July 20th famous deaths

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2029 - 2020

Famous deaths on July 20th for the celebrities who died in the years 2029 - 2020

2021

Aemon Blackfyre
Advocate for human rights and social justice causes.

2020

Sirius Jones
Award-winning journalist who covered international conflicts.
Michael Brooks
Nfl linebacker (new york giants).

2019 - 2010

Famous deaths on July 20th for the celebrities who died in the years 2019 - 2010

2019

Krrish Singh
Celebrated playwright known for his thought-provoking dramas.
Iniko Jones
Celebrated for his impactful and socially relevant plays.
Brode Gibson
Renowned poet whose works continue to inspire readers worldwide.
Cypher Black
Acclaimed poet whose works explored themes of love and loss.
Adel Fahmy
Egyptian poet known for his lyrical and emotional poetry.

Andromeda Black

Famous author of bestselling fantasy novels.

Kennard Thompson

Kennard Thompson was a renowned chemist who made significant advancements in organic chemistry.

Gerome Randall

Noted physicist who made significant contributions to the field of quantum mechanics.

Cammy Jones

Acclaimed playwright known for her thought-provoking dramas.

Sheila Dikshit

Indian politician who served as the Chief Minister of Delhi.

2018

Taisei Yanagisawa
Japanese physicist who made significant contributions to the field of condensed matter physics.
Arihant Sharma
Influential playwright whose works continue to inspire.
Cloyd Booth
Award-winning sports journalist and broadcaster.
Abdullah Qandeel
Renowned Pakistani painter known for his vibrant artworks.
Berne Konrad
Renowned for his contributions to quantum mechanics and particle physics.

2017

Chester Bennington
American musician (linkin park)
Dorothyann Seese
Talented singer with a unique voice.

2016

Isidro Barrera
Isidro Barrera was a renowned artist known for his vibrant and colorful paintings.
Emerson Lake
Founding member of the progressive rock band Emerson, Lake & Palmer.
Radu Beligan
Romanian actor, director, and essayist (b. 1918)

2015

Eldena Johnson
Bestselling novelist known for her captivating storytelling.
Jarious Smith
Acclaimed playwright known for his thought-provoking dramas.
Ashantee Smith
Pioneering chemist known for contributions to environmental science.
Saharra Singh
Acclaimed playwright known for her powerful and thought-provoking dramas.
Fahed Al-Sumait
Pioneering journalist known for his fearless reporting.

Datha Singh

Esteemed leader known for advocating for social justice.

Kashae Johnson

Influential playwright whose works continue to inspire audiences worldwide.

Jayr Garcia

Acclaimed playwright known for his thought-provoking dramas.

Charne Jones

Influential playwright whose works continue to be staged worldwide.

Bertine Kerr

Renowned mathematician known for her work in number theory.

Shameer Ahmed

Pioneering playwright known for pushing boundaries in theater.

Aliyan Raza

Pioneering playwright known for pushing boundaries in theater.

Alila Chowdhury

Pioneering playwright known for pushing boundaries in theater.

Dameer Singh

Pioneering playwright known for pushing boundaries in theater.

Erwin Weiland

German physicist known for his contributions to solid-state physics.

Yolandra Sanchez

Influential playwright whose works continue to inspire audiences.

Detron Jones

Pioneering playwright who left a lasting impact on the theater world.

Malaquias Gil

Former mayor of San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Sylver Ramirez

Sylver Ramirez was a Mexican painter known for his vibrant and abstract works.

Elyan Fox

Known for his innovative use of recycled materials in sculptures.

Valen Martinez

Acclaimed playwright whose works continue to be performed worldwide.

Alegria Ramos

Noted playwright known for her impactful dramas.

Avelyn Malone

Known for her innovative sculptures that blend traditional and modern techniques.

Catrina Johnson

Pioneering researcher in green chemistry and sustainable materials.

Chessie Wells

Known for her groundbreaking plays exploring social issues.

Dominga Alvarado

Spanish sculptor known for her innovative and thought-provoking sculptures.

Jacinta Chen

Pioneered new methods in organic synthesis and drug discovery.

