August 2nd famous deaths
List of celebrities and famous people who died on August 2nd
2029 - 2020
Famous deaths on August 2nd for the celebrities who died in the years 2029 - 2020
2023
Indian art director, production designer, and film and television producer (b. 1965)
2022
Vin scully is a retired american sportscaster best known for his 67 seasons as the play-by-play announcer for the los angeles dodgers.
2020
Hungarian-dutch visual artist (d. 2020)
2019 - 2010
Famous deaths on August 2nd for the celebrities who died in the years 2019 - 2010
2019
Italian composer known for his operas and orchestral works.
2017
American football player and coach of armenian descent, who led the university of notre dame in its national championships in 1966-73. parseghian has been married twice and is the proud father of three children.
American literary and cookbook editor (d. 2017)
2016
Egyptian-american chemist and academic, nobel prize laureate (d. 2016)
Egyptian-American scientist who won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1999.
Egyptian-american nobel prize laureate in chemistry and academic nobel prize
Egyptian-American scientist who won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1999.
Polish cardinal (d. 2016)
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American actor (b. 1930)
New zealand actor (d. 2016)
2015
American pilot and engineer (b. 1921)
Italian jurist and politician, italian minister of justice (b. 1922)
Dutch footballer (b. 1936)
American baseball player (b. 1933)
2014
Noted physicist who made significant contributions to the field of solid-state physics.
American author known for her novel 'Where the Heart Is.'
Austrian social worker and politician (b. 1954)
American-finnish author (d. 2014)
American journalist (b. 1932)
2013
Israeli physicist known for his contributions to the field of condensed matter physics.
Shelton Lancaster was a renowned physicist known for his contributions to quantum mechanics.
American businessman, co-founded american axle (d. 2013)
American lawyer, educator, and activist (d. 2013)
2012
Acclaimed American soprano known for her performances in the 1950s and 1960s.
English historian and journalist (b. 1934)
American singer-songwriter (b. 1930)
English biologist and academic (b. 1927)
German footballer and coach (d.2012)
American actress and soprano (d. 2012).
Canadian director and producer (b. 1948)
2011
Spanish author and illustrator (d. 2011)
2010
Eisen Eisenstadt was an Israeli sociologist who made significant contributions to the study of modernization and social change.
2009 - 2000
Famous deaths on August 2nd for the celebrities who died in the years 2009 - 2000
2009
American journalist and author known for his investigative work.
Venetia Stanley was a British socialite known for her elegance and charm.
Renowned mathematician known for her work in algebraic geometry.
2008
Founder of Ballard Power Systems, a pioneer in fuel cell technology.
Japanese cartoonist (born 1935).
2007
Investigative journalist known for his work on social justice issues.
English repertory actress (born 1929).
Angolan founder and leader of the national front for the liberation of angola, (fnla), (born 1923)
2005
American journalist and writer (born in 1955).
2004
Belgian illustrator (b. 1926)
Renowned jazz pianist and composer.
Estonian lawyer and politician, 5th prime minister of estonia in exile (b. 1911)
Hungarian painter and academic (b. 1929)
American composer, violinist and bandleader (born in 1923)
Belgian comics artist (born in 1926)
2003
Country music singer and songwriter known for co-writing 'Tennessee Waltz'.
Austrian-american physician and academic (b. 1924)
American television personality (born 1948).
British comedian, actor and actor. he is best known for his role as "it ain't half hot mum" from 1974 to 1981.
2001
Renowned computer scientist known for his work in computer security and operating systems.
American singer (the 5th dimension) (born 1933).
2000
Hasidic rabbi and Holocaust survivor who became a prominent figure in the Jewish community.
1999 - 1990
Famous deaths on August 2nd for the celebrities who died in the years 1999 - 1990
1999
Renowned American writer and editor.
American writer (b. 1934)
1998
American television host and puppeteer (b. 1933)
1997
Burel Burroughs was an American novelist and essayist, best known for his semi-autobiographical novel 'Naked Lunch'.
Slovak illustrator and graphic artist known for his surrealistic illustrations.
Innovative writer associated with the Beat Generation.
American novelist, short story writer, and essayist (d. 1997)
Nigerian singer-songwriter and activist (b. 1938)
Author (naked lunch), is killed at 83
Nigerian multi-instrumentalist (born 1938)
1996
Delvin Miller was a renowned biologist known for his contributions to the field of genetics.
Uruguayan footballer and manager (b. 1917)
French lawyer and politician, 150th prime minister of france (b. 1912)
Somalian general and politician, 5th president of somalia (b. 1934)
Somalian warlord (born 1934).
