Famous people and celebrities who died in May 1984

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in May 1984. 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 Jüri Lossmann

  Estonian-swedish runner (b. 1891).

• May 1 Gordon Jenkins
• May 2 Jack Barry

  Influential American game show host and producer who co-founded Barry & Enright Productions, a significant television production company in...

• May 3 Alan Schneider
• May 4 Diana Dors

  Diana Dors was an English actress and singer, widely regarded as one of Britain's most prominent sex symbols in the 1950s and 1960s. She appeared in numerous films and television shows, renowned for her glamour, wit, and enduring popularity with British audiences. [bio]

• May 4 Bob Clampett

  Pioneering American animator who significantly contributed to the golden age of animation, creating beloved cartoon characters and working...

• May 6 Bonner Pink

  English politician (b. 1912).

• May 8 Lila Bell Wallace

  American publisher, co-founded reader's digest (b. 1890).

• May 10 Joaquim Agostinho
• May 13 Stanislaw Ulam
• May 14 Walter Rauff

  Nazi SS officer responsible for developing mobile gas vans used in Holocaust mass killings during World War II.

• May 16 Andy Kaufman

  Andy Kaufman was an innovative American entertainer best known for his unorthodox comedic style and unpredictable performances that blurred the lines between reality and performance art. [bio]

• May 16 Irwin Shaw

  Irwin Shaw was an acclaimed American playwright, screenwriter, and novelist renowned for his versatile storytelling and impactful works in 20th-century literature and entertainment. [bio]

• May 19 John Betjeman

  Prominent British poet, writer, and broadcaster who was instrumental in preserving Victorian architecture and was appointed Poet Laureate in...

• May 21 Ann Little

  American actress (born in 1891).

• May 22 Karl-August Fagerholm

  Prominent Finnish politician who served as Prime Minister and Speaker of the Parliament during the mid-20th century, playing a significant...

• May 22 John Marley

  American actor known for his roles in films like 'Cat Ballou' and 'The Godfather', who passed away in 1984 after heart surgery.

• May 24 Vince McMahon Sr.

  Vince McMahon Sr.

• May 28 Eric Morecambe

  Eric Morecambe was an English comedian best known as one half of the double act Morecambe and Wise, alongside Ernie Wise. Highly influential in British comedy, Morecambe and Wise became national treasures and their Christmas specials drew enormous audiences. [bio]

• May 31 Philippe Marçais