July 30th famous deaths

List of celebrities and famous people who died on July 30th

2029 - 2020

Famous deaths on July 30th for the celebrities who died in the years 2029 - 2020

2023

• Paul Reubens

  American comedian, better known as pee wee herman. he plays a charming, goofy young man wearing a tight suit, lipstick, googly eyes, and a smirk. this is a popular choice for kids and anyone who enjoys broad, physical comedy. his films included "pee-wee’s big adventure" (big top pee-wee) and a saturday morning children's program, "pee-wee’s playhouse," which was emmy-awarded.

2022

• Nichelle Nichols

  American actress, singer and dancer (b. 1932)

• Pat Carroll

  American actress and comedian (b. 1927)

2021

• Shona Ferguson

  Botswana-born, south african actor and executive producer (b. 1974)

2020

• Herman Cain

  Former CEO of Godfather's Pizza and a candidate for the U.S. presidency.

• Herman Cain

  Former CEO of Godfather's Pizza and a candidate for the U.S. presidency.

2019 - 2010

Famous deaths on July 30th for the celebrities who died in the years 2019 - 2010

2019

• Idonna Martin

  Celebrated poet known for her evocative verses.

• Kyari Tijani

  Acclaimed poet whose works continue to inspire readers worldwide.

• Denelda Lambert

  Celebrated poet known for her evocative verses.

• Cerita Baker

  Known for her poignant and evocative poetry.

• Clarion Ledger

  Award-winning investigative reporter known for uncovering corruption.

Lavilla Ilgas

Prolific author of several best-selling novels.

Cathye Haddow

Renowned poet celebrated for her lyrical works.

Huckson Waterman

Talented musician who made significant contributions to the music industry.

Shalona Winstanley

Dedicated activist who fought for social justice and equality.

Amarachukwu Osuji

Prolific Nigerian author known for his impactful literary works.

Soundra Bennett

Acclaimed poet whose works touched the hearts of many.

Cederic Davenport

Acclaimed poet whose works continue to inspire readers.

Carely Winters

Acclaimed poet whose works touched the hearts of many.

Jobina Smith

Acclaimed poet whose works continue to inspire readers.

Tanganyika Makazi

Prolific writer of novels exploring themes of identity and cultural heritage.

Tonnia Smith

Pioneering scientist in the field of biotechnology.

Novis Jones

Acclaimed poet whose works continue to inspire readers.

Garek Jansen

Renowned poet whose works explored themes of love and loss.

Almee Murray

Acclaimed poet whose works touched the hearts of many.

Farra McGill

Known for her emotionally evocative poetry.

Rexine Fitzgerald

Known for her emotionally charged and introspective poetry.

Lanson Bingham

Known for his innovative use of recycled materials in sculptures.

Dayson Wells

Renowned for his lyrical poetry exploring themes of nature and love.

Theron Montgomery

Renowned poet whose works explored themes of love and loss.

Capri Sarezzo

Renowned for her evocative and emotional poetry.

Cybil Levy

Acclaimed poet whose works explored themes of love and loss.

Delta Emerson

Delta Emerson was a celebrated poet whose works continue to inspire readers worldwide.

Halden Krog

Talented sculptor known for his innovative use of materials.

Antonise Wells

Celebrated poet whose works continue to inspire readers.

Keni Smith

Known for his groundbreaking plays that challenge societal norms.

Darrius Hill

Renowned for his emotionally powerful poetry.

Elvie Jordan

Acclaimed poet whose works continue to inspire readers.

Charmin Mae

Renowned for her poignant and evocative poetry.

Celes Smith

Celebrated poet whose works continue to inspire readers.

Calanthe Ellis

Esteemed poet whose works continue to inspire readers.

Keen Gardner

Acclaimed poet whose works continue to inspire readers worldwide.

Delray Pitt

Renowned for his emotionally charged and introspective poetry.

Cord Hogan

Renowned for his evocative and introspective poetry.

Renley Thorne

Renley Thorne was a celebrated poet whose works continue to inspire readers.

Harbor Wells

Renowned poet whose works explored themes of nature and love.

Gauge Thompson

Renowned for his emotionally charged poetry collections.

Deuce Williams

Known for his groundbreaking plays exploring social issues.

Corran Andar

Pioneered research in marine biology.

2018

• Ronae Dellums

  Ronae Dellums was an American politician who served as a U.S. Representative from California's 8th congressional district from 1971 to 1998.

• Emmalyn Johnson

  Known for her impactful novels on social issues.

