May 26th famous deaths
List of celebrities and famous people who died on May 26th
2029 - 2020
Famous deaths on May 26th for the celebrities who died in the years 2029 - 2020
2022
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American actor seen in "lethal weapon", and "goodfellas." he was dark and tightly wound. his stage presence and sexual charisma made him an impact.
English drummer and songwriter (d. 2022)
English musician (b. 1961)
2020
Pioneer in public-key cryptography and computer security.
Stanley Ho was a Hong Kong and Macanese entrepreneur known as the 'King of Gambling'.
2019 - 2010
Famous deaths on May 26th for the celebrities who died in the years 2019 - 2010
2019
Legendary quarterback for the Green Bay Packers.
Thai politician and general 16th prime minister of thailand
2018
Co-founder of Atari, Inc. and a pioneer in the video game industry.
2017
Innovative sculptor recognized for his abstract metal artworks.
Veera Kinnunen was a successful rally driver who made a mark in the motorsport world.
Polish-born american politician (b. 1928)
2016
German-born american human rights activist and holocaust survivor (b. 1924)
2015
Australian politician and diplomat, australian high commissioner to new zealand (b. 1924)
American astronomer and academic (b. 1927)
Spanish director, producer, and screenwriter (b. 1926)
Portuguese footballer (b. 1979)
2014
Indian metropolitan (b. 1921)
Iranian-canadian architect, sculptor, and painter (b. 1920)
American physician, journalist, and politician (b. 1926)
Serbian-american neuropharmacologist and academic (d. 2014)
2013
Jack Vance was an American science fiction and fantasy author, best known for his Dying Earth series.
Prolific science fiction and fantasy writer known for his Dying Earth series.
American businessman and politician (b. 1928)
American lawyer and businessman (b. 1924)
Italian-brazilian businessman (b. 1936)
American football coach and player (d. 2013).
Austrian-portuguese director and painter (d. 2013).
2012
English-canadian illustrator (b. 1937)
Belgian cyclist (b. 1936)
American illustrator (b. 1933)
Japanese politician (b. 1921)
Welsh captain and footballer (b. 1982)
Canadian wrestler (d. 2012)
2011
Sri lankan scholar, author, and playwright (b. 1920)
2010
Arth Linkletter was a Canadian-American television personality, author, and politician who served as a member of the California State Assembly.
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Canadian entertainer. he was a comedian and an ad-libber extraordinaire. in his 16 years of radio and television broadcasting, he spoke to over 30,000 people. his three shows "people are funny", "house party" or "life with linkletter", were very popular. he has been an announcer since 1933 when he began talking impromptu and non-stop.
English air marshal and pilot (b. 1956)
Canadian-american radio and television host (b. 1912)
Irish politician (b. 1949)
American mixed martial artist and wrestler
American football player. he played for the miami dolphins (1988-1993) and new york giants (1994). after his giants season, he retired and became a volunteer youth football coach.
Irish senator (born 1949)
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French singer-songwriter and composer of over 300 songs. annie cordy, edith piaf and zizi jeanmarie were some of the most well-known performers of his time singing his music.
Businessman and former ceo of cbs corporation and pepsico (born 1936).
British air chief marshal (born 1956).
2009 - 2000
Famous deaths on May 26th for the celebrities who died in the years 2009 - 2000
2009
Former First Lady of Indonesia and a prominent political figure.
Canadian soccer and ice hockey player (d. 2009).
British writer, designer, translator, and architect (born 1925).
Greek journalist and politician (b. 1941)
Greek politician and educator (d. 2009).
2008
Academy Award-winning director and producer.
Lithuanian cyclist (b. 1973)
American actor, director, and screenwriter (b. 1934)
Lithuanian road cyclist (born 1973).
2007
English illustrator (b. 1942)
American basketball player, who played seven seasons for the chicago bulls. he also played for the new york knicks, detroit pistons, and the new jersey nets. after being drafted by the chicago bulls in 1971, he began his professional basketball career. he retired from pro basketball after the 1977-1978 season. he was a respected college player and played in three …
Cartoonist and composer (born 1942).
2006
Anita Roberts was a prominent biochemist who made significant contributions to the field of cell signaling.
