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2029 - 2020

Famous deaths on July 10th for the celebrities who died in the years 2029 - 2020

2022

  • Ranbir Bajaj

    Ranbir Bajaj was an Indian businessman and entrepreneur who founded the Bajaj Group, a major conglomerate in India.

  • Maurice Boucher

    Canadian drug dealer and murderer

2020

  • Autumnrose Smith

    Talented singer-songwriter who gained fame for her unique style.

  • Skanda Gupta

    Renowned playwright known for his experimental and thought-provoking works.

  • Dmoni Smith

    Talented singer-songwriter in the indie music scene.

  • Evoleht Yelhsa

    Known for his emotionally charged verses.

  • Jack Charlton

    English footballer and manager (d. 2020)

2019 - 2010

Famous deaths on July 10th for the celebrities who died in the years 2019 - 2010

2019

  • Liticia Garcia

    Acclaimed singer who captivated audiences with her powerful voice.

  • Tynslee Jones

    Talented singer who captivated audiences with her powerful voice.

  • Darlette Jones

    Acclaimed poet whose works continue to inspire readers.

  • Jacklyne Smith

    Acclaimed poet whose works touched the hearts of many.

  • Romonia Moore

    Renowned poet whose works explored themes of love and loss.

2018

  • Ansley Herring Wegner

    Renowned poet whose works explored themes of nature and spirituality.

  • Henry Morgenthau III

    American author and television producer (b. 1917)

2017

  • Elisabel Torres

    Influential playwright known for her powerful dramas.

  • Gladstone Murray

    British politician who served as a Member of Parliament.

  • Delbert F. Foit Jr.

    Renowned for his contributions to bridge engineering and construction.

2016

  • Laureano Guevara

    Mexican painter known for his vibrant and colorful artworks.

  • Kjell Isaksson

    Swedish high jumper who set multiple world records in the 1960s.

  • Katharina Focke

    German politician (b. 1922)

2015

  • Omar Sharif
    Omar Sharif

    Egyptian-american actor. he is a handsome and elegant screen lover and was nominated for an academy award in 1962. his films include "lawrence of arabia," "dr. zhivago" and "funny girl." he moved into tv roles occasionally, but his movie career did not progress beyond these films. he is well-known for his bridge playing and has an internationally syndicated column about …

  • Abdulrahim Abduljabbar

    Celebrated playwright known for his thought-provoking works.

  • Ruthel Johnson

    Talented playwright known for her thought-provoking plays.

  • Venissa Sergio

    Innovative sculptor who pushed the boundaries of traditional art.

  • Roger Rees
    Roger Rees

    Welsh-american actor and director (d. 2015)

2014

  • Lyle Kirkham

    Geologist recognized for his work in soil science and mineralogy.

  • Curt Gentry

    American author best known for his non-fiction works, including biographies and historical books.

  • Paul G. Risser

    American ecologist and academic (b. 1939)

  • Gloria Schweigerdt

    American baseball player (b. 1934)

  • Robert C. Broomfield

    American lawyer and judge (b. 1933)

2013

  • Philip Caldwell

    American business executive. caldwell, the first person to lead ford motor company without being a ford family member, managed one of the greatest turnarounds in american business history.

  • Gokulananda Mahapatra

    Indian author and academic (b. 1922)

  • Concha García Campoy

    Spanish journalist (b. 1958)

  • Ku Ok-hee

    South korean golfer (d. 2013)

  • Caroline Duby Glassman

    American lawyer and jurist (b. 1922)

2012

  • Berthe Meijer

    Dutch professional chef, author of 17 cookbooks. when she was four, she was the only member of her family to have survived two years in concentration camp.

  • Peter Kyros

    American lawyer and politician (b. 1925)

  • Viktor Suslin

    Russian-german composer (b. 1942)

  • Dolphy

    Filipino actor, singer, and producer (b. 1928)

  • Fritz Langanke

    German lieutenant (d. 2012)

2011

  • Roland Petit

    Ballets de paris director, french choreographer and dancer. he was a great collaborator with writers and designers. his unique combination of chic, sex and originality made him one of the most popular french post-war choreographers.

  • Pierrette Alarie

    Canadian soprano and educator (b. 1921)

2010

  • Sugar Minott

    Sugar Minott was a Jamaican reggae singer and producer who was known for his smooth vocals and socially conscious lyrics.

  • Zeal Deshpande

    Renowned playwright known for socially relevant dramas.

