 partition of bengal which caused a major political crisis within the british empire. he also drew curzon lines in eastern europe. he was …
1975
Salvadoran politician and guerrilla leader.
1974
American director and cinematographer (b. 1894)
American cinematographer and husband to evelyn venable (born in 1894)
1973
Chicago ill, comedian, is killed at 62
Heart attack deaths at 51
1971
Composer dies at 79
Composer dies at 75
1969 - 1960
Famous deaths on May 10th for the celebrities who died in the years 1969 - 1960
1968
Oakland, california -- actor (listen darling, battleground)
Dies at 55
1967
Italian racing driver (born 1935).
1965
Dutch politician, governor-general of the dutch east indies (b. 1894)
Dutch minister of colonization (1942-45), is killed at the age of 70.
1964
Russian painter, illustrator, and set designer (b. 1881)
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Pantomime quiz: dancer dies at 35
Composer dies at 66
1963
American football player (born 1931).
1960
Yury Olesha was a prominent Soviet novelist and playwright, best known for his novel 'Envy'.
Russian writer known for his satirical novel 'Envy'.
Russian author, poet, and playwright (b. 1899)
Writer dies at 61
1959 - 1950
Famous deaths on May 10th for the celebrities who died in the years 1959 - 1950
1956
Greek-cypriot eoka fighter (born 1934)
1955
Australian stained-glass artist (born 1865).
Canadian boxer (born 1881)
1950
American bibliographer, librarian, and archivist (born in 1883)
Us poet (burning mountain), dies.
1949 - 1940
Famous deaths on May 10th for the celebrities who died in the years 1949 - 1940
1945
Czech soldier and politician (b. 1898)
German ss officer (d. 1945).
German ss officer (born 1889).
German politician and nazi gauleiter in occupied sudetenland during ww ii. he was taken into prison as a war criminal at pilson prison. he committed suicide just before he could be tried, 5/10/1945.
1943
Belgian resistance fighter, hanged.
Belgian resistance fighter, hanged
1942
Comedy/singer weber and lewis fields, dies at the age of 74.
1940
Dutch artist/poster maker, who dies at the age of 56.
1939 - 1930
Famous deaths on May 10th for the celebrities who died in the years 1939 - 1930
1937
English-born silent movie actor (born 1876)
1929 - 1920
Famous deaths on May 10th for the celebrities who died in the years 1929 - 1920
1923
Russian delegate is assassinated.
1920
1919 - 1910
Famous deaths on May 10th for the celebrities who died in the years 1919 - 1910
1915
German painter/graphic artist dies in battle
1910
Italian chemist and academic (b. 1826)
At 85 years old, the victim dies.
1909 - 1900
Famous deaths on May 10th for the celebrities who died in the years 1909 - 1900
1909
1908
Emelia Fleming was a pioneering astronomer known for her work on variable stars.
1904
Russian painter (born 1861).