List of celebrities and famous people who died on August 24th
Famous deaths on August 24th for the celebrities who died in the years 2029 - 2020
American professional wrestler, most commonly known as bray wyatt (b. 1987)
Charlie watts is a renowned drummer best known for being a member of the legendary rock band the rolling stones.
English musician (b. 1941)
American diplomat known for his work in Africa.
American author, journalist, and lecturer (b. 1936)
Famous deaths on August 24th for the celebrities who died in the years 2019 - 2010
Spanish skier who won a bronze medal at the 1992 Winter Olympics.
Indian lawyer and politician, 9th indian minister of law and justice (d. 2019)
American actor, comedian, and radio talk show host (b. 1948)
Renowned for his work in the field of molecular biology.
German politician who served as Mayor of Hamburg.
German soldier and politician, 4th president of west germany (d. 2016)
American chef and author (d. 2001)
American football player and coach (b. 1934)
German-american computer scientist and academic (b. 1932)
Maevis Gallant was a Canadian short story writer and novelist known for her precise and evocative prose.
English actor, director, producer, and entrepreneur. he is president of the royal academy of dramatic art.
British poet and writer known for her lyrical poetry.
Brazilian businessman (b. 1928)
Muriel Siebert was the first woman to own a seat on the New York Stock Exchange and founded the securities firm Muriel Siebert & Co.
American actress who rose to fame on the stage in 1945. she won five tony awards out of a record ten nominations. with occasional ventures into television and movies, she also earned five tony awards. although her broadway credits exceed 30, her tv career was her most successful. she was lilimae clements, a seven-year-old actress who starred in "knots landing" …
Pioneer in the field of computer science and artificial intelligence.
Gerry Baker is a British journalist known for his work as editor-in-chief of The Wall Street Journal.
First woman to own a seat on the New York Stock Exchange.
Brazilian footballer and manager (b. 1931)
Faroese technician, surveyor, and politician, 6th prime minister of the faroe islands (d. 2012)
American actor (b. 1932)
Pakistani taliban leader (b. 1965)
Brazilian footballer and manager (b. 1937)
American baseball player, coach, and sportscaster (b. 1951)
Turkish poet and author (b. 1962)
Japanese director and screenwriter (b. 1963)
Famous deaths on August 24th for the celebrities who died in the years 2009 - 2000
American producer and director (d. 2007).
Canadian educator and politician, 39th mayor of quebec city (d. 2007)
Contributed to the understanding of the structure and evolution of the Milky Way galaxy.
Syrian philosopher and critic known for his influential works on Arab intellectual history.
Canadian tenor and educator (b. 1916)
American engineer and colonel (d. 2006).
A swiss psychiatrist and author, who is well-known for her work on death and dying. in 1969, her first book "on death and dying" introduced the five stages that are involved in dying: denial, isolation anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. all attempts to keep control over one's death. she has helped around 20,000 people transition into the afterlife in her …
British travel writer, explorer and photographer also known as mubarak bin london (arabic: "the blessed one of london"). the best-known works of thesiger are his travel books arabian sands (1959), in which he recounts his footing and camel crossing of the empty quarter of arabia. the marsh arabs (1964) is an account of the madan, the native people of the …
Azriel Aberbach was an American political scientist and government official.
Russian orthodox christian priest and mystic (d. 2002).
American singer and actress (d. 2001).
Estonian violinist, pianist and conductor (d. 2001).
Swiss kickboxer, k-1 world grand prix 1996 champion, and runner-up in 1997 and 1998.
Famous deaths on August 24th for the celebrities who died in the years 1999 - 1990
Egyptian guitarist and composer (b. 1929)
American actress (d. 1999)
American actor (d. 1998)
Italian race car driver (d. 1997)
The classicist dies at 90
42 years old, journalist and travel writer.
At 73, an international civil servant dies
Journalist dies at 69
Artist/collector dies at 75
American actor, first of four children of dixie and bing crosby. his strict father used humiliation, restriction and other methods to get him out of his way. he was a shrewd and aggressive child who grew up as a drinker, brawler, and fighter.
General practitioner campaigner, dies at 78
Gerard van de reve sr., a friend, dies at age 82
Downhill mtb racer dies at 23
Dutch jurist, judge and professor of law, as well as the second president of european court of justice.
Jazz drummer dies at 48
Dutch leader and jurist (constitution) dies at 74
Renowned American artist known for his movie poster designs.
American middle-distance runner who won a silver medal at the 1912 Olympics.
