Famous people and celebrities who died in August 2020

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in August 2020. 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 Wilford Brimley

  Wilford Brimley was a beloved American character actor known for his distinctive mustache and gravelly voice, appearing in iconic films like 'Cocoon', 'The Thing', and 'The Natural'.

• Aug. 1 Reni Santoni

  American actor known for memorable roles in 'Dirty Harry' and the iconic sitcom 'Seinfeld', who had a significant career in film and television.

• Aug. 1 Rickey Dixon

  American professional football player (b. 1966)

• Aug. 1 Rodney H. Pardey

  American poker player (b. 1945)

• Aug. 3 John Hume

  Northern irish politician (b. 1937)

• Aug. 4 Frances Allen

  Pioneering computer scientist who became the first woman to win the prestigious Turing Award, making significant contributions to the field of computer science.

• Aug. 5 Hawa Abdi

  Hawa Abdi was a renowned Somali human rights activist and physician who dedicated her life to providing medical care and advocating for women's and children's rights in Somalia.

• Aug. 6 Brent Scowcroft

  Prominent American national security advisor who served under Presidents George H. W. Bush and Gerald Ford, and was a distinguished lieutenant general in the United States Air Force. He was a key foreign policy strategist during critical periods of the Cold War and post-Cold War era.

• Aug. 7 Lê Khả Phiêu

  Vietnamese politician (b. 1931)

• Aug. 8 Alfredo Lim

  Former philippine senator and mayor of manila (b. 1929)

• Aug. 11 Trini Lopez

  Influential Mexican-American musician and performer who achieved significant popularity in the 1960s, known for his folk and pop music, and successful international tours.

• Aug. 12 Bill Yeoman

  American college football player and coach (b. 1927)

• Aug. 14 Julian Bream

  Legendary classical guitarist and lutenist who significantly influenced 20th-century classical guitar performance and repertoire.

• Aug. 14 Angela Buxton

  British tennis player who competed in the mid-20th century and made significant contributions to the sport.

• Aug. 14 James R. Thompson

  American politician, governor of illinois (b. 1936)

• Aug. 15 Robert Trump

  American real-estate developer, business executive (b. 1948)[51]

• Aug. 18 Ben Cross

  Ben Cross was a prominent English actor known for his roles in films like 'Chariots of Fire' and stage performances. He had a successful career spanning several decades in theater, film, and television.

• Aug. 19 Slade Gorton

  Prominent American politician and lawyer who served as a U.S. Senator from Washington, playing a significant role in state and national politics.

• Aug. 24 Gail Sheehy

  Renowned American author, journalist, and lecturer known for her influential books on human development and life stages. She was a prominent writer for New York Magazine and Vanity Fair.

• Aug. 26 Joe Ruby

  American animator and television producer, co-founder of Ruby-Spears Productions and creator of numerous popular animated series like Scooby-Doo.

• Aug. 28 Chadwick Boseman

  Acclaimed African American actor known for groundbreaking roles in Black Panther, 42, and Marshall, who tragically died of colon cancer at the height of his career.

• Aug. 29 Frank Press

  Frank Press was a prominent geophysicist who significantly advanced our understanding of Earth's internal structure, serving as president of the National Academy of Sciences and science advisor to President Jimmy Carter.

• Aug. 29 Clifford Robinson

  Clifford Robinson was an accomplished NBA player nicknamed 'Uncle Cliffy', known for his versatility, defensive skills, and playing for multiple teams including Portland Trail Blazers and Phoenix Suns.

• Aug. 31 Tom Seaver

  Legendary Major League Baseball pitcher known as 'Tom Terrific', who played primarily for the New York Mets. He was a three-time Cy Young Award winner and one of the most dominant pitchers of his era, inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame.

• Aug. 31 Pranab Mukherjee

  Former president of india (b. 1935)