Died August 2016

Jeanne Martin, the second wife of Dean Martin, died Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2016, according to her family. Martin, who had cancer, was 89. Her death comes just weeks after the …

At least 120 people have died in an earthquake that hit central Italy in the early hours of Aug. 24.

Actor played DA Adam Schiff on TV’s “Law & Order.”

Toots Thielemans, a legendary jazz harmonica player, died Aug. 22, 2016, according to multiple news sources. He was 94. The Belgian jazz musician died his sleep at a hospital in …

Former guitarist for the band 3 Doors Down.

Brian Rix, a British actor and campaigner for people with learning disabilities, died Aug. 20, 2016, after a long illness, according to The Guardian. He was 92. Rix specialized in …

Jack Riley, a veteran comic actor who appeared on “The Bob Newhart Show,” died Aug. 19, 2016, according to multiple news sources. He was 80. Riley’s wife, Ginger Lawrence, told …

Arthur Hiller, the director of the movie “Love Story,” died Aug. 17, 2016, according to multiple news sources. He was 92. Hiller directed over 33 major films including “Plaza Suite,” …

Gita Hall, a Swedish-born model turned actress whose film credits include “The Gun Runners” and “Wolf Larsen,” died Aug. 13, 2016, according to multiple news sources. She was 82. Hall …

Bobby Hutcherson, a legendary jazz vibraphonist, died Aug. 15, 2016, according to multiple news sources. He was 75. Hutcherson had been struggling with emphysema for many years. Hutcherson was considered …