Famous people and celebrities who died in August 1932

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in August 1932. This month marked the loss of influential and beloved figures whose contributions spanned various fields and touched many lives. Explore our detailed list to remember and celebrate their enduring legacies and the remarkable impact they had on the world

• Aug. 2 Gheorghe Cucu

  Composer dies at 50

• Aug. 4 Alfred Henry Maurer

  American painter (b. 1868)

• Aug. 9 John Charles Fields

  Canadian mathematician, founder of the fields medal (b. 1863)

• Aug. 10 Rin Tin Tin

  American acting dog (b. 1918)

• Aug. 10 Slang

  Writer

• Aug. 19 Louis Anquetin

  French painter (b. 1861)

• Aug. 20 Paul Keller

  American homicide. the worst serial arsonist captured in the u.s. over a hundred fires were set by him, terrorizing seattle for five months. three elderly women were killed by one of the firemen in a retirement community. others caused $22 million worth of damage to homes, churches, and businesses.

• Aug. 20 Emille-Louis-Victor Mathieu

  Composer dies at 87

• Aug. 20 Tadeusz Joteyko

  Composer dies at the age of 60

• Aug. 21 Frederick Corder

  Composer dies at age 80

• Aug. 24 Kate M. Gordon

  American activist (b. 1861)

• Aug. 29 Raymond Knister

  Canadian poet and author (b. 1899)

• Aug. 30 Willem M van Rossum

  Cardinal/prefect of propaganda fide, dies at 77