Famous people and celebrities who died in May 2021
This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in May 2021. 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
![Olympia Dukakis]()
May 1 Olympia DukakisOlympia Dukakis was an acclaimed American actress, director, and producer best known for her Academy Award-winning performance in the film 'Moonstruck.' Over her six-decade career, she was recognized for both her stage and screen work. [bio]
![Marcel Stellman]()
May 2 Marcel StellmanBelgian record producer and lyricist (b. 1925).
![Bobby Unser]()
May 2 Bobby Unser![Jacques d'Amboise]()
May 2 Jacques d'Amboise![Lloyd Price]()
May 3 Lloyd PriceLloyd Price was an influential American R&B singer, songwriter, and record producer, best known for his pioneering contributions to the development of rock and roll and rhythm and blues with hits such as 'Lawdy Miss Clawdy' and 'Personality.' [bio]
![Kentaro Miura]()
May 6 Kentaro MiuraLegendary Japanese manga artist famous for creating the iconic dark fantasy series 'Berserk'.
![Helmut Jahn]()
May 8 Helmut JahnRenowned German-American architect famous for designing iconic structures like Liberty Place and Messeturm, known for his bold modernist...
![Pauline Tinsley]()
May 10 Pauline TinsleyBritish soprano (b. 1928).
![Norman Lloyd]()
May 11 Norman LloydRenowned American actor, director, and producer with a remarkable career spanning over nine decades in film and television, best known for...
![Seamus Deane]()
May 12 Seamus Deane![Oliver Gillie]()
May 15 Oliver GillieBritish journalist and scientist (b. 1937).
![Charles Grodin]()
May 18 Charles GrodinCharles Grodin was an American actor, comedian, author, and television talk show host, known for his deadpan delivery and roles in both films and television. He gained fame with performances in movies like 'The Heartbreak Kid,' 'Midnight Run,' and the 'Beethoven' series. [bio]
![Yolanda Tortolero]()
May 18 Yolanda TortoleroVenezuelan politician.
![Franco Battiato]()
May 18 Franco Battiato![Paul Mooney]()
May 19 Paul MooneyInfluential African American comedian, writer, and social commentator known for his sharp and provocative comedy.
![Yuan Longping]()
May 22 Yuan Longping![Ron Hill]()
May 23 Ron HillRenowned English long-distance runner and businessman who made significant contributions to marathon running and athletic equipment design.
![Paulo Mendes da Rocha]()
May 23 Paulo Mendes da Rocha![John Warner]()
May 25 John WarnerAmerican attorney and politician (b. 1927).
![Lois Ehlert]()
May 25 Lois EhlertAmerican author and illustrator (b. 1934).
![Poul Schlüter]()
May 27 Poul SchlüterProminent Danish politician who served as Prime Minister of Denmark from 1982 to 1993, leading the Conservative People's Party during a...
![Carla Fracci]()
May 27 Carla Fracci![Gavin MacLeod]()
May 29 Gavin MacLeodGavin MacLeod was an American actor best known for his roles as Captain Merrill Stubing on 'The Love Boat' and Murray Slaughter on 'The Mary Tyler Moore Show.' His distinctive performances made him an enduring presence on American television throughout the 1970s and 1980s. [bio]
![Mark Eaton]()
May 29 Mark EatonProfessional basketball player for the Utah Jazz known for his exceptional defensive skills and being one of the tallest players in NBA...
![B. J. Thomas]()
May 29 B. J. ThomasGrammy-winning American singer known for pop and country hits, who passed away in 2021 after a successful music career.
![Jason Dupasquier]()
May 30 Jason DupasquierSwiss motorcycle road racer (b. 2001).
