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Famous people and celebrities who died in May 1963

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in May 1963. 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

  • Lope K. Santos
    May 1 Lope K. Santos

    Filipino lawyer and politician (b. 1879).

  • Ronald Barnes
    May 2 Ronald Barnes

    3rd baron gorell, english cricketer, peer, politician, poet, author and newspaper editor (b. 1884).

  • Renato Poggioli
    May 3 Renato Poggioli
  • Monty Woolley
    May 6 Monty Woolley

    Monty Woolley was an American actor known for his work on stage, film, and radio, especially remembered for his role in 'The Man Who Came to Dinner.' [bio]

  • Theodore von Kármán
    May 6 Theodore von Kármán

    Renowned physicist known for his contributions to aerodynamics and fluid dynamics.

  • Ted Weems
    May 6 Ted Weems

    American violinist, trombonist, and bandleader (b. 1901).

  • Herbert Spencer Gasser
    May 11 Herbert Spencer Gasser

    Prize laureate for their discoveries relating to the highly differentiated functions of single nerve fibres.

  • Richard Girulatis
    May 12 Richard Girulatis

    German footballer and manager (d. 1963).

  • Robert Kerr
    May 12 Robert Kerr

    Irish-canadian sprinter and coach (b. 1882).

  • Alois Hudal
    May 13 Alois Hudal

    Austrian-born catholic bishop who helped nazi war criminals escape (born 1885).

  • John Aglionby
    May 15 John Aglionby

    English-born soldier and bishop of accra (d. 1963).

  • Oleg Vladimirovič Pen'kovskij
    May 16 Oleg Vladimirovič Pen'kovskij
  • Ernie Davis
    May 18 Ernie Davis

    Legendary African American football player who was the first Black player to win the Heisman Trophy, tragically dying young from leukemia.

  • Walter Russell
    May 19 Walter Russell

    American artist, sculptor, and author (d. 1963).

  • Roberto José Tavella
    May 21 Roberto José Tavella
  • Friedrich Wilhelm von Lindeiner-Wildau
    May 22 Friedrich Wilhelm von Lindeiner-Wildau
  • August Jakobson
    May 23 August Jakobson

    August Jakobson was a prominent Estonian author and political figure who played a significant role in Estonian literature and politics...

  • Elmore James
    May 24 Elmore James

    Legendary blues musician who significantly influenced electric blues guitar, known for his powerful slide guitar technique and iconic...

  • Ġużè Damato
    May 25 Ġużè Damato
  • Tommaso Boggio
    May 25 Tommaso Boggio
  • Harry Feist
    May 25 Harry Feist
  • Mehdi Frashëri
    May 25 Mehdi Frashëri
  • Grigoris Lambrakis
    May 27 Grigoris Lambrakis

    Greek physician, politician, and human rights activist who was assassinated in 1963, becoming a symbol of resistance against political...

  • Georg Wunderlich
    May 27 Georg Wunderlich
  • Camillo Pilotto
    May 27 Camillo Pilotto
  • Netta Muskett
    May 29 Netta Muskett

    English author (b. 1887).

  • Edith Hamilton
    May 31 Edith Hamilton

    Edith Hamilton was an American educator and author who was a pioneer in the field of classical studies.