Irish footballer, rugby player, and physician (d. 2006)
French industrialist. he was the managing partner and cochief executive of michelin group (1999 to 2006). he was a%0douard's great-grandson (1859aeur”1940), a cofounder of the company.
Michelin ceo (born 1963).
2005
Eddie albert was an american actor known for his roles in film and television, including his iconic role as oliver wendell douglas in the tv series green acres.
Israel Epstein was a prominent journalist known for his work in China.
Venezuelan manager and player in baseball (d. 2005).
Lesney products was founded by an english businessman (d. 2005).
American pianist and educator (d. 2005).
American actor on stage since 1936. his first film, "brother rat," was his 1938 debut. he was nominated to the oscar for "roman holiday" in 1954. he was a familiar face thanks to his tv series, "green acres", 1960-1970.
2004
Russian astronomer (b. 1931)
Russian astronomer (born 1931).
2003
Kathleen Winsor was an American author best known for her controversial novel 'Forever Amber.'
American journalist and author (b. 1919)
2002
Ethiopia -- marathoner (1968 olympics-gold medalist)
2001
Canadian actress and choreographer (b. 1917)
Italian racing driver (born 1937).
Zimbabwean soldier and politician, zimbabwean minister of defence (b. 1952)
American actress (d. 2001)
American actress (born 1934).
Born 1952, defence minister of zimbabwe
1999 - 1990
Famous deaths on May 26th for the celebrities who died in the years 1999 - 1990
1999
Waldo Semon was a chemist known for inventing plasticized PVC.
Waldo Lonsbury Semon was a chemist who invented plasticized PVC.
Swiss conductor and philanthropist (d. 1999)
1998
Renowned jazz singer and performer.
1997
German physicist known for his contributions to electron microscopy and television technology.
Blogger and activist american poet, songwriter, and blogger
American football coach and player (d. 1997).
German scientist pioneer dies at the age of 90.
1996
At age 76, a resistance fighter/politician dies.
Musician dies at the age of 45
1995
American animator, director, and producer (b. 1906)
Comedy star (second city) dies at 65.
Jazz pianist dies at the age of 61.
Cartoon director (sylvester), dies at age 88 (born 1905).
1994
American civil rights activist and politician.
Reginald Sprigg was an Australian geologist who discovered the oldest animal fossils in the world.
Renowned graphic designer known for her work at MIT Media Lab.
American guitarist (last exit), (d. 1994).
At age 84, british under minister of foreign affairs dies.
Us free-jazz guitarist dies at the age of 53
1993
Pianist/conductor/composer (vernissage), dies at age 78.
Producer/child actor (player), passes away at 90
1991
American playwright, lyricist and television writer.
News anchor (cnn) dies from aids at the age of 41.
1989 - 1980
Famous deaths on May 26th for the celebrities who died in the years 1989 - 1980
1989
Renowned basketball player known for his exceptional skills on the court.
Renowned jazz pianist and composer who made significant contributions to the genre.
British soccer player, who was a tactical and scientific analyst of the game during the 1950s. later, he managed leeds united and england.
Renowned jazz pianist known for his virtuosic playing style.
Phineas Newborn Jr. was a renowned jazz pianist known for his virtuosic playing.
1984
American journalist (d. 1984)
1983
Known for creating the Minack Theatre in Cornwall, England.
1979 - 1970
Famous deaths on May 26th for the celebrities who died in the years 1979 - 1970
1979
Irish-american actor (d. 1979)
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Actor (baby face. dark victory. 42nd st), dies at the age of 75
1978
Ancient Phrygian and Greek goddess associated with nature, fertility, and the Great Mother
Greek actress (b. 1887)
1976
He was a german existentialist philosopher and one of the most influential voices, foremost thinkers and authors of the 20th century. his influence was immense. he was the university's chancellor since april 1933, and a teacher from 1922 to that date. he became a household name after the publication of his first book "being and time", 1927.
Influential German philosopher known for his existentialist ideas.
Chilean leader of mapu, "disappeared"
Germany: philosopher, university of freiburg
1974
Stewart Alsop was a prominent American journalist and syndicated columnist.
Swiss racing driver (born 1941)
Entertainer dies at 96
1971
Actor (man from interpol), dies aged 70
1970
Renowned historian known for his works on Turkic history.
