James R. Thompson

American politician in illinois (1936-2020).

Born May 8th, 1936 in Chicago.

Died August 14th, 2020 at 84 years old in Chicago (cardiac arrest). ^[ref]

Pat Barker

British writer.

Born May 8th, 1943 (age 82 years) in Thornaby-on-Tees.

Tatsuya Kawajiri

Japanese mixed martial arts (mma) fighter.

Born May 8th, 1978 (age 47 years) in Inashiki.

Vern Buchanan

U.s. representative from florida.

Born May 8th, 1951 (age 74 years) in Detroit.

Carola Rackete

German merchant navy captain.

Born May 8th, 1988 (age 37 years) in Preetz. ^[ref]

John Michael Talbot

American roman catholic singer-songwriter.

Born May 8th, 1954 (age 71 years) in Oklahoma City.

Maxim Martsinkevich

Russian neo-nazi.

Born May 8th, 1984 in Moscow.

Died September 16th, 2020 at 36 years old in Chelyabinsk.

Fernandel

French actor and singer (1903-1971).

Born May 8th, 1903 in Marseille. ^[ref]

Died February 26th, 1971 at 67 years old in Paris (lung cancer). ^[ref]

Lars Eller

Danish ice hockey player.

Born May 8th, 1989 (age 36 years) in Rødovre. ^[ref]

Potap

Ukrainian singer, rapper and producer.

Born May 8th, 1981 (age 44 years) in Kyiv.