Famous people and celebrities who died in July 2007

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in July 2007. 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 Beverly Sills

  Beverly Sills was a renowned American soprano and opera singer who became a celebrated performer and later an influential arts administrator at the New York City Opera and Metropolitan Opera. Her exceptional vocal talent, technical precision, and charismatic stage presence made her one of the most prominent opera singers of her generation.

• July 3 Boots Randolph

  Renowned American saxophonist famous for his rock and roll and jazz performances, best known for his hit song 'Yakety Sax'. He was a prominent session musician who played with numerous notable artists.

• July 5 Kerwin Mathews

  Kerwin Mathews was an American actor famous for his heroic roles in fantasy adventure films, particularly 'The 7th Voyage of Sinbad' (1958), where he pioneered groundbreaking special effects interactions.

• July 5 Régine Crespin

  Régine Crespin was a renowned French opera soprano celebrated for her exceptional Wagner performances and her debut at the Metropolitan Opera in 1962. She was known for her warm voice and captivating stage presence.

• July 5 George Melly

  Eccentric British jazz musician, writer, and cultural personality known for his vibrant performances, humorous autobiographies, and significant contributions to British jazz and counterculture.

• July 7 Anne McLaren

  Renowned British developmental biologist who made significant contributions to reproductive science and embryology research.

• July 8 Jack B. Sowards

  American screenwriter and producer (b. 1929)

• July 11 Lady Bird Johnson

  First Lady of the United States who was a prominent environmental activist and played a significant role in beautification efforts across America during her husband Lyndon B. Johnson's presidency.

• July 11 Alfonso López Michelsen

  Alfonso López Michelsen was a prominent Colombian lawyer and politician who served as the 24th President of Colombia from 1974 to 1978, making significant contributions to the country's political landscape.

• July 11 Ed Mirvish

  Prominent American-Canadian businessman and philanthropist known for founding the iconic discount store Honest Ed's in Toronto.

• July 12 Robert Burås

  Norwegian singer-songwriter and guitarist (b. 1975)

• July 18 Kenji Miyamoto

  Japanese politician who was active in national politics during the mid-20th century.

• July 20 Kai M. Siegbahn

  Nobel Prize laureate for his contribution to the development of high-resolution electron spectroscopy

• July 20 Tammy Faye Messner

  Tammy Faye Messner was a prominent American televangelist, singer, and media personality known for her flamboyant makeup, emotional interviews, and advocacy for AIDS patients during the 1980s.

• July 21 Dubravko Škiljan

  Croatian linguist and academic (b. 1949)

• July 22 László Kovács

  László Kovács was a prominent Hungarian diplomat and politician who served as Minister of Foreign Affairs, playing a significant role in Hungary's political landscape during his career.

• July 22 Jarrod Cunningham

  New zealand rugby player (b. 1968)

• July 23 Ernst Otto Fischer

  Nobel Prize laureate for their pioneering work, performed independently, on the chemistry of the organometallic, so called sandwich compounds

• July 23 Mohammed Zahir Shah

  Last King of Afghanistan who ruled from 1933 to 1973, known for modernizing the country and maintaining its neutrality during World War II before being overthrown in a coup.

• July 24 Albert Ellis

  Albert Ellis was a pioneering psychologist who developed Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), a foundational approach in cognitive-behavioral psychology that emphasizes challenging irrational beliefs to improve mental health.

• July 26 Skip Prosser

  American basketball player and coach (b. 1950)

• July 27 James Oyebola

  Nigerian-english boxer (b. 1961)

• July 29 Michel Serrault

  Renowned French actor who starred in over 150 films and was a prominent figure in French cinema from the 1950s to the 2000s.

• July 29 Tom Snyder

  Influential American television broadcaster known for his innovative late-night talk show 'Tomorrow' and provocative interviewing style that challenged conventional broadcast journalism.

• July 30 Ingmar Bergman

  Legendary Swedish film director renowned for profound psychological dramas exploring human complexity, existential themes, and inner emotional landscapes. His films like 'The Seventh Seal' and 'Persona' revolutionized cinema with their philosophical depth and artistic innovation.

• July 30 Bill Walsh

  Influential American football coach who made significant contributions to the sport, particularly in professional coaching strategies.

• July 30 Michelangelo Antonioni

  Italian film director known for his distinctive style in modernist cinema.