Famous people and celebrities who died in August 1987

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in August 1987. 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 Pola Negri

  Pola Negri was a Polish actress known for her roles as a femme fatale in the silent and early sound eras of Hollywood and European cinema. A major international star of the 1920s, Negri was renowned for her charismatic screen presence, dramatic performances, and influence on fashion and popular culture. [bio]

• Aug. 6 Ira C. Eaker

  American general (b. 1896)[69].

• Aug. 7 Camille Chamoun

  Prominent Lebanese political leader who served as President of Lebanon from 1952 to 1958, known for his pro-Western stance during the...

• Aug. 10 Georgios Athanasiadis-Novas

  Greek lawyer and politician, 163rd prime minister of greece (b. 1893).

• Aug. 13 Vincent Persichetti

  Vincent Persichetti was a prominent American composer, pianist, and music educator from Philadelphia, known for his significant...

• Aug. 17 Carlos Drummond de Andrade

  Renowned Brazilian poet who is considered a pivotal figure in 20th-century Brazilian literature, known for his modernist style and profound...

• Aug. 17 Rudolph Hess

  Nazi official who served as Adolf Hitler's Deputy Führer in the Nazi Party.

• Aug. 17 Gary Chester

  Italian drummer and educator (b. 1924).

• Aug. 17 Shaike Ophir

  Israeli actor and screenwriter (b. 1929).

• Aug. 18 Dambudzo Marechera
• Aug. 21 Angelo Francesco Lavagnino
• Aug. 23 Didier Pironi

  Famous French Formula 1 racing driver who competed in the late 1970s and early 1980s.

• Aug. 23 Stefano I Sidarouss
• Aug. 24 Bayard Rustin

  A pivotal African American civil rights activist who was a key advisor to Martin Luther King Jr.

• Aug. 26 Georg Wittig

  German chemist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1897).

• Aug. 26 John Goddard

  Barbadian-english cricketer and manager (b. 1919).

• Aug. 27 Scott La Rock

  Pioneering hip-hop producer and founding member of Boogie Down Productions, tragically killed in 1987.

• Aug. 27 Aleksanteri Toivola
• Aug. 28 John Huston

  John Huston was an acclaimed American film director, screenwriter, and actor, widely recognized for his influential work during Hollywood's Golden Age. Known for directing classics such as 'The Maltese Falcon' and 'The African Queen,' Huston's bold visual style and compelling storytelling left a lasting impact on cinema. [bio]

• Aug. 29 Lee Marvin

  Lee Marvin was an American film and television actor known for his deep, distinctive voice and tough-guy roles in classic films. He won an Academy Award for Best Actor for his dual performance in 'Cat Ballou' and is remembered as one of Hollywood's premier tough-guy actors. [bio]

• Aug. 29 Naji al-Ali