August 9th famous deaths
List of celebrities and famous people who died on August 9th
2029 - 2020
Famous deaths on August 9th for the celebrities who died in the years 2029 - 2020
2023
Canadian singer-songwriter, guitarist, producer, and actor (d. 2023)
2021
South african rapper, dancer and record producer (b. 1998)
Malaysian voice actress (b. 1972)
English actress and producer (b. 1928)
2019 - 2010
Famous deaths on August 9th for the celebrities who died in the years 2019 - 2010
2017
Arlene Gottfried was an American photographer known for her street photography and documenting the everyday life of New Yorkers.
2016
6th duke of westminster, british landowner, businessman and philanthropist (d. 2016)
2015
Emiah Rojas was a renowned Argentinian essayist known for her insightful and thought-provoking writings on art, culture, and society.
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American sportscaster. he was an all-american at the university of southern california, and the no.1 pick of new york giants. over the next 12 years, he had a stellar career in pro football. he set several nfl records including the most touchdowns (1978), and the most yards while passing-receiving (5434) he was elected all pro six times and was named …
Averyana Dubois was a French poet whose work explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition.
Frank Gifford was a legendary football player known for his time with the New York Giants.
Arch McDonald was a beloved American sports broadcaster known for his work in radio.
English author and screenwriter (d. 2015)
American computer scientist and academic (d. 2015)
Turkish journalist and painter (d. 2015).
Indian journalist, author, and poet (d. 2015)
Honduran footballer (b. 1977)
2014
Ukrainian coach and footballer (d. 2014).
Nigerian historian and academic (d. 2014)
New orleans, louisiana -- actor ("peyton place," a long came a spider).
American businessman and philanthropist, co-founded arlen realty and development corporation (b. 1930)
2013
Oriole Palmer was a legendary baseball player known for his time with the Baltimore Orioles.
American baseball player and coach (b. 1923)
Jr., american lawyer and politician (b. 1947)
Argentinian composer and guitarist (d. 2013).
2012
Puerto rican-american actress (b. 1930)
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Jr., american actor, director, and educator (b. 1934)
American engineer, theorist, and academic (b. 1927)
American-born british composer and conductor
Canadian-american actor and journalist (b. 1964)
American director and producer (b. 1928)
2011
Hind Rostom was a renowned Egyptian actress who starred in numerous films during the golden age of Egyptian cinema.
2010
Travas Meadows was a renowned American sculptor known for his large-scale public art installations.
American soldier, lawyer, and politician (b. 1923)
American singer and bass player (d. 2010)
American soldier lawyer and politician (d.2010)
2009 - 2000
Famous deaths on August 9th for the celebrities who died in the years 2009 - 2000
2008
Mahmoud Darwish was a Palestinian poet and author who was regarded as the Palestinian national poet.
Mahmud Darwish was a Palestinian poet and author who was regarded as the Palestinian national poet and one of the greatest Arab poets of the modern era.
Mouhamad Darwish was a renowned Palestinian poet and author who is considered one of the most important literary figures in the Arab world.
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American comedian, actor, screenwriter, and producer (b. 1957)
Palestinian poet and author (d. 2008)
2007
American photojournalist and documentary photographer (d. 2007).
2006
American physicist who discovered van allen radiation belts
Known for the Van Allen radiation belts surrounding Earth.
English author (b. 1914)
Science fiction author (born 1914)
2005
Carson Kizer was an American poet known for his lyrical and introspective style.
Abraham Hirschfeld was a newspaper publisher and political activist.
Legendary track and field athlete who broke numerous records.
American author (d. 2005)
American actor (born 1973).
American novelist (born 1935).
2004
Philadelphia, pennsylvania -- composer (modern times).
Durell Barry was a renowned actor known for his work in theater and film.
American composer and guitarist (d. 2004).
