Deaths in August 2015

The following is a list of notable deaths in August 2015.

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

Name, age, country of citizenship and reason for notability, established cause of death, reference.

August 2015

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Stephan Beckenbauer, 46, German footballer (Bayern Munich), brain tumour.[https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/soccer/2015/08/01/stephan-beckenbauer-son-of-franz-dies-at-46/30981425/ Stephan Beckenbauer, son of Franz, dies at 46]
Cilla Black, 72, British singer ("Anyone Who Had a Heart", "You're My World", "Step Inside Love") and TV presenter (Blind Date, Surprise Surprise, The Moment of Truth), stroke following a fall.[http://news.sky.com/story/1530292/cilla-black-died-from-stroke-after-fall Cilla Black Died From Stroke After Fall]
Ian Bryans, 62, Canadian football player (Edmonton Eskimos, Toronto Argonauts, Hamilton Tiger-Cats).[https://www.legacy.com/ca/obituaries/thestar/name/ian-bryans-obituary?id=43042971 Ian Bryans]
Bernard d'Espagnat, 93, French theoretical physicist and philosopher of science.[https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/11812157/Bernard-dEspagnat-physicist-obituary.html Bernard d’Espagnat, physicist - obituary]
A. B. M. Elias, 71, Bangladesh army general.[http://thedailynewnation.com/news/61995/brig-gen-elias-passes-away.html Brig Gen Elias passes away]
Michael D. Flinn, 74, American politician.[https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/greenwich-ct/michael-flinn-6540527 Michael de Vlaming Flinn]
Bob Frankford, 76, Canadian politician.[http://mountpleasantgroup.permavita.com/site/RobertTimothyStansfieldFrankford.html Robert Timothy Stansfield Frankford]
Mates Friesel, 91, American politician, mayor and founder of New Square, New York (since 1961).[http://www.lohud.com/story/news/local/rockland/2015/08/02/new-square-mayor-mates-friesel-dies-91/31015257/ New Square Mayor Mates Friesel dies at 91]
Hank Izquierdo, 84, Cuban baseball player (Minnesota Twins).[http://ireport.cnn.com/docs/DOC-1261413 Falleció Enrique "Hank" Izquierdo]
Hong Yuanshuo, 67, Chinese football player and coach (Beijing Guoan), colorectal cancer.{{cite web |url=http://www.bendijin.net/feed/en_2176431 |title=Hong Yuanshuo deathbed still concerned Guoan smell team losing emotional low |access-date=2015-09-06 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150823134713/http://www.bendijin.net/feed/en_2176431 |archive-date=2015-08-23 |url-status=dead }}
Vincent Marotta, 91, American entrepreneur, co-creator of Mr. Coffee.[https://www.nytimes.com/2015/08/04/business/vincent-marotta-sr-a-creator-of-mr-coffee-dies-at-91.html?_r=0 Vincent Marotta Sr., a Creator of Mr. Coffee, Dies at 91]
Sheperd Paine, 69, American military historian and modeler, stroke.[http://www.military-miniature-society-of-illinois.com/new-page-2/ The world of miniatures loses a towering giant]
Chiara Pierobon, 22, Italian professional cyclist, suspected pulmonary embolism.[http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/chiara-pierobon-dies-while-travelling-to-the-sparkassen-giro/ Chiara Pierobon dies while travelling to the Sparkassen Giro]
Kevin Whyman, 39, English rower and pilot, plane crash.[https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-manchester-33748256 Pilot Kevin Whyman killed in CarFest crash in Cheshire]

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Benton Becker, 77, American lawyer.[https://geraldrfordfoundation.org/in-memoriam-benton-l-becker/ In Memoriam: Benton L. Becker]
Forrest Bird, 94, American Hall of Fame aviator and inventor.[http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2015/aug/03/forrest-bird-aviator-and-inventor-dies-94/ Forrest Bird, aviator and inventor, dies at 94]
Giovanni Conso, 93, Italian jurist, Minister of Justice (1993–1994).[http://www.ansa.it/english/news/politics/2015/08/03/former-constitutional-judge-conso-dead_2178e708-9b64-4672-893b-68ffd4c8f509.html Former Constitutional Court judge Giovanni Conso dead]
Sammy Cox, 91, Scottish footballer (Rangers, national team).[http://www.eveningtimes.co.uk/sport/rangers/13525122.Rangers_legend_Cox_dies_aged_91/ Rangers legend Cox dies aged 91]
Tyler Drumheller, 63, American CIA agent, pancreatic cancer.[https://thehill.com/policy/national-security/250602-ex-spy-critic-of-iraq-war-behind-benghazi-memos-dies/ Author of Benghazi memos sent to Clinton dies after cancer battle]
Piet Fransen, 79, Dutch footballer (FC Groningen, national team).[http://www.ad.nl/ad/nl/5620/FC-Groningen/article/detail/4112232/2015/08/02/Mister-FC-Groningen-Piet-Fransen-overleden.dhtml 'Mister FC Groningen' Piet Fransen overleden] {{in lang|nl}}
Phyllis Grosskurth, 91, Canadian biographer.[https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2015/08/09/biographer-phyllis-grosskurth-91-was-a-fiery-literary-force-obituary.html Biographer Phyllis Grosskurth a fiery literary force]
Mahmoud Guinia, 64, Moroccan Gnawa musician.[http://www.moroccoworldnews.com/2015/08/164677/godfather-of-gnawa-mahmoud-guinia-dies-at-64/ Godfather of Gnawa, Mahmoud Guinia, dies at 64]
Stephen Huss, 47, Canadian musician (Psyche).[http://www.side-line.com/stephen-huss-founding-member-of-psyche-dies-rip/ Stephen Huss, founding member of Psyche, dies – RIP]
Ken Jones, 85, Welsh author and Buddhist activist.[http://www.tricycle.com/blog/ken-jones-welsh-author-and-activist-dies-85 Ken Jones, Welsh Author and Activist, Dies at 85]
Ken Lewis, 74, English singer and songwriter (Can't You Hear My Heartbeat), complications from diabetes.{{Cite web |url=http://www.peermusic.co.uk/news/ken-lewis-1942-2015.aspx |title=Ken Lewis 1942-2015 |access-date=2015-09-07 |archive-date=2016-10-05 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161005123259/http://www.peermusic.co.uk/news/ken-lewis-1942-2015.aspx |url-status=dead }}
Robert Lukens, 42, American historian and collection manager (United States Capitol Visitor Center), President of the Chester County Historical Society (since 2011), cancer.[http://www.philly.com/philly/news/20150805_Robert_D__Lukens__42__president_of_Chester_County_Historical_Society.html Robert D. Lukens, 42, president of Chester County Historical Society]
Natalia Molchanova, 53, Russian free diver.[https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2015/aug/07/natalia-molchanova-was-giving-diving-lesson-when-vanished-son-says Natalia Molchanova was giving diving lesson when she vanished, son says]
J. Durward Morsch, 94, American composer.{{Cite web |url=http://gazette.com/deaths-for-august-5-2015/article/1556820 |title=J. Durward Morsch |access-date=2015-09-06 |archive-date=2015-09-05 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150905075119/http://gazette.com/deaths-for-august-5-2015/article/1556820 |url-status=dead }}
Jacques Navadic, 95, French journalist and broadcasting editor.[http://www.lalibre.be/culture/medias-tele/jacques-navadic-la-television-autrement-on-devient-genial-quand-on-n-a-pas-de-moyens-55c263443570b5465320be70 Jacques Navadic, la télévision autrement: "On devient génial quand on n’a pas de moyens"] {{in lang|fr}}
Adolphe Nshimirimana, 50, Burundian general, Army chief of staff, rocket attack.[http://www.thenational.ae/world/africa/top-general-assassinated-in-burundi-officials-say Top general assassinated in Burundi, officials say]
June Schwarcz, 97, American enamel artist.[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/sfgate/obituary.aspx?pid=175467995 June Schwarcz]
Jack Spring, 82, American baseball player (Los Angeles Angels), Parkinson's disease.[http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2015/aug/04/jack-spring-former-major-league-pitcher-dies/ Jack Spring, former major league pitcher, dies].
Içami Tiba, 74, Brazilian psychiatrist and writer.[http://noticias.r7.com/educacao/icami-tiba-autor-de-quem-ama-educa-morre-aos-74-anos-02082015 Içami Tiba, autor de ‘Quem ama, Educa!’, morre aos 74 anos] {{in lang|pt}}

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Hiroyuki Agawa, 94, Japanese writer.{{Cite web |url=http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2015/08/06/national/navy-veteran-renowned-novelist-hiroyuki-agawa-dies-94/#.VcLGk3Gqqkr |title=Navy veteran, renowned novelist Hiroyuki Agawa dies at 94 |access-date=2015-09-06 |archive-date=2015-08-06 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150806054149/http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2015/08/06/national/navy-veteran-renowned-novelist-hiroyuki-agawa-dies-94/#.VcLGk3Gqqkr |url-status=dead }}
Jean Aicardi, 88, French neurologist.[https://www.thetimes.com/uk/healthcare/article/jean-aicardi-n3wnckcknvn Jean Aicardi]
Salvatore Cassisa, 93, Italian Roman Catholic prelate, Archbishop of Monreale (1978–1997).[http://www.monrealepress.it/mp-egrave;-morto-monsignor-salvatore-cassisa-fu-vescovo-di-monreale-per-19-anni-8471.asp È morto monsignor Salvatore Cassisa, fu vescovo di Monreale per 19 anni] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150906142805/http://www.monrealepress.it/mp-egrave;-morto-monsignor-salvatore-cassisa-fu-vescovo-di-monreale-per-19-anni-8471.asp |date=2015-09-06 }} {{in lang|it}}
Robert Conquest, 98, British-born American historian (The Great Terror), pneumonia.[https://www.wsj.com/articles/robert-conquest-seminal-historian-of-soviet-misrule-dies-at-98-1438714647 Robert Conquest, Seminal Historian of Soviet Misrule, Dies at 98]
Francois Drummer, 76, South African cricketer.[http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/player/44725.html [Francois Drummer]
Mel Farr, 70, American football player (Detroit Lions).{{cite web |url=http://www.wxyz.com/news/former-detroit-lions-running-back-mel-farr-has-passed-away-at-the-age-of-70 |title=Former Detroit Lions running back Mel Farr has passed away at the age of 70 |access-date=2015-09-06 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150823110008/http://www.wxyz.com/news/former-detroit-lions-running-back-mel-farr-has-passed-away-at-the-age-of-70 |archive-date=2015-08-23 |url-status=dead }}
Coleen Gray, 92, American actress (Nightmare Alley, Kiss of Death, The Killing).[https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/coleen-gray-dead-kiss-death-812916 Coleen Gray, Star of 'Kiss of Death' and 'Nightmare Alley,' Dies at 92]
Chris Hyndman, 49, Canadian TV personality (Steven and Chris), fall.[http://www.cbc.ca/news/arts/christopher-hyndman-co-host-of-cbc-s-steven-and-chris-dead-1.3178833 CBC News, Christopher Hyndman, co-host of CBC's Steven and Chris Dead]
Carol Brown Janeway, 71, British-born American editor and translator (The Reader), cancer.[https://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2015/08/03/arts/ap-us-obit-janeway.html?_r=0 Carol Brown Janeway, Award-Winning Editor, Dead at 71]
Frank Kerns, 82, American college basketball coach (Georgia Southern).[http://savannahnow.com/sports/2015-08-04/ex-georgia-southern-coach-frank-kerns-dies Former Georgia Southern men's basketball coach Frank Kerns dies at age 82]
Margot Loyola, 96, Chilean folk singer and musician.[http://www.24horas.cl/tendencias/espectaculosycultura/a-los-96-anos-muere-la-destacada-folclorista-margot-loyola-1744451 A los 96 años muere la destacada folclorista Margot Loyola] {{in lang|es}}
Cynthia Macdonald, 87, American poet, heart failure.[https://www.nytimes.com/2015/08/25/books/cynthia-macdonald-poet-known-for-humor-and-ability-to-shock-dies-at-87.html?ref=obituaries Cynthia Macdonald, Poet Known for Humor and Ability to Shock, Dies at 87]
Lynn Manning, 60, American poet, playwright and actor (Seinfeld, 8 Simple Rules), liver cancer.[http://www.dailynews.com/obituaries/20150804/lynn-manning-co-founder-of-watts-village-theater-company-dies-at-60 Lynn Manning, co-founder of Watts Village Theater Company, dies at 60]
Jef Murray, 55, American fantasy artist.[https://www.tolkiensociety.org/2015/08/tolkien-artist-jef-murray-has-died/ Tolkien artist Jef Murray has died]
Kevin O'Leary, 95, Australian judge.[http://tributes.ntnews.com.au/notice/190052021/view Hon Kevin O'Leary QC]
Johanna Quandt, 89, German businesswoman and billionaire.[https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/johanna-quandt-dead-billionaire-bmw-6200676 Johanna Quandt dead: Billionaire BMW heiress and world's 11th richest woman dies aged 89]
Giovanni Riggi, 90, American mobster, inspiration for The Sopranos.[http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2015/08/john_riggi_the_jersey_mob_boss_who_inspired_the_so.html John Riggi, Jersey mob boss who inspired 'The Sopranos,' dead at 90]
Arnold Scaasi, 85, Canadian fashion designer.{{cite web |url=http://www.fashiontimes.com/articles/22810/20150804/arnold-scassi-dies-85-canadian-designer-created-gowns-u-s.htm |title=Arnold Scassi Dies At 85; Canadian Designer Created Gowns For U.S. First Ladies |access-date=2015-09-06 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150908195007/http://www.fashiontimes.com/articles/22810/20150804/arnold-scassi-dies-85-canadian-designer-created-gowns-u-s.htm |archive-date=2015-09-08 |url-status=dead }}
Alf Schwarz, 80, Canadian sociologist.[http://www.uern.br/servico.asp?item=noticia¬id=8324 UERN lamenta morte do professor Alf Schwarz, Doutor Honoris Causa da instituição] {{in lang|pt}}
Ambros Seelos, 80, German musician and conductor.[http://www.sueddeutsche.de/bayern/nachruf-bandleader-ambros-seelos-gestorben-1.2595832 Bandleader Ambros Seelos gestorben] {{in lang|de}}

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Takashi Amano, 61, Japanese aquarist and photographer, pneumonia.[http://www.practicalfishkeeping.co.uk/content.php?sid=6841 Aquascaping pioneer Takashi Amano dies.] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150908183004/http://www.practicalfishkeeping.co.uk/content.php?sid=6841 |date=2015-09-08 }}
Ken Barnes, 82, British writer and record producer.[https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/11810064/Ken-Barnes-writer-and-record-producer-obituary.html Ken Barnes, writer and record producer - obituary]
Irvin Castille, 89, American baseball player (Birmingham Black Barons).[https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/name/irvin-castille-obituary?pid=175616764 Irvin M. Castille]
Arthur Dorward, 90, Scottish rugby union player.[http://www.scotsman.com/news/obituaries/obituary-arthur-dorward-ruby-player-1-3853740 Obituary: Arthur Dorward, rugby player]
Theo van Els, 79, Dutch linguist.[http://www.ru.nl/nieuws-agenda/nieuws/vm/2015/augustus/theo-van-els/ Oud-rector magnificus Theo van Els overleden] {{in lang|nl}}
Yosef Goldman, 73, American book dealer and author.[http://judaicaused.blogspot.co.uk/2015/08/yosef-goldman-jewish-book-dealer-1942.html Yosef Goldman - Jewish Book Dealer 1942 - 2015]
Irving Harper, 99, American industrial designer.[http://www.lohud.com/story/news/2015/08/05/legendary-rye-artist-irving-harper-dies/31177041/ Legendary Rye artist Irving Harper dies at 99]
Achim Hill, 80, German rower, two-time Olympic silver medalist (1960, 1964).[http://www.deadfamous.info/achim-hill-german-rower-dies-at-80 Achim Hill, German rower, Dies at 80] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150810155806/http://www.deadfamous.info/achim-hill-german-rower-dies-at-80 |date=2015-08-10 }}
Elsie Hillman, 89, American politician and philanthropist.[http://www.post-gazette.com/local/region/2015/08/04/Elsie-Hillman-GOP-activist-and-philanthropist-dies-at-89/stories/201508040151 Elsie Hillman, GOP activist and philanthropist, dies at 89]
Bo Huff, 72, American custom car designer, multiple myeloma.[https://www.mitchellfuneralhome.net/obituary/6010996 Bo Huff]
Les Munro, 96, New Zealand pilot, last surviving pilot of Operation Chastise.[http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/70818274/les-munro-last-surviving-dam-buster-dies.html New Zealand loses a 'remarkable man' with death of Les Munro; John Key says]
Gerd Natschinski, 86, German composer.[https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0622399/ Gerd Natschinski (1928–2015)]
Sam Odaka, 86, Ugandan diplomat and politician, Foreign Minister (1964–1971).{{Cite web |url=http://www.monitor.co.ug/News/National/First-foreign-affairs-minister-Sam-Odaka-is-dead/-/688334/2819780/-/y4du2s/-/index.html |title=First foreign affairs minister Sam Odaka is dead |access-date=2015-09-06 |archive-date=2015-08-07 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150807182245/http://www.monitor.co.ug/News/National/First-foreign-affairs-minister-Sam-Odaka-is-dead/-/688334/2819780/-/y4du2s/-/index.html |url-status=dead }}
Calle Örnemark, 81, Swedish sculptor.[http://www.folkbladet.nu/1496992/skulptoren-calle-ornemark-dod Skulptören Calle Örnemark död] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150825013852/http://www.folkbladet.nu/1496992/skulptoren-calle-ornemark-dod |date=2015-08-25 }} {{in lang|sv}}
John Rudometkin, 75, American basketball player (New York Knicks, San Francisco Warriors), lung disease.[https://www.latimes.com/sports/usc/uscnow/la-sp-usc-john-rudometkin-obit-20150805-story.html John Rudometkin, USC basketball All-American, succumbs to lung disease at 75]
Siegfried Schnabl, 88, German psychotherapist.[http://gedenken.freiepresse.de/Traueranzeige/Siegfried-Schnabl Siegfried Schnabl] {{in lang|de}}
Billy Sherrill, 78, American record producer (Tammy Wynette, George Jones, Charlie Rich).[http://www.tennessean.com/story/entertainment/2015/08/04/breaking-legendary-producer-billy-sherrill-dies/31110363/ Legendary producer Billy Sherrill dies]
Lela Swift, 96, American television director (Dark Shadows, Ryan's Hope).[https://deadline.com/2015/08/lela-swift-dead-dark-shadows-ryans-hope-director-1201491962/ Lela Swift Dies: Pioneering TV Director Was 96]

