August 10th famous deaths
List of celebrities and famous people who died on August 10th
2029 - 2020
Famous deaths on August 10th for the celebrities who died in the years 2029 - 2020
2022
Finnish actor, musician and comedian (d. 2022)
2021
Canadian hockey player with nhl. goalie for the montreal canadiens (1968-1969) and chicago black hawks (1969-1983).
2020
Durham Smith was a renowned biologist known for his work in genetics and molecular biology.
2019 - 2010
Famous deaths on August 10th for the celebrities who died in the years 2019 - 2010
2019
Bestselling author of several acclaimed novels.
Renowned poet whose works explored themes of love and loss.
American financier and convicted sex offender (d. 2019)
Renowned poet whose works continue to inspire readers.
Renowned poet whose works explored themes of love and loss.
Renowned poet whose works continue to inspire readers.
Celebrated poet whose works continue to inspire readers.
Renowned for her lyrical poetry.
Her poetry explored themes of love and loss.
Renowned poet whose works continue to inspire readers.
Renowned poet whose works explored themes of love and loss.
Renowned poet whose works continue to inspire readers.
2018
Internationally recognized salvadoran artist. he was called "el salvador's national artist" by ecoviva, the foundation for self sufficiency in central america. [2] he is well-known for his ability to teach the residents of chalatenango's small town, la palma, how to earn a living from art. his style is bright and childlike, and can often be compared with joan mira3 or …
2017
Indian poet and writer known for his contributions to Indian English literature.
Noted poet known for his evocative and introspective works.
Swedish journalist known for her investigative reporting.
German-pakistani doctor and nun (b. 1929)
2015
Israeli author and poet known for his impactful literary works.
Famous for creating large-scale sculptures.
Renowned poet whose works explored themes of nature and love.
Known for innovative sculptures that challenge traditional forms.
Talented sculptor whose works reflect themes of nature and spirituality.
Noted sculptor known for innovative metal sculptures.
Known for innovative metal sculptures.
Talented sculptor whose works are celebrated for their intricate details.
Known for her innovative sculptures that challenge traditional forms.
Belgian author and poet (b. 1952)
American sportscaster and race car driver (d. 2015).
Hungarian physician, geneticist, and academic (b. 1935)
Norwegian footballer and coach (b. 1922)
2014
Armenian painter known for his unique artistic style and contributions to modern art.
American journalist and academic (b. 1945)
American baseball player and scout (b. 1928)
American baseball player (d. 2014)
English mathematician, astronomer, and politician, lord mayor of manchester (b. 1912)
2013
An Indian computer scientist and entrepreneur who co-founded several technology companies and was a pioneer in the Indian software industry.
Edye Gorme was an American singer who rose to fame as part of the popular singing duo Steve and Eydie with her husband, Steve Lawrence.
American singer and guitarist (b. 1936)
Australian historian and academic (b. 1941)
American singer and actress (b. 1928)
American general (d. 2013)
American author (b. 1955)
American judge and politician, 12th united states national security advisor (b. 1931)
2012
Renowned poet known for his lyrical verses.
Known for her research on genetic disorders.
Italian artist who achieved his greatest fame through the technical creation and filming of creatures.
French race car driver (d. 2012)
American producer and manager (d. 2012)
Romanian pilot and general (d. 2012).
American general and pilot (b. 1916)
2011
Legendary wrestler who made a mark in the wrestling world.
American singer-songwriter and guitarist (b. 1925)
2010
Italian actress known for her roles in neorealist films.
German-swiss businessman (b. 1948)
Exeter city f.c. professional footballer (born 1978)
American director and producer (d. 2010)
2009 - 2000
Famous deaths on August 10th for the celebrities who died in the years 2009 - 2000
2009
Renowned journalist and author.
2008
Isaac Hayes was an American singer, songwriter, actor, and producer, best known for his work in soul music and as the theme song composer for the TV series 'Shaft'.
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American singer, composer and black performer. he won the emmy award for the theme on 3/14/1972 and an oscar on 4/10/1973.
