Famous people and celebrities who died on July 18

Welcome to Takemeback.to's page dedicated to remembering the celebrities and famous people who passed away on July 18. 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.

• 1721 Antoine Watteau

  French rococo painter. he had a significant influence on art, painting and film as well as decorative arts, poetry, music, and film. according to the 1911 britanica, "the germs of impressionism can be found in his treatment of landscape background as well as the atmospheric surrounding of the figures." a lost painting of his was sold for 15,000,000 euros in …

• 1899 Horatio Alger

  American author of over 100 books for boys. his most prominent themes were "rags and riches and respectability". he was a one-time minister in the unitarian church between 1864-1866. after his death, he decided to pursue full-time writing. after a long battle with illness, he died in south natick, ma on 7/18/1899.

• 1931 Oskar Minkowski

  Oskar Minkowski was a German physician who, along with Joseph von Mering, discovered the role of the pancreas in diabetes.

• 1937 Julian Bell

  Julian Bell was a notable English poet, academic, and writer associated with the Bloomsbury Group. He was the son of Vanessa Bell and nephew of Virginia Woolf. Bell tragically died during the Spanish Civil War while serving as an ambulance driver.

• 1952 Paul Saintenoy

  Belgian architect and historian (b. 1862)

• 1954 Machine Kelly

  Machine Gun Kelly (MGK) is a prominent American rapper, singer, and actor known for his dynamic rap style, crossover into rock music, and high-energy performances.

• 1966 Bobby Fuller

  American rock and roll musician known for hits like 'I Fought the Law', whose mysterious death at a young age added to his legendary status.

• 1968 Corneille Jean François Heymans

  Nobel Prize laureate for the discovery of the role played by the sinus and aortic mechanisms in the regulation of respiration

• 1968 Corneille Heymans

  MED - Belgian physiologist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1892)

• 1973 Jack Hawkins

  Renowned British actor famous for roles in epic films like Ben-Hur and The Bridge on the River Kwai, known for his distinctive voice and commanding screen presence.

• 1975 Vaughn Bodē

  Influential underground cartoonist and illustrator who created iconic characters like Cheech Wizard.

• 1984 James Oliver Huberty

  Perpetrator of the infamous San Ysidro McDonald's massacre on July 18, 1984, where he killed 21 people and injured 18 before being shot by law enforcement.

• 1984 Lally Bowers

  English actress (b. 1914)

• 1987 Gilberto Freyre

  Brazilian sociologist, anthropologist, historian, writer, painter, journalist and congressman (b. 1907)

• 1988 Nico (singer)

  Nico was a German singer, songwriter, and actress who gained significant recognition for her collaboration with the Velvet Underground and her influential solo career in avant-garde music.

• 1990 Georges Dargaud

  Influential French publisher known for publishing iconic comic series like Asterix and Tintin (Kuifje), who played a significant role in popularizing European comics.

• 1990 Gerry Boulet

  Prominent Quebec rock musician and lead singer of Offenbach, a significant Canadian rock band. He pursued a successful solo career and battled cancer before his untimely death in 1990.

• 1993 Jean Negulesco

  Romanian-American film director known for notable Hollywood films like 'Johnny Belinda' and 'Road House', who made significant contributions to cinema during the mid-20th century.

• 1995 Fabio Casartelli

  Italian professional cyclist who tragically died during the 1995 Tour de France after winning an Olympic gold medal in 1992.

• 1997 Eugene Shoemaker

  Renowned American astrogeologist who co-discovered Comet Shoemaker-Levy 9, which dramatically collided with Jupiter in 1994. He was the first person to have lunar burial, with his ashes sent to the moon aboard NASA's Lunar Prospector.

• 2001 Fabio Taglioni

  Renowned Italian motorcycle engineer who significantly influenced motorcycle design, particularly at Ducati. He was a pioneering engineer known for developing innovative motorcycle technologies during the mid-20th century.

• 2001 Mimi Fariña

  American singer and musician who founded the nonprofit concert organization 'Bread and Roses'. Sister of Joan Baez, she dedicated her life to bringing live music performances to shut-ins.

• 2004 André Castelot

  André Castelot was a prolific Belgian historian and biographer who authored over 100 books, primarily focusing on biographical works about famous historical figures. He came from an artistic family, being the son of Maurice Chabas, a symbolist painter.

• 2007 Kenji Miyamoto

  Japanese politician who was active in national politics during the mid-20th century.

• 2012 Rajesh Khanna

  Legendary Bollywood actor who dominated Indian cinema in the late 1960s and early 1970s, known as the 'first superstar' who revolutionized Hindi film industry with 15 consecutive hit films.

• 2013 Olivier Ameisen

  French-American cardiologist and medical researcher known for his groundbreaking work on treating alcoholism and his advocacy for the use of baclofen in addiction treatment.

• 2015 Alex Rocco

  American actor known for roles in film and television, including memorable performances in 'The Godfather' and 'The Stunt Man'.

• 2020 Juan Marsé

  Prominent Spanish novelist who masterfully captured the social and emotional landscape of Barcelona during the post-Civil War period, winning critical acclaim for his literary works.