Deaths in the 1970s

Duke Ellington

1899–1974 (age 75)

Woodlawn Cemetery

One of the most influential jazz musicians and composers of the 20th century.

Jim Morrison

1943–1971 (age 28)

Père Lachaise Cemetery

American singer-songwriter and poet who was the iconic lead vocalist of The Doors and died in Paris in 1971 at age 27.

Dean Acheson

1893–1971 (age 78)

Oak Hill Cemetery

U.S. Secretary of State under President Truman who played a key role in Cold War foreign policy.

Diane Arbus

1923–1971 (age 48)

Ferncliff Cemetery

American photographer known for her distinctive black and white portraits and surreal imagery.

Ouida Bergère

1886–1974 (age 88)

Ferncliff Cemetery

American actress and screenwriter active in early Hollywood.

Clint Blume

1898–1973 (age 75)

Ferncliff Cemetery

Professional baseball player active in the early 20th century.

Connee Boswell

1907–1976 (age 69)

Ferncliff Cemetery

American jazz and popular singer known for her distinctive vocal style.

Boris Chaliapin

1904–1979 (age 75)

Ferncliff Cemetery

Russian-American portrait painter and son of opera singer Feodor Chaliapin.

Joan Crawford

1905–1977 (age 72)

Ferncliff Cemetery

American actress known for her iconic roles in Hollywood films.

Anis Fuleihan

1900–1970 (age 70)

Ferncliff Cemetery

Lebanese-American musician and composer.

Irene Hayes

1896–1975 (age 79)

Ferncliff Cemetery

American businesswoman and founder of Irene Hayes Wadley & Smythe.

Moms Mabley

1894–1975 (age 81)

Ferncliff Cemetery

African-American comedian known for her stand-up comedy performances.

Jeffrey Miller

1950–1970 (age 20)

Ferncliff Cemetery

Victim of the Kent State shootings and subject of an iconic photograph.

Ludwig von Mises

1881–1973 (age 92)

Ferncliff Cemetery

Austrian-American economist and philosopher known for his libertarian economic theories.

Dagmar Nordstrom

1903–1976 (age 73)

Ferncliff Cemetery

American pianist and composer, one of the Nordstrom Sisters.

David M. Potts

1906–1976 (age 70)

Ferncliff Cemetery

U.S. Congressman from New York who served in the House of Representatives.

Ed Sullivan

1901–1974 (age 73)

Ferncliff Cemetery

American television host known for The Ed Sullivan Show.

Troy Archer

1955–1979 (age 24)

Rose Hills Memorial Park

American football player.

William Hopper

1915–1970 (age 55)

Rose Hills Memorial Park

American actor and son of actress DeWolfe, best known for Perry Mason television series.

Clara Horton

1904–1976 (age 72)

Rose Hills Memorial Park

American actress in early Hollywood films.

T.C. Jones

1920–1971 (age 51)

Rose Hills Memorial Park

American female impersonator and entertainer.

Goodwin Knight

1896–1970 (age 74)

Rose Hills Memorial Park

American politician and Governor of California.

Link Lyman

1898–1972 (age 74)

Rose Hills Memorial Park

American professional football player and coach.

Bob Meusel

1896–1977 (age 81)

Rose Hills Memorial Park

American professional baseball player for the New York Yankees.

John Spenkelink

1949–1979 (age 30)

Rose Hills Memorial Park

American convicted murderer and first person executed in Florida after capital punishment was reinstated.

Joseph Tommasi

1951–1975 (age 24)

Rose Hills Memorial Park

American white supremacist and founder of the National Socialist Liberation Front.

Ernie Lombardi

1908–1977 (age 69)

Mountain View Cemetery

Hall of Fame Major League Baseball player.

Eddie Anderson

1905–1977 (age 72)

Evergreen Cemetery

Played Rochester, Jack Benny's valet in radio and television.

Gerald A. Drew

1903–1970 (age 67)

Rock Creek Cemetery

United States ambassador to Haiti and Bolivia.

George Maciunas

1931–1978 (age 47)

New York City

George Maciunas was a Lithuanian-American artist and founder of the Fluxus movement who revolutionized experimental art ...

Charles Reznikoff

1894–1976 (age 82)

New York City

Charles Reznikoff was an American poet and lawyer known for his objectivist poetry and innovative approach to verse.

Jimmy Rushing

1901–1972 (age 71)

New York City

Jimmy Rushing was an American blues singer renowned for his powerful voice and contributions to Kansas City jazz.

Maximilian Nacht

1881–1973 (age 92)

United States

Maximilian Nacht was an Austrian-born professional whose life spanned the late 19th and mid-20th centuries.

Petro Chavs

1883–1977 (age 94)

United States

Petro Chavs was a Ukrainian immigrant who lived in the United States during the early-to-mid 20th century.

Maria de Lopez

1881–1977 (age 96)

Los Angeles

Maria de Lopez was a Los Angeles resident of Spanish heritage who lived from 1881 to 1977.

Claude Rupert Kellogg

1886–1977 (age 91)

Los Angeles

Claude Rupert Kellogg was an American born in Minneapolis who relocated to Los Angeles during his lifetime.

G. M. Dimitrov

1903–1972 (age 69)

Washington, D.C.

G. M. Dimitrov was a Bulgarian-born individual who settled in the United States and lived until 1972.

Ambrose Senyshyn

1903–1976 (age 73)

Philadelphia

Ambrose Senyshyn was a Ukrainian-American who emigrated to Philadelphia and lived through much of the 20th century.

Yakym Khrystych

1884–1971 (age 87)

Chicago

Yakym Khrystych was a Ukrainian immigrant who settled in Chicago and lived from 1884 to 1971.

Hennadiĭ Shyprykevych

1892–1972 (age 80)

Chicago

Hennadiĭ Shyprykevych was a Ukrainian-born individual who immigrated to Chicago during the 20th century.

Louis Ellsworth Laflin (1898-1976)

1898–1976 (age 78)

Chicago

Louis Ellsworth Laflin was an American who lived from 1898 to 1976 and was buried in Chicago.

Del Roy

1911–1978 (age 67)

Indianapolis

Del Roy was a Philadelphia-born musician or entertainer who lived from 1911 to 1978.

Carol Weld

1902–1979 (age 77)

Miami

Carol Weld was a New York-born individual who lived from 1902 to 1979 and relocated to Miami.

Charley Moore

1884–1970 (age 86)

Portland

Charley Moore was an American musician or blues performer from Jackson County who lived from 1884 to 1970.

Erastus A. Hansen

1894–1975 (age 81)

Sacramento

Erastus A. Hansen (1894-1975) was a resident of Panaca who was buried in Sacramento.

Anna Holm Pogue

1880–1973 (age 93)

Portland

Anna Holm Pogue (1880-1973) was a Stuart resident whose final resting place was Portland.

Johanna Drew Cluney

1895–1978 (age 83)

Honolulu

Johanna Drew Cluney (1895-1978) lived in Honolulu and was buried there.

Kelsie Ramey Osborne

1911–1972 (age 61)

Sacramento

Kelsie Ramey Osborne (1911-1972) was a Kentucky native buried in Sacramento.

Abraham Lincoln Freedman

1904–1971 (age 67)

Philadelphia

Abraham Lincoln Freedman (1904-1971) lived in Trenton and was buried in Philadelphia.

Rube Melton

1917–1971 (age 54)

Philadelphia

Rube Melton (1917-1971) was a Cramerton resident who was buried in Philadelphia.