Famous people and celebrities who died in July 2022

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in July 2022. 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 Robert F. Curl Jr.

  Nobel Prize laureate for their discovery of fullerenes

• July 4 Kazuki Takahashi

  Renowned Japanese manga artist and creator of the globally popular Yu-Gi-Oh! franchise, which revolutionized the trading card game genre.

• July 4 Cláudio Hummes

  Brazilian prelate of the catholic church (b. 1934)

• July 6 James Caan

  Iconic American actor known for his memorable roles in classic films like 'The Godfather', 'Rollerball', and 'Misery'. He was a versatile performer who significantly influenced Hollywood cinema during the 1970s and 1980s.

• July 8 Larry Storch

  American comedian and actor best known for his role in the TV series F Troop, who had a long and successful career in comedy and television.

• July 8 Shinzo Abe

  Prominent Japanese politician who served as Prime Minister of Japan from 2006 to 2007 and again from 2012 to 2020, known for his economic policies called 'Abenomics'.

• July 8 Tony Sirico

  Famous American actor best known for his role as Paulie 'Walnuts' Gualtieri in the critically acclaimed HBO series 'The Sopranos'. He was a prominent character actor in mob-related films and television.

• July 14 Ivana Trump

  Czechoslovakian-American businesswoman, model, and socialite known for her marriage to Donald Trump and her prominent role in the Trump Organization. She was a successful entrepreneur, author, and fashion model who became a public figure in her own right.

• July 22 Maria Petri

  English association football supporter (b. 1939)

• July 23 Kyaw Min Yu

  Burmese political activist (b. 1969)

• July 23 Zayar Thaw

  Burmese politician and rapper (b. 1981)

• July 24 David Warner

  British-American actor known for roles in Star Trek VI and Time Bandits, with a significant career in film and television.

• July 25 Paul Sorvino

  Versatile American actor known for iconic roles in films like 'Goodfellas' and TV series 'Law & Order', also a talented singer and director.

• July 27 Tony Dow

  American actor, film producer, director, and sculptor (b. 1945)

• July 28 Bernard Cribbins

  Beloved British entertainer known for his versatile career in comedy, acting, voice-over work, and television. He was a prominent figure in British entertainment, particularly famous for his roles in 'Carry On' films and children's programming. Cribbins was also a celebrated voice actor and radio personality.

• July 30 Nichelle Nichols

  Pioneering African American actress best known for her groundbreaking role as Lieutenant Uhura in Star Trek, who significantly advanced representation of Black women in science fiction television.

• July 30 Pat Carroll

  Renowned American actress and comedian best known for voicing Ursula in Disney's 'The Little Mermaid' and her extensive work in television and theater.

• July 31 Bill Russell

  Bill Russell was a legendary NBA player for the Boston Celtics, widely considered one of the greatest basketball players of all time. He won 11 NBA championships and was a pivotal figure in civil rights movement.

• July 31 Fidel V. Ramos

  Former President of the Philippines and a military general.