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List of celebrities and famous people who died on August 5th

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2009 - 2000

Famous deaths on August 5th for the celebrities who died in the years 2009 - 2000

2009
  • American screenwriter and producer of author screenplays (d. 2009).

2008
  • Born 1929, Australian country and western singer-songwriter

  • English chemist who created xenon-hexafluoroplatinate (Born September 15, 1932).

2007
  • A French cardinal converted to Roman Catholicism from Judaism at 13 years old. He went on to become Archbishop (1981aEUR'2005) of Paris, head of the Roman Catholic Church of France. Lustiger was a Jew from childhood and worked tirelessly for Jewish-Christian reconciliation throughout his life.

  • Romanian singer, actor and producer (Born 1943).

2006
  • American dog sled racing champion, four-time winner at the Iditarod Alaskan Dog Race. This is a competitive, hard-fought event.

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  • Austrian-born Brazilian writer (Born 1920).

  • Futurism is a movement that associates Italian artists with Futurism (Born 1910).

1999 - 1990

Famous deaths on August 5th for the celebrities who died in the years 1999 - 1990

19981997
  • LA radio personality (KRTH), is killed by cancer at 61

1996199519941992
  • American producer and songwriter (Toto and Clover), (d. 1992).

  • New Zealand politician, who was first elected to Parliament in 1961. He then became Minister of Finance between 1964-1972. He was elected leader of the National Party on July 1974, and became Prime Minister from 11/25/1975 to 07/26/1984. He also served as Chairman of the World Monetary Fund (and Money Bank) He was a large man with a bold personality, …

1991
  • American NFL founder and coach (Cleveland Browns vs Cincinnati Bengals), died at the age of 82 (born in 1908).

  • At 84, Honda's founder and CEO dies from liver cancer.

1990

1989 - 1980

Famous deaths on August 5th for the celebrities who died in the years 1989 - 1980

1989
  • American stage, television, and film actor. He is best known for his roles in Picnic in 1953 Broadway and Kiss Me Deadly in 1955 film noir. He was a tough, no-nonsense actor. He was married three times. His first wife (1964aEUR") was Salome Jens. He suffered a stroke in 1980 that ended his career. He died of a heart attack …

198719851984
  • Actor (Howie Gunsmoke), passes away at 66

  • British adventurer, explorer and writer. He is also a scholar of Islamic languages and writings. He traveled to Europe, Arabia and Ethiopia, and wrote books about his experiences. The classic translation of "Arabian Nights", which he made, is legendary. He served as an officer in Bombay's British East India Company's Bombay Army and many of his travels were covered by …

1983
  • American actress, homely, and raucous, was a comedienne and hillbilly in low-budget films and many commercials. Canova, who had been absent for two decades, returned to film in 1976 after a ten year stint on radio. She was then seen in "Cannonball."

1982
  • Actress (Mrs. Fitzherbert), passes away at 72

1980

1979 - 1970

Famous deaths on August 5th for the celebrities who died in the years 1979 - 1970

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1969 - 1960

Famous deaths on August 5th for the celebrities who died in the years 1969 - 1960

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  • Marilyn Monroe

    American actress, singer, model and actress. She was a prominent sex symbol and starred in many commercially successful motion pictures in the 1950s and 1960s. A nude calendar featuring her was published on 5/27/1949.

1961
  • Lieutenant and politician from New Zealand, 25th Prime Minister for New Zealand (d. 1961).

  • Actress (Elckerlyc Resurrection), is killed at 63

1960
  • Canadian politician and lawyer 9th Prime Minister of Canada (d. 60)

1959 - 1950

Famous deaths on August 5th for the celebrities who died in the years 1959 - 1950

195919571955
  • Portuguese-American actress, known as "the Brazilian Bombshell", is flamboyant and a magnet for people. She was dynamic and temperamental and brought life to Hollywood's 1940s films with her staccato singing, frantic dancing and flashing eyes. Her extravagant costumes and tall headgear added exotic spice, making her a salad-bar of tropical fruits.

  • Carmen Miranda

    Portuguese-American actress, known as "the Brazilian Bombshell", is flamboyant and a magnet for people. She was dynamic and temperamental and brought life to Hollywood's 1940s films with her staccato singing, frantic dancing and flashing eyes. Her extravagant costumes and tall headgear added exotic spice, making her a salad-bar of tropical fruits.

19521950

1949 - 1940

Famous deaths on August 5th for the celebrities who died in the years 1949 - 1940

19471946
  • German politician and lawyer 17th Chancellor Germany (d. 1946).

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1939 - 1930

Famous deaths on August 5th for the celebrities who died in the years 1939 - 1930

1931
  • Actor (Morocco Du Barry-Woman Passion), dies aged 43

1929 - 1920

Famous deaths on August 5th for the celebrities who died in the years 1929 - 1920

1925
  • Scottish author, politician, teacher, and author, Baroness Lee Of Asheridge is also a Minister of State for Arts and Member of Parliament. In 1934, she married Aneurin Begvan, a well-known Labour Party figure. Together they were known as "Britain’s first man-and wife Parliament team." Her books include "My Life with Nye", 1980, "This Great Journey," 1963, and "Our Ally Russia" …

1923

1919 - 1910

Famous deaths on August 5th for the celebrities who died in the years 1919 - 1910

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1909 - 1900

Famous deaths on August 5th for the celebrities who died in the years 1909 - 1900

19071901
  • British royal family, the Queen of England by the age of 18. She was the five-foot tall daughter of Prince Edward, who died when she was eight months old. She was brought up by her mother, who was so protective that the child even slept in her mother's room. Uncle William IV assumed the throne after the death of Edward, …

1900
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