July 20th famous deaths
List of celebrities and famous people who died on July 20th
2029 - 2020
Famous deaths on July 20th for the celebrities who died in the years 2029 - 2020
2021
Advocate for human rights and social justice causes.
2020
Award-winning journalist who covered international conflicts.
Nfl linebacker (new york giants).
2019 - 2010
Famous deaths on July 20th for the celebrities who died in the years 2019 - 2010
2019
Celebrated playwright known for his thought-provoking dramas.
Celebrated for his impactful and socially relevant plays.
Renowned poet whose works continue to inspire readers worldwide.
Acclaimed poet whose works explored themes of love and loss.
Egyptian poet known for his lyrical and emotional poetry.
Famous author of bestselling fantasy novels.
Kennard Thompson was a renowned chemist who made significant advancements in organic chemistry.
Noted physicist who made significant contributions to the field of quantum mechanics.
Acclaimed playwright known for her thought-provoking dramas.
Indian politician who served as the Chief Minister of Delhi.
2018
Japanese physicist who made significant contributions to the field of condensed matter physics.
Influential playwright whose works continue to inspire.
Award-winning sports journalist and broadcaster.
Renowned Pakistani painter known for his vibrant artworks.
Renowned for his contributions to quantum mechanics and particle physics.
2017
American musician (linkin park)
Talented singer with a unique voice.
2016
Isidro Barrera was a renowned artist known for his vibrant and colorful paintings.
Founding member of the progressive rock band Emerson, Lake & Palmer.
Romanian actor, director, and essayist (b. 1918)
2015
Bestselling novelist known for her captivating storytelling.
Acclaimed playwright known for his thought-provoking dramas.
Pioneering chemist known for contributions to environmental science.
Acclaimed playwright known for her powerful and thought-provoking dramas.
Pioneering journalist known for his fearless reporting.
Esteemed leader known for advocating for social justice.
Influential playwright whose works continue to inspire audiences worldwide.
Acclaimed playwright known for his thought-provoking dramas.
Influential playwright whose works continue to be staged worldwide.
Renowned mathematician known for her work in number theory.
Pioneering playwright known for pushing boundaries in theater.
Pioneering playwright known for pushing boundaries in theater.
Pioneering playwright known for pushing boundaries in theater.
Pioneering playwright known for pushing boundaries in theater.
German physicist known for his contributions to solid-state physics.
Influential playwright whose works continue to inspire audiences.
Pioneering playwright who left a lasting impact on the theater world.
Former mayor of San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Sylver Ramirez was a Mexican painter known for his vibrant and abstract works.
Known for his innovative use of recycled materials in sculptures.
Acclaimed playwright whose works continue to be performed worldwide.
Noted playwright known for her impactful dramas.
Known for her innovative sculptures that blend traditional and modern techniques.
Pioneering researcher in green chemistry and sustainable materials.
Known for her groundbreaking plays exploring social issues.
Spanish sculptor known for her innovative and thought-provoking sculptures.
Pioneered new methods in organic synthesis and drug discovery.
Acclaimed playwright whose works continue to be performed worldwide.
Known for her innovative use of recycled materials in sculptures.
Noted scientist known for groundbreaking research in physics.
Prolific playwright known for his impactful dramas.
Renley Jones was a talented sculptor whose works captured the essence of human emotions.
Renowned for his lyrical poetry collections.
American singer-songwriter and producer (b. 1943)
English footballer and manager (b. 1933)
Swiss-german keyboard player and producer (d. 2015)
2014
Chanya Rittikrai was a Thai choreographer and action director known for his work in Thai action films.
Romanian sculptor and educator (b. 1923)
German archaeologist and academic (b. 1953)
American businessman and politician, 32nd governor of oregon (d. 2014)
American football player (b. 1931)
2013
American journalist. she is well-known in her field for her long life and direct, to the point questioning of us presidents. in 1961, she joined the white house press corps.
Renowned for his research in marine biology and conservation.
American poet known for his reflective and introspective works.
Canadian physician and politician (b. 1920)
Indian politician, 2nd governor of goa (b. 1919)
French pharmacist and businessman, founded laboratoires pierre fabre (b. 1926)
2012
Notable poet known for his lyrical works.
Renowned actress known for her stage performances
Renowned British journalist and broadcaster.
American hurdler (b. 1930)
Portuguese historian, jurist, and politician, portuguese minister of education (b. 1919)
2011
Lucian Freud was a British painter and draftsman known for his figurative art and entrepreneurship in the art world.
Renowned British painter known for his figurative works.
2010
Renowned poet known for his evocative verses.
Physicist known for research in quantum mechanics.
Pioneering chemist known for contributions to organic chemistry.
Talented painter whose works are celebrated for their unique style.
