Famous people and celebrities who died in August 2005

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in August 2005. 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 Wim Boost

  Dutch cartoonist and educator (b. 1918)

• Aug. 2 Steven Vincent

  American journalist and writer (born in 1955).

• Aug. 3 Françoise d'Eaubonne

  Françoise d'Eaubonne was a pioneering French feminist, writer, and philosopher who coined the term 'ecofeminism' and significantly contributed to feminist and environmental thought in the 20th century.

• Aug. 5 Eddie Jenkins

  Welsh footballer (b. 1909)

• Aug. 6 Robin Cook (British politician)

  British Labour Party politician who served as Foreign Secretary from 1997 to 2001, known for his principled stance against the Iraq War and significant contributions to UK foreign policy.

• Aug. 6 Ibrahim Ferrer

  Cuban singer and key member of the Buena Vista Social Club, who helped bring traditional Cuban music to global audiences in the late 1990s.

• Aug. 6 Creme Puff

  Tabby domestic cat, oldest recorded cat (b. 1967)

• Aug. 7 Peter Jennings

  Renowned Canadian-American journalist who anchored ABC World News Tonight, winning 16 Emmy Awards and a Peabody Award for his exceptional reporting and global millennium coverage.

• Aug. 8 Barbara Bel Geddes

  Acclaimed American actress known for her role as Miss Ellie in the TV series Dallas and her memorable performance in Alfred Hitchcock's Vertigo.

• Aug. 8 John H. Johnson

  Pioneering African American publisher who founded Johnson Publishing Company and transformed Black media representation through iconic magazines like Ebony and Jet. His entrepreneurial journey began with a $500 loan and grew into a multimillion-dollar media and cosmetics empire.

• Aug. 8 Gene Mauch

  Gene Mauch was a prominent Major League Baseball player and manager, known for his extensive career spanning multiple teams and decades in professional baseball.

• Aug. 8 Monica Sjöö

  Swedish-english painter (b. 1938)

• Aug. 12 John Loder

  English sound engineer and record producer (born 1946).

• Aug. 13 David Lange

  New Zealand lawyer and politician who served as the 32nd Prime Minister of New Zealand.

• Aug. 15 Bendapudi Venkata Satyanarayana

  Indian dermatologist and academic (b. 1927)

• Aug. 16 Frère Roger

  Frère Roger was a Swiss Christian monk who founded the Taizé Community, an influential ecumenical monastic order known for promoting peace, reconciliation, and innovative worship music that attracts thousands of young people annually.

• Aug. 17 John N. Bahcall

  Renowned American astrophysicist who made significant contributions to astronomy, particularly in the development of the Hubble Space Telescope.

• Aug. 19 Mo Mowlam

  Prominent British Labour Party politician who played a crucial role in the Northern Ireland peace process as Secretary of State for Northern Ireland.

• Aug. 20 Krzysztof Raczkowski

  Polish drummer and songwriter (b. 1970)

• Aug. 21 Robert Moog

  Pioneering electronic engineer who revolutionized music by inventing the Moog synthesizer, fundamentally transforming electronic music production and sound design in the 20th century.

• Aug. 21 Marcus Schmuck

  Austrian mountaineer and author who made significant contributions to alpine exploration and literature about mountain climbing.

• Aug. 22 Luc Ferrari

  Influential French avant-garde composer known for his pioneering work in musique concrète and electroacoustic music. He was a key figure in the development of experimental music in the 20th century.

• Aug. 23 Brock Peters

  Renowned African American actor famous for his powerful roles in 'Carmen Jones' and 'To Kill a Mockingbird', who made significant contributions to cinema during the civil rights era.

• Aug. 26 Denis D'Amour

  Canadian guitarist and songwriter (b. 1960)

• Aug. 28 Jacques Dufilho

  Renowned French actor and comedian who appeared in over 100 films, winning prestigious awards like the César Award in 1977 and the Molière Prize for Best Actor in 1988.

• Aug. 28 George Szekeres

  Hungarian-australian mathematician and academic (b. 1911)

• Aug. 28 Esther Szekeres

  Hungarian-australian mathematician and academic (b. 1910)

• Aug. 31 Joseph Rotblat

  Renowned physicist who won the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts against nuclear weapons and promoting global peace.