Famous people and celebrities who died in July 1992

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in July 1992. 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 Camarón de la Isla
• July 2 Borislav Pekić
• July 4 Astor Piazzolla

  Legendary Argentine tango composer who revolutionized traditional tango by creating the 'nuevo tango' style, blending elements of jazz and...

• July 4 Francis Perrin
• July 6 Marsha P. Johnson

  Pioneering transgender activist and key figure in the Stonewall uprising, who was instrumental in advancing LGBTQ+ rights in the United...

• July 6 II barone Moyne Bryan Guinness
• July 9 Eric Sevareid

  Renowned CBS News journalist and commentator who significantly influenced American broadcast journalism during the mid-20th century.

• July 12 Caroline Pafford Miller

  American journalist and author known for her literary contributions in the early 20th century.

• July 15 Chingiz Mustafayev

  Azerbaijani journalist and author (b. 1960).

• July 16 Buck Buchanan

  Pro Football Hall of Fame defensive tackle who was a key player for the Kansas City Chiefs during their dominant years.

• July 19 Paolo Borsellino

  Renowned Italian magistrate who fought against organized crime and was tragically assassinated by the Mafia in a bomb attack in Palermo,...

• July 22 David Wojnarowicz

  Influential American artist, writer, and AIDS activist known for his provocative and deeply personal work addressing sexuality, identity,...

• July 24 Arletty

  French actress and singer (b. 1898).

• July 24 Sam Berger

  Canadian lawyer and businessman (b. 1900).

• July 24 Gavriil Abramovič Ilizarov
• July 25 Alfred Drake

  Renowned Broadway actor famous for his role in 'Oklahoma!' who died at 78 from heart failure.

• July 26 Mary Wells

  Influential Motown soul singer known for her hit 'My Guy', who was a pioneering female artist in the 1960s music scene.

• July 27 Max Dupain

  Max Dupain was a pioneering Australian photographer known for his modernist style and iconic images of Australian landscapes and people.

• July 27 Amjad Khan

  Legendary Bollywood actor famous for portraying memorable villain roles in Indian cinema.

• July 27 Tzeni Karezi

  Greek actress and screenwriter.

• July 28 Sulev Nõmmik

  Estonian actor and director (b. 1931).

• July 30 Joe Shuster

  Canadian comic book artist who co-created Superman with Jerry Siegel, revolutionizing the superhero genre and popular culture in the 20th...

• July 31 Leonard Cheshire

  Renowned English war pilot and humanitarian who founded numerous charitable organizations and was a pioneering advocate for disability...