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Svetlana Boym, 56, Soviet-born American scholar and author, cancer.[http://slavic.fas.harvard.edu/news/memoriam-professor-svetlana-boym In Memoriam: Professor Svetlana Boym]
Simon Burrows, 86, British Anglican prelate, Bishop of Buckingham (1974–1994).[http://announcements.telegraph.co.uk/deaths/193465/burrows BURROWS]
George Cole, 90, English actor (Minder, St Trinian's, Cleopatra).[http://news.sky.com/story/1531332/minder-actor-george-cole-dies-aged-90 Minder Actor George Cole Dies Aged 90] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150823110022/http://news.sky.com/story/1531332/minder-actor-george-cole-dies-aged-90 |date=2015-08-23 }}
Ana Hatherly, 86, Portuguese writer and artist.[http://www.publico.pt/culturaipsilon/noticia/morreu-ana-hatherly-a-pintora-da-palavra-1704158 Morreu Ana Hatherly, a pintora da palavra] {{in lang|pt}}
Mark Herdman, 83, British diplomat, Governor of the British Virgin Islands (1986–1991).{{Cite web |url=http://bvinews.com/new/former-bvi-governor-dies/ |title=Former BVI governor dies |access-date=2015-09-06 |archive-date=2015-08-26 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150826065915/http://bvinews.com/new/former-bvi-governor-dies/ |url-status=dead }}
Joyce Ingalls, 65, American actress (Paradise Alley).[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/english/hollywood/news/Actress-Joyce-Ingalls-passes-away/articleshow/48556151.cms Actress Joyce Ingalls passes away]
Arthur Walter James, 103, British journalist, editor of the Times Educational Supplement (1952–1969).[https://www.thetimes.com/comment/register/article/walter-james-slmb9l3zd3h?region=global Walter James]
Joseph Kainrad, 83, American judge and politician.{{Cite web |url=http://recordpub.com/news%20local/2015/08/06/judge-joseph-kainrad-dead-at-82 |title=Judge Joseph Kainrad dead at 82 |access-date=2015-09-21 |archive-date=2015-09-23 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150923095102/http://recordpub.com/news%20local/2015/08/06/judge-joseph-kainrad-dead-at-82 |url-status=dead }}
Kiripi Katembo, 36, Congolese photographer and documentary filmmaker, malaria.[http://www.lemonde.fr/afrique/article/2015/08/06/mort-du-photographe-congolais-kiripi-katembo-siku-a-36-ans_4714540_3212.html Mort de Kiripi Katembo, la fin du photographe-poète de la rue de Kinshasa] {{in lang|fr}}
James Herbert Laycraft, 91, Canadian lawyer and judge, Chief Justice of the Alberta Court of Appeal (1985–1991).[https://calgaryherald.com/news/crime/legal-profession-loses-cherished-judge-who-helped-shape-the-post-charter-world Legal profession loses cherished judge who helped shape the post-Charter world]
Raphy Leavitt, 66, Puerto Rican composer and orchestra leader, complications of surgery for artificial hip infection.[http://www.elnuevodia.com/entretenimiento/musica/nota/muereraphyleavitt-2082566/ Muere Raphy Leavitt] {{in lang|es}}
Antti Leppänen, 67, Finnish Olympic ice hockey player (1976), (Tappara).[http://www.aftonbladet.se/sportbladet/hockey/internationellt/article21217202.ab Antti Leppänen död] {{in lang|sv}}
Tony Millington, 72, Welsh footballer (Swansea City, Peterborough United, national team).[http://www.southwales-eveningpost.co.uk/Swansea-City-Wales-goalkeeper-Tony-Millington/story-27551290-detail/story.html#ixzz3hxEsQFxQ Former Swansea City and Wales goalkeeper Tony Millington dies aged 72]
Nuri Ok, 72, Turkish judge, Chief Prosecutor of the Court of Cassation (2003–2007).[http://www.trthaber.com/haber/turkiye/nuri-ok-hayatini-kaybetti-197372.html Nuri Ok hayatını kaybetti] {{in lang|tr}}
Onell Soto, 82, Cuban-born Anglican prelate, Bishop of the Diocese of Venezuela.{{Cite web |url=http://episcopaldigitalnetwork.com/ens/2015/08/07/rip-former-venezuela-bishop-onell-a-soto/ |title=RIP: Former Venezuela Bishop Onell A. Soto |access-date=2015-09-06 |archive-date=2015-09-06 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150906173903/http://episcopaldigitalnetwork.com/ens/2015/08/07/rip-former-venezuela-bishop-onell-a-soto/ |url-status=dead }}
Akira Tanno, 89, Japanese photographer.[http://zenfotogallery.blogspot.jp/2015/08/akira-tanno-photographer-obituary.html Akira Tanno, photographer - Obituary]
Johnny Tiger Jr., 75, American artist.[http://www.cornerstoneofmuskogee.com/obituaries/Johnny-Tiger/ Johnny M. Tiger Jr]
Ellen Vogel, 93, Dutch actress (The Knife, Zonder Ernst, Twin Sisters).[http://www.nrc.nl/nieuws/2015/08/05/actrice-ellen-vogel-93-overleden/ Actrice Ellen Vogel (93) overleden] {{in lang|nl}}
Herbert Wise, 90, Austrian-born British television, theatre and film director (I, Claudius, Breaking the Code).[https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/11798850/Herbert-Wise-theatre-and-TV-director-obituary.html Herbert Wise, theatre and TV director - obituary]

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Mircea Dobrescu, 84, Romanian flyweight boxer, Olympic silver medalist (1956).[http://www.agerpres.ro/sport/2015/08/06/box-a-incetat-din-viata-mircea-dobrescu-vicecampion-olimpic-la-melbourne-in-1956-16-40-34 Box: A încetat din viață Mircea Dobrescu, vicecampion olimpic la Melbourne, în 1956] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150823162544/http://www.agerpres.ro/sport/2015/08/06/box-a-incetat-din-viata-mircea-dobrescu-vicecampion-olimpic-la-melbourne-in-1956-16-40-34 |date=2015-08-23 }} {{in lang|ro}}
Bradley M. Glass, 84, American politician.[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/chicagotribune/obituary.aspx?n=bradley-glass&pid=175466503 Bradley Glass]
Danny Hegan, 72, Northern Irish footballer (Ipswich Town, Wolves, national team), cancer.[http://www.twtd.co.uk/ipswich-town-news/27796/sixties-midfielder-hegan-dies Sixties Midfielder Hegan Dies]
Ray Hill, 39, American football player (Miami Dolphins), colon cancer.[http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/sports/college/msu/2015/08/07/ray-hill-msu/31301539/ Former MSU cornerback Ray Hill dies at 39]
Iraj Kiarostami, 52, Iranian Olympic boxer.[https://www.olympedia.org/athletes/3920 Iraj Kia Rostami]
Ulla Lindkvist, 75, Swedish orienteer.[http://www.orientering.se/grenar/orientering/nyheter/sverigesforstavarldsmastarinnaharlamnatoss/ Sveriges första världsmästarinna har lämnat oss] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150824142856/http://www.orientering.se/grenar/orientering/nyheter/sverigesforstavarldsmastarinnaharlamnatoss/ |date=2015-08-24 }} {{in lang|sv}}
Geoff Mardon, 87, New Zealand speedway rider.[http://www.speedwayplus.com/GeoffMardon.shtml Riders to Remember....Geoff Mardon] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150914015936/http://www.speedwayplus.com/GeoffMardon.shtml |date=2015-09-14 }}
Frederick R. Payne Jr., 104, American brigadier general.[http://www.desertsun.com/story/news/veterans/2015/08/07/brig-gen-fritz-payne-dies/31294181/ Fritz Payne, 104-year-old Fighter Ace, dies]
Amado Pineda, 77, Filipino meteorologist, cardiac arrest.[http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/531895/news/nation/gma-network-s-first-weatherman-amado-pineda-passes-on-at-77 GMA Network’s first weatherman Amado Pineda passes on at 77]
Orna Porat, 91, German-born Israeli theater actress.[http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4688263,00.html Israel's leading theater diva dies at 91]
Charl van den Berg, 33, South African model, Mr Gay World 2010, lymphoma.[http://oblogdeeoblogda.me/2015/08/07/south-africas-mr-gay-world-2010-charl-van-den-berg-dies/ South Africa's Mr Gay World 2010 Charl Van Den Berg dies] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150906024344/http://oblogdeeoblogda.me/2015/08/07/south-africas-mr-gay-world-2010-charl-van-den-berg-dies/ |date=2015-09-06 }}

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Sólveig Anspach, 54, Icelandic-born French film director (Lulu femme nue), cancer.[http://www.lemonde.fr/disparitions/article/2015/08/08/la-cineaste-solveig-anspach-auteur-de-haut-les-c-urs-et-lulu-femme-nue-est-morte_4717359_3382.html La cinéaste Solveig Anspach, auteur de « Haut les cœurs !» et « Lulu femme nue », est morte] {{in lang|fr}}
Trevor Barber, 90, New Zealand cricketer (Wellington, Central Districts, national team).[http://www.espncricinfo.com/newzealand/content/story/908195.html Former New Zealand batsman Trevor Barber dies at 90]
Tibor Beerman, 89, Czech-born American architect.[https://www.galvnews.com/obituaries/article_6e837b4a-3eb4-11e5-88a0-17b5c723b76c.html Tibor Eliahu Beerman]
Manuel Contreras, 86, Chilean general, head of Dirección de Inteligencia Nacional, convicted of crimes against humanity, multiple organ failure.[https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2015-08-08/manuel-contreras-secret-police-chief-under-pinochet-dies-at-86 Manuel Contreras, Secret Police Chief Under Pinochet, Dies at 86]
Saud al-Dosari, 46, Saudi television presenter (MBC), heart attack.[https://stepfeed.com/more-categories/big-news/beloved-tv-presenter-saud-al-dosari-dies-age-47/ Beloved TV presenter Saud al-Dosari dies at the age of 47]
Terrence Evans, 81, American actor (Terminator 2: Judgment Day, Star Trek, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre).[https://variety.com/2015/tv/news/terrence-evans-dead-dies-star-trek-terminator-1201561508/# Terrence Evans, Actor in ‘Star Trek,’ ‘Terminator 2,’ Dies at 81]
Art Finley, 88, American broadcaster, heart attack.[http://m.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/Arthur-Finger-media-veteran-and-local-TV-s-6434580.php Art Finley, media veteran and local TV’s Mayor Art, dies]
Lee Seng Wee, 85, Singaporean banker, businessman and billionaire.[https://web.archive.org/web/20150810173634/http://www.straitstimes.com/business/banking/former-ocbc-chairman-lee-seng-wee-dies-aged-85 Former OCBC chairman Lee Seng Wee dies aged 85]
Samuil Lurie, 73, Russian literary historian.[http://echo.msk.ru/news/1599666-echo.html В Петербурге скончался писатель, историк литературы Самуил Лурье] {{in lang|ru}}
Jerome G. Miller, 83, American youth social worker.[https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/jerome-g-miller-who-revolutionized-juvenile-justice-in-the-united-states-dies-at-83/2015/08/15/85e4cb9e-41cb-11e5-8e7d-9c033e6745d8_story.html Jerome Miller, revolutionized juvenile justice, dies]
Bob Morton, 81, American politician.[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/the-leader/obituary.aspx?n=harry-robert-morton-bob&pid=175483282 Harry Robert "Bob" Morton]
Neville Neville, 65, British cricketer and football club director (Bury F.C.), heart attack.[https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-manchester-33816707 Neville Neville dies in Australia]
Frances Oldham Kelsey, 101, Canadian-born American physician, Food and Drug Administration reviewer.[https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/canadian-doctor-who-kept-thalidomide-out-of-us-dies/article25873611/ Canadian doctor who kept thalidomide out of U.S. dies]
Jerry Snell, 56, Canadian actor and musician.[http://www.lapresse.ca/arts/spectacles-et-theatre/theatre/201508/12/01-4892134-jerry-snell-retrouve-mort.php Jerry Snell retrouvé mort] {{in lang|fr}}
Louise Suggs, 91, American Hall of Fame professional golfer, co-founder of LPGA.[http://www.lpga.com/news/2015-louise-suggs-passes-at-91 LPGA, Louise Suggs passes at 91]
Uggie, 13, American canine actor (The Artist, Water for Elephants, The Campaign), euthanized.[https://www.tmz.com/2015/08/11/uggie-dog-the-artist-dies-put-down-prostate-tumor/ 'The Artist' Star Uggie Put to Sleep After Prostate Illness]
Wei Jianxing, 84, Chinese politician.[http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2015-08/07/content_21532427.htm Former Chinese leader Wei Jianxing dies at 85]

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Sir Alec Atkinson, 96, British WWII air force officer and civil servant.[https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/11805997/Sir-Alec-Atkinson-airman-obituary.html Sir Alec Atkinson, airman - obituary]
Jean Cole, 89, American journalist (Boston Record American).[https://www.bostonherald.com/2015/08/12/jean-harris-reporter-chronicled-strangler/ Jean Harris, reporter chronicled Strangler]
Chris Decker, 73, Canadian politician, cancer.[http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/tributes-pour-in-for-former-liberal-cabinet-minister-chris-decker-1.3185258 Tributes pour in for former Liberal cabinet minister Chris Decker]
David Dill, 60, American politician, member of the Minnesota House of Representatives (since 2003), cancer.[http://www.startribune.com/northern-minnesota-state-rep-david-dill-dies-from-cancer/321167841/ Northern Minnesota State Rep. David Dill dies from cancer]
Ronald Gordon, 88, British Anglican prelate, Bishop of Portsmouth (1975–1984) and Bishop at Lambeth (1984–1992).[https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/11814605/The-Right-Reverend-Ronald-Gordon-obituary.html The Right Reverend Ronald Gordon - obituary]
Jack Jackson, 90, Canadian ice hockey player (Chicago Blackhawks).[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/kansascity/obituary.aspx?pid=175512997 John A. "Jack" Jackson's obituary]
Jennifer Jackson, 63, Canadian Olympic speed skater.[https://web.archive.org/web/20200418083911/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/ja/jennifer-jackson-1.html Jennifer Jackson]
Christopher Marshall, 66, British cancer researcher, colorectal cancer.[http://www.icr.ac.uk/news-archive/icr-mourns-loss-of-research-director-professor-chris-marshall ICR mourns loss of Research Director Professor Chris Marshall]
Ann McGovern, 85, American author, cancer.[https://www.nytimes.com/2015/08/12/books/ann-mcgovern-author-is-dead-at-85-she-made-stone-soup-a-school-staple.html?_r=0 Ann McGovern, Author, Is Dead at 85; She Made ‘Stone Soup’ a School Staple]
Gus Mortson, 90, Canadian ice hockey player (Toronto Maple Leafs, Chicago Black Hawks).[http://www.torontosun.com/2015/08/08/maple-leafs-defenceman-gus-morton-dies Former Maple Leafs defenceman Gus Mortson dies]
Mauk Moruk, 60, East Timorese rebel commander, shot.[http://www.rtp.pt/noticias/mundo/corpo-de-mauk-moruk-chega-a-dili-seguranca-reforcada_n850182 Corpo de Mauk Moruk chega a Díli, segurança reforçada] {{in lang|pt}}
Sean Price, 43, American rapper (Heltah Skeltah, Boot Camp Clik).[https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/the-juice/6656750/sean-price-member-of-hip-hop-group-heltah-skeltah-boot-camp-clik-dies-at Rapper Sean Price, Member of Hip-Hop Group Heltah Skeltah, Dies at 43]
Susan Sheridan, 68, English actress and voice artist (The Black Cauldron, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, Noddy's Toyland Adventures), breast cancer.[https://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/susan-sheridan-voice-actor-behind-a-host-of-childrens-tv-favourites-who-also-originated-trillian-in-10454685.html Susan Sheridan dies: Voice actor behind a host of children's TV favourites who also originated Trillian in The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy]
Abner Shimony, 87, American physicist and philosopher.[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/bostonglobe/obituary.aspx?n=abner-eliezer-shimony&pid=175473099& Abner Eliezer Shimony]
Sam S. Walker, 90, American army general.[http://www.thenews-gazette.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2527:retired-gen-sam-sims-walker-went-home-to-be-with-his-lord-and-savior-jesus-on-aug-8-2015&catid=82&Itemid=400 Retired Gen. Sam Sims Walker went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus on Aug. 8, 2015]
Farida Yasmin, 75, Bangladeshi playback singer.[http://www.thedailystar.net/arts-entertainment/transition-farida-yasmin-1940-2015-124261 In Transition Farida Yasmin (1940-2015)]

