In Memoriam 1965: Famous Faces We Lost in 1965

[meggieh]

As always a fantastic video.
One of those surprisingly not featured is W. Somerset Maugham, who was one of the most acclaimed authors of the twentieth century. The films Of Human Bondage and The Razor's Edge are based on his Novels. He passed away due to complications from a fall on December 16, 1965

Other Honorable Mentions :
1) Helen Chandler - Actress best known for her co-starring role opposite Bela Lugosi in the original film version of Dracula. Passed away due to complications from surgery on April 30, 1965.
2) Ray Collins - Best known for the role of Lt. Tragg on the Perry Mason T. V. Series. Also was a member of Orson Welles' Mercury Theatre, and had supporting roles in Citzen Kane and The Magnificent Ambersons. Passed away from emphysema on July 11, 1965.
3) Everett Sloane - Was also a member of Orson Welles' Mercury Theatre. Had supporting roles in Citizen Kane and The Lady from Shanghai. Passed away on August 6, 1965, and is believed to have committed suicide.
4) Henry A Wallace - Served as Vice President under both FDR and Harry Truman. Passed away on November 6, 1965

[dja]

One actor that should have made this list is Steve Cochran who died on June 15, 1965, aged 48 during a sailing trip from Acapulco to Costa Rica.
Otherwise, this was a great tribute to these unforgettable people we lost during 1965.

[arleneliberti]

REST IN HEAVENLY PARADISE MR. NAT KING COLE WHAT A AMAZING SINGER AND MAN . I LOVE CHESTNUTS ROASTING ON A OPEN FIRE . MALCOLM X A GREAT MAN .MS. LORRAINE HANSBERRY A GREAT WRITER AND MS. DOROTHY DANDRIDGE WHAT A BREATHTAKING WOMAN . SHE WAS LONG AHEAD OF HER TIME . ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[ownyourcrazy]

So many passed so young. Nearly all are talked about today. Such rich and lasting legacies.

[ronwalker]

Dorothy Dandridge is my SWEETHEART, I will always ❤ her...Malcolm X and Nat King Cole are my boys, the photo of Lorraine Hansberry was excellent, didn't realize how pretty she was, ❤ that woman's WORK🎉🎉🎉

[Decgyrrl]

I am normally not a person who listens to Christmas music, but Nat King Cole's, Christmas Song is so beautiful u cannot help but listen. It's a lovely tribute to the holiday season. When I hear it tdy, it reminds me of Christmases, when I was a little girl & enjoying that holiday with my parents & extended family.
My dad was born 8 days b4 Christmas & I was born 6days b4.
I was 5yrs old, when Malcolm X, was assassinated. I barely remember the actual murder. Most of the information I gleaned, was when I was old enuf, thru documentaries.
RIP to all who passed that year. 🤍⭐️🕊🤎💐🙌🏽
Thank u for sharing.👍🏽🙌🏽

[ernestcruz]

Margaret Dumont passed away just eight days after her last performance, a taped episode of The Hollywood Palace TV variety series. She appeared with Groucho Marx in a recreation of the "Hooray for Captain Spaulding" number from The Cocoanuts.

[springdaye]

Actor Ray Collins who portrayed Lt Arthur Tragg on the Perry Mason series (1957-1966) died on July 11, 1965 at age 75.

[johneaston]

Weird year with so many dying at a relatively young age. I'm older than most of the people who were shown.

[HenryFrederick]

Apparently quite a few smoking-related deaths...

[nevadasestamibi]

It grieves me to see how many lives were cut short, often by their own hand.

[danielstanwyck]

The beautiful and wonderful actress, Linda Darnell was NOT in "L:aura". That was Gene Tierney

[PaulinaMroz-dtjk]

Life and death are like sisters, one gives and the other takes away🌹🕯️🕯️🌹

[stephenr]

I was born 75 years to the day after Stan Laurel. And 10 years to the day after Laurie Metcalf.

[ellensstory]

So many passed so young from heart attack. Heart care has come a long way since then.

[markpekrul]

To be historically accurate, the COD for Dorothy Kilgallen should have been annotated in some fashion to acknowledge the simple fact that the circumstances of her OD were highly questionable and that the potential for there to have been foul play is quite high.

[Nicksonian]

How lucky the world was to have both Winston Churchill and Franklin Roosevelt as leaders of the free world during World War II. At certain points in history, just the right people seem to emerge. Would lesser men have defeated Hitler? Today, it’s hard to imagine people of Churchill’s grit, determination, and intelligence emerging to do anything.

[greglehmann]

As was at age 62 Pepper Martin star of the St. Louis Cardinals 1934 "Gashouse Gang" World Series champions.

[rayfridley]

Judy Holiday also starred in the musical "Bells Are Ringing", both state and film versions.

[gerhardrichter]

Bessie Eyton died Jan. 22, 1965. She was a silent film actress and made many films between 1911 and 1925.