Famous people and celebrities who died in July 2001

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in July 2001. 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 Nicolay Gennadiyevich Basov

  Nobel Prize laureate for fundamental work in the field of quantum electronics, which has led to the construction of oscillators and amplifiers based on the maser-laser principle

• July 1 Nikolay Basov

  PHY - Russian physicist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1922)

• July 1 Jean-Louis Rosier

  French race car driver (b. 1925)

• July 3 Mordecai Richler

  Renowned Canadian novelist and essayist known for sharp satirical works exploring Jewish life in Montreal and critiquing Canadian society.

• July 3 Johnny Russell

  American singer-songwriter and guitarist (b. 1940)

• July 7 Fred Neil

  Fred Neil was an influential American folk singer-songwriter and guitarist known for his distinctive voice and significant impact on the 1960s folk music scene. He wrote several notable songs and influenced many subsequent musicians.

• July 11 Herman Brood

  Renowned Dutch rock musician, painter, and artist known for his rebellious lifestyle and creative talents. He was a prominent figure in the Dutch art and music scene, struggling with addiction throughout his life. His dramatic suicide from the Amsterdam Hilton Hotel in 2001 cemented his legendary status.

• July 15 C. Balasingham

  Sri lankan lawyer and civil servant (b. 1917)

• July 16 Morris

  Renowned Belgian cartoonist who created the iconic comic western 'Lucky Luke' in 1946, a globally recognized series translated into over 30 languages and selling 300 million albums worldwide.

• July 17 Katharine Graham

  Katharine Graham was a pioneering American publisher who led The Washington Post during the critical Watergate scandal, transforming journalism and becoming a powerful media executive.

• July 18 Fabio Taglioni

  Renowned Italian motorcycle engineer who significantly influenced motorcycle design, particularly at Ducati. He was a pioneering engineer known for developing innovative motorcycle technologies during the mid-20th century.

• July 18 Mimi Fariña

  American singer and musician who founded the nonprofit concert organization 'Bread and Roses'. Sister of Joan Baez, she dedicated her life to bringing live music performances to shut-ins.

• July 18 James Hatfield

  American author (born 1958)

• July 20 Carlo Giuliani

  Italian anarchist (born 1978).

• July 21 Sivaji Ganesan

  Indian tamil actor (born 1927).

• July 22 Indro Montanelli

  Influential Italian journalist and author known for his independent and provocative style. He founded multiple newspapers and was a prominent figure in Italian media, receiving international recognition for his journalistic work. Montanelli was a key intellectual who shaped Italian journalism in the 20th century.

• July 23 Eudora Welty

  Pulitzer Prize-winning author who masterfully captured the essence of Southern life through her novels and short stories. Her works, including 'The Optimist's Daughter', are celebrated for their deep psychological insights and rich regional portrayal.

• July 24 Georges Dor

  Georges Dor was a prominent Quebec author, playwright, and singer who made significant contributions to French-Canadian culture. He was known for his artistic versatility and his ability to capture the essence of Quebec's cultural identity through various creative mediums. Dor's work helped preserve and celebrate the unique linguistic and cultural heritage of Quebec.

• July 26 Rex T. Barber

  American colonel and pilot (b. 1917)

• July 26 Peter von Zahn

  German journalist and author (b. 1913)

• July 27 Leon Wilkeson

  Bass player and songwriter for the legendary rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd, who passed away in 2001.

• July 27 Rhonda Sing

  Canadian professional wrestler who competed in WWE, known for her powerful physique and wrestling skills before her untimely death in 2001.

• July 29 Edward Gierek

  Edward Gierek was a prominent Polish communist politician who played a significant role in Poland's political landscape during the Cold War era.

• July 29 Wau Holland

  German computer scientist, co-founded chaos computer club (b. 1951)

• July 30 Anton Schwarzkopf

  German amusement ride engineer (born 1924)

• July 31 Poul Anderson

  Renowned American science fiction and fantasy author, multiple Hugo Award winner known for his innovative and scientifically rigorous storytelling.

• July 31 Francisco da Costa Gomes

  Portuguese military general who served as the 15th President of Portugal from 1974 to 1976, playing a crucial role during the post-revolutionary period after the Carnation Revolution.

• July 31 Friedrich Franz

  Hereditary grand duke mecklenburg-schwerin (born in 1910)