Famous people and celebrities who died in May 2014

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in May 2014. 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 Efrem Zimbalist Jr

  Efrem Zimbalist Jr was a prominent American actor best known for his starring roles in the popular television series '77 Sunset Strip' and...

• May 3 Gary Becker

  Gary Becker was a Nobel Prize-winning economist who revolutionized economic analysis by applying economic methods to human behavior and...

• May 6 Farley Mowat

  Farley Mowat was a renowned Canadian writer and environmentalist, best known for his works on nature and the environment. His books, which often drew from personal experience and field research, have been translated into multiple languages and sold millions of copies worldwide. [bio]

• May 6 Maria Lassnig

  Renowned Austrian painter and academic, known for her innovative self-portraits and significant contributions to contemporary art.

• May 6 Antony Hopkins

  English classical music composer and conductor, known for his contributions to contemporary piano compositions.

• May 8 Roger L. Easton

  Roger L. Easton was a pioneering American scientist who played a crucial role in developing the Global Positioning System (GPS),...

• May 8 Joseph P. Teasdale

  48th Governor of Missouri, serving as a prominent American lawyer and politician during his career.

• May 9 Mary Stewart

  Renowned British author and poet known for her historical fiction and Arthurian novels, who lived from 1916 to 2014.

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• May 12 Jacinto Convit

  Jacinto Convit was a renowned Venezuelan physician and medical researcher who made significant contributions to tropical disease treatment,...

• May 12 Lorenzo Zambrano

  Prominent Mexican businessman who led CEMEX, a global cement manufacturing company, and was known for his philanthropic efforts in education...

• May 13 Malik Bendjelloul

  Malik Bendjelloul was an acclaimed Swedish documentary filmmaker who won an Academy Award for 'Searching for Sugar Man', a powerful film...

• May 15 Jean-Luc Dehaene

  Prominent Belgian politician and lawyer who served as the 63rd Prime Minister of Belgium, playing a significant role in the country's...

• May 16 Clyde Snow

  Renowned forensic anthropologist who helped identify victims in major historical cases, including Kennedy, Tutankhamun, John Wayne Gacy, and...

• May 17 Gerald Edelman

  Renowned American neuroscientist and immunologist who won the Nobel Prize in 1972 for groundbreaking research on the structure of antibodies...

• May 18 Dobrica Ćosić

  Prominent Serbian writer and politician who played a significant role in the breakup of Yugoslavia and served as the first president of the...

• May 19 Jack Brabham

  Jack Brabham was an iconic Australian racing driver who became the only Formula One world champion to win a title in a car of his own...

• May 19 Sante Kimes

  Notorious American criminal known for her elaborate cons and involvement in murder, particularly infamous for her criminal activities with...

• May 20 Barbara Murray

  Barbara Murray was an English actress best known for her work in film and television, especially during the 1950s and 1960s. She gained notable attention for her role as Lady Pamela Wilder in the British television drama 'The Plane Makers' and its sequel 'The Power Game.' [bio]

• May 20 Prince Rupert Loewenstein

  A prominent Spanish-English banker and business manager best known for managing the financial affairs of the Rolling Stones for decades.

• May 25 Matthew Saad Muhammad

  Professional American boxer and trainer who competed in the light heavyweight division during the 1970s and 1980s.

• May 25 Wojciech Jaruzelski

  Controversial Polish communist leader who was the last leader of Poland during the communist era, serving as Prime Minister and Head of...

• May 28 Maya Angelou

  Maya Angelou was an acclaimed American poet, memoirist, and civil rights activist, best known for her groundbreaking autobiography 'I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings.' Her work highlighted themes of identity, family, and racism, earning her international recognition as a literary and cultural icon. [bio]

• May 28 Malcolm Glazer

  American businessman known for owning the Tampa Bay Buccaneers NFL team and Manchester United Football Club.

• May 29 Walter Jakob Gehring

  Prominent Swiss biologist who made groundbreaking contributions to developmental biology and genetic research.

• May 31 Martha Hyer

  Martha Hyer was an American actress best known for her roles in classic Hollywood films during the 1950s and 1960s. She received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in 'Some Came Running' (1958). Renowned for her talent and elegance, Hyer appeared in a variety of genres, from drama to comedy. [bio]