Famous people and celebrities who died on August 7

Welcome to Takemeback.to's page dedicated to remembering the celebrities and famous people who passed away on August 7. 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.

• 1941 Rabindranath Tagore

  LIT - Indian author, poet, and playwright, nobel prize laureate (b. 1861)

• 1957 Oliver Hardy

  American comedian and actor. he is known for his gentle pomposity and he teamed up with stan laurel to form one of the most well-known comedy teams in show biz.

• 1962 Morris Louis

  Influential American abstract expressionist painter who was a key figure in the Color Field movement, known for his innovative use of color and large-scale stained canvas works.

• 1968 Giovanni Bracco

  Renowned Italian racing driver who competed in prestigious motorsport events during the 1950s, including Formula One and sports car racing. He was particularly famous for his skill and success with Alfa Romeo and Ferrari.

• 1969 Russ Morgan

  Russ Morgan was a prominent American big band and swing orchestra leader from Scranton, Pennsylvania, known for his musical contributions during the mid-20th century.

• 1969 Joseph Kosma

  Joseph Kosma was a renowned Hungarian-French composer and pianist who made significant contributions to 20th-century classical and film music. He collaborated with notable French filmmakers and was known for his innovative musical compositions. Kosma's work bridged classical and contemporary musical styles.

• 1972 Joi Lansing

  American actress, model, and nightclub singer known for her beauty and performances in film and television during the 1950s and early 1960s.

• 1974 Virginia Apgar

  Pioneering American physician who developed the Apgar Score, a critical medical assessment tool used worldwide to evaluate newborn health immediately after birth.

• 1974 Sylvio Mantha

  Sylvio Mantha was a prominent Canadian ice hockey player who played in the early 20th century, making significant contributions as a player, coach, and referee in the National Hockey League (NHL).

• 1984 Esther Phillips

  Esther Phillips was a renowned American R&B singer known for her versatile musical style, spanning genres like pop, country, blues, and soul. Her powerful vocals and emotional performances made her a significant figure in mid-20th century music.

• 1987 Camille Chamoun

  Prominent Lebanese political leader who served as President of Lebanon from 1952 to 1958, known for his pro-Western stance during the complex Cold War era in the Middle East.

• 1989 Mickey Leland

  Prominent African American congressman from Texas who was a passionate advocate for humanitarian causes and died in a plane crash while on a humanitarian mission.

• 1999 Brion James

  American character actor known for roles in science fiction films like 'Blade Runner' and 'The Fifth Element'.

• 2004 Red Adair

  Legendary oil well firefighter known for extinguishing some of the most dangerous and complex oil fires worldwide, including those in Kuwait after the Gulf War.

• 2005 Peter Jennings

  Renowned Canadian-American journalist who anchored ABC World News Tonight, winning 16 Emmy Awards and a Peabody Award for his exceptional reporting and global millennium coverage.

• 2008 Andrea Pininfarina

  Renowned Italian engineer and businessman from the famous Pininfarina automotive design family, who tragically died in a motorcycle accident in 2008.

• 2009 Mike Seeger

  Mike Seeger was a renowned American folk musician, instrumental in preserving and promoting traditional American folk music during the folk revival of the mid-20th century.

• 2010 John Nelder

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

• 2011 Nancy Wake

  Nancy Wake was a remarkable World War II resistance fighter known as the 'White Mouse' for her ability to evade capture. She was a key Allied agent who helped coordinate resistance efforts in Nazi-occupied France and was one of the most decorated women of WWII.

• 2011 Mark Hatfield

  Mark Hatfield was a prominent American politician from Oregon, serving as Secretary of State, Governor, and U.S. Senator. He was known as a unique liberal Republican and evangelical Christian leader who authored several books and retired from the Senate in 1996.

• 2012 Judith Crist

  Influential film critic who shaped movie criticism in the late 20th century through her sharp, witty reviews in major publications.

• 2015 Louise Suggs

  Louise Suggs was a pioneering American professional golfer who co-founded the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) in 1950. She was instrumental in establishing women's professional golf as a respected and competitive sport.

• 2015 Frances Kelsey

  Renowned FDA pharmacologist who prevented the approval of thalidomide in the United States, saving thousands of babies from severe birth defects.

• 2017 Don Baylor

  Don Baylor was a professional baseball player who played in Major League Baseball, notably leading the American League in RBIs in 1979 and holding the record for most hit by pitches.

• 2018 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.

• 2019 Kary Mullis

  Nobel Prize-winning biochemist who invented the Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), a groundbreaking technique that revolutionized genetic research and molecular biology. His invention enabled rapid DNA replication, which has been crucial in fields like medical diagnostics, forensics, and genetic studies.

• 2021 Markie Post

  Markie Post was an acclaimed American television actress known for her memorable roles in popular 1980s sitcoms 'The Fall Guy' and 'Night Court', where she played public defender Christine Sullivan.

• 2022 David McCullough

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

• 2023 William Friedkin

  Legendary American film director known for iconic films 'The Exorcist', 'The French Connection', and 'Cruising', who significantly influenced modern cinema.