July 12th famous deaths

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2029 - 2020

Famous deaths on July 12th for the celebrities who died in the years 2029 - 2020

2020

Joanna Cole
American author best known for her children's books, including the Magic School Bus series.
Jezel Takahashi
Jezel Takahashi was a Japanese novelist known for her novels that delved into the complexities of human relationships and cultural traditions.
Kelly Preston
Kelly preston was an american actress known for her roles in movies suchjson as jerry maguire and twins.
Goran Hadžić
Former Croatian Serb politician, indicted for war crimes.
Theoplis Castillo
Theoplis Castillo was a renowned Mexican essayist known for his insightful and socially conscious writings.

Damieon Blackwood

Damieon Blackwood was a renowned British novelist whose works often explored themes of love, loss, and the human condition.

Trinnity Blackwood

Trinnity Blackwood was a renowned African-American poet whose work explored themes of race, gender, and social justice.

Zackari Eriksson

Zackari Eriksson was a Swedish poet known for his lyrical and introspective works exploring the human condition.

Kelly Preston

Actress known for her roles in Jerry Maguire and Twins.

Wim Suurbier

Dutch footballer and manager (d. 2020)

2019 - 2010

Famous deaths on July 12th for the celebrities who died in the years 2019 - 2010

2019

Fernando Corbato
Pioneer in computer science known for his work on time-sharing systems.
Marvelyn Fortin
Renowned poet known for her evocative and powerful verses.
Culver Gleysteen
Foreign correspondent and author known for his insightful reporting
Emily Hartridge
English youtuber and television presenter (b. 1984)

2018

Lannis Fitzgerald
Lannis Fitzgerald was a celebrated playwright known for her thought-provoking and socially conscious works that explored themes of identity, power, and social justice.
Ebbe Curtis Hoff
Ebbe Curtis Hoff was a renowned biologist known for his contributions to the field of marine biology.

2016

Elroy Berger
Elroy Berger was a chemist who made significant contributions to the field of organic chemistry.
Goran Hadžić
Serbian politician (b. 1958)

2015

Dula Khan
Famous singer-songwriter in the pop music industry.
Ryer Lam
Ryer Lam was a brilliant mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of cryptography and data security.
Demerius Smith
Influential playwright whose works continue to be performed worldwide.
Calvary Eriksson
Calvary Eriksson was a Swedish astronomer known for her contributions to the study of exoplanets.
Skylier Blake
Renowned poet whose works continue to inspire readers.

Luddie Atkins

Luddie Atkins was a fearless investigative journalist who uncovered numerous government and corporate scandals.

Deadrick Patel

Deadrick Patel was a renowned chemist who made significant contributions to the development of new materials for energy storage and conversion.

Hargis Sharma

Hargis Sharma was a renowned Indian mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of number theory.

Temprance Jones

Known for creating intricate sculptures using unconventional materials.

Calix Winters

Famous for his award-winning stage plays.

Tenzin Delek Rinpoche

Tibetan monk and activist (b. 1950)

D'Army Bailey

American lawyer, judge, and actor (b. 1941)

Cheng Siwei

Chinese engineer, economist, and politician (b. 1935)

Chenjerai Hove

Zimbabwean journalist, author, and poet (b. 1956)

2014

Valerya Novodvorskaya
Russian politician known for her liberal views and activism.
Yehudit Hendel
Israeli writer and translator.
Barrie Pettman
Noted for his work in marine biology and conservation.
Valeriya Novodvorskaya
Russian journalist and politician (d. 2014)
Alfred de Grazia
American author and political scientist (d. 2014).

Nestor Basterretxea

Spanish painter and sculptor (d. 2014)

Jamil Ahmad

Pakistani author (b. 1931)

Kenneth J. Gray

American soldier and politician (b. 1924)

Emil Bobu

Romanian politician (b. 1927)

2013

Alan Whicker
British traveler, born in egypt. he is the tv host of "whicker's world", which he started as a television show. he was a globe-trotting documentaryist and featured interviews with celebrities. his program was viewed by over ten million people. whicker worked for bbc from february 1957 to 1968 before establishing the award-winning partnership with yorkshire television. in the early 1980s, …
Amar Bose
Bose corporation was founded by an american engineer and businessman (d. 2013).
Elaine Morgan
Welsh writer, aquatic ape hypothesis (d. 2013)
Takako Takahashi
Japanese author (b. 1932)

