Famous people and celebrities who died in August 2022

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in August 2022. 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. 2 Vin Scully

  Vin Scully was a legendary sports broadcaster who spent an unprecedented 67 seasons as the play-by-play announcer for the Los Angeles Dodgers. He is widely considered the most famous and respected baseball announcer in history.

• Aug. 5 Issey Miyake

  Issey Miyake was a revolutionary Japanese fashion designer who transformed contemporary clothing through innovative pleating techniques and technology-driven design approaches, significantly influencing global fashion and textile engineering.

• Aug. 5 Judith Durham

  Iconic Australian singer and lead vocalist of 'The Seekers', a groundbreaking musical group that achieved international success in the 1960s.

• Aug. 5 Dillon Quirke

  Irish hurler (b. 1998)

• Aug. 5 Ali Haydar

  Syrian army officer (b. 1932)

• Aug. 5 Cherie Gil

  Filipino actress (b. 1963)

• Aug. 7 David McCullough

  Renowned American historian, author, and two-time Pulitzer Prize winner who wrote extensively about American history and notable figures.

• Aug. 8 Olivia Newton-John

  Iconic Australian-British singer, actress, and activist best known for her role in 'Grease' and her successful music career. She was a prominent cancer awareness advocate and philanthropist.

• Aug. 10 Vesa-Matti Loiri

  Renowned Finnish multi-talented entertainer who was a prominent actor, musician, and comedian, known for his versatile performances across various media.

• Aug. 11 Anne Heche

  Acclaimed American actress known for her versatile roles in television and film, including soap operas and independent movies. She won an Emmy Award for her performance in 'Another World' and starred in notable films like 'Walking and Talking' and 'The Juror'.

• Aug. 11 Hanae Mori

  Hanae Mori was a pioneering Japanese fashion designer renowned globally for her elegant, feminine designs that beautifully blended traditional Japanese aesthetics with modern haute couture.

• Aug. 20 Darya Dugina

  Russian journalist (b. 1992)

• Aug. 30 Mikhail Gorbachev

  Mikhail Gorbachev was the last leader of the Soviet Union, instrumental in ending the Cold War and introducing reforms of glasnost and perestroika. He received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1990 for his transformative political leadership.

• Aug. 30 Mikhail Sergeyevich Gorbachev

  Nobel Prize laureate for the leading role he played in the radical changes in East-West relations