Famous people and celebrities who died in July 1979

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in July 1979. 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 Larisa Efimovna Šepit'ko
• July 3 Louis Durey

  French composer, musician and member of the "les six" group for a while.

• July 4 Lee Wai Tong

  Chinese footballer and manager (b. 1905).

• July 4 Florimond Vanhalme
• July 6 Van McCoy

  Renowned American singer and songwriter famous for disco hits like 'The Hustle', who tragically died at the young age of 35.

• July 8 Michael Wilding

  Michael Wilding was a prominent English actor, best known for his roles in British films during the 1940s and 1950s, and for his later work in Hollywood as well as his marriage to Elizabeth Taylor. [bio]

• July 8 Robert Woodward

  Renowned American organic chemist who won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1965 for groundbreaking work on total synthesis of complex natural...

• July 8 Tommaso Landolfi

  Tommaso Landolfi was a prominent Italian writer known for his surreal and experimental literary style, blending elements of fantasy, humor,...

• July 8 Sin-Itiro Tomonaga

  Japanese physicist and academic, nobel prize laureate (d. 1979).

• July 9 Cornelia Otis Skinner

  Renowned American actress, author, and humorist known for her witty autobiographical works and solo performances, particularly her book 'Our...

• July 10 Arthur Fiedler

  American conductor (b. 1894).

• July 12 Minnie Riperton

  Renowned soul singer famous for her extraordinary five-octave vocal range and her iconic hit song 'Lovin' You', who tragically passed away...

• July 12 Carmine Galante
• July 15 Gustavo Díaz Ordaz

  Gustavo Díaz Ordaz was a prominent Mexican politician who served as the 49th President of Mexico from 1964 to 1970.

• July 16 Alfred Deller
• July 18 Johann Nikuradse
• July 18 Rita Montagnana
• July 21 Boris Giuliano
• July 22 Sándor Kocsis

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

• July 23 Keith Godchaux

  Keyboardist for the legendary rock band Grateful Dead, known for his significant contribution to their unique sound during the 1970s.

• July 23 Joseph Kessel

  French novelist and journalist (born 1898).

• July 27 Ettore Manni

  Ettore Manni was an Italian film actor best known for his roles in Italian cinema from the early 1950s until his death in 1979. He appeared in over 100 films across various genres, including dramas, adventure films, and spaghetti westerns. Manni was recognized for his rugged good looks and ability to portray strong leading men. [bio]

• July 27 Shirley Mason

  Famous psychiatric patient whose multiple personality disorder case inspired the influential book and film 'Sybil', significantly impacting...

• July 28 Marino Moretti

  Italian poet known for his lyrical works.

• July 28 Charles Shadwell

  English bandleader and conductor (born 1898).

• July 29 Herbert Marcuse

  Herbert Marcuse was a German-American philosopher and political theorist, known for his critical theory of society and his influential work...

• July 29 Bill Todman

  Prominent American television producer and screenwriter who significantly contributed to the entertainment industry during the mid-20th...