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List of celebrities and famous people who died on May 15th

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2029 - 2020

Famous deaths on May 15th for the celebrities who died in the years 2029 - 2020

2022

2021

2020

  • Renowned diplomat who played a key role in peace negotiations in the Middle East.

  • Khamiya Tursunova was a renowned Uzbek poet whose works explored themes of nature, love, and spirituality.

  • Senita Lopes was a Brazilian painter and sculptor known for her abstract expressionist works.

  • Merie Dumont was a French journalist who specialized in reporting on political and economic issues in Europe.

  • Prominent essayist whose works explored social issues.

2019 - 2010

Famous deaths on May 15th for the celebrities who died in the years 2019 - 2010

2019

  • Legendary Japanese baseball pitcher

  • Esteemed chemist who made significant contributions to the field of organic chemistry.

  • Renowned Mexican poet known for her powerful and evocative verses.

2018

2017

  • Israeli author known for her contributions to Hebrew literature.

  • Haide Goytisolo was a renowned Spanish poet known for her lyrical and introspective works.

  • Mexican journalist and author known for his reporting on drug trafficking and organized crime in Mexico.

2016

  • Clovis Maksoud was a respected diplomat who served as the Ambassador of the League of Arab States to the United Nations.

2015

2014

2013

2012

  • Renowned Turkish poet known for her lyrical works.

  • Pioneer in computer science and artificial intelligence.

  • Renowned Mexican author known for his novels and essays.

  • Renowned Mexican author known for his novels and essays.

  • Renowned Mexican author known for his novels and essays.

2011

  • Member of the hip-hop group Cali Swag District known for the hit song 'Teach Me How to Dougie.'

  • Renowned Israeli painter known for his unique style.

2010

  • Bekim Fehmiu

    Bekim Fehmiu was a renowned Yugoslav actor and entrepreneur who founded several successful businesses.

  • Acclaimed painter known for her vibrant and expressive artworks.

  • Pioneering researcher in the field of genetics.

  • Jahon Mirzayev was a renowned Uzbek poet whose works often explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition.

  • Pioneering photographer known for capturing intimate moments in everyday life.

2009 - 2000

Famous deaths on May 15th for the celebrities who died in the years 2009 - 2000

2009

2008

  • Renowned Kannada poet known for his impactful verses.

  • Prominent Polish politician known for her contributions to women's rights and social welfare.

  • Renowned Polish painter known for her vibrant and expressive artworks.

  • Finnish actress known for her roles in classic films.

  • Scottish footballer and manager (b. 1956)

2007

  • American pastor, tv evangelist, and political lobbyist for the moral majority, inc., who lived in a 12-room home and enjoyed such perks like his own jet and travel expenses for "the old time gospel hour."

  • Founder of the Moral Majority.

  • Yolanda King was an American activist and the eldest daughter of Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King.

  • Pastor of thomas road baptist church, founder of liberty university lynchburg, va (born 33).

2006

  • Finnish politician known for his advocacy for environmental protection.

  • American author known for his works on African American history and culture.

  • Pseudonymous American writer known for the novel 'Sarah'.

  • Furman Babb was an American author known for his works in the mystery genre.

  • Renowned astronomer known for his contributions to the study of celestial bodies.

2005

  • Renowned mathematician known for his work in number theory.

  • Prominent political figure known for advocating for social justice.

  • Renowned author known for her impactful storytelling.

  • Kinzie Chophel was a prominent politician known for his contributions to social welfare programs.

  • Renowned Argentine painter known for his abstract art.

2003

  • Owin Ellison was a jazz saxophonist and composer who made significant contributions to the development of modern jazz.

  • June Carter Cash

    American singer and musician (born 1929).

  • Kemper Williams was a respected political figure who served his country with dedication.

  • Renowned painter known for his abstract works.

  • Renowned country music artist and wife of Johnny Cash.

2002

  • Renowned jazz singer known for her powerful voice and emotional performances.

  • Renowned Japanese actress known for her versatile performances.

  • Renowned Singaporean author known for his contributions to Singaporean literature.

  • Calla was a renowned actress known for her performances in classic films.

  • Sherwood Ross was a professional baseball player who played in the Major Leagues.

2001

  • Renowned chemist known for her contributions to organic chemistry.

  • Renowned poet known for her lyrical verses.

  • Canda Abdullah was a prominent politician known for his contributions to social welfare programs.

  • Velda was a renowned actress known for her roles in classic films.

  • Stockton Grew was a pioneering computer scientist known for his contributions to artificial intelligence.

2000

  • Renowned mathematician known for contributions to number theory.

  • Renowned Ugandan poet known for his impactful verses.

  • American politician known for her advocacy for education and civil rights.

  • Pioneer in computer science in Argentina.

  • Italian painter known for her vibrant abstract art.

