Famous people and celebrities who died on July 9

Welcome to Takemeback.to's page dedicated to remembering the celebrities and famous people who passed away on July 9. 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.

• 1797 Edmund Burke

  An Irish statesman, author, orator, political theorist, and philosopher who served for many years in the British House of Commons.

• 1828 Gilbert Stuart

  Renowned American portrait painter known for his iconic portrait of George Washington.

• 1850 Zachary Taylor

  American politician and u.s. president from 1849-1850. the presidency was his only public office. he owned a cotton plantation, and had a military career that spanned over 40 years.

• 1932 King Camp Gillette

  American businessman who founded the Gillette Company and revolutionized the shaving industry.

• 1951 Egbert Van Alstyne

  Egbert Van Alstyne was a renowned composer known for his contributions to American popular music.

• 1961 Whittaker Chambers

  American journalist, writer, and former Soviet spy who became a prominent anti-communist witness in the Alger Hiss espionage case during the Cold War era.

• 1967 Douglas MacLean

  At 77, silent film comedian and producer dies

• 1972 Robert Weede

  American opera singer active in the mid-20th century with notable performances.

• 1977 Alice Paul

  American suffragist and feminist who played a pivotal role in the women's suffrage movement in the United States.

• 1979 Cornelia Otis Skinner

  American actress and author (born in 1899).

• 1980 Vinícius de Moraes

  Vinícius de Moraes was a renowned Brazilian poet, lyricist, and playwright who played a pivotal role in the development of bossa nova music, famously collaborating with Antonio Carlos Jobim on 'The Girl from Ipanema'.

• 1984 Edna Ernestine Kramer

  Edna Ernestine Kramer was a pioneering American mathematician who made significant contributions to mathematical research in the early 20th century.

• 1984 Randall Thompson

  Renowned American composer known for his choral music.

• 1992 Eric Sevareid

  Renowned CBS News journalist and commentator who significantly influenced American broadcast journalism during the mid-20th century. He was a respected news correspondent from 1939 to 1977 and authored two notable books about his experiences.

• 1993 Will Rogers Jr

  Will Rogers Jr. was a congressman, actor, and son of the famous humorist Will Rogers, who served briefly in the US House of Representatives and had a notable military career.

• 1996 Melvin Belli

  Melvin Belli was a renowned American trial lawyer known as the 'King of Torts', famous for his dramatic courtroom style and groundbreaking legal techniques. He represented high-profile clients and won landmark cases that significantly influenced personal injury law. Belli was a pioneering attorney who transformed how lawyers presented evidence and argued cases in court.

• 1999 James Farmer

  Co-founder of the Congress of Racial Equality (CORE), James Farmer was a pivotal leader in the American Civil Rights Movement. He played a crucial role in organizing protests and advocating for racial equality during the 1960s. Farmer's nonviolent activism significantly contributed to advancing civil rights in the United States.

• 2002 Rod Steiger

  Acclaimed American actor known for powerful performances in films like 'In the Heat of the Night' and 'Pawnbroker', winning an Oscar for Best Actor in 1968.

• 2004 Isabel Sanford

  Renowned African American actress best known for her iconic role as Louise Jefferson in the groundbreaking sitcom 'The Jeffersons' and 'All in the Family'.

• 2011 Facundo Cabral

  Legendary Argentine singer-songwriter and philosopher renowned for profound, poetic lyrics that explored social and existential themes.

• 2012 Chick King

  American baseball player (b. 1930)

• 2012 Shin Jae-chul

  South korean-american martial artist (b. 1936)

• 2014 Eileen Ford

  Eileen Ford was a pioneering modeling agent who revolutionized the fashion industry by founding Ford Models, one of the most influential modeling agencies in the world.

• 2015 Christian Audigier

  Influential French fashion designer known for creating the Ed Hardy clothing brand and popularizing urban streetwear fashion.

• 2015 Saud bin Faisal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud

  Prominent Saudi Arabian politician who served as Minister of Foreign Affairs from 1975 to 2015. He was a key diplomatic figure in Saudi Arabian international relations for four decades.

• 2019 Rip Torn

  Rip Torn was an Emmy-winning American actor with a prolific career spanning television and film, known for memorable roles in 'Men in Black', 'The Larry Sanders Show', and numerous stage productions.

• 2019 Freddie Jones

  Renowned English character actor with a prolific career in film and television, known for distinctive performances in numerous British productions.

• 2019 Ross Perot

  Ross Perot was a prominent American businessman and political figure who founded Electronic Data Systems (EDS) and ran for president as an independent candidate. He was known for his entrepreneurial success in technology and his significant contributions to public education reform in Texas.

• 2019 Fernando de la Rúa

  Argentine politician who served as President from 1999 to 2001, resigning during a severe economic and political crisis that deeply impacted Argentina.