Famous people and celebrities who died in 1935

A dedicated page for remembering the famous people and celebrities who passed away in 1935. 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.

• Feb. 12 Auguste Escoffier

  Auguste escoffier was a french chef known for modernizing and popularizing traditional french cooking techniques.

• March 16 Aron Nimzowitsch

  Aron Nimzowitsch was a Latvian-Danish chess player and writer known for his contributions to chess strategy.

• April 6 Edwin Arlington Robinson

  Pulitzer Prize-winning poet known for his narrative poems.

• April 8 Adolph Ochs

  Adolph Ochs was an American newspaper publisher best known for purchasing The New York Times and transforming it into a respected...

• April 14 Emmy Noether

  German mathematician and the leading authority on the algebraic-geometric school of germany, she is considered to be the greatest...

• April 29 Leroy Carr

  Influential blues musician of the 1930s who significantly impacted urban blues piano style and influenced many later musicians.

• May 14 Magnus Hirschfeld

  German sexologist and LGBTQ rights advocate who founded the first LGBTQ rights organization.

• May 21 Jane Addams

  American feminist and social worker.

• May 21 Hugo de Vries

  Known for his work in genetics and his theory of mutationism.

• July 7 Clarice Beckett

  Australian modernist painter known for her atmospheric landscapes.

• July 12 Alfred Dreyfus

  French military officer who was convicted of treason and exiled to devilaeur(tm), island penal colony.

• Aug. 11 William Watson

  English botanist and physician physicist (d. 1787).

• Aug. 15 Wiley Post

  Wiley Post was a pioneering American aviator who set multiple flight records.

• Aug. 17 Charlotte Perkins Gilman

  American feminist and author of 'The Yellow Wallpaper'.

• Sept. 10 Huey Long

  American politician known for his populist policies and tenure as Governor of Louisiana.

• Oct. 20 Arthur Henderson

  Scottish-english politician, secretary of state for foreign affairs, nobel prize laureate (b. 1863).

• Oct. 24 Dutch Schultz

  Notorious American gangster and bootlegger during the Prohibition era, known for his violent criminal activities in New York City.

• Nov. 30 Fernando Pessoa

  Fernando Pessoa was a renowned Portuguese poet, writer, and literary critic, often regarded as one of the greatest literary figures of the 20th century. Famous for his prolific use of heteronyms—distinct literary alter egos, each with unique biographies, philosophies, and writing styles—Pessoa's work had a profound impact on Portuguese literature and modernism. His most notable heteronyms include Alberto Caeiro, Ricardo … [bio]

• Dec. 4 Charles Robert Richet

  Prize laureate in recognition of his work on anaphylaxis.

• Dec. 4 Charles Richet

  French physiologist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1850).

• Dec. 13 Victor Grignard

  French chemist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1871).

• Dec. 14 Stanley G. Weinbaum

  Stanley G. Weinbaum was an influential early science fiction writer who made significant contributions to the genre before his untimely...

• Dec. 16 Thelma Todd

  Thelma Todd was an American actress and comedian best known for her work in early sound films of the 1920s and 1930s. She appeared in over 120 feature films and shorts, often known for her comedic talent and partnerships with major comedy stars. [bio]

• Dec. 21 Kurt Tucholsky

  German-Jewish journalist, satirist, and poet, known for his sharp political and social criticism.

• Dec. 28 Clarence Day

  American author known for his humorous essays and memoirs.

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