Famous people and celebrities who died in May 1975

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in May 1975. 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

• May 1 Francis S. Symondson
• May 2 Padmaja Naidu
• May 4 Moe Howard

  Moe Howard was an American actor and comedian best known as the leader of the vaudeville and film comedy trio The Three Stooges. His distinctive bowl haircut, slapstick style, and commanding presence made him an iconic figure in comedy. [bio]

• May 5 Vera Volkova
• May 6 Jozsef Mindszenty

  Roman Catholic Cardinal who opposed both Nazi and Communist regimes in Hungary.

• May 8 Avery Brundage

  Avery Brundage was an American sports administrator who served as the fifth president of the International Olympic Committee from 1952 to...

• May 8 Bram Fischer

  Prominent South African lawyer who played a crucial role in the anti-apartheid movement, defending Nelson Mandela and other political...

• May 9 Francesco Giuseppe d'Asburgo-Lorena
• May 10 Roque Dalton
• May 10 Adalberto Pazzini
• May 13 Marguerite Perey

  Pioneering French physicist who became the first woman elected to the French Academy of Sciences in 1962.

• May 13 Bob Wills

  Legendary American western swing musician, bandleader, and pioneer of country music who significantly influenced the development of the...

• May 13 Pah Wongso
• May 18 Leroy Anderson

  Renowned American composer famous for light classical and novelty orchestral works, including popular pieces like 'Blue Tango' and 'Sleigh...

• May 20 Barbara Hepworth

  A pioneering British sculptor who significantly influenced modern art, known for her abstract and organic sculptural forms in stone, wood,...

• May 22 Lefty Grove

  Legendary Major League Baseball pitcher who played for the Philadelphia Athletics and Boston Red Sox, considered one of the greatest...

• May 23 Moms Mabley

  Moms Mabley was an American stand-up comedian and actress, best known as one of the most successful African American comedians of the vaudeville era and for her influential role as a pioneering woman in comedy. With a career spanning over five decades, she broke numerous barriers for women and Black performers in entertainment. [bio]

• May 27 Ezzard Charles

  Legendary heavyweight boxing champion who reigned from 1949-1951, known for his technical skill and success between Joe Louis and Rocky...

• May 30 Michel Simon

  He is a comedian and actor from switzerland.

• May 30 Steve Prefontaine

  American runner (b. 1951).

• May 30 Tatsuo Shimabuku
• May 31 Eric Lenneberg