Famous people and celebrities who died in August 2001

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in August 2001. 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. 5 Otema Allimadi

  Ugandan politician, 2nd prime minister of uganda (b. 1929)

• Aug. 6 Jorge Amado

  Renowned Brazilian novelist who wrote critically acclaimed works depicting Brazilian social life, often challenging political systems. His novels 'Gabriela, Clove and Cinnamon' and 'Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands' became international literary sensations and were adapted into successful films.

• Aug. 6 Dorothy Tutin

  Renowned British actress celebrated for her exceptional Shakespearean performances, Dorothy Tutin was a prominent figure in theater from the 1950s. She began her career early, joining Peter Hall's company and quickly establishing herself as a significant stage talent.

• Aug. 6 Adhar Kumar Chatterji

  Indian naval officer (b. 1914)

• Aug. 8 Maureen Reagan

  Daughter of President Ronald Reagan and actress Jane Wyman, Maureen was a political activist and minor entertainer who played a significant role in her father's political career.

• Aug. 10 Lou Boudreau

  Major League Baseball player and manager who was a significant figure in baseball during the mid-20th century, known for his exceptional skills both on the field and in management.

• Aug. 11 Percy Stallard

  English cyclist and coach (b. 1909)

• Aug. 13 Jim Hughes

  American baseball player and manager (b. 1923)

• Aug. 15 Kateryna Yushchenko

  Pioneering Ukrainian computer scientist who made significant contributions to programming languages and computer science in the Soviet era.

• Aug. 18 David Peakall

  Renowned English-American toxicologist and chemist who made significant contributions to environmental science and chemical research.

• Aug. 19 Betty Everett

  American R&B and soul singer known for her hit 'The Shoop Shoop Song (It's in His Kiss)' and influential contributions to 1960s music.

• Aug. 19 Donald Woods

  Donald Woods was a courageous South African journalist and anti-apartheid activist who played a significant role in exposing the injustices of the apartheid regime. His work was crucial in bringing international attention to the human rights violations in South Africa.

• Aug. 20 Fred Hoyle

  Renowned British astronomer who made significant contributions to stellar nucleosynthesis and proposed the controversial steady-state theory of the universe. He was also a prolific science fiction writer who popularized scientific concepts.

• Aug. 20 Kim Stanley

  Acclaimed American actress known for her powerful stage and screen performances, particularly in theater and notable films of the mid-20th century.

• Aug. 21 Calum MacKay

  Canadian ice hockey player (born in 1927).

• Aug. 23 Peter Maas

  Renowned American journalist and bestselling author known for his non-fiction books about crime and law enforcement, including 'Serpico' and 'The Valachi Papers'.

• Aug. 24 Jane Greer

  Renowned American film noir actress known for her roles in classic Hollywood movies like 'Out of the Past' and 'The Big Steal'. She was a prominent figure in 1940s and 1950s cinema.

• Aug. 24 Roman Matsov

  Estonian classical musician who was a versatile performer as a violinist, pianist, and conductor, active during the mid-20th century.

• Aug. 25 Aaliyah

  Iconic R&B singer, dancer, actress, and model who tragically died in a plane crash at the height of her career. She was a groundbreaking artist who significantly influenced 1990s and early 2000s music and pop culture.

• Aug. 25 Ken Tyrrell

  Ken Tyrrell was a prominent British racing driver and team owner who founded Tyrrell Racing, a significant Formula One team that competed from 1970 to 1998.

• Aug. 25 Üzeyir Garih

  Turkish engineer and businessman, co-founded alarko holding (b. 1929)

• Aug. 25 Philippe Leotard

  French singer and actor (born 1940).

• Aug. 27 Michael Dertouzos

  A pioneering computer scientist who significantly contributed to human-computer interaction research at MIT and played a crucial role in early internet development.

• Aug. 27 Abu Ali Mustafa

  Palestinian politician (b. 1938)

• Aug. 29 Francisco Rabal

  Renowned Spanish actor, director, and screenwriter who made significant contributions to Spanish cinema throughout his career. He was a versatile artist known for his powerful performances.

• Aug. 29 Graeme ''Shirley'' Strachan

  Australian singer (skyhooks), radio and tv star (born 1952).

• Aug. 30 Govan Mbeki

  Prominent South African anti-apartheid activist and politician who played a crucial role in the African National Congress (ANC) struggle against racial oppression. He was the father of Thabo Mbeki, who later became President of South Africa.