2012

Dara Singh
Indian wrestler who later became a popular actor in Hindi cinema.
Alimuddin
Pakistani cricketer (b. 1930)
George C. Stoney
American director and producer (d. 2012)
Roger Payne
American biologist and zoologist
Else Holmelund Minarik
Danish-american author and illustrator (b. 1920)

Hamid Samandarian

Iranian director and playwright (b. 1931)

Eddy Brown

English footballer and manager (b. 1926)

2011

Leiby
Tragically kidnapped and murdered in Brooklyn, New York.
Tahsin Abu Zayd
Egyptian literary critic and feminist thinker.
Sherwood Schwartz
Passaic, new jersey -- television creator (brady bunch and gilligan is).
Ame Deal
Ame Deal was a talented gymnast known for her dedication and passion for the sport.

2010

Juma Amir
Celebrated poet from Somalia known for his evocative verses.
Jarrius Fitzgerald
Jarrius Fitzgerald was an acclaimed American playwright whose works often explored themes of social justice and identity.
Raahi Kamal
Known for groundbreaking plays and social commentary.
Hortence Morales
Hortence Morales was a respected Mexican journalist who covered political and social issues in Latin America.
Blossie Hawkins
Blossie Hawkins was a renowned jazz pianist and composer who made significant contributions to the genre.

Meritt Pekar

American political activist and independent candidate for President of the United States in 2004.

Harvey Pekar

American comic book writer (born 1939).

Wayland Young

British composer known for his contributions to contemporary classical music.

Harvey Pekar

Known for his autobiographical comic series 'American Splendor.'

Harvey Pekar

American author and critic (b. 1939)

Olga Guillot

Cuban-american singer (d. 2010)

James P. Hogan

English-american author (b. 1941)

Paulo Moura

Brazilian clarinet player, saxophonist (d.2010)

Pius Njawé

Cameroonian journalist (d. 2010)

2009 - 2000

Famous deaths on July 12th for the celebrities who died in the years 2009 - 2000

2008

Ethell Wilson
Pioneering chemist who made significant contributions to the field of organic chemistry.
Maneh Krikorian
Notable physicist who made significant advancements in quantum mechanics.
Bobby Murcer
American baseball outfielder and player who smoked tobacco. he was also a self-described loner.
Tony Snow
Tony Snow was an American journalist who served as the White House Press Secretary under President George W. Bush.

2007

Verley Peel
Noted chemist who made significant contributions to the field of organic chemistry.
Stan Zemanek
Australian radio and television host (b. 1947)
Robert Burås
Norwegian singer-songwriter and guitarist (b. 1975)
Robert Buras
Norwegian guitar player (born 1975)

2006

Nury Dharmaputra
Indonesian poet known for his impactful verses.
Nan Woodruff
American sculptor known for her abstract and figurative works.
Adamantios Lemos
Greek actor (born 1916).

2005

John King
American television news analyst, host of his cable tv show "state of the union", on cnn since january 2009.
Conley Powell
Renowned mathematician known for his work in number theory.
John King
Baron king of wartnaby, english businessman (b. 1917)

2004

Betty Oliphant
English-canadian ballerina, co-founded the national ballet school of canada (b. 1918)

2003

John Crewe
Renowned painter known for his abstract art.
Mayes Torrance
Known for his work on creativity and educational psychology.
Terel Rogers
Renowned poet with a unique style.
Benny Carter
Nyc, new york -- musician / composer (easy money, king carter)
Mark Lovell
English race car driver (d. 2003)

2001

Isami Kaneko
Japanese physicist known for his contributions to nuclear physics.
Ulys Stevens
Acclaimed poet whose works continue to inspire readers.
Tillmon Fink
American politician who served in the Missouri House of Representatives.
William Gamble
Served as a Senator in the United States.
Fred Marcellino
American illustrator and author (d. 2001).

2000

Lulie Holt
Renowned biologist known for her work in genetics and evolutionary biology.
Matsuko Mazda
Renowned Japanese painter known for her abstract and colorful artworks.
Charles Merritt
Canadian colonel and politician, victoria cross recipient (b. 1908)
Charles Merritt
Canadian army officer, recipient of the victoria cross (born in 1908)

1999 - 1990

Famous deaths on July 12th for the celebrities who died in the years 1999 - 1990

1999

Lulabelle Lester
Lulabelle Lester was a renowned singer known for her soulful voice.
Rajendra Kumar
Actor and producer from pakistani-indian (d. 1999).

