August 25th famous deaths

List of celebrities and famous people who died on August 25th

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2029 - 2020

Famous deaths on August 25th for the celebrities who died in the years 2029 - 2020

2022

Mable John
American blues vocalist (b. 1930)

2019 - 2010

Famous deaths on August 25th for the celebrities who died in the years 2019 - 2010

2019

Quasim Abbas
Renowned sculptor known for his innovative works.
Ferdinand Piëch
Former chairman of Volkswagen Group, credited for transforming the company into a global automotive powerhouse.

2018

John McCain
John McCain was a United States Senator from Arizona and the 2008 Republican presidential nominee, who also served as a Lieutenant Commander in the United States Navy.
Leida Lewis
Leida Lewis was a prolific author who wrote several best-selling novels during her lifetime.
John McCain
American captain and politician (d. 2018)

2017

Joyner Smith
Renowned chemist who made significant contributions to the field of organic chemistry.
Anitra Steffen
Anitra Steffen was a successful model in the 1960s and 1970s.
Rich Piana
American bodybuilder (b. 1971)

2016

Marvin Kaplan
American screenwriter and producer of actor actors

2015

Francis Sejersted
Norwegian history professor, chairman of the norwegian nobel committee (which gives the nobel peace price)
José María Benegas
Spanish lawyer and politician (b. 1948)

2014

Uziah Thompson
Jamaican sprinter who won gold medals in the 4x100m relay at the 1968 and 1972 Summer Olympics.
Osmar Santos
Renowned Brazilian sportscaster known for his work in football broadcasting.
Marcel Masse
Canadian educator and politician, 29th canadian minister of national defence (d. 2014)
William Greaves
American director and producer (b. 1926)
Nico M. M. Nibbering
Dutch chemist and academic (b. 1938)

Enrique Zileri

Peruvian journalist and publisher (b. 1931)

2013

Gilmar Dos Santos Neves
Brazilian goalkeeper who won two FIFA World Cups with the Brazilian national team.
Liu Fuzhi
Chinese academic and politician, 3rd minister of justice for china (b. 1917)
Raghunath Panigrahi
Indian singer-songwriter (b. 1932)
Gylmar dos Santos Neves
Brazilian footballer (d. 2013)
António Borges
Portuguese economist and banker (b. 1949)

Ciril Bergles

Slovene poet and translator (b. 1934)

William Froug

American screenwriter and producer (b. 1922)

2012

Neil Armstrong
American astronaut and the first man to walk on the moon. he did so on 7/20/1969 at 10:56 edt. on 8/13/1969, he returned to new york city and was greeted by a new york city flag-tape parade.
Neal Armstrong
First person to walk on the moon.
Florencio Amarilla
Paraguayan footballer, coach, and actor (b. 1935)
Roberto González Barrera
Mexican banker and businessman (b. 1930)
Donald Gorrie
Scottish politician (b. 1933)

2011

Bridgitt Mather
Nobel laureate known for her work on cosmic microwave background radiation.
Lazar Mojsov
Macedonian politician (b. 1920)

2010

Athalene Baker
Noted physicist known for her research in quantum mechanics and particle physics.

2009 - 2000

Famous deaths on August 25th for the celebrities who died in the years 2009 - 2000

2009

Ted Kennedy
American politician, member a notable family, the fabled kennedy clan, and the youngest member u.s. senate. ted kennedy, the youngest of nine children from joseph and rose kennedy, was a privilege child. harvard was his education, but he was suddenly suspended in 1951 for cheating on an exam. he enlisted in the army in short order and served in france …
Theodore Kennedy
Long-serving U.S. Senator from Massachusetts and member of the Kennedy political dynasty.
Edward Kennedy
Long-serving United States Senator and member of the Kennedy political dynasty.
Teddy Kennedy
Long-serving U.S. Senator and member of the famous Kennedy political family.
Ted Kennedy
American soldier, lawyer, and politician (d. 2009)

Mandé Sidibé

Malian economist and politician, prime minister of mali (d. 2009)

Edward M Kennedy

United states senator from massachusetts, brother to john f. kennedy (born in 1932).

2008

Kevin Duckworth
American basketball player (born 1964).
Ahmad Faraz
Prominent Urdu poet known for his romantic and revolutionary poetry.
Ahmad Faraz
Prominent Pakistani Urdu poet and scholar.
Pavle Kozjek
Slovenian photographer and mountaineer (d. 2008).

2007

Raymond Barre
French economist and politician who served as Prime Minister of France.
Ray Jones
English footballer (b. 1988)
Benjamin Aaron
American scholar and lawyer (d. 2007).