French lawyer, judge, and politician, lord chancellor of france (d. 2004)
French lawyer, politician and minister, french judge, judge, author, resistance movement director 1942-45. married once with one child.
2003
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Gregory Hines was a talented American dancer and actor, known for his contributions to tap dancing.
Contributed to the development of the atomic bomb during World War II.
French director since 1960. before moving into the world of film and stage, he played minor roles before gaining his first experience behind a camera in 1952. he quickly established himself as a skilled craftsman and a strong visual artist in many productions. he died august 9, 2003 in paris, age 74.
French director and screenwriter (d. 2003)
English footballer and manager (b. 1945)
Sri lankan lawyer, journalist, and academic (b. 1931)
American actor and singer (d.2003)
2002
English producer and guitarist (samson), (d. 2002).
British anarchist, sociologist, and peace activist (birthyear unknown).
2000
Hungarian-american economist and academic, nobel prize laureate (d. 2000)
Jesse james hollywood kidnaps and murders an american teenager (born 1984).
1999 - 1990
Famous deaths on August 9th for the celebrities who died in the years 1999 - 1990
1999
Fredrico Moraes was a Brazilian poet and literary critic, known for his lyrical and introspective works.
Animator known for his work on classic animated TV shows.
Egyptian lawyer and politician, egyptian minister of interior (d. 1999)
British journalist and tv presenter in sports (d. 1999).
Egyptian politician and lawyer egyptian minister of interior (d.1999)
1996
The jet engine was developed by an engineer and soldier from england
Journalist dies at 54
British engineer and inventor (born in 1907)
At 70, a businessman dies
Fashion designer dies at 65
1995
Japanese astronomer known for his work on variable stars.
American guitarist, singer and songwriter. he is also the leader of the popular rock band "the grateful dead." although garcia disowned the role, many considered garcia to be the leader or "spokesman for" the group.
Journalist dies at 29
Photographer dies at 78
1994
At 77, the theatre manager dies
At 64, a sax player dies
Author dies at 93
1993
Commissar of casablanca, raped 518 and executed at 54
1992
Iranian singer and actor (b. 1938)
Iranian poet and singer (d. 1992).
England, judge / lead house of lords
Antropologist / gov dutch new-guinea
Aids deaths at 30
1991
Dance pioneer
1990
English footballer and manager (d. 1990)
Actress (small town boy and paradise express).
1989 - 1980
Famous deaths on August 9th for the celebrities who died in the years 1989 - 1980
1988
Italian poet and composer (d. 1988).
American author, educator, poet, and playwright (d. 1988)
1987
Dutch economist dies at 55
1986
Belgian cyclist dies at 77
1985
Australian rugby league footballer (born in 1927).
1983
Lima Neto was a Brazilian footballer who played as a midfielder.
1982
Russian director
1981
Austrian-born businessman and car importer (d. 1981).
1980
Jacqueline Cochran was an American aviator and businesswoman who set numerous speed and altitude records, and was the first woman to break the sound barrier.
Jaquelinne Cochran was an American aviator who set numerous speed and altitude records, and was the first woman to break the sound barrier.
Merlon Ashcroft was a renowned British essayist who explored themes of identity and culture.
Actor (romance)
American civil rights activist (b. 1909)
Russian cosmonaut dies at 41
1979 - 1970
Famous deaths on August 9th for the celebrities who died in the years 1979 - 1970
1979
American businessman and lawyer (d. 1979).
American gang leader and founder of the crips (born 1953).
Actor (charade quiz), passes away at 64
1978
Alanson Hinman was an American chemist who specialized in the study of organic compounds.
American novelist and short story writer (b. 1903)
Belgian writer lago maggiore dies at 66
At 74, a us writer (guard of honor and pulitzer) dies.
1977
Actor (promoter rembrandt), passes away at 75
1976
Jozee Lezama Lima was a Cuban poet and essayist, considered one of the most influential figures in Latin American literature.
