Musicians who died on August 29

Take a focused look at the musicians who passed away on August 29. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1972 Lale Andersen

  Lale Andersen was a German singer and songwriter, best known internationally for her rendition of the famous World War II song 'Lili Marleen.' Her emotive interpretation of the song made her an iconic figure during the war years. [bio]