Famous people and celebrities who died on May 7

Welcome to Takemeback.to's page dedicated to remembering the celebrities and famous people who passed away on May 7. On this day, we honor the lives and legacies of notable figures from various fields who left an indelible mark on the world. Explore our list to learn about their remarkable contributions and celebrate their enduring impact.

• 1902 Agostino Roscelli

  Italian priest and saint (d. 1902).

• 1915 Elbert Hubbard

  American essayist, editor, lecturer, publisher, editor, and editor who wrote "message to garcia" in 1899.

• 1922 Max Wagenknecht

  German organist composer and educator (d.1922).

• 1924 Alluri Sitarama Raju

  Indian activist (b. 1897/1898).

• 1941 James Frazer

  Known for his work 'The Golden Bough' in the field of anthropology.

• 1951 Warner Baxter

  Warner Baxter was an American actor best known for his role as the Cisco Kid in the film 'In Old Arizona' (1928), for which he won the Academy Award for Best Actor. Baxter enjoyed a prolific career spanning both silent and sound films, becoming one of Hollywood's most prominent leading men during the 1920s and 1930s. [bio]

• 1968 Lurleen Burns

  Wife of Alabama Governor George Wallace who served as governor herself and died at a young age due to cancer.

• 1978 Mort Weisinger

  Influential editor at DC Comics who played a crucial role in shaping the Superman mythology during the Golden and Silver Age of comics.

• 1982 Alfred Adam

  French character actor renowned for his compelling portrayals of antagonists and complex villainous roles in mid-20th century French cinema...

• 1985 Dawn Addams

  Dawn Addams was a British actress known for her film and television roles during the 1950s and 1960s, including notable appearances in movies such as 'The Moon Is Blue' and 'The Hour of 13'. [bio]

• 1987 Colin Blakely

  Colin Blakely was a renowned Northern Irish actor best known for his prolific stage career and notable roles in British cinema and television during the 1960s to 1980s. [bio]

• 1987 Paul Popham

  Paul Popham was a pioneering AIDS activist who co-founded the Gay Men's Health Crisis (GMHC) in New York City during the early years of the...

• 1989 Guy Williams

  Guy Williams was an American actor best known for his starring roles in classic television series during the 1950s and 1960s, notably as the title character in Disney's 'Zorro' and as Professor John Robinson in 'Lost in Space.' [bio]

• 1993 Mary Philbin

  Mary Philbin was an American silent film actress, best known for her role as Christine Daaé in the 1925 film adaptation of 'The Phantom of the Opera.' She was a prominent star during the 1920s and is considered one of the iconic figures of the silent film era. [bio]

• 1998 Allan M. Cormack

  Prize laureate for the development of computer assisted tomography.

• 2000 Douglas Fairbanks

  Douglas fairbanks was a prominent american actor known for his swashbuckling roles in silent films, such as 'the mark of zorro' and 'the...

• 2001 Jacques de Bourbon-Busset

  French author and politician who played a notable role in French intellectual and political circles during the mid-20th century.

• 2005 Tristan Egolf

  American author and activist who wrote novels and was known for his social engagement before his early death in 2005.

• 2007 Isabella Blow

  Iconic British fashion journalist and stylist who was instrumental in launching the careers of designers like Alexander McQueen and Philip...

• 2007 Octavian Paler

  Romanian journalist, writer, and political dissident who was a prominent intellectual during the communist era and after the Romanian...

• 2007 Diego Corrales

  Diego Corrales was an accomplished American boxer known for his exciting fighting style and significant achievements in the lightweight...

• 2010 Wally Hickel

  Wally Hickel was a prominent American politician who served as the Governor of Alaska twice and also as the United States Secretary of the...

• 2011 Seve Ballesteros

  Seve Ballesteros was a legendary Spanish professional golfer renowned for his creativity, charisma, and significant impact on international golf. Known for his imaginative shot-making and passionate style, Ballesteros played a crucial role in revitalizing European golf and was instrumental in popularizing the Ryder Cup. He won five major championships, including two Masters Tournaments, and is regarded as one of the … [bio]

• 2011 Willard S. Boyle

  Prize laureate for the invention of an imaging semiconductor circuit - the CCD sensor.

• 2011 Gunter Sachs

  German-born Swiss photographer, author, and industrialist known for his playboy lifestyle.

• 2013 Ray Harryhausen

  Pioneering stop-motion animator who revolutionized visual effects in fantasy and science fiction films, creating iconic creatures for movies...