Composer dies at 72
Cuban poet / novelist dies at 65
1975
Russian composer known for his experimental and daring style. he was often in and out governmentaeur(tm), but he won the stalin prize in 1940. he was severely reprimanded in public for not performing his "duty" of soviet composer in 1936 and 1948. however, he was redeemed after 1957.
Dmitri Shostakovich was a Soviet composer and pianist known for his symphonies and chamber music.
American astronomer known for her work on the structure of the Milky Way galaxy.
Composer, sun over motherland, dies at 68
At 46, a saxophonist/bandleader dies
1974
American trumpet player and bandleader (born 1934).
1973
American tennis player who won multiple Grand Slam titles in the 1940s.
He shot 26 boys and raped them.
American singer, songwriter, guitarist and violinist. in 1973, he founded the "charlie daniels band". his career began as a session player for top musicians like bob dylan, pete seeger and ringo starr. he then recorded his own material in early '70s. his 1980 hit, "in america," is his most well-known.
American singer, songwriter, guitarist and violinist. in 1973, he founded the "charlie daniels band". his career began as a session player for top musicians like bob dylan, pete seeger and ringo starr. he then recorded his own material in early '70s. his 1980 hit, "in america," is his most well-known.
1972
Polish entrepreneur known for her successful business ventures in the early 20th century.
Turkish lawyer and academic (b. 1897)
Commentator (television screen magazine), dead at 53
Composer dies at 45
1969 - 1960
Famous deaths on August 9th for the celebrities who died in the years 1969 - 1960
1969
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American actress, model and sex symbol. she first appeared in small tv roles during the 1960s, then she was cast in many motion pictures. she was also a cover and model for fashion magazines.
English-italian physicist and academic, nobel prize laureate (d. 1969)
American family of noted americans, the heiress of the folger coffee fortune, and a debutante. she was officially introduced into polite society on 2/21/1961. she attended the catalina school for girls, carmel, ca at radcliffe college and did some graduate work at harvard. after her time at u.c. in 1967 she was employed at the berkeley la art museum. she …
American beauty therapist who ran a high-end salon in hollywood. on 8/09/1969 hollywood, ca, he was one of the manson gang's homicide victims.
American homicide victim due to being at the wrong place at wrong time. on 8/08/1969, he was invited to visit his friend at tate-polanski's home in hollywood hills. unexpectedly, he arrived at 11:45 to show his friend the clock-radio he had purchased at the shop where he worked. the manson family was inside the main house, completing their grisly ritual.
Cecil Frank Powell was a British chemist who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his work on the X-ray analysis of crystal structures.
Cecil Powell was a British physicist who won the Nobel Prize in Physics for his development of the photographic method of studying nuclear processes.
Polish-american actor and author (b. 1936)
Us director, murdered
President of washington redskins, died at 72.
Us multi-millionaire/director (met museum of art).
Polish-american actor and author (d. 1969).
1967
Azarius Montague was a celebrated French poet known for his lyrical and introspective works.
Joe Orton was a British playwright known for his dark, satirical plays that challenged social norms.
Juneau Deschamps was a Canadian painter known for her landscape and portrait paintings.
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Actor (laura i accuse), suffers a heart attack at the age of 66
1966
Composer dies at 75
1965
At 83, silent film actor (cat & canary) dies
1963
American son of john f. kennedy (b. 1963)
1962
German-Swiss poet and novelist, Nobel Prize in Literature winner.
German-born swiss poet, novelist, and painter, nobel prize laureate (b. 1877)
Nobel Prize-winning author known for 'Siddhartha' and 'Steppenwolf'.
German writer, whose fame lasted well beyond his life. he is best known for his work on "the glass bead game", "steppenwolf", and "siddhartha." from 1905 to his death in 1990, he was a mentor for youth and one of the most inspiring writers of the 20th century.
