July 18th famous deaths
List of celebrities and famous people who died on July 18th
2029 - 2020
Famous deaths on July 18th for the celebrities who died in the years 2029 - 2020
2023
Indian politician, former chief minister of kerala (b. 1943)
2021
English host of a game show and actor in english
2020
Spanish novelist and screenwriter known for his works depicting post-Civil War Barcelona.
Allis Gunderson was an American politician who served as a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from 1971 to 1987.
2019 - 2010
Famous deaths on July 18th for the celebrities who died in the years 2019 - 2010
2019
Italian author and philosopher with a humorous writing style.
Brendt Christensen was an American serial killer who was convicted of the 2017 kidnapping and murder of Yingying Zhang.
2018
American food critic (b. 1960)
American radio personality (b. 1938)
2015
Prolific playwright whose works continue to inspire audiences.
Pioneering playwright known for pushing boundaries in theater.
Pioneering researcher in the field of biotechnology.
Meshulem Yissachar was a trailblazing political leader known for his progressive policies.
Acclaimed playwright known for her powerful dramas.
Influential playwright known for his thought-provoking dramas.
Noted playwright known for his impactful dramas.
Innovative playwright known for pushing the boundaries of traditional theater.
Acclaimed playwright known for his thought-provoking works.
Noted playwright known for groundbreaking works.
Renowned poet whose works continue to inspire readers worldwide.
Award-winning playwright known for pushing boundaries in theater.
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Actor (blue knight, stanley, stunt man)
Acclaimed playwright known for her thought-provoking dramas.
Acclaimed painter known for her vibrant and expressive artworks.
Talented playwright known for her thought-provoking plays.
Acclaimed playwright known for his thought-provoking dramas.
Talented sculptor whose works continue to inspire many.
Known for his groundbreaking plays that explore social issues.
Acclaimed playwright whose works continue to inspire audiences worldwide.
American abstract expressionist painter.
Known for her thought-provoking and socially relevant plays.
Esteemed politician who served as a senator for over two decades.
Known for her thought-provoking plays.
2014
Former Mayor of Birmingham, Alabama.
Adair Morse was a biologist who made significant discoveries in the study of marine life.
Mathematician known for her work in algebraic geometry.
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Austrian-spanish actor, director, and screenwriter (d. 2014)
Brazilian journalist, author, and academic (d. 2014)
German footballer (d. 2014)
2013
French-american educator and cardiologist (d. 2013).
Indian poet, songwriter, and actor (b. 1931)
2012
Renowned playwright known for his innovative and thought-provoking plays.
Syrian general and politician (b. 1950)
Syrian general and politician, syrian minister of defense (b. 1947)
French politician and diplomat, french minister of foreign affairs (b. 1928)
Indian bollywood actor, producer, and politician. he was known as the "first superstar" or "original superstar" in indian cinema. in the years 1969-1972, he starred in 15 solo hits films. bombay superstar, a bbc film about him, was made in 1974. khanna is considered one of the most important and influential actors in hindi cinema's history.
Lithuanian-israeli rabbi and author (b. 1910)
Syrian general and politician, syrian minister of defense (b. 1935)
2011
American abstract expressionist painter known for his unique style.
Noted author known for her contributions to children's literature.
2010
Celebrated playwright known for his impactful dramas.
Pioneering playwright known for pushing boundaries in theater.
Renowned poet whose works continue to inspire readers worldwide.
Renowned poet whose works continue to inspire readers worldwide.
Japanese poet celebrated for his profound verses.
Renowned author known for his impactful literary works.
2009 - 2000
Famous deaths on July 18th for the celebrities who died in the years 2009 - 2000
2009
Renowned painter known for her vibrant landscapes.
Renowned American painter known for her vibrant and expressive artworks.
Renowned American painter known for abstract expressionist works.
Renowned novelist known for his captivating storytelling.
Acclaimed poet whose works continue to inspire readers.
Israeli poet and writer known for his lyrical works.
Finnish author known for her novels and short stories.
Hughston L. Ennis was a prominent politician who served his country with dedication.
Delma Eugene was a prolific author known for her captivating storytelling.
British supercentenarian, world war i veteran (born in 1896).
English actress (d. 2009)
British actress (born in 1925).
2008
Indonesian rock musician and songwriter, a pioneer of the country's rock music scene.
Iranian actor (born 1944).
