Famous people and celebrities who died on July 22

Welcome to Takemeback.to's page dedicated to remembering the celebrities and famous people who passed away on July 22. 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.

• 1908 Randal Cremer

  PEA - English politician, nobel prize laureate (b. 1828)

• 1908 William Randal Cremer

  Nobel Prize laureate for his longstanding and devoted effort in favour of the ideas of peace and arbitration

• 1934 John Dillinger

  Notorious American gangster of the Great Depression era, known for spectacular bank robberies and prison escapes. He became a legendary criminal figure who captured the public imagination during the early 1930s. Dillinger was eventually killed by FBI agents in a famous ambush outside the Biograph Theater in Chicago.

• 1950 Mackenzie King

  Canadian politician and p.m. canada 1935-1948. considered to be the most popular p.m., he died 7/22/1950.

• 1967 Carl Sandburg

  American poet and writer known for his works on American culture.

• 1968 Giovannino Guareschi

  Famous Italian journalist, cartoonist, and humorist best known for creating the beloved Don Camillo stories set in rural Italy.

• 1970 George Johnston

  Australian novelist and journalist known for his significant contributions to mid-20th century literature, particularly for his semi-autobiographical works exploring Australian social dynamics.

• 1974 Wayne Morse

  Prominent American politician and United States Senator from Oregon, known for his principled stands and opposition to the Vietnam War.

• 1979 Sándor Kocsis

  Legendary Hungarian footballer and manager, renowned for his exceptional skills and significant impact on football history.

• 1986 Floyd Gottfredson

  Floyd Gottfredson was a renowned Disney animator and cartoonist, famous for his influential work on Mickey Mouse comic strips from the 1930s to 1950s, significantly shaping the character's visual narrative.

• 1988 Duane Jones

  African American actor best known for his pioneering role in the classic horror film 'Night of the Living Dead', which became a landmark in independent cinema and zombie movie genre.

• 1990 Eduard Streltsov

  Legendary Soviet footballer considered one of the most talented forwards in USSR football history, known for his exceptional skills and tragic personal life marked by political persecution.

• 1990 Manuel Puig

  Renowned Argentinian novelist famous for 'Kiss of the Spider Woman', a landmark work exploring themes of sexuality, politics, and human connection.

• 1992 David Wojnarowicz

  Influential American artist, writer, and AIDS activist known for his provocative and deeply personal work addressing sexuality, identity, and the AIDS crisis.

• 1995 Harold Larwood

  Legendary English-Australian cricketer known for his exceptional fast bowling technique during the Bodyline series of the 1930s.

• 1996 Jessica Mitford

  Influential British author and investigative journalist known for her groundbreaking exposés of American social institutions, particularly her seminal work 'The American Way of Death'.

• 1999 Gar Samuelson

  Original drummer of the legendary heavy metal band Megadeth, known for his influential drumming style in the early thrash metal scene.

• 2000 Claude Sautet

  Renowned French film director who significantly influenced French cinema, known for his nuanced character studies and compelling dramas. He transitioned from social work and music criticism to become a celebrated filmmaker, gaining international recognition with his 1970 film 'The Things of Life'.

• 2000 Carmen Martín Gaite

  Distinguished Spanish author renowned for her novels, essays, and significant contributions to contemporary Spanish literature, winning multiple prestigious literary awards.

• 2000 Raymond Lemieux

  Distinguished Canadian chemist known for his groundbreaking work in organic chemistry and carbohydrate research.

• 2001 Indro Montanelli

  Influential Italian journalist and author known for his independent and provocative style. He founded multiple newspapers and was a prominent figure in Italian media, receiving international recognition for his journalistic work. Montanelli was a key intellectual who shaped Italian journalism in the 20th century.

• 2003 Qusay Hussein

  Qusay Hussein was the son of Saddam Hussein, a prominent figure in the Iraqi regime who was killed during the Iraq War in 2003 alongside his father.

• 2003 Uday Hussein

  Saddam Hussein's notorious son, an Iraqi politician known for his brutal reputation and involvement in the regime, who was killed in 2003 during the Iraq War.

• 2004 Sacha Distel

  Renowned French singer, guitarist, and composer who was a prominent figure in French music during the 1960s and 1970s. He was a versatile artist known for his jazz guitar skills and international hit 'Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head'.

• 2004 Illinois Jacquet

  Renowned American jazz saxophonist and composer who was a key figure in the development of bebop and rhythm and blues.

• 2007 László Kovács

  László Kovács was a prominent Hungarian diplomat and politician who served as Minister of Foreign Affairs, playing a significant role in Hungary's political landscape during his career.

• 2008 Estelle Getty

  Estelle Getty was an Emmy and Golden Globe-winning actress best known for her iconic role as Sophia Petrillo on the popular sitcom 'The Golden Girls', which ran from 1985 to 1992.

• 2010 Kenny Guinn

  American banker and politician who served as the 27th Governor of Nevada from 1999 to 2007, known for his moderate Republican leadership.

• 2011 Linda Christian

  Mexican-American actress known for her roles in films like Athena and Battle Zone during the mid-20th century.

• 2013 Dennis Farina

  Dennis Farina was a renowned American actor known for his distinctive tough-guy roles in television and film, particularly in crime dramas like 'Law & Order' and Guy Ritchie's 'Snatch'.