Devry Smith

Acclaimed playwright whose works continue to be performed worldwide.

Emeryn Lyon

Known for her innovative use of recycled materials in sculptures.

Jahaan Dar

Noted scientist known for groundbreaking research in physics.

Rehan Ahmed

Prolific playwright known for his impactful dramas.

Renley Jones

Renley Jones was a talented sculptor whose works captured the essence of human emotions.

Titan Mukherjee

Renowned for his lyrical poetry collections.

Wayne Carson

American singer-songwriter and producer (b. 1943)

Fred Else

English footballer and manager (b. 1933)

Dieter Moebius

Swiss-german keyboard player and producer (d. 2015)

2014

Chanya Rittikrai
Chanya Rittikrai was a Thai choreographer and action director known for his work in Thai action films.
Constantin Lucaci
Romanian sculptor and educator (b. 1923)
Klaus Schmidt
German archaeologist and academic (b. 1953)
Victor G. Atiyeh
American businessman and politician, 32nd governor of oregon (d. 2014)
Bob McNamara
American football player (b. 1931)

2013

Helen Thomas
American journalist. she is well-known in her field for her long life and direct, to the point questioning of us presidents. in 1961, she joined the white house press corps.
Barrett Hodgson
Renowned for his research in marine biology and conservation.
Dov Eichenwald
American poet known for his reflective and introspective works.
Augustus Rowe
Canadian physician and politician (b. 1920)
Khurshed Alam Khan
Indian politician, 2nd governor of goa (b. 1919)

Pierre Fabre

French pharmacist and businessman, founded laboratoires pierre fabre (b. 1926)

2012

Romuald Mieczkowski
Notable poet known for his lyrical works.
Dorlis Weiss
Renowned actress known for her stage performances
Alastair Burnet
Renowned British journalist and broadcaster.
Jack Davis
American hurdler (b. 1930)
José Hermano Saraiva
Portuguese historian, jurist, and politician, portuguese minister of education (b. 1919)

2011

Lucian Freud
Lucian Freud was a British painter and draftsman known for his figurative art and entrepreneurship in the art world.
Lucien Freud
Renowned British painter known for his figurative works.

2010

Aadan Hassan
Renowned poet known for his evocative verses.
Hanifah Abdul Rahman
Physicist known for research in quantum mechanics.
Tata Narasinga Rao
Pioneering chemist known for contributions to organic chemistry.
Roberth Perez
Talented painter whose works are celebrated for their unique style.
Mancil Wiles
Co-founder of Wiles Brothers Inc.

Verne Tannen

American writer known for his science fiction novels and short stories.

Shlomo Elman

Shlomo Elman was a mathematician known for his contributions to the field of combinatorics.

Dagger Alley

Dagger Alley was a pioneering physicist who made significant contributions to quantum mechanics.

Alva Belmont

Successful businesswoman in the fashion industry.

Knight Lance

Famous author of fantasy novels.

Joci Baba

Renowned painter known for his vibrant and expressive abstract artworks.

Karam Singh Sethi

Pioneering chemist who made significant advancements in the field of organic chemistry.

2009 - 2000

Famous deaths on July 20th for the celebrities who died in the years 2009 - 2000

2009

Berda Berinde
Renowned painter known for abstract art.
Nevia Spak
Renowned Slovenian poet known for her lyrical works.
Edward Hurst
Edward Hurst was a physicist who made significant advancements in the study of quantum mechanics.
Modesto Rodríguez
Mexican politician who served as Governor of Tlaxcala.
Mark Rosenzweig
American academic and psychologist (d. 2009).

Vedat Okyar

Turkish footballer (b. 1945)

Ria Brieffies

Dutch singer dolly dots (d. 2009).

2008

Chihiro Hosoya
Renowned chemist known for contributions to organic chemistry.
Nagi Gazmaz
Renowned Egyptian playwright known for his impactful dramas.
Hyman Kuritz
Hyman Kuritz was a respected journalist who covered international affairs.
Manley Calder
Manley Calder served as a respected political figure advocating for environmental conservation.
Kazen Kobayashi
Notable Japanese architect who designed several iconic buildings in Tokyo.

