Famous people and celebrities who died on July 6

Welcome to Takemeback.to's page dedicated to remembering the celebrities and famous people who passed away on July 6. 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.

• 1535 Thomas More

  English lawyer, social philosopher, author, and statesman who was a councillor to Henry VIII and later Lord Chancellor, before being executed for refusing to acknowledge Henry VIII as the supreme head of the Church of England.

• 1854 Georg Ohm

  German physicist who developed the law that states current flow through conductors is proportional to potential difference (voltage), and inverted proportional to resistance.

• 1916 Odilon Redon

  French painter, lithographer, and etcher who created "in the dream,"1879 and "night,"1886. he used dramatic contrasts of white and black to express his emotions. redon is a proponent of symbolism and produced more than 200 prints.

• 1932 Kenneth Grahame

  British writer, who described himself as "a sunday writer", since he worked at the bank of england from 1879 to fulfill his vocation. he was orphaned young and raised by his grandmom before becoming a bank clerk. he quickly rose to the position of bank secretary in 1898. this post he held until his health deteriorated in 1907, which forced …

• 1962 William Faulkner

  LIT - American novelist and short story writer, nobel prize laureate (b. 1897)

• 1966 Anne Nagel

  Deaths from cancer at 50

• 1970 Marjorie Rambeau

  Dies at 80

• 1971 Louis Armstrong

  Louis Armstrong was a legendary jazz trumpeter, singer, and bandleader who revolutionized jazz music with his innovative improvisation and infectious style. Known as 'Satchmo', he was renowned for his bright energy, impeccable musical timing, and charismatic smile. He is considered one of the most influential musicians in American jazz history.

• 1972 Brandon De Wilde

  Actor jamie (jamie) dies in a car accident at the age of 30

• 1979 Van McCoy

  Renowned American singer and songwriter famous for disco hits like 'The Hustle', who tragically died at the young age of 35.

• 1989 Janos Kadar

  Communist leader of Hungary who ruled from 1956 to 1988, known for his pragmatic approach during the Cold War and implementing a more moderate form of socialism.

• 1994 Cameron Mitchell

  American actor known for his role in the television western series 'The High Chaparral'. He had a long career in film and television spanning several decades.

• 1998 Roy Rogers

  Legendary American cowboy actor and entertainer who dominated Western films from the 1930s to 1950s. Known as the 'King of the Cowboys', he starred in numerous movies with his famous horse Trigger and was a popular television and radio personality.

• 1999 Joaquín Rodrigo

  Renowned Spanish classical composer famous for his guitar concerto 'Concierto de Aranjuez', which is considered one of the most important guitar works of the 20th century. He composed despite being blind since childhood and significantly influenced classical and Spanish music.

• 2000 Władysław Szpilman

  Polish composer and pianist known for surviving the Warsaw Ghetto during World War II, whose life story was immortalized in the film 'The Pianist'.

• 2002 Dhirubhai Ambani

  Legendary Indian entrepreneur who founded Reliance Industries, transforming it into one of India's largest and most successful business conglomerates.

• 2003 Buddy Ebsen

  Buddy Ebsen was a versatile American actor and dancer, best known for his iconic role as Jed Clampett in the immensely popular sitcom 'The Beverly Hillbillies'. He had a long and successful career in film and television spanning several decades.

• 2005 Evan Hunter

  Evan Hunter was a prolific American novelist best known for writing 'The Blackboard Jungle' and for his crime fiction under the pseudonym Ed McBain. He was a significant literary figure who made substantial contributions to crime and mainstream fiction.

• 2005 Ed McBain

  Ed McBain (pseudonym of Evan Hunter) was a renowned American crime fiction writer who significantly influenced the police procedural genre. He wrote the famous 87th Precinct series and was a prolific novelist and screenwriter.

• 2005 Claude Simon

  Nobel Prize-winning French novelist who was a key figure in the Nouveau Roman literary movement. His innovative writing style explored complex themes, particularly focusing on the psychological impacts of war.

• 2009 Robert McNamara

  Influential American business executive and government official who served as U.S. Secretary of Defense during the Vietnam War era. He was the first non-family president of Ford Motor Company and later led the World Bank. McNamara played a pivotal role in shaping U.S. military and foreign policy during the 1960s.

• 2009 Vasily Aksyonov

  Prominent Russian novelist, essayist, and dissident writer who was a key figure in the Soviet underground literary movement and later emigrated to the United States.

• 2019 Cameron Boyce

  Cameron Boyce was a talented young Disney Channel actor who tragically passed away at age 20. He was best known for his roles in 'Jessie' and the 'Descendants' film series, and was widely recognized for his acting and philanthropic work.

• 2019 Joao Gilberto

  Legendary Brazilian musician who pioneered bossa nova, revolutionizing global jazz and popular music through his innovative guitar rhythms and Carnegie Hall performance.

• 2019 Calvin Quate

  Calvin Quate was a pioneering American scientist who revolutionized nanotechnology by inventing the atomic force microscope. He was a distinguished Stanford University professor in applied physics and electrical engineering, making significant contributions to scientific research.

• 2020 Ennio Morricone

  Legendary Italian film composer who revolutionized cinema music, creating iconic soundtracks for over 400 films, particularly famous for his spaghetti western scores. He was awarded an honorary Oscar in 2007, recognizing his immense contribution to film music.

• 2020 Charlie Daniels

  Legendary country and southern rock musician known for his virtuosic fiddle playing and hit song 'The Devil Went Down to Georgia'. He was a prominent figure in country music for several decades and inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame.

• 2022 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.