Famous people and celebrities who died in August 1987

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in August 1987. 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 Pola Negri

  Polish-american actress. one of the most beloved stars of silent film for her passionate, smoldering and exaggerated theatrics.

• Aug. 1 Benson Fong

  Actress (charlie chan purple heart), is killed at 70

• Aug. 2 Myron Stout

  Us abstract artist dies at 79

• Aug. 5 Zygmunt Mycielsky

  Composer dies at 79

• Aug. 6 Ira C. Eaker

  American general (b. 1896)[69]

• Aug. 7 Camille Chamoun

  Prominent Lebanese political leader who served as President of Lebanon from 1952 to 1958, known for his pro-Western stance during the complex Cold War era in the Middle East.

• Aug. 7 Nobusuke Kishi

  Premier of japan (1957-60), is killed at 90

• Aug. 9 Kees de Galan

  Dutch economist dies at 55

• Aug. 10 Georgios Athanasiadis-Novas

  Greek lawyer and politician, 163rd prime minister of greece (b. 1893)

• Aug. 13 Vincent Persichetti

  Vincent Persichetti was a prominent American composer, pianist, and music educator from Philadelphia, known for his significant contributions to 20th-century classical music.

• Aug. 17 Carlos Drummond de Andrade

  Renowned Brazilian poet who is considered a pivotal figure in 20th-century Brazilian literature, known for his modernist style and profound social commentary.

• Aug. 17 Rudolph Hess

  Nazi official who served as Adolf Hitler's Deputy Führer in the Nazi Party.

• Aug. 17 Gary Chester

  Italian drummer and educator (b. 1924)

• Aug. 17 Shaike Ophir

  Israeli actor and screenwriter (b. 1929)

• Aug. 23 Didier Pironi

  Famous French Formula 1 racing driver who competed in the late 1970s and early 1980s. He was a talented driver for Ferrari and tragically died in a powerboat racing accident in 1987.

• Aug. 23 Siegfried Borris

  Composer dies at age 80

• Aug. 24 Bayard Rustin

  A pivotal African American civil rights activist who was a key advisor to Martin Luther King Jr. and a primary organizer of the 1963 March on Washington. He was a prominent gay rights advocate and a leader in the nonviolent resistance movement.

• Aug. 26 Georg Wittig

  CHE - German chemist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1897)

• Aug. 26 John Goddard

  Barbadian-english cricketer and manager (b. 1919)

• Aug. 27 Scott La Rock

  Pioneering hip-hop producer and founding member of Boogie Down Productions, tragically killed in 1987. His brief but influential career significantly impacted early hip-hop culture.

• Aug. 28 John Huston

  Legendary Hollywood filmmaker who directed numerous classic films and was a pivotal figure in American cinema during the mid-20th century. He was known for his distinctive storytelling and adaptations of literary works. Huston was a multi-talented artist who excelled as a director, screenwriter, and occasional actor.

• Aug. 29 Lee Marvin

  Iconic American actor known for his distinctive voice and roles in crime series and films. He starred in 'M Squad' as Detective Lieutenant Frank Ballinger and won an Academy Award for his performance in 'Cat Ballou'. Marvin was a prominent Hollywood actor during the 1950s and 1960s.

• Aug. 29 Archie Campbell

  American screenwriter and actor (d. 1987).