Famous people and celebrities who died in August 2005

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in August 2005. 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 Wim Boost

  Dutch cartoonist and educator (b. 1918).

• Aug. 2 Steven Vincent

  American journalist and writer (born in 1955).

• Aug. 3 Françoise d'Eaubonne

  Françoise d'Eaubonne was a pioneering French feminist, writer, and philosopher who coined the term 'ecofeminism' and significantly...

• Aug. 5 Eddie Jenkins

  Welsh footballer (b. 1909).

• Aug. 5 Raul Roco

  Filipino lawyer and politician, 31st filipino secretary of education (b. 1941).

• Aug. 6 Robin Cook (British politician)

  British Labour Party politician who served as Foreign Secretary from 1997 to 2001, known for his principled stance against the Iraq War and...

• Aug. 6 Ibrahim Ferrer

  Cuban singer and key member of the Buena Vista Social Club, who helped bring traditional Cuban music to global audiences in the late 1990s.

• Aug. 6 Creme Puff

  Tabby domestic cat, oldest recorded cat (b. 1967).

• Aug. 7 Peter Jennings

  Peter Jennings was a Canadian-American journalist and longtime anchor of ABC World News Tonight. He was known for his calm demeanor and thorough reporting, becoming one of America's most recognizable and respected news anchors. [bio]

• Aug. 8 Barbara Bel Geddes

  Barbara Bel Geddes was an American actress, artist, and children's author best known for her role as Miss Ellie Ewing on the television series 'Dallas.' She was also celebrated for her career in film and on stage, including her role in Alfred Hitchcock's 'Vertigo' and her Tony Award-winning performance in the original Broadway production of 'Cat on a Hot Tin … [bio]

• Aug. 8 John H. Johnson

  Pioneering African American publisher who founded Johnson Publishing Company and transformed Black media representation through iconic...

• Aug. 8 Gene Mauch

  Gene Mauch was a prominent Major League Baseball player and manager, known for his extensive career spanning multiple teams and decades in...

• Aug. 8 Monica Sjöö

  Swedish-english painter (b. 1938).

• Aug. 13 David Lange

  New Zealand lawyer and politician who served as the 32nd Prime Minister of New Zealand.

• Aug. 15 Bendapudi Venkata Satyanarayana

  Indian dermatologist and academic (b. 1927).

• Aug. 16 Frère Roger

  Frère Roger was a Swiss Christian monk who founded the Taizé Community, an influential ecumenical monastic order known for promoting peace,...

• Aug. 17 John N. Bahcall

  Renowned American astrophysicist who made significant contributions to astronomy, particularly in the development of the Hubble Space...

• Aug. 19 Mo Mowlam

  Prominent British Labour Party politician who played a crucial role in the Northern Ireland peace process as Secretary of State for Northern...

• Aug. 20 Krzysztof Raczkowski

  Polish drummer and songwriter (b. 1970).

• Aug. 21 Robert Moog

  Pioneering electronic engineer who revolutionized music by inventing the Moog synthesizer, fundamentally transforming electronic music...

• Aug. 21 Marcus Schmuck

  Austrian mountaineer and author who made significant contributions to alpine exploration and literature about mountain climbing.

• Aug. 22 Luc Ferrari

  Influential French avant-garde composer known for his pioneering work in musique concrète and electroacoustic music.

• Aug. 23 Brock Peters

  Brock Peters was an acclaimed American actor and singer best known for his powerful performances in film, television, and theater. He gained widespread recognition for his role as Tom Robinson in the classic film 'To Kill a Mockingbird' (1962) and continued to break ground as one of Hollywood's most respected African-American actors throughout his career. [bio]

• Aug. 26 Moondog King

  Canadian wrestler and politician (b. 1949).

• Aug. 26 Denis D'Amour

  Canadian guitarist and songwriter (b. 1960).

• Aug. 28 Jacques Dufilho

  Renowned French actor and comedian who appeared in over 100 films, winning prestigious awards like the César Award in 1977 and the Molière...

• Aug. 28 George Szekeres

  Hungarian-australian mathematician and academic (b. 1911).

• Aug. 31 Joseph Rotblat

  Renowned physicist who won the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts against nuclear weapons and promoting global peace.