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List of celebrities and famous people who died on July 3rd

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2029 - 2020

Famous deaths on July 3rd for the celebrities who died in the years 2029 - 2020

2020

  • Famous for his thought-provoking plays that challenged societal norms.

  • Influential playwright known for pushing boundaries in theater.

  • Indian dance choreographer, known as "the mother of dance/choreography in india" (d. 2020)

2019 - 2010

Famous deaths on July 3rd for the celebrities who died in the years 2019 - 2010

2019

  • Acclaimed playwright whose works continue to be performed worldwide.

  • Italian professional road racing cyclist.

  • Renowned poet whose works continue to inspire readers.

  • Renowned poet whose works continue to inspire readers worldwide.

  • Physicist known for contributions to quantum mechanics.

2017

  • Alhaji Maitama Sule was a Nigerian journalist and politician who served as the Minister of National Guidance and a member of the Constituent Assembly.

  • Author of 'Who Moved My Cheese?'

2015

  • Devonshire, bermuda -- actress for the cowboys

  • Australian rules footballer and coach (d. 2015.)

  • American farmer and politician (b. 1926)

  • American educator and religious leader, 26th president of the quorum of the twelve apostles (d. 2015)

2014

2013

  • Canadian actress and screenwriter (b. 1951)

  • American author (b. 1944)

  • Slovenian footballer and manager (b. 1964)

  • Romanian historian and politician, 57th prime minister of romania (b. 1942)

  • English screenwriter and playwright (d. 2013).

2012

  • Andy Griffith

    American actor, singer, and tv actor. griffith brought his southern roots to his roles on stage, television and film. he was a huge success. in tv syndication reruns, his role as humorous sheriff andy taylor on "the andy griffith show" will live forever.

  • Osten Sjöstrand was a Swedish actor who appeared in numerous films and television shows throughout his career.

  • Puerto Rican poet known for his contributions to Caribbean literature.

  • Known for his role in 'The Andy Griffith Show'.

  • American educator and politician (b. 1934)

2011

  • Bahraini singer and guitarist (b. 1960)

2010

  • Iranian author known for her insightful novels and essays.

  • His plays continue to be performed worldwide.

  • Acclaimed playwright known for his thought-provoking dramas.

  • Palestinian terrorist, planned the munich massacre (b. 1937)

2009 - 2000

Famous deaths on July 3rd for the celebrities who died in the years 2009 - 2000

2009

  • Renowned poet and writer of the mid-20th century.

  • Reinhart Mohn was a German businessman and entrepreneur who founded the Bertelsmann media conglomerate.

  • Celebrated Armenian poet known for her lyrical and emotional verses.

  • Arkadyev was a renowned Russian author known for his works in the 20th century.

  • Dempsey Travis was an African-American author known for his works on Chicago's history and culture.

2008

  • Renowned actress known for her captivating performances on stage and screen.

  • Celebrated poet known for his profound verses.

  • English actor and drummer (b. 1944)

  • Canadian fiddler, composer, and producer (b. 1956)

  • English footballer (born 1980)

2007

  • Renowned sculptor known for his innovative use of materials.

  • Boots Randolph was a musician famous for his saxophone instrumental 'Yakety Sax'.

  • American composer and saxophonist (million dollar band), (d. 2007).

  • Actress and dentist from sweden (d. 2007).

2006

2005

  • Italian writer, architect, and film director. his films include "bandito," 1946, and "the steps," 1961. he was a neo-realist. later, he concentrated on porno movies. lattuada, at 90 years old, died in rome on july 3, 2005.

  • American politician who served as the Mayor of Baltimore.

  • Gaylord Nelson was an American politician known for founding Earth Day.

  • Italian actor, director, and screenwriter (b. 1914)

2004

2003

  • Renowned jazz vocalist known for her soulful performances.

  • Juliauna Hoffman was an American playwright and screenwriter, known for her plays exploring social and political themes.

  • Papal diplomat (born 1914)

2001

2000

  • American politician who served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives.

  • Kemal Sunal

    Turkish screenwriter and producer of actors (d. 2000).

1999 - 1990

Famous deaths on July 3rd for the celebrities who died in the years 1999 - 1990

1999

1998

1996

  • Renowned American novelist known for his impactful storytelling.

  • Actor and pakistani-indian officer

1995

  • Pancho Gonzalez was a dominant American tennis player who won a record 14 U.S. National Championships and was ranked world No. 1 for several years.

  • Mexican-american tennis champion, well-known for his strong serve and fiery personality on the court. he was a u.s. singles champion in 1948 and 1949. gonzales won a marathon of 112 games in 1969, 20-years later. it lasted 5 hours 12 minutes over two days. his sportsmanship, dignity and bearing were as famous as his temper tantrums.

  • Canadian chemist who made significant advancements in the field of organic chemistry.

  • Canadian ice hockey player (born 1929).

  • At 47, a bass guitarist dies

1994

1993

  • American hall of fame baseball pitcher for los angeles and brooklyn dodgers. he is best known for his 14-season record of 209 victories against 106 losses, with 2,486 strikeouts. drysdale was instrumental in making the dodgers the most popular team in baseball during the 1950s and 1960s. drysdale was inducted into baseball's hall of fame on august 12, 1984 and …

  • American hall of fame baseball pitcher for los angeles and brooklyn dodgers. he is best known for his 14-season record of 209 victories against 106 losses, with 2,486 strikeouts. drysdale was instrumental in making the dodgers the most popular team in baseball during the 1950s and 1960s. drysdale was inducted into baseball's hall of fame on august 12, 1984 and …

  • American comedian and actor (born in 1909)

  • At 83, the last of three stooges dies from pneumonia

1992

1991

1990

1989 - 1980

Famous deaths on July 3rd for the celebrities who died in the years 1989 - 1980

1989

  • German electrical engineer who made significant contributions to the development of radar technology.

