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Famous people and celebrities who died in May 1987

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in May 1987. 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

  • Dalida
    May 3 Dalida

    Legendary singer and performer who transcended cultural and linguistic boundaries in the music world.

  • Cathryn Damon
    May 4 Cathryn Damon

    Cathryn Damon was an American actress best known for her role as Mary Campbell on the sitcom 'Soap.' She built a successful career in television, film, and stage, earning an Emmy Award for her performance in 'Soap.' [bio]

  • Paul Butterfield
    May 4 Paul Butterfield

    Influential blues musician and harmonica player who significantly impacted the Chicago blues scene.

  • William J. Casey
    May 6 William J. Casey

    Influential American intelligence officer who served as the 13th Director of Central Intelligence during the Reagan administration.

  • Colin Blakely
    May 7 Colin Blakely

    Colin Blakely was a renowned Northern Irish actor best known for his prolific stage career and notable roles in British cinema and television during the 1960s to 1980s. [bio]

  • Paul Popham
    May 7 Paul Popham

    Paul Popham was a pioneering AIDS activist who co-founded the Gay Men's Health Crisis (GMHC) in New York City during the early years of the...

  • Doris Stokes
    May 8 Doris Stokes

    Controversial British medium and author famous for her spiritual communication claims and bestselling book 'Voices in My Ear'.

  • Obafemi Awolowo
    May 9 Obafemi Awolowo

    Prominent Nigerian nationalist, lawyer, and political leader who played a crucial role in Nigeria's independence movement and served as a...

  • Guillermo Silveira
    May 11 Guillermo Silveira
  • Victor Feldman
    May 12 Victor Feldman
  • Richard Ellmann
    May 13 Richard Ellmann
  • Rita Hayworth
    May 14 Rita Hayworth

    Iconic Hollywood actress and pin-up model who was a major sex symbol during World War II, known for her stunning beauty and memorable film...

  • Gunnar Myrdal
    May 17 Gunnar Myrdal

    Nobel prize winner in economics and sociology from sweden (d. 1987).

  • Wilbur J Cohen
    May 18 Wilbur J Cohen

    Wilbur J. Cohen was a pioneering American social scientist who played a crucial role in developing the US Social Security system and...

  • Mahdi Amel
    May 18 Mahdi Amel

    Lebanese journalist, poet, and academic (b. 1936).

  • James Tiptree Jr.
    May 19 James Tiptree Jr.
  • Valentín Paz-Andrade
    May 19 Valentín Paz-Andrade
  • Lajos Ligeti
    May 24 Lajos Ligeti
  • John Howard Northrop
    May 27 John Howard Northrop

    Prize laureate for their preparation of enzymes and virus proteins in a pure form.

  • Fatemeh Pahlavi
    May 27 Fatemeh Pahlavi
  • Charan Singh
    May 29 Charan Singh

    Prominent Indian lawyer and politician who served as the 5th Prime Minister of India, playing a significant role in the country's political...

  • John Abraham
    May 31 John Abraham

    John Abraham is an Indian film actor, producer, and former model, known for his work in Hindi cinema. He gained fame for his dashing looks, action roles, and socially relevant film productions. [bio]