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July 31st
199 Notable deaths
Bill Russell
American basketball player (1934–2022).
Born February 12th, 1934 in Monroe. [ref]
Died July 31st, 2022 at 88 years old in Mercer Island. [ref]
Roddy Piper
Canadian professional wrestler (1954–2015).
Born April 17th, 1954 in Saskatoon.
Died July 31st, 2015 at 61 years old in Hollywood (cardiac arrest).
Ayman al-Zawahiri
Islamic terrorist and al-qaeda leader (1951–2022).
Born June 19th, 1951 in Maadi.
Died July 31st, 2022 at 71 years old in Kabul (drone strike). [ref]
Angus Cloud
American actor (1998–2023).
Born July 10th, 1998 in Oakland. [ref]
Died July 31st, 2023 at 25 years old in Oakland (drug overdose). [ref]
Gore Vidal
American writer (1925–2012).
Born October 3rd, 1925 in West Point.
Died July 31st, 2012 at 86 years old in Hollywood Hills (pneumonia). [ref]
Mohammed Rafi
Indian playback singer (1924–1980).
Born December 24th, 1924 in Kotla Sultan Singh.
Died July 31st, 1980 at 55 years old in Mumbai (myocardial infarction).
Udham Singh
Indian revolutionary (1899-1940).
Born December 26th, 1899 in Sunam.
Died July 31st, 1940 at 40 years old in HM Prison Pentonville (hanging to death).
Ismail Haniyeh
Palestinian politician and hamas leader (2017–2024).
Born January 29th, 1963 in Al-Shati refugee camp. [ref]
Died July 31st, 2024 at 61 years old in Tehran (bomb attack). [ref]
Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
French writer and aviator.
Born June 29th, 1900 in Lyon. [ref]
Died July 31st, 1944 at 44 years old in Mediterranean Sea, île de Riou (aircraft crash). [ref]
Michael Ansara
American stage, screen, and voice actor (1922–2013).
Born April 15th, 1922 in Syria.
Died July 31st, 2013 at 91 years old in Calabasas (Alzheimer's disease).
Bobby Robson
English association football player and manager (1933-2009).
Born February 18th, 1933 in Sacriston.
Died July 31st, 2009 at 76 years old in Beamish (lung cancer).
Jeanne Moreau
French actress, singer, screenwriter and director (1928-2017).
Born January 23rd, 1928 in 10ᵗʰ arrondissement of Paris. [ref]
Died July 31st, 2017 at 89 years old in 8th arrondissement of Paris. [ref]
Jim Reeves
American country singer.
Born August 20th, 1923 in Galloway.
Died July 31st, 1964 at 40 years old in Williamson County. [ref]
Raoul Wallenberg
Swedish architect, businessman, diplomat and humanitarian (1912-1947).
Born August 4th, 1912 in Kappsta.
Died July 31st, 1952 at 39 years old in Moscow. [ref]
Baudouin I of Belgium
Fifth king of the belgians.
Born September 7th, 1930 in Laken - Laeken.
Died July 31st, 1993 at 62 years old in Motril (myocardial infarction).
Chiune Sugihara
Japanese diplomat, righteous among the nations (1900-1986).
Born January 1st, 1900 in Kyosenji-temple. [ref]
Died July 31st, 1986 at 86 years old in Kamakura (cardiovascular disease).
Alan Parker
British filmmaker (1944–2020).
Born February 14th, 1944 in Islington.
Died July 31st, 2020 at 76 years old in London. [ref]
Fidel Ramos
President of the philippines from 1992 to 1998.
Born March 18th, 1928 in Lingayen.
Died July 31st, 2022 at 94 years old in Makati Medical Center (COVID-19). [ref]
Robert Alphonso Taft
American politician, son of 27th u.s. president william howard taft.
Born September 8th, 1889 in Cincinnati.
Died July 31st, 1953 at 63 years old in New York City (cerebral hemorrhage).
Fergus Suter
Scottish footballer (1857-1916).
Born November 21st, 1857 in Glasgow.
Died July 31st, 1916 at 58 years old in Blackpool.
Bobby Van
American actor and game show host (1928-1980).
Born December 6th, 1928 in The Bronx.
Died July 31st, 1980 at 51 years old in Los Angeles (brain tumor).
Virginia Grey
American actress (1917–2004).
Born March 22nd, 1917 in Los Angeles.
Died July 31st, 2004 at 87 years old in Woodland Hills (myocardial infarction).
Flaco Jiménez
American accordionist, singer (1939–2025).
Born March 11th, 1939 in San Antonio. [ref]
Died July 31st, 2025 at 86 years old in San Antonio.
Mitch Miller
American musician, singer, conductor and record producer.
Born July 4th, 1911 in Rochester. [ref]
Died July 31st, 2010 at 99 years old in New York City. [ref]
Omar Torrijos
Panamanian dictator who ruled panama 1968–1981 (1929–1981).
Born February 13th, 1929 in Santiago de Veraguas.
Died July 31st, 1981 at 52 years old in Penonomé (aviation accident).
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