Diamond Bar (Los Angeles County, CA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Diamond Bar ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Diamond Bar. Please note that while we are collecting data on an ongoing basis, it's a big task and it's unlikely that our list will ever be more than a sample.

Ricky Lee Adams (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Upland (CA) on January 21, 1959 (a Wednesday) and died in Rancho Cucamonga (CA) on October 28, 2011 (a Friday).
- Upland is located in San Bernardino County and is 10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast of Diamond Bar (which is located in Los Angeles County).
- Rancho Cucamonga is located in San Bernardino County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the east of Diamond Bar (which is located in Los Angeles County).
- At the time of his death, he was 52.
- He is buried at Bellevue Memorial Park, located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the east northeast of Diamond Bar. The cemetery is located in San Bernardino County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ricky Lee Adams<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Bellevue Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Bellevue Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Diamond Bar to Bellevue Memorial Park
Nicholas James 'Nick' Adenhart (Professional baseball)
- He was born in Silver Spring (MD) on August 24, 1986 (a Sunday) and died in Fullerton (CA) on April 9, 2009 (a Thursday).
- Silver Spring is located in Montgomery County, Maryland.
- Fullerton is located in Orange County and is 12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest of Diamond Bar (which is located in Los Angeles County).
- At the time of his death, he was 22.
- He is buried at Greenlawn Cemetery, which is located in Washington County, Maryland.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Nicholas James 'Nick' Adenhart<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Greenlawn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Greenlawn Cemetery (MD) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Diamond Bar to Greenlawn Cemetery
Ben 'The Toeless Wonder' Agajanian (Professional football)
- Born: Benjamin James Agajanin
- He was born in Santa Ana (CA) on August 28, 1919 (a Thursday) and died in Cathedral City (CA) on February 8, 2018 (a Thursday).
- Santa Ana is located in Orange County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the south of Diamond Bar (which is located in Los Angeles County).
- Cathedral City is located in Riverside County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 98.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ben 'The Toeless Wonder' Agajanian<1>
Philip Ahn (Actor)
- Born: Pil Lip Ahn
- He was born in Highland Park (CA) on May 29, 1905 (a Monday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on February 28, 1978 (a Tuesday).
- Highland Park is located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the west of Diamond Bar. Both communities are located in Los Angeles County.
- Los Angeles is located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the west of Diamond Bar. Both communities are located in Los Angeles County.
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the west northwest of Diamond Bar. The cemetery is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Philip Ahn<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Diamond Bar to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Duane Allen (Professional football)
- Full name: Duane Douglas Allen
- He was born in Alhambra (CA) on October 22, 1937 (a Friday) and died in Pasadena (CA) on May 7, 2003 (a Wednesday).
- Alhambra is located 18 miles [29 km] to the west of Diamond Bar. Both communities are located in Los Angeles County.
- Pasadena is located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest of Diamond Bar. Both communities are located in Los Angeles County.
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the west northwest of Diamond Bar. The cemetery is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Duane Allen<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Diamond Bar to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Christopher Allport (Actor)
- He was born in Boston (MA) on June 17, 1947 (a Tuesday) and died in Wrightwood (CA) on January 25, 2008 (a Friday).
- Boston is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
- Wrightwood is located in San Bernardino County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast of Diamond Bar (which is located in Los Angeles County).
- At the time of his death, he was 60.
- He is buried at Prospect Hill Cemetery, which is located in Nantucket County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Christopher Allport<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Prospect Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Prospect Hill Cemetery (MA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Diamond Bar to Prospect Hill Cemetery
Jack Anderson (Columnist)
- Full name: Jack Northman Anderson
- He was born in Long Beach (CA) on October 19, 1922 (a Thursday) and died in Bethesda (MD) on December 17, 2005 (a Saturday).
- Long Beach is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Diamond Bar. Both communities are located in Los Angeles County.
- Bethesda is located in Montgomery County, Maryland.
- At the time of his death, he was 83.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jack Anderson<1>
Lois Andrews (Actress)
- Born: Lorraine Gourley
- She was born in Huntington Park (CA) on March 24, 1924 (a Monday) and died in Encino (CA) on April 5, 1968 (a Friday).
- Huntington Park is located 23 miles [37 km] to the west of Diamond Bar. Both communities are located in Los Angeles County.
- Encino is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 44.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the west northwest of Diamond Bar. The cemetery is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lois Andrews<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Diamond Bar to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Matthew Ansara (Actor, bodybuilder)
- He was born in Los Angeles (CA) on August 29, 1965 (a Sunday) and died in Monrovia (CA) on June 25, 2001 (a Monday).
- Los Angeles is located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the west of Diamond Bar. Both communities are located in Los Angeles County.
- Monrovia is located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest of Diamond Bar. Both communities are located in Los Angeles County.
- At the time of his death, he was 35.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the west northwest of Diamond Bar. The cemetery is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Matthew Ansara<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Diamond Bar to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Albert Edward Anson (Actor)
- He was born in London (England) on September 14, 1879 (a Sunday) and died in Monrovia (CA) on June 25, 1936 (a Thursday).
- Monrovia is located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest of Diamond Bar. Both communities are located in Los Angeles County.
- At the time of his death, he was 56.
- He is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of Diamond Bar. The cemetery is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Albert Edward Anson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Forever Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hollywood Forever Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Diamond Bar to Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Richard Willard Armour (Author, poet)
- He was born in San Pedro (CA) on July 15, 1906 (a Sunday) and died in Claremont (CA) on February 28, 1989 (a Tuesday).
- San Pedro is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Claremont is located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast of Diamond Bar. Both communities are located in Los Angeles County.
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- He is buried at Pomona Cemetery, located nearby and to the east of Diamond Bar.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Richard Willard Armour<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Pomona Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Pomona Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Diamond Bar to Pomona Cemetery
