August 14th famous deaths
List of celebrities and famous people who died on August 14th
2029 - 2020
Famous deaths on August 14th for the celebrities who died in the years 2029 - 2020
2023
Politician (b. 1940)
2021
American historian and scholar of burmese and southeast asian history (b. 1946)
2020
Merdis Jackson was a renowned author who wrote extensively on topics related to African American history and culture.
English classical guitarist and lutenist (b. 1933)
British tennis player (b. 1934)
American politician, governor of illinois (b. 1936)
2019 - 2010
Famous deaths on August 14th for the celebrities who died in the years 2019 - 2010
2019
Australian footballer and coach (d. 2019)
2018
Aniella Moretti was an Italian scientist who made significant contributions to the field of renewable energy.
Prominent environmental scientist known for his work on sustainable development and conservation.
Entrepreneur known for her work in media and production.
American singer (b. 1975)
2017
German actor and comedian.
2016
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American actor (b. 1922)
2015
Opaline Eriksson was a Swedish essayist renowned for her insightful and poetic reflections on nature and the human condition.
American record producer. he is best known for his work in nashville with artists like bob dylan, johnny cash and leonard cohen.
2014
Harles Bowden was an American author and journalist known for his non-fiction works on the American Southwest and Mexico.
American journalist and academic, co-founded moment magazine (b. 1934)
American politician (b. 1930)
2013
Known for her work in the fashion industry.
German actor known for his roles in action films.
Elder Lansing was a renowned ecologist known for his work on forest ecosystems.
American journalist and author (b. 1928)
2012
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Phyllis Thaxter was an American actress best known for her roles in films such as 'Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo' and 'Superman'.
American author known for his children's books and illustrations.
Serbian and yugoslav chess grandmaster (d.2012)
Indian lawyer and politician, 17th chief minister of maharashtra (d. 2012)
2011
American sculptor known for her abstract and minimalist sculptures.
2010
Pioneering chemist known for contributions to materials science.
A Japanese photographer known for his black-and-white portraits and landscapes.
Zayin Fitzgerald was an Irish-American novelist known for their historical fiction exploring the Irish diaspora.
Octavion Fernandez was a Spanish essayist who explored themes of identity and cultural heritage.
Abbey Lincoln was a renowned jazz singer known for her distinctive vocal style and socially conscious lyrics.
Known for his iconic jazz photography.
Greek writer (born 1929).
Algerian novelist (born 1936)
2009 - 2000
Famous deaths on August 14th for the celebrities who died in the years 2009 - 2000
2008
Renowned jazz singer known for her powerful voice.
2007
The 53rd yokozuna, a japanese sumo wrestler (born in 1940).
Russian composer and pianist (d. 2007).
Israeli politician and businessman (d. 2007).
2006
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American actor and director (d. 2006)
2005
American race car driver (born 1932).
2004
Caria Milosz was a Polish poet and essayist who received the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1980.
Polish-born american novelist, essayist, and poet, nobel prize laureate (b. 1911)
New zealand-english lawyer and politician (d. 2004)
Polish-born writer, nobel prize laureate (born 1911).
New zealand-english politician and lawyer (d. 2004).
2003
Renowned actress known for her roles in classic Hollywood films.
German footballer (d. 2003)
2002
Gwin Thaxter was an American actress who appeared in numerous films and television shows during the mid-20th century.
American painter and sculptor (d. 2002)
2001
Renowned painter known for his abstract art.
2000
French journalist and novelist a. d. g. (alain dreux gallou) wrote under this pseudonym.
South african cricketer (born 1929).
1999 - 1990
Famous deaths on August 14th for the celebrities who died in the years 1999 - 1990
1999
South Korean politician and diplomat who served as Prime Minister.
American baseball player and sportscaster (d. 1999)
American baseball player (born 1918).
1998
American politician who served as a member of the US House of Representatives.
1996
Romanian conductor and composer (d. 1996)
American sportscaster (born 1949).
Artist / printer, dies at 64
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She was a german actress and dancer on the silent-screen screen. she was married five times. age 90, she died in germany on august 14, 1996.
1995
Renowned poet known for his lyrical works.
At 82, a businessman dies
1994
Renowned African-American playwright and author.
Bulgarian-swiss novelist, playwright, and memoirist, nobel prize laureate (d. 1994)
British/swiss/bulgarian writer, essayist and novelist of jewish origin, received nobel prize for literature in 1981.
