Famous people and celebrities who died in July 2005

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in July 2005. 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 Luther Vandross

  Luther Vandross was an American singer, songwriter, and record producer, known for his smooth, soulful voice and romantic ballads. He became one of the most influential R&B artists of the late 20th century. [bio]

• July 1 Renaldo Benson

  Legendary American singer-songwriter, member of the iconic Motown group The Four Tops, who significantly influenced soul and R&B music.

• July 2 Ernest Lehman

  Acclaimed Hollywood screenwriter and producer, known for classic films like 'North by Northwest' and 'West Side Story'.

• July 3 Gaylord Nelson

  Gaylord Nelson was an American politician and environmental activist who founded Earth Day in 1970, significantly raising global awareness...

• July 3 Alberto Lattuada

  Renowned Italian film director and screenwriter who was a key figure in the neo-realist cinema movement, known for his diverse filmography...

• July 4 Cliff Goupille

  Canadian ice hockey player (b. 1915).

• July 5 James Stockdale

  Renowned American naval aviator and Medal of Honor recipient who was a prisoner of war in Vietnam and later became a respected military...

• July 6 Evan Hunter

  Evan Hunter was an acclaimed American author and screenwriter, best known for his crime fiction and for writing under the pen name Ed McBain. [bio]

• July 6 Ed McBain

  Ed McBain (pseudonym of Evan Hunter) was a renowned American crime fiction writer who significantly influenced the police procedural genre.

• July 6 Claude Simon

  Nobel Prize-winning French novelist who was a key figure in the Nouveau Roman literary movement.

• July 8 Maurice Baquet

  Versatile French artist known for his talents as an actor, cellist, and mountaineer.

• July 9 Chuck Cadman

  Canadian engineer and politician (b. 1948).

• July 11 Jesús Iglesias

  Argentinian racing driver (b. 1922).

• July 11 Gretchen Franklin

  English actress and dancer (b. 1911).

• July 14 Cicely Saunders

  Pioneer of the modern hospice movement, Cicely Saunders revolutionized end-of-life care by emphasizing compassionate and holistic approaches...

• July 16 Pietro Consagra

  Pietro Consagra was a renowned Italian sculptor known for his innovative abstract sculptures and significant contributions to modern art.

• July 16 Camillo Felgen

  Renowned Luxembourgian singer-songwriter, radio host, and entertainer who made significant contributions to Luxembourg's cultural scene.

• July 17 Edward Heath

  British Conservative politician who served as Prime Minister from 1970 to 1974, known for leading the United Kingdom into the European...

• July 19 Edward Bunker

  Edward Bunker was a notable American crime novelist, screenwriter, and ex-convict who transformed his criminal past into a successful...

• July 20 James Doohan

  James Doohan was a Canadian actor and voice actor best known for portraying Montgomery 'Scotty' Scott in the original 'Star Trek' television series and subsequent films. Doohan's iconic portrayal of the starship Enterprise's chief engineer made him a beloved figure among science fiction fans. [bio]

• July 20 Finn Gustavsen

  Norwegian journalist and politician (b. 1926).

• July 21 Long John Baldry

  Influential English-Canadian blues singer, songwriter, and voice actor who was a key figure in the British blues scene.

• July 21 Lord Alfred Hayes

  English-american wrestler and manager (b. 1928).

• July 23 Ted Greene

  American jazz guitarist and teacher (born 1946).

• July 24 Richard Doll

  Pioneering British epidemiologist who conducted groundbreaking research proving the causal relationship between cigarette smoking and lung...

• July 25 Albert Mangelsdorff

  Renowned German jazz trombonist and influential musician who was a key member of the United Jazz + Rock Ensemble, significantly contributing...

• July 30 John Garang

  Prominent Sudanese political leader who played a crucial role in the independence of South Sudan and served as its first vice president...

• July 31 Wim Duisenberg

  Prominent Dutch politician and economist who served as Minister of Finance and first President of the European Central Bank.