Singers who died on August 5

Take a focused look at the singers who passed away on August 5. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1955 Carmen Miranda

  Carmen Miranda was a Portuguese-born Brazilian singer, dancer, and actress, best known for her signature fruity hats, samba performances, and major role in popularizing Brazilian culture in the United States through her film, music, and stage appearances in the 1940s and 1950s. [bio]

• 2012 Chavela Vargas

  Chavela Vargas was a legendary Costa Rican-born Mexican singer, acclaimed for her deep, emotional interpretations of ranchera music. Renowned for her powerful voice and dramatic performance style, Vargas became a prominent figure in Latin American music and culture, influencing generations of artists. She was notably a muse for filmmaker Pedro Almodóvar and received numerous accolades, including a Latin Grammy Lifetime … [bio]