Co-founder of Wiles Brothers Inc.
American writer known for his science fiction novels and short stories.
Shlomo Elman was a mathematician known for his contributions to the field of combinatorics.
Dagger Alley was a pioneering physicist who made significant contributions to quantum mechanics.
Successful businesswoman in the fashion industry.
Famous author of fantasy novels.
Renowned painter known for his vibrant and expressive abstract artworks.
Pioneering chemist who made significant advancements in the field of organic chemistry.
2009 - 2000
Famous deaths on July 20th for the celebrities who died in the years 2009 - 2000
2009
Renowned painter known for abstract art.
Renowned Slovenian poet known for her lyrical works.
Edward Hurst was a physicist who made significant advancements in the study of quantum mechanics.
Mexican politician who served as Governor of Tlaxcala.
American academic and psychologist (d. 2009).
Turkish footballer (b. 1945)
Dutch singer dolly dots (d. 2009).
2008
Renowned chemist known for contributions to organic chemistry.
Renowned Egyptian playwright known for his impactful dramas.
Hyman Kuritz was a respected journalist who covered international affairs.
Manley Calder served as a respected political figure advocating for environmental conservation.
Notable Japanese architect who designed several iconic buildings in Tokyo.
American guitarist, songwriter, and producer (b. 1943)
Croatian concentration camp commander (b. 1921)
2007
Television personality and evangelist known for her work in the Christian broadcasting industry.
Melbourne Bracewell was a pioneering astrophysicist who made significant contributions to radio astronomy.
Kai Siegbahn was a Swedish physicist known for his work on X-ray spectroscopy, receiving the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1981.
American evangelist, television personality, and talk show host (d. 2007)
American televangelist (born 1942).
2006
Kazakh politician known for his contributions to the country's independence.
French actor, director and screenwriter (d. 2006)
South african-english theorist and activist (b. 1913)
French filmmaker (born 1919).
2005
Renowned jazz saxophonist and composer.
Renowned biologist known for her work in marine conservation.
Renowned chemist known for groundbreaking research in organic chemistry.
Renowned Japanese painter known for her unique style.
Acclaimed playwright known for his powerful and thought-provoking plays.
Avo Petrosyan was an Armenian essayist and literary critic known for his insightful analyses of Armenian literature.
Renowned sculptor known for his abstract works.
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Canadian-american actor and soldier (d. 2005)
Celebrated poet known for her evocative and powerful verses.
Fabia Buenaventura was a renowned poet whose works continue to inspire readers.
Pioneering engineer known for inventing revolutionary technologies.
Norwegian journalist and politician (b. 1926)
American director and cinematographer (b. 1958)
Norwegian politician (born 1926)
2004
Lithuanian manager and footballer (d. 2004).
Fijian politician (b. 1931)
American convicted murderer (born 1963)
2003
English writer (born 1927).
American actress known for her roles in classic films.
2002
Renowned painter known for his abstract art.
Yugoslav sculptor known for his modernist works.
Greek footballer (d. 2002)
2001
Renowned for his vibrant landscapes and seascapes.
American actress known for her roles in classic films of the 1930s and 1940s.
Italian anarchist (born 1978).
2000
Noted biologist who made significant contributions to the study of marine algae.
Physicist who made significant contributions to the field of quantum mechanics.
American writer (born 1941).
1999 - 1990
Famous deaths on July 20th for the celebrities who died in the years 1999 - 1990
1999
Ballard Jones was a pioneering scientist who made significant contributions to the field of physics.
Renowned physicist known for his contributions to quantum mechanics.
American actress (b. 1916)
1998
Pioneering sound engineer known for his work in film sound technology.
Prominent political figure who served as a senator for three terms.
Flossy Dicky was a celebrated singer who captivated audiences with her powerful voice.
American professional wrestler (born in 1922)
1997
Sri lankan politician (d. 1997)
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At 75, a college professor (pretender) dies
1996
Talented actor who starred in several popular films during the mid-20th century.
Soldier, dies at 70
Journalist dies at 77
1995
Acclaimed painter whose works are celebrated for their emotional depth.
Renowned jazz singer known for her soulful voice and captivating performances.
Celebrated poet known for his lyrical works.
Renowned author known for her impactful novels.
Pioneering scientist known for groundbreaking research in their field.
Photographer/collector, dies at the age of 82
Singer, dies at 85
1994
Dearia Delvaux was a Belgian surrealist painter known for her dreamlike and enigmatic compositions.
Belgian surrealist painter, known for his 400-plus paintings including "the woman with the rose". the london tate gallery holds his 1944 painting, "sleeping venus". he began his surrealist career in 1935, after having started as an expressionist and then as a post-impressionist. he was influenced by magritte, chirico and created intricate surreal compositions that were based on renaissance perspectives and …
Endocrinologist dies at 83
1993
American lawyer and political figure (d. 1993)
White house deputy counsel (born in 1945).
