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May 28th famous deaths

List of celebrities and famous people who died on May 28th

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2029 - 2020

Famous deaths on May 28th for the celebrities who died in the years 2029 - 2020

2023

  • English politician, lord-lieutenant of greater london (d. 2023)

2022

2021

  • American basketball player and sportscaster (d. 2021)

2019 - 2010

Famous deaths on May 28th for the celebrities who died in the years 2019 - 2010

2018

  • Danish chemist and physiologist, nobel prize laureate (d. 2018)

  • Cornelia Frances

    British actress who made her debut in 1960. in 1963, she met her husband and moved to australia in two years. she worked as a television presenter. in 1967, she returned to the u.k. and married michael eastland in 1970. she returned to australia in 1970 and worked with 26 bits roles in tv, steadily building her reputation.

  • Scottish footballer (b. 1963)

2017

  • Israeli mathematician known for her contributions to algebra and number theory.

  • Frank Deford was an American sports journalist and author known for his work at Sports Illustrated and NPR.

2015

2014

  • Ezeriah Angelou was a celebrated poet, memoirist, and civil rights activist known for her powerful and inspiring works.

  • Khyre Angelou was a celebrated American poet, memoirist, and civil rights activist, known for her powerful and influential works.

  • Renowned poet and civil rights activist.

  • Maya Angelou was a renowned American poet, memoirist, and civil rights activist who inspired generations with her powerful and poignant writings.

  • Brayah Angelou was a celebrated memoirist and civil rights activist, known for her powerful and inspiring autobiographical works.

2013

2012

2011

2010

  • Gary Coleman

    Gary coleman was an american actor best known for his role as arnold jackson in the tv sitcom diff'rent strokes.

  • Noted playwright known for her impactful works on social issues.

2009 - 2000

Famous deaths on May 28th for the celebrities who died in the years 2009 - 2000

2009

2008

  • British artist known for her humorous and colorful paintings.

  • American producer and production manager (d.2008)

2007

2006

  • Norwegian ski jumper. he was the first norwegian ski jumper to reach more than 100 meters.

2004

2003

  • Holbert Wells served as a respected statesman and made significant contributions to public policy.

  • Russian-belgian chemist and physicist, nobel prize laureate (d. 2003)

  • Belgian physical chemist known for his work on dissipative structures and complex systems.

  • Martha Scott

    American actress and producer (d.2003)

  • Russian engineer and astronaut (d. 2003)

2002

2001

  • Pioneering researcher in the field of cognitive science.

  • British author known for her mystery novels and detective fiction.

  • American politician, a legend in the course of his life, and a enduring and beloved dem. congressman. moakley was a warm, earthy, and friendly man who loved his country. he worked on many projects, including the cleanup of the harbor, the federal courthouse and teaching hospitals. his reputation as a beloved stateaeur(tm), a man of humor and humility, who stood …

  • Pioneering neuroscientist who made significant contributions to the understanding of consciousness.

  • American soldier, lawyer, and politician (d. 2001)

2000

1999 - 1990

Famous deaths on May 28th for the celebrities who died in the years 1999 - 1990

1999

1998

  • Phil Hartman

    Canadian-american actor. he started his career in comedy as a regular on a variety tv show in 1985, which was then followed by "saturday night live" (1986). he has also done tv commercials for mcdonald's and other fast-food companies. he is a comic best known for his ability to create characters. his biggest hit was talk radio 1996 where he …

  • Renowned journalist and war correspondent during World War II.

1996

1995

1994

1993

  • 75 years old, boxer/actor (pittsburgh kid),

1991

  • Ethyl Payne was a pioneering African-American journalist known for her coverage of the civil rights movement.

  • Ethel Payne was an African-American journalist known as the 'First Lady of the Black Press'.

  • Journalist (chicago defender), passes away at 79.

1990

  • American author and poet known for her contributions to African-American literature.

  • Kaior Tanaka was a Japanese haiku poet known for his elegant and evocative nature-inspired poems.

  • Co-founder of the software company, Dynamics Research Corporation.

  • American composer (b. 1940)

  • First minister of malasia (1976-1981), dies.