• Michael A. Sheehan

  American author, former government official and military officer (b. 1955)

2017

• Osman Hagopian

  Armenian-American astronomer known for his research on galaxies.

2016

• Gloria DeHaven

  American actress, singer, and dancer (b. 1925)

• Angelika Schrobsdorff

  German author known for her novel 'The Hour of the Women' set during World War II.

2015

• Lavilla Kari

  Renowned painter whose works are celebrated for their vibrant colors and unique style.

• Maelys Lopez

  Pioneering biologist who made significant contributions to genetic research.

• Otie Jones

  Noted physicist known for contributions to quantum mechanics.

• Yakub Memon

  Indian writer and poet known for his contributions to Urdu literature.

• Ryleeann Johnson

  Bestselling author known for her impactful novels that resonate with readers worldwide.

Lexandra Ivanova

Talented painter whose works are celebrated for their unique style and emotional depth.

Marijke Harmsen

Dutch author known for her children's books.

Xeng Vang

Talented painter whose works are celebrated for their emotional depth.

Aloysuis O'Hara

Known for his innovative use of recycled materials in sculptures.

Kennede Mwiti

Renowned writer of mystery novels.

Yakub Memon

Indian politician involved in the 1993 Bombay bombings case.

Lynn Anderson

American singer, who was instrumental in expanding the country-western repertoire. she was born and raised on a horse farm by her mom, a c&w singer/songwriter. her singing and dancing debut was at age six. she was an accomplished horsewoman by her teens. she won over 1000 trophies, 600 ribbons, and two regional championships. at the 1966 state fair, she was …

Carmelo Soria

Spanish politician and economist.

Etoile Lumiere

Known for innovative use of recycled materials in sculptures.

Alastor Grant

Noted physicist who made significant contributions to quantum mechanics.

Alberta Watson

Celebrated poet whose works continue to inspire readers.

Dino A. Brugioni

Dino A. Brugioni was a renowned photo interpreter known for his work during the Cuban Missile Crisis.

Stuart Baggs

English businessman (b. 1988)

Francis Paul Prucha

American historian and academic (b. 1921)

Endel Lippmaa

Estonian academic and physicist (d. 2015).

Alena Vrzáňová

Czech figure skater (b. 1931)

2014

• Harun Farocki

  Harun Farocki was a German filmmaker known for his innovative and critical approach to cinema.

• Robert Drew

  American producer and director (d. 2014).

• Dick Smith

  Australian publisher and businessman, founded dick smith electronics and australian geographic

• Julio Grondona

  Argentinian businessman (d. 2014)

• Dick Wagner

  American singer-songwriter and guitarist (b. 1942)

Peter Hall

English geographer, author, and academic (b. 1932)

2013

• Berthold Beitz

  German industrialist, alfred krupp industries member. he was married and had three children.

• Christo Karabadzhakov

  Bulgarian poet acclaimed for his lyrical and introspective works.

• Harry F. Byrd Jr.

  American lieutenant, publisher, and politician (b. 1914)

• Benjamin Walker

  Indian-english author, poet, and playwright (b. 1913)

• Cecil Alexander

  American architect, designed the state of georgia building (b. 1918)

Robert Neelly Bellah

American sociologist and author (b. 1927)

Ossie Schectman

American basketball player (b. 1919)

Antoni Ramallets

Spanish footballer and manager (d. 2013)

2012

• Maeve Binchy

  Renowned Irish author known for her novels and short stories.

• Bill Doss

  American singer and guitarist (b. 1968)

• Les Green

  English footballer and manager (b. 1941)

• Bill Kitchen

  Canadian ice hockey player (b. 1960)

• Mary Louise Rasmuson

  American colonel (b. 1911)

Jonathan Hardy

New zealand-australian actor and screenwriter (b. 1940)

Stig Ossian Ericson

Swedish actor, director, and screenwriter (b. 1923)

Maeve Binchy

Irish author, playwright, and journalist (b. 1939)

2011

• Bob Peterson

  Bob Peterson was a Major League Baseball pitcher who played for the Pittsburgh Pirates and Chicago Cubs.

• Arch West

  Co-founder of the Advanced RISC Machines (ARM) company, known for designing low-power microprocessors.

2010

• Lilyian Smith

  Renowned poet whose works continue to inspire readers worldwide.

• Abia Okafor

  Known for his efforts in promoting healthcare access.

• John Leotta

  Renowned poet whose works explored themes of love and nature.

• Albin Chalandon

  French politician and Minister of Justice.

