Famous people and celebrities who died in July 1975

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in July 1975. This month marked the loss of influential and beloved figures whose contributions spanned various fields and touched many lives. Explore our detailed list to remember and celebrate their enduring legacies and the remarkable impact they had on the world

• July 2 James Robertson Justice

  Prominent British character actor known for comedic roles in medical films and British cinema, particularly in the 'Doctor' film series...

• July 2 Gaetano Cappiello
• July 2 Wilhelm Koppe
• July 2 Benno Rabinof
• July 4 Georgette Heyer

  A prolific British novelist who pioneered the historical romance genre and wrote numerous detective novels, Heyer was known for her...

• July 5 Gilda dalla Rizza

  Italian soprano and actress (b. 1892).

• July 6 Otto Skorzeny

  Notorious Nazi SS officer known for daring special operations during World War II, including the rescue of Benito Mussolini and leading...

• July 6 Reşat Ekrem Koçu

  Turkish historian, scholar, and poet (b. 1905).

• July 7 Ruffian

  Legendary American thoroughbred racehorse known for exceptional racing performance.

• July 9 Franz Six
• July 12 James Ormsbee Chapin

  American painter and illustrator (b. 1887).

• July 14 Arduino Matassini
• July 14 Zutty Singleton
• July 15 Charles Weidman

  Charles Weidman was a pioneering American modern dancer and choreographer who significantly influenced dance aesthetics in the early 20th...

• July 16 Piera Locatelli
• July 17 Konstantine Gamsakhurdia

  Georgian author (d. 1975).

• July 17 Eugenio Artom
• July 17 Ezio Donatini
• July 17 Luigi Grassi
• July 17 Paul Hoenen
• July 18 Vaughn Bodē

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

• July 19 Lefty Frizzell

  Influential American country music singer and songwriter who revolutionized honky-tonk music in the 1950s, profoundly impacting future music...

• July 26 Thomas Tharayil
• July 30 James Blish

  Renowned science fiction author and book editor known for influential works like 'Cities in Flight' and 'The Seedling Stars'.

• July 30 Jimmy Hoffa