Artie Traum

American guitarist, songwriter, and producer (b. 1943)

Dinko Šakić

Croatian concentration camp commander (b. 1921)

2007

Tammy Faye Bakker
Television personality and evangelist known for her work in the Christian broadcasting industry.
Melbourne Bracewell
Melbourne Bracewell was a pioneering astrophysicist who made significant contributions to radio astronomy.
Kai Siegbahn
Kai Siegbahn was a Swedish physicist known for his work on X-ray spectroscopy, receiving the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1981.
Tammy Faye Messner
American evangelist, television personality, and talk show host (d. 2007)
Tammy Faye Messner (Bakker)
American televangelist (born 1942).

2006

Janat Mukagaliyev
Kazakh politician known for his contributions to the country's independence.
Gérard Oury
French actor, director and screenwriter (d. 2006)
Ted Grant
South african-english theorist and activist (b. 1913)
Gerard Oury
French filmmaker (born 1919).

2005

Rastus Simpson
Renowned jazz saxophonist and composer.
Lillan Vélez de Ortega
Renowned biologist known for her work in marine conservation.
Dare Kogberegbe
Renowned chemist known for groundbreaking research in organic chemistry.
Kimiye Takemura
Renowned Japanese painter known for her unique style.
Mosi Alou
Acclaimed playwright known for his powerful and thought-provoking plays.

Avo Petrosyan

Avo Petrosyan was an Armenian essayist and literary critic known for his insightful analyses of Armenian literature.

Tunis Pender

Renowned sculptor known for his abstract works.

James Doohan

Canadian-american actor and soldier (d. 2005)

Halo Jones

Celebrated poet known for her evocative and powerful verses.

Fabia Buenaventura

Fabia Buenaventura was a renowned poet whose works continue to inspire readers.

Ima Inventor

Pioneering engineer known for inventing revolutionary technologies.

Finn Gustavsen

Norwegian journalist and politician (b. 1926)

Kayo Hatta

American director and cinematographer (b. 1958)

Finn Gustavsen

Norwegian politician (born 1926)

2004

Valdemaras Martinkėnas
Lithuanian manager and footballer (d. 2004).
Lala Mara
Fijian politician (b. 1931)
Scott Andrew Mink
American convicted murderer (born 1963)

2003

Nicolas Freeling
English writer (born 1927).
Batya Lewton
American actress known for her roles in classic films.

2002

Kiro Urdin
Renowned painter known for his abstract art.
Ilija Šoškić
Yugoslav sculptor known for his modernist works.
Michalis Kritikopoulos
Greek footballer (d. 2002)

2001

Hendry Rifleman
Renowned for his vibrant landscapes and seascapes.
Heiley Kyser
American actress known for her roles in classic films of the 1930s and 1940s.
Carlo Giuliani
Italian anarchist (born 1978).

2000

Alga Vitali
Noted biologist who made significant contributions to the study of marine algae.
Durand Jacobs
Physicist who made significant contributions to the field of quantum mechanics.
Gregory Hill
American writer (born 1941).

1999 - 1990

Famous deaths on July 20th for the celebrities who died in the years 1999 - 1990

1999

Ballard Jones
Ballard Jones was a pioneering scientist who made significant contributions to the field of physics.
Arcadio Huang
Renowned physicist known for his contributions to quantum mechanics.
Sandra Gould
American actress (b. 1916)

1998

Linwood Dunn
Pioneering sound engineer known for his work in film sound technology.
Lavan Young
Prominent political figure who served as a senator for three terms.
Flossy Dicky
Flossy Dicky was a celebrated singer who captivated audiences with her powerful voice.
June Byers
American professional wrestler (born in 1922)

1997

M. E. H. Maharoof
Sri lankan politician (d. 1997)
Linda Stirling
At 75, a college professor (pretender) dies

1996

Bubber Johnson
Talented actor who starred in several popular films during the mid-20th century.
Colin Campbell Mitchell
Soldier, dies at 70
Peter Malcolm Gordon Raleigh
Journalist dies at 77

1995

Alrick Berg
Acclaimed painter whose works are celebrated for their emotional depth.
Rosielee
Renowned jazz singer known for her soulful voice and captivating performances.
Jathniel Baxter
Celebrated poet known for his lyrical works.
Ruthia
Renowned author known for her impactful novels.
Monday Smith
Pioneering scientist known for groundbreaking research in their field.