• Evangelina Villarreal

  Mexican author known for her contributions to Mexican literature.

2009 - 2000

Famous deaths on July 30th for the celebrities who died in the years 2009 - 2000

2009

• Benney Berry

  Known for his poignant and evocative poetry.

• Willi Stegner

  Known for research in organic chemistry.

• Mohammed Yusuf

  Boko haram was founded by a nigerian militant leader (d. 2009).

• Peter Zadek

  German director and screenwriter (d. 2009)

• Peter Zadek

  He is a german theater director, film director, play transcriber, and screenwriter. from 1992 to 1996, he was head of schauspielhaus bochum (1972/eur) and deutsches schauspielhaus hamburg (1983/eur). theater heute magazine named him "director of year" on several occasions. he passed away in hamburg on the 30th of july 2009.

2008

• Mani Shankar Mukherjee

  Indian author known for his contributions to Bengali literature.

• Isobel Bennett

  Isobel Bennett was an Australian marine biologist known for her research on marine invertebrates.

• Cesley Holland

  Cesley Holland was a renowned artist known for her vibrant and expressive paintings.

• Anne Armstrong

  American businesswoman and diplomat, united states ambassador to the united kingdom (b. 1927)

2007

• Densil Holman

  Renowned actor known for his versatile roles in film and television.

• Ingmar Bergman

  Swedish director of film, a highly productive and creative artist. his lens was focused on dark landscapes of neurosis and tormented guilt with the occasional smile on a hot summer night. his "ability to attach mine demons to chariots", which he did with great skill, is what has made him so successful. he is an author and has written novels, …

• Michelangelo Antonioni

  Italian film director known for his distinctive style in modernist cinema.

• Ellsworth Baker

  American writer and novelist acclaimed for his literary contributions.

• Teoctist Arăpașu

  Romanian patriarch (d. 2007)

Bill Walsh

American football coach and player (d. 2007).

Ingmar Bergman

Swedish director, producer, and screenwriter (d. 2007)

Teoctist

Romanian-born patriarch of the romanian orthodox church (born 1915)

2006

• Zilah Weinberg

  Renowned biologist known for her work in genetics and cell biology.

• Murray Bookchin

  American philosopher and author (d. 2006).

• Akbar Mohammadi

  Iranian activist (b. 1972)

• Al Balding

  Canadian golfer (born 1924)

• Duygu Asena

  Turkish journalist, activist and author (d. 2006).

Anthony Galla-Rini

American composer and accordion player (d. 2006).

2005

• Keta Khrushchev

  Prominent figure in Cold War politics.

• Arneda Saylor

  Pioneering chemist who made important discoveries in the field of organic chemistry.

• John Garang

  Sudanese colonel and politician, 6th president of south sudan (b. 1945)

• Ray Cunningham

  American baseball player (born in 1905)

2004

• Issaih Shamir

  Celebrated playwright known for his impactful dramas.

• Andre Noble

  Canadian actor (born 1979).

2003

• Steve Hislop

  Scottish motorcycle racer, who won at the isle of man tt 11 times and won the british 250cc championship (1990), and british superbike championship (1995 & 2002).

• Sam Phillips

  American radio host and producer, founded sun records (d. 2003)

2002

• Innocence Dunlap

  Celebrated poet whose works continue to inspire readers.

• Isam Al-Jundi

  Prolific writer whose legacy continues to inspire aspiring authors.

2001

• Anton Schwarzkopf

  German amusement ride engineer (born 1924)

1999 - 1990

Famous deaths on July 30th for the celebrities who died in the years 1999 - 1990

1998

• Aoki Yasushi

  Japanese novelist known for his historical fiction.

• Buffalo Bob Smith

  American television host (b. 1917)

• Jorge Russek

  Mexican actor (born 1932).

• Buffalo Bob Smith

  American television host howdy doody (born 1917).

1997

• Bảo Đại

  Vietnamese emperor (d. 1997)

• Bao ?ai

  Emperor of vietnam (born 1913).

1996

• Claudette Colbert

  French-american actress, on the stage and in more than 50 movies. she studied fashion design and art in her early years of school. after a few roles on the stage, she decided to pursue a career in modeling. she signed a contract with paramount after six years of performing in legitimate theater. this contract lasted for 14 years. she was …

• Magda Schneider

  German actress and singer in musicals and operatic films. she was the mother to actress romy schneider.

• Alan Cheales

  Dominican priest dies at 83

1995

• Orah Moore

  Prolific writer of fiction novels that gained widespread acclaim.