1998

Sayf Al-Muluk
Renowned sculptor known for his monumental public artworks.
Morton Hunt
American author known for his works on psychology and human behavior.
Arkady Ostashev
Soviet/russian scientist and engineer (b. 1925)
Jimmy Driftwood
American singer-songwriter and banjo player (d. 1998)
Serge Lemoyne
French canadian artist (born in 1941).

1997

François Furet
French teacher. furet, the son of a banker became a high school history teacher. furet was appointed a cnrs attacha(c), 1956 and assistant director to studies1961, respectively, and as director of studies in 1966. furet served as president of the school of social studies from 1977 to 1985, and was also president of st-simon foundation, 1982-1982, director of raymond aron …

1996

John Chancellor
American journalist, television personality, host of nbc's today show, july 1961 to september 1962. he interviewed every u.s. president since harry truman and covered four wars.
Gottfried von Einem
Bern, switzerland -- austrian composer dantons tod
John Chancellor
American journalist (b. 1927)
Andrew Rodger Waterson
Scholar naturalist, dies at 84
William Darling
Journalist dies at 73

John Boon

Publisher dies at 79

John William Chancellor

Journalist dies at 68

1995

Alan David Marks
Pianist/composer, dies at 49
Ernie Furtado
At 72, a bassist dies
Earl Coleman
Singer, dies at 69
Michael Clegg
At 62, naturalist/broadcaster dies

1994

Noris Ludwig
Renowned German novelist known for his impactful works on post-war Germany.
Eila Campbell
English geographer and cartographer (b. 1915)
David Malcolm Lewis
Expert in greek epigraphy, died at 56
James Bysse Joll
At 76, historian dies
Henk Terlingen
Radio/tv-host (sport in image), dead at 52

1993

Dan Eldon
English journalist and photographer (d. 1993).
Lily van Lugt Melsert
Actress (tomorrow will have better) dies at 91
Gusti Huber
Mother of bibi, dies at 78 from heart failure

1992

Caroline Pafford Miller
American journalist and author (b. 1903)
Albert Pierrepont
Last british executor (433 men /17 women)
Reginald Beck
English film editor (robbery, accident, boom)

1990

João Saldanha
Brazilian footballer, manager, and journalist (d. 1990)
Joao Saldanha
Brazilian journalist and football coach (born 1917).
Richard R Briggs
After a short illness, he dies at 71

1989 - 1980

Famous deaths on July 12th for the celebrities who died in the years 1989 - 1980

1988

Joshua Logan
American producer, director, and author of numerous broadway shows. he was awarded the pulitzer prize for "south pacific" (1949) and has directed many movie classics, including "picnic," 1955 and "camelot," 1967. 1969.
Joshua Logan
Joshua Logan was an American stage and film director known for his work on musicals like 'South Pacific' and 'Camelot'.
Raymond W Goldsmith
Us economist dies at 83

1985

Austina Leahy
First female mayor of Berkeley, California.

1983

Chris Wood
British saxophonist traffic (born 1944).

1982

Kenneth More
British actor. onscreen since 1948. his films include "no highway in the sky," doctor in the house, and "the sheriff of fractured jaw." more won the british film academy award as best actor for his roles in "genevieve," and "doctor in the house." he won the venice best actor prize in 1955 for his role in "the deep blue sea." …

1981

Rexford Guy Tugwell
American architect and urban planner.
Ben Seijes
Historian (wwii), died at 73

1980

John Warren Davis
American educator, college administrator, and civil rights leader (b. 1888)[54]
John W Davis
President of west virginia state college, dies at the age of 92.

1979 - 1970

Famous deaths on July 12th for the celebrities who died in the years 1979 - 1970

1979

Minnie Riperton
Minnie riperton was a soul singer known for her five-octave vocal range and her hit song 'lovin' you'.
Carmine Galante
Italian-American mobster and journalist known for his involvement in organized crime.
Olive Morris
Jamaican-english civil rights activist (d. 1979)
Kalervo Tuukkanen
Composer dies at 69

1978

Makar Tikhomirov
Russian chemist known for his research in organic chemistry.

1977

Ed Holmes
Actor (growing paynes: once upon a tune), died at 66

1976

Ted Mack
Denver, colorado -- tv host (original amateur hour)

1975

Luman Abner
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist known for investigative reporting.
James Ormsbee Chapin
American painter and illustrator (b. 1887)

1973

Creighton Tull Chaney
American actor known for his roles in horror films under the stage name Lon Chaney Jr.
Lon Chaney Jr.
Lon Chaney Jr. followed in his father's footsteps and became a well-known actor in horror films.
Lon Chaney
Jr., american actor (born in 1906).

