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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

  • Daliah Lavi
    May 3 Daliah Lavi

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

  • Adolph Kiefer
    May 5 Adolph Kiefer

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

  • Binyamin Elon
    May 5 Binyamin Elon

    Israeli orthodox rabbi and politician (b. 1954).

  • Ely Ould Mohamed Vall
    May 5 Ely Ould Mohamed Vall

    Mauritanian politician (b. 1953).

  • Robert Miles
    May 9 Robert Miles

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

  • Yale Lary
    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...

  • Mauno Koivisto
    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...

  • Powers Boothe
    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]

  • Javier Valdez Cárdenas
    May 15 Javier Valdez Cárdenas
  • Chris Cornell
    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]

  • Roger Ailes
    May 18 Roger Ailes

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

  • Jacque Fresco
    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...

  • Stanislav Petrov
    May 19 Stanislav Petrov

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  • Nawshirwan Mustafa
    May 19 Nawshirwan Mustafa

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

  • Nicky Hayden
    May 22 Nicky Hayden

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

  • Roger Moore
    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]

  • Cortez Kennedy
    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...

  • Zbigniew Brzezinski
    May 26 Zbigniew Brzezinski

    Polish-born american politician (b. 1928).

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

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

  • Frank Deford
    May 28 Frank Deford

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

  • Manuel Noriega
    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...

  • Konstantinos Mitsotakis
    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...

  • Mordechai Tzipori
    May 29 Mordechai Tzipori

    Israeli lieutenant general and minister (b. 1924).