May 22nd famous deaths
List of celebrities and famous people who died on May 22nd
2029 - 2020
Famous deaths on May 22nd for the celebrities who died in the years 2029 - 2020
2022
An Irish cyclist and travel writer known for her solo bicycle journeys to remote parts of the world.
2020
Renowned composer known for his film scores.
Renowned Guinean musician known for his hit song 'Yeke Yeke'.
Mory kanté was a guinean musician known for his hit song 'yé ké yé ké' and for popularizing african music worldwide.
Sherrick Bates was a respected investigative journalist who covered issues of corruption and social justice.
Longtime head coach of the Utah Jazz known for his leadership and dedication.
Canadian costume designer (b. 1938)
2019 - 2010
Famous deaths on May 22nd for the celebrities who died in the years 2019 - 2010
2019
Jazz drummer and composer who collaborated with Ramsey Lewis.
German-born british writer and illustrator (b. 1923)
2018
Joseth Roth was an American novelist and short story writer who is best known for his novels American Pastoral and The Human Stain.
Philip Roth was an American novelist who is considered one of the greatest American writers of the 20th century.
Ervine Roth was an American novelist and short story writer, best known for his novels Portnoy's Complaint and The Human Stain.
Brydan Roth was a renowned American novelist known for his satirical and critically acclaimed works.
Talented jazz pianist and composer who made significant contributions to the genre.
American novelist known for his exploration of Jewish-American identity.
2017
Known for contributions to number theory.
MotoGP World Champion
Nicky Hayden was a talented motorcycle racer known for winning the MotoGP World Championship in 2006.
American actress, game show panelist, socialite, heiress, and businesswoman (d. 2017)
Dina Merrill was an American actress known for her roles in classic films and television shows.
2016
Esteemed poet whose works continue to inspire readers.
Serbian actor and politician (b. 1933)
2015
Pioneering researcher in the field of genetics.
Acclaimed jazz saxophonist known for pushing the boundaries of the genre.
Bestselling novelist known for her captivating storytelling.
Bestselling novelist known for her gripping mystery novels.
Ukrainian-canadian ss officer (b. 1921)
American basketball player (harlem globetrotters). (d. 2015).
2013
Webb Miller is a renowned journalist with a focus on investigative reporting.
Noted playwright known for his thought-provoking dramas.
Russian historian and ethnographer (d. 2013)
2012
Malaysian physicist who made significant advancements in the study of quantum mechanics.
Pakistani politician (b. 1970)
American lieutenant and engineer (b. 1927)
2011
Renowned jazz pianist and composer.
American director, producer, screenwriter, and composer (b. 1938)
2010
Renowned physicist known for groundbreaking research in quantum mechanics.
Former Governor and Congressman with a strong conservative stance.
A professional wrestler known for his gentle demeanor and massive size.
Noted playwright known for his impactful dramas.
American mathematician, cryptographer, and author (b. 1914)
2009 - 2000
Famous deaths on May 22nd for the celebrities who died in the years 2009 - 2000
2009
Prominent educator and community leader.
2008
American soldier and author (d. 2008)
American soldier and author (b. 1946)
2007
Nepalese mountaineer (b. 1970)
2006
South korean diplomat and physician (d. 2006).
2005
American singer and voice actor (d. 2005).
Greek politician (b. 1914)
Long-serving general secretary of the communist party of greece (born in 1914), a greek politician
American family, daughter of tony randall (77) and heather harlan (27), their first child. randall, who was widowed after 54 years and had no children, is delighted to have his daughter.
2004
American sprinter who won a gold medal at the 1960 Olympics.
Founder of the Hungarian Justice and Life Party, known for his nationalist views.
Ussr -- horse vault gymnast (1968 olympics – gold medalist).
American actor (d. 2004)
2003
Burkinabe shooting victim
2002
Abbye Stockton, also known as 'Pudgy' Stockton, was an American female bodybuilder and powerlifter who helped popularize the sport.
