Deaths in May 2014 facts for kids
In May 2014, many notable people from around the world passed away. This article remembers some of them, highlighting their achievements and contributions. These individuals were known for their work in various fields like acting, music, sports, science, and politics.
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People Who Passed Away in May 2014
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May 1
- Assi Dayan, 68, was an Israeli movie director and actor.
- Juan Formell, 71, was a Cuban musician, composer, and band director. He won a Grammy Award.
- Georg Stollenwerk, 83, was a German football player and coach for 1. FC Cologne.
- Mel Clark, 87, was an American baseball player for the Philadelphia Phillies.
May 2
- Mohammad-Reza Lotfi, 67, was an Iranian classical musician.
- Nigel Stepney, 56, was a British Formula One mechanic. He died in a traffic collision.
- Efrem Zimbalist, Jr., 95, was an American actor known for shows like Batman: The Animated Series.
May 3
- Jim Oberstar, 79, was an American politician. He served in the United States House of Representatives for Minnesota.
- Gary Becker, 83, was an American economist. He won the Nobel Prize in Economics in 1992.
May 4
- Elena Baltacha, 30, was a British tennis player. She passed away from liver cancer.
- Dick Ayers, 90, was an American comic book artist and cartoonist.
- Tatiana Samoilova, 80, was a Soviet actress.
May 5
- Billy Frank, Jr., 83, was an American Nisqually tribal activist. He fought for fishing rights.
- Butler Derrick, 77, was an American politician. He was a member of the United States House of Representatives.
May 6
- Farley Mowat, 92, was a Canadian author.
- Jimmy Ellis, 74, was an American boxer. He was the WBA heavyweight champion from 1968 to 1970.
May 7
- Colin Pillinger, 70, was a British planetary scientist. He was known for his work on the Beagle 2 Mars lander.
May 8
- Jair Rodrigues, 75, was a Brazilian musician and singer.
- Nancy Malone, 79, was an American Emmy Award-winning producer, director, and actress.
May 9
- Harlan Mathews, 87, was an American politician. He served as a Senator from Tennessee.
- Patrick Lucey, 96, was an American politician. He was the Governor of Wisconsin and later an ambassador.
- Mel Patton, 89, was an American sprinter. He won two Olympic gold medals in 1948.
May 10
- Andres Carrasco, 67, was an Argentine neurologist. He was known for his research on the safety of glyphosate.
May 11
- Reg Gasnier, 74, was an Australian rugby league player. He was a Hall of Fame member and national team captain.
May 12
- H. R. Giger, 74, was a Swiss artist. He won an Academy Award for his work on the movie Alien.
- Nash the Slash, 66, was a Canadian rock musician.
May 14
- Stephen Sutton, 19, was a British charity fundraiser. He raised millions for cancer research.
May 15
- Jean-Luc Dehaene, 73, was a Belgian politician. He served as the Prime Minister of Belgium from 1992 to 1999.
May 16
- Viktor Sukhodrev, 81, was a Russian interpreter. He worked for Soviet leaders like Leonid Brezhnev.
May 17
- Miss Beazley, 9, was an American Scottish terrier. She was the pet of former U.S. President George W. Bush.
- Gerald Edelman, 84, was an American biologist. He won the 1972 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine.
May 18
- Dobrica Ćosić, 92, was a Serbian writer and politician. He was the President of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia.
- Jerry Vale, 83, was an American singer.
- Hans-Peter Dürr, 84, was a German physicist.
- Gordon Willis, 82, was an American cinematographer. He worked on famous films like The Godfather series.
- Wubbo Ockels, 68, was a Dutch physicist and astronaut. He was the first Dutch citizen to go to space.
May 19
- Jack Brabham, 88, was an Australian racing driver. He won the Formula One world championship three times.
- Simon Andrews, 29, was an English motorcycle racer. He died from head injuries after a race accident.
May 20
- Arthur Gelb, 90, was an American newspaper editor and critic for The New York Times.
- Barbara Murray, 84, was an English actress.
May 21
- Jaime Lusinchi, 89, was a Venezuelan politician. He served as the President of Venezuela from 1984 to 1989.
May 25
- Wojciech Jaruzelski, 90, was a Polish military officer and politician.
- Bunny Yeager, 85, was an American model and photographer.
- Herb Jeffries, 100, was an American jazz and traditional pop singer and actor.
May 26
- Manuel Uribe, 48, was a Mexican man.
May 28
- Maya Angelou, 86, was an American author, poet, and civil rights activist.
- Malcolm Glazer, 85, was an American businessman. He owned sports teams like Manchester United and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
- Azlan Shah of Perak, 86, was a Malaysian royal. He was the Sultan of Perak and a former head of state.
May 29
- Karlheinz Böhm, 86, was an Austrian actor.
- Walter Jakob Gehring, 75, was a Swiss developmental biologist.
May 30
- Hanna Maron, 90, was an Israeli actress.
- Joan Lorring, 88, was an American actress.
May 31
- Marilyn Beck, 85, was an American entertainment journalist and columnist.
- Martha Hyer, 89, was an American actress.
Images for kids
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Efrem Zimbalist, Jr. (1918-2014)
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Gary Becker (1930-2014)
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Farley Mowat (1921-2014)
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Jean-Luc Dehaene (1940-2014)
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Gerald Edelman (1929-2014)
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Hans-Peter Dürr (1929-2014)
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Jerry Vale (1930-2014)
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Jack Brabham (1926-2014)
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Jaime Lusinchi (1924-2014)
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Wojciech Jaruzelski (2006)
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Maya Angelou (1928-2014)
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Karlheinz Böhm (1928-2014)
See more months
- Deaths in January 2014
- Deaths in February 2014
- Deaths in March 2014
- Deaths in April 2014
- Deaths in June 2014
- Deaths in July 2014
- Deaths in August 2014
- Deaths in September 2014
- Deaths in October 2014
- Deaths in November 2014
- Deaths in December 2014
See also
In Spanish: Anexo:Fallecidos en mayo de 2014 para niños
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