Famous people and celebrities who died in May 2006

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in May 2006. 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 2 Louis Rukeyser

  Renowned financial journalist and host of 'Wall Street Week', Louis Rukeyser was a prominent media figure who made complex financial topics...

• May 3 Karel Appel

  Karel Appel was a prominent Dutch post-war artist known for his vibrant, expressive abstract paintings and sculptures.

• May 3 Earl Woods

  Father of golf legend Tiger Woods, a former U.S.

• May 5 Naushad Ali

  Legendary Indian music composer who significantly influenced Bollywood film music, known for his innovative compositions and classical...

• May 6 Grant McLennan

  Influential Australian indie rock musician and co-founder of the critically acclaimed band The Go-Betweens, known for their significant...

• May 6 Lorne Saxberg

  Canadian television journalist (born 1958).

• May 7 Richard Carleton

  Australian news reporter (born 1943).

• May 11 Floyd Patterson

  Floyd Patterson was a legendary American boxer who won Olympic gold in 1952 and became a two-time heavyweight world champion.

• May 12 Hussein Maziq

  Libyan politician, prime minister of libya (b. 1918).

• May 13 Jaroslav Pelikan

  Renowned American religious scholar and historian who specialized in the history of Christianity and made significant contributions to...

• May 14 Robert Bruce Merrifield

  Prize laureate for his development of methodology for chemical synthesis on a solid matrix.

• May 14 Stanley Kunitz

  Stanley Kunitz was a distinguished American poet who won the Pulitzer Prize for his exceptional poetry.

• May 14 Lew Anderson

  American actor and saxophonist (b. 1922).

• May 17 Eric Forth

  British Conservative Party politician who served as a Member of Parliament, known for his significant contributions to UK political...

• May 21 Katherine Dunham

  Pioneering African American dancer, choreographer, anthropologist, and social activist who revolutionized modern dance and significantly...

• May 21 Billy Walker

  Legendary American country music guitarist and singer with nearly 60 years of charted success, known as 'The Tall Texan' and a long-standing...

• May 22 Lee Jong-wook

  Lee Jong-wook was a prominent South Korean physician and international health diplomat who served as Director-General of the World Health...

• May 23 Kazimierz Górski

  Renowned Polish football player and manager who significantly influenced Polish football during the mid-20th century, particularly known for...

• May 23 Lloyd Bentsen

  Prominent American politician who served as a senator and was Michael Dukakis's vice-presidential running mate in 1988.

• May 26 Kevin O'Flanagan

  Kevin O'Flanagan was a remarkable multi-talented athlete who excelled in both football and rugby, and later became a respected physician.

• May 26 Édouard Michelin

  Édouard Michelin was a prominent French industrialist who served as managing partner and co-chief executive of the Michelin Group from 1999...

• May 27 Paul Gleason

  Paul Gleason was an American film and television actor best known for his roles as the stern principal Richard Vernon in 'The Breakfast Club' and as Clarence Beeks in 'Trading Places.' Over his career, he frequently appeared in both comedic and dramatic parts, establishing himself as a memorable character actor. [bio]

• May 27 Rob Borsellino

  American columnist (born 1949).

• May 30 David Lloyd

  Prominent English cricketer, journalist, and respected sports broadcaster known for his insightful commentary and analysis.

• May 30 Shohei Imamura

  Influential Japanese film director, producer, and screenwriter known for his significant contributions to Japanese cinema.

• May 31 Raymond Davis Jr

  Renowned American physicist who won the Nobel Prize in Physics for groundbreaking neutrino detection experiments.

• May 31 Miguel Ortiz Berrocal

  Renowned Spanish sculptor and educator known for his innovative sculptural techniques and artistic contributions.