Notable Deaths on August 8
720+ people died on this day throughout history
John Duer
1782–1852 (age 70)
Trinity Church Cemetery
John Duer (1782-1852) was an Albany resident and prominent figure in early American legal and political circles.
Steve Symms
1938–2024 (age 86)
Canyon Hill Cemetery
Steve Symms (1938–2024) was an American politician who served as a Republican U.S. Senator from Idaho in the 1980s.
Lajos Boros
1947–2024 (age 77)
Nagykőrös
Lajos Boros was a writer whose compassionate storytelling spoke to the rhythms of everyday Hungarian life.
Ilse Grubrich-Simitis
1936–2024 (age 88)
Falkenstein
Ilse Grubrich-Simitis (22 February 1936 – 8 August 2024) was a German psychoanalyst.
Federico Bahamontes
1928–2023 (age 95)
Toledo
Federico Martín Bahamontes, born Alejandro Martín Bahamontes (Spanish: [feðeˈɾiko maɾˈtim ba(a)ˈmontes]; 9 July ...
Vera Vasilyeva
1925–2023 (age 98)
Novodevichy Cemetery
Vera Kuzminichna Vasilyeva (Russian: Ве́ра Кузьми́нична Васи́льева, 30 September 1925 – 8 A...
Yuliya Borisova
1925–2023 (age 98)
Danilov Cemetery
Yuliya Borisova (1925-2023) was a Moscow-born individual who lived to age 97 and was buried at Danilov Cemetery in Russi...
Horst Hirschler
1933–2023 (age 90)
Loccum Abbey
German theologian and religious scholar.
Olivia Newton-John
1948–2022 (age 74)
Santa Ynez
Olivia Newton-John (1948–2022) was an English-born Australian singer and actress celebrated for her pop hits and her s...
Jozef Tomko
1924–2022 (age 98)
Cathedral of St. Elizabeth
Jozef Tomko (11 March 1924 – 8 August 2022) was a Slovak prelate of the Catholic Church who held positions in the Roma...
Zofia Posmysz
1923–2022 (age 99)
Oświęcim
Zofia Posmysz-Piasecka (née Posmysz; 23 August 1923 – 8 August 2022) was a Polish journalist, novelist, and author.
Robert J. Sunell
1929–2020 (age 91)
Arlington National Cemetery
Robert J. Sunell (1929-2020) was a U.S. Army major general whose long career in the service earned him burial at Arlingt...
Cheslav Lushchik
1928–2020 (age 92)
Ancien cimetière de Saint-Pierre
Cheslav Lushchik was a dedicated physicist whose thoughtful mentorship and passion for discovery inspired many.
Lehel Bakos
1938–2020 (age 82)
Szentendre
Lehel Bakos was a Hungarian architect whose modernist designs influenced the built environment of Hungary.
Saskia Kasemaa
1945–2019 (age 74)
Maarja Cemetery
Saskia Kasemaa (1945-2019) was an Estonian from Tartu who was buried at Maarja Cemetery.
Stanisław Konturek
1931–2019 (age 88)
Rakowicki Cemetery
Stanisław Jan Konturek (8 October 1931 – 8 August 2019) was a Polish physiologist and gastroenterologist, a member of...
Jean-Pierre Mocky
1929–2019 (age 90)
Cimetière du Prieuré-Noir
Jean-Pierre Mocky (6 July 1929 – 8 August 2019), pseudonym of Jean-Paul Adam Mokiejewski, was a French film director, ...
Georges Soffray
1923–2019 (age 96)
Cemetery of Pérouges
Georges Soffray lived a life dedicated to preserving heritage and community spirit.
James Enoch Hill
1929–2018 (age 89)
Bethel Ridge Cemetery
James Enoch Hill (1929–2018) of Chicago was interred at Bethel Ridge Cemetery.
Battal Durusel
1945–2018 (age 73)
Karacaahmet Cemetery
Turkish basketball player who contributed to the development of Turkish sports.
Dick MacPherson
1930–2017 (age 87)
Oakwood Cemetery
Dick MacPherson (1930–2017) was an American college and NFL coach best known for revitalizing Syracuse football and la...
Ken Kaiser
1945–2017 (age 72)
Riverside Cemetery
Ken Kaiser (1945–2017) was a Major League Baseball umpire whose life brought him to Rochester and who is buried at Riv...
Glen Campbell
1936–2017 (age 81)
Campbell's Cemetery
Glen Campbell (1936–2017) was an American country music singer, guitarist, and television host famed for hits like "Rh...
Régis de Belenet
1942–2017 (age 75)
Le Fresne-sur-Loire
Régis de Belenet was a diplomat who embodied integrity and kindness while working tirelessly to bring people together.
