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2029 - 2020

Famous deaths on July 2nd for the celebrities who died in the years 2029 - 2020

2022

  • Teresa Margulis

    Teresa Margulis was a renowned biologist known for her work in evolutionary theory and symbiogenesis.

2020

  • Frankey Hawthorne

    Celebrated playwright known for his thought-provoking dramas.

  • Byron Bernstein

    American twitch streamer (b. 1989)

  • Ángela Jeria

    Chilean archaeologist (b. 1926)

2019 - 2010

Famous deaths on July 2nd for the celebrities who died in the years 2019 - 2010

2019

  • Pallie Baxter

    Renowned poet celebrated for her lyrical works.

  • Densil Meyers

    Known for his emotionally charged and introspective poetry.

  • Lido Anthony Iacocca

    American automobile executive who played a key role in the development of the Ford Mustang.

  • Lee Iacocca

    Lee Iacocca was a renowned American business executive known for his work at Ford and Chrysler.

  • Ervin D. Krause

    American poet and professor known for his contributions to contemporary poetry.

2018

  • Kameel Nasr

    Lebanese poet and writer known for his contributions to Arabic literature.

  • Alan Longmuir

    Scottish musician (b. 1948)

2017

  • Solly Hemus

    Professional baseball player who played for the St. Louis Cardinals and Philadelphia Phillies.

  • Eilidh MacAskill

    Eilidh MacAskill was a renowned Scottish dancer known for her innovative choreography.

  • Vladislav Rastorotsky

    A russian (and former soviet) artistic gymnastics coach, (b. 1933)

  • Smith Hart

    American-born canadian professional wrestler (b. 1948)

2016

  • Elizer Wiesel

    Holocaust survivor and Nobel laureate known for his book 'Night'.

  • Elijan Wiesel

    Holocaust survivor and author of the memoir 'Night'.

  • Elky Wiesel

    Elky Wiesel was a renowned biologist who made significant contributions to the field of cell biology.

  • Elih Wiesel

    Nobel laureate known for his Holocaust memoir 'Night'.

  • Elie Wiesel

    Elie Wiesel was a Romanian-born American writer, professor, political activist, Nobel Laureate, and Holocaust survivor.

2015

  • Jim Weaver

    American politician (democrat-representative-oregon).

  • Jacobo Zabludovsky

    Mexican journalist (b. 1928)

  • Charlie Sanders

    American football player and sportscaster (b. 1946)

  • Ronald Davison

    British president of the astrological lodge of theosophical society, london and editor of "the astrology magazine". he corrected every chart using the prenatal epoch as a matter policy. marc edmund jones award winner

2014

  • Elgene Willett

    Renowned author known for his captivating storytelling.

  • Louis Zamperini

    Louis Zamperini was an Olympic distance runner and World War II veteran who survived a plane crash and Japanese POW camps.

  • Manuel Cardona

    Renowned physicist who made significant contributions to the field of solid-state physics.

  • Emilio Álvarez Montalván

    Nicaraguan ophthalmologist and politician (b. 1919)

  • Harold W. Kuhn

    American mathematician and academic (b. 1925)

2013

  • Edwing Engelbart

    Invented the computer mouse and pioneered the development of human-computer interaction.

  • Douglas Engelbart

    Inventor of the computer mouse and a pioneer of interactive computing, he demonstrated the first working prototype of the mouse in 1968.

  • Natiya Gogoberidze

    Pioneering Georgian female film director who made significant contributions to cinema.

  • Arlan Stangeland

    Arlan Stangeland was an American politician who served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives.

  • Princess Fawzia

    Celebrated poet known for her lyrical verses.

2012

  • Cliffard Etienne

    Professional heavyweight boxer with a powerful punch.

  • Maurice Chevit

    French actor and screenwriter (b. 1923)

  • Julian Goodman

    American journalist and broadcasting executive. he was once married and had four children. goodman passed away on the 2nd of july 2012.

  • Betty Meggers

    American archaeologist and academic (b. 1921)

  • Angelo Mangiarotti

    Italian architect and academic (b. 1921)

2011

  • Itamar Franco

    Brazilian engineer and politician, 33rd president of brazil (d. 2011)

2010

  • Daysie Smith

    Bestselling author known for her captivating novels.

