Famous people and celebrities who died in July 2017

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in July 2017. 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 Solly Hemus

  Professional baseball player who played for the St. Louis Cardinals and Philadelphia Phillies during his Major League Baseball career.

• July 2 Smith Hart

  American-born canadian professional wrestler (b. 1948)

• July 4 Gene Conley

  Unique athlete who played professionally in both Major League Baseball and the NBA, a rare multi-sport achievement in professional sports history.

• July 4 Daniil Granin

  Soviet and russian author (b. 1919)

• July 4 John Blackwell

  American r&b, funk, and jazz drummer (b. 1973)

• July 13 Liu Xiaobo

  Nobel Peace Prize laureate and prominent Chinese human rights activist who was imprisoned for his advocacy of democratic reforms and civil liberties.

• July 14 Maryam Mirzakhani

  Groundbreaking Iranian mathematician who became the first woman and first Iranian to win the prestigious Fields Medal, making significant contributions to geometry and dynamical systems.

• July 15 Martin Landau

  Acclaimed American actor known for his roles in 'Mission: Impossible' and winning an Oscar for portraying Bela Lugosi in 'Ed Wood'. He had a prolific career spanning television and film with over 500 episode appearances.

• July 16 Clancy Sigal

  Clancy Sigal was an influential American writer, journalist, and novelist who contributed significant stories and articles to major American and English magazines. He authored four novels during his career.

• July 16 George Romero

  American filmmaker (b. 1940)

• July 20 Chester Bennington

  Lead singer of the iconic rock band Linkin Park, known for his powerful vocal range and emotional performances. He tragically died by suicide in 2017, leaving a significant impact on alternative rock music.

• July 21 John Heard

  Versatile American actor known for his theater work and memorable role as the father in the iconic 'Home Alone' films. He won multiple theater awards and was recognized for his compelling stage performances.

• July 23 John Kundla

  John Kundla was a pioneering basketball coach who led the Minneapolis Lakers to multiple NBA championships in the early years of professional basketball. He was instrumental in developing the game's strategic play during the league's formative period.

• July 24 Harshida Raval

  Indian gujarati playback singer

• July 26 June Foray

  Legendary voice actress who was a pioneer in animation, famously voicing Rocky the Flying Squirrel, Natasha Fatale, and numerous Looney Tunes characters across multiple decades.

• July 26 Ronald Phillips

  American criminal (b. 1973)

• July 27 Sam Shepard

  Renowned American playwright, actor, and author who won the Pulitzer Prize in 1979. He created distinctive plays that captured the essence of American landscapes and cultural complexity, with over 40 stage plays by 1998.

• July 31 Jeanne Moreau

  Iconic French actress and film director who was a leading figure of the French New Wave cinema. She appeared in over 49 films and received numerous prestigious awards, including the Lion d'Or and Legion d'Honneur. Moreau was renowned for her sophisticated and nuanced performances in both French and international cinema.