Renowned literary scholar known for his work on American literature.
Canadian ice hockey coach and player (d. 1993).
American actress, playwright, and author (b. 1912)
Sculptor dies at 79
At 67, petty criminal dies
1992
American lawyer and judge (d. 1992)
United states -- singer (platters-great pretender), dies at 64
American judge and lawyer (d. 1992).
United states -- watergate judge dies at 88
United states -- advocate/activist
At 104, a dutch and an indonesian painter dies.
United states -- wife to president ezra taft of the mormon church
1991
Argentinian race car driver (d. 1991)
Newscaster (nbc-tv) dies from a heart attack at the age of 61.
1990
Thelmer Grayson was an American dancer and choreographer who performed on stage and in film during the mid-20th century.
1989 - 1980
Famous deaths on August 14th for the celebrities who died in the years 1989 - 1980
1989
American basketball player (born 1964).
1988
Founder of Ferrari S.p.A., renowned Italian sports car manufacturer.
Founder of Ferrari S.p.A., renowned Italian sports car manufacturer.
American singer-songwriter/guitarist (the snakestretchers), (d. 1988).
Founder of the Ferrari automobile company.
Italian industrialist, car racing enthusiast. he is considered to be the world's most well-known automaker after henry ford. his blood-red racing cars became a symbol for wealth and sportiness for those who could afford them at six-figure prices. ferrari was always a car lover and a racing enthusiast. he entered his first race at the age of ten. he said …
Mexican author known for his influential novel 'Pedro Páramo' which is considered a classic of Latin American literature.
South african-english singer-songwriter and playwright (b. 1945)
1987
Xayne Fitzgerald was a celebrated actress known for her roles in classic Hollywood films.
1985
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Gale Sondergaard was an Academy Award-winning actress known for her roles in classic films.
1984
American baseball player, coach, and manager (b. 1904)
English novelist and playwright (b. 1894)
Russian chess grand master, dies at 55
English, stagewriter (magicians), is killed at 89
Composer dies at 63
1982
Irish actor (clockwork orange king lear, king lear) dies at 58
Burmese philosopher and monk (d. 1982).
1981
Idabell Allen was an American track and field athlete who excelled in sprinting and long jump.
Austrian director and conductor (d. 1981).
South african cricketer (born in 1910).
Austrian conductor and musician who was well-known for his interpretations of wagner's, mozart's, and richard strauss operas. bohm was a solid musician. he wasn't particularly exciting, but he was always reliable to give solid performances. bohm was calm in his demeanor, meticulous about technique and fussy about his style. he assumed many personalities over the course of his long career. …
1980
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Canadian model, playboy’s playmate of 1980 and star in three movies
1979 - 1970
Famous deaths on August 14th for the celebrities who died in the years 1979 - 1970
1978
English illustrator and author (d. 1978).
1975
Flemish bibliographer (founder boekengids), is killed at 87
1973
American journalist and author (d. 1973).
1972
American composer, entertainer, writer, pianist, actor, radio and tv personality. renaissance man, with neurotic behavior and caustic wit. he was gifted in many media outlets and composed two string quartets as well as a piano concerto, a nocturne, and several popular contemporary songs. levant was a victim of the success of his contemporaries, george gershwin and irving berlin. in the …
French author and poet (b. 1885)
French author of 27 novels called "men of good will", 1932-1948. romains experienced a mystical experience in 1903 of universalalism, the unity of all things. he expressed this experience in a collection of poems called "la vie unanime", 1908. he was the first to study the phenomenon of "eyeless sight". his book was published in london in 1924. he was …
French actor, poet, and playwright. this is a family of actors that has been famous in france since 1820.
1971
German auto manufacturer dies at 59
1969 - 1960
Famous deaths on August 14th for the celebrities who died in the years 1969 - 1960
1969
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Brooklyn, new york -- actor (algiers, sofia, refugee)
British writer and husband of author Virginia Woolf.
English writer/publisher, dies at the age of 88
1967
Influential playwright known for his thought-provoking dramas.
English motorcycle racer and race car driver (b. 1931)
1966
South african cricketer (born in 1881)
1965
Estonian cross-country skier (born in 1911)
Flemish poet / writer (walk at dawn).
1964
American singer-songwriter (the rock and roll trio), (d. 1964).
1963
Clifford Odets was a prominent American playwright and screenwriter associated with social realism.
