List of celebrities and famous people who died on May 28th
Famous deaths on May 28th for the celebrities who died in the years 2029 - 2020
English politician, lord-lieutenant of greater london (d. 2023)
English actress (b. 1942)
American basketball player and sportscaster (d. 2021)
Famous deaths on May 28th for the celebrities who died in the years 2019 - 2010
Danish chemist and physiologist, nobel prize laureate (d. 2018)
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)
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.
American actor and screenwriter (d. 2015)
American pianist and composer (b. 1948)
Scottish trombonist, composer, and producer (b. 1927)
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.
Ronae Angelou was an acclaimed American poet, memoirist, and civil rights activist, known for her powerful and influential works.
Meeya Angelou was a renowned American poet, memoirist, and civil rights activist who inspired generations with her powerful writings and advocacy.
Mayana Angelou was an American poet, memoirist, and civil rights activist known for her powerful and influential works.
Bearl Chambers was an acclaimed American poet known for her lyrical and introspective works exploring themes of identity and the human experience.
Renowned author and poet known for her autobiographical works and activism.
Mayo Angelou was a renowned author and civil rights activist.
Renowned American poet and civil rights activist.
Lewis Katz was a prominent businessman and philanthropist.
English footballer (b. 1935)
Canadian-american basketball player and manager (b. 1932)
American publisher (b. 1912)
American businessman (d. 2014.)
South african sportscaster and footballer (d. 2014).
Renowned German actor known for his versatile roles in film and television.
German general (b. 1917)
Russian commander (b. 1921)
Filipino director, producer, and screenwriter (b. 1924)
English journalist (b. 1925)
Ukrainian-russian footballer and manager (b. 1958)
Italian race car driver (d. 2011)
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.
Famous deaths on May 28th for the celebrities who died in the years 2009 - 2000
Celebrated poet known for her evocative verses.
Renowned author known for his captivating mystery novels.
Noted author and philosopher known for his works on Joseph Smith.
British artist known for her humorous and colorful paintings.
American producer and production manager (d.2008)
German painter, sculptor, and academic (b. 1945)
American white nationalist (born in 1938)
Japanese politician, japanese minister of agriculture (b. 1945)
Japanese politician (born 1945)
Norwegian ski jumper. he was the first norwegian ski jumper to reach more than 100 meters.
American illustrator and author (d. 2004).
Greek-canadian wrestler (b. 1930)
German juggler (born 1922)
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.
American actress and producer (d.2003)
Russian engineer and astronaut (d. 2003)
Russian astronaut and engineer (d. 2003).
Pseudonymous author of the Nancy Drew mystery series.
Noted Indian author known for his literary works.
American author best known for her novel 'Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry.'
British socialite and sister of Diana, Princess of Wales.
Pseudonym used by various authors for the Nancy Drew mystery series.
American journalist and author (b. 1905)
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)
Cameroonian-born french novelist and musician (born 1929).
Co-inventor of packet switching.
American physicist, biologist, and mountaineer (b. 1926)
American mountaineer (born 1926)
Famous deaths on May 28th for the celebrities who died in the years 1999 - 1990
Israeli commander (b. 1935)
Indian director and producer (b. 1920)
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.
Local politician dies at age 70
At 66, grammarian dies.
(dress queen), british model, is killed at 66
Dancer dies at 60
British designer dressmaker/model, dies at age 66.
Actress (battle of austerlitz), d. 57
Pro golfer (us open 1952), died of heart attack at the age of 74.
Jr., american journalist and author (d. 1994)
Television director dies at 65.
Jr., american writer (born 1916).
75 years old, boxer/actor (pittsburgh kid),
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'.
Writer
Journalist (chicago defender), passes away at 79.
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.
Italian author, journalist, novelist, poet, playwright.
Famous deaths on May 28th for the celebrities who died in the years 1989 - 1980
American jazz trumpeter, composer, and bandleader (born in 1910).
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 …
Turkish poet and author (b. 1928)
Actress (father of bride, julia) dies at 79
Legendary American football player known for his exceptional skills on the field.
