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'ichirō Tanizaki

  Japanese author and playwright (b. 1886)

• July 31 James Rennie

  Actor (wilson skylark, illicit), is killed at 75