2006

Noor Hassanali
Trinidadian-tobagonian lawyer and politician, 2nd president of trinidad and tobago (b. 1918)
Noor Mohamed Hassanali
2nd president of trinidad & tobago (born 1918).

2005

Sherel Gibson
Renowned actress known for her roles in classic Hollywood films.
Legrande Powers
Celebrated poet whose works continue to inspire readers worldwide.
Peter Glotz
Czech-german academic and politician (b. 1939)
Peter Glotz
German politician (born 1939)

2003

Tom Feelings
American author and illustrator (b. 1933)

2002

Dorothy Hewett
Australian feminist poet, novelist and playwright (d. 2002)
Giannis Gionakis
Greek actor (born in 1922)

2001

Aaliyah Haughton
Aaliyah was an American singer, actress, and model who was a major influence on contemporary R&B, pop, and hip hop music.
Aaliayah Haughton
Multi-talented artist known for her music and acting career.
Kenetra Aaliyah
Renowned R&B singer known for hits like 'Try Again' and 'Are You That Somebody'.
Aalliyah Haughton
Aalliyah was an American singer, actress, and model who was a major influence on contemporary R&B, pop, and hip hop music.
Aaliyah
Aaliyah was a talented singer known for hits like 'Try Again' and 'Are You That Somebody'.

Aailyah Haughton

Aailyah was an American singer, actress, and model who was a major influence on contemporary R&B, pop, and hip hop music.

Aaliyah

American singer, dancer, actress, and model. she was born in brooklyn, new york, and raised in detroit, michigan. at the age of 10, she appeared on the television show star search and performed in concert alongside gladys knight. at age 12, aaliyah signed with jive records and her uncle barry hankerson's blackground records. hankerson introduced her to r. kelly, who …

Jeanelle Aaliyah

Renowned R&B singer known for hits like 'Try Again' and 'Are You That Somebody.'

Aaliyah Haughton

Aaliyah was a multi-talented artist who ventured into entrepreneurship with her own clothing line.

Carl Brewer

Canadian ice hockey player (born in 1938).

Ken Tyrrell

Tyrrell racing was founded by tyrrell racing in 2001 by an english race car driver

Üzeyir Garih

Turkish engineer and businessman, co-founded alarko holding (b. 1929)

Aaliyah

American singer and actress (d. 2001)

Philippe Leotard

French singer and actor (born 1940).

2000

Garl Barks
Garl Barks was an American cartoonist who is best known for his work on the Donald Duck comic book series.
Carl Barks
American screenwriter and illustrator (d. 2000).
Allen Woody
American bass player and songwriter (the allman brothers band, gov't mule). (d. 2000).
Jack Nitzsche
American singer-songwriter and pianist (crazy horse), (d. 2000).
Frederick C. Bock
American soldier and pilot (b. 1918)

1999 - 1990

Famous deaths on August 25th for the celebrities who died in the years 1999 - 1990

1999

Rob Fisher
English keyboard player and songwriter (b. 1956)
Rob Fisher
English musician (born 1956)

1998

Lewis F. Powell
Jr., american lawyer and supreme court justice (b. 1907)

1997

Vali Asr
Vali Asr was a renowned Iranian poet and literary figure.
Robert Pinget
At 78, a novelist/playwright dies
Clodomiro Almeyda Medina
Chilean external minister (1970-73)

1996

Dai Houying
Writer dies at 58
Sylvia Fisher
Opera singer, dies at 86
Erskine Childers
At 67, un official/civil servant dies
Les Burns
Local councillor dies at 53
Alexander Colleridge Vanderpuiye Baka Tetteh
Actor/lawyer dies at 64

1995

Doug Stegmeyer
American bass player and producer (b. 1951)
R B Hudmon
R&b / soul singer, dies at 41
John Killan Houston Brunner
British sci-fi writer dies at the age of 60

1994

Ramdas Nayak
At 52, a politician and leader of the indies hindu community was killed.

