Famous people and celebrities who died in August 1951

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in August 1951. This month marked the loss of influential and beloved figures whose contributions spanned various fields and touched many lives. Explore our detailed list to remember and celebrate their enduring legacies and the remarkable impact they had on the world

• Aug. 1 Karel Heijting
• Aug. 2 Maria Artini
• Aug. 2 Enrico Dante Fantappiè
• Aug. 2 Giuseppe Muscatello
• Aug. 2 John Paine
• Aug. 10 Lew Meehan
• Aug. 14 William Randolph Hearst

  American publisher and politician, founded the hearst corporation (b. 1863).

• Aug. 15 Artur Schnabel

  Polish pianist and composer (b. 1882).

• Aug. 16 Louis Jouvet

  Louis Jouvet was a renowned French actor, theater director, and filmmaker, considered one of the most influential figures in 20th-century French theater. He is celebrated for his innovative stagecraft, powerful acting style, and significant contributions to both stage and film. [bio]

• Aug. 17 Luigi Cacciatore
• Aug. 17 Antonio Riva
• Aug. 18 Giuseppe Fanciulli
• Aug. 19 Jean-Liévin-Joseph Sion
• Aug. 19 Władysław Wróblewski
• Aug. 20 İzzettin Çalışlar

  Turkish general (b. 1882).

• Aug. 21 Constant Lambert

  Constant Lambert was a prominent British composer, conductor, and music critic known for his significant contributions to 20th-century...

• Aug. 21 Raoul Dautry
• Aug. 22 Jack Bickell

  Canadian businessman and philanthropist (b. 1884).

• Aug. 22 Ernesto Bosch
• Aug. 25 Vincenzo Errante
• Aug. 28 Georg Steindorff
• Aug. 28 Robert Walker
• Aug. 29 Sydney Chapman

  English economist and civil servant (b. 1871).

• Aug. 29 Emilio Bancale
• Aug. 29 Giuseppe Marchesano
• Aug. 30 Konstantin Märska

  Estonian cinematographer and director (d. 1951).

• Aug. 30 Ivan Nikolaevič Pavlov
• Aug. 30 William Richmond Chase
• Aug. 31 Abraham Cahan
• Aug. 31 Pál Koppán