List of celebrities and famous people who died on May 17th
Famous deaths on May 17th for the celebrities who died in the years 2029 - 2020
Successful business magnate known for revolutionizing the tech industry.
Innovative playwright known for pushing boundaries in theater.
Shad Gaspard was a professional wrestler known for his time in WWE and his heroic act of saving his son from drowning.
Famous deaths on May 17th for the celebrities who died in the years 2019 - 2010
Dedicated to empowering marginalized communities through grassroots movements.
Versatile actor known for his memorable performances on stage and screen.
Former congressman known for his work on healthcare policy.
Pulitzer Prize-winning author of 'The Caine Mutiny'.
Editor-in-chief of a major newspaper, known for promoting press freedom.
Captured stunning moments through her lens, leaving a lasting legacy.
Known for his groundbreaking plays that challenge societal norms.
Captured powerful and emotive images through his lens.
French politician and the first woman to be elected President of the European Parliament.
Famous for his groundbreaking plays that explore social issues.
Pioneering playwright known for pushing boundaries in theater.
Influential playwright whose works continue to inspire audiences worldwide.
Pioneering playwright who pushed boundaries in the theater world.
American biologist who won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1972 for his work on the immune system.
Former Prime Minister of Croatia and key figure in Croatian politics.
Gerrald Edelman was an American businessman and entrepreneur who founded the Edelman public relations firm.
Canadian politician known for his role in opposing the Meech Lake Accord.
Donna Summer was a renowned singer known as the 'Queen of Disco.'
Dona Summer was a legendary singer and songwriter, known as the 'Queen of Disco.'
English actor (born 1932).
American baseball player and sportscaster (d.2011)
Harbin Killebrew was a legendary baseball player known for his powerful hitting.
Renowned painter known for his vibrant and expressive artworks.
Pioneering scientist in the field of biotechnology, known for groundbreaking research.
Celebrated playwright known for their impactful dramas.
Innovative sculptor known for pushing the boundaries of traditional art forms.
Talented playwright whose works continue to be performed on stages globally.
Angelo Del Bon was a renowned sculptor known for his intricate marble sculptures.
Chinese-american poet and painter (d. 2010).
Famous deaths on May 17th for the celebrities who died in the years 2009 - 2000
Uruguayan poet and writer known for his literary works on love and politics.
Pioneering chemist recognized for contributions to organic chemistry and drug development.
South korean film producer (born 1965).
Pioneering scientist in the field of genetics, known for groundbreaking research.
Noted playwright known for his impactful and thought-provoking plays.
Renowned fantasy author known for 'The Chronicles of Prydain' series.
Known for his fantasy novels such as The Chronicles of Prydain series.
Indian poet and author (born in 1921)
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author
British member of parliament (born 1944).
American playwright (born in 1911)
American actor. he was a comedian, impressionist, and dramatic actor in the 1960s. gorshin
Marjorie Courtenay-Latimer was a South African museum curator who discovered the coelacanth, a rare and ancient fish thought to be extinct.
Danish artist (born 1920).
American and canadian football coach (born 1916).
American soldier and cartoonist (d. 2002)
American singer-songwriter (d. 2002)
Hungarian-spanish footballer (born 1927)
American physician and novelist (born in 1908)
101st archbishop of canterbury (born 1909)
Famous deaths on May 17th for the celebrities who died in the years 1999 - 1990
Canadian record producer and musician (born 1949).
Renowned for hosting the 'Music USA' program on Voice of America.
American race car driver (born 1959).
Olympic organizer, who dies at the age of 82.
American racing car driver, who dies at 37 years old (born 1959).
Canadian ice hockey player and nhl coach (born 1912).
Singer, dies at 72
Architect dies at 82
Film producer dies at 55.
Singer, dies at 94
Contributed to the field of genetics and evolutionary biology.
Renowned American author known for her novel 'The Red Pony'.
Larance Welk was an American musician and bandleader who hosted a popular television music show from 1955 to 1971.
Hungarian physicist known for his work in nuclear physics.
