Famous people and celebrities who died in August 1952

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in August 1952. 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. 5 Sameera Moussa

  Egyptian nuclear physicist who pioneered research on using nuclear technology for medical purposes and advocated for peaceful nuclear applications.

• Aug. 11 Riccardo Martin

  Composer dies at 77

• Aug. 12 David Bergelson

  Ukrainian-born soviet yiddish language writer (born 1884).

• Aug. 16 Lydia Field Emmet

  American painter and academic (b. 1866)

• Aug. 18 Alberto Hurtado

  Chilean priest, lawyer, and saint (b. 1901)

• Aug. 18 Alberto Hurtado Cruchaga

  Chilean jesuit saint (born 1901)

• Aug. 18 Ralph Byrd

  Actor dick tracy tv show, dies at 43

• Aug. 20 Kurt Schumacher

  German politician, first chairman of the social democratic party of germany (sozialdemokratische partei deutschlands; spd), after world war ii.

• Aug. 21 Isaac Sadeh

  Leader of jewish commando forces

• Aug. 29 Anton Piëch

  Austrian lawyer and businessman (d. 1952).

• Aug. 30 Arky Vaughn

  Infielder (pittsburgh pirates, brooklyn dodgers), drowns.

• Aug. 31 Henri Bourassa

  Canadian publisher and politician (b. 1868)