August 24th famous deaths
List of celebrities and famous people who died on August 24th
2029 - 2020
Famous deaths on August 24th for the celebrities who died in the years 2029 - 2020
2023
American professional wrestler, most commonly known as bray wyatt (b. 1987)
2021
Charlie watts is a renowned drummer best known for being a member of the legendary rock band the rolling stones.
English musician (b. 1941)
2020
American diplomat known for his work in Africa.
American author, journalist, and lecturer (b. 1936)
2019 - 2010
Famous deaths on August 24th for the celebrities who died in the years 2019 - 2010
2019
Spanish skier who won a bronze medal at the 1992 Winter Olympics.
Indian lawyer and politician, 9th indian minister of law and justice (d. 2019)
2017
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American actor, comedian, and radio talk show host (b. 1948)
2016
Renowned for his work in the field of molecular biology.
German politician who served as Mayor of Hamburg.
German soldier and politician, 4th president of west germany (d. 2016)
2015
American chef and author (d. 2001)
American football player and coach (b. 1934)
German-american computer scientist and academic (b. 1932)
2014
Maevis Gallant was a Canadian short story writer and novelist known for her precise and evocative prose.
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English actor, director, producer, and entrepreneur. he is president of the royal academy of dramatic art.
British poet and writer known for her lyrical poetry.
Brazilian businessman (b. 1928)
2013
Muriel Siebert was the first woman to own a seat on the New York Stock Exchange and founded the securities firm Muriel Siebert & Co.
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American actress who rose to fame on the stage in 1945. she won five tony awards out of a record ten nominations. with occasional ventures into television and movies, she also earned five tony awards. although her broadway credits exceed 30, her tv career was her most successful. she was lilimae clements, a seven-year-old actress who starred in "knots landing" …
Pioneer in the field of computer science and artificial intelligence.
Gerry Baker is a British journalist known for his work as editor-in-chief of The Wall Street Journal.
First woman to own a seat on the New York Stock Exchange.
Brazilian footballer and manager (b. 1931)
2012
Faroese technician, surveyor, and politician, 6th prime minister of the faroe islands (d. 2012)
American actor (b. 1932)
Pakistani taliban leader (b. 1965)
Brazilian footballer and manager (b. 1937)
2011
American baseball player, coach, and sportscaster (b. 1951)
Turkish poet and author (b. 1962)
2010
Japanese director and screenwriter (b. 1963)
2009 - 2000
Famous deaths on August 24th for the celebrities who died in the years 2009 - 2000
2007
American producer and director (d. 2007).
Canadian educator and politician, 39th mayor of quebec city (d. 2007)
2006
Contributed to the understanding of the structure and evolution of the Milky Way galaxy.
Syrian philosopher and critic known for his influential works on Arab intellectual history.
Canadian tenor and educator (b. 1916)
American engineer and colonel (d. 2006).
2004
A swiss psychiatrist and author, who is well-known for her work on death and dying. in 1969, her first book "on death and dying" introduced the five stages that are involved in dying: denial, isolation anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. all attempts to keep control over one's death. she has helped around 20,000 people transition into the afterlife in her …
2003
British travel writer, explorer and photographer also known as mubarak bin london (arabic: "the blessed one of london"). the best-known works of thesiger are his travel books arabian sands (1959), in which he recounts his footing and camel crossing of the empty quarter of arabia. the marsh arabs (1964) is an account of the madan, the native people of the …
2002
Azriel Aberbach was an American political scientist and government official.
Russian orthodox christian priest and mystic (d. 2002).
2001
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American singer and actress (d. 2001).
Estonian violinist, pianist and conductor (d. 2001).
2000
Swiss kickboxer, k-1 world grand prix 1996 champion, and runner-up in 1997 and 1998.
1999 - 1990
Famous deaths on August 24th for the celebrities who died in the years 1999 - 1990
1999
Egyptian guitarist and composer (b. 1929)
American actress (d. 1999)
1998
American actor (d. 1998)
1997
Italian race car driver (d. 1997)
The classicist dies at 90
1996
42 years old, journalist and travel writer.
At 73, an international civil servant dies
Journalist dies at 69
Artist/collector dies at 75
1995
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
1994
Gerard van de reve sr., a friend, dies at age 82
Downhill mtb racer dies at 23
1992
Dutch jurist, judge and professor of law, as well as the second president of european court of justice.
Jazz drummer dies at 48
Dutch leader and jurist (constitution) dies at 74
1991
Renowned American artist known for his movie poster designs.