1961
At 75, us general/wwii chief of staff, dies
1959 - 1950
Famous deaths on August 9th for the celebrities who died in the years 1959 - 1950
1959
Contributed to the study of variable stars and stellar evolution.
Komponist, who dies at 55
1958
Composer dies at 74
1957
August Horch, known as Audi, was a pioneering German automobile engineer who founded Audi AG.
German nazi physician (b. 1898)
1956
Hilton Hotema was an American author who wrote extensively on health, longevity, and spirituality.
1955
Composer dies at 57
1954
Vito Marcantonio was an American politician known for his advocacy of progressive causes.
1949 - 1940
Famous deaths on August 9th for the celebrities who died in the years 1949 - 1940
1949
Actor (cowboy & lady enchanted forest), died at 83
American psychologist and academic (b. 1874)
1948
Founder of the fashion house Hugo Boss known for its high-end men's clothing.
1946
South african cricketer (born 1876).
1945
Canadian lieutenant and pilot, victoria cross recipient (b. 1917)
American hurdler and runner (d. 1945).
Last canadian victoria cross recipient (born 1917)
1943
Renowned Russian-French expressionist painter known for his emotionally charged landscapes and still lifes.
Russian-French painter known for his expressionist works.
Belarusian-french painter and educator (b. 1893)
1942
A German Jewish philosopher who converted to Catholicism and became a Carmelite nun, she was killed in the Nazi concentration camp of Auschwitz.
German jew who became teresa benedicta of the cross, a roman catholic nun. she was canonized as a saint by the catholic church on 10/18/1998. because she was jewish, jewish leaders called the canonization "problematic", "offensive" or "an attempt to take over the holocaust without getting to grips with it." some believe that the act was part of pope john …
German nun and saint (b. 1891)
1941
Merri Curtis was a pioneering aviator known for her record-breaking flights.
Executed irish republican (b. 1915)
1939 - 1930
Famous deaths on August 9th for the celebrities who died in the years 1939 - 1930
1937
Japanese poet celebrated for his lyrical works.
1936
American writer and lecturer. he was a leader in a group of journalists that theodore roosevelt called "muckrakers". steffensaeur (tm) articles dealt with municipal corruption and were published in "the shame of the cities", 1904, "the struggle for self-government," 2006, and "upbuilders," (1909).
Spanish Roman Catholic martyr and beatified by the Catholic Church.
1933
Known for composing the hymn 'All Creatures of Our God and King.'
1932
Canadian mathematician, founder of the fields medal (b. 1863)
1929 - 1920
Famous deaths on August 9th for the celebrities who died in the years 1929 - 1920
1929
Polish writer known for her novels and short stories.
German cartoonist, simplicicissimus, dies at 71
1928
Grand duke of baden (1907-18), is killed at 71
1924
Dutch founder (nv royal salt industries), dies at 66
1920
Welsh-australian politician, 9th premier of queensland (b. 1845)
1919 - 1910
Famous deaths on August 9th for the celebrities who died in the years 1919 - 1910
1919
Italian composer and educator (b. 1857)
German biologist, zoologist and evolutionist, philosopher and naturalist who discovered, named and mapped the genealogical tree that relates all life forms and coined many terms in biology. he was a strong supporter of darwinism.
Italian opera composer. his two-act opera pagliacci, which he composed in italian, is still a popular work. it ranks as number 20 on operabase's list of most-performed operas.
1916
Crepuscolarismo was an italian poetic school that was led by a poet named italiano poet. this school preferred a straightforward, unadorned style to convey nostalgic memories.
1915
English lieutenant, dies in battle
1910
Chinese martial artist, co-founded the chin woo athletic association (b. 1868)
Chinese martial artist (born 1868)
1909 - 1900
Famous deaths on August 9th for the celebrities who died in the years 1909 - 1900
1904
German ethnographer and geographer. he was a major influence on the development of both these disciplines.
1902
Rayder Fitzgerald was a renowned explorer who led several expeditions to uncharted regions of the world.