May 19th famous deaths
List of celebrities and famous people who died on May 19th
2029 - 2020
Famous deaths on May 19th for the celebrities who died in the years 2029 - 2020
2023
English bass player (the smiths and freebass).
2021
Alix Dobkin was a pioneering folk musician and feminist activist.
American comedian (b. 1941)
2020
Christian apologist and author known for his defense of the Christian faith.
2019 - 2010
Famous deaths on May 19th for the celebrities who died in the years 2019 - 2010
2018
Legendary female boxer and daughter of Muhammad Ali.
Rodert Indiana was an American artist best known for his iconic LOVE sculpture and paintings featuring bold, graphic designs.
Chinese linguist (b. 1933)
2017
Lt. colonel in soviet air defence forces (b. 1939)
General coordinator of the movement for change (gorran) (b. 1944)
2016
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Alan young was a canadian-american actor best known for his role as wilbur post in the television series mister ed.
Canadian-born american journalist (b. 1931)
2015
Influential playwright whose works continue to be staged worldwide.
Her plays continue to inspire and captivate audiences.
American socialite and wife of nelson rockefeller, with whom she had two children. from her previous marriage to dr. james murphy she had four children. she left him in 1963 to marry nelson. her multi-millionaire husband became governor of new york state and vice-president of america under gerald ford on 8/20/1974.
Happy Rockefeller was an American politician and philanthropist who served as the Second Lady of the United States.
English historian, author, and academic (b. 1945)
Australian-canadian lawyer and politician (b. 1924)
American businessman (b. 1935)
2014
Edman Peter was a Swedish biochemist who developed the Edman degradation, a method for sequencing amino acids in proteins.
American convicted con artist and murderer
Australian race-car driver, sir jack brabham, was knighted in 1979 for his contributions to motorsport. sir jack brabham, who was a three-time world champion (1959-60 and 1966), is still a popular figure in racingaeur(tm). his name is synonymous with grand prix motor race racing. he is the only formula one driver who has won a world title with a car …
English motorcycle racer (d. 2014.)
American historian and scholar (b. 1931)
American historian and author (b. 1932)
American poet and author (d. 2014).
Polish boxer (b. 1934)
2013
Canadian journalist and politician (b. 1940)
English-canadian pianist and composer (b. 1932)
American lawyer and jurist (b. 1933)
2012
American basketball player (b. 1937)
German-mexican swimmer (b. 1942)
American conductor and educator (b. 1941)
English race car driver (b. 1930)
New zealand pilot and soldier (d. 2012).
2011
American comics and fantasy artist (d. 2011)
Irish lawyer and politician, 7th taoiseach of ireland (d. 2011)
2009 - 2000
Famous deaths on May 19th for the celebrities who died in the years 2009 - 2000
2009
American biochemist and pharmacologist, nobel prize laureate (d. 2009)
Canadian ice hockey player and coach (b. 1913)
English composer and academic (b. 1935)
American chemist, nobel laureate (born 1916).
American physicist (born in 1921)
2008
Renowned abstract artist known for her vibrant use of color and unique compositions.
British poet acclaimed for his lyrical and introspective poetry.
Lexey Barker was an American actress who appeared in several films and television shows during the 1940s and 1950s.
Renowned painter known for his vibrant landscapes and seascapes.
Indian playwright and screenwriter (b. 1928)
2007
Contributed to the development of new materials in the field of chemistry.
Polish coach and footballer (d. 2007).
New zealand politician (b. 1914)
2005
Notable author known for her impactful literary works.
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American actor and voice artist (born in 1921)
2004
Actress on stage and in film from the netherlands. dresselhuys has played over 150 roles in her long career. although she played many roles, dresselhuys is best known for her role as queen of comedy. she continued performing until her death. she asked paul haenen, her 80-year-old husband, to write an opera (een bijzonder prettig versgezicht), in which she and …
2003
Pioneering physicist who made significant advancements in quantum mechanics.
American rapper (born 1981)
2002
Maynard Holt was a respected journalist who covered international affairs during his career.
Australian lieutenant and politician, 19th prime minister of australia (b. 1911)
American historian and author (b. 1917)
American author and historian (d. 2002).
2001
British sculptor famous for her abstract works in metal and stone.
Russian pilot and soldier (d. 2001).
American jazz singer (d. 2001).
