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Famous people and celebrities who died in August 1977

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in August 1977. 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 Francis Gary Powers

    American U-2 spy plane pilot famously shot down over Soviet Union during Cold War, causing a major international incident in 1960 that heightened tensions between the United States and USSR.

  • Aug. 3 Makarios III

    Archbishop of Cyprus who played a pivotal role in the island's independence movement and became its first president, leading the country through complex political challenges.

  • Aug. 3 Alfred Lunt

    Actor (guardsman sally of sawdust), is killed at 83

  • Aug. 3 Makarios III [Michail Mouskos]

    At 63, archbishop/president (cyprus) dies

  • Aug. 4 Edgar Adrian

    MED - 1st baron adrian, english physiologist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1889)

  • Aug. 4 Emil Bloch

    German philosopher (principle hope, traces), dies in 92

  • Charles Carson
    Aug. 5 Charles Carson

    Actor, "cry the beloved land", dies at 87

  • Aug. 8 Edgar Douglas Adrian

    Nobel Prize laureate for their discoveries regarding the functions of neurons

  • Aug. 9 Edward Chapman

    Actor (promoter rembrandt), passes away at 75

  • Aug. 10 Vince Barnett

    Actor (star is born; human jungle) dies at 75

  • Aug. 11 Frederic Calland Williams

    British co-inventor of the williams-kilborn tube, used for memory in early computer systems (b. 1911)

  • Elvis Presley
    Aug. 16 Elvis Presley

    Elvis Presley was an iconic American rock and roll singer, widely regarded as the 'King of Rock and Roll'. He revolutionized popular music and became a global cultural phenomenon with his unique musical style and electrifying performances. His influence on music and popular culture remains profound decades after his death.

  • Aug. 16 Elvis Presley dies of heart ailment at Graceland

    In memphis, tennesee, usa at age 42.

  • Aug. 17 Delmer Daves

    American screenwriter, director and producer (b. 1904)

  • Aug. 18 Tibor Déry

    Tibor Déry was a prominent Hungarian novelist and playwright who was known for his experimental and politically-charged works.

  • Groucho Marx
    Aug. 19 Groucho Marx

    Groucho marx was a legendary comedian known for his quick wit, distinctive mustache, and cigar. he gained fame as a member of the marx brothers comedy team and for hosting the television show 'you bet your life'.

  • Aug. 21 Octavus L "Octave" van Aerschot

    Actor (scandal, paris), dies in 87

  • Sebastian Cabot
    Aug. 22 Sebastian Cabot

    English-Canadian actor and singer known for his distinctive voice and character roles in film and television.

  • Aug. 22 Chunseong

    Korean monk, philosopher and writer (b. 1891)

  • Aug. 23 Naum Gabo

    Russian sculptor and academic (b. 1890)

  • Aug. 25 Károly Kós

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

  • Aug. 26 H. A. Rey

    German-american author and illustrator, created curious george (b. 1898)

  • Aug. 26 Willis Bouchey

    Actor (battle cry: from here to eternity), died at 34

  • Aug. 26 HA Rey

    Popular constellation book author, who dies at 78

  • Aug. 26 Heinz Rottger

    Composer dies at 67

  • Aug. 27 Steve Dunne

    Actor (professional father), dies at 59

  • Aug. 27 George Merritt

    Actor (i monsters, canterbury tale) dies at 86

  • Jean Hagen
    Aug. 29 Jean Hagen

    American actress best known for her role as Danny Thomas's wife in the popular 1950s sitcom 'Make Room for Daddy', which earned her significant recognition in television comedy.