Famous people and celebrities who died in July 1998

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in July 1998. 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 3 Danielle Bunten Berry

  Pioneering transgender video game designer known for creating innovative multiplayer computer games like 'M.U.L.E.' and 'The Seven Cities of Gold'.

• July 5 Sid Luckman

  Legendary American football quarterback who played for the Chicago Bears and was a key figure in the development of modern passing strategies during the 1940s.

• July 6 Roy Rogers

  Legendary American cowboy actor and entertainer who dominated Western films from the 1930s to 1950s. Known as the 'King of the Cowboys', he starred in numerous movies with his famous horse Trigger and was a popular television and radio personality.

• July 7 Moshood Abiola

  Moshood Abiola was a prominent Nigerian businessman, publisher, and politician who won the 1993 presidential election but was controversially denied the presidency, becoming a symbol of democratic struggle in Nigeria.

• July 11 Panagiotis Kondylis

  Greek philosopher and author (b. 1943)

• July 12 Serge Lemoyne

  Renowned French Canadian visual artist known for his significant contributions to Quebec's contemporary art scene during the late 20th century.

• July 14 Richard McDonald

  Co-founder of McDonald's fast-food restaurant chain, who along with his brother Ray McDonald revolutionized the fast-food industry in the United States.

• July 16 John Henrik Clarke

  American historian and scholar (b. 1915)

• July 20 June Byers

  American professional wrestler (born in 1922)

• July 21 Alan Shepard

  Pioneering American astronaut who was the first American in space and later walked on the moon during the Apollo 14 mission. He was a key figure in the early US space program and a celebrated naval aviator.

• July 21 Robert Young

  Iconic American television actor known for starring in 'Father Knows Best' and 'Marcus Welby, M.D.', who struggled with personal challenges including depression and alcoholism.

• July 25 Evangelos Papastratos

  Greek businessman, co-founded papastratos (b. 1910)

• July 28 Zbigniew Herbert

  Renowned Polish poet, essayist, and philosopher, known for his profound literary works and intellectual contributions during the Cold War era.

• July 28 Lenny McLean

  English boxer, actor, and author (b. 1949)

• July 29 Jerome Robbins

  Legendary Broadway choreographer and director who revolutionized musical theater, most famous for choreographing 'West Side Story' and 'Fiddler on the Roof'.

• July 30 Buffalo Bob Smith

  American television host (b. 1917)

• July 30 Jorge Russek

  Mexican actor (born 1932).