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Famous people and celebrities who died in May 1965

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in May 1965. 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

  • Spike Jones
    May 1 Spike Jones

    Legendary American musician and bandleader known for his comedic and satirical musical arrangements, particularly popular in the 1940s and...

  • Guido Salvini
    May 4 Guido Salvini
  • John Waters
    May 5 John Waters

    John Waters is an iconic American filmmaker, writer, and actor known for his transgressive cult films like 'Pink Flamingos' and 'Hairspray',...

  • Nikos Gounaris
    May 5 Nikos Gounaris

    Greek tenor and composer (b. 1915).

  • Edward Spencer
    May 6 Edward Spencer
  • Giovanni Attilio Pozzo
    May 6 Giovanni Attilio Pozzo
  • Oren E. Long
    May 6 Oren E. Long
  • Charles Sheeler
    May 7 Charles Sheeler
  • Wally Hardinge
    May 8 Wally Hardinge

    English footballer and cricketer (d. 1965).

  • Ernesto de Martino
    May 9 Ernesto de Martino
  • Dorothy Greenhough-Smith
    May 9 Dorothy Greenhough-Smith
  • Hubertus van Mook
    May 10 Hubertus van Mook

    Dutch politician, governor-general of the dutch east indies (b. 1894).

  • Jean Rodier
    May 10 Jean Rodier
  • Louis Chaudet
    May 10 Louis Chaudet
  • William Petersson
    May 10 William Petersson
  • Roger Vailland
    May 11 Roger Vailland

    French novelist and writer known for his existentialist works and exploration of human desire and social dynamics.

  • Yitzchok Isaac Krasilschikov
    May 13 Yitzchok Isaac Krasilschikov
  • Frances Perkins
    May 14 Frances Perkins

    American writer and official in government, she was the first female member of a presidential cabinet.

  • Pio Pion
    May 15 Pio Pion

    Italian businessman and engineer (d. 1965).

  • Eli Cohen
    May 18 Eli Cohen
  • Marguerite Bise
    May 21 Marguerite Bise

    French chef (b. 1898).

  • Geoffrey de Havilland
    May 21 Geoffrey de Havilland

    The de havilland aircraft company was founded by an engineer and pilot from england in 1965.

  • Christopher Stone
    May 22 Christopher Stone

    Manchester, new hampshire -- actor (dave-dallas, interns).

  • David Smith
    May 23 David Smith
  • Sonny Boy Williamson II
    May 24 Sonny Boy Williamson II

    Legendary blues harmonica player who significantly influenced the Chicago blues scene and was a pivotal figure in the development of modern...

  • Lydia Roberts
    May 28 Lydia Roberts
  • Louis Hjelmslev
    May 30 Louis Hjelmslev

    Danish linguist and academic (b. 1899).