Famous people and celebrities who died on August 21

Welcome to Takemeback.to's page dedicated to remembering the celebrities and famous people who passed away on August 21. 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.

• 1940 Leon Trotsky

  Russian politician, leader of the bolshevik revolution. trotsky, who was still alive when lenin was alive was russia's most powerful man. he lost his leadership to joseph stalin. later, he was exiled to turkey and traveled to norway, norway, and finally to mexico. stalin sent secret police to assassinate his in mexico on august 20, 1940; he was wounded and …

• 1943 Henrik Pontoppidan

  LIT - Danish journalist and author, nobel prize laureate (b. 1857)

• 1951 Constant Lambert

  Constant Lambert was a prominent British composer, conductor, and music critic known for his significant contributions to 20th-century classical music and ballet. He was a key figure in the development of the Royal Ballet and worked closely with choreographers like Frederick Ashton. Lambert's compositions blended classical techniques with jazz and modernist influences.

• 1971 George Jackson

  Prominent Black Panther Party activist and political prisoner who was a significant figure in the civil rights movement, tragically killed in 1971.

• 1974 Buford Pusser

  Legendary sheriff of McNairy County, Tennessee, famous for his courageous fight against organized crime and corruption.

• 1978 Charles Eames

  Iconic American designer who revolutionized mid-20th century architecture and furniture design, creating groundbreaking pieces that blended functionality, innovation, and aesthetic beauty.

• 1979 Giuseppe Meazza

  Giuseppe Meazza was a legendary Italian footballer who played as a forward and midfielder for Inter Milan and the Italian national team. He was considered one of the most talented players of his era, known for his exceptional technical skills and goal-scoring ability. Meazza was so famous that the San Siro stadium in Milan was renamed 'San Siro-Meazza' in his …

• 1983 Benigno Aquino Jr.

  Filipino opposition leader who was assassinated in 1983, playing a crucial role in challenging Ferdinand Marcos's authoritarian regime and ultimately contributing to the restoration of democracy in the Philippines.

• 1988 Ray Eames

  Pioneering American designer who revolutionized mid-century modern design through her groundbreaking collaborative work with her husband Charles Eames. She was instrumental in creating iconic furniture, architectural designs, and multimedia projects that significantly influenced 20th-century aesthetics. Her innovative approach integrated art, design, and functionality in unprecedented ways.

• 1988 Teodoro de Villa Diaz

  Filipino rock musician and guitarist of the band The Dawn, known for his significant contribution to the Philippine rock music scene before his untimely death in 1988.

• 1989 Raul Seixas

  Legendary Brazilian rock musician and composer known for pioneering Brazilian rock and counterculture music. He was a significant cultural icon who blended mysticism, rock, and social critique in his work.

• 1991 Richard Wilson

  Richard Wilson is a renowned Scottish actor famous for his iconic role as Victor Meldrew in the popular British comedy series 'One Foot in the Grave'. The sitcom ran from 1990 to 1995 and featured his real-life wife Annette Crosbie.

• 1994 Anita Lizana

  Anita Lizana was a pioneering Chilean tennis player who made history as the first Latin American to win a Grand Slam singles title, breaking significant barriers in international tennis during the early 20th century.

• 1995 Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar

  Legendary Indian-American astrophysicist who made groundbreaking contributions to understanding stellar evolution and was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics.

• 1996 Mary Two-Axe Earley

  Pioneering Indigenous rights activist who fought against discriminatory Canadian laws that stripped Indigenous women of their status when marrying non-Indigenous men. Her landmark legal challenges were crucial in advancing Indigenous women's rights in Canada.

• 2000 Daniel Lisulo

  Zambian banker and politician who served as the 3rd Prime Minister of Zambia from 1970 to 1975, playing a significant role in the country's post-independence political landscape.

• 2003 John Coplans

  John Coplans was a renowned British artist, photographer, and curator known for his influential self-portraits and significant contributions to contemporary art photography.

• 2005 Robert Moog

  Pioneering electronic engineer who revolutionized music by inventing the Moog synthesizer, fundamentally transforming electronic music production and sound design in the 20th century.

• 2005 Marcus Schmuck

  Austrian mountaineer and author who made significant contributions to alpine exploration and literature about mountain climbing.

• 2012 Georg Leber

  Prominent German politician who served as Federal Minister of Defence, playing a significant role in post-war German politics.

• 2013 Sid Bernstein

  Sid Bernstein was a prominent American music promoter and record producer who played a significant role in bringing The Beatles to the United States. He was instrumental in organizing their first concerts in America and helped launch their international popularity.

• 2013 C. Gordon Fullerton

  NASA astronaut who flew on multiple Space Shuttle missions and made significant contributions to space exploration.

• 2014 Albert Reynolds

  Albert Reynolds was a prominent Irish politician who served as Taoiseach and was instrumental in advancing the Northern Ireland peace process, playing a crucial diplomatic role in the 1990s.

• 2014 Jean Redpath

  Scottish folk singer who made significant contributions to traditional Scottish music in America, bridging cultural musical traditions.

• 2014 Gerry Anderson

  Gerry Anderson was a pioneering English television producer and screenwriter, famous for creating innovative science fiction series like Thunderbirds and Space: 1999.

• 2015 Jimmy Evert

  Jimmy Evert was an influential American tennis coach and player who significantly contributed to the development of tennis, particularly through his role in coaching his daughter Chris Evert, one of the most successful female tennis players in history.

• 2018 Stefán Karl Stefánsson

  Stefán Karl Stefánsson was an Icelandic actor and singer best known for his role as Robbie Rotten in the children's TV series LazyTown.