List of celebrities and famous people who died on July 27th
Famous deaths on July 27th for the celebrities who died in the years 2029 - 2020
American actor, film producer, director, and sculptor (b. 1945)
Owen Arthur was a Barbadian politician who served as the Prime Minister of Barbados from 1994 to 2008.
Actor best known for his role on the TV series 'Lost'.
Famous deaths on July 27th for the celebrities who died in the years 2019 - 2010
Venezuelan kinetic and op artist recognized for his colorful and dynamic artworks.
Peruvian literature critic, television host and sexologist
American dramatist, author and playwright. he won the pulitzer prize for 1979. he had more than 40 stage plays under his belt by 1998. he had a romantic touch for america and created strange dreamlike landscapes in his plays. they were representative of the american desert, where past and future coexist. his heroes often reflect his wide interests. his works …
Dutch politician and naval officer, minister of defence), prime minister of the netherlands (b. 1915)
Helsinki, finland -- composer. (kaivos).
American short story writer and essayist (b. 1943)
American actor and talk show host (b. 1956)
Abdul kalam was an indian scientist who served as the 11th president of india from 2002 to 2007. he is mostly known for his contributions to the development of india's missile and nuclear weapons programs.
Polish-born american lawyer and author (b. 1929)
Indian engineer, academic, and politician, 11th president of india (b. 1931)
American singer-songwriter (b. 1959)
English general (b. 1930)
American pro-basketball player and athlete. he is also known as "wah wah". he was an indianapolis player for three seasons (1949-1952).
New zealand air marshal and pilot (b. 1923)
Italian ecclesiastic. he was ordained to the priesthood in 1952. he was consecrated as bishop in january 1989. in 1994, he was promoted to archbishop and in 2003 to cardinal.
American baseball player and coach (b. 1926)
American lawyer and politician, 50th mayor of seattle (b. 1937)
Two-time Formula 1 World Champion known for his exceptional driving skills.
Renowned radio host known for 'Kidd Kraddick in the Morning.'
American radio host (b. 1959)
American colonel and pilot, medal of honor recipient (d. 2013)
American educator and politician, 5th united states ambassador to the holy see (d. 2013)
Russian businessman, co-founded yandex (b. 1964)
Oakland, california -- singer ( show, tonight we love)
English footballer and referee (b. 1930)
English actor (d. 2012)
American actor and playwright (d. 2012)
Australian singer-songwriter, guitarist, and actor (b. 1949)
American actor (d. 2012).
American professional athlete. he was drafted in 1971 by the oakland raiders. he spent the majority of his 10 year career with the team, and together with them, won the superbowl championship rings in 1977. he was traded to houston in 1980 and then retired from professional-football after the season. he was a powerful hitter on the field but his …
Serbian mathematician known for his contributions to probability theory and mathematical analysis.
American actor who appeared in "the adjuster," dances with wolves, and "whale music." for over 35 years, he was primarily a character actor in movies and tv shows. his father was american and his mother canadian. he began his career in toronto's theatres in 1974. he applied for canadian citizenship and retained his us citizenship. he died in toronto, on …
Famous deaths on July 27th for the celebrities who died in the years 2009 - 2000
Pioneering computer scientist known for her work in artificial intelligence.
Yussef Chahine was an acclaimed Egyptian film director known for his socially and politically charged films that explored the complexities of Egyptian society.
Egyptian director, producer, and screenwriter (b. 1926)
German-born swiss conductor (b. 1928)
Mexican businessman (b. 1923)
Mexican businessman (born in 1923)
Nigerian-english boxer (b. 1961)
Australian actor (born 1928).
Australian sculptor known for her intricate and organic metal sculptures.
American academic and politician (b. 1925)
American politician (born 1925)
American author known for her novels and short stories.
United states -- painter/sculptor (hard edge-style).
Dutch comic strip writer, creator of oliver b. bumble and tom puss.
American journalist and political boss in New York City.
Prominent New York City political figure known for his influence in Democratic politics.
An english comedian and entertainer, he is a star who is known for his quick-witted quips on current events and for his tours around the world for servicemen. his radio debut was in 1935. he also made his first film in 1938. he made 61 films between 1938 and 1979, before he moved to tv in 1950. his net worth …
American Senator who served in the U.S. Senate for over 18 years.
