Famous people and celebrities who died on July 10

Welcome to Takemeback.to's page dedicated to remembering the celebrities and famous people who passed away on July 10. 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.

• 1851 Louis Daguerre

  Inventor of the daguerreotype photographic process.

• 1863 Clement Moore

  Known for writing the poem 'Twas the Night Before Christmas.

• 1920 John Fisher

  1st baron fisher sri lankan english admiral (d. 2021).

• 1941 Jelly Roll Morton

  American pianist, composer, and bandleader (b. 1890).

• 1944 Lucien Pissarro

  French landscape painter, wood engraver, designer, and printer of fine books.

• 1945 Robert Goddard

  American physicist engineer and academic (d. 1945).

• 1948 Emmy Hennings

  German/swiss poet and cabaret performer.

• 1950 Richard Maury

  An american-argentinian engineer designed salta antofagasta railway (d. 1950).

• 1954 Calogero Vizzini

  Sicilian mafioso (born 1877).

• 1956 Joe Giard

  American baseball player (born 1898).

• 1971 Laurent Dauthuille

  Laurent Dauthuille was a French boxer known for his dramatic victory against Jake LaMotta, winning the world middleweight title with a...

• 1978 John D. Rockefeller III

  Prominent American businessman and philanthropist who founded the Asia Society and was a key member of the influential Rockefeller family.

• 1986 Tadeusz Piotrowski

  Polish mountaineer and author (b. 1940).

• 1989 Mel Blanc

  Mel Blanc was an American voice actor, radio comedian, and actor best known for providing the voices of many classic cartoon characters in the Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies series produced by Warner Bros. He was often referred to as 'The Man of a Thousand Voices.' [bio]

• 1993 Sam Rolfe

  Accomplished American television and film producer and screenwriter, known for his significant contributions to the entertainment industry...

• 2002 Jean-Pierre Côté

  Canadian lawyer and politician who served as the 23rd Lieutenant Governor of Quebec from 1996 to 2002, contributing significantly to the...

• 2002 Evangelos Florakis

  Greek general (b. 1943).

• 2002 Laurence Janifer

  American author (b. 1933).

• 2003 Winston Graham

  Renowned British novelist famous for historical and suspense works, including the Poldark series.

• 2006 Shamil Basayev

  Shamil Basayev was a notorious Chechen rebel leader responsible for numerous terrorist attacks, including the tragic Beslan school siege in...

• 2008 Hiroaki Aoki

  Japanese-American wrestler and entrepreneur who founded the famous Benihana restaurant chain, revolutionizing Japanese cuisine in the United...

• 2008 Rocky Aoki

  Japanese businessman and former CEO of Benihana restaurants, also a former Olympic wrestler.

• 2011 Roland Petit

  Renowned French choreographer and dancer who led the Ballets de Paris.

• 2012 Dolphy

  Renowned Filipino actor, comedian, singer, and producer who was widely celebrated as the 'King of Comedy' in Philippine entertainment.

• 2012 Berthe Meijer

  A remarkable Dutch professional chef and cookbook author who survived the Holocaust as a child.

• 2013 Philip Caldwell

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

• 2014 Zohra Sehgal

  Zohra Sehgal was a renowned Indian actress, dancer, and choreographer whose career spanned more than seven decades in theater, film, and television. Known for her pioneering contributions to performing arts, she was celebrated for her energy, wit, and versatility, both in India and internationally. [bio]

• 2015 Omar Sharif

  Omar Sharif was an acclaimed Egyptian actor who gained international fame for his roles in the classic films 'Lawrence of Arabia' (1962) and 'Doctor Zhivago' (1965). He was known for his charisma, talent, and contributions to both Egyptian and Western cinema. [bio]

• 2015 Roger Rees

  Roger Rees was a Welsh actor and director best known for his work on stage and television, including his Tony Award-winning performance in 'The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby' and his role as Robin Colcord on the TV series 'Cheers.' [bio]

• 2020 Jack Charlton

  Legendary English footballer who played for Leeds United and the national team, later becoming a successful manager.