American jazz singer. she is prolific, but not very commercially successful. mccorkle was warm, funny, and brainy. she belonged to a select group of american singers that performed in the most prestigious rooms and recorded 19 albums. they also enjoyed over two decades of critical acclaim and the love of their fans all around the globe. mccorkle's music was intimate …
American jazz singer. she is prolific, but not very commercially successful. mccorkle was warm, funny, and brainy. she belonged to a select group of american singers that performed in the most prestigious rooms and recorded 19 albums. they also enjoyed over two decades of critical acclaim and the love of their fans all around the globe. mccorkle's music was intimate …
2000
Russian astronaut and colonel (d. 2000).
1999 - 1990
Famous deaths on May 19th for the celebrities who died in the years 1999 - 1990
1999
British musician and percussionist. also, radio and film sound effects man. age 97, he died at home in london on may 19, 1999.
American singer-bass player and voice actor (d.1999)
1998
Japanese soldier and politician, 75th prime minister of japan (b. 1922)
1996
Los angeles, california -- actor (steve hardy- general hospital)
Actress (roman holiday), passes away at 89
Musician dies at the age of 61
1994
American first lady, wife to us president john f. kennedy. she was a socialite, a noted public figure, and a publisher. she was married twice and widowed to two of the most powerful men in the world.
Jaquelyne Kennedy Onassis was the wife of the 35th President of the United States, John F. Kennedy, and served as First Lady from 1961 until his assassination in 1963.
Jacqulyne Onassis was the wife of the 35th President of the United States, John F. Kennedy, and served as the First Lady of the United States from 1961 to 1963.
Jacqulyne Kennedy Onassis was the wife of the 35th President of the United States, John F. Kennedy, and served as First Lady from 1961 until his assassination in 1963.
Jaquelinne Kennedy Onassis was the wife of the 35th President of the United States, John F. Kennedy, and later the wife of Greek shipping magnate Aristotle Onassis.
Wife of U.S. President John F. Kennedy, known for her style and influence in the White House.
Wife of President John F. Kennedy and known for her style and grace.
Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis was the wife of the 35th President of the United States, John F. Kennedy, and served as First Lady from 1961 until his assassination in 1963.
Luis ocaña was a spanish cyclist known for winning the tour de france in 1973 and for his aggressive riding style.
Jaque Ellul was a French philosopher and sociologist who was known for his critical analysis of the impact of technology on society.
Jaquelyne Bouvier was an American businesswoman and entrepreneur who co-founded the successful clothing company Bouvier Enterprises.
Jeaninne Bouvier was an American journalist and socialite who became the wife of U.S. President John F. Kennedy.
Co-founder of Bouvier Beale, a successful real estate company in New York City.
French philosopher, law professor and lay theologian. ellul was a professor of history and sociology of institutions at the faculty of law and economic sciences of the university of bordeaux for many years. he was a prolific writer who wrote more than 58 books and over a thousand articles in his lifetime. many of these were about propaganda, technology's impact …
Former First Lady of the United States known for her elegance and grace.
Wife of President John F. Kennedy.
Writer dies at 82
Television panalist (to tell the truth), is killed by cancer at the age of 74.
Cyclist (tour de france 1973), commits suicide at age 48.
1993
Chilean painter dies at 75
Director (3 stripes in the sun), suffers a stroke at 81
1991
Dutch actress ergens in nederland, dies at 74
Cartoonist (punch)
1989 - 1980
Famous deaths on May 19th for the celebrities who died in the years 1989 - 1980
1989
Greek composer and educator (d. 1989)
Russian/netherlands lawyer (adolf eichmann in jerusalem), dies.
West indian journalist and writer (born in 1901).
1988
Brother of Osama bin Laden and a businessman involved in the Saudi Binladin Group.
Actresss (cyrano de bergerac), dies at 90
1987
Jr., american psychologist and author (b. 1915)
At 71, a sci-fi author (byte beautiful) dies
1986
American saxophonist (b. 1931)
1985
Bangladeshi academic (b. 1928)
1984
English poet and poet laureate (born in 1906).
English poet and academic (b. 1906)
1983
Belgian lawyer and politician, 2nd president of the european commission (b. 1902)
French officer in world war ii. aviator who was awarded the title of compagnon de la liba (c)ration'.
1980
Australian politician who served as a member of the Australian House of Representatives.
Canadian playwright and historian (d. 1980)
1979 - 1970
Famous deaths on May 19th for the celebrities who died in the years 1979 - 1970
1978
South African anti-apartheid activist and politician.
Estonian-swedish journalist and author (b. 1898)
1975
Actress from switzerland (born 1948).
1971
Poet/tv panelist (masquerade party), died at 68
American poet known for his humorous and unconventional verse.
