Famous people and celebrities who died in July 1965
This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in July 1965. This month marked the loss of influential and beloved figures whose contributions spanned various fields and touched many lives. Explore our detailed list to remember and celebrate their enduring legacies and the remarkable impact they had on the world
- July 1 Wally Hammond
Prominent English cricketer known for his exceptional batting skills and significant contributions to the sport during the early 20th century.
- July 1 Robert Ruark
Prominent American journalist and author known for his writings about hunting and African safaris, including the bestselling book 'The Old Man and the Boy'.
- July 1 Claude Thornhill
Komponist, who dies at 55
- July 2 Theodora E "Betsy" Ranucci-Beckmann
Actress (klatergoud), passes away at 88
- July 3 Clarence Loomis
Composer dies at 75
- July 5 Porfirio Rubirosa
Charismatic Dominican diplomat, playboy, and international socialite known for his jet-setting lifestyle, multiple marriages to wealthy heiresses, and passion for racing cars.
- July 7 Moshe Sharett
Ukrainian-israeli lieutenant and politician, 2nd prime minister of israel (b. 1894)
- July 8 Thomas Sigismund Stribling
American lawyer and author (b. 1881)
- July 10 Jacques Audiberti
French playwright, poet, novelist, and advocate of the theatre of the absurd.
- July 11 Ray Collins
American singer (the mothers of invention), (d. 2012).
- July 12 Christfried Burmeister
Estonian speed skater (born 1898)
- July 13 Photis Kontoglou
Greek painter and illustrator (b. 1895)
- July 14 Adlai Stevenson
Prominent American politician who served as Governor of Illinois and was twice the Democratic Party's nominee for President. He was known for his intellectual approach and eloquent speeches.
- July 15 Francis Cherry
American lawyer and politician, 35th governor of arkansas (b. 1908)
- July 16 Boris Artzybasheff
Ukrainian-american illustrator (b. 1899)
- July 19 Syngman Rhee
South korean journalist and politician, 1st president of south korea (b. 1875)
- July 20 Batukeshwar Dutt
Indian activist (b. 1910)
- July 24 Constance Bennett
Prominent Hollywood actress of the 1930s and 1940s, known for her glamorous roles in romantic comedies and dramas during the Golden Age of cinema.
- July 27 Daniel-Rops
French writer and historian (born 1901)
- July 28 Minor Watson
American actor who appeared in over 100 films during the silent and early sound era.
- July 28 Edogawa Ranpo
Japanese critic and author (d. 1965).
- July 28 Attallah Suheimat
Jordanian politician (b. 1875)
- July 30 Jun'ichirÅ Tanizaki
Japanese author and playwright (b. 1886)
- July 31 James Rennie
Actor (wilson skylark, illicit), is killed at 75