Famous people and celebrities who died on July 14

Welcome to Takemeback.to's page dedicated to remembering the celebrities and famous people who passed away on July 14. 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.

• 1865 Benjamin Gompertz

  Known for the Gompertz function in mathematics and his work on actuarial science.

• 1904 Paul Kruger

  South african politician, 5th president of the south african republic (b. 1824)

• 1907 William Henry Perkin

  English chemist and academic (b. 1838)

• 1910 Marius Petipa

  French choreographer and dancer (born 1818).

• 1936 Dhan Gopal Mukerji

  Indian-american author and scholar (b. 1890)

• 1937 Julius Meier

  American businessman and politician, 20th governor of oregon (b. 1874)

• 1939 Alphonse Mucha

  Czech painter and ornamental artist (born in 1860).

• 1947 Orval Overall

  Orval Overall was a talented baseball pitcher who played for the Chicago Cubs and helped them win the 1908 World Series.

• 1954 Jacinto Benavente

  LIT - Spanish author and playwright, nobel prize laureate (b. 1866)

• 1958 King Faisal

  King Faisal II of Iraq was the last reigning monarch of Iraq, tragically assassinated during a military coup in 1958 at the young age of 23.

• 1965 Adlai Stevenson

  Prominent American politician who served as Governor of Illinois and was twice the Democratic Party's nominee for President. He was known for his intellectual approach and eloquent speeches.

• 1967 Tudor Arghezi

  Romanian poet and journalist (d. 1967).

• 1984 Ernest Tidyman

  Academy Award-winning American screenwriter best known for his work on 'The French Connection', a critically acclaimed crime film that significantly impacted cinema in the 1970s.

• 1986 Raymond Loewy

  Raymond Loewy was a French-born American industrial designer who is considered the father of modern industrial design.

• 1990 Walter Sedlmayr

  German actor (born in 1926)

• 1991 Constance Stokes

  Constance Stokes was a prominent Australian painter known for her significant contributions to mid-20th century Australian art. She developed a distinctive style that captured the nuanced emotional landscapes of her subjects. Her work is represented in major national galleries and collections.

• 1993 Léo Ferré

  Léo Ferré was a renowned French-Monegasque poet, composer, and performer who significantly influenced post-World War II French chanson. He released forty albums and created numerous classics like 'Avec le temps' and 'Cœur est extra', establishing himself as a pivotal figure in French musical culture.

• 1994 Robert Jungk

  Robert Jungk was an influential Austrian journalist and writer who specialized in nuclear weapons issues, contributing significantly to public discourse on atomic energy and its global implications.

• 1998 Richard McDonald

  Co-founder of McDonald's fast-food restaurant chain, who along with his brother Ray McDonald revolutionized the fast-food industry in the United States.

• 2000 Pepo

  Chilean cartoonist; creator of condorito (b. 1911)

• 2004 Alice Coachman

  Pioneering African American athlete who broke racial barriers by becoming the first Black woman to win an Olympic gold medal in track and field, specifically in the high jump at the 1948 London Olympics.

• 2005 Cicely Saunders

  Pioneer of the modern hospice movement, Cicely Saunders revolutionized end-of-life care by emphasizing compassionate and holistic approaches to terminal patients. She founded St. Christopher's Hospice in London and is considered the founder of the hospice care philosophy.

• 2010 Madalina Manole

  Renowned Romanian pop singer who was a significant musical figure in her country, known for her powerful emotional ballads and tragic early death.

• 2017 Maryam Mirzakhani

  Groundbreaking Iranian mathematician who became the first woman and first Iranian to win the prestigious Fields Medal, making significant contributions to geometry and dynamical systems.

• 2019 Pernell Whitaker

  Pernell Whitaker was an exceptional boxer widely regarded as one of the greatest defensive boxers in history. He won world titles in multiple weight classes and was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2006.

• 2020 Rosa

  Spanish-born cow on french television (b. 2001)

• 2022 Ivana Trump

  Czechoslovakian-American businesswoman, model, and socialite known for her marriage to Donald Trump and her prominent role in the Trump Organization. She was a successful entrepreneur, author, and fashion model who became a public figure in her own right.