1969 - 1960
Famous deaths on May 26th for the celebrities who died in the years 1969 - 1960
1969
American engineer, co-founded the lockheed corporation (b. 1889)
Australian race car driver (d. 1969).
American aviation pioneer lockheed corporation (born 1889).
Entertainer dies at 77 from a heart attack
1968
American r&b singer (fever) dies at the age of 30.
1967
Belgian politician dies at the age of 60.
Actor (5 star finale, front page), died at 64
1966
American activist and author (born in 1894)
Actor (only women. you belong to me), dies at the age of 86
Actor (motor patrol and born to speed) dies at 47
1964
Finnish fraudster (b. 1906)
1963
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Actress (way out west big broadcast), dies aged 53
1960
Renowned poet known for his lyrical verses.
1959 - 1950
Famous deaths on May 26th for the celebrities who died in the years 1959 - 1950
1959
American gymnast (b. 1876)
Television host, quiz kids, dies at 57
American baseball player and coach (d.59)
1956
American baseball player and coach (d. 1956).
1955
Italian motor racer, world motor champion 1952-53. he was killed while driving his car in monza, italy, 26 may 1955.
1954
Canadian politician and football player (d. 1954).
Writer dies at 74
1951
Pioneering explorer who made significant contributions to Antarctic exploration.
1950
Russian soprano (bolshoi theater), died.
1949 - 1940
Famous deaths on May 26th for the celebrities who died in the years 1949 - 1940
1948
Swedish actor and director (d. 1948).
Hitler's personal doctor (born 1886).
1946
The monarch of waldeck dies.
1944
German military, an ss major, and head of the death camps organisation in poland 1942-1943. although he was killed while fighting yugoslovakian militants in the streets on may 26, 1944, he could have been the victim a jewish revenge squad that was organized to find nazi mass murderers.
1943
Son of Henry Ford and president of Ford Motor Company.
Son of Henry Ford and president of Ford Motor Company.
Swedish organist, composer, and educator (b. 1864)
Swedish composer and organist (born 1864).
1939 - 1930
Famous deaths on May 26th for the celebrities who died in the years 1939 - 1930
1939
Mayo Clinic was founded by Dr. William Worrall Mayo and his sons, who revolutionized medical practice.
American physician, co-founded mayo clinic (b. 1865)
American physician (mayo clinic), (born 1865).
American surgeon/cofounder (mayo clinic), died at the age of 74.
The supreme commander of the navy (1910-18), dies.
1934
Link Horne was a prominent American politician known for his contributions to public service.
1933
Jimmie Rodgers was an influential country singer known as the 'Father of Country Music.'
English financier, journalist, and politician (b. 1860)
American singer-songwriter and guitarist (b. 1897)
American singer-songwriter and guitarist (d. 33).
British politician and financier (born in 1860).
1929 - 1920
Famous deaths on May 26th for the celebrities who died in the years 1929 - 1920
1926
Slovenian poet and author (d. 1926)
Ukrainain ataman assassinated by shalom schwarzbard
1924
Irish-american cellist, composer, and conductor, founded the american society of composers, authors and publishers (b. 1859)
Composer dies at 67
1922
Belgian chemist. solvay, an autodidact, developed the ammonia–soda process in 1861. this process was a significant improvement on the leblanc process.
1919 - 1910
Famous deaths on May 26th for the celebrities who died in the years 1919 - 1910
1914
Jaicob Riis was a pioneering photojournalist who documented the lives of the poor in New York City, helping to bring about social reforms.
Danish-american journalist, photographer and social reformer (born in 1849).
Danish-american journalist, photographer, and reformer (b. 1849)
1912
At the age of 61, he dies.
1909 - 1900
Famous deaths on May 26th for the celebrities who died in the years 1909 - 1900
1908
Indian religious leader, founded the ahmadiyya movement (b. 1835)
Born 1835, founder of the ahmadiyya islam movement (born 1835).
1907
American wife of william mckinley 25th first lady of the united states (d. 1907)
1905
French banker, dies.
1904
French neurologist (born 1857)
1902
American soldier and inventor (b. 1839)
American inventor (born 1839).