Famous people and celebrities who died on July 8

Welcome to Takemeback.to's page dedicated to remembering the celebrities and famous people who passed away on July 8. 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.

• 1721 Elihu Yale

  Elihu Yale was an English merchant and philanthropist who is best known for his donation to the Collegiate School in Connecticut, which was later renamed Yale College in his honor.

• 1823 Henry Raeburn

  A Scottish portrait painter who was one of the most prominent artists in Britain during the late 18th and early 19th centuries.

• 1979 Michael Wilding

  British actor known for his roles in films like 'The World of Suzie Wong' and his connection to the Courtney affair.

• 1979 Robert Woodward

  Renowned American organic chemist who won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1965 for groundbreaking work on total synthesis of complex natural products. He is considered one of the most influential organic chemists of the 20th century.

• 1979 Tommaso Landolfi

  Tommaso Landolfi was a prominent Italian writer known for his surreal and experimental literary style, blending elements of fantasy, humor, and psychological depth in his works across multiple genres.

• 1979 Sin-Itiro Tomonaga

  PHY - Japanese physicist and academic, nobel prize laureate (d. 1979)

• 1985 Simon Kuznets

  Renowned Belarusian-American economist who won the Nobel Prize in Economics for his empirically founded interpretation of economic growth and its mechanisms.

• 1985 Phil Foster

  American comedian best known for playing Frank De Fazio in the popular sitcom 'Laverne & Shirley', a beloved character in 1970s-80s television comedy.

• 1986 Hyman Rickover

  Admiral Hyman Rickover was a pioneering naval officer who revolutionized naval technology by developing nuclear-powered submarines and ships. He served in the US Navy for over 60 years and was instrumental in transforming naval warfare and maritime capabilities. Known as the 'Father of the Nuclear Navy', his innovations had profound impacts on military strategy and technological advancement.

• 1987 Lionel Chevrier

  Prominent Canadian lawyer and politician who served as the 27th Minister of Justice, contributing significantly to Canada's legal and political landscape during the mid-20th century.

• 1991 James Franciscus

  American television and film actor known for roles in 'Mr. Novak' and 'Longstreet', who passed away from emphysema at age 57.

• 1993 Henry Hazlitt

  American journalist and economist, known for his influential writings on free-market economics.

• 1994 Dick Sargent

  American television actor who famously replaced Dick York as Darrin Stephens in the popular sitcom 'Bewitched' from 1969 to 1972. He was a well-known character actor in television during the 1960s and 1970s.

• 1994 Kim Il-sung

  Kim Il-sung was the first supreme leader of North Korea, establishing a totalitarian regime and cult of personality that profoundly shaped the country's political landscape from 1948 to 1994.

• 2002 Ward Kimball

  Legendary Disney animator who played a crucial role in creating classic animated films during Disney's golden age.

• 2004 Paula Danziger

  Paula Danziger was a renowned American children's book author known for her engaging and relatable young adult novels like 'The Cat Ate My Gymsuit' and 'There's a Bat in Bunk Five'. She was a significant figure in young adult literature during the 1970s and 1980s.

• 2006 June Allyson

  June Allyson was a beloved Hollywood actress of the Golden Age, renowned for her charming performances in musicals and dramatic films, and a popular star of MGM studios during the 1940s and 1950s.

• 2008 John Templeton

  John Templeton was a pioneering global investor who revolutionized international investment strategies and established the Templeton Growth Fund. He was also a notable philanthropist who supported scientific and spiritual research through the Templeton Foundation.

• 2011 Betty Ford

  First Lady of the United States who became a prominent advocate for addiction recovery and women's health, founding the renowned Betty Ford Center after openly discussing her own struggles with substance abuse.

• 2011 Roberts Blossom

  Character actor known for distinctive roles in films like 'Home Alone' and 'Close Encounters of the Third Kind', also a published poet.

• 2012 Ernest Borgnine

  Legendary American actor with a remarkable six-decade career, winning an Academy Award for 'Marty' in 1955 and starring in iconic TV series like McHale's Navy and Airwolf. He was nominated for an Emmy at 92, showcasing his enduring talent and versatility.

• 2015 Ken Stabler

  Hall of Fame NFL quarterback who played for the Oakland Raiders and was known as 'The Snake', winning Super Bowl XI.

• 2016 Abdul Sattar Edhi

  Renowned Pakistani philanthropist who founded the Edhi Foundation, the largest humanitarian organization in Pakistan providing critical social welfare services including healthcare, emergency rescue, and orphanage support.

• 2018 Tab Hunter

  Tab Hunter was a prominent Hollywood actor and heartthrob of the 1950s and 1960s, known for his versatile performances in films and later for being an openly gay icon.

• 2020 Naya Rivera

  Prominent actress known for her role in Glee, who tragically drowned while saving her son during a boating accident in 2020.

• 2022 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.

• 2022 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'.

• 2022 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.