Famous people and celebrities who died in August 1986

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in August 1986. 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 Roy Cohn

  American lawyer and politician (b. 1927).

• Aug. 3 Beryl Markham
• Aug. 3 Paul de Groot
• Aug. 6 Emilio Fernández
• Aug. 10 Alan Rouse

  Renowned British mountaineer known for his significant contributions to alpine climbing, tragically died during an expedition in 1986.

• Aug. 10 Jacqueline Gadsden
• Aug. 10 Philippe de Scitivaux
• Aug. 11 János Drapál

  Hungarian motorcycle racer (b. 1948).

• Aug. 12 Evaline Ness

  American author and illustrator (b. 1911).

• Aug. 13 Libero Marchina
• Aug. 14 Pierre Bertaux
• Aug. 16 Jaime Sáenz

  Bolivian author and poet (b. 1921).

• Aug. 18 Harun Babunagari

  Bangladeshi islamic scholar and educationist (b. 1902).

• Aug. 19 Hermione Baddeley

  Hermione Baddeley was an English character actress of stage and screen, known for her distinctive voice and often memorable supporting roles in both British and American films and television. She earned acclaim for her work in the mid-20th century, particularly for comedic or working-class characters. [bio]

• Aug. 19 Viv Thicknesse

  Australian rugby player (b. 1910).

• Aug. 20 Thad Jones

  Renowned American jazz composer and trumpet player, famous for the Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Orchestra, a significant ensemble in jazz history.

• Aug. 22 Celâl Bayar

  Turkish lawyer and politician, 3rd president of turkey (b. 1883).

• Aug. 26 Ted Knight

  Ted Knight was an American actor and comedian best known for his comedic role as Ted Baxter, the bumbling yet lovable news anchor on 'The Mary Tyler Moore Show.' His performances gained him widespread recognition and multiple Emmy Awards. [bio]

• Aug. 28 Russell Lee

  Russell Lee was an accomplished American documentary photographer and photojournalist, known for his significant work during the Great...

• Aug. 31 Henry Moore

  Henry Moore was a world-renowned British artist and sculptor, best known for his monumental bronze and stone sculptures often inspired by the human form. He became one of the most influential sculptors of the 20th century, with a body of work that achieved international recognition, particularly after World War II. [bio]

• Aug. 31 Elizabeth Coatsworth

  American author and poet (b. 1893).

• Aug. 31 Urho Kekkonen

  Finnish journalist, lawyer, and politician, 8th president of finland (b. 1900).

• Aug. 31 Jorge Alessandri Rodríguez
• Aug. 31 Wanis Gheddafi