Famous people and celebrities who died in July 1991

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in July 1991. 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 Michael Landon

  Iconic American television actor, director, and producer best known for starring in and creating beloved TV series like 'Bonanza', 'Little House on the Prairie', and 'Highway to Heaven'. He was a versatile entertainer who significantly influenced television entertainment in the 1960s and 1970s.

• July 2 Lee Remick

  Acclaimed American actress known for her powerful performances in films like 'Days of Wine and Roses', for which she received an Oscar nomination. She was a versatile performer who battled cancer and passed away at 55.

• July 4 Victor Chang

  Pioneering Chinese-Australian heart surgeon tragically murdered in Sydney, who made significant contributions to medical science and cross-cultural understanding.

• July 5 Mildred Dunnock

  Renowned American stage and film actress known for her powerful performances in theater and memorable roles in classic movies like 'Death of a Salesman'.

• July 5 Howard Nemerov

  Pulitzer Prize-winning poet and novelist, serving as the third United States Poet Laureate, known for works like 'Blue Swallows'.

• July 6 Mudashiru Lawal

  Nigerian footballer (b. 1954)

• July 6 Muda Lawal

  Nigerian footballer (born 1954)

• July 8 James Franciscus

  American television and film actor known for roles in 'Mr. Novak' and 'Longstreet', who passed away from emphysema at age 57.

• July 11 Mokhtar Dahari

  Malaysian footballer and coach (b. 1953)

• July 14 Constance Stokes

  Constance Stokes was a prominent Australian painter known for her significant contributions to mid-20th century Australian art. She developed a distinctive style that captured the nuanced emotional landscapes of her subjects. Her work is represented in major national galleries and collections.

• July 15 Bert Convy

  American television actor and game show host known for roles in 'The Snoop Sisters' and hosting 'Win, Lose or Draw'.

• July 16 Robert Motherwell

  Robert Motherwell was a prominent American abstract expressionist painter and writer who significantly influenced mid-20th century art. He was a key spokesperson for the abstract expressionist movement and authored several important art books. His works are celebrated for their innovative approach to abstract painting.

• July 16 Frank Rizzo

  Controversial Philadelphia politician and former police commissioner who served as mayor from 1972 to 1980. Known for his tough law enforcement stance and polarizing political career.

• July 16 Meindert DeJong

  Dutch-American author and soldier who wrote numerous children's books and won multiple literary awards.

• July 17 John Patrick Spiegel

  American psychiatrist and academic (b. 1911)

• July 20 Geeta Dutt

  Geeta Dutt was a legendary playback singer who significantly contributed to the golden era of Bollywood music, known for her melodious and versatile voice.

• July 21 Paul Warwick

  English racing driver (born 1969)

• July 24 Isaac Bashevis Singer

  Isaac Bashevis Singer was a renowned Polish-Jewish writer who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1978. He wrote extensively in Yiddish about Jewish life, culture, and mysticism, creating powerful narratives that explored human complexity and Jewish experience.

• July 24 Isaac B Singer

  Polish/us writer (yentl 1978 nobel), dies at 87

• July 24 Karl Ellis

  Dies at 41

• July 25 Lazar Kaganovich

  Soviet politician (b. 1893)

• July 25 Brian Haines

  Actor (adventures of robin hood: it) dies at age 70

• July 25 Kaganovitch

  Russian minister of transport for stalin

• July 25 Toni Gerry

  Actress (bullet for joey and lust for life), is killed at 61

• July 27 John Friedrich

  German-australian engineer and conman (b. 1950)

• July 30 William Ball

  A renowned American theater director, founder of the American Conservatory Theater, who was passionate about performing arts and made significant contributions to theatrical production and education.