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May 16th famous deaths

List of celebrities and famous people who died on May 16th

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2029 - 2020

Famous deaths on May 16th for the celebrities who died in the years 2029 - 2020

2023

2021

2020

  • Lynn Shelton was an American film director known for her independent films and work in television.

2019 - 2010

Famous deaths on May 16th for the celebrities who died in the years 2019 - 2010

2019

  • The leader of the australian labor party was sworn into office as prime minister on 3/11/1983. he succeeded john malcolm fraser. after a rise in popularity and an economic recovery, he was re-elected on 12/01/1984. his candor markedly distinguished him from the previous administration and the conservative liberal party.

  • Renowned architect known for designing iconic buildings like the Louvre Pyramid.

  • Chinese-American architect known for his modernist designs.

  • Chinese-american architect, designed the national gallery of art and bank of china tower (d. 2019)

  • Australian union leader and politician, 23rd prime minister of australia (d. 2019)

2018

  • Acclaimed Romanian film director known for his influential works.

2016

  • Renowned Italian-born Australian architect known for his innovative designs.

  • Actress known for her roles in popular TV shows and movies.

2015

2014

  • American forensic anthropologist. his skeletal confirmations include john f. kennedy and king tutankhamun victims of john wayne gacy and oklahoma city bombing victims.

  • Italian cyclist (b. 1932)

  • Zimbabwean-south african cricketer (b. 1933)

  • American baseball manager and player (d. 2014).

2013

2012

2011

2010

  • Ronnie James Dio was an American heavy metal singer and songwriter, known for his powerful vocals and influential work with bands like Black Sabbath, Rainbow, and his own band Dio.

  • Swedish physicist known for contributions to acoustics and signal processing.

  • Ronnie James Dio

    American heavy metal vocalist (born 1942)

  • American composer and bandleader of piano (d. 2010).

  • Aiyana Jones was a young girl tragically killed during a police raid in Detroit.

2009 - 2000

Famous deaths on May 16th for the celebrities who died in the years 2009 - 2000

2009

  • Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist known for his investigative reporting.

2008

  • Rodert Mondavi was an American winemaker and entrepreneur who played a significant role in the growth of the California wine industry.

  • American winemaker, co-founded the opus one winery (b. 1913)

  • American winemaker, co-founded the opus one winery (b. 1913)

  • British television director (born 1939)

2005

2003

2002

2001

2000

1999 - 1990

Famous deaths on May 16th for the celebrities who died in the years 1999 - 1990

1997

1996

1995

  • Lola Flores was a renowned Spanish singer and actress, often referred to as 'La Faraona'.

  • At 82, historian dies

  • Spanish singer, dancer, actress, and icon of andalusian folklore, spanish gypsy culture. recognized throughout spain and internationally.

1994

  • Alain Cuny

    French actor. he studied medicine first before becoming a set and costume designer in the film industry. cuny began acting in the 1930s. les visiteurs du soir (1942), les amants (1958), la dolce vita (60), and satyricon (1969), which were directed by federico fellini. he was a friend to many women, including hafida elalama and other actresses and literary icons …

  • Czech actor, us actress (green card, mistress), is killed at 66

  • Director of film, dies at the age of 82

  • General hospital fictional character dies at 7

1993

  • American singer-songwriter and pianist (b. 1938)

  • At 54, us soul singer "you got what it takes" dies.

1992

1991

1990

  • Jim Henson

    American puppeteer and director, producer, writer, and performer. henson won seven emmys and was inducted into academy of tv arts and sciences hall of fame 1987.

  • American entertainer, golden boy, dies of throat cancer at 64. he was born in 1925.

  • American puppeteer, director, producer, and screenwriter, created the muppets (b. 1936)

  • American singer, dancer, and actor (b. 1925)

1989 - 1980

Famous deaths on May 16th for the celebrities who died in the years 1989 - 1980

1989

1988

  • Best bodybuilder (1983-1985), killed in a car accident at 42

  • At 42 years old, the best bodybuilder in the world (1983-1985) is killed in a car accident.

  • Director of girl scouts of usa (1961-1972), dies aged 78.

  • Theologian and priest of the greek orthodox church (born 1910).

1985

  • American actress, wicked witch - the wizard of oz, dies of a heart attack at the age of 82. she was born in 1902.

1984

  • Andy Kaufman

    American actor who did stand-up comedy, impressionist and off-beat stand-up comedy on television, clubs, and at concerts. his acts ranged from bizarre to dull to brilliant. after appearing on saturday night live in 1975, his career took off. he then went on to become a regular guest on "taxi" 1978. he was in "heartbleeps", a film he co-starred with bernadette …

  • Irwin Shaw

    American writer, "rich man, poor man", dies at the age of 71 (born 1913).

  • American playwright, screenwriter, novelist, and short story writer (b. 1913)

1983

1981

1980

1979 - 1970

Famous deaths on May 16th for the celebrities who died in the years 1979 - 1970

1979

1977

  • Malian educator and politician, 1st president of mali (d. 1977)

1975

  • American radio sportscaster (born in 1911)

  • (abdul malik) was hanged in trinidad for murder.

1972

  • Leroy Johnson was an American politician who served as the first African American mayor of Atlanta.

  • Composer dies at 79

1969 - 1960

Famous deaths on May 16th for the celebrities who died in the years 1969 - 1960

1969

  • American teenager who died from aids in north america for the first time (born 1954).

  • Cameraman (you only live twice) dies at 44

1966

  • British boxer who became the world middleweight champion in 1951.

1964

  • Delmar Harvey was a professional baseball player who played in the Negro leagues.

1961

1959 - 1950

Famous deaths on May 16th for the celebrities who died in the years 1959 - 1950

1959

1958

1957

  • American law enforcement agent (d. 1957)

1956

  • American candy-maker and businessman, created reese's peanut butter cups (b. 1876)

  • American confectioner and founder of reese's (born in 1876).

1955

  • Death in new york of a us writer/critic (death in family).

  • American race car driver (b. 1921)

  • American novelist, screenwriter, and critic(b. 1909)

1954

  • Swiss photojournalist known for his work in the aftermath of World War II.

  • Austrian conductor (vienna state opera), died at the age of 61.

1953

  • Belgian composer and jazz musician who earned an international reputation for his recordings. he was a typical gypsy who traveled through france and belgium in his caravan and learned to play the banjo, guitar, and the violin. he was 18 when he was severely burned in a car fire. it took him a full year to recover. he lost the …

1949 - 1940

Famous deaths on May 16th for the celebrities who died in the years 1949 - 1940

1949

1947

1946

1944

1943

  • German psychiatrist and academic (b. 1865)

  • Black labrador retriever belonging to wing commander guy gibson of the royal air force, and the mascot of no. 617 squadron.

1942

1939 - 1930

Famous deaths on May 16th for the celebrities who died in the years 1939 - 1930

1938

1936

1932

1929 - 1920

Famous deaths on May 16th for the celebrities who died in the years 1929 - 1920

1929

1928

1926

1924

  • Candy Cummings was a pioneer in baseball, credited with inventing the curveball pitch.

1920

1919 - 1910

Famous deaths on May 16th for the celebrities who died in the years 1919 - 1910

1918

1913

1910

1909 - 1900

Famous deaths on May 16th for the celebrities who died in the years 1909 - 1900

1904

1903

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