Famous people died in August

Jeanne Calment was a French supercentenarian who had the longest confirmed lifespan in human history

John Geoghan was an American Roman Catholic priest who was accused of sexually abusing over 130 boys

Jomo Kenyatta was a Kenyan politician, who served as the Prime Minister and later the President of Kenya

Glen Campbell was an American singer, guitarist, television host, and actor

Dodi Fayed was an Egyptian heir and a film producer

Bruce Forsyth was a British actor, comedian, presenter, dancer, singer, and screenwriter

Gracie Allen was an American comedian and actress

Mickey Mantle was a renowned American professional baseball player

Anne Stuart was the reigning queen of Great Britain and Ireland from 1702 to 1714 AD

Fulgencio Batista was the dictator of Cuba