August 23rd
151 Notable deaths
David H. Koch
American billionaire heir and businessman.
Born May 3rd, 1940 in Wichita. [ref]
Died August 23rd, 2019 at 79 years old in Southampton (prostate cancer). [ref]
Terry Funk
American professional wrestler and actor (1944-2023).
Born June 30th, 1944 in Hammond.
Died August 23rd, 2023 at 79 years old [ref]
Dmitry Utkin
Russian military officer, neo-nazi, founder of wagner group (1970–2023).
Born June 11th, 1970 in Asbest.
Died August 23rd, 2023 at 53 years old in Kuzhenkino (aviation accident). [ref]
Steven Hill
American actor (1922-2016).
Born February 24th, 1922 in Seattle. [ref]
Died August 23rd, 2016 at 94 years old in Manhattan (cancer). [ref]
Oscar Hammerstein II
American librettist, lyricist, theatrical producer, and director of musicals (1895–1960).
Born July 12th, 1895 in New York City. [ref]
Died August 23rd, 1960 at 65 years old in Doylestown (stomach cancer). [ref]
David Rose
American songwriter, composer, arranger, pianist and orchestra leader (1910-1990).
Born June 15th, 1910 in London.
Died August 23rd, 1990 at 80 years old in Burbank.
Brock Peters
American actor.
Born July 2nd, 1928 in New York City. [ref]
Died August 23rd, 2005 at 77 years old in Los Angeles (pancreatic cancer). [ref]
Thomas D'Alesandro, Jr.
American politician (1903-1987).
Born August 1st, 1903 in Baltimore.
Died August 23rd, 1987 at 84 years old in Baltimore.
Kathleen Freeman
American actress (1919-2001).
Born February 17th, 1919 in Chicago. [ref]
Died August 23rd, 2001 at 82 years old in New York City (lung cancer).
R. D. Laing
Scottish psychiatrist.
Born October 7th, 1927 in Glasgow. [ref]
Died August 23rd, 1989 at 61 years old in Saint-Tropez (myocardial infarction). [ref]
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What would life be worth if there were no death? Who would enjoy the sun if it never rained? Who would yearn for the day if there were no night? Glenn Ringtved