Deaths in May 1999

The following is a list of notable deaths in May 1999.

Entries for each day are listed alphabetically by surname. A typical entry lists information in the following sequence:

  • Name, age, country of citizenship at birth, subsequent country of citizenship (if applicable), reason for notability, cause of death (if known), and reference.

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References

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  44. ↑ "Edward Abraham - Social Networks and Archival Context". snaccooperative.org. Retrieved February 12, 2023.
  45. ↑ Aljean Harmetz (May 9, 1999). "Dirk Bogarde, 78, Matinee Idol Turned Serious Actor, Dies". The New York Times. p. 1 38. Retrieved November 2, 2020.
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  50. ↑ Ben Ratliff (May 14, 1999). "Leon Thomas, 61, Jazz Singer Known for 'Yodel'". The New York Times. p. A 24. Retrieved November 21, 2020.
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  55. ↑ "Wynona Lipman, 67, Veteran In the New Jersey State Senate". The New York Times. May 12, 1999. p. A 23. Retrieved November 21, 2020.
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  58. ↑ "Olympedia – Albert Mauer". www.olympedia.org. Retrieved March 21, 2026.
  59. ↑ "John Munonye - Social Networks and Archival Context". snaccooperative.org. Retrieved February 12, 2023.
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  63. ↑ "José F. Aguayo". catalogue.bnf.fr (in French). Bibliothèque nationale de France. Retrieved February 12, 2023.
  64. ↑ Michael T. Kaufman (May 13, 1999). "Eqbal Ahmad, Scholar and Antiwar Activist, Dies at 67". The New York Times. p. B 11. Retrieved November 21, 2020.
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  72. ↑ "Robert Rose profile and biography, stats, records, averages, photos and videos". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved February 12, 2023.
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  76. ↑ "Abd al-Aziz Ibn Baz - Social Networks and Archival Context". snaccooperative.org. Retrieved February 12, 2023.
  77. ↑ Felicity Barringer (May 14, 1999). "Meg Greenfield, Shaper of Washington Post Editorial Page and Public Policy, Dies at 68". The New York Times. p. A 25. Retrieved November 21, 2020.
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  87. ↑ "Lily Fayol". data.bnf.fr (in French). Bibliothèque nationale de France. Retrieved February 12, 2023.
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  102. ↑ Jon Pareles (May 20, 1999). "Augusto Pablo, 46, Musician; Helped Shape Reggae's Sound". The New York Times. p. B 10. Retrieved August 2, 2021.
  103. ↑ "Freddy Randall". catalogue.bnf.fr (in French). Bibliothèque nationale de France. Retrieved February 12, 2023.
  104. ↑ "Olympedia – Betty Robinson". Olympedia. OlyMADMen. Retrieved February 12, 2023.
  105. ↑ Nick Ravo (May 25, 1999). "James Blades Is Dead at 97; A Percussionist for Victory". The New York Times. p. B 10. Retrieved November 21, 2020.
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  135. ↑ "Fredda Brilliant - Social Networks and Archival Context". snaccooperative.org. Retrieved February 12, 2023.
  136. ↑ "Hillary Brooke, 84; Actress in Movies". The New York Times. June 8, 1999. p. C 28. Retrieved April 26, 2019.
  137. ↑ "Olympedia – Luc Colin". www.olympedia.org. Retrieved March 10, 2026.
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