1989 - 1980

Famous deaths on May 28th for the celebrities who died in the years 1989 - 1980

1988

  • American jazz trumpeter, composer, and bandleader (born in 1910).

1987

  • American director, actor, and playwright. in 1964, ludlam graduated from hofstra university with a degree of dramatic literature. after a brief rift, he joined john vaccaro’s play-house of the ridiculous and became the founder of the ridiculous theatrical company, new york city, in 1967. ludlam was a regular performer in his plays, and is especially well-known for his roles as …

1986

1984

  • Legendary American football player known for his exceptional skills on the field.

  • Eric Morecambe

    British comedian for over 40 years, who died on 5/28/1984. in 1998, a book was published about the comic partnership of wise and morecambe. they met at the same audition in spring 1939. in 1940, they appeared on the same program "youth takes a bow". they did not make it to tv, with bbc broadcasting on april 21, 1954. however, …

1983

1982

1981

1980

  • Known for his work in complex analysis and mathematical logic.

1979 - 1970

Famous deaths on May 28th for the celebrities who died in the years 1979 - 1970

1979

  • Renowned novelist known for her captivating storytelling.

  • Renowned astronomer known for her work on stellar evolution.

1978

1977

1976

1975

  • American world heavyweight champion, who was unfortunate to be ranked between joe louis and rocky marciano.

  • Entertainer

  • Actor (petticoat junction and lucy show), dies aged 75

1973

1972

1971

  • Renowned for his vibrant abstract art.

  • Audie Murphy

    American actor and soldier, murphy was the most decorated soldier of ww ii. he received 23 awards, including congressional medal of honor. murphy, a u.s. army lieutenant, was credited for killing approximately 240 enemy soldiers in france and italy. murphy was a symbol for america's young ww ii soldier-hero. his attractive face was a symbol of the american gi. murphy …

  • American actor and soldier, murphy was the most decorated soldier of ww ii. he received 23 awards, including congressional medal of honor. murphy, a u.s. army lieutenant, was credited for killing approximately 240 enemy soldiers in france and italy. murphy was a symbol for america's young ww ii soldier-hero. his attractive face was a symbol of the american gi. murphy …

  • His films, which were short but very striking, were a french stage director and actor. he began his career as a jazz musician and then became a prominent actor on the paris stage.

1970

  • Plez Toney was an American boxer who competed in the lightweight division and held the world lightweight title from 1918 to 1919.

1969 - 1960

Famous deaths on May 28th for the celebrities who died in the years 1969 - 1960

1969

  • Actor (nightmares, okinawas, corn is green) dies at 71

1968

1966

1964

1963

1960

  • British politician and feminist who served as a Labour Party Member of Parliament from 1945 to 1950.

1959 - 1950

Famous deaths on May 28th for the celebrities who died in the years 1959 - 1950

1958

1954

1953

1952

1951

1949 - 1940

Famous deaths on May 28th for the celebrities who died in the years 1949 - 1940

1948

  • British writer known for her association with Adolf Hitler.

1947

1946

  • Carter Glass was a prominent American politician known for his role in the creation of the Federal Reserve System.

1944

1942

1940

1939 - 1930

Famous deaths on May 28th for the celebrities who died in the years 1939 - 1930

1937

  • Austrian psychiatrist and neurologist who established the first vienna child psychology clinic in 1920. his pioneering researches on the inferiority complex and child guidance as well as his social interest and delinquency were well-known. adler immigrated to new york in 1934.

  • Amyas Nasmyth was a British painter known for her landscapes and portraits.

1936

  • Bertha Pappenheim was an Austrian feminist and social pioneer in the field of social work and psychoanalysis.

1930

  • English yachtsman, author and illustrator (b. 1849)

1929 - 1920

Famous deaths on May 28th for the celebrities who died in the years 1929 - 1920

1927

1922

1921

1919 - 1910

Famous deaths on May 28th for the celebrities who died in the years 1919 - 1910

1916

  • Ukrainian economist, journalist, and poet (b. 1856)

1914

1913

1911

1909 - 1900

Famous deaths on May 28th for the celebrities who died in the years 1909 - 1900

1904

1903

  • Pioneering American composer and pianist who gained recognition in Europe.

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