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Alice and the Glass Lake, 28, American singer, acute myeloid leukemia.[https://captimes.com/entertainment/music/a-year-after-her-death-madison-musician-alicia-lemkes-life-affirming-music-finally-surfaces/article_81d0b548-133b-5833-9f73-90a11903b89f.html A year after her death, Madison musician Alicia Lemke's life-affirming music finally surfaces]
Rasim Aliyev, 30, Azerbaijani journalist, internal bleeding from a beating.[https://www.voanews.com/a/rights-groups-condemn-brutal-murder-of-azerbaijani-journalist/2913153.html Rights Groups Condemn Brutal Murder of Azerbaijani Journalist]
Marco Antonio Andino, 60, Honduran politician, MP (since 2006), heart attack.[http://www.laprensa.hn/honduras/867147-410/honduras-muere-el-diputado-marco-antonio-andino Honduras: Muere el diputado Marco Antonio Andino] {{in lang|es}}
Astaire, 4, Irish-bred British-trained thoroughbred racehorse, colic.[http://www.skysports.com/racing/news/12426/9946403/leading-sprinter-astaire-put-down-after-battle-with-colic Leading sprinter Astaire put down after battle with colic]
Audrey Auld-Mezera, 51, Australian-born American country singer, cancer.[https://www.tennessean.com/story/entertainment/2015/08/10/singer-songwriter-audrey-auld-dies-51/31421879/ Singer-songwriter Audrey Auld dies at 51]
Jean Byrne, 88, American educator, First Lady of New Jersey (1974–1982), babesiosis.[http://www.nj.com/mercer/index.ssf/2015/08/jean_byrne_former_nj_first_lady_dies_at_88.html Former N.J. First Lady Jean Byrne dies at 88]
Mike Colandro, 62, American professional golfer.[https://www.courant.com/2015/08/11/local-golfing-icon-mike-colandro-dies-in-florida-at-62/ Local Golfing Icon Mike Colandro Dies In Florida At 62]
Asmund Ekern, 85, Norwegian biologist.[http://www.aftenposten.no/dodsfall/Nekrolog-Asmund-Ekern-8128570.html Nekrolog: Asmund Ekern] {{in lang|no}}
Jim Gaffney, 94, American football player (Washington Redskins).[http://www.times-news.com/obituaries/james-t-gaffney-cumberland/article_42d61a1a-3ef1-11e5-84a3-2bca0f13e157.html James T. Gaffney (Cumberland)]
Frank Gifford, 84, American Hall of Fame football player (New York Giants) and broadcaster (Monday Night Football).[https://www.espn.com/new-/nfl/story/_/id/13405193/frank-gifford-nfl-hall-famer-dies-84 Frank Gifford, NFL Hall of Famer, dies at 84]
Jack Gold, 85, British film director (The Naked Civil Servant, Aces High, The Medusa Touch).[https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2015/aug/11/jack-gold Jack Gold obituary]
John Henry Holland, 86, American computer scientist.[http://www.santafe.edu/news/item/in-memoriam-john-holland/ Complexity science pioneer John Holland passes away at 86]
Don Kent, 71, American blues historian and record collector.{{cite web |url=http://www.crowemortuary.com/book-of-memories/2215862/Kent-Donald/obituary.php |title=In Memory of Donald Theodore Kent 1944–2015 |access-date=2015-09-06 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150823110005/http://www.crowemortuary.com/book-of-memories/2215862/Kent-Donald/obituary.php |archive-date=2015-08-23 |url-status=dead }}
George E. R. Kinnear II, 87, American navy admiral.[https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/sandiegouniontribune/name/george-kinnear-obituary?id=16691571 George E. R. Kinnear II]
Pietro Armando Lavini, 88, Italian Capuchin friar and conservationist.[https://www.thetimes.com/travel/destinations/europe-travel/italy/padre-pietro-lavini-33ldcjpflts Padre Pietro Lavini]
Walter Nahún López, 37, Honduran footballer, shot.[http://www.laprensa.hn/deportes/867298-410/asesinan-en-guatemala-al-futbolista-hondure%C3%B1o-walter-general-l%C3%B3pez Asesinan al futbolista hondureño Walter López] {{in lang|es}}
David Nobbs, 80, British novelist and comedy writer (The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin, The Two Ronnies, Fairly Secret Army).[https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-33843336 Reggie Perrin writer David Nobbs dies]
Jonathan Ollivier, 38, British ballet dancer, traffic collision.[https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-33843332 Dancer Jonathan Ollivier dies in motorbike crash]
Fikret Otyam, 88, Turkish painter and journalist, renal failure.[http://www.todayszaman.com/arts-culture_turkish-artist-journalist-fikret-otyam-dies-aged-89_396052.html Turkish artist, journalist Fikret Otyam dies aged 89] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150810224349/http://www.todayszaman.com/arts-culture_turkish-artist-journalist-fikret-otyam-dies-aged-89_396052.html |date=August 10, 2015 }}
Kayyar Kinhanna Rai, 100, Indian independence activist, author, poet and journalist, pneumonia.[http://kannada.oneindia.com/news/karnataka/freedom-fighter-kannada-poet-kayyara-kinhanna-rai-passes-away-095971.html ಕಾಸರಗೋಡಿನ ಕನ್ನಡದ ಗಟ್ಟಿದನಿ ಕಯ್ಯಾರ ಕಿಞ್ಞಣ್ಣ ರೈ ಅಸ್ತಂಗತ] {{in lang|kn}}
Wang Jiexi, 25, Chinese actor, leukaemia.{{cite web|title=Wang Jie-Xi|url=https://hkmdb.com/db/people/view.mhtml?id=64724&display_set=eng |access-date=4 October 2021|publisher=Hong Kong Movie DataBase}}

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Ranjana Ash, 90, Indian-born British writer.[https://www.theguardian.com/books/2015/nov/19/ranjana-ash Ranjana Ash obituary]
Buddy Baker, 74, American Hall of Fame NASCAR driver and commentator (CBS Sports), lung cancer.[http://www.nascar.com/en_us/news-media/articles/2015/8/10/buddy-baker-dies-age-74-nascar.html Buddy Baker passes away at age 74]
Sydney Butchkes, 94, American visual artist.[https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/nytimes/name/sydney-butchkes-obituary?id=21892341 Sydney Butchkes]
Endre Czeizel, 80, Hungarian geneticist, leukemia.[http://www.origo.hu/itthon/20150810-elhunyt-czeizel-endre-genetikus.html Elhunyt Czeizel Endre] {{in lang|hu}}
Sunil Das, 76, Indian artist.[http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/sunil-das-death-post-modern-artist-kolkatta-horses-bull/1/457557.html Postmodern artist Sunil Das passes away at 76]
Fred Eckhardt, 89, American beer expert.[http://www.oregonlive.com/beer/index.ssf/2015/08/the_late_fred_eckhardt_he_was.html The late Fred Eckhardt: 'He was the cosmic giggle of craft beer']
Sergio Espinosa, 86, Chilean footballer.{{Cite web|url=https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/sergio-espinoza/|title=Sergio Espinoza}}
Herbert Fielding, 92, American politician, member of the South Carolina Senate (1985–1992).{{Cite web |url=http://www.wistv.com/story/29755009/sc-democrats-sen-herbert-fielding-passes-away |title=SC Democrats: Sen. Herbert Fielding passes away |access-date=2015-09-06 |archive-date=2015-09-05 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150905142409/http://www.wistv.com/story/29755009/sc-democrats-sen-herbert-fielding-passes-away |url-status=dead }}
Boris Gostev, 87, Russian politician, Minister of Finance of the Soviet Union (1985–1989).[http://ria.ru/society/20150810/1176489631.html Скончался министр финансов СССР периода перестройки Борис Гостев] {{in lang|ru}}
Hubert Haenel, 73, French politician and magistrate, member of the Constitutional Council (since 2010).[http://france3-regions.francetvinfo.fr/alsace/haut-rhin/hubert-haenel-est-decede-hier-soir-paris-il-avait-73-ans-785401.html Hubert Haenel est décédé hier soir à Paris, il avait 73 ans] {{in lang|fr}}
Cleo Hill, 77, American basketball player (St. Louis Hawks).[http://www.journalnow.com/sports/wssu/wssu-basketball-legend-cleo-hill-dies/article_fdf75c0e-4bd2-5651-a721-9105e1380150.html WSSU basketball legend Cleo Hill dies]
Karst Hoogsteen, 91, Dutch-born American biochemist.[http://hosting-10989.tributes.com/obituary/show/Karst-Hoogsteen-102743873 Obituary for Dr. Karst Hoogsteen]
Biff Liff, 96, American theatrical agent.[https://www.nytimes.com/2015/08/14/theater/biff-liff-broadway-manager-and-powerhouse-agent-dies-at-96.html Biff Liff, Broadway Manager and Powerhouse Agent, Dies at 96]
Oscar Lukefahr, 76, American Catholic priest and author.[http://stlouisreview.com/article/2015-08-12/obituary-fr-oscar Obituary Fr. Oscar Lukefahr, CM]
Donald P. McInnes, 81, Canadian politician.{{cite web |url=http://www.thechronicleherald.ca/novascotia/1304456-former-mla-donald-donnie-mcinnes-dies-at-age-81 |title=Former MLA Donald (Donnie) McInnes dies at age 81 |access-date=2015-09-06 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150816062533/http://thechronicleherald.ca/novascotia/1304456-former-mla-donald-donnie-mcinnes-dies-at-age-81 |archive-date=2015-08-16 |url-status=dead }}
Knut Osnes, 93, Norwegian football player and manager (Lyn).[http://www.nrk.no/magasin/kometen-fra-det-store-intet-1.12409991 Kometen fra det store intet] {{in lang|no}}
David Shelley, 57, American blues rock musician, cancer.{{Cite web |url=http://www.sun-sentinel.com/local/sf-david-shelley-blues-guitarist-dies-20150810-story.html |title=David Shelley, Fort Lauderdale blues guitarist, dies |access-date=2015-09-06 |archive-date=2015-09-24 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924120837/http://www.sun-sentinel.com/local/sf-david-shelley-blues-guitarist-dies-20150810-story.html |url-status=dead }}
Edward Thomas, 95, American police officer.[https://www.chron.com/houston/article/Houston-Police-legend-Edward-A-Thomas-dies-at-6435316.php Houston Police legend Edward A. Thomas dies at age 95]
Eriek Verpale, 63, Belgian writer.[http://deredactie.be/cm/vrtnieuws/cultuur%2Ben%2Bmedia/kunsten/1.2411966 Schrijver Eriek Verpale is overleden] {{in lang|nl}}

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Serge Collot, 91, French violist.[http://www.francemusique.fr/actu-musicale/disparition-de-serge-collot-maitre-francais-de-l-alto-103009 FranceMusique: Disparition de Serge Collot, maître français de l’alto] {{in lang|fr}}
Eddie Cusic, 89, American blues musician, prostate cancer.[http://www.ddtonline.com/news/article_e9b8208c-406b-11e5-97b4-735f5908d154.html Leland bluesman Eddie Cusic dies] {{subscription}}
Utta Danella, 95, German author.[http://www.bernerzeitung.ch/kultur/buecher/die-koenigin-des-kitsch-ist-tot/story/11777185 Die Königin des Kitsch ist tot] {{in lang|de}} (death announced on this date)
Jim Freeman, 101, American football player and coach (Ball State Cardinals).[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/news-press/obituary.aspx?n=james-andrew-freeman&pid=175496525&fhid=24361 James Andrew Freeman (1914 - 2015)]
Randy Glasbergen, 58, American cartoonist (The Better Half), cardiac arrest.{{cite web |url=http://www.obitsforlife.com/obituary/1150844/Glasbergen-Randy.php |title=Randy J. Glasbergen Obituary |access-date=2015-10-07 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150925000436/http://www.obitsforlife.com/obituary/1150844/Glasbergen-Randy.php |archive-date=2015-09-25 |url-status=dead }}
Leon R. Hartshorn, 86, American theologian and author.{{Cite web |url=http://www.heraldextra.com/lifestyles/announcements/obituaries/leon-r-hartshorn/article_82dd2bfc-0f2e-549e-b7dd-82bc2d265d00.html |title=Leon R. Hartshorn |access-date=2015-11-02 |archive-date=2015-10-18 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151018051033/http://www.heraldextra.com/lifestyles/announcements/obituaries/leon-r-hartshorn/article_82dd2bfc-0f2e-549e-b7dd-82bc2d265d00.html |url-status=dead }}
Arturo Macapagal, 72, Filipino Olympic shooter (1972, 1976), prostate cancer.[http://www.philstar.com/sports/2015/08/12/1487181/filipino-top-gun-passes-away Filipino top gun passes away]
William J. Moore, 92, American politician.[http://obits.pennlive.com/obituaries/pennlive/obituary.aspx?pid=175515358 William J. Moore Sr.]
George A. Murphy, 92, American politician, New York State Senator (1971–1972), Assemblyman (1973–1978) and Supreme Court judge (1978–1997), complications of a stroke.[http://www.newsday.com/long-island/nassau/george-a-murphy-92-of-seaford-judge-state-senator-and-assemblyman-1.10813101 George A. Murphy, 92, of Seaford, judge, state senator and assemblyman, dies]
Harald Nielsen, 73, Danish footballer (Bologna, national team).[http://www.repubblica.it/sport/calcio/2015/08/12/news/calcio_bologna_morto_harald_nielsen_asso_anni_sessanta-120849868/ Calcio, morto Harald Nielsen: stella del super Bologna anni '60] {{in lang|it}}
Richard Oriani, 95, El Salvador-born American chemical engineer.[http://www.startribune.com/obituaries/detail/95363/?fullname=richard-a-oriani Richard A. Oriani]
Bhalchandra Pendharkar, 93, Indian actor.[http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-veteran-marathi-stage-actor-bhalchandra-pendharkar-passes-away-2113216 Veteran Marathi stage actor Bhalchandra Pendharkar passes away]

* Nour El-Sherif, 69, Egyptian actor and conspiracy theorist, lung cancer.[http://english.ahram.org.eg/News/137587.aspx Iconic Egyptian actor Nour El-Sherif leaves legacy spanning 4 decades]

Richard S. Ross, 91, American cardiologist.[https://www.nytimes.com/2015/08/15/health/richard-s-ross-johns-hopkins-dean-and-watergate-walk-on-dies-at-91.html?partner=rss&emc=rss&_r=1 Richard S. Ross, Johns Hopkins Dean and Watergate Walk-On, Dies at 91]
Anne Strieber, 68, American author and editor.[http://www.unknowncountry.com/news/anne-strieber-has-died Anne Strieber Has Died]
Magomed Suleimanov, 39, Russian Islamist, Emir of the Caucasus Emirate (2015).[http://www.bbc.com/russian/rolling_news/2015/08/150811_rn_suleymanov_death_confirmed НАК подтвердил гибель лидера "Имарата Кавказ"] {{in lang|ru}}
Philip Arthur Whitcombe, 92, English cricketer and army officer.[http://announcements.telegraph.co.uk/deaths/193642/whitcombe WHITCOMBE]
Wendell Wood, 65, American environmental activist, co-founder of Oregon Wild, heart attack.[http://hosted2.ap.org/APDEFAULT/Obituaries/Article_2015-08-13-OR--Obit-Wendell%20Wood/id-e9e97d1f29174826854556d59280f02e Longtime environmental activist Wendell Wood dies hiking]