1971

Yvon Robert
French canadian professional wrestler (born 1914).

1969 - 1960

Famous deaths on July 12th for the celebrities who died in the years 1969 - 1960

1969

Henry George Lamond
Australian farmer and author (b. 1885)
Henry George Lamond
Australian novelist (born 1885).

1966

Daiden Suzuki
A prominent Zen Buddhist scholar who helped introduce Zen Buddhism to the West.
D. T. Suzuki
Japanese philosopher and author (b. 1870)
D T Suzuki
Zen buddhism scholar, dies at 96 in tokyo, japan

1965

Christfried Burmeister
Estonian speed skater (born 1898)

1962

Roger Wolfe Kahn
American composer and bandleader (b. 1907)
Roger Wolfe Kahn
American band leader (born in 1907)

1961

Mazo de la Roche
Canadian author and playwright (b. 1879)
Mazo de la Roche
Canadian playwright and author (d. 1961).

1959 - 1950

Famous deaths on July 12th for the celebrities who died in the years 1959 - 1950

1956

John Hayes
English politician, minister of state at the department of energy and climate change
Maurice Lippens
Belgian governor of congo (1921-1923), dies at age 80

1954

Stoney Jones
Known for contributions to quantum mechanics.

1953

Joseph Jongen
Belgian composer, organist, and music educator.
Marie-Alphonse-Nicolas-Joseph Jongen
Composer dies at 79

1950

Elsie de Wolfe
American actress, author, and interior decorator (b. 1865)

1949 - 1940

Famous deaths on July 12th for the celebrities who died in the years 1949 - 1940

1949

Douglas Hyde
Irish scholar and politician, 1st president of ireland (b. 1860)

1947

Jimmie Lunceford
American saxophonist and bandleader (d. 1947)

1946

Ray Stannard Baker
American journalist and author (b. 1870)

1945

Wolfram Freiherr von Richthofen
German field marshal (b. 1895)
Boris Galerkin
Russian engineer and mathematician (d. 1945).
Wolfram von Richthofen
German field marshal (born in 1895).

1944

Erhard Koch
German politician and resistance fighter against the Nazi regime.
Woodruff Knox
American politician who served as Governor of Vermont.
Theodore Roosevelt Jr.
American general and politician, governor of puerto rico (b. 1887)
Theodore Roosevelt
American politician and business leader who received the medal of honor. he was a veteran of both world wars. he was edith roosevelt's eldest child.

1939 - 1930

Famous deaths on July 12th for the celebrities who died in the years 1939 - 1930

1935

Elaia Peattie
American author known for her novels and short stories.
Alfred Dreyfus
French military officer who was convicted of treason and exiled to devilaeur(tm), island penal colony. this became a symbol of the growing anti-semitic sentiments in europe. the dreyfus affair was the name given to the 12-year-long struggle to prove his innocence. he was denied a hearing, and his plight became a national issue. this caused divisions among intellectuals in france …

1934

Ole Evinrude
Norwegian-american inventor and businessman, invented the outboard motor (b. 1877)

1933

Willem H Drucker
Lawyer dies at 45

1931

Nathan Söderblom
Swedish archbishop, nobel prize laureate (b. 1866)
Nathan Soderblom
Swedish clergyman. he was the church of sweden archbishop of uppsala from 1914-1931 and the recipient of the nobel peace prize in 1930. he is remembered in the calendar of saints of the lutheran church as well as in the liturgical year of the episcopal church (usa), on july 12.

1929 - 1920

Famous deaths on July 12th for the celebrities who died in the years 1929 - 1920

1929

Robert Henri
American painter and educator (b. 1865)
Robert Henri
American painter and educator (d. 299)

1926

Gertrude Bell
Gertrude Bell was a British writer, traveler, political officer, administrator, and archaeologist who played a major role in the establishment of the modern state of Iraq.
Charles Wood
English playwright and screenwriter (d. 2020)
Charles Wood Irish composer (b. 1866)

1922

Augustus Buell
Augustus Buell was an American author and biographer.

1919 - 1910

Famous deaths on July 12th for the celebrities who died in the years 1919 - 1910

1918

Dragutin Lerman
Croatian explorer (born 1864)

1917

Fournier
Swiss / french postage stamp merchant / forger

1916

Aritius S Talma
Dutch minister of agriculture dies at 52

1910

Charles Rolls
Rolls-royce limited was co-founded by an english engineer and a businessman (d. 1910).
Charles Stewart Rolls
British engineer and aviator (born in 1887).