August 5th famous deaths
List of celebrities and famous people who died on August 5th
2009 - 2000
Famous deaths on August 5th for the celebrities who died in the years 2009 - 2000
2009American screenwriter and producer of author screenplays (d. 2009).
Born 1929, Australian country and western singer-songwriter
English chemist who created xenon-hexafluoroplatinate (Born September 15, 1932).
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).
American dog sled racing champion, four-time winner at the Iditarod Alaskan Dog Race. This is a competitive, hard-fought event.
Philippine senator (Born in 1941)
American football coach and player (d. 2005).
Ukrainian gymnast and trainer (d.2005)
American screenwriter and actor (d. 2002).
American actor (Born 1982).
Prime Minister of Uganda (Born 1929).
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
1998German U-boat commander (Born 1912)
LA radio personality (KRTH), is killed by cancer at 61
Actor (Sword of Valiant Mosses), died at 46
Politician dies at 72
At 68, a playwright/critic dies
Banker dies at 73
Bookseller dies at 81
Belgian race car driver (d. 1994)
At 47, a soccer star dies
British fighter pilot dies at 84
Austro-Hungarian born Israeli composer (d. 1995)
Producer (ABC Sports, Disney), loses Lupus at 39
SInging teacher dies at 82
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, …
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.
Suriname police-inspector
1989 - 1980
Famous deaths on August 5th for the celebrities who died in the years 1989 - 1980
1989American 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 …
Composer dies at 79
German politician (Born 1910)
At 67, a Sci-fi Author (Hugo, It, Caviar) dies
At 67, a Sci-Fi Author (Hugo, It, Caviar) dies
Actor (Howie Gunsmoke), passes away at 66
Writer
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 …
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."
Actress (Mrs. Fitzherbert), passes away at 72
American politician (Born 1924)
1979 - 1970
Famous deaths on August 5th for the celebrities who died in the years 1979 - 1970
1978![Queenie Smith]()
Actress/dancer (Funny Side), passes away at the age of 79.
American baseball player and coach
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Actor, "Cry the Beloved Land", dies at 87
Poet (Past The Roads) dies at 88
Actor (Mr Phillips Stanley), dies aged 71
Speaker of the British House of Commons (Born in 1905)
Composer dies at 74
1969 - 1960
Famous deaths on August 5th for the celebrities who died in the years 1969 - 1960
1968American guitarist (Born 1928).
Canadian-American ice hockey coach and player (d. 1964).
Swedish author (d. 1964)
Spanish composer (Born 1898).
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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.
Lieutenant and politician from New Zealand, 25th Prime Minister for New Zealand (d. 1961).
Actress (Elckerlyc Resurrection), is killed at 63
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
1959English-American poet and author (d.59)
German Nobel Prize laureate in Chemistry (b. 1877)
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.
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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.
Egyptian academic and physicist (d. 1952).
Swiss physiologist/bio-chemistry dies at 73
1949 - 1940
Famous deaths on August 5th for the celebrities who died in the years 1949 - 1940
1947Historian (Johann de White)
German politician and lawyer 17th Chancellor Germany (d. 1946).
English cricketer (Born 1906)
Writer dies at 55
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
1931Actor (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
1925Scottish 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" …
Croatian Slavist (Born in 1835).
1919 - 1910
Famous deaths on August 5th for the celebrities who died in the years 1919 - 1910
1916Composer dies at 46
Composer dies at 31
American baseball manager and player (d. 1911).
Composer dies at 42
1909 - 1900
Famous deaths on August 5th for the celebrities who died in the years 1909 - 1900
1907Flemish poet / music / composer dies at 66
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, …
At the age of 80, he dies.