The following is a list of notable deaths in July 1989.

Entries for each day are listed alphabetically by surname. A typical entry lists information in the following sequence:

  • Name, age, country of citizenship at birth, subsequent country of citizenship (if applicable), reason for notability, cause of death (if known), and reference.

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  1. ^ Memorial Plaque: William Brooks Ching 1.7.89. Fairhaven Memorial Park, Santa Ana, Orange County, California, USA. Retrieved 13 Oct 2024 (year of death only).
  2. ^ Baroness Gaitskell. London Remembers. Retrieved 13 Oct 2024.
  3. ^ Holland, Eric Sidney Fostyn, 1921-1989. National Library of New Zealand (year of death only). Retrieved 13 Oct 2024.
  4. ^ Sumant Moolgaokar. Tata Central Archives. Retrieved 13 Oct 2024.
  5. ^ Louise Varese Is Dead; Literary Translator, 98. New York Times. Retrieved 13 Oct 2024.
  6. ^ Bill Keller, Special To the New York Times (July 4, 1989). "Gromyko, 79, Soviet Voice, Dies of Stroke". The New York Times. p. 1 1. Retrieved March 23, 2024.
  7. ^ Jean Leguay, 79, Accused of War Crimes. New York Times. Retrieved 13 Oct 2024.
  8. ^ Josefa Vuniyawawa Levula. ESPN Scrum. Retrieved 9 Nov 2024.
  9. ^ Jean Painlevé. WorldCat. Retrieved 9 Nov 2024.
  10. ^ Thomas Morgan (July 3, 1989). "Franklin J. Schaffner Dies at 69; An Oscar-Winning Film Director". The New York Times. p. 1 11. Retrieved March 23, 2024.
  11. ^ "Wilfrid S. Sellars, Professor, 77". The New York Times. July 6, 1989. p. D 19. Retrieved March 23, 2024.
  12. ^ Ben Wright, 74; Veteran Radio, Movie and TV Character Actor. L.A. Times. Retrieved 13 Oct 2024.
  13. ^ Glenn Collins (July 4, 1989). "Jim Backus, 76, Character Actor Best Known as Mr. Magoo, Dies". The New York Times. p. 1 9. Retrieved March 23, 2024.
  14. ^ Abe Keshishian One-Time Radio Host. Marin Independent Journal (via jive95.com). Retrieved 13 Oct 2024.
  15. ^ Okey Patteson, Former Governor, Dies at 90. New York Times. Retrieved 13 Oct 2024.
  16. ^ Gravestone: Mary Agnes Shanley 3.7.89. Saint Charles Cemetery, East Farmingdale, Suffolk County, New York, USA (year of death only). Retrieved 13 Oct 2024.
  17. ^ The World : Colombia Governor Slain. L.A. Times. Retrieved 13 Oct 2024.
  18. ^ Major General Sir Peter Gillett, K.C.V.0., C.B., C.B.E.. Report of the Society of the Friends of St George's and the Descendants of the Knights of the Garter. Retrieved 13 Oct 2024.
  19. ^ 'Allo 'Allo Star Dead. Trove (Canberra Times). Retrieved 13 Oct 2024.
  20. ^ Bob Hawk - Hollywood Star Walk - Los Angeles Times. L.A. Times. Retrieved 13 Oct 2024.
  21. ^ Mahn Win Maung, Ex-Burmese President, 73. New York Times. Retrieved 13 Oct 2024.
  22. ^ "Vic Perrin, 73, Actor And Announcer, Dies". The New York Times. July 8, 1989. p. 1 29. Retrieved March 23, 2024.
  23. ^ Sirarpie Der Nersessian: 1896-1989. JSTOR (Dumbarton Oaks Papers). Retrieved 13 Oct 2024.
  24. ^ The work of Arthur Bispo Do Rosário. National Institutes of Health (year of death only). Retrieved 13 Oct 2024.
  25. ^ Ernesto Halffter; Spanish Composer. L.A. Times. Retrieved 13 Oct 2024.
  26. ^ Berthold Wolpe. WorldCat. Retrieved 9 Nov 2024.
