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Famous people and celebrities who died in May 1971

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in May 1971. 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

  • Glenda Farrell
    May 1 Glenda Farrell

    Glenda Farrell was an American actress best known for her energetic roles in 1930s films, particularly for her portrayal of the wisecracking reporter Torchy Blane. She enjoyed a successful stage and film career spanning several decades. [bio]

  • Elio Pagani
    May 4 Elio Pagani
  • Violet Jessop
    May 5 Violet Jessop

    Violet Jessop survived the sinking of both the Titanic and the Britannic.

  • Alice Tissot
    May 5 Alice Tissot
  • Mitsumi Shimizu
    May 5 Mitsumi Shimizu
  • William David Ross
    May 5 William David Ross
  • Pietro Ferreri
    May 5 Pietro Ferreri
  • Helene Weigel
    May 6 Helene Weigel

    Helene Weigel was an Austrian-German actress and artistic director, best known for her work in the theatre and for her marriage and professional partnership with playwright Bertolt Brecht. She played a crucial role in the development and direction of the Berliner Ensemble, one of Germany's most influential theatre companies. [bio]

  • Ruth Royce
    May 7 Ruth Royce
  • Alfio Di Grazia
    May 7 Alfio Di Grazia
  • Adolfo Salminci
    May 7 Adolfo Salminci
  • Faina Ševčenko
    May 10 Faina Ševčenko
  • Lawrence Nuesslein
    May 10 Lawrence Nuesslein
  • Colombo Corneli
    May 10 Colombo Corneli
  • Tyrone Guthrie
    May 15 Tyrone Guthrie

    Tyrone Guthrie was a renowned English theatrical director, known for his innovative contributions to both British and international theatre, and for founding several influential theatres. [bio]

  • Aleksandr Gennadievich Kurosh
    May 18 Aleksandr Gennadievich Kurosh

    Prominent Russian mathematician and theoretical researcher who made significant contributions to group theory and mathematical research...

  • Ogden Nash
    May 19 Ogden Nash

    Ogden Nash was a renowned American poet famous for his witty, humorous, and often playful light verse.

  • Martín Dihigo
    May 20 Martín Dihigo
  • Lew Welch
    May 23 Lew Welch
  • Chips Rafferty
    May 27 Chips Rafferty
  • Sverre Eika
    May 27 Sverre Eika
  • Audie Murphy
    May 28 Audie Murphy

    Audie Murphy was one of the most decorated American combat soldiers of World War II. After the war, he became a successful actor, songwriter, and author, best known for starring in westerns and for his autobiography. [bio]

  • Jean Vilar
    May 28 Jean Vilar

    A renowned French stage director and actor who revolutionized French theater, known for his innovative and striking theatrical productions.

  • Marcel Dupré
    May 30 Marcel Dupré

    French organist, composer and musician.

  • Dino Lilli
    May 30 Dino Lilli