Deaths in the 1970s

Virginia True Boardman

1889–1971 (age 82)

Forest Lawn Memorial Park

Virginia True Boardman was an American actress and silent film performer active in early Hollywood cinema.

Gretchen Hartman

1897–1979 (age 82)

Forest Lawn Memorial Park

Gretchen Hartman was an American silent film actress who appeared in numerous productions during the 1910s-1920s.

Rosemary Lane

1913–1974 (age 61)

Forest Lawn Memorial Park

Rosemary Lane was an American actress and singer known for her work in Warner Bros. films and radio performances.

Bunker Spreckels

1949–1977 (age 28)

Forest Lawn Memorial Park

Bunker Spreckels was an American heir and socialite known for his involvement in surfing and playboy lifestyle.

William Rudolph

1886–1975 (age 89)

Forest Lawn Memorial Park

William Rudolph was a Missouri-born resident who lived from 1886 to 1975.

Walter Rossi

1894–1978 (age 84)

Forest Lawn Memorial Park

Walter Rossi was a New York resident who lived from 1894 to 1978.

Harry Womack

1945–1974 (age 29)

Forest Lawn Memorial Park

Harry Womack was a Cleveland-born musician who lived from 1945 to 1974.

Rex Wimpy

1899–1972 (age 73)

Forest Lawn Memorial Park

Rex Wimpy was a Jonesboro resident who lived from 1899 to 1972.

Sylwin Strakacz

1892–1973 (age 81)

Forest Lawn Memorial Park

Sylwin Strakacz was a Warsaw-born musician who lived from 1892 to 1973.

Harold Miller

1894–1972 (age 78)

Forest Lawn Memorial Park

Harold Miller was a Redondo Beach resident who lived from 1894 to 1972.

Max Gordon

1892–1978 (age 86)

Ferncliff Cemetery

Max Gordon was a New York City nightclub owner and impresario who lived from 1892 to 1978.

Walter Greaza

1897–1973 (age 76)

Ferncliff Cemetery

Walter Greaza was a Saint Paul-born actor and radio personality who lived from 1897 to 1973.

Curt Proskauer

1887–1972 (age 85)

Ferncliff Cemetery

Curt Proskauer was a Wrocław-born musician who lived from 1887 to 1972.

Toots Shor

1903–1977 (age 74)

Ferncliff Cemetery

Toots Shor was a Philadelphia-born legendary restaurateur and saloon keeper who lived from 1903 to 1977.

Myrtle Vail

1888–1978 (age 90)

Ferncliff Cemetery

Myrtle Vail was a Joliet-born radio actress and pioneer who lived from 1888 to 1978.

René Albrecht-Carrié

1904–1978 (age 74)

Ferncliff Cemetery

René Albrecht-Carrié was an İzmir-born historian and academic who lived from 1904 to 1978.

Milton H. Biow

1892–1976 (age 84)

Ferncliff Cemetery

Milton H. Biow was a New York City advertising executive and pioneer who lived from 1892 to 1976.

Elliott Stanton Shaw

1887–1973 (age 86)

Ferncliff Cemetery

Elliott Stanton Shaw was a Des Moines-born composer and conductor who lived from 1887 to 1973.

Billy Mann

1901–1974 (age 73)

Ferncliff Cemetery

Billy Mann was a Manhattan resident who lived from 1901 to 1974.

Rudolf Orthwine

1893–1970 (age 77)

Ferncliff Cemetery

Rudolf Orthwine was a German-born individual who lived from 1893 to 1970 and was buried at Ferncliff Cemetery.

Emily Bedford

1882–1975 (age 93)

Ferncliff Cemetery

Emily Bedford lived from 1882 to 1975 and was buried at Ferncliff Cemetery.

H. L. Hunt

1889–1974 (age 85)

Hillcrest Cemetery

H. L. Hunt was an American businessman who lived from 1889 to 1974 in Ramsey and was buried at Hillcrest Cemetery.

Lillian Kemble-Cooper

1892–1977 (age 85)

Hollywood Forever Cemetery

Lillian Kemble-Cooper was a London-born individual who lived from 1892 to 1977 and was buried at Hollywood Forever Cemet...

Lillie Hayward

1891–1977 (age 86)

Hollywood Forever Cemetery

Lillie Hayward was a Saint Paul native who lived from 1891 to 1977 and was buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery.

Norman Sterry

1878–1971 (age 93)

Hollywood Forever Cemetery

Norman Sterry was an Emporia resident who lived from 1878 to 1971 and was buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery.