American lieutenant, lawyer, and politician (b. 1919)
American bass player and songwriter lynyrd skynyrd (d. 2001).
Canadian wrestler (d. 2001)
American wrestling commentator (d.2000)
Famous deaths on July 27th for the celebrities who died in the years 1999 - 1990
Malachi Martin was an Irish Catholic priest, theologian, and author known for his controversial works on the Catholic Church.
Russian mathematician, physicist, and mountaineer (b. 1912)
American composer and trumpet player (count basie orchestra), (d. 1999).
American jazz trumpet player (born 1915)
Binnie Barnes was a successful entrepreneur known for her contributions to the fashion industry.
English-american actress, whose film career spanned fifty year spans from 1923 to 1973.
At 85, architect dies
Poet dies at 65
At 85, architect dies
Miklós Rózsa was a Hungarian-American composer known for his film scores, including for the movies Ben-Hur, Spellbound, and The Thief of Bagdad.
Hungarian-born american composer (born 1907)
Turkish politician and diplomat, 20th turkish minister of foreign affairs (b. 1915)
American baseball player and coach (b. 1905)
American baseball player (born in 1905)
Gospel singer / songwriter, dies at 72
Publisher dies at 66
American baseball player (born in 1905)
Spanish writer associated with the Generation of '27 literary movement.
Kevin Carter was a South African photojournalist known for his work during the Sudan famine.
Harpist dies at 48
Chairman (tros radio / tv)
American basketball player, from 1987, his rookie year, to his death in waltham, ma on july 27, 1993. he was 29 years of age when he collapsed and died while shooting baskets at brandeis university gym.
Renowned Indian actor known for his iconic villain roles in Bollywood films.
Australian photographer and educator (b. 1911)
Greek actress and screenwriter
At 56, a greek actress (red lanterns) dies from cancer
German-australian engineer and conman (b. 1950)
Actress (back home, baby boom), dead at 50
Actress (tale of 2 cities - camille, java head).
Guadeloupean politician (b. 1912)
American pianist, singer and producer (the hollywood flames, bob & earl). (d. 1990).
Actor simon (actor) dies from aids at 35
News anchor (fnn) dies at 32
Famous deaths on July 27th for the celebrities who died in the years 1989 - 1980
American inventor and businessman, founded the zamboni company (b. 1901)
Actress as a child, killed by her father and mother at 11
American baseball player, coach, and manager (b. 1903)
At 72, orchestra leader (tonight show 1956-57) dies
Cipriano Rivas was a Venezuelan politician and diplomat who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Venezuela.
American baseball player and coach (b. 1889)
Pitcher (boston red sox), passes away at 95
American baseball player (born 1889).
England, united kingdom -- actor. (lolita. bloodline. boys from brazil).
At 81, the us contract bridge champion dies
Pioneering African-American mystery novelist.
British author known for her mystery novels featuring the detective Mrs. Bradley.
Russian foil fencer (1980 olympics-gold medalist), died at 28
Renowned film director known for classics like 'Ben-Hur' and 'Roman Holiday'.
Renowned film director known for classics like Ben-Hur and Roman Holiday.
French-american director, who made his debut in france at 25. he produced 40 two-reel westerns in his first two year. he was nominated for twelve oscars, three for best producer and two for best director. he was awarded the academy of motion picture arts and sciences' irving g. thalberg memorial award for lifetime achievement. he directed 60 films, including the …
American homicide victim. kidnapped and killed by a pedophile. the six-year old adam went with his mother reve to a hollywood mall on the 27th of september 1982. adam was left in the toy section for a short time while reve went shopping. reve found him gone when he returned. the police were immediately called but could not find any …
Hungarian american nuclear chemist (b. 1890)
Us director (ben hur and funny girl).
American song dancer, who dies at the age of 64.
Last Shah of Iran who was overthrown during the Iranian Revolution.
Egyptian actor (b. 1926)
Shah of persia (1941-1979), dies at cairo, egypt, at 60
Pahlavi shah of iran (born 1919)
Famous deaths on July 27th for the celebrities who died in the years 1979 - 1970
Italian actor in film who appeared in 107 films from 1952 to 1979.