2000
Renowned voice actor, best known for providing the voice of Tony the Tiger.
Canadian lawyer, judge, and politician (b. 1916)
1999 - 1990
Famous deaths on May 22nd for the celebrities who died in the years 1999 - 1990
1998
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After his 1944 debut film, "since you were away," he was drafted into the military. he signed a columbia postwar contract and was named the "most popular find of 1949". his films include "all the king's men", and "rogues of sherwood forest."
Australian physicist and engineer (d. 1998)
Mathematical physicist (born in 1910)
1997
Known for the Hershey-Chase experiment confirming that DNA is the genetic material of life.
American bacteriologist and geneticist, nobel prize laureate (d. 1997)
Pioneering geneticist who conducted groundbreaking research on bacteriophages.
Italian architect and painter (b. 1906)
Italian actor (born 1930)
1996
Academic, dies at the age of 66.
Writer/publisher dies at the age of 70
1995
Actor (kafka rebecca, funny face), is killed at 83
1994
Belgian comic strip artist (beaver patrol), dies.
At 68, criminologist dies.
1993
Polish-american pianist and composer (b. 1892)
Polish/us pianist (carnegie hall), passes away at 100.
1992
American methodologist and linguist (d. 1992).
1991
English professional footballer (born in 1921)
Indian lawyer and politician (b. 1899)
Filipino director and screenwriter (b. 1939)
Jaguar driver, director macho dancer, dies in a car accident at 51
1990
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American actor and boxer (d. 1990).
American boxer (b. 1922)
Actor (jabberwocky)
1989 - 1980
Famous deaths on May 22nd for the celebrities who died in the years 1989 - 1980
1989
Celebrity gossip columnist and radio personality.
South african pianist and educator (b. 1953)
South african classical pianist (born 1953).
1988
Italian politician and leader of italy's neo-fascist party. he was mussolini's chief of staff, and was elected to the chamber of deputies eleven times from 1948 to 1987 when his party became the fourth-largest in parliament. married and had four children. heart disease was a chronic condition that lasted for many years.
Italian journalist and politician (b. 1914)
1987
Composer dies at 65
1986
Actor (thief marnie), dies aged 63
1985
Alister Hardy was a renowned biologist known for his work on marine biology and the theory of aquatic ape hypothesis.
German-american animator, director, and producer (b. 1909)
German-american disney animator, director, and producer (born in 1909)
1984
Finnish politician, valtioneuvos, the speaker of the parliament and the prime minister of finland (b. 1901)
Cat ballou, an actor, dies at 77 after undergoing heart surgery
1983
Belgian biologist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1899)
German lawyer and justice of the federal constitutional court (b. 1893)
Belgian biologist who was awarded the nobel prize in physiology or medicine by the nobel committee (born 1899).
1982
Turkish general and politician, 5th president of turkey (b. 1899)
1980
Anabeth Sutton was a renowned American playwright, known for her thought-provoking and socially conscious plays.
1979 - 1970
Famous deaths on May 22nd for the celebrities who died in the years 1979 - 1970
1978
Composer dies at 83
1977
Hampton Hawes was a renowned basketball player who made significant contributions to the sport.
Dutch composer of choirs, dies at the age of 80.
Banker/mayor of amsterdam (1957-1967), dies aged 73.
1975
Lefty Grove was one of the greatest pitchers in baseball history, winning over 300 games during his career.
American baseball player (b. 1900)
Actor (viking. roberta. sunny) dies at 90
1974
German-american mathematician and aerospace engineer (b. 1903)
1972
Cecil Day-Lewis was a British poet known for his works such as 'The Magnetic Mountain' and 'The Whispering Roots'.
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English actress (born in 1892)
1969 - 1960
Famous deaths on May 22nd for the celebrities who died in the years 1969 - 1960
1967
Harvin Langston was an American poet and a leading figure of the Harlem Renaissance.
