Famous people and celebrities who died on July 8

Welcome to Takemeback.to's page dedicated to remembering the celebrities and famous people who passed away on July 8. 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.

• 1721 Elihu Yale

  Elihu Yale was an English merchant and philanthropist who is best known for his donation to the Collegiate School in Connecticut, which was...

• 1823 Henry Raeburn

  A Scottish portrait painter who was one of the most prominent artists in Britain during the late 18th and early 19th centuries.

• 1979 Michael Wilding

  Michael Wilding was a prominent English actor, best known for his roles in British films during the 1940s and 1950s, and for his later work in Hollywood as well as his marriage to Elizabeth Taylor. [bio]

• 1979 Robert Woodward

  Renowned American organic chemist who won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1965 for groundbreaking work on total synthesis of complex natural...

• 1979 Sin-Itiro Tomonaga

  Japanese physicist and academic, nobel prize laureate (d. 1979).

• 1979 Tommaso Landolfi

  Tommaso Landolfi was a prominent Italian writer known for his surreal and experimental literary style, blending elements of fantasy, humor,...

• 1985 Simon Kuznets

  Renowned Belarusian-American economist who won the Nobel Prize in Economics for his empirically founded interpretation of economic growth...

• 1985 Phil Foster

  American comedian best known for playing Frank De Fazio in the popular sitcom 'Laverne & Shirley', a beloved character in 1970s-80s...

• 1986 Hyman Rickover

  Admiral Hyman Rickover was a pioneering naval officer who revolutionized naval technology by developing nuclear-powered submarines and...

• 1987 Lionel Chevrier

  Prominent Canadian lawyer and politician who served as the 27th Minister of Justice, contributing significantly to Canada's legal and...

• 1991 James Franciscus

  James Franciscus was an American actor best known for his performances in television series such as 'Mr. Novak,' 'The Naked City,' and 'Longstreet,' as well as films like 'Beneath the Planet of the Apes.' [bio]

• 1993 Henry Hazlitt

  American journalist and economist, known for his influential writings on free-market economics.

• 1994 Dick Sargent

  Dick Sargent was an American actor best known for playing Darrin Stephens on the long-running television sitcom 'Bewitched.' He took over the role from Dick York in 1969 and remained a key part of the series until it ended in 1972. [bio]

• 1994 Kim Il-sung

  Kim Il-sung was the first supreme leader of North Korea, establishing a totalitarian regime and cult of personality that profoundly shaped...

• 2002 Ward Kimball

  Legendary Disney animator who played a crucial role in creating classic animated films during Disney's golden age.

• 2004 Paula Danziger

  Paula Danziger was a renowned American children's book author known for her engaging and relatable young adult novels like 'The Cat Ate My...

• 2006 June Allyson

  June Allyson was a beloved Hollywood actress of the Golden Age, renowned for her charming performances in musicals and dramatic films, and a...

• 2008 John Templeton

  John Templeton was a pioneering global investor who revolutionized international investment strategies and established the Templeton Growth...

• 2011 Betty Ford

  First Lady of the United States who became a prominent advocate for addiction recovery and women's health, founding the renowned Betty Ford...

• 2011 Roberts Blossom

  Character actor known for distinctive roles in films like 'Home Alone' and 'Close Encounters of the Third Kind', also a published poet.

• 2012 Ernest Borgnine

  Ernest Borgnine was an American actor whose career spanned over six decades in film and television. He was known for his versatility and charismatic presence both as a dramatic and comedic performer. [bio]

• 2015 Ken Stabler

  Hall of Fame NFL quarterback who played for the Oakland Raiders and was known as 'The Snake', winning Super Bowl XI.

• 2016 Abdul Sattar Edhi

  Renowned Pakistani philanthropist who founded the Edhi Foundation, the largest humanitarian organization in Pakistan providing critical...

• 2018 Tab Hunter

  Tab Hunter was an American actor, singer, and author best known for his roles in 1950s Hollywood films and his status as a teen idol. He starred in a number of romantic comedies and dramas during his career and had a successful recording career with the chart-topping single "Young Love." [bio]

• 2020 Naya Rivera

  Naya Rivera was an American actress, singer, and model best known for her role as Santana Lopez on the television series 'Glee'. Rivera was celebrated for her powerful performances and vocal talent, and she became an influential figure in LGBT representation on television. [bio]

• 2022 Larry Storch

  Larry Storch was an American actor and comedian best known for his role as Corporal Randolph Agarn in the 1960s television sitcom 'F Troop.' His career spanned over seven decades, encompassing television, film, stage, and voice acting. [bio]

• 2022 Shinzo Abe

  Prominent Japanese politician who served as Prime Minister of Japan from 2006 to 2007 and again from 2012 to 2020, known for his economic...

• 2022 Tony Sirico

  Famous American actor best known for his role as Paulie 'Walnuts' Gualtieri in the critically acclaimed HBO series 'The Sopranos'.