1993

Amy Biehl
At 26 years old, a us activist in south-africa was murdered

1992

Alma Graciela Haro Esmerelda
Singer dies at 65 from diabetes
Jan G Toonder
Writer (castle, ireland), dies at the age of 78

1991

Niven Busch
Us writer (duel in the sun).
Sergei Ajromeiev
Soviet general commits suicide
Don Nute
56-year-old entertainer dies from aids

1990

Morley Callaghan
Canada -- author (toronto star, native argosy)

1989 - 1980

Famous deaths on August 25th for the celebrities who died in the years 1989 - 1980

1989

Gunnar Johnsen Berg
Composer dies at age 80

1988

Art Rooney
American football coach and player founded the pittsburgh steelers (d. 1988).
Price Daniel
American politician, a democratic u.s. the 38th governor of texas, senator. president lyndon b. johnson appointed him to serve as a member of national security council, director of office of emergency preparedness and assistant to president for federal-state relation. daniel was also an associate justice on the texas supreme court. at 77 years old, he died from a stroke in …

1986

Allen Case
American television actor. he is most well-known for his role as deputy clay mccord on nbc's "the deputy", (1959aeur)1961. henry fonda was also a regular, but received less attention.

1985

Samantha Smith
Samantha Smith was an American peace activist known for her efforts to promote peace between the United States and the Soviet Union during the Cold War.
Samantha Smith
American actress/activist (elizabeth lime street), who dies at the age of 13 (born 1972).

1984

Truman Capote
American author, whose books include "other voices, other rooms", 1948, "in cold blood," 1996, and "answered prayers", 1976. at 18 he was awarded the o'henry memorial award.
Truman Capote
American author known for 'Breakfast at Tiffany's' and 'In Cold Blood'.
Waite Hoyt
American baseball player and sportscaster (b. 1899)
Viktor Chukarin
Ussr -- gymnist (1952-56 olympics - gold medalist).
Waite Hoyt
American sportscaster and baseball player (d. 1984).

1982

Anna German
Polish singer (d. 1982)
John AM "Hans" van Tongeren
Actor (hunk) commits suicide at 27

1981

Nassos Kedrakas
Greek actor and cinematographer (b. 1915)

1980

Gower Champion
American choreographer and dancer (d. 1980).

1979 - 1970

Famous deaths on August 25th for the celebrities who died in the years 1979 - 1970

1979

Stan Kenton
American composer, musician and bandleader. his progressive influence on music made him controversial for almost 40 years.
Stan Kenton
American pianist, composer, and bandleader (b. 1911)

1977

Károly Kós
Hungarian architect, ethnologist, and politician (b. 1883)

1976

Eyvind Johnson
Swedish novelist and short story writer, nobel prize laureate (b. 1900)
Eyvind Johnson
Swedish nobel prize laureate and author (d. 1976).

1975

John R Dunning
At 67, a us physicist dies
Frans van Amelsvoort
Conductor of the choir, who dies at 75

1973

Dezső Pattantyús-Ábrahám
Hungarian lawyer and politician, prime minister of hungary (b. 1875)

1972

Mason Cobb
Renowned biologist known for his work in genetics and evolutionary biology.
Juan Carlos Paz
Composer dies at 71
Robert Denzler
Composer dies at age 80

1971

Ted Lewis
American clarinet player and bandleader (d.71)
Ted Lewis [Theodore L Friedman]
Bandleader dies at age 80

1970

Tachū Naitō
Japanese architect and engineer, designed the tokyo tower (b. 1886)
Tachu Naito
Japanese architect (born 1886).

1969 - 1960

Famous deaths on August 25th for the celebrities who died in the years 1969 - 1960

1969

Jens Clausen
Renowned botanist known for his work on plant genetics.
Harry Hess
Known for his theory of sea-floor spreading.
Robert Cosgrove
Australian politician, 30th premier of tasmania (b. 1884)

1968

Stan McCabe
Australian cricketer and coach (b. 1910)
John George
Actor (kolb adventures of fu manchu), died at 70

1967

George Lincoln Rockwell
Founding member of the american nazi party (d. 1967).
Paul Muni
Paul muni was an american actor known for his roles in scarface, the story of louis pasteur, and the life of emile zola.
Hawley Bowlus
Known for his work on designing the famous glider, the Bowlus sailplane.
George Lincoln Rockwell
American commander, politician, and activist, founded the american nazi party (b. 1918)
Oscar Cabalén
Argentinian racing driver (d. 1967)

Stanley Bruce

Australian lawyer and politician, 8th prime minister of australia (b. 1883)

Paul Muni

Austrian actor who won the best actor oscar in 1936. he also received five nominations for this statue throughout his career. his biographical roles included the stories of juarez, emile zola, and louis pasteur. he was a broadway star with "key largo" as well as "inherit the wind".

Stanley Bruce

Australian politician and captain 8th prime minister australia (d. 1967).

