August 5th famous deaths
List of celebrities and famous people who died on August 5th
2029 - 2020
Famous deaths on August 5th for the celebrities who died in the years 2029 - 2020
2022
Issey miyake is a japanese fashion designer known for his innovative and technology-driven designs, particularly his signature pleats.
An australian singer who was a member of "the seekers" for four years. the group was named australians of the year in 1967. the group was the first australian group to record internationally and surpassed the beatles and stones at one time. durhamaeur(tm), whose own tastes are more evident before and after her time as the lead singer with the …
Syrian army officer (b. 1932)
Irish hurler (b. 1998)
Filipino actress (b. 1963)
2021
Veteran Indian actor known for his versatile roles in Hindi cinema.
2020
Somali human rights activist and physician (b. 1947)
2019 - 2010
Famous deaths on August 5th for the celebrities who died in the years 2019 - 2010
2019
Kenzly Morrison was an American novelist, essayist, and Nobel laureate, known for her novels that explored the African-American experience and the complexities of race, gender, and identity.
Laterica Morrison was an American novelist and Nobel laureate, known for her powerful and lyrical exploration of the African-American experience, particularly the impact of racism and trauma.
Pulitzer Prize-winning American novelist.
American novelist and Nobel Prize winner known for her powerful storytelling and exploration of African American culture.
Tonee Morrison was an American novelist, essayist, book editor, and college professor who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1993.
Pioneering playwright known for pushing boundaries in theater.
Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist celebrated for her rich storytelling and exploration of African American experiences.
Toni Morrison was a renowned American author and the first African-American woman to win the Nobel Prize in Literature.
Nobel Prize-winning author known for her powerful works exploring African American culture and history.
Nobel Prize-winning author known for works like 'Beloved'.
2018
American zoologist (b. 1953)
2015
Welsh footballer (b. 1943)
English journalist and politician (b. 1912)
2014
Russian journalist and author (d. 2014.)
American physician and academic, 11th surgeon general of the united states (d. 2014)
American general (b. 1962)
Indian-english historian, journalist, and author (d. 2014)
2013
American basketball coach and player (d. 2013).
Canadian singer-songwriter and producer (b. 1942)
American commander and judge (b. 1959)
Sarnia (ontario) -- nhl left-wing (tampa bay lightning).
American sculptor and educator (b. 1926)
American activist (b. 1951)
2012
Costa rica-born mexican singer. her renditions of mexican rancheras were her most prominent contribution, but she is also well-known for her contributions to latin american music. she was an important interpreter in europe and the americas, muse of pedro almoda3var. her haunting performances earned her the nickname "la voz a!spera de laternura", which is the rough voice that evokes tenderness. …
Renowned Mexican singer known for her ranchera music.
Belgian lawyer and politician (b. 1949)
Polish director and screenwriter (b. 1917)
Russian-american businessman, co-founded film society of lincoln center (b. 1916)
French author and translator (b. 1960)
Costa rican-mexican singer-songwriter and actress (d. 2012)
American football player (d. 2012).
2011
Aziz Shavershian, also known as Zyzz, was a popular bodybuilder and internet personality.
Polish politician, deputy prime minister of the republic of poland (d. 2011)
2010
Influential painter known for their abstract and thought-provoking artworks.
Famous Australian clarinetist and music educator.
Crawford Barton was an American sculptor recognized for his abstract works.
Ugandan lawyer and politician who served as the president of Uganda from 1979 to 1980.
2009 - 2000
Famous deaths on August 5th for the celebrities who died in the years 2009 - 2000
2009
Budd Schulberg was a renowned American author and screenwriter known for his works in Hollywood.
American screenwriter and producer of author screenplays (d. 2009).
2008
Australian singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer (b. 1929)
English chemist who created xenon-hexafluoroplatinate (born september 15, 1932).
2007
Innovative sculptor who pushed the boundaries of form and material.
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 actor, singer, director, and producer (b. 1943)
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.
