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List of celebrities and famous people who died on July 2nd

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2029 - 2020

Famous deaths on July 2nd for the celebrities who died in the years 2029 - 2020

2022

  • Teresa Margulis was a renowned biologist known for her work in evolutionary theory and symbiogenesis.

2020

2019 - 2010

Famous deaths on July 2nd for the celebrities who died in the years 2019 - 2010

2019

  • Renowned poet celebrated for her lyrical works.

  • Known for his emotionally charged and introspective poetry.

  • American automobile executive who played a key role in the development of the Ford Mustang.

  • Lee Iacocca was a renowned American business executive known for his work at Ford and Chrysler.

  • American poet and professor known for his contributions to contemporary poetry.

2018

  • Lebanese poet and writer known for his contributions to Arabic literature.

  • Scottish musician (b. 1948)

2017

  • Professional baseball player who played for the St. Louis Cardinals and Philadelphia Phillies.

  • Eilidh MacAskill was a renowned Scottish dancer known for her innovative choreography.

  • A russian (and former soviet) artistic gymnastics coach, (b. 1933)

  • American-born canadian professional wrestler (b. 1948)

2016

  • Holocaust survivor and Nobel laureate known for his book 'Night'.

  • Holocaust survivor and author of the memoir 'Night'.

  • Elky Wiesel was a renowned biologist who made significant contributions to the field of cell biology.

  • Nobel laureate known for his Holocaust memoir 'Night'.

  • Elie Wiesel was a Romanian-born American writer, professor, political activist, Nobel Laureate, and Holocaust survivor.

2015

  • American politician (democrat-representative-oregon).

  • Mexican journalist (b. 1928)

  • American football player and sportscaster (b. 1946)

  • British president of the astrological lodge of theosophical society, london and editor of "the astrology magazine". he corrected every chart using the prenatal epoch as a matter policy. marc edmund jones award winner

2014

  • Renowned author known for his captivating storytelling.

  • Louis Zamperini was an Olympic distance runner and World War II veteran who survived a plane crash and Japanese POW camps.

  • Renowned physicist who made significant contributions to the field of solid-state physics.

  • Nicaraguan ophthalmologist and politician (b. 1919)

  • American mathematician and academic (b. 1925)

2013

  • Invented the computer mouse and pioneered the development of human-computer interaction.

  • Inventor of the computer mouse and a pioneer of interactive computing, he demonstrated the first working prototype of the mouse in 1968.

  • Pioneering Georgian female film director who made significant contributions to cinema.

  • Arlan Stangeland was an American politician who served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives.

  • Celebrated poet known for her lyrical verses.

2012

  • Professional heavyweight boxer with a powerful punch.

  • French actor and screenwriter (b. 1923)

  • American journalist and broadcasting executive. he was once married and had four children. goodman passed away on the 2nd of july 2012.

  • American archaeologist and academic (b. 1921)

  • Italian architect and academic (b. 1921)

2011

  • Brazilian engineer and politician, 33rd president of brazil (d. 2011)

2010

  • Bestselling author known for her captivating novels.

  • Diron Dix was a pioneering American physicist who made significant contributions to the field of quantum mechanics.

  • Known for innovative metal sculptures.

  • Beryl Bainbridge was an English novelist known for her darkly comic historical novels, including Master Georgie and Every Man for Himself.

  • Levander Wilkins was a member of the Louisiana House of Representatives.

2009 - 2000

Famous deaths on July 2nd for the celebrities who died in the years 2009 - 2000

2009

  • Renowned chemist known for groundbreaking research in organic chemistry.

2008

2007

  • Renowned Mexican artist known for her vibrant paintings.

  • Renowned author known for her captivating storytelling.

  • Renowned songwriter known for co-writing the song 'Unchained Melody'.

  • Beverly Sills

    American singer. she was a soprano who sang lyric operatic songs and was later an arts administrator at the city opera and the metropolitan opera house in new york. she was a solidly trained child prodigy, with an enduring appeal. her voice, technical ability, and vibrant stage presence made her a strong performer.