1966

Lao She
Chinese dramatist and novelist. he is best remembered for his 1937 novel rickshaw boy and 1957 play teahouse. manchu descent was his heritage. his vivid use of the beijing dialect is a hallmark of his works. he married hu jieqing, a famous painter. they had four children: one son and three girls. lao she, 67, died at taiping lake in …

1965

Moonlight Graham
American baseball player and physician (b. 1879)

1959 - 1950

Famous deaths on August 25th for the celebrities who died in the years 1959 - 1950

1958

Cyril Hare
British crime writer and judge, known for his detective novels.

1956

Alfred Kinsey
American biologist, entomologist and human behaviorist kinsey was first to study and research human sexual behavior through thousands of interviews with men and women.
Alfred Kinsey
Renowned for his research on human sexuality.

1950

Earl Caddock
Professional wrestler (born 1888).

1949 - 1940

Famous deaths on August 25th for the celebrities who died in the years 1949 - 1940

1947

Clark Wissler
American anthropologist and author (d. 1947).

1945

Hayward Goddard
Physicist known for his work in the field of nuclear physics.
John Birch
American intelligence officer and missionary (born 1918).

1944

Mussa Dshalil
Writer
Krijn van den Helm
Kp leeuwarden, resistance fighter, shot to death

1942

Prince George
Duke of kent (b. 1902)
George EAE
At 39, the earl of st andrews/emperor of st andrews dies in battle
George Edward Alexander Windsor
Duke of kent (born in 1902)
W van Daalen
Opposition leader on celebes beheaded
Panayot Pipkov
Composer dies at age 70

1940

Adalei Fitzgerald
Adalei Fitzgerald was a celebrated American novelist who captured the essence of the Jazz Age in her novels.
Prince Jean
Duke of guise (b. 1874)
Jean d'Orleans
Duc de guise, orleanist pretender for the french throne (born 1874)

1939 - 1930

Famous deaths on August 25th for the celebrities who died in the years 1939 - 1930

1939

Babe Siebert
Canadian ice hockey coach and player (d. 1939).

1938

Alyxander Kuprin
Russian novelist and short story writer, known for his realistic depictions of Russian life.
Aleksandr Kuprin
Russian pilot, explorer, and author (b. 1870)
Aleksander Kuprin
Russian author (jama) dies at 67
Aleksandr Kuprin
Russian pilot explorer and author (d. 38)

1936

Lev Kamenev
Lev Kamenev was a Soviet politician and a key figure in the Russian Revolution.
Juliette Adam
French feminist and author.
Grogorij J Zinovjev
Russian revolutionary

1931

Dorothea Fairbridge
South african author and co-founder of guild of loyal women (b. 1862)

1930

Frankie Campbell
American boxer (born in 1904)

1929 - 1920

Famous deaths on August 25th for the celebrities who died in the years 1929 - 1920

1926

Thomas Moran
Thomas Moran was an American painter and printmaker who is best known for his large landscape paintings of the American West.

1925

Franz Conrad von Hötzendorf
Austrian field marshal (b. 1852)
Franz Conrad von Hotzendorf
Austro-hungarian field marshal (born in 1852)

1924

Mariano Álvarez
Filipino general and politician (b. 1818)
Velma Caldwell Melville
American editor, and writer of prose and poetry (b. 1858)
Mariano Alvarez
Filipino general (born 1818)

1922

Crewe Marianne
British suffragist and politician who was the first woman to serve as a Member of Parliament.

1921

Nikolay Gumilyov
Russian poet and critic (b. 1886)

1919 - 1910

Famous deaths on August 25th for the celebrities who died in the years 1919 - 1910

1918

Arlo Bates
American author and poet.

1916

Mary Tappan Wright
American novelist and short story writer (b. 1851)

1915

Patricio Ferrari
Patricio Ferrari was an Italian astronomer known for his work on comets and asteroids.

1909 - 1900

Famous deaths on August 25th for the celebrities who died in the years 1909 - 1900

1908

Henri Becquerel
French physicist and chemist, nobel prize laureate (b. 1852)
Henri Becquerel
Nobel prize winner for chemistry and physicist in france (d. 1908)
Antoine Becquerel
French physicist. he was the son of alexander edmond becquerel as well as the grandson and great-grandson of antoine cesar becquerel who were also physicists. in 1892, he taught physics at paris' museum of natural history and occupied the same chair with his granddad and dad. his first studies focused on the magnetic and polarization characteristics of light. he discovered …
Antoine Henri Becquerel
Discovered radioactivity, sharing the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1903 with Pierre and Marie Curie.

1904

Henri Fantin-Latour
French painter and lithographer, best known for his flower paintings as well as group portraits of parisian writers and artists.
William Hall
Canadian soldier victoria cross recipient (d. 1904)