Famous people and celebrities who died on July 27

Welcome to Takemeback.to's page dedicated to remembering the celebrities and famous people who passed away on July 27. 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.

• 1841 Mikhail Lermontov

  Russian poet and painter, born in 1841).

• 1844 John Dalton

  John Dalton was an English chemist who formulated the atomic theory.

• 1917 Emil Theodor Kocher

  MED - Swiss physician and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1841)

• 1946 Gertrude Stein

  American playwright and novelist. her works include "three lives," 1908, a biography, "alice b. toklas," 1933, and an autobiography, “everybody's autobiography,” 1937. she was an eccentric and one of the most prominent figures in post-wwii literary life. she established a salon in paris that was the epicenter for intellectuals, artists, and writers. when she was 14, her weak-willed mother died. …

• 1978 Willem van Otterloo

  Prominent Dutch conductor and musician who led orchestras in the Netherlands and Australia, making significant contributions to classical music.

• 1979 Ettore Manni

  Prolific Italian actor who appeared in numerous films during the 1950s and 1960s, contributing significantly to the Italian cinema of his era.

• 1980 Mohammad Reza Pahlavi

  Last Shah of Iran who was overthrown during the Iranian Revolution, modernizing the country but ultimately losing power to widespread popular uprising.

• 1981 William Wyler

  Legendary Hollywood film director who won three Academy Awards for Best Director and is renowned for epic films like 'Ben-Hur' and intimate classics such as 'Roman Holiday'. He is considered one of the most significant directors in American cinema history.

• 1981 Adam Walsh

  A tragic child murder victim whose case led to significant changes in child protection laws and missing children awareness in the United States.

• 1984 James Mason

  Renowned British actor known for iconic roles in classic films like 'Lolita', 'Bloodline', and 'The Boys from Brazil'. He was a prominent Hollywood star with a distinguished career spanning several decades.

• 1987 Travis Jackson

  Travis Jackson was a notable Major League Baseball player who played as a shortstop and third baseman for the New York Giants from 1922 to 1936. He was a key player during the team's successful era and was later inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame.

• 1988 Judith Barsi

  Child actress tragically murdered by her own parents, known for her roles in animated films like 'The Land Before Time' and 'All Dogs Go to Heaven'.

• 1990 Elizabeth Allan

  British-American actress known for her roles in classic films like 'A Tale of Two Cities' and 'Camille', who was active during Hollywood's golden age.

• 1992 Max Dupain

  Max Dupain was a pioneering Australian photographer known for his modernist style and iconic images of Australian landscapes and people. He significantly influenced 20th-century Australian photography through his distinctive black and white aesthetic. His most famous work includes the renowned 'Sunbaker' photograph, which has become a quintessential image of Australian culture.

• 1992 Amjad Khan

  Legendary Bollywood actor famous for portraying memorable villain roles in Indian cinema. His powerful performances made him one of the most iconic antagonists in Hindi film history.

• 1994 Kevin Carter

  Kevin Carter was a Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist famous for his haunting photograph of a starving child during the Sudan famine, which brought global attention to the humanitarian crisis. His powerful images exposed the harsh realities of conflict and poverty in Africa during the 1990s.

• 1995 Miklós Rózsa

  Miklós Rózsa was a renowned Hungarian-American film composer who won three Academy Awards and significantly influenced Hollywood's musical landscape during the mid-20th century.

• 1999 Harry Edison

  Harry 'Sweets' Edison was a renowned American jazz trumpeter who played with the legendary Count Basie Orchestra. He was a key figure in the swing and big band era, known for his distinctive, understated trumpet style.

• 2000 Gordon Solie

  Legendary American wrestling commentator known as the 'Voice of Wrestling' who significantly influenced professional wrestling broadcasting.

• 2001 Leon Wilkeson

  Bass player and songwriter for the legendary rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd, who passed away in 2001.

• 2003 Bob Hope

  Bob Hope was an iconic American comedian, actor, and entertainer who became famous for his USO tours entertaining troops during World War II and subsequent conflicts. He was a pioneering multimedia performer who excelled in vaudeville, radio, film, and television, becoming one of the most recognizable entertainers of the 20th century.

• 2010 Jack Tatum

  Legendary Oakland Raiders defensive back known for his powerful and controversial playing style, who won Super Bowl championships and was a pivotal figure in NFL history.

• 2012 Tony Martin

  Renowned American singer and actor known for his work in show business, particularly famous for hit songs like 'Tonight We Love'.

• 2013 Fernando Alonso

  Two-time Formula 1 World Champion with Renault, widely considered one of the most talented drivers in modern racing history.

• 2013 Bud Day

  Highly decorated American military pilot and Vietnam War veteran who was awarded the Medal of Honor for extraordinary heroism and survival as a prisoner of war. He is considered one of the most decorated service members in U.S. military history.

• 2015 Abdul Kalam

  A. P. J. Abdul Kalam was a renowned Indian scientist, aerospace engineer, and statesman who served as the 11th President of India from 2002 to 2007. Known as the 'Missile Man of India', he played a crucial role in India's civilian space program and military missile development. He was also a beloved teacher and inspirational figure for millions of Indian …

• 2016 Einojuhani Rautavaara

  Renowned Finnish composer known for his innovative and mystical musical compositions, particularly in contemporary classical music. He was a significant figure in 20th-century Nordic musical landscape, composing across multiple styles including neo-romantic and avant-garde.

• 2017 Sam Shepard

  Renowned American playwright, actor, and author who won the Pulitzer Prize in 1979. He created distinctive plays that captured the essence of American landscapes and cultural complexity, with over 40 stage plays by 1998.

• 2019 John Robert Schrieffer

  Nobel Prize laureate for their jointly developed theory of superconductivity, usually called the BCS-theory

• 2020 Owen Arthur

  Owen Arthur was a prominent Barbadian politician who served as Prime Minister of Barbados from 1994 to 2008, playing a significant role in the country's political landscape during his tenure.