2007
French automobile pioneer, race driver and founder of the french auto brand alpine.
English journalist, producer, and manager, co-founded factory records (b. 1950)
American lieutenant and pilot (b. 1925)
American lawyer and religious leader (b. 1920)
American religious figure (born 1920).
American law enforcement official (born 1956).
American civil rights activist and military pilot (born in 1925).
2005
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist known for his investigative reporting
2003
Renowned poet whose works often focused on nature and spirituality.
Carmita Jimenez was a successful swimmer who competed in the Olympics and won several medals for her country.
2002
Renowned for his work in ecosystem ecology and environmental science.
American singer-songwriter/guitarist (widespread panic & brute) (d.2002).
Norwegian computer scientist and politician (b. 1926)
Norwegian academic and computer scientist (d. 2002).
2001
Ebbe Nielsen was a prominent entomologist who made significant advancements in the study of insects.
Major league baseball manager and player (d. 2001).
2000
Welsh cricketer and rugby player (b. 1925)
1999 - 1990
Famous deaths on August 10th for the celebrities who died in the years 1999 - 1990
1999
Indian historian, scholar, and critic (b. 1899)
English chef and television personality (d. 1999)
Indian sanskrit scholar (born 1899)
1998
Known for his research on the origins of life and protein synthesis.
1997
Montreal, quebec -- director / writer (leola, night zoo)
American-mexican pianist and composer (b. 1912)
1996
Austrian physicist who made significant contributions to the field of nuclear physics.
Television director/writer dies at 83
Priest dies at 78
1995
At 81, a dance journalist dies
At 76, activist dies
1994
Singer, dies at 58
Early racing driver dies at 91
Dutch banker on curacao, killed at 58
1993
Norwegian singer, guitarist, and producer (b. 1968)
At 82, a us screenwriter (good girls go to paris), dies.
Norwegian guitarist (mayhem) (born 1968)
1991
Vietnamese poet and playwright (b. 1912)
Polish politician
1990
Director (splatter university)
1989 - 1980
Famous deaths on August 10th for the celebrities who died in the years 1989 - 1980
1989
Pioneering biologist who made significant contributions to the field of marine biology.
1988
Adela Rogers St. Johns was a prominent American journalist known for her work in the early 20th century.
Journalist (free soul, honeycomb) dies at the age of 94.
At 86, the three-time president of panama dies.
1987
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Raquel Torres was a Mexican-American actress who appeared in several Hollywood films during the 1920s and 1930s.
Greek lawyer and politician, 163rd prime minister of greece (b. 1893)
Actor (score)
Ceo (united steel workers of america 1965-77) dies at 87
A greek politician and lawyer, the 163rd prime minster of greece (born in 1893)
1986
George Griffey was a professional baseball player who played in the Negro Leagues and Major Leagues, and is the grandfather of Ken Griffey Jr.
English mountaineer and author (d. 1986)
1985
American football player and sergeant (b. 1906)
At 72, a comedian (time bandits) dies from a heart attack
1982
Brazilian poet and author (d. 1982)
Brazilian poet and writer (born 1962).
1980
Pakistan general and politician, third president of pakistan (d. 1980)
1979 - 1970
Famous deaths on August 10th for the celebrities who died in the years 1979 - 1970
1979
Gertrude Chandler Warner was an American children's author best known for creating the Boxcar Children book series.
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Flemington (new jersey) -- actor (ok crackerby).
German physicist and academic (b. 1889)
1978
Emileo Portes Gil was a Mexican politician who served as the interim President of Mexico from 1928 to 1930.
Talented artist whose works captured the beauty of the horizon.
1977
Actor (star is born; human jungle) dies at 75
1976
Australian soldier and cricketer (d. 1976).
1974
British actor (theatre of death) dies at 57
1973
Actor (lone ranger and lost city of gold), died at 57
1970
German composer (requiem) commits suicide at 52
1969 - 1960
Famous deaths on August 10th for the celebrities who died in the years 1969 - 1960
1969
Hungarian author (b. 1899)
1967
Composer dies at 83
1966
Dutch author and theologian known for his literary works.