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Per Hjort Albertsen, 96, Norwegian composer.[http://www.nrk.no/trondelag/per-hjort-albertsen-er-dod-1.12498678 Per Hjort Albertsen er død] {{in lang|no}}
Paul Antrobus, 80, Canadian Baptist minister and psychologist.[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/leaderpost/obituary.aspx Paul Antrobus Obituary]{{Dead link|date=October 2022 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}
Jim Bradley, 82, American football coach.[https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/lcsun-news/name/james-bradley-obituary?id=11751080&fhid=7156 James Bradley]
Jaakko Hintikka, 86, Finnish philosopher and logician.[http://dailynous.com/2015/08/13/jaakko-hintikka-1929-2015/ Jaakko Hintikka (1929–2015)]
Ali Hassanein, 76, Egyptian actor, liver cancer.[http://english.ahram.org.eg/NewsContent/5/32/137653/Arts--Culture/Film/Egyptian-actor-Ali-Hassanein-dies-at-.aspx Egyptian actor Ali Hassanein dies at 76]
Radhey Shyam Kori, 76, Indian politician.[http://www.amarujala.com/news/city/kanpur/kanpur-hindi-news/former-mp-of-sp-radheshyam-kori-died-hindi-news/ सपा के पूर्व सांसद राधेश्याम कोरी का निधन] {{in lang|hi}}
Stephen Lewis, 88, British comedy actor (On the Buses, Last of the Summer Wine, Don't Drink the Water).[https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/actor-stephen-lewis-dead-buses-6247667?ICID=FB_mirror_main Actor Stephen Lewis dead: On The Buses star Blakey passes away aged 88]
Meshulim Feish Lowy, 94, Hungarian-born Canadian rabbi.[http://www.journaldemontreal.com/2015/08/13/la-communaute-juive-rend-hommage-a-un-rabbin-de-boisbriand La communauté juive rend hommage à un rabbin de Boisbriand] {{in lang|fr}}
Chris Marustik, 54, Welsh footballer (Swansea City, Cardiff City, Newport County, national team).[https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/33905620 Chris Marustik: Former Wales and Swansea defender dies]
Kim Nelson, 57, Australian artist, heart attack.[http://www.yasstribune.com.au/story/3277595/renowned-local-artist-dies-at-home/ Kim Nelson dies following a heart attack]
John Scott, 59, English organist and choirmaster, cardiac arrest.[http://www.saintthomaschurch.org/about/news/342/john-scott-1956-2015 John Scott (1956–2015)]
Frank Scully, 95, Australian politician.{{Cite web |url=http://www.dlp.org.au/blog/frank-scully-passes-away-aged-95-years/ |title=Frank Scully passes away, aged 95 years |access-date=2015-09-06 |archive-date=2015-08-25 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150825111014/http://www.dlp.org.au/blog/frank-scully-passes-away-aged-95-years/ |url-status=dead }}
Ihor Yeremeyev, 47, Ukrainian politician, member of the Verkhovna Rada (2002–2005, since 2012), head injury.[http://www.kyivpost.com/content/ukraine/lawmaker-dies-after-horseriding-accident-395607.html Reports: Millionaire lawmaker Yeremeyev dies after horse riding accident]

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Watban Ibrahim al-Tikriti, 62–63, Iraqi politician, Interior Minister of Iraq (1991–1995), heart attack.[https://www.kuna.net.kw/ArticleDetails.aspx?id=2455648&Language=en Saddam's half-brother, ex-minister Watban Al-Hassan dies] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150823110007/https://www.kuna.net.kw/ArticleDetails.aspx?id=2455648&Language=en |date=2015-08-23 }}
Bill Aswad, 93, American politician, member of the Vermont House of Representatives (1995–2012).[http://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/story/news/local/2015/08/15/former-vt-legislator-bill-aswad-dies/31802477/ Former VT legislator Bill Aswad dies]
Steve Brennan, 56, English footballer (Crystal Palace).{{Hugman|2179|Steve Brennan}}
Paul Danquah, 90, British actor (A Taste of Honey).[https://ghanaremembers.com/stories/people/meet-paul-danquah-the-openly-gay-first-son-of-jb-danquah-of-the-big-six.html Meet Paul Danquah, the openly gay first son of JB Danquah of the Big Six]
Bob Fillion, 95, Canadian ice hockey player (Montreal Canadiens).[http://www.lapresse.ca/sports/hockey/201508/13/01-4892461-deces-de-lancien-joueur-du-canadien-bob-fillion.php Décès de l'ancien joueur du Canadien Bob Fillion] {{in lang|fr}}
Danford B. Greene, 87, American film editor (MASH, Blazing Saddles, Who's Harry Crumb?).[http://gates-kingsley-gates-moeller-murphy.tributes.com/dignitymemorial/obituary/Danford-Burris-Greene-102759989 Danford Burris Greene]
Jan Montyn, 90, Dutch artist.[http://www.parool.nl/parool/nl/12/CULTUUR/article/detail/4120920/2015/08/14/Jan-Montyn-1924-2015-had-bepaald-geen-saai-leven.dhtml Jan Montyn (1924–2015) had bepaald geen saai leven] {{in lang|nl}}
Om Prakash Munjal, 86, Indian chief executive.[http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/hero-cycles-founder-o-p-munjal-passes-away-115081300790_1.html Hero Cycles founder O P Munjal passes away]
John A. Nerud, 102, American Thoroughbred horse trainer and owner.[http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/93646/legendary-horseman-john-nerud-dies-at-102 Legendary Horseman John Nerud Dies at 102]
Harold Ousley, 86, American jazz saxophonist.[https://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwmusic/article/Jazz-Musician-Harold-Ousley-Passes-Away-20150814# Jazz Musician Harold Ousley Passes Away]
Shlomo Smiltiner, 99, Israeli chess player.[http://www.avelim.co.il/שלמה-סמילטינר-זל/ שלמה סמילטינר ז”ל] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160110060316/http://www.avelim.co.il/ |date=January 10, 2016 }} {{in lang|he}}

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Leo de Bever, 85, Dutch architect.[http://www.ed.nl/regio/eindhoven/ontwerper-evoluon-leo-de-bever-overleden-1.5159901 Ontwerper Evoluon Leo de Bever overleden] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150923234121/http://www.ed.nl/regio/eindhoven/ontwerper-evoluon-leo-de-bever-overleden-1.5159901 |date=2015-09-23 }} {{in lang|nl}}
Edward T. Brennan, 88, American politician.[https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/savannah/name/edward-brennan-obituary?id=19539460 Edward Brennan]
Agustín Cejas, 70, Argentine footballer (Racing Club), Alzheimer's disease.[http://deportes.telam.com.ar/notas/201508/116412-ftbol-deceso-cejas-racing.html Murió Agustín Cejas, arquero del Racing campeón del mundo] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150825205422/http://deportes.telam.com.ar/notas/201508/116412-ftbol-deceso-cejas-racing.html |date=2015-08-25 }} {{in lang|es}}
Dickinson R. Debevoise, 91, American judge, U. S. District Court Judge for New Jersey (1979–1994).[http://www.njlawjournal.com/this-weeks-news/id=1202734836083/Longtime-NJ-Federal-Judge-Dickinson-Debevoise-Dies-at-91?mcode=1202617207189&curindex=0 Longtime NJ Federal Judge Dickinson Debevoise Dies at 91]
Bob Farrell, 87, American restaurateur and motivational speaker, founder of Farrell's Ice Cream Parlour.[http://www.ocregister.com/articles/farrell-677650-cream-bob.html Ice cream parlour founder Bob Farrell dies at 87]
Leo Antony Gleaton, 67, American photographer, oral cancer.[https://www.nytimes.com/2015/08/19/arts/design/tony-gleaton-67-dies-leaving-legacy-in-pictures-of-africans-in-the-americas.html?_r=1 Tony Gleaton, 67, Dies, Leaving Legacy in Pictures of Africans in the Americas]
Hans Hüneke, 81, German Olympic athlete.[https://web.archive.org/web/20200417222054/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/hu/hans-huneke-1.html Hans Hüneke]
Bob Johnston, 83, American record producer (Johnny Cash, Bob Dylan, Leonard Cohen).[http://www.austinchronicle.com/daily/music/2015-08-15/bob-johnston-1932-2015/ Bob Johnston, 1932–2015]
Lavanam, 86, Indian social reformer.[http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Vijayawada/noted-atheist-g-lavanam-dead/article7539430.ece Noted atheist G. Lavanam dead]
Joseph Reid, 97, Canadian politician.[http://yourlifemoments.ca/sitepages/obituary.asp?oid=901176 Joseph Lloyd Reid]

*Rogelio Ricardo Livieres Plano, 69, Argentinian-born Paraguayan Roman Catholic prelate, Bishop of Ciudad del Este (2004–2014), diabetes.[https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/bishop-paraguay-ousted-pope-francis-dies-69-33084432 Bishop in Paraguay Ousted by Pope Francis Dies at 69]

Karen Stives, 64, American equestrian, Olympic champion and silver medallist (1984).[http://www.nj.com/horsenews/2015/08/uset_benefactor_equestrina_kar.html USET benefactor, equestrian, Karen Stives passes away]
Jazz Summers, 71, English music manager (Scissor Sisters, The Verve, Snow Patrol), lung cancer.[http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/showbiz/news/a663615/former-scissor-sisters-the-verve-and-lisa-stansfield-manager-jazz-summers-dies-aged-71.html#~pls7t4xfXrSTen Former Scissor Sisters, The Verve and Lisa Stansfield manager Jazz Summers dies, aged 71]

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Jean Bikomagu, Burundian military officer, Army Chief of Staff during the Burundian Civil War, shot.[http://www.france24.com/en/20150815-former-military-head-killed-burundi-crisis-spirals-out-control-bikomagu Ex-army chief killed as Burundi crisis ‘spirals out of control’]
Julian Bond, 75, American civil rights activist and politician, chairman of the NAACP (1998–2010), complications of vascular disease.[https://www.nytimes.com/2015/08/17/us/julian-bond-former-naacp-chairman-and-civil-rights-leader-dies-at-75.html?_r=0 Julian Bond, Former N.A.A.C.P. Chairman and Civil Rights Leader, Dies at 75]
Rafael Chirbes, 66, Spanish writer, lung cancer.[http://cultura.elpais.com/cultura/2015/08/15/actualidad/1439657617_135750.html Muere el escritor Rafael Chirbes] {{in lang|es}}
Malcolm Craddock, 77, British television producer (Sharpe).[https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2015/aug/25/malcolm-craddock?CMP=share_btn_tw Malcolm Craddock obituary]
Doc Daugherty, 87, American baseball player (Detroit Tigers).[http://obits.cleveland.com/obituaries/cleveland/obituary.aspx?n=Harold-DAUGHERTY-Doc&pid=175550053 Harold "Doc" Daugherty obituary]
Jorge de la Rúa, 73, Argentine lawyer and politician.[http://www.lanacion.com.ar/1819715-murio-el-ex-ministro-jorge-de-la-rua Murió el ex ministro Jorge de la Rúa] {{in lang|es}}
John Ewington, 79, British insurance underwriter, Chairman of the Guild of Church Musicians (1978-2014).[https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/11828304/John-Ewington-insurer-obituary.html John Ewington, insurer - obituary]
Guy Garman, 56, American physician and scuba diver, drowned.[https://www.smh.com.au/sport/doc-deep-guy-garman-dies-in-attempt-to-break-world-record-scuba-dive-20150817-gj1ebb.html 'Doc Deep' Guy Garman dies in attempt to break world record scuba dive]
Hamid Gul, 80, Pakistani army officer, brain haemorrhage.[https://web.archive.org/web/20150816032408/http://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/ex-isi-chief-hamid-gul-dies-of-brain-haemorrhage-pak-media/article1-1380604.aspx Ex ISI chief Hamid Gul dies of brain haemorrhage]
Gordy Holz, 82, American football player (Denver Broncos, New York Jets).[http://www.startribune.com/obituaries/detail/95860/?fullname=gordon-f-holz Gordon F. Holz]
Bill Kushner, 84, American poet.[http://www.poetryfoundation.org/harriet/2015/08/remembering-the-elegant-bill-kushner-1931-2015/ Remembering the Elegant Bill Kushner, 1931-2015]
Geoff McGivern, 84, Australian footballer (Melbourne F.C.).[http://www.melbournefc.com.au/news/2015-08-15/premiership-player-mcgivern-passes-away Premiership player McGivern passes away]
Manuel Mendívil, 79, Mexican equestrian, Olympic medalist (1980).[http://www.vanguardia.com.mx/falleceeljinetemexicanomanuelmendivilganadordebronceenjo-2364564.html Fallece el jinete mexicano Manuel Mendívil, ganador de bronce en JO] {{in lang|es}}
Ibtihal Salem, 66, Egyptian author.[http://english.ahram.org.eg/NewsContentP/18/137881/Books/Egyptian-Novelist-Ibtihal-Salem-dies-at-.aspx Egyptian Novelist Ibtihal Salem dies at 66]
Danny Sembello, 52, American songwriter ("Neutron Dance") and record producer, drowned.[http://www.soultracks.com/story-danny-sembello-dies R.I.P. soul music musician and songwriter Danny Sembello]
Derwyn Shea, 77, Canadian politician, cancer.[https://www.thestar.com/news/city_hall/2015/08/19/longtime-politician-derwyn-shea-worked-for-his-ward-his-church-and-mike-harris.html Longtime politician Derwyn Shea worked for his ward, his church and Mike Harris]
Bud Thomas, 86, American baseball player (St. Louis Browns).[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/sedaliademocrat/obituary.aspx?n=John-Thomas&pid=175517861 John Thomas obituary]

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Jacob Bekenstein, 68, Mexican-born Israeli-American theoretical physicist.[http://blogs.scientificamerican.com/cocktail-party-physics/in-memorium-jacob-bekenstein-1947-2015-and-black-hole-entropy/ In Memoriam Jacob Bekenstein (1947–2015) and Black Hole Entropy]
Norman Bigelow, 71, American illusionist, leukemia.[https://www.magic-compass.com/norman-bigelow-passes-away/ Norman Bigelow Passes Away]
Melva Bucksbaum, 82, American art collector, bladder cancer.[https://www.nytimes.com/2015/08/19/arts/design/melva-bucksbaum-art-collector-and-curator-dies-at-82.html?ref=obituaries Melva Bucksbaum, Art Collector and Curator, Dies at 82]
Alfred Burrows, 63, Indian cricketer.[http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/player/27273.html Alfred Burrows]
Jon Craig, 73, New Zealand architect.[http://notices.nzherald.co.nz/obituaries/nzherald-nz/obituary.aspx?n=jon-alastair-craig&pid=175527003 Jon Craig death notice]
Emma Didlake, 110, American WWII soldier.[http://edition.cnn.com/2015/08/18/politics/veteran-dies-month-after-meeting-obama/index.html Oldest known U.S. veteran Emma Didlake dies]
Joan Fawcett, 78, Canadian politician.[http://www.northumberlandnews.com/news-story/5802036-former-northumberland-mpp-joan-fawcett-dies/ Former Northumberland MPP Joan Fawcett dies]
Sylvia Hitchcock, 69, American model and beauty queen (Miss Universe 1967), cancer.[https://web.archive.org/web/20160304070747/http://www.missuniverse.com/news/view/659 Remembering Sylvia Hitchcock]
Anna Kashfi, 80, Indian-born British actress.[https://www.nytimes.com/2015/08/26/movies/anna-kashfi-actress-who-was-brandos-first-wife-dies-at-80.html?ref=obituaries Anna Kashfi, Actress Who Was Brando’s First Wife, Dies at 80]
Shuja Khanzada, 71, Pakistani politician, member of the Provincial Assembly of the Punjab (2002–2007, since 2008), bombing.[http://indianexpress.com/article/world/neighbours/7-killed-in-pakistan-as-blast-hits-punjab-home-ministers-office/ Pakistan minister Shuja Khanzada killed in suicide attack]
Jack Larsen, 91, American politician.[https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/montereyherald/name/jack-larsen-obituary?id=16646918 Jack Lucas Larsen]
Katia Loritz, 82, Swiss-born Spanish actress.[http://www.europapress.es/cultura/cine-00128/noticia-fallece-actriz-katia-loritz-chicas-cruz-roja-20150817190618.html Fallece la actriz Katia Loritz, una de 'Las chicas de la Cruz Roja'] {{in lang|es}}
Kitty McGeever, 48, British actress (Emmerdale), diabetic retinopathy and kidney failure.[https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/11810737/Kitty-McGeever-actress-obituary.html Kitty McGeever, actress - obituary]
George Merchant, 89, Scottish footballer (Dundee FC, Falkirk FC).{{Cite web |url=http://www.falkirkfc.co.uk/george-merchant-1926-2015/ |title=GEORGE MERCHANT: 1926–2015 |access-date=2015-09-06 |archive-date=2015-08-24 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150824170841/http://www.falkirkfc.co.uk/george-merchant-1926-2015/ |url-status=dead }}
Mile Mrkšić, 68, Serbian Yugoslav military officer and convicted war criminal.[https://www.nytimes.com/2015/08/18/world/europe/mile-mrksic-a-serb-army-officer-convicted-of-war-crimes-dies-at-68.html Mile Mrksic, a Serb Army Officer Convicted of War Crimes, Dies at 68]
David A. Prior, 59, American film director (Zombie Wars, Raw Justice, Deadly Prey).[https://bloody-disgusting.com/news/3357575/r-p-david-prior-dies-age-59/ R.I.P. David A. Prior Dies At Age 59]
Lenny B. Robinson, 51, American Batman impersonator, traffic collision.[https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/route-29-batman-is-killed-after-his-car-breaks-down-along-a-maryland-highway/2015/08/17/13f0e9b2-44e3-11e5-8ab4-c73967a143d3_story.html Batman impersonator Leonard Robinson dies in crash involving Batmobile]
Peter W. Schramm, 68, Hungarian-born American political scientist, cancer.[http://www.powerlineblog.com/archives/2015/08/peter-w-schramm-1946-2015-rip.php Peter W. Schramm, 1946–2015, RIP]
Draga Stamejčič, 78, Slovenian Yugoslav athlete.{{Cite web |url=http://www.sloveniatimes.com/first-slovenian-athlete-to-set-world-record-dies |title=First Slovenian Athlete to Set World Record Dies |access-date=2015-09-26 |archive-date=2015-09-27 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150927232159/http://www.sloveniatimes.com/first-slovenian-athlete-to-set-world-record-dies |url-status=dead }}
Lyubov Volkova, 82, Soviet Olympic skier.[https://web.archive.org/web/20200418104958/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/vo/lyubov-volkova-1.html Lyubov Volkova]

