Famous people and celebrities who died in July 1980

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in July 1980. 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 Charles Percy Snow

  British writer (friends & associates) dies at 75

• July 4 Gregory Bateson

  Influential interdisciplinary scholar who made significant contributions to anthropology, systems theory, and cybernetics. He pioneered innovative approaches to understanding complex social and behavioral systems across multiple scientific domains. His work bridged anthropology, communication theory, and epistemology.

• July 4 Maurice Grevisse

  Belgian author and linguist (d. 1980).

• July 7 Reginald Gardiner

  British-American actor known for his comedic roles, notably in Charlie Chaplin's 'The Great Dictator'. He was a prominent character actor in Hollywood during the mid-20th century.

• July 9 Vinícius de Moraes

  Vinícius de Moraes was a renowned Brazilian poet, lyricist, and playwright who played a pivotal role in the development of bossa nova music, famously collaborating with Antonio Carlos Jobim on 'The Girl from Ipanema'.

• July 11 Peggy Knudson

  Actress (april-so, this is hollywood), died at 57

• July 12 John Warren Davis

  American educator, college administrator, and civil rights leader (b. 1888)[54]

• July 13 Seretse Khama

  Batswana lawyer and politician who became the first president of Botswana, playing a crucial role in the country's independence and early development.

• July 15 Henri Martelli

  Composer dies at 85

• July 17 Boris Delaunay

  Russian mountaineer and mathematician (d. 1980).

• July 17 Donald Barry

  Actor (mr gallo - mr novak) dies at 68

• July 19 Hans Morgenthau

  Influential German-American scholar who pioneered international relations theory, escaping Nazi Germany and becoming a significant academic in the United States. His 1946 work 'Man versus Power Politics' was groundbreaking in understanding international political dynamics.

• July 19 Margaret Craven

  American journalist and author (b. 1901)

• July 19 Nihat Erim

  Turkish jurist and politician, 13th prime minister of turkey (b. 1912)

• July 20 Maria Martinez

  San ildefonso pueblo (native american) potter (b. 1887)

• July 22 Fred Kaps [Abram PA Bongers]

  Magician, world champ 1955, dies at 54

• July 23 Sarto Fournier

  Sarto Fournier was a prominent Canadian lawyer and politician who served as the 38th mayor of Montreal from 1957 to 1960. He played a significant role in the city's political landscape during the mid-20th century.

• July 23 Mollie Steimer

  Russian-born american anarchist agitator, political prisoner (born in 1897).

• July 24 Peter Sellers

  Legendary British-American comic actor renowned for his versatile performances in the Pink Panther film series and his extraordinary ability to transform into multiple characters.

• July 25 Vladimir Vysotsky

  Russian singer-songwriter, guitarist, and actor (b. 1938)

• July 26 Ibn-e-Safi

  Pakistani fiction writer and urdu poet (born 1928)

• July 27 Mohammad Reza Pahlavi

  Last Shah of Iran who was overthrown during the Iranian Revolution, modernizing the country but ultimately losing power to widespread popular uprising.

• July 27 Pahlawi Mohammed Reza

  Shah of persia (1941-1979), dies at cairo, egypt, at 60

• July 29 Jan Tausinger

  Composer dies at 58

• July 30 Charles McGraw

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

• July 31 Mohammed Rafi

  Iconic Indian playback singer who revolutionized Bollywood music with his extraordinary vocal range and versatility.

• July 31 Bobby Van

  Bobby Van was an American actor, dancer, and television host known for his energetic performances and comedic talents. He appeared in numerous Broadway musicals and TV shows, entertaining audiences with his charming and humorous style. He tragically passed away from cancer at the young age of 49.

• July 31 Pascual Jordan

  Renowned German theoretical physicist who made significant contributions to quantum mechanics, particularly in developing quantum field theory. He was a key member of the Copenhagen school of quantum physics.