Famous people and celebrities who died on July 5

Welcome to Takemeback.to's page dedicated to remembering the celebrities and famous people who passed away on July 5. On this day, we honor the lives and legacies of notable figures from various fields who left an indelible mark on the world. Explore our list to learn about their remarkable contributions and celebrate their enduring impact.

• 1927 Albrecht Kossel

  German physician and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1853).

• 1943 Karin Swanström

  Karin Swanström was a prominent Swedish actress, film director, producer, and theater leader, recognized for her extensive contributions to Swedish cinema during the silent and early sound film periods. [bio]

• 1948 Carole Landis

  Carole Landis was an American actress and singer renowned for her roles in Hollywood films during the late 1930s and 1940s. She was celebrated for her beauty, charisma, and talents on screen as well as her dedicated morale-boosting work entertaining troops during World War II. [bio]

• 1950 Salvatore Giuliano

  Legendary Sicilian bandit who became a folk hero, inspiring Mario Puzo's novel 'The Sicilian' and symbolizing resistance against authority.

• 1965 Porfirio Rubirosa

  Charismatic Dominican diplomat, playboy, and international socialite known for his jet-setting lifestyle, multiple marriages to wealthy...

• 1966 George de Hevesy

  Hungarian-german chemist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1885).

• 1983 Harry James

  Legendary swing-era bandleader and virtuoso trumpet player who was a major influence in American popular music during the 1930s and 1940s.

• 1991 Mildred Dunnock

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

• 1991 Howard Nemerov

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

• 1995 Jüri Järvet

  Renowned Estonian actor and screenwriter who made significant contributions to Baltic cinema during the Soviet era.

• 1998 Sid Luckman

  Legendary American football quarterback who played for the Chicago Bears and was a key figure in the development of modern passing...

• 2002 Ted Williams

  Ted Williams was an American professional baseball player and manager, widely regarded as one of the greatest hitters in the history of Major League Baseball (MLB). He spent his entire 19-year career playing for the Boston Red Sox and was known as 'The Splendid Splinter', 'The Kid', and 'The Thumper.' [bio]

• 2002 Katy Jurado

  Katy Jurado was a renowned Mexican actress who achieved significant success in both Mexican cinema and Hollywood, becoming one of the first Latin American actresses to be nominated for an Academy Award. She was known for her strong screen presence and for breaking stereotypes of Latina women in film. [bio]

• 2004 Hugh Shearer

  Prominent Jamaican politician who served as the 3rd Prime Minister of Jamaica, playing a crucial role in the country's post-independence...

• 2004 Rodger Ward

  Renowned American race car driver and sportscaster who competed professionally and became a notable figure in motorsports during the...

• 2005 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...

• 2006 Kenneth Lay

  Founder and CEO of Enron, a company involved in one of the most significant corporate fraud scandals in American business history.

• 2006 Gert Fredriksson

  Swedish kayaker who won multiple Olympic gold medals in 1948, 1952, and 1956, establishing himself as one of the most successful Olympic...

• 2007 Kerwin Mathews

  Kerwin Mathews was an American actor best known for his leading roles in fantasy adventure films of the 1950s and 1960s, particularly his portrayals in Ray Harryhausen's visually innovative movies. [bio]

• 2007 Régine Crespin

  Régine Crespin was a renowned French opera soprano celebrated for her exceptional Wagner performances and her debut at the Metropolitan...

• 2007 George Melly

  Eccentric British jazz musician, writer, and cultural personality known for his vibrant performances, humorous autobiographies, and...

• 2011 Cy Twombly

  Renowned American-Italian contemporary artist known for his large-scale, calligraphic paintings that blur the lines between drawing and...

• 2011 Armen Gilliam

  Professional basketball player nicknamed 'The Hammer', who played for multiple NBA teams and later transitioned to coaching.

• 2012 Gerrit Komrij

  Prominent Dutch poet, writer, and translator who made significant contributions to Dutch literature.

• 2014 Hans-Ulrich Wehler

  Prominent German historian known for his critical social history approach and significant contributions to understanding modern German...

• 2015 Yoichiro Nambu

  Japanese-american physicist and academic, nobel prize laureate (d. 2015).

• 2021 Raffaella Carrà

  Raffaella Carrà was an influential Italian singer, actress, dancer, and television presenter celebrated for her dynamic performances and trailblazing presence in European entertainment, particularly in Italy and Spain. She became an icon of Italian pop culture and a symbol of emancipation and modernity through her decades-long career in music and television. [bio]

• 2021 Richard Donner

  Prominent American film director known for directing blockbuster movies like 'Superman', 'The Goonies', and 'Lethal Weapon'.

• 2024 Bengt I. Samuelsson

  Prize laureate for their discoveries concerning prostaglandins and related biologically active substances.