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Loek Alflen, 81, Dutch wrestler.[http://nos.nl/artikel/2052628-worstelkampioen-alflen-81-overleden.html Worstelkampioen Alflen (81) overleden] {{in lang|nl}}
Butz Aquino, 76, Filipino politician, member of the Senate (1987–1995) and the House of Representatives from Makati's Second District (1998–2007).[http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/713653/ex-senator-butz-aquino-is-dead-says-sen-bam-aquino Ex-senator 'Butz' Aquino is dead, says Sen. Bam Aquino]
Verner Bertelsen, 97, American politician.[https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/billingsgazette/name/verner-bertelsen-obituary?pid=198457562 Verner Laurits Bertelsen]
William B. Bonnor, 94, British physicist and mathematician, heart attack.[http://newsletter.lms.ac.uk/Bill-Bonnor-1920-2015/ Bill Bonnor 1920-2015]
Beata Brookes, 84, British politician, MEP for North Wales (1979–1989).[https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-politics-33975086 Beata Brookes: Former Conservative Euro MP dies at 84]
Yvonne Craig, 78, American actress (Batman, Star Trek, Olivia), breast cancer.[http://www.cnn.com/2015/08/19/entertainment/yvonne-craig-batgirl-death/index.html Yvonne Craig, who played Batgirl, dies at 78]
Arsen Dedić, 77, Croatian singer.[http://dnevnik.hr/showbuzz/celebrity/umro-arsen-dedic---394855.html Preminuo Arsen Dedić] {{in lang|hr}}
Kay Floyd, 67, American horse breeder, complications from a heart attack.[https://www.sallyharrison.com/?p=11855 Kay Floyd 1948-2015]
Mike Gaechter, 75, American football player (Dallas Cowboys), heart failure.[http://cowboysblog.dallasnews.com/2015/08/mike-gaechter-key-defensive-back-of-60s-dallas-cowboys-rare-feat-dies-at-75.html/ Mike Gaechter, key defensive back of ’60s Dallas Cowboys’ rare feat, dies at 75]
George Gair, 88, New Zealand politician and diplomat, MP for North Shore (1966–1990), Mayor of North Shore City (1995–1998), High Commissioner to the UK (1991–1994).[http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11499525 PM pays tribute to former MP and North Shore mayor George Gair]
Gilles Gauthier, 79, Canadian politician.[https://www.cooperativefunerairemauricie.com/avis-de-deces/defunt/gilles-gauthier/1295 Gauthier, Gilles] {{in lang|fr}}
Eduardo Guerrero, 87, Argentine rower, Olympic champion (1952), pneumonia.[http://jornadaonline.com/Deporte/140149-Muri%C3%B3-Eduardo-Guerrero-oro-en-remo-en-Helsinki-1952 Murió Eduardo Guerrero, oro en remo en Helsinki 1952] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303213654/http://jornadaonline.com/Deporte/140149-Muri%C3%B3-Eduardo-Guerrero-oro-en-remo-en-Helsinki-1952 |date=2016-03-03 }} {{in lang|es}}
Sandy Kennon, 81, South African footballer (Norwich City).{{Cite web |url=http://www.edp24.co.uk/sport/norwich-city/norwich_city_hall_of_famer_sandy_kennon_dies_1_4197969 |title=Norwich City Hall of Famer Sandy Kennon dies |access-date=2015-09-06 |archive-date=2015-08-23 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150823110030/http://www.edp24.co.uk/sport/norwich-city/norwich_city_hall_of_famer_sandy_kennon_dies_1_4197969 |url-status=dead }}
Gerhard Mayer-Vorfelder, 82, German football executive (UEFA, VfB Stuttgart) and politician.[https://news.yahoo.com/former-fifa-uefa-official-mayer-vorfelder-dies-82-090024318.html Former FIFA, UEFA official Mayer-Vorfelder dies at 82]
László Paskai, 88, Hungarian Roman Catholic prelate, Archbishop of Esztergom-Budapest (1987–2002), Cardinal (1988–2015).[http://hungarytoday.hu/news/cardinal-laszlo-paskai-former-primate-hungary-dies-age-88-34668 Cardinal László Paskai, Former Primate of Hungary, Dies at the Age of 88]
Bernard Rodrigues, 82, Singaporean politician, co-founder of PAP and NTUC, Member of Parliament for Telok Blangah (1965–1968).[http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/founding-pap-member-and-union-leader-mr-bernard-rodrigues-has-died Founding PAP member and union leader, Mr Bernard Rodrigues, has died]
Dahd Sfeir, 83, Uruguayan actress.[http://www.elpais.com.uy/informacion/murio-actriz-dahd-sfeir.html Murió la actriz Dahd Sfeir] {{in lang|es}}
Albert Vërria, 78, Albanian actor.[http://www.balkanweb.com/site/shuhet-ne-moshen-79-vjecare-gjigandi-i-kinematografise-shqiptare-albert-verria/ Shuhet në moshën 79-vjeçare gjigandi i kinematografisë shqiptare Albert Vërria] {{in lang|sq}}

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Karolyn Ali, 70, American film producer (Tupac: Resurrection).[https://variety.com/2015/film/news/karolyn-ali-oscar-nominated-producer-and-academy-exec-dies-at-70-1201576128/ Karolyn Ali, Oscar-Nominated Producer and Academy Exec, Dies at 70]
Khaled al-Asaad, 83, Syrian scholar, head of antiquities in Palmyra, beheaded.[https://web.archive.org/web/20160206022116/http://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-mideast-crisis-archaeology-idUKKCN0QN24I20150818 Islamic State militants behead archaeologist in Palmyra - Syrian official]
Nils Bølset, 87, Norwegian diplomat.[https://snl.no/Nils_B%C3%B8lset Nils Bølset] {{in lang|no}}
Hugh Courtenay, 18th Earl of Devon, 73, British landowner and peer.[http://www.exeterexpressandecho.co.uk/Earl-Devon-Hugh-Courtenay-died-aged-73/story-27644769-detail/story.html Earl of Devon Hugh Courtenay has died, aged 73] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150823110009/http://www.exeterexpressandecho.co.uk/Earl-Devon-Hugh-Courtenay-died-aged-73/story-27644769-detail/story.html |date=2015-08-23 }}
Vladimír Filo, 75, Slovak Roman Catholic prelate, Bishop of Rožňava (2008–2015).[http://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/bishop/bfilo.html Bishop Vladimír Filo †]
Russell Henderson, 91, Trinidadian-born British jazz musician.{{cite web |url=http://indepth.guardian.co.tt/lifestyle/2015-08-20/music-icon-russell-henderson-dies-91 |title=Music icon Russell Henderson dies at 91 |access-date=2015-09-06 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150912010321/http://indepth.guardian.co.tt/lifestyle/2015-08-20/music-icon-russell-henderson-dies-91 |archive-date=2015-09-12 |url-status=dead }}
Joan Miller Lipsky, 96, American politician.[https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/heraldtribune/name/joan-lipsky-obituary?id=15880434 Joan Miller Lipsky]
Kay McFarland, 80, American judge, Kansas Supreme Court Justice (1977–2009).{{Cite web |url=http://www.kctv5.com/story/29826523/former-kansas-supreme-court-justice-kay-mcfarland-dies |title=Former Kansas Supreme Court Justice Kay McFarland dies |access-date=2015-09-06 |archive-date=2015-08-23 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150823190910/http://www.kctv5.com/story/29826523/former-kansas-supreme-court-justice-kay-mcfarland-dies |url-status=dead }}
Rama Messinger, 46, Israeli actress and voice actress, cancer.[http://www.ynet.co.il/articles/0,7340,L-4682964,00.html שחקנית רמה מסינגר הלכה לעולמה ] {{in lang|he}}
Suvra Mukherjee, 74, Indian philosopher and dancer, First Lady (since 2012), respiratory failure.[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Suvra-Mukherjee-President-Pranab-Mukherjees-wife-passes-away/articleshow/48524004.cms Suvra Mukherjee, President Pranab Mukherjee's wife, passes away]
Donald E. O'Brien, 91, American judge, U. S. District Court Judge for the Southern District of Iowa (1978–1990) and the Northern District, (1978–1992).[http://siouxcityjournal.com/news/local/sioux-city-federal-judge-donald-o-brien-dies/article_3578ec51-a6e1-54fd-836b-19dcf5ef9ad7.html Sioux City federal Judge Donald O'Brien dies]
Charles Read, 57, British mathematician.[http://www.leeds.ac.uk/forstaff/news/article/4858/professor_charles_read Professor Charles Read]
Edgar Rumney, 78, English footballer (Colchester United).[http://www.gazette-news.co.uk/news/13621655.EDGAR_RUMNEY/ EDGAR RUMNEY]
Joe Skibinski, 86, American football player (Green Bay Packers).[http://newstrib.com/Main.asp?SectionID=5&SubSectionID=143&ArticleID=45951 Joseph J. Skibinski]
Roger Smalley, 72, British-born Australian composer, Parkinson's disease.[http://www.australianmusiccentre.com.au/article/roger-smalley-1943-2015 Roger Smalley (1943–2015)]
William Jay Smith, 97, American poet.[http://www.poets.org/poetsorg/poet/william-jay-smith William Jay Smith]
Louis Stokes, 90, American politician, member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio (1969–1999), lung and brain cancer.[http://www.cleveland.com/metro/index.ssf/2015/08/former_congressman_louis_stoke_1.html Former Congressman Louis Stokes dies at age 90: report]
Abu Muslim al-Turkmani, Iraqi member of Mujahideen Shura Council, senior deputy commander and primary coordinator of ISIS, airstrike.[https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-34022583 Islamic State 'deputy' killed in air strike, US says]
Bud Yorkin, 89, American film and television director, producer (All in the Family, Maude, Sanford and Son) and actor.[https://variety.com/2015/film/news/bud-yorkin-dead-dies-all-in-the-family-jeffersons-1201573086/ Bud Yorkin, ‘Jeffersons’ and ‘All in the Family’ Director-Producer, Dies at 89]

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Nazzal al-Armouti, 91, Jordanian civil servant, diplomat and politician.[http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/former-interior-minister-nazzal-armouti-passes-away Former interior minister Nazzal Armouti passes away]
Egon Bahr, 93, German politician.[https://www.nytimes.com/2015/08/21/world/europe/egon-bahr-who-helped-reunify-germany-dies-at-93.html Egon Bahr, Who Laid Groundwork for German Reunification, Dies at 93]
Paravoor Bharathan, 86, Indian actor.[http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/regional/malayalam-actor-paravoor-bharathan-passes-away/ Malayalam actor Paravoor Bharathan passes away]
Ole Jacob Frich, 61, Norwegian politician, cancer.[http://www.aftenposten.no/dodsfall/Nekrolog-Ole-Jacob-Frich-8140044.html Nekrolog: Ole Jacob Frich] {{in lang|no}}
Fernand Grosjean, 91, Swiss Olympic alpine skier (1948, 1952).[http://www.tdg.ch/sports/champion-ski-genevois-fernand-grosjean-quittes/story/11590677 Le champion de ski genevois Fernand Grosjean nous a quittés] {{in lang|fr}}
George Houser, 99, American Methodist minister and civil rights activist.[http://www.lohud.com/story/news/2015/08/20/rights-pioneer-ex-rocklander-george-houser-dies-99/32046841/ Rights pioneer, ex-Rocklander George Houser dies at 99]
Paul Lokiru Kalanda, 88, Ugandan Roman Catholic prelate, Bishop of Moroto (1980–1991) and Fort Portal (1991–2003).[http://catholic-hierarchy.org/bishop/bkalanda.html Bishop Paul Lokiru Kalanda]
Amy Kass, 74, American academic, complications from leukemia and ovarian cancer.[https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/washingtonpost/name/amy-kass-obituary?id=6056191 Amy A. Kass]
Antonio Larreta, 92, Uruguayan writer and actor.[http://www.elpais.com.uy/divertite/cine/fallecio-actor-antonio-taco-larreta.html Falleció el actor Antonio "Taco" Larreta] {{in lang|es}}
Danny Lotz, 78, American basketball player (North Carolina Tar Heels).[https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/counties/wake-county/article31535537.html Danny Lotz, Billy Graham’s son-in-law, has died]
Sanat Mehta, 90, Indian politician.[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/vadodara/Sanat-Mehta-ex-minister-and-activist-passes-away/articleshow/48583759.cms Sanat Mehta, ex-minister and activist, passes away]
Russell Poole, 58, American police detective (LAPD), heart attack.[http://www.ifreepress.com/1017-russell-poole-detective-in-biggie-s-murder-case-dies/ Russell Poole, Detective In Biggie’s Murder Case, Dies]
Doudou N'Diaye Rose, 85, Senegalese drummer, composer and bandleader.[https://www.theguardian.com/music/2015/aug/25/doudou-ndiaye-rose Doudou N’Diaye Rose obituary]
Leonard A. Sawyer, 90, American politician, member of the Washington House of Representatives (1955-1975).[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/tribnet/obituary.aspx?n=leonard-sawyer&pid=175820151 LEONARD SAWYER Obituary]
Suharno, 55, Indonesian football player and coach, heart attack.[http://www.bola.net/indonesia/inilah-kronologis-wafatnya-pelatih-arema-suharno-ccbdc2.html Inilah Kronologis Wafatnya Pelatih Arema, Suharno] {{in lang|id}}
Chitranjan Swaroop, 69, Indian politician.[http://zeenews.india.com/news/uttar-pradesh/up-minister-chitranjan-swaroop-dead_1649626.html UP minister Chitranjan Swaroop dead]

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Khalid Hassan Abbas, 79, Sudanese army general and politician.[http://www.alrakoba.net/news-action-show-id-205903.htm وفاة اللواء(م) خالد حسن عباس ] {{in lang|ar}}
Moza Sultan Al Kaabi, 31, Emirati orthopedic surgeon, traffic collision.[http://gulfnews.com/news/uae/society/first-female-emirati-orthopaedic-surgeon-dies-in-road-accident-1.1571107 First female Emirati orthopaedic surgeon dies in road accident]
Lars Amble, 76, Swedish actor and director, cancer.[http://www.aftonbladet.se/nojesbladet/article21282868.ab Lars Amble har gått bort i cancer] {{in lang|sv}}
Armin, Prince of Lippe, 91, German nobleman, head of the former reigning family of the Principality of Lippe.[http://www1.wdr.de/studio/bielefeld/themadestages/prinz-armin-tot100.html Armin Prinz zur Lippe gestorben] {{in lang|de}}
D. Dudley Bloom, 92, American businessman.[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/philly/obituary.aspx?pid=175549953 DUDLEY BLOOM]
Zuzana Brabcová, 56, Czech author.[http://www.ceskatelevize.cz/ct24/kultura/1573396-zivot-az-po-strop-zemrela-spisovatelka-zuzana-brabcova Život až po strop. Zemřela spisovatelka Zuzana Brabcová] {{in lang|cs}}
Veronica Brady, 86, Australian nun and academic.[http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-08-20/wa-academic-sister-veronica-brady-dies/6712484 Outspoken nun and academic Sister Veronica Brady dies aged 86 in Western Australia]
Lev Durov, 83, Russian actor.[http://ria.ru/society/20150820/1196199639.html Актер Лев Дуров скончался в Москве] {{in lang|ru}}
Kenneth Jennings, 90, American choral conductor and composer.[http://www.startribune.com/st-olaf-choir-s-kenneth-jennings-remembered-for-his-musicianship-humble-manner/323774101/ St. Olaf Choir's Kenneth Jennings remembered for his musicianship, humble manner]
Patrick Kavanagh, 85, Irish rugby union player and swimmer.[https://olympics.ie/paddy-kavanagh-rip/ Paddy Kavanagh RIP]
Paul Kibblewhite, 74, New Zealand pulp and paper scientist.[http://notices.nzherald.co.nz/obituaries/nzherald-nz/obituary.aspx?n=robert-paul-kibblewhite-paul&pid=175543145&fhid=12728 Robert Paul Kibblewhite death notice]
Lina Morgan, 78, Spanish actress and showgirl.[http://cultura.elpais.com/cultura/2013/11/25/actualidad/1385404883_168131.html Muere a los 78 años la gran cómica Lina Morgan] {{in lang|es}}
Melody Patterson, 66, American actress (F Troop), multiple organ failure.[https://variety.com/2015/tv/obituaries-people-news/f-troop-actress-melody-patterson-dies-at-66-1201576106/ ‘F Troop’ Actress Melody Patterson Dies at 66]
Daniel Reimold, 34, American journalism professor (Saint Joseph's University), journalist (PBS MediaShift) and blogger.[http://www.niemanlab.org/2015/08/r-i-p-dan-reimold-a-top-scholar-of-how-college-media-is-evolving/ R.I.P Dan Reimold, a top scholar of how college media is evolving]
Harry Volkman, 89, American meteorologist, respiratory failure.[http://wgntv.com/2015/08/20/legendary-weather-forecaster-harry-volkman-dies-at-89/ Legendary weather forecaster, Harry Volkman, dies at 89]
Frank Wilkes, 93, Australian politician, member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly for Northcote (1957–1988), Leader of the Opposition (1977–1981).[http://www.fionarichardson.com.au/media-releases/statement-on-the-passing-of-frank-wilkes-am/ Statement on the passing of Frank Wilkes] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160302092740/http://www.fionarichardson.com.au/media-releases/statement-on-the-passing-of-frank-wilkes-am/ |date=2016-03-02 }}