  • Diron Dix

    Diron Dix was a pioneering American physicist who made significant contributions to the field of quantum mechanics.

  • Mashal Arman

    Known for innovative metal sculptures.

  • Beryl Bainbridge

    Beryl Bainbridge was an English novelist known for her darkly comic historical novels, including Master Georgie and Every Man for Himself.

  • Levander Wilkins

    Levander Wilkins was a member of the Louisiana House of Representatives.

2009 - 2000

Famous deaths on July 2nd for the celebrities who died in the years 2009 - 2000

2009

  • Adlean Bullock

    Renowned chemist known for groundbreaking research in organic chemistry.

2008

  • Natasha Shneider

    Russian-american singer, keyboard player, and actress (b. 1956)

  • Elizabeth Spriggs
    Elizabeth Spriggs

    English actress and screenwriter (b. 1929)

  • Natasha Shneider

    Russian-american actress and keyboard player (eleven), (d.2008).

2007

  • Citlalic Cuevas

    Renowned Mexican artist known for her vibrant paintings.

  • Lareta Boswell

    Renowned author known for her captivating storytelling.

  • Hy Zaret

    Renowned songwriter known for co-writing the song 'Unchained Melody'.

  • Beverly Sills
    Beverly Sills

    American singer. she was a soprano who sang lyric operatic songs and was later an arts administrator at the city opera and the metropolitan opera house in new york. she was a solidly trained child prodigy, with an enduring appeal. her voice, technical ability, and vibrant stage presence made her a strong performer.

  • Beverly Sills

    American operatic soprano and television personality (b. 1929)

2006

  • Jan Murray
    Jan Murray

    Bronx, new york -- comedian - (treasure hunt: who killed teddy bear?

  • Jan Murray

    American comedian and host of a game show (d. 2006).

2005

  • Joda Barua

    Celebrated author known for impactful storytelling.

  • Cutter Hodgson

    Renowned geologist known for his work on sedimentary rocks.

  • Berne Miller

    American author known for his novel 'Death of a Salesman'.

  • Jock Bruce-Gardyne

    British Conservative Party politician and economist.

  • Norm Prescott

    Filmation studios was co-founded by american animator producer and composer (d. 2005).

2004

  • Mochtar Lubis

    Indonesian journalist and author (d. 2004).

2003

  • Briggs Cunningham

    Briggs Cunningham was a renowned race car driver known for his success in various motorsport events.

  • Briggs Cunningham

    Briggs Cunningham was an American politician known for his contributions to public service.

  • Christabel Bielenberg

    German author known for her memoir 'The Past is Myself' about her experiences during World War II.

2002

  • Ray Brown

    American bassist and composer (b. 1926)

  • Ray Brown

    American cellist and bassist (d. 2002).

2000

  • Hara Aki

    Renowned Japanese painter known for his abstract works.

  • Alleyne Nicholson

    Renowned British novelist known for his captivating storytelling.

  • Kenji Yoshida

    Japanese abstract painter known for his unique use of color and form.

  • Ronnie Bell

    Ronnie Bell was a renowned chemist known for his contributions to the field of organic chemistry.

  • Joey Dunlop

    Northern irish motorcycle road racing champion; holds record for most wins (26) at the isle of man tt (d. 2000)

1999 - 1990

Famous deaths on July 2nd for the celebrities who died in the years 1999 - 1990

1999

  • Nataline Joubert

    French actress known for her roles in classic films.

  • Mario Puzo

    American author and screenwriter (d. 1999)

  • Rudolph Kálmán

    Renowned for his work in control systems and the development of the Kalman filter.

  • Eliseo Alberto

    Cuban novelist and poet recognized for his contributions to Latin American literature.

  • Mario Puzo

    American author and screenwriter (b. 1920)

1998

  • Kay Thompson

    Kay Thompson was a talented composer and author, best known for her work on the Eloise children's books.

  • Fletcher G. Watson

    Fletcher G. Watson was an American physicist known for his research in nuclear physics.

  • Buck Ramsey

    American cowboy poet and songwriter.

