Famous people and celebrities who died in July 1987

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in July 1987. 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 Karl Linnas

  Russian heart failure kills accused german german.

• July 3 Viola Dana

  Actress (willow tree 40 winks silent lover, willow tree) dies at 90

• July 7 Germaine Thyssens-Valentin

  Renowned Dutch-French classical pianist who was active during the mid-20th century, known for her exceptional musical performances.

• July 8 Lionel Chevrier

  Prominent Canadian lawyer and politician who served as the 27th Minister of Justice, contributing significantly to Canada's legal and political landscape during the mid-20th century.

• July 8 Gerardo Diego

  Spanish poet, member of generation of '27.

• July 10 John Hammond

  American inventor, john hays hammond sr., is known as "the father of radio control", and was the son of a mining engineer.

• July 11 Avi Ran

  Israeli footballer (born 1963)

• July 11 Yaakov Yitzchok Ruderman

  American rabbi and scholar (b. 1901)

• July 11 Thomas F Waddell

  Gay olympics founder, 50, dies from aids.

• July 15 Alfie Bass

  British character actor known for comedic roles in films and television, including appearances in 'Are You Being Served?' and the James Bond film 'Moonraker'.

• July 18 Gilberto Freyre

  Brazilian sociologist, anthropologist, historian, writer, painter, journalist and congressman (b. 1907)

• July 20 Richard Egan

  Richard Egan was a prominent American business executive and diplomat who co-founded EMC Corporation and served as the US Ambassador to Ireland from 2001 to 2002. He was known for his significant contributions to technology and international diplomacy.

• July 22 Fahrettin Kerim Gökay

  Turkish physician and politician, turkish minister of health (b. 1900)

• July 25 Malcolm Baldrige

  An American politician and businessman who served as the 26th United States Secretary of Commerce until his death in 1987.

• July 26 Tawfiq Al-Hakim

  Pioneering Egyptian journalist and playwright.

• July 27 Travis Jackson

  Travis Jackson was a notable Major League Baseball player who played as a shortstop and third baseman for the New York Giants from 1922 to 1936. He was a key player during the team's successful era and was later inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame.

• July 28 James Burnham

  At the age of 81, philosopher (coming defeat of communism) dies.

• July 29 Bibhutibhushan Mukhopadhyay

  Indian author, poet, and playwright (b. 1894)

• July 30 Mary Spinell

  Actress (last horror film).

• July 31 Joseph E. Levine

  Prominent American film producer who founded Embassy Pictures, a significant independent film distribution and production company during the mid-20th century.