Famous Deaths In August - 26

2023  Death of Clay Mathile , 82, American pet food industry executive, CEO of Iams (1982–1999) on this day in history.   

2023  Death of Gerold Meraner , 83, Italian politician, member of the Landtag of South Tyrol (1983–1993) on this day in history.   

2023  Death of Gleb Panfilov , 89, Russian film director and screenwriter ( The Theme , Vassa , The Romanovs: An Imperial Family ) on this day in history.   

2023  On this day in history death of bert Papenfuß , 67, German poet, cancer.   

2023  Death of Yvon Pedneault , 77, Canadian ice hockey broadcaster ( TVA , Réseau des Sports , TQS ), cancer on August - 26.   

2023  On this day in history death of tony Roberts , 94, American Hall of Fame sportscaster ( Notre Dame Fighting Irish ).   

2023  On this day in history death of donnell Ryan , 82, Australian barrister and jurist, judge of the Federal Court (1986–2011).   

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1469  Ferdinand II of Naples (d. 1496) was born on August - 26.   

1540  King Magnus of Livonia (d. 1583) was born on this day in history.   

1596  On August - 26 birth of frederik V, king of Bohemia (White Mountain)   

1627  On August - 26 birth of thomas Bullis, composer   

1676  On this day in history birth of robert Walpole, (Whig) British PM (1721-42) [NS=Sept 5]   

1687  On August - 26 birth of willem the Fesch, Dutch violinist/composer (Joseph)   

1694  Elisha Williams, American rector of Yale College (d. 1755) was born on this day in history.   

1726  On August - 26 birth of karl Kohaut, composer