Famous people and celebrities who died on May 28

Welcome to Takemeback.to's page dedicated to remembering the celebrities and famous people who passed away on May 28. 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.

• 1968 Fyodor Okhlopkov

  Heroic Soviet sniper during World War II, renowned for his exceptional marksmanship and bravery on the Eastern Front.

• 1971 Audie Murphy

  Audie Murphy was one of the most decorated American combat soldiers of World War II. After the war, he became a successful actor, songwriter, and author, best known for starring in westerns and for his autobiography. [bio]

• 1971 Jean Vilar

  A renowned French stage director and actor who revolutionized French theater, known for his innovative and striking theatrical productions.

• 1981 Stefan Wyszyński

  Stefan Wyszyński was a prominent Polish cardinal who played a crucial role in the Catholic Church during the communist era in Poland,...

• 1981 Mary Lou Williams

  Renowned African American jazz pianist, composer, and arranger who significantly influenced jazz music across multiple eras from swing to...

• 1982 H. Jones

  English Colonel H. Jones was a distinguished military officer who was awarded the Victoria Cross, the highest military decoration in the...

• 1983 Erastus Corning 2nd

  Long-serving American politician who was the 72nd mayor of Albany, New York, holding office for over four decades.

• 1984 Eric Morecambe

  Eric Morecambe was an English comedian best known as one half of the double act Morecambe and Wise, alongside Ernie Wise. Highly influential in British comedy, Morecambe and Wise became national treasures and their Christmas specials drew enormous audiences. [bio]

• 1988 Sy Oliver

  Renowned jazz trumpeter, composer, and bandleader who significantly contributed to the swing era of American music, working with notable big...

• 1994 Julius Boros

  Professional golfer who won the US Open in 1952 and was a prominent figure in golf during the mid-20th century.

• 1995 Jean Muir

  Jean Muir was an American stage and film actress known for her work in Hollywood during the 1930s and 1940s. She appeared in many films and later worked on television before her career was notably affected during the Hollywood blacklist era. [bio]

• 1998 Phil Hartman

  Phil Hartman was a Canadian-American actor, comedian, screenwriter, and graphic designer, best known for his work on 'Saturday Night Live,' 'The Simpsons,' and the NBC sitcom 'NewsRadio.' Renowned for his versatile comedic talent and memorable character impressions, Hartman became a beloved figure in television throughout the late 1980s and 1990s. [bio]

• 2001 Francisco Varela

  Renowned Chilean neuroscientist and philosopher who made groundbreaking contributions to understanding consciousness, cognitive science, and...

• 2001 Joe Moakley

  Respected Democratic congressman from Massachusetts known for his integrity, community service, and significant contributions to local...

• 2003 Martha Scott

  Martha Scott was an American actress best known for her work in film, television, and stage, particularly her role as Emily Webb in the original Broadway production and 1940 film adaptation of 'Our Town.' [bio]

• 2003 Ilya Romanovich Prigogine

  Prize laureate for his contributions to non-equilibrium thermodynamics, particularly the theory of dissipative structures.

• 2003 Ilya Prigogine

  Russian-belgian chemist and physicist, nobel prize laureate (d. 2003).

• 2003 Oleg Grigoryevich Makarov

  Prominent Russian cosmonaut and engineer who made significant contributions to the Soviet space program.

• 2007 Jörg Immendorff

  Prominent German contemporary artist known for his provocative neo-expressionist paintings and political activism in the art world.

• 2010 Gary Coleman

  Gary Coleman was an American actor best known for his role as Arnold Jackson in the sitcom 'Diff'rent Strokes', where his catchphrase 'What'chu talkin' 'bout, Willis?' became iconic. Coleman was recognized for his small stature resulting from a congenital kidney disease, which contributed to his youthful appearance. [bio]

• 2013 Eddi Arent

  Renowned German actor celebrated for his versatile performances in film and television across multiple decades.

• 2013 Viktor Kulikov

  Soviet military commander who served during World War II and rose to high ranks in the Soviet Army, playing a significant role in strategic...

• 2014 Maya Angelou

  Maya Angelou was an acclaimed American poet, memoirist, and civil rights activist, best known for her groundbreaking autobiography 'I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings.' Her work highlighted themes of identity, family, and racism, earning her international recognition as a literary and cultural icon. [bio]

• 2017 Frank Deford

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

• 2018 Cornelia Frances

  Cornelia Frances was an English-Australian actress best known for her performances in Australian television soap operas, particularly 'Home and Away' and 'The Young Doctors.' She was also known for hosting the Australian version of the game show 'The Weakest Link.' [bio]

• 2018 Jens Christian Skou

  Danish chemist and physiologist, nobel prize laureate (d. 2018).

• 2018 Jens C. Skou

  Prize laureate for the first discovery of an ion-transporting enzyme, Na+, K+ -ATPase.

• 2021 Mark Eaton

  Professional NBA basketball player who played for the Utah Jazz and later became a respected sportscaster before his passing in 2021.

• 2023 Harald zur Hausen

  Prize laureate for his discovery of human papilloma viruses causing cervical cancer.