Helmut Erich Robert Gernsheim

Photographer/collector, dies at the age of 82

Natalia Dmitrevna Shpiller

Singer, dies at 85

1994

Dearia Delvaux
Dearia Delvaux was a Belgian surrealist painter known for her dreamlike and enigmatic compositions.
Paul Delvaux
Belgian surrealist painter, known for his 400-plus paintings including "the woman with the rose". the london tate gallery holds his 1944 painting, "sleeping venus". he began his surrealist career in 1935, after having started as an expressionist and then as a post-impressionist. he was influenced by magritte, chirico and created intricate surreal compositions that were based on renaissance perspectives and …
Reginald Hall
Endocrinologist dies at 83

1993

Vince Foster
American lawyer and political figure (d. 1993)
Vincent Foster Jr
White house deputy counsel (born in 1945).
Donald Alexander
At 79, the east valley's system director/producer dies.

1991

Geeta Dutt
Geeta Dutt was a renowned Indian playback singer who lent her voice to numerous Bollywood films.
Henri Marius Rellys
Dies at 86

1990

Chatham Sinclair
Chatham Sinclair was a professional basketball player who played in the 1940s and 1950s.
Herbert Turner Jenkins
American police officer (b. 1907)
Sara Heyblom
Dutch actress (obsessions and pygmalion).

1989 - 1980

Famous deaths on July 20th for the celebrities who died in the years 1989 - 1980

1989

Forrest H. Anderson
American judge and politician, 17th governor of montana (b. 1913)
Marie-Madeleine Fourcade
French resistance member and leader of the network "alliance", codenamed "ha(c)risson", ("hedgehog"), after the arrest of georges loustaunau lacau, its former leader, during france's occupation in the second world war.
Mary Treen
Actress (career and rock-a-bye baby), dies at 71

1988

Cuthbert Simkins
Successful entrepreneur known for his contributions to the automotive industry.

1987

Richard Egan
American actor, whose looks earned him the title of hollywood’s most eligible batchelor in 1950s. he was a strict catholic and took his time finding a bride. his marriage to patricia hardy was a lifetime contract.
Richard Egan
Egan, an american diplomat and executive, is the billionaire cofounder and ambassador of emc corporation. he was sworn into office as ambassador to ireland in august 2001. on december 23, 2002, egan announced his resignation from the diplomatic position in dublin. it was subsequently revealed that he had been frustrated by the bush administrationaeur(tm)s restructuring of the state department, leaving …

1986

Helen Craig
Actress (rich man poor man), is killed at 74
Helen Craig
Actress (rich man poor man) dies at 74

1984

Clever Clement
Famous American sculptor known for his innovative abstract works.
Uriah A. Boyajian
Uriah A. Boyajian was an astronomer who made significant contributions to the study of variable stars.
Gail Kubik
American violinist, composer, and educator (d. 1984).
Jim [James] Fixx
52 years old, jogger/writer (jim fixx on running),

1983

Frank Reynolds
American soldier and journalist (b. 1923)
Frank Reynolds
American journalist. he was a broadcaster since 1947 and a news and warfare correspondent. from may 1968 to december 1970, he was the co-anchor for "abc evening news." from 1978 to 1979, he was the chief anchorman of world news tonight. he won the george foster peabody award.

1982

Okot p'Bitek
Ugandan poet (born 1931).

1981

Vern Sneider
American author known for his novel 'The Teahouse of the August Moon'.
Kostas Choumis
Greek-romanian footballer (b. 1913)

1980

Maria Martinez
San ildefonso pueblo (native american) potter (b. 1887)

1979 - 1970

Famous deaths on July 20th for the celebrities who died in the years 1979 - 1970

1978

Amarien Delacroix
Famous for vibrant and expressive artworks.
Graden Smith
Graden Smith was a pioneering scientist in the field of genetics.
Jackson Powell
Jackson Powell was a renowned American painter known for his abstract expressionist works.

