Famous people and celebrities who died in August 1957

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in August 1957. 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. 1 Rose Fyleman

  English writer and poet (b. 1877)

• Aug. 3 "Black Jack" Bouvier

  Jacqueline kennedy's father, jacqueline kennedy, has died from cancer

• Aug. 4 Washington Luís

  Brazilian politician who served as the President of Brazil from 1926 to 1930.

• Aug. 4 John Cain Sr.

  Australian politician, 34th premier of victoria (b. 1882)

• Aug. 5 Heinrich Otto Wieland

  CHE - German chemist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1877)

• Aug. 7 Oliver Hardy

  American comedian and actor. he is known for his gentle pomposity and he teamed up with stan laurel to form one of the most well-known comedy teams in show biz.

• Aug. 9 Carl Clauberg

  German nazi physician (b. 1898)

• Aug. 16 Irving Langmuir

  CHE - American chemist and physicist, nobel prize laureate (b. 1881)

• Aug. 18 Wawrzyniec Jerzy Zulawski

  Composer dies at 41

• Aug. 19 David Bomberg

  English artist illustrator and academic (d. 1957).

• Aug. 19 Carl-Gustaf Rossby

  Swedish-american meteorologist, academic (d. 1957).

• Aug. 21 Nels Stewart

  Nels Stewart was a legendary Canadian ice hockey player who played in the NHL during the 1920s and 1930s. He was known for his exceptional scoring ability and was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1952.

• Aug. 21 Mait Metsanurk

  Estonian playwright and author (d. 1957).

• Aug. 21 Harald Sverdrup

  Norwegian meteorologist and oceanographer (b. 1888)

• Aug. 24 Ronald Knox

  English theologian, priest, and writer known for his detective fiction and religious works.

• Aug. 24 Albert Edward Sammons

  Composer dies at 71