Famous People Who Died in 1995

Discover the most famous people died who died in the year 1995. This list includes people like Eazy-E, Selena, Dean Martin, Jerry Garcia, Elizabeth Montgomery and many more. This list of celebrities is loosely sorted by popularity. People featured on this list, include political leaders, poets, physicists and philosophers who died in 1995. This list includes people from United States, United Kingdom, France & Germany and many more countries.

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Selena

(American Singer Popularly Known as the 'Queen of Tejano Music')

Birthdate: April 16, 1971

Sun Sign: Aries

Birthplace: Lake Jackson, Texas, United States

Died: March 31

Known as the queen of Tejano music, Selena became the most famous Mexican-American entertainers during the late 20th century, thanks to her contributions to fashion and music. She is one of the most influential Latin artists ever. Her rags-to-riches story, which includes struggle, fame, and finally death at the age of 23, was showcased in the 1997 film, Selena.

Bob Ross

(Painter, Art Instructor and Television Host)

Birthdate: October 29, 1942

Sun Sign: Scorpio

Birthplace: Daytona Beach, Florida, United States

Died: July 4

Painter, art instructor, and television host, Bob Ross, gained international fame as the creator and host of the instructional TV show, The Joy of Painting. He served in the United States Air Force for several years before embarking on a career as a painter. He had a deep love for animals and cared for several injured squirrels, armadillos, and snakes.

Eazy-E

(Rapper Known as the 'Godfather of Gangsta Rap')

Birthdate: September 7, 1964

Sun Sign: Virgo

Birthplace: Compton, California, United States

Died: March 26

Widely regarded as the godfather of gangsta rap, Eazy-E was a rapper and record producer. He played a major role in popularizing gangsta rap and West Coast rap by forming N.W.A, which is considered one of the most influential and greatest hip hop groups of all time. Eazy-E died at the age of 30 after being diagnosed with AIDS.

Dean Martin

(One of the Most Popular and Enduring American Entertainers of the Mid-20th Century)

Birthdate: June 7, 1917

Sun Sign: Gemini

Birthplace: Steubenville, Ohio, United States

Died: December 25

An actor, singer, and comedian, Dean Martin earned the nickname The King of Cool for his effortless self-assurance and charisma. One of the most popular entertainers of the 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s, Dean performed in nightclubs and concert stages and appeared in film and TV productions. Such is his popularity that his songs continue to be featured across popular culture.

Elizabeth Montgomery

(Best Known for Her Role as the ‘Samantha Stephens’ on the TV Series ‘Bewitched’)

Birthdate: April 15, 1933

Sun Sign: Aries

Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States

Died: May 18

Actress Elizabeth Montgomery had a flourishing acting career that spanned five decades. Throughout her career, she touched the lives of many with her charitable work and political activism. Such was her popularity that after she succumbed to cancer, a bronze statue of her famous character Samantha Stephens from the TV series Bewitched was erected in Massachusetts.

Jerry Garcia

(The Lead Guitarist and a Vocalist with the Rock Band the "Grateful Dead")

Birthdate: August 1, 1942

Sun Sign: Leo

Birthplace: San Francisco, California, United States

Died: August 9

Jerry Garcia had an illustrious 30-year career as the lead guitarist and vocalist of the rock band the Grateful Dead. Rolling Stone ranked him 13th on their 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time list. He was known for his improvisations, participated in many side projects, and released several solo albums.

Mickey Mantle

(One of the Greatest Switch Hitters in Baseball History)

Birthdate: October 20, 1931

Sun Sign: Libra

Birthplace: Spavinaw, Oklahoma, United States

Died: August 13

Professional baseball player Mickey Mantle played his entire Major League Baseball (MLB) career with the New York Yankees. He played as a center fielder, right fielder, and first baseman. Regarded by many as the greatest switch hitter in baseball history, he won the Triple Crown in 1956 and was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1974.

Ginger Rogers

(Actress and Dancer Best Known for Her Film ‘Kitty Foyle’)

Birthdate: July 16, 1911

Sun Sign: Cancer

Birthplace: Independence, Missouri, United States

Died: April 25

Ginger Rogers was an American actress, singer, and dancer. Often regarded as an American icon, Rogers played an important role in popularizing the Golden Age of Hollywood. After winning the Academy Award for portraying the title character in Kitty Foyle, Rogers became one of the highest-paid actresses during the 1940s. Her life inspired a musical titled Backwards in High Heels.

