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Famous people and celebrities who died in May 1970

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in May 1970. 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

  • Yi Un
    May 1 Yi Un

    South korean general (d. 1970).

  • Ralph Hartley
    May 1 Ralph Hartley
  • Candelario Huizar
    May 3 Candelario Huizar

    Mexican musician, composer, pedagogue, and horn player.

  • Cemil Gürgen Erlertürk
    May 3 Cemil Gürgen Erlertürk

    Turkish footballer, coach, and pilot (b. 1918).

  • Alexander Rodzyanko
    May 6 Alexander Rodzyanko

    Russian general (d. 1970).

  • Luigi Zoppetti
    May 6 Luigi Zoppetti
  • Henry Noble MacCracken
    May 7 Henry Noble MacCracken
  • Walter Reuther
    May 9 Walter Reuther

    Influential American labor union leader who transformed the United Auto Workers and was a key figure in the civil rights and social justice...

  • Kiyoo Kanda
    May 9 Kiyoo Kanda
  • Johnny Hodges
    May 11 Johnny Hodges

    Renowned alto saxophonist and key member of Duke Ellington's orchestra, Hodges was a legendary jazz musician known for his distinctive,...

  • Nelly Sachs
    May 12 Nelly Sachs

    German poet and playwright, nobel prize laureate (b. 1891).

  • Billie Burke
    May 14 Billie Burke

    Billie Burke was a prominent American actress best known for her role as Glinda the Good Witch in the 1939 film 'The Wizard of Oz.' Her career spanned stage, film, and television, and she became an iconic figure in early American cinema. [bio]

  • E. L. Grant Watson
    May 21 E. L. Grant Watson

    English-australian biologist and author (b. 1885).

  • Eusebio Sarasso
    May 21 Eusebio Sarasso
  • Lucy Fox
    May 21 Lucy Fox
  • Folco Lulli
    May 24 Folco Lulli
  • Tom Patey
    May 25 Tom Patey

    Scottish mountaineer and author (b. 1932).

  • Johann Andres
    May 25 Johann Andres
  • Christopher Dawson
    May 25 Christopher Dawson
  • Iuliu Hossu
    May 28 Iuliu Hossu
  • John Gunther
    May 29 John Gunther

    John Gunther was a renowned American journalist and author known for his 'Inside' book series, which provided insightful perspectives on...

  • Eva Hesse
    May 29 Eva Hesse

    Pioneering German-American sculptor who significantly influenced post-minimalist art through her innovative use of unconventional materials...

  • Luigi Grassi
    May 29 Luigi Grassi
  • Waldemar Pabst
    May 29 Waldemar Pabst
  • Terry Sawchuk
    May 31 Terry Sawchuk

    Legendary NHL goaltender known for his exceptional skills with the Detroit Red Wings, considered one of the greatest goaltenders in hockey...

  • Clare Sheridan
    May 31 Clare Sheridan

    British author and sculptor, known for her memoir 'The Wilder Shores of Love.