  • Jim Backus

    American actor in radio and vaudeville. he was first seen in 1942 in films like "bright victory," pat and mike, and "crazy mama." his most prominent role is that of mr. magoo, the cartoon's myopic curmudgeon. he was a tv actor, appearing in "i married joan", 1952-55, and "gilligan's island," 1964-1967.

  • Soviet minister of foreign affairs, belarusian-russian politician and economist (d. 1989).

1988

  • Actor (dead end kids), passes away from leukemia aged 68

1987

  • Viola Dana

    Actress (willow tree 40 winks silent lover, willow tree) dies at 90

1986

  • Rudy Vallee

    Rudy Vallee was a popular American singer and actor known for his distinctive voice and crooning style.

  • American politician who served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives.

  • Indian independence activist and feminist.

  • American singer, saxophonist, and actor (b. 1901)

1985

1984

  • Pioneering researcher in the field of chemistry.

  • Atley McDonald was a Canadian politician who served as a Member of Parliament in the House of Commons of Canada.

  • French terrorist and general of the secret army organization. well-known for his political terrorist activities.

1982

  • Legendary baseball pitcher known for his exceptional curveball.

1981

  • Ross Martin

    Grodek (poland) -- actor (mr lucky wild wild west).

1979 - 1970

Famous deaths on July 3rd for the celebrities who died in the years 1979 - 1970

1979

  • French composer, musician and member of the "les six" group for a while. although he wrote large-scale operas, his best music was the intimate.

1978

  • American actor (b. 1918)

  • James Daly

    American actor who has been seen in film, television and theater. perhaps his most well-known role is that of dr. paul lochner, the superior in the hospital drama medical center. his four children tim (james timothy) and tyne ("ellen tyne") were both born in 1956. kathryne dora brown is tyne's daughter and actor georg stanford brown. james daly, who was …

1977

1976

1974

1973

1972

1971

  • Jim Morrison

    American singer, songwriter and poet. he is the founder and lead singer of the iconic rock band "the doors." a top-selling group of the 1960s, with mega-hits like "riders on the storm", and "light my fire," the doors were a top choice. he is the author "the lords and the new creatures," 1969.

  • Lead singer of The Doors known for his poetic lyrics and charismatic stage presence.

  • Lead singer of The Doors known for his poetic lyrics and charismatic stage presence.

  • Entertainer dies at 71 after a long battle with cancer

1970

  • Barnet Newman was an American abstract expressionist painter and sculptor, best known for his color field paintings and minimalist sculptures.

  • Russian writer known for his works of fiction and criticism.

1969 - 1960

Famous deaths on July 3rd for the celebrities who died in the years 1969 - 1960

1969

  • British musician and founder of the rolling stones. jones was a versatile musician, learning to play clarinet and piano early in his life.

  • Austrian composer and music instructor.

1967

  • American politician and lawyer (d. 1852)

1966

1965

1964

1963

  • German mathematician known for her work in algebra and number theory.

1960

1959 - 1950

Famous deaths on July 3rd for the celebrities who died in the years 1959 - 1950

1958

  • 1st viscount bledisloe, english politician, 4th governor-general of new zealand (b. 1867)

1957

1954

  • American painter and printmaker associated with the Social Realism movement.

  • Reginald Marsh was an American painter known for his depictions of New York City life.

  • German general and physician (d. 1954).

1952

1949 - 1940

Famous deaths on July 3rd for the celebrities who died in the years 1949 - 1940

1948

1946

  • Notable painter known for his landscapes and portraits.

1942

1941

  • Estonian physician and politician, head of state of estonia (b. 1871)

1940

  • Renowned mathematician known for his work in differential equations.

1939 - 1930

Famous deaths on July 3rd for the celebrities who died in the years 1939 - 1930

1937

  • Schick razors was founded by an american-canadian businessman and inventor (d. 1937).

1935

  • French industrialist who created and manufactured the front-wheel drive citroen. his company produced munitions during wwi and then turned its attention to automobile production. when he founded one of france's largest factories, he introduced henry ford's assembly-line methods to europe. he lost control of the company in 1934 through bankruptcy.

  • French pioneer of the automobile (born 1878).

1934

  • Prince of the netherlands/father of queen juliana

1933

  • Former President of Argentina and a key figure in the Radical Civic Union political party.

  • Argentinian educator and politician, 19th president of argentina (b. 1852)

  • President of argentina (born in 1852)

1929 - 1920

Famous deaths on July 3rd for the celebrities who died in the years 1929 - 1920

1927

1921

1919 - 1910

Famous deaths on July 3rd for the celebrities who died in the years 1919 - 1910

1918

1916

1914

  • British politician, london mayor 1873, m.p. 1876, colonial secretary 1895. he was unable to work for the rest his life after suffering a stroke in 1906.

  • British politician, london mayor 1873, m.p. 1876, colonial secretary 1895. he was unable to work for the rest his life after suffering a stroke in 1906.

1910

1909 - 1900

Famous deaths on July 3rd for the celebrities who died in the years 1909 - 1900

1908

1904

  • Theodoro Herzl was an Austro-Hungarian journalist and the founder of modern political Zionism.

  • Austro-Hungarian journalist, playwright, political activist, and the father of modern political Zionism.

  • Canadian strongman and giant (d. 1904)

  • Canadian strongman and giant (born 1881).

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