Famous people and celebrities who died in July 1991

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in July 1991. 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 Michael Landon

  Iconic American television actor, director, and producer best known for starring in and creating beloved TV series like 'Bonanza', 'Little...

• July 2 Lee Remick

  Lee Remick was an acclaimed American actress known for her work in film, television, and theater from the 1950s through the 1980s. She earned critical praise for her emotionally rich performances and was recognized with multiple award nominations during her career. [bio]

• July 4 Victor Chang

  Pioneering Chinese-Australian heart surgeon tragically murdered in Sydney, who made significant contributions to medical science and...

• July 5 Mildred Dunnock

  Renowned American stage and film actress known for her powerful performances in theater and memorable roles in classic movies like 'Death of...

• July 5 Howard Nemerov

  Pulitzer Prize-winning poet and novelist, serving as the third United States Poet Laureate, known for works like 'Blue Swallows'.

• July 6 Mudashiru Lawal

  Nigerian footballer (b. 1954).

• July 8 James Franciscus

  James Franciscus was an American actor best known for his performances in television series such as 'Mr. Novak,' 'The Naked City,' and 'Longstreet,' as well as films like 'Beneath the Planet of the Apes.' [bio]

• July 11 Mokhtar Dahari

  Malaysian footballer and coach (b. 1953).

• July 14 Constance Stokes

  Constance Stokes was a prominent Australian painter known for her significant contributions to mid-20th century Australian art.

• July 15 Bert Convy

  Bert Convy was an American actor, singer, game show host, and producer, best known for his charismatic presence as a host of several popular game shows during the 1970s and 1980s, including 'Tattletales,' 'Super Password,' and 'Win, Lose or Draw.' [bio]

• July 16 Robert Motherwell

  Robert Motherwell was a prominent American abstract expressionist painter and writer who significantly influenced mid-20th century art.

• July 16 Frank Rizzo

  Controversial Philadelphia politician and former police commissioner who served as mayor from 1972 to 1980.

• July 16 Meindert DeJong

  Dutch-American author and soldier who wrote numerous children's books and won multiple literary awards.

• July 17 John Patrick Spiegel

  American psychiatrist and academic (b. 1911).

• July 20 Geeta Dutt

  Geeta Dutt was a celebrated Indian playback singer active during the golden era of Bollywood, renowned for her melodic and versatile singing style. She rose to prominence in the 1940s and 1950s, contributing iconic songs to Hindi cinema and Bengali music. [bio]

• July 21 Paul Warwick

  English racing driver (born 1969).

• July 24 Isaac Bashevis Singer

  Isaac Bashevis Singer was a renowned Polish-Jewish writer who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1978.

• July 25 Lazar Kaganovich

  Soviet politician (b. 1893).

• July 26 Maria Treben
• July 27 John Friedrich

  German-australian engineer and conman (b. 1950).

• July 28 Jan Gonda
• July 30 William Ball

  A renowned American theater director, founder of the American Conservatory Theater, who was passionate about performing arts and made...

• July 30 Giorgio Manzini