Famous people and celebrities who died in August 1990

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in August 1990. 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 Norbert Elias

  Norbert Elias was a prominent sociologist known for his theories on the civilizing process.

• Aug. 2 Norman Maclean

  Renowned American writer best known for his novella 'A River Runs Through It', which was later adapted into a critically acclaimed film by...

• Aug. 3 Nella Maria Bonora
• Aug. 4 Ettore Maserati

  Italian engineer and businessman (b. 1894).

• Aug. 6 Jacques Soustelle

  Prominent French politician, anthropologist, and ethnologist who played a significant role in Algerian politics during the 1950s, serving as...

• Aug. 12 B Kliban

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• Aug. 15 Viktor Tsoi

  Legendary Russian rock musician, lead singer of the iconic band Kino, who became a cultural hero in the Soviet Union and died tragically in...

• Aug. 15 Viktor Coj
• Aug. 16 Pat O'Connor

  New zealand wrestler and trainer (b. 1925).

• Aug. 17 Pearl Bailey

  Pearl Bailey was an acclaimed American singer and actress known for her distinctive voice, energetic stage presence, and impactful performances in theater, film, and television. She broke racial barriers on Broadway and received notable accolades throughout her career. [bio]

• Aug. 18 B. F. Skinner

  Renowned American psychologist and behaviorist who developed the Skinner Box and made groundbreaking contributions to behavioral psychology.

• Aug. 18 Burrhus Skinner
• Aug. 19 Stephen Edward Smith
• Aug. 22 Boris Evdokimovič Ščerbina
• Aug. 23 David Rose

  David Rose was a renowned English-American pianist, composer, and conductor known for his musical versatility and contributions to...

• Aug. 24 Gely Abdel Rahman

  Sudanese-egyptian poet and academic (b. 1931).

• Aug. 25 Morley Callaghan

  Canadian novelist and journalist known for his work with the Toronto Star and contributions to Canadian literature in the early 20th...

• Aug. 26 Tang Chang

  Thai artist (d. 1990).

• Aug. 27 Stevie Ray Vaughan

  Legendary blues guitarist who revolutionized the blues-rock genre and tragically died in a helicopter crash at the height of his career.

• Aug. 27 Avdy Andresson

  Estonian-american soldier, diplomat estonian minister for war (d. 1990).

• Aug. 28 Willy Vandersteen
• Aug. 29 Manly Palmer Hall

  Canadian mystic, author and philosopher (d. 1990).

• Aug. 30 Bernard D. H. Tellegen

  Dutch engineer and academic (b. 1900).

• Aug. 31 Nat Clifton