• Kripa Nand

  Celebrated poet whose works continue to inspire readers.

• Vernor Suomi

  Pioneer in satellite meteorology and inventor of the spin-scan camera.

• Harry Shorto

  Linguist dies at 75

• Biggie Rodwell Tembo Marasha

  36 years old musician, who dies

Charles James Dunn

Japanese scholar dies at age 80

1994

• Konstantin Kalser

  German-american film producer and advertising executive (b. 1920)

• Henry Mackie

  At 73, the belfast calorimeter's designer dies.

• Theo van Scheltinga

  Skater dies at 80

• Ryszard Riedel

  Polish singer (born1956)

• Enid Balint-Edmonds

  British psychoanalyst dies at the age of 90

1993

• Edward B A M Raczynski

  Polish president in exile (1979-1986), dies at 97

• John Castrios

  First murder in washington nh in over 200 years.

• Jay Scott [Jeffrey Scott Beaven]

  At 43, a us/canada movie critic dies

1992

• Emmogene Anderson

  Renowned actress known for her versatile performances on stage and screen.

• Brenda Marshall

  Philippines -- actress (sea hawk paris after dark).

• Joe Shuster

  Canadian comic book artist and co-creator with superman (b. 1914)

1991

• William Ball

  American actor, director and producer of theater. he was the founder of american conservatory theater and made his directorial debut with chekhov 10/07/1958. he was energetic, vital, and had a passion for theater. in 1955, he performed as hamlet with the san diego shakespeare festival. he also received a carnegie institute fellowship, a one year nbc/rca directoraeur (tm), in the …

• Leonardus S van Egerat

  Travel expert, died at 68

1990

• Karl Weber

  German statistician, author, data collector, and research astrologer, he was also a german businessman. he was a student and collaborator with r. ebertin. he was a passionate advocate for cosmobiology (experimental astrology and scientific astrology), and co-editor the magazine "kosmobiologie." his interests were mainly in rectifications, mundane astrology, and research with the 45adeg and 90adeg circles. since 1977, he was …

• Ian Gow

  British member of parliament who was assassinated by the ira (b. 1937)

1989 - 1980

Famous deaths on July 30th for the celebrities who died in the years 1989 - 1980

1989

• Warnie Mazengarb

  New Zealand politician known for his work in social welfare.

• Cleveland Baker

  Cleveland Baker was a respected journalist and editor in the field of journalism.

• Lane Frost

  Renowned professional bull rider known for his skill and charisma.

1987

• Mary Spinell

  Actress (last horror film).

1985

• Julia Robinson

  American mathematician and theorist (b. 1919)

• Julia Robinson

  American mathematician, theorist

1983

• Indio Duarte

  Mexican poet and writer known for his contributions to Latin American literature.

• Howard Dietz

  American songwriter and publicist (b. 1896)

• Lynn Fontanne

  English actress (b. 1887)

1982

• Roberta Pedon

  American glamour model (born 1954)

1981

• Jackson Wright

  Contributed to the development of the gas chromatograph.

• Kazimir Severinovich

  Soviet physicist who made significant contributions to the field of plasma physics.

1980

• Norman Lloyd

  Jersey city, new jersey -- actor (auschlander-st elsewhere)

• Charles McGraw

  Actor (michael falcon, smith family), passes away at 66

1979 - 1970

Famous deaths on July 30th for the celebrities who died in the years 1979 - 1970

1978

• Mack Bergen

  Mack Bergen was an American ventriloquist who gained fame for his performances with his puppet, Charlie McCarthy.

1977

• Herbert Matthews

  American journalist best known for his coverage of the Spanish Civil War and his interviews with Fidel Castro.

• Emory Holloway

  American scholar, author, and educator (b. 1885)

1975

• Jimy Hoffa

  Jimy Hoffa was an American labor union leader who served as the President of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters from 1957 to 1971.

• Jimie Hoffa

  Former president of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, known for his involvement in organized crime.

• James Blish

  American book editor, book reviewer and author of popular science fiction. his works include "the seedling stars," 1956, and "cities in flight," 1969. william atheling, jr. was often his pen name.

1974

• Bessye Parrish

  American painter associated with the Precisionist movement.

• Lev Konstantinovich Knipper

  Composer dies at 75

1973

• Guy Middleton

  Actor (fur collar now & forever), passes away at 65

• Erich Katz

  Composer dies at 72

1971

• Thomas Hollway

  Australian politician, 36th premier of victoria (b. 1906)

1970

• Pancho Barnes

  An American aviator and one of the first female air racers.

