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List of celebrities and famous people who died on July 19th

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2029 - 2020

Famous deaths on July 19th for the celebrities who died in the years 2029 - 2020

2021

  • Field Marshal

    Field Marshal was a pioneering computer scientist known for his work in artificial intelligence and computer graphics.

2019 - 2010

Famous deaths on July 19th for the celebrities who died in the years 2019 - 2010

2019

  • Fallan Winters

    Acclaimed playwright known for her thought-provoking dramas.

  • Daleth Fletcher

    Pioneering investigative journalist who exposed government corruption.

  • Loden Frost

    Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist known for fearless reporting on social justice issues.

  • Arshawn Wells

    Acclaimed playwright known for his thought-provoking dramas.

  • Rutger Hauer
    Rutger Hauer

    Dutch actor who excels in the role of villain in films like "blade runner," nighthawks, and "the hitcher." he spent 18 years perfecting his craft, portraying powerful androids, terrorists, and psychopaths since his 1973 debut film "turkish delight."

2018

  • Avarae Singh

    Distinguished leader who served as a senator and advocate for social justice.

  • Danniell Chang

    Award-winning playwright known for her thought-provoking dramas.

  • Khaalid Al-Mulhim

    Former editor-in-chief of a leading newspaper, known for his insightful opinion pieces.

  • Gaylord Braun

    Acclaimed poet whose works explored themes of love and loss.

  • Denis Ten

    Kazakhstani figure skater (d. 2018)

2017

  • Harun Kolçak

    Harun Kolçak was a Turkish musician and composer who made significant contributions to Turkish pop music.

2016

  • Garry Marshall

    American actor, director, and producer (b. 1934)

2015

  • Kable Jones

    Acclaimed playwright whose works continue to be performed worldwide.

  • Sausha Singh

    Acclaimed playwright known for her powerful and thought-provoking dramas.

  • Syan Chen

    Acclaimed playwright known for pushing boundaries in theater.

  • Jeury Garcia

    Influential playwright whose works continue to inspire generations.

  • Halaina Jones

    Influential playwright whose works continue to be performed worldwide.

2014

  • James Garner
    James Garner

    American actor, and a top star in movies, tv shows and commercials. his shows show a skillful timing of comedy with his casual manner and whimsical humor. he was an actor in over 30 films and an believable advertisement spokesman. he was also a star on the small screen, appearing in the tv series "rockford files" and "maverick." in 1987, …

  • James Garner

    Although primarily known for his acting career, James Garner was also a skilled sportsman in his younger days.

  • David Easton

    Canadian-american academic and political scientist (d. 2014).

  • Ingemar Odlander

    Swedish journalist (b. 1936)

  • Paul M. Fleiss

    American pediatrician and author (b. 1933)

2013

  • Argelio Fuentes

    Renowned painter known for his vibrant and expressive artworks.

  • Bert Trautmann

    German goalkeeper who played for Manchester City and famously played in the 1956 FA Cup final with a broken neck.

  • Peter Ziegler

    Swiss geologist and academic (b. 1928)

  • Phil Woosnam

    Welsh-american soccer player and manager (b. 1932)

  • Geeto Mongol

    Canadian-american wrestler and trainer (d. 2013)

2012

  • Laurelyn Whitney

    Bestselling novelist acclaimed for her captivating storytelling.

  • Hiren Bhattacharyya

    Renowned poet known for his impactful verses.

  • Omar Suleiman

    Egyptian politician and general 16th vice president of egypt (d.2012)

  • Humayun Ahmed

    Bengali popular writer, dramatist, novelist, screenwriter, lyricist and filmmaker (d. 2012)

  • Omar Suleiman

    Egyptian general and politician, 16th vice president of egypt (d. 2012)

2010

  • Taggert Wright

    Acclaimed playwright whose works continue to be performed worldwide.

  • Loral Quandt

    Renowned actress known for her performances in classic films.

  • Daimien Jones

    Acclaimed playwright known for his thought-provoking dramas.

  • Sharonlee Lanier

    Renowned poet whose works continue to inspire readers worldwide.

  • Soraiya Mookerjea

    Renowned poet whose works continue to inspire readers.

2009 - 2000

Famous deaths on July 19th for the celebrities who died in the years 2009 - 2000

2009

  • Royetta Jordan

    Renowned chemist known for her groundbreaking research in organic chemistry.

  • Frank McCourt

    Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Angela's Ashes.

  • Mayer Kirshenblatt

    Polish-Canadian painter known for his vivid depictions of Jewish life in Poland.