2005
Michalina Wisłocka was a Polish sexologist and author who is considered the pioneer of sex education in Poland.
Filipino lawyer and politician, 31st filipino secretary of education (b. 1941)
Ukrainian gymnast and trainer (d. 2005)
Welsh footballer (b. 1909)
American football coach and player (d. 2005).
Philippine senator (born in 1941)
2002
Legendary sportscaster known for his play-by-play commentary of the Los Angeles Lakers.
Rayne Kruger was a South African writer best known for his historical works.
American sportscaster and baseball player (d. 2002).
Italian writer and co-author of bestseller thrillers with carlo fruttero. he jumped from his house's stairwell after a long battle with lung cancer.
American actor, producer, and screenwriter (b. 1937)
American actor (b. 1982)
American screenwriter and actor (d. 2002).
American actor (born 1982).
2001
Ugandan politician, 2nd prime minister of uganda (b. 1929)
Australian-spanish businessman (b. 1948)
Prime minister of uganda (born 1929).
2000
Innovative entrepreneur who revolutionized the aviation industry with his designs.
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British actor, born in the 1930s. he won an oscar for best actor in 1958 for his role as "bridge on the river kwai". in 1964, he was awarded a tony for his portrayal of the charming drunkard dylan thomas. his first film success came in 1947's "great expectations", which earned him worldwide fame and admiration for the inestimable talents …
Dudley Randall was an African American poet and publisher, known for his contributions to the Civil Rights Movement.
Austrian-brazilian journalist and activist (d. 2000)
Indian cricketer who scored india's first test century (b. 1911)
1999 - 1990
Famous deaths on August 5th for the celebrities who died in the years 1999 - 1990
1998
Bulgarian commander and politician, 36th prime minister of bulgaria (b. 1911)
German u-boat commander (born 1912)
1997
La radio personality (krth), is killed by cancer at 61
1996
At 68, a playwright/critic dies
Actor (sword of valiant mosses), died at 46
Politician dies at 72
1995
Renowned economist known for his work on financial markets.
Bookseller dies at 81
Banker dies at 73
1994
Austro-hungarian born israeli composer (d. 1995)
Belgian race car driver (d. 1994)
Producer (abc sports, disney), loses lupus at 39
British fighter pilot dies at 84
At 47, a soccer star dies
Singing teacher dies at 82
1992
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, …
New zealand politician, 31st prime minister of new zealand (b. 1921)
1991
Shiro Kuramata was a renowned Japanese furniture designer known for his innovative and minimalist designs.
Honda motor company was co-founded by a japanese engineer and entrepreneur (d. 1991).
American football player and coach (b. 1908)
At 84, honda's founder and ceo dies from liver cancer.
American nfl founder and coach (cleveland browns vs cincinnati bengals), died at the age of 82 (born in 1908).
1990
Japanese poet recognized for her profound and emotional poetry.
Suriname police-inspector
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 …
1988
Brazilian poet known for his modernist works.
1987
German politician, mayor of marburg (d. 1987)
Composer dies at 79
German politician (born 1910)
1985
Prolific American science fiction author known for his innovative stories.
At 67, a sci-fi author (hugo, it, caviar) dies
American football coach and player (d. 1985).
1984
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Brilliant and famous welsh actor. he was first known for his work in shakespeare's plays, then for his international films. this career took off, with a meteoric rise to the top that ended in an early stroke at 58. for his roles in half a dozen films, he was nominated to the best actor oscar. he was a wild celtic …
Writer
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
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American actress and comedian (b. 1913)
Bart J. Bok was a Dutch-American astronomer known for his work on the structure of the Milky Way galaxy.
English economist and author (b. 1903)
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
American soldier and politician (b. 1924)
American politician (born 1924)
1979 - 1970
Famous deaths on August 5th for the celebrities who died in the years 1979 - 1970
1979
Garl Mays was an American professional baseball player who played as a pitcher in Major League Baseball.