American middle-distance runner who won a silver medal at the 1912 Olympics.
Patented convertible couch dies at 87
Cowboy actor dies at 97
Neth/indon writer (camp diary), is killed at 86
Us 1500m runner (1912 olympics-silver medalist), died at 99
1990
Sudanese-egyptian poet and academic (b. 1931)
Russian-american journalist and author (b. 1941)
1989 - 1980
Famous deaths on August 24th for the celebrities who died in the years 1989 - 1980
1989
Polish-British artist known for his murals and paintings.
1988
American 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
1987
English wrestler and rugby player (d. 1987).
American civil rights activist (d. 1987).
1985
American composer and educator (b. 1906)
Us composer dies at 78
1984
Filipino politician who served as a Senator of the Philippines.
1983
American economist, educator, and activist (b. 1883)
Estonian-finnish high jumper and discus thrower (d. 1983)
Jerry lee lewis' 5th wife, dies from methadone overdose
Actor (ball four - stockard channing show), died at 64
1982
Canadian priest and author (b. 1896)
1980
English actress (d. 1980).
1979 - 1970
Famous deaths on August 24th for the celebrities who died in the years 1979 - 1970
1979
Hanna Reitsch was a pioneering German aviator who set more than 40 flight altitude records and was the first woman to fly a helicopter.
1978
Katherleen Kenyon was a British archaeologist who made significant contributions to the study of ancient civilizations, particularly in the Middle East.
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American actor and trumpet player (d. 1978).
Singer, songwriter, and trumpeter known for his energetic performances.
American singer-songwriter, trumpet player, and actor (b. 1910)
1977
Canadian ice hockey player (d. 1977)
1976
Composer dies at 76
1975
Us cosmetic magnate, who dies at 69
1974
Russian-american pilot and businessman, co-founded republic aviation (b. 1894)
1973
Composer dies at 79
1972
French journalist, author, and intellectual. he was a strong advocate of fascism, and virulently antisemitic.
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
1967
Antia Stein was a German expressionist painter known for her vibrant and emotive paintings.
American businessman, founded kaiser shipyards and kaiser aluminum (b. 1882)
Industrialist (boulder dam and liberty ship), dies in 85
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Actress (danny thomas amos n andy), is killed at 65
1964
Composer dies at 73
1962
American actor known for his role in 'The Good, the Bad and the Ugly'.
Composer dies at 74
1959 - 1950
Famous deaths on August 24th for the celebrities who died in the years 1959 - 1950
1958
Irish painter and educator (b. 1876)
Premier of south africa (1954-1958), dies at 65
Composer dies at 87
Composer dies at 28
1957
English theologian, priest, and writer known for his detective fiction and religious works.
Composer dies at 71
1956
Renowned Polish painter known for her vibrant landscapes and still life compositions.
Renowned Japanese film director known for his masterful storytelling and visual style.
1954
Brazilian lawyer and politician, 14th president of brazil (b. 1882)
1950
Writer dies at 63
1949 - 1940
Famous deaths on August 24th for the celebrities who died in the years 1949 - 1940
1946
American lawyer and judge, 48th united states attorney general (b. 1862)
1943
French mystic, social philosopher, and religious apologist. she completed brilliant studies in philosophy, logic, and literature. she developed her own unique philosophy. she was a participant in the spanish civil war in 1936 and joined the resistance. she was raised as an intellectual jewish jew and an agnostic. her original thinking made a significant impact on her culture in many …
Argentinian painter and educator (b. 1886)
Adventurer and politician (b. 1902)
Writer
1940
Polish-german technician and inventor, invented the nipkow disk (b. 1860)
German tv pioneer nipkow disk, dies at age 80
1939 - 1930
Famous deaths on August 24th for the celebrities who died in the years 1939 - 1930
1939
American painter and educator (b. 1874)
1932
American activist (b. 1861)
1930
English businessman and showman (b. 1860)
1929 - 1920
Famous deaths on August 24th for the celebrities who died in the years 1929 - 1920
1925
American poet and author known for his contributions to American literature.
1923
American author and educator (b. 1856)
Author (us kindergarten movement), dies at 66
1909 - 1900
Famous deaths on August 24th for the celebrities who died in the years 1909 - 1900
1907
Writer (chronicle), died at 58
1906
Belgian artist, who was a highly successful painter in the 1860s. he is best known for his paintings featuring elegant modern women.