Famous people and celebrities who died in May 2017

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in May 2017. 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 3 Daliah Lavi

  Prominent Israeli singer, model, and actress who successfully transitioned from film stardom in the 1960s to a notable music career.

• May 5 Adolph Kiefer

  Adolph Kiefer was an Olympic gold medalist swimmer who revolutionized backstroke technique and later developed innovative swimming equipment...

• May 5 Binyamin Elon

  Israeli orthodox rabbi and politician (b. 1954).

• May 5 Ely Ould Mohamed Vall

  Mauritanian politician (b. 1953).

• May 9 Robert Miles

  Renowned Italian electronic music composer and DJ, famous for his international hit 'Children' and significant contributions to the trance...

• May 11 Yale Lary

  Yale Lary was a legendary NFL safety and punter who played for the Detroit Lions, known for his exceptional defensive skills and being named...

• May 12 Mauno Koivisto

  Prominent Finnish politician who served as the ninth President of Finland from 1982 to 1994, playing a crucial role during the late Cold War...

• May 14 Powers Boothe

  Powers Boothe was an American actor known for his portrayals of complex villainous characters in film and television. He won an Emmy Award for his performance in 'Guyana Tragedy: The Story of Jim Jones' and was also notable for his roles in 'Deadwood,' 'Tombstone,' and 'Sin City.' [bio]

• May 15 Javier Valdez Cárdenas
• May 18 Chris Cornell

  Chris Cornell was an influential American rock singer, songwriter, and guitarist, best known as the lead vocalist for the bands Soundgarden and Audioslave. Renowned for his powerful, wide-ranging voice and dynamic stage presence, Cornell played a major role in the development and popularization of the grunge movement in the early 1990s. [bio]

• May 18 Roger Ailes

  Influential media executive who transformed Fox News into a powerful conservative media platform, later resigned amid sexual harassment...

• May 18 Jacque Fresco

  Jacque Fresco was a visionary social engineer and futurist who developed the concept of a resource-based economy and founded The Venus...

• May 19 Stanislav Petrov

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• May 19 Nawshirwan Mustafa

  General coordinator of the movement for change (gorran) (b. 1944).

• May 22 Nicky Hayden

  Nicky Hayden was an accomplished American motorcycle racer who won the MotoGP World Championship in 2006.

• May 23 Roger Moore

  Roger Moore was an English actor, best known for portraying James Bond in seven feature films between 1973 and 1985. His suave demeanor and charm made him an enduring favorite among Bond fans. Moore also had a prolific career in television and film beyond the 007 franchise. [bio]

• May 23 Cortez Kennedy

  NFL Hall of Fame defensive tackle who spent his entire 11-year career with the Seattle Seahawks, widely considered one of the greatest...

• May 26 Zbigniew Brzezinski

  Polish-born american politician (b. 1928).

• May 26 Laura Biagiotti
• May 26 Jim Bunning
• May 27 Gregg Allman

  American musician known for his work in the Allman Brothers Band.

• May 28 Frank Deford

  Legendary American sports journalist, author, and commentator who significantly influenced sports writing through his work at Sports...

• May 29 Manuel Noriega

  Manuel Noriega was a controversial Panamanian military dictator who ruled Panama from 1983 to 1989, later overthrown by a US military...

• May 29 Konstantinos Mitsotakis

  Prominent Greek politician who served as Prime Minister of Greece from 1990 to 1993, leading the New Democracy party during a critical...

• May 29 Mordechai Tzipori

  Israeli lieutenant general and minister (b. 1924).