Famous people and celebrities who died in July 1982

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in July 1982. 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 6 Bob Johnson

  Pioneering African-American entrepreneur who founded Black Entertainment Television (BET) and became the first Black billionaire in the...

• July 8 Isa Miranda

  Renowned Italian actress and model who gained international recognition during the mid-20th century, particularly known for her role in the...

• July 10 Jackson do Pandeiro
• July 10 Ralph von Koenigswald
• July 11 Mesa Selimovic

  Mesa Selimovic was a prominent Bosnian novelist and writer, best known for his existential novel 'Death and the Dervish', which explores...

• July 12 Kenneth More

  Kenneth More was a prominent English actor renowned for his roles in classic British films and television throughout the mid-20th century. He achieved widespread popularity for his performances in the 1950s and 1960s, becoming one of Britain's most recognisable and beloved screen personalities. [bio]

• July 12 David Mil'man
• July 16 Patrick Dewaere

  Patrick Dewaere was a renowned French actor acclaimed for his intense performances and versatility in French cinema during the 1970s and early 1980s. Known for his deep emotional range and raw portrayals, he starred in several notable French films before his untimely death. [bio]

• July 16 Charles Robberts Swart

  South african lawyer and politician, 1st state president of south africa (b. 1894).

• July 20 Jean Girault
• July 20 Paul Rouster
• July 20 Gian Paolo Rosmino
• July 20 Luis Olaso
• July 21 Dave Garroway

  Pioneering American television broadcaster who was the first host of NBC's 'Today Show' from 1952 to 1961.

• July 21 Giulio Cirri
• July 23 Vic Morrow

  Prominent American actor tragically killed in a helicopter accident during the filming of 'Twilight Zone: The Movie' in 1982, which also...

• July 23 Erik Wilén
• July 24 Florence Henri
• July 24 Francesco Compagna
• July 25 Hal Foster

  Canadian-american cartoonist prince valiant (born in 1892).

• July 28 Keith Green

  Christian musician and minister who was a pioneering contemporary Christian music artist, tragically dying in a plane crash in 1982.

• July 29 Harold Sakata

  Harold Sakata was a Japanese-American actor, professional wrestler, and Olympic weightlifter best known for his role as Oddjob in the James Bond film 'Goldfinger.' [bio]

• July 29 Vladimir Zworykin

  Known as the 'Father of Television' for his contributions to the development of television technology.