Deaths in August 1985

The following is a list of notable deaths in August 1985.

Entries for each day are listed alphabetically by surname. A typical entry lists information in the following sequence:

  • Name, age, country of citizenship at birth, subsequent country of citizenship (if applicable), reason for notability, cause of death (if known), and reference.

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References

  1. ↑ ALOIS CARIGIET, SWISS PAINTER KNOWN FOR CHILDREN'S BOOKS
  2. ↑ Jules Moch, French Socialist; Was Interior Minister in 40's
  3. ↑ Stynchula, Former Colt, Killed in Car Accident
  4. ↑ JOE WALKER
  5. ↑ PHILIP ESTRIDGE DIES IN JET CRASH; GUIDED IBM PERSONAL COMPUTER
  6. ↑ Actor Frank Faylen Dies; Noted for Film, TV Roles (subscription required)
  7. ↑ JOHN S. RICE, A FORMER ENVOY
  8. ↑ Mosco Carner, Musicologist; Wrote Biography on Puccini
  9. ↑ COLEMAN DOWELL DIES; AUTHOR AND PLAYWRIGHT
  10. ↑ Harry Phillips, 76, a judge of the…
  11. ↑ MAX KROOK; WAS RETIRED ASTROPHYSICIST
  12. ↑ Funeral arrangements were being made for Q.V. Williamson, a...
  13. ↑ LEON BOGUES, STATE SENATOR, DIES AT HIS MANHATTAN HOME
  14. ↑ Guyana’s President Burnham Dies at 62 (subscription required)
  15. ↑ ITALIAN GOVERNMENT DECLARES WAR ON MAFIA–AGAIN
  16. ↑ Funeral services will be held Friday for Kenneth Ernst,...
  17. ↑ Grayson Hall, Actress, Of Stage, TV and Film
  18. ↑ GABOR SZEGO
  19. ↑ LOUISE BROOKS, PROUD STAR OF SILENT SCREEN, DEAD AT 78
  20. ↑ MARIO CARIELLO, EX-QUEENS CHIEF
  21. ↑ GARETT HAGEDORN DIES: STATE SENATOR IN JERSEY
  22. ↑ Mrs. Thelma Van Norte, retired records librarian
  23. ↑ Benny Show Singer Kenny Baker Dies : Tenor Also Appeared in Hit Films and Broadway Musicals (subscription required)
  24. ↑ GADBOIS, Louise
  25. ↑ Rabbi Yaakov Kanievsky Dead at 87
  26. ↑ Bishop Edward Swanstrom; Directed Catholic Aid Group
  27. ↑ Nick Ceroli, Drummer Known for Versatility, Dies at 45 (subscription required)
  28. ↑ Helen W. Harris, Former Teacher, Playwright, Dies (subscription required)
  29. ↑ Portuguese Governor Who Yielded Goa Dies
  30. ↑ Patrick Hines, Actor On Broadway, Was 55
  31. ↑ Jack Manke
  32. ↑ Controversy Erupts Over Death of Race Driver (subscription required)
  33. ↑ シナプスは移動する:御巣鷹山に消えた神経科学者、塚原仲晃、可塑性 (in Japanese)
  34. ↑ J. WILLIARD MARRIOTT IS DEAD AT 84; BUILT HOTEL AND RESTAURANT CHAIN
  35. ↑ SHIVA NAIPAUL IS DEAD AT 40; WROTE BOOKS ON THIRD WORLD
  36. ↑ SERGIO GALEOTTI
  37. ↑ ALFRED HAYES, 74, A NOVELIST, POET AND SCREENPLAY WRITER
  38. ↑ Dr. Walter Langsam, Former College Head
  39. ↑ Retired Marine General Merwin Silverthorn Dies (subscription required)
  40. ↑ GALE SONDERGAARD, ACTRESS; PLAYED VILLAINESSES IN FILMS
  41. ↑ LESTER COLE DIES: IN 'HOLLYWOOD 10'
  42. ↑ Bernard Loomer
  43. ↑ SIDNEY A. VON LUTHER, FORMER STATE SENATOR
  44. ↑ Richard Yardumian, Composer, Dies at 68
  45. ↑ EX-CUB DROTT DIES AT 49
  46. ↑ Nicholas Eden, Earl of Avon And Former Aide to Thatcher
  47. ↑ HENRIETTE MERTZ
  48. ↑ Defector said to be dead
  49. ↑ IRENE KOENIGSBERGER, RESEARCHER IN RUBBER
  50. ↑ Gen. R. W. Hasbrouck, Officer in World War II
  51. ↑ BOBBY REYNOLDS
  52. ↑ Gunmen Slay Sikh Leader In Punjab (subscription required)
  53. ↑ Suhaim bin Hamad Al Thani obituary (subscription required)
  54. ↑ Burton Y. Berry, 83, Is Dead; Career Diplomat for the U.S.
  55. ↑ CHARLES GIBSON
  56. ↑ PAUL CRESTON, 78, COMPOSER AND ROMANTIC STYLIST, DEAD
  57. ↑ MORRIE RYSKIND DIES AT 89; WROTE PLAYS AND SCREEN COMEDIES
  58. ↑ RUDI BLESH, 86, DIES; A HISTORIAN OF JAZZ, AUTHOR AND TEACHER
  59. ↑ Robert D. Morrow Sr., 90; former treasurer of state
  60. ↑ Ex-Lt. Gov. Ellis E. Patterson, 87, Dies of Cancer (subscription required)
  61. ↑ The death of 13-year-old Samantha Smith Monday stunned the...
  62. ↑ EX-REP. CHARLES SANDMAN. NIXON SUPPORTER, DIES
  63. ↑ Former Yankee dies of cancer
  64. ↑ RUTH GORDON, THE ACTRESS, DIES AT 88
  65. ↑ Colombian rebel leader killed in shootout
  66. ↑ MIGUEL OTERO SILVA
  67. ↑ Evelyn Ankers obituary
  68. ↑ Aaron Marc Stein Dies at 79; Writer of 100 Mystery Novels
  69. ↑ HOMER BATES CHASE IS DEAD: ACTIVE IN COMMUNIST PARTY
  70. ↑ MICHAEL CODD, EX-POLICE COMMISSIONER, DIES
  71. ↑ Leo Freisinger, Olympic Medalist, Dies (subscription required)
  72. ↑ TAYLOR CALDWELL, PROLIFIC AUTHOR, DIES
  73. ↑ Gran emoción en el entierro del matador (in Spanish)
  74. ↑ PHILLY JOE JONES DIES AT 62; TOP MODERN JAZZ DRUMMER
  75. ↑ TATIANA PROSKOURIAKOFF DIES; KEY FIGURE IN MAYAN STUDIES
  76. ↑ Sir MacFarlane Burnet, 85; Nobel Laureate in Medicine
  77. ↑ CLYDE H. SMOLL, 71; WAS FORMER PHILLIES PITCHER (subscription required)