Lana Turner

(One of the Highest Paid Actresses in the United States During the 1940s)

Birthdate: February 8, 1921

Sun Sign: Aquarius

Birthplace: Wallace, Idaho, United States

Died: June 29

Widely regarded as a legend of classical Hollywood cinema, Lana Turner was one of the most prominent and highest-paid actresses in the mid-1940s. Also considered a popular culture icon of Hollywood glamor, Turner also achieved success as a pin-up model. Her life and career have inspired several works across art, literature, music, and film.

Peter Townsend

(aviator, writer)

Birthdate: November 22, 1914

Sun Sign: Sagittarius

Birthplace: Yangon

Died: June 19

Gerald Durrell

(Founder of the 'Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust' and the 'Jersey Zoo')

Birthdate: January 7, 1925

Sun Sign: Capricorn

Birthplace: Jamshedpur, India

Died: January 30

Naturalist, author, TV presenter, and zookeeper Gerald Durrell, the youngest brother of author Lawrence Durrell, was the founder of the Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust and the Jersey Zoo. His memoirs were made into the series My Family and Other Animals and The Durrells. He was also a skilled Illustrator.

Eva Gabor

(American Actress, Businesswoman, Singer and Socialite)

Birthdate: February 11, 1919

Sun Sign: Aquarius

Birthplace: Budapest, Hungary

Died: July 4

Apart from being the sister of renowned actor Zsa Zsa Gabor, Eva Gabor was a talented actor in her own right. Known as Lisa Douglas from the sitcom Green Acres and its sequel, she was also famous for her voice roles in Disney movies. She later launched a fashion collection, too.

Doug McClure

(Best Known for His Role as ‘Cowboy’ in the TV Series ‘The Virginian’)

Birthdate: May 11, 1935

Sun Sign: Taurus

Birthplace: Glendale, California, United States

Died: February 5

Doug McClure is best known as the cowboy Trampas from the long-running series The Virginian, based on the Owen Wister novel of the same name. He inspired the character of Troy McClure in The Simpsons and also appeared in films such as The Unforgiven and series such as Overland Trail.

Donald Pleasence

(Actor)

Birthdate: October 5, 1919

Sun Sign: Libra

Birthplace: Worksop

Died: February 2

Donald Pleasence was an English actor best remembered for his portrayal of Ernst Stavro Blofeld in the popular 1967 James Bond movie You Only Live Twice. His performance in the film was later parodied by Canadian actor Mike Myers in the Austin Powers film series. Donald Pleasence was also an important theatre actor; he received four Tony Award nominations.

Birthdate: October 28, 1914

Sun Sign: Scorpio

Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States

Died: June 23

If the world is successful in its fight against polio, the credit goes to American virologist Jonas Salk who developed a vaccine for the disease. Described as a “miracle worker”, his concerns for humanity were reflected in the fact that he did not claim a patent for the vaccine. He founded the Salk Institute for Biological Studies, based in California.

Birthdate: October 3, 1916

Sun Sign: Libra

Birthplace: Sunderland, County Durham, England

Died: February 23

James Herriot was a British writer and veterinary surgeon. Many of his books about animals and veterinary practice inspired several films and television series, including the 1975 British movie All Creatures Great and Small. His early life inspired BBC's drama Young James Herriot. In 1994, Glasgow Veterinary College's library was named James Herriot Library in his honor.

Burl Ives

(American Musician, Actor and Folk Singer Known for His Hit 'A Little Bitty Tear')

Birthdate: June 14, 1909

Sun Sign: Gemini

Birthplace: Hunt City, Illinois, United States

Died: April 14

Roxie Roker

(Best Known for Her Role as ‘Helen Willis’ in the TV Series ‘The Jeffersons’)

Birthdate: August 28, 1929

Sun Sign: Virgo

Birthplace: Miami, Florida, United States

Died: December 2

Roxie Roker, mother of Lenny Kravitz, was best known for her portrayal of Helen Willis in the sitcom The Jeffersons. She and Franklin Cover played an interracial couple in the series, which was the first such instance on primetime TV. She was also associated with the Negro Ensemble Company.

Birthdate: November 3, 1933

Sun Sign: Scorpio

Birthplace: Hutchinson, Kansas, United States

Died: November 6

Aneta Corsaut is best known as Helen Crump from The Andy Griffith Show. She also appeared in films such as The Blob and was seen in significant roles in the series House Calls and Mrs. G. Goes to College. She co-wrote a book named The Mystery Reader's Quiz Book.

