Famous people and celebrities who died in August 2022

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in August 2022. 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 John Hughes
• Aug. 2 Vin Scully

  Vin Scully was a legendary sports broadcaster who spent an unprecedented 67 seasons as the play-by-play announcer for the Los Angeles...

• Aug. 3 Raymond Vahan Damadian
• Aug. 5 Issey Miyake

  Issey Miyake was a revolutionary Japanese fashion designer who transformed contemporary clothing through innovative pleating techniques and...

• Aug. 5 Judith Durham

  Iconic Australian singer and lead vocalist of 'The Seekers', a groundbreaking musical group that achieved international success in the...

• Aug. 5 Dillon Quirke

  Irish hurler (b. 1998).

• Aug. 5 Ali Haydar

  Syrian army officer (b. 1932).

• Aug. 5 Cherie Gil

  Filipino actress (b. 1963).

• Aug. 7 David McCullough

  Renowned American historian, author, and two-time Pulitzer Prize winner who wrote extensively about American history and notable figures.

• Aug. 8 Olivia Newton-John

  Olivia Newton-John was a British-Australian singer, songwriter, actress, and activist best known for her role as Sandy in the film 'Grease' and as one of the most successful female pop singers of the 1970s and 1980s. [bio]

• Aug. 9 Raymond Briggs
• Aug. 9 Mario Fiorentini
• Aug. 10 Vesa-Matti Loiri

  Renowned Finnish multi-talented entertainer who was a prominent actor, musician, and comedian, known for his versatile performances across...

• Aug. 10 Lydia de Vega
• Aug. 11 Anne Heche

  Anne Heche was an American actress and director known for her roles in film, television, and stage, earning recognition for her versatility and talent. She rose to prominence in the 1990s with acclaimed performances in movies such as 'Donnie Brasco,' 'Six Days, Seven Nights,' and 'Volcano.' Heche was also known for her high-profile relationships and advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights. [bio]

• Aug. 11 Hanae Mori

  Hanae Mori was a pioneering Japanese fashion designer renowned globally for her elegant, feminine designs that beautifully blended...

• Aug. 12 Wolfgang Petersen
• Aug. 12 Claudio Garella
• Aug. 13 Piero Angela
• Aug. 15 Pete Carril
• Aug. 20 Darya Dugina

  Russian journalist (b. 1992).

• Aug. 21 Alexei Panshin
• Aug. 23 Lev Petrovič Pitaevskij
• Aug. 23 Julian Robertson
• Aug. 25 Joey DeFrancesco
• Aug. 28 Ralph Eggleston
• Aug. 30 Mikhail Gorbachev

  Mikhail Gorbachev was the last leader of the Soviet Union, instrumental in ending the Cold War and introducing reforms of glasnost and...

• Aug. 30 Mikhail Sergeyevich Gorbachev

  Prize laureate for the leading role he played in the radical changes in East-West relations.

• Aug. 30 Michail Gorbačëv