Famous Deaths In 1970

Feb 25 Mark Rothko, abstract expressionist (Green on Blue), dies at 66 on this day in history.  

Feb 26 On this day in history ethel Leginska, composer, dies at 83  

Feb 27 Robert Bruce Lockhart, diplomat/writer, dies in the year 1970.  

Mar 01 In the year 1970 ed[uard] Hoornik, Dutch writer/poet (Na jaren), dies at 59  

Mar 02 On this day in history death of marc-Aurèle Fortin, Quebec painter (b. 1888)  

Mar 06 William Hopper, actor (Paul Drake-Perry Mason), dies at 55 on this day in history.  

Mar 10 In the year 1970 death of vasilis Avlonitis, Greek actor (b. 1904)  

Mar 11 Erle Stanley Gardner, US writer (Perry Mason), dies at 80 in the year 1970.  

Mar 13 In the year 1970 rick Besoyan, composer, dies at 45  

Mar 15 Josef Martin Bauer, writer, dies at 68 in the year 1970.  

Mar 16 Arthur Adamov, Russian/French playwright, dies at 61 on this day in history.  

Mar 17 Fernand Crommelynck, Belgian playwright (Chaud et Frois), dies at 83 in the year 1970.  

Mar 20 Manolis Chiotis, Greek bouzouki virtuoso and song writer (b. 1920) died on this day in history.  

Mar 21 On this day in history marlen Haushofer, writer, dies at 49  

Mar 23 On this day in history death of del Lord, Canadian director (b. 1894)  

Mar 29 Anna Louise Strong, American communist journalist (b. 1885) died on this day in history.  

Mar 30 Heinrich Brüning, Chancellor of Germany (b. 1885) died on this day in history.  

Mar 31 Semjon Timoshenko, Russ marshal/inspector-general (WW II), dies at 75 on this day in history.  

Apr 04 Byron Foulger, actor (Capt Nice, Petticoat Junction), dies at 70 in the year 1970.  

Apr 05 Jacob H "Jaap" Stotijn, oboist/conductor, dies at 78 in the year 1970.  

Apr 06 On this day in history death of sam Sheppard, American accused murderer (b. 1923)  

Apr 07 In the year 1970 josina Machel, wife of Mozambique's 1st pres Samora Machel, dies  

Apr 08 Marie V Felix, Prince of Luxemburg, dies on this day in history.  

Apr 09 On this day in history death of gustaf Tenggren, Swedish illustrator (b. 1896)  

Apr 10 In the year 1970 charles Paton, dies at 96  

Apr 11 In the year 1970 cathy O'Donnell, dies at 66  

Apr 15 Ripper Collins, American baseball player (b. 1904) died on this day in history.  

Apr 16 Richard Neutra, American architect (b. 1892) died in the year 1970.  

Apr 17 On this day in history sergei U S Aleksi, patriarch of Russian-Orthodox church, dies at 92  

Apr 23 In the year 1970 herb Shriner, humorist/TV host (Herb Shriner Show), dies at 51  

Apr 25 Anita Louise, actress (Gorilla, Anthony Adverse), dies at about 55 on this day in history.  

Apr 26 Gypsy Rose Lee, stripper/actress (Pruitts of S Hampton), dies at 56 on this day in history.  

Apr 27 Arthur Shields, actor (Your Show Time), dies at 73 in the year 1970.  

Apr 28 On this day in history ed Begley, actor (Mr Koppel-Leave it to Larry), dies at 69  

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Jan 02 On this day in history birth of aleksandr Shimin, hockey goaltender (Team Kazakhstan Oly-1998)  

Jan 02 Anthony Stuart, cricketer (Australian ODI pace bowler, hat trick 1997) was born in the year 1970.  

Jan 02 Glenn Cadrez, NFL linebacker (Denver Broncos-Superbowl 32) was born in the year 1970.  

Jan 02 On this day in history birth of royce Clayton, Burbank CA, infielder (SF Giants, St Louis Cardinals)  

Jan 02 On this day in history birth of robert Fertitta, American opera singer  

Jan 02 On this day in history birth of sanda LadoÅŸi, Romanian singer  

Jan 03 James Brown, NFL tackle (NY Jets) was born on this day in history.  

Jan 03 On this day in history birth of tony Farmer, NBA forward (Charlotte Hornets)