1999 - 1990

Famous deaths on May 15th for the celebrities who died in the years 1999 - 1990

1999

  • Cipriano Miranda was a renowned physicist known for his contributions to quantum mechanics.

1998

  • Renowned Hawaiian musician known for popularizing traditional music.

  • Alyce Faye was a popular singer who captivated audiences with her soulful voice.

  • American basketball player and coach (d. 1998)

  • Turkish economist, banker, politician, 15th prime minister of turkey (b. 1919)

  • American basketball player (born 1944).

1996

1995

  • Renowned geneticist known for groundbreaking research in DNA sequencing.

  • Prominent political figure known for his advocacy for social justice.

  • Renowned actress known for her captivating performances in classic films.

  • Renowned actress known for her roles in classic films.

  • Renowned actress known for her captivating performances.

1994

1993

1992

  • Prominent political figure known for her advocacy for social justice.

  • Von Dutch was a famous artist and custom motorcycle builder.

  • Arlee William was a prominent politician known for his contributions to social welfare policies.

  • Filipino race car driver (born 1965)

  • Actor/director dies at the age of 44.

1991

1990

  • Renowned actress known for her roles in classic films.

  • Renowned chemist known for groundbreaking research in organic chemistry.

  • British author known for his historical novels.

  • Petrina was a renowned actress known for her performances in classic films.

  • Renowned poet known for her lyrical verses.

1989 - 1980

Famous deaths on May 15th for the celebrities who died in the years 1989 - 1980

1989

1988

  • Pioneer in artificial intelligence research.

  • Ferris Greene was an American author known for his novels exploring themes of love and loss.

  • Actress (ambassador bill)

  • Andrew Duggan

    Actor (jigsaw firehouse), is diagnosed with cancer at the age of 64

1987

  • Renowned poet known for his lyrical verses.

  • Arel Durden was a renowned philosopher known for his contributions to existentialism.

  • Museum director, dies at 78

  • Wynne Gibson

    Actor (night after night, aggie appleby)

1986

  • American journalist (making of president pulitzer) dies at the age of 71 (born in 1958).

  • Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist known for his coverage of US presidential elections.

  • Renowned journalist and historian, famous for his 'The Making of the President' series.

  • Renowned political journalist known for his 'The Making of the President' series.

  • Italian race car driver (b. 1958)

1985

  • Renowned actress known for her captivating performances on stage and screen.

  • Pioneering businesswoman in the early 20th century.

  • Founder of a successful chain of bakeries.

  • Ethyl Vaughan was a renowned chemist known for her contributions to organic chemistry.

  • Mythological figure in Jewish folklore, often depicted as a demon or the first wife of Adam.

1984

1983

  • Renowned poet known for his lyrical verses.

  • Renowned Chinese painter known for traditional ink wash paintings.

  • Renowned author known for his captivating novels.

1982

  • Ingram Boulton was a prominent politician known for his contributions to social welfare policies.

  • Innovative software engineer who has worked on various cutting-edge technology projects.

  • Nessie Nankivell was a renowned painter known for her vibrant landscapes.

  • Iris Kopeloff was a pioneering female journalist who made significant contributions to the field.

  • American race car driver (d. 1982).

1981

  • Renowned author known for her impactful novels.

  • Legendary wrestler known for his strength and technique.

  • Zada Lipman was a prolific author known for her captivating novels.

1980

  • Renowned novelist known for her mystery novels.

  • Len Lye was a pioneering experimental filmmaker and kinetic sculptor.

  • Renowned sculptor known for his abstract works.

  • Renowned poet known for his lyrical verses.

  • American historian, author, and academic (d. 1980)

1979 - 1970

Famous deaths on May 15th for the celebrities who died in the years 1979 - 1970

1979

  • Georgie Hirsch was a prolific author known for his captivating novels.

  • Laird Balderston was a politician known for his contributions to public service.

1978

  • Renowned Polish painter known for her vibrant landscapes and still life compositions.

  • Renowned for abstract artistry.

  • American poet recognized for his lyrical and introspective poetry.

  • Renowned magician known for his incredible illusions.

  • Hadleigh Gurney was a British politician known for his contributions to social welfare policies.

1977

  • Isidoro Blum was a physicist known for his contributions to quantum mechanics.

1976

  • Renowned poet known for his lyrical works.

  • Isidor Fisch was a renowned boxer known for his exceptional skills in the ring.

  • American historian (admiral ocean sea), dies aged 88.

1975

  • Renowned xylophone player known for revolutionizing the instrument's use in classical music.

  • Renowned for his vibrant landscapes and still life paintings.

  • Renowned botanist known for discovering several new plant species.

  • Renowned poet known for his lyrical verses.

  • Renowned historian known for groundbreaking research in ancient civilizations.

