Famous people and celebrities who died in July 1971

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in July 1971. 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 William Lawrence Bragg

  PHY - Australian-english physicist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1890)

• July 1 Learie Constantine

  Trinidadian-english cricketer, lawyer and politician (b. 1901)

• July 3 Jim Morrison

  Legendary rock musician and lead singer of The Doors, known for his poetic lyrics, charismatic performances, and significant impact on 1960s counterculture.

• July 3 Ricci Riano

  Entertainer dies at 71 after a long battle with cancer

• July 4 August Derleth

  Prolific American writer and editor known for supernatural and weird fiction, closely associated with H.P. Lovecraft and a significant figure in horror literature.

• July 4 Thomas C. Hart

  American admiral and politician (b. 1877)

• July 4 Don McPherson

  Rocker dies at the age of 29

• July 6 Louis Armstrong

  Louis Armstrong was a legendary jazz trumpeter, singer, and bandleader who revolutionized jazz music with his innovative improvisation and infectious style. Known as 'Satchmo', he was renowned for his bright energy, impeccable musical timing, and charismatic smile. He is considered one of the most influential musicians in American jazz history.

• July 7 Ub Iwerks

  Ub Iwerks was a pioneering American animator and special effects technician who co-created Mickey Mouse with Walt Disney, revolutionizing the animation industry. He was a key figure in early Disney animation and technical innovation.

• July 8 Kurt Reidemeister

  German mathematician connected to the vienna circle (b. 1893)

• July 9 Karl Ast

  Estonian author and politician (b. 1886)

• July 10 Laurent Dauthuille

  Laurent Dauthuille was a French boxer known for his dramatic victory against Jake LaMotta, winning the world middleweight title with a knockout just 13 seconds before the end of the fight.

• July 11 John W. Campbell

  Influential science fiction writer, editor, and author who significantly shaped the golden age of science fiction literature and mentored many prominent sci-fi writers.

• July 11 Pedro Rodriguez

  Legendary Mexican racing driver who tragically died during a motorsport competition in 1971, known for his significant contributions to international motorsports.

• July 12 Yvon Robert

  French canadian professional wrestler (born 1914).

• July 23 Van Heflin

  American film actor known for notable roles in 'The Great Adventure' and 'Madame Bovary', who won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor in 1943.

• July 25 Leroy Robertson

  American composer and educator (b. 1896)

• July 25 John Meyers

  American water polo player and swimmer (d. 1971).

• July 26 Diane Arbus

  Diane Arbus was a groundbreaking American photographer known for her distinctive black-and-white portraits of marginalized people, challenging societal norms of beauty and normality. She was a pioneering artist who significantly influenced documentary photography and portraiture in the mid-20th century. Her unique vision and intimate approach to photography made her one of the most important artists of her generation.

• July 27 Bernhard Paumgartner

  Austrian composer / conductor, dies at 83

• July 28 Myril Hoag

  American baseball player (born in 1908)

• July 28 Lawrence Moore Cosgrave

  Canadian colonel and diplomat (b. 1890)

• July 28 Charles E. Pont

  French-american minister and painter (b. 1898)

• July 31 Walter P. Carter

  American soldier and activist (b. 1923)