Famous people and celebrities who died on July 18

Welcome to Takemeback.to's page dedicated to remembering the celebrities and famous people who passed away on July 18. 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 Antoine Watteau

  French rococo painter.

• 1899 Horatio Alger

  American author of over 100 books for boys.

• 1931 Oskar Minkowski

  Oskar Minkowski was a German physician who, along with Joseph von Mering, discovered the role of the pancreas in diabetes.

• 1937 Julian Bell

  Julian Bell was a notable English poet, academic, and writer associated with the Bloomsbury Group.

• 1948 Herman Gummerus

  Finnish historian, academic, and politician (b. 1877).

• 1954 Machine Kelly

  Machine Gun Kelly (MGK) is a prominent American rapper, singer, and actor known for his dynamic rap style, crossover into rock music, and...

• 1966 Bobby Fuller

  American rock and roll musician known for hits like 'I Fought the Law', whose mysterious death at a young age added to his legendary status.

• 1968 Corneille Heymans

  Belgian physiologist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1892).

• 1968 Corneille Jean François Heymans

  Prize laureate for the discovery of the role played by the sinus and aortic mechanisms in the regulation of respiration.

• 1973 Jack Hawkins

  Jack Hawkins was a distinguished English actor noted for his commanding presence in British cinema, particularly during the 1950s and 1960s. He was acclaimed for his roles in epic films such as 'The Bridge on the River Kwai,' 'Ben-Hur,' and 'Lawrence of Arabia,' often portraying military officers and figures of authority. [bio]

• 1975 Vaughn Bodē

  Influential underground cartoonist and illustrator who created iconic characters like Cheech Wizard.

• 1984 James Oliver Huberty

  Perpetrator of the infamous San Ysidro McDonald's massacre on July 18, 1984, where he killed 21 people and injured 18 before being shot by...

• 1988 Nico (singer)

  Nico was a German singer, songwriter, and actress who gained significant recognition for her collaboration with the Velvet Underground and...

• 1990 Georges Dargaud

  Influential French publisher known for publishing iconic comic series like Asterix and Tintin (Kuifje), who played a significant role in...

• 1990 Gerry Boulet

  Prominent Quebec rock musician and lead singer of Offenbach, a significant Canadian rock band.

• 1993 Jean Negulesco

  Romanian-American film director known for notable Hollywood films like 'Johnny Belinda' and 'Road House', who made significant contributions...

• 1995 Fabio Casartelli

  Italian professional cyclist who tragically died during the 1995 Tour de France after winning an Olympic gold medal in 1992.

• 1997 Eugene Shoemaker

  Renowned American astrogeologist who co-discovered Comet Shoemaker-Levy 9, which dramatically collided with Jupiter in 1994.

• 2001 Fabio Taglioni

  Renowned Italian motorcycle engineer who significantly influenced motorcycle design, particularly at Ducati.

• 2001 Mimi Fariña

  American singer and musician who founded the nonprofit concert organization 'Bread and Roses'.

• 2004 André Castelot

  André Castelot was a prolific Belgian historian and biographer who authored over 100 books, primarily focusing on biographical works about...

• 2007 Kenji Miyamoto

  Japanese politician who was active in national politics during the mid-20th century.

• 2012 Rajesh Khanna

  Legendary Bollywood actor who dominated Indian cinema in the late 1960s and early 1970s, known as the 'first superstar' who revolutionized...

• 2012 Assef Shawkat

  Syrian general and politician (b. 1950).

• 2012 Dawoud Rajiha

  Syrian general and politician, syrian minister of defense (b. 1947).

• 2012 Hasan Turkmani

  Syrian general and politician, syrian minister of defense (b. 1935).

• 2013 Olivier Ameisen

  French-American cardiologist and medical researcher known for his groundbreaking work on treating alcoholism and his advocacy for the use of...

• 2015 Alex Rocco

  Alex Rocco was an American actor best known for his role as Moe Greene in the classic film 'The Godfather.' Recognized for his distinctive raspy voice and his frequent portrayals of gangsters and tough guys, Rocco’s acting career spanned film, television, and voice work. [bio]

• 2020 Juan Marsé

  Prominent Spanish novelist who masterfully captured the social and emotional landscape of Barcelona during the post-Civil War period,...