Famous people and celebrities who died on August 13

Welcome to Takemeback.to's page dedicated to remembering the celebrities and famous people who passed away on August 13. On this day, we honor the lives and legacies of notable figures from various fields who left an indelible mark on the world. Explore our list to learn about their remarkable contributions and celebrate their enduring impact.

• 1910 Florence Nightingale

  Italian nurse, who at 33 learned nursing and became a hospital administrator. she was a hero during the crimean war (1854-1856), and became a well-known authority on the care for the sick. her first nursing school was established in london in 1860, and she helped to create the modern nursing profession. her "notes on nursing", a collection of wise and …

• 1917 Eduard Buchner

  CHE - German chemist, nobel prize laureate (b. 1860)

• 1948 Elaine Hammerstein

  American actress (born 1897).

• 1967 Jane Darwell

  Actress (girls in prison), dies at 87 from a heart attack

• 1982 Joe Tex

  Influential American soul singer-songwriter known for hits like 'Hold On to What You've Got' and 'I Gotcha', who was a significant figure in the R&B and soul music scene of the 1960s and 1970s.

• 1984 Tigran Petrosian

  Soviet-Armenian chess grandmaster who was World Chess Champion from 1963 to 1969, renowned for his defensive playing style.

• 1985 Marion Martin

  Actress (dakota lil queen of burlesque), is killed at 67

• 1987 Vincent Persichetti

  Vincent Persichetti was a prominent American composer, pianist, and music educator from Philadelphia, known for his significant contributions to 20th-century classical music.

• 1991 James Roosevelt

  James Roosevelt was an American politician and businessman, eldest son of Eleanor and Franklin D. Roosevelt. He served six terms as a California congressman and was a prominent social security lobbyist during the Reagan administration.

• 1995 Mickey Mantle

  Legendary New York Yankees center fielder who is considered one of the greatest switch-hitters in baseball history. He played his entire 18-year career with the Yankees, winning seven World Series championships. Mantle was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1974.

• 1995 Per-Jakez Helias

  At 81, a teacher/writer dies

• 1996 António de Spínola

  Portuguese general and politician who served as the 14th President of Portugal, playing a significant role in the country's transition from dictatorship to democracy.

• 1998 Nino Ferrer

  Renowned Italian-French pop music singer and songwriter known for his hit 'Agata' in the 1970s. An archeologist by education, he lived in France from 1946 and tragically died by suicide in St. Cyprien in 1998.

• 1998 Julien Green

  Julien Green was a prominent French-American novelist known for his profound literary works and exploration of spiritual themes. He was a member of the Académie Française and wrote extensively in both French and English.

• 1999 Ignatz Bubis

  Prominent German Jewish community leader who played a significant role in post-Holocaust Jewish representation in Germany. He was a key figure in rebuilding Jewish life and advocating for Jewish rights during a critical period of German reconciliation.

• 2000 Nazia Hassan

  Nazia Hassan was a pioneering Pakistani pop singer who revolutionized the music scene in South Asia during the 1980s, known for her iconic songs and tragically dying young from cancer.

• 2004 Julia Child

  Renowned American chef who revolutionized French cooking in the United States through her groundbreaking cookbooks and television shows. She introduced sophisticated French cuisine to American home cooks and became a cultural icon in culinary television.

• 2005 David Lange

  New Zealand lawyer and politician who served as the 32nd Prime Minister of New Zealand.

• 2006 Tony Jay

  Renowned English voice actor famous for distinctive deep voice in animation and video games, including roles in 'Gargoyles' and 'Legacy of Kain'.

• 2007 Phil Rizzuto

  Hall of Fame shortstop for the New York Yankees who was later a beloved Yankees broadcaster. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1994 and was known for his exceptional defensive skills.

• 2007 Brooke Astor

  Prominent New York socialite and philanthropist who was known for her extensive charitable work and significant contributions to cultural institutions in New York City. She was a major donor to libraries, museums, and social services, and was considered a leading figure in New York's high society during the 20th century.

• 2008 Henri Cartan

  Renowned French mathematician who made significant contributions to analytic function theory and homological algebra, publishing groundbreaking works in the mid-20th century.

• 2008 Sandy Allen

  Sandy Allen was the world's tallest woman, recognized by Guinness World Records, who stood at 7 feet 7.5 inches tall. She was a notable WNBA player and Olympic gold medalist who became an inspiration for many people with her extraordinary height.

• 2010 Edwin Newman

  Edwin Newman was a distinguished American broadcast journalist and news anchor for NBC News, renowned for his articulate reporting style and witty commentary on language and communication.

• 2012 Johnny Pesky

  Renowned American baseball player and manager who spent most of his career with the Boston Red Sox, known for his exceptional playing and coaching skills.

• 2012 Helen Gurley Brown

  Influential American editor of Cosmopolitan magazine who revolutionized women's publishing and wrote groundbreaking books about female sexuality and career advancement.

• 2015 Om Prakash Munjal

  Prominent Indian businessman who co-founded Hero Cycles, one of India's largest bicycle manufacturers, and was known for his significant contributions to the Indian industrial sector.

• 2016 Kenny Baker

  Kenny Baker was a renowned English actor best known for portraying R2-D2 in the Star Wars film series. He was a key figure in the original Star Wars trilogy and worked closely with George Lucas.

• 2016 Pramukh Swami Maharaj

  Influential Indian spiritual leader of BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha, known for his humanitarian work and global spiritual guidance. He was a revered guru who transformed countless lives through his teachings of peace, compassion, and personal development.