Patented convertible couch dies at 87
Cowboy actor dies at 97
Neth/indon writer (camp diary), is killed at 86
Us 1500m runner (1912 olympics-silver medalist), died at 99
Sudanese-egyptian poet and academic (b. 1931)
Russian-american journalist and author (b. 1941)
Famous deaths on August 24th for the celebrities who died in the years 1989 - 1980
Polish-British artist known for his murals and paintings.
American screenwriter, playwright, and writer. he is best known for his creation of dobie gillis, the wild 1950's teenager. his comic voice is evident in american literature, including "barefoot boy with cheek" 1943 and "the feather merchants" 1944. all three programs were broadcast on tv: "the tender trap," 1954; "rally round the flag boys,"57 and "dobie gillis," 1959-1962.
Actor tattoo, magic christian, dies at 49 from aids
English wrestler and rugby player (d. 1987).
American civil rights activist (d. 1987).
American composer and educator (b. 1906)
Us composer dies at 78
Filipino politician who served as a Senator of the Philippines.
American economist, educator, and activist (b. 1883)
Estonian-finnish high jumper and discus thrower (d. 1983)
Jerry lee lewis' 5th wife, dies from methadone overdose
Actor (ball four - stockard channing show), died at 64
Canadian priest and author (b. 1896)
English actress (d. 1980).
Famous deaths on August 24th for the celebrities who died in the years 1979 - 1970
Hanna Reitsch was a pioneering German aviator who set more than 40 flight altitude records and was the first woman to fly a helicopter.
Katherleen Kenyon was a British archaeologist who made significant contributions to the study of ancient civilizations, particularly in the Middle East.
American actor and trumpet player (d. 1978).
Singer, songwriter, and trumpeter known for his energetic performances.
American singer-songwriter, trumpet player, and actor (b. 1910)
Canadian ice hockey player (d. 1977)
Composer dies at 76
Us cosmetic magnate, who dies at 69
Russian-american pilot and businessman, co-founded republic aviation (b. 1894)
Composer dies at 79
French journalist, author, and intellectual. he was a strong advocate of fascism, and virulently antisemitic.
Jazz saxophonist from the united states, who dies at 59
Famous deaths on August 24th for the celebrities who died in the years 1969 - 1960
Antia Stein was a German expressionist painter known for her vibrant and emotive paintings.
American businessman, founded kaiser shipyards and kaiser aluminum (b. 1882)
Industrialist (boulder dam and liberty ship), dies in 85
Actress (danny thomas amos n andy), is killed at 65
Composer dies at 73
American actor known for his role in 'The Good, the Bad and the Ugly'.
Composer dies at 74
Famous deaths on August 24th for the celebrities who died in the years 1959 - 1950
Irish painter and educator (b. 1876)
Premier of south africa (1954-1958), dies at 65
Composer dies at 87
Composer dies at 28
English theologian, priest, and writer known for his detective fiction and religious works.
Composer dies at 71
Renowned Polish painter known for her vibrant landscapes and still life compositions.
Renowned Japanese film director known for his masterful storytelling and visual style.
Brazilian lawyer and politician, 14th president of brazil (b. 1882)
Writer dies at 63
Famous deaths on August 24th for the celebrities who died in the years 1949 - 1940
American lawyer and judge, 48th united states attorney general (b. 1862)
French mystic, social philosopher, and religious apologist. she completed brilliant studies in philosophy, logic, and literature. she developed her own unique philosophy. she was a participant in the spanish civil war in 1936 and joined the resistance. she was raised as an intellectual jewish jew and an agnostic. her original thinking made a significant impact on her culture in many …
Argentinian painter and educator (b. 1886)
Adventurer and politician (b. 1902)
Writer
Polish-german technician and inventor, invented the nipkow disk (b. 1860)
German tv pioneer nipkow disk, dies at age 80
Famous deaths on August 24th for the celebrities who died in the years 1939 - 1930
American painter and educator (b. 1874)
American activist (b. 1861)
English businessman and showman (b. 1860)
Famous deaths on August 24th for the celebrities who died in the years 1929 - 1920
American poet and author known for his contributions to American literature.
American author and educator (b. 1856)
Author (us kindergarten movement), dies at 66
Famous deaths on August 24th for the celebrities who died in the years 1909 - 1900
Writer (chronicle), died at 58
Belgian artist, who was a highly successful painter in the 1860s. he is best known for his paintings featuring elegant modern women.