Famous people and celebrities who died on July 17

Welcome to Takemeback.to's page dedicated to remembering the celebrities and famous people who passed away on July 17. 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.

• 1793 Corday Charlotte

  A French revolutionary who assassinated the Jacobin leader Jean-Paul Marat.

• 1793 Charlotte Corday

  Charlotte Corday was a French Girondin sympathizer who assassinated the Jacobin leader Jean-Paul Marat during the French Revolution.

• 1887 Dorothia Dix

  Advocate for the mentally ill and pioneer in mental health reform.

• 1903 Jamas Whistler

  American painter and etcher known for his innovative approach to painting and his famous work 'Arrangement in Grey and Black No. 1', commonly known as 'Whistler's Mother'.

• 1918 Anastasia Romanov

  Grand Duchess Anastasia Romanov was the youngest daughter of Tsar Nicholas II of Russia, who was executed during the Russian Revolution.

• 1918 Czar Nicholas

  Czar Nicholas II was the last Emperor of Russia, who also had business interests and entrepreneurial ventures.

• 1918 Aleksia Romanova

  Aleksia Romanova was the last Empress of Russia, known for her involvement in the Rasputin affair and the eventual downfall of the Romanov dynasty.

• 1918 Tatiana Romanova

  Daughter of the last Russian Emperor, Nicholas II, and a victim of the Bolshevik Revolution.

• 1918 Nicholas II

  Nicholas II was the last Czar of Russia, who was forced to abdicate during the Russian Revolution.

• 1950 Evangelene Booth

  Evangelene Booth was the fourth General of The Salvation Army and the first woman to hold that position.

• 1959 Billie Holiday

  American blues and jazz singer "lady day", aeur whose unsurpassed voice was the essence jazz.

• 1959 Holliday Billie

  Influential American jazz singer, known for her emotive and improvisational vocal style.

• 1967 John Coltrane

  American musician, jazz clarinetist, saxophonist, composer, and recording artist. he was a popular performer in the early jazz era. his mastery of syncopation made music that is just as delicious and fresh in the 21st century as it was in the 20th. he was a colleague of miles davis and dizzy gillespie.

• 1982 Takuma Morishige

  Renowned Japanese author known for his impactful novels.

• 2001 Katheren Graham

  Publisher of The Washington Post during the Watergate scandal.

• 2001 Kathline Graham

  Kathline Graham was an American publisher who served as the president and CEO of The Washington Post Company, leading the company during the Watergate scandal.

• 2005 Geraldine Fitzgerald

  Dublin, ireland -- actress (pawnbroker and easy money).

• 2006 Dai Ailian

  Dai Ailian was a pioneering Chinese dancer and choreographer who played a crucial role in the development of modern dance in China.

• 2009 Walter Cronkite

  American broadcaster. he was the first to cover the presidential nominating conventions. for more than twenty years, he was the cbs evening news anchor. he was a familiar and trusted fixture in american homes throughout the '60s through the '70s. he was born and raised in the heartland and he exuded a cheerful optimism that reflected the everyday man: "work …

• 2014 Elaine Stritch

  American actress with a varied and long career. the gravelly-voiced, no-nonsense actress struggled with alcoholism but made a remarkable comeback on stage. her one-woman show, elaine stritch at liberty, which was based on her life, earned her a tony special award.

• 2015 Seith Morrison

  Known for his thought-provoking plays.

• 2015 Anndee Hochman

  Renowned poet known for her impactful and emotional works.

• 2015 Khila Singh

  Noted playwright known for his thought-provoking works.