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, …
Renowned painter known for her vibrant landscapes and abstract art.
American soldier and politician, 72nd mayor of albany (b. 1909)
American politician, 72nd mayor of albany, new york. (born in 1909)
British politician who served as the Governor-General of Australia.
English colonel, victoria cross recipient (d. 1982)
British army officer (born in 1940).
Dedicated educator who made significant contributions to the field of education.
Black musician dies in durham, north carolina
Lem Billings was a close friend and political aide to President John F. Kennedy.
Polish cardinal (d. 1981).
American pianist and composer (d. 1981)
Polish cardinal archbishop, warsaw (born 1901).
Known for his work in complex analysis and mathematical logic.
Famous deaths on May 28th for the celebrities who died in the years 1979 - 1970
Renowned novelist known for her captivating storytelling.
Renowned astronomer known for her work on stellar evolution.
English actor (born in 1905)
Composer dies at 63
Bangladeshi academic and painter (d. 1976).
Faroese painter (born 1922)
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
Renowned for his abstract artistry.
Renowned novelist known for her captivating storytelling.
German conductor/composer (hassan) dies at the age of 73.
Renowned novelist known for her captivating storytelling.
Renowned painter known for his vibrant landscapes.
Renowned poet known for her evocative verses.
Renowned painter known for his vibrant landscapes.
Early Gray was a prominent politician known for his advocacy for civil rights.
At the age of 77, king of great britain/northern ireland/emperor(india 1936), dies.
American football player and politician, 66th governor massachusetts (d. 2006).
Renowned for his vibrant abstract art.
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.
Plez Toney was an American boxer who competed in the lightweight division and held the world lightweight title from 1918 to 1919.
Famous deaths on May 28th for the celebrities who died in the years 1969 - 1960
Actor (nightmares, okinawas, corn is green) dies at 71
Dutch-French Fauvist painter known for his vibrant use of color.
Russian sergeant and sniper (b. 1908)
Soviet sniper (born 1908)
Dutch painter known for her vibrant and expressive artworks.
American football player (b. 1941)
Conductor, westminster choir, dies at the age of 76.
Romanian writer known for his contributions to Romanian literature and journalism.
Composer dies at the age of 60
British politician and feminist who served as a Labour Party Member of Parliament from 1945 to 1950.
Famous deaths on May 28th for the celebrities who died in the years 1959 - 1950
Ludwika Muir was a Polish-American painter known for her impressionist landscapes and portraits.
Composer dies at 77
Composer dies at 54
Japanese author and poet (b. 1904)
Japanese writer (born in 1904)
Canadian archbishop (d. 1952)
Argentinian tango pianist and composer.
Famous deaths on May 28th for the celebrities who died in the years 1949 - 1940
British writer known for her association with Adolf Hitler.
Austrian-german politician (d. 1947)
Austrian-german politician (d. 1947)
Carter Glass was a prominent American politician known for his role in the creation of the Federal Reserve System.
Finnish poet dies at the age of 42
German secretary ptt (camp amersfoort), is dead.
A prominent Romanian painter and graphic artist, known for his expressionist style.
Actor (manx man), died at 70
Charles of hesse (born 1868).
Actor (it happened one night, good earth), is killed at 53
Composer dies at 65
Famous deaths on May 28th for the celebrities who died in the years 1939 - 1930
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.
Bertha Pappenheim was an Austrian feminist and social pioneer in the field of social work and psychoanalysis.
English yachtsman, author and illustrator (b. 1849)
Famous deaths on May 28th for the celebrities who died in the years 1929 - 1920
Russian stage designer and painter (d. 1927).
Flemish-born belgian novelist, writing in french
At the age of 58, she dies.
Famous deaths on May 28th for the celebrities who died in the years 1919 - 1910
Ukrainian economist, journalist, and poet (b. 1856)
At the age of 76, he dies.
Famous deaths on May 28th for the celebrities who died in the years 1909 - 1900
Native american tribal leader (b. 1846)
Pioneering American composer and pianist who gained recognition in Europe.