October 1st famous deaths

List of celebrities and famous people who died on October 1st

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2029 - 2020

Famous deaths on October 1st for the celebrities who died in the years 2029 - 2020

2023

Tim Wakefield
Tim wakefield is a former professional baseball pitcher known for his long career with the boston red sox and his signature knuckleball pitch.

2022

Antonio Inoki
Japanese wrestler, mixed martial artist, and politician (d. 2022)

2019 - 2010

Famous deaths on October 1st for the celebrities who died in the years 2019 - 2010

2019

Idonia Glaser
Renowned biologist known for her work in genetics and evolutionary biology.
Karel Gott
Сzeсh singer[69] (b. 1939)

2018

Carlo Montemagno
Renowned for his contributions to nanotechnology and bioengineering.
Charles Aznavour
French-armenian singer, composer, writer, filmmaker and public figure (b. 1924)

2017

Si Newhouse
American media magnate who built a publishing empire.
Dave Strader
American sportscaster[67] (b. 1955)

2015

Božo Bakota
Croatian footballer (b. 1950)
Don Edwards
American soldier, lawyer, and politician (d. 2015)
Hadi Norouzi
Iranian footballer (d. 2015)
Jacob Pressman
American rabbi and academic, co-founded american jewish university (b. 1919)

2014

Reathel Bean
Former MLB pitcher known for his successful career with the Boston Red Sox.
Erma Schneider
Pioneering computer scientist known for her work in programming languages and software engineering.
Robert Serra
Venezuelan criminologist and politician (b. 1987)
Lynsey de Paul
English singer-songwriter, pianist, producer, cartoonist and actress (d. 2014)
José Martínez
Cuban-american baseball player and coach (b. 1942)

Shlomo Lahat

Israeli general and politician (b. 1927)

2013

Giuliano Gemma
Giuliano gemma was an italian actor known for his roles in spaghetti western films such as a pistol for ringo and day of anger.
Tom Clancy
Renowned author known for his military and espionage thrillers.
Arnold Burns
American lawyer, politician, and 21st united states deputy attorney general (b. 1930)
Israel Gutman
Polish-israeli historian and author (b. 1923)
Ole Danbolt Mjøs
Norwegian physician, academic, and politician (b. 1939)

Imero Fiorentino

American lighting designer (d. 2013)

Jim Rountree

American football player and coach (b. 1936)

2012

Eric Hobsbawm
Prominent historian known for his works on social history and Marxism.
Moshe Sanbar
Hungarian-israeli economist and banker (d. 2012).
Shlomo Venezia
Greek-italian holocaust survivor and author (b. 1923)
Mark R. Kravitz
American lawyer and judge (b. 1950)
Octavio Getino
Spanish-argentinian screenwriter and director (d. 2012).

2011

Sven Tumba
Swedish ice hockey player and golfer (b. 1931)

2010

Ian Buxton
English cricketer and footballer (born 1938).

2009 - 2000

Famous deaths on October 1st for the celebrities who died in the years 2009 - 2000

2009

Cintio Vitier
Cuban essayist and poet (born in 1921)

2008

John Biddle
American yachting cinematographer (d. 2008).
Nick Reynolds
American singer and bongo player (the kingston trio), (d. 2008).
John Biddle
American yachting cinematographer and lecturer (born in 1925).
John Biddle
American yachting cinematographer and lecturer (born in 1925).

2007

Lavonne Burgess
Lavonne Burgess was a talented actress known for her roles in classic Hollywood films.
Al Oerter
American athlete. he won four gold medals at olympics (1956-60, 64, 64 and 68) in discus throw. this feat was only equaled by carl lewis (4 consecutive wins) in long jump.
Ronnie Hazlehurst
English composer of theme songs and conductor (born 1928).
Chris Mainwaring
Australian journalist and footballer (d. 2007).
Ned Sherrin
English broadcaster, author, and stage director (born in 1931).

Harry Lee

Sheriff of jefferson parish (lawrence) (born 1932).

Al Oerter

American athlete. he won four gold medals at olympics (1956-60, 64, 64 and 68) in discus throw. this feat was only equaled by carl lewis (4 consecutive wins) in long jump.

2006

Jerald Tanner
Prolific author of mystery novels that captivated readers worldwide.
Fawaz al-Rabeiee
Saudi arabian terrorist (b. 1979)
Andre Viger
French canadian wheelchair-marathoner (born 1952).

2004

Richard Avedon
American photographer, best known for his commercial fashion photography and portraits that have an immediate emotional impact. each shot captured the essence of the subject, whether he was photographing ordinary people, politicians, or celebrities.
Bruce Palmer
Canadian bass player (buffalo springfield, the mynah birds). (d. 2004).
Robert Vaidlo
Estonian journalist and author (b. 1921)

2002

Hendry Fok
Hong Kong businessman and politician
Walter Annenberg
American entrepreneur who built a publishing empire. annenberg was known for being an autocrat, and he kept a tight grip on all aspects of his business. annenberg was outspoken and critical but he was a generous philanthropist who gave billions to charity and endedowed two top journalism schools. he was elegant, conservative, and well-dressed and was a gracious host.

