August 31st famous deaths
List of celebrities and famous people who died on August 31st
2019 - 2010
Famous deaths on August 31st for the celebrities who died in the years 2019 - 2010
2010A French cyclist, who won the Tour de France twice (1983 and 1984). He lost the 1989 Tour by just eight seconds after suffering from a painful abscess that limited his ability to ride his bike. He was a formidable performer on the Tour, earning him the nickname "L’ogre". His scholarly appearance earned him the nickname The Professor, despite having …
2009 - 2000
Famous deaths on August 31st for the celebrities who died in the years 2009 - 2000
2009Filipino religious figure (Born 1925)
New Zealand rugby player (Born 1939).
American actor and journalist (d. 2008).
Paradis Canadian general (Born1928)
Mexican professional wrestler (Born 1928).
American convicted murderer (Born 1977)
English race car driver and businessman (d.2006)
Egyptian footballer (Born 1983).
Polish-born British physicist, who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize (Born in 1908)
British actor (Born 1940).
English actor and singer (The Move The Hollies, The Vikings). (d. 2004).
American vibraphone pianist and actor (d. 2002).
American vibraphone pianist and actor (d. 2002).
Iranian singer-songwriter/guitarist (d. 2002).
American screenwriter (Born 1912).
Canadian-American actress (d.2000)
American baseball player (Born 1932).
1999 - 1990
Famous deaths on August 31st for the celebrities who died in the years 1999 - 1990
1997Producer of Egyptian films (Born 1955).
At 36, Princess of England dies in a Paris car accident
Opera singer, dies at 83
American astronaut, who piloted Gemini 8 with Neil Armstrong on 3/16/1966 as they docked with Agena. He was also the pilot for Apollo 9 on March 3, 1969. Scott was named Mission Commander for the Apollo 15 mission and explored the Moon for 66 hours in a lunar dun buggy.
Band leader dies at 85
Pilot dies at 92
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Forest Gate, England -- Actor. (Beat Girl. I Accuse).
American convicted murderer (Born 1954)
Literary Editor dies at 71
Industrialist dies at 56
Assassinated as Prime Minister of Punjab Province of India at 73
Graphic Artist dies at 65
Dallas Mayor / Businessman Dies at 93
Polish / US pianist (Begeleidde Menuhin, Milstein)
At 68, bassist dies
Scriptwriter dies at 69
At 93, US aviation pioneer/general of the air force dies
A New York Knicks player dies from a heart attack at 65.
1989 - 1980
Famous deaths on August 31st for the celebrities who died in the years 1989 - 1980
1986At 85, Premier / President Finland dies
British artist who is widely regarded as the greatest sculptor of our time. His bronze and stone sculptures are mostly of human figures, with large torsos or limbs. Some even have holes. His creations were first recognized after World War II. They set records for highest-ever prices paid for a living sculptor's work.
American baseball player, obstetrician and Gynecologist (d.1984)
H Museum founder and US art collector, H Museum, is killed at 82
1979 - 1970
Famous deaths on August 31st for the celebrities who died in the years 1979 - 1970
1979![Sally Rand]()
American actress and dancer (Born in 1904)
England cricketer (Born 1886).
Rhodesian politician (Born 1913)
Theologist (If Gods Keep Still), dies at 81
French film actor. He is best known for his role as Lucien Lacombe (in Louis Malle's 1974 film Lacombe. Lucien). Blaise, an amateur, was selected to appear in Malle's film. He went on to star in three other films, The Big Delirium and The Porcelain Anniversary, as well as Per le antiche, all of which were released in 1975. Blaise …
American pilot (Born 1928).
Engineer and politician from New Zealand, 29th Prime Minister of New Zealand
American film director. His Westerns, including The Searchers and Stagecoach, as well as adaptations of classic American novels such as The Grapes of Wrath, were his most recognizable works. He won four Academy Awards (1935, 1940 and 1941 respectively) for Best Director. One of those films, How Green Was My Valley was also awarded Best Picture.
American film director. His Westerns, including The Searchers and Stagecoach, as well as adaptations of classic American novels such as The Grapes of Wrath, were his most recognizable works. He won four Academy Awards (1935, 1940 and 1941 respectively) for Best Director. One of those films, How Green Was My Valley was also awarded Best Picture.
Dies at 66
1969 - 1960
Famous deaths on August 31st for the celebrities who died in the years 1969 - 1960
1969American boxer who defeated Joe Walcott to win the 1952 heavyweight title. He had an impeccable record throughout his career and won all 49 of his professional bouts. He was elected to the Boxing Hall of Fame on 1967.
Composer dies at 72
English historian / House of Commons leader
Lymphoma deaths at 59
Russian poet / writer (9th Wave), dies at 76
Russian journalist and author (d. 1967).
German writer dies at 75
At 42 years old, singer "Face the Music" dies.
French painter and founder of Cubism, he is also considered to be one of the original creators of modern art alongside Picasso. From 1907 to 1914, the two great pioneers shared a close relationship. Braque was a master in state scenery design, book illustrations, lithography, stained glass work and outstanding sculpture. Braque was the first living artist ever to exhibit …
Cubist painter dies in Paris, France, at the age of 81.
1959 - 1950
Famous deaths on August 31st for the celebrities who died in the years 1959 - 1950
1959![Charles Delaney]()
Dies at 67
American writer (Born 1869).
Canadian politician and publisher (d. 1952).
1949 - 1940
Famous deaths on August 31st for the celebrities who died in the years 1949 - 1940
1949Composer dies at 53
Rus politician (against Kosmopolitism), is killed at 52
American actor (Born 1932).
Danish opera composer / conductor, died at 63
German ambassador to Romania, commits suicide
German major General, (Africa Corps), dies in battle
Writer
French-Canadian religious figure (Born 1871)
Revue-artists / singer / actress, dies at 58
1939 - 1930
Famous deaths on August 31st for the celebrities who died in the years 1939 - 1930
1935Rabbi / Author (Hokhmat Ha-kodesh)
Dutch MP (SDAP)
French scholar of private law
1929 - 1920
Famous deaths on August 31st for the celebrities who died in the years 1929 - 1920
1927American show hoster & sharpshooter (Born in 1851)
Bulgarian activist and educator
Faroese law student (Born 1896).
German philosopher, naturalist, and medical doctor. He is also known as the "father of modern psychology." In 1879, Wundt established the first laboratory for experimental psychology. His books include "Logic" as well as "Ethics."
1919 - 1910
Famous deaths on August 31st for the celebrities who died in the years 1919 - 1910
1918Irish/Flemish signaler (WWI) dies at 36
Composer dies at 34
1909 - 1900
Famous deaths on August 31st for the celebrities who died in the years 1909 - 1900
1902German poetess/author, dies at 73