Famous people and celebrities who died on July 28

Welcome to Takemeback.to's page dedicated to remembering the celebrities and famous people who passed away on July 28. 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.

• 1655 Cyrano de Bergerac

  Edmond rostand's famous play on the same subject was inspired by the life of a french poet, philosopher and dramatist.

• 1930 Allvar Gullstrand

  Swedish ophthalmologist and optician, nobel prize laureate (b. 1862).

• 1934 Marie Dressler

  Marie Dressler was a Canadian-American stage and screen actress, comedian, and early silent film star who gained major prominence in the late 1920s and 1930s. She is best remembered for her comic timing and roles in early American films, earning an Academy Award for Best Actress. [bio]

• 1946 Saint Alphonsa

  First woman of Indian origin to be canonized as a saint by the Catholic Church, known for her extraordinary devotion and spiritual life in...

• 1957 Edith Abbott

  Edith Abbott was an American economist and social worker who made important contributions to the field of social welfare policy.

• 1965 Minor Watson

  American actor who appeared in over 100 films during the silent and early sound era.

• 1968 Otto Hahn

  German chemist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1879).

• 1974 Truman Bradley

  Known for his work as a radio and television news commentator.

• 1979 Marino Moretti

  Italian poet known for his lyrical works.

• 1982 Keith Green

  Christian musician and minister who was a pioneering contemporary Christian music artist, tragically dying in a plane crash in 1982.

• 1985 Grant Williams

  American actor famous for his role in the science fiction film 'The Shrinking Man', who tragically died from toxic poisoning at age 54.

• 1994 Colin Turnbull

  Renowned English-American anthropologist and author known for his groundbreaking studies of African cultures and social structures.

• 1996 Roger Tory Peterson

  Pioneering American ornithologist who revolutionized bird identification guides and wildlife conservation.

• 1998 Zbigniew Herbert

  Renowned Polish poet, essayist, and philosopher, known for his profound literary works and intellectual contributions during the Cold War...

• 1999 Trygve Haavelmo

  Norwegian economist and mathematician, nobel prize laureate (b. 1911).

• 2000 Abraham Pais

  Renowned Dutch-American physicist and science historian known for his significant contributions to quantum mechanics and his scholarly work...

• 2002 Archer John Porter Martin

  English chemist and academic, nobel prize laureate (d. 2002).

• 2002 Archer Martin

  Eminent British biochemist who won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his groundbreaking work in chromatography.

• 2004 Francis Crick

  Francis Crick was a renowned British molecular biologist who, together with James Watson, discovered the double helix structure of DNA,...

• 2004 Tiziano Terzani

  Renowned Italian journalist and writer known for his profound insights into Asian culture.

• 2004 Francis Harry Compton Crick

  Prize laureate for their discoveries concerning the molecular structure of nucleic acids and its significance for information transfer in...

• 2013 Eileen Brennan

  Eileen Brennan was an acclaimed American actress known for her distinct voice and character roles in film, television, and theater. Her career spanned several decades, and she was particularly famous for her roles in the film 'Private Benjamin' and the television adaptation of the same name, for which she earned an Emmy Award. [bio]

• 2013 Rita Reys

  Renowned Dutch jazz singer and actress who was a prominent figure in the Netherlands' mid-20th century music scene.

• 2013 William Scranton

  William Scranton was a distinguished American politician and diplomat who served as the 13th United States Ambassador to the United Nations.

• 2013 Ersilio Tonini

  Prominent Italian Roman Catholic priest and ecclesiastical leader who served as Archbishop of Ravenna-Cervia and was a notable media...

• 2015 Clive Rice

  Renowned South African cricketer who was a prolific all-rounder and later became a respected cricket coach.

• 2022 Bernard Cribbins

  Bernard Cribbins was a celebrated English actor, voice-over artist, and singer, recognized for his work in film, television, and children's entertainment. His career spanned over seven decades, during which he became a beloved and distinctive figure in British popular culture. [bio]