Famous people and celebrities who died on August 27

Welcome to Takemeback.to's page dedicated to remembering the celebrities and famous people who passed away on August 27. 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.

• 1950 Cesare Pavese

  Renowned Italian writer and intellectual who significantly influenced 20th-century Italian literature. He was a key figure in neorealism and translated many important American authors. Pavese tragically died by suicide in Turin, leaving a profound literary legacy.

• 1958 Ernest Lawrence

  Ernest Lawrence was a pioneering American physicist who revolutionized particle physics by inventing the cyclotron, a groundbreaking particle accelerator. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1939 for his innovative work, significantly advancing scientific understanding of atomic and nuclear processes.

• 1958 Ernest Orlando Lawrence

  Nobel Prize laureate for the invention and development of the cyclotron and for results obtained with it, especially with regard to artificial radioactive elements

• 1964 Gracie Allen

  Pioneering American comedian and actress, famous for her comedy duo with husband George Burns, known for their groundbreaking radio and television performances.

• 1967 Brian Epstein

  Legendary music manager who discovered and guided The Beatles to global stardom. He was a pivotal figure in the 1960s music scene and played a crucial role in the band's international success. His tragic death from an accidental drug overdose at a young age marked a significant loss for the music industry.

• 1968 Princess Marina

  Princess Marina, Duchess of Kent, was a prominent member of the British Royal Family, known for her elegance, charitable work, and royal lineage.

• 1969 Erika Mann

  Erika Mann was a prominent German-Swiss actress, writer, and political activist, known for her anti-Nazi stance and being part of the famous Mann literary family.

• 1969 Ivy Compton-Burnett

  Ivy Compton-Burnett was a British novelist known for her satirical and psychological fiction.

• 1971 Margaret Bourke-White

  Margaret Bourke-White was a pioneering American photographer and photojournalist who captured iconic images of the Great Depression and World War II, working for Life magazine and documenting significant historical moments.

• 1975 Haile Selassie

  Haile selassie was the emperor of ethiopia and a prominent figure in the pan-african movement, known for his efforts to modernize ethiopia and his role in resisting italian invasion during world war ii.

• 1979 Lord Louis Mountbatten

  Lord Louis Mountbatten was a prominent British naval officer and statesman who played a crucial role in British imperial history, serving as the last Viceroy of India and making significant contributions during World War II.

• 1981 Valeri Kharlamov

  Legendary Soviet ice hockey player considered one of the greatest in the history of the sport during the 1970s.

• 1987 Scott La Rock

  Pioneering hip-hop producer and founding member of Boogie Down Productions, tragically killed in 1987. His brief but influential career significantly impacted early hip-hop culture.

• 1990 Stevie Ray Vaughan

  Legendary blues guitarist who revolutionized the blues-rock genre and tragically died in a helicopter crash at the height of his career.

• 1995 Jose Ferrer

  Oscar-winning Puerto Rican actor renowned for his iconic performance in 'Cyrano de Bergerac', a landmark role in his distinguished acting career.

• 1996 Greg Morris

  African American actor best known for his groundbreaking role in 'Mission: Impossible', where he was one of the first Black actors in a prominent television series role. He overcame significant socio-economic challenges to become a successful television actor.

• 1996 Abram Games

  Renowned British graphic designer who created iconic wartime posters and pioneered modern graphic design techniques during the mid-20th century.

• 1997 Brandon Tartikoff

  Legendary television executive who transformed NBC's programming in the 1980s, helping launch iconic shows like 'Cheers', 'Miami Vice', and 'The Cosby Show'.

• 2001 Michael Dertouzos

  A pioneering computer scientist who significantly contributed to human-computer interaction research at MIT and played a crucial role in early internet development.

• 2003 Jinx Falkenburg

  Jinx Falkenburg was a prominent American actress and model during the mid-20th century, known for her versatile work in films and television.

• 2003 Pierre Poujade

  French populist politician who founded the Poujadist movement, a right-wing political movement in France during the 1950s that represented small shopkeepers and farmers against modernization and taxation.

• 2006 Hrishikesh Mukherjee

  Renowned Indian film director, producer, and screenwriter who significantly influenced Bollywood cinema with his nuanced storytelling and humanistic approach.

• 2009 Sergey Mikhalkov

  Prominent Russian playwright, author, and lyricist who wrote the lyrics to the Soviet and Russian national anthems. He was a highly influential cultural figure in Soviet and post-Soviet Russia.

• 2012 Malcolm Browne

  Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist who captured iconic images during the Vietnam War, particularly the self-immolation of Buddhist monk Thích Quảng Đức, which became a powerful symbol of protest.

• 2012 Art Heyman

  American basketball player who was notable in the 1960s, playing college basketball and later professionally. He was known for his skills and contributions to the sport during his era.

• 2013 Dave Thomas

  American entrepreneur who founded Wendy's restaurant chain and was known for his philanthropic efforts. He passed away in 2002, leaving a significant legacy in the fast-food industry.

• 2013 Chen Liting

  Prominent Chinese playwright and theater director who had a long and influential career in Chinese performing arts during the 20th century.

• 2015 Darryl Dawkins

  Darryl Dawkins was a legendary NBA player known as 'Chocolate Thunder', famous for his powerful, rim-shattering dunks that often broke backboards. He played for teams like the Philadelphia 76ers and New Jersey Nets during the 1970s and 1980s, becoming an iconic figure in basketball history.

• 2021 Edmond H. Fischer

  Nobel Prize laureate for their discoveries concerning reversible protein phosphorylation as a biological regulatory mechanism