2001

Gamble Rogers
Award-winning investigative journalist known for his in-depth reporting.
Mavis Pilbeam
Noted for her contributions to the study of human evolution through fossil discoveries.
Kathleen Ankers
English-american actress and set design (d. 2001).
Guy Beaulne
French-canadian theatre director and actor (born in 1921)

2000

Grey Villet
South African documentary photographer known for her impactful images of the civil rights movement.
Robert Allen
American pianist and songwriter (born in 1928).

1999 - 1990

Famous deaths on October 1st for the celebrities who died in the years 1999 - 1990

1999

Lena Zavaroni
Scottish singer. she was a child star in scotland at the age of ten, singing "ma he's making eyes at me" and "if my friends could see me now." later, she became anorexic.

1998

Pauline Julien
Canadian actress and singer
Carlo Gavazzi
Italian entrepreneur who founded Carlo Gavazzi Group, a multinational electronics company.

1997

Macdonald Critchley
Renowned neurologist known for his work on brain disorders.
Jerome H. Lemelson
American engineer and philanthropist (b. 1923)

1996

Nicholaos Papandreou
Greek poet known for his lyrical works.
Joonas Kokkonen
Finnish pianist and composer (d. 1996)
Patrick McGeown
Polititician dies at age 40

1995

Aditya Birla
Indian industrialist known for building the Aditya Birla Group.
Rene Mable Neighbour Cloke
Illustrator dies at 90
Margaret Gorman Cahill
1. miss america (1921), died at 90
Aditya Biria
At 50, industrialist dies
Russ Karel
Director dies at 45

1994

Paul Lorenzen
German mathematician and philosopher (b. 1915)
Karoli Ruth Needles
Painter dies at 54
Carlos Lleras Restrepo
At 86, president of colombia (1966-1970).
Scott Dunbar
Bluse vocalist / guitarist, dies at 90

1993

Janine Darcey
French actress (priez pour nous), dies at 75
Joseph Warren
Actor (gift of love and urban warriors), dies aged 77

1992

Petra Kelly
Bavarian activist for human rights, ecologist, and co-founder the green party. from her u.s. army stepfather, kelly became kelly. she studied international relations and world politics from 1966 to 1970. her development of political consciousness and social consciousness was continued by her work at the european communities in brussels. she was a founding member of the green party, a political …
Petra Kelly
German activist and politician (b. 1947)
Harry Milton Ray
Singer / actor (avanti! at 45, he dies from a stroke.
Bruce Vorhauer
Inventor (today contraceptive sponge), suicide at 50

1991

Jan van Tongeren
Painter

1990

Curtis LeMay
United States Air Force general who implemented strategic bombing campaigns.
Curtis E LeMay
At 83, usaf general/vp candidate dies
Christine Forrest
Actress (martin)

1989 - 1980

Famous deaths on October 1st for the celebrities who died in the years 1989 - 1980

1988

Pavle Vuisić
Renowned Serbian playwright and screenwriter.
Sacheverell Sitwell
English author, poet, and critic (b. 1897)

1986

Archie League
The first air traffic controller (born in 1907) is generally considered to be the most important.

1985

Eb White
American professional baseball player known for his exceptional pitching skills.
E. B. White
Renowned American writer known for his work at The New Yorker.
E.B. White
Renowned for his children's books and essays, including 'Charlotte's Web'.
White Benson
American politician who served as the 15th Governor of Kansas.
Ninian Sanderson
Scottish race car driver (d. 1985)

E B White

American author (born 1899)

1984

Walter Alston
American baseball manager and player (born 1911).
Walter Alston
American baseball player and manager (b. 1911)

1979 - 1970

Famous deaths on October 1st for the celebrities who died in the years 1979 - 1970

1979

Roy Harris
Us composer dies at 81

1975

Al Jackson
Jr., american drummer, songwriter, and producer (b. 1935)
Al Jackson
Jr. american producer and songwriter (booker t. & the m.g. 's) (d. 1975)

1974

Spyridon Marinatos
Renowned Greek archaeologist known for his excavations at Akrotiri on the island of Santorini.

1973

Joe Devlin
Actor sam-dick tracy, dies at 74

1972

Fount Leakey
Known for significant fossil discoveries in Africa.
Loui Leakey
Renowned for discoveries of early human fossils in East Africa.
Louis Leakey
Famous for discoveries of early human fossils in Africa, contributing to the understanding of human evolution.
Kurt Hiller
Writer dies at 87

1970

Raúl Riganti
Argentinian race car driver (b. 1893)
Raoul Riganti
Argentinian race car driver (d. 1970)
Hans Poser
Composer dies at 52
Petar Konjovic
Composer dies at 87

1969 - 1960

Famous deaths on October 1st for the celebrities who died in the years 1969 - 1960

1968

Romano Guardini
German catholic priest, writer, and academic. he was a key figure in catholic intellectual life during the 20th century.
Marcel Duchamp
French painter (descending an elegator)
Marcel Duchamp
French painter (descending an elegator)

1967

Oral Sutherland
British physicist known for his work on X-ray crystallography.

