July 9
2010 – Vonetta McGee, who starred in “Blacula” and the TV movie “The Norliss Tapes,” passed away at the age of 65.
2007 – Jerry Ito who appeared in the films “Mothra,” “Message From Space” and “The Manster,” passed away at the age of 79.
2002 – Rod Steiger who played the title role of “The Illustrated Man” as well as starring in the films “The Amityville Horror,” “American Gothic” and “Mars Attacks!,” passed away at the age of 77.
1985 – Rafael Campos who appeared in the films “Lady In a Cage,” ” The Astro Zombies” and in the TV series “V,” passed away at the age of 49.