July 27th famous deaths

List of celebrities and famous people who died on July 27th

2029 - 2020

Famous deaths on July 27th for the celebrities who died in the years 2029 - 2020

2022

• Tony Dow

  American actor, film producer, director, and sculptor (b. 1945)

2020

• Owen Arthur

  Owen Arthur was a Barbadian politician who served as the Prime Minister of Barbados from 1994 to 2008.

• Mahlon Reyes

  Actor best known for his role on the TV series 'Lost'.

2019 - 2010

Famous deaths on July 27th for the celebrities who died in the years 2019 - 2010

2019

• Carlos Cruz-Diez

  Venezuelan kinetic and op artist recognized for his colorful and dynamic artworks.

2018

• Marco Aurelio Denegri

  Peruvian literature critic, television host and sexologist

2017

• Sam Shepard

  American dramatist, author and playwright. he won the pulitzer prize for 1979. he had more than 40 stage plays under his belt by 1998. he had a romantic touch for america and created strange dreamlike landscapes in his plays. they were representative of the american desert, where past and future coexist. his heroes often reflect his wide interests. his works …

2016

• Piet de Jong

  Dutch politician and naval officer, minister of defence), prime minister of the netherlands (b. 1915)

• Einojuhani Rautavaara

  Helsinki, finland -- composer. (kaivos).

• James Alan McPherson

  American short story writer and essayist (b. 1943)

• Jerry Doyle

  American actor and talk show host (b. 1956)

2015

• Abdul Kalam

  Abdul kalam was an indian scientist who served as the 11th president of india from 2002 to 2007. he is mostly known for his contributions to the development of india's missile and nuclear weapons programs.

• Samuel Pisar

  Polish-born american lawyer and author (b. 1929)

• A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

  Indian engineer, academic, and politician, 11th president of india (b. 1931)

• Rickey Grundy

  American singer-songwriter (b. 1959)

• Anthony Shaw

  English general (b. 1930)

2014

• Wallace Jones

  American pro-basketball player and athlete. he is also known as "wah wah". he was an indianapolis player for three seasons (1949-1952).

• Richard Bolt

  New zealand air marshal and pilot (b. 1923)

• Francesco Marchisano

  Italian ecclesiastic. he was ordained to the priesthood in 1952. he was consecrated as bishop in january 1989. in 1994, he was promoted to archbishop and in 2003 to cardinal.

• George Freese

  American baseball player and coach (b. 1926)

• Paul Schell

  American lawyer and politician, 50th mayor of seattle (b. 1937)

2013

• Fernando Alonso

  Two-time Formula 1 World Champion known for his exceptional driving skills.

• Kidd Kraddick

  Renowned radio host known for 'Kidd Kraddick in the Morning.'

• Kidd Kraddick

  American radio host (b. 1959)

• Bud Day

  American colonel and pilot, medal of honor recipient (d. 2013)

• Lindy Boggs

  American educator and politician, 5th united states ambassador to the holy see (d. 2013)

Ilya Segalovich

Russian businessman, co-founded yandex (b. 1964)

2012

• Tony Martin

  Oakland, california -- singer ( show, tonight we love)

• Jack Taylor

  English footballer and referee (b. 1930)

• Geoffrey Hughes

  English actor (d. 2012)

• R. G. Armstrong

  American actor and playwright (d. 2012)

• Darryl Cotton

  Australian singer-songwriter, guitarist, and actor (b. 1949)

Norman Alden

American actor (d. 2012).

2010

• Jack Tatum

  American professional athlete. he was drafted in 1971 by the oakland raiders. he spent the majority of his 10 year career with the team, and together with them, won the superbowl championship rings in 1977. he was traded to houston in 1980 and then retired from professional-football after the season. he was a powerful hitter on the field but his …

• Jovan Karamata

  Serbian mathematician known for his contributions to probability theory and mathematical analysis.

• Maury Chaykin

  American actor who appeared in "the adjuster," dances with wolves, and "whale music." for over 35 years, he was primarily a character actor in movies and tv shows. his father was american and his mother canadian. he began his career in toronto's theatres in 1974. he applied for canadian citizenship and retained his us citizenship. he died in toronto, on …

2009 - 2000

Famous deaths on July 27th for the celebrities who died in the years 2009 - 2000

2009

• Marigene Daugherty

  Pioneering computer scientist known for her work in artificial intelligence.

2008

• Yussef Chahine

  Yussef Chahine was an acclaimed Egyptian film director known for his socially and politically charged films that explored the complexities of Egyptian society.

