Palm Springs (Palm Beach County, FL)

Notable Births & Deaths for Palm Springs ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Palm Springs. 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.

Eileen H. 'Terry' Ambrose (Actress, model)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Eileen H. 'Terry' Ambrose<1>
- She was born in Ann Arbor (MI) on July 1, 1925 (a Wednesday) and died in Jupiter (FL) on February 17, 2004 (a Tuesday).
- Ann Arbor is located in Washtenaw County, Michigan.
- Jupiter is located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the north of Palm Springs. Both communities are located in Palm Beach County.
- At the time of her death, she was 78.
- She is buried at White Chapel Memorial Park Cemetery, which is located in Oakland County, Michigan.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for White Chapel Memorial Park Cemetery<1>
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Joseph H. 'Joe' Astroth, Sr. (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joseph H. 'Joe' Astroth, Sr.<1>
- He was born in East Alton (IL) on September 1, 1922 (a Friday) and died in Boca Raton (FL) on May 3, 2013 (a Friday).
- East Alton is located in Madison County, Illinois.
- Boca Raton is located 18 miles [29 km] to the south of Palm Springs. Both communities are located in Palm Beach County.
- At the time of his death, he was 90.
- He is buried at South Florida National Cemetery, located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the west southwest of Palm Springs. The cemetery is located in Palm Beach County, Florida.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for South Florida National Cemetery<1>
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Eduardo Cansino (Actor, dancer, choreographer)
- Born: Eduardo Cansino Reina
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Eduardo Cansino<1>
- He was born in Castilleja del la Cuesta (Spain) on March 2, 1895 (a Saturday) and died in Pompano Beach (FL) on December 24, 1968 (a Tuesday).
- Pompano Beach is located in Broward County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the south of Palm Springs (which is located in Palm Beach County).
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale), which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale)<1>
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Pete P. Castiglione (Major League Baseball)
- Full name: Peter Paul Castiglione
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Pete P. Castiglione<1>
- He was born in Greenwich (CT) on February 13, 1921 (a Sunday) and died in Pompano Beach (FL) on April 22, 2010 (a Thursday).
- Greenwich is located in Fairfield County, Connecticut.
- Pompano Beach is located in Broward County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the south of Palm Springs (which is located in Palm Beach County).
- At the time of his death, he was 89.
Maria Antoinette Hawkins Cole (Jazz singer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Maria Antoinette Hawkins Cole<1>
- She was born in Boston (MA) on August 1, 1922 (a Tuesday) and died in Boca Raton (FL) on July 10, 2012 (a Tuesday).
- Boston is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
- Boca Raton is located 18 miles [29 km] to the south of Palm Springs. Both communities are located in Palm Beach County.
- At the time of her death, she was 89.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale), which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale)<1>
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Mike Douglas (TV Host, Entertainer)
- Born: Michael Delaney Dowd, Jr.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mike Douglas<1>
- He was born in Chicago (IL) on August 11, 1925 (a Tuesday) and died in Palm Beach Gardens (FL) on August 11, 2006 (a Friday).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Palm Beach Gardens is located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the north of Palm Springs. Both communities are located in Palm Beach County.
- At the time of his death, he was 81.
Connie Francis (Entertainer, actress)
- Full name: Concetta Rosa Maria Franconero
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Connie Francis<1>
- She was born in Newark (NJ) on December 12, 1937 (a Sunday) and died in Pompano Beach (FL) on July 16, 2025 (a Wednesday).
- Newark is located in Essex County, New Jersey.
- Pompano Beach is located in Broward County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the south of Palm Springs (which is located in Palm Beach County).
- At the time of her death, she was 87.
- She is buried at Gardens of Boca Raton Memorial Park, located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the south of Palm Springs. The cemetery is located in Palm Beach County, Florida.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Gardens of Boca Raton Memorial Park<1>
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Curt Gowdy (Sportscaster)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Curt Gowdy<1>
- He was born in Green River (WY) on July 31, 1919 (a Thursday) and died in Palm Beach (FL) on February 20, 2006 (a Monday).
- Green River is located in Sweetwater County, Wyoming.
- Palm Beach is located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast of Palm Springs. Both communities are located in Palm Beach County.
- At the time of his death, he was 86.
- He is buried at Mt. Auburn Cemetery, which is located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Auburn Cemetery<1>
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Bruce John Graham (Architect)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bruce John Graham<1>
- He was born in La Cumbre (Colombia) on December 1, 1925 (a Tuesday) and died in Hobe Sound (FL) on March 6, 2010 (a Saturday).
- Hobe Sound is located in Martin County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Palm Springs (which is located in Palm Beach County).
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- He is buried at Graceland Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Graceland Cemetery<1>
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John Leonard 'Johnny' Gray (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Leonard 'Johnny' Gray<1>
- He was born in West Palm Beach (FL) on December 11, 1926 (a Saturday) and died in Boca Raton (FL) on May 21, 2014 (a Wednesday).
- West Palm Beach is located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast of Palm Springs. Both communities are located in Palm Beach County.
- Boca Raton is located 18 miles [29 km] to the south of Palm Springs. Both communities are located in Palm Beach County.
