Person in history
Robert Downey Sr.
Robert Downey Sr., American actor and director (born 1936)
Life at a glance
- Died
- 2021 · July 7
Their story
Who they were
Robert Downey Sr., American actor and director (born 1936)
Why this date
Robert Downey Sr. appears on our July 7 calendar for 2021 as a death entry.
Sources
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Questions about Robert Downey Sr.
When did Robert Downey Sr. die?
July 7 2021.
Who else was born on this day?
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