Famous people and celebrities who died on August 22

Welcome to Takemeback.to's page dedicated to remembering the celebrities and famous people who passed away on August 22. 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.

• 1850 Nikolaus Lenau

  Nikolaus Lenau was an Austrian-Hungarian Romantic lyric poet who is considered one of the most important German-language poets of the 19th century.

• 1903 Robert Gascoyne-Cecil

  Robert Gascoyne-Cecil, 3rd Marquess of Salisbury, was a prominent British Conservative politician who served three terms as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom during the late 19th century. He was a key figure during the era of British imperial expansion.

• 1904 Kate Chopin

  Prominent American author best known for her novel The Awakening.

• 1920 Anders Zorn

  Swedish painter known for his portraits and watercolors.

• 1922 Michael Collins

  Irish rebel, counter-intelligence and military tactician, and politician; 2nd irish minister of finance (b. 1890)

• 1958 Roger Martin du Gard

  LIT - French novelist and paleographer, nobel prize laureate (b. 1881)

• 1963 William Morris

  1st viscount nuffield, english businessman and philanthropist, founded morris motors (b. 1877)

• 1967 Gregory Pincus

  Pioneering American endocrinologist who played a crucial role in developing the first effective oral contraceptive pill, revolutionizing women's reproductive rights and family planning.

• 1973 Stanton Macdonald-Wright

  American modernist painter known for co-founding the Synchromism art movement.

• 1974 Jacob Bronowski

  Jacob Bronowski was a renowned Polish-British mathematician, historian of science, and acclaimed television presenter best known for his influential documentary series 'The Ascent of Man'.

• 1976 Juscelino Kubitschek

  Prominent Brazilian president who transformed the nation through significant infrastructure development, most notably by designing and constructing Brasília, the country's modernist capital city. He led Brazil from 1956 to 1961, driving substantial industrial and economic progress during his tenure.

• 1976 Gina Bachauer

  Renowned Greek classical pianist and musician who was internationally recognized for her exceptional interpretations of classical and romantic piano repertoire.

• 1977 Sebastian Cabot

  English-Canadian actor and singer known for his distinctive voice and character roles in film and television.

• 1978 Phyllis McGinley

  Phyllis McGinley was an acclaimed American poet and writer who won the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry in 1961, known for her witty and insightful suburban poetry that captured mid-20th century American life.

• 1978 Ignazio Silone

  Prominent Italian novelist and political activist known for his powerful works critiquing fascism and social injustice, including the famous novels 'Fontamara' and 'Bread and Wine'.

• 1979 James T. Farrell

  James T. Farrell was an influential American novelist, short-story writer, and poet best known for his Studs Lonigan trilogy, a landmark work in 20th-century American literature.

• 1991 Colleen Dewhurst

  Colleen Dewhurst was a renowned Canadian-American actress celebrated for her exceptional stage and screen performances, including two prestigious Tony Award wins.

• 1994 Allan Houser

  Renowned Native American artist known for his significant contributions to modern sculpture and painting, particularly in representing Native American culture and experiences.

• 1998 Elena Garro

  Prominent Mexican writer who was a key figure in Latin American literature, known for her innovative works in magical realism and her complex personal life.

• 2004 Daniel Petrie

  Acclaimed Canadian film and television director known for directing numerous movies and TV productions across several decades of the 20th century.

• 2005 Luc Ferrari

  Influential French avant-garde composer known for his pioneering work in musique concrète and electroacoustic music. He was a key figure in the development of experimental music in the 20th century.

• 2007 Grace Paley

  Renowned American short story writer celebrated for her distinctive literary voice and social activism. Her works often explored themes of feminism, urban life, and political engagement.

• 2009 Elmer Kelton

  Acclaimed American journalist and writer, best known for his authentic and critically acclaimed Western novels that captured the spirit of the American West.

• 2011 Nickolas Ashford

  Nickolas Ashford was a renowned American R&B songwriter and performer, famous for forming the iconic musical duo Ashford & Simpson with his wife Valerie Simpson. They wrote numerous hit songs for Motown artists and had successful careers as recording artists themselves.

• 2011 Jack Layton

  Prominent Canadian politician who served as leader of the New Democratic Party, playing a significant role in Canadian federal politics. He was a respected political figure known for his progressive stance and commitment to social issues.

• 2012 Nina Bawden

  Nina Bawden was a renowned British novelist known for her children's and adult fiction, winning multiple literary awards and critical acclaim throughout her career.

• 2013 Paul Poberezny

  Renowned American aviation pioneer who founded the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA), significantly contributing to amateur aircraft building and aviation enthusiasm.

• 2016 S. R. Nathan

  S. R. Nathan was a distinguished Singaporean statesman who served as the sixth President of Singapore from 1999 to 2011, known for his significant contributions to the nation's development.