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- He is buried at South Florida National Cemetery, located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the west southwest of Palm Springs. The cemetery is located in Palm Beach County, Florida.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for South Florida National Cemetery<1>
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- From Palm Springs to South Florida National Cemetery
Gilbert Raymond 'Gil' Hodges (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Gilbert Raymond 'Gil' Hodges<1>
- He was born in Princeton (IN) on April 4, 1924 (a Friday) and died in West Palm Beach (FL) on April 2, 1972 (a Sunday).
- Princeton is located in Gibson County, Indiana.
- West Palm Beach is located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast of Palm Springs. Both communities are located in Palm Beach County.
- At the time of his death, he was 48.
- He is buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, which is located in Kings County, New York.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Holy Cross Cemetery<1>
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Tommy 'Kelly' Holmes (Major League Baseball)
- Full name: Thomas Francis Holmes
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Tommy 'Kelly' Holmes<1>
- He was born in Brooklyn (NY) on March 29, 1917 (a Thursday) and died in Boca Raton (FL) on April 14, 2008 (a Monday).
- Brooklyn is located in Kings County, New York.
- Boca Raton is located 18 miles [29 km] to the south of Palm Springs. Both communities are located in Palm Beach County.
- At the time of his death, he was 91.
Joni James (Singer)
- Born: Giovanna Carmella Babbo
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joni James<1>
- She was born in Chicago (IL) on September 22, 1930 (a Monday) and died in West Palm Beach (FL) on February 20, 2022 (a Sunday).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- West Palm Beach is located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast of Palm Springs. Both communities are located in Palm Beach County.
- At the time of her death, she was 91.
- She is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery<1>
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Bill Kennedy (Actor)
- Born: Willard Kennedy
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bill Kennedy<1>
- He was born in Cleveland Heights (OH) on June 17, 1908 (a Wednesday) and died in Palm Beach (FL) on January 27, 1997 (a Monday).
- Cleveland Heights is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
- Palm Beach is located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast of Palm Springs. Both communities are located in Palm Beach County.
- At the time of his death, he was 88.
- The body was cremated.
Eric Laakso (Professional football)
- Full name: Eric Henry Laakso
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Eric Laakso<1>
- He was born in New York (NY) on November 29, 1956 (a Thursday) and died in Pompano Beach (FL) on December 25, 2010 (a Saturday).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- Pompano Beach is located in Broward County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the south of Palm Springs (which is located in Palm Beach County).
- At the time of his death, he was 54.
Rush Limbaugh (Conservative commentator, radio host, author)
- Full name: Rush Hudson Limbaugh, III
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Rush Limbaugh<1>
- He was born in Cape Girardeau (MO) on January 12, 1951 (a Friday) and died in Palm Beach (FL) on February 17, 2021 (a Wednesday).
- Cape Girardeau is located in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri.
- Palm Beach is located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast of Palm Springs. Both communities are located in Palm Beach County.
- At the time of his death, he was 70.
- He is buried at Bellefontaine Cemetery, which is located in Saint Louis City, Missouri.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Bellefontaine Cemetery<1>
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Max Cullen Macon (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Max Cullen Macon<1>
- He was born in Pensacola (FL) on October 14, 1915 (a Thursday) and died in Jupiter (FL) on August 5, 1989 (a Saturday).
- Pensacola is located in Escambia County, Florida.
- Jupiter is located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the north of Palm Springs. Both communities are located in Palm Beach County.
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
- He is buried at Resthaven Memorial Cemetery, which is located in Jefferson County, Kentucky.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Resthaven Memorial Cemetery<1>
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Edward Robert 'Eppie' Miller (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edward Robert 'Eppie' Miller<1>
- He was born in Pittsburgh (PA) on November 26, 1916 (a Sunday) and died in Lake Worth Beach (FL) on July 31, 1997 (a Thursday).
- Pittsburgh is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- Lake Worth Beach is located nearby and to the southeast of Palm Springs.
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- He is buried at Union Dale Cemetery, which is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Union Dale Cemetery<1>
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Edgar Dean 'Ed' Mitchell (Astronaut)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edgar Dean 'Ed' Mitchell<1>
- He was born in Hereford (England) on September 17, 1930 (a Wednesday) and died in West Palm Beach (FL) on February 4, 2016 (a Thursday).
- West Palm Beach is located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast of Palm Springs. Both communities are located in Palm Beach County.
- At the time of his death, he was 85.
- We don't have any burial details.
Cindy Morgan (Actress)
- Born: Cynthia Ann Cichorski
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Cindy Morgan<1>
- She was born in Chicago (IL) on September 29, 1954 (a Wednesday) and died in Lake Worth Beach (FL) on December 30, 2023 (a Saturday).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Lake Worth Beach is located nearby and to the southeast of Palm Springs.
- At the time of her death, she was 69.
- We don't have any burial details.
Daniel Lawrence Nugent (Professional football)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Daniel Lawrence Nugent<1>
- He was born in Mount Clemens (MI) on August 22, 1953 (a Saturday) and died in Boca Raton (FL) on October 18, 2001 (a Thursday).
- Mount Clemens is located in Macomb County, Michigan.
- Boca Raton is located 18 miles [29 km] to the south of Palm Springs. Both communities are located in Palm Beach County.
- At the time of his death, he was 48.

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.