Famous people and celebrities who died in July 1987

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in July 1987. 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 Yacout El-Soury
• July 4 Bengt Georg Daniel Strömgren
• July 5 Pasquale Meomartini
• July 7 Germaine Thyssens-Valentin

  Renowned Dutch-French classical pianist who was active during the mid-20th century, known for her exceptional musical performances.

• July 8 Lionel Chevrier

  Prominent Canadian lawyer and politician who served as the 27th Minister of Justice, contributing significantly to Canada's legal and...

• July 8 Gerardo Diego

  Spanish poet, member of generation of '27.

• July 10 John Hammond
• July 11 Yaakov Yitzchok Ruderman

  American rabbi and scholar (b. 1901).

• July 11 Avi Ran

  Israeli footballer (born 1963).

• July 13 Renata Cortiglioni
• July 14 William Patrick Hitler
• July 15 Alfie Bass

  British character actor known for comedic roles in films and television, including appearances in 'Are You Being Served?' and the James Bond...

• July 15 Margarete Schlegel
• July 17 Yūjirō Ishihara
• July 17 Howard McGhee
• July 18 Gilberto Freyre

  Brazilian sociologist, anthropologist, historian, writer, painter, journalist and congressman (b. 1907).

• July 20 Richard Egan

  Hollywood actor of the 1950s known for his rugged good looks and leading roles in numerous films.

• July 20 Dmitrij Danilovič Leljušenko
• July 22 Fahrettin Kerim Gökay

  Turkish physician and politician, turkish minister of health (b. 1900).

• July 22 Giuseppe Cobolli Gigli
• July 25 Malcolm Baldrige

  An American politician and businessman who served as the 26th United States Secretary of Commerce until his death in 1987.

• July 26 Tawfiq Al-Hakim

  Pioneering Egyptian journalist and playwright.

• July 26 Hugh Wheeler
• July 27 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...

• July 29 Bibhutibhushan Mukhopadhyay

  Indian author, poet, and playwright (b. 1894).

• July 30 Michel Tapié
• July 30 Narciso Soldan
• July 31 Joseph E. Levine

  Prominent American film producer who founded Embassy Pictures, a significant independent film distribution and production company during the...