  • Henry Surtees

    English race car driver (d. 2009)

  • Frank McCourt

    American businessman, realty tycoon, and owner of the los angeles dodgers baseball team since early 2004.

2008

  • Sybilla Fitzgerald

    Acclaimed poet whose works continue to inspire readers worldwide.

  • Carold Nicolau

    Renowned Brazilian painter known for his vibrant and expressive artworks.

  • Alvilda Kofoed

    Danish politician known for her advocacy for social welfare policies.

  • Clifford Duren

    Pioneering African American journalist and editor.

  • Deloyd Hale

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

2007

  • Roberto Fontanarrosa

    Argentine cartoonist (born 1944)

  • A. K. Faezul Huq

    Bangladeshi journalist, lawyer, and politician (b. 1945)

  • A K Faezul Huq

    Bangladeshi politician, lawyer, and freelance journalist (born 1945).

2006

  • Verley Cornell

    American politician who served in the U.S. House of Representatives.

  • Jack Warden
    Jack Warden

    American actor (d. 2006).

2005

  • Aileena Fisher

    Prolific writer of mystery novels.

  • Caisley Horne

    Notable chemist recognized for contributions to organic chemistry.

  • Muzamil Mansuri

    Renowned Urdu poet and writer.

  • Edward Bunker

    American author and screenwriter (b. 1933)

  • Agapito Castillo

    Mexican sculptor famous for his monumental public artworks.

2004

  • Clark Maxwell

    Clark Maxwell was a renowned physicist known for his contributions to the field of quantum mechanics.

  • Zenkō Suzuki

    Japanese politician, 70th prime minister of japan (d. 2004)

  • Sylvia Daoust

    Canadian sculptor (d. 2004)

  • Francis A. Marzen

    American priest and journalist (b. 1924)

  • J. Gordon Edwards

    American entomologist, mountaineer, and ddt advocate (b. 1919)

2003

  • Bassheva Zeitlin

    Israeli politician known for her advocacy for social justice.

  • Argyle Baxley

    Renowned for his work on galaxy formation and evolution.

  • Pierre Graber

    Swiss politician and lawyer, 69th president of swiss confederation (d.2003).

  • Francoise Giroud

    French politician and journalist known for her contributions to women's rights.

  • Hillel Fischer

    Renowned abstract artist known for his vibrant use of color.

2002

  • Waneda Cook

    Renowned chemist known for her groundbreaking research in organic chemistry.

  • Alan Lomax

    Renowned folklorist known for his pioneering work in documenting American folk music.

  • Almeda Berkey

    American artist known for her vibrant and abstract paintings.

  • Dave Carter

    American singer-songwriter/guitarist (dave carter & tracy grammer) (d.2002).

2001

  • Shahida Munni

    Legendary playback singer in Bangladeshi music industry.

  • Hatley Fleming

    Served as a respected senator, championing environmental conservation efforts.

  • Hatley Owen

    Renowned biologist known for contributions to marine biology.

  • Rodgerick Williams

    American poet celebrated for his introspective and emotive verses.

  • Edwyna Gilbert

    Renowned biologist who made significant contributions to the study of marine ecosystems.

1999 - 1990

Famous deaths on July 19th for the celebrities who died in the years 1999 - 1990

1998

  • Alphus Hodges

    Contributed significantly to the field of quantum mechanics.

  • Elmer Valo

    Elmer Valo was a professional baseball player known for his time with the Philadelphia Athletics and other teams.

  • Maybelline Merriweather

    Known for her roles in classic Hollywood films.

  • Elmer Valo

    Elmer Valo was a professional baseball player known for his time with the Philadelphia Athletics and other teams.

1996

  • David Lancaster Nicolson

    At 73, a politician/businessman dies

  • Mervyn Hugh Cowie

    Wildlife conservationist dies at 87

  • Pran Nath Chhuttani

    Doctor/teacher, death at 81

  • Owen Tudor Williams

    Civil engineer, dies at 79

  • Lawrence Martin Jenco

    Priest dies at 61

1995

  • Michael Andrews

    Australian rugby league player

  • James Smiddy

    Coach of high school basketball (1,216 wins), is killed at 71

  • Yusef Bedri

    Educationist dies at 82

  • Sydney Lipton

    Bandleader/violinist dies at 89

1994

  • Victor Barbeau

    Canadian author and academic (b. 1896)

  • Frederik "Frits" van der More

    At 87, archaeologist/art historian dies

  • Gottfried Reinhardt

    At 81, theatre producer dies

  • Nick Banton

    Body positive founder, who dies at 37

  • Nathan Susskind

    Slovak/us linguist (yiddish) dies at 87

1993

  • Szymon Goldberg

    Polish violinist/conductor, died at 84

1992

  • Allen Newell

    Pioneer in artificial intelligence research.