1997

  • James Stewart
    James Stewart

    James stewart was an iconic american actor known for his roles in classic films such as it's a wonderful life and mr. smith goes to washington.

1996

  • Hugh Davson

    Writer/physiologist, dies at 86

1995

  • George Seldes

    George Seldes was an American journalist, writer, and media critic, known for his investigative reporting and criticism of the mainstream media.

  • Lloyd MacPhail

    Canadian businessman and politician, 23rd lieutenant governor of prince edward island (d. 1995)

  • Gervase F Ashworth Jackson-Stops

    Architecture adviser, dies at 48

  • Krissy Taylor

    Model (17 magazine), suffers from respiratory issues at 17

  • George Seldes

    Journalist dies at the age of 104

1994

  • Andres Escobar

    Colombian footballer known for his tragic death after the 1994 FIFA World Cup.

  • Andrés Escobar

    Colombian footballer (d. 1994)

  • Maung Maung

    Premier of burma (1988), is killed at 69

  • Andres Escobar

    Colombian soccer star in the world cup, shot to lose to usa

  • Ralph C Rinzler

    Folklorist (greenbriar boys), died at 59

1993

  • Fred Gwynne
    Fred Gwynne

    American comedian and actor (born 1926). most well-known as herman munster on the tv series the munsters.

  • Don Drysdale

    American family of note; son of don drysdale, a baseball player. he was born on the 51st anniversary of his father.

1992

  • Edith Valckaert

    Belgian violinist dies at 42

  • Jose Monje [Camaron de la Isla]

    Spanish flamenco singer

  • Camaron de la Isla

    Spanish flamenco singer (born 1950)

  • Borisav Pekic

    Serbian politician / writer

1991

  • Lee Remick
    Lee Remick

    Actress (days of wine & roses), is diagnosed with cancer at the age of 55

1990

  • Snooky Lanson

    American singer (b. 1914)

  • Muntu Myeza

    At 39, a south african anti-apartheid activist is killed in an auto accident

  • Snooky Lanson

    American singer (born 1914)

1989 - 1980

Famous deaths on July 2nd for the celebrities who died in the years 1989 - 1980

1989

  • Andrei Gromyko

    Belarusian-russian economist and politician, soviet minister of foreign affairs (d. 1989)

  • Franklin Schaffner

    Producer and director from japan (d. 1989).

1988

  • Vibert Douglas

    Canadian astronomer and astrophysicist (b. 1894)

1987

  • Mihailo Đurić

    Made significant contributions to the study of celestial mechanics.

  • Michael Bennet

    Choreographer (chorus line), dies at 44 from aids

  • Karl Linnas

    Russian heart failure kills accused german german.

1986

  • Bettymae Forsyth

    Pioneering female golfer who achieved great success in her career.

  • Destry Hoffman

    American actor known for his role in the film 'Destry Rides Again'.

  • Peanuts Lowrey

    American baseball player, coach, and manager (d. 1986)

1985

  • Odester Wells

    Renowned filmmaker and actor, famous for 'Citizen Kane'.

  • David Purley

    British formula 1 driver (born 1945).

1984

  • Ramiro Cortes

    Composer dies at 50

  • Paul Dozois

    Canadian politician (d. 1984)

1982

  • Ilka Nemeth

    Hungarian fencer who won a gold medal at the 1936 Summer Olympics.

  • Hymie Shertzer

    Hymie Shertzer was a professional boxer known for his impressive career in the ring.

  • Poul Rovsing Olsen

    Composer dies at 59

1981

  • Robert Emmett Keane

    Actor (rookie cop, red dragon)

1980

  • Leiam Smith

    Inventor of a revolutionary technology that changed the industry.

1979 - 1970

Famous deaths on July 2nd for the celebrities who died in the years 1979 - 1970

1979

  • Carlyle Smith Beals

    Canadian astronomer who made significant contributions to the study of variable stars.

  • Larisa Shepitko

    Larisa Shepitko was a renowned Soviet film director known for her poetic and powerful works.

1978

  • Aris Alexandrou

    Greek poet, translator and novelist (born in 1922)

1977

  • Antion Nabokov

    Antion Nabokov was a Russian-American novelist, poet, and entomologist, best known for his novel 'Lolita'.

