- Aug 23 Didier Pironi, French auto racer who won 24 Hours of Le Mans 1978; winner 3 x Formula 1 GP, dies in power boat accident at 35
- Aug 24 Malcolm Kirk "King Kong Kirk", English professional wrestler, dies of a heart attack in the ring at 51
- Aug 26 John Goddard, West Indian cricket all-rounder and captain (27 Tests @ 30.67; 33 wickets; Barbados), dies at 68
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