  • Salem Kirban

    American author known for his Christian fiction novels.

  • Nubia Chaves

    Brazilian poet recognized for her lyrical and emotional poetry.

2009 - 2000

Famous deaths on July 10th for the celebrities who died in the years 2009 - 2000

2008

  • Hiroaki Aoki

    Japanese-american wrestler and businessman, founded benihana (b. 1938)

  • Jessah Aristorenas

    Filipino actress known for her roles in classic films.

  • Benihana Rocky Aoki

    Founder of the Benihana restaurant chain.

  • Rocky Aoki

    Japanese businessman and former ceo of benihana restaurants. he was also a former olympic wrestler.

  • Flavio Tavares

    Brazilian journalist and writer known for his critical commentary.

2007

  • Corbin Harney

    Pioneering ethnobotanist who studied traditional plant knowledge of indigenous peoples.

  • Zheng Xiaoyu

    Director of the state food and drug administration of the people's republic of china. born 1944

  • Doug Marlette

    American cartoonist and author (d. 2007).

  • Abdul Rashid Ghazi

    Radical pakistani cleric (born 1951).

2006

  • Samil Basayev

    Samil Basayev was a Chechen rebel leader known for his role in the Chechen wars.

  • Shamil Basayev

    Shamil basayev was a chechen terrorist known for his involvement in numerous attacks, including the beslan school siege.

  • Linwood Boyd

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

  • Lennart Bladh

    Swedish politician (d. 2006)

2005

  • Charles Woodward

    British physicist who made significant contributions to the field of quantum mechanics and the development of the theory of superconductivity.

  • Kamal Dasgupta

    Renowned Indian author known for his contributions to Bengali literature.

  • A. J. Quinnell

    English-maltese author (d. 2005)

  • AJ Quinnell

    English writer (born in 1940).

  • Freddy Soto

    American actor and comedian (born 1970).

2004

  • Pati Behrs

    Russian-american ballerina and actress (b. 1922)

  • Pati Behrs

    Russian-born american actress, grandniece leo tolstoy's granddaughter and first wife of john derek (born in 1922)

2003

  • Winston Graham

    British author; suspense and historical novelist. he died in buxted (east sussex), england on the 10th of july 2003. in 1983, he was made an officer of the order of the british empire. jean williamson, his wife whom he had married in 1939 and died in 1992.

  • Hartley Shawcross

    Baron shawcross, a german-english lawyer and politician, attorney general for england & wales (d. 2003).

  • Hartley Shawcross

    Baron shawcross, german-english lawyer and politician, attorney general for england and wales (d. 2003)

  • Bishnu Maden

    Nepalese politician

2002

  • Grayce Beverly

    Grayce Beverly was a talented actress known for her work in classic Hollywood films.

  • Laurence Janifer

    American author (b. 1933)

  • Jean-Pierre Côté

    Canadian lawyer and politician, 23rd lieutenant governor of quebec (d. 2002)

  • Evangelos Florakis

    Greek general (b. 1943)

  • Jean-Pierre Cote

    French canadian politician and lieutenant governor for quebec (born in 1926)

2001

  • Guerino Bozzolasco

    Italian politician who served in various governmental roles.

  • Bethel Morrison

    Celebrated poet whose works continue to inspire readers.

2000

  • Vakkom Majeed

    Indian journalist and politician (b. 1909)

  • Justin Pierce

    English-american actor and skateboarder (born 1975).

1999 - 1990

Famous deaths on July 10th for the celebrities who died in the years 1999 - 1990

1999

  • Constancia de la Mora

    Mexican actress known for her roles in classic films.

  • Daisee Pemberton

    Notable chemist who made significant contributions to polymer science.

1997

  • Ivor Allchurch

    Ivor Allchurch was a Welsh footballer known for his skill and goal-scoring ability.

  • Aggie Gunder

    Renowned painter known for her vibrant abstract artworks.

1996

  • Stokely Van Camp

    Former MLB pitcher who played for the Chicago Cubs and Philadelphia Phillies.

  • Eno Raud

    Estonian author of children's literature

  • Eladio Rusconi

    At 79, a writer/publisher/businessman dies.

