Famous people and celebrities who died on August 30

Welcome to Takemeback.to's page dedicated to remembering the celebrities and famous people who passed away on August 30. 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.

• 1928 Wilhelm Wien

  PHY - German physicist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1864)

• 1938 Max Factor

  Polish-born American make-up artist and entrepreneur who revolutionized the cosmetics industry by founding the iconic Max Factor Company, which became a pioneering force in professional and Hollywood makeup.

• 1940 Joseph John Thomson

  Nobel Prize laureate in recognition of the great merits of his theoretical and experimental investigations on the conduction of electricity by gases

• 1940 J. J. Thomson

  PHY - English physicist and mathematician, nobel prize laureate (b. 1856)

• 1961 Charles Coburn

  American actor and singer (d. 1961).

• 1963 Guy Burgess

  Guy Burgess was a notorious British diplomat and Soviet spy who was part of the Cambridge Five, a spy ring that passed critical intelligence to the Soviet Union during the Cold War.

• 1970 Abraham Zapruder

  American clothing manufacturer who accidentally filmed the most famous assassination in modern history - the killing of President John F. Kennedy in Dallas in 1963. His 8mm film became crucial historical evidence.

• 1985 Taylor Caldwell

  Prolific American novelist and writer known for her historical fiction and bestselling books. She was a multi-talented artist who began writing and illustrating at a very young age. Her literary career spanned several decades, making significant contributions to 20th-century American literature.

• 1991 Jean Tinguely

  Jean Tinguely was a renowned Swiss kinetic sculptor and key figure in the Pop Art movement. He created innovative mechanical sculptures that challenged traditional art forms and explored the relationship between art, technology, and movement. His work was characterized by complex, often humorous machines that highlighted the absurdity of mechanical systems.

• 1994 Lindsay Anderson

  Renowned British film director, screenwriter, and actor known for his influential work in British cinema, particularly in the Free Cinema movement.

• 1995 Fischer Black

  Renowned American economist who co-developed the Black-Scholes model, a fundamental theory in financial economics for pricing derivatives and options.

• 1995 Sterling Morrison

  Guitarist and founding member of the influential avant-garde rock band The Velvet Underground, who significantly impacted alternative music in the 1960s.

• 1996 Louise Brown

  Louise Brown is the world's first baby conceived through in vitro fertilization (IVF), a groundbreaking medical achievement that revolutionized reproductive medicine. Her birth in 1978 marked a pivotal moment in human fertility treatment, offering hope to millions of couples struggling with infertility.

• 1996 Christine Pascal

  French stage director and actress who tragically ended her life by jumping from a window, a fate she had long predicted but was not believed.

• 1997 Bharat Gopy

  Prominent Malayalam cinema actor who significantly contributed to Indian film art through critically acclaimed performances across multiple decades.

• 2001 Govan Mbeki

  Prominent South African anti-apartheid activist and politician who played a crucial role in the African National Congress (ANC) struggle against racial oppression. He was the father of Thabo Mbeki, who later became President of South Africa.

• 2003 Charles Bronson

  Iconic American actor known for tough-guy roles in action films, Charles Bronson rose from humble coal mining origins to become a Hollywood star. He appeared in over 70 films, including the famous 'Death Wish' series, and was particularly popular in the 1970s and 1980s. His rugged persona and distinctive looks made him a unique figure in cinema.

• 2004 Fred Lawrence Whipple

  Fred Whipple was a renowned American astronomer who made significant contributions to understanding comets and developing methods for tracking space objects. He is best known for the 'Whipple Shield', a protective technique used in spacecraft design.

• 2006 Glenn Ford

  Renowned Canadian-American actor who starred in over 200 films, particularly famous for his Western movies and notable works like 'Blackboard Jungle' and 'The Rounders'.

• 2006 Naguib Mahfouz

  LIT - Egyptian author, playwright, and screenwriter, nobel prize laureate (d. 2006)

• 2007 Michael Jackson

  Renowned British-American journalist and radio host, awarded the MBE by Queen Elizabeth II and recognized for his influential talk radio show.

• 2013 Seamus Heaney

  LIT - Irish poet and playwright, nobel prize laureate (d. 2013)

• 2015 Wes Craven

  Legendary horror film director who revolutionized the genre with iconic movies like 'A Nightmare on Elm Street' and 'Scream'. He transformed horror cinema with innovative storytelling and memorable characters that became cultural touchstones.

• 2015 Oliver Sacks

  Renowned neurologist, author, and professor who wrote groundbreaking books about neurological disorders, including 'The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat'.

• 2015 Marvin Mandel

  American politician who served as the 56th Governor of Maryland from 1969 to 1979, known for his significant political career and legal background.

• 2017 Louise Hay

  Influential American self-help author who pioneered the concept of positive thinking and personal healing. She founded Hay House publishing and wrote numerous bestselling books on personal transformation. Her work significantly impacted the self-help and wellness movement.

• 2019 Valerie Harper

  Emmy Award-winning actress best known for her iconic roles in 'The Mary Tyler Moore Show' and its spin-off 'Rhoda', which made her a beloved television star in the 1970s. She was a pioneering comedic actress who broke ground for women in television comedy.

• 2022 Mikhail Gorbachev

  Mikhail Gorbachev was the last leader of the Soviet Union, instrumental in ending the Cold War and introducing reforms of glasnost and perestroika. He received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1990 for his transformative political leadership.

• 2022 Mikhail Sergeyevich Gorbachev

  Nobel Prize laureate for the leading role he played in the radical changes in East-West relations