Famous people and celebrities who died on July 1

Welcome to Takemeback.to's page dedicated to remembering the celebrities and famous people who passed away on July 1. On this day, we honor the lives and legacies of notable figures from various fields who left an indelible mark on the world. Explore our list to learn about their remarkable contributions and celebrate their enduring impact.

• 1876 Mikhail Bakunin

  Russian revolutionary and anarchist thinker.

• 1944 Tanya Savicheva

  A young girl who documented the horrific siege of Leningrad during World War II through her poignant diary, symbolizing the immense suffering of children during the war.

• 1951 Tadeusz Borowski

  Polish writer and Holocaust survivor known for his powerful and harrowing accounts of life in Nazi concentration camps. His works provide critical insights into human suffering during World War II.

• 1961 Louis-Ferdinand Céline

  French novelist known for his controversial and influential novels such as 'Journey to the End of the Night' and 'Death on the Installment Plan'.

• 1968 Virginia Weidler

  Virginia Weidler was a notable American child actress of the early Hollywood era, who began performing at a remarkably young age in film and stage productions.

• 1971 William Lawrence Bragg

  PHY - Australian-english physicist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1890)

• 1976 Anneliese Michel

  German woman whose alleged demonic possession and subsequent exorcism became a famous case that inspired the movie 'The Exorcism of Emily Rose'.

• 1981 Rushton Moreve

  Rushton Moreve was an American bass player known for his work with the rock band Steppenwolf during the late 1960s and early 1970s.

• 1981 Marcel Breuer

  Renowned Hungarian-American architect and designer, famous for his modernist architectural works and furniture design, particularly associated with the Bauhaus movement.

• 1984 Moshé Feldenkrais

  Ukrainian-Israeli physicist and body movement expert who developed the Feldenkrais Method, a somatic educational system focusing on self-awareness and movement.

• 1991 Michael Landon

  Iconic American television actor, director, and producer best known for starring in and creating beloved TV series like 'Bonanza', 'Little House on the Prairie', and 'Highway to Heaven'. He was a versatile entertainer who significantly influenced television entertainment in the 1960s and 1970s.

• 1995 Wolfman Jack

  Legendary radio disc jockey known for his distinctive gravelly voice and influential role in rock and roll radio broadcasting, famously featured in the film 'American Graffiti'.

• 1997 Robert Mitchum

  Iconic Hollywood actor renowned for his pivotal roles in film noir and as a trailblazing anti-hero. Ranked 23rd by the American Film Institute among greatest screen legends, Mitchum defined a unique style of masculine, brooding performance in mid-20th century cinema.

• 1999 Sylvia Sidney

  Prominent American actress known for her roles in classic films like 'Sabotage', 'Beetlejuice', and various crime dramas of the 1930s and 1940s.

• 1999 Edward Dmytryk

  Prominent Hollywood film director known for directing classic films like 'The Caine Mutiny' and 'The Young Lions', who was also notably involved in the Hollywood blacklist era.

• 1999 Forrest Mars

  Renowned American businessman who co-founded Mars, Incorporated and played a pivotal role in developing iconic chocolate brands like Milky Way and Mars bars.

• 2000 Walter Matthau

  Renowned American actor famous for comedy roles, particularly in 'The Odd Couple' with Jack Lemmon. He won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor in Billy Wilder's 'The Fortune Cookie' in 1966.

• 2001 Nikolay Basov

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

• 2003 Herbie Mann

  Renowned American jazz flutist who was a pioneering figure in jazz fusion, known for blending various musical styles including Brazilian and Middle Eastern influences.

• 2004 Marlon Brando

  Legendary American actor who revolutionized film acting with his intense, naturalistic method. He starred in iconic films like 'The Godfather' and 'A Streetcar Named Desire', profoundly influencing cinema's emotional landscape. His performances challenged traditional acting techniques and set new standards for authenticity.

• 2005 Luther Vandross

  Luther Vandross was a Grammy Award-winning R&B singer known for his exceptional vocal talent and romantic ballads. He was a prominent figure in soul music during the 1980s and 1990s, creating numerous hit songs and influencing many contemporary artists.

• 2005 Renaldo Benson

  Legendary American singer-songwriter, member of the iconic Motown group The Four Tops, who significantly influenced soul and R&B music.

• 2009 Mollie Sugden

  Renowned British comedy actress best known for her iconic role as Mrs. Slocombe in the popular sitcom 'Are You Being Served?'

• 2009 Karl Malden

  Acclaimed American actor known for versatile roles in film and theater, Oscar winner for 'A Streetcar Named Desire' and long-time president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

• 2010 Geoffrey Hutchings

  British actor (born 1939).

• 2010 Arnold Friberg

  Renowned American painter and illustrator famous for his historical and religious artworks, particularly his depictions of Mormon pioneers and biblical scenes.

• 2014 Walter Dean Myers

  Acclaimed African American author known for young adult literature addressing complex social issues, particularly focusing on the experiences of Black youth in urban settings.

• 2015 Nicholas Winton

  Nicholas Winton was a remarkable humanitarian who saved 669 Czechoslovakian children from Nazi persecution before World War II, arranging their safe passage to Britain. His heroic efforts remained unknown for decades until his wife discovered his documentation, later earning him international recognition and the nickname 'British Schindler'.

• 2016 Yves Bonnefoy

  Yves Bonnefoy was a prominent French poet, art critic, and scholar who significantly influenced 20th-century French literature. He was known for his profound philosophical approach to poetry and his exploration of visual arts. Bonnefoy was considered one of the most important French poets of his generation.

• 2018 Gillian Lynne

  Acclaimed British dancer and choreographer who revolutionized musical theater, most famously creating the iconic choreography for Andrew Lloyd Webber's 'Cats'.