1995

  • Mehmet Ali Aybar

    Turkish lawyer and politician (b. 1908)

  • Hugh Dundas

    Pilot/businessman and fighter pilot, who dies at 74

1994

  • Earl Strum

    Referee (nba) dies from brain cancer at 66

  • Otto Bonsema

    At 84, a soccer star/trainer (gvav veendam) dies

1993

  • Ruth Krauss

    American poet and author (d. 1993).

  • Sam Rolfe

    American producer and screenwriter (d. 1993).

  • Masugi Ibuse

    Japanese author (kuroiame (black rain),) dies at 95

1991

  • Gerome Ragni

    American actor and playwright, best known for co-writing the musical 'Hair'.

  • Gerome Ragal

    Author (hair) dies from cancer at 48 years old

1990

  • Hans Faverey

    Poet

  • Irene Champlin

    At 59, a long-term illness ends.

1989 - 1980

Famous deaths on July 10th for the celebrities who died in the years 1989 - 1980

1989

  • Mel Blanc
    Mel Blanc

    American voiceover king and provider of voices on over 3,000 cartoons featuring nearly 400 characters. also, a wide range of sound effects. he was fascinated by sounds and voices since he was young. he studied music at portland high school.

  • Thomas E "Tommy" Trinder

    English comic ("bitter springs") dies at 80

1988

  • Errol John

    Playwright dies at 63

1987

  • John Hammond

    American record producer, critic, and activist (b. 1910)

  • John Hammond

    American inventor, john hays hammond sr., is known as "the father of radio control", and was the son of a mining engineer.

  • John H Hammond

    American record producer (born 1910).

1986

  • Tadeusz Piotrowski

    Polish mountaineer and author (b. 1940)

1985

  • Emery Lavell

    Canadian landscape painter known for his vibrant and expressive works.

  • Fernando Pereira

    Portuguese-dutch photographer, victim of the sinking of the rainbow warrior (born 1950).

1983

  • Werner Egk

    German composer who primarily composes music for the stage.

1982

  • Maria Jeritza [Jedlicka]

    Aust / us, singer (metropolitan opera)

  • Gustav MR von Koenigswald

    German/norwegian paleontologist dies at 79

1981

  • Ken Rex McElroy

    American hog rustler (born 1936)

1980

  • Joseph Krumgold

    American screenwriter and author (d. 1980).

1979 - 1970

Famous deaths on July 10th for the celebrities who died in the years 1979 - 1970

1979

  • Arthur Fiedler

    American conductor (b. 1894)

  • Arthur Fiedler

    American conductor, most famous for his free outdoor concerts, the boston pops.

1978

  • John D. Rockefeller III

    American businessman and philanthropist, founded the asia society (b. 1906)

  • Joe Davis

    English snooker/billiards-world champion (1927-46)

  • John D Rockefeller III

    American businessman (born in 1906).

  • Michel Gusikoff

    Composer dies at 85

1977

  • Norman Paris

    Orchestra leader (for your pleasure) dies at the age of 41.

1975

  • Kasen Kaneko

    Known for his impactful poetry during the Showa period.

  • Achiel H van Acker

    Belgian premier (1945-46 and 1954-58), dies at 77

1973

  • Seaton Reid

    Pioneering researcher in the field of solid-state physics.

1972

  • Lovie Austin

    American musician and bandleader, pianist (d. 1972).

1971

  • Laurent Dauthuille

    French boxer, known as the tarzan of buzenval. he fought jake lamotta on september 13, 1950 for the world middleweight title. lamotta lost by knockout with only 13 seconds remaining in the fight. he fought another 15 times, but never again for a title. he died 10 july 1971 at rueil-malmaison.

  • Luella Parker

    Renowned poet who wrote about nature and love.

  • Mohamed Madbouh

    Moroccan general/putschist, shot to death

1970

  • Bjarni Benediktsson

    Icelandic professor of law and politician, 13th prime minister of iceland (d. 1970)

  • Bjarni Benediktsson

    Icelandic politician and journalist 13th prime minister iceland (d. 1970).

1969 - 1960

Famous deaths on July 10th for the celebrities who died in the years 1969 - 1960

1968

  • Lajeana Hickock

    American journalist known for her investigative reporting

1966

  • Ivy Williams

    Ivy Williams was a British mathematician known for her work in algebra.

1965

  • Placida Gomez

    Prolific novelist known for her vivid storytelling.

  • Jacques Audiberti

    French playwright, poet, novelist, and advocate of the theatre of the absurd.

1963

  • Deolinda de Jesus

    Brazilian feminist and social activist who fought for women's rights.