Birthdate: June 13, 1910

Sun Sign: Gemini

Birthplace: St. Louis, Missouri, United States

Died: October 22

Mary Wickes was an American actress who often played professional women, housekeepers, and nuns in films and TV series. A tall woman with a distinctive voice, Wickes proved to be a popular comedian. She was often cast to play wisecracking characters, such asNurse Dora Pickford in the 1942 drama film Now, Voyager.

Wolfman Jack

(Radio personality, Disc jockey)

Birthdate: January 21, 1938

Sun Sign: Aquarius

Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York, United States

Died: July 1

Birthdate: October 12, 1942

Sun Sign: Libra

Birthplace: Montgomery, Alabama

Died: February 23

Height: 6'1" (185 cm)

Birthdate: March 25, 1918

Sun Sign: Aries

Birthplace: Winston-Salem

Died: April 23

Jeremy Brett

(Actor)

Birthdate: November 3, 1933

Sun Sign: Scorpio

Birthplace: Berkswell

Died: September 12

Bobby Riggs

(World No.1 Tennis Amateur in 1939 and World No.1 Professional in 1946 & 1947)

Birthdate: February 25, 1918

Sun Sign: Pisces

Birthplace: Pasadena, California, United States

Died: October 25

Height: 5'7" (170 cm)

Rory Gallagher

(57th Greatest Guitarist of All Time by Rolling Stone Magazine)

Birthdate: March 2, 1948

Sun Sign: Pisces

Birthplace: Ballyshannon, Ireland

Died: June 14

Known for his powerful blues rock performances, Irish guitarist Rory Gallagher was part of the band Taste. Though The Rolling Stones offered him an opportunity to replace guitarist Mick Taylor, he rejected it. A heavy drinker, he died of complications after a liver transplant surgery at age 47.

Birthdate: April 28, 1938

Sun Sign: Taurus

Birthplace: Kingston, Jamaica

Died: December 20

The Kingston-born American actress, who began her career with the New York Shakespearean Festival, acted in a number films and television series and won Primetime Emmy Award for her role in the crime drama Gabriel's Fire. Madge Sinclair was also a voice artist in the famous animated film The Lion King, released a year before she succumbed to leukaemia.

Birthdate: September 26, 1967

Sun Sign: Libra

Birthplace: Lafayette, Indiana, United States

Died: October 21

Shannon Hoon is best remembered as the lead singer of the rock band Blind Melon, which delivered chartbusting hits such as No Rain. He died of a drug overdose at age 28. He was known for his outrageous behavior, such as urinating on a fan and getting naked on stage.

Birthdate: June 24, 1904

Sun Sign: Cancer

Birthplace: Linton, Indiana, United States

Died: August 11

Height: 6'0" (183 cm)

Alexander Godunov

(American Ballet Dancer, Actor and Member of the ‘Bolshoi Ballet’)

Birthdate: November 28, 1949

Sun Sign: Sagittarius

Birthplace: Sakhalin, Russia

Died: May 18

Russian ballet dancer Alexander Godunov was part of the Bolshoi Ballet. He defected to the U.S. in 1979, causing significant U.S.-Soviet tension. He had also appeared in many films, such as Anna Karenina and Die Hard. His final days were marked by alcoholism, which also eventually caused his death.

Cheyenne Brando

(French Fashion Model and Daughter of Actor Marlon Brando and Actress Tarita Teriipaia)

Birthdate: February 20, 1970

Sun Sign: Pisces

Birthplace: Tahiti, French Polynesia

Died: April 16

Cheyenne Brando was a French model and daughter of legendary American actor, Marlon Brando. Troubled by drug addiction and bouts of depression throughout her teenage and adult life, Cheyenne also struggled to cope with personal losses, such as the death of her partner Dag Drollet, who was fatally shot by her half-brother Christian. Brando committed suicide at age 25.

Ida Lupino

(Actress)

Birthdate: February 4, 1918

Sun Sign: Aquarius

Birthplace: Camberwell, London, England, UK

Died: August 3

Height: 5'4" (163 cm)

Birthdate: March 1, 1922

Sun Sign: Pisces

Birthplace: Jerusalem, Mandatory Palestine

Died: November 4

Israeli politician, statesman, and general, Yitzhak Rabin, served two stints as the prime minister of Israel. As a young man, he joined the military and served for nearly three decades. He had an extensive political career as well and played a key role in embracing the Israeli-Palestinian peace process. He was assassinated in November 1995.

Hugh O'Connor

(Actor)

Birthdate: April 7, 1962

Sun Sign: Aries

Birthplace: Rome, Italy

Died: March 28

Height: 6'1" (185 cm)

Maxene Andrews

(Soprano)

Birthdate: January 3, 1916

Sun Sign: Capricorn

Birthplace: Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Died: October 21

Birthdate: September 17, 1907

Sun Sign: Virgo

Birthplace: Saint Paul, Minnesota

Died: June 25

Charlie Rich

(Singer)

Birthdate: December 14, 1932

Sun Sign: Sagittarius

Birthplace: Colt, Arkansas, United States

Died: July 25

Fred Perry

(British Tennis & Table Tennis Player Who Won Eight Grand Slam Tournaments & Two Pro Slam Singles Titles)

Birthdate: May 18, 1909

Sun Sign: Taurus

Birthplace: Portwood, Stockport, England

Died: February 2

Fred Perry was a British tennis player. A former world No. 1, Perry won three successive Wimbledon Championships from 1934. He won eight Grand Slam tournaments, including a Career Grand Slam. He was the first player and only British player to date to achieve a Career Grand Slam. Also a table tennis player, Perry was the world champion in 1929.

Birthdate: November 17, 1937

Sun Sign: Scorpio

Birthplace: Torquay, Devon, England

Died: January 9

Teresa Teng

(Singer, Actress)

Birthdate: January 29, 1953

Sun Sign: Aquarius

Birthplace: Baozhong, Taiwan

Died: May 8

Orville Redenbacher

(Businessman)

Birthdate: July 16, 1907

Sun Sign: Cancer

Birthplace: Brazil, Indiana, United States

Died: September 19

Birthdate: February 19, 1948

Sun Sign: Pisces

Birthplace: Butler, Pennsylvania, United States

Died: March 20

Height: 6'10" (208 cm)

Butterfly McQueen

(Actress)

Birthdate: January 7, 1911

Sun Sign: Capricorn

Birthplace: Tampa, Florida, United States

Died: December 22

Height: 5'1" (155 cm)

Lewis Nixon

(Was a United States Army officer who, during World War II)

Birthdate: September 30, 1918

Sun Sign: Libra

Birthplace: New York, New York, United States

Died: January 11

Robert Stephens

(Actor)

Birthdate: July 14, 1931

Sun Sign: Cancer

Birthplace: Bristol, England, UK

Died: November 12

Height: 6'1" (185 cm)

Louis Malle

(Screenwriter, Film producer, Film director, Camera operator, Cinematographer, Actor)

Birthdate: October 30, 1932

Sun Sign: Scorpio

Birthplace: Thumeries

Died: November 23

Louis Malle was a French film director, screenwriter, and producer best known for his film Le Monde du silence, which won the Academy Award for Best Documentary in 1957. He was also the recipient of two Golden Lion awards, one of the only four directors to have achieved this feat. He was active in both French cinema and Hollywood.

Birthdate: February 20, 1906

Sun Sign: Pisces

Birthplace: New York City, U.S.New York, New York, United States

Died: June 30

Height: 5'8" (173 cm)

Harold Wilson

(Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (1964-1970, 1974-1976))

Birthdate: March 11, 1916

Sun Sign: Pisces

Birthplace: Huddersfield, England, United Kingdom

Died: May 24

The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom for two non-consecutive terms, Harold Wilson was a British Labour politician. Historians commend him for leading his party through difficult political issues with considerable skill. With a moderate approach to socialism, he was a popular politician during his first tenure as the prime minister; his second tenure wasn’t as successful.

Birthdate: March 3, 1931

Sun Sign: Pisces

Birthplace: Atamanovo, Russia

Died: December 13

Anatoly Dyatlov was the deputy chief-engineer of the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant. He oversaw the safety test that eventually ended in the 1986 Chernobyl disaster. Dyatlov was later imprisoned for his negligence but was released in 1990, as part of an amnesty. His recorded memoirs were later released on YouTube.

Patricia Highsmith

(Novelist)

Birthdate: January 19, 1921

Sun Sign: Capricorn

Birthplace: Fort Worth, Texas, United States

Died: February 4