Nazi politician and propaganda minister (1897–1945).
Born October 29th, 1897 in Rheydt. [ref]
Died May 1st, 1945 at 47 years old in Führerbunker (cyanide poisoning, gunshot wound). [ref]
Brazilian racing driver (1960-1994).
Born March 21st, 1960 in maternity hospital of São Paulo.
Died May 1st, 1994 at 34 years old in Imola Circuit, Ospedale Maggiore di Bologna (traumatic brain injury). [ref]
Canadian singer-songwriter (1938–2023).
Born November 17th, 1938 in Orillia. [ref]
Died May 1st, 2023 at 84 years old in Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre. [ref]
American professional wrestling manager, announcer and ocassional professional wrestler (1960–2003).
Born November 19th, 1960 in Frankfort.
Died May 1st, 2003 at 42 years old in Marietta (acute toxicity).
American actress (1931-2021).
Born June 20th, 1931 in Lowell.
Died May 1st, 2021 at 89 years old in Manhattan. [ref]
Scottish missionary and explorer (1813-1873).
Born March 19th, 1813 in Blantyre. [ref]
Died May 1st, 1873 at 60 years old in Ilala Hill (malaria). [ref]
Czech composer (1841–1904).
Born September 8th, 1841 in Nelahozeves. [ref]
Died May 1st, 1904 at 62 years old in New Town (stroke). [ref]
German politician (1901–1945).
Born November 11th, 1901 in Berlin.
Died May 1st, 1945 at 43 years old in Führerbunker (cyanide poisoning).
American actress, comedian, and singer.
Born July 24th, 1936 in Westerly.
Died May 1st, 2025 at 88 years old in Stephenville (Alzheimer's disease). [ref]
Subject of iconic suicide photo (1923–1947).
Born September 20th, 1923 in Berkeley.
Died May 1st, 1947 at 23 years old in Manhattan (falling).
Death is nothing, but to live defeated is to die every day. Napoleon Bonaparte