American writer and a key figure in the harlem renaissance. he was a poet who wrote in dialect using blues rhythms and jazz rhythms to discuss black issues.
Beuford Humphrey was an American poet known for his lyrical and introspective poems that often explored themes of nature, love, and the human condition.
Influential poet and leader of the Harlem Renaissance.
Renowned poet associated with the Harlem Renaissance.
American librarian of the manhattan project's los alamos site (b. 1911)
Us author (tambourines to glory), dies at 65
1966
English cricketer (d. 1966)
1965
Manchester, new hampshire -- actor (dave-dallas, interns)
At 77 years old, comedian (hitler gang boys town), passes away.
1961
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Actress joan (i married joan) dies at 53 from a heart attack
1959 - 1950
Famous deaths on May 22nd for the celebrities who died in the years 1959 - 1950
1956
Influential playwright known for his groundbreaking contributions to theater.
1954
Chief Bender was a Hall of Fame pitcher known for his success with the Philadelphia Athletics.
1953
Composer dies at age 70
1949 - 1940
Famous deaths on May 22nd for the celebrities who died in the years 1949 - 1940
1949
German/us writer, turning point, dies at the age of 42.
Russian/german composer dies at the age of 80.
1948
Jamaican-American writer known for his poetry and novels exploring the black experience.
Jamaican-American writer known for his poetry and novels exploring the black experience.
At 57 years old, a jamaican/american poet/author (banjo home to harlem) dies in chicago.
1945
Wood carver / lithographer
1943
American first lady, wife to us president william howard taft was inaugurated on 3/04/1909. she was raised in a politically active household and got engaged to taft in may 1885. they were married 6/19/1886.
1939 - 1930
Famous deaths on May 22nd for the celebrities who died in the years 1939 - 1930
1939
German playwright and author (b. 1893)
Czech author and playwright (b. 1882)
Czech author (born 1882)
1938
American artist and illustrator (d. 1938).
1933
Mongolian politician, 10th prime minister of mongolia (b. 1894)
1932
Lady Gregory was an Irish playwright and folklorist, a key figure in the Irish Literary Revival.
Irish poet and playwright, she reconstructed traditional folklore and myths in her plays for children. she wrote over 35 plays, two of which she co-authored with william butler yeats.
Williamson was a renowned chemist known for his work in organic chemistry.
Lady gregory, anglo-irish activist, landlord, and playwright, co-founded the abbey theatre (b. 1852)
Playwright (gold apple) dies at age 80
Irish playwright (born in 1852)
1931
Contributed to the theory of algebraic functions.
1929 - 1920
Famous deaths on May 22nd for the celebrities who died in the years 1929 - 1920
1928
Engl missionary (nile mission press), is killed at 54
1927
Slovenian mathematician known for his work in mathematical analysis.
1925
British commander-in chief of the army during wwi. he resigned the post in december 1915. he was titled the first earl of ypres and became viceroy of ireland in may 1918. an assassination attempt was made on him while he was in ireland on 19/12/1919. french was killed in kent, england on 22 may 1925.
British field marshall (wwi), is killed at 72.
1924
American physicist who conducted research on the thermal properties of materials and the behavior of gases.
1922
Stafford Lowe was a British painter known for his landscape and portrait paintings.
1921
1919 - 1910
Famous deaths on May 22nd for the celebrities who died in the years 1919 - 1910
1918
Lyric Hughes was a renowned poet known for her emotional and evocative verses.
1910
French playwright and diarist, also a french writer. he published 17 volumes of journals. his need for catharsis stemmed from the pain he experienced as a child because he was not loved enough. renard was married and had two children.
At age 46, he dies.
1909 - 1900
Famous deaths on May 22nd for the celebrities who died in the years 1909 - 1900
1901
Italian-american anarchist, assassin of umberto i of italy (b. 1869)