Famous people and celebrities who died in August 1967

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in August 1967. 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 Richard Kuhn

  Austrian-german biochemist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1900).

• Aug. 2 Walter Terence Stace

  English-american epistemologist, philosopher, and academic (b. 1886).

• Aug. 9 Joe Orton

  Joe Orton was a groundbreaking British playwright who revolutionized theater with his provocative, darkly comedic works that challenged...

• Aug. 12 Esther Forbes

  American historian and author (b. 1891).

• Aug. 13 Jane Darwell

  Jane Darwell was an American character actress in film, stage, and television, best known for her Oscar-winning role as Ma Joad in the 1940 film adaptation of John Steinbeck's "The Grapes of Wrath." Over her long career, she appeared in more than 170 films, frequently portraying matriarchal, grandmotherly, or nurturing figures. [bio]

• Aug. 14 Bob Anderson

  English motorcycle racer and race car driver known for his competitive racing career in the mid-20th century.

• Aug. 15 Rene Magritte

  René Magritte was a Belgian surrealist artist known for his thought-provoking and witty paintings.

• Aug. 19 Isaac Deutscher

  Isaac Deutscher was a prominent Marxist historian and biographer who significantly contributed to understanding Leon Trotsky's life and...

• Aug. 19 Hugo Gernsback

  German-american businessman, editor and inventor, as well as the founder and first radio-supply-house seller in the world.

• Aug. 22 Gregory Pincus

  Pioneering American endocrinologist who played a crucial role in developing the first effective oral contraceptive pill, revolutionizing...

• Aug. 22 Gregory Goodwin Pincus
• Aug. 23 Digby Bell

  Digby Bell was a renowned actor known for his work on stage and screen.

• Aug. 23 Nathaniel Cartmell

  American runner and coach (d. 1967).

• Aug. 24 Henry J. Kaiser

  American businessman, founded kaiser shipyards and kaiser aluminum (b. 1882).

• Aug. 25 Paul Muni

  Paul Muni was a highly acclaimed American stage and film actor known for his intense characterizations and transformative performances during Hollywood's Golden Age. He was recognized for his versatility in portraying historical and biographical roles, earning a reputation as one of the most respected actors of his era. [bio]

• Aug. 25 George Lincoln Rockwell

  Founder of the American Nazi Party, a controversial and notorious white supremacist who was assassinated in 1967.

• Aug. 25 Stanley Bruce

  Australian lawyer and politician, 8th prime minister of australia (b. 1883).

• Aug. 27 Brian Epstein

  Legendary music manager who discovered and guided The Beatles to global stardom.

• Aug. 28 Bruce Smith
• Aug. 28 Maurice Elvey
• Aug. 29 George Webber
• Aug. 30 Ad Reinhardt

  Pioneering American abstract artist known for his minimalist black paintings that explored the boundaries of visual perception.

• Aug. 30 Marcel Lobelle
• Aug. 31 Ilya Ehrenburg

  Prominent Soviet writer and journalist known for his novels and wartime propaganda.