• Youssef Chahine

  Egyptian director, producer, and screenwriter (b. 1926)

• Horst Stein

  German-born swiss conductor (b. 1928)

• Isaac Saba Raffoul

  Mexican businessman (b. 1923)

• Isaac Saba Raffoul

  Mexican businessman (born in 1923)

2007

• James Oyebola

  Nigerian-english boxer (b. 1961)

• Lucky Grills

  Australian actor (born 1928).

2006

• Bronwyn Oliver

  Australian sculptor known for her intricate and organic metal sculptures.

• Maryann Mahaffey

  American academic and politician (b. 1925)

• Maryann Mahaffey

  American politician (born 1925)

2005

• Bertha Harris

  American author known for her novels and short stories.

• Al Held

  United states -- painter/sculptor (hard edge-style).

• Marten Toonder

  Dutch comic strip writer, creator of oliver b. bumble and tom puss.

2004

• Carmine DeSapio

  American journalist and political boss in New York City.

• Carmine DeSapio

  Prominent New York City political figure known for his influence in Democratic politics.

2003

• Bob Hope

  An english comedian and entertainer, he is a star who is known for his quick-witted quips on current events and for his tours around the world for servicemen. his radio debut was in 1935. he also made his first film in 1938. he made 61 films between 1938 and 1979, before he moved to tv in 1950. his net worth …

• Vance Hartke

  American Senator who served in the U.S. Senate for over 18 years.

• Vance Hartke

  American lieutenant, lawyer, and politician (b. 1919)

2001

• Leon Wilkeson

  American bass player and songwriter lynyrd skynyrd (d. 2001).

• Rhonda Sing

  Canadian wrestler (d. 2001)

2000

• Gordon Solie

  American wrestling commentator (d.2000)

1999 - 1990

Famous deaths on July 27th for the celebrities who died in the years 1999 - 1990

1999

• Malachi Martin

  Malachi Martin was an Irish Catholic priest, theologian, and author known for his controversial works on the Catholic Church.

• Aleksandr Danilovich Aleksandrov

  Russian mathematician, physicist, and mountaineer (b. 1912)

• Harry Edison

  American composer and trumpet player (count basie orchestra), (d. 1999).

• Sweets Edison

  American jazz trumpet player (born 1915)

1998

• Binnie Barnes

  Binnie Barnes was a successful entrepreneur known for her contributions to the fashion industry.

• Binnie Barnes

  English-american actress, whose film career spanned fifty year spans from 1923 to 1973.

1996

• Beverly Drew

  At 85, architect dies

• Ivan V Lalic

  Poet dies at 65

• Jane Beverly Drew

  At 85, architect dies

1995

• Miklós Rózsa

  Miklós Rózsa was a Hungarian-American composer known for his film scores, including for the movies Ben-Hur, Spellbound, and The Thief of Bagdad.

• Miklos Rozsa

  Hungarian-born american composer (born 1907)

• Melih Esenbel

  Turkish politician and diplomat, 20th turkish minister of foreign affairs (b. 1915)

• Rick Ferrell

  American baseball player and coach (b. 1905)

• Rick Ferrell

  American baseball player (born in 1905)

Doris Mae Akers

Gospel singer / songwriter, dies at 72

Charles Hugh Shirley

Publisher dies at 66

Rick Ferrell

American baseball player (born in 1905)

1994

• Rosa Chacel

  Spanish writer associated with the Generation of '27 literary movement.

• Kevin Carter

  Kevin Carter was a South African photojournalist known for his work during the Sudan famine.

• Tatiana Tauer

  Harpist dies at 48

• H Minderop

  Chairman (tros radio / tv)

1993

• Reggie Lewis

  American basketball player, from 1987, his rookie year, to his death in waltham, ma on july 27, 1993. he was 29 years of age when he collapsed and died while shooting baskets at brandeis university gym.

1992

• Amjad Khan

  Renowned Indian actor known for his iconic villain roles in Bollywood films.

• Max Dupain

  Australian photographer and educator (b. 1911)

• Tzeni Karezi

  Greek actress and screenwriter

• Jenny Karezi

  At 56, a greek actress (red lanterns) dies from cancer

1991

• John Friedrich

  German-australian engineer and conman (b. 1950)

• Carol Gillies

  Actress (back home, baby boom), dead at 50

1990

• Elizabeth Allan

  Actress (tale of 2 cities - camille, java head).

• René Toribio

  Guadeloupean politician (b. 1912)

• Bobby Day

  American pianist, singer and producer (the hollywood flames, bob & earl). (d. 1990).