2007
Japanese politician (b. 1908)
American opera singer (born 1952).
American professional wrestler (born 1969).
Japanese politician (born 1908)
2006
Renowned female boxer known for her skill and determination.
American theater writer (d. 2006)
2005
Famous sculptor recognized for his abstract and modern art pieces.
Celebrated poet whose works touched the hearts of many.
Esteemed poet known for her evocative verses.
Saxon, south carolina -- army general (vietnam era)
Canadian ice hockey player, coach, and manager (d. 2005)
Australian cyclist and rower (b. 1976)
2004
Talented artist recognized for his unique style and contributions to the art world.
Belgian scriptwriter and historian. he was the son maurice chabas, a symbolist painter, and gabrielle storms -castelot's brother. more than 100 books were written by him, mostly biographies about famous people.
British investigative journalist and campaigner, known for his work at Private Eye.
Esteemed poet whose works continue to inspire.
British investigative journalist and campaigner, known for his work at Private Eye.
French academic and oenologist (d. 2004).
French oenologist (born 1912).
2003
Prominent figure in local politics, known for his advocacy for social welfare programs.
Celebrated poet whose works continue to inspire readers worldwide.
Arad Stern was an Israeli painter known for his vibrant and expressive artworks.
2002
Turkish journalist and author (b. 1924)
British theoretical physicist (born 1983)
2001
American singer and musician. she is the founder of the non profit concert organization "bread and roses." she is the sister to joan baez, who was a close friend and recording artist of bob dylan. farina's music career continued after her husband's passing, but it was her founding of bread and roses that gave her lasting rewards. marin county's nonprofit …
Italian engineer and designer of motorcycles (born 1920).
American author (born 1958)
2000
American sprinter who won a gold medal at the 1948 Olympics.
Renowned for his abstract expressionist paintings
1999 - 1990
Famous deaths on July 18th for the celebrities who died in the years 1999 - 1990
1999
Australian author best known for his novel 'The Road to Botany Bay.'
1997
American astrogeologist and u.s. government official, co-discoverer the comet shoemaker - levi 9 that made a dramatic, televised, collision with jupiter in july 1994. his ashes were on board nasa's lunar prospector, which crashed into the moon at 3,800 mph on 7/31/1999. he holds the distinction of being first to have a lunar burial. although he had always wanted to …
Known for co-discovering Comet Shoemaker-Levy 9.
American astronomer (born 1928).
1996
Carlyle Jacques was a renowned American painter known for his abstract art.
Pakistani physicist known for his work in theoretical physics.
Bookseller dies at 71
1995
Influential playwright known for her innovative works.
An italian cyclist, who was an olympic gold medal winner and won the barcelona road race in 1992.
Mother of king bhumibol adulyadej of thailand (born 1900)
1994
American entrepreneur known for his contributions to the aviation industry.
1993
Renowned author known for her captivating storytelling.
Craiova, romania -- director (johnny belinda, jessica)
Russian cosmonaut major/russian cosmonaut dies in an accident at 35
Emphysema deaths at 76
Soviet launch pad chief designer
Chicago, illinois -- actor (mark-dallas, flamingo road, santa barbara)
1992
Russian journalist
Dutch meteorologist
Fashion designer (mamie eisenhower)
Cartoonist (looney tunes, merrie melodies), dies at 88
1990
Former President of South Korea known for his contributions to democracy.
Canadian singer, song-writer and leader singer of offenbach, a major quebec rock band. their english-language album "never too tender" was released. boulet went solo after the breakup of the group and saw a revival in interest in his music in the early 1990s. after a four-year battle against cancer, he died in montreal, canada on july 18, 1990.
French publisher (asterix kuifje), is killed at 78
Renowned chemist known for his work in organic chemistry.
South korean politician, 2nd president of south korea (b. 1897)
A psychatrist at the menninger clinic, dies from cancer at age 96.
President of south korea (born 1897).
Canadian comedian (born 1918).
1989 - 1980
Famous deaths on July 18th for the celebrities who died in the years 1989 - 1980
1989
American model and actress (b. 1967)
Pitcher (angels), takes a 35-degree shot of himself
California passed america's first antistalking law in 1990.
Greek actress (born 1906).
1988
German singer and model, best known as Nico from the Velvet Underground.