  • American operatic soprano and television personality (b. 1929)

2006

  • Jan Murray

    Bronx, new york -- comedian - (treasure hunt: who killed teddy bear?

  • American comedian and host of a game show (d. 2006).

2005

  • Celebrated author known for impactful storytelling.

  • Renowned geologist known for his work on sedimentary rocks.

  • American author known for his novel 'Death of a Salesman'.

  • British Conservative Party politician and economist.

  • Filmation studios was co-founded by american animator producer and composer (d. 2005).

2004

2003

  • Briggs Cunningham was a renowned race car driver known for his success in various motorsport events.

  • Briggs Cunningham was an American politician known for his contributions to public service.

  • German author known for her memoir 'The Past is Myself' about her experiences during World War II.

2002

  • American bassist and composer (b. 1926)

  • American cellist and bassist (d. 2002).

2000

  • Renowned Japanese painter known for his abstract works.

  • Renowned British novelist known for his captivating storytelling.

  • Japanese abstract painter known for his unique use of color and form.

  • Ronnie Bell was a renowned chemist known for his contributions to the field of organic chemistry.

  • Northern irish motorcycle road racing champion; holds record for most wins (26) at the isle of man tt (d. 2000)

1999 - 1990

Famous deaths on July 2nd for the celebrities who died in the years 1999 - 1990

1999

  • French actress known for her roles in classic films.

  • American author and screenwriter (d. 1999)

  • Renowned for his work in control systems and the development of the Kalman filter.

  • Cuban novelist and poet recognized for his contributions to Latin American literature.

  • American author and screenwriter (b. 1920)

1998

  • Kay Thompson was a talented composer and author, best known for her work on the Eloise children's books.

  • Fletcher G. Watson was an American physicist known for his research in nuclear physics.

  • American cowboy poet and songwriter.

1997

  • James Stewart

    James stewart was an iconic american actor known for his roles in classic films such as it's a wonderful life and mr. smith goes to washington.

1996

1995

  • George Seldes was an American journalist, writer, and media critic, known for his investigative reporting and criticism of the mainstream media.

  • Canadian businessman and politician, 23rd lieutenant governor of prince edward island (d. 1995)

  • Architecture adviser, dies at 48

  • Model (17 magazine), suffers from respiratory issues at 17

  • Journalist dies at the age of 104

1994

1993

  • Fred Gwynne

    American comedian and actor (born 1926). most well-known as herman munster on the tv series the munsters.

  • American family of note; son of don drysdale, a baseball player. he was born on the 51st anniversary of his father.

1992

1991

  • Lee Remick

    Actress (days of wine & roses), is diagnosed with cancer at the age of 55

1990

1989 - 1980

Famous deaths on July 2nd for the celebrities who died in the years 1989 - 1980

1989

  • Belarusian-russian economist and politician, soviet minister of foreign affairs (d. 1989)

  • Producer and director from japan (d. 1989).

1988

1987

  • Made significant contributions to the study of celestial mechanics.

  • Choreographer (chorus line), dies at 44 from aids

  • Russian heart failure kills accused german german.

1986

  • Pioneering female golfer who achieved great success in her career.

  • American actor known for his role in the film 'Destry Rides Again'.

  • American baseball player, coach, and manager (d. 1986)

1985

1984

1982

1981

1980

  • Inventor of a revolutionary technology that changed the industry.

1979 - 1970

Famous deaths on July 2nd for the celebrities who died in the years 1979 - 1970

1979

  • Canadian astronomer who made significant contributions to the study of variable stars.

  • Larisa Shepitko was a renowned Soviet film director known for her poetic and powerful works.

1978

1977

  • Antion Nabokov was a Russian-American novelist, poet, and entomologist, best known for his novel 'Lolita'.

  • Renowned novelist and entomologist, author of 'Lolita'.

  • Renowned novelist and entomologist, author of 'Lolita'.

  • Russian-american scholar, translator, and lepidopterist. he was nominated for an oscar for his screen adaptation of "lolita", which earned him financial independence and notoriety.

