Famous people died in August - page 24

Patrick Bouvier Kennedy

Patrick Bouvier Kennedy

Patrick Bouvier Kennedy was the last child of American President John F

AmericanAugust 7, 19632,949 views

Anissa Jones

Mary Anissa Jones was an American child actress who became a household name with television sitcom ‘Family Affair’

AmericanMarch 11, 1958237 views

Leona Helmsley

Leona Helmsley was a businesswoman notorious for her brushes with the law

AmericanJuly 4, 1920269 views

Lord North

Lord North served as the Prime Minister of Great Britain from 1770 to 1782

BritishApril 13, 1732152 views

Persis Khambatta

Persis Khambatta was an Indian model-turned actor, who is known for her performance in the Hollywood project, ‘Star Trek’

IndianOctober 2, 1948292 views

Amanda Blake

Amanda Blake was an American actress best known for the role of Miss Kitty Russell on the TV series ‘Gunsmoke’

AmericanFebruary 20, 1929212 views

Peggy Shippen

Peggy Shippen was a notorious spy who along with her husband Benedict Arnold conspired against the Americans

AmericanJuly 11, 1760174 views

Dmitry Shostakovich

Dmitry Shostakovich was a Russian composer, best known for his symphonies and string quartets

RussianSeptember 25, 1906163 views

Vasili Arkhipov

Vasili Arkhipov was a Soviet Navy officer who is credited for 'saving the world' from a nuclear war by casting the decisive vote that prevented a Soviet nuclear strike on U.S

RussianJanuary 30, 1926494 views

David Rose

David Rose was a prominent name in the music industry of America

AmericanJune 15, 1910127 views