  • Vladimir Nabokov

    Renowned novelist and entomologist, author of 'Lolita'.

  • Vladimir Nabokov

    Renowned novelist and entomologist, author of 'Lolita'.

  • Vladimir Nabokov

    Russian-american scholar, translator, and lepidopterist. he was nominated for an oscar for his screen adaptation of "lolita", which earned him financial independence and notoriety.

  • Vladimir V Nabokov

    Russian/us writer (lolita) dies at 78

1976

  • Frances Howard
    Frances Howard

    Actress (swan and shock punch), died at 73

1975

  • James Robertson Justice

    Actor (dr at large, dr om love), dies at 70

  • Euell Gibbons

    Euell Gibbons was an American athlete known for his achievements in track and field.

  • James Robertson Justice

    English actor and educator (d. 1975)

1973

  • Betty Grable
    Betty Grable

    American actress, singer, and dancer. her films include "how to marry a millionaire" 1953 and "how to be very,very popular" 1955. harry james, her bandleader, was her second marriage. she had two children.

  • George McBride

    American baseball manager and player (d. 1973).

  • Chick Hafey

    American baseball manager and player (d. 1973).

  • Ferdinand Schörner

    German field marshal (b. 1892)

  • Swede Savage

    Indianapolis 500: deaths due to injuries

1972

  • Joseph Fielding Smith

    American religious leader, 10th president of the church of jesus christ of latter-day saints (b. 1876)

  • Joseph Fielding Smith

    American religious figure, 10th president of the church of jesus christ of latter-day saints (born in 1876).

  • Joseph F Smith Jr

    At 95, the leader us mormon chuch dies

1971

  • Edward Ballantine

    American composer and academic (d.71)

1970

  • Jessie Street

    Australian suffragette and feminist (b. 1889)

1969 - 1960

Famous deaths on July 2nd for the celebrities who died in the years 1969 - 1960

1969

  • Michael DiBiase

    American pro-wrestler (born in 1923)

1968

  • Margaret Halley

    Contributed to the study of variable stars and stellar evolution.

  • Francis Brennan

    At 74, the us cardinal of philadelphia dies

1966

  • Jan Brzechwa

    Polish poet and author (d. 1966).

1965

  • Theodora E "Betsy" Ranucci-Beckmann

    Actress (klatergoud), passes away at 88

1964

  • Fireball Roberts

    American race car driver (born 1929).

  • Glenn "Fireball" Roberts

    Biggest nascar money winner, dies in crash.

1963

  • Alicia Patterson

    Newsday, an american journalist and publisher, was co-founded by a u.s. journalist (d. 1963).

1961

  • Mayjor Hemingway

    Iconic writer known for his impactful prose and storytelling.

  • Chaze Hemingway

    Chaze Hemingway was an American novelist and journalist, known for his minimalist writing style and influential works such as 'The Sun Also Rises' and 'The Old Man and the Sea'.

  • Chayson Hemingway

    Chayson Hemingway was an American novelist, short story writer, and journalist, known for his minimalist writing style and influential works such as 'The Sun Also Rises' and 'The Old Man and the Sea'.

  • Rigley Hemingway

    Rigley Hemingway was an American novelist and journalist, known for his minimalist writing style and exploration of themes of masculinity and war.

  • Keiston Hemingway

    Keiston Hemingway was an American novelist and journalist, known for his minimalist writing style and influential works such as 'The Sun Also Rises' and 'The Old Man and the Sea'.

1959 - 1950

Famous deaths on July 2nd for the celebrities who died in the years 1959 - 1950

1955

  • Edward Lawson

    Scottish soldier, victoria cross recipient (born 1873)

1953

  • Sylvester Hodgson

    Pioneering biologist known for his research on genetics and heredity.

1952

  • Dalila Assaf

    Lebanese poet known for her lyrical and romantic poetry.

  • Henriette H Bosmans

    Dutch cello player/pianist/composer, dies at 56

1951

  • Earnest F Sauerbruch

    German nazi surgeon/nazi dies at 75

1950

  • Thomas William Burgess

    English swimmer and water polo player (b. 1872)

1949 - 1940

Famous deaths on July 2nd for the celebrities who died in the years 1949 - 1940

1949

  • Georgi Dimitrov

    Bulgarian composer and politician, 32nd prime minister of bulgaria (d.49)

1946

  • Anthony Overton

    Publisher/banker/cosmetics producer, dies at the age of 81.