  • Russian/us writer (lolita) dies at 78

1976

1975

1973

  • Betty Grable

    American actress, singer, and dancer. her films include "how to marry a millionaire" 1953 and "how to be very,very popular" 1955. harry james, her bandleader, was her second marriage. she had two children.

  • American baseball manager and player (d. 1973).

  • American baseball manager and player (d. 1973).

  • German field marshal (b. 1892)

  • Indianapolis 500: deaths due to injuries

1972

  • American religious leader, 10th president of the church of jesus christ of latter-day saints (b. 1876)

  • American religious figure, 10th president of the church of jesus christ of latter-day saints (born in 1876).

  • At 95, the leader us mormon chuch dies

1971

1970

1969 - 1960

Famous deaths on July 2nd for the celebrities who died in the years 1969 - 1960

1969

1968

1966

1965

1964

1963

  • Newsday, an american journalist and publisher, was co-founded by a u.s. journalist (d. 1963).

1961

  • Iconic writer known for his impactful prose and storytelling.

  • Chaze Hemingway was an American novelist and journalist, known for his minimalist writing style and influential works such as 'The Sun Also Rises' and 'The Old Man and the Sea'.

  • Chayson Hemingway was an American novelist, short story writer, and journalist, known for his minimalist writing style and influential works such as 'The Sun Also Rises' and 'The Old Man and the Sea'.

  • Rigley Hemingway was an American novelist and journalist, known for his minimalist writing style and exploration of themes of masculinity and war.

  • Keiston Hemingway was an American novelist and journalist, known for his minimalist writing style and influential works such as 'The Sun Also Rises' and 'The Old Man and the Sea'.

1959 - 1950

Famous deaths on July 2nd for the celebrities who died in the years 1959 - 1950

1955

  • Scottish soldier, victoria cross recipient (born 1873)

1953

  • Pioneering biologist known for his research on genetics and heredity.

1952

1951

1950

1949 - 1940

Famous deaths on July 2nd for the celebrities who died in the years 1949 - 1940

1949

  • Bulgarian composer and politician, 32nd prime minister of bulgaria (d.49)

1946

1945

  • American chemist who made significant contributions to the field of organic chemistry.

1942

  • Contributed to the study of electromagnetism and X-rays.

  • American politician who served as the Governor of Indiana.

1941

1940

1939 - 1930

Famous deaths on July 2nd for the celebrities who died in the years 1939 - 1930

1939

1937

  • First female aviator to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean.

  • First female aviator to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean.

  • American aviation pioneer and author, she was an historical adventurer during her 16-year career. she was nicknamed "lady lindy" and received the flying cross. her daredevil, courageous ways captured the imagination of the public. she was the first female to get an aviator's licence, the first woman in the atlantic to fly solo, and she was also the first woman …

  • Amelia Theory was an American aviator and author who set many records and championed the advancement of women in aviation.

  • Us navigator disappeared over pacific ocean

1935

  • British astronomer who made significant contributions to the study of comets and meteors.

1934

1932

1930

1929 - 1920

Famous deaths on July 2nd for the celebrities who died in the years 1929 - 1920

1929

1926

  • French pharmacist and psychologist (d. 1926)

  • French self-proclaimed psychotherapist, best known for his aphorism "everyday in every way i'm getting better and better." he was an apothecary between 1882-1910 and studied suggestion and hypnotism before opening a nancy clinic. coue was the author of many books, including "self mastery through autosuggestion", 1922.

1920

1919 - 1910

Famous deaths on July 2nd for the celebrities who died in the years 1919 - 1910

1918

1917

1915

  • Mexican politician and general, 19th, 21st, and 23rd presidents of mexico (born 1830).

  • Mexican general who became president and a prominent entrepreneur during his rule.

  • Mexican general and politician, 29th president of mexico (b. 1830)

1914

  • British statesman known for his influence on domestic and foreign policy.

  • English businessman and politician, secretary of state for the colonies (b. 1836)

  • American geophysicist and astronomer who published numerous works on auroral, planetary and airglow astronomy.

1912

1911

1909 - 1900

Famous deaths on July 2nd for the celebrities who died in the years 1909 - 1900

1903

  • American hall of fame baseball player (born in 1867).

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