• Nick Pippins

  Actor simon (actor) dies from aids at 35

• Kim Thomas-Friedland

  News anchor (fnn) dies at 32

1989 - 1980

Famous deaths on July 27th for the celebrities who died in the years 1989 - 1980

1988

• Frank Zamboni

  American inventor and businessman, founded the zamboni company (b. 1901)

• Judith Barsi

  Actress as a child, killed by her father and mother at 11

1987

• Travis Jackson

  American baseball player, coach, and manager (b. 1903)

1986

• Leroy Holmes

  At 72, orchestra leader (tonight show 1956-57) dies

1985

• Cipriano Rivas

  Cipriano Rivas was a Venezuelan politician and diplomat who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Venezuela.

• Smoky Joe Wood

  American baseball player and coach (b. 1889)

• Joseph "Smoky Joe" Wood

  Pitcher (boston red sox), passes away at 95

• Smoky Joe Wood

  American baseball player (born 1889).

1984

• James Mason

  England, united kingdom -- actor. (lolita. bloodline. boys from brazil).

• Oswald Jacoby

  At 81, the us contract bridge champion dies

1983

• Gladyes Mitchell

  Pioneering African-American mystery novelist.

• Gladys Mitchell

  British author known for her mystery novels featuring the detective Mrs. Bradley.

1982

• Vladimir Smirnov

  Russian foil fencer (1980 olympics-gold medalist), died at 28

1981

• William Wyler

  Renowned film director known for classics like 'Ben-Hur' and 'Roman Holiday'.

• Wilhelm Wyler

  Renowned film director known for classics like Ben-Hur and Roman Holiday.

• William Wyler

  French-american director, who made his debut in france at 25. he produced 40 two-reel westerns in his first two year. he was nominated for twelve oscars, three for best producer and two for best director. he was awarded the academy of motion picture arts and sciences' irving g. thalberg memorial award for lifetime achievement. he directed 60 films, including the …

• Adam Walsh

  American homicide victim. kidnapped and killed by a pedophile. the six-year old adam went with his mother reve to a hollywood mall on the 27th of september 1982. adam was left in the toy section for a short time while reve went shopping. reve found him gone when he returned. the police were immediately called but could not find any …

• Elizabeth Rona

  Hungarian american nuclear chemist (b. 1890)

Billy [William] Wyler

Us director (ben hur and funny girl).

Ray Harrison

American song dancer, who dies at the age of 64.

1980

• Mohammad Reza Pahlavi

  Last Shah of Iran who was overthrown during the Iranian Revolution.

• Rushdy Abaza

  Egyptian actor (b. 1926)

• Pahlawi Mohammed Reza

  Shah of persia (1941-1979), dies at cairo, egypt, at 60

• Mohammed Reza Pahlavi

  Pahlavi shah of iran (born 1919)

1979 - 1970

Famous deaths on July 27th for the celebrities who died in the years 1979 - 1970

1979

• Ettore Manni

  Italian actor in film who appeared in 107 films from 1952 to 1979.

• Shirley Mason

  American woman diagnosed with dissociative identity disorder or "multiple personalities". her sessions with her psychiatrist led to the 1973 book "sybil" and the 1976 film "sybil."

1978

• Willem van Otterloo

  Dutch cellist, composer, and conductor (b. 1907)

• Bob Heffron

  New zealand-australian miner and politician, 30th premier of new south wales (b. 1890)

• Aasan Ferit Alnar

  Composer dies at 72

• [John] Willem van Otterloo

  Conductor/composer (symphonic), dies at 70

1975

• Alfred Duraiappah

  Sri lankan tamil lawyer and politician (d. 1975)

1974

• Lightning Slim

  At 61, blues singer (nothing but the devil) dies

1972

• Count Kalergi

  Austrian-Japanese politician and founder of the Pan-European Movement.

1971

• Charlie Tully

  Northern irish manager and footballer (d. 1971).

• Bernhard Paumgartner

  Austrian composer / conductor, dies at 83

1970

• António de Oliveira Salazar

  Portuguese economist and politician, 100th prime minister of portugal (b. 1889)

• Antonio de Oliveira Salazar

  Portuguese statesman (born in 1889).

1969 - 1960

Famous deaths on July 27th for the celebrities who died in the years 1969 - 1960

1968

• Lillan Harvey

  German-British actress and singer who achieved fame in the 1930s.

• Babe Adams

  American baseball player and journalist (d. 1968).

• Lillian Harvey

  Actress (invitation to the waltz), died at 61

• Anton van Duinkerken [Willem J M A Asselbergs]

  Literary

1965

• Daniel-Rops

  French writer and historian (born 1901)

1964

• Winifred Lenihan

  American actress, writer, and director (b. 1898)

1963

• Garrett Morgan

  Known for inventing the three-position traffic signal and the gas mask.

• Hooks Dauss

  American baseball player (d. 1963).

1962

• James H. Kindelberger

  American pilot and businessman (b. 1895)

• Richard Aldington

  English poet and author (d. 1962).

