Famous people and celebrities who died in July 1982

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in July 1982. 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 2 Poul Rovsing Olsen

  Composer dies at 59

• July 6 Bob Johnson

  Pioneering African-American entrepreneur who founded Black Entertainment Television (BET) and became the first Black billionaire in the United States.

• July 7 Bep [Elisa H] Bakhuis

  At 76, soccer star/writer dies

• July 8 Isa Miranda

  Renowned Italian actress and model who gained international recognition during the mid-20th century, particularly known for her role in the film 'Summertime'.

• July 10 Maria Jeritza [Jedlicka]

  Aust / us, singer (metropolitan opera)

• July 11 Mesa Selimovic

  Mesa Selimovic was a prominent Bosnian novelist and writer, best known for his existential novel 'Death and the Dervish', which explores themes of individual struggle against oppressive systems during the Ottoman period.

• July 12 Kenneth More

  Renowned British actor who was a prominent figure in mid-20th century cinema, known for his versatility in both comedy and drama. He won multiple prestigious awards including the British Film Academy Award and the Venice Best Actor Prize. More was particularly famous for his roles in classic British films like 'Genevieve' and 'Doctor in the House'.

• July 13 Edith Heerdegen

  Dies at 69

• July 14 George Amadee Tremblay

  Composer dies at 71

• July 16 Patrick Dewaere

  Prominent French actor of the 1970s who became famous for his roles in groundbreaking films like 'Going Places' alongside Gerard Depardieu. He was a talented performer who started in improvisational theater and quickly rose to prominence in French cinema.

• July 16 Charles Robberts Swart

  South african lawyer and politician, 1st state president of south africa (b. 1894)

• July 19 John Harvey

  British performer on the magnetic stage. many found his unusual speech patterns fascinating and his personal magnetism to be quite captivating. he was happily married.

• July 20 Okot p'Bitek

  Ugandan poet (born 1931).

• July 21 Dave Garroway

  Pioneering American television broadcaster who was the first host of NBC's 'Today Show' from 1952 to 1961. He was known for his innovative, relaxed style that transformed morning television programming.

• July 21 Jean J A Girault

  French director (gendarme saint-tropez), dies at 58

• July 23 Vic Morrow

  Prominent American actor tragically killed in a helicopter accident during the filming of 'Twilight Zone: The Movie' in 1982, which also resulted in the deaths of two child actors.

• July 25 Hal Foster

  Canadian-american cartoonist prince valiant (born in 1892)

• July 25 Beene Dubbelboer

  Writer (turfgasgenerator), dies at 76

• July 26 Betty Walker

  Actress (steve lawrence show), dies at 54

• July 28 Keith Green

  Christian musician and minister who was a pioneering contemporary Christian music artist, tragically dying in a plane crash in 1982.

• July 28 George Kleinsinger

  Us composer, tubby the tuba, dies at 68

• July 29 Harold Sakata

  Harold Sakata was an American professional wrestler known by the ring name 'Tosh Togo' and later became a notable actor, famously playing the iconic henchman Oddjob in the James Bond film 'Goldfinger'.

• July 29 Vladimir Zworykin

  Known as the 'Father of Television' for his contributions to the development of television technology.

• July 29 Richard N Gale

  English general/paracommandant, dies at 86

• July 30 Roberta Pedon

  American glamour model (born 1954)