Famous people and celebrities who died in August 1984

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in August 1984. 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. 4 Mary Miles Minter

  Silent screen star dies of heart failure at the age of 82

• Aug. 4 Edmond Ryan

  Actor (human monster) dies after suffering a heart attack at the age of 79

• Aug. 5 Richard Burton

  Richard Burton was a legendary Welsh actor renowned for his Shakespearean performances and international film career. He was nominated for multiple Academy Awards and was known for his extraordinary acting talent and tumultuous personal life. His powerful voice and charismatic presence made him one of the most celebrated actors of his generation.

• Aug. 5 R Hagelstange

  Writer

• Aug. 5 Howard Culver

  Actor (howie gunsmoke), passes away at 66

• Aug. 7 Esther Phillips

  Esther Phillips was a renowned American R&B singer known for her versatile musical style, spanning genres like pop, country, blues, and soul. Her powerful vocals and emotional performances made her a significant figure in mid-20th century music.

• Aug. 8 Richard Deacon

  American character actor known for his comedic roles in television shows like 'The Dick Van Dyke Show' and 'The Mothers-in-Law'. He was a versatile performer with a distinctive appearance and comedic timing.

• Aug. 8 Ellen Raskin

  Renowned American children's book author and illustrator best known for her Newbery Medal-winning novel 'The Westing Game'. She made significant contributions to children's literature and graphic design.

• Aug. 11 Alfred A. Knopf Sr.

  American publisher, founded alfred a. knopf, inc. (b. 1892)

• Aug. 11 Percy Mayfield

  Us singer hit the road jack, dies at 63

• Aug. 12 Lenny Breau

  Renowned American jazz guitarist known for his innovative and virtuosic fingerstyle guitar techniques.

• Aug. 12 Ladi Kwali

  Nigerian potter (b. 1925)

• Aug. 13 Tigran Petrosian

  Soviet-Armenian chess grandmaster who was World Chess Champion from 1963 to 1969, renowned for his defensive playing style.

• Aug. 13 Clyde Cook

  Actor (dawn patrol and jazz heaven), passes away in his sleep at 92

• Aug. 14 J. B. Priestley

  English novelist and playwright (b. 1894)

• Aug. 14 John Boynton Priestley

  English, stagewriter (magicians), is killed at 89

• Aug. 14 Peter Charles Arthur Wishart

  Composer dies at 63

• Aug. 16 Duško Radović

  Serbian children's writer, poet, journalist, aphorist and tv editor (b. 1922)

• Aug. 16 Gyorgy Kosa

  Composer dies at 87

• Aug. 17 Holly Roffey

  The youngest heart transplantee, who dies after 4 weeks

• Aug. 22 Charles Whittenberg

  Composer dies at 57

• Aug. 25 Truman Capote

  Renowned American novelist and journalist, famous for pioneering the non-fiction novel genre with 'In Cold Blood' and writing the iconic novella 'Breakfast at Tiffany's'. He was a significant literary figure of the 20th century known for his distinctive writing style and social prominence.

• Aug. 25 Viktor Chukarin

  Legendary Soviet gymnast who won multiple Olympic gold medals between 1952-1956, considered one of the greatest gymnasts of his era.

• Aug. 25 Waite Hoyt

  American baseball player and sportscaster (b. 1899)

• Aug. 26 Julie Stevens

  Actress (lorelei big town), dies aged 67

• Aug. 28 Muhammad Naguib

  Egyptian military officer and political leader who became Egypt's first president after the 1952 revolution, playing a crucial role in overthrowing the monarchy.