1978
American baseball player and coach (b. 1893)
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Actress/dancer (funny side), passes away at the age of 79.
1977
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Actor, "cry the beloved land", dies at 87
1976
Poet (past the roads) dies at 88
1974
Renowned biologist known for his work on cancer research.
1972
Speaker of the british house of commons (born in 1905)
Actor (mr phillips stanley), dies aged 71
1971
Royal Raymond Rife was an American inventor known for his work in optics and microscopy.
Composer dies at 74
1969 - 1960
Famous deaths on August 5th for the celebrities who died in the years 1969 - 1960
1968
American guitarist (born 1928).
1964
Swedish author (d. 1964)
Canadian-american ice hockey player and coach (b. 1886)[41]
1963
Spanish composer (born 1898).
1962
Legendary Hollywood actress and model, known for her iconic roles and beauty.
Iconic American actress known for her beauty and talent.
Iconic American actress and model known for her beauty and tragic life.
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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.
Iconic American actress known for her roles in classic films like 'Some Like It Hot'.
Iconic Hollywood actress known for her roles in classic films.
Iconic Hollywood actress and sex symbol of the 1950s.
Norma Jeane, known as Marilyn Monroe, was a famous actress and sex symbol.
1961
Lieutenant and politician from new zealand, 25th prime minister for new zealand (d. 1961).
Actress (elckerlyc resurrection), is killed at 63
1960
Canadian lawyer and politician, 9th prime minister of canada (b. 1874)
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
1959
Popular American poet known for his inspirational and optimistic verse.
Nels Smith was a politician who served in the Wisconsin State Assembly.
English-american journalist and poet (b. 1881)
English-american poet and author (d.59)
1957
German chemist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1877)
German nobel prize laureate in chemistry (b. 1877)
1956
Influential playwright whose plays continue to be performed worldwide.
1955
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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.
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.
1953
Notable author of several acclaimed novels.
1952
Egyptian academic and physicist (d. 1952).
1951
Astronomer who discovered the period-luminosity relation of Cepheid variable stars.
1950
Swiss physiologist/bio-chemistry dies at 73
1949 - 1940
Famous deaths on August 5th for the celebrities who died in the years 1949 - 1940
1948
English cricketer and lawyer (d. 1948).
1947
Historian (johann de white)
1946
Dutch artist known for his vibrant and expressive paintings.
Pioneering anthropologist known for his studies on indigenous cultures in North America.
German lawyer and politician, 17th chancellor of germany (b. 1863)
German politician and lawyer 17th chancellor germany (d. 1946).
1944
Welsh-english cricketer and rugby player (d. 1944)
1943
Writer dies at 55
1940
United states -- explorer (north pole), died at 75
1939 - 1930
Famous deaths on August 5th for the celebrities who died in the years 1939 - 1930
1939
Hungarian economist and politician, minister of education of hungary (b. 1865)
1935
American singer-songwriter/guitarist (surface), (d. 2005).
1933
American painter and academic (b. 1856)
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
1929
A leading figure in the women's suffrage movement in the UK, she played a key role in securing women's right to vote.
British suffragist and writer.
Millicent Fawcett was a British business leader known for her work in promoting women's rights and suffrage.
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
Croatian slavist (born in 1835).
1921
Greek lawyer and politician, 78th prime minister of greece (b. 1844)
1919 - 1910
Famous deaths on August 5th for the celebrities who died in the years 1919 - 1910
1916
British composer, killed at the battle of the somme (b. 1885)
Composer dies at 46
Composer dies at 31
1911
American baseball manager and player (d. 1911).
1910
Composer dies at 42
1909 - 1900
Famous deaths on August 5th for the celebrities who died in the years 1909 - 1900
1907
Flemish poet / music / composer dies at 66
1904
Australian politician, 10th premier of new south wales (b. 1834)
1901
Princess royal of the united kingdom and german empress (b. 1840)
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
At the age of 80, he dies.