American poet (b. 1902)
At 76, a composer from the netherlands and us dies.
1969 - 1960
Famous deaths on May 19th for the celebrities who died in the years 1969 - 1960
1969
Renowned jazz tenor saxophonist known for his influential contributions to the genre.
1967
Bentli Rathbone was a British actor best known for his portrayal of Sherlock Holmes in a series of films during the 1940s.
Renowned jazz pianist known for his innovative style.
1965
Yale Erickson was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the Major Leagues during the 1920s and 1930s.
American sculptor known for his figurative works and monuments.
The oldest tortoise in the world (born circa1777).
Polish writer znaki zycia
1964
Blanche Ring was an American golfer who won multiple championships in the early 1900s.
1963
American artist, sculptor, and author (d. 1963).
1962
German painter (d. 1962).
1961
At the age of 94, dies.
1959 - 1950
Famous deaths on May 19th for the celebrities who died in the years 1959 - 1950
1958
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British-american actor. a gentlemanly, romantic star on-screen since 1922. he was nominated to the oscar for his performances in "a double life" (1947).
Scottish race car driver (d. 1958)
Indian historian (b. 1870)
English race car driver (born 1927)
Composer dies at 65
1954
Celebrated poet known for his lyrical works.
American composer and educator (b. 1874)
At 73, the church historian (willem from orange) dies
American composer unanswered question, dies at the age of 79.
American modernist composer. although he is considered one of america's first international composers, his music was mostly ignored and unperformed over his lifetime. he was a "american original" over time. he merged the american pop- and church-music traditions with european art music. he was one of the first composers who engaged in an organized program of experimental music with musical …
1953
At the age of 79, a spanish general/minister for war dies.
1950
Romanian physician and politician, prime minister of moldova (b. 1884)
1949 - 1940
Famous deaths on May 19th for the celebrities who died in the years 1949 - 1940
1946
American novelist and dramatist (b. 1869)
American playwright, novelist, and writer. his most notable works include "monsieur beaucaire", 1900, and "penrod", 1914. in 1919, he was awarded the pulitzer prize for literature for his fiction novel "magnificent andersons". he also won the pulitzer prize for 1922 for "alice adams".
1945
German soldier and politician (b. 1889)
German nazi leader (born in 1889).
1943
Estonian painter and illustrator (b. 1865)
1942
Renowned occultist known for his tarot card designs.
Scottish photographer known for documenting life in India and Burma.
Norwegian author (enken), dies at 69
1940
Spanish matador (born 1895)
1939 - 1930
Famous deaths on May 19th for the celebrities who died in the years 1939 - 1930
1939
Azerbaijani-turkish journalist and publicist (b. 1869)
1936
British islamic scholar (b. 1875)
1935
Renowned British military officer known for his role in the Arab Revolt against the Ottoman Empire during World War I.
British colonel and archaeologist (b. 1888)
In a motorcycle accident, you can die
French composer dies at 74
An english soldier, also known as lawrence of arabia (born in 1888).
1931
Isaly Michelson was a German-American physicist who is best known for his work on the measurement of the speed of light and the Michelson-Morley experiment.
1929 - 1920
Famous deaths on May 19th for the celebrities who died in the years 1929 - 1920
1928
Composer dies at 59
German author and philosopher (d. 1928).
1922
Hettie Tabor was a successful entrepreneur known for her investments in mining during the Colorado Silver Boom.
At the age of 79, he dies.
1919 - 1910
Famous deaths on May 19th for the celebrities who died in the years 1919 - 1910
1918
After winning his first award seven years prior, a swedish artist opened his own studio. he began a series on basic existence, love, death, faith, despair, god, and grief in 1891 at the age of 38.
French-american soldier and pilot (b. 1885)
French-american world war i fighter pilot (born 1885).
1917
Belva Lockwood was the first woman to practice law in front of the Supreme Court.
1915
English-australian soldier (b. 1892)
Stretcher bearer for the australian and new zealand army corps at gallipoli during world war i. (born 1892).
1912
Polish journalist and author (d.1912).
Polish writer (born 1847).
1909 - 1900
Famous deaths on May 19th for the celebrities who died in the years 1909 - 1900
1907
English engineer, designed the forth bridge (b. 1840)
1906
Métis leader who led the North-West Rebellion in Canada.
1904
French librarian and historian (b. 1851)
Indian businessman, founded tata group (b. 1839)
1903
English rugby player and cricketer (d. 1903)
1901
South african general and politician, 1st president of the south african republic (b. 1819)
At the age of 81, he dies.