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Famous people and celebrities who died in May 1977

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in May 1977. 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

  • Nicholas Magallanes
    May 2 Nicholas Magallanes

    Renowned American ballet dancer who was a charter member of the New York City Ballet, contributing significantly to mid-20th century dance.

  • Ludwig Erhard
    May 5 Ludwig Erhard

    German politician who served as Chancellor of West Germany from 1963 to 1966.

  • James Jones
    May 9 James Jones

    Renowned American novelist who won the National Book Award for his World War II novel 'From Here to Eternity', which was later adapted into...

  • Joan Crawford
    May 10 Joan Crawford

    Joan Crawford was a highly influential American actress and dancer, renowned for her commanding screen presence and versatility. She became one of Hollywood's most prominent leading ladies during the Golden Age of cinema, earning critical acclaim and widespread fame for roles in films such as 'Mildred Pierce,' for which she won the Academy Award for Best Actress. [bio]

  • Mickey Spillane
    May 13 Mickey Spillane

    Prolific crime novelist famous for creating Mike Hammer, a tough-guy private detective series.

  • Napoleone Martinuzzi
    May 15 Napoleone Martinuzzi
  • Modibo Keïta
    May 16 Modibo Keïta

    Influential Malian political leader who served as the first president of Mali from 1960 to 1968.

  • John Whitaker
    May 21 John Whitaker
  • Lily Kronberger
    May 21 Lily Kronberger
  • Hampton Hawes
    May 22 Hampton Hawes

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  • Ethel Barrymore Colt
    May 22 Ethel Barrymore Colt
  • Alfred Schild
    May 24 Alfred Schild
  • Elisabeth Käsemann
    May 24 Elisabeth Käsemann
  • Nino Sozzani
    May 24 Nino Sozzani
  • Evgenija Solomonovna Ginzburg
    May 25 Evgenija Solomonovna Ginzburg
  • I barone Norrie Willoughby Norrie
    May 25 I barone Norrie Willoughby Norrie
  • Carlo Varese
    May 25 Carlo Varese
  • Seikichi Fujimori
    May 26 Seikichi Fujimori
  • Czesław Wycech
    May 26 Czesław Wycech
  • Ba Maw
    May 29 Ba Maw

    Burmese politician, prime minister of burma (b. 1893).

  • Paul Desmond
    May 30 Paul Desmond

    Legendary jazz alto saxophonist best known for his work with the Dave Brubeck Quartet and his distinctive, lyrical playing style.

  • William Castle
    May 31 William Castle

    Legendary American film director known for innovative horror movie marketing techniques and producing cult classic horror films.

  • Amilcare Rossi
    May 31 Amilcare Rossi