Famous people and celebrities who died in July 1997

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in July 1997. 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 Robert Mitchum

  Iconic Hollywood actor renowned for his pivotal roles in film noir and as a trailblazing anti-hero. Ranked 23rd by the American Film Institute among greatest screen legends, Mitchum defined a unique style of masculine, brooding performance in mid-20th century cinema.

• July 1 Joshua Hassan

  Head of gibraltar (1964-1969, 72-87).

• July 2 James Stewart

  James Stewart was an iconic Hollywood actor known for his distinctive voice and memorable roles in classic films like 'It's a Wonderful Life' and 'Mr. Smith Goes to Washington'. He was a major star during the Golden Age of Hollywood and served as a bomber pilot during World War II.

• July 4 Charles Kuralt

  Emmy Award-winning broadcast journalist famous for his long-running CBS News Sunday Morning program and his 'On the Road' segments that explored American life and culture.

• July 4 John Zachary Young

  Prominent English zoologist and neurophysiologist who made significant contributions to understanding brain function and neural systems.

• July 5 A. Thangathurai

  Sri Lankan Tamil lawyer and politician who played a significant role in the political landscape of Sri Lanka during the late 20th century.

• July 5 Mrs Elva Miller

  American singer (born 1907)

• July 6 Chetan Anand

  Indian director, producer, and screenwriter (b. 1921)

• July 7 Jerry Doggett

  Sportscaster (brooklyn/la dodgers), dies in 80

• July 12 François Furet

  Renowned French historian and academic who specialized in the French Revolution, elected to the French Academy in 1997. He was a prominent intellectual who transformed historical understanding of the French Revolution through critical analysis.

• July 13 Miguel Ángel Blanco

  Spanish politician tragically murdered by ETA terrorists in 1997, becoming a symbol of resistance against terrorism in Spain.

• July 13 Alexandra Danilova

  Renowned Russian-American ballerina and choreographer who made significant contributions to classical dance in the 20th century.

• July 15 Gianni Versace

  Legendary Italian fashion designer who revolutionized haute couture with his bold, dramatic styles. He transformed Milan into a global fashion capital and created iconic designs that blended luxury with provocative aesthetics. His tragic murder in 1997 shocked the fashion world.

• July 15 Alan Chaig

  Paleontologist (carl sagan, bbc), dies at age 70

• July 18 Eugene Shoemaker

  Renowned American astrogeologist who co-discovered Comet Shoemaker-Levy 9, which dramatically collided with Jupiter in 1994. He was the first person to have lunar burial, with his ashes sent to the moon aboard NASA's Lunar Prospector.

• July 20 Linda Stirling

  At 75, a college professor (pretender) dies

• July 23 Andrew Cunanan

  Notorious serial killer who murdered fashion designer Gianni Versace in 1997, becoming infamous for a series of high-profile killings before taking his own life.

• July 23 Chuhei Nambu

  Japanese triple and long jumper (born in 1904)

• July 24 William J. Brennan Jr.

  Influential Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court who served from 1956 to 1990 and was known for his liberal views on civil rights.

• July 24 Saw Maung

  Burmese general and politician, seventh prime minister of burma (b. 1928)

• July 25 Ben Hogan

  One of golf's most legendary players, known for exceptional ball-striking technique and winning multiple major championships during his career.

• July 25 Dora Maar

  Dora Maar was a renowned French photographer, painter, and significant muse of Pablo Picasso. She was a key figure in the Surrealist movement and played an important role in documenting Picasso's artistic process, particularly during the creation of 'Guernica'.

• July 25 Margaret Farrer

  Midwife dies at 83

• July 28 Seni Pramoj

  Thai lawyer and politician, 6th prime minister of thailand (b. 1905)

• July 28 Rosalie Crutchley

  English actress (born 1920).

• July 30 Bảo Đại

  Last Emperor of Vietnam who ruled from 1926 to 1945, playing a significant role during the French colonial period and Vietnam's transition to independence.

• July 30 Bao ?ai

  Emperor of vietnam (born 1913).