Famous people and celebrities who died in August 1982

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in August 1982. 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. 2 Carla Lonzi
• Aug. 4 Bruce Goff

  American architect, designed the boston avenue methodist church (b. 1904).

• Aug. 5 John Charnley
• Aug. 7 Paolo Cavara
• Aug. 12 Henry Fonda

  Henry Fonda was an acclaimed American film and stage actor with a career spanning five decades. Renowned for his naturalistic style and ability to portray principled, upstanding characters, Fonda is remembered as one of Hollywood's leading men and the patriarch of the Fonda acting dynasty. [bio]

• Aug. 12 Varlam Shalamov

  Renowned Russian writer and gulag survivor who wrote powerful literary works documenting the harsh realities of Soviet labor camps.

• Aug. 12 Salvador Sanchez

  Salvador Sanchez was a legendary Mexican boxer who dominated the featherweight division in the late 1970s and early 1980s.

• Aug. 13 Joe Tex

  Influential American soul singer-songwriter known for hits like 'Hold On to What You've Got' and 'I Gotcha', who was a significant figure in...

• Aug. 14 Patrick Magee

  Renowned Irish actor famous for his powerful performances in 'A Clockwork Orange' and 'King Lear', known for his intense and memorable...

• Aug. 14 Mahasi Sayadaw

  Prominent Burmese Buddhist monk who was a highly influential meditation master and played a crucial role in the global spread of Vipassana...

• Aug. 15 Hugo Theorell

  Hugo Theorell was a renowned Swedish biochemist who made significant contributions to enzyme research.

• Aug. 15 Axel Hugo Theodor Theorell

  Prize laureate for his discoveries concerning the nature and mode of action of oxidation enzymes.

• Aug. 15 Ernie Bushmiller

  Ernie Bushmiller was an influential American cartoonist best known for creating the popular comic strip 'Nancy'.

• Aug. 17 Ruth First
• Aug. 18 Beverly Bayne

  Beverly Bayne was an American silent film actress who rose to prominence during the 1910s. She is best known for her on-screen partnership with Francis X. Bushman and her work with Essanay and Metro Studios. [bio]

• Aug. 19 Guido Gonella
• Aug. 20 Ulla Jacobsson

  Ulla Jacobsson was a Swedish actress best known for her roles in international films during the 1950s and 1960s, most notably in 'One Summer of Happiness' and the war epic 'Zulu.' Her work brought critical acclaim both in Sweden and abroad. [bio]

• Aug. 23 Stanford Moore

  American biochemist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1913).

• Aug. 24 Félix-Antoine Savard

  Canadian priest and author (b. 1896).

• Aug. 25 Anna German

  Renowned Polish singer and cultural icon known for her distinctive voice and tragic early death.

• Aug. 28 Geoff Chubb

  South african cricketer (born in 1911).

• Aug. 29 Ingrid Bergman

  Ingrid Bergman was a renowned Swedish actress who achieved international fame for her performances in both European and American films. She is widely considered one of the greatest actresses of cinema's golden age, best remembered for her roles in 'Casablanca,' 'Notorious,' and 'Gaslight.' Bergman won three Academy Awards, two Emmy Awards, and a Tony Award over her prolific career. [bio]