At 79, the east valley's system director/producer dies.
1991
Geeta Dutt was a renowned Indian playback singer who lent her voice to numerous Bollywood films.
Dies at 86
1990
Chatham Sinclair was a professional basketball player who played in the 1940s and 1950s.
American police officer (b. 1907)
Dutch actress (obsessions and pygmalion).
1989 - 1980
Famous deaths on July 20th for the celebrities who died in the years 1989 - 1980
1989
American judge and politician, 17th governor of montana (b. 1913)
French resistance member and leader of the network "alliance", codenamed "ha(c)risson", ("hedgehog"), after the arrest of georges loustaunau lacau, its former leader, during france's occupation in the second world war.
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Actress (career and rock-a-bye baby), dies at 71
1988
Successful entrepreneur known for his contributions to the automotive industry.
1987
American actor, whose looks earned him the title of hollywood’s most eligible batchelor in 1950s. he was a strict catholic and took his time finding a bride. his marriage to patricia hardy was a lifetime contract.
Egan, an american diplomat and executive, is the billionaire cofounder and ambassador of emc corporation. he was sworn into office as ambassador to ireland in august 2001. on december 23, 2002, egan announced his resignation from the diplomatic position in dublin. it was subsequently revealed that he had been frustrated by the bush administrationaeur(tm)s restructuring of the state department, leaving …
1986
Actress (rich man poor man), is killed at 74
Actress (rich man poor man) dies at 74
1984
Famous American sculptor known for his innovative abstract works.
Uriah A. Boyajian was an astronomer who made significant contributions to the study of variable stars.
American violinist, composer, and educator (d. 1984).
52 years old, jogger/writer (jim fixx on running),
1983
American soldier and journalist (b. 1923)
American journalist. he was a broadcaster since 1947 and a news and warfare correspondent. from may 1968 to december 1970, he was the co-anchor for "abc evening news." from 1978 to 1979, he was the chief anchorman of world news tonight. he won the george foster peabody award.
1982
Ugandan poet (born 1931).
1981
American author known for his novel 'The Teahouse of the August Moon'.
Greek-romanian footballer (b. 1913)
1980
San ildefonso pueblo (native american) potter (b. 1887)
1979 - 1970
Famous deaths on July 20th for the celebrities who died in the years 1979 - 1970
1978
Famous for vibrant and expressive artworks.
Graden Smith was a pioneering scientist in the field of genetics.
Jackson Powell was a renowned American painter known for his abstract expressionist works.
1977
Record plant was founded by record producer, an american record producer. it was established in 1977.
Actor (courage great dictator), passes away at 90
1976
American naval officer and cryptoanalyst (d. 1976).
American navy officer and cryptanalyst (born in 1900).
1974
Renowned Indian author known for his contributions to Bengali literature.
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Staten island, new york -- actor (hey jeannie, top cop, girl habit)
1973
Legendary martial artist and actor.
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Chinese-american actor, martial arts expert and actor who was a martial arts expert. he portrayed grace and heroism in films that featured his martial arts. his first film from china was a huge success in america, and led to american films. his films became a cult favorite among action-loving youths and he was embraced by fan clubs all over the …
Rodert Smithson was an American artist known for his large-scale earthworks and his influential writings on art and landscape.
American photographer, who is well-known for using photography to create sculptures and other forms of art. he was killed in a plane accident on the 20th of july 1973.
Dragon Lee was a legendary martial artist and actor who popularized martial arts films in the 1970s.
Actor (enter the dragon), dies at 32
1972
Geeta Dutt was a renowned Indian playback singer who lent her voice to numerous Bollywood films in the 1940s and 1950s.
Indian singer and actress (b. 1930)
1970
Renowned poet known for lyrical verses.
German architect known for his modernist designs, including the new West German Parliament building.
British Conservative politician known for his role in the Macmillan government.
English journalist and politician, chancellor of the exchequer (b. 1913)
English politician (born 1913)
1969 - 1960
Famous deaths on July 20th for the celebrities who died in the years 1969 - 1960
1969
American singer (born 1929)
1968
American author and historian (d. 1968).
German conductor (bayreuther fest)
1967
Noted linguist known for his work in historical linguistics and lexicostatistics.
1966
At 68, dies of burns
1965
Letha Dawson was a pioneering botanist who made significant contributions to the study of plant genetics.
Usher L. Burdick was a chemist known for his contributions to the field of organic chemistry.