  • Paolo Borsellino

    Italian anti-mafia judge murdered by the mafia

  • Bert Brugman

    Dutch puppeteer (dutch maronette theatre)

1990

  • Eddie Quillan
    Eddie Quillan

    Philadelphia, pennsylvania -- actor ("julia, hell town")

  • Johnny Wayne

    At 72, a comedian (wayne & shuster) dies from cancer

  • Herbert Nelson

    Actor (guilding light), suffers a stroke at 76

1989 - 1980

Famous deaths on July 19th for the celebrities who died in the years 1989 - 1980

1989

  • Kazimierz Sabbat

    Polish businessman and politician, president of the republic of poland (b. 1913)

  • Kazimierz Sabbat

    Polish soldier and politician president, poland (d. 1989).

  • Carl-Heinz Schroth

    Director / actor (strafverteidiger), dies at 87

1985

  • Janusz Zajdel

    Prominent Polish science fiction writer known for his innovative and thought-provoking works.

1984

  • Livingston Fahnestock

    American geophysicist who made significant contributions to the study of earthquakes and seismology.

  • Faina Ranevskaya
    Faina Ranevskaya

    Russian actress (born 1896).

  • Aziz Sami

    Iraqi writer and translator (b. 1895)

  • Carol Eberts Veazie

    Actress maude endles-norby, dies at 89

  • Geert Lubberhuizen

    Dutch publisher busy bee, dies at 68

1982

  • Hugh Everett III

    Known for his many-worlds interpretation of quantum mechanics.

  • John Harvey

    British performer on the magnetic stage. many found his unusual speech patterns fascinating and his personal magnetism to be quite captivating. he was happily married.

1981

  • Lourdes Casal

    Cuban-American poet known for her works exploring identity and cultural heritage.

  • Roger Doucet

    French canadian tenor (born 1919).

  • Louis Cheslock

    Composer dies at 81

1980

  • Ellwood Hendrick

    American author and journalist known for his works on American history.

  • Hans Morgenthau

    German-american international relations scholar who started his career in frankfurt as a judge. after leaving nazi germany in 1932 for a trip in geneva, he did not return and settled in the united states in 1937. in 1943, he was naturalized as a citizen and began teaching in chicago and new york from 1974. his first major work, "man versus …

  • Wilson Hicks

    Pulitzer Prize-winning American journalist and author.

  • Nihat Erim

    Turkish jurist and politician, 13th prime minister of turkey (b. 1912)

  • Margaret Craven

    American journalist and author (b. 1901)

1979 - 1970

Famous deaths on July 19th for the celebrities who died in the years 1979 - 1970

1977

  • Karl Ristikivi

    Estonian geographer, author, and poet (b. 1912)

1976

  • Gene Roth

    Actor (rosie tormented, nightfall), is killed at 73

  • Sal Tas

    Dutch journalist dies at age 70

1975

  • Lefty Frizzell

    American country music, honky-tonk singer and prolific songwriter in the 1950s. his relaxed singing style was a major influence on roy orbison, merle haggard and john fogerty.

1974

  • Joe Flynn
    Joe Flynn

    American comedian, actor and vaudevillian who transitioned into tv and movie. his roles in comedy roles remained his mainstay throughout his career. he worked for disney in the films "mchale’s navy" and on tv.

  • Earl Warren

    American lawyer and jurist who was elected the california d.a. after a brief interruption in military service during ww ii. from 1942 to 1952, he was also the governor three times of california. warren failed to win the nomination for president in 1952 and 1948. as a liberal and influential officer, he was elected chief justice of the u.s. supreme …

  • Ernő Schwarz

    Hungarian-american soccer player and coach (b. 1904)

  • Erno Schwarz

    Hungarian-american soccer player (born 1904)

1973

  • Vasily Dmiotriyevich Shcheglov

    Russian cosmonaut dies at 33

1970

  • Barry Wood

    Singer (your hit parade) dies at the age of 61.

1969 - 1960

Famous deaths on July 19th for the celebrities who died in the years 1969 - 1960

1969

  • Odie Cleghorn

    Odie Cleghorn was a legendary ice hockey player who made significant contributions to the sport.

  • Kingsley Martin

    British journalist and editor of The New Statesman.

  • Stratis Myrivilis

    Greek soldier and author (b. 1890)

  • Pavel I Apostolov

    Russian military bandmaster

1968

  • Jack Pierce

    Legendary Hollywood makeup artist known for creating iconic monster designs in classic horror films.

