August 24th famous deaths
List of celebrities and famous people who died on August 24th
1999 - 1990
Famous deaths on August 24th for the celebrities who died in the years 1999 - 1990
1997The Classicist dies at 90
Journalist dies at 69
At 73, an international civil servant dies
42 years old, journalist and travel writer.
Artist/collector dies at 75
American actor, first of four children of Dixie and Bing Crosby. His strict father used humiliation, restriction and other methods to get him out of his way. He was a shrewd and aggressive child who grew up as a drinker, brawler, and fighter.
General Practitioner campaigner, dies at 78
Downhill MTB racer dies at 23
Gerard Van de Reve Sr., a friend, dies at age 82
Dutch leader and jurist (Constitution) dies at 74
Jazz drummer dies at 48
US 1500m runner (1912 Olympics-Silver Medalist), died at 99
Patented convertible couch dies at 87
Cowboy actor dies at 97
Neth/Indon writer (Camp Diary), is killed at 86
1989 - 1980
Famous deaths on August 24th for the celebrities who died in the years 1989 - 1980
1988American screenwriter, playwright, and writer. He is best known for his creation of Dobie Gillis, the wild 1950's teenager. His comic voice is evident in American literature, including "Barefoot Boy With Cheek" 1943 and "The Feather Merchants" 1944. All three programs were broadcast on TV: "The Tender Trap," 1954; "Rally Round The Flag Boys,"57 and "Dobie Gillis," 1959-1962.
Actor Tattoo, Magic Christian, dies at 49 from AIDS
American civil rights activist (d. 1987).
US composer dies at 78
Actor (Ball Four - Stockard Channing Show), died at 64
Jerry Lee Lewis' 5th Wife, dies from methadone overdose
1979 - 1970
Famous deaths on August 24th for the celebrities who died in the years 1979 - 1970
1978![Louis Prima]()
American actor and trumpet player (d. 1978).
Composer dies at 76
US cosmetic magnate, who dies at 69
Composer dies at 79
Jazz saxophonist from the United States, who dies at 59
1969 - 1960
Famous deaths on August 24th for the celebrities who died in the years 1969 - 1960
1967Industrialist (Boulder Dam and Liberty ship), dies in 85
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Actress (Danny Thomas Amos n Andy), is killed at 65
Composer dies at 73
Composer dies at 74
1959 - 1950
Famous deaths on August 24th for the celebrities who died in the years 1959 - 1950
1958Composer dies at 87
Composer dies at 28
Premier of South Africa (1954-1958), dies at 65
Composer dies at 71
Writer dies at 63
1949 - 1940
Famous deaths on August 24th for the celebrities who died in the years 1949 - 1940
1943Writer
German TV pioneer Nipkow disk, dies at age 80
1929 - 1920
Famous deaths on August 24th for the celebrities who died in the years 1929 - 1920
1923Author (US kindergarten movement), dies at 66
1909 - 1900
Famous deaths on August 24th for the celebrities who died in the years 1909 - 1900
1907Writer (Chronicle), died at 58
Belgian artist, who was a highly successful painter in the 1860s. He is best known for his paintings featuring elegant modern women.