Famous people and celebrities who died on August 3

Welcome to Takemeback.to's page dedicated to remembering the celebrities and famous people who passed away on August 3. On this day, we honor the lives and legacies of notable figures from various fields who left an indelible mark on the world. Explore our list to learn about their remarkable contributions and celebrate their enduring impact.

• 1913 Josephine Cochrane

  Josephine Cochrane invented the first commercially successful dishwasher in 1886.

• 1916 Roger Casement

  Executed 51 by irish nationalist (easter uprising 1916).

• 1924 Joseph Conrad

  Polish-British writer known for novels like 'Heart of Darkness'.

• 1933 Arthur Collins

  Singer/comedian (peerless quintet), dies at the age of 69

• 1942 Richard Martin Willstätter

  Nobel Prize laureate for his researches on plant pigments, especially chlorophyll

• 1943 Frumka Płotnicka

  Polish resistance fighter during world war ii (b. 1914)

• 1949 Ignotus

  Hungarian poet and author (b. 1869)

• 1954 Colette

  French author known for her sensual and witty novels such as 'Gigi.'

• 1964 Flannery O'Connor

  Influential Southern Gothic writer known for her dark, satirical short stories exploring religious themes and human nature. Her most famous work, 'A Good Man Is Hard to Find', is a landmark of 20th-century American literature.

• 1966 Lenny Bruce

  Groundbreaking comedian who revolutionized stand-up comedy with his provocative and satirical style, challenging social norms and pushing the boundaries of free speech through his controversial performances.

• 1977 Makarios III

  Archbishop of Cyprus who played a pivotal role in the island's independence movement and became its first president, leading the country through complex political challenges.

• 1979 Bertil Ohlin

  ECO - Swedish economist and politician, nobel prize laureate (b. 1899)

• 1983 Carolyn Jones

  American actress known for her challenging childhood due to severe asthma, who developed a passion for Hollywood and cinema despite health limitations. She came from a working-class background and pursued her entertainment career with determination.

• 1995 Ida Lupino

  Pioneering actress and filmmaker who broke barriers in Hollywood, becoming one of the first female directors in the male-dominated film industry. She was known for her versatile acting and groundbreaking work in directing low-budget films and television series.

• 1995 Edward Whittemore

  American soldier and notable author who wrote significant literary works during his lifetime, bridging military experience with creative writing.

• 1998 Alfred Schnittke

  Alfred Schnittke was a prominent Soviet and Russian composer known for his innovative polystylistic approach, blending various musical genres and techniques in classical music.

• 1999 Byron Farwell

  Byron Farwell was a respected American historian and author known for his comprehensive books about military history and colonial periods.

• 2003 Roger Voudouris

  American singer-songwriter and guitarist known for his work in the pop and rock music scenes during the late 1970s and early 1980s.

• 2004 Henri Cartier-Bresson

  Renowned French photographer considered a pioneer of street photography and modern photojournalism. He co-founded the Magnum Photos agency and significantly influenced 20th-century visual storytelling.

• 2005 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.

• 2006 Elisabeth Schwarzkopf

  Renowned German soprano who became an internationally acclaimed opera singer, particularly celebrated for her exceptional interpretations of Mozart and Strauss operas. She was a leading classical music performer of the mid-20th century with a remarkable vocal technique.

• 2006 Arthur Lee

  Arthur Lee was a pioneering American psychedelic rock musician, founder of the influential band Love, known for groundbreaking albums like 'Forever Changes'.

• 2007 John Gardner

  Renowned American novelist famous for postmodern literary works like 'Grendel' and 'October Light'. He was a significant figure in contemporary American literature.

• 2008 Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn

  Renowned Russian novelist and dissident who exposed the brutal realities of Stalin's Soviet regime through powerful literary works. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1970 and spent years in exile for his critical writings against the Soviet system. His most famous work, 'One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich', brought international attention to the Soviet labor …

• 2011 Bubba Smith

  Former NFL defensive end for the Baltimore Colts and popular comedic actor best known for his memorable roles in the 'Police Academy' film series, where he played the gentle giant Hightower.

• 2023 Mark Margolis

  Accomplished American character actor known for memorable roles in television series like Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul.

• 2023 Bram Moolenaar

  Creator of Vim text editor, a highly influential open-source software tool used by millions of programmers worldwide. He was a key contributor to the free software community and worked at Netscape and Google.