Famous people and celebrities who died in August 2003

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in August 2003. 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 Marie Trintignant

  Renowned French actress from a prominent acting family, tragically killed by her partner in 2003. She appeared in numerous critically acclaimed films and was a significant figure in French cinema.

• Aug. 1 Guy Thys

  Renowned Belgian footballer who became a successful coach and national team manager, significantly contributing to Belgian football history.

• Aug. 2 Peter Safar

  Pioneering Austrian-American physician known for his critical contributions to emergency medicine and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) techniques.

• Aug. 3 Roger Voudouris

  American singer-songwriter and guitarist known for his work in the pop and rock music scenes during the late 1970s and early 1980s.

• Aug. 4 Frederick Chapman Robbins

  Nobel Prize laureate for their discovery of the ability of poliomyelitis viruses to grow in cultures of various types of tissue

• Aug. 8 Dirk Hoogendam

  Dutch-german ss officer (b. 1922)

• Aug. 9 Gregory Hines

  Gregory Hines was a legendary African American tap dancer, choreographer, actor, and singer who revolutionized tap dancing in the 20th century. He starred in numerous films like 'White Nights' and brought tap dance to mainstream entertainment. His innovative style and passionate performances made him an iconic figure in dance and performing arts.

• Aug. 9 Jacques Deray

  Jacques Deray was a prominent French film director who worked extensively from the 1960s, transitioning from acting to filmmaking. He established himself as a skilled visual artist known for his craftsmanship in cinema, directing numerous notable productions throughout his career.

• Aug. 9 Ray Harford

  English footballer and manager (b. 1945)

• Aug. 10 Carmita Jimenez

  Olympic swimmer who represented her country and won several medals in international competitions.

• Aug. 11 Herb Brooks

  Legendary ice hockey coach who led the 'Miracle on Ice' US Olympic team to a stunning gold medal victory against the Soviet Union in 1980, considered one of the greatest sports achievements in American history.

• Aug. 11 Armand Borel

  Prominent Swiss-American mathematician who made significant contributions to algebraic topology and group theory, recognized as a leading academic in his field.

• Aug. 13 Ed Townsend

  Ed Townsend was an accomplished American singer-songwriter and music producer known for his contributions to the music industry during the mid-20th century.

• Aug. 18 Tony Jackson

  English rock musician and bass player of the popular 1960s beat group The Searchers, known for hits like 'Needles and Pins'.

• Aug. 19 Sergio Vieira de Mello

  Prominent Brazilian UN diplomat who tragically died in a terrorist bombing in Baghdad while serving as UN High Commissioner for Human Rights in Iraq.

• Aug. 21 John Coplans

  John Coplans was a renowned British artist, photographer, and curator known for his influential self-portraits and significant contributions to contemporary art photography.

• Aug. 23 Jack Dyer

  Prominent Australian rules football player and coach who was a significant figure in the sport during mid-20th century.

• Aug. 23 John Geoghan

  Controversial Roman Catholic priest at the center of the widespread sexual abuse scandal in the Catholic Church, symbolizing systemic institutional failures.

• Aug. 23 Bobby Bonds

  Renowned American baseball player who played for multiple MLB teams and is the father of Barry Bonds, another legendary baseball player.

• Aug. 23 Michael Kijana Wamalwa

  Prominent Kenyan lawyer and politician who served as the 8th Vice President of Kenya from 1994 to 2003.

• Aug. 24 Wilfred Thesiger

  Wilfred Thesiger was a legendary British explorer, travel writer, and photographer renowned for his extraordinary journeys through Arabia and Iraq. His seminal works 'Arabian Sands' and 'The Marsh Arabs' are considered classic accounts of mid-20th century exploration.

• Aug. 25 Tom Feelings

  American author and illustrator (b. 1933)

• Aug. 26 Jim Wacker

  American football player and coach (b. 1937)

• Aug. 27 Jinx Falkenburg

  Jinx Falkenburg was a prominent American actress and model during the mid-20th century, known for her versatile work in films and television.

• Aug. 27 Pierre Poujade

  French populist politician who founded the Poujadist movement, a right-wing political movement in France during the 1950s that represented small shopkeepers and farmers against modernization and taxation.

• Aug. 29 Michel Constantin

  Prominent French film actor known for his robust and versatile roles in mid-20th century cinema. He appeared in numerous critically acclaimed French movies during his long career.

• Aug. 30 Charles Bronson

  Iconic American actor known for tough-guy roles in action films, Charles Bronson rose from humble coal mining origins to become a Hollywood star. He appeared in over 70 films, including the famous 'Death Wish' series, and was particularly popular in the 1970s and 1980s. His rugged persona and distinctive looks made him a unique figure in cinema.

• Aug. 30 Donald Davidson

  Influential American philosopher known for his significant contributions to philosophy of language, mind, and action.