Famous people and celebrities who died in August 2017

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in August 2017. 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. 2 Judith Jones

  Renowned American literary editor who played a crucial role in publishing influential cookbooks and literary works, including Julia Child's...

• Aug. 2 Ara Parseghian

  Legendary American football coach of Armenian descent who led Notre Dame University to significant national championships during the 1960s...

• Aug. 2 Daniel Licht
• Aug. 4 Luiz Melodia
• Aug. 5 Dionigi Tettamanzi
• Aug. 6 Betty Cuthbert

  Australian track and field athlete known as the 'Golden Girl' who dominated sprint events in the 1950s and 1960s, winning multiple Olympic...

• Aug. 6 Darren Daulton

  Professional baseball player who spent most of his career with the Philadelphia Phillies, serving as their primary catcher during the late...

• Aug. 7 Don Baylor

  Don Baylor was a professional baseball player who played in Major League Baseball, notably leading the American League in RBIs in 1979 and...

• Aug. 8 Glen Campbell

  Glen Campbell was a legendary American singer, songwriter, guitarist, and television host, best known for his crossover hits in country and pop music during the 1960s and 1970s. He was also the host of the popular television variety show, 'The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour.' [bio]

• Aug. 10 Ruth Pfau

  German-pakistani doctor and nun (b. 1929).

• Aug. 11 Segun Bucknor

  Nigerian musician and journalist (b. 1946).

• Aug. 12 Bryan Murray

  Canadian ice hockey coach, executive, and former professional player who worked extensively in the NHL with teams like the Ottawa Senators...

• Aug. 18 Zoe Laskari

  Greek actress and beauty pageant winner (b. 1944).

• Aug. 18 Bruce Forsyth

  English television presenter and entertainer (b. 1928).

• Aug. 19 Dick Gregory

  Pioneering African American comedian, civil rights activist, and social critic who used humor to challenge racial injustice and was deeply...

• Aug. 19 Brian Aldiss
• Aug. 20 Jerry Lewis

  Jerry Lewis was an iconic American comedian, actor, singer, filmmaker, and humanitarian. He became famous for his slapstick humor in movies and his partnership with Dean Martin. Lewis was also renowned for hosting the Jerry Lewis MDA Labor Day Telethon, which helped raise more than $2 billion for muscular dystrophy research over decades. [bio]

• Aug. 20 Colin Meads
• Aug. 21 Bajram Rexhepi

  First kosovan prime ministers of un mission administration in kosovo (b. 1954).

• Aug. 22 Michael J. C. Gordon

  British computer scientist (b. 1948).

• Aug. 26 Tobe Hooper

  Tobe Hooper was an influential American film director, screenwriter, and producer, best known for his work in the horror genre. He gained international acclaim for directing "The Texas Chain Saw Massacre" (1974), a groundbreaking film that significantly influenced the slasher genre. Hooper also directed the acclaimed supernatural horror film "Poltergeist" (1982). [bio]

• Aug. 28 Mireille Darc

  Prominent French actress known for her roles in iconic films and her close friendship with Alain Delon.

• Aug. 28 Bobby Boyd
• Aug. 30 Louise Hay

  Influential American self-help author who pioneered the concept of positive thinking and personal healing.

• Aug. 30 Skip Prokop

  Canadian drummer, guitarist and keyboardist (b. 1943).