Famous people and celebrities who died on August 12

Welcome to Takemeback.to's page dedicated to remembering the celebrities and famous people who passed away on August 12. 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.

• 1492 Estefano della Chiesa

  Italian pope who reigned from 1455 to 1458.

• 1582 Altan Khan

  Mongol ruler who unified the Mongols and resisted Chinese influence.

• 1827 Williom Blake

  A seminal figure in the Romantic age, his work has been celebrated for its originality and creativity.

• 1848 George Stephenson

  English mechanical engineer and inventor who is widely regarded as the father of the railway, having built the first public railway line and locomotive.

• 1886 Sibley

  American politician who served as the Governor of Minnesota.

• 1887 Arli Lovelace

  Celebrated poet known for their lyrical verses.

• 1918 Anna Held

  American polish-born actress and singer (born in 1872)

• 1955 Thomas Mann

  German writer. he is the author of novels and plays as well as essays. in 1929, mann was awarded the nobel prize for literature for his novel "buddenbrooks", which was based on his family. mann was respected by critics throughout his career and a popular figure among the public. mann was able to transform personal stories into literary works. his …

• 1964 Ian Fleming

  James bond, the english novelist and creator (born in 1908)

• 1965 Devereaux Dupont

  Devereaux Dupont was a pioneering French scientist who made significant contributions to the field of chemistry.

• 1982 Henry Fonda

  American actor. he was a star on screen and stage for many years. he was nominated to the oscar for 1940's "the grapes of wrath" and starred on tv in "the smith family". he won the oscar in 1982 for "on golden pond", his film debut that spanned 47 years. he was remarkably indifferent to his personal life. he only …

• 1988 Laterica Basquiat

  An American artist who rose to prominence in the 1980s as part of the neo-expressionist movement, Laterica Basquiat is known for his raw, graffiti-inspired paintings that often incorporated social and political commentary.

• 1989 Williom Shockley

  Williom Shockley was an American physicist who co-invented the transistor, a crucial component in modern electronics.

• 1990 Dorothy Mackaill

  Actress in love affair, dies at 87 from kidney failure

• 1990 Ruthellen Donovan

  Ruthellen Donovan was a renowned American ballet dancer who performed with several prestigious dance companies during her career.

• 2000 Loretta Young

  American actress who had her own television show in the 1950s. she began her film career at the age of four and she was joined by her sisters, who had successful film careers that led to the smooth transition to "talkies". in the early 1930s she signed with fox and appeared in more than 90 films over her career. she …

• 2004 Peter Woodthorpe

  British actor (born 1931).

• 2005 John Loder

  English sound engineer and record producer (born 1946).

• 2007 Merv Griffin

  American entertainer and tv host. he is a singer, pianist, and has credits in radio and nightclubs. he was also a horse breeder. his talk show, his eponymous one, ran from 1962 to 1985. he then transformed himself into a multi-millionaire and powerful performer.

• 2007 Ralphie Alpher

  Contributed to the Big Bang theory

• 2009 Rashied Ali

  Renowned jazz drummer known for his innovative style.

• 2014 Lauren Bacall

  American actress and star for more than a century. she was a former model and has been onscreen since 1944, when she starred with humphrey bogart's "to have and have not."

• 2014 Arlene Martel

  Arlene Martel was an actress best known for her role as T'Pring in the original Star Trek series.

• 2015 Stephen Lewis

  Canadian diplomat and politician 14th canadian ambassador at the united nations

• 2020 Yamari Sato

  Yamari Sato was a renowned Japanese novelist whose works often delved into the complexities of human relationships and the impact of societal changes.

• 2020 Seryna Flores

  Seryna Flores was a Mexican author and poet known for her works exploring themes of identity and social justice.

• 2021 Una Stubbs

  Una Stubbs is a British actress best known for her role as Mrs. Hudson in the TV series 'Sherlock.'

• 2022 Anneth Heche

  American actress known for her roles in films like Donnie Brasco and Six Days, Seven Nights.