In (1959-62) prime minister of france
Television producer dies at 72
52 years old, politician
1995
Airman dies at age 80
American producer and actor
1994
At 38, commandant suriname military police, dies
1992
French singer-songwriter. he is a member of a well-known family. he is the son jean hamburger, who created the musical comedy "tycoon". he married france gall, a singer, and they had two kids. on august 2, 1992, he died from a fatal heart attack.
American politician who served as a U.S. Representative from Oklahoma.
At 44, a french composer dies from a heart attack
Israeli / us film encyclopedia
Television host, cinema showcase, dies at 44
1991
Liviya Remick was an American actress known for her roles in films such as 'Days of Wine and Roses' and 'The Omen'.
Prentice McKinney was a prominent African American journalist and civil rights activist.
Camp
Richard cohen and meredith viera are the sons
1990
Burlie Simmons was an American jazz saxophonist and composer.
American author and scholar, best known for his novella 'A River Runs Through It'.
English screenwriter and actor (d. 1990).
American short story writer and essayist (b. 1902)
American writer (born in 1902)
1989 - 1980
Famous deaths on August 2nd for the celebrities who died in the years 1989 - 1980
1988
Raymond Carver was an American short story writer and poet, who is considered one of the most influential writers of the late 20th century.
Prolific playwright known for his thought-provoking dramas.
Noted for his minimalist style in short stories and poetry.
Influential poet known for his minimalist style.
American activist and author (d. 1988).
Swiss conductor, organist, broadcasting administrator, composer.
1987
Us abstract artist dies at 79
1986
American lawyer and politician (b. 1927)
Us lawyer (joseph mccarthy)
1985
Vaudevillian dies of pneumonia at the age of 79
1983
American bass player (the funk brothers), (d. 1983).
1982
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English actress (separate tables) dies at 93
Composer dies at 65
1981
Geologist known for her research on impact craters.
Danish diver (b. 1900)
Irish republican hunger striker and politician (d. 1981)
1979 - 1970
Famous deaths on August 2nd for the celebrities who died in the years 1979 - 1970
1979
American hardworking, intense, competitive, and at one point, the best all-around american league catcher. from the time he was a child, he played baseball and received numerous scholarships to college and universities after he graduated high school. he chose kent state but he dropped out to join the new york club in june 1968 for spring training. he was a …
At 32 years old, catcher for new york yankees is killed in a plane accident at akron.
1978
Mexican journalist and composer, mexican symphonic orchestra was founded by mexican conductor.
Monaco grand prix was founded by a french-monacan businessman (d. 1978).
Mexican composer dies at 79
Comedienne, dies at about 48
Zen nun/attendant of hakuun yasutani rosshi, dies at the age of 82
1976
Fritz Lang was a pioneering German-American film director known for his influential work in the early 20th century.
Fritz Lang was a pioneering German-American film director known for his influential work in the early 20th century.
Hungarian mathematician and academic (b. 1905)
California (born in vienna, austria); german film maker der spieler (1922), die nibelungen (1924), metropolis (1926), das testament des dr. mabuse (1932), fury (1936), western union (1941), and hangmen also die (1943).
1974
English race car driver and businessman (b. 1893)
British racing driver (born 1893)
1973
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French filmmaker. his noir, tragic and minimalist films noir crime dramas such as le doulos (1962), le samouraa-1967 and le cercle rouge (1969) were well-known. they starred major actors like alain delon and jean-paul belmondo. he died 2 august 1973, paris.
Former deputy prime minister of malaysia (b. 1915)
French actor, director, producer, and screenwriter (b. 1917)
1972
American author, poet, and playwright (d. 1972)
American psychotherapist and author (b. 1911)
Rocker in the association, who dies from heroin overdose at 28 years old
American poet and author (b. 1887)
Composer dies at 95
1971
German philosopher and author (d. 1971).
1970
English academic, mathematician, rower, and soldier (b. 1891)
1969 - 1960
Famous deaths on August 2nd for the celebrities who died in the years 1969 - 1960
1969
Composer dies at 96
1967
English-american epistemologist, philosopher, and academic (b. 1886)
British philosopher (born 1886).
Associated negro press is founded, and dies at the age of 78.
1964
Composer dies at 71
Actor (fibber mcgee & molly), passes away at 69
1963
American author and anthropologist (d. 1963).
At 61, a us writer/anthropologist dies
1961
Italian writer, "i grandi ospiti", dies at 64
1959 - 1950
Famous deaths on August 2nd for the celebrities who died in the years 1959 - 1950
1959
Composer dies at 78
1956
Wilba Gibbs was a British poet known for her lyrical and introspective poems exploring themes of nature, love, and the human experience.
At 109, the last veteran of the us union army dies
1955
American modernist poet known for his unique style and philosophical themes.
Canadian ice hockey coach and player (d. 1955).
