Famous people and celebrities who died in 1928

A dedicated page for remembering the famous people and celebrities who passed away in 1928. This year saw the loss of many influential and beloved figures who left a lasting impact on the world. From entertainment icons and sports legends to renowned scholars and public figures, our comprehensive list pays tribute to their lives and legacies. Join us in honoring their contributions and celebrating their achievements as we reflect on their remarkable stories.

• Jan. 11 Thomas Hardy

  Thomas Hardy was a renowned British novelist and poet, widely recognized as one of the most significant late Victorian authors. Known for his powerful explorations of rural society, tragedy, and human suffering, Hardy's novels and poetry remain influential and celebrated for their insight into social change, loss, and the passage of time. [bio]

• Jan. 29 Douglas Haig

  British senior officer during World War I, best known for commanding the British Expeditionary Force on the Western Front.

• Jan. 30 Johannes Andreas Grib Fibiger

  Prize laureate for his discovery of the Spiroptera carcinoma.

• Jan. 30 Johannes Fibiger

  Danish physician and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1867).

• Feb. 4 Hendrik Antoon Lorentz

  Prize laureate in recognition of the extraordinary service they rendered by their researches into the influence of magnetism upon radiation...

• Feb. 15 Herbert Asquith

  An english politician, he was the liberal prime minister for the united kingdom between 1908 and 1916.

• Feb. 29 Ina Coolbrith

  Pioneering poet and the first California Poet Laureate.

• March 20 Fred Rogers

  American children's tv host (d. 2003).

• April 2 Theodore William Richards

  American chemist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1868).

• April 18 Epifanio de los Santos

  Epifanio de los Santos was a prominent Filipino historian and scholar.

• May 16 Edmund Gosse

  Edmund Gosse was an English poet, critic and biographer who is best known for his memoir 'Father and Son'.

• June 14 Emmeline Pankhurst

  Emmeline Pankhurst was a prominent British political activist and leader of the British suffragette movement, best known for her pivotal role in advocating for women's right to vote in the UK. [bio]

• June 18 Roald Amundsen

  Norwegian scientist and polar explorer.

• June 22 George Siegmann

  Actor (birth of nation, queen of sheba), dead at 46.

• July 17 Alvaro Obregon

  Mexican general and president who played a key role in the Mexican Revolution.

• July 21 Ellen Terry

  British actress.

• Aug. 10 Rex Cherryman

  Rex Cherryman was an American stage and silent film actor in the 1920s best remembered for his performances on Broadway and in several notable films before his untimely death at age 31. [bio]

• Aug. 19 Stephanos Skouloudis

  Greek politician and banker, 97th prime minister for greece (d. 288).

• Aug. 30 Wilhelm Wien

  German physicist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1864).

• Sept. 13 Italo Svevo

  Italo Svevo was an Italian writer, businessman, and pioneer of the psychological novel.

• Oct. 8 Larry Semon

  American actor, director, producer, and screenwriter (b. 1889).

• Nov. 8 Mauritz Stiller

  Swedish actor/director (streets of sin) dies at 45.

• Nov. 26 Reinhard Scheer

  A German naval officer who served as the commander-in-chief of the German High Seas Fleet during World War I..

• Dec. 10 Charles Rennie Mackintosh

  A Scottish architect, designer, and artist who was a leading proponent of the Arts and Crafts movement and Art Nouveau.

• Dec. 11 Lewis Latimer

  Played a key role in the development of the carbon filament for the incandescent light bulb.

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