August 7th famous deaths
List of celebrities and famous people who died on August 7th
2009 - 2000
Famous deaths on August 7th for the celebrities who died in the years 2009 - 2000
2009American folk musician (Born 1933).
American Mayor of Albuquerque (New Mexico) (Born 1933).
American talent manager/producer (Born 1931).
Los Angeles-based local news anchor. (Born 1931)
American New Deal politician (Born 1911)
American oil field firefighter (Born in 1915).
English ornithologist (Born 1948).
American baseball player and coach (d.2003)
1999 - 1990
Famous deaths on August 7th for the celebrities who died in the years 1999 - 1990
1999![Brion James]()
American actor (Born 1945).
Archivist dies at 74
At 78, a naval commander dies
Actress (Truth or Dare Rachel-Dr Finlay), is killed at 59
English critic and author (d. 1995).
American actor in theatre, film and television. He is best known for his film work as Guy Patterson, the drummer in The Thing You Do! (1996) and as Detective Russell Clarke in Southland the first season. He remained a regular role after that.
US actor, Rocket, dies at 74
English jazz pianist/Composer (Paper Tiger) dies at 46
American politician, Rep. American politician, Rep. After a surprising victory against Ronald Reagan, he withdrew. He graduated in law in 1946 and was stationed in the U.S. Foreign Service from 1952 to 1955. In 1960, he was elected to Congress.
New Zealand comedian (Born 1944).
Comedian / singer (Women at Play, Lusty Business)
Assassination of the Prime Minister of Iran (1979).
Cincinnati Red dog mascot, dies at 9
Actress (Kid Millions), passes away at 88 from heart failure
1989 - 1980
Famous deaths on August 7th for the celebrities who died in the years 1989 - 1980
1989American politician, United States Congressman (Born 1944).
Lebanese politician and lawyer 7th President of Lebanon (d.87)
Premier of Japan (1957-60), is killed at 90
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Actor in Dark Shadows, dies from cancer at the age of 58
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American singer best known for her R&B vocals. However, she was also a versatile singer who performed pop, country, blues, and soul music.
1979 - 1970
Famous deaths on August 7th for the celebrities who died in the years 1979 - 1970
1978Composer dies at the age of 60
Actor (Dude Ranch and Huckleberry Finn), died at 86
Canadian ice hockey referee and coach (d. 1974).
Mexican poet and author (d. 1974).
Former Australian cricketer (Born 1895).
American nightclub singer and model (d. 1972).
Alexander of Greece's wife (Born 1896).
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Instigator of the Marin County Civic Center shootout, brother to Black Panther George Jackson (Born 1953).
US black activist, shot dead
US black activist, shot dead
US black activist, shot dead
American judge and lawyer (d. 1970).
US judge, shot dead
1969 - 1960
Famous deaths on August 7th for the celebrities who died in the years 1969 - 1960
1969Hungarian-French composer and pianist (d. 1969).
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Scranton, Pennsylvania -- Orchestra leader. (Welcome aboard).
Dutch violinist/radio commentator, died at 75
Music/radio commentator, dies at the age of 75
US Painter (post-paintingly abstract), dies at 49
Composer dies at the age of 60
Argentine Boxer (Born 1894)
1959 - 1950
Famous deaths on August 7th for the celebrities who died in the years 1959 - 1950
1959Composer dies at 75
American comedian and actor. He is known for his gentle pomposity and he teamed up with Stan Laurel to form one of the most well-known comedy teams in show biz.
American baseball manager and player (d. 1953).
1949 - 1940
Famous deaths on August 7th for the celebrities who died in the years 1949 - 1940
1942British General/Commandant of the 8th Army, is killed in combat at 43
Indian poet / philosopher, who dies at the age of 80
East Indian poet and writer, who was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1913. Tagore, a poet and author of more than 60 poems and over 3,000 songs, along with a variety of stories and plays, was an accomplished writer. He founded a school in Bengal, which he later made an international university.
1939 - 1930
Famous deaths on August 7th for the celebrities who died in the years 1939 - 1930
1938Russian actor, director and producer. He is also the founder of Moscow Art Theatre, which was opened in 1898. Stanislavsky is the most well-known name for his theory or system of acting, also known as the Stanislavsky method.
Russian/Soviet actor, producer, dramatist (b. 1863)
Jazz cornetist (In Mist) dies at 29
1929 - 1920
Famous deaths on August 7th for the celebrities who died in the years 1929 - 1920
1924Composer dies at 49
Dutch Theologist (H Pierson Foundation), Dies at 89
Russian poet (Dvenatsat) dies at 40
1919 - 1910
Famous deaths on August 7th for the celebrities who died in the years 1919 - 1910
1916At 36, an Australian judge/major dies in combat
Composer dies at 81
Composer dies at age 70
Swiss hydrologist (Born 1841).