1966

Hedwig Conrad-Martius
Hedwig Conrad-Martius was a German philosopher and phenomenologist.
Albert P A A Besnard
Poet / journalist (doom & thirst).

1965

Gareth Hughes
Actor, midnight girl, dies at 71
Edward E "Doc" Smith
United states -- sci-fi writer (subspace encounter)

1964

Ernst Toch
Austrian-american composer and songwriter (d. 64).

1962

Ludwig Bemelmans
Writer and illustrator best known for the 'Madeline' children's book series.

1961

Ludwig Bemelmans
Writer and illustrator best known for the 'Madeline' children's book series.
Donald Cook
Actor (too young to go steady), dies at 60

1959 - 1950

Famous deaths on October 1st for the celebrities who died in the years 1959 - 1950

1959

Teale Leonard
American poet and essayist associated with the New York School of poetry.
Enrico De Nicola
Jurist, journalist, politician and provisional head of state for republican italy between 1946 and 1948.
Enrico De Nicola
Italian journalist, lawyer, politician, and first president of italy (b. 1877)
Enrico de Nicola
1. president of the italian republic (born in 1877).

1958

Robert Falk
Russian painter and educator (b. 1886)

1957

Abdülhalik Renda
Turkish civil servant, politician, and sixth turkish minister of national defence (b. 1881)

1956

Stan Ockers
Belgian world champion cyclist (1955), is killed at 36

1955

Charles Christie
Canadian-american businessman founded the christie film company (d. 55).

1953

John Marin
American painter (b. 1870)

1951

Peter McWilliam
Scottish-english footballer and manager (b. 1878)

1950

Faik Ali Ozansoy
Turkish poet, educator, and politician (b. 1876)

1949 - 1940

Famous deaths on October 1st for the celebrities who died in the years 1949 - 1940

1946

Emmett McGovern
Emmett McGovern was a prominent politician known for his contributions to public service and advocacy for social welfare programs.

1945

Walter B Cannon
At 73, a us physiologist (traumatic shock) dies.

1943

Louis Boissevain
At 21:1 the resistance fighter was executed
Earnest Klijzing
Resistance fighter, executed
Leo Frijda
At 20
John Charles Boissevain
Resistance fighter executed at 23
Henri H Geul
At 27:27, a resistance fighter was executed

Johan Roemer

At 22:22, a resistance fighter was executed

Johan van Mierlo

At 35, a resistance fighter was executed

Walter Brandligt

Literature/ resistance fighter, executed at 42

Victor van Swieten

At 36, a resistance fighter was executed

Sape Kuiper

At 19:59, a resistance fighter was executed

Peter "Pam" Pooters

At 32, a resistance fighter was executed

Olaf T Thomsen

Resistance fighter executed at 23

Maarten van / of Gilse

At 27:27, a resistance fighter was executed

Hans Katan

At 24:44, a resistance fighter was executed

Gideon Boissevain

At 22:22, a resistance fighter was executed

Dionysius Remiens

At 24:44, a resistance fighter was executed

Antoon Pleyte

At 26

Anton JT Koreman

At 27:27, a resistance fighter was executed

Antoine T Broekman

At 32, a resistance fighter was executed

Johan Kalshoven

At 20

1942

Ants Piip
Estonian lawyer and politician, 7th prime minister of estonia (b. 1884)
Ants Piip
Estonian politician and lawyer 7th prime minister of estonia (d. 422)

1940

Chiungtze C. Tsen
Chinese mathematician (b. 1898)

1939 - 1930

Famous deaths on October 1st for the celebrities who died in the years 1939 - 1930

1933

Jaking Pinkerton
Jaking Pinkerton was an American politician who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from California's 4th congressional district from 1913 to 1933.

1930

Ricardo Drigo
Composer dies at 84

1929 - 1920

Famous deaths on October 1st for the celebrities who died in the years 1929 - 1920

1929

Antoine Bourdelle
Renowned for his monumental sculptures and contributions to modern sculpture.

1927

Wilhelm Harteveld
Composer dies at 68

1919 - 1910

Famous deaths on October 1st for the celebrities who died in the years 1919 - 1910

1919

Princess Charlotte
Prussia (born in 1860).

1913

Eugene O'Keefe
Canadian businessman and philanthropist (born in 1827).

1911

Wilhelm Dilthey
German philosopher and social scientist. he is probably the most important figure in the "idealist tradition" of modern social thought. he distinguished between the natural and cultural sciences. he was originally a student at leopold von ranke but later came to different conclusions. his work and thought are described in several books, including "the critique of historical reason" 1978 and …