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Ton Alblas, 75, Dutch politician, member of the House of Representatives (2002–2003).[http://www.parlement.com/id/vg9fgopzi9yc/t_ton_alblas Ir. T. (Ton) Alblas] {{in lang|nl}}
Colin Beyer, 76, New Zealand lawyer and businessman.[http://notices.nzherald.co.nz/obituaries/nzherald-nz/obituary.aspx?n=colin-andrew-nielsen-beyer&pid=175566943 Colin Andrew Nielsen Beyer]
Jimmy Evert, 91, American tennis player and coach, Canadian Open champion (1947), pneumonia.[http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/fl-jimmy-evert-obit-0823-20150822-story.html Jimmy Evert, father of tennis great Chris, passes away at 91]
Sir Bob Hepple, 81, South African-born British legal scholar, Master of Clare College, Cambridge (1993–2003).[https://www.theguardian.com/law/2015/aug/26/sir-bob-hepple Sir Bob Hepple obituary]
Denise Marshall, 53, British equal rights campaigner, cancer.[https://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/sep/02/denise-marshall Denise Marshall obituary]
Jimmy Massey, 85, American racing car driver.[http://www.nascar.com/content/nascar/en_us/news-media/articles/2015/8/24/james-jimmy-massey-driver-passes-away-sprint-cup.html Driver James Massey passes away at 85]
Sasha Petraske, 42, American cocktail bar entrepreneur.[https://www.nytimes.com/2015/08/22/nyregion/sasha-petraske-bar-owner-who-revived-luster-to-cocktail-culture-around-the-world-dies-at-42.html?ref=obituaries Sasha Petraske, Bar Owner Who Revived Luster to Cocktail Culture Around the World, Dies at 42]
Daniel Rabinovich, 71, Argentine musician and comedian (Les Luthiers).[http://www.clarin.com/sociedad/Adios-pilares-Luthiers-Daniel-Rabinovich_0_1416458524.html Adiós a uno de los pilares de Les Luthiers: murió Daniel Rabinovich] {{in lang|es}}
Jere Ratcliffe, 78, American Chief Scout Executive of the Boy Scouts of America (1993–2000).[http://scoutingwire.org/remembering-9th-chief-scout-executive-jere-ratcliffe/ Remembering 9th Chief Scout Executive Jere Ratcliffe]
Ruth Sivard, 99, American economist, dementia.[https://www.nytimes.com/2015/08/29/us/ruth-sivard-economist-who-scrutinized-military-spending-dies-at-99.html Ruth Sivard, Economist Who Scrutinized Military Spending, Dies at 99]
Gerry Steinberg, 70, British politician, MP for City of Durham (1987–2005).[http://www.itv.com/news/tyne-tees/2015-08-21/former-durham-mp-gerry-steinberg-dies-aged-70/ Former Durham MP Gerry Steinberg dies aged 70]
Toby Sheldon, 34, American television reality star (Botched, My Strange Addiction), multiple drug intoxication.[https://www.ew.com/article/2015/08/26/toby-sheldon-dies-35 Justin Bieber lookalike and Botched star Tobias Strebel found dead]
Wang Dongxing, 99, Chinese politician, Vice Chairman of the Communist Party (1977–1980).[https://web.archive.org/web/20150821201046/http://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/mao-zedong-s-chief-bodyguard-wang-dongxing-dies-aged-99-report/article1-1382717.aspx Mao Zedong's chief bodyguard Wang Dongxing dies aged 99: Report]

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Mariem Hassan, 57, Western Saharan singer, bone cancer.[https://www.theguardian.com/music/2015/aug/27/mariem-hassan Mariem Hassan obituary]
Keith K. Hilbig, 73, American Mormon general authority.[https://web.archive.org/web/20150827032036/http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865635289/Elder-Keith-K-Hilbig-former-LDS-general-authority-dies-at-73.html Alzheimer's, fall claim life of Elder Keith K. Hilbig, former LDS general authority, at 73]
Ieng Thirith, 83, Cambodian Khmer Rouge politician, Minister of Social Affairs (1975–1979), complications from Alzheimer's disease.[http://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/khmer-rouge-first-lady-ieng-thirith-dies-cambodia-tribunal Khmer Rouge 'first lady' Ieng Thirith dies: Cambodia tribunal]
Tommy Lowry, 69, English footballer (Crewe Alexandra).[http://www.crewechronicle.co.uk/news/tributes-paid-crewe-alex-record-9923159 Tributes paid to Crewe Alex record appearance holder Tommy Lowry]
Andy Mapple, 52, British water skier, heart attack.{{Cite web |url=http://www.lep.co.uk/news/world-champion-waterskier-dies-1-7426909 |title=World champion waterskier dies |access-date=2015-09-06 |archive-date=2015-08-26 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150826200849/http://www.lep.co.uk/news/world-champion-waterskier-dies-1-7426909 |url-status=dead }}
Arthur Morris, 93, Australian Test cricketer.[http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-08-22/arthur-morris-dies-at-93/6716940 Arthur Morris: Former Australian cricketing great dies aged 93]
Merl Reagle, 65, American crossword compiler (San Francisco Chronicle), acute pancreatitis.[https://www.latimes.com/local/obituaries/la-me-merl-reagle-20150823-story.html Merl Reagle dies at 65; maker of L.A. Times Sunday crossword puzzles]
Stephen Rodefer, 74, American poet and painter.[https://www.poetryfoundation.org/harriet/2015/08/remembering-stephen-rodefer-1940-2015/ 'Remembering Stephen Rodefer', Poetry Foundation blog, 25 August 2015]
William L. Rowe, 84, American philosopher.{{cite web |url=http://prosblogion.ektopos.com/2015/08/22/in-memoriam-william-l-rowe-1931-2015/ |title=In Memoriam William L. Rowe (1931-2015) |access-date=2015-09-06 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150824010903/http://prosblogion.ektopos.com/2015/08/22/in-memoriam-william-l-rowe-1931-2015/ |archive-date=2015-08-24 |url-status=dead }}
Jörg Schneider, 80, Swiss actor (Usfahrt Oerlike) and comedian, liver cancer.[http://www.bluewin.ch/fr/infos/culture/2015/8/22/l-acteur-alemanique-joerg-schneider-est-decede-a-l-.html L'acteur alémanique Jörg Schneider est mort] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150827082526/http://www.bluewin.ch/fr/infos/culture/2015/8/22/l-acteur-alemanique-joerg-schneider-est-decede-a-l-.html |date=2015-08-27 }} {{in lang|fr}}
Josef Steger, 90, Swiss Olympic sprinter.[http://www.lcz.ch/upload/dokumente/LCZ_Magazin_cmyk_rgb.pdf Josef Steger «Sepp»] LCZ Magazine p. 17 (in German) September 2015 {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170913135014/http://www.lcz.ch/upload/dokumente/LCZ_Magazin_cmyk_rgb.pdf|date=13 September 2017}}
Marion Boulton Stroud, 76, American museum director (The Fabric Workshop and Museum).[https://web.archive.org/web/20150908030041/http://articles.philly.com/2015-08-26/news/65851979_1_anne-d-harnoncourt-timothy-rub-art-museum Marion 'Kippy' Stroud, Fabric Workshop founder, dies at 76]
Eric Thompson, 95, British racing driver.[https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/11904717/Eric-Thompson-racing-driver-obituary.html Eric Thompson, racing driver - obituary]
Charles Tomlinson, 88, English poet and poetry translator.[https://www.theguardian.com/books/2015/aug/27/charles-tomlinson Charles Tomlinson obituary]
Inez Trueman, 98, Canadian politician.[http://passages.winnipegfreepress.com/passage-details/id-227758/name-Inez_Trueman/classification-id-1/order-publish_date|DESC,last_name|ASC,first_name|ASC/ INEZ TRUEMAN]
Lou Tsioropoulos, 84, American basketball player (Boston Celtics).{{cite web |url=http://www.lex18.com/story/29883986/former-uk-great-lou-tsioropoulos-dies-at-the-age-of-84 |title=Former UK Great Lou Tsioropoulos Dies At The Age Of 84 |access-date=2015-09-06 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151010043617/http://www.lex18.com/story/29883986/former-uk-great-lou-tsioropoulos-dies-at-the-age-of-84 |archive-date=2015-10-10 |url-status=dead }}
Tatu Vanhanen, 86, Finnish political scientist.[http://www.hs.fi/kotimaa/a1440211741865 Suomenmaa: Tatu Vanhanen on kuollut] {{in lang|fi}}
Jakub Zabłocki, 31, Polish footballer, heart attack.[http://www.przegladsportowy.pl/pilka-nozna/ekstraklasa,nie-zyje-jakub-zablocki,artykul,596967,1,381.html Nie żyje Jakub Zabłocki] {{in lang|pl}}
Erika Zuchold, 68, German gymnast, Olympic bronze (1968) and silver (1968, 1972) medalist.[http://www.lvz.de/Sport/Regionalsport/Leipziger-Turnerin-Erika-Zuchold-ist-tot-Beerdigung-in-Paraguay Leipziger Turnerin Erika Zuchold ist tot – Beerdigung in Paraguay] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150902200513/http://www.lvz.de/Sport/Regionalsport/Leipziger-Turnerin-Erika-Zuchold-ist-tot-Beerdigung-in-Paraguay |date=2015-09-02 }} {{in lang|de}}

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Gaston Adjoukoua, 57, Ivorian footballer.[http://koaci.com/cote-divoire-elephants-deces-dadjoukoua-gaston-kamikaze-90866.html Côte d'Ivoire Eléphants, décès d'Adjoukoua Gaston dit Kamikaze] {{in lang|fr}}
Augusta Chiwy, 94, Congolese-born Belgian nurse, volunteer in the Siege of Bastogne.[https://www.nytimes.com/2015/08/26/world/europe/augusta-chiwy-forgotten-wartime-nurse-dies-at-94.html Augusta Chiwy, ‘Forgotten’ Wartime Nurse, Dies at 94]
Mark Costello, 59, American politician, Oklahoma Labor Commissioner (since 2011), stabbed.[https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/ct-oklahoma-labor-commissioner-stabbing-20150823-story.html Police: Son arrested after Oklahoma labor commissioner slain]
Ricardo García Sainz, 85, Mexican administrator and politician, Federal deputy (1997–2000).[http://www.jornada.unam.mx/ultimas/2015/08/23/muere-ricardo-garcia-sainz-a-los-85-anos-de-edad-6631.html Muere Ricardo García Sainz] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150825180239/http://www.jornada.unam.mx/ultimas/2015/08/23/muere-ricardo-garcia-sainz-a-los-85-anos-de-edad-6631.html |date=2015-08-25 }} {{in lang|es}}
Helen Kemp, 97, American singing teacher and choir director.[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/oklahoman/obituary.aspx?n=helen-kemp&pid=175684854&fhid=9558 Helen Kemp (1918-2015) obituary]
Grover Klemmer, 94, American athlete (California Golden Bears) and track coach (CCSF).[http://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Grover-Klemmer-Cal-track-star-and-longtime-CCSF-6467587.php Grover Klemmer, Cal track star and longtime CCSF coach, dies at 94]
Guy Ligier, 85, French rugby union player (national team), racing driver and Formula One team owner (Équipe Ligier).[http://formulaspy.com/formula-1/formula-1-news/guy-ligier-dies-aged-85-17845 Guy Ligier dies, aged 85] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150825233219/http://formulaspy.com/formula-1/formula-1-news/guy-ligier-dies-aged-85-17845 |date=2015-08-25 }}
Eugenio Méndez Docurro, 92, Mexican politician and engineer, Secretary of Communications and Transportation (1970–1976).[http://www.jornada.unam.mx/ultimas/2015/08/23/fallece-el-ingeniero-y-politico-eugenio-mendez-docurro-7442.html Fallece el ingeniero y político Eugenio Méndez Docurro] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150825180215/http://www.jornada.unam.mx/ultimas/2015/08/23/fallece-el-ingeniero-y-politico-eugenio-mendez-docurro-7442.html |date=2015-08-25 }} {{in lang|es}}
Mary Lou Parks, 76, American politician.[https://mdoe.state.mi.us/legislators/legislator/LegislatorDetail/3212 Legislator Details - Mary Lou Parks]
Yosi Piamenta, 63, Israeli musician, cancer.[http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/199825#.VdpJBPntmko Hasidic Musician Yosi Piamenta Dies at 64]
Enrique Reneau, 44, Honduran footballer, respiratory failure.[http://latino.foxnews.com/latino/espanol/2015/08/23/fallece-enrique-reneau-que-jugo-en-el-salvador-mexico-y-peru/ Fallece Enrique Reneau que jugó en El Salvador, México y Perú] {{in lang|es}}
Paul Royle, 101, Australian prisoner-of-war, escapee from Stalag Luft III.{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2015/08/30/world/paul-royle-who-fled-nazis-in-a-great-escape-dies-at-101.html |title=Paul Royle, Who Fled Nazis in a 'Great Escape,' Dies at 101 - The New York Times |work=Nytimes.com |date= 29 August 2015|accessdate=2021-11-19|last1=Slotnik |first1=Daniel E. }}
Michel Varga, 88, Hungarian-born French political activist.[http://workersinternational.info/wp-content/uploads/27-LdC-25.08.15-Balazs-Nagy.pdf Balazs Nagy est mort] {{in lang|fr}}

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Niels Henrik Arendt, 64, Danish Church of Denmark prelate, Bishop of Haderslev (1999–2013).[http://www.b.dk/nationalt/tidligere-biskop-niels-henrik-arendt-er-doed Tidligere biskop Niels Henrik Arendt er død] {{in lang|da}}
Eric Barry, 88, Canadian army officer, Lord Prior of St John (2002-2008).{{cite web |url=http://v1.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/Deaths.20150829.93364740/BDAStory/BDA/deaths |title=Eric Lawrence Barry |access-date=2015-10-01 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151001213548/http://v1.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/Deaths.20150829.93364740/BDAStory/BDA/deaths |archive-date=2015-10-01 |url-status=dead }}
John H. Beynon, 91, Welsh chemist and physicist.{{Cite web |url=https://royalsociety.org/people/john-beynon-11078/ |title=Archived copy |access-date=2020-08-21 |archive-date=2016-03-17 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160317053854/https://royalsociety.org/people/john-beynon-11078/ |url-status=dead }}
Marcy Borders, 42, American 9/11 survivor, subject of "Dust Lady" photograph, stomach cancer.[http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/subject-dust-lady-9-11-photo-dies-cancer-article-1.2337219 Marcy Borders, subject of iconic 9/11 'Dust Lady' photo, dies after battle with stomach cancer]
Cummy Burton, 79, Canadian ice hockey player (Detroit Red Wings).[https://lougheedfuneralhomes.com/book-of-memories/2231236/burton-cumming/obituary.php Cumming Scott "Cummy" Burton]
Charlie Coffey, 81, American football player and coach (Virginia Tech Hokies), cancer.[http://www.wset.com/story/29876685/former-hokies-coach-charlie-coffey-dies Former Hokies Coach Charlie Coffey Dies]
Peter Ebinger, 56, Austrian Olympic equestrian.{{cite web|url=https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/eb/peter-ebinger-1.html |title=Peter Ebinger Bio, Stats, and Results | Olympics at Sports-Reference.com |date= |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200418044230/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/eb/peter-ebinger-1.html |accessdate=2021-11-19|archive-date=2020-04-18 }}
Horacio García, 83, Uruguayan Olympic sailor.[https://www.olympedia.org/athletes/62090 Horacio García]
Peter Gatenby, 92, Irish professor of clinical medicine.[https://www.tcd.ie/news_events/articles/trinity-community-mourns-the-death-of-peter-gatenby-hon-ftcd/5897#.VecXX31uC9J Trinity Community Mourns the Death of Peter Gatenby, Hon FTCD]
Cees van Kooten, 67, Dutch footballer (Go Ahead Eagles, national team), esophageal cancer.[https://web.archive.org/web/20160623085037/http://www.telegraaf.nl/telesport/voetbal/nationaal/24409136/__Cees_van_Kooten_overleden__.html Cess Van Kooten overleden] {{in lang|nl}}
B. B. Lees, 84, American football coach.[https://npwelch.com/obituary/billy-lees/ Billy Lees]
Alison Magaya, South Sudanese politician and diplomat.[https://radiotamazuj.org/en/article/south-sudans-former-interior-minister-dies South Sudan's former interior minister dies] {{webarchive|url=https://archive.today/20150825154110/https://radiotamazuj.org/en/article/south-sudans-former-interior-minister-dies |date=2015-08-25 }}
Chico Maki, 76, Canadian ice hockey player (Chicago Blackhawks).[http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=777610 Chico Maki, longtime Blackhawks forward, dies at 76]
Marguerite McDonald, 73, Canadian radio and television journalist, cancer.[http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/marguerite-mcdonald-1st-host-of-cbc-radio-s-the-house-dead-at-73-1.3202125 Marguerite McDonald, 1st host of CBC Radio's The House, dead at 73]
David Michie, 87, French-born British painter.[http://www.eca.ed.ac.uk/school-of-art/news-events/david-michie-1928-%E2%80%93-2015 David Michie 1928 – 2015] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150906123344/http://www.eca.ed.ac.uk/school-of-art/news-events/david-michie-1928-%E2%80%93-2015 |date=2015-09-06 }}
Sándor Nagy, 68, Hungarian politician, MP (1980–1985, 1988–1990, 1994–2006).[http://index.hu/belfold/2015/08/24/meghalt_nagy_sandor_mszp-s_politikus/ Meghalt Nagy Sándor MSZP-s politikus] {{in lang|hu}}
Venkatesh Nayak, 79, Indian politician, member of the Legislative Assembly for Karnataka (since 2013), train derailment.[http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/devadurga-mla-venkatesh-naik-dies-in-rail-accident/article7574569.ece Deodurg MLA Venkatesh Naik dies in rail accident]
Bevo Nordmann, 75, American basketball player (Cincinnati Royals, St. Louis Hawks, New York Knicks), cancer.[https://www.stltoday.com/sports/other/digest-former-slu-basketball-star-nordmann-dies/article_c137db21-2e7b-5a17-bffe-e38623fcf01e.html Former SLU basketball star Nordmann dies]
Nathan Rosenberg, 87, American economist.[http://news.stanford.edu/news/2015/september/nathan-rosenberg-obit-090115.html Nathan Rosenberg, Stanford professor and expert on the economic history of technology, dead at 87]
Vardo Rumessen, 73, Estonian musicologist and politician, member of the Riigikogu (1992–1995, 1999–2003).[http://kultuur.postimees.ee/3305143/lahkus-pianist-vardo-rumessen Lahkus pianist Vardo Rumessen] {{in lang|et}}
Gerhard Spiegler, 85, Lithuanian-born American academic.[http://lancasteronline.com/news/local/gerhard-spiegler-a-transformative-president-at-elizabethtown-college-dies-at/article_07c07aba-4cf2-11e5-81fa-3ffe5379d96d.html Gerhard Spiegler, a transformative president at Elizabethtown College, dies at age 85]
Joseph F. Traub, 83, American computer scientist.[https://www.nytimes.com/2015/08/27/science/joseph-traub-who-helped-bring-computer-science-to-universities-dies-at-83.html?_r=0 Joseph Traub, Who Helped Bring Computer Science to Universities, Dies at 83]
Justin Wilson, 37, British IndyCar Series driver, head injuries from race collision.[http://cbs4indy.com/2015/08/24/justin-wilson-passes-away-after-indycar-accident-at-pocono-raceway/ Justin Wilson passes away after IndyCar accident at Pocono Raceway]
Annette Worsley-Taylor, 71, British fashion promoter.[https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/11830949/Annette-Worsley-Taylor-fashion-guru-obituary.html Annette Worsley-Taylor, fashion guru - obituary]