American woman diagnosed with dissociative identity disorder or "multiple personalities". her sessions with her psychiatrist led to the 1973 book "sybil" and the 1976 film "sybil."
Dutch cellist, composer, and conductor (b. 1907)
New zealand-australian miner and politician, 30th premier of new south wales (b. 1890)
Composer dies at 72
Conductor/composer (symphonic), dies at 70
Sri lankan tamil lawyer and politician (d. 1975)
At 61, blues singer (nothing but the devil) dies
Austrian-Japanese politician and founder of the Pan-European Movement.
Northern irish manager and footballer (d. 1971).
Austrian composer / conductor, dies at 83
Portuguese economist and politician, 100th prime minister of portugal (b. 1889)
Portuguese statesman (born in 1889).
Famous deaths on July 27th for the celebrities who died in the years 1969 - 1960
German-British actress and singer who achieved fame in the 1930s.
American baseball player and journalist (d. 1968).
Actress (invitation to the waltz), died at 61
French writer and historian (born 1901)
American actress, writer, and director (b. 1898)
Known for inventing the three-position traffic signal and the gas mask.
American baseball player (d. 1963).
American pilot and businessman (b. 1895)
English poet and author (d. 1962).
Novelist / biographer
Writer dies at age 70
American aerospace pioneer (born in 1895).
Composer dies at 59
Journe Rolex was a German watchmaker and entrepreneur who founded the Rolex watch company.
Irish novelist and musician, best known for her novel 'The Gadfly'.
Danish-swiss astronomer and academic (b. 1890)
Famous deaths on July 27th for the celebrities who died in the years 1959 - 1950
American general and pilot (b. 1893)
American pilot and general (d. 1958).
Russia -- ballet dancer
Estonian chemist and politician, 22nd estonian minister of education (b. 1891)
Famous deaths on July 27th for the celebrities who died in the years 1949 - 1940
American baseball player and manager (b. 1880)
English race car driver and businessman (b. 1898)
Composer dies at 91
American playwright and novelist. her works include "three lives," 1908, a biography, "alice b. toklas," 1933, and an autobiography, “everybody's autobiography,” 1937. she was an eccentric and one of the most prominent figures in post-wwii literary life. she established a salon in paris that was the epicenter for intellectuals, artists, and writers. when she was 14, her weak-willed mother died. …
Eisen Stein was a pioneering American novelist who explored themes of identity and social change.
Girtrude Stein was an American art collector, writer, and influential figure in the Parisian avant-garde of the early 20th century.
Composer dies at 68
Estonian painter (d. 1942)
Egyptologist
New zealand painter and educator (b. 1858)
New zealand artist (born 1858).
A Russian writer and journalist, known for his short stories and plays that depicted the lives of ordinary people during the Russian Revolution and the early Soviet era.
Russian writer and journalist, known for his short stories and plays that explored the complexities of the Russian Revolution and its aftermath.
Famous deaths on July 27th for the celebrities who died in the years 1939 - 1930
Irish explorer and seaman (d. 1938).
French minister of defense (1916-17), dies at 79
French military marshal, who governed morocco under the french protectorate and was a staunch supporter of the french monarchy. he lived a discreet gay lifestyle throughout his military career.
Swiss psychiatrist and myrmecologist, neuroanatomist (d. 1931).
Swiss entomologist (born 1848)
Famous deaths on July 27th for the celebrities who died in the years 1929 - 1920
Hettie MacDonald was a British painter known for her vibrant and expressive artworks.
Italian composer, pianist, teacher, and pianist who wrote five operas as well as many other exceptional works, such the pianoforte concerto, in five movements, 1903-1904. his best works include the violin sonata and the comedy overture from 1897.
Composer dies at 58
Welsh writer and antiquarian scholar (b. 1836)
Famous deaths on July 27th for the celebrities who died in the years 1919 - 1910
Swiss physician and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1841)
Germans execute british captain of ss brussels
English footballer (d. 1890)
Famous deaths on July 27th for the celebrities who died in the years 1909 - 1900
An American politician and lawyer who served as a U.S. Senator from Alabama and was a Confederate general during the American Civil War.
Pioneering figure in the development of electric vehicles and devices.
Pioneering inventor who contributed to the development of electric vehicles and early batteries.
Brook Foss Wescott was a British bishop and theologian known for his work on the New Testament.