Famous people who died in 1955

A list of 2 celebrities and other famous people who passed away in the year 1955.

Roughly 69 years have passed since these people died.

This list is ordered by the person's date of death.

Scientist Deceased
Died on Apr 18, 1955, at the age of 76.
Abdominal aortic aneurysm.

Actor Deceased
Died on Sep 30, 1955, at the age of 24.
Car crash.

Perspective

A few facts that highlight just how long ago 1955 was:

These celebrities died before TV shows such as "Tonight Starring Jack Paar", "Have Gun - Will Travel", "Wagon Train", and "Perry Mason" started airing on television.
These people did not get to see movies such as "Auntie Mame", "Some Came Running", "Separate Tables", or "Sleeping Beauty".
Celebrities such as Mel Gibson, Janet Hubert, Bryan Cranston, and Bob Saget were not even born yet.
In 1955, celebrities such as Humphrey Bogart, Buddy Holly, Clark Gable, and Ernest Hemingway were still alive.
Television shows such as "The Cisco Kid", "Our Miss Brooks", "The Gene Autry Show", and "Annie Oakley" were still running.

Statistics about the 2 celebrity deaths above.