Welcome! Check out today's deaths, recent deaths, or our deaths stats.
Feeling experimental? Head on over to our newest (and darkest) feature: Next-2-Die™ predictions
May 31st
181 Notable deaths
Arlene Golonka
Actress (1936–2021).
Born January 23rd, 1936 in Chicago.
Died May 31st, 2021 at 85 years old in Palm Desert. [ref]
George Tiller
American physician from wichita, kansas murdered by anti-abortion extremist (1941-2009).
Born August 8th, 1941 in Wichita.
Died May 31st, 2009 at 67 years old in Wichita (ballistic trauma).
Johnnie Taylor
American soul-blues and pop singer.
Born May 5th, 1938 in Crawfordsville. [ref]
Died May 31st, 2000 at 62 years old in Dallas (myocardial infarction). [ref]
Odilo Globočnik
Ss officer (1904-1945).
Born April 21st, 1904 in Trieste.
Died May 31st, 1945 at 41 years old in Paternion (cyanide poisoning).
C. L. R. James
Trinidadian historian, journalist and marxist (1901–1989).
Born January 4th, 1901 in Tunapuna.
Died May 31st, 1989 at 88 years old in London.
William Castle
Director, producer.
Born April 24th, 1914 in New York City. [ref]
Died May 31st, 1977 at 63 years old in Los Angeles (myocardial infarction). [ref]
Walther Funk
German economist, nazi politician and convicted war criminal (1890-1960).
Born August 18th, 1890 in Yasnaya Polyana. [ref]
Died May 31st, 1960 at 69 years old in Düsseldorf. [ref]
Hannah Höch
German artist (1889–1978).
Born November 1st, 1889 in Gotha. [ref]
Died May 31st, 1978 at 88 years old in West Berlin.
Stanley Fischer
Israeli-american economist.
Born October 15th, 1943 in Mazabuka.
Died May 31st, 2025 at 81 years old in Lexington. [ref]
Mike McCallum
Jamaican boxer.
Born December 7th, 1956 in Kingston.
Died May 31st, 2025 at 68 years old in Las Vegas. [ref]
Deaths 21 to 30 of 181
Tell your friend that in his death, a part of you dies and goes with him. Wherever he goes, you also go. He will not be alone. Jiddu Krishnamurti