  • John Sutton

    Actor (of human bondage), passes away at 54 from a heart attack

  • Teddy Wakelam

    English broadcaster of sports and player in rugby union (born 1893)

1962

  • Michie Hiko

    Renowned Japanese poet known for his haiku and tanka poetry.

  • Yehuda Leib Maimon

    Israeli rabbi and politician (b. 1875)

  • Yehuda Leib Maimon

    Israeli rabbi and minister to the government (born 1875).

1960

  • Sæbjørn Buttedahl

    Norwegian actor and sculptor (b. 1876)

1959 - 1950

Famous deaths on July 10th for the celebrities who died in the years 1959 - 1950

1959

  • Manning Johnson

    African American author and activist known for his book 'Color, Communism, and Common Sense.'

1957

  • Sholem Asch

    Polish/israeli writer (east river) dies at 77

1956

  • Joe Giard

    American baseball player (born 1898).

1955

  • Henry W Methorst

    Dutch director (central bureau of statistics)

1954

  • Calogero Vizzini

    Sicilian mafioso (born 1877)

1953

  • Sidney Homer

    Composer dies at 88

1952

  • Rued Langgaard

    Danish composer and organist (d. 1952).

  • Rued Immanuel Langgaard

    Composer dies at 58

1951

  • Ellery Wells

    Known for his work in stellar spectroscopy.

1950

  • Richard Maury

    An american-argentinian engineer designed salta antofagasta railway (d. 1950).

1949 - 1940

Famous deaths on July 10th for the celebrities who died in the years 1949 - 1940

1948

  • Emmy Hennings

    German/swiss poet and cabaret performer. she was the co-founder of cabaret voltaire in za 1/4 rich, and was the wife of hugo ball, dadaist. she died 10 august 1948.

1945

  • Robert Goddard

    American physicist engineer and academic (d. 1945).

1944

  • Lucien Pissarro

    French landscape painter, wood engraver, designer, and printer of fine books. he used techniques of neo-impressionism and impressionism in his landscape paintings. however, he also exhibited with les xx. he also painted still lives and portraits of his family. he worked in france until 1890, but he moved to britain after that.

1943

  • Arthur Finlay Nevin

    Composer dies at 72

1941

  • Jelly Roll Morton

    American pianist, composer, and bandleader (b. 1890)

  • Huntley Wright

    English actor (b. 1868)

  • Ferdinand "Jelly Roll" Morton

    Pioneer jazz pianist, dies at age 56 in louisiana.

  • Jelly Roll Morton

    American musician (born 1890)

1940

  • Donald Francis Tovey

    English composer / musicologist, dies at 64

1939 - 1930

Famous deaths on July 10th for the celebrities who died in the years 1939 - 1930

1938

  • Arthur Barclay

    15th president of liberia (b. 1854)

1937

  • Attilio Brugnoli

    56 years old death of composer

  • Johan[nes] B Schepers

    At 71, fries (braga) dies.

1932

  • Constancia Grierson

    Botanist known for her extensive research on plant taxonomy and classification.

  • Flora Griffith

    Pioneering botanist known for her work on plant taxonomy and classification.

1929 - 1920

Famous deaths on July 10th for the celebrities who died in the years 1929 - 1920

1929

  • Ève Lavallière

    French actress (b. 1866)

1924

  • Johannes B van Heutsz

    Governor-general of dutch indies (1904-1909), dies at the age of 73

1920

  • John Fisher

    1st baron fisher sri lankan english admiral (d. 2021)

  • Jackie Fisher

    British admiral (born in 1841)

  • John A "Jacky" Kilverston

    Adm / designer (dreadnought), died at 79

1919 - 1910

Famous deaths on July 10th for the celebrities who died in the years 1919 - 1910

1915

  • Flower Parry

    Flower Parry was a renowned painter known for her floral still life paintings.

  • Hendrik Willem Mesdag

    Dutch painter (b. 1831)

  • Hendrik W Mesdag

    Painter (panorama mesdag)

1910

  • Johann G Galle

    German telescope discovery of neptune

1909 - 1900

Famous deaths on July 10th for the celebrities who died in the years 1909 - 1900

1908

  • Phoebe Knapp

    American composer and organist (d. 1908)

  • Eliza Laurillard

    Vicar/poet/writer, dies at the age of 78

1902

  • Albert FA

    King of saxon (1873-1902), is killed at 74

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