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Famous people and celebrities who died in May 1958

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in May 1958. This month marked the loss of influential and beloved figures whose contributions spanned various fields and touched many lives. Explore our detailed list to remember and celebrate their enduring legacies and the remarkable impact they had on the world

  • Henry Cornelius
    May 2 Henry Cornelius
  • Frank Foster
    May 3 Frank Foster

    Renowned jazz saxophonist and composer who was a key member of Count Basie's band from 1953-1964.

  • Auguste Petigat
    May 4 Auguste Petigat
  • Elaine Sterne Carrington
    May 4 Elaine Sterne Carrington
  • Enno Littmann
    May 4 Enno Littmann
  • Otto Abetz
    May 5 Otto Abetz
  • James Branch Cabell
    May 5 James Branch Cabell
  • Vincenzo Agusta
    May 5 Vincenzo Agusta
  • Mihkel Lüdig
    May 7 Mihkel Lüdig

    Estonian organist, composer, and conductor (b. 1880).

  • Josef von Maier
    May 7 Josef von Maier
  • Sheldon Lewis
    May 7 Sheldon Lewis
  • Adriano Giovannetti
    May 7 Adriano Giovannetti
  • Joseph Davies
    May 9 Joseph Davies
  • Dino Urbani
    May 9 Dino Urbani
  • Pio Pia
    May 9 Pio Pia
  • Jacob Fichman
    May 18 Jacob Fichman

    Romanian-israeli poet, critic (d. 1958).

  • Ronald Colman
    May 19 Ronald Colman

    Ronald Colman was an acclaimed English actor known for his work in silent and sound films during Hollywood's Golden Age. Renowned for his smooth, distinctive voice and sophisticated persona, Colman became a major leading man in both British and American cinema. [bio]

  • Jadunath Sarkar
    May 19 Jadunath Sarkar

    Indian historian (b. 1870).

  • Archie Scott Brown
    May 19 Archie Scott Brown
  • Wilhelm Süss
    May 21 Wilhelm Süss
  • Madelon Székely-Lulofs
    May 22 Madelon Székely-Lulofs
  • Domenico Cittera
    May 22 Domenico Cittera
  • Antonín Vosátka
    May 22 Antonín Vosátka
  • Frank Rowe
    May 24 Frank Rowe

    Australian public servant (b. 1895).

  • Ugo Della Seta
    May 25 Ugo Della Seta
  • Francesco La Cava
    May 25 Francesco La Cava
  • Gustav Waldau
    May 25 Gustav Waldau
  • Alberto Marenco di Moriondo
    May 27 Alberto Marenco di Moriondo
  • Juan Ramón Jiménez
    May 29 Juan Ramón Jiménez

    Prize laureate for his lyrical poetry, which in Spanish language constitutes an example of high spirit and artistical purity.