Poet (cinders)
At 79, geophysicist (black power) dies
1963
Estes Kefauver was a prominent American politician known for his investigations into organized crime.
Swiss politician and lawyer 48th president of swiss confederation (d.63)
American politician, ted kennedy's son is a well-known family member. after kara, who was born in 1960, and ted jr., who was born in 1961, he is the third of his children. he was nine years old when his parents divorced. however, he remained close to them both and maintained a cordial relationship.
1962
Known for his work on stellar spectroscopy.
Nyc, new york -- sportscaster (monday night fights)
1961
Lace Vance was a talented actor who starred in several classic films.
American author (d. 1961)
1960
Scottish-american film director, producer and scriptwriter. he was one of the founding members of the academy of motion picture arts and sciences and served as its president from 1934-1935.
Renowned for his work in differential geometry and topology.
Ottoman princess (b. 1887)
German writer (vaterland)
Mathematician
1959 - 1950
Famous deaths on August 10th for the celebrities who died in the years 1959 - 1950
1958
American baseball manager and player (d. 1958).
1954
American-born british actor (b. 1900)
1951
French biologist known for his work in genetics.
1949 - 1940
Famous deaths on August 10th for the celebrities who died in the years 1949 - 1940
1949
American chemist (b. 1892)
1948
Scottish footballer and coach (b. 1870)
Japanese-american historian, author, and academic (b. 1873)
English author and clergyman (d. 1948).
Scottish football coach (born 1870).
Japanese historian (born in 1873)
Writer dies at 63
1945
Notable chemist known for her groundbreaking research in organic chemistry.
Pioneer in rocketry and spaceflight.
American physicist and engineer (b. 1882)
United states -- rocket pioneer dies at 62
1944
Attempt hitler assassination
1943
Dutch resistance fighter (waalsdorpervlakte)
Dutch resistance fighter (waalsdorpervlakte)
Dutch resistance fighter (waalsdorpervlakte)
1939 - 1930
Famous deaths on August 10th for the celebrities who died in the years 1939 - 1930
1938
Composer dies at 73
1934
At 73, a scotish/us miner/paier dies
1933
Welsh-australian politician, 4th premier of western australia (b. 1850)
1932
American acting dog (b. 1918)
Writer
German shepherd dog, first dog with that name (born 1918).
1929 - 1920
Famous deaths on August 10th for the celebrities who died in the years 1929 - 1920
1929
Dutch suffragette and author known for her feminist writings.
Aletta jacobs was both the first woman and first female to study in the netherlands for a university degree. she was the daughter of a sappemeer jewish doctor. when she was thirteen, she left her local school to go to a girls' school. she did not enjoy it and returned home after two weeks. anna de jong, her dutch mother, …
French mathematician and astronomer (b. 1878)
1928
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American actor (born 1897).
1922
Irish republican, executed for the killing of sir henry wilson
Irish republican, executed for the killing of sir henry wilson
1921
Last member of the confederate congress
1920
Hungarian-austrian physician and academic (b. 1835)
Hungarian-austrian physician (born 1835)
1919 - 1910
Famous deaths on August 10th for the celebrities who died in the years 1919 - 1910
1918
Polish-german pilot and lieutenant (d. 1918).
German flying ace (born in 1897).
1916
American inventor (b. 1844)
1915
Discovered the relationship between the atomic number and the X-ray spectrum of elements.
Discovered the relationship between the atomic number and the X-ray spectrum of elements, similar to Henry Moseley.
1913
Finnish author (b. 1869)
1911
Composer dies at age 70
1909 - 1900
Famous deaths on August 10th for the celebrities who died in the years 1909 - 1900
1905
E african prophet/rebel leader, hanged
1904
French lawyer and politician, 68th prime minister of france (b. 1846)
French foreign minister (dreyfus)