• George Szell

  Hungarian-american conductor and composer (b. 1897)

• Walter Murdoch

  Australian essayist and academic, who is well-known for his intelligence, wit and humanity. he was the founder of english and the former chancellor of university of western australia (uwa), perth, western australia.

• George Szell

  Hungarian/us conductor (cleveland orch) dies at 73

1969 - 1960

Famous deaths on July 30th for the celebrities who died in the years 1969 - 1960

1968

• Jon Leifs

  Composer dies at 69

1967

• John Macchia

  Actor (beach blanket bingo), suffers a stroke at the age of 35

• Alfried Krupp

  German industrialist and entrepreneur. he was the fifth leader of west germany's great steel industry empire and the last member in the krupp dynasty for munitions makers.

1966

• Edward G Craig

  Actor/director english actor/director (on art of theatre), died at 94

1965

• Hatsuko Tanizaki

  Hatsuko Tanizaki was a prominent Japanese novelist and essayist, known for his exploration of the darker aspects of human nature and the complexities of modern life.

• Jun'ichirō Tanizaki

  Japanese author and playwright (b. 1886)

• Jun'ichiro Tanizaki

  Japanese novelist (born in 1886).

• Junichiro Tanizaki

  Japanese writer key dies at 79

1964

• Clair Engle

  Clair Engle was a U.S. Senator from California known for his work on civil rights legislation.

1962

• Myron McCormick

  Actor (china girl jigsaw) dies from cancer at 54

1960

• Rosa Frank

  Rosa Frank was a German physicist known for her work on nuclear fission.

• Egbert Martin

  Egbert Martin was a poet whose works reflected the struggles of his time.

1959 - 1950

Famous deaths on July 30th for the celebrities who died in the years 1959 - 1950

1958

• Alexander Albrecht

  Composer dies at 72

1957

• Sem Dresden

  Dutch composer / conductor, died at 76

1954

• Addison Woolley

  Addison Woolley was a respected journalist and editor in the early 20th century.

1949 - 1940

Famous deaths on July 30th for the celebrities who died in the years 1949 - 1940

1947

• Joseph Cook

  English-australian miner and politician, 6th prime minister of australia (b. 1860)

• Joseph Cook

  An english-australian politician and miner, 6th prime minister of australia (d. 47).

1943

• Benjamin James Dale

  Composer dies at 58

1941

• Delphin Laverrière

  Swiss architect known for his contributions to the Art Nouveau movement.

• Hugo Celmiņš

  Latvian politician, former prime minister of latvia (b. 1877)

1940

• Hilda Matheson

  Pioneering British broadcaster and the BBC's first Director of Talks.

1939 - 1930

Famous deaths on July 30th for the celebrities who died in the years 1939 - 1930

1938

• John Derbyshire

  British-american mathematician, political commentator

1936

• Adolf Philipp

  Composer dies at 72

1930

• Joan Gamper

  Swiss-born spanish football pioneer, businessman, and founder of fc barcelona (born in 1877).

1929 - 1920

Famous deaths on July 30th for the celebrities who died in the years 1929 - 1920

1927

• Robert Marquies de Flers

  French writer (monsieur bretonneau)

1920

• Albert Gustaf Dahlman

  Swedish executioner (b. 1848)

• Albert Gustaf Dahlman

  Swedish executioner (born 1848), the last person to execute capital punishment in sweden

1919 - 1910

Famous deaths on July 30th for the celebrities who died in the years 1919 - 1910

1918

• Joye Kilmer

  American writer and poet best known for the poem 'Trees'.

• Kenton Kilmer

  American poet known for his war poems during World War I.

• Joyce Kilmer

  American soldier, journalist, and poet (b. 1886)

• Joyce Kilmer

  American soldier poet and author (d. 1918).

• Chaim Soloveitchik

  Rabbi of brisk, talmudic scholar

1912

• Emperor Meiji of Japan (b. 1852)
• Emperor Meiji

  Japanese emperor (born 1852)

• Mutsuhito

  122nd emperor of japan (1867-1912), dies at 60

1909 - 1900

Famous deaths on July 30th for the celebrities who died in the years 1909 - 1900

1903

• Servas Daems [Peeter Klein]

  Flem writer (wheelbarrows) dies at 65

1900

• Alfred

  British royalty, the grandson of queen victoria, the oldest son of prince alfred, duke of edinburgh and saxe-coburg-gotha, and grand duchess maria alexandrovna of russia.