Us playwright (golden boy), dies at 57
American director, playwright, and screenwriter (b. 1906)
1962
Leaira Sinclair was a prominent civil rights activist who fought for racial equality and social justice.
1961
American writer known for his fantasy and horror fiction.
American writer known for his fantasy and horror fiction.
Composer dies at 86
At 68, sci-fi author (lost worlds) dies
Priest / archaeologist
1959 - 1950
Famous deaths on August 14th for the celebrities who died in the years 1959 - 1950
1958
French physicist and chemist, nobel prize laureate (b. 1900)
French physicist who shared the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1935.
Rocker dies from cancer at 65
French physicist and nobel prize laureate (born in 1900).
At 46 years old, elvis presley's mother dies.
American historian, who dies at 82
German diplomat and politician 13th german minister for foreign affairs (d. 1956).
1956
German playwright known for his epic theatre and critical approach to society.
Adal Hoffmann was a prolific playwright whose plays continue to be performed worldwide.
German lawyer and politician, reich minister of foreign affairs (b. 1873)
German poet, playwright, and director (b. 1898)
German foreign min (1932-38)
German poet and playwright, he was also a leader of the "epic theater movement." from 1917-1921, he was at munich university. he also wrote and directed his first production of a play on 3/18/1924. he was a poet who displayed great skill and simplicity. it is hard to overstate the importance of brecht for 20th century theater. his plays and …
1955
American publisher and lawyer 8th librarian for congress (d. 55)
Us architect/art historian dies at 66
1954
German engineer, pioneer in airship development. in 1929, he piloted the graf zeppelin around the globe. he also commanded the hindenberg that tragically and unexpectedly caught fire while landing on 5/06/1937. this tragedy claimed many lives, including crew and passengers, and effectively ended rigid airship travel.
Greek politician and educator (d. 1954).
1951
Founder of the Hearst Corporation, a leading media and publishing company.
American newspaper publisher known for building the nation's largest newspaper chain.
Florine Wertheimer was a prominent socialite in early 20th-century Paris.
American publisher and politician, founded the hearst corporation (b. 1863)
Los angeles times, california: death of a newspaper publisher
1949 - 1940
Famous deaths on August 14th for the celebrities who died in the years 1949 - 1940
1949
Premier of syria shot to death
President/dictator of syria, killed
1948
Czech gymnast (b. 1926)
1946
La california, actress (kate & allie)
1943
Antia Garibaldi was an Italian activist and the wife of Giuseppe Garibaldi, a prominent figure in the Italian unification movement.
German-swiss translator and author (d. 1943).
American baseball player and manager (b. 1871)
American baseball manager and player (d. 1943).
1941
Polish Franciscan friar who sacrificed his life in Auschwitz to save a stranger.
Polish Franciscan friar who volunteered to die in place of a stranger in Auschwitz.
Maximilian Kolbe was a Polish Catholic priest who volunteered to die in place of a stranger in the Auschwitz concentration camp during World War II.
French chemist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1854)
Polish priest who volunteered to die in place of a stranger in the Auschwitz concentration camp.
Polish martyr (born in 1894)
German spy executed at tower of london
French chemist who discovered nickel catalyst, and won the nobel prize in chemistry. he died in toulouse, france, on 8/14/1941.
1940
Heron Allen was a British journalist known for his work in various fields including music, zoology, and literature.
1939 - 1930
Famous deaths on August 14th for the celebrities who died in the years 1939 - 1930
1938
Australian accountant and cricketer (d. 1938).
At 65, pianist/composer dies
1937
Jhan Ghosh was a renowned Bengali poet and writer who played a significant role in the Bengali literary movement during the early 20th century.
British soldier / novelist (bull-dog drummond), dies at 48
1934
Designed iconic buildings like the Tribune Tower in Chicago.
1932
Us hollywood-dog
1929 - 1920
Famous deaths on August 14th for the celebrities who died in the years 1929 - 1920
1928
German author and poet (b. 1890)
German writer (spuk/rasputin), dies at 37
German writer, poet (born 1890)
1926
American politician (born 1843)
1923
President (dutch handel-mij), dies at 76
1922
Inventor of the first practical telephone
American physician and social reformer (b. 1846)
1st viscount northcliffe / newspaper magnate
1909 - 1900
Famous deaths on August 14th for the celebrities who died in the years 1909 - 1900
1909
English engineer and philanthropist (d. 1909).
1905
British painter known for his Pre-Raphaelite style.