May 6 (Francesca) "Fanny" Cerrito, Italian ballerina and choreographer (Rosida), dies at 91 May 18 Isaac Albéniz, Spanish pianist and composer (Suite española; Tango in D), dies from nephritis at 48 May 20 Ernest Hogan, blackface comedian and musician (b. 1859) Apr 1909 Deaths in Music by Year Jun 1909 Famous Musicians Country Singers Jazz Musicians Opera Singers Pop Stars Rappers Rockers