Famous people who died in 1962
A list of 2 celebrities and other famous people who passed away in the year 1962.
Roughly 62 years have passed since these people died.
This list is ordered by the person's date of death.
Comedian Deceased
Died on Jan 13, 1962, at the age of 42.
Car accident.
Actress / Model Deceased
Died on Aug 4, 1962, at the age of 36.
Drug overdose.
Perspective
A few facts that highlight just how long ago 1962 was:
- These celebrities died before TV shows such as "The Farmer's Daughter", "My Favorite Martian", "Shindig!", and "Gilligan's Island" started airing on television.
- These people did not get to see movies such as "55 Days at Peking", "How the West Was Won", "Cleopatra", "The V.I.P.s", or "Mary, Mary".
- The people on this list passed away before the assassination of JFK.
- Celebrities such as Rand Paul, James Denton, Seal, and Jason Newsted were not even born yet.
- In 1962, celebrities such as Robert Frost, John F. Kennedy, Herbert Hoover, and Sam Cooke were still alive.
- Television shows such as "Have Gun - Will Travel", "The Untouchables", "The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis", and "77 Sunset Strip" were still running.
Celebrity deaths in 1962
Statistics about the 2 celebrity deaths above.
- 50% were male. 50% were female.
- 50% of these celebrities died in accidents.
- 50% of the deaths above were due to drug overdoses.
