Famous people and celebrities who died on July 10

Welcome to Takemeback.to's page dedicated to remembering the celebrities and famous people who passed away on July 10. 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.

• 1851 Louis Daguerre

  Inventor of the daguerreotype photographic process.

• 1863 Clement Moore

  Known for writing the poem 'Twas the Night Before Christmas.

• 1908 Phoebe Knapp

  American composer and organist (d. 1908)

• 1929 Ève Lavallière

  French actress (b. 1866)

• 1941 Huntley Wright

  English actor (b. 1868)

• 1941 Jelly Roll Morton

  American pianist, composer, and bandleader (b. 1890)

• 1944 Lucien Pissarro

  French landscape painter, wood engraver, designer, and printer of fine books. he used techniques of neo-impressionism and impressionism in his landscape paintings. however, he also exhibited with les xx. he also painted still lives and portraits of his family. he worked in france until 1890, but he moved to britain after that.

• 1945 Robert Goddard

  American physicist engineer and academic (d. 1945).

• 1948 Emmy Hennings

  German/swiss poet and cabaret performer. she was the co-founder of cabaret voltaire in za 1/4 rich, and was the wife of hugo ball, dadaist. she died 10 august 1948.

• 1971 Laurent Dauthuille

  Laurent Dauthuille was a French boxer known for his dramatic victory against Jake LaMotta, winning the world middleweight title with a knockout just 13 seconds before the end of the fight.

• 1978 John D. Rockefeller III

  Prominent American businessman and philanthropist who founded the Asia Society and was a key member of the influential Rockefeller family.

• 1979 Arthur Fiedler

  American conductor (b. 1894)

• 1989 Mel Blanc

  Known as the 'Man of a Thousand Voices', Mel Blanc was a legendary voice actor who provided voices for iconic cartoon characters like Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, and Porky Pig. He revolutionized animation voice acting and worked extensively with Warner Bros. and Hanna-Barbera.

• 1993 Sam Rolfe

  Accomplished American television and film producer and screenwriter, known for his significant contributions to the entertainment industry during the mid-20th century.

• 2002 Jean-Pierre Côté

  Canadian lawyer and politician who served as the 23rd Lieutenant Governor of Quebec from 1996 to 2002, contributing significantly to the province's political landscape.

• 2002 Evangelos Florakis

  Greek general (b. 1943)

• 2002 Laurence Janifer

  American author (b. 1933)

• 2003 Winston Graham

  Renowned British novelist famous for historical and suspense works, including the Poldark series. He was honored as an Officer of the Order of the British Empire in 1983. Married to Jean Williamson from 1939 until her death in 1992.

• 2006 Shamil Basayev

  Shamil Basayev was a notorious Chechen rebel leader responsible for numerous terrorist attacks, including the tragic Beslan school siege in 2004.

• 2008 Hiroaki Aoki

  Japanese-American wrestler and entrepreneur who founded the famous Benihana restaurant chain, revolutionizing Japanese cuisine in the United States.

• 2008 Rocky Aoki

  Japanese businessman and former CEO of Benihana restaurants, also a former Olympic wrestler.

• 2011 Roland Petit

  Renowned French choreographer and dancer who led the Ballets de Paris. He was known for his innovative and provocative choreographic style that blended artistic sophistication with sensuality. Petit significantly influenced post-war European dance through his unique artistic vision.

• 2012 Dolphy

  Renowned Filipino actor, comedian, singer, and producer who was widely celebrated as the 'King of Comedy' in Philippine entertainment.

• 2012 Berthe Meijer

  A remarkable Dutch professional chef and cookbook author who survived the Holocaust as a child. Her life story is a testament to resilience, having been the sole survivor of her family from a concentration camp during World War II. She later became a celebrated culinary professional, authoring 17 cookbooks.

• 2013 Philip Caldwell

  Groundbreaking business executive who led Ford Motor Company from 1979 to 1985, becoming the first non-Ford family member to manage the company and orchestrating a remarkable business turnaround.

• 2013 Józef Gara

  Polish poet and linguist (b. 1929)

• 2014 Zohra Sehgal

  Renowned Indian actress, dancer, and choreographer who made significant contributions to Indian performing arts across multiple decades, known for her versatility and pioneering spirit.

• 2015 Omar Sharif

  Legendary Egyptian actor known for iconic roles in epic films like 'Lawrence of Arabia' and 'Doctor Zhivago'. He was an internationally renowned screen star and accomplished bridge player with a syndicated column about the game.

• 2015 Roger Rees

  Roger Rees was a distinguished Welsh-American actor and director known for his stage and screen performances, including notable roles in television and theater.

• 2020 Jack Charlton

  Legendary English footballer who played for Leeds United and the national team, later becoming a successful manager.