1977

Gary Kellgren
Record plant was founded by record producer, an american record producer. it was established in 1977.
Carter De Haven
Actor (courage great dictator), passes away at 90

1976

Joseph Rochefort
American naval officer and cryptoanalyst (d. 1976).
Joseph Rochefort
American navy officer and cryptanalyst (born in 1900).

1974

Kamal Dasgupta
Renowned Indian author known for his contributions to Bengali literature.
Allen Jenkins
Staten island, new york -- actor (hey jeannie, top cop, girl habit)

1973

Bruk Lee
Legendary martial artist and actor.
Bruce Lee
Chinese-american actor, martial arts expert and actor who was a martial arts expert. he portrayed grace and heroism in films that featured his martial arts. his first film from china was a huge success in america, and led to american films. his films became a cult favorite among action-loving youths and he was embraced by fan clubs all over the …
Rodert Smithson
Rodert Smithson was an American artist known for his large-scale earthworks and his influential writings on art and landscape.
Robert Smithson
American photographer, who is well-known for using photography to create sculptures and other forms of art. he was killed in a plane accident on the 20th of july 1973.
Dragon Lee
Dragon Lee was a legendary martial artist and actor who popularized martial arts films in the 1970s.

Bruce Lee [Lee Yuen Kam]

Actor (enter the dragon), dies at 32

1972

Geeta Dutt
Geeta Dutt was a renowned Indian playback singer who lent her voice to numerous Bollywood films in the 1940s and 1950s.
Geeta Dutt
Indian singer and actress (b. 1930)

1970

Lyndol Mitchell
Renowned poet known for lyrical verses.
Egon Eiermann
German architect known for his modernist designs, including the new West German Parliament building.
Iain MacLeod
British Conservative politician known for his role in the Macmillan government.
Iain Macleod
English journalist and politician, chancellor of the exchequer (b. 1913)
Iain Macleod
English politician (born 1913)

1969 - 1960

Famous deaths on July 20th for the celebrities who died in the years 1969 - 1960

1969

Roy Hamilton
American singer (born 1929)

1968

Bray Hammond
American author and historian (d. 1968).
Joseph Keilberth
German conductor (bayreuther fest)

1967

Morris Swadesh
Noted linguist known for his work in historical linguistics and lexicostatistics.

1965

Letha Dawson
Letha Dawson was a pioneering botanist who made significant contributions to the study of plant genetics.
Usher L. Burdick
Usher L. Burdick was a chemist known for his contributions to the field of organic chemistry.
Batukeshwar Dutt
Indian activist (b. 1910)

1962

George MacAulay Trevelyan
At 86, english royal historian dies

1959 - 1950

Famous deaths on July 20th for the celebrities who died in the years 1959 - 1950

1959

William D. Leahy
American admiral and diplomat, united states ambassador to france (b. 1875)
Harry Fox II
Dies at 77
William D Leahy
American admiral (born 1875).

1957

Lewi Evans
Pioneering geologist who studied the geology of Antarctica.
Phil Hanna
At 46 years old, singer "once upon a tune" dies.

1956

James Alexander Calder
Canadian educator and politician, canadian minister of militia and defence (b. 1868)
James Alexander Calder
Canadian politician (born 1868)

1955

Calouste Gulbenkian
Turkish-armenian businessman, philanthropist (d. 55)

1954

Blair Moody
American politician (senator michigan) dies at 52.

1953

Jan Struther
English author, poet and hymnwriter who created the character mrs miniver (d. 1953)
Dumarsais Estimé
Haitian lawyer and politician, 33rd president of haiti (b. 1900)
Dumarsaid Estime
President of haiti (born 1900).
Jan Struther
English hymnwriter and author (d. 1953).

