Famous people and celebrities who died in July 2013

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in July 2013. 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 Charles Foley

  Charles Foley was an American game designer best known for co-creating the popular board game Twister, which became a cultural phenomenon in...

• July 1 William H. Gray

  An American minister and politician who served as a Democratic congressman from Pennsylvania and was a prominent African American leader.

• July 2 Douglas Engelbart

  Pioneering computer scientist who invented the computer mouse and made groundbreaking contributions to interactive computing.

• July 10 Philip Caldwell

  Groundbreaking business executive who led Ford Motor Company from 1979 to 1985, becoming the first non-Ford family member to manage the...

• July 12 Amar Bose

  Founder of Bose Corporation, renowned American engineer and entrepreneur who revolutionized audio technology and speaker design.

• July 12 Alan Whicker

  Pioneering British television journalist and documentarian who revolutionized travel broadcasting through his iconic show 'Whicker's World'.

• July 13 Cory Monteith

  Cory Monteith was a Canadian actor and musician best known for his role as Finn Hudson on the popular television series 'Glee.' [bio]

• July 13 Marc Simont

  Acclaimed French-American illustrator and author, best known for his children's book illustrations and artistic contributions.

• July 16 Alex Colville

  Alex Colville was a renowned Canadian realist painter known for his precise, meticulously composed works that often depicted scenes of...

• July 18 Olivier Ameisen

  French-American cardiologist and medical researcher known for his groundbreaking work on treating alcoholism and his advocacy for the use of...

• July 19 Bert Trautmann

  Legendary German goalkeeper who played for Manchester City and became famous for playing the 1956 FA Cup final with a broken neck,...

• July 19 Phil Woosnam

  Welsh-American soccer player and administrator who served as commissioner of the North American Soccer League (NASL) and played a...

• July 20 Helen Thomas

  Helen Thomas was a pioneering American journalist renowned for her assertive and direct questioning of US presidents during her long career...

• July 20 Pierre Fabre

  French pharmacist and businessman who founded Laboratoires Pierre Fabre, a major pharmaceutical company.

• July 22 Dennis Farina

  Dennis Farina was an American actor and former Chicago police officer, best known for his roles in crime dramas such as 'Law & Order' and in films like 'Get Shorty.' He was recognized for bringing a genuine air of authority and experience to his numerous portrayals of law enforcement figures. [bio]

• July 23 Dominguinhos

  Dominguinhos was a renowned Brazilian singer-songwriter and accordion player who significantly contributed to Brazilian folk and popular...

• July 23 Djalma Santos

  Iconic Brazilian footballer who played as a right back and is considered one of the greatest defenders in football history.

• July 23 Emile Griffith

  Renowned professional boxer from the U.S.

• July 24 Virginia Johnson

  Pioneering sex researcher who, alongside William Masters, revolutionized scientific understanding of human sexuality through groundbreaking...

• July 25 Bernadette Lafont

  A prominent French actress who was a key figure in the French New Wave cinema movement, known for her significant contributions to film and...

• July 25 Hugh Huxley

  Renowned English-American biologist known for significant contributions to cell biology and muscle research.

• July 26 George P. Mitchell

  George P. Mitchell was a pioneering American businessman and philanthropist who significantly contributed to the energy industry,...

• July 27 Fernando Alonso

  Fernando Alonso is a Spanish racing driver who is a two-time Formula One World Champion, having won the title with Renault in 2005 and 2006. Known for his aggressive driving style and tactical acumen, Alonso is widely regarded as one of the most talented and complete drivers in the history of the sport. [bio]

• July 27 Bud Day

  Highly decorated American military pilot and Vietnam War veteran who was awarded the Medal of Honor for extraordinary heroism and survival...

• July 28 Eileen Brennan

  Eileen Brennan was an acclaimed American actress known for her distinct voice and character roles in film, television, and theater. Her career spanned several decades, and she was particularly famous for her roles in the film 'Private Benjamin' and the television adaptation of the same name, for which she earned an Emmy Award. [bio]

• July 28 Rita Reys

  Renowned Dutch jazz singer and actress who was a prominent figure in the Netherlands' mid-20th century music scene.

• July 28 Ersilio Tonini

  Prominent Italian Roman Catholic priest and ecclesiastical leader who served as Archbishop of Ravenna-Cervia and was a notable media...

• July 29 Christian Benítez

  Ecuadorian professional footballer who played as a striker and tragically died at a young age.

• July 30 Harry F. Byrd Jr.

  Harry F. Byrd Jr.

• July 31 Michael Ansara

  Michael Ansara was a Syrian-American actor best known for his roles in television and film, particularly in Westerns and science fiction genres. He was renowned for playing Cochise in the TV series 'Broken Arrow' and the recurring character Kang in 'Star Trek'. [bio]