Famous people and celebrities who died in August 2010

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in August 2010. 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 Eric Tindill

  Eric Tindill was a notable New Zealand sports official who distinguished himself as both a cricket and rugby international referee and...

• Aug. 7 John Nelder

  Renowned English statistician who made significant contributions to generalized linear models and statistical computing techniques.

• Aug. 8 Patricia Neal

  Patricia Neal was an American actress known for her distinguished career in film, television, and theatre. She won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her role in 'Hud' (1963), and was notable for her performances in movies such as 'The Day the Earth Stood Still' (1951) and 'Breakfast at Tiffany's' (1961). [bio]

• Aug. 9 Ted Stevens

  Prominent American politician from Alaska who served as a long-time US Senator and was known for his significant influence in national...

• Aug. 10 Markus Liebherr

  German-swiss businessman (b. 1948).

• Aug. 10 Adam Stansfield

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• Aug. 10 David L. Wolper

  American director and producer (d. 2010).

• Aug. 12 Richie Hayward

  Renowned American drummer and songwriter, best known as a member of the rock band Little Feat, contributing significantly to their...

• Aug. 12 Isaac Bonewits

  Isaac Bonewits was an influential American Neopagan author, scholar, and activist who founded Ár nDraíocht Féin (ADF), a prominent Druid...

• Aug. 12 André Kim

  South korean fashion designer (b. 1935).

• Aug. 12 Guido de Marco

  Maltese lawyer and politician, 6th president of malta (b. 1931).

• Aug. 13 Edwin Newman

  Edwin Newman was a distinguished American broadcast journalist and news anchor for NBC News, renowned for his articulate reporting style and...

• Aug. 13 Panagiotis Bachramis

  Greek footballer (b. 1976).

• Aug. 14 Herman Leonard

  Renowned jazz photographer who captured iconic images of legendary musicians like Miles Davis and Dizzy Gillespie.

• Aug. 16 Dimitrios Ioannidis

  A Greek military officer who played a significant role in the 1967 military coup in Greece, known for his involvement in the military junta...

• Aug. 16 Bobby Thomson

  Famous baseball player known for his legendary 'Shot Heard 'Round the World' home run in 1951, which won the National League pennant for the...

• Aug. 17 Francesco Cossiga

  Prominent Italian politician who served as the 8th President of Italy and played a crucial role in the country's political transition during...

• Aug. 17 Edwin Morgan

  Influential Scottish poet and translator known for his experimental and innovative poetry, who significantly contributed to contemporary...

• Aug. 18 Scott Davis

  American track and field announcer with a professional career in sports broadcasting.

• Aug. 18 Benjamin Kaplan

  American scholar and jurist (b. 1911).

• Aug. 18 Hal Connolly

  American hammer thrower and coach (b. 1931).

• Aug. 20 Đặng Phong

  Vietnamese economist and historian (b. 1937).

• Aug. 21 Rodolfo Enrique Fogwill

  Argentinean sociologist and author (b. 1941).

• Aug. 23 Satoshi Kon

  Legendary Japanese anime director and screenwriter known for groundbreaking films like 'Perfect Blue' and 'Paprika'.

• Aug. 26 Raimon Panikkar

  Renowned Catalan Catholic priest, philosopher, and theologian who made significant contributions to interfaith dialogue and comparative...

• Aug. 27 Anton Geesink

  Dutch martial artist and wrestler (d. 2010).

• Aug. 30 Alain Corneau

  Renowned French film director and screenwriter who made significant contributions to French cinema.

• Aug. 30 Myrtle Edwards

  Australian cricketer and softball player (b. 1921).

• Aug. 31 Laurent Fignon

  A legendary French cyclist who won the Tour de France twice (1983 and 1984), famously losing the 1989 Tour by just eight seconds.