1973

  • Renowned poet known for his lyrical works.

  • Dutch cult anthropologist, pandji-novel, dies at 95

1972

  • Renowned chemist known for her work in organic chemistry.

  • Norwegian painter known for his landscapes and seascapes.

  • Flossy Dickie was a prominent politician known for her advocacy for social welfare programs.

  • Emmie Henderson was a pioneering African American politician.

  • Renowned physicist known for his contributions to quantum mechanics.

1971

  • Renowned Bengali novelist and short story writer.

  • Japanese politician known for his advocacy for social welfare reforms.

  • Influential theatre director who founded the Stratford Festival in Canada.

  • Flossie Cohen was a pioneering journalist known for her investigative reporting.

  • Tyrone Guthrie

    British producer, director, and writer (born 1900).

1970

  • Renowned boxer known for his powerful punches.

  • Renowned Mexican painter known for her vibrant and expressive artworks.

  • Renowned philosopher known for his contributions to existentialism.

  • Renowned Polish writer known for his impactful novels.

  • Renowned novelist known for his captivating storytelling.

1969 - 1960

Famous deaths on May 15th for the celebrities who died in the years 1969 - 1960

1969

  • American politician and massachusetts state treasurer, who challenged acting governor cellucci to the republican nomination. he is running for office in november 1998.

  • Feivel Gruberger was a renowned author known for his works in Yiddish literature.

  • Egbert Bailie was a renowned journalist known for his investigative reporting.

1968

  • Founder of Kohler Company, a leading manufacturer of plumbing products and kitchen and bath fixtures.

1967

  • Prominent American realist painter known for his iconic depictions of modern American life.

  • Prominent American realist painter known for his iconic depictions of modern American life.

  • Italian painter (b. 1892)

  • Composer dies at 74

1965

  • First female mayor of a major city in the United States.

  • Renowned poet known for his lyrical verses.

  • Renowned Hungarian author known for his works on folklore and mythology.

  • Renowned painter known for his vibrant and expressive works.

  • Renowned poet known for her lyrical verses.

1964

1963

  • Adella Hamon was a prominent politician known for her advocacy for women's rights.

  • English-born soldier and bishop of accra (d. 1963).

1960

  • Renowned poet known for her lyrical verses.

  • Renowned poet known for her lyrical verses and profound themes.

  • Renowned author known for her impactful novels on social issues.

  • Renowned poet known for her lyrical verses.

  • Renowned poet known for his lyrical verses.

1959 - 1950

Famous deaths on May 15th for the celebrities who died in the years 1959 - 1950

1959

1958

1957

1956

1955

  • Atleigh was a renowned explorer known for discovering new lands in the early 20th century.

  • Chesleigh was a renowned explorer known for discovering new lands.

  • American lawyer, politician, and businessperson (b. 1881)[40][41]

1954

  • American soldier and author (b. 1893)

  • American author of psychological fiction. he is also a decorated us marine. march is the author of six novels as well as four short stories collections. he was highly praised by critics, but never achieved great popularity.

1952

1949 - 1940

Famous deaths on May 15th for the celebrities who died in the years 1949 - 1940

1948

  • Irish-american priest, founded boys town (b. 1886)

  • Irish-american roman catholic priest who arrived in the united states in 1904. he attended the university and was ordained a priest in nebraska. boy's town was founded in 1917 by him because he was concerned about homeless, troubled, or deprived juveniles.

1945

1943

  • Dayson was a prolific inventor known for creating groundbreaking technologies in the early 20th century.

1940

1939 - 1930

Famous deaths on May 15th for the celebrities who died in the years 1939 - 1930

1938

  • Renowned poet known for his lyrical verses.

1937

1935

  • Renowned Russian avant-garde artist known for founding the Suprematist movement.

  • Blakely Hall was a renowned architect known for his innovative designs in the early 20th century.

  • Ukrainian-russian painter and theoretician (b. 1878)

1933

  • Keen was a renowned explorer known for his expeditions to remote regions.

  • Actor (i cover the waterfront), died at 54

1932

  • American author known for her novels and short stories.

  • Premier japan (1931-32), murdered

1929 - 1920

Famous deaths on May 15th for the celebrities who died in the years 1929 - 1920

1928

1926

1924

1923

  • Renowned American painter known for her landscape artworks.

  • Bertina Felice was a renowned opera singer known for her powerful voice and emotional performances.

1920

  • Inventor of a groundbreaking technology

1919 - 1910

Famous deaths on May 15th for the celebrities who died in the years 1919 - 1910

1919

1914

  • Austrian-born chemist and educator (b. 1863)

1909 - 1900

Famous deaths on May 15th for the celebrities who died in the years 1909 - 1900

1904

  • French scientist who made significant contributions to the field of physiology and chronophotography.

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