1967

  • John T. McNaughton

    United states assistant secretary of defense for international security affairs and an advisor to robert mcnamara (b. 1921)

  • Odell Shepard

    American poet and politician, 66th lieutenant governor of connecticut (b. 1884)

1965

  • Ingrid Jonker

    South African poet known for her emotionally intense and poignant works.

  • Syngman Rhee

    South korean journalist and politician, 1st president of south korea (b. 1875)

  • Syngman Rhee

    A leading korean politician and leader in the movement for korean independence. he was exiled for 35 years. rhee died 7/19/1965, honolulu, hi.

1964

  • Carol Veazie

    Actress maude-norby, dies at 69

1963

  • William Andrew

    English anglican priest (d. 1963)

1959 - 1950

Famous deaths on July 19th for the celebrities who died in the years 1959 - 1950

1958

  • Robert Earl Hughes

    Attained a weight of 1,041 pounds (473kg), and died at 32.

1957

  • Curzio Malaparte [Kurt E Suckert]

    At 59, the ital author (kaputt) dies

1955

  • Koos [Jacobus J] Vorrink

    Dutch social democratic (sdap/ajc/pvda) dies at 64

1954

  • Jean Roger-Ducasse

    Composer dies at 81

1951

  • Max Ettinger

    Composer dies at 77

1949 - 1940

Famous deaths on July 19th for the celebrities who died in the years 1949 - 1940

1948

  • Ephraim Hertzano

    Inventor of the game Rummikub.

1947

  • Aung San Ohn

    Burmese politician and revolutionary, a key figure in Burma's independence movement.

  • Bertel Gripenberg

    Finnish poet and translator known for his lyrical works.

  • Lyuh Woon-hyung

    South korean politician (b. 1886)

  • U Razak

    Burmese educator and politician (b. 1898)

  • Aung San

    Burmese general and politician, 5th premier of british crown colony of burma (d. 1947)

1945

  • George Barbier

    Actor (man who came to dinner), dies at the age of 80

1944

  • Will Marion Cook

    Composer dies at 75

  • Harry CA Eyres

    At 87, a british diplomat (constantinople in albania) dies.

  • Carl Bock

    Danish gestapo agent, liquidated

1943

  • Carlo Zangarini

    Italian poet and opera librettist (b. 1873)

  • Yekaterina Budanova

    Russian pilot and captain (d. 1943).

  • Yekaterina Budanova

    Soviet pilot, one among only two female flying aces (d. 1943).

1941

  • Špiro Bocarić

    Serbian painter, victim of genocide of serbs

1940

  • Samuel H Chang

    American newspaper magnate, killed in shanghai, china.

1939 - 1930

Famous deaths on July 19th for the celebrities who died in the years 1939 - 1930

1939

  • Rose Hartwick Thorpe

    American poet and author (b. 1850)

  • Rose Hartwick Thorpe

    American poet (born 1850).

1933

  • Kaarle Krohn

    Finnish historian and academic (b. 1863)

1930

  • Blaine Gibson

    Renowned American sculptor known for his work in creating public monuments.

  • Robert Stout

    Scottish-new zealand politician, 13th prime minister of new zealand (b. 1844)

  • Robert Stout

    Lawyer and politician from scotland-new zealand, 13th prime minister of new zealand (d. 30).

1929 - 1920

Famous deaths on July 19th for the celebrities who died in the years 1929 - 1920

1927

  • Ahmadou Bamba

    Senegalese Sufi mystic and founder of the Mouride Brotherhood.

  • Amadu Bamba

    Senegalese Sufi mystic and founder of the Mouride Brotherhood.

  • Alzina Fogg

    Successful entrepreneur in the textile industry.

1926

  • Ada Cambridge

    Australian writer known for her novels and poetry.

1925

  • John Indermaur

    British lawyer (b. 1851)

1922

  • Cornelis A Pekelharing

    Dutch histologist, died on his 74th birthday

1919 - 1910

Famous deaths on July 19th for the celebrities who died in the years 1919 - 1910

1918

  • Joost van Vollenhoven

    Netherlands -- governor-general (french west-africa).

1914

  • Alexander Conze

    German archaeologist, who dies at 82

1913

  • Clímaco Calderón

    Colombian lawyer and politician, 15th president of colombia (b. 1852)

  • Climaco Calderon

    Colombian president (born in 1852)

1909 - 1900

Famous deaths on July 19th for the celebrities who died in the years 1909 - 1900

1907

  • Hector H Malot

    French author / lawyer (alone in the world), is killed at 77

1906

  • Cono Morel

    Renowned Argentine painter known for his landscapes and portraits.

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