• Edward Godfrey Richard Aldington

  Novelist / biographer

• Richard Adlington

  Writer dies at age 70

• James H Kindelberger

  American aerospace pioneer (born in 1895).

1961

• Theodore Chanler

  Composer dies at 59

1960

• Journe Rolex

  Journe Rolex was a German watchmaker and entrepreneur who founded the Rolex watch company.

• Ethel Lilian Voynich

  Irish novelist and musician, best known for her novel 'The Gadfly'.

• Julie Vinter Hansen

  Danish-swiss astronomer and academic (b. 1890)

1959 - 1950

Famous deaths on July 27th for the celebrities who died in the years 1959 - 1950

1958

• Claire Lee Chennault

  American general and pilot (b. 1893)

• Claire Chennault

  American pilot and general (d. 1958).

1952

• W de Basil [US Voskresenski]

  Russia -- ballet dancer

1951

• Paul Kogerman

  Estonian chemist and politician, 22nd estonian minister of education (b. 1891)

1949 - 1940

Famous deaths on July 27th for the celebrities who died in the years 1949 - 1940

1948

• Joe Tinker

  American baseball player and manager (b. 1880)

• Woolf Barnato

  English race car driver and businessman (b. 1898)

• Francesco Spetrino

  Composer dies at 91

1946

• Gertrude Stein

  American playwright and novelist. her works include "three lives," 1908, a biography, "alice b. toklas," 1933, and an autobiography, “everybody's autobiography,” 1937. she was an eccentric and one of the most prominent figures in post-wwii literary life. she established a salon in paris that was the epicenter for intellectuals, artists, and writers. when she was 14, her weak-willed mother died. …

• Eisen Stein

  Eisen Stein was a pioneering American novelist who explored themes of identity and social change.

• Girtrude Stein

  Girtrude Stein was an American art collector, writer, and influential figure in the Parisian avant-garde of the early 20th century.

1944

• Victor Jean Leonard Vreuls

  Composer dies at 68

1942

• Karl Pärsimägi

  Estonian painter (d. 1942)

• William Matthew Finders Petrie

  Egyptologist

1941

• Alfred Henry O'Keeffe

  New zealand painter and educator (b. 1858)

• Alfred Henry O'Keeffe

  New zealand artist (born 1858).

1940

• Isack Babel

  A Russian writer and journalist, known for his short stories and plays that depicted the lives of ordinary people during the Russian Revolution and the early Soviet era.

• Isaac Babel

  Russian writer and journalist, known for his short stories and plays that explored the complexities of the Russian Revolution and its aftermath.

1939 - 1930

Famous deaths on July 27th for the celebrities who died in the years 1939 - 1930

1938

• Tom Crean

  Irish explorer and seaman (d. 1938).

1934

• Louis HG Lyautey

  French minister of defense (1916-17), dies at 79

• Hubert Lyautey

  French military marshal, who governed morocco under the french protectorate and was a staunch supporter of the french monarchy. he lived a discreet gay lifestyle throughout his military career.

1931

• Auguste Forel

  Swiss psychiatrist and myrmecologist, neuroanatomist (d. 1931).

• Auguste-Henri Forel

  Swiss entomologist (born 1848)

1929 - 1920

Famous deaths on July 27th for the celebrities who died in the years 1929 - 1920

1924

• Hettie MacDonald

  Hettie MacDonald was a British painter known for her vibrant and expressive artworks.

• Ferruccio Busoni

  Italian composer, pianist, teacher, and pianist who wrote five operas as well as many other exceptional works, such the pianoforte concerto, in five movements, 1903-1904. his best works include the violin sonata and the comedy overture from 1897.

• Ferruccio Dante Michelangelo Benvenuto Busoni

  Composer dies at 58

1921

• Myrddin Fardd

  Welsh writer and antiquarian scholar (b. 1836)

1919 - 1910

Famous deaths on July 27th for the celebrities who died in the years 1919 - 1910

1917

• Emil Theodor Kocher

  Swiss physician and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1841)

1916

• Charles Fryatt

  Germans execute british captain of ss brussels

• William Jonas

  English footballer (d. 1890)

1909 - 1900

Famous deaths on July 27th for the celebrities who died in the years 1909 - 1900

1907

• Edmund Pettus

  An American politician and lawyer who served as a U.S. Senator from Alabama and was a Confederate general during the American Civil War.

1902

• Gustave Trouvé

  Pioneering figure in the development of electric vehicles and devices.

• Gustave Trouvé

  Pioneering inventor who contributed to the development of electric vehicles and early batteries.

1901

• Brook Foss Wescott

  Brook Foss Wescott was a British bishop and theologian known for his work on the New Testament.