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Famous people and celebrities who died in May 2016

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in May 2016. 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

  • Madeleine Lebeau
    May 1 Madeleine Lebeau

    Madeleine Lebeau was a French actress best known internationally for her role as Yvonne in the classic film "Casablanca" (1942). She enjoyed a successful career in both French and American cinema during the 1940s and 1950s. [bio]

  • Afeni Shakur
    May 2 Afeni Shakur

    American music businesswoman, activist, and black panther (b. 1947).

  • Jean-Baptiste Bagaza
    May 4 Jean-Baptiste Bagaza

    Burundian politician (b. 1946).

  • Isao Tomita
    May 5 Isao Tomita
  • Candye Kane
    May 6 Candye Kane
  • Tom M. Apostol
    May 8 Tom M. Apostol

    American analytic number theorist (b. 1923).

  • Thomas Luckmann
    May 10 Thomas Luckmann
  • Mike Agostini
    May 12 Mike Agostini

    Renowned Trinidadian sprinter who competed at the highest levels of international athletics during the mid-20th century.

  • Alessandro Karađorđević
    May 12 Alessandro Karađorđević
  • Murray A. Straus
    May 13 Murray A. Straus

    American sociologist and academic (b. 1926).

  • Darwyn Cooke
    May 14 Darwyn Cooke

    Acclaimed American comic book writer and artist known for his distinctive retro style and significant contributions to graphic storytelling.

  • Giovanni Coppa
    May 16 Giovanni Coppa
  • Fritz Stern
    May 18 Fritz Stern
  • Alan Young
    May 19 Alan Young

    Alan Young was a beloved Canadian-American actor famous for his iconic role as Wilbur Post in the classic television comedy series 'Mister...

  • Morley Safer
    May 19 Morley Safer

    Renowned Canadian-American journalist best known for his long tenure on CBS's '60 Minutes', where he delivered impactful and investigative...

  • Marco Pannella
    May 19 Marco Pannella
  • Kho Jabing
    May 20 Kho Jabing

    Malaysian convicted murderer who was executed by hanging in singapore (b. 1984).

  • Nick Menza
    May 21 Nick Menza
  • Velimir Živojinović (Bata)
    May 22 Velimir Živojinović (Bata)

    Serbian actor and politician (b. 1933).

  • Yang Jiang
    May 25 Yang Jiang
  • Loris Francesco Capovilla
    May 26 Loris Francesco Capovilla
  • Arturo Pomar
    May 26 Arturo Pomar
  • Giorgio Albertazzi
    May 28 Giorgio Albertazzi
  • Rick MacLeish
    May 30 Rick MacLeish

    Canadian ice hockey player (b. 1950).

  • Tom Lysiak
    May 30 Tom Lysiak

    Polish-canadian ice hockey player (b. 1953).

  • Rupert Neudeck
    May 31 Rupert Neudeck

    Prominent German journalist and humanitarian who founded the refugee aid organization Cap Anamur and was known for his humanitarian work.