Famous people and celebrities who died in May 1990

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in May 1990. 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 4 Emily Remler
• May 6 Charles Farrell

  Charles Farrell was an American actor best known for his roles in silent and early sound films, particularly for his romantic on-screen partnership with Janet Gaynor in the late 1920s and early 1930s. [bio]

• May 7 Sam Tambimuttu

  Sri lankan lawyer and politician (b. 1932).

• May 8 Luigi Nono

  Renowned Italian avant-garde composer and music educator known for his experimental and politically engaged musical works.

• May 9 Ugo Ruggeri
• May 10 Susan Oliver

  Susan Oliver was an American actress, television director, and aviator, best known for her prolific television appearances from the late 1950s through the 1980s. She is particularly remembered for her roles in 'The Twilight Zone,' 'Star Trek,' and 'Peyton Place.' [bio]

• May 10 Walker Percy

  Prominent Southern American novelist and philosopher who explored existential themes in works like 'The Moviegoer', winning the National...

• May 16 Jim Henson

  Jim Henson was an American puppeteer, animator, cartoonist, actor, inventor, and filmmaker, best known as the creator of The Muppets. He was a pioneering figure in puppetry and children's entertainment, whose innovations transformed the art form and led to beloved television programs such as Sesame Street and The Muppet Show. [bio]

• May 16 Sammy Davis Jr

  Legendary African American entertainer, member of the famous Rat Pack, known for his exceptional singing, dancing, and acting skills across...

• May 17 Detlev Peukert
• May 18 Jill Ireland

  Jill Ireland was an English actress and singer best known for her extensive film and television work in the 1950s through the 1980s, as well as for her marriage to actor Charles Bronson. She was recognized both for her talent on screen and for her personal battle with breast cancer, which she chronicled in books and public appearances. [bio]

• May 22 Rocky Graziano

  Rocky Graziano was an American professional boxer and world middleweight champion, best known for his aggressive fighting style and resilience in the ring. He became a cultural icon in the mid-20th century and later transitioned to television and acting. [bio]

• May 23 Giuseppe Santomaso
• May 23 Ted Tinling
• May 23 Kusuma Affandi
• May 24 Jacques Lob
• May 24 Jeanne de Salzmann
• May 25 Vic Tayback

  Vic Tayback was an American actor best known for his role as Mel Sharples, the gruff but lovable diner owner, in the film 'Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore' and its long-running television spin-off, 'Alice'. [bio]

• May 26 René David
• May 26 Marguerite Church
• May 27 Annibale Papetti
• May 28 Joseph Hardy

  Co-founder of the software company, Dynamics Research Corporation.

• May 28 Julius Eastman

  American composer (b. 1940).

• May 28 Giorgio Manganelli