Famous people and celebrities who died on May 14

Welcome to Takemeback.to's page dedicated to remembering the celebrities and famous people who passed away on May 14. 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.

• 1818 Matthew Lewis

  Matthew Lewis was an English novelist, best known for his Gothic novel 'The Monk'.

• 1919 Henry Heinz

  Founder of the H.J. Heinz Company, a major producer of processed foods and condiments.

• 1940 Emma Goldman

  Anarchist, feminist lecturer, and editor from lithuania. she was a strong advocate for personal and political freedoms, which she would have been bold to practice even in more liberal times. "mother earth," her new york magazine, promoted free love, patriotism, and birth control.

• 1940 Menno ter Braak

  Prominent Dutch modernist author and intellectual who was a significant literary critic and essayist in the interwar period.

• 1943 Henri La Fontaine

  PEA - Belgian lawyer and author, nobel prize laureate (b. 1854)

• 1969 Enid Bennett

  Silent film actress who later became a successful stage actress.

• 1970 Billie Burke

  American actress best known for her role as Glinda the Good Witch in The Wizard of Oz.

• 1982 Hugh Beaumont

  American actor best known for his role as Ward Cleaver in the iconic TV series 'Leave It to Beaver', he was also a director and prominent figure in 1950s television.

• 1984 Walter Rauff

  Nazi SS officer responsible for developing mobile gas vans used in Holocaust mass killings during World War II. Notorious war criminal who escaped prosecution after the war.

• 1987 Rita Hayworth

  Iconic Hollywood actress and pin-up model who was a major sex symbol during World War II, known for her stunning beauty and memorable film performances.

• 1991 Jiang Qing

  Mao Zedong's wife and a key figure in the Cultural Revolution, she was a powerful political actor in Communist China and a member of the infamous 'Gang of Four'.

• 1991 Aladár Gerevich

  Legendary Hungarian fencer who won multiple Olympic gold medals and is considered one of the greatest fencers in history.

• 1991 John Edward

  John Edward is an American television personality and self-proclaimed psychic medium known for his popular TV show 'Crossing Over with John Edward' where he claims to communicate with deceased loved ones.

• 1992 Lyle Alzado

  NFL defensive lineman for the Oakland Raiders who tragically died from cancer at age 43, becoming known for his advocacy about steroid use and its health risks.

• 1993 William Randolph Hearst

  Influential American newspaper magnate who built a massive media empire and was known for pioneering 'yellow journalism'. His life and career significantly impacted American media and communication in the early 20th century.

• 1995 Christian B. Anfinsen

  CHE - American biochemist and academic, nobel prize laureate (d. 1995)

• 1997 Harry Blackstone Jr.

  Renowned American magician and author known for his significant contributions to stage magic and illusion performance during the mid-20th century. He was a prominent figure in the magic entertainment world, carrying on his family's magical legacy.

• 1998 Frank Sinatra

  Frank Sinatra was an iconic American singer, actor, and cultural phenomenon who defined mid-20th century entertainment. Known as 'Ol' Blue Eyes' and 'The Voice', he was a leading figure in popular music, film, and the Rat Pack. His influence on music and popular culture remains significant decades after his career peak.

• 2003 Robert Stack

  Robert Stack was a versatile American actor known for his Emmy-winning role in 'The Untouchables' and Oscar-nominated performance in 'Written on the Wind'. Beyond acting, he was an accomplished sportsman who set world records in skeet shooting and boat racing before becoming a prominent Hollywood actor.

• 2003 Wendy Hiller

  Acclaimed British actress known for her powerful performances in classic films like 'Major Barbara' and 'David Copperfield'. She was a distinguished stage and screen actress with a notable career in British theatre and cinema.

• 2003 Dave DeBusschere

  Legendary NBA player who played for the Detroit Pistons and New York Knicks, known for his exceptional skills as a forward and later as a coach.

• 2006 Robert Bruce Merrifield

  Nobel Prize laureate for his development of methodology for chemical synthesis on a solid matrix

• 2006 Stanley Kunitz

  Stanley Kunitz was a distinguished American poet who won the Pulitzer Prize for his exceptional poetry. He was a significant figure in 20th-century American literature.

• 2015 B.B. King

  Duplicate record of B.B. King

• 2016 Darwyn Cooke

  Acclaimed American comic book writer and artist known for his distinctive retro style and significant contributions to graphic storytelling.

• 2017 Powers Boothe

  Acclaimed American actor known for roles in films like 'Tombstone' and TV series such as 'Deadwood', with a career spanning several decades.

• 2018 Tom Wolfe

  Pioneering American journalist and author who revolutionized non-fiction writing through New Journalism, coining influential cultural phrases and writing seminal works like 'The Right Stuff' and 'Bonfire of the Vanities'.

• 2019 Tim Conway

  Tim Conway was a legendary American comedian known for his iconic comedic roles on 'The Carol Burnett Show' and in various comedy films. He was renowned for his brilliant physical comedy and ability to create memorable, hilarious characters that made audiences laugh uncontrollably.

• 2019 Grumpy Cat

  Famous internet meme cat known for her perpetually displeased facial expression, who became a global pop culture phenomenon and social media sensation.

• 2023 Doyle Brunson

  Legendary poker player known as the 'Godfather of Poker', two-time World Series of Poker champion and poker strategy author.