Famous people and celebrities who died on August 18

Welcome to Takemeback.to's page dedicated to remembering the celebrities and famous people who passed away on August 18. On this day, we honor the lives and legacies of notable figures from various fields who left an indelible mark on the world. Explore our list to learn about their remarkable contributions and celebrate their enduring impact.

• 1642 Guido Reni

  Italian Baroque painter known for his religious works.

• 1940 Walter Chrysler

  Walter Chrysler was an influential American industrialist best known for founding the Chrysler Corporation in 1925. Starting his career as a machinist and railroad mechanic, Chrysler entered the automotive industry with Buick in 1912, quickly rising to become its president by 1916. He later became a vice president at General Motors before founding his own company. His leadership and innovative … [bio]

• 1963 Clifford Odets

  Prominent American playwright of the 1930s whose works critically examined social issues during the Great Depression.

• 1969 Mildred Davis

  Mildred Davis was an American actress best known for her leading roles in silent comedies, particularly as the screen partner and wife of comedian Harold Lloyd. [bio]

• 1977 Tibor Déry

  Tibor Déry was a prominent Hungarian novelist and playwright who was known for his experimental and politically-charged works.

• 1979 Vasantrao Naik

  Prominent Indian politician who served as the 3rd Chief Minister of Maharashtra from 1963 to 1975, playing a significant role in the state's...

• 1981 Anita Loos

  Pioneering American screenwriter and author best known for her work on 'Gentlemen Prefer Blondes.

• 1982 Beverly Bayne

  Beverly Bayne was an American silent film actress who rose to prominence during the 1910s. She is best known for her on-screen partnership with Francis X. Bushman and her work with Essanay and Metro Studios. [bio]

• 1983 Nikolaus Pevsner

  Nikolaus Pevsner was a renowned art and architectural historian who revolutionized the understanding of British architectural heritage...

• 1988 Frederick Ashton

  Renowned British choreographer who significantly influenced 20th-century ballet, creating numerous iconic works for the Royal Ballet.

• 1990 B. F. Skinner

  Renowned American psychologist and behaviorist who developed the Skinner Box and made groundbreaking contributions to behavioral psychology.

• 1992 Christopher McCandless

  American adventurer whose life story inspired the book and film 'Into the Wild'.

• 1994 Richard Laurence Millington Synge

  Prize laureate for their invention of partition chromatography.

• 1998 Persis Khambatta

  Persis Khambatta was an Indian actress and model, best known internationally for her role as Lieutenant Ilia in 'Star Trek: The Motion Picture' (1979). She won acclaim both in India and abroad as a beauty pageant winner and pioneering South Asian actress in Hollywood. [bio]

• 2003 Tony Jackson

  English rock musician and bass player of the popular 1960s beat group The Searchers, known for hits like 'Needles and Pins'.

• 2004 Elmer Bernstein

  Legendary film composer who created memorable scores for numerous classic movies, significantly contributing to the golden age of Hollywood...

• 2004 Hiram Fong

  Hiram Fong was a prominent Hawaiian-American politician who served as a United States Senator from Hawaii and was a key figure in Hawaiian...

• 2009 Robert Novak

  Robert Novak was a prominent American journalist, columnist, and political commentator, known for his work as a conservative syndicated columnist and as co-host of CNN's "Crossfire." He had a lengthy career in Washington, reporting and analyzing U.S. politics for nearly five decades. [bio]

• 2009 Kim Dae-jung

  South Korean politician who served as the 8th President of South Korea from 1998 to 2003, and was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his...

• 2010 Scott Davis

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

• 2014 Don Pardo

  Don Pardo was an iconic American radio and television announcer best known for his legendary work on Saturday Night Live, where his...

• 2014 Jim Jeffords

  American politician who dramatically switched from Republican to Independent in 2001, causing a significant shift in the Senate's political...

• 2015 Louis Stokes

  Louis Stokes was a prominent African American lawyer and politician who served as a Democratic U.S.

• 2018 Kofi Annan

  Ghanaian diplomat who served as UN Secretary-General from 1997 to 2006.

• 2018 Kofi Atta Annan

  Prize laureate for their work for a better organized and more peaceful world.

• 2019 Kathleen Blanco

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

• 2020 Ben Cross

  Ben Cross was an English actor best known for his starring role as athlete Harold Abrahams in the Oscar-winning film 'Chariots of Fire' (1981). His career spanned stage, film, and television, with notable appearances in both British and international productions. [bio]