Famous people and celebrities who died in July 1996

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in July 1996. 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 Steve Tesich
• July 2 Silvano Ambrogi
• July 7 Sebastiano D'Immè
• July 8 Irene Prador

  Austrian-born actress and writer (b. 1911).

• July 9 Melvin Belli

  Melvin Belli was a renowned American trial lawyer known as the 'King of Torts', famous for his dramatic courtroom style and groundbreaking...

• July 9 Sergey Kuryokhin
• July 12 John Chancellor

  Renowned American broadcast journalist who was a prominent NBC News anchor and host of the Today Show from 1961 to 1962.

• July 15 Dana Hill

  Dana Hill was an American actress and voice artist best known for her roles in films such as 'National Lampoon’s European Vacation' and her extensive voice work in animated series, particularly as the voice of Max in 'Goof Troop.' [bio]

• July 17 Chas Chandler

  English musician, bass player of the legendary rock band The Animals, who later became a successful music producer.

• July 17 Marcel Dadi

  French-Tunisian Jewish musician and folk guitarist who won the Country Music Award in Nashville in 1996, known for his exceptional guitar...

• July 17 Paul Touvier

  Notorious French Nazi collaborator who was one of only two Frenchmen convicted of crimes against humanity during World War II, representing...

• July 18 José Manuel Fuente
• July 21 Herb Edelman

  Herb Edelman was an American actor best known for his work in television and film, particularly for his roles in 'The Odd Couple' and 'The Golden Girls.' [bio]

• July 22 Jessica Mitford

  Influential British author and investigative journalist known for her groundbreaking exposés of American social institutions, particularly...

• July 22 John Panozzo
• July 23 Aliki Vougiouklaki

  Aliki Vougiouklaki was a renowned Greek actress, widely regarded as one of the most popular and beloved stars in the history of Greek cinema and theater. She is often referred to as 'the National Star of Greece,' celebrated for her extensive career spanning films, stage performances, and as a cultural icon. [bio]

• July 23 Jean Muir

  American actress (b. 1911).

• July 24 Alphonso Theodore Roberts

  Vincentian cricketer and activist (b. 1937).

• July 26 Max Winter

  American businessman and sports executive (b. 1903).

• July 28 Roger Tory Peterson

  Pioneering American ornithologist who revolutionized bird identification guides and wildlife conservation.

• July 29 Aruna Asaf Ali
• July 29 Marcel Schützenberger
• July 30 Claudette Colbert

  Claudette Colbert was a French-American actress renowned for her versatility and glamour during Hollywood’s Golden Age. An Academy Award winner, she starred in a range of genres, most famously in romantic comedies, dramas, and historical epics. [bio]

• July 30 Magda Schneider

  Magda Schneider was a German actress and singer, known for her work in films during the 1930s and 1940s, as well as for being the mother of the renowned actress Romy Schneider. [bio]