Famous people and celebrities who died in October 1980

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in October 1980. 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. 2 Valentin Stepanovich Varlamov

  Russian cosmonaut dies at 46

• Oct. 3 Friedrich Karm

  Estonian footballer (b. 1907)

• Oct. 6 Hattie Jacques

  Hattie Jacques was a prominent British comedy actress famous for her memorable roles in the iconic Carry On film series, known for her distinctive comedic style and robust screen presence.

• Oct. 6 Jean Robic

  French professional cyclist who won the Tour de France in 1947 and tragically died in a car accident in 1980.

• Oct. 10 William "Buckwheat" Thomas

  Actor, little rascal, dies at 49

• Oct. 16 Carl PM Romme

  Dutch minister of social affairs (kvp) dies at 83

• Oct. 18 Edwin Way Teale

  American photographer and author (b. 1899)

• Oct. 21 Hans Asperger

  Austrian pediatrician and medical researcher who first described Asperger's syndrome, a neurodevelopmental condition on the autism spectrum. His groundbreaking work in child psychiatry significantly advanced understanding of autism in children during the mid-20th century.

• Oct. 24 Leonid Georiyevich Ivanov

  Russia -- cosmonaut (soyuz33), dies at 30

• Oct. 25 Virgil Fox

  Virgil Fox was a prominent American concert organist known for his virtuosic performances and significant contributions to classical organ music. He was renowned for making classical organ music more accessible to wider audiences through his innovative and dramatic performance style.

• Oct. 25 Sahir Ludhianvi

  Renowned Indian poet and lyricist who significantly influenced Urdu and Hindi film music. He was a prominent progressive writer and won numerous awards for his poetic contributions.

• Oct. 25 Víctor Galíndez

  Argentine boxer (b. 1948)

• Oct. 26 Marcello J tie Neves Alves Caetano

  At 74, the premier of portugal dies

• Oct. 27 John Hasbrouck Van Vleck

  Nobel Prize laureate for their fundamental theoretical investigations of the electronic structure of magnetic and disordered systems

• Oct. 27 Judy LaMarsh

  Canadian politician who served as the 42nd Secretary of State, notable for her legal and political career.

• Oct. 27 Steve Peregrin Took

  British singer/songwriter (born 1949).