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Mario Aguiñada Carranza, 73, Salvadoran activist and politician, MP (1991–1994).[http://www.lapagina.com.sv/nacionales/109671/2015/08/25/Fallece-politico-de-izquierda-Mario-Aguinada-Carranza Fallece político de izquierda Mario Aguiñada Carranza] {{in lang|es}}
José María Benegas, 67, Spanish politician, cancer.[http://politica.elpais.com/politica/2015/08/25/actualidad/1440497973_776325.html Muere Txiki Benegas] {{in lang|es}}
Gaetano Aldo Donato, 74, American Roman Catholic prelate, Auxiliary Bishop of Newark (since 2004).[http://www.nj.com/hudson/index.ssf/2015/08/bishop_thomas_donato_dies.html Bishop Thomas Donato dies]
James "Red" Duke, 86, American trauma surgeon.[http://hosted2.ap.org/APDEFAULT/Obituaries/Article_2015-08-25-US--Obit-Red%20Duke/id-87ef2876bda54e908d28aba2c50dd987 Dr. James 'Red' Duke, once-familiar TV doctor, dead at 86]
Hermann Dür, 90, Swiss Olympic equestrian.[https://www.olympedia.org/athletes/11910 Hermann Dür]
Endre Fejes, 91, Hungarian writer.[http://szinhaz.hu/szinhazi-hirek/61730-bminden-amit-irtam-kiserlet-elhunyt-fejes-endre „Minden, amit írtam, kísérlet" - Elhunyt Fejes Endre] {{in lang|hu}}
James L. Flanagan, 89, American electrical engineer, heart failure.[https://www.nytimes.com/2015/08/31/business/james-l-flanagan-acoustical-pioneer-dies-at-89.html James L. Flanagan, Acoustical Pioneer, Dies at 89]
Colin Fry, 53, British medium and television presenter, lung cancer.[http://metro.co.uk/2015/08/25/colin-fry-dead-tv-medium-loses-battle-with-terminal-cancer-aged-53-5359342/ Colin Fry dead: TV medium loses battle with terminal cancer, aged 53]
Mascarenhas, 78, Angolan footballer.[http://www.abola.pt/nnh/ver.aspx?id=567457 Morreu Mascarenhas] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150826183736/http://www.abola.pt/nnh/ver.aspx?id=567457 |date=2015-08-26 }} {{in lang|pt}}
Frank E. Petersen, 83, American military officer, lung cancer.[http://www.marines.mil/News/NewsDisplay/tabid/3258/Article/614923/lieutenant-general-petersen-dies-at-83.aspx Lieutenant General Petersen dies at 83]
Francis Sejersted, 79, Norwegian history professor, chairman of the Norwegian Nobel Committee (1991–1999).[https://www.nytimes.com/2015/08/27/world/europe/francis-sejersted-79-dies-steered-nobel-peace-prize-into-controversy.html Francis Sejersted, 79, Dies; Steered Nobel Peace Prize Into Controversy]
Ian Smith, 90, South African cricketer.[http://www.espncricinfo.com/southafrica/content/story/913887.html Former SA legspinner Ian Smith dies at 90]

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Georges Abi-Saber, 92, Lebanese-born Canadian Maronite hierarch, Bishop of Latakia (1977–1986) and Saint Maron of Montreal (1990–1996).[http://catholic-hierarchy.org/bishop/babisaber.html Bishop Georges Abi-Saber]
Amelia Boynton Robinson, 104, American civil rights activist, multiple strokes.[https://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/opinion/obituaries/article4556877.ece Amelia Boynton Robinson]
Donald Eric Capps, 76, American theologian, traffic collision.[http://planetprinceton.com/2015/08/27/princeton-theologian-donald-capps-dead-at-age-76/ Princeton Theologian Donald Capps Dead at Age 76]
Jim Chrest, 76, American politician.[https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/oregon/name/james-chrest-obituary?id=21827280 James H. Chrest]
Keith Everitt, 92, Canadian politician, MLA for St. Albert (1971–1979).[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/edmontonjournal/obituary.aspx?n=harry-keith-everitt&pid=175678597&fhid=14838 Harry Keith Everitt Notice]
Camellia Johnson, 61, American opera singer, heart failure.[http://www.operanews.com/Opera_News_Magazine/2015/11/Departments/Obituaries.html Obituaries: Camellia Johnson]
Geraint Stanley Jones, 79, Welsh television executive, controller of BBC Wales (1981–1989), chief executive of S4C (1989–1994).[https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-34063756 Geraint Stanley Jones, former head of BBC Wales and S4C, dies]
P. J. Kavanagh, 84, English poet and actor.[https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/11834771/P-J-Kavanagh-poet-obituary.html P J Kavanagh, poet - obituary]
Peter Kern, 66, Austrian actor and filmmaker (The Last Summer of the Rich).[http://diepresse.com/home/kultur/film/4807391/Regisseur-und-Schauspieler-Peter-Kern-ist-gestorben Regisseur und Schauspieler Peter Kern ist gestorben] {{in lang|de}}
Stefanos Manikas, 63, Greek politician, Minister of State (2001–2003), cancer.[https://web.archive.org/web/20150828201124/http://metarithmisi.gr/%CF%80%CE%AD%CE%B8%CE%B1%CE%BD%CE%B5-%CE%BF-%CF%83%CF%84%CE%AD%CF%86%CE%B1%CE%BD%CE%BF%CF%82-%CE%BC%CE%B1%CE%BD%CE%AF%CE%BA%CE%B1%CF%82/ Πέθανε ο Στέφανος Μανίκας] {{in lang|el}}
Reggie McGowan, 50, American football player (New York Giants).[https://wacotrib.com/obituaries/mcgowan-reginald/article_6b23ee82-ca1d-56cd-aa7d-8069525addc7.html Reggie McGowan]
Owe Nordqvist, 87, Swedish Olympic cyclist.[http://www.sok.se/aktiva/historisktaktiva/owenordqvist.5.aad0b10833d63e5c800035706.html Owe Nordqvist]{{dead link|date=November 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} {{in lang|sv}}
Carmelo Domênico Recchia, 93, Italian-born Brazilian Roman Catholic prelate, last Territorial Abbot of Claraval (1976–1999).[http://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/bishop/brecchia.html Abbot Carmelo Domênico Recchia]
Maroun Khoury Sader, 88, Lebanese Maronite hierarch, Archbishop of Tyre (1992–2003).[http://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/bishop/bkhou.html Archbishop Maroun Khoury Sader †]
Francisco San Diego, 79, Filipino Roman Catholic prelate, Bishop of San Pablo (1995–2003) and Pasig (2003–2010).[http://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/bishop/bsandiego.html Bishop Francisco Capiral San Diego]
Győző Soós, 66, Hungarian politician, MP (1994–2006).[http://index.hu/belfold/2015/08/26/meghalt_soos_gyozo_volt_mszp-s_politikus/ Meghalt Soós Győző, volt MSZP-s politikus] {{in lang|hu}}
David M. Stanley, 86, American politician.[http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2015/aug/27/david-stanley-former-iowa-lawmaker-dies/ David Stanley, former Iowa lawmaker, dies]
Anita Yeckel, 72, American politician, member of the Missouri Senate (1997–2005), heart disease.[https://www.stltoday.com/news/local/education/funeral-monday-for-anita-yeckel-former-state-senator/article_d990b808-e27b-571c-be7b-a24765fb525d.html Funeral Monday for Anita Yeckel, 72, former state senator]
American journalists killed as a result of the WDBJ shooting:[https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/police-hunt-former-news-anchor-vester-flanagan-in-the-killing-of-two-wbdj-journalists-10473200.html Vester Flanagan: Everything we know about the gunman who killed two WDBJ journalists on-air]
Vester Flanagan, 41, reporter (WTOC, WTWC, WDBJ) and gunman, suicide by gunshot.
Alison Parker, 24, reporter (WDBJ), shot.
Adam Ward, 27, cameraman (WDBJ) and photojournalist, shot.

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Adebowale Adefuye, 68, Nigerian diplomat, Ambassador to the United States (since 2010), heart attack.[https://web.archive.org/web/20150911155133/http://www.news24.com.ng/National/News/Nigerian-Ambassador-to-the-US-passes-away-20150828 Nigerian Ambassador to the US passes away]
Kazi Zafar Ahmed, 76, Bangladeshi politician, Prime Minister (1989-1990).[http://www.thedailystar.net/backpage/kazi-zafar-no-more-133837 Jatiya Party leader Kazi Zafar passes away]
Francis Allegra, 57, American lawyer and judge, brain cancer.[https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/washingtonpost/name/francis-allegra-obituary?id=6056610 Francis M. Allegra]
Monique Berlioux, 89, French Olympic swimmer.[https://web.archive.org/web/20200417195014/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/be/monique-berlioux-1.html Monique Berlioux]
Matei Boilă, 89, Romanian politician and Greek Catholic priest, Senator (1992–2000).[http://www.gandul.info/stiri/una-dintre-cele-mai-marcante-figuri-ale-pntcd-preotul-greco-catolic-matei-boila-a-murit-14690366 Una dintre cele mai marcante figuri ale PNŢCD a murit] {{in lang|ro}}
Pascal Chaumeil, 54, French director (Heartbreaker, A Long Way Down, A Perfect Plan), cancer.[http://www.huffingtonpost.fr/2015/08/29/pascal-chaumeil-est-mort_n_8058368.html Pascal Chaumeil, le réalisateur de l'Arnacoeur, est mort] {{in lang|fr}}
George Cleve, 79, Austrian-born American musical conductor, liver failure.{{cite news | url=http://www.mercurynews.com/music/ci_28714546/george-cleve-symphony-silicon-valley-conductor-dead-at | title=George Cleve, San Jose Symphony conductor, dead at 79 | work=San Jose Mercury News | author=Richard Scheinin | date=2015-08-27 | access-date=2016-08-04}}
Darryl Dawkins, 58, American basketball player (Philadelphia 76ers, New Jersey Nets), heart attack.[http://www.wfmz.com/news/news-regional-lehighvalley/former-nba-star-darryl-dawkins-dead/34950546 Former NBA star Darryl Dawkins passes away at 58] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150829202251/http://www.wfmz.com/news/news-regional-lehighvalley/former-nba-star-darryl-dawkins-dead/34950546 |date=2015-08-29 }}
Mervyn Edmunds, 83, New Zealand cricketer.{{cite web|url=https://tributes.co.nz/ViewMyTribute.aspx?id=10933 |title=Tributes Online - Listings |publisher=Tributes.co.nz |date= |accessdate=2021-11-19}}
Joan Garriga, 52, Spanish motorcycle racer, traffic collision.[http://www.roadracingworld.com/news/rip-former-world-championship-racer-joan-garriga/ R.I.P. Former World Championship Racer Joan Garriga]
James A. Hefner, 76, American educator, President of Tennessee State University (1991–2005), colon cancer.[http://www.tennessean.com/story/news/education/2015/08/27/james-hefner-former-tsu-president-dies-76/32475225/ James Hefner, former TSU president, dies at 76]
Gino Hollander, 91, American artist, heart attack.[http://www.aspentimes.com/news/18010759-113/artist-gino-hollander-who-lived-nearly-20-years Artist Gino Hollander, who lived nearly 20 years in Aspen, dies at 91]
Zafar Hussain Mirza, 88, Pakistani judge.[http://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2015/08/27/national/justice-retd-zafar-hussain-mirza-passes-away/ Justice (retd) Zafar Hussain Mirza passes away]
Rolf Nitzsche, 84, German Olympic cyclist (1956).[http://www.rad-net.de/nachrichten/rolf-nitzsche-verstorben;n_37312.html Rolf Nitzsche verstorben] {{in lang|de}}
Marc Rosenberg, 65, Canadian judge, brain cancer.[https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/supreme-ontario-appeals-judge-marc-rosenberg-never-sat-on-top-court/article26235048/ Supreme Ontario appeals Justice Marc Rosenberg never sat on top court]
Willy Stähle, 61, Dutch water skier, Olympic (1972) and world champion (1971).[http://nos.nl/artikel/2055422-voormalig-waterskiester-willy-stahle-overleden.html Voormalig waterskiester Willy Stähle overleden] {{in lang|nl}}