  27. ^ Janos Kadar of Hungary Is Dead at 77. New York Times. Retrieved 14 Oct 2024.
  28. ^ Google Doodle remembers Argentine marine biologist Irene Bernasconi. Find out why.. The Economic Times. Retrieved 14 Oct 2024.
  29. ^ Carney, James Patrick. Dictionary of Irish Biography. Retrieved 14 Oct 2024.
  30. ^ Moshe Kol. WorldCat. Retrieved 14 Oct 2024.
  31. ^ Donald S. Voorhees, U.S. Judge Who Backed Internees, Dies at 72. New York Times. Retrieved 14 Oct 2024.
  32. ^ Obituary Alice K. Chatham, p. 3 Marion Star, Marion, Ohio, 10 Jul 1989
  33. ^ August Haußleiter. Bayerischer Landtag. Retrieved 14 Oct 2024.
  34. ^ Platon Maiboroda. WorldCat. Retrieved 14 Oct 2024.
  35. ^ Villalba, Jóvito (1908–1989). Encyclopedia.com. Retrieved 14 Oct 2024.
  36. ^ Wagner, Kurt. Bundesstiftung Aufarbeitung (in German). Retrieved 14 Oct 2024.
  37. ^ Andrex. WorldCat. Retrieved 9 Nov 2024.
  38. ^ Gravestone: Lillian Friedman Astor 9.7.89. Beth Tephilah Cemetery, Troy, Rensselaer County, New York, USA (year of death only). Retrieved 9 Nov 2024.
  39. ^ Bishop Slain. The Roman Catholic Bishop Of …. Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved 14 Oct 2024.
  40. ^ Abdallah Guennoun. WorldCat. Retrieved 9 Nov 2024.
  41. ^ Pieter Lieftinck, Ex-Dutch Official, 86. New York Times. Retrieved 14 Oct 2024.
  42. ^ Elliott Sanger, a WQXR Founder And FM Radio Pioneer, Dies at 92. New York Times. Retrieved 14 Oct 2024.
  43. ^ Peter B. Flint (July 11, 1989). "Mel Blanc, Who Provided Voices For 3,000 Cartoons, Is Dead at 81". The New York Times. p. A 16. Retrieved March 23, 2024.
  44. ^ Carroll Brought Luster, Listeners to KROQ-FM. L.A. Times. Retrieved 14 Oct 2024.
  45. ^ Charlier, Jean-Michel 1924–1989. Encyclopedia.com. Retrieved 14 Oct 2024.
  46. ^ Frances Violet Gardner 1913-1989. Newspapers.com (The Guardian). Retrieved 14 Oct 2024.
  47. ^ Nilita Vientós Gastón. WorldCat. Retrieved 9 Nov 2024.
  48. ^ Grace Isabel Gibson (1905–1989). Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved 14 Oct 2024.
  49. ^ Tommy Trinder Dies; British Comic Was 80. New York Times. Retrieved 14 Oct 2024.
  50. ^ Irv Comp. Green Bay Packers. Retrieved 17 Oct 2024.
  51. ^ "Laurence Curtis, 95, Former House Member". The New York Times. July 13, 1989. p. A 21. Retrieved March 23, 2024.
  52. ^ Macellariu, Horia. Traces of War. Retrieved 17 Oct 2024.
  53. ^ Mel Gussow (July 12, 1989). "Olivier Is Dead After 6-Decade Acting Career". The New York Times. p. A 1. Retrieved March 23, 2024.
  54. ^ Richard Travis. WorldCat. Retrieved 9 Nov 2024.
  55. ^ Gravestone: O'Sensei Robert Aguirre Trias 11.7.89. National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona, USA. Retrieved 17 Oct 2024.
  56. ^ Tommy Tucker Dead; Band Leader Was 86. New York Times. Retrieved 17 Oct 2024.
  57. ^ Third priest in past year dies mysteriously. United Press International. Retrieved 17 Oct 2024.
  58. ^ Richard Bernstein (September 26, 1989). "Friends and Colleagues Remember Sidney Hook". The New York Times. p. B 20. Retrieved March 23, 2024.
