Actors who died on July 8

Take a focused look at the actors who passed away on July 8. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 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]

• 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]

• 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]

• 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]

• 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]

• 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 Tony Sirico

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