Famous people and celebrities who died in August 1983

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in August 1983. 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 Peter Arne

  Actor, 62, is put to death in london, england.

• Aug. 2 James Jamerson

  Legendary Motown bass player who was a key member of the Funk Brothers, the most recorded music group in history, significantly contributing to the Detroit soul sound.

• Aug. 3 Carolyn Jones

  American actress known for her challenging childhood due to severe asthma, who developed a passion for Hollywood and cinema despite health limitations. She came from a working-class background and pursued her entertainment career with determination.

• Aug. 5 Judy Canova

  Popular American comedic actress and radio personality known for her hillbilly comedy style during the 1930s and 1940s. She was a significant entertainer in vaudeville, radio, film, and television.

• Aug. 5 Joan Robinson

  English economist and author (b. 1903)

• Aug. 6 Klaus Nomi

  German singer-songwriter and actor (b. 1944)

• Aug. 12 Theodor Burchardi

  German admiral (b. 1892)

• Aug. 15 Anthony Costello

  Actor (blue) dies at 42

• Aug. 15 Benjamin V Cohen

  At 88, the us author of new deal-legislation dies

• Aug. 17 Ira Gershwin

  American musician. he was a composer, lyricist, and accompanist to his brother george. he died 8/17/1983, beverly hills, ca.

• Aug. 18 Nikolaus Pevsner

  Nikolaus Pevsner was a renowned art and architectural historian who revolutionized the understanding of British architectural heritage through his comprehensive county guides. His seminal work, The Buildings of England, remains a definitive reference for architectural scholars and enthusiasts. Pevsner's scholarly contributions significantly influenced architectural research and preservation in the 20th century.

• Aug. 20 Kerwin Duinmeijer

  Dutch teenager who became a tragic symbol of racial violence in the Netherlands, highlighting societal tensions and discrimination.

• Aug. 21 Benigno Aquino Jr.

  Filipino opposition leader who was assassinated in 1983, playing a crucial role in challenging Ferdinand Marcos's authoritarian regime and ultimately contributing to the restoration of democracy in the Philippines.

• Aug. 24 Scott Nearing

  American economist, educator, and activist (b. 1883)

• Aug. 24 Jack Somack

  Actor (ball four - stockard channing show), died at 64

• Aug. 24 Shawn Lewis

  Jerry lee lewis' 5th wife, dies from methadone overdose

• Aug. 28 Jan Clayton

  Actress (ellen miller–lassie), passes away at 66

• Aug. 29 Simon Oakland

  Actor (toma, kolchak, baa baa black sheep), dies at 61

• Aug. 29 William Goyen

  Writer dies at 68