Famous people and celebrities who died in May 1980

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in May 1980. 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 Henry Levin
May 2 George Pal
Renowned Hungarian-American animator, film producer, and pioneer in science fiction and special effects filmmaking.
May 2 Clarrie Grimmett
New zealand-australian cricketer (b. 1891).
May 4 Josip Broz Tito
Yugoslav field marshal and politician, 1st president of yugoslavia (b. 1892).
May 4 Emanuele Basile
May 5 Edmond Vandercammen
Belgian poet and writer known for his significant literary contributions during the mid-20th century.
May 6 María Luisa Bombal
Chilean writer (b. 1910).
May 10 Henri Crémieux
May 10 Kálmán Konrád
May 10 Leslie Copus Peltier
May 12 Lillian Roth
Actress (animal crackers and alice sweet alice).
May 12 Bette Nesmith Graham
May 14 Hugh Griffith
Welsh actor known for his memorable roles in classic films like 'Ben-Hur', 'Mutiny on the Bounty', and 'Oliver!'.
May 15 Gordon Prange
Gordon Prange was a distinguished American historian and academic specializing in Japanese history, best known for his comprehensive work on...
May 16 Izis Bidermanas
May 17 Suzanne Amblard
May 18 Ian Curtis
Iconic post-punk musician and lead singer of Joy Division, whose tragic life and profound musical influence significantly impacted...
May 18 David A. Johnston
David A. Johnston was a renowned American volcanologist who tragically died during the 1980 Mount St. Helens eruption while studying the...
May 18 David Alexander Johnston
May 19 Ray Rennahan
May 23 Carlo Lombardi
May 24 Kim Jae-gyu
May 25 Carlo Striccoli
May 27 Gün Sazak
Turkish agronomist and politician (b. 1932).
May 28 Rolf Nevanlinna
Known for his work in complex analysis and mathematical logic.
May 28 Walter Tobagi