Famous people and celebrities who died in July 1983

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in July 1983. 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 Buckminster Fuller

  The montreal biospha're was designed by an american engineer and architect (d. 1983).

• July 4 Claus Adam

  Composer dies at 65

• July 5 Harry James

  Legendary swing-era bandleader and virtuoso trumpet player who was a major influence in American popular music during the 1930s and 1940s.

• July 5 Arie Querido

  Psychiatrist (social psychiatry)

• July 5 Vaclav Trojan

  Composer dies at 76

• July 7 Vicki Morgan

  Tragic figure known for her tumultuous relationship with Alfred Bloomingdale, marked by a complex and controversial personal history involving financial dependency and alleged sexual exploitation.

• July 7 Herman Kahn

  Herman Kahn was a prominent American nuclear strategist and futurist who significantly influenced Cold War military thinking. He was a key member of the RAND Corporation and authored influential books like 'On Thermonuclear War'. Kahn was known for his provocative and analytical approach to nuclear strategy and global systems.

• July 9 Keith Wickenden

  British politician (born 1932)

• July 11 Ross Macdonald

  Renowned American detective fiction author famous for creating the iconic Lew Archer detective series, known for his significant contributions to the hard-boiled crime novel genre.

• July 12 Chris Wood

  Chris Wood was a talented British saxophonist and founding member of the progressive rock band Traffic, known for his innovative jazz-rock fusion style.

• July 13 Gabrielle Roy

  Gabrielle Roy was a renowned Canadian novelist who won the Governor General's Award multiple times and is celebrated for her profound contributions to Quebec literature and social realism.

• July 15 Eddie Foy Jr

  Actor (eddie fair exchange), dies from cancer at 78

• July 20 Frank Reynolds

  Frank Reynolds was an American journalist and war correspondent known for his work in broadcast news during the mid-20th century. He worked for ABC News and was a prominent television news anchor during the 1960s and 1970s. Reynolds covered significant historical events including the Vietnam War and the Watergate scandal.

• July 23 Georges Auric

  French composer (b. 1899)

• July 25 Jerome Moross

  Us composer frankie & johnny, dies at 69

• July 29 David Niven

  Renowned British actor and Oscar winner known for his charming roles in classic Hollywood films like 'Around the World in 80 Days' and 'The Pink Panther'. He was also a decorated World War II military officer who served with distinction.

• July 29 Raymond Massey

  Actor from canada, who was born in 1896, succumbs to pneumonia in beverly hills.

• July 29 Luis Buñuel

  Influential Spanish surrealist filmmaker who pioneered avant-garde cinema, collaborating with Salvador Dalí and creating groundbreaking films that challenged social norms.

• July 29 J B Charles [Willem Nagel]

  Dutch writer/criminologist, dies at the age of 83

• July 30 Lynn Fontanne

  English actress (b. 1887)

• July 30 Howard Dietz

  American songwriter and publicist (b. 1896)