Famous people and celebrities who died in August 1985

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in August 1985. 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 Joseph Walker

  Cameraman dies at the age of 92.

• Aug. 2 Frank Faylen

  Vaudevillian dies of pneumonia at the age of 79

• Aug. 4 Zbynek Vostrak

  Composer dies at 65

• Aug. 5 Theodore Sturgeon

  Theodore Sturgeon was a pioneering American science fiction author known for his innovative and influential works, including the groundbreaking novel 'More Than Human'. He significantly contributed to the development of science fiction literature in the mid-20th century.

• Aug. 5 Arnold Horween

  American football coach and player (d. 1985).

• Aug. 6 Forbes Burnham

  Forbes Burnham was a pivotal political leader in Guyana, serving as the country's second president and playing a crucial role in its post-colonial development and independence.

• Aug. 8 Louise Brooks

  Pioneering American actress of the silent film era, Louise Brooks was a cultural icon who revolutionized cinema with her distinctive style and powerful performances in German expressionist films like Pandora's Box.

• Aug. 10 Nate Barragar

  American football player and sergeant (b. 1906)

• Aug. 10 Kenny Backer

  At 72, a comedian (time bandits) dies from a heart attack

• Aug. 12 Marcel Mihalovici

  Composer dies at 86

• Aug. 13 Marion Martin

  Actress (dakota lil queen of burlesque), is killed at 67

• Aug. 14 Gale Sondergaard

  Gale Sondergaard was an Academy Award-winning actress known for her roles in classic films.

• Aug. 15 Richard Yardumian

  Us composer (creator spirit), dies at 68

• Aug. 20 Donald O. Hebb

  Canadian psychologist and academic (b. 1904)

• Aug. 20 Wilhelm Meendsen-Bohlken

  German admiral (b. 1897)

• Aug. 20 Harchand Singh Longowai

  Sikh extremists shoot sikh leader.

• Aug. 22 Charles Gibson (historian)

  Historian of mexico and its indians, president of the american historical association (b. 1920)

• Aug. 24 Paul Creston

  Paul Creston was a notable American composer and music educator who made significant contributions to 20th-century classical music.

• Aug. 24 Paul Creston [Giuseppe / Joseph Guttoveggio]

  Us composer dies at 78

• Aug. 25 Samantha Smith

  Young American peace activist who became internationally known for her correspondence with Soviet leader Yuri Andropov during the Cold War, tragically dying in a plane crash at age 13.

• Aug. 26 Pieter Jongeling

  Dutch mp / editor (gpv netherlands daily) dies at 76

• Aug. 28 Ruth Gordon

  American actress, born in 1915. she is well-known for her eccentric roles, such as the hilarious comedy "harold and maude". in 1968, she won the oscar for best supporting actress in rosemary's baby. gordon is the author or at least a dozen plays and screenplays. she was the mother of one child and two marriages.

• Aug. 29 Patrick Barr

  Actor (black orchid on the run), died at 77

• Aug. 29 Alexander Abramsky

  Composer dies at 87

• Aug. 30 Taylor Caldwell

  Prolific American novelist and writer known for her historical fiction and bestselling books. She was a multi-talented artist who began writing and illustrating at a very young age. Her literary career spanned several decades, making significant contributions to 20th-century American literature.

• Aug. 31 Sir Frank Macfarlane Burnet

  Nobel Prize laureate for discovery of acquired immunological tolerance