Famous people and celebrities who died in August 2018

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in August 2018. 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 Alan Rabinowitz
American zoologist (b. 1953)
Aug. 6 Margaret Heckler
Prominent American politician who served as the 15th United States Secretary of Health and Human Services during the Reagan administration, with a significant career in public service and law.
Aug. 6 Joël Robuchon
Legendary French chef who revolutionized haute cuisine, named 'Chef of the Century' and awarded Meilleur Ouvrier de France for his exceptional culinary skills.
Aug. 6 Anya Krugovoy Silver
American poet (b. 1968)
Aug. 7 Stan Mikita
Hockey Hall of Fame legend who played his entire 22-year career with the Chicago Blackhawks, considered one of the greatest centers in NHL history.
Aug. 7 M. Karunanidhi
Indian politician, former tamil nadu chief minister and prominent leader of tamils (b. 1924)
Aug. 8 Nicholas Bett
Kenyan track and field athlete (b. 1990)
Aug. 10 Fernando Llort
Fernando Llort was a renowned Salvadoran artist known for his vibrant, childlike style and for teaching art as a means of economic empowerment in La Palma.
Aug. 11 Sir Vidiadhar Surajprasad Naipaul
Nobel Prize laureate for having united perceptive narrative and incorruptible scrutiny in works that compel us to see the presence of suppressed histories
Aug. 11 V S Naipaul
British writer, nobel prize laureate (b. 1932)
Aug. 13 Jim Neidhart
Professional wrestler known as 'The Anvil', who was a prominent figure in professional wrestling until his death in 2018.
Aug. 16 Aretha Franklin
Legendary American soul singer known as the 'Queen of Soul', who revolutionized popular music with her powerful voice and iconic hits. She was a groundbreaking artist who won 15 Grammy Awards and significantly influenced R&B, gospel, and soul music genres.
Aug. 16 Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Indian prime minister (b. 1924)
Aug. 16 Wakako Yamauchi
American-japanese writer (b. 1924)
Aug. 18 Kofi Annan
Ghanaian diplomat who served as UN Secretary-General from 1997 to 2006. He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2001 for his humanitarian work and efforts to strengthen the United Nations.
Aug. 18 Kofi Atta Annan
Nobel Prize laureate for their work for a better organized and more peaceful world
Aug. 20 Jennifer Ramírez Rivero
Venezuelan model (b. 1978)
Aug. 20 Uri Avnery
Israeli writer, politician and peace activist (b. 1923)
Aug. 21 Stefán Karl Stefánsson
Stefán Karl Stefánsson was an Icelandic actor and singer best known for his role as Robbie Rotten in the children's TV series LazyTown.
Aug. 22 Ed King
American musician (b. 1949)
Aug. 22 Krishna Reddy
Indian printmaker, sculptor and teacher (b. 1925)
Aug. 23 Thomas A. Steitz
Nobel Prize laureate for studies of the structure and function of the ribosome
Aug. 25 John McCain
John McCain was a distinguished American politician and military officer who served as a U.S. Senator from Arizona and was the Republican presidential nominee in 2008. He was a decorated Vietnam War veteran and prisoner of war who became a respected national leader.
Aug. 26 Neil Simon
Legendary American playwright and screenwriter who revolutionized comedy in theater and film. He wrote numerous acclaimed plays like 'The Odd Couple' and won multiple awards, including Tony and Emmy Awards. His works have been widely adapted for stage and screen.
Aug. 29 Paul Taylor
Paul Taylor was an influential American choreographer known for his innovative modern dance compositions and significant contributions to contemporary dance.
Aug. 29 James Mirrlees
ECO - Scottish economist and academic, nobel prize laureate (d. 2018)
Aug. 31 Carole Shelley
British-american actress (b. 1939)