Famous people and celebrities who died in August 2019

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in August 2019. 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 Nuon Chea

  Senior leader of the Khmer Rouge regime in Cambodia, known as 'Brother Number Two' and a key architect of the Cambodian genocide.

• Aug. 5 Toni Morrison

  American novelist and Nobel Prize winner known for her powerful storytelling and exploration of African American culture.

• Aug. 6 Sushma Swaraj

  A prominent Indian politician who served as the Minister of External Affairs of India from 2014 to 2019, known for her powerful oratory...

• Aug. 7 Kary Mullis

  Nobel Prize-winning biochemist who invented the Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), a groundbreaking technique that revolutionized genetic...

• Aug. 7 David Berman

  American musician, singer, poet and cartoonist (b. 1967).

• Aug. 10 Jeffrey Epstein

  Notorious American financier and convicted sex offender who was arrested for sex trafficking of minors and associated with powerful...

• Aug. 10 Piero Tosi
• Aug. 11 Sergio Obeso Rivera

  Mexican roman catholic cardinal (b. 1931).

• Aug. 12 DJ Arafat

  Ivorian dj and singer (b. 1986).

• Aug. 13 Nadia Toffa
• Aug. 14 Polly Farmer

  Legendary Australian rules football player and coach who significantly influenced the sport's development in Western Australia.

• Aug. 16 Peter Fonda

  Peter Fonda was an American actor, director, and screenwriter, best known for his influential role in the 1969 film 'Easy Rider.' A prominent figure of 1960s counterculture cinema, Fonda also received critical acclaim throughout his career with multiple award nominations. [bio]

• Aug. 16 Richard Williams

  Renowned Canadian-British animator known for his significant contributions to the animation industry, including work on classic animated...

• Aug. 16 Felice Gimondi

  Legendary Italian professional cyclist known as 'The Phoenix' for his remarkable achievements.

• Aug. 18 Kathleen Blanco

  Kathleen Blanco was a prominent Louisiana politician who served as the state's first female governor from 2004 to 2008, notably leading...

• Aug. 19 Lars Larsen

  Danish entrepreneur who founded JYSK, a successful international retail chain specializing in home furnishings and bedding.

• Aug. 21 Celso Piña

  Mexican singer, composer, arranger, and accordionist (b. 1953).

• Aug. 24 Arun Jaitley

  Prominent Indian lawyer and politician who served as the 9th Minister of Law and Justice, playing a significant role in India's legal and...

• Aug. 25 Ferdinand Piëch

  Legendary automotive executive who transformed Volkswagen Group into a global powerhouse, leading significant technological innovations and...

• Aug. 30 Valerie Harper

  Valerie Harper was an acclaimed American actress and comedian best known for her role as Rhoda Morgenstern on the television sitcoms 'The Mary Tyler Moore Show' and its spin-off 'Rhoda.' Her career spanned stage, television, and film, earning her numerous awards and recognition. [bio]

• Aug. 30 Hans Rausing

  Swedish billionaire businessman from the Tetra Pak packaging empire.

• Aug. 31 Alec Holowka

  Canadian game developer (b. 1983).

• Aug. 31 Anthoine Hubert

  French race car driver (b. 1996).