Loyd 'Pig' Arms (Professional football)
- He was born in Sulphur (OK) on September 24, 1919 (a Wednesday) and died in Garden Grove (CA) on June 18, 1999 (a Friday).
- Sulphur is located in Murray County, Oklahoma.
- Garden Grove is located in Orange County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the south of Diamond Bar (which is located in Los Angeles County).
- At the time of his death, he was 79.
- He is buried at Riverside National Cemetery, located 32 miles [51.5 km] to the east southeast of Diamond Bar. The cemetery is located in Riverside County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Loyd 'Pig' Arms<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Riverside National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Riverside National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Diamond Bar to Riverside National Cemetery
Art Arthur (Screenwriter)
- He was born in Toronto (ON) on July 24, 1911 (a Monday) and died in Riverside (CA) on April 23, 1985 (a Tuesday).
- Riverside is located in Riverside County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Diamond Bar (which is located in Los Angeles County).
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
- He is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of Diamond Bar. The cemetery is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Art Arthur<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Forever Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hollywood Forever Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Diamond Bar to Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Irving Conrad Ashby (Musician)
- He was born in Somerville (MA) on December 29, 1920 (a Wednesday) and died in Riverside (CA) on April 22, 1987 (a Wednesday).
- Somerville is located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
- Riverside is located in Riverside County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Diamond Bar (which is located in Los Angeles County).
- At the time of his death, he was 66.
- He is buried at Riverside National Cemetery, located 32 miles [51.5 km] to the east southeast of Diamond Bar. The cemetery is located in Riverside County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Irving Conrad Ashby<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Riverside National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Riverside National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Diamond Bar to Riverside National Cemetery
Arleen Auger (Opera singer)
- Full name: Joyce Arleen Auger
- She was born in South Gate (CA) on September 13, 1939 (a Wednesday) and died in Loosduinen (Netherlands) on June 10, 1993 (a Thursday).
- South Gate is located 23 miles [37 km] to the west of Diamond Bar. Both communities are located in Los Angeles County.
- At the time of her death, she was 53.
- She is buried at Ferncliff Cemetery, which is located in Westchester County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Arleen Auger<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Ferncliff Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Ferncliff Cemetery (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Diamond Bar to Ferncliff Cemetery
William C.P. Austin (Actor)
- He was born in Georgetown (Guyana) on June 12, 1884 (a Thursday) and died in Newport Beach (CA) on June 15, 1975 (a Sunday).
- Newport Beach is located in Orange County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the south of Diamond Bar (which is located in Los Angeles County).
- At the time of his death, he was 91.
- He is buried at Pacific View Memorial Park, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the south of Diamond Bar. The cemetery is located in Orange County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William C.P. Austin<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Pacific View Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Pacific View Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Diamond Bar to Pacific View Memorial Park
Patricia Avery (Actress)
- Born: Elizabeth Anderson Avery
- She was born in Boston (MA) on November 19, 1902 (a Wednesday) and died in La Crescenta (CA) on August 21, 1973 (a Tuesday).
- Boston is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
- La Crescenta is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest of Diamond Bar. Both communities are located in Los Angeles County.
- At the time of her death, she was 70.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the west northwest of Diamond Bar. The cemetery is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Patricia Avery<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Diamond Bar to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Raymond Bailey (Actor, comedian)
- Full name: Raymond Thomas Bailey
- He was born in San Francisco (CA) on May 6, 1904 (a Friday) and died in Irvine (CA) on April 15, 1980 (a Tuesday).
- San Francisco is located in San Francisco County, California.
- Irvine is located in Orange County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the south of Diamond Bar (which is located in Los Angeles County).
- At the time of his death, he was 75.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Raymond Bailey<1>
George Baker (Cartoonist)
- He was born in Lowell (MA) on May 22, 1915 (a Saturday) and died in Riverside (CA) on May 7, 1975 (a Wednesday).
- Lowell is located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
- Riverside is located in Riverside County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Diamond Bar (which is located in Los Angeles County).
- At the time of his death, he was 60.
- He is buried at Riverside National Cemetery, located 32 miles [51.5 km] to the east southeast of Diamond Bar. The cemetery is located in Riverside County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George Baker<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Riverside National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Riverside National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Diamond Bar to Riverside National Cemetery
Griff Barnett (Actor)
- Born: Manley Griffith
- He was born in Blue Ridge (TX) on November 12, 1884 (a Wednesday) and died in El Monte (CA) on January 12, 1958 (a Sunday).
- Blue Ridge is located in Collin County, Texas.
- El Monte is located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the west of Diamond Bar. Both communities are located in Los Angeles County.
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
- He is buried at Rose Hills Memorial Park, located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the west of Diamond Bar. The cemetery is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Griff Barnett<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Rose Hills Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Rose Hills Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Diamond Bar to Rose Hills Memorial Park
Norman H. Bartold (Actor)
- Full name: Norman Hillman Bartold
- He was born somewhere in Alameda County (CA) on August 6, 1928 (a Monday) and died in Riverside (CA) on May 28, 1994 (a Saturday).
- Riverside is located in Riverside County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Diamond Bar (which is located in Los Angeles County).
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Riverside National Cemetery, located 32 miles [51.5 km] to the east southeast of Diamond Bar. The cemetery is located in Riverside County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Norman H. Bartold<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Riverside National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Riverside National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Diamond Bar to Riverside National Cemetery

Footnotes ...

<1>	The Find-a-Grave website is an excellent research tool with information about a cemetery's location and interments. They also offer a forum for their members which can provide additional help. More information about Find-a-Grave can be found on their website: findagrave.com.