Comedians who died on July 27

Take a focused look at the comedians who passed away on July 27. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 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]