Portuguese composer and conductor (b. 1924)
German singer-songwriter, keyboard player, and actress (b. 1938)
German actress, singer and organist, a performer with "velvet underground," doing solo work in the '70s and '80s. during the '60s, she was one of andy warhol's group.
Portuguese composer and conductor (born in 1924)
1987
Brazilian sociologist, anthropologist, historian, writer, painter, journalist and congressman (b. 1907)
Brazilian writer/sociologist, dies at 87
1986
Official of british soccer, who dies at 91
1985
Son of zulfiqar muhammad bhutto (born 1958).
1984
Police shoot after shooting 21 people at mcdonalds
English actress (b. 1914)
Estonian screenwriter and director (d. 1984).
1983
Known for her contributions to the field of cognitive development in children.
1982
French-canadian composer and singer (born 1902)
1981
Swedish lawyer (b. 1890)
1979 - 1970
Famous deaths on July 18th for the celebrities who died in the years 1979 - 1970
1975
Known for contributions to quantum mechanics.
Hersel Wilkins was a renowned American jazz pianist and composer who made significant contributions to the development of the bebop genre.
American illustrator (d. 1975).
Composer dies at 74
1973
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London, england -- actor (ben four just men, zulu and malta story)
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Actor ben hur, ben-four just men, dies at 62
1971
Austrian novelist known for his insightful storytelling.
1969 - 1960
Famous deaths on July 18th for the celebrities who died in the years 1969 - 1960
1969
American educator and secretary (b. 1940)
Actress doris ziffel-green acres, dies at 57
1968
Belgian physiologist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1892)
Belgian physiologist, nobel prize laureate (born 1892)
1966
American singer-songwriter and guitarist (b. 1942)
American singer-songwriter/guitarist (the bobby fuller four), (d. 1966).
Composer dies at 44
1965
Composer dies at 64
1961
At 67, the death of cancer
1959 - 1950
Famous deaths on July 18th for the celebrities who died in the years 1959 - 1950
1958
French aviation pioneer (double-decker), dies at the age of 84
Flem/dutch actor (death of business traveller), is killed at 67
1957
Fleet Admiral William Frederick Halsey Jr. was a senior officer of the United States Navy who commanded the Third Fleet in the Pacific Theater of World War II.
1956
At 57, a dutch minister to the overseas (islam & woman) dies.
1955
Weldon Kees was an American poet, painter, literary critic, novelist, and musician.
1954
American rapper, singer, songwriter, actor
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American gangster (born 1895)
1952
Belgian architect and historian (b. 1862)
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American sideshow performer and actor (born 1906).
1950
American critic and biographer (b. 1885)
At 64, the us literary (the nation) dies
1949 - 1940
Famous deaths on July 18th for the celebrities who died in the years 1949 - 1940
1949
Czech composer and educator (b. 1870)
Guatemalan army colonel and briefly guatemalan head of state (b. 1905)
Czech composer (born 1870)
1948
Finnish historian, academic, and politician (b. 1877)
Finnish politician and historian (born 1877).
1947
Estonian footballer and ice hockey player (b. 1906)
1944
English author, poet, and playwright (b. 1870)
English mp (norwich 1931-35), dies at 60
1941
Composer dies at age 80
1939 - 1930
Famous deaths on July 18th for the celebrities who died in the years 1939 - 1930
1939
Composer dies at 65
1938
Russian playwright executed at 35
Of romania (born 1875)
1937
English poet and academic (d. 1937)
1932
French author and diplomat, french ambassador to the united states (b. 1855)
1931
Oskar Minkowski was a German physician who, along with Joseph von Mering, discovered the role of the pancreas in diabetes.
1929 - 1920
Famous deaths on July 18th for the celebrities who died in the years 1929 - 1920
1927
Vasili Polenov was a Russian painter and art teacher, known for his landscape paintings.
1925
Known for inventing a revolutionary agricultural tool.
Austrian Jewish art nouveau illustrator and printmaker.
Canadian cardinal (b. 1840)
Roman catholic archbishop of quebec and cardinal roman catholic (born 1840).
1919 - 1910
Famous deaths on July 18th for the celebrities who died in the years 1919 - 1910
1918
Elizabeth fyodorovna (born 1864)
1916
American journalist and author (b. 1835)
American journalist and author (born in 1835).
1915
Composer dies at 53
1909 - 1900
Famous deaths on July 18th for the celebrities who died in the years 1909 - 1900
1908
Composer dies at 83
1901
Composer dies at 79