Sam S. Walker
1925–2015 (age 90)
West Point Cemetery
Sam S. Walker (1925-2015) of West Point was a U.S. Army general who later served as vice chief of staff of the Army.
Heino Relvik
1922–2015 (age 93)
Liiva Cemetery
Technologist Heino Relvik brought innovative calm to his work, and his contributions are respectfully remembered at Liiv...
Ceylân Ece
1936–2015 (age 79)
Edirnekapı Martyr's Cemetery
Ceylân Ece was a celebrated Turkish singer whose performances enchanted audiences throughout her career.
Jan Šumpela
1956–2014 (age 58)
Cemetery in Lipník
Jan Šumpela (1956–2014) was a Lipník resident whose memory endures.
Karen Black
1939–2013 (age 74)
Eternal Hills Memorial Park
Karen Black was an acclaimed American stage, film, and television actress known for her versatile roles.
Otakar Skalski
1923–2013 (age 90)
Olšany Cemetery
Otakar Skalski was an accomplished Czech actor known for his versatile performances in theater and film.
Attila Palkó
1922–2012 (age 90)
Házsongárd cemetery
Attila Palkó was a Hungarian historian.
Fatih Urunç
1966–2012 (age 46)
Cebeci Asri Cemetery
Fatih Urunç was a Turkish painter whose artistic works contributed to Turkey's cultural heritage.
Kemal Suman
1942–2012 (age 70)
Ulus Cemetery
Kemal Suman was an accomplished Turkish author whose literary works contributed to Turkish cultural heritage.
Gennadiy Michaylovitsj Martinov
1934–2012 (age 78)
Babushkinskiy Cemetery
Gennadiy Michaylovitsj Martinov was a respected Russian sports coach and mentor.
Sönke Lorenz
1944–2012 (age 68)
Lustnau
German historian and historical scholar.
Lucielle Browning
1913–2011 (age 98)
Maplewood Cemetery
Lucielle Browning (1913-2011) of Jacksonville was buried at Maplewood Cemetery.
Patricia Neal
1926–2010 (age 84)
Abbey of Regina Laudis
Academy Award-winning actress Patricia Neal (1926–2010) is laid to rest at the Abbey of Regina Laudis.
Juhani Mäkelä
1938–2010 (age 72)
Hietaniemi cemetery
Juhani Mäkelä (1938–2010) was a notable Finnish writer.
Yaman Başkut
1939–2010 (age 71)
Zincirlikuyu Cemetery
Turkish diplomat and international relations professional.
Lady Martha Butler
1926–2010 (age 84)
Church of St Mary, Wootton, Oxfordshire
Lady Martha Butler (1926–2010) was a woman of distinction remembered in Wootton, Oxfordshire.
Ferdinand Riedl
1920–2009 (age 89)
Döbling Cemetery
Ferdinand Riedl was an architect whose thoughtful designs left a lasting, harmonious impact on the built environment.
Vladimir Belomestnykh
1913–2009 (age 96)
Sochi
Vladimir Belomestnykh (1913-2009) was a Russian individual from Ziminsky District who lived through the Soviet era and w...
Émile Papiernik
1936–2009 (age 73)
Cimetière parisien de Bagneux
Researcher Émile Papiernik pursued discovery with dedication and is remembered in Bagneux.
Jeptha H. Wade, III
1924–2008 (age 84)
Lake View Cemetery
Jeptha H. Wade, III (1924–2008) is buried in Lake View Cemetery after living through much of the twentieth century.
Rana Fisher
1972–2008 (age 36)
Forest Park Cemetery
Rana Fisher (1972–2008) passed away in Houston and rests at Forest Park Cemetery.
Raushan Abdullin
1988–2008 (age 20)
Tyumen Oblast
Raushan Abdullin (1988–2008) was military personnel from Tyumen Oblast.
Vladimir Dobryakov
1924–2008 (age 84)
Kominternovskoe cemetery
Soviet children's writer whose literary works entertained and educated generations of young readers.
Duke Jordan
1922–2006 (age 84)
Vestre Cemetery
Composer and pianist Duke Jordan composed melodies that became jazz standards and inspired generations.
Sylvère Monod
1921–2006 (age 85)
Crématorium-columbarium du Père-Lachaise
Sylvère Monod was a French translator whose skilled work made important literary works accessible to French audiences.
Elwood Spencer Reeve
1925–2005 (age 80)
Brigadier General William C. Doyle Memorial Cemetery
Elwood Spencer Reeve (1925–2005) of Pennsylvania rests at Brigadier General William C. Doyle Memorial Cemetery.