Deaths on July 20

This archive lists notable deaths associated with July 20 across multiple years. For the specific 2026 archive, see Deaths on July 20, 2026.

Francesco Massaro, Italian film director, died on July 20, 2026

Francesco Massaro dead at age 90

Francesco Massaro, the Italian film director and screenwriter behind films including Il generale dorme in piedi, Il lupo e l'agnello and Private Affairs,
died on July 20, 2026. Born in…

Werner Enke, German film actor and screenwriter, died on July 20, 2026

Werner Enke dead at age 85

Werner Enke, the German film actor and screenwriter,
died on July 20, 2026. Born in Berlin on April 25, 1941, he began his career in 1963 and was also known…

Edwin Smith, English cricketer, died on July 20, 2026

Edwin Smith dead at age 92

Edwin Smith, the English cricketer who spent his entire first-class career with Derbyshire,
died on July 20, 2026, aged 92. Born in Grassmoor, Derbyshire, on January 2, 1934, he played…

Roland Korn, German architect, died on July 20, 2026

Roland Korn dead at age 96

Roland Korn, the German architect whose work helped shape major public buildings in East Berlin,
died on July 20, 2026, at the age of 96. Born on May 11, 1930,…

Stephen Gollogly, Teacher, died on July 20, 2026

Stephen Gollogly dead

Stephen Gollogly, a teacher and Gaelic footballer from Monaghan,
died on July 20, 2026. Known by the nickname “The jynx,” he played for Carrickmacross Emmets and represented Monaghan at senior…

Hans Roordink, Dutch footballer, died on July 20, 2026

Hans Roordink dead at age 82

Hans Roordink, the Dutch footballer who played as a forward,
died on July 20, 2026, at the age of 82. Born in Enschede on September 8, 1943, he built his…

Eddie Joyal, Canadian ice hockey player, died on July 20, 2026

Eddie Joyal dead at age 86

Eddie Joyal, a Canadian ice hockey player who skated for the Los Angeles Kings and Edmonton Oilers,
died on July 20, 2026. He was 86. Born Edward Abel Joyal in…

Joachim Kerzel, German dubbing actor, died on July 20, 2026

Joachim Kerzel dead at age 84

Joachim Kerzel, the German dubbing actor known for voicing characters in The Great Cheese Robbery and WALL-E,
died on July 20, 2026. Born on December 10, 1941, in Zabrze, he…

Ahn Dong-seon, Civil servant, died on July 20, 2026

Ahn Dong-seon dead at age 90

Ahn Dong-seon, a South Korean politician and civil servant who served in the National Assembly in two stretches from 1985 to 1988 and again from 1992 to 2004,
died on…

Kevin Keegan, English football player and manager, died on July 20, 2026

Kevin Keegan dead at age 75

Kevin Keegan, the English football player and manager who became one of the most admired figures in the game,
died on July 20, 2026. Born Joseph Kevin Keegan in Armthorpe…

John C. Dvorak, American tech writer and broadcaster, died on July 20, 2026

John C. Dvorak dead at age 80

John C. Dvorak, an American tech writer and broadcaster,
died on July 20, 2026, at age 80. He wrote about technology and personal computing for decades, serving as a columnist…

Vibert Cornwall, Vincentian jazz singer, died on July 20, 2026

Vibert Cornwall dead at age 87

Vibert Cornwall, the Vincentian jazz singer known professionally as Ray King,
died on July 20, 2026. Born Vibert Edmund Cornwall in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines in October 1938, he…

Terry Lewis, British politician, died on July 20, 2026

Terry Lewis dead at age 90

Terry Lewis, the British politician who served as Labour MP for Worsley from 1983 to 2005,
died on July 20, 2026. Born Terence Lewis on December 29, 1935, he was…

Zale Parry, Actress, died on July 20, 2026

Zale Parry dead at age 93

Zale Parry, an American scuba diver and actress,
died on July 20, 2026. She was 93. Born in Milwaukee on March 19, 1933, Parry became known as a pioneer in…

Roy Jackson, Chemical engineer, died on July 20, 2026

Roy Jackson dead at age 94

Roy Jackson, a British chemical engineer,
died on July 20, 2026, aged 94. Born in Manchester on October 6, 1931, he attended Bolton School before his studies were interrupted by…

Clint Reilly, American real estate investor and the owner of the San Francisco Examiner, died on July 20, 2026

Clint Reilly dead at age 79

Clint Reilly, an American real estate investor and owner of the San Francisco Examiner,
died on July 20, 2026. He was 79. Born Clinton Thomas Reilly in Oakland in 1947,…

Charlie Brueckman, American football player, died on July 20, 2026

Charlie Brueckman dead at age 90

Charlie Brueckman, an American football player who played for the Washington Redskins and the Los Angeles Chargers,
died on July 20, 2026. Born Charles William Brueckman on November 23, 1935,…

Derek Ryder, English footballer, died on July 20, 2026

Derek Ryder dead at age 79

Derek Ryder, the English footballer who played for Rochdale, Southport and Cardiff City,
died on July 20, 2026. Born Derek Francis Ryder in Leeds on February 18, 1947, he was…

Joe Vigil

American track and field coach
Died on Monday July 21st 2025

Jimmy Hunt

American actor (Invaders from Mars)
Died on Monday July 21st 2025

Bobby Bright

Australian singer (Bobby & Laurie) and television host (Dig We Must)
Died on Monday July 21st 2025

Donald Soffer

American businessman and real estate developer
Died on Monday July 21st 2025

Peter Knauer

German theologian and Esperantist
Died on Sunday July 21st 2024

Neill Fearnley

Canadian television director (When Calls the Heart
Died on Sunday July 21st 2024

Paul Lederman

French producer (The Three Brothers)
Died on Sunday July 21st 2024

Ken Charlton

American basketball player (Colorado Buffaloes)
Died on Sunday July 21st 2024