Ted Hinton

1904–1977 (age 73)

Hillcrest Cemetery

Ted Hinton was a Tulsa-born individual who lived from 1904 to 1977 and was buried at Hillcrest Cemetery.

Pedro Regas

1897–1974 (age 77)

Hollywood Forever Cemetery

Pedro Regas was a Greek-born individual from Goranoi, Lakonia who lived from 1897 to 1974 and was buried at Hollywood Fo...

Sylvia Ashley

1904–1977 (age 73)

Hollywood Forever Cemetery

Sylvia Ashley was a Paddington-born individual who lived from 1904 to 1977 and was buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery.

Dorothy Vernon

1875–1970 (age 95)

Hollywood Forever Cemetery

Dorothy Vernon was a German-born individual who lived from 1875 to 1970 and was buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery.

Rodd Redwing

1904–1971 (age 67)

Hollywood Forever Cemetery

Rodd Redwing was a New York City native who lived from 1904 to 1971 and was buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery.

Almira Sessions

1888–1974 (age 86)

Hollywood Forever Cemetery

Almira Sessions was a Washington, D.C. resident who lived from 1888 to 1974 and was buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery...

Alex Troffey

1895–1978 (age 83)

Hollywood Forever Cemetery

Alex Troffey was a Polish-born individual who lived from 1895 to 1978 and was buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery.

Cully Richards

1908–1978 (age 70)

Hollywood Forever Cemetery

Cully Richards was a Cleveland native who lived from 1908 to 1978 and was buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery.

Jean Huntley

1893–1979 (age 86)

Hollywood Forever Cemetery

Jean Huntley lived from 1893 to 1979 and was buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery.

Gypsy Rose Lee

1911–1970 (age 59)

Inglewood Park Cemetery

Gypsy Rose Lee was an American striptease performer and actress who became a cultural icon of burlesque theater.

Walter Lang

1896–1972 (age 76)

Inglewood Park Cemetery

Walter Lang was an American film director known for directing musicals and comedies during Hollywood's Golden Age.

William Wadsworth Hodkinson

1881–1971 (age 90)

Inglewood Park Cemetery

William Wadsworth Hodkinson was an American film producer and executive who founded Paramount Pictures.

T-Bone Walker

1910–1975 (age 65)

Inglewood Park Cemetery

T-Bone Walker was an influential American blues guitarist and singer pioneering the electric guitar sound in blues music...

Ferde Grofé

1892–1972 (age 80)

Inglewood Park Cemetery

Ferde Grofé was an American composer and arranger best known for his symphonic work 'Grand Canyon Suite.'

Ray Corrigan

1902–1976 (age 74)

Inglewood Park Cemetery

Ray Corrigan was an American actor and stuntman who appeared in numerous Western films and serials.

Cleo Moore

1924–1973 (age 49)

Inglewood Park Cemetery

Cleo Moore was an American actress and dancer known for her roles in film noir and B-movies.

Murry Wilson

1917–1973 (age 56)

Inglewood Park Cemetery

Murry Wilson was an American music executive and talent manager best known as the father and manager of The Beach Boys.

Edgar Bergen

1903–1978 (age 75)

Inglewood Park Cemetery

Edgar Bergen was an American ventriloquist and entertainer famous for his dummy Charlie McCarthy.

Errett Lobban Cord

1894–1974 (age 80)

Inglewood Park Cemetery

Errett Lobban Cord was an American automobile manufacturer and businessman who founded the Cord automobile company.

Cecil R. King

1898–1974 (age 76)

Inglewood Park Cemetery

Cecil R. King was an American politician who served as a U.S. Representative from California.

Charles C. Coleman

1900–1972 (age 72)

Inglewood Park Cemetery

Charles C. Coleman was an American character actor who appeared in numerous films throughout the early Hollywood era.

Russell Metty

1906–1978 (age 72)

Inglewood Park Cemetery

Russell Metty was an American cinematographer known for his work on classic films including 'Spartacus' and 'Imitation o...

Scott Beal

1890–1973 (age 83)

Inglewood Park Cemetery

Scott Beal was an American actor and director who worked in silent and early sound films.

Tudor Owen

1898–1979 (age 81)

Forest Lawn Memorial Park

Tudor Owen was a Welsh actor known for his work in British theatre and film during the early-to-mid 20th century.

Rose Dolly

1892–1970 (age 78)

Forest Lawn Memorial Park

Rose Dolly was a Hungarian-born woman who lived from 1892 to 1970.