  59. ^ Carlos Puebla. WorldCat. Retrieved 9 Nov 2024.
  60. ^ Benjamin Rubinstein, Psychiatrist, Dies at 84. New York Times. Retrieved 17 Oct 2024.
  61. ^ Hessen, Wolfgang Moritz Prinz von [ID = 8721]. Hessian Biography. Retrieved 9 Nov 2024.
  62. ^ Tamil Leader Appapillai Amirthalingam’s assassination by the LTTE 25 Years Ago. Ministry of Foreign Affairs Sri Lanka (Daily Mirror). Retrieved 17 Oct 2024.
  63. ^ John Bryant. WorldCat. Retrieved 9 Nov 2024.
  64. ^ Abdul Rahman Ghassemlou. WorldCat. Retrieved 9 Nov 2024.
  65. ^ Real Estate Developer Homer Gudelsky Dies. Washington Post. Retrieved 17 Oct 2024.
  66. ^ Monchi-Zadeh, Davoud. Encyclopaedia Iranica. Retrieved 17 Oct 2024.
  67. ^ Firing Squad Executes Cuban Hero : Ex-General, 3 Others Shot for Roles in Drug Trafficking. L.A. Times. Retrieved 17 Oct 2024.
  68. ^ Third prominent Tamil leader killed. United Press International. Retrieved 17 Oct 2024.
  69. ^ The Long History of Suspicious Deaths of Egyptian Nuclear Scientists. Al Majalla. Retrieved 17 Oct 2024.
  70. ^ Alexander Alexander Altunin - Hero of the Soviet Union. warheroes.ru (in Russian). Retrieved 17 Oct 2024.
  71. ^ "Will Bradley, 78, Dies; Wrote Boogie-Woogie". The New York Times. July 19, 1989. p. A 17. Retrieved March 23, 2024.
  72. ^ Laurie Cunningham. Britannica. Retrieved 17 Oct 2024.
  73. ^ Susan Heller Anderson (July 16, 1989). "Nesuhi Ertegun, a Top Record Producer, Dies at 71". The New York Times. p. 1 26. Retrieved March 23, 2024.
  74. ^ Maria Kuncewiczowa. Britannica. Retrieved 17 Oct 2024.
  75. ^ Sandauer, Artur. The YIVO Encyclopedia of Jews in Eastern Europe (year of death only). Retrieved 17 Oct 2024.
  76. ^ Savage, Elizabeth. Encyclopedia.com. Retrieved 17 Oct 2024.
  77. ^ "Teiichi Suzuki, 100; A Last War Criminal". The New York Times. July 16, 1989. p. 1 26. Retrieved March 23, 2024.
  78. ^ Temple, William F(rederick) 1914-1989. Encyclopedia.com. Retrieved 17 Oct 2024.
  79. ^ Dennis Wilson. WorldCat. Retrieved 9 Nov 2024.
  80. ^ Kirk Johnson, Special To the New York Times (July 17, 1989). "Former Gov. John Dempsey, 74; Led Connecticut During the 60's". The New York Times. p. B 6. Retrieved March 23, 2024.
  81. ^ Nicolas Guillen, 87, National Poet of Cuba. New York Times. Retrieved 19 Oct 2024.
  82. ^ Audiovisual resources for learning--a brave new world unrealized?. National Library of Medicine. Retrieved 19 Oct 2024.
  83. ^ Herbert von Karajan Is Dead; Musical Perfectionist Was 81. New York Times. Retrieved 19 Oct 2024.
  84. ^ Third prominent Tamil leader killed. United Press International. Retrieved 19 Oct 2024.
  85. ^ Dudley Brooks. WorldCat. Retrieved 9 Nov 2024.
  86. ^ Samuel Beckett's Wife Is Dead at 89 in Paris. New York Times. Retrieved 19 Oct 2024.
  87. ^ Dayal Kaur Khalsa, Author, Is Dead at 46. New York Times. Retrieved 19 Oct 2024.
  88. ^ Paul Emile Lemerle: 1903-1989. JSTOR (Dumbarton Oaks Papers). Retrieved 19 Oct 2024.