Indian activist (b. 1910)
1962
At 86, english royal historian dies
1959 - 1950
Famous deaths on July 20th for the celebrities who died in the years 1959 - 1950
1959
American admiral and diplomat, united states ambassador to france (b. 1875)
Dies at 77
American admiral (born 1875).
1958
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Dies at 69
1957
Pioneering geologist who studied the geology of Antarctica.
At 46 years old, singer "once upon a tune" dies.
1956
Canadian educator and politician, canadian minister of militia and defence (b. 1868)
Canadian politician (born 1868)
1955
Turkish-armenian businessman, philanthropist (d. 55)
1954
American politician (senator michigan) dies at 52.
1953
English author, poet and hymnwriter who created the character mrs miniver (d. 1953)
Haitian lawyer and politician, 33rd president of haiti (b. 1900)
President of haiti (born 1900).
English hymnwriter and author (d. 1953).
1951
King of jordan (b. 1882)
Tailor/murderer of king abdullah, killed
1949 - 1940
Famous deaths on July 20th for the celebrities who died in the years 1949 - 1940
1946
Antoinette Perry was a pioneering chemist known for her work on the synthesis of organic compounds.
1945
Ames Holbrook was a respected political figure who served his country with dedication.
French poet and philosopher valery spent more than four years writing one 500-line poem called "the young fate" 1917. a perfectionist, valery considered poetry to be the greatest creative achievement. he was a law student before he became a successful writer. however, his visit to paris in 1892 inspired him to be inspired by the city's poets and intelligentsia.
French poet and author (born in 1871)
1944
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Mildred Harris was an American actress known for her work in silent films.
German general and Chief of the German General Staff during the early years of World War II.
German (1936 olympics - gold medalist), dies in bombing
Chief general of germany luftwaffe, dies in bomb explosion
German soldier, anti-nazi and key conspirator in july 1944 plot to murder hitler. after the failed attempt, he was captured and executed by berlin's firing squad 7/20/1944.
German colonel general, part in july 20 plot (born1880).
Count/german antifascist colonel
German colonel (july 20th plotter), executed
Execution of a german lieutenant (july 20,th plotter).
Col / german staff chief, dies in bombing
At 71, the english mayor of stoke newington dies
1942
British sea officer, killed in battle
1941
American actor producer and manger (d. 1941).
1940
Dutch director of employment commits suicide
1939 - 1930
Famous deaths on July 20th for the celebrities who died in the years 1939 - 1930
1939
Dutch symbolist sculptor, art teacher
1937
Alessandria Marconi was an Italian inventor and physicist who is best known for his development of wireless telegraphy and the radio.
Viviano Marconi was an Italian inventor and pioneer of radio communication.
Italian physicist and engineer, nobel prize laureate (b. 1874)
Italian inventor known for his pioneering work on long-distance radio transmission.
Austrian mathematician and philosopher from the vienna circle (b. 1882)
Italian scientist and physicist who invent wireless telegraph and radio transmission in 1895. he discovered the radio magnetic detector in 1902. marconi, along with carl braun, was awarded the 1909 nobel prize in physics for their separate but complementary development of the wireless.
1936
Spanish general / high director
Composer dies at 75
1934
Renowned botanist known for her work on the flora of the southeastern United States.
1932
French academic and author (d. 1932).
French novelist (born in 1853)
1929 - 1920
Famous deaths on July 20th for the celebrities who died in the years 1929 - 1920
1929
Founder of the Moorish Science Temple of America.
1928
Greek poet and educator (d. 28)
1927
Ferdinand i of two sicilies (d.1825)
At 61, king of romania dies
Of romania (born 1865)
1926
Soviet statesman and founder of the Soviet secret police, the Cheka.
Soviet educator and politician of belarusian origin (b. 1877)
Soviet law enforcement official (born in 1877).
1923
Pancho Villa was a Mexican professional boxer who competed in the featherweight and lightweight divisions.
Mexican general and politician, governor of chihuahua (b. 1878)
Mexican rebel killed at 55
1922
Russian mathematician and theorist (b. 1856)
1919 - 1910
Famous deaths on July 20th for the celebrities who died in the years 1919 - 1910
1917
Galician architect (b. 1858)
1914
Composer dies at 76
1912
Scots novelist, poet, literary critic, and contributor in the field of anthropology
1910
Australian politician, 14th premier of queensland (b. 1863)
1909 - 1900
Famous deaths on July 20th for the celebrities who died in the years 1909 - 1900
1908
German geophysicist and seismologist (b. 1881)
Greek businessman and philanthropist (d. 1908).
German geophysicist (born 1881)
Composer dies at 62
1903
Pope of the catholic church (b. 1810)
Pope, 1878-1903, dies at 93
Xiii (born 1810)
1901
English poet and critic (b. 1840)
English poet and critic (born 1840).