Famous people and celebrities who died in July 1974

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in July 1974. 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 Juan Perón

  Former President of Argentina, known for his populist policies and leadership.

• July 3 John Crowe Ransom

  American poet and critic (b. 1888)

• July 4 Georgette Heyer

  Renowned British novelist famous for pioneering the historical romance genre and creating the Regency romance style. She wrote over 50 novels and was highly influential in historical fiction literature.

• July 4 André Randall

  French actor (b. 1892)

• July 4 Mohammad Amin al-Husayni

  Palestinian muslim nationalist (born 1895, 1897).

• July 6 Carlos Isamitt

  Composer dies at 87

• July 11 Pär Fabian Lagerkvist

  Nobel Prize laureate for the artistic vigour and true independence of mind with which he endeavours in his poetry to find answers to the eternal questions confronting mankind

• July 11 Pär Lagerkvist

  LIT - Swedish novelist, playwright, and poet nobel prize laureate (b. 1891)

• July 13 Patrick Blackett

  English experimental physicist, known for his work in cloud chambers and cosmic rays. his major contributions to world war ii included advising on military strategy development and operational research. his left-wing views found a place in third world development as well as in influencing the policy of the labour government in the 1960s. he was awarded the 1948 nobel prize …

• July 13 Patrick Maynard Stuart Blackett

  Nobel Prize laureate for his development of the Wilson cloud chamber method, and his discoveries therewith in the fields of nuclear physics and cosmic radiation

• July 14 Carl Spaatz

  American world war ii general; commander of the strategic air forces in europe (b. 1891)

• July 15 Christine Chubbuck

  American television news reporter tragically known for committing suicide during a live broadcast in 1974, becoming a notorious media event that shocked the journalism world.

• July 17 Dizzy Dean

  Famous Major League Baseball pitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals who later became a beloved sportscaster. He was known for his exceptional pitching skills and colorful personality.

• July 19 Joe Flynn

  American comedian and actor known for his comedic roles in Disney productions like 'McHale's Navy', who successfully transitioned from vaudeville to television and film.

• July 19 Earl Warren

  American lawyer and jurist who was elected the california d.a. after a brief interruption in military service during ww ii. from 1942 to 1952, he was also the governor three times of california. warren failed to win the nomination for president in 1952 and 1948. as a liberal and influential officer, he was elected chief justice of the u.s. supreme …

• July 19 Ernő Schwarz

  Hungarian-american soccer player and coach (b. 1904)

• July 20 Kamal Dasgupta

  Renowned Indian author known for his contributions to Bengali literature.

• July 22 Wayne Morse

  Prominent American politician and United States Senator from Oregon, known for his principled stands and opposition to the Vietnam War.

• July 23 Mary Forbes

  Actress (nun les miserables ivy), who dies at 90

• July 24 James Chadwick

  PHY - English physicist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1891)

• July 28 Truman Bradley

  Known for his work as a radio and television news commentator.

• July 29 Cass Elliot

  Iconic American singer known for her powerful contralto voice as a member of the legendary folk-rock group 'The Mamas and the Papas'. She was a key figure in the 1960s music scene, known for her distinctive voice and vibrant personality.

• July 29 Erich Kästner

  German novelist, poet and screenwriter, as well as satirist. he is best known for his books for children.