  89. ^ Some of IRA's victims mistakenly killed as 'informers', files show. The Guardian. Retrieved 19 Oct 2024.
  90. ^ Donnie Moore Dies in Apparent Suicide : Home Run Pitch in 1986 Playoffs Haunted Moore, Says His Agent. L.A. Times. Retrieved 20 Oct 2024.
  91. ^ Herstory: Oonah Keogh - 1903 - 1989 - the first woman stockbroker in the world. RTE.ie. Retrieved 20 Oct 2024.
  92. ^ Marika Nezer. WorldCat. Retrieved 9 Nov 2024.
  93. ^ Shmuel Rodensky. WorldCat. Retrieved 9 Nov 2024.
  94. ^ Man Is Being Held In Actress's Death. New York Times. Retrieved 20 Oct 2024.
  95. ^ J. M. Cohen. WorldCat. Retrieved 9 Nov 2024.
  96. ^ Crowe, Sir Colin Tradescant. Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Retrieved 20 Oct 2024.(subscription required)
  97. ^ Nigel Dennis. Britannica. Retrieved 20 Oct 2024.
  98. ^ The Story of Shinnyo-en. shinnyoen.org. Retrieved 20 Oct 2024.
  99. ^ Walter Karp, Writer Specializing In Political History, Is Dead .... New York Times. Retrieved 20 Oct 2024.
  100. ^ CBA Commissioner Jay Ramsdell Is Presumed Dead in Crash. L.A. Times. Retrieved 20 Oct 2024.
  101. ^ The President of the IPN paid tribute to the late President of the Republic of Poland, Kazimierz Sabbat, on the 30th anniversary of his death - London, 19-20 July 2019. Institute of National Remembrance. Retrieved 20 Oct 2024.
  102. ^ Carl-Heinz Schroth. WorldCat. Retrieved 9 Nov 2024.
  103. ^ In memory of John Kenneth Stille. ACS Publications. Retrieved 20 Oct 2024.
  104. ^ Benjamin Tammuz, 70, A Writer and Sculptor. New York Times. Retrieved 20 Oct 2024.
  105. ^ Lavinia Williams, 73, a Dancer. New York Times. Retrieved 20 Oct 2024.
  106. ^ Forrest Anderson, Ex-Governor Of Montana, Kills Himself at 76. New York Times. Retrieved 20 Oct 2024.
  107. ^ "Valentine Bargmann, 81, Einstein Assistant". The New York Times. July 25, 1989. p. B 5. Retrieved March 23, 2024.
  108. ^ Gravestone: Lauro Corona 20.7.89. Cemitério de São João Batista, Botafogo, Município de Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazi. Retrieved 20 Oct 2024.
  109. ^ Karen DeWolf. WorldCat. Retrieved 9 Nov 2024.
  110. ^ Marie-Madeleine Fourcade, Resistance Hero, 79. New York Times. Retrieved 20 Oct 2024.
  111. ^ "Mary Treen, Actress, 82". The New York Times. July 22, 1989. p. 1 10. Retrieved March 23, 2024.
  112. ^ Yannis Tsarouchis, 79; Artist, Set Designer. L.A. Times. Retrieved 20 Oct 2024.
  113. ^ "Harry Worth, Comedian, 71". The New York Times. July 22, 1989. p. 1 10. Retrieved March 23, 2024.
  114. ^ Donald Brittain. The Canadian Encyclopedia. Retrieved 9 Nov 2024.
  115. ^ Alfonso A. Narvaez (July 22, 1989). "James Collins, Conservative, 73; Texan Was in Congress 14 Years". The New York Times. p. 1 10. Retrieved March 23, 2024.
  116. ^ Malaysia Hangs Drug Trafficker : First Briton to Be .... L.A. Times. Retrieved 9 Nov 2024.
  117. ^ Mushtaq Ali Khan. WorldCat. Retrieved 9 Nov 2024.
  118. ^ Genevieve Naylor, 74, Photographer, Dies. New York Times. Retrieved 9 Nov 2024.