American accordion player and bandleader. he had his own tv program on abc from 1955-1982. in 1953, he was nominated as the best male performer for a tv emmy. because of his annual new years ball, his music was known as "champagne". his popularity was a constant among middle-americana, particularly seniors.
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Us epic tenor, dies.
Hollywood photographer dies from cancer at 87.
Evelyn Hutchinson was a prominent ecologist known for his work on the biogeochemistry of lakes.
Famous deaths on May 17th for the celebrities who died in the years 1989 - 1980
Actor (nuts assassin, 10, 10), dies at 74
Prominent figure in the fight against racial segregation in the United States.
Nobel prize winner in economics and sociology from sweden (d. 1987).
Swedish economist known for his work on economic theory and development.
American social scientist and politician known for his work on Social Security.
Abe Burrows was a renowned playwright and director, best known for his work on 'Guys and Dolls'.
Actor (night of the laughing dead), passes away at 72
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Lenox Hewitt was a talented actor who appeared in numerous stage productions and films during the mid-20th century.
Composer dies at age 80
First us woman free balloon pilot, dies.
Indian politician known for his contributions to the Indian independence movement.
Famous deaths on May 17th for the celebrities who died in the years 1979 - 1970
Speaker of the house of commons, is killed.
German-italian photographer, scholar (d. 1974).
Actor (only game in town) dies at 49
Dutch writer/architect, dies at the age of 91.
English author (my executioner) dies at 61
Famous deaths on May 17th for the celebrities who died in the years 1969 - 1960
At age 80, the czechoslovakian archbishop in prague/cardinal dies.
Renowned author known for his captivating novels.
Novelist
British black boxer, who defeated sugar ray robinson 7/10/1951 to become the first world heavyweight championship holder. he won 43 of his 45 fights starting in 1946.
British boxer who became the world middleweight champion in 1951.
Finnish journalist and politician who played a key role in the Finnish Communist Party.
President of karelo–finnish soviet republic (1940-1956), dies at the age of 82.
Author and parapsychologist for the hungarian-american psychological society (d. 1964).
American physician and former ohio state university football head coach (born 1888).
Japanese Prime Minister who served during the post-World War II period.
Composer dies at 74
Flemish minister/mayor of antwerp, dies at 81
Famous deaths on May 17th for the celebrities who died in the years 1959 - 1950
Composer dies at 54
Composer dies at 75
Composer dies at 73
Composer dies at 66
Japanese judoka who founded the Kōdōkan Judo Institute.
Composer dies at 67
Famous deaths on May 17th for the celebrities who died in the years 1949 - 1940
A general of the national revolutionary army (born in 1903)
22nd prime minister of new zealand (born in 1869).
Resistance fighter
Died the founder of the first zen institute of america.
Actor (wind), passes away at 65
Famous deaths on May 17th for the celebrities who died in the years 1939 - 1930
Austrian politician and zionist (born 1877).
Twice greek prime minister (born 1868)
French composer whose reputation is based on two works: "the sorcerer's apprentice" (1897) and "ariane and bluebeard" (1989). 1907. dukas also created the overture "king lear", 1883, and the ballet "the genie", 1912. dukas also wrote the "sonnet de ronsard," 1924 for voice and piano.
Writer / art critic
Wood engraver
At the age of 61, the us founder (new republic) dies.
Famous deaths on May 17th for the celebrities who died in the years 1929 - 1920
Lilli Lehmann was a renowned German operatic soprano who performed at the Metropolitan Opera in New York.
Lillie Lehmann was a talented opera singer and also excelled in tennis.
American pilot and lieutenant (d. 1927).
French leader (correspondance entre scheiller)
Famous deaths on May 17th for the celebrities who died in the years 1919 - 1910
At the age of 80, he dies.
Austrian-german poet and journalist (d. 1919).
Ruler of sarawak (born in 1829).
At the age of 68, he dies.
Russian physicist (born 1862)
At the age of 79, he dies.
American entrepreneur (born 1836)
Famous deaths on May 17th for the celebrities who died in the years 1909 - 1900
American author and editor known for his contributions to literature.