Famous people and celebrities who died in August 2010

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in August 2010. 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 Eric Tindill

  Eric Tindill was a notable New Zealand sports official who distinguished himself as both a cricket and rugby international referee and umpire during the mid-20th century.

• Aug. 7 John Nelder

  Renowned English statistician who made significant contributions to generalized linear models and statistical computing techniques.

• Aug. 8 Patricia Neal

  Acclaimed American actress who won two Academy Awards, including Best Actress for 'Hud' in 1963 and Best Supporting Actress for 'The Subject Was Roses' in 1968. She was a prominent Broadway and Hollywood star known for her powerful performances.

• Aug. 9 Ted Stevens

  Prominent American politician from Alaska who served as a long-time US Senator and was known for his significant influence in national politics.

• Aug. 10 Adam Stansfield

  Exeter city f.c. professional footballer (born 1978)

• Aug. 10 David L. Wolper

  American director and producer (d. 2010)

• Aug. 10 Markus Liebherr

  German-swiss businessman (b. 1948)

• Aug. 12 Richie Hayward

  Renowned American drummer and songwriter, best known as a member of the rock band Little Feat, contributing significantly to their distinctive sound.

• Aug. 12 Isaac Bonewits

  Isaac Bonewits was an influential American Neopagan author, scholar, and activist who founded Ár nDraíocht Féin (ADF), a prominent Druid religious organization. He was a significant figure in the modern Pagan movement and wrote extensively about magical and spiritual practices.

• Aug. 12 André Kim

  South korean fashion designer (b. 1935)

• Aug. 13 Edwin Newman

  Edwin Newman was a distinguished American broadcast journalist and news anchor for NBC News, renowned for his articulate reporting style and witty commentary on language and communication.

• Aug. 13 Panagiotis Bachramis

  Greek footballer (b. 1976)

• Aug. 14 Herman Leonard

  Renowned jazz photographer who captured iconic images of legendary musicians like Miles Davis and Dizzy Gillespie. His black and white photographs are considered essential documentation of the jazz era.

• Aug. 16 Bobby Thomson

  Famous baseball player known for his legendary 'Shot Heard 'Round the World' home run in 1951, which won the National League pennant for the New York Giants.

• Aug. 16 Dimitrios Ioannidis

  A Greek military officer who played a significant role in the 1967 military coup in Greece, known for his involvement in the military junta that ruled the country.

• Aug. 17 Francesco Cossiga

  Prominent Italian politician who served as the 8th President of Italy and played a crucial role in the country's political transition during the late 1970s and early 1980s.

• Aug. 17 Edwin Morgan

  Influential Scottish poet and translator known for his experimental and innovative poetry, who significantly contributed to contemporary Scottish literature.

• Aug. 18 Scott Davis

  American track and field announcer with a professional career in sports broadcasting.

• Aug. 18 Benjamin Kaplan

  American scholar and jurist (b. 1911)

• Aug. 18 Hal Connolly

  American hammer thrower and coach (b. 1931)

• Aug. 20 Đặng Phong

  Vietnamese economist and historian (b. 1937)

• Aug. 21 Rodolfo Enrique Fogwill

  Argentinean sociologist and author (b. 1941)

• Aug. 23 Satoshi Kon

  Legendary Japanese anime director and screenwriter known for groundbreaking films like 'Perfect Blue' and 'Paprika'. Died prematurely in 2010 from pancreatic cancer.

• Aug. 26 Raimon Panikkar

  Renowned Catalan Catholic priest, philosopher, and theologian who made significant contributions to interfaith dialogue and comparative religious studies.

• Aug. 27 Anton Geesink

  Dutch martial artist and wrestler (d. 2010)

• Aug. 30 Alain Corneau

  Renowned French film director and screenwriter who made significant contributions to French cinema. He gained international recognition with his critically acclaimed film 'Tous les matins du monde' in 1991. His early work with Costa-Gavras and police thrillers established him as a notable filmmaker.

• Aug. 30 J. C. Bailey

  American wrestler (b. 1983)

• Aug. 30 Myrtle Edwards

  Australian cricketer and softball player (b. 1921)

• Aug. 31 Laurent Fignon

  A legendary French cyclist who won the Tour de France twice (1983 and 1984), famously losing the 1989 Tour by just eight seconds. Known as 'l'Ogre' and 'the Professor', he was a prominent figure in professional cycling during the 1980s.