1945

  • Cleon Adams

    American chemist who made significant contributions to the field of organic chemistry.

1942

  • Giuseppe Belli

    Contributed to the study of electromagnetism and X-rays.

  • Hays Watkins

    American politician who served as the Governor of Indiana.

1941

  • Maybelline Barringer

    Renowned geologist known for her work in mineralogy and petrology.

1940

  • Bertram Shapleigh

    Composer dies at 69

  • Ben[jamin] Turpin

    Us comic (saps at sea, his new job).

1939 - 1930

Famous deaths on July 2nd for the celebrities who died in the years 1939 - 1930

1939

  • Alfred R Zimmerman

    Mayor of rotterdam (1906-22).

1937

  • Ameliarose Earhart

    First female aviator to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean.

  • Ameia Earhart

    First female aviator to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean.

  • Amelia Earhart

    American aviation pioneer and author, she was an historical adventurer during her 16-year career. she was nicknamed "lady lindy" and received the flying cross. her daredevil, courageous ways captured the imagination of the public. she was the first female to get an aviator's licence, the first woman in the atlantic to fly solo, and she was also the first woman …

  • Amelia Theory

    Amelia Theory was an American aviator and author who set many records and championed the advancement of women in aviation.

  • Fred L Noonan

    Us navigator disappeared over pacific ocean

1935

  • Blaze Bayley

    British astronomer who made significant contributions to the study of comets and meteors.

1934

  • Ernst Rohm

    German nazi official (born in 1887).

1932

  • Kincaid Babcock

    Pioneering geologist who made significant contributions to the understanding of sedimentary rocks.

  • Manuel II of Portugal (b. 1889)
  • King Manuel

    Ii of portugal (born 1889).

  • Manoel II

    The last king of portugal (1908-10), is killed at 43

1930

  • Anders Randolf

    Actor (love of sunya, dangerous curves), died at 59

1929 - 1920

Famous deaths on July 2nd for the celebrities who died in the years 1929 - 1920

1929

  • Gladys Brockwell

    Actress (oliver twist), is killed at 34

1926

  • Émile Coué

    French pharmacist and psychologist (d. 1926)

  • Emile Coue

    French self-proclaimed psychotherapist, best known for his aphorism "everyday in every way i'm getting better and better." he was an apothecary between 1882-1910 and studied suggestion and hypnotism before opening a nancy clinic. coue was the author of many books, including "self mastery through autosuggestion", 1922.

1920

  • William Louis Marshall

    American general and engineer (b. 1846)

  • William Louis Marshall

    American engineer and general (born 1846).

1919 - 1910

Famous deaths on July 2nd for the celebrities who died in the years 1919 - 1910

1918

  • Washington Gladden

    Prominent American minister and writer who advocated for social justice and reform in his works.

  • Mohammed V Resjad

    Sultan of turkey (1909-18).

1917

  • Herbert Beerbohm Tree

    English actor/director (hamlet).

1915

  • Porfirio Diaz

    Mexican politician and general, 19th, 21st, and 23rd presidents of mexico (born 1830).

  • Porfirio Díaz

    Mexican general who became president and a prominent entrepreneur during his rule.

  • Porfirio Díaz

    Mexican general and politician, 29th president of mexico (b. 1830)

1914

  • Joseph Chamberlain

    British statesman known for his influence on domestic and foreign policy.

  • Joseph Chamberlain

    English businessman and politician, secretary of state for the colonies (b. 1836)

  • Joseph Chamberlain

    American geophysicist and astronomer who published numerous works on auroral, planetary and airglow astronomy.

1912

  • Tom Richardson

    English cricketer (d. 1912)

1911

  • Felix Mottl

    Composer dies at 54

1909 - 1900

Famous deaths on July 2nd for the celebrities who died in the years 1909 - 1900

1903

  • Ed Delahanty

    American hall of fame baseball player (born in 1867).

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