1951

Abdullah I
King of jordan (b. 1882)
Mustafa Shuqri Ashu
Tailor/murderer of king abdullah, killed

1949 - 1940

Famous deaths on July 20th for the celebrities who died in the years 1949 - 1940

1946

Antoinette Perry
Antoinette Perry was a pioneering chemist known for her work on the synthesis of organic compounds.

1945

Ames Holbrook
Ames Holbrook was a respected political figure who served his country with dedication.
Paul Valéry
French poet and philosopher valery spent more than four years writing one 500-line poem called "the young fate" 1917. a perfectionist, valery considered poetry to be the greatest creative achievement. he was a law student before he became a successful writer. however, his visit to paris in 1892 inspired him to be inspired by the city's poets and intelligentsia.
Paul Valery
French poet and author (born in 1871)

1944

Mildred Harris
Mildred Harris was an American actress known for her work in silent films.
Ludwig Beck
German general and Chief of the German General Staff during the early years of World War II.
Heinz Burns
German (1936 olympics - gold medalist), dies in bombing
Korten
Chief general of germany luftwaffe, dies in bomb explosion
Friedrich Olbricht
German soldier, anti-nazi and key conspirator in july 1944 plot to murder hitler. after the failed attempt, he was captured and executed by berlin's firing squad 7/20/1944.

Ludwig Beck

German colonel general, part in july 20 plot (born1880).

Claus Schenk von Stauffenberg

Count/german antifascist colonel

Mertz

German colonel (july 20th plotter), executed

Werner von Haeffen

Execution of a german lieutenant (july 20,th plotter).

Brandt

Col / german staff chief, dies in bombing

Arthur J Treadwell

At 71, the english mayor of stoke newington dies

1942

Patric Cobb
British sea officer, killed in battle

1941

Lew Fields
American actor producer and manger (d. 1941).

1940

Y G Van de Peat
Dutch director of employment commits suicide

1939 - 1930

Famous deaths on July 20th for the celebrities who died in the years 1939 - 1930

1939

Joseph Mendes da Costa
Dutch symbolist sculptor, art teacher

1937

Alessandria Marconi
Alessandria Marconi was an Italian inventor and physicist who is best known for his development of wireless telegraphy and the radio.
Viviano Marconi
Viviano Marconi was an Italian inventor and pioneer of radio communication.
Guglielmo Marconi
Italian physicist and engineer, nobel prize laureate (b. 1874)
Giuseppe Marconi
Italian inventor known for his pioneering work on long-distance radio transmission.
Olga Hahn-Neurath
Austrian mathematician and philosopher from the vienna circle (b. 1882)

Guglielmo Marconi

Italian scientist and physicist who invent wireless telegraph and radio transmission in 1895. he discovered the radio magnetic detector in 1902. marconi, along with carl braun, was awarded the 1909 nobel prize in physics for their separate but complementary development of the wireless.

1936

Jose Sanjurjo y Sacanell
Spanish general / high director
Arthur Battelle Whiting
Composer dies at 75

1934

Magnolia King
Renowned botanist known for her work on the flora of the southeastern United States.

1932

René Bazin
French academic and author (d. 1932).
Rene Bazin
French novelist (born in 1853)

1929 - 1920

Famous deaths on July 20th for the celebrities who died in the years 1929 - 1920

1929

Noble Drew Ali
Founder of the Moorish Science Temple of America.

1928

Kostas Karyotakis
Greek poet and educator (d. 28)

1927

Ferdinand I
Ferdinand i of two sicilies (d.1825)
Ferdinand I VAM
At 61, king of romania dies
King Ferdinand
Of romania (born 1865)

1926

Felix Dzerzhinsky
Soviet statesman and founder of the Soviet secret police, the Cheka.
Felix Dzerzhinsky
Soviet educator and politician of belarusian origin (b. 1877)
Felix Edmundovich Dzerzhinskiy
Soviet law enforcement official (born in 1877).

1923

Pancho Villa
Pancho Villa was a Mexican professional boxer who competed in the featherweight and lightweight divisions.
Pancho Villa
Mexican general and politician, governor of chihuahua (b. 1878)
Pancho Villa [Doroteo Arango]
Mexican rebel killed at 55