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Famous people and celebrities who died in May 1988

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in May 1988. 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

  • Paolo Stoppa
    May 1 Paolo Stoppa

    Renowned Italian actor who excelled in both stage and film performances.

  • Carroll Righter
    May 1 Carroll Righter

    Carroll Righter was a prominent American astrologer who became famous in Hollywood, providing astrological guidance to celebrities and...

  • Lev Pontryagin
    May 3 Lev Pontryagin

    A renowned Russian mathematician who made groundbreaking contributions to topology, differential equations, and optimal control theory.

  • Paul Vario
    May 3 Paul Vario
  • Milton Caniff
    May 3 Milton Caniff
  • Lillian Estelle Fisher
    May 4 Lillian Estelle Fisher

    American historian of spanish america (b. 1891).

  • Stanley William Hayter
    May 4 Stanley William Hayter
  • Michael Shaara
    May 5 Michael Shaara
  • Robert A. Heinlein
    May 8 Robert A. Heinlein

    American science fiction writer and screenwriter (b. 1907).

  • Shen Congwen
    May 10 Shen Congwen
  • Ciarán Bourke
    May 10 Ciarán Bourke
  • Kim Philby
    May 11 Kim Philby

    Infamous British double agent who worked for Soviet intelligence during the Cold War.

  • Paul Osborn
    May 12 Paul Osborn
  • Chet Baker
    May 13 Chet Baker

    Legendary jazz musician known for his innovative trumpet playing and distinctive vocal style, who was a key figure in the West Coast jazz...

  • Sergej Georgievič Gorškov
    May 13 Sergej Georgievič Gorškov
  • Daws Butler
    May 18 Daws Butler

    Legendary American voice actor famous for iconic cartoon characters like Yogi Bear and Huckleberry Hound, who significantly influenced...

  • Enzo Tortora
    May 18 Enzo Tortora
  • Sammy Davis Sr.
    May 21 Sammy Davis Sr.

    American actor and dancer (b. 1900).

  • Giorgio Almirante
    May 22 Giorgio Almirante

    Prominent Italian neo-fascist politician who served as leader of the Italian Social Movement (MSI) and was a significant parliamentary...

  • Roberto Succo
    May 23 Roberto Succo
  • Ernst Ruska
    May 27 Ernst Ruska

    German physicist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1906).

  • Sy Oliver
    May 28 Sy Oliver

    Renowned jazz trumpeter, composer, and bandleader who significantly contributed to the swing era of American music, working with notable big...

  • Salem bin Laden
    May 29 Salem bin Laden

    Saudi arabian businessman (b. 1946).

  • Ella Raines
    May 30 Ella Raines

    Ella Raines was an American film and television actress active during the 1940s and 1950s, known for her roles in film noir thrillers and dramas. [bio]