Famous people and celebrities who died in October 1955

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in October 1955. This month marked the loss of influential and beloved figures whose contributions spanned various fields and touched many lives. Explore our detailed list to remember and celebrate their enduring legacies and the remarkable impact they had on the world

Oct. 1 Charles Christie
Canadian-american businessman founded the christie film company (d. 55).
Oct. 2 William R. Orthwein
American swimmer and water polo player (b. 1881)
Oct. 2 O B Clarence
Actor (pennsylvania).
Oct. 4 Alexander Papagos
Greek general and politician, 152nd prime minister of greece (b. 1883)
Oct. 9 Theodor Innitzer
Austrian cardinal (born in 1875).
Oct. 13 Manuel Ávila Camacho
Mexican general and politician, 45th president of mexico (b. 1897)
Oct. 15 Fumio Hayasaka
Renowned Japanese film composer who significantly contributed to the golden age of Japanese cinema, working with notable directors like Akira Kurosawa.
Oct. 17 Dimitrios Maximos
Greek banker and politician (b. 1873)
Oct. 18 Jose Ortega y Gasset
Spanish philosopher, social critic, and essayist, one the most influential intellectuals of our time.
Oct. 19 John Hodiak
John Hodiak was a notable American actor who transitioned from radio to film, gaining prominence with Alfred Hitchcock's 'Lifeboat' in 1943. He appeared in several significant films during the 1940s, including adaptations of John Hersey's works like 'Marriage is a Private Affair' and 'A Bell for Adano'.
Oct. 20 Eino Roiha
Composer dies at 51
Oct. 25 Sadako Sasaki
A young Japanese girl who became a powerful symbol of peace after surviving the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and her poignant story of folding 1,000 origami cranes before her death from radiation-induced leukemia.
Oct. 26 Arne Eggen
Composer dies at 74
Oct. 27 Vladimir Mikhaylovich Deshevov
Composer dies at 66
Oct. 27 Clark Griffith
At 85 years old, a baseball manager (new york yankees) dies.