Famous people and celebrities who died on July 27

Welcome to Takemeback.to's page dedicated to remembering the celebrities and famous people who passed away on July 27. 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.

• 1841 Mikhail Lermontov

  Russian poet and painter, born in 1841).

• 1844 John Dalton

  John Dalton was an English chemist who formulated the atomic theory.

• 1917 Emil Theodor Kocher

  Swiss physician and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1841).

• 1946 Gertrude Stein

  Gertrude Stein was an influential American novelist, poet, playwright, and art collector. Renowned for her avant-garde literary style, she is best known for works such as 'Three Lives' (1909), 'The Autobiography of Alice B. Toklas' (1933), and 'Everybody's Autobiography' (1937). Stein lived most of her life in Paris, where her salon became a gathering place for groundbreaking artists and writers … [bio]

• 1978 Willem van Otterloo

  Prominent Dutch conductor and musician who led orchestras in the Netherlands and Australia, making significant contributions to classical...

• 1979 Ettore Manni

  Ettore Manni was an Italian film actor best known for his roles in Italian cinema from the early 1950s until his death in 1979. He appeared in over 100 films across various genres, including dramas, adventure films, and spaghetti westerns. Manni was recognized for his rugged good looks and ability to portray strong leading men. [bio]

• 1980 Mohammad Reza Pahlavi

  Last Shah of Iran who was overthrown during the Iranian Revolution, modernizing the country but ultimately losing power to widespread...

• 1981 William Wyler

  Legendary Hollywood film director who won three Academy Awards for Best Director and is renowned for epic films like 'Ben-Hur' and intimate...

• 1981 Adam Walsh

  A tragic child murder victim whose case led to significant changes in child protection laws and missing children awareness in the United...

• 1984 James Mason

  James Mason was a distinguished English actor, known for his deep voice, suave demeanor, and roles in numerous acclaimed films from the 1940s through the 1980s. He gained fame for both leading and supporting roles in British and Hollywood cinema and is recognized for his versatility and longevity in the industry. [bio]

• 1987 Travis Jackson

  Travis Jackson was a notable Major League Baseball player who played as a shortstop and third baseman for the New York Giants from 1922 to...

• 1988 Judith Barsi

  Judith Barsi was an American child actress known for her roles in numerous television commercials, television series, and animated feature films during the 1980s. She tragically died at a young age due to a murder-suicide perpetrated by her father. [bio]

• 1990 Elizabeth Allan

  Elizabeth Allan was a British actress best known for her roles in British and Hollywood films of the 1930s, including notable performances in "A Tale of Two Cities" (1935) and "David Copperfield" (1935), both adaptations of Charles Dickens' novels. [bio]

• 1992 Max Dupain

  Max Dupain was a pioneering Australian photographer known for his modernist style and iconic images of Australian landscapes and people.

• 1992 Amjad Khan

  Legendary Bollywood actor famous for portraying memorable villain roles in Indian cinema.

• 1994 Kevin Carter

  Kevin Carter was a Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist famous for his haunting photograph of a starving child during the Sudan famine,...

• 1995 Miklós Rózsa

  Miklós Rózsa was a renowned Hungarian-American film composer who won three Academy Awards and significantly influenced Hollywood's musical...

• 1999 Harry Edison

  Harry 'Sweets' Edison was a renowned American jazz trumpeter who played with the legendary Count Basie Orchestra.

• 2000 Gordon Solie

  Legendary American wrestling commentator known as the 'Voice of Wrestling' who significantly influenced professional wrestling broadcasting.

• 2001 Leon Wilkeson

  Bass player and songwriter for the legendary rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd, who passed away in 2001.

• 2003 Bob Hope

  Bob Hope was an English-American comedian, vaudevillian, actor, singer, and dancer, whose career spanned nearly 80 years. Renowned for his quick wit and tireless work entertaining American troops as well as for his many films, radio, and television shows, Hope became an icon of 20th-century American entertainment. [bio]

• 2010 Jack Tatum

  Legendary Oakland Raiders defensive back known for his powerful and controversial playing style, who won Super Bowl championships and was a...

• 2012 Tony Martin

  Tony Martin was an American singer and actor who enjoyed a successful career spanning several decades, particularly during the 1930s–1950s. Renowned for his smooth voice and popular recordings, Martin also made notable appearances in Hollywood films. [bio]

• 2013 Fernando Alonso

  Fernando Alonso is a Spanish racing driver who is a two-time Formula One World Champion, having won the title with Renault in 2005 and 2006. Known for his aggressive driving style and tactical acumen, Alonso is widely regarded as one of the most talented and complete drivers in the history of the sport. [bio]

• 2013 Bud Day

  Highly decorated American military pilot and Vietnam War veteran who was awarded the Medal of Honor for extraordinary heroism and survival...

• 2015 Abdul Kalam

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• 2016 Einojuhani Rautavaara

  Renowned Finnish composer known for his innovative and mystical musical compositions, particularly in contemporary classical music.

• 2017 Sam Shepard

  Renowned American playwright, actor, and author who won the Pulitzer Prize in 1979.

• 2019 John Robert Schrieffer

  Prize laureate for their jointly developed theory of superconductivity, usually called the BCS-theory.

• 2020 Owen Arthur

  Owen Arthur was a prominent Barbadian politician who served as Prime Minister of Barbados from 1994 to 2008, playing a significant role in...