Famous people and celebrities who died in August 2001

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in August 2001. 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. 4 Lorenzo Music
• Aug. 5 Otema Allimadi

  Ugandan politician, 2nd prime minister of uganda (b. 1929).

• Aug. 6 Jorge Amado

  Jorge Amado was a renowned Brazilian writer, primarily known for his novels depicting the lives, culture, and social struggles of the people of Bahia, Brazil. His works often focus on Afro-Brazilian themes, social inequality, and are celebrated for their vivid storytelling and regional color. [bio]

• Aug. 6 Dorothy Tutin

  Dame Dorothy Tutin was a renowned English actress celebrated for her performances on stage and screen, particularly in Shakespearean roles and classic British theatre. Her career spanned more than five decades, earning her numerous accolades and widespread recognition. [bio]

• Aug. 6 Adhar Kumar Chatterji

  Indian naval officer (b. 1914).

• Aug. 6 Larry Adler
• Aug. 8 Maureen Reagan

  Daughter of President Ronald Reagan and actress Jane Wyman, Maureen was a political activist and minor entertainer who played a significant...

• Aug. 10 Lou Boudreau

  Major League Baseball player and manager who was a significant figure in baseball during the mid-20th century, known for his exceptional...

• Aug. 11 Percy Stallard

  English cyclist and coach (b. 1909).

• Aug. 13 Jim Hughes

  American baseball player and manager (b. 1923).

• Aug. 15 Kateryna Yushchenko

  Pioneering Ukrainian computer scientist who made significant contributions to programming languages and computer science in the Soviet era.

• Aug. 18 David Peakall

  Renowned English-American toxicologist and chemist who made significant contributions to environmental science and chemical research.

• Aug. 19 Betty Everett

  American R&B and soul singer known for her hit 'The Shoop Shoop Song (It's in His Kiss)' and influential contributions to 1960s music.

• Aug. 19 Donald Woods

  Donald Woods was a courageous South African journalist and anti-apartheid activist who played a significant role in exposing the injustices...

• Aug. 20 Fred Hoyle

  Renowned British astronomer who made significant contributions to stellar nucleosynthesis and proposed the controversial steady-state theory...

• Aug. 20 Kim Stanley

  Acclaimed American actress known for her powerful stage and screen performances, particularly in theater and notable films of the mid-20th...

• Aug. 21 Calum MacKay

  Canadian ice hockey player (born in 1927).

• Aug. 23 Peter Maas

  Renowned American journalist and bestselling author known for his non-fiction books about crime and law enforcement, including 'Serpico' and...

• Aug. 24 Jane Greer

  Jane Greer was an American film and television actress best known for her role as Kathie Moffat in the classic film noir 'Out of the Past' (1947). Her cool, enigmatic style made her one of the most memorable femme fatales of the 1940s. [bio]

• Aug. 24 Roman Matsov

  Estonian classical musician who was a versatile performer as a violinist, pianist, and conductor, active during the mid-20th century.

• Aug. 25 Aaliyah

  Iconic R&B singer, dancer, actress, and model who tragically died in a plane crash at the height of her career.

• Aug. 25 Ken Tyrrell

  Ken Tyrrell was a prominent British racing driver and team owner who founded Tyrrell Racing, a significant Formula One team that competed...

• Aug. 25 Üzeyir Garih

  Turkish engineer and businessman, co-founded alarko holding (b. 1929).

• Aug. 27 Michael Dertouzos

  A pioneering computer scientist who significantly contributed to human-computer interaction research at MIT and played a crucial role in...

• Aug. 27 Abu Ali Mustafa

  Palestinian politician (b. 1938).

• Aug. 29 Francisco Rabal

  Renowned Spanish actor, director, and screenwriter who made significant contributions to Spanish cinema throughout his career.

• Aug. 30 Govan Mbeki

  Prominent South African anti-apartheid activist and politician who played a crucial role in the African National Congress (ANC) struggle...