Page 6: Famous Deaths Happened In 1981
Wednesday, 23 April 2025
Nov 14 Robert Bradford, Northern Irish footballer (b. 1941) died on this day in history.
Nov 15 Enid Markey, actress (Foolish Mothers, Civilization), dies at 85 on this day in history.
Nov 16 Enid Markey, actress (Aunt Violet-Bringing Up Buddy), dies at 85 on this day in history.
Nov 17 On this day in history bob Eberly, singer (Jimmy Dorsey Band), dies at 65
Nov 19 In the year 1981 death of griffiths Mxenge, South Afr's anti-apartheid advocate, murdered
Nov 21 On this day in history harry Von Zell, TV announcer (Burns & Allen), dies at 75
Nov 22 Andreina Pagnani, actress (Il Commandante), dies at 74 on this day in history.
Nov 25 On this day in history jack Albertson, actor (Chico & the Man), dies at 74
Nov 26 Machgielis "Max" Euwe, world chess champion (1935-37), dies at 80 on this day in history.
Nov 27 Lotte Lenya, singer/actress (From Russia With Love), dies in NY at 83 on this day in history.
Nov 29 On this day in history death of natalie Wood, actress (West Side Story), drowns at 43 (suicide)
Nov 30 Robert H Harris, actor (Jake-Goldbergs), dies at 72 in the year 1981.
Dec 02 On this day in history hershy Kay, composer, dies at 62
Dec 03 Walter Knott, American farmer (b. 1889) died on this day in history.
Dec 08 Shakey, [Walter Horton], harmonicist (Everybody's Fishin'), dies at 64 on this day in history.
Dec 09 Tonny Til, rocker, dies at 56 in the year 1981.
Dec 10 On this day in history john Kieran, TV host (Information Please), dies at 89
Dec 13 In the year 1981 cornelius Cardew, composer, dies at 45
Dec 18 Mehmet Shehu, PM Albania (1954-81)/"US-Russ spy", commits suicide died on this day in history.
Dec 20 In the year 1981 death of dimitris Rontiris, Greek actor and director (b. 1899)
Dec 21 Allan Dwan, Canadian-born American director and screenwriter (b. 1885) died on this day in history.
Dec 26 Savithri, Indian actress (b. 1937) died on this day in history.
Dec 27 On this day in history hoagy Carmichael, US actor/songwriter (Stardust), dies at 82
Dec 28 Allan Dwan, Canadian-born film director (b. 1885) died on this day in history.
Dec 29 Guido Provoost, Belgian historian, dies at 41 on this day in history.
Dec 30 On this day in history death of alfie Anido, Filipino actor (b. 1959)
Dec 31 Frantisek Chaun, composer, dies at 60 on this day in history.