Crown prince of bayern / general-field marshal
Canadian ice hockey player (born in 1901).
1954
Composer dies at 42
1949 - 1940
Famous deaths on August 2nd for the celebrities who died in the years 1949 - 1940
1945
British naval officer known for his role in the evacuation of Dunkirk during World War II.
Italian composer and educator (b. 1863)
Italian operatic composer and one of the main exponents of verismo. this style is marked by dramatic, often violent plots that use characters from daily life.
1944
Chana Rochel Brenner was a Yiddish poet who wrote about the experiences of Jewish women in Eastern Europe.
Gitel Baumgarten was a Yiddish poet who wrote about the experiences of Jewish women in Eastern Europe during the early 20th century.
1943
Polish? treblinka-rebel, shot to death
1942
Dutch landlord dies at 77
1941
Mexican poet (la feria) dies at the age of 70
1939 - 1930
Famous deaths on August 2nd for the celebrities who died in the years 1939 - 1930
1939
Known for her work in mathematical logic and philosophy of mathematics.
American mystic and author (b. 1883)
American rosicrucian mystic (born in 1883)
1938
Composer dies at 76
1937
Estonian soldier, lawyer, and politician (b. 1900)
1936
Aviation pioneer who was the first to fly across the English Channel in a heavier-than-air aircraft.
1934
German field marshal and politician, 2nd president of germany (b. 1847)
Polish-german field marshal, politician, 2nd president of germany (d. 1934).
At 86, soldier/stateman dies
1932
Austrian statesman who served as Chancellor of Austria in the 1920s.
Composer dies at 50
1929 - 1920
Famous deaths on August 2nd for the celebrities who died in the years 1929 - 1920
1929
American actress (born in 1882)
1923
Rydge Harding was an American politician who served as the 29th President of the United States from 1921 until his death in 1923.
Leavy Harding was an American politician who served as the 29th President of the United States from 1921 until his death in 1923.
Earlee Harding was the 29th President of the United States, serving from 1921 until his death in 1923.
29th President of the United States, serving from 1921 until his death in 1923.
Lorance Harding was the 29th President of the United States, serving from 1921 until his death in 1923.
American newspaper publisher who served as the 29th president of the United States from 1921 until his death in 1923.
American politician who served as the 29th President of the United States from 1921 until his death in 1923.
Greenly Harding was the 29th president of the United States, serving from 1921 until his death in 1923.
American politician, a u.s. senator from 1915-1921, and u.s. president (1921-1923). he established the naval academy as well as smithsonian institute during this term.
Irish republican died on hunger strike (b. 1904)
American journalist and politician, 29th president of the united states (b. 1865)
29th president of united states (born in 1865).
1922
Inventor of the telephone and credited with the first successful experiment in talking through a wire.
Inventor and entrepreneur who revolutionized communication with the invention of the telephone.
Alezander Graham Bell was a Scottish-born American inventor, scientist, and engineer who is credited with inventing the first practical telephone.
Inventor of the telephone and pioneer of the telecommunications industry.
Inventor of the telephone and founder of the Bell Telephone Company.
Alexander Graham Bell was a Scottish-born inventor who is credited with inventing the first practical telephone.
Inventor of the telephone.
American born scottish-american audiologist, best known for inventing the telephone at the age of 29 and founding at&t. he taught, researched and invented for the rest his life.
The first practical telephone was invented by a canadian born in scotland (born 1847).
Dutch author/feminist, dies at the age of 82
1921
Liberti Caruso was an Italian opera singer who was one of the most renowned tenors of the early 20th century.
Italian operatic tenor widely regarded as one of the greatest singers in the history of opera.
A brilliant italian opera singer, he is world-famous for his incredible voice and being one of the greatest tenors of all time. he is known for his powerful, romantic voice and captivated audiences with the depth of his musical range.
1920
American actor and pilot (d. 1920).
1919 - 1910
Famous deaths on August 2nd for the celebrities who died in the years 1919 - 1910
1917
Estonian military pilot (b. 1894)
1916
Scottish musician who was a conductor, composer, and writer of overtures, operas, and choir works. parry, stanford, and taylor were his london teachers. he was the first to direct the london class since 1912. although influenced by german opera, his compositions remained very close to the scottish musical he loved.
1915
Australian politician, 16th premier of south australia (b. 1843)
1914
Composer dies at 36
1913
Ukrainian writer known for her poetry and prose.
Hungarian architect and academic, designed zagreb central station (b. 1851)
1911
Aromanian revolutionary
1909 - 1900
Famous deaths on August 2nd for the celebrities who died in the years 1909 - 1900
1909
Swiss inventor of the conching machine for chocolate production.
1903
French veterinarian and microbiologist (b. 1850)
Estonian missionary and engraver (b. 1847)
Us desperado