Famous people and celebrities who died on July 14

Welcome to Takemeback.to's page dedicated to remembering the celebrities and famous people who passed away on July 14. 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.

• 1865 Benjamin Gompertz

  Known for the Gompertz function in mathematics and his work on actuarial science.

• 1904 Paul Kruger

  South african politician, 5th president of the south african republic (b. 1824).

• 1910 Marius Petipa

  French choreographer and dancer (born 1818).

• 1917 Octave Lapize

  French road cycling racer, known as "le frisa(c)," or "tatave", won the "tour de france", 1910.

• 1918 Quentin Roosevelt

  American aviator, born 1897 to theodore roosevelt.

• 1937 Julius Meier

  American businessman and politician, 20th governor of oregon (b. 1874).

• 1939 Alphonse Mucha

  Czech painter and ornamental artist (born in 1860).

• 1947 Orval Overall

  Orval Overall was a talented baseball pitcher who played for the Chicago Cubs and helped them win the 1908 World Series.

• 1954 Jacinto Benavente

  Spanish author and playwright, nobel prize laureate (b. 1866).

• 1958 King Faisal

  King Faisal II of Iraq was the last reigning monarch of Iraq, tragically assassinated during a military coup in 1958 at the young age of 23.

• 1965 Adlai Stevenson

  Prominent American politician who served as Governor of Illinois and was twice the Democratic Party's nominee for President.

• 1966 Julie Manet

  French painter and art collector (d. 1966).

• 1967 Tudor Arghezi

  Romanian poet and journalist (d. 1967).

• 1968 Konstantin Paustovsky

  Russian author and poet (b. 1892).

• 1974 Carl Spaatz

  American world war ii general; commander of the strategic air forces in europe (b. 1891).

• 1984 Ernest Tidyman

  Academy Award-winning American screenwriter best known for his work on 'The French Connection', a critically acclaimed crime film that...

• 1986 Raymond Loewy

  Raymond Loewy was a French-born American industrial designer who is considered the father of modern industrial design.

• 1991 Constance Stokes

  Constance Stokes was a prominent Australian painter known for her significant contributions to mid-20th century Australian art.

• 1993 Léo Ferré

  Léo Ferré was a renowned French-Monegasque poet, composer, and performer who significantly influenced post-World War II French chanson.

• 1994 Robert Jungk

  Robert Jungk was an influential Austrian journalist and writer who specialized in nuclear weapons issues, contributing significantly to...

• 1998 Richard McDonald

  Co-founder of McDonald's fast-food restaurant chain, who along with his brother Ray McDonald revolutionized the fast-food industry in the...

• 2004 Alice Coachman

  Pioneering African American athlete who broke racial barriers by becoming the first Black woman to win an Olympic gold medal in track and...

• 2005 Cicely Saunders

  Pioneer of the modern hospice movement, Cicely Saunders revolutionized end-of-life care by emphasizing compassionate and holistic approaches...

• 2010 Madalina Manole

  Renowned Romanian pop singer who was a significant musical figure in her country, known for her powerful emotional ballads and tragic early...

• 2017 Maryam Mirzakhani

  Groundbreaking Iranian mathematician who became the first woman and first Iranian to win the prestigious Fields Medal, making significant...

• 2019 Pernell Whitaker

  Pernell Whitaker was an exceptional boxer widely regarded as one of the greatest defensive boxers in history.

• 2022 Ivana Trump

  Ivana Trump was a Czech-American businesswoman, media personality, fashion designer, author, and former model. She was known for her marriage to Donald Trump, with whom she had three children, and for her own successful career in business, fashion, and media. [bio]