Famous people and celebrities who died in July 1988

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in July 1988. 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 1 Jan de Boer
• July 1 Francesco Fasola
• July 2 Vibert Douglas

  Canadian astronomer and astrophysicist (b. 1894).

• July 2 Eddie Vinson
• July 4 Adrian Adonis

  Professional wrestler known for his flamboyant persona and significant contributions to the wrestling industry during the 1980s, tragically...

• July 6 John Drury Clark
• July 10 Enrique Lihn
• July 12 Joshua Logan

  Joshua Logan was a prominent American theater and film director who won a Pulitzer Prize for 'South Pacific' and directed iconic movies like...

• July 12 Tunku Abdul Rahman
• July 15 Eleanor Estes

  Eleanor Estes was a renowned American children's book author and librarian, best known for her Newbery Medal-winning works like 'Ginger Pye'...

• July 16 Milton R. Krasner
• July 17 Bruiser Brody
• July 18 Nico (singer)

  Nico was a German singer, songwriter, and actress who gained significant recognition for her collaboration with the Velvet Underground and...

• July 18 Joly Braga Santos

  Portuguese composer and conductor (b. 1924).

• July 18 Nico
• July 22 Duane Jones

  Duane Jones was an American actor best known for his groundbreaking role as Ben in the cult classic horror film 'Night of the Living Dead' (1968), which was notable for casting a Black actor in a leading, non-stereotypical part in a major motion picture. [bio]

• July 26 Fazlur Rahman Malik

  Prominent Pakistani philosopher and Islamic scholar known for his progressive interpretations of Islamic thought and theology.

• July 26 Stauros Tornes
• July 27 Judith Barsi

  Judith Barsi was an American child actress known for her roles in numerous television commercials, television series, and animated feature films during the 1980s. She tragically died at a young age due to a murder-suicide perpetrated by her father. [bio]

• July 27 Frank Zamboni
• July 28 Ugo Bassano
• July 28 Caleb Gattegno
• July 31 André Navarra
• July 31 Claudio Napoleoni