Famous people and celebrities who died in July 1993

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in July 1993. 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 Fred Gwynne
Fred Gwynne was an iconic American actor and comedian best known for his memorable role as Herman Munster in the classic TV series 'The Munsters'. He was also famous for his role in the comedy series 'Car 54, Where Are You?'
July 3 Don Drysdale
Legendary Major League Baseball pitcher for the Brooklyn and Los Angeles Dodgers, inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1984. He was a dominant pitcher in the 1950s and 1960s, known for his impressive 209-106 record and 2,486 strikeouts.
July 3 Joe DeRita
American comedian and actor best known as a member of the Three Stooges comedy troupe, performing from 1958 until the group's dissolution.
July 4 Anne Shirley
Actress stella dallas, who was 75 years old, dies from lung cancer
July 7 Mia Zapata
Mia Zapata was an influential American punk rock singer-songwriter of the band The Gits, tragically murdered in 1993, which led to significant activism against violence towards women.
July 7 Rıfat Ilgaz
Prominent Turkish author, poet, and educator who made significant contributions to Turkish literature. Known for his social realist works and commitment to educational reform.
July 8 Henry Hazlitt
American journalist and economist, known for his influential writings on free-market economics.
July 8 Abul Hasan Jashori
Bangladeshi islamic scholar and freedom fighter (b. 1918)
July 9 Will Rogers Jr
Will Rogers Jr. was a congressman, actor, and son of the famous humorist Will Rogers, who served briefly in the US House of Representatives and had a notable military career.
July 10 Sam Rolfe
Accomplished American television and film producer and screenwriter, known for his significant contributions to the entertainment industry during the mid-20th century.
July 12 Gusti Huber
Mother of bibi, dies at 78 from heart failure
July 12 Dan Eldon
Dan Eldon was a young British photojournalist tragically killed in Somalia in 1993 while covering humanitarian crises, leaving behind a powerful artistic and humanitarian legacy.
July 14 Léo Ferré
Léo Ferré was a renowned French-Monegasque poet, composer, and performer who significantly influenced post-World War II French chanson. He released forty albums and created numerous classics like 'Avec le temps' and 'Cœur est extra', establishing himself as a pivotal figure in French musical culture.
July 15 Bobby Kent
American murder victim (born 1973)
July 18 Jean Negulesco
Romanian-American film director known for notable Hollywood films like 'Johnny Belinda' and 'Road House', who made significant contributions to cinema during the mid-20th century.
July 19 Szymon Goldberg
Polish violinist/conductor, died at 84
July 20 Vince Foster
American lawyer and political figure involved in the Clinton administration, whose death sparked significant controversy and speculation.
July 20 Donald Alexander
At 79, the east valley's system director/producer dies.
July 23 Duke Jordan
Renowned jazz pianist and composer known for his significant contributions to bebop and hard bop styles during the mid-20th century.
July 24 Francis Bouygues
Prominent French entrepreneur who founded Bouygues Industries in 1952, establishing a significant business empire. He was a key figure in French industrial development and laid the groundwork for his son Martin's future business success.
July 26 Matthew Ridgway
American general (d. 1993)
July 26 Daniel Fuchs
United states -- screenwriter (hard way), dead at 84
July 27 Reggie Lewis
NBA basketball player for the Boston Celtics who tragically died at age 29 while practicing basketball, cutting short a promising professional career.
July 28 Stanley Woods
Irish motorcycle racer (b. 1903)
July 28 Herbert Joeks [van Hugten]
Dutch actor pipo the clown, dies at 77
July 30 John Castrios
First murder in washington nh in over 200 years.
July 30 Jay Scott [Jeffrey Scott Beaven]
At 43, a us/canada movie critic dies
July 30 Edward B A M Raczynski
Polish president in exile (1979-1986), dies at 97
July 31 Baudouin I of Belgium
Fifth King of the Belgians who reigned from 1951 to 1993, playing a crucial role in the decolonization of the Belgian Congo and known for his deep religious convictions.
July 31 Baudouin
King of belgium (b. 1930)