List of Famous people who died in 1959

Kurt Kläber (1897–1959), who published under the pseudonym Kurt Held, was a writer and Communist displaced from Germany during the Second World War.

Alexander Dmitriyevich Dubyago was a Soviet astronomer and expert in theoretical astrophysics. The lunar crater Dubyago is named after him and his father, Dmitry Ivanovich Dubyago.

Khalil Mardam Bek (1895–1959) was a Syrian poet and critique who is most notable for composing the lyrics of the Syrian National Anthem.

Captain Maurice John Kingscote was a British polo champion.

Lupino Lane was an English actor and theatre manager, and a member of the famous Lupino family, which eventually included his cousin, the screenwriter/director/actress Ida Lupino. Lane started out as a child performer, known as 'Little Nipper', and went on to appear in a wide range of theatrical, music hall and film performances. Increasingly celebrated for his silent comedy short subjects, he is best known in the United Kingdom for playing Bill Snibson in the play and film Me and My Girl, which popularized the song and dance routine "The Lambeth Walk".

Hermann Lüdemann was a German politician (SPD). He was Minister-President of Schleswig-Holstein (1947–1949). He was born in Lübeck and died in Kiel.

Gerard Simon "Jops" Reeman was a Dutch football player who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.