  119. ^ Joseph P. Fried (July 25, 1989). "William T. Whisner Jr., 65, Pilot; Was U.S. Fighter Ace in 2 Wars". The New York Times. p. B 5. Retrieved March 23, 2024.
  120. ^ Janet Lee Auchincloss Morris, 81. New York Times. Retrieved 9 Nov 2024.
  121. ^ Deaths. Washington Post. Retrieved 9 Nov 2024.
  122. ^ Robert J. Mullens, 66, Ex-Bond Specialist. New York Times. Retrieved 9 Nov 2024.
  123. ^ Allan Kozinn (July 24, 1989). "Martti Talvela, 54, Imposing Bass Regarded as Peerless in 'Godunov'". The New York Times. p. D 11. Retrieved March 23, 2024.
  124. ^ Frank Thompson, 70; Career In Congress Ended With Abscam. New York Times. Retrieved 9 Nov 2024.
  125. ^ Marin Varbanov. WorldCat. Retrieved 9 Nov 2024.
  126. ^ Hally Wood. WorldCat. Retrieved 9 Nov 2024.
  127. ^ Herbert Mitgang (July 24, 1989). "Donald Barthelme Is Dead at 58; A Short-Story Writer and Novelist". The New York Times. p. D 11. Retrieved March 23, 2024.
  128. ^ Ari L. Goldman (July 24, 1989). "Hank Greenspun, 79, Publisher". The New York Times. p. D 11. Retrieved March 23, 2024.
  129. ^ "Claude Harmon Is Dead at 73; Taught Golf to Four Presidents". The New York Times. July 25, 1989. p. B 5. Retrieved March 23, 2024.
  130. ^ Angel Planells playes. WorldCat. Retrieved 9 Nov 2024.
  131. ^ "Daniel Rhodes, 78, Ceramic Sculptor, Dies". The New York Times. July 28, 1989. p. A 10. Retrieved March 23, 2024.
  132. ^ Gravestone: Ernest 'Sunshine Sammy' Morrison 24.7.89. Inglewood Park Cemetery, Inglewood, Los Angeles County, California, USA (year of death only). Retrieved 9 Nov 2024.
  133. ^ Raymond, Eleanor (1887–1989). Encyclopedia.com. Retrieved 9 Nov 2024.
  134. ^ Peter B. Flint (July 27, 1989). "Steve Rubell, Studio 54's Creator And a'Pasha of Disco,' Dies at 45". The New York Times. p. A 19. Retrieved March 23, 2024.
  135. ^ Warren Low. WorldCat. Retrieved 9 Nov 2024.
  136. ^ Sternberger, Dolf. Katalog Der Deutschen Nationalbibliothek (year of death only). Retrieved 9 Nov 2024.
  137. ^ B. V. Bowden, Baron Bowden. WorldCat. Retrieved 9 Nov 2024.
  138. ^ Wife admits killing lawmaker-husband, then takes own life. United Press International. Retrieved 9 Nov 2024.
  139. ^ Gravestone: Jeff Richards 28.7.89. Riverside National Cemetery, Riverside, Riverside County, California, USA. Retrieved 9 Nov 2024.
  140. ^ Nancy Andrews, a Stage Actress, Singer and Comedian, Dies at 68. New York Times. Retrieved 9 Nov 2024.
  141. ^ Osvaldo Brandão. worldfootball.net. Retrieved 9 Nov 2024.
  142. ^ Rudy Zamora. WorldCat. Retrieved 9 Nov 2024.
  143. ^ Wes Fesler Dies at 81. Newspapers.com (The Marion Star). Retrieved 9 Nov 2024.
  144. ^ 34-Years Ago Sunday, Lane Frost Died At Cheyenne Frontier Days, Cowboys Remember. Cowboy State Daily. Retrieved 9 Nov 2024.
  145. ^ Mannoni, Dominique-Octave (1899-1989). Encyclopedia.com. Retrieved 9 Nov 2024.
  146. ^ Herbert Mitgang (August 2, 1989). "Michael Harrington, Socialist and Author, Is Dead". The New York Times. p. D 23. Retrieved March 23, 2024.