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Juan Amores, 51, Costa Rican Olympic athlete.{{cite web|url=https://www.olympedia.org/athletes/66695 |title=Olympedia – Juan Amores |publisher=Olympedia.org |date= |accessdate=2021-11-19}}
Jan Anderson, 83, New Zealand scientist.[http://biology.anu.edu.au/people/jan-anderson Jan Anderson]
Al Arbour, 82, Canadian ice hockey player (Chicago Blackhawks, St. Louis Blues) and Hall of Fame coach (New York Islanders).[https://www.nytimes.com/2015/08/29/sports/hockey/al-arbour-coach-of-islanders-1980s-dynasty-dies-at-82.html?_r=0 Al Arbour, Coach of Islanders’ 1980s Dynasty, Dies at 82]
John Buckingham, 72, British chemist.[http://www.oldhabs.com/?t=2&p=news&newsid=212 Dr John Buckingham (1961 Leaver) - Passed Away August 2015]
James H. Carson Jr., 80, American politician.[https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/charlotte/name/james-carson-obituary?id=12144364&referrer=218 James Carson Jr.]
Lindsay Charnock, 60, British jockey.[https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2015/aug/28/lindsay-charnock-jockey-dies-aged-60 Lindsay Charnock, former leading northern jockey, dies aged 60]
Buddy Cook, 89, American professional golfer.[https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/legacyremembers/archie-cook-obituary?id=24061696 Archie Weldon Cook Jr.]
Roger Ferriter, 82, American graphic designer.[https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/nytimes/name/roger-ferriter-obituary?id=9683347 Roger Ferriter]
Teresa Gorman, 83, British politician, MP for Billericay (1987-2001).[http://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/13633730.Former_Billericay_MP_Teresa_Gorman_dies_aged_83/ Former Billericay MP Teresa Gorman dies aged 83]
Mark Krasniqi, 94, Kosovan ethnographer and politician.[http://rs.seebiz.eu/umro-kosovski-etnograf-pisac-i-politicar-mark-krasniqi/ar-118522/ Umro kosovski etnograf, pisac i političar Mark Krasniqi] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161221005249/http://rs.seebiz.eu/umro-kosovski-etnograf-pisac-i-politicar-mark-krasniqi/ar-118522/ |date=2016-12-21 }} {{in lang|bs}}
Daryl Laub, 90, American television and radio personality.[https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/name/daryl-laub-obituary?pid=175695797 Daryl L. Laub]
Joan Lind, 62, American rower, two-time Olympic silver medalist (1976, 1984), brain cancer.[http://www.row2k.com/features/916/Two-time-Olympic-Medalist-Joan-Lind-Van-Blom-Passes--First-US-Woman-to-Win-Olympic-Rowing-Medal/#.VeH15H1uC9I Two-time Olympic Medalist Joan Lind Van Blom Passes]
Paulo Machava, 61, Mozambican journalist, shot.[http://confidencial.co.mz/2015/08/28/jornalista-paulo-machava-assassinado-a-tiros/ Jornalista Paulo Machava assassinado a tiros] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150828223610/http://confidencial.co.mz/2015/08/28/jornalista-paulo-machava-assassinado-a-tiros/ |date=2015-08-28 }} {{in lang|pt}}
Wally McArthur, 81, Australian rugby league player (Rochdale Hornets).[http://www.nrl.com/vale-wally-mcarthur/tabid/10874/newsid/89304/default.aspx Vale Wally McArthur]
Ray Miron, 92, Canadian ice hockey executive (Central Hockey League, Toronto Maple Leafs, Colorado Rockies).{{cite web |url=http://www.standard-freeholder.com/2015/08/28/ray-miron-loved-the-game-of-hockey |title=Ray Miron loved the game of hockey |access-date=2015-09-28 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150928175033/http://www.standard-freeholder.com/2015/08/28/ray-miron-loved-the-game-of-hockey |archive-date=2015-09-28 |url-status=dead }}
Roland Mqwebu, 74, South African actor.[http://www.timeslive.co.za/politics/2015/08/29/Minister-shocked-and-sad-to-hear-about-death-of-actor-Roland-Mqwebu Minister 'shocked and sad' to hear about death of actor Roland Mqwebu]
Nasser Pourpirar, 75, Iranian writer and revisionist historian.[http://farsi.alarabiya.net/fa/iran/2015/09/01/%D8%AF%D8%B1%DA%AF%D8%B0%D8%B4%D8%AA-%D9%86%D8%A7%D8%B5%D8%B1-%D9%BE%D9%88%D8%B1%D9%BE%DB%8C%D8%B1%D8%A7%D8%B1%D8%8C-%D8%AA%D8%A7%D8%B1%DB%8C%D8%AE-%D9%86%DA%AF%D8%A7%D8%B1-%DA%86%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B4-%D8%A8%D8%B1%D8%A7%D9%86%DA%AF%DB%8C%D8%B2-%D8%A7%DB%8C%D8%B1%D8%A7%D9%86%DB%8C-.html درگذشت ناصر پورپیرار، تاریخ نگار چالش برانگیز ایرانی] {{in lang|fa}}
Nelson Shanks, 77, American painter, cancer.[http://www.phillyvoice.com/famous-local-artist-nelson-shank-dies-77/ Famous local artist Nelson Shank dies at 77]
Józef Wesołowski, 67, Polish defrocked Roman Catholic prelate, archbishop and Vatican envoy to the Dominican Republic (2008–2013).[https://www.nytimes.com/2015/08/29/world/europe/jozef-wesolowski-polish-ex-archbishop-accused-of-child-sexual-abuse-is-found-dead.html?hpw&rref=obituaries&action=click&pgtype=Homepage&module=well-region®ion=bottom-well&WT.nav=bottom-well Jozef Wesolowski, Ex-Archbishop Accused of Sexual Abuse, Dies at 67]

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Endre Alexander Balazs, 95, Hungarian-born American ophthalmologist, stroke.[https://www.nytimes.com/2015/09/04/health/endre-a-balazs-doctor-who-found-acid-to-treat-arthritic-knees-dies-at-95.html Endre A. Balazs, Doctor Who Found Acid to Treat Arthritic Knees, Dies at 95]
Robin Bilbie, 73, English cricketer (Nottinghamshire).{{cite web |url=http://www.thepca.co.uk/obituaries.html |title=ROBIN BILBIE |access-date=2015-12-21 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170622192424/http://www.thepca.co.uk/obituaries.html |archive-date=2017-06-22 |url-status=dead }}
Carlos María Ariz Bolea, 86, Spanish-born Panamanian Roman Catholic prelate, Vicar Apostolic of Darién (1981–1988) and Bishop of Colón-Kuna Yala (1988–2005).[http://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/bishop/bariz.html Bishop Carlos María Ariz Bolea]
William McCormick Blair Jr., 98, American diplomat, Ambassador to Denmark (1961–1964) and the Philippines (1964–1967), hypertension.[https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/william-mcc-blair-jr-democratic-political-confidant-dies-at-98/2015/09/01/22d9ae22-5001-11e5-8c19-0b6825aa4a3a_story.html William McC. Blair Jr., Democratic political confidant, dies at 98]
Noah Davis, 32, American painter, soft tissue cancer.[https://www.artforum.com/columns/helen-molesworth-on-noah-davis-1983-2015-225989/ Noah Davis (1983-2015)]
Wayne Dyer, 75, American self-help author and motivational speaker, leukemia.[http://www.eonline.com/news/691190/wayne-dyer-dead-at-75-ellen-degeneres-portia-de-rossi-and-more-stars-remember-self-help-guru Wayne Dyer Dead at 75—Ellen DeGeneres, Portia de Rossi and More Stars Remember Self-Help Guru]
Milorad Ekmečić, 86, Serbian historian.[http://www.blic.rs/Vesti/Drustvo/586713/Preminuo-akademik-Milorad-Ekmecic Preminuo akademik Milorad Ekmečić] {{in lang|bs}}
Joy Golden, 85, American advertising executive.[http://adage.com/article/advertising/joy-golden-advertising-legend-trailblazer-dies-85/300193/ Advertising Trailblazer Joy Golden Dies At 85]
Margaret Hurley, 105, American politician, member of the Washington House of Representatives (1953–1979) and Senate (1979–1984).[http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2015/sep/10/margaret-hurley-tenacious-spokane-lawmaker-dies/ Margaret Hurley, ‘tenacious’ Spokane lawmaker, dies at 105]

*Kyle Jean-Baptiste, 21, American theater actor (Les Misérables), fall.[http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/theater-arts/kyle-jean-baptiste-les-miserables-actor-dead-21-article-1.2341606 'Les Miserables' cast member Kyle Jean-Baptiste dies at 21 after fall from fire escape]

Graham Leggat, 81, Scottish footballer (Aberdeen, Fulham, national team).{{Cite web |url=http://www.afc.co.uk/news/6657.php#.VeM4XvRinG4 |title=AFC great passes away |access-date=2015-09-06 |archive-date=2015-08-31 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150831065656/http://www.afc.co.uk/news/6657.php#.VeM4XvRinG4 |url-status=dead }}
Nikolaus Lehnhoff, 76, German opera director.[https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/11831314/Nikolaus-Lehnhoff-stage-director-obituary.html Nikolaus Lehnhoff, stage director - obituary]
Jean Louvet, 80, Belgian playwright.[http://www.lalibre.be/culture/cinema/l-auteur-et-dramaturge-jean-louvet-chantre-de-l-identite-wallonne-s-est-eteint-samedi-55e319b935708aa437db7cd7 L'auteur et dramaturge Jean Louvet, chantre de l'identité wallonne, s'est éteint samedi] {{in lang|fr}}

*Luo Lan, 95, Taiwanese writer and radio personality, cardiopulmonary failure.[http://focustaiwan.tw/news/aedu/201508290016.aspx Veteran radio presenter and essayist Luo Lan dies at age 96]

Frankie Rivera, 38, American native rights activist, brain cancer.[http://eltecolote.org/content/en/community-2/obituaries/native-american-activist-goes-out-fighting/ Native American activist goes out fighting]
Ron Searle, 96, British-born Canadian politician, Mayor of Mississauga (1976–1978).[http://www.cp24.com/news/former-mississauga-mayor-ron-searle-dead-at-96-1.2540286 Former Mississauga mayor Ron Searle dead at 96]
Sir Kenneth Stowe, 88, British civil servant.[http://announcements.telegraph.co.uk/deaths/194318/stowe Stowe]

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Brad Anderson, 91, American cartoonist (Marmaduke).[http://www.reuben.org/2015/09/brad-anderson-1924-2015/ Brad Anderson, 1924-2015]
Carlos Barrionuevo, 37, Argentine footballer, drowned.[http://www.clarin.com/deportes/Carlos_Barrionuevo-Ferro-Quilmes-Gimnasia_de_Jujuy_0_1423057979.html Encuentran muerto a Barrionuevo, el exfutbolista que era buscado hace una semana] {{in lang|es}}
Charlie Carlson, 71, American novelist, actor and film producer.[http://baldwinfairchildoaklawn.tributes.com/dignitymemorial/obituary/Charlie-C.-Carlson-102801913 In Memory of Charlie Carl Carlson]
Wes Craven, 76, American film director, writer and producer (A Nightmare on Elm Street, Scream, The Hills Have Eyes), brain cancer.[https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/wes-craven-horror-maestro-dies-818806 Wes Craven, Horror Maestro, Dies at 76]
Bart Cummings, 87, Australian racehorse trainer, twelve-time winner of the Melbourne Cup.[https://archive.today/20150829215947/https://au.news.yahoo.com/a/29383549/bart-cummings-passes-away/ Bart Cummings passes away]
Blondell Cummings, 70, American modern dancer and choreographer.[http://dancemagazine.com/views/remembering-blondell-cummings-1944-2015/ Remembering Blondell Cummings (1944–2015)]
Edward Fadeley, 85, American attorney and politician, heart failure.{{Cite web |url=http://registerguard.com/rg/news/local/33455286-75/ed-fadeley-longtime-legislator-and-state-supreme-court-justice-dies-at-age-85.html.csp |title=Ed Fadeley, longtime legislator and state Supreme Court justice, dies at age 85 |access-date=2015-09-06 |archive-date=2018-07-05 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180705010416/http://www.registerguard.com/rg/news/local/33455286-75/ed-fadeley-longtime-legislator-and-state-supreme-court-justice-dies-at-age-85.html.csp |url-status=dead }}
George Fisher, 90, English footballer (Millwall, Colchester United).[http://www.cu-fc.com/news/article/george-fisher-1925-2015-2665260.aspx Former player passes away]
Brian Hord, 81, British chartered surveyor and politician, MEP for London West (1979–1984).{{Cite web |url=http://announcements.telegraph.co.uk/deaths/194231/hord |title=HORD |access-date=2015-09-06 |archive-date=2015-09-06 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150906180841/http://announcements.telegraph.co.uk/deaths/194231/hord |url-status=dead }}
John Hotop, 85, New Zealand rugby union player (Bush, Manawatu, Canterbury, Otago, national team).[http://stats.allblacks.com/asp/Profile.asp?ABID=403 John Hotop]
Dan Iordăchescu, 85, Romanian baritone.[http://www.antena3.ro/actualitate/a-murit-baritonul-dan-iordachescu-310029.html A murit baritonul Dan Iordăchescu] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150902235132/http://www.antena3.ro/actualitate/a-murit-baritonul-dan-iordachescu-310029.html |date=2015-09-02 }} {{in lang|ro}}
M. M. Kalburgi, 76, Indian writer and academic, shot.[http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/kannada-writer-mm-kalburgi-shot-dead/article7596386.ece Kannada writer M.M. Kalburgi shot dead]
Rhoda Lerman, 79, American author and playwright, thyroid cancer.{{Cite news |last=Weber |first=Bruce |date=2015-09-05 |title=Rhoda Lerman, Writer Who Defied Labels, Dies at 79 |work=The New York Times |url=https://nytimes.com/2015/09/06/arts/rhoda-lerman-writer-who-defied-labels-dies-at-79.html}}
Marvin Mandel, 95, American politician, Governor of Maryland (1969–1979), Speaker of the House of Delegates (1964–1969).[http://www.wbaltv.com/news/former-maryland-gov-marvin-mandel-dies-at-age-95/35007178 Former Maryland Gov. Marvin Mandel dies at age 95]
J. Donald Millar, 81, American physician and public-health official, kidney failure.[https://www.nytimes.com/2015/09/04/health/dr-j-donald-millar-who-led-cdc-mission-that-helped-eradicate-smallpox-dies-at-81.html Dr. J. Donald Millar, Who Led C.D.C. Mission That Helped Eradicate Smallpox, Dies at 81]
Joshua Park, 38, American theater actor (The Adventures of Tom Sawyer).[http://www.playbill.com/news/article/joshua-park-broadways-tom-sawyer-dies-at-38-360068 Joshua Park, Broadway's Tom Sawyer, Dies at 38]
Pierfranco Pastore, 88, Italian Roman Catholic prelate, Secretary for Social Communications (1984–2003).[http://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/bishop/bpastore.html Bishop Pierfranco Pastore]
George Hamilton Pearce, 94, American-born Fijian Roman Catholic prelate, Archbishop of Suva (1967–1976).[http://www.diocesepvd.org/rest-in-peace-archbishop-george-h-pearce/ Rest in Peace Archbishop George H. Pearce] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150906220151/http://www.diocesepvd.org/rest-in-peace-archbishop-george-h-pearce/ |date=2015-09-06 }}
Hugo Rasmussen, 74, Danish jazz musician.[http://www.demotix.com/news/8424410/danish-jazz-musician-hugo-rasmussen-dies-aged-74#media-8424390 Danish jazz musician Hugo Rasmussen dies aged 74] {{webarchive|url=https://archive.today/20150831113447/http://www.demotix.com/news/8424410/danish-jazz-musician-hugo-rasmussen-dies-aged-74%23media-8424390 |date=2015-08-31 }}
Oliver Sacks, 82, British neurologist and author (The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat, Awakenings, Hallucinations), liver cancer.[https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-34102119 Oliver Sacks dies in New York aged 82]
Héctor Silva, 75, Uruguayan footballer, heart attack.[http://esportes.terra.com.br/futebol/morre-aos-75-anos-uruguaio-hector-silva-ex-jogador-de-palmeiras-e-portuguesa,4ba8af49bdc3a3817e658911ce6b0445kunhRCRD.html Morre aos 75 anos uruguaio Héctor Silva, ex-jogador de Palmeiras e Portuguesa] {{in lang|es}}
Natalia Strelchenko, 38, Russian-born Norwegian concert pianist, head and neck injuries.[http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/mother-who-died-after-suffering-9959220 Mother who died after suffering multiple head injuries named as international concert pianist Natalia Strelchenko]
Mikhail Svetin, 84, Ukrainian-born Russian actor.[http://tass.ru/kultura/2220980 Скончался актер Михаил Светин] {{in lang|ru}}
Ali Tabatabaei, 31, Iranian actor, heart attack.{{citation needed|date=August 2021}}
David Williamson, Baron Williamson of Horton, 81, British civil servant and peer, Convenor of the Cross-Bench Peers (2004–2007).[http://www.politico.eu/article/former-commission-secretary-general-david-williamson-dies/ Former Commission secretary-general dies]

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Joy Beverley, 91, British singer (Beverley Sisters), stroke.[https://www.expressandstar.com/news/2015/08/31/wolves-legend-billy-wrights-widow-joy-dies-at-91/ Joy Beverley, widow of Wolves legend Billy Wright, dies at 91]
Barbara Brecht-Schall, 84, German actress.{{cite news | url=https://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/barbara-brecht-schall-actress-with-the-berliner-ensemble-who-zealously-guarded-the-literary-legacy-10502630.html | title=Barbara Brecht-Schall: Actress with the Berliner Ensemble who zealously guarded the literary legacy of her father, Bertolt Brecht | work=The Independent | author=Ken Hunt | date=2015-09-15 |access-date=2016-08-04}}
Jack Garrity, 89, American ice hockey player.[https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/nytimes/name/john-garrity-obituary?id=21839069 John Garrity]
Robert M. Johnson, 80, American politician.[https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/heraldtribune/name/robert-johnson-obituary?id=15833124 Robert Johnson]
Cipe Lincovsky, 85, Argentine actress (The Girlfriend, Poor Butterfly).[http://web.archive.org/web/20190207200822/https://www.telam.com.ar/notas/201508/118148-cipe-lincovsky-fallecimiento.html Falleció la actriz Cipe Lincovsky] {{in lang|es}}

* Edward Montagu, 3rd Baron Montagu of Beaulieu, 88, British peer, founder of the National Motor Museum.[https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-34106225 Beaulieu motoring collector Lord Montagu dies]

Vera B. Rison, 76, American politician, member of the Michigan House of Representatives (1997-2003).[http://www.mlive.com/news/flint/index.ssf/2015/08/community_mourns_death_of_form.html Community mourns death of former Flint state Rep. Vera Rison]
Tom Scott, 84, American football player (Philadelphia Eagles, New York Giants).[http://hamptonroads.com/2015/09/tom-scott-uvas-first-twosport-allamerican-has-died Tom Scott, U.Va.'s first two-sport All-American, has died]
Islam Timurziev, 32, Russian boxer, sepsis.[http://www.mk.ru/sport/2015/08/31/bokser-islam-timurziev-umer-v-32-goda-izza-prodolzhitelnoy-bolezni.html Боксер Ислам Тимурзиев умер в 32 года из-за продолжительной болезни] {{in lang|ru}}

References

External links

[https://www.imdb.com/search/name/?death_date=2015-08-01,2015-08-31&adult=include List of August 2015 deaths] at IMDb

*2015-08