Famous people and celebrities who died in August 1967

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in August 1967. 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 Richard Kuhn

  CHE - Austrian-german biochemist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1900)

• Aug. 2 Walter Terence Stace

  English-american epistemologist, philosopher, and academic (b. 1886)

• Aug. 2 Claude A Barnett

  Associated negro press is founded, and dies at the age of 78.

• Aug. 7 Max Tak

  Dutch violinist/radio commentator, died at 75

• Aug. 7 Max Branch

  Music/radio commentator, dies at the age of 75

• Aug. 9 Anton Walbrook

  Actor (laura i accuse), suffers a heart attack at the age of 66

• Aug. 9 Joe Orton

  Joe Orton was a groundbreaking British playwright who revolutionized theater with his provocative, darkly comedic works that challenged societal conventions. His plays like 'Entertaining Mr. Sloane' and 'Loot' were known for their sharp satire and subversive humor. Tragically, his promising career was cut short when he was murdered by his partner in 1967.

• Aug. 10 John Francis Larchet

  Composer dies at 83

• Aug. 12 Esther Forbes

  American historian and author (b. 1891)

• Aug. 13 Jane Darwell

  Actress (girls in prison), dies at 87 from a heart attack

• Aug. 14 Bob Anderson

  English motorcycle racer and race car driver known for his competitive racing career in the mid-20th century.

• Aug. 15 Rene Magritte

  René Magritte was a Belgian surrealist artist known for his thought-provoking and witty paintings.

• Aug. 19 Isaac Deutscher

  Isaac Deutscher was a prominent Marxist historian and biographer known for his influential works on Leon Trotsky and Soviet history. He was a respected intellectual who significantly contributed to understanding 20th-century political movements.

• Aug. 19 Hugo Gernsback

  German-american businessman, editor and inventor, as well as the founder and first radio-supply-house seller in the world. he was highly intelligent and versatile and designed the first home-radio set.

• Aug. 22 Gregory Pincus

  Pioneering American endocrinologist who played a crucial role in developing the first effective oral contraceptive pill, revolutionizing women's reproductive rights and family planning.

• Aug. 23 Digby Bell

  Digby Bell was a renowned actor known for his work on stage and screen.

• Aug. 23 Nathaniel Cartmell

  American runner and coach (d. 1967).

• Aug. 24 Amanda Randolph

  Actress (danny thomas amos n andy), is killed at 65

• Aug. 24 Henry J. Kaiser

  American businessman, founded kaiser shipyards and kaiser aluminum (b. 1882)

• Aug. 25 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.

• Aug. 25 George Lincoln Rockwell

  Founder of the American Nazi Party, a controversial and notorious white supremacist who was assassinated in 1967.

• Aug. 25 Stanley Bruce

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

• Aug. 27 Brian Epstein

  Legendary music manager who discovered and guided The Beatles to global stardom. He was a pivotal figure in the 1960s music scene and played a crucial role in the band's international success. His tragic death from an accidental drug overdose at a young age marked a significant loss for the music industry.

• Aug. 30 Ad Reinhardt

  Pioneering American abstract artist known for his minimalist black paintings that explored the boundaries of visual perception. He was an influential figure in the post-war abstract expressionist movement.

• Aug. 31 Ilya Ehrenburg

  Prominent